[RBW] Re: Hunqabeam Quickapillar Frame Finished!

[moshmosh]

This looks amazing! 

Excited to see more as the build evolves. Stoke level rising. 

On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 6:56:35 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> See it first here ... 
> https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/hunqabeam-quickapillar-frame-and-paint
>
> I’m working to build it up. I have a grey plaid Nigel Smythe saddlebag on 
> the way, and in a few weeks will get the grey backabike bags, but I expect 
> I’ll hit the trails with Shadowfax before that.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> www.CredoFamily.org
> www.MindYourHeadCoop.org
>

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[RBW] FS Protovelo/mystery bike 57cm

[BenG]

If interested, see some pics at instagram:
www.instagram.com/bguthrie79
If really interested, we need to talk wheels. Dyno wheel shown stays with me.
Original front Atlas-rim Riv wheel is yours.
You choose between the wide, stiff, colorful 700c Clem wheel shown (my fave) or 
the original rear Atlas-rim Riv wheel.
Bike is in Excellent Condition. Can't promise you there are zero chain slaps, 
but I didn't find any. The rest follows in kind.
I am 89pbh and it set up a bit high for my visual taste, but perfectly 
comfortable.

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[RBW] FS Protovelo/mystery bike 57cm

[BenG]

And the wheels are probably not actually built by Rich Lesnik, as they don't 
have his HoH label. They are from Rivendell, though. My original statement was 
not as precise as a sale demands. Sorry.

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[RBW] Re: Hunqabeam Quickapillar Frame Finished!

['Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Very nice!!   

You may have covered it in another thread but do you plan to decal it or 
leave it as-is?  


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Re: [RBW] I think I'm going to throw up

[James Warren]

Andy,There's no way to make you not feel bad over the break, but in addition to that I hope you're also able to get excited about the repair and possibly new cosmetics. To me, the Ram isn't just beautiful because of the color. It's a result of a great color painted onto that well-made steel functional beauty. Many colors will be beautiful on that awesome frame, it's awesome that it's repairable, and maybe the change (in color or new rack mounts or whatever) will be fun. I find it very satisfying to ride a well-repaired steel bike and to know that the thing is tough.-Jim W.-Original Message-
From: ascpgh 
Sent: Apr 12, 2018 1:06 PM
To: RBW Owners Bunch 
Subject: [RBW] I think I'm going to throw up

Tuesday afternoon I put my Rambouillet in the work stand to check everything over before the inaugural ride of the neighborhood coffee shop group ride and I noticed my rear brake caliper moving way too much when I stopped the rear wheel. I thought that my mounting bolt was loose.Upon closer examination I realized the tubular bridge between the stays has completely broken its brazing and is free to rotate when the back brake is applied. Not a little bit, a lot.Scientific analysis couldn't determine a worse day of the year to be looking for frame repair/repaint or get a new one. I know the paint alone is going to be big if I have the original finish replicated. I'm just sick about it.Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh



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[RBW] Hunqabeam Quickapillar Frame Finished!

[Jonathan D.]

I love the name Shawdow fax and the bike fits the name.  Agree on the movies. 
Everyone better read the book before Jeff Bezos LOTR comes out. I guess amazon 
bought the rights and plans to do a series. 

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[RBW] WTB: 58cm or 61cm Atlantis

[gordo]

Hi Brian,

I emailed you about my 61 cm Toyo Atlantis.  Let me know if you have any 
questions.

Cheers,

Eric

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[RBW] Hunqabeam Quickapillar Frame Finished!

[Deacon Patrick]

Thanks Eamon and Isaac! 

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[RBW] Hunqabeam Quickapillar Frame Finished!

[Deacon Patrick]

Thanks, Paul! RE Lord of the Rings: may I boldly suggest: Read, don’t watch? 
Jackson failed to grasp a lot of what Tolkien wrote and bulloxed core concepts 
like just war theory (Entmoot result), human dignity and capacity for good 
(Farimir’s initial response), depth of friendship (betrayal by Sam of Frodo on 
the Stair of Ungolath), among others. I now refuse to watch the movies, and 
have never seen any of the Hobbit movies. What I get for being a stuffy 
theologian. Grin. The book — well worth an annual read. Grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Hunqabeam Quickapillar Frame Finished!

[Birdman]

Absolutely gorgeous, Patrick.  I'm looking forward to following the build 
and the first ride report.

"Shadowfax, show me the meaning of haste!"

Isaac
pdx

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[RBW] Hunqabeam Quickapillar Frame Finished!

[in Dallas nick]

That is a beautiful color or should I say colors. 




Very nice indeed! 




I rewatch the Ring trilogy once a year.Safe pedaling on that beauty. 




Paul in Dallas 










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[RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

[Kieran J]

Even though I feel your pain (it does suck for sure!), I had a chuckle at 
this. I almost wish this would happen to me so I had a strong-arm reason to 
address a few issues that have stacked up with my orange Boo-Yay.

I'd move the two bridges and gain a bit of rear tire clearance. Moving the 
brake bridge and chainstay bridges up/forward a little would match the fork 
tire clearance, so I could run proper 35s and fenders. I would also take 
the opportunity to repair the small dent in the TT and the mildly mangled 
seat cluster that was there when I bought the frame. I'd also install 
mid-fork bosses and then repaint a colour of utmost awesomeness. Some days 
I like the creamsicle - others, not so much. 

I know how much you love your Ram Andy - hope you get it well again soon!

KJ


On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 1:06:13 PM UTC-7, ascpgh wrote:
>
> Tuesday afternoon I put my Rambouillet in the work stand to check 
> everything over before the inaugural ride of the neighborhood coffee shop 
> group ride and I noticed my rear brake caliper moving way too much when I 
> stopped the rear wheel. I thought that my mounting bolt was loose.
>
> Upon closer examination I realized the tubular bridge between the stays 
> has completely broken its brazing and is free to rotate when the back brake 
> is applied. Not a little bit, a lot.
>
> Scientific analysis couldn't determine a worse day of the year to be 
> looking for frame repair/repaint or get a new one. I know the paint alone 
> is going to be big if I have the original finish replicated. 
>
> I'm just sick about it.
>
> Andy Cheatham 
> Pittsburgh
>

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[RBW] Hunqabeam Quickapillar Frame Finished!

['Eamon Nordquist' via RBW Owners Bunch]

That looks great! It makes me reconsider the powder coat job I plan on having 
done soon on my old 1983 Trek. I bet that dark metallic looks even better in 
person. It’s now a real one of a kind bike in more than one respect.

Eamon
Seattle 

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[RBW] Hunqabeam Quickapillar Frame Finished!

[Deacon Patrick]

See it first here ... 
https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/hunqabeam-quickapillar-frame-and-paint

I’m working to build it up. I have a grey plaid Nigel Smythe saddlebag on the 
way, and in a few weeks will get the grey backabike bags, but I expect I’ll hit 
the trails with Shadowfax before that.

With abandon,
Patrick

www.CredoFamily.org
www.MindYourHeadCoop.org

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[RBW] I think I'm going to throw up

[Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio]

Franklin Frames in Newark, Ohio, does awesome work and could easily handle the 
repair. They're about 100 miles closer than Philadelphia too.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Dynamo Lights & 700c Wheelset

[David B]

Just the Eyc and wheelset are left. 

