[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Bombadil for the trails?

2010-08-25 Thread jamison brosseau
if you can afford two, get three. On Aug 25, 9:33 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 7:51 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: And have just one bike HAHAHAHAHAHA +1 :) -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Flag?

2010-08-29 Thread jamison brosseau
, not a company. People will see the bikes, and you will have lots of opportunities to talk up the company, but making your own flag seems way cooler, and way more in line with the whole Riv philosophy. make your own flag, jamison brosseau On Aug 29, 8:36 pm, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: I've got

[RBW] Re: Painted Hunqua

2010-09-03 Thread jamison brosseau
of their superiority or in the vivian's bikes cases inferiority. perhaps i can come up with some syllogisms (sp) bikes made in wisconsin are superior to bikes made in japan my bikes are made in wisconsin my bikes are superor sorry vivian, jamison brosseau On Sep 2, 10:06 pm, Rene Sterental orthie

[RBW] style central cutest couple.

2010-09-20 Thread jamison brosseau
the dude from my local lbs just ran onto the street to tell me my bombadil and my girlfriends bridgestone track were photoged and put on prolly is not probably. you have to scroll down a bit, but you will see the bikes. fame is going to my head and stuff. http://tinyurl.com/ykcpsht -- You

[RBW] Re: style central cutest couple.

2010-09-21 Thread jamison brosseau
about country bike.  At least the guy zeroed in on the lugs got into the details.  Just caught the cool pedals in the last photo.  Color doesn't really go with the orange but maybe that's part of the quirky city thing? Congrats on getting photo'd. dougP On Sep 20, 4:06 pm, jamison brosseau

[RBW] Re: You read it here first

2010-09-22 Thread jamison brosseau
foppish. just some thoughts. jamison brosseau On Sep 22, 2:52 pm, Ian Dickson iandicks...@gmail.com wrote: Bikesnob loves to ridicule his sponsors.  He's never more cruel to Rapha than when he has an event scheduled at their store.  It's all good fun. On Sep 22, 10:25 am, Montclair BobbyB

[RBW] Re: New Thoughts on Saddle Height?

2010-09-28 Thread jamison brosseau
is a bit higher. i bet if my toes got chopped off i would prefer a bit lower saddle. thats why i moved to new york city, so i can stay far away from lawnmowers. jamison brosseau On Sep 28, 6:35 am, Ken Freeman kenfreeman...@gmail.com wrote: Leverage is the wrong word, but the tri coach who fitted me

[RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?

2010-11-11 Thread jamison brosseau
hey, i don't live in the east bay, but do live in brooklyn new york. i lock up my bikes frequently. for commuting i only use baskets, with tote type bags, and remove them from the bike when i go in someplace. the racks stay, but i use two u locks, and a long cable. one long u lock will do my

[RBW] camping around nyc

2010-05-14 Thread jamison brosseau
anyone have any experience bike camping in and around NYC, without first driving or taking a train? Just somplace to ride within a couple hours and camp? thanks jamison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: camping around nyc

2010-05-15 Thread jamison brosseau
i am also in brooklyn, and would be very interested in camping near DIa this summer. As far as I know there is camping on long island as well, but perhaps montauk is too far. After five years in the city, and leaving very little. I have realized these little jaunts into nature, are just what i

[RBW] Re: AHH tire clearance

2010-05-15 Thread jamison brosseau
I have marathon supremes which measure out at 37, and they fit fine beneath fenders. On May 15, 12:25 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Rivendell list the AHH clearance as 38mm with fenders, but is that actual, or just for a tire labeled 38 mm, which is more likely 35 actual? Michael

[RBW] Re: Sizing on a A Homer Hilsen

2010-05-18 Thread jamison brosseau
I actually got my 63cm hilsen, and i have just over an inch of space, the top tube fits perfectly. I really think a 61 would have been too small for me, and would have been close to not being able to get my bars higher than my saddle. my saddle height is right at 79, i'm not too worried about

[RBW] Re: Sizing on a A Homer Hilsen

2010-05-18 Thread jamison brosseau
its funny cause the atlantis was the first riv bike i was interested in. i plan on getting another next year, but am afraid the 61 would be too small. when i was concerned about the 61 vs 63 Keven suggested i just ride the 63 for a while and see what i thought. I couldn't be happier. Out of

