[RBW] Re: Appaloosa question

Maybe you all can convince Tobin at Buchanan's to become a Riv dealer. :) On Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 4:58:48 PM UTC-5, Carla Waugh wrote: > > My brother in law just received his beautiful new Appaloosa and he really > loves it. He will make bar and stem changes possibly. I just

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Hunqapillar (54 cm) complete bike

Thanks! I looked more closely at your photos and your saddle is a lot thinner than mine, hence more seatpost showing. On Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 1:06:39 PM UTC-5, Matt P. wrote: > > @ Chris Lampe 2: > The saddle height in the photos is 75 cm (measured from bottom bracket to > top of

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Hunqapillar (54 cm) complete bike

I look at it many times per day and that Hunqapillar was already spoken for when I first saw it!! Congrats to Bruce on picking up an awesome bike! On Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 12:17:02 PM UTC-5, Nash Taylor wrote: > > Gosh these things go so fast. That's what I get for not looking at the >

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Hunqapillar (54 cm) complete bike

Just out of curiosity, what is the saddle height in these photos? My PBH is 85-86 and I ride a saddle height of 75cm but yours looks higher than that. Maybe it's an illusion. On Friday, July 14, 2017 at 5:11:25 PM UTC-5, Matt P. wrote: > > More photos: -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Atlas-like but tubeless

Yeah, I think the cliffhanger is the way to go for anyone wanting strong, wide, rim brake compatible rims. I think the atlas are just stouter dyads, which I've found to be too narrow for 50+mm tires. On Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 9:52:39 PM UTC-5, Kai Vierstra wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: You meet the nicest people on a Rivendell, even if ....

We have several Sprouts here in OKC, which we visit weekly, and one Whole Foods, that we've been to three times. We love Sprouts and their produce is really good and they have good ads for what's in season. I went into WF yesterday, for the first time in several years, and I was impressed

[RBW] Re: 650B Atlantis

Thanks! Any purchase I would make is way down the road so right now it's just curiosity. On Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 12:10:34 PM UTC-5, drew wrote: > > Chris, > Dont quote me on this, but I had similar top tube concerns about moving > from a 54 to 56 hunq. I wanted to keep top tube length

[RBW] Re: 650B Atlantis

Do you have the geo numbers for the 650B Hunqapillar handy and what size frameset? One of the things my experimenting has shown me is that I'm very sensitive to effective top-tube length and the handling differences that different length stems make. I have a bike with a 58cm ETT and the

Re: [RBW] So many Rivs on the chopping block

> that's where the good wide tires be. > > Shortly before the Atlantis, 700C x 2" options started to get better and > by 2000, things were changing a lot. I got my Atlantis in 2001 with zero > qualms about tire width availability. 650B was revived a few years a later. > &

Re: [RBW] So many Rivs on the chopping block

Love the Allrounder! What size frame? Are the wheels 26"? I don't know if I've ever read that all the Riv Allrounders were 26" but I've assumed they were. On Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 9:06:43 AM UTC-5, Addison wrote: > > I adore my Riv Allrounder and all of things I can do with it.

[RBW] Re: FS: Hunqapillar 48cm (76-83 PBH)

That is a very classy bike! On Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 12:22:46 AM UTC-5, dstein wrote: > > Pictures: > > https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0o52plgjcWPDM > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Sold 60cm on eBay - real? Who bought?

I was watching with envy as someone won a like-new 55cm Appaloosa frameset for something like $800. I'm pretty sure the seller is a poster here. On Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 9:08:54 PM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > Sub $500! > >

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: New Riv Model - Newsletter

Did you get any hints as to the changes coming to the Atlantis? Is this in addition to the new 650B versions? On Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 8:14:11 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > . I was going to replace that with a 650b Atlantis, and likely still > will, but since Grant has something

[RBW] Re: Rivendell at Dirty Kanza

Thanks! I must have missed that one when I looked. On Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 10:05:01 PM UTC-5, Tony McG wrote: > > In the comments, he says that is a 51. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Rivendell at Dirty Kanza

