[RBW] Re: WTB- Bosco Bullmoose bars 580mm

Btw, I'm in Wisconsin... just to let everyone know because I realize that shipping giant handlebars might be an issue. Best, Stephen ✌ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: WTB- Bosco Bullmoose bars 580mm

Btw, I'm in Wisconsin and that shipping might pose an issue. Thought I'd give my location to clarify. Thanks again. ✌ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[RBW] WTB- Bosco Bullmoose bars 580mm

Howdy folks, I've been contemplating changing up the handlebars on my Hunqapillar and have landed on wanting to give the 580mm Bosco Bullmoose bar a whirl. Blue Lug has them in stock but I figured I'd try here first in an attempt to save some money and jet fuel needed to deliver them. That

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

I was sort of surprised upon buying my BMC monster cross that Mike Varley specs Tektro Oryxs, but honestly I’ve had good experiences with them. On my dad bike/commuter (a heavily customized Jamis Aurora), I have the Oryxs with Kool Stop dual compound pads and I’ve had no problem stopping down

[RBW] Re: FS: Orange Rivendell Rambouillet 60cm

Beautiful bike and a good deal! If I didn't already have one... Mine is a 62cm that's slightly too big for me. If someone wants to buy this and trade frames straight up I would be interested depending on frame/overall condition. Good luck with the sale, Christian Berkeley, CA On Friday, July

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

When I built my Appaloosa I went through a few cantis over 12-14 months before setting with v-brakes. I have not tried CX 50/70, but VO Gran Cru and Avid Shorty Ultimate were very good. I do remember that with Grand Cru I was able to remove front wheel without deflating (2" tires) Of late

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo Bleriot S 57cm

Thanks Ted! ☆ Paul SUPERPLASTIC \\ CEO \\ superplastic.co \\  Janky & Guggimon On Jul 17, 2020, 5:38 PM -0400, Ted Durant , wrote: > On Friday, July 17, 2020 at 4:30:05 PM UTC-5 ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: > > > Ted, maybe I missed it in your post, but where did you get the S > > > couplers added? > > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo Bleriot S 57cm

On Friday, July 17, 2020 at 4:30:05 PM UTC-5 ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: > Ted, maybe I missed it in your post, but where did you get the S > couplers added? Bilenky Cycle Works, Philadelphia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Bike frame suggestions for longish distance 95% road comfort

that's a great looking bike! congrats! it is exactly what I would have suggested in the first place also. Lots of older, nice riding frames with clearance for bigger tires. best, Greg On Friday, July 17, 2020 at 1:22:56 PM UTC-7, Andrew Turner wrote: > > First ride report for the FW Evans

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo Bleriot S 57cm

Ted, maybe I missed it in your post, but where did you get the S couplers added? I'd love to do that to a bicycle of mine, just don't know where is good to go! Thank you! Paul On Friday, July 17, 2020 at 12:45:13 PM UTC-4 Brendan Willard in SF wrote: > I’m truly sad to have missed out on

[RBW] Re: My New Atlantis

Thank you Terry. Yes, seems to mean it's a Taiwan version. :) On Friday, July 17, 2020 at 12:18:44 PM UTC-4 Ian Terry wrote: > Gorgeous build, Paul! Really, top notch. > > I can't say it with 100% confidence, but I think MIT stands for "Made in > Taiwan." > > Happy trails, > > Ian Terry, >

Re: [RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

Zack, Your question refers to the Homer. Mine checks all the boxes. Did a 46 mile ride on it yesterday in 90 degree temp. Ride quality: Smooth as silk. Luxury: As far as appearance goes -It’s a looker for sure. Speed: How fast do you need to go? Best, Rich in ATL Sent from my iPhone > On

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

I really like the Campagnolo cantis from a few years ago (made by Tektro I believe). They are no longer made but come up occasionally. I have 2 pairs and got both for around $80 dollars a while back. Here is what they look like:

Re: [RBW] Cantilever brake recommendations

I have Tektro 720s on my Hillborne and they're okay. Their power is fine and their price is hard to beat, but they have limited adjustability. IRD Cafam are a nice brake with Paul-like adjustability (great!) but for their price you're too close to Paul pricing to not make the jump, IMO. As

Re: [RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

Zack, check out this "Mark's build" on the Garage Sale page. Then go buy it! https://www.rivbike.com/products/50cm-roadini-web-special-complete-mark-spec -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

the Rivnobi! https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/no-4-2020-early-feb-topics?_pos=9&_sid=5f9834c54&_ss=r On Fri, Jul 17, 2020 at 9:20 AM Coal Bee Rye Anne < lionsrugbyalu...@gmail.com> wrote: > My memory is quite hazy lately but I vaguely recall mention of a >

Re: [RBW] Re: Reading saddle threads, B17, Berthoud Mente

Thanks Dan. On Fri, Jul 17, 2020 at 12:19 PM Dan Vee wrote: > I have a berthoud Aspin and a b17. I find so far that the Aspin is more > comfortable a little less upright and the b17 is more comfortable if your > upright. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic

Re: [RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

A used Bleriot or San Marcos should also be on your short list. -Dave J On 7/13/20, Zack Medow wrote: > Agreed. I made this post to the group a few days ago when the price was > still reasonable! Definitely off my list now. And encouraging to know that > all of you would prefer the Roadini

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo Bleriot S 57cm

I’m truly sad to have missed out on this bike as it would have replaced my Travelers Check AND Bleriot. Congrats and enjoy! Brendan Speaking in Thumbs  > On Jul 17, 2020, at 9:19 AM, RJR Rempel wrote: > >  > Just to put a bookend on this thread, I'm the lucky owner of this beautiful >

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

My memory is quite hazy lately but I vaguely recall mention of a 'complete-only' offering in the works being something in collaboration with Mark Nobilette - maybe non-custom-made-to-orders or something along those lines? I think the gist of it was a complete Nobilette made Rivendell for

[RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

Agreed. I made this post to the group a few days ago when the price was still reasonable! Definitely off my list now. And encouraging to know that all of you would prefer the Roadini anyway. On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 3:04:52 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Oof, I've seen the XO you're

Re: [RBW] Was the Hunqapillar designed for Albatross bars?