[RBW] WTB : 62 cm Saluki

2010-06-06 Thread jamison brosseau
I am interested in seeing if anyone out there has a 62 cm Saluki they would be willing to part with. Mostly interested in Frame only, but would be open to a complete bike. thanks, Jamison Brosseau -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: WTB : 62 cm Saluki

2010-06-06 Thread jamison brosseau
...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 5:21 PM, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: I am interested in seeing if anyone out there has a 62 cm Saluki they would be willing to part with.  Mostly interested in Frame only, but would be open to a complete bike. thanks

[RBW] Re: Everyday Riding Clothes Going Main Stream

2010-06-14 Thread jamison brosseau
i dont understand. i have been riding daily most of my life. i don't own any cycling specific clothing. i do have work and non work clothing, but depending on whether im working or not i wear both on my bikes. i don't clip in, but i have before. i agree with the bike snob, who cares? wear

[RBW] Re: Wool socks for summer

2010-06-18 Thread jamison brosseau
i wear the kangaroos, and wear them for everything in the summer fall spring. longer ones in the winter. they last longer than the wigwam or smartwool for me, and are a huge improvement over cotton. On Jun 18, 10:25 pm, Bridgestone alancr...@mac.com wrote: I've finally decided that life is too

[RBW] Re: A Bike Basket Perfect for Eames Freaks

2010-06-27 Thread jamison brosseau
i cant imagine this basket holding up well in wet/humid weather. On Jun 27, 12:10 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Thought the group might be interested in this: An alternative to metal baskets. Wanted: A Bike Basket Perfect for Eames

[RBW] grip king alternatives

2010-06-30 Thread jamison brosseau
I have been happily using grip king pedals for the past 2000 miles or so. Recently purchased a used atlantis, minus pedals, and bought a pair of animal bmx pedals from the local bike shop. Alloy platform, with screws already in place for grip. no need to add aftermarket spikes. they work

[RBW] Re: Shorts--MUSA alternatives

2010-07-02 Thread jamison brosseau
i like the musa shorts alot. I dont find them loose at all. In fact I need the XLs and i have a 35 waist. maybe i am a bit thicker thighed and bottomed than most. i had mine cut shorter, and hemmed. I really hate that shorts have stopped being short, and are more medium in length. 5-6 inseam

[RBW] ahh stubby cotton hat

2010-07-07 Thread jamison brosseau
Let me start by saying i have a big head (7 7/8 to be exact). I have a very difficult time finding woven hats that will fit over my noggin. I have had some custom cycling caps in the past (winter and summer variety) that were great, but none of them are as nice as this cap. fits over my dome

[RBW] Re: Newbie needs therapy...

2010-07-08 Thread jamison brosseau
I have an A Homer Hilsen, Atlantis, and on monday ups willing a Bombadil. I live in Brooklyn NY and commute everywhere by bike. I only have these three bikes, I lock them on NYC streets everyday. My A Homer is only a couple months old, but already has plenty of dings and scrapes. The parts on

[RBW] Re: Not bad for $35, eh?

2010-07-08 Thread jamison brosseau
i thought you were selling this bike. On Jul 8, 3:38 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#54916215196399... http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#54916215317039... Dave Porter, frame builder and auto restorer

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen ~ shades of blue color question!

2010-07-10 Thread jamison brosseau
I must say i think both colors are nice blues. I think the darker blue is a bit more unusual, This blue is of medium value, certainly not dark, still light enough to clearly see the lug lines, yet dark enough to provide a nice (but not to heavy) contrast with the cream accents. In fact I think

[RBW] FOR TRADE, Slightly used. GRIP KINGS B17 IMPERIALNoodlestechdlx

2010-07-14 Thread jamison brosseau
Hey all, I have a pair of slightly used grip king pedals I would love to trade for MKS RMX pedals, and a slightly used black b17 imperial saddle i would love to trade for a regular b17 in similar condition. Further I have a set of 46 noodle bars on a 8cm technomic deluxe stem i would love to

[RBW] Re: FOR TRADE, Slightly used. GRIP KINGS B17 IMPERIALNoodlestechdlx

2010-07-14 Thread jamison brosseau
Saddle is traded On Jul 14, 12:02 pm, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all,  I have a pair of slightly used grip king pedals I would love to trade for MKS RMX pedals, and a slightly used black b17 imperial saddle i would love to trade for a regular b17 in similar