Does anyone know what size Appaloosa this is? The proportions are right for a 55cm but I'm not familiar with the smaller sizes, so it could be one of those. The gap between the seat tube and the rear tire makes me think it might be 650B instead of 700c. On Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Backwards stem

Also, the two set-ups I used for comparison had different width handlebars, which I'm pretty sure influences handling, as well as different rise in the bars, which I'm not sure about. I suspect that even someone with as much experience as Grant doesn't have a complete handle on all the

[RBW] Re: Clem in the raw

Nice. I'm really tempted to give my old lugged Trek this treatment. On Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 9:38:36 AM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote: > > I was at Riv yesterday and saw this beautiful clear coated Clem. Any > reservations I may have had about a Riv without lugs have vanished. I have > never

[RBW] Re: Backwards stem

I've had a mild curiosity about the position of the stem/handlebars versus the steering axis and how that affects a bike's handling. I recently picked up a 1984 Trek 830 and to compensate for what I saw as a too-short top tube, I put on a 7 degree, 120mm stem and hated the way the bike

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Rebuild Ideas

The next time my bike is at an LBS, I'm going to have them install those chunky grips. I've heard nothing but good things about them. I like the clear-coated bare frame Atlantis. I didn't know any models besides the Bombadil got that treatement. On Monday, May 29, 2017 at 10:16:00 AM

[RBW] Re: Soon-to-be owner of a 26" wheeled Atlantis. Build suggestions?

So you nabbed that "04" serial number Atlantis?I can't wait to see your build when it's finished! On Monday, May 29, 2017 at 8:07:49 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > Looking to do this on the cheap, so some parts will be needed.. > I am thinking an Ultraromance-like-one since I have a lot of

[RBW] Re: Pick your paint Hunq

Looks amazing!! On Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 11:28:17 PM UTC-5, Michael in SF wrote: > > > > > > >

[RBW] Re: Pick your paint Hunq

I love the Atlantis paint but if I was getting a Hunqapillar, I would have it painted like one that showed up on Gravel & Grind's pages: My second

[RBW] Re: PSA: Atlantis 56cm - Detroit,MI

Nice frame. Any significance to that "04" serial number? Is this one of the first? On Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 4:18:40 PM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > This might be a list members.. > > https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/bik/6142916982.html > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: PSA 53cm atlantis on ebay - $800

I'm in the "for $700 that's a steal" camp and you did a great build. On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 2:47:44 PM UTC-5, adam leibow wrote: > > built this up for my girlfriend. it's her graduation (from grad school) > present. i am jealous of her now. > > >

[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

Here is another interesting tire: Terrene Honali in 40mm and 50mm widths On

[RBW] Re: seeking Rivendell Saluki reviews...and maybe a lead

That is a gorgeous bike! Congrats!! On Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 2:57:34 PM UTC-5, Matt Beecher wrote: > > I apologize for bringing up an old thread, but just want to follow up with > the group to thank everyone who responded. As you can see in the photos, I > didn't just get a Saluki, I got

[RBW] Re: "Modern" Components on a Riv?

Just to clarify, that is a photo that RBW posted up some time ago. I believe it was (or maybe still is) their 54cm Demo. If I had a Hunqapillar, it wouldn't be set up much different than that. On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 9:10:47 AM UTC-5, Will Ashe wrote: > > Hey y'all, > > Since I've

[RBW] Re: "Modern" Components on a Riv?

