That was fast.
Already taken.
Cheers.
On Sunday, July 8, 2012 7:00:57 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Looking to sell here before I throw this on craigslist.
Got this at the Rivendell Garage sale a couple of years ago. Plenty of
beasuage on it prior found a good handful of pine needles in
I have been waiting for the opportunity to get the Hunqapillar into the
mountains for a ride. My wife and daughter went to MN to see family, so I
had a few days to get out of dodge. I wanted to do some sort of S24X, but
it was out of the question as I have a dog that isn't one to run alongside
I wonder if the problem was initially mid-described. Perhaps it's not
slipping at all, perhaps it's what many of us have long called ghost
shifting.
Zack is friction-shifting Hyperglide 9. Hyperglide is designed to let
the chain sit on 2 adjacent sprockets at the same time without
clattering.
Thanks so much for your kind comments, Pete!
I can't take credit for the red twine - that was Jay's (from RBW) idea :-).
He also dug up the last set of Silver branded brakes for me, as I disliked
the black branding on the Tektro. I wanted something cheery and feminine,
absolutely no black
Short cage vs long cage has to do with chain wrap capacity, not the largest
sprocket on the cassette.
Maximum sprocket is a different characteristic.
All you need to know on this subject can be found here:
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/derailers-rear.html
Eric Peterson
On Sunday, July 8,
That's the ticket. It even says 650 A/B on the box. Thanks a trillion!
On Friday, July 6, 2012 3:49:56 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
Having a hard time finding tubes that are for anything narrower than 650b
x 35.
What do you use with your Nifty Swiftys?
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I didn't get it, but tried and was only out-bid by a bit. I'd really
love to see some more pictures too, and learn more about the
geometry.
The whole disapointment in not getting it now has me wishing there was
still a comparable 26 Riv bike available. Is it my imagination, or
was it once an
Funny you should mention the Gran Bois because I plan to make those my
next tire purchase. I fully expect the Cypres to far exceed the
Vittorias in performance.
On Jul 7, 11:41 am, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Sat, 2012-07-07 at 08:34 -0700, clampe1...@cox.net wrote:
Just a
On Sun, 2012-07-08 at 17:53 -0700, Eric Peterson wrote:
Short cage vs long cage has to do with chain wrap capacity, not the
largest sprocket on the cassette.
Maximum sprocket is a different characteristic.
All you need to know on this subject can be found here:
SOMA actually has some for sale on their site. 100/pair
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Pretty sure that at least one of the current Riv models can utilize 26
wheels. If not, then Riv ought to do something about that.
Bike with 26 wheels are STILL da bomb, IMHO. They ride beautifully and
offer comfort without sacrificing much in the way of speed or smoothness.
Beth in PDX
On
Nice trip!
JimD
On Jul 9, 2012, at 12:54 AM, Brian Hanson wrote:
I have been waiting for the opportunity to get the Hunqapillar into the
mountains for a ride. My wife and daughter went to MN to see family, so I
had a few days to get out of dodge. I wanted to do some sort of S24X, but it
...and generally speaking, if SOMA sells them, then your local bike shop
can likely get them for you via Merry Sales.
On Monday, July 9, 2012 7:25:30 AM UTC-7, justin...@gmail.com wrote:
SOMA actually has some for sale on their site. 100/pair
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Hello,
I'm putting my toe in the water to see if there are any keepers of an
Atlantis FF in size 58 that would like to sell.
After buildings and disassembling bikes for myself, my wife and my
friends, I realize I have everything else to build up a big tire
Atlantis. I'm not concerned with visual
pics, bike, goats, dog... all of it awesome! Thanks for sharing.
--Andy
Portland, OR
On Monday, July 9, 2012 12:54:21 AM UTC-7, stonehog wrote:
I have been waiting for the opportunity to get the Hunqapillar into the
mountains for a ride. My wife and daughter went to MN to see family, so I
Brian, that looks like a nice trip. Great weather and photos! Thanks for
posting them here. Sounds like your very happy with your Hunqapillar.
--mike
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Thanks for the pictures of the BG knobbly tires in the Quickbeam stays. I
was considering them for my green QB.
I think they'd still work with a little scissor work on the rear tire,
snipping off the side knobs.