[RBW] Re: FOR TRADE, Slightly used. GRIP KINGS B17 IMPERIALNoodlestechdlx

2010-07-14 Thread jamison brosseau
grip kings are traded On Jul 14, 12:39 pm, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: Saddle is traded On Jul 14, 12:02 pm, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all,  I have a pair of slightly used grip king pedals I would love to trade for MKS RMX pedals

[RBW] anyone need cane creek levers

2010-07-14 Thread jamison brosseau
my recent trading bonaza has gained me some tiagra levers, now i have a set of used cane creek levers (came off my atlantis), that i wont use again too blocky for me, but thought i would offer them for free to someone who needs/ likes em. thanks jamison -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: anyone need cane creek levers

2010-07-14 Thread jamison brosseau
levers are taken On Jul 14, 3:26 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I like the Campy-copy shape of the Cane Creeks, but I just bought four sets of Tektro's for reserves to give me that same shape, so I definitely do not need them. On Jul 14, 12:22 pm, jamison brosseau jamison.bross

[RBW] Re: Newbie here: Are Phil Wood hubs worth it.

2010-07-17 Thread jamison brosseau
i would get a non budget shimano wheelset. those hubs last a long time, and with the money you save, you can afford to outfit your bike with all the racks and bags you will need. jamison On Jul 17, 11:30 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: I love mine, five or 6 speeds in the rear is all I

[RBW] Re: Rivendell as a beater bike?

2010-07-18 Thread jamison brosseau
not ever. all that being said, if one of my bikes (or my old rockhopper) got stolen i would be sad, but i would get a new one, thats what insurance is for. whats the big deal? if salt and snow is a concern maybe a second wheelset would make sense. happy sunday jamison brosseau On Jul 18, 1:13 am, charlie

[RBW] High Heavily front loaded Hilsen , and riv encounter. fort tilden.

2010-07-18 Thread jamison brosseau
think i was a bit curt. i didn't get to say how much i loved the bike, and how well it handles doing things that it is and sometimes isn't supposed to do anyway if any of you was this person, i'm sorry for seeming cold. i was actually hot, but anyhow i love the bike, and long for fall. jamison

[RBW] bombadil and overloaded ahh

2010-07-21 Thread jamison brosseau
this is my first time sharing online photos so im a novice. hey just a quick link to a few photos of my new bombadil, build will be finished today, more photos later, and and overloaded AHH. The bombadil is a very typical riv build. thanks jamison http://tinyurl.com/284uzvl -- You received

[RBW] Re: bombadil and overloaded ahh

2010-07-21 Thread jamison brosseau
i should add the bombadil is imron color persimmon, flat not metallic, it appears orange in the photos but is more of a smoked salmon pinky color. On Jul 21, 9:55 am, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: this is my first time sharing online photos so im a novice. hey just a quick

[RBW] Re: Grip King Impressions

2010-07-21 Thread jamison brosseau
hey Ginz, im glad you like the pedals. jamison On Jul 21, 9:56 am, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote: Took my first ride with a set of Grip Kings yesterday, thirty miles after which I never felt better.  I may never go back to clips and straps.  I learned that I like being able to put my foot

[RBW] Re: bombadil and overloaded ahh

2010-07-21 Thread jamison brosseau
are you going to ride that big Bomba in NYC... you must have big potholes huh? ~Mike~ On Jul 21, 6:57 am, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: i should add the bombadil is imron color persimmon, flat not metallic, it appears orange in the photos but is more of a smoked salmon

[RBW] Re: Decision Potential

2011-05-26 Thread jamison brosseau
Hey so, I have an 89cm pbh. i am six feet tall. i have a 63 cm homer, a 61 atlantis and a 60 cm bombadil. if i were to choose a hunquapillar i would get a 58, to account for the larger tires and such ( the same reason i have a 61 atlantis. I can lift all of my bikes about 1-1.5 inches off the

[RBW] Re: Considering new pedals

2011-06-01 Thread jamison brosseau
i pedaled in clips for ten years or so, but was always fixed riding. when i made the move to geared bike i decided to try the grip king, cause i wear a variety of shoes and they seamed appealing. the grip king didn't seem so grippy to me, and on a lark i bought a set of super cheap plastic bmx

[RBW] WTB Nitto Racks, Big Back , Big Front, or Highrider

2011-06-02 Thread jamison brosseau
Seeing if anyone here has any of these racks they would like to part with. I ride bikes in the neighborhood of 62 all 700 wheels so the racks would need to fit that. Please contact me off list. Danke. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Racks, Big Back , Big Front, or Highrider