Here's some inspiration for you! On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 9:10:47 AM UTC-5, Will Ashe wrote: > > Hey y'all, > > Since I've decided to rebuild my Sam I've been

Re: [RBW] Re: mechanical question

I figured this out when I broke off the bolt in one of my Ergon grips. Now I have a Ritchey 5NM wrench that I use for everything around the handlebars and stem clamp. To the OP, I would also add it is VERY easy to strip a bolt if the bolt is soft metal and the hex wrench is hardened. I

[RBW] Re: 54.5 (I think?) atlantis on ebay

Jones H-Bar on a quill stem. I'm interested in what stem they used. On Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 3:52:09 PM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-rivendell-atlantis-touring-mountain-bike-22-xl-lugged-steel-shimano-xtr/382050555993 > -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

I just put a pair of Torch's on my Karate Monkey this week and I'm similarly impressed with them. I agree with your description of the tread. My Big Apples are a smooth, continuous transition from sidewall to tread but the Torch has a very defined tread section with a well defined border

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe No, 7 Build

Nice build!!! The first batch of Rosco's are my favorite and I would love to see that bike come with Hunqapillar clearances and cantilever studs. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

My riding style is very conducive to having just one bike and the only benefit (beyond pride of ownership) to having two would be having a spare if my primary bike is in the shop, which rarely happens. My main bike is a custom built Karate Monkey and my back-up is a custom built 1984 Trek 830.

[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

I've had the lumpy/bumpy issue with three of the four sets of Schwalbe tires I've owned. I really, really like the Big Apples but I'm reluctant to buy new ones because I don't want a lumpy tire and I don't want the hassle of having to return a lumpy tire. On Monday, March 27, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

Interesting. I didn't know the MSO came in a 50mm size and Clement doesn't even list it on their website. I see that Black Mountain Cycles has one left in stock. Is it brand new or something that is being discontinued? On Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 8:23:08 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

I look forward to hearing your impressions. On Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 11:02:04 AM UTC-5, Stuart Lovinggood wrote: > > Already ordered some Torches for my new Appaloosa. Can report back next > week with some photos and impressions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

You might consider the Maxxis Torch 29 tire. It's relatively new in the 29'er/700c size so not a lot of reviews out there but it's been used in the BMX world for a while. It's on my short list for my next set of tires. Maxxis Torch 29

[RBW] Re: First Impressions of Nitto Albatross Bars on my 1985 Trek 620

That is a good looking bike. Several of those old Trek models are extremely Riv-ish On Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 9:37:31 PM UTC-5, Joe Gates wrote: > > I thought i would share a photo of my 1985 Trek 620 along with my first > impressions of my new to me Albatross cockpit build. While not

[RBW] Re: Clementine and Jones+ Trail Ride

Nice write up! I've been very intrigued by both the Jones 29'er Diamond frame and the Plus frames. I just started riding an old Trek that has very similar characteristics to a Riv (26" wheels) and I've been riding a Surly Karate Monkey, which I think is pretty representative of 29'ers. It

[RBW] Re: How much actual rise does the RBW Bullmoose handlebar have?

Thanks! Unfortunately, it's not even close to enough rise. On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 1:36:51 PM UTC-6, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > How much actual rise does the RBW Bullmoose handlebar have? What is the > vertical distance from the point where the stem exits the headset (assuming >

[RBW] How much actual rise does the RBW Bullmoose handlebar have?

How much actual rise does the RBW Bullmoose handlebar have? What is the vertical distance from the point where the stem exits the headset (assuming it's at max height) and the tops of the bar where you grip? I'm trying to figure out if it has enough rise for my bike. This illustration may

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar 650B impressions

Thanks for posting!! What is the Stand-over as shown in the photos? I'm currently riding a bike that is close to being a 26" version of the 650B Hunq but it's 33 years old and I'm probably going to want to replace it someday and the new Hunq is the most obvious choice. On Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: Grant's Other Book

B.F. Skinner? Interesting. On Monday, February 20, 2017 at 5:01:14 PM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: > > To All: > > If anybody is interested in reading Grant's 1984 book on cycling routes in > the Bay Area, send me a few bucks for postage and I'll mail it to you. You > can mail it back to me

[RBW] Re: Staff Bikes are back

The latest version of staff bikes is the best one yet! Lots of great, hi-res photos of beautiful bikes. One really intriguing thing is that Grant's Atlantis isn't shown and it's lasted as being in the shop for a new build. The 56cm Atlantis is my favorite Riv so it will be interesting to