Philip
Philip Williamson
www.biketinker.com
On Sunday, July 8, 2012 5:55:13 PM
Steve's suggestion here makes sense (for once!). I shift what are, in
effect, 9 speed cogs with Silver bar end shifters and had to learn the
hard way -- ie, by suffering ghost shifts, particularly in one or two
cogs -- before I realized that I had to move the shifter *just* enough
for the ramps
All of the printed material I have come across suggests that 56 was the
26/559 and 58 cm jumped you to the 700C/622 -
http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/atlantis
On Sunday, July 8, 2012 9:44:40 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote:
... Is it my imagination, or
was it once an option to get a larger sized
The only stuff I have posted on the Mountain frame is here:
http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/gen1/#mtnframe
(and there's a link there to a thread about the Generation 1 frames.)
- J
On Sunday, July 8, 2012 9:44:40 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote:
... (I know that the mtb was only a 55cm, but I was
In case anyone has one of these kicking around, it'll have a good home on the
front of my new bike. I'm in Seattle.
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Come on, get a bombadil and ride the 650b wave! Then again for the price of
a built bombadil you are almost at full custom prices. Can you just get the
canti studs on a 58 set up for 26 wheels withouth borking the geometry?
On Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 12:16 PM, Cyclofiend Jim
I know the PlatRack was designed specifically to go with Mark's Rack;
but I'd be curious to know if anyone has seen if it would happen to mate up
to a rack like the Cosmo...
Anyone tried such?
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I'm pondering all sorts of things this afternoon...
As anyone ever done a 650b conversion on an Atlantis?
Either, a 56 (26-wheeled), or a 58 (700c-wheeled)?
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Its been done, search the list archive, but I think it only worked from 26
to 650b, 700c to 650b didnt have enough down slot on the brakes.
On Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 3:01 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm pondering all sorts of things this afternoon...
As anyone ever done a 650b
List member TomNez did a great job on his 56cm.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75638054@N03/6943764941/in/faves-69091655@N08/
On Jul 9, 12:04 pm, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
Its been done, search the list archive, but I think it only worked from 26
to 650b, 700c to 650b didnt
I acquired here on the list a handlebar bag setup that I have installed on
my commuter bike. It's a Nitto F-15 front rack (
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r8.htm ) and it came with a Baggins
handlebar bag made to fit the rack.
The bag has some brass loops and a couple of hooks to keep the
Contact these folks, ask for John. meadowswee...@gmail.com
John posted that particular 58cm Atlantis on the list some time ago
and had it on the Missoula, MT craigslist.
On Jul 9, 7:58 am, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello,
I'm putting my toe in the water to see if there are
Here's a beautiful example from this year's Riv Rally East.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7107683779/in/set-72157629518934850
It belongs to Tom Nezovich, from somewhere in Ohio (I think). From the comment
on the photo, it sounds like there are others out there. Tom's pretty tall;
Whoops, it was 559 -- here's a pic from before Tom did the conversion.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75638054@N03/6796737106/in/photostream/
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650b is cool and all, but I agree with the 26'ers.
I don't have good technical reasons for loving 26 on bigger bikes, but I
love them I do. One of my favorite rides in the past year was borrowing Alex
Wetmore's 26
I was thinking around $2500 plus shipping. Am I out of line with that? I
paid over a grand more and had to wait 5 months for it. I have not been
seeing allot of these sold used so I dont dont have much to compare it to
for a starting point.
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William,
I do this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pguillam/7538383796/in/photostream
I don't even mess with the flap, though I used to simply run a piece of
elastic tied to the two brass loops, and then hook it over the brass hook
on the tab. The elastic wore out, and it didn't seem necessary,
Well as a point of reference I sold a slightly older AHH frameset for $1050
recently. That seems to be the going rate for the frame only, I haven't
seen a lot of complete bikes for sale though so couldn't speak so much to
that.
On Jul 9, 2012 4:58 PM, Scotty bongos...@verizon.net wrote:
I was
Thanks Frank. I tied together something that I'll try for a bit, and maybe
give this a shot, too. Threading shock cords will give me something to do
on the BART train home.
Bill
On Monday, July 9, 2012 2:11:37 PM UTC-7, Frank wrote:
William,
I do this:
I just added some photos to my Flickr photostream that might interest
those in this group. I converted this bike from a 27 to 700c size,
using the long-reach Tektro R556 brakes to accommodate the smaller
wheel size. This bike makes a nice classic Country Bike, thanks to
those brakes!
The other
Hey John,
That's great to know ... by chance then, are there any Belriot decals
available?
Many thanks / jsk
On Sunday, July 8, 2012 9:04:22 AM UTC-4, John Bennett wrote:
The way it works:
Call us and tell us who is painting your bike. We send the decals
directly to the painter.