2011-06-04 Thread jamison brosseau
just one more try On Jun 2, 11:04 am, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: Seeing if anyone here has any of these racks they would like to part with.  I ride bikes in the neighborhood of 62 all 700 wheels so the racks would need to fit that.  Please contact me off list.  Danke

[RBW] Re: East Coast frame painting

2011-06-05 Thread jamison brosseau
hey, imron paint is generally durable. with powder coating in my experience, corrosion can and does happen under an otherwise normal looking finish. with wet paint this doesn't happen, im not sure why this is. i also lock my bike outside, but i wouldn't really consider powder coat, the finish

[RBW] Re: East Coast frame painting

2011-06-05 Thread jamison brosseau
down and dirty. For both those places you need to strip your paint, i think the painter in jersey will do that for you. jamison On Jun 5, 10:58 am, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: hey, imron paint is generally durable.  with powder coating in my experience, corrosion can

[RBW] Re: East Coast frame painting

2011-06-05 Thread jamison brosseau
AM, jamison brosseau wrote: hey, imron paint is generally durable.  with powder coating in my experience, corrosion can and does happen under an otherwise normal looking finish.  with wet paint this doesn't happen, im not sure why this is. i also lock my bike outside, but i wouldn't really

[RBW] Re: Double Top Tube Sam Hillborne

2011-06-06 Thread jamison brosseau
Personally I like the undertubes. I wish I had gotten a second one on my AHH. I like the way it looks. On Jun 6, 5:14 pm, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: I chose a 60cm Taiwan Sam over a Waterford Sam because I didn't really like the looks of the undertube. At the time one was able the

[RBW] Re: Double Top Tube Sam Hillborne

2011-06-06 Thread jamison brosseau
i am hoping all the folks here in the city think im riding on a cheap bike. i would get three tubes if i could, just to make up for all of you that can't see the beauty of the undertube. On Jun 6, 8:28 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Have an early single tube 56cm Hillborne, weigh 225 and

[RBW] Re: Double Top Tube Sam Hillborne

2011-06-06 Thread jamison brosseau
or you could always get the betty foy. no extra top tub. problem solved. On Jun 6, 8:47 pm, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: i am hoping all the folks here in the city think im riding on a cheap bike. i would get three tubes if i could, just to make up for all of you

[RBW] WTB 62 cm quickbeam

2011-06-12 Thread jamison brosseau
Hey all, had luck with the racks, so I thought I would try and see if i could find a quickbeam, if it doesn't happen I will prob go with a simpleone. after years and years of fixed riding , I love my geared bikes, and am a little concerned i won't ride a single as much, thats why im looking for

[RBW] Re: WTB 62 cm quickbeam

2011-06-14 Thread jamison brosseau
one more try, thought i found one, but it slipple through my fingers. On Jun 12, 10:42 am, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all,  had luck with the racks, so I thought I would try and see if i could find aquickbeam, if it doesn't happen I will prob go with a simpleone

[RBW] Re: WTB 62 cm quickbeam

2011-06-16 Thread jamison brosseau
IF it doesn't happen by Monday I'm gettin a quickbeam. On Jun 12, 10:42 am, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all,  had luck with the racks, so I thought I would try and see if i could find aquickbeam, if it doesn't happen I will prob go with a simpleone.  after years

[RBW] Re: Appropriate Answers to Questions on any Bike Forum

2011-06-16 Thread jamison brosseau
Yes On Jun 16, 3:44 pm, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote: I enjoyed that Jim. Thanks in sunny hot breezy not-yet-smoky Albuquack after a ride to Sandia Crest on the Legolas On Jun 16, 1:23 pm, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote: A link to this site was recently posted on another Google

[RBW] Re: WTB 62 cm quickbeam

2011-06-16 Thread jamison brosseau
I mean simpleone On Jun 16, 4:29 pm, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: IF it doesn't happen by Monday I'm gettin a quickbeam. On Jun 12, 10:42 am, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all,  had luck with the racks, so I thought I would try and see if i

[RBW] Re: The bike collection (or hoard?)

