[RBW] San Francisco/Bay Area Riv Riders

Hey all! I know that it’s been a bit wet & cold, but I’d love to see if anyone would want to have a little ride in the coming week(s). Perhaps even a New Year’s day ride to celebrate in the new year in style? I’m in the City proper and was thinking about some mixed terrain around town while

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

I started playing around with different ways to visualize it. Here's one using a spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gu7_PQVDZn0iQtx81oHQ_X3mhDMcngiJK1AVxHleQ_Q/edit?usp=sharing [image: Screenshot from 2022-12-11 21-05-52.png] On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 7:39:50 PM UTC-8

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

Hi Scott...thanks for your note! Instead of including photos here and commandeering this thread, I posted several pics of the Glorius and pics of the Hunq, Atlantis, and Wilbury cockpits on Google Drive .

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

I have a freehub that has a 7-speed and can take an 11/12 without a spacer. Idk what John meant when he said that… maybe CK is different. On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 4:22:59 PM UTC-8 Andrew Letton wrote: > I'll add a link to some photos of my original order 2TT 60cm Bombadil: > 2009

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

Slin, that's a fun idea to do it as a family tree kind of infographic! I haven't gotten around to polishing this into a digital form like I meant to, but with the holiday break coming up I might take the opportunity to then, and am really liking this idea of doing it as a branched structure based

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

@Jason - this is really cool! I did a search and came across this because I was thinking about doing something very similar but also including when the models were discontinued and any lineage type relationships: Atlantis <-> Appaloosa Glorius/Wilbury -> Betty Foy/Yves Gomez -> Cheviot ->

Re: [RBW] Re: Pedals, MKS XC Bear Trap III vs. MKS Bubble Pedals

Most pedals I’ve had do not spin at all. I can’t imagine that resistance doesn’t add up on a long day (with all those watts I put down!). Even if it’s a perceived gain, I’ll take it! On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 6:50:38 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > All of this aside, when do you need

Re: [RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

Philip, Thanks for the comment on the Bontrager CX. Yes, I did find one other filet brazed Bonty CX online. Not something Keith was prone to do. A very practical guy, who believed in a useful, long-lived frame. (Thus the gussets he would sometimes use in his MTB bikes.) I do imagine he had

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

I believe Watson is hoping to find a wheel (Chris King hub, actually) with an 8-speed cassette already on it, which might explain his phrasing. My Riv uses a WI hub with an 11-speed-sized freehub, it comes with a spacer that you put on first if you want to install an 8/9/10-speed cassette.* *

Re: [RBW] Is there a 31.8 clamp drop bar comparable to a Nitto Noodle 54cm?

Patrick: Please, clarify what you mean by "best road drop bar on the market at least for non-brifter brake levers." I have a set of Ultegra brifters I'm wanting to install on my newly purchased HR Randonneur bars, as you know are similar to the Maes Parrallel. Scott On Sunday, December 11,

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

Joe, I think you're on to something there. Road graders (as in Caterpillar tractors) look funky with how long their wheel base is, but that long wheel base serves a functional purpose, to minimize the effects that slight changes in wheel elevation have on blade elevation (analogous to where one

Re: [RBW] Re: The Bombadil on Ebay

Looks slightly darker than the Bombadil, but still...a really nice subtle yellow. I have seen some lemony yellow Rivs ...and I think that color was an option when I ordered my Road in 2000, but I didn't like it as much as , say, these 2 iterations of yellow so I went with the Harvest Gold

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

My very short, non-scientific and probably wrong opinion is: The uber-long-stay bikes are noticeably more comfortable on choppy roads, but it's not a huge difference from the older style. Both are great, the longies feel (to me) like somebody added one of those suspension blocks from a

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

This is the story that I’ve heard. And while I do love the name and woolly mammoth iconography, it does feel like a missed opportunity when Oliphaunt was right there. (But maybe they had already gotten a cease-and-desist from the Tolkien estate at that point?)In any case, it’s great seeing the

[RBW] WTT: My Paul Touring for your Neo-Retro

Hey Bunch, I'm trying to make my front dynamo+rack+fender clearance work on my appaloosa and having one heck of a time with it using the touring cantilever brake (lower straddle cable needed for these brakes). I wanted to check if anyone here has a *polished* neo-retro that they wanted to

[RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Re: the mailbox — I believe Grant was on a tour and saw the name “Hunkapiller” on a mailbox. Forgot where. He changed the spelling for the bike. On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 2:17:05 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Ricky — The mailbox thing is new to me, interested to learn more if

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

Hi Masa, thanks for your kind message. You asked "Can I ask you how you describe the feel of the shorter wheelbase Rivs please?" — in brief, I find the ride of the shorter wheelbase Rivs wonderful! Perhaps all of the characteristic differences between short and long wheelbase Rivs are

[RBW] Wtb: Bigger Joe, Atlantis

Hey All! Looking to build a new Riv. I sold my Atlantis due to it being too small (55) i always felt way to cramped on it now I have been off my bike for a while and want to jump back in. Please let me know if you have anything bigger than a 55! I am 6 foot 2 with a shorter pbh, which led me

[RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Ricky — The mailbox thing is new to me, interested to learn more if others have insight. Laing — That is a beauty of a Bombadil and I really appreciate you have the screenshot from when you bought it. That's the kind of receipt I like. Please keep us updated on how it handles with the very

Re: [RBW] Re: The Bombadil on Ebay

I think I've seen a Riv that was a very similar color..maybe a Hillborne. I always thought it was a great color for a Riv! On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 9:28:31 AM UTC-6 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > Eric – man he’s been snapping up Rivs and Ritcheys left and right! I love > it. > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

