[RBW] WTB Albatross Bars

2012-06-14 Thread The Cripler
Hello! I am looking to purchase another set of Albatross bars for my lastest build. Looks like they are out of stock at the Riv website. Chromo is fine and they don't have to be perfect specimens. Thanks! Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: WTB Albatross Bars

2012-06-22 Thread The Cripler
, June 14, 2012 11:00:04 AM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: Hello! I am looking to purchase another set of Albatross bars for my lastest build. Looks like they are out of stock at the Riv website. Chromo is fine and they don't have to be perfect specimens. Thanks! Chris -- You received

[RBW] Help! Convince me to buy (or not buy) this Atlantis!

2012-06-27 Thread The Cripler
Ok. So here is the situation. I have been looking for an Atlantis for a while. Well I guess looking isn't the right word. Perhaps dreaming is a more appropriate descriptor. To be honest, I haven't really thought that an Atlantis was going to be in my price range at the current moment. Not

[RBW] Re: Help! Convince me to buy (or not buy) this Atlantis!

2012-06-28 Thread The Cripler
for sure. On Tuesday, June 26, 2012 9:29:27 PM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: Ok. So here is the situation. I have been looking for an Atlantis for a while. Well I guess looking isn't the right word. Perhaps dreaming is a more appropriate descriptor. To be honest, I haven't really thought

[RBW] Re: Help! Convince me to buy (or not buy) this Atlantis!

2012-06-28 Thread The Cripler
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ufvJnj68RpQ/T-xxB-jHYnI/ABA/BY_8mdcNcy0/s1600/IMG_0871.JPG On Tuesday, June 26, 2012 9:29:27 PM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: Ok. So here is the situation. I have been looking for an Atlantis for a while. Well I guess looking isn't

[RBW] Re: Help! Convince me to buy (or not buy) this Atlantis!

2012-06-28 Thread The Cripler
The forum seems to be allowing me to post a picture of two at at time...so sorry for the repeated posts. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lhMJYZ61x4A/T-xxxbXm7yI/ABI/tEXEi24K6tw/s1600/IMG_0872.JPG On Tuesday, June 26, 2012 9:29:27 PM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: Ok. So here

[RBW] Re: Help! Convince me to buy (or not buy) this Atlantis!

2012-06-28 Thread The Cripler
On Tuesday, June 26, 2012 9:29:27 PM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: Ok. So here is the situation. I have been looking for an Atlantis for a while. Well I guess looking isn't the right word. Perhaps dreaming is a more appropriate descriptor. To be honest, I haven't really thought

[RBW] Re: Help! Convince me to buy (or not buy) this Atlantis!

2012-06-29 Thread The Cripler
.googleusercontent.com/-l-S0fpIvpZ4/T-yzjPEaGDI/ABU/Ei9U4NIxRJM/s1600/IMG_0873%5B1%5D.JPG On Tuesday, June 26, 2012 9:29:27 PM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: Ok. So here is the situation. I have been looking for an Atlantis for a while. Well I guess looking isn't the right word. Perhaps

[RBW] Re: Help! Convince me to buy (or not buy) this Atlantis!

2012-07-02 Thread The Cripler
I absolutely LOVE this bike! I went on a couple longer rides this weekend and down to the farmers market. While I loved my Surly LHT, the Altantis us just so much more enjoyable to ride. It also seems to climb better than the LHT. And what a head turner! I have had more compliments on this

Re: [RBW] Re: Help! Convince me to buy (or not buy) this Atlantis!

2012-07-03 Thread The Cripler
Hey James Were you responding to the question obout the LHT? If so email me off board and I'll give you the info. On Monday, July 2, 2012 7:43:46 AM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: Yes!! -Original Message- From: The Cripler citrowbri...@gmail.com Sent: Jul 1, 2012 11:51 PM

[RBW] Re: Brake Installation Experience

2012-07-17 Thread The Cripler
I actually just put some 50mm Big Apples on my 58cm Atlantis with Paul Mini Moto's on the front fork. There is clearance...but just barely...maybe a 1/4 inch...maybe. Probably not safe for riding, but I made it to work today! On Sunday, July 15, 2012 5:05:44 PM UTC-7, meehan...@gmail.com

