Yeah, Salagou does look nice. The problem is there are tons of nice-looking
places around here but no way to get there without a car! Let me know if
you have any other tips for the area...
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Chris:
It is a Thorn Raven Tour. Not custom, probably low-volume, designed
specifically for the Rohloff hub. It's not a direct replacement for the
Hillborne in any way, shape, or form - it's a nearly 40-pound touring / city /
fleeing-the-zombie-apocalypse bike. I wouldn't even THINK of
A couple of weeks ago, put in two orders. Both arrived extremely well
packed. Now, Jenny is always great about making the best use of space, but
this time outdid herself. Best example, putting a couple pair of brake
pads inside the bandana and then securing with an Irish strap. Beautiful
use
Ty,
Buy the Sam.
I don't have a Sam, but I do have a 2001 pearl orange Rivendell Rambouillet
and a Suly Disc Trucker for my commuter and rough stuff bike. I bought my
Rambouillet just in time for (and because of) a chance to join three others
on a super light, credit card ride across the
I do believe it was 4-5 years ago that their own crank was coming . . . .
. lol !
It'll be a 110/74 BCD crank though , it's simply the most versatile overall
.
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A prototype is on the 50cm Cheviot Complete:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf106.htm
It's 5-bolt (non-hidden bolt), looks 110/74 to me, which would go with
S!LVER rings. Finish is certainly not final with the prototype.
shoji
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 9:24:11 AM UTC-4, Garth wrote:
On Monday, September 22, 2014 11:21:37 PM UTC-4, danmc wrote:
Legolas Bombadil - both available as special order but not part of the
official lineup.
FWIW, the curvastays on my Bombadil are brazed, and I never thought it
detracted in any which way
More for sale as I get ready to buy a Cheviot:
- *Small Tan Saddlesack: $100 local. $110 shipped*. A little bit of tire
rub on the bottom but otherwise in great condition and only used for maybe
3 rides or so.
- *Brooks B67: $80 local, $90 shipped *(brown or honey brown, I can't
Local Pickup = Oakland, or can meet in financial district during work week,
or riv hq on weekend.
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 7:29:08 AM UTC-7, DS wrote:
More for sale as I get ready to buy a Cheviot:
- *Small Tan Saddlesack: $100 local. $110 shipped*. A little bit of
tire rub on
Leslie, that's exactly what I trying to describe—thanks for the pic!
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I have never been a tourist, commuter, or randonneur, but ever since I
first had a conversation with Grant at Riv Headquarters, I have been a firm
believer in Grant's bike designs. I am just a club rider that will do a
century if I am talked into it. My first Riv was a Ram in around 2003 or 4.
Thanks for all the great advice and thoughtful responses everyone. The LHT
I'm riding is my friend's spare, so I think I could get a good deal on it
should I decide to go that direction. I am wary of buying what I intend to
be a lifetime bicycle just because it's convenient or a bargain though,
I was still holding out hope for a steel crankset. But, 94BCD with no
hidden bolts would be fine.
- Jim / cyclofiend.com
Set the wayback machine to 2009...
http://ramblings.cyclofiend.com/?p=399
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On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 6:34:19 AM UTC-7, Shoji Takahashi wrote:
A prototype is on the 50cm Cheviot Complete:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf106.htm
Thanks! If you read the description it states: The crankset (40/26) hubs
are really good S!lver prototype stuff which you may or
I just looked up the Ibex, and new its $185 on the ibex store, and $130 on
Amazon, and I know ibex has sales on these a few times a year. So I'll say
$80, 90 shipped on that. It's pretty new and very lightly used.
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 7:29:08 AM UTC-7, DS wrote:
More for sale as I
It looks like it is a triple, with a bash guard in place of the big ring.
Riv has been advocating Sugino XD's set up that way.