[RBW] Re: New tires for the Hunq

Check out Surly's new 29" Extraterrestrial. On Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 10:05:07 PM UTC-6, Tim wrote: > > I'm looking to put some new

Re: [RBW] Re: OMG! Egg misguidance from Rivendell

Boiled eggs are a waste of good eggs. ;>) But seriously, I've never had a soft-boiled egg and now I'm intrigued. I can't stand hard boiled eggs (sulphur flavored chalk, anyone?) but what I've seen of soft-boiled looks good! On Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 10:51:18 AM UTC-6, Steve

[RBW] Re: WTB 51 Hunqapillar

One of the very first Riv photos to captivate me was what I think was 51cm Hunqapillar. This image alone would be enough to convince me to find one.

[RBW] Re: John Wayne Rivendell?

I think he would've ridden a Bombadil with Bullmoose bars and the fattest tires it would fit.or maybe a similarly equipped Hunqapillar. On Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 9:07:48 PM UTC-6, lum gim fong wrote: > > What would Duke 'a rid? -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Olive green metallic Rivendell

Is that the same green as the current Hunqapillar? On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 9:58:52 PM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote: > > http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2007/cc336-bruce0607.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

That is going to be a beautiful bike!! Are those wheels 650B? On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 10:36:11 AM UTC-6, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Mark at Rivendell was kind enough to shoot a few pics of my custom in > progress. Inside shots but the color looks like it turned out as I hoped > >

[RBW] Re: Clem / long CS CROW PIE!

I just started riding a bike with 48cm+ chainstays and so far, I'm liking it a lot. A Clem frameset is sounding better and better but I'm still on the fence about 650B wheels. I really, really like the handling of 26" wheels and there are far more tire choices for 26". On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: Handlebar suggestions for the Hunq

I was quite surprised to find after years of riding and struggling with hand issues that moving my saddle as far back as it would go AND using a longer stem (110mm) on a frame with a longer top-tube (60cm) resolved my hand issues as long as I keep my handlebar 5-7cm above saddle height. I

[RBW] Re: Handlebar suggestions for the Hunq

What the divide riders use has no influence on my preferences. I included that because many people's first thought in regards to traditional MTB bars is that they don't have enough hand positions. On Friday, December 23, 2016 at 6:56:25 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > By your logic,

[RBW] Re: Handlebar suggestions for the Hunq

I'm not a big fan of RBW's choices of handlebars. Very few bikes out there have grips that are close to parallel to the top-tube. Regular MTB bars with 9-15 degrees of sweep and up to about 40mm of rise work really well for me. The guys riding the Divide trail don't seem to have any problems

[RBW] Re: Why the Disclaimer signatures?

All I know is that they really clutter up the posts they are attached to. On Friday, December 23, 2016 at 12:47:32 PM UTC-6, lum gim fong wrote: > > Over the years I've noticed that some people have disclaimer paragraphs in > their signatures nere. I was wondering why people have them in

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

Maybe this will help ;>) On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 3:19:40 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > On November 10th Bill claimed unconvincingly: > > "I probably won't get the blue one even because I'm not interested in

[RBW] Re: Speculating new Appaloosa green

Looks good. I'm a big fan of dark green as a bicycle color. On Monday, December 12, 2016 at 8:25:47 AM UTC-6, Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: > > Out of curiosity I took current Appaloosa picture and played with color > tools. Here's how it is likely to look. Probably a tad darker (comparing >

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

This is a quote from an article written by Jeremiah Knupp and published in the April, 2016 edition of American Rifleman. The article is about one of Ernest Hemingway's favorite rifles but I think this paragraph is a perfect summation of how I feel about an Atlantis/Hunqapillar vs an LHT or

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

Bill, Thanks for posting those photos with the saddles at 75.5cm. I know you offered to do this and I appreciate you following thru with it. On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 1:20:14 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Today I visited RBW headquarters to order a frameset. This year I sold

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

The black portion is a regular straight 1" quill stem and the top of it is sized to fit a modern 1 1/8" threadless stem, which is what the silver portion is. Dimension makes this one.

