[RBW] Re: FS: Frank Jones Sr. (51.5cm) (PBH 77.5-80.2)

Price drop to $1300 for frameset + seatpost. Can deliver to anywhere in the Bay Area. -- 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 email to

[RBW] Re: FS: Frank Jones Sr. (51.5cm) (PBH 77.5-80.2)

as well that nobody has snapped up this FJS, particularly in light of the coronavirus outbreak. One gear is probably best for the apocalypse... Eric G@rs SF -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Finally getting an actual Rivendell, and the anticipation is BRUTAL

Congrats on the new bike! You won’t regret it. Unfortunately, though, you may soon be compelled to get another. And another after that. I now have one complete a four Riv frames in my garage. How did this happen?? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Finally getting an actual Rivendell, and the anticipation is BRUTAL

Congrats on the new bike! You won’t regret it. Unfortunately, though, you may soon be compelled to get another. And another after that. I now have one complete and three Riv frames in my garage. How did this happen?? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: FS: Frank Jones Sr. (51.5cm) (PBH 77.5-80.2)

Would anyone be interested in this frame for a lower price? I don’t want to take too big of a loss, but I hate to sit on it... -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Frank Jones Sr. (51.5cm) (PBH 77.5-80.2)

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[RBW] Appaloosa seen on Bart

Bill, your glowing endorsement of the Sam Hillborne influenced my decision to buy one. Sure, now I have a 57cm Homer waiting time be built up from parts off the Sam (which I may or may not eventually sell), but that’s more a reflection of my indecision than an indictment of the venerable Samuel

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Frank Jones Sr. (51.5cm) (PBH 77.5-80.2)

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Re: [RBW] My 650B MIT Atlantis...just a tiny bit perfecter

I switched to a stem shifter mount a few months ago and love it. The main reason I changed was the bar ends getting whacked on the Caltrain, and I can’t see ever going back. Only downside is having to move the mount if I adjust the stem height. I see that your cable outlet (not sure that’s the

[RBW] Re: Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

est. There's no harm in taking this seriously and being overly cautious. Not trying to be preachy, but you're soliciting advice and I'm giving it to you. Eric G@rs SF -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: New (to me) bike day -- 57cm A. Homer Hilsen

J, your Sam likes quite nice as well. I dig the black with black accents. True to your surname. Jason, I think it’s unlikely that I’ll regret it, but I appreciate the concern. I only need one bike and this one feels more like my own since I built it myself. You want the Sam?? Joe, I agree

[RBW] Re: New (to me) bike day -- 57cm A. Homer Hilsen

I used Champion powder coating which is in the Bayview neighborhood. It only cost 200$. I would recommend them based on my experience. I’ve heard that West Coast powder coating in south city also does a good job. They did all the frames for the now defunct Mission Bicycles, fro what I

[RBW] FS 55cm Sam Hillborne Canti Frameset + rack + brakes

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[RBW] WTB DirtDrop 8cm 26.0 clamp

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Re: [RBW] Frame color!

Low gloss black powder coat. Classy. -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion

[RBW] FS 55cm Sam Hillborne Canti Frameset + rack + brakes

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[RBW] Mark’s rack + Wald 137

heavy. I’ve read through the archives a bit in this, but opinions change with experience so I’m curious to hear from people that have used this combination whether they like it or would recommend another option. Eric G@rs (I prefer some degree of anonymity via google search hence

[RBW] PSA Clem Smith Jr/Clememtine Sacramento Craigslist with interesting ad

Looks like clementine bicycle works is a real company. The seller likely doesn’t know what they’ve got, stolen or otherwise. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: WTB: Cheap Sam Hillborne or another Riv

I have a 2018 55cm black and cream canti Sam available with Shimano brakes and Clem rack included for $1200. I’m open to offers if you think that’s too steep. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] WTB DirtDrop 8cm 26.0 clamp

Anyone have one that they're looking to sell? Eric SF -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] FS: 55cm Sam Hillborne frameset & parts

That beauty is mine. Listed here a couple weeks ago. Eric SF -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Selle Anatomica rubber saddle (R2)

Thanks for the info, Erl. I think I'll purchase another leather saddle from SA instead. -- 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 email to