2011-06-19 Thread jamison brosseau
AHH 63 Bombadil 60 Atlantis 61 Betty Foy (still waiting on delivery) 62 80's univega mtb ? 96 rockhopper at my parents house in iowa schwinn speedster at my parents house in iowa unknown fillet braised cyclocross frame 58 , probably needs a new home. plus i went for the hs bike. so late this year

[RBW] Re: HS

2011-06-21 Thread jamison brosseau
I signed up. I know nothing though. It will b a good bike. On Jun 20, 10:58 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: and now SEVEN of them are sold.  I'm pleasantly surprised.  I'm waiting for a lister to speak up and say that they've put their money down. On Jun 20, 7:09 pm, Bill Gibson

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino XD 600 triple crankset

2011-06-24 Thread jamison brosseau
hey if you still have it , and it isn't ramped or pinned. i will buy it -- 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/-/vsiUk7YwOwYJ. To post to

[RBW] wtt, 63 ahh for a 61 ahh

2011-06-28 Thread jamison brosseau
I know its a long shot, but seeing if anyone wants to trade a one year old, one owner 63cm AHH frameset for a 61. bike has been ridden, but is in nice shape with a couple of chips. i know its a long shot, but if this doesn't happen the frame will be for sale, or the whole bike. thanks

[RBW] Re: Which nail polish for 1st generation green Sam Hillborne?

2011-07-04 Thread jamison brosseau
Don't worry bout it. Chip it up. Paint jobs are cheap. The bike won't rust through. On Jul 4, 1:08 pm, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: Isn't Sally Hanson the name of that secret surpise new bike that Rivendell is developing? On Jul 4, 2011, at 2:31 AM, Jay wrote: Sally

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne gearing

2011-07-07 Thread jamison brosseau
I'm not sure u would be happy with any of those gears in NYC. Too much spinning. I think in a flattish place like this the mid to low 70s is a TGIF place to be. On Jul 7, 12:26 pm, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote: I know there have already been some posts on this topic, but I just

Re: [RBW] Re: 2 top tubes - Y2TT plus (at the end of it) divisive cultural reference

2011-07-09 Thread jamison brosseau
i wish all of my bikes had at least two top tubes. maybe even three. i may do the wooden dowel trick, on my bombadil to see what it looks like. i prolly don't need em. i like the way they look. 50mm tires in nyc on mostly roads is really one of the best choices i have ever made. im not

Re: [RBW] 1994 Riv

2011-07-17 Thread jamison brosseau
im kinda over the double top tube/ undertube, yay or nay. like jim showed, they have pretty classic single tubed bikes available, as well as the double tubers. seems like everyone should be happy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: New England Riv Ride?

2011-07-17 Thread jamison brosseau
Hey MBB, i think i may be down for this thing , my gf is moving to beantown, so it could be a visit/ novanglian tour. as you say peace, jamison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: Headset Issue

2011-07-29 Thread jamison brosseau
i doubt a new headset will cure shimmy. most of the time its not really a big deal. -- 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/-/GgqhyJ9VjSwJ.

[RBW] Re: FS: 58 Hunqapillar F/F/HS/SP

2018-12-31 Thread jamison brosseau
PM sent On Monday, December 31, 2018 at 10:14:15 AM UTC-5, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > MUSA 2015 58cm Hunqapillar frame, fork, headset and Nitto seatpost. A bit > of beausage documented in photos; overall great shape. Geometry chart > included in photos below. > > $1370 shipped CONUS > > Bars,

[RBW] Re: Four framesets for sale, so I can buy one.

2019-01-02 Thread jamison brosseau
Sent PM on rosco bubbe mixte. On Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 4:44:32 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Front Story. Four of my framesets are for sale. Complete bikes or > partial builds can be discussed. I'm 5'10" with a 75.5cm Saddle height. > 86cm PBH. > > 1. 58cm Gunnar singlespeed.

[RBW] Re: WTB 60cm Quickbeam

2019-01-06 Thread jamison brosseau
Good luck Matt. I am working on a deal with a list member currently! -- 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: WTB 56cm Bombadil

2019-01-19 Thread jamison brosseau
Hi Matt, I live in NYC, so probably too far for a test ride, though I appreciate the offer. Todd, congratulations on the new bike! I too am a bit worried about missing out on whichever frame size I choose. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: WTB 56cm Bombadil

2019-01-19 Thread jamison brosseau
So I ordered a 60cm Cheviot in RBW Blue last night. Still trying to decide on sizing for the Atlantis. Still looking for a 56 Bombadil. Enjoy the long weekend. JB -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Largest Yves Gomez?