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[RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

[Austin B.]

That thing is badass. If Chuck Norris wanted a bike, it would look like 
that.

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[RBW] Re: rear racks and long chainstays

[Sky Coulter]

Good to know, thanks Jonathon.

On Thursday, 12 April 2018 17:08:25 UTC-7, Jonathan K. wrote:
>
> I have the medium Big Back Rack on my Appaloosa (58) and it works great 
> for supporting a medium Saddlesack. 
>
>
>
> 
>
>
> On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 6:06:26 PM UTC-5, Sky Coulter wrote:
>>
>> Hi all, 
>>
>> Finishing up a build for my wife -- a 46cm joe appaloosa --  and I'm 
>> finding the long chain stays leave quite a bit of a gap between the saddle 
>> and the front of the rack.  My concern is that the back rack won't 
>> adequately stabilize and support her saddlebag if only part of the bag 
>> makes contact with the rack.  To remedy this, I've switched from the big 
>> back rack that Rivendell sells to the r-15 - which is easier to move 
>> forward.  But ideally I'd like her to be able to have both a saddle bag and 
>> panniers on a back rack. I'm wondering if anyone out there has suggestions 
>> regarding a back rack that reduces the gap between the saddle and the rack 
>> on a long chainstay bike and that can support heavy panniers.  I think 
>> there was a brief moment in time that riv was selling a 'long boy' big back 
>> rack that addressed just this issue but it seems to have disappeared.
>>
>> Thanks for any and all suggestions.
>>
>> Sky
>>
>> I've attached a photo of the bike in current configuration - still needs 
>> a front rack and dyno light.
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: rear racks and long chainstays

[Sky Coulter]

Ah. I see what u mean. Thanks Joe.

On Thursday, 12 April 2018 16:58:24 UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Ah, there's your trouble. The Large Big Rack has a more vertical stance at 
> the front rails, so yeah, the leading edge is going to sit further back 
> from her saddle. You can see the difference in the pics at rivbike.com.

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[RBW] Re: Seen on My Instagram: My new 57cm Legolas Frameset

[tc]

How do you anticipate your Legolas handling to be different from your BMC 
Monstercross?  Having ridden neither, and guessing they'd both be suitable 
for 'cross racing, this is interesting to think about.

Tom

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Re: [RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

[jandrews]

Nice one, Sameness!

On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 7:22:18 PM UTC-4, sameness wrote:
>
> And get it painted "Amethyst Smoke"!
>
> Jeff Hagedorn
> Los Angeles, CA USA
>
> On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 4:16:35 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>> "Upgrade."
>>
>> Yep yep, that's what I would do. I'd buy a Craigslist 'get around bike' 
>> if I didn't have one already and turn the Ram into a long-term 
>> project..braze-ons and custom paint. The big bummer turns into a custom 
>> frame!
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

['Jennings' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I feel your pain. When I received my Hunqapillar I went to install he front 
Canti brakes.  The left side screw went in over half way but wouldn’t snug up 
and as I tried to tighten it a little more the bolt sheared off at the head. 
It’s almost as if it wasn’t threaded all the way. Talk about throwing up. 
Called Rivendell and they said sent the fork back and I had a new one by the 
end of the week. Customer for life. 

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[RBW] Re: FS: Bombadil Protovelo

[Reid Echols]

Sent you a PM, but this is pretty much a perfect bike. What’s the clearance do 
you reckon?

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[RBW] Re: rear racks and long chainstays

[Jonathan K.]

I have the medium Big Back Rack on my Appaloosa (58) and it works great for 
supporting a medium Saddlesack. 





On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 6:06:26 PM UTC-5, Sky Coulter wrote:
>
> Hi all, 
>
> Finishing up a build for my wife -- a 46cm joe appaloosa --  and I'm 
> finding the long chain stays leave quite a bit of a gap between the saddle 
> and the front of the rack.  My concern is that the back rack won't 
> adequately stabilize and support her saddlebag if only part of the bag 
> makes contact with the rack.  To remedy this, I've switched from the big 
> back rack that Rivendell sells to the r-15 - which is easier to move 
> forward.  But ideally I'd like her to be able to have both a saddle bag and 
> panniers on a back rack. I'm wondering if anyone out there has suggestions 
> regarding a back rack that reduces the gap between the saddle and the rack 
> on a long chainstay bike and that can support heavy panniers.  I think 
> there was a brief moment in time that riv was selling a 'long boy' big back 
> rack that addressed just this issue but it seems to have disappeared.
>
> Thanks for any and all suggestions.
>
> Sky
>
> I've attached a photo of the bike in current configuration - still needs a 
> front rack and dyno light.
>

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[RBW] Pics of 61 Roadini in Blue

[tc]

Does anyone have pic's of a 61 Roadini in blue they could share?

Tom

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[RBW] Rounded Tektro R559 allen nut - how long is it (for ordering a replacement)?

[Pancake]

Like I fool I rounded the recessed allen head of the cylinder nut that 
holds the rear R559 brakes in place ... I need to get a replacement but 
don't want to remove the current nut until I have the replacement in hand 
(in case it can't be reinstalled once I get it out this time).

How long is that nut? 16mm? 10mm?

I'll just order one online but if someone has one laying around I'd be 
happy to pay for postage and a cheap beer (rather than ordering another). 

Thanks,
Abe

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[RBW] Re: rear racks and long chainstays

[Joe Bernard]

Ah, there's your trouble. The Large Big Rack has a more vertical stance at the 
front rails, so yeah, the leading edge is going to sit further back from her 
saddle. You can see the difference in the pics at rivbike.com.

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Re: [RBW] FS: Pashley Clubman 54.5-56

[Joe Bernard]

Bump, now with new mo bettah 13cm Tallux stem. It looks slightly comically high 
at its current max extension, but it's uber comfy and I don't want to put 
slidey marks on someone's new stem if they buy the bike. Buy it, slam it!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/QHRAVEHO8gKFAyhA2

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[RBW] Re: rear racks and long chainstays

[Sky Coulter]

thanks joe!  it looks great on your bike.  I did put the rack i have on her 
bike - but it was the large version. Maybe that made the difference.  I had 
a much bigger gap when setting the bike up than I see in your pictures.  
Maybe I'll have to retry it.

On Thursday, 12 April 2018 16:25:31 UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Sky: I have the Big Rack (medium) on my long-stays Cheviot. In these pics 
> the Small Sackville isn't actually resting on the rack, but it gives a 
> reasonable idea of the distances involved; I don't think a bigger/deeper 
> bag would have trouble with support. It might be worth trying your Big Rack 
> with her bags before spending money on something else.
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/qYMJRf9q4N00b5K93
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[RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

[ascpgh]

Will,

Years ago I did have a right dropout failure at the stay that Riv repaired 
and Joe Bell repainted. I thought about that as a contributor as well, but 
not so much from the riding while the dropout was broken but up and down 
our steep hills around us here.

