[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

@aeroperf, Nice wine holder! A little classier than a king cage, isn't it. I guess the whole Legolas thing, as you point out, seems to be so niche that it wasn't viable to offer en masse like the MIT Sam, Atlantis, Clem, -- even if the number of lugs were reduced, etc.. I, too, have gotten

[RBW] Re: Narrow-wide 1x chain ring question

*Garbaruk * makes chainrings that meet all of the requirements I listed. Free shipping to U.S. (from Poland). They also have a good blog post about narrow/wide chainrings

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Bill, where is the price difference that would make Roadeo and potentially New Name Legolas cheaper than a full custom? No Joe Bell paint? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Brian should be able to answer this question, if he doesn't mind. If Bill is right, then Brian's Legolas pictured above should have cost $2,800, minus fancy paint upcharge. On Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 12:28:12 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Bill, where is the price difference that would

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

The price difference is in paying Grant to design a new bike. The Legolas design is done, so it’s much much cheaper than a custom. My Nobilette Legolas price was lower than the current Nobilette Roadeo. D did the paint. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?

I think I got a copy of the Riv Reader while registering for the 2002 STP. The reader was pretty awesome back then and it was a big inspiration for how I feel about bikes and biking. I got a Bleriot frame when they first came out and have put many miles on it since. I also own a second hand

Re: [RBW] Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Mark Nobilette built/builds the Legolas frame set. It is Riv's design and he uses a mix of Columbus Life and Zona tubes. On Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 10:49:56 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > Aeroperf: > > Interesting thread, and I’m not sure where I fall on this one. > > For instance, I

[RBW] Re: New 55cm 700c Atlantis. Same as my 55cm 700c Appaloosa?

Also, it' looks like Bike Insights already has the updated new Geometry for the new Atlanti Here's a comparison between the new 55 Atlantis and the latest 55 Appaloosa https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries[]=5b8578f548f3a30004789b05[]=5e1faf637f17da00170c6e27[]=[]= On Sunday,

Re: [RBW] Re: MIT AHH vs Canti Sam

90.5 pbh and absolutely thrilled with my 62. 130 reach stem with albatross bar. Tom On Sun, Jan 19, 2020 at 10:26 AM John G. wrote: > Anyone with a 90 PBH riding a 62 Sam? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Also, the Legolas is a *racing* bike and I would guess that Grant Petersen never intended to offer it long term, being as Rivendell is the "un-racer" bike company. That said, I think a Legolas-like frame -- relatively lightweight, cantis, classic geometry -- might do well. I have wanted to

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

I doubt it would be Rodeo price. Brian could answer this question -- if you are correct, his Legolas pictured above should have cost $2,800, at least before fancy paint. On Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 11:14:13 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Rivendell is actively trying to drum up business

Re: [RBW] Re: MIT AHH vs Canti Sam

Hey John, I have a few pic's *here *. Saddle height 79.5. On Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 1:19:15 PM UTC-5, John G. wrote: > > Would you mind posting a pic? Sorry, I tried to DM but I’m on mobile. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

And this thread has brought up a whole Sackville sack of questions that I’d love to see discussed by Riv folks. This is not really the thread for it, but I’ll throw some out. Eric’s comments about Rene Herse. The Rivendell bikes are Riv designs whether MIT, made by Waterford, or made by Mark

[RBW] Re: FS: XS and Lg Olive SaddleSacks and new 700c generator wheel set

The large olive Saddlesack is the only item remaining. Price drop to $110 plus shipping. Thanks, Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 6:03:17 PM UTC-6, Julian Westerhout wrote: > > Large Olive Saddlesack, very good condition, with a few scuffs. $130 > > > XS

Re: [RBW] 69 cm A Homer Hilsen for $1100 on eBay (not mine)

In looking at the eBay photos carefully and measuring the head tubes on the photo and on my 67cm AHH and comparing proportions I think this is possibly/probably a 67, not a 69 cm. I also measured my 67 cm's seat tube and bottom of BB to very top of the seat tube lug is 69 cm -- so perhaps

[RBW] New 55cm 700c Atlantis. Same as my 55cm 700c Appaloosa?