I see I hit the send button prematurely. The Ram BB drop is listed as 77mm not the 70mm I mistakenly wrote in the previous post. JP On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 12:14:14 PM UTC-6 MoVelo wrote: > Patrick Moore asked these questions, and since I own both a Ram and > Legolas I will attempt to

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

Patrick Moore asked these questions, and since I own both a Ram and Legolas I will attempt to answer them. Be forewarned I am not the best writer, nor do I believe I am the best at describing the subtleties of various different bikes (ie handling, ride and so forth). The short answers is

Re: [RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

Wow, that CX bike is incredible. Did you ever hear from anyone else with a fillet-brazed Bontrager cyclocross bike? To stay on topic - cutting the sweep ends off flared drops is inadvisable, and the Portola bars are very similar to the RM-3s, Midge, and original WTB. I had a LeMond for a while

[RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Eric when are we going to see another YouTube video ? I really admire your style and have even learned a few tricks from your excellent build videos. Sorry for the tangent. On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 8:42:59 AM UTC-8 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > Eric, I hope this doesn't derail your thread

[RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Eric, I hope this doesn't derail your thread too much, but I though I might try to address your Tolkien question. As I'm sure many of us here are, I've long been a big Tolkien nerd, but I wouldn't consider myself an expert... I'd say I'm pretty well-versed, though! I know Grant has always

Re: [RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

Drew, Philip & others, While this is not a Rivendell, the bike does sport the Soma Portolas in this discussion. They are on a Bontrager CX that I commissioned from Keith Bontrager in 1989: https://flickr.com/photos/bikecrazy-paul/albums/7215770445842/with/33876168088/ Ironically, when I

[RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

The Hunqapillar is named after a mailbox in Indiana, but the spelling is different. Also, it might not be Indiana. On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 9:31:34 AM UTC-6 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > Thank you for starting this thread, Eric. Stoked to learn more about these > two models. > > On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Thank you for starting this thread, Eric. Stoked to learn more about these two models. On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 7:16:08 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > It seems the Bombadil and Hunqapillar frames are beloved. They're stout, > beautiful, and sometimes have intricate additional

Re: [RBW] Re: The Bombadil on Ebay

Eric – man he’s been snapping up Rivs and Ritcheys left and right! I love it. On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 7:13:45 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Yeah, I confirmed with John he got that Bombadil ;) > > On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 10:05:47 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] Re: The Bombadil on Ebay

Yeah, I confirmed with John he got that Bombadil ;) On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 10:05:47 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > John Watson (Radavist, Pro’s Closet, etc) just posted what I assume is > this same yellow Bombadil on his Instagram stories. Perhaps he’s the one > who snagged it?

Re: [RBW] Re: The Bombadil on Ebay

John Watson (Radavist, Pro’s Closet, etc) just posted what I assume is this same yellow Bombadil on his Instagram stories. Perhaps he’s the one who snagged it?john watson (@johnprolly) • Instagram photos and videosinstagram.comOn Dec 11, 2022, at 9:58 AM, Eric Marth wrote:@FoolishGold: Nice

[RBW] Re: The Bombadil on Ebay

@FoolishGold: Nice pics! That silver Bombadil needs to modifications! There was some nice Hunq/Bombi discourse on "Which Riv would you resurrect" thread. But I'm gonna go ahead and start a thread. On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 2:13:00 AM UTC-5 foolis...@gmail.com wrote: > Wow, this has my

Re: [RBW] Re: Pedals, MKS XC Bear Trap III vs. MKS Bubble Pedals

All of this aside, when do you need a pedal to spin more than 1/4 turn? On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 9:49:52 AM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > I believe MKS uses varying grades of bearings in their pedals. For > example, they sell the Sylvan pedals at several different price points and > the

Re: [RBW] Re: Pedals, MKS XC Bear Trap III vs. MKS Bubble Pedals

I believe MKS uses varying grades of bearings in their pedals. For example, they sell the Sylvan pedals at several different price points and the deluxe super-spinner bearings are in the more expensive version. Behold: the Bubblies have better bearings than the Bears? On Sunday, December 11,

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

Hi Patrick, my Platypus has got 43c Gravel King SS ＋ SKS fender and there is still some space but I don't think it's possible to have 50mm tires. I can see that this "what's for 2nd Rivendell" question could be "which bike can be most practical" and the answer would be different for each one of

Re: [RBW] Re: Tempt me to sell you my 51cm Bright orange Sam Hillborne

Colin, I have thought of that. Also just keeping it as is as it is in brand new condition. Thanks. On Sun, Dec 11, 2022 at 2:10 AM Colin wrote: > Have you thought about getting it repainted? Would be a lot cheaper/less > logistics than a brand new frame. I just got the lime color and am

Re: [RBW] Is there a 31.8 clamp drop bar comparable to a Nitto Noodle 54cm?

Scott, I wanted a bar at least as wide as my 48 Noodles, right now planning on trying the 52 Noodles with a 26.0 clamp. The Maes are 46 at the widest. Steve On Sun, Dec 11, 2022 at 2:10 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > I use the Maes Parallel on 3 bikes and IMO it's the best road drop bar on > the

[RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

Hi Stephanie, I actually wanted a Platypus to get around the city and got one. I highly recommend you getting one for you for that purpose! It's so smooth, flexible and also quick. I wouldn't have many chances for different kind of rides apart from city ride yet and even when I have a chance I

[RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

Jason, thank you for sharing the Flickr link! the QB and the Hunq are so beautiful. I especially like the brown/orange colour combination on the QB. Also having thicker tires plus a drop handle bar for a single speed bike is fascinating. I'm using Paul brakes (moto lite V brake) for my Platypus