[RBW] The new Atlantis coming together

2012-07-17 Thread The Cripler
A few weeks back I was lucky enough to score an Atlantis at a ridiculous price. Despite the price, purchasing the bike was a tough desicion for me when I, A) already had a wonderfuly fitting and riding Surly LHT; B) Wasn't sure that a 58cm atlantis would provide an adequate fit; and C) have a

[RBW] Re: The new Atlantis coming together

2012-07-17 Thread The Cripler
tonight! On Tuesday, July 17, 2012 7:46:06 AM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: A few weeks back I was lucky enough to score an Atlantis at a ridiculous price. Despite the price, purchasing the bike was a tough desicion for me when I, A) already had a wonderfuly fitting and riding Surly LHT; B

[RBW] Re: The new Atlantis coming together

2012-07-17 Thread The Cripler
On Tuesday, July 17, 2012 7:46:06 AM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: A few weeks back I was lucky enough to score an Atlantis at a ridiculous price. Despite the price, purchasing the bike was a tough desicion for me when I, A) already had a wonderfuly fitting and riding Surly LHT; B) Wasn't sure

[RBW] Re: The new Atlantis coming together

2012-07-17 Thread The Cripler
Thomas, Here is a close-up of the clearance. Kinda scary really: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PSorbVVk4aw/UAXi_KmWyMI/AB4/i1KFvXJKBws/s1600/IMG_0986%5B1%5D.JPG On Tuesday, July 17, 2012 7:46:06 AM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: A few weeks back I was lucky enough to score

Re: [RBW] Re: The new Atlantis coming together

2012-07-17 Thread The Cripler
of stopping for me but it seems if you have the scratch for Paul's than the neo retros look like the dogs bollocks of all canti brakes. On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 6:11 PM, The Cripler citrowbri...@gmail.comwrote: Thomas, Here is a close-up of the clearance. Kinda scary really

[RBW] Re: WTT my 10cm Technomic stem for your 11 or 12

2012-07-17 Thread The Cripler
Jay, I have a 120 I'd be willing to trade. Same condition as yours, mounted never ridden. Let me get back to when Im at home. On Tuesday, July 17, 2012 11:17:51 AM UTC-7, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: Got mine new and put a couple hundred miles on mine before switching to an 8 for my Noodle

[RBW] Re: The new Atlantis coming together

2012-07-17 Thread The Cripler
With the levers, it is actually a functional issue for me. My LHT, which I migrated from, had STI Levers. I really found myself using the nub on the top of the lever as a comfortable respite from the drops. I also found the shape to be something I prefer to the non aero levers on the Altantis.

[RBW] Altantis - Trouble mounting a Pletscher double kickstand

2012-07-18 Thread The Cripler
Being that I am a habitual bike leaner, I have grown accustomed to paint chips and marks on all parts of my bike. However, I for some reason feel guilty just leaning the Atlantis up against whatever I findt. So I decided that i would invest in a pletscher double kickstand. Unfortunately I came

[RBW] Re: Altantis - Trouble mounting a Pletscher double kickstand

2012-07-18 Thread The Cripler
Steven, A picture would be great thanks! On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 10:03:10 AM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: Being that I am a habitual bike leaner, I have grown accustomed to paint chips and marks on all parts of my bike. However, I for some reason feel guilty just leaning the Atlantis

[RBW] Re: Altantis - Trouble mounting a Pletscher double kickstand

2012-07-19 Thread The Cripler
wrote: Nice. That notch is awesome Cripler, with the small amount of rubbing you could consider either filing it down or removing the black plastic pieces and wrapping the chainstays with some rubber from some old tubes. That would lower the top plate enough to not rub. Just be careful

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul, Frost River, Nitto, Selle Anatomica, etc.