07/13/20 Jay is correct, Hunquapillar preceded Bosco. One theory, that may or may not be accurate, but which could help with understanding could be that Grant typically designs bars around frames (or frame ideas) instead of the other way around? For example, Bullmoose was designed to go with

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo Bleriot S 57cm

Just to put a bookend on this thread, I'm the lucky owner of this beautiful bike. Ted delivered on everything, as expected. Quick shipment and the condition was described well. This will be my (for now) commuter/grocery-getter and (future, hopefully) light tourer. Mounted up a tubus nova rack

[RBW] Re: My New Atlantis

Gorgeous build, Paul! Really, top notch. I can't say it with 100% confidence, but I think MIT stands for "Made in Taiwan." Happy trails, Ian Terry, Miami, FL On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 10:46:18 AM UTC-4, ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: > > Hello Everyone. I'm new-is here. > > Almost finished building up

[RBW] Re: Introduction and "Classic" Roadini

That's a really gorgeous build. Congratulations and enjoy! On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 10:46:41 AM UTC-4, Jim Plaugher wrote: > > Hi folks! I'd like to properly introduce myself and tell the story of my > first Rivendell, a 58 Roadini. > I have been a long time listener to this group, but for

Re: [RBW] Re: Reading saddle threads, B17, Berthoud Mente

I have a berthoud Aspin and a b17. I find so far that the Aspin is more comfortable a little less upright and the b17 is more comfortable if your upright. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Was the Hunqapillar designed for Albatross bars?

My recollection is that Hunqapillar top tubes were relatively longer and were more for bullmoose and albatross than drop bars. This was long before the super long tubes and super long sweep bars. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

Yeah I'm really glad I didn't waste my time bidding on it. On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 3:55 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > $2515?? No. That's madness. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic,

[RBW] Hubbuh frame (medium/orange) - price reduction

Price drop on my HH tandem frameset. It's orange/medium, brand new. Includes seatposts and all associated hardware that came from Riv. $1600 + shipping. Pics here (scroll down, don't use the next post button) Silver cranks available too, for extra. Frame is

Re: [RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

I’d be getting a 50cm. My understanding is that the newest models have wider clearance and can clear a 38mm or 33mm with a fender. > On Jul 13, 2020, at 11:31 AM, ted wrote: > >  > Are you sure that a Roadini will fit 38mm tires? Would you be getting the > 47cm size that is built for 650b

Re: [RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

Many thanks, Rich! For me it was down to a Roadini or a Homer. The fact that Riv just sold out of my size in Homers really decided it for me. > On Jul 14, 2020, at 10:42 AM, RichS wrote: > >  > Zack, > > No experience with a Roadini but a synopsis of > my current Rivs: > > MIT Homer -

[RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

I don't think it's a silly comparison. The X0-1 on ebay looks pretty fantastic. If it were me, I'd look at how much it was going to cost you to do the full build of the roadini. If it was similar or just a bit more expensive, I'd go roadini. If the X0-1 can be had for less, then I think it'd

Re: [RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

Jason, when you say luxury, are you just referring to the aesthetics of also the ride quality. > On Jul 13, 2020, at 10:29 PM, Jason Fuller wrote: > >  > The XO-1 is a very cool collector item, but I'll come right out and say it: > it is overpriced for its ride quality, due to its collector

[RBW] Re: FS: Swift Industires Polaris Porteur Bag

bump - price drop - $140 shipped. On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 3:02:30 PM UTC-5 Jim S. wrote: > This bag can be used in lieu of a basket and a bag, although I think you > want a platform larger than a Mark's rack. > > Condition is almost new. I don't believe I've ever used it. > > Here's a

Re: [RBW] Cantilever brake recommendations

Yeah, I’m not going to spend that kind of money, will look at affordable good quality as you state. On Fri, Jul 17, 2020 at 1:00 AM Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > I like CX50s for clarity of setup. They work well, and they look okay. > They are pretty cheap, compared

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

Ah, I hope that’s the case. I’m increasingly attracted to the Gallup and very curious about its development moving forward. As for the complete-only bikes, yes I recall now that those are to be Nobilette built bikes offered as completes, not the Gallup. Thanks for chiming in and helping

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

My understanding is that it will be offered both complete and as a frameset, with the frameset being more available than recent Clem framesets, which lately have only been offered in limited quantities after all the completes ship out. Not sure if that was a phone conversation with Rivendell,

[RBW] Cantilever brake recommendations

On the eBay, even the old Alivio / STX / LX low profile cantis work great and can be had cheap cheap cheap. With the right set of tools and instructions (e.g. an Allen key, a 10mm box wrench, a rubber band for toe-in, and maybe a 3-rd hand tool), set up can be systematic and trouble-free. Using

[RBW] PSA: 58 QB SF CL

I just love cryptic acronyms. Not mine, no relation, and I think it’s priced too high for the parts kit. Good condition, though. Looks smaller than a 58, and has a 5sp IGH wheel. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/pinole-rivendell-quickbeam-58/7159184472.html Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You