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

I finally got one!! 1984 Trek 830 frameset. Probably the only original component I'll use is the headset, and maybe the BB and crankset. If I ever buy a Riv from RBW, I want it close to this color.

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

Thanks! I purchased a 1984 Trek 830 frameset that I'm working on building up and if I really enjoy the bike, I'll have new set of wheels built and I am considering having it cold set to 130mm. It's good to hear about three old Treks that have been problem free. On Friday, October 30,

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

I don't have experience with either bike but I've spent several years trying to figure out what I want in a bike and 26" wheels will offer many more choices in tires than 650B, especially in the area of really fat street tires. That may not be a deciding factor for you but it's something to

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

Did you have your Trek cold set to 130mm or 135mm? Has the cold set been problem free? On Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 10:59:09 PM UTC-6, drew wrote: > > well, the parts situation was very much helped by having a 7/8th built 89 > rockhopper who sacrificed itself for this build.

[RBW] Re: ISO Frame Repair and Mods on Riv, who have you used?

Have you asked Riv for a recommendation? I know there is a shop in Norman, OK (Buchanan Bicycles) where the owner and the head mechanic are frame builders and they told me they had repaired an Atlantis frame after being contacted by RBW. On Monday, November 21, 2016 at 2:44:43 PM UTC-6,

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

Thanks for the information! I think the 53cm Hunqapillar on the blog is pretty close to my saddle height. I put that image up against one of my bikes with a 53.5cm seat-tube and it's pretty darn close. I've always like the Hunqapillar but had some reservations that the 650B version

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

How was the 53cm Hunq for you? I was looking at the charts today and the 56 S.O. is right at my limit and maybe a bit more, as I get older and less flexible.My saddle height is 75cm so we are similar in size. On Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 4:59:26 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > After

[RBW] Re: New geo chart

Also, the new website looks really, really good!!! On Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 11:07:55 AM UTC-6, Matt Rhodes wrote: > > Hey all, > > Just a heads up that an updated geometry chart has been posted on the new > site, including all the details on 650b Atlantae and Hunqs. Check 'em out >

[RBW] Re: New geo chart

I'm really liking the numbers on the new Hunqapillar and Atlantis! On Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 11:07:55 AM UTC-6, Matt Rhodes wrote: > > Hey all, > > Just a heads up that an updated geometry chart has been posted on the new > site, including all the details on 650b Atlantae and Hunqs.

[RBW] Re: Silver 2 shifters

Thanks! I have about three boxes of small parts and the one shifter I found doesn't have that washer, although I'm sure it's in there somewhere. Other than that, everything is identical to the one posted. On Friday, October 21, 2016 at 1:42:14 PM UTC-5, Garth wrote: > > > Chris, as far

[RBW] Re: Silver 2 shifters

Did Suntour have a thumbshifter in the 83-84 timeframe that doesn't have the power ratchet or whatever it's called? I have a set of levers with "the band" that came off an 83 MTB (that I miss) but I never made the connection that they might have that mechanism. They click smoothly in one

[RBW] Re: Clicking From Crank Area

I had this issue and like you, it about drove me nuts!! I think I disassembled and checked the crankset and bottom bracket a half dozen times. Finally, in desperation, I took off the right pedal, greased it and put it back on and it was fixed. If someone had offered me a million dollars to

[RBW] Re: New Hunqapillar frame geometry

The 650B Hunqapillars are now available on the drop-down menu on the Hunq page! Still no geometry or sizing information but maybe that's coming soon. At least we can see the spread of sizes now. On Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 8:50:35 PM UTC-6, Jim S. wrote: > > Hi all, > > I saw on

[RBW] Re: Grant's Stock on Bike Forums has Appreciated

I had to look up Eroica. Sounds like a fun scene. Especially if they include 80's MTB's! On Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 9:54:42 AM UTC-5, Scott McLain wrote: > > Wow that exchange was painful! I did get a chuckle out of some of it. I > think Mobile 155's glass is definitely half empty.