2012-07-30 Thread The Cripler
Shaun, I'm having trouble contacting you off list. I am interested in the paul brakes. On Sunday, July 29, 2012 2:58:19 PM UTC-7, meehan...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All, I've got some things that I don't use anymore that I'd like to unload. 1. Paul Touring Cantilevers. Full set (front

[RBW] Re: The new Atlantis coming together

2012-07-30 Thread The Cripler
, The Cripler wrote: A few weeks back I was lucky enough to score an Atlantis at a ridiculous price. Despite the price, purchasing the bike was a tough desicion for me when I, A) already had a wonderfuly fitting and riding Surly LHT; B) Wasn't sure that a 58cm atlantis would provide

[RBW] WTB: Paul Touring Canti pair or Neo-retro /Touring Canti combo (Silver)

2012-07-30 Thread The Cripler
I'm thinking I may need to abandon my attempt at running a front mini-moto with (sweet looking brown) Big Apples and resign myself to running canti's on my Atlantis. If anyone has a set of Paul canti's they want to part with please let me know. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: WTB: Paul Touring Canti pair or Neo-retro /Touring Canti combo (Silver)

2012-07-31 Thread The Cripler
Thanks Brian, Yes please contact me off list regarding your brakes. I am still having trouble figuring out how to contact folks off list. I have done it before, but I dont seem to be able to pull up email addresses anymore. On Monday, July 30, 2012 2:36:20 PM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Paul Touring Canti pair or Neo-retro /Touring Canti combo (Silver)

2012-07-31 Thread The Cripler
or not though. On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 2:24 PM, The Cripler citrowbri...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks Brian, Yes please contact me off list regarding your brakes. I am still having trouble figuring out how to contact folks off list. I have done it before, but I dont seem to be able to pull up

[RBW] FS: Paul Mini Moto Brake Silver High Polish

2012-08-01 Thread The Cripler
I have decided to give up on running a Mini Moto front on my Atlantis. There just isn't enough clearance to run Big Apples no matter how much futzing I do, and I'm not willing to drop down to a 35mm tire. Anyway, I am selling one brake. I have owned it for about three weeks or so, and picked

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Mini Moto Brake Silver High Polish

2012-08-09 Thread The Cripler
/IMG_1011%5B1%5D.JPG Here are a few pics: The first shows the small wrench marks. On Wednesday, August 1, 2012 2:28:09 PM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: I have decided to give up on running a Mini Moto front on my Atlantis. There just isn't enough clearance to run Big Apples no matter how

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Mini Moto Brake Silver High Polish

2012-08-09 Thread The Cripler
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UEJn9ZuRvrA/UCP4J9rcwpI/ACM/XBdLTq4gNac/s1600/IMG_1007%5B1%5D.JPG On Wednesday, August 1, 2012 2:28:09 PM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: I have decided to give up on running a Mini Moto front on my Atlantis. There just isn't enough clearance to run

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Mini Moto Brake Silver High Polish

2012-08-09 Thread The Cripler
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dwro731553k/UCP4u3q4MLI/ACU/oIRNL2M32Kc/s1600/IMG_1009%5B1%5D.JPG On Wednesday, August 1, 2012 2:28:09 PM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: I have decided to give up on running a Mini Moto front on my Atlantis. There just isn't enough clearance to run

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Mini Moto Brake Silver High Polish

2012-08-09 Thread The Cripler
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Fa0Q_YDANPo/UCP5HEeZolI/ACc/cG91aSJGpQg/s1600/IMG_1010%5B1%5D.JPG On Wednesday, August 1, 2012 2:28:09 PM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: I have decided to give up on running a Mini Moto front on my Atlantis. There just isn't enough clearance to run

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Mini Moto Brake Silver High Polish

2012-08-11 Thread The Cripler
Sorry. The brake is sold. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/sFmBqyKhXA0J. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] WTB Baggins Handlebar Bag

2012-08-14 Thread The Cripler
If anyone one has one kicking around that they would like to part ways with, please let me know. I would also be interested in the Nitto F-15 bag support as well. Thanks! Oh, and I just ordered some yellow Newbaums tape for my Atlantis. All I have to do is wrap, shellac, and twine and I

[RBW] Altantis almost complete!

2012-08-16 Thread The Cripler
Several weeks back, with the hearty encouragement of this forums members, I purchased my first Rivendell - a used 58cm Atlantis. It was a deal that was too good to pass up, and I have been nothing but incredibly happy that I made the leap. Since the purchase, I have been tweaking the bike fit

[RBW] Re: Altantis almost complete!