[RBW] 650b tires for 47 cm Roadini

I actually just went through trying to find 35mm tires for my gf’s Roadini. Ended up bumping up to 38mm because they were much more readily available. I believe Grand Bois Cypres are 32mm, but I couldn’t find those anywhere except Japan. Others may be in the know on better options though... --

[RBW] 650b tires for 47 cm Roadini

The clearance according to Vince is 43mm. 38s have plenty of room. I don’t know why the geometry charts say otherwise. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Hemp twine Bay Area

Indeed, Joe got me sorted out. Thanks all for the offers! -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Hemp twine Bay Area

bay or peninsula to get it. Eric G@rs SF -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.co

[RBW] Selle Anatomica rubber saddle (R2)

Looks like SA finally caught up to Brooks and produced a rubber saddle. Has anyone had the chance to try it out? My leather SA saddle is the most comfortable saddle I've used so I am curious about the new rubber one. I might order one just to give it a shot.

[RBW] Yves Gomez on SF craigslist

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-rivendell-yvez-gomez/7117660111.html Eric SF -- 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 email to

[RBW] Frank Jones, Losco Bars

Nice build, Joe! How does it ride? -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on

[RBW] Re: Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

Homeopathy is completely anti-science. It doesn’t really take much beyond rational thought to debunk the idea that diluting a drug makes it stronger, but there are loads of studies that do just that. Many alternative medicine modalities work for various ailments, but homeopathy works for

Re: [RBW] Re: Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

Patrick (Moore, not Deacon), I agree with your assessment that “if there is anything unscientific, it's blanket, unanalyzed statements about what is and what isn't science.” I assume that you are referring to what I said about homeopathy given that you make specific mention of it in your

Re: [RBW] Re: Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

-information-paper-effectiveness-of-homeopathy.pdf Eric G@rs SF -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunc

[RBW] Re: Advice on Crankset for Roadini Preorder

I’ve gone without a front derailleur or chain keeper for years without ever having a chain drop using a standard crankset that isn’t optimized with fancy 1x chainrings. I only do road riding, though. Bill, when you say you think chain drop is a real thing, do you mean that you’ve experienced in

[RBW] Re: Advice on Crankset for Roadini Preorder

I’ve gone without a front derailleur or chain keeper for years without ever having a chain drop using a standard crankset that isn’t optimized with fancy 1x chainrings. I only do road riding, though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: A Glorius New Bike Day! (Not for me, for once)

The bike looks great! Are you planning to keep it as a de facto 1x with a triple crank? Eric SF -- 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 email to

Re: [RBW] Mark’s rack + Wald 137

Looks great, Nathan! I just installed a Mark's Rack and Wald 137 on my AHH yesterday. It works as expected! On Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 2:47:15 PM UTC-7, Nathan Mattia wrote: > > Here's how mine is turning out so far on the Sam. It fit nearly > perfectly, even withe the light. Used four

Re: [RBW] Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

Russ posted a more complete review of the Hillborne a bit ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii0I6PY0cvo Sounds like he liked it so much that be bought one of his own! Eric G@rs Menlo Park -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&q

[RBW] Silver2 thumb mount on stem

Joe — that’s true, but she’ll get used to it quickly! David — I dig your approach. I’ll probably switch it over to the headset once the local co-op opens up again. Thanks for the idea! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

Glad to see Russ reviewing a Rivendell and curious to know what effect this will have on Riv sales assuming a positive review. I agree that the word supple is greatly over used on his channel, but overall he seems like a good dude who is trying to promote the non-competitive cycling ethos in

[RBW] WTB 58 Quickbeam

There’s one on SF craigslist currently. It’s a bit pricey but in good shape. Eric SF -- 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 email to

Re: [RBW] Craigslist score -- 59cm Roadeo

1600$, which for a Roadeo in this condition with these parts seemed like too good a deal to pass up! -- 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 email to

Re: [RBW] Craigslist score -- 59cm Roadeo

1600$, which for a Roadeo in this condition with these parts seemed like too good a deal to pass up! -- 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 email to

Re: [RBW] Craigslist score -- 59cm Roadeo

Thanks all for validating my frivolous purchase! -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

I went to test ride that 58cm quickbeam today. It is in great shape, but the IGH needs some adjustment. I don't have enough experience with them to know exactly what that entails, but I'm sure it's probably easily achieved. 1500$ seems a little too steep to me so I decided against it. Eric SF

[RBW] Seeking rec's for short threadless stem with rise

Nitto Technomic comes in a 5cm extension with 225mm quill length that can be had from eBay for 40$. Also, a dirt drop stem with 8cm extension is only marginally longer in forward extension than the 5cm technomic. Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Seeking rec's for short threadless stem with rise

Argh, I foolishly confused thread less with threaded. My bad. Eric -- 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 email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Rivendell model names?