[RBW] Re: Grant's Stock on Bike Forums has Appreciated

I've posted in that thread!! I always have to check out any thread with Rivendell, RBW or Grant Petersen in the title. The "What is the poor man's Rivendell" thread is fascinating. I forget how many pages it's up to but it's an old and very long thread.

Re: [RBW] Re: surly ogre vs riv hunq?

When VO previewed the Camargue, I thought I had found my bike. Similar capabilities to a KM/Ogre but in the form of a more normal bike. It was quite literally a much less expensive Hunqapillar in all but looks. Unfortunately, I kept hearing about QC problems with that particular bike and

Re: [RBW] Re: surly ogre vs riv hunq?

bb, I > think the full day bikes are around 100mm which would be more noticeable. > Is really like to test ride a '17 Karate Monkey in 27.5+. > > Masmojo the Piolet and Wolverine are solid additions for consideration... > Good call! > > Tony > > On Tue, Oct 4, 2016, 1

Re: [RBW] Re: surly ogre vs riv hunq?

My Karate Monkey is my only bike and it has a 73mm BB shell. To be honest, if I hadn't installed the bottom bracket and crankset, I would have never known it was not 68mm. I don't know, but I suspect that I'm built for a larger Q factor, anyway. I think road Q factor cranks would be very

[RBW] Re: surly ogre vs riv hunq?

Speaking of the Krampus, it's brother the ECR is also something to consider and I would probably choose it over the Ogre. The ECR has 80 mm of bottom bracket drop (same as Hunq) and the chainstays are 45.1 cm slammed forward and would be 46.5 cm with Monkey Nuts installed. I would buy a

[RBW] Re: surly ogre vs riv hunq?

I should have specified that I weigh 385 so stiffer = better is specific to my situation. The most responsive bike I've ever ridden was one made of oversized aluminum tubes. That thing was like a rocket for me...but aluminum :( This is actually my largest reservation about any

[RBW] Re: surly ogre vs riv hunq?

Just curious, what is neutral trail? 60'ish? On Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 1:53:44 PM UTC-5, Garth wrote: > > Is there a reason for just those 2 as choices ? There a other frame > builder who can build exactly what you want for less than the price of the > Hunq . I get a sense you do

[RBW] Re: surly ogre vs riv hunq?

I forgot to specify that I have never ridden a Hunqapillar but I want to some day and I hope the experience is such that I have to have one! On Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 10:46:23 AM UTC-5, R Olson wrote: > > I'm trying to decide between a riv hunq or a surly ogre. I want this bike > to be

[RBW] Re: surly ogre vs riv hunq?

I would love to have a 54cm Hunqapillar but my finances are such that I ride an 18" Karate Monkey, which is almost the same bike as the ogre, just with lighter tubing and fewer braze-ons. My KM is 1st generation (KM is now on 3rd generation) but the geometry that matters is the same as 2nd

[RBW] Re: Which Bikes Should Rivendell Keep? - Survey

Seeing a list of the current offerings resulted in my choosing different bikes than I posted in the original thread! I'm torn on the "if you lost all your bikes" question because my preference would be a 26" Atlantis but the 56cm version has too short a top-tube and the next size up has 700c

[RBW] Re: Which bikes should Rivendell keep selling?

I obviously didn't read the responses before replying since I basically posted the same thing as dstein. Great minds think alike! ;) On Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 10:28:32 PM UTC-5, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > If they keep all of the current offerings on a "built to order basis", I >

[RBW] Re: Which bikes should Rivendell keep selling?