My impression of the Silver crank is it's roughly equivalent to a nice
Sugino, but with all bolts accessible. Nice, practical, but not
revolutionary. Probably exactly
Hey group,Im selling my Cheviot. Its a great bike, but I also own an
Atlantis and Homer and theres just too much overlap, plus need to finance
an upcoming trip to NZ. Sooo, its a pretty standard build
60cm frame
Wheelset 36H Synergy/ LX hubs Rich built
Albatross bars
Nitto Technomic
I bought it. Can't believe it but that was a hell of a deal. So now I have a
Surly Cross Check FS. There was a lot of redundancy between my Sam and Surly
so now I'll have a much more roadish bike and an all rounder. Now I wait for
new bike day!
FW,
CBB
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On 09/23/2014 05:39 AM, Ty Jeske wrote:
Thanks for all the great advice and thoughtful responses everyone. The
LHT I'm riding is my friend's spare, so I think I could get a good
deal on it should I decide to go that direction. I am wary of buying
what I intend to be a lifetime bicycle just
Yay new bike day! Thanks for saving me. I had been waiting for a 58 QB
for a long time before buying a Gunnar SS off the list. This was still too
good to pass up. I'm glad I was able to foot-drag enough to avoid the
inevitable and allow you to get it.
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Hi Friends,
I'm the co-founder/co-organizer of the Supermarket Street Sweep, a charity
bike race that benefits the SF and Marin Food Banks.
For the past eight years, hundreds of participants have zipped around the
city to local supermarkets and brought back thousands of pounds of food to
I can't think of a model that has been removed and then returned to the
lineup. Maaaybe the Quickbeam, although I think that was more of a long
wait between batches rather than going on an actual hiatus?
Lego Bomba don't really count as they were/are available as off-menu
items.
Although
You obviously became distracted at some point Saturday evening!
On Monday, September 22, 2014 10:58:26 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
This was one of those super easy S240's. Norm did the organizing and Doug
kept us in the know. I live in Southern California and had no idea that the
county O
Mike, would you consider shipping to the soon to be frozen East coast?
On Sep 23, 2014 1:34 PM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com
wrote:
Hey group,Im selling my Cheviot. Its a great bike, but I also own
an Atlantis and Homer and theres just too much overlap, plus need to
I procrastinated a bit then decided to part with the Surly which I can always
replace and which I would have bought bigger if I had to do it over. Lots of
love on the list for QBs so I've been intrigued and know I won't be upside down
in it if I don't like it. It'll immediately get a CC build
Congratulations! I was sorely tempted by this, too. I look forward to
learning how you like it.
All the best,
Erl
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 2:16:48 PM UTC-4, Conway Bennett wrote:
I procrastinated a bit then decided to part with the Surly which I can
always replace and which I would
Hi- anyone up for trading their *Nitto Mark's M1* for my gently used *Nitto
Mini-Front*? I also need the 26cm M1 fork rods, if you have them.
As an alternative, I'm willing to trade a brand-new, never installed Tubus
Fly rack and all the hardware for your Mark's M1 rack if you have no need
I own and ride both a Surly LHT and an Atlantis. If I could keep only one,
it would be the Atlantis.
To quote Steve: I think most would agree that a LHT is a useful tool, but
as a lifetime
bicycle, not so much.
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 1:52:44 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On
The recent burst of QB purchases is great!!! I really love mine. Was out
tinkering with it last night and really diggin' the bike!
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 11:35:35 AM UTC-7, WETH wrote:
Congratulations! I was sorely tempted by this, too. I look forward to
learning how you like it.
Yeah could it have been at the Cantina??
~Hugh
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving.” ― Albert Einstein
http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/
On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 11:11 AM, cyclotour...@gmail.com
cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
You obviously became
Survey says!
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 12:17:14 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
Yeah could it have been at the Cantina??
~Hugh
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving.” ― Albert Einstein
http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/
On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at
I like that Grant states his confidence that nobody makes a bike like the
Clem Smith Junior, and that by making it, Rivendell will make the world a
little bit better. That's good enough for me.