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh

On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 4:38:17 PM UTC-4, William deRosset wrote:
>
> Dear Andy,
>
> That is a weird failure. Is the chainstay/dropout/top eye broken or 
> something to allow movement in the rear triangle?
>
> Depending on your aesthetic needs, getting a competent framebuilder to 
> replace the stay and primer/rattlecan the repair will be the low-rent way 
> to get it fixed and back on the road. The paint will be more than the 
> repair otherwise.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Will
>
> On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 2:06:13 PM UTC-6, ascpgh wrote:
>>
>> Tuesday afternoon I put my Rambouillet in the work stand to check 
>> everything over before the inaugural ride of the neighborhood coffee shop 
>> group ride and I noticed my rear brake caliper moving way too much when I 
>> stopped the rear wheel. I thought that my mounting bolt was loose.
>>
>> Upon closer examination I realized the tubular bridge between the stays 
>> has completely broken its brazing and is free to rotate when the back brake 
>> is applied. Not a little bit, a lot.
>>
>> Scientific analysis couldn't determine a worse day of the year to be 
>> looking for frame repair/repaint or get a new one. I know the paint alone 
>> is going to be big if I have the original finish replicated. 
>>
>> I'm just sick about it.
>>
>> Andy Cheatham 
>> Pittsburgh
>>
>

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[RBW] rear racks and long chainstays

[Joe Bernard]

Sky: I have the Big Rack (medium) on my long-stays Cheviot. In these pics the 
Small Sackville isn't actually resting on the rack, but it gives a reasonable 
idea of the distances involved; I don't think a bigger/deeper bag would have 
trouble with support. It might be worth trying your Big Rack with her bags 
before spending money on something else.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qYMJRf9q4N00b5K93

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Re: [RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

[sameness]

And get it painted "Amethyst Smoke"!

Jeff Hagedorn
Los Angeles, CA USA

On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 4:16:35 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> "Upgrade."
>
> Yep yep, that's what I would do. I'd buy a Craigslist 'get around bike' if 
> I didn't have one already and turn the Ram into a long-term 
> project..braze-ons and custom paint. The big bummer turns into a custom 
> frame!
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Re: [RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

[Joe Bernard]

"Upgrade."

Yep yep, that's what I would do. I'd buy a Craigslist 'get around bike' if I 
didn't have one already and turn the Ram into a long-term project..braze-ons 
and custom paint. The big bummer turns into a custom frame!

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Re: [RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

[Marc Nolte]

Take the opportunity to upgrade. 

> On Apr 12, 2018, at 4:12 PM, iamkeith  wrote:
> 
> Man, so sorry to hear.  I completely empathize with the 'want to throw up' 
> sentiment.  I feel physically ill every time I look at ding in the top tube 
> of particular frame of mine.
> 
> More bad news:  I seem to recall a recent thread that said that Riv was out 
> of Rambouillet decals.   But you should ask them if the have the artwork, 
> because Velocals could make them for you as one-offs and then have the file 
> for others.  Or the Reserrectio downtube decals are actually pretty nice.  
> Maybe that, combined with your headbadge and a generic Rivendell "diamond" 
> seat tube decal?   
> 
> https://www.rivbike.com/products/resurrectio-decals
> 
> Good news:  you now have an opportunity to create a Canti-Ram with fork 
> braze-ons for a mini-rack!   That'd be almost the perfect bike.  I don't mean 
> to presume you could afford both but, if so, maybe you get a Roadini to move 
> the current parts to, and to use as a go-fast while the Ram evolves into 
> something like a dedicated credit-card tourer?
> 
> Just trying to help find a bright side
> 
> 
> 
>> On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 2:06:13 PM UTC-6, ascpgh wrote:
>> Tuesday afternoon I put my Rambouillet in the work stand to check everything 
>> over before the inaugural ride of the neighborhood coffee shop group ride 
>> and I noticed my rear brake caliper moving way too much when I stopped the 
>> rear wheel. I thought that my mounting bolt was loose.
>> 
>> Upon closer examination I realized the tubular bridge between the stays has 
>> completely broken its brazing and is free to rotate when the back brake is 
>> applied. Not a little bit, a lot.
>> 
>> Scientific analysis couldn't determine a worse day of the year to be looking 
>> for frame repair/repaint or get a new one. I know the paint alone is going 
>> to be big if I have the original finish replicated. 
>> 
>> I'm just sick about it.
>> 
>> Andy Cheatham 
>> Pittsburgh
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[RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

[iamkeith]

Man, so sorry to hear.  I completely empathize with the 'want to throw up' 
sentiment.  I feel physically ill every time I look at ding in the top tube 
of particular frame of mine.

More bad news:  I seem to recall a recent thread that said that Riv was out 
of Rambouillet decals.   But you should ask them if the have the artwork, 
because Velocals could make them for you as one-offs and then have the file 
for others.  Or the Reserrectio downtube decals are actually pretty nice.  
Maybe that, combined with your headbadge and a generic Rivendell "diamond" 
seat tube decal?   

https://www.rivbike.com/products/resurrectio-decals

Good news:  you now have an opportunity to create a Canti-Ram with fork 
braze-ons for a mini-rack!   That'd be almost the perfect bike.  I don't 
mean to presume you could afford both but, if so, maybe you get a Roadini 
to move the current parts to, and to use as a go-fast while the Ram evolves 
into something like a dedicated credit-card tourer?

Just trying to help find a bright side



On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 2:06:13 PM UTC-6, ascpgh wrote:
>
> Tuesday afternoon I put my Rambouillet in the work stand to check 
> everything over before the inaugural ride of the neighborhood coffee shop 
> group ride and I noticed my rear brake caliper moving way too much when I 
> stopped the rear wheel. I thought that my mounting bolt was loose.
>
> Upon closer examination I realized the tubular bridge between the stays 
> has completely broken its brazing and is free to rotate when the back brake 
> is applied. Not a little bit, a lot.
>
> Scientific analysis couldn't determine a worse day of the year to be 
> looking for frame repair/repaint or get a new one. I know the paint alone 
> is going to be big if I have the original finish replicated. 
>
> I'm just sick about it.
>
> Andy Cheatham 
> Pittsburgh
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: F.S. Nitto racks, Bridgestone RB-1, Ta Zephyr, Sun Tour superbe, Honjo

[Patrick Moore]

Do you still have the Honjo fenders for sale?

How much to ship to 87120?

