[RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

2023-01-24 Thread iamkeith
On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 4:55:01 AM UTC-7 Frank Brose wrote: Buy the Goodrich if it fits and can handle the tires you want to run. They are rare and built by a true craftsman. The quality of Curt's builds are second to none and most custom builders would attest to that and they have a

[RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

2023-01-24 Thread Frank Brose
Good point. I didn't even think about the All Rounder. I actually tried to get Joe Starck to build me a bicycle after he had quite the business. He refused to pick the torch back up and was adamant about never building again. There is not a bike in that whole lot I wouldn't like to own. Frank

[RBW] Re: WTB: Rosco Platypus 50cm Purple

2023-01-24 Thread Johnny Alien
Maybe you should call and ask Rivendell. They said at the end of the year that they had some back stock of all sizes and colors of the Rosco Platy. Its not listed on the site though. On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 6:59:31 AM UTC-5 dane...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey. > > Curious if anyone here

[RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

2023-01-24 Thread Frank Brose
Buy the Goodrich if it fits and can handle the tires you want to run. They are rare and built by a true craftsman. The quality of Curt's builds are second to none and most custom builders would attest to that and they have a ride to match. I know because I had Curt build me a 650b bike that

[RBW] WTB: Rosco Platypus 50cm Purple

2023-01-24 Thread Dan Vee
Hey. Curious if anyone here might have one they are looking to sell? Could be a frameset or possibly a complete. Thanks -Dan -- 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

[RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

2023-01-24 Thread Tom Goodmann
What a collection! All look very clean too. Acknowledging the keen eyes here, it's too bad someone is not on hand to help the seller offer accurate information about each bike. (Is everyone looking at flights to Saint Louis??) Tom On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 7:41:20 AM UTC-5 Frank Brose

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

2023-01-24 Thread Greg Simmons
Eric, Very nicely done! Provides a great example of the vast continuum of choices available when you approach a build. I really need to make the leap to a generator hub; the lighting looks great also! This one especially spoke to me, as I found an MB/2 some years back that eventually also

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Rosco Platypus 50cm Purple

2023-01-24 Thread Eliot Balogh
Crust has all sizes right now. You don’t even have to pay twice for shipping. On Tue, Jan 24, 2023 at 5:23 AM Johnny Alien wrote: > Maybe you should call and ask Rivendell. They said at the end of the year > that they had some back stock of all sizes and colors of the Rosco Platy. > Its not

[RBW] WTB: Suntour XC Pro 28.6 MicroDrive FD

2023-01-24 Thread JW
Hey group, Looking for a Suntour XC Pro 28.6 MicroDrive FD for the compact triple on my Platypus. Please respond off list if you have something that fits the bill. Thanks :) Jared in SLO, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

2023-01-24 Thread Eric Marth
Thanks for having a look Jim, Ryan, Eliot and Reginald! On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 12:05:46 AM UTC-5 R. Alexis wrote: > Eric, > > Nice build! Very well thought out. Nice video on the build also. Been > looking at bike builds on YouTube. Yours is one of the better ones. Have > fun on it.

[RBW] Re: Help me "Riv" my bike fit, Please!

2023-01-24 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Dave I sent you PM with an Excel file to help you select the correct stem length John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 9:42:15 AM UTC-5 Davey Two Shoes wrote: > Hi Everyone, > I'm building up a Sam Hillborne and this is my first Riv build. I'm not > sure where to start with

[RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

2023-01-24 Thread Nikko in Oakland
If you don't mind us inquiring, about how much $$$ was the seller looking for on any of the builds? On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 11:31:31 AM UTC-8 bmfo...@gmail.com wrote: > I checked these out today and picked up the blue Homer. My first riv! I've > got some stuff to change on it but i am

[RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

2023-01-24 Thread Tom Goodmann
Congratulations, Brian! And thanks for sharing this information. --Tom On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 2:31:31 PM UTC-5 bmfo...@gmail.com wrote: > I checked these out today and picked up the blue Homer. My first riv! I've > got some stuff to change on it but i am super excited. > > The grey

[RBW] Re: FS: Tumbleweed Rack, Jones Bar, Schwalbe Tires

2023-01-24 Thread Joe D.
Tumbleweed rack has sold. On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 3:39:08 PM UTC-7 Joe D. wrote: > Jones Bar/Grips and Tires > > On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 3:37:21 PM UTC-7 Joe D. wrote: > >> Rack pictures. >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: FS: Esbit cooksets

2023-01-24 Thread Franklyn Wu
The CS985HA set has been claimed. The CS585HA is still available. Franklyn On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 3:37:02 PM UTC-8 Franklyn Wu wrote: > I have a couple of Esbit cooksets for sale: > >1. Esbit aluminum alloy cookset CS985HA > >

[RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

2023-01-24 Thread Brian Forsee
I checked these out today and picked up the blue Homer. My first riv! I've got some stuff to change on it but i am super excited. The grey 'homer' is indeed a 650b canti bike. Prob a saluki as Bill suggested. Paint was really nice. The Ram also had 650b wheels with long reach brakes at the

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Rosco Platypus 50cm Purple

2023-01-24 Thread Eliot Balogh
What’s the diff between the Platy and Rosco Platy ? On Tue, Jan 24, 2023 at 2:46 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Also of anybody wants the 55 Mermaid Rosco Platy prototype it may still be > there. I thought Riv was going to post it for sale but I've never seen > it..call em up! > > On Tuesday, January

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

2023-01-24 Thread Stephen
Eric! Done it again, looks great! I really dug seeing your process with patina-ing the steel and brass bits. Reminds of a residential construction project I worked on that had a steel retaining wall that was treated (maybe with a similar acid wash.. not sure) to accelerate the rusting/patina.