I finally found a 59cm A. Homer Hilsen Frame/Fork/ Headset, so I'm
going to be selling my 61cm Frame/ Fork/ Headset..The bike was bought
from Rivendell in 2010 and basically sat for a year in someone's shop
until I bought it last summer. It's a tad too big for me, but i've
been riding it anyway. I
Thanks, Jim. That's pretty interesting. And not to question the
seller of the mountain bike (who I know is a list member), but the old
Gen 1 catalog excerpts you have posted leads me to think that perhaps
the bike on ebay was actually an early All-Rounder. Here's a link
to a set of photos I
Here's my 59cm All Rounder running 26x1.5.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonehaus/7151248901/in/photostream/
-Norman in PDX
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It's beautiful, Jim!
One question. On such a tall bike, how do you feel about the downtube
shifters? When I went from a 58cm frame to a 62cam Riv, I found the
reach to the downtube something I wouldn't want to do routinely, so
opted for bar-ends. Perhaps your arms are longer than mine.
I have
Very, very pretty bike, except the pump peg clamped across the 531 sticker
gives me the heeby-jeebies. Yeah, I know -- the pump was painted to
match. I wouldn't have been able to install that clip in that location,
but I'm sure others will disagree. :-)
Lovely bike, nice colour.
Peter
The company that hosts it had a glitch. They're working to restore it,
but (as of 4:45PM PDST) rivbike DOT com is down.
Just wanted to let you know.
Thank you for your patience.
John at RBW HQ in Walnut Creek CA
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ran across this from professional painter K Anderson. Yes, he did a
frameset with this art. Cracked me up.
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6234/6306905990_fabae77865.jpg
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William,
I just took a couple of photos from the original Rivendell catalogs of
the Baggins handlebar bag. These photos may allow you to see how the
closure system was originally designed. It's obvious that there would
be more than one way to use the elastic cords and barrel cord locks to
It looks like a 58cm but I could be wrong too, but if it were a 700c
I'd have concerns with BB height I would think. That looks plenty high
leading me to think the frame could well be a 26 56cm set up. Also the
rear tire at least is filling the frame nicely.
I have 700c atlantis running v
Cute! Thanks Jim! I've downloaded both and saved 'em. So you can pull
yours down anytime.
On Monday, July 9, 2012 4:59:01 PM UTC-7, Jim Cloud wrote:
William,
I just took a couple of photos from the original Rivendell catalogs of
the Baggins handlebar bag. These photos may allow you
Joe,
I had the downtube shifters mounted lower until recently on the
downtube. They really were too much of a reach! I had my mechanic
move them up recently, and I've found them to be satisfactory.
By the way, I did use downtube shifters on this bike for many years
previously. The Campy
I cringed a bit... but the pump is a really long Silca that fits the
size of the bike. When the bike was painted by CyclArt they put the
531 decal in the position it now occupies. I suppose it would have
better on the lower portion of the seat tube, but that's where it is!
Jim
On Jul 9, 4:24
Sorry about double post ...but there is something going on with the brakes
there too, Pauls?
On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 10:05:59 AM UTC+10, Brevivelo wrote:
It looks like a 58cm but I could be wrong too, but if it were a 700c
I'd have concerns with BB height I would think. That looks
Yup, those are Paul's on it; I wonder if Paul's adjustability would help make a
700c-to-650b possible Hmmm
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Dont think so. The rack is mounted with the side mounts that usually come
with nitto front racks. you could fudge it and tie it down with some twine
or rope. Good luck
On Monday, July 9, 2012 11:59:07 AM UTC-7, Leslie wrote:
I know the PlatRack was designed specifically to go with Mark's
I may have one for you. Let me dig around.
Dan
On Monday, July 9, 2012 10:26:33 AM UTC-7, Scot Brooks wrote:
In case anyone has one of these kicking around, it'll have a good home on
the front of my new bike. I'm in Seattle.
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kinda curious about how it will ride with the taller BB height? The Hetres
are great tires and on a 56 frame they look really good.
I've seen the LHT's with a similar wheel switch and they work well too.
I'm thinking about this change on my '87 lugged Stumpjumper that has rack
and fender
have you weighed it? It's a looker!
On Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 6:29 PM, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote:
I just added some photos to my Flickr photostream that might interest
those in this group. I converted this bike from a 27 to 700c size,
using the long-reach Tektro R556 brakes to
Hmmm, I remember tom's bike from te rally and I thought he had hetres on it.