Thanks, Patrick Moore ABQ, NM

On Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 2:23 PM, Reid Echols  wrote:

> PM Sent re: that Sam fork :)
>
> On Monday, April 2, 2018 at 11:11:17 AM UTC-5, dylan alverson wrote:
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I have some items I'm ready to let go of.  Prices include shipping
>> excluding the Frame.  Email me off list for pictures.
>> Thanks,
>> Dylan
>>
>>
>> 1.  1993 56 cm Yellow Bridgestone RB-1 frame and fork good condition no
>> dents.  Paint and decals 7/10 comes with mavic headset and original nitto
>> seat post.  $325 plus bike flights shipping
>>
>> 2. 175mm TA specialties Zephyr crank set with rings.  This is for two
>> drive side cranks one double excellent shape, one triple in moderate shape
>> scratches and wear, but very rideable and plenty of life left in taper and
>> arms.  One non drive side crank arm, rings 48-38-28.  $150
>>
>> 3. Nitto M-12 rack good shape $60
>>
>> 4. Nitto Campee mini front rack $100
>>
>> 5. Suntour Superbe brakes, 4700 reach, nutted. Perfect condition with
>> original pads.  $60 pair
>>
>> 6. Rivendell Sam Fork raw for 650 long reach brakes 22 cm steer tube
>> length.  Used for one season.  $100
>>
>> 7. Tektro mid reach brakes R 538.  $25
>>
>> 8. Honjo 650b 45mm width hammered fenders.  New in Packages $80
>>
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[RBW] Analog Cycles Moving Sale: Save that date + new details

[James / Analog Cycles]

Hey All, 

Analog Cycles, the DC area Riv/Crust dealer, is moving to VT on April 
24th.  On the 20th and 21st, we're hosting an old fashioned yard sale.  
It's 90% bike stuff, with a handful of life stuff in there.  8-3 both 
days.  Don't show up at 7:30, or we'll give you the stink eye.  Prices are 
gunna be super low.  No negotiating unless you bring stuff to barter with.  
Cash or Card, no checks.  9 Kline Blvd, Frederick MD 21701.  

Here's the deal:  

Lots of good parts and frames.  
-Riv and Crust frames
-Velocity Rims
-Schmidt and SP hubs
-Simworks stuff
-Nitto bars and stems, new and used
-Some camping gear
-Some weird old bike parts
-Berthoud and carradice bags
-Connex chains
-SKS Fenders
-WTB tires
-Really nice stainless cables for half off.
-Green Grips bar tape
-Brooks saddles

and way more.  It's a whole bunch of stuff.
Some of the stuff will be deeply discounted, some of it just moderately 
so.  

If you want a frame, the discount will be X.  If you want a frame and 
wheels, we'll build the wheels in June, and ship them down to you, and the 
frame will be X - a certain percentage, plus we'll give you a credit on the 
wheel build for 100 bucks.  If you want a frame and a complete build, we'll 
bring the frame with us, build it, and give you an even better deal on the 
frame and pay for shipping as well as give you a 250 dollar credit toward 
the build.  

Hope to see you out there!  -James



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[RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

[dougP]

Andy:

That is heartbreaking, especially just as riding season starts.  Maybe 
re-braze & touch up the paint for now, then get the full repaint next 
winter?  

dougP

On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 1:06:13 PM UTC-7, ascpgh wrote:
>
> Tuesday afternoon I put my Rambouillet in the work stand to check 
> everything over before the inaugural ride of the neighborhood coffee shop 
> group ride and I noticed my rear brake caliper moving way too much when I 
> stopped the rear wheel. I thought that my mounting bolt was loose.
>
> Upon closer examination I realized the tubular bridge between the stays 
> has completely broken its brazing and is free to rotate when the back brake 
> is applied. Not a little bit, a lot.
>
> Scientific analysis couldn't determine a worse day of the year to be 
> looking for frame repair/repaint or get a new one. I know the paint alone 
> is going to be big if I have the original finish replicated. 
>
> I'm just sick about it.
>
> Andy Cheatham 
> Pittsburgh
>

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[RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

[Carla Waugh]

 I love the color of your new bike! I’m jealous as well. What a beautiful bike 
and great build! Many happy miles.

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[RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

[Leslie]

Given you're in Pennsylvania, I'll second the idea of taking it to Bilenky.

What I did when I had Bilenky repair my son's Ram frame, was I had them not 
repaint (as they normally want to do), then I masked off and painted a 
limited area with a cream to match the headtube... as his was a having a 
derailleur hanger replaced, it was easy enough to just paint the dropout 
area, whereas for your case, it'll have to take more of the paint off the 
seatstays higher up:  will have to repaint the entire seatstays...

Good luck



On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 4:06:13 PM UTC-4, ascpgh wrote:
>
> Tuesday afternoon I put my Rambouillet in the work stand to check 
> everything over before the inaugural ride of the neighborhood coffee shop 
> group ride and I noticed my rear brake caliper moving way too much when I 
> stopped the rear wheel. I thought that my mounting bolt was loose.
>
> Upon closer examination I realized the tubular bridge between the stays 
> has completely broken its brazing and is free to rotate when the back brake 
> is applied. Not a little bit, a lot.
>
> Scientific analysis couldn't determine a worse day of the year to be 
> looking for frame repair/repaint or get a new one. I know the paint alone 
> is going to be big if I have the original finish replicated. 
>
> I'm just sick about it.
>
> Andy Cheatham 
> Pittsburgh
>

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[RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

[William deRosset]

Dear Andy,

That is a weird failure. Is the chainstay/dropout/top eye broken or 
something to allow movement in the rear triangle?

Depending on your aesthetic needs, getting a competent framebuilder to 
replace the stay and primer/rattlecan the repair will be the low-rent way 
to get it fixed and back on the road. The paint will be more than the 
repair otherwise.

Best Regards,

Will

On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 2:06:13 PM UTC-6, ascpgh wrote:
>
> Tuesday afternoon I put my Rambouillet in the work stand to check 
> everything over before the inaugural ride of the neighborhood coffee shop 
> group ride and I noticed my rear brake caliper moving way too much when I 
> stopped the rear wheel. I thought that my mounting bolt was loose.
>
> Upon closer examination I realized the tubular bridge between the stays 
> has completely broken its brazing and is free to rotate when the back brake 
> is applied. Not a little bit, a lot.
>
> Scientific analysis couldn't determine a worse day of the year to be 
> looking for frame repair/repaint or get a new one. I know the paint alone 
> is going to be big if I have the original finish replicated. 
>
> I'm just sick about it.
>
> Andy Cheatham 
> Pittsburgh
>

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Re: [RBW] I think I'm going to throw up

[Patrick Moore]

Ooof! Sorry to hear that. How did that happen?

I've had similar, if less momentous experiences, as when screwing in the
fender bolt to the newly installed threaded boss on the brake bridge on the
2003 Riv, I found that I'd snugged the bolt up to the point where I'd
stripped out the threads (Chauncey didn't give enough depth to the boss).

I don't know what color your Ram is, but I do know that modern
powdercoating, by someone who knows bikes, can turn out very pretty indeed.

On Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 2:06 PM, ascpgh  wrote:

> Tuesday afternoon I put my Rambouillet in the work stand to check
> everything over before the inaugural ride of the neighborhood coffee shop
> group ride and I noticed my rear brake caliper moving way too much when I
> stopped the rear wheel. I thought that my mounting bolt was loose.
>
> Upon closer examination I realized the tubular bridge between the stays
> has completely broken its brazing and is free to rotate when the back brake
> is applied. Not a little bit, a lot.
>
> Scientific analysis couldn't determine a worse day of the year to be
> looking for frame repair/repaint or get a new one. I know the paint alone
> is going to be big if I have the original finish replicated.
>
> I'm just sick about it.
>
> Andy Cheatham
> Pittsburgh
>
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Re: [RBW] I think I'm going to throw up

[Steve Palincsar]

On 04/12/2018 04:06 PM, ascpgh wrote:
Tuesday afternoon I put my Rambouillet in the work stand to check 
everything over before the inaugural ride of the neighborhood coffee 
shop group ride and I noticed my rear brake caliper moving way too 
much when I stopped the rear wheel. I thought that my mounting bolt 
was loose.