I know these bikes are essentially interchangeable , but I thought the difference was in wheelsize preference... Now that they are both 700c, I'm just curious is one being moved into a different category than the other? The published Geo numbers are slightly different, but are they different

[RBW] Re: NOS Rivet Leather Saddle w/Ti rails $135

On Saturday, 18 January 2020 14:20:44 UTC-8, Paul M wrote: > > FS: New old stock Rivet Saddle Works leather saddle with titanium rails. > 174mm wide by 280mm in length. 20 miles or less of use. Perfect condition > without any signs of use. Rock hard. I'm a Brooks fan and felt someone > could

Re: [RBW] Re: MIT AHH vs Canti Sam

Would you mind posting a pic? Sorry, I tried to DM but I’m on mobile. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: WTB - Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass Tires

And I thank you! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Rene Herse Triple

On 1/19/20 2:21 AM, John Rinker wrote: Thank you Steve. First, that's a beautiful bicycle. Wow! Lemme know when you're ready to trade it in ;). Thanks.  Not a chance. I appreciate you sharing your experience, and I'm sure it will help me move forward. Right now I'm running 9-speeds with

[RBW] Re: MIT AHH vs Canti Sam

Anyone with a 90 PBH riding a 62 Sam? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Rivendell is actively trying to drum up business for Mark Nobilette. If you’ve got a $1400 frame deposit burning a hole in your pocket and want a cyclocross race bike, I’m sure Riv will take your deposit and get your frame made for you. I’d expect the Legolas price would be really close to a

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Yes, Rivendells are about the design -- versatility, lugs, geometry, ride. All the builders are good, but, of course, a Nobilette frame is going to be better than, say, some of the Taiwan made frames. I have a Taiwan made frame, and even though it is nicer than 90% of the other bikes out there,

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

My frame & fork was $2,700. No additional charge for any braze-ons or paint. It has front & rear rack mounts, fender mounts, threaded rear brake bridge for fender mounting,threaded chainstay bridge for fenders, down-tube shifter mounts, pump peg and brazed on canti brake stop. The paint was

[RBW] Re: New 55cm 700c Atlantis. Same as my 55cm 700c Appaloosa?

5.4mm of rake? LOL. 54mm, also known as 5.4cm, is correct Bill metric Lindsay El Cerrito Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

EXACTLY. It’s all I want. I’m going to ask. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this

[RBW] Re: NOS Rivet Leather Saddle w/Ti rails $135

>365 days since purchase? Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view

[RBW] Re: New 55cm 700c Atlantis. Same as my 55cm 700c Appaloosa?

Hi, While I did not do a column by column error check, the data on bikeinsight's chart for Appaloosa rake is off by a factor of 10. Where it shows a rake of 54 mm, it should be 5.4 mm. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 9:05:29 AM UTC-7, j.schwartz wrote: > > I know

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Then that's a great deal. On Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 2:15:10 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > The price difference is in paying Grant to design a new bike. The Legolas > design is done, so it’s much much cheaper than a custom. My Nobilette > Legolas price was lower than the current

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

It sounds to me like a lot of people would love a totally stock Roadeo with cantilever brakes. Riv has done canti-Roms, canti-Rams, canti-Hilsen. A canti-Roa might be the 2020 off-menu ultimate. Let’s race. First person to round up the dollars should get their order in. BL in EC -- You

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

I am hoping that is the kind of bike the Charlie H Gallop turns out to be -- lighter, shorter wheelbase, cantis. On Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 4:05:52 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > It sounds to me like a lot of people would love a totally stock Roadeo > with cantilever brakes. Riv has

[RBW] Re: FS: 62 SimpleOne

would you be willing to just sell a rolling frameset with the cranks? if so, for how much? thanks! thomas On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 8:35:27 PM UTC-7, maxcr wrote: > > Thanks Max! Quick update, Still for sale, but I swapped the cockpit this > weekend, so it comes with dropbars now. I still

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Theoretically, to which other models might this apply? For instance, could I order an original version Atlantis or AHH for this price? On Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 2:15:10 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > The price difference is in paying Grant to design a new bike. The Legolas > design is

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

If Waterford still will build frames for Rivendell you should be able to order a Waterford Atlantis or a Waterford Hilsen. The price Rivendell charges you is the price you’d pay. Both those frames were about $2600 recently so I’m sure that’s still fairly close. BL in EC -- You received this

[RBW] Re: How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?

I considered myself a racer in the 80s (as was Grant, but he was faster than me from what I know), but I also toured and commuted by bike. I knew about Bridgestone, but I really started paying attention to the company when John Stamstad set the 24-hr mountain bike record on an XO-1 in 1991 or