I’m partial to Rambouillet, Heron, and Saluki. I don’t really care for the human names much. -- 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 email to

[RBW] Cantilever brake recommendations

Hey Joel, I have a pair of CX50s that you can have if you pay the shipping. They’re in great shape, no issues. Let me know if you want them. Eric SF -- 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: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

64cm Rambouillet on SF CL https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/san-leandro-rivendell-rambouillet/7162796584.html -- 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] FS A. Homer Hilsen 57cm (Toyo)

I have decided to sell my Homer to fund another bike project. Here is the Craigslist posting <https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/d/menlo-park-rivendell-homer-hilsen-toyo/7243583219.html> with details if anyone is interested. Eric G@rs Menlo Park -- You received this message becau

[RBW] Re: FS A. Homer Hilsen 57cm (Toyo)

, but I can throw in the saddle if necessary. http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/hilsen/index.html#ahhreaderintro On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 10:40:21 AM UTC-8 Eric G@rs wrote: > I have decided to sell my Homer to fund another bike project. Here is the > Craigslist > posting

[RBW] Re: FS A. Homer Hilsen 57cm (Toyo)

Sold On Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 4:24:24 PM UTC-8 Eric G@rs wrote: > Bump $1400 > > On Monday, December 28, 2020 at 4:41:43 PM UTC-8 Eric G@rs wrote: > >> Bump. Had a few bites from Craigslist, but not sold yet. Feel free to >> make me an offer if int

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

, 2021 at 7:32:23 AM UTC-8 Tirebiter ATX wrote: > Hi > Do you think the 59cm frame size is good fit for 89PBH? > Thanks! > > On Mon, Jan 25, 2021 at 12:47 AM Eric G@rs wrote: > >> That is mine. It is listed at $1600 to cover the listing cost. Will sell >> for $

[RBW] Re: FS A. Homer Hilsen 57cm (Toyo)

Bump $1400 On Monday, December 28, 2020 at 4:41:43 PM UTC-8 Eric G@rs wrote: > Bump. Had a few bites from Craigslist, but not sold yet. Feel free to make > me an offer if interested. > > > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/d/menlo-park-rivendell-homer-hilsen-toyo/

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

That is mine. It is listed at $1600 to cover the listing cost. Will sell for $1400 + shipping to anyone here that is interested. Eric Menlo Park On Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 7:50:20 PM UTC-8 Jason D wrote: > A nice looking Roadeo frameset on eBay - > https://www.ebay.com/itm/353364415765 >

[RBW] Re: Stolen 58cm Grey/Bean Rivendell Hunqapillar Frameset (San Francisco Bay Area)

That is terrible. Sorry to hear it. Did you happen to get the serial number to match in case it is found? Also, you could try posting on Bike Index SF or other services like Craigslist. Hopefully it will turn up. On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at

[RBW] Re: FS: Mark's rack (Nitto M-1)

Sold On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 9:24:16 PM UTC-8 Eric G@rs wrote: > I have a Mark's rack in good condition that I am looking to sell for 70$. > The struts are cut, but new ones are available from the Rivendell website. > I am planning to go on a stem sizing odyssey soon so willing

[RBW] WTB: 7cm tallux or technomic (26.0)

Title says it all. Let me know! Eric G Menlo Park -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view

[RBW] FS: Mark's rack (Nitto M-1)

I have a Mark's rack in good condition that I am looking to sell for 70$. The struts are cut, but new ones are available from the Rivendell website. I am planning to go on a stem sizing odyssey soon so willing to trade a ~7cm tallux or technomic (26.0 clamp) + cash as well. Local preferred for