Upon closer examination I realized the tubular bridge between the 
stays has completely broken its brazing and is free to rotate when the 
back brake is applied. Not a little bit, a lot.


Scientific analysis couldn't determine a worse day of the year to be 
looking for frame repair/repaint or get a new one. I know the paint 
alone is going to be big if I have the original finish replicated.


I'm just sick about it.




I deeply sympathize.  If yours is one of the 1st gen orange ones, I 
don't think there's any way you're going to replicate the original finish.


Steve Palincsar
Alexandria, Virginia
USA

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[RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

[Austin B.]

This made me thankful that I have 3 bikes. That stinks! But, at least it 
can be repaired. Try Bilenky in Philly.

Time to get on craigslist and look for a cheap backup bike while it's out 
for repair!

Austin Bishop
Sykesville, MD

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[RBW] I think I'm going to throw up

[ascpgh]

Tuesday afternoon I put my Rambouillet in the work stand to check 
everything over before the inaugural ride of the neighborhood coffee shop 
group ride and I noticed my rear brake caliper moving way too much when I 
stopped the rear wheel. I thought that my mounting bolt was loose.

Upon closer examination I realized the tubular bridge between the stays has 
completely broken its brazing and is free to rotate when the back brake is 
applied. Not a little bit, a lot.

Scientific analysis couldn't determine a worse day of the year to be 
looking for frame repair/repaint or get a new one. I know the paint alone 
is going to be big if I have the original finish replicated. 

I'm just sick about it.

Andy Cheatham 
Pittsburgh

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[RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

[Belopsky]

Sweet

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Map Ahearne Wide, Simworks Getaround, or Nitto Kite Bars

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Good idea -- I did just that. At any rate, I'll see it in the 
upcoming catalog.

Bob E

On Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 8:21:43 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:

> Check if Riv will email you a photo. 
>
> Bill in EC
>

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[RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

[Bill Lindsay]

Yes, Patrick, I was biting my lip as you were talking about your Hunqabeam 
for exactly that reason.  We were adjacent in the Nobilette queue.

Bill

P.S. Grant talked about the tip of the plaid tammie comment as I was 
there.  He was truly tickled by that comment

On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 11:45:54 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Fantastic, Bill! I’m betting our frames had a Rivendell party at Mark’s. 
> My Hunqabeam ws likely there at the same time yours and Roman’s were being 
> built. Grin. 
>
> With abandon, 
> Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

[Deacon Patrick]

Fantastic, Bill! I’m betting our frames had a Rivendell party at Mark’s. My 
Hunqabeam ws likely there at the same time yours and Roman’s were being built. 
Grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

[William R.]

Ah, I see, more for adjustment. Very cool though. I will get a pair of 
those! Thanks.

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[RBW] Re: Seen on My Instagram: My new 57cm Legolas Frameset

[MoVelo]

Stem envy!

On Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 5:45:06 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Hopefully a Instagram Link to Rivbike's feed 
> 
>
> Roman and I both ordered 57cm Legolas framesets at the same time.  
> Nobilette built them up, and they arrived from paint yesterday.  Mine is 
> the purple one, and Roman's is the matte coral one.  Roman's was already 
> built, so I even got to test ride it.  I'm pretty excited.  Build 
> documentation forthcoming, rest assured. 
>
> Yes, that's a custom Nobilette threadless stem, colormatched to my 
> frameset.  The color is "amethyst smoke".  
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>

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[RBW] WTB: 58cm or 61cm Atlantis

[Brian Reeves]

I'm looking for a 58cm to 61cm Atlantis - complete or frame/fork.  If 
anyone has one out there that is collecting dust that they'd sell please 
let me know.  Thank you!

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[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Choco Norm and/or Dia Compe SS-6 Levers (Possible trade for Soma Portola Bars?)

[Mushroom Man]

Thanks folks! Got what I need for now, such a great group. I'll post a pic 
when I set up my cockpit and include a shot of my butternut drop-bar 
Appaloosa!

On Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 1:38:32 PM UTC-7, Greg J wrote:
>
> I have a set of SS-7s (and maybe SS-5 too), if your interested.  
>
> Greg
> Oakland, CA
>

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[RBW] FS Protovelo/mystery bike 57cm

[BenG]

Part of the batch of Rivendell prototypes that initiated the now-omnipresent 
long chainstays. I bought it from Rivendell in Feb 2015. Fully lugged, built by 
Mark Nobilette in USA with swoopy asymmetrical extra-stays. This one is 57cm, 
brown with cream lug cutouts trimmed in gold, and has the Appaloosa headbadge. 
The deal includes Rich-built wheels; guarded double crank and wide 8spd 
cassette; Bullmoose bar in short-ish stem:  whole bike except saddle and 
pedals. Need $1900 for wedding cash flow (only a daughter opens the gate to 
this path). Will take a week after payment to pack and ship. Pics tonight.

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[RBW] Re: Seen on My Instagram: My new 57cm Legolas Frameset

[Clayton.sf]

Sick Sh*t!! Looking forward to seeing the rest!

Clayton Scott
SF, CA

On Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 3:45:06 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Hopefully a Instagram Link to Rivbike's feed 
> 
>
> Roman and I both ordered 57cm Legolas framesets at the same time.  
> Nobilette built them up, and they arrived from paint yesterday.  Mine is 
> the purple one, and Roman's is the matte coral one.  Roman's was already 
> built, so I even got to test ride it.  I'm pretty excited.  Build 
> documentation forthcoming, rest assured. 
>
> Yes, that's a custom Nobilette threadless stem, colormatched to my 
> frameset.  The color is "amethyst smoke".  
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>

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[RBW] SF Bay Area: Bike camping at Pescadero Creek for the 2018 Swift Campout!

[Reed Kennedy]

Hey folks! I'm putting together a Rivish / BOBish bike ride and camping
trip on the San Francisco peninsula for the upcoming 2018 Swift Campout on
June 23rd. All are welcome! These are the longest weekend days of the year.
Why not spend 'em on a bicycle?

Here's the rough plan so far:
Day 1, Saturday June 23rd:

   - Route: *https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27216913
   *
   - 45 miles, 4,700 ft climbing
   - Head out from Millbrae BART at 10am (meet in front of the elevator,
   near the palm trees)
   - Lunch at Alice's Restaurant
   - There are some dirt trails that parallel Skyline, which we could do or
   not do
   - Last 5 miles are an easy dirt road, rideable on a road bike. We should
   be able to ride the whole way to camp, no need to push or carry your bike.
   - Set camp at Tarwater Trail Camp, Pescadero Creek County Park (no water
   at camp, bring what you need!)
   - Camp dinner, hang out, sleep in the woods


Day 2, Sunday June 24th:

   - Route: *https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27216975
   *
   - 29 miles, 2,700 ft climbing
   - Wake up, have breakfast, strike camp
   - First 5 miles are on the same dirt road
   - Stop off at the Cupertino Bike Shop if we're in the mood (super famous
   old school bike shop, almost a bike museum)
   - Lunch in Cupertino, Sunnyvale, or Mountain View (In-N-Out?)
   - Caltrain home from Mountain View station


I'm gonna make time to test-ride this route before the campout but so far I
think the above looks pretty swell. I'm excited about it! Also happy to
hear thoughts or advice if you have 'em.