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Rosco Platypus 50cm Purple

2023-01-24 Thread J G
Regarding end of year stock: They were restocked on the site at end of year with a limited amount and have all sold. Regarding Crust: I think they just have the Platy in stock, not the Rosco Platy. On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 11:16:26 AM UTC-6 eliot...@gmail.com wrote: > Crust has all

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Rosco Platypus 50cm Purple

2023-01-24 Thread Joe Bernard
Also of anybody wants the 55 Mermaid Rosco Platy prototype it may still be there. I thought Riv was going to post it for sale but I've never seen it..call em up! On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 2:44:02 PM UTC-8 cjus...@gmail.com wrote: > Regarding end of year stock: They were restocked on

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Rosco Platypus 50cm Purple

2023-01-24 Thread Joe Bernard
Ack! Forgot the Rosco link. https://www.rivbike.com/products/rosco-platypus-presale-eta-early-august On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 3:02:50 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > This link is the long version. Shorter: It's TIG-welded instead of lugged, > doesn't have the midstays in the rear

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Rosco Platypus 50cm Purple

2023-01-24 Thread DavidP
About $400. (+ what Joe said) I ended up buying a regular/swoopy Platy but it was the Rosco (and its price) that first got me thinking about the possibilities of a Riv step-through. -Dave On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 5:56:23 PM UTC-5 eliot...@gmail.com wrote: > What’s the diff between the

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

2023-01-24 Thread Keith Paugh
Anyone know who makes those cream fenders on the Curt & Ram? k. On Tue, Jan 24, 2023 at 4:52 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > Yeah, I kind of want that grey Hilsen ... When's my birthday? Two weeks > away! > > BL in EC > > On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 11:31:31 AM UTC-8 bmfo...@gmail.com wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

2023-01-24 Thread matt miller
The fenders were SKS. I was surprised. On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 6:58:28 PM UTC-6 Keith P. wrote: > Anyone know who makes those cream fenders on the Curt & Ram? > k. > > On Tue, Jan 24, 2023 at 4:52 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Yeah, I kind of want that grey Hilsen ... When's my birthday?

[RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

2023-01-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
Yeah, I kind of want that grey Hilsen ... When's my birthday? Two weeks away! BL in EC On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 11:31:31 AM UTC-8 bmfo...@gmail.com wrote: > I checked these out today and picked up the blue Homer. My first riv! I've > got some stuff to change on it but i am super

Re: [RBW] Re: San Francisco/Bay Area Riv Riders

2023-01-24 Thread Luke Hendrickson
Epic! Anyone open to an afternoon/evening ride this coming Saturday? Meet around 5/530 and enjoy a sunset ride into Marin or something? On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 2:54:19 PM UTC-8 Brendan Willard in SF wrote: > Count me in. I finally put the Sam together now that it isn’t too freezing >

[RBW] Re: FS: Baggins Bags - Banana Seat Bag and Candy Handlebar Bag Set

2023-01-24 Thread Michael Ullmer
Bump on these, $90 net to me On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 1:50:23 PM UTC-6 Michael Ullmer wrote: > I've got two Baggins bags for sale I'm selling as a set: > > The Banana Bag shows the most wear/beausage/patina. No rips in the fabric, > just well used. The leather piping shows some cracks and

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Rosco Platypus 50cm Purple

2023-01-24 Thread Johnny Alien
I guess the odds are that Rivendell is completely sold out but I have always learned to call and ask. I have gotten all kinds of sold out stuff from them because they "didn't know they had it" or "forgot to list it" On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 6:59:18 PM UTC-5 DavidP wrote: > About $400.

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

2023-01-24 Thread Kieran J
Those are the cream Longboards that Riv used to sell. KJ On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 5:03:45 PM UTC-8 mmille...@gmail.com wrote: > The fenders were SKS. I was surprised. > On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 6:58:28 PM UTC-6 Keith P. wrote: > >> Anyone know who makes those cream fenders on

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

2023-01-24 Thread Keith Paugh
Thanks Kieran!Beautiful collection of bikes. Fun to see.k.On Jan 24, 2023, at 5:47 PM, Kieran J wrote:Those are the cream Longboards that Riv used to sell. KJOn Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 5:03:45 PM UTC-8 mmille...@gmail.com wrote:The fenders were SKS. I was surprised.On Tuesday, January 24,