At the tme it didn't even register, looked good, and he looked comfortable on
te bike. I don't remember him having Paul's brakes though. Someone needs to
ping Tom Nez. !
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Robert,
Thanks for your remark! The most recent time I took the bike into my
LBS (to install the bars and stem) my favorite mechanic commented I
love this bike...
I haven't bothered to weigh the bike. I'm sure it's no lightweight.
Schwinn had a design philosophy, back in the day, that
Has anybody who has purchased anything from mayfly (Marc) heard from him or
received what they paid for? So far I have not.
On Wednesday, July 4, 2012 1:56:27 PM UTC-4, Mayfly wrote:
WHEN THE TROUT WON'T RISE, REDUCE THE TIPPET!
Also for your consideration; Prices Reduced!
I have for
While riding with the lady friend, we come across a duck that seemed to be
separated from it's flock via a fence. Being the animal lover I am I was
there ready for the rescue. I convince the lady friend to help me corner
the duck so that I catch it. After much sweet talking to the duck I
Back to the computer late today.My 650B Atlantis is a 56 cm made for 26
(559 bead seat diameter) wheels. I really like it as a 650B bike. I like it
so much I acquired a 58 cm LHT ( 26 inch wheels) for load em up touring duty.
I'm a little over six feet tall but long trunk and
That is a pretty bike.
Love the 27 to 700c conversion idea.
- Ryan
On Monday, July 9, 2012 3:29:59 PM UTC-7, Jim Cloud wrote:
I just added some photos to my Flickr photostream that might interest
those in this group. I converted this bike from a 27 to 700c size,
using the long-reach
Still down at 7:30. If you need anything, call at 9 tomorrow (800 345
3918) or send me an email with your number, what you need, and a good
time to reach you, and we'll call you back and grab your cc number.
Don't email that!
Thanks, again, for your patience.
John (at) rivbke DOT com
On Jul 9,
Watching the BORAF, a Strava commercial keeps driving home the Rivendell
philosophy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJtLZ8Ufevo
The tires are too skinny for the conditions! Could easily cut the number of
flats out if he'd switch bikes...
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Wait your suppose to switch bikes? I just ride the one closest to me.
On Monday, July 9, 2012 7:50:44 PM UTC-7, Leslie wrote:
Watching the BORAF, a Strava commercial keeps driving home the Rivendell
philosophy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJtLZ8Ufevo
The tires are too skinny for the
Thx; good point on the Paul posts allowing the pads to slide UP; If I'd
thought through more earlier, I'd hopefully have realized, a 700c would have to
have the posts lowered, or switch to sidepulls which, isn't going to happen w/
an Atlantis)...
But, good to know, you can fender Hetres on
LOL!
I suppose, if you don't mind patching tires multiple time each ride ;)
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Figure it's just about time to get ready for touring season. Tommy and I
are planning to train/bus/drive/fly (we haven't really figured this part
out) up to Washington and biking down to San Francisco. Looking to try to
do it in a week and a half. Anyone have any suggestions on routes or things
Hmmm. Will go look for more pics; haven't seen a Platrack or a Marks rack
in person...
I've put a Cosmo on the front of the Bomba, but think I'd like to be able to
put a larger Wald on the front as needed, and be easily removable... Thought it
might be most stable yet easily switchable if
They went to OS tubing for the last years of Original-Schwinn Paramounts,
too. This was in the let's make this thing as stiff as possible era.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Monday, July 9, 2012 7:29:37 PM UTC-7, Ryan Ray wrote:
That is a pretty bike.
Love the 27 to 700c conversion idea.
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I have one--respond offline if interested.
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Awesome! Jim I think you've got one of the best Rivendells I've ever
seen but that Paramount is right up there. I'm also in the Paramount/
Riv club and did a similar rebuild to yours a few years ago. I
swapped a lot of the original parts in the name of ride-ability and of
course Nitto took
Take a look at the frame lines of this Betty Foy:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10344790@N06/7514719444/in/pool-rivendell
Is it me or does it looks like the top tube and the mid-seat stays line
up?
...because I've always wished they were built like that.
Rocky
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Rob,
You have a very nice looking Paramount! I think the all chrome
Paramounts were some of the most attractive Chicago era Paramounts,
and yours is top notch!
The conversion of a 27 wheel size to 700c really increases the
versatility of a classic bike, in my opinion. There are certainly
some
You're a real mensch Manny.
--mike
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