Here's the Swift Campout page for the ride: https://swiftcampout.
com/camper/sofauxboho/

If you'd like to join us for the ride please do! The best way to stay
up-to-date is to join the Bay Area Rivendell Riders mailing list (which is
not just for Rivendell riders these days): https://groups.google.
com/forum/#!forum/bay-area-rivendell-riders

If you wanna come along but don't wanna join another mailing list just drop
me a line. I'll keep you in the loop.


Cheers,
Reed Kennedy
San Francisco, CA

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[RBW] 300k ride report: Samuel Hillborne still rules

[C Sharp]

Lovely report Bill! You’re inspiring to get on my own Sam and do a brevet over 
here in New York!

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[RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

[Bill Lindsay]

The adjuster on Roman’s bike is made by Hunter and the product name is Nugz. 
Google “Hunter Nugz”. 

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[RBW] Re: FS: Dynamo Lights & 700c Wheelset

[David B]

Bumping this. Edelux and IQ-X sold. Apparently I had two IQ-X's at my 
parents' place - no idea how. So one more is available, can send out right 
away.

Items remaining: 

>
> B IQ-Eyc - used minimally, nice condition- $50 
>
> B IQ-X - silver, new - $100 
>
> 700c Wheelset - Velocity Dyad rims, 36/40 spokes, Wheelmaster sealed 
> bearing rear hub, silver, 135mm, Shimano DH-3N72 silver dynamo hub - $250 
>
> Prices do not include shipping. 
> PayPal for payment - regular goods is fine. 
> Contact offlist if interested. Can send photos. 
> Thanks, 
> David 

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[RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

[William R.]

Really nice Bill. I dig the color choice too. Will look forward to the full 
build and the reports from the kinds of rides you get up to on this Legolas.

I like Romans color too. And the mixed Neo Retros on his. I never thought 
of doing that, but I will now! Another thing I am noticing on Romans is 
that he has attached something that looks like a cable adjuster to the 
release connector on his front Neo Retro. That is a great idea: to attach 
some kind of handle there that facilitates pulling that release out. I 
carry pliers with me for that purpose. I love my Neo Retros on my 
Appaloosa, but releasing them can be a pain. I'm going to try something 
like that. I wonder if he spot welded that on there or just glued it with 
Gorilla glue or something. I may contact him, but thought you might know.

Enjoy the build!

Bill in Westchester, NY

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Re: [RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

[Tim Gavin]

And the Legolas does share quite a bit with the Roadeo (most of the tubing
and lugs are the same).

On Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 10:28 AM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:

> The Legolas name is owned by the family of the author of Lord of the
> Rings.  They don't allow Rivendell to promote bikes with names taken from
> LotR.  That's part of the reason you don't see Legolas, Bombadil or
> Quickbeam anywhere prominent in Riv communication.
>
> This bike was not replaced in the Riv lineup.  The Legolas is a pure
> cyclocross racing bike.  There is no cyclocross racing bike in the normal
> Rivendell lineup.  I think of this bike as being Mark A's bike.  Mark A is
> a cyclocross racer, and this is his bike, in my mind.  Mark was really
> happy that I got one, and that I'm going to use it for stripped down short
> fast dirt rides, like a cyclocross race.  It could be a gravel racer as
> well, but it's a race bike.  It is not an all rounder.  It is not a country
> bike.  It is not a touring bike.  It's a racing bike.
>
> Bill
>
> On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 8:10:53 AM UTC-7, tc wrote:
>>
>> Gosh that’s nice. I’m unfamiliar with the history of why Legolas was
>> discontinued, and what Grant replaced it with. It “seems” like a
>> level-tubed lighter weight Sam ... or perhaps a beefier/wider forked
>> Roadini.
>>
>> In any case, I’m enlightened and jealous!
>>
>> Tom
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[RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

[Bill Lindsay]

The Legolas name is owned by the family of the author of Lord of the 
Rings.  They don't allow Rivendell to promote bikes with names taken from 
LotR.  That's part of the reason you don't see Legolas, Bombadil or 
Quickbeam anywhere prominent in Riv communication.  

This bike was not replaced in the Riv lineup.  The Legolas is a pure 
cyclocross racing bike.  There is no cyclocross racing bike in the normal 
Rivendell lineup.  I think of this bike as being Mark A's bike.  Mark A is 
a cyclocross racer, and this is his bike, in my mind.  Mark was really 
happy that I got one, and that I'm going to use it for stripped down short 
fast dirt rides, like a cyclocross race.  It could be a gravel racer as 
well, but it's a race bike.  It is not an all rounder.  It is not a country 
bike.  It is not a touring bike.  It's a racing bike.  

Bill

On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 8:10:53 AM UTC-7, tc wrote:
>
> Gosh that’s nice. I’m unfamiliar with the history of why Legolas was 
> discontinued, and what Grant replaced it with. It “seems” like a 
> level-tubed lighter weight Sam ... or perhaps a beefier/wider forked 
> Roadini. 
>
> In any case, I’m enlightened and jealous! 
>
> Tom

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[RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

[tc]

Gosh that’s nice. I’m unfamiliar with the history of why Legolas was 
discontinued, and what Grant replaced it with. It “seems” like a level-tubed 
lighter weight Sam ... or perhaps a beefier/wider forked Roadini. 

In any case, I’m enlightened and jealous!

Tom

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[RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

[Bill Lindsay]

Last night's build progress.  The first thing I wanted to do was get enough 
bits on to confirm where to cut the steerer.  I installed:

Wheels Manufacturing MUSA Bottom Bracket: 108g
SRAM Force 1 crankset 172.5mm: 609g
XTR Pedals: 310g
HED Ardennes wheelset
Steilacoom EL tires
Challenge latex tubes
Dura Ace 12-27 10sp cassette
Paul Skewers
Wheelset total: 2833g
Compass Maes Parallel extralight handlebar: 289g
Ultegra seatpost: 212g (uncut)
Selle Italia SLR saddle: 142g

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 7:44:55 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>
> I'll post build photos here on my new Legolas.  
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Bombadil Protovelo

[chris feczko]

Wow the photo's on the blog are incredible!

Beautiful bike too.