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 11:10:05 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
I can't think of a
On Friday, September 19, 2014 1:20:02 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
A Tig welded Rivendell? say it aint so
When I think of a Rivendell, I tend to think of a Grant's custom frames. I
can't imagine one of those not being lugged. But with their other frames… I
think it's fine. I feel like there's
I'm psyched that I'm going to have a bike to recommend to friends who
are looking for a bike.
On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 12:48 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I like that Grant states his confidence that nobody makes a bike like the
Clem Smith Junior, and that by making it, Rivendell
All of my griping aside I have never known Rivendell to make an ugly or
less than functional bike or part. From what Grant is hinting at the bike
should be so unique that tig weld here or there might go unnoticed, haha.
Hey if it comes with horizontal dropouts Grant might be right and I would
pick
On 09/23/2014 05:19 PM, Mike wrote:
On Friday, September 19, 2014 1:20:02 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
A Tig welded Rivendell? say it aint so
When I think of a Rivendell, I tend to think of a Grant's custom
frames. I can't imagine one of those not being lugged. But with their
other frames…
ALL the cool kids will want a “Shoeless Joe”!
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Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Blug post
On 09/23/2014 05:19 PM,
When you buy one, Peter, and need a pseudonym, let us know and we'll make
up a good one. :-)
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 2:24:06 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
All of my griping aside I have never known Rivendell to make an ugly or
less than functional bike or part. From what Grant is hinting
Buck Naked
On Sep 23, 2014 5:45 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
When you buy one, Peter, and need a pseudonym, let us know and we'll make
up a good one. :-)
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 2:24:06 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
All of my griping aside I have never known Rivendell to
It cracks me up that you got referenced on the Blug. MP reversed. ;)
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 2:54:32 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
Buck Naked
On Sep 23, 2014 5:45 PM, Bill Lindsay tape...@gmail.com javascript:
wrote:
When you buy one, Peter, and need a pseudonym, let us know and we'll
I remember reading an interview with Grant, not too long ago, where the
interviewer asked him if he had ever thought about doing a tig welded bike.
Grant's reply was basically that he things about it every day and he even
made the point that he thought about a tig welded bike during a day he
But the language of the others when they went away was more dire than the way this break with the Hillborne is being described.
The Rambouillet was being "put to sleep" and they said maybe it will be back, maybe it won't. It didn't sound hopeful.
The Hillborne language is "this is the last run
It’ll be wildly unlike any other bike we’ve done or that exists today.
Please give me an 'xplanation on that.
Or is the newest blug post with the banana seated pooodge-oh! a hint
I'll get one and put some drops on my Sam and we'll be two Rivs to go go,
Edwin
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I agree the bike looks too small bc of all the seat post showing, while
her handle bars look to be an inch or so below the saddle height. She
should get a proper bike fitting or use Riv's PBH guide. I wouldn't spend
money trying to make a bike that is too small more comfortable.
I ride a
Forgot to add a picture of an old XCM crank...
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If it's really about getting folks to just ride a $1500 complete riv
makes all the sense in the world. Should've kept the Bleriot around...
On Friday, September 19, 2014 1:20:02 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
A Tig welded Rivendell? say it aint so
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I just hope this is a success for Riv.
I hope they attract more attention, more customers, and pull in more of the
Almighty Dollar.
I hope the Sam returns, because I want one.
I hope Riv sticks around in case I smash my Hunq and need a new one.
(Lord, please protect me from texting drivers,
If I were to design a crankset I'd make it with chain ring bolts only from
the inside, like old SunTour XCM cranks but with a quite narrow gap between
the outer chain ring and crank arm. That way it's easy to run it as a wide
double (48/28 for example) with 110/74 or any choice of available
Another thing to consider from my end:
Last year I was looking for a new bike (to replace my 80s Bridgestone). I
debated between the Sam and a Soma. I ended up getting the Soma - price was
the deciding factor. The Soma was a good bike, a great one really. It did
everything I wanted it to.