2019-01-20 Thread jamison brosseau
They did a 62 Betty Foy. I’m pretty sure the Yves Gomez was a rebadged and stickered B Foy. -- 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: a couple parts/bike

2019-01-20 Thread jamison brosseau
pm sent On Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 7:42:28 PM UTC-5, Randall Rupp wrote: > > Riv sourced parts from recently decommissioned bike, plus previously > posted Waterford (complete bike): > > Sugino XD2 48-36-24 crank from 2009, typical wear, $60 shipped CONUS > MKS Grip King pedals, lightly used,

[RBW] Re: WTB 56cm Bombadil

2019-01-14 Thread jamison brosseau
Still searching for a 56 bombadil. -- 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 post to this group,

[RBW] Re: WTB 56cm Bombadil

2019-01-14 Thread jamison brosseau
I agree with Bill and Joe, that a 56 Atlantis will do everything I am looking for, except be a 56cm Bombadil. I am planning on getting either a 59 or a 56 Atlantis, and am leaning towards the 59 (love the curvy tube) I still really want a 56 bombadil, and am willing to wait. FWIW I have a 60

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 56cm Bombadil

2019-01-19 Thread jamison brosseau
Todd , that sounds like fun! Let me know when you get your Atlantis, I would love to try it out. -- 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: WTB 60cm Quickbeam

2018-12-17 Thread jamison brosseau
Hoping for a Christmas Miracle -- 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 post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: WTB 60cm Quickbeam

2018-12-21 Thread jamison brosseau
Missed seeing the 62cm on EBay. Still looking for a 60cm, but could probably make a 62cm work if one became available. -- 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: WTB 60cm Quickbeam

2018-12-16 Thread jamison brosseau
Hi Kai, I would be open to a Simpleone, but a Quickbeam is at the top of my Christmas List. JB On Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 1:54:12 PM UTC-5, Kainalu V. wrote: > > Or Simpleones? Not that I can help with that, but it's been said that > they're at least as good as Quickbeams. And if

[RBW] WTB 60cm Quickbeam

2018-12-16 Thread jamison brosseau
Hi all, I know this is probably a reach, but I am looking for a 60cm Quickbeam. Please let me know if you have one you are willing to part with or know someone who does. Thanks Jamison in Queens -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] WTB 56cm Bombadil

2019-01-10 Thread jamison brosseau
I had really good luck in my search for a 60cm Quickbeam, so lucky in fact that I ended up with a 60 and a 62. Gonna ride them both over the winter and see which I prefer. Anyhow I would really like to find a 56cm Bombadil as a complete or frame set. If you have one and you are thinking of

[RBW] Re: WTB 56cm Bombadil

2019-01-10 Thread jamison brosseau
For sure! -- 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 post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: WTB 56cm Bombadil

2019-01-11 Thread jamison brosseau
Truth be told I ended up with two 62cm and one 60cm. I found a 62cm after I had already gotten another, and it was too good of 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

[RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

2019-01-13 Thread jamison brosseau
Hi Bill, is that stem powder coated or painted? Has the finish held up well? Thinking about a color matched stem for a build I am working on. I like the red with the blue green. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

2019-01-12 Thread jamison brosseau
Congratulations Bill! The new bike looks great! I can’t decide between the 56 and the 59. Have fun JB -- 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] New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

2019-01-12 Thread jamison brosseau
Would you mind measuring the stand over at the middle of the top tube? Thanks Jamison -- 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: Shoes for rambling.

2019-01-13 Thread jamison brosseau
Those Lens trailheads look dope! -- 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 post to this group, send

Re: [RBW] Re: Of Fishnet Long Johns and Boiled Wool

2019-01-04 Thread jamison brosseau
The fishnet works well with breathable synthetics on top. My fishnets of recent have all been synthetic as well. I have also found this system to work well with cotton flannel and wool. When I used to frame houses in Iowa in the winter lots of us would wear pantyhose bottoms and mesh jersey

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: a couple parts/bike

2019-01-22 Thread Jamison Brosseau
Tank you. Funds were sent. Jb Sent from my iPad > On Jan 22, 2019, at 10:33 AM, Randall Rupp wrote: > > Last attempt to flog this, then I promise to stop (some people like to see > kittens get a good home, for me its bikes): > > Waterford Series 22, black size 56cm, frame from 2012, fork,