If they keep all of the current offerings on a "built to order basis", I can see them only stocking the Sam, Clem/Clementine, Appaloosa & Cheviot. That gives them budget versions of a road bike, an all-purpose bike, a touring bike and a mixte. That's assuming a Sam has light enough tubing

[RBW] Re: New Hunqapillar frame geometry

Once we get some financial things settled, I will be watching the used market. :) On Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 6:05:31 PM UTC-5, iamkeith wrote: > > In that case, you might also consider a "last chance" 54? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: I had to share this

I'm not sure of the legality of the good samaritan pulling his gun on someone leaving the scene of an accident. On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 11:37:34 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I posted this to the iBoblist, but it deserves airing here. Local hit 'n' > run driver taken down

[RBW] Re: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?

When I first started looking into building up my own bike, I visited an LBS and in conversation I casually mentioned RBW being an influence and the owner grimaced and said something to the effect of "stay away from those Rivendells..".About a year later, I was in there again and he was

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Surly has a new tire out called ExtraTerrestrial and it's being compared favorably with the Mondial. It first came out in a 26" x 2.5" version and now a 29" x 2.5" but I've read that a 700c x 40 version is in the works. Supposedly a bombproof tire with surprising performance. You might check

[RBW] Re: RBW Single speeds for Japan?

Grant sent an e-mail last night/this morning. On Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 10:00:08 AM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > where'd you hear about this? > > On Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 8:21:16 AM UTC-5, Lungimsam wrote: >> >> Wonder how that came about and who will be selling them?

[RBW] Re: Atlantis vs Appaloosa

I knew (and remembered) the Hunqapillar was re-designed but I don't think I knew about the Atlantis. That will be interesting! On Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 3:38:22 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Since John brought up Toe Clip Overlap. A lot of list members know this, > but maybe

[RBW] Re: FS: late 80's KHS Montana

My 1983 Takara Highlander also had a 21.1mm steerer. Maybe the KHS is older than late 80's? On Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11:23:36 AM UTC-5, Shawn Granton wrote: > > > > On Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 6:02:17 AM UTC-7, franklyn wrote: >> >> I have respaced the rear drop out to 130mm and

[RBW] Re: If you were going to design a poor man's faux Riv "just ride" bicycle ....

The sentence in red is what I was inclined to post a day or two ago. The combination of slack angles, long wheelbase and low bottom bracket is rare. It's one of those "pick two" situations. To me, the Rivendell ride I've been reading about for years is my primary attraction so that is what

[RBW] Re: Jones on the trade/sale block so I can get a Riv

I think alot of Riv fans would like a Jones Plus. Long chainstays (48cm+), Shallow seat angle (71 degrees), low bottom bracket (76-88mm BB drop), long wheelbase (almost 1200cm) and the ability to run fat tires (up to 3"). Plus it's made of steel. All things that contribute to Rivendells

[RBW] Re: RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Beautiful bike!! Love the color you chose and the proportions and craftsmanship are superb! Congrats!! On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 10:59:03 AM UTC-5, René wrote: > > Hi all, > > The day has arrived. I'm driving to Sacramento later this morning to pick > up my custom low trail 650b lugged

Re: [RBW] Re: Latest Roscoe Bubbe

M UTC-6, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> On 8/3/16, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch >> <rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote: >> > They should go with John Deere Green and yellow panels. ;>) >> >> ^ been thar done that - see for example

[RBW] Re: Latest Roscoe Bubbe

They should go with John Deere Green and yellow panels. ;>) On Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 12:46:36 PM UTC-5, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > > > > > On

[RBW] Re: 10-30 minute rides

I discovered the same thing when I started riding. I initially bought a Trek Multitrack and most of my rides were 3-6 miles, often never leaving the campus of a major university. I decided I needed a road bike so I purchased one and started getting out on the road and discovered that it

[RBW] Re: 10-30 minute rides

Now that I don't live within riding distance of the local 10 mile bike path, 100% of my rides fall into the 10-30 minute category. Fits perfectly within the Rivendell philosophy of just hopping on and riding. On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 5:55:25 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Grant

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