I'm so excited for the Klamper brakes. I stopped by the booth to play with
them and they felt dialed. Simple adjustment knobs, and bigger than the
Avids. I think they might work well with compression-less housing and Paul
Love Levers. Nitto had some pretty stuff as usual. Panaracer is coming
I appreciate the fact you all think her bike is too small by Riv
standards but she would not think of buying another, so I have to deal
with what I have here.
Never mind the fact that I am all too happy to acquire an additional
frame, she, alas, is not, even if she's not the one paying for it.
I thought since some of the Rivendell models have bowed chainstays you
could only have so low of a q factor. Or I might be totally wrong too.
On Sep 23, 2014 7:20 PM, Johan Larsson seven.nau...@gmail.com wrote:
If I were to design a crankset I'd make it with chain ring bolts only from
the
Betcha' it will be determined by the popularity of upcoming models!
Still, if you had a hankerin' for a Sam, now is the time to commit!
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 3:27 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net
wrote:
But the
Find the same frame in a larger size and swap it out!
Not that there's anything wrong with the DUI-bar look...
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 4:52 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
I appreciate the fact you all think
An A Homer Hilsen ride report for those who may be interested:
http://eprider.blogspot.com/2014/09/hills-heat-and-humidty-leesburg-to.html.
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Many factors come into play. At the moment I have a sugino crankset from
RBW with 24/33/43 rings on it mounted on my Bombadil with a 107mm cartridge
bb. Its close but despite the curves everything clears the chainstay. Mind
you a 26 small ring would not clear with that bb, so ...
On Tuesday,
For sale:
· Set of Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700 X 32mm. Good condition,
center seam just past point of being worn off. $60 shipped.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/15150490160/
· MKS Touring Pedals with installed Powergrips. Smooth bearings,
very clean. $20 shipped.
I make it a point not to intervene in marital issues. ha but it
seems obvious that your wife needs a women's frame. They have shorter top
tubes but with a frame size that is commensurate with her height.
None of the Riv models are designed this way. see this
I'm dialed in on those new Panarcer FatBNimble 650B+ tires. 3 wide mid
fat tire. Should fit nicely on my 29er. No need for 29+!
May even switch from Hydros to the Klampers too.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
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Getting my first dyno hub and light. Looking for advice on a light to go
with. Peter White's page is super helpful, but looking to get some feedback
from some real world usage as well. Considering the Eyc and the Luxos B
that Rivendell sell. Anyone have these that can comment? My thought is the
Ds.
I have the fancy luxco b. With usb charging thing.
So far great light bright no thinking. I haven't broken it yet. If your in
alameda area you can always try it out.
Manny
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Manny, how is the Luxos U for trail rides? How is it for durability?
Can you attach it to a handlebar? Can you charge an iPhone with it?
On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 8:19 PM, Manuel Acosta
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Ds.
I have the fancy luxco b. With usb charging thing.
So far great light
Anne so far good on trails. I have it mounted right side under my basket.
So basket takes brunt of the damage if/when I take the time to smell the grass.
I havent had it long but I have been riding prerty hard on it. With the rain on
the tour I made a mini fender underneath it using a recycled
Lock has found a new home on a Raleigh 3 speed in lovely Portland, OR.
Tires and pedals are still on the block!!!
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
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For sale:
· Set of
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 10:35:31 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Lock has found a new home on a Raleigh 3 speed in lovely Portland, OR.
Actually, the old Raleigh 3 speed already has an ABUS lock. This one is
going on something called a Bridgestone XO-3. ;-)
-Shawn
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There's a 3 involved in the name somehow!!!
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
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Lock has
On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 10:46 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com
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There's a 3 involved in the name somehow!!!
De La Soul told me it's the magic number.
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