Chris

Sunnyside, NY

On Wednesday, 11 April 2018 23:30:33 UTC-4, bicyc...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I'm selling a piece of Rivendell history as I refine my footprint into a 
> sailboat. Only one bike can stay, and this one cannot be easily S'd or it 
> would.
>
>
>
>
> Mark Nobilette Made.
>
> 60cm ish upsloper, fits me like a glove. 93 is my PBH. All my other riv 
> bikes have been 62 to 66cm. Second top tube is beautifully fillet brazed. I 
> liked the improved standover compared to my 62cm Hunqapillar. The bike has 
> a slightly higher bottom bracket though and a slightly shorter set of 
> chainstays than the eventual production Bombadil - I like how nimble it 
> felt by comparison. Way shreddier than my old Toyo Hunqapillar, it carves 
> turns - after I got this bike the hunqapillar was sold. Best bike I have 
> ever owned, to be certain.
>
> It's built for resilience and singletrack adventuring. Before I rebuilt it 
> from the repainted frame, a raw clearcoated it rolled down the continental 
> divide with Daniel from Tumbleweed Bikes. Some scratches, but cared for in 
> my travels with it and riding like new. I can equip it with Albatross or 
> Raw Bullmoose bars. Right now it has albatross bars. Paul Cantis, Paul 
> Levers, Paul Thumbies. 3 Bottle Cages. Hands on wheels, shimano hubs, heavy 
> rims (I think cliffhangers) front and rear. Will include a set of knobbies. 
> Also happy to include a porteur rack up front if you want it.
>
> This bike has ridden me through many a mile of twisting californian 
> backcountry, and has thousands of miles to go.
>
> In the words of my friend Adam, "If one top tube breaks, just keep riding!"
>
> It will be missed.
>
> How does 2000 sound? It's stacked with the best equipment. I hear people 
> on land around here pay twice that for rent every month. Ride away and get 
> lost for the next decade. I will owner finance it to the right dirtbag, I 
> just need to remotely know you through a friend.
>
> For now, local pickup preferred. Will consider shipping, so perhaps write 
> me direct to get in line. I'd prefer to sell to someone on the list, who 
> understands how special this bike is and wants to continue it rolling into 
> the sunset. More photos and details upon request. After a week or so it'll 
> go to craigslist where I imagine she'll disappear quickly.
>
>
>
>
> And, finally, I miss this community. Cosmic country is on the verge of 
> rebirth. I needed to recalibrate and live my travels without a camera but I 
> know what I want to show next.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Erik
> -- 
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> bikenoir.blogspot.com
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[RBW] Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

[Bill Lindsay]

I'll post build photos here on my new Legolas.  Here's the frame, sitting 
on Grant's 'desk'. I picked it up yesterday.





That's a shop-copy of the forthcoming catalog on the table top there.  All 
us Hail Mary participants will receive one.  I don't know if it will really 
be that big, or if it's like a 'proof'.  I've looked it over but have not 
memorized it.  There's some cool stuff in the catalog.  


Anyway, my Legolas is a stock 57, with a 2-degree top tube slope.  It has a 
threadless steerer, and a color-matched custom Nobilette stem.  The color I 
went for is called "amethyst smoke".  I was going for the greyish purple of 
some leaves, succulent plants, and some of the rocks I see on Mount Tam.  
The build is going to be a light 1x10 cross racing kind of build.  The 
target weight is 19.5lbs complete with nothing dumb on it.  


Weight starters:


Frame with King headset cups pressed in:  1989g

Fork with crown race, uncut steerer: 917g

Nobilette custom stem (90 deg, 105mm): 189g


Bill Lindsay

El Cerrito, CA

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[RBW] Re: ROADINI

[William R.]

The Paul Racer Medium front was necessary to make the 38s work. Plenty of 
clearance. I've been riding it a lot. They are great. Couple more clearance 
photos...

I believe the new Dia Comp center pull brake Riv is testing may provide the 
same clearance at a lower price point.

Bill in Westchester, NY


 



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[RBW] Re: Seen on My Instagram: My new 57cm Legolas Frameset

[Bill Lindsay]

tc asked if a Legolas is easier/cheaper for riv to sell, compared to a 
custom.

Yes, the design is totally complete for the Legolas.  When I order one, 
they just order a 57, and M. Nobilette already knows exactly what that is.  
So a Legolas is quite a bit less expensive than a custom.  With a custom, 
you work with Grant to decide what you are going to do on your bike and 
then Grant designs a bike for you.  It is not the kind of 'custom' where 
you tell Riv exactly the geometry and tubing you want, and they build it.  
It's a Grant design for you.  

I got to specify several little details, and that's easy.  I wanted 
clearance for Steilacooms, not 33mm cross-racing tires.  That's easy.  I'm 
running Mini-moto linear-pull brakes so I wanted no rear brake hanger.  I 
wanted discrete fender attach points and no rack braze ons on the stays or 
fork blades.  I wanted no pump peg.  I chose a head tube decal over a head 
badge.  Those were 'customized' options.  The only tiny geometry tweak is 
that the top tube has a TINY bit more slope than normal.  2-degrees instead 
of 1.5-degrees.  

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 6:22:07 AM UTC-7, tc wrote:
>
> Wow Bill (and Roman) - nice!  I never really thought about it, but I guess 
> any former Riv model can be made as a 'custom'.  Is there something about 
> the Legolas that makes it easier/cheaper for Riv to do this? 
>

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[RBW] Re: ROADINI

['Eamon Nordquist' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Wow, it fit 38mm tires, huh? Must be a comfy ride! Clearance looks a bit tight 
up front - is it just tight at the brakes, or is it tight at the fork crown as 
well?

Eamon
Seattle

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[RBW] Re: ROADINI

[William R.]

Hi Kellie. I'm loving my 57cm Roadini. I agree with Austin's wife: it is 
super smooth typical Riv geometry characteristics and certainly not twitchy 
at all. Nice and light. As shown, it is about 27lbs, which is about 8lbs 
lighter than my Appaloosa. These two bikes are not redundant at all and 
have very separate purposes, I'm really enjoying both!

Build list:
48cm Noodles
Shimano Tiagra level levers
90mm Tallux stem
Simplex dt shift levers
Rene Herse crankset 46t/38t
XT RD
Can't remember which front derailleur off the top of my head
SKF 110mm BB
11-34 9-speed cassette
Brooks B-17 saddle
Paul Racer Medium front brake
Shimano Ultegra level rear side pull
Shimano 105 hubs laced to Velocity A23 rims 36h
Not sure which spokes
Compass Barlow Pass 700x38 tires
Neubaums green with clear shellac
Crank Bros. Candy 2 pedals

Bill in Westchester, NY




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[RBW] Re: FS: Cranksets, pedals, shifters, derailleur, brakes

[Michael Ullmer]

Bump! and price drop on these. 

2) Shimano FC-MT60 Deore 175mm 110/74 Triple Cranks, 49/37/25 Willow Rings, 
Shimano Cartridge BB - $75 shipped CONUS
--This set came off of my all-road Fitz. Crank arms are in good shape, some 
of the shine still left. The Willow rings have a few hundred miles on the, 
teeth still in great shape. Comes with a 121mm Shimano Cartridge BB (a few 
hundred miles on this one).

3) Shimano FC-M550  Deore LX 175mm 110/74 Triple Cranks - $22 shipped CONUS
--I had these on my Cetma cargo bike, but ended up switching to a tandem 
Sugino crankset when I put a Stokemonkey Assist on it. The finish on these 
is a little dull and the Deore LX logo is rubbing off. I might have some 
rings I can throw in for cheap if you need.

5) Shimano PD-A520 SPD Pedals - $25 shipped CONUS
--I switched to flat pedals on the bike these were on. Plenty scuffed up, 
but still spin smooth.