2012-08-16 Thread The Cripler
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-O4KpxxrBYOo/UC0EEktNYHI/AC0/F1W0DxeKadE/s1600/IMG_1023%5B2%5D.JPG On Thursday, August 16, 2012 7:29:52 AM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: Several weeks back, with the hearty encouragement of this forums members, I purchased my first Rivendell - a used

[RBW] Re: Altantis almost complete!

2012-08-16 Thread The Cripler
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1FtYVRUhSyw/UC0Ejoc_NXI/AC8/7XU0A__-lQU/s1600/IMG_1024%5B2%5D.JPG On Thursday, August 16, 2012 7:29:52 AM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: Several weeks back, with the hearty encouragement of this forums members, I purchased my first Rivendell - a used

[RBW] Re: Altantis almost complete!

2012-08-16 Thread The Cripler
on clear coat. I think it looks great and matches the frame pretty well. I guess we will see how long the paint hols up with the bags coming on and off. On Thursday, August 16, 2012 7:29:52 AM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: Several weeks back, with the hearty encouragement of this forums

[RBW] Re: Paul Brakes; MiniMoto v. Motolite

2012-08-16 Thread The Cripler
I tried running a mini-moto on my Atlantis with a 50mm Big Apple. The brake itself work great. I had a little trouble getting the tension even, but I'm not entirely sure that was an issue with the brakes design. All in all it was pretty easy to set up. Unfortunately, running the mini-moto with

[RBW] Atlantis before and after

2012-08-20 Thread The Cripler
Some pics of my Atlantis as purchased and now as spruced up and completed (well, completed for now). Nothing left to do but get out and ride some fire roads

[RBW] Re: Altantis almost complete!

2012-08-20 Thread The Cripler
, 2012 7:29:52 AM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: Several weeks back, with the hearty encouragement of this forums members, I purchased my first Rivendell - a used 58cm Atlantis. It was a deal that was too good to pass up, and I have been nothing but incredibly happy that I made the leap. Since

[RBW] Re: FS: TRP Tektro RRL Brake Levers Gum Hoods, Nitto Deluxe Stem 120mm, Davinci couplers

2012-09-19 Thread The Cripler
Zack...it was ugly box. But quite functional! :) Love the A-bars BTW. On Wednesday, September 19, 2012 4:02:19 PM UTC-7, Zack wrote: Yep, that is what I did when I sold a pair of albas (make a box). Was ugly, but got the job done. This stuff is all still available. Would do the whole

[RBW] WTB: Paul Cantilever Rack Adapter Bolts

2012-10-29 Thread The Cripler
Thought I'd check here first to see if anyone had some laying around in their parts bin. Shoot me a PM if you are interested in selling. Thanks, Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web

[RBW] FS: Silver Paul Thumbies, 22.2mm, Shimano

2012-11-29 Thread The Cripler
These were only mounted briefly when I thought I was going to run Albatross bars on my 84' Stumpy. I have since moved to dirt drops on that bike, so these have to go. These are the newer hinged version. $45 shipped to the CONUS. PayPal would be preferred. Pictures show a little grime on the

[RBW] Re: FS: Silver Paul Thumbies, 22.2mm, Shimano

2012-11-29 Thread The Cripler
Wow. That didn't exactly post as I intended. Sorry for all the codeI was shooting for clickable thumbs of the images. On Thursday, November 29, 2012 8:49:22 AM UTC-8, The Cripler wrote: These were only mounted briefly when I thought I was going to run Albatross bars on my 84' Stumpy. I

[RBW] Re: FS: Silver Paul Thumbies, 22.2mm, Shimano

2012-11-29 Thread The Cripler
Sorry the Thumbies are pending payment. On Thursday, November 29, 2012 8:49:22 AM UTC-8, The Cripler wrote: These were only mounted briefly when I thought I was going to run Albatross bars on my 84' Stumpy. I have since moved to dirt drops on that bike, so these have to go

[RBW] Re: FS: Silver Paul Thumbies, 22.2mm, Shimano

2012-11-29 Thread The Cripler
Silver Shifters and Adapters are sold. Other two items are still available. On Thursday, November 29, 2012 8:49:22 AM UTC-8, The Cripler wrote: These were only mounted briefly when I thought I was going to run Albatross bars on my 84' Stumpy. I have since moved to dirt drops on that bike