[RBW] Re: Swaping one Riv for another

2019-02-12 Thread jamison brosseau
Hi John, I would not try to conclude too much about the top tube length of the Atlantis. While the 59cm has a top tube of 62cm, it also has the ability to place the handlebars in a much higher postion. If chosen that higher position will negate some of the top tube length. If you have any

[RBW] Re: Want to test ride: 52cm Clem L in NYC Area

2019-02-12 Thread jamison brosseau
Hi Bob, 718 does have a 52cm Clem h set up and available for test rides. Pretty sure the geometry between the L an H is basically the same. I think the H would let you know if the bike will fit. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: WTB 56cm Bombadil

2019-02-05 Thread jamison brosseau
On Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 7:24:39 AM UTC-5, jamison brosseau wrote: > I had really good luck in my search for a 60cm Quickbeam, so lucky in fact > that I ended up with a 60 and a 62. Gonna ride them both over the winter and > see which I prefer. > Anyhow I would really

Re: [RBW] Floor Living

2019-02-05 Thread jamison brosseau
How long was the transitional period between traditional living and full blown floor living? -- 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] Model/Size Recommendations for PBH 82ish -- In between sizes

2019-02-20 Thread jamison brosseau
I ride a 59 Clem l and have an 89 PBH. The seatpost looks fine. I think a 52 Clem would be perfect for you if your PBH is 82. The amount of seat post showing would be fine. I really think a 59 would be too big for you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Seeking hearty, weatherproof duffle bag

2019-01-29 Thread jamison brosseau
I love both the bags that have been suggested. For your purposes, I don’t think the sea line dry bags can be beat. I have several sea line type bags that have been heavily used over the past 20 years, and still work great. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen - 61cm (Old model)

2019-01-28 Thread jamison brosseau
pm sent On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 2:08:25 PM UTC-5, Mat Grewe wrote: > > $2,000 shipped CONUS. I bought this second hand recently, but realized I > prefer lower trail and wider tires. It's in great condition, a few small > scratches in the paint, nothing abnormal and purely cosmetic. I

[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen - 61cm (Old model)

2019-01-28 Thread jamison brosseau
A USA > > On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 12:09:44 PM UTC-8, jamison brosseau wrote: >> >> pm sent >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] Re: With Abandon photoblog to move to... where?

2019-01-30 Thread jamison brosseau
I’m pretty sure this forum is also social media. -- 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 post to

[RBW] Re: PSA 62 Betty Foy on eBay

2019-02-01 Thread jamison brosseau
@maxcr I tried to buy this last weekend, and you got it as I was trying to check out. Sorry the deal didn’t work out for you, but a little happy I got a second chance at it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Eccentric ENO Hub and Fixed Gear Bikepacking

2019-02-01 Thread jamison brosseau
My experience is similar to Patrick’s. I had an ENO hub on a Jamis sport touring bike. I had a difficult time getting my chain tension the way I wanted for fixed gear riding. Either too tight causing unnecessary friction or too loose feeling shady when I would try to skid stop. I am sure a

[RBW] 25th Anniversary Riv

2019-02-01 Thread jamison brosseau
I would buy one. -- 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 post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

2019-02-03 Thread jamison brosseau
Joe, if they make any bike flirting with a 25 year anniversary I will buy it, regardless of the design. -- 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: 60cm Yves Gomez - $975 - F/F/HS plus shipping

2019-06-12 Thread jamison brosseau
How tall is the headtube? I have a 62 Betty foy and it is 8”. If this were taller I would consider 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 it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: FS 61cm Atlantis (Toyo I think) and 62cm Betty Foy

2019-08-14 Thread jamison brosseau
The Betty Foy is sold On Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 1:44:55 PM UTC-4, jamison brosseau wrote: > > I have many Rivs. I only ride the Clem Low. I am selling the others. I > will start with these two. Shipping and fees are not included in the > prices listed. I cannot ship un

[RBW] Re: WTB: 58 Hunqapillar

2019-08-27 Thread jamison brosseau
PM sent On Friday, August 23, 2019 at 11:23:25 PM UTC-4, tc wrote: > > Thought I'd check in again to see if anyone might be interested in selling > - complete, or F/F/HS, or in between. Thanks. > > Tom > > On Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 9:46:31 PM UTC-4, tc wrote: >> >> If you have a complete,

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