6) Shimano Tiagra RD-4601 Long Cage 10-speed - $25 shipped CONUS
--I had this on my rando, but I switched to SRAM 10-speed. This one's 
pretty clean and shiny.

7) Controltech Bar Ends - $10 shipped CONUS
--These were an impulse buy at the LBS to see if I like bar ends on my 
mountain bike. Turns out I don't.

Pics here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/SFaslvVZqpDcrBy22


On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 6:05:19 PM UTC-7, Michael Ullmer wrote:
>
> 8-speed bar ends and Avid calipers/levers now sold. Updated list 
>
> 1) Shimano FC-6206 Deore XT 175mm 110/74 Triple Cranks, 46/30 Willow 
> Rings, Shimano Cartridge BB - SOLD
>
> 2) Shimano FC-MT60 Deore 175mm 110/74 Triple Cranks, 49/37/25 Willow 
> Rings, Shimano Cartridge BB - $85 shipped CONUS
> --This set came off of my all-road Fitz. Crank arms are in good shape, 
> some of the shine still left. The Willow rings have a few hundred miles on 
> the, teeth still in great shape. Comes with a 121mm Shimano Cartridge BB (a 
> few hundred miles on this one).
>
> 3) Shimano FC-M550  Deore LX 175mm 110/74 Triple Cranks - $25 shipped CONUS
> --I had these on my Cetma cargo bike, but ended up switching to a tandem 
> Sugino crankset when I put a Stokemonkey Assist on it. The finish on these 
> is a little dull and the Deore LX logo is rubbing off. I might have some 
> rings I can throw in for cheap if you need.
>
> 4) 8-speed Shimano Bar End Shifters - SOLD
> ---I tried these only briefly, but just like suntour barcons better. All 
> the clicks are there, a few scuffs on these
>
> 5) Shimano PD-A520 SPD Pedals - $30 shipped CONUS
> --I switched to flat pedals on the bike these were on. Plenty scuffed up, 
> but still spin smooth.
>
> 6) Shimano Tiagra RD-4601 Long Cage 10-speed - $30 shipped CONUS
> --I had this on my rando, but I switched to SRAM 10-speed. This one's 
> pretty clean and shiny.
>
> 7) Controltech Bar Ends - $12 shipped CONUS
> --These were an impulse buy at the LBS to see if I like bar ends on my 
> mountain bike. Turns out I don't.
>
> 8) Avid BB7 MTN Calipers, Tektro Long Pull Road Levers, Avid Long Pull 
> flat bar levers - SOLD
>
> Pics here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/SFaslvVZqpDcrBy22
>
> On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 8:50:18 AM UTC-7, Michael Ullmer wrote:
>>
>> FC-6206 cranks are sold. 8-speed bar ends and Avid Brakes/Levers sold 
>> pending payment.
>>
>> On Monday, April 9, 2018 at 8:05:18 PM UTC-7, Michael Ullmer wrote:
>>>
>>> Cross-post from i-BOB, lots of stuff for sale.
>>>
>>> Most of these are take-offs from my spring break projects, others were 
>>> just kicking around the parts bin for way too long. My bike budget is in 
>>> the red at the moment, I need to dig myself out :-)
>>>
>>> 1) Shimano FC-6206 Deore XT 175mm 110/74 Triple Cranks, 46/30 Willow 
>>> Rings, Shimano Cartridge BB - $85 shipped CONUS
>>> --This is a great set of cranks I had on my rando frame. The crank arms 
>>> are elegant, my favorite of the vintage Shimano. They're set up a double, 
>>> but can also be triple. The willow rings have a few hundred miles on them, 
>>> the teeth are in great shape. Comes with a 121mm Shimano Cartridge BB (a 
>>> couple hundred miles on this one).
>>>
>>> 2) Shimano FC-MT60 Deore 175mm 110/74 Triple Cranks, 49/37/25 Willow 
>>> Rings, Shimano Cartridge BB - $85 shipped CONUS
>>> --This set came off of my all-road Fitz. Crank arms are in good shape, 
>>> some of the shine still left. The Willow rings have a few hundred miles on 
>>> the, teeth still in great shape. Comes with a 121mm Shimano Cartridge BB (a 
>>> few hundred miles on this one).
>>>
>>> 3) Shimano FC-M550  Deore LX 175mm 110/74 Triple Cranks - $25 shipped 
>>> CONUS
>>> --I had these on my Cetma cargo bike, but ended up switching to a tandem 
>>> Sugino crankset when I put a Stokemonkey Assist on it. The finish on these 
>>> is a little dull and the Deore LX logo is rubbing off. I might have some 
>>> rings I can throw in for cheap if you need.
>>>
>>> 4) 8-speed Shimano Bar End Shifters - $35 shipped CONUS
>>> ---I tried these only briefly, but just like suntour barcons better. All 
>>> 

[RBW] Re: FS: Bombadil Protovelo

[Dave Grossman]

> Dang man.  Would love to throw a leg over that beast.  
>

What did you dig about it more than the Hunq? 

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[RBW] Re: Seen on My Instagram: My new 57cm Legolas Frameset

[tc]

Wow Bill (and Roman) - nice!  I never really thought about it, but I guess 
any former Riv model can be made as a 'custom'.  Is there something about 
the Legolas that makes it easier/cheaper for Riv to do this? 

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[RBW] Re: FS Sackville and Brooks

[Steve Butcher]

Bump.

On Monday, April 2, 2018 at 6:24:19 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote:
>
> The Saddlesack has sold.  Saddle is still available.  
>
> On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 10:00:31 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote:
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>> 
>> Hello, I'm offering for sale my size medium Sackville Saddlesack in the 
>> now discontinued dark gray/brown leather color scheme.  I purchased it new 
>> about a year ago and used it on my Rosco Bubbe for my short commute to 
>> work.  It is in excellent condition and always stored indoors.  It has been 
>> in a light shower only once or twice.  Included is an extra 17 inch 
>> Sackville leather strap. I've decided to carry my stuff in my Clem basket 
>> and sack on the front.   Also, for sale is my lightly used Brooks B67.  It 
>> is in excellent condition with only some scratches on the black painted 
>> rails from mounting.  I have had it about 2 years and treated it a couple 
>> of times with VO saddle treatment.  It has always been stored indoors and 
>> has never been wet.  I've decided I prefer the C17 on my commuter bike, so 
>> don't need the B67.  I'd like to get $200.00 for the Saddlesack and $100.00 
>> for the B67.  Both include shipping CONUS.  Please PM me with questions.  
>> Thanks for looking.
>>
>> Steve Butcher
>> Stockton, Missouri
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Seen on My Instagram: My new 57cm Legolas Frameset

[John G.]

You're my goddamned hero, Bill. That looks beyond excellent. Build it up 
and report ASAP!

I would love a lean, nimble bike with cantis...the Legolas and the Rock 
Lobster top my list.

On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 12:24:43 AM UTC-4, Eamon Nordquist wrote:
>
> Nice! My two dream bikes would be a Legolas and a Waterford Atlantis.
>
> Eamon
> Seattle 
>

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