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

, February 16, 2023 at 10:52:33 AM UTC-5 Jennings wrote: > Leslie, is your frame painted the same color as the Orange Rambouillet? > Did you have it painted or did it come from Riv like that? If I ever get > my Hunqapillar repainted it will match the original Rams. > > On Wednesd

[RBW] Re: 650b or 700 Bombadil frame question

I've cantis on the canti-Rom, Motolites on the Bomba, like 'em both. Have to admit: I'm running 700-40 MSO's on the Rom, and I have to deflate to get that fat tire into the cantis on that frame (I'm running a tire seriously over what is spec'd on it). The Motolites are easier to get

[RBW] Re: 650b or 700 Bombadil frame question

I built up my 56 Bomba w/ NeoMotos originally; then I swapped and was running my Ram's 700c wheelset (I am using Motolite brakes, so I could slide the pads up to fit the 700c wheel). I did go back to 650b on the Bomba, built a 650b wheelset for the Ram (and am running the 700c wheelset on

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

I'd originally put a deposit down on a normal Bomba (56, a 650b); then they started talking about the diaga-Bomba, and I called in, paid the diff, upgraded to it instead. When I first built up my Bomba, I was running 2.4 NeoMotos on it (under fenders).I then tried out swapping to my

[RBW] Re: Biking from Foster City to?..

Years ago, my company had an office in Foster City and then in San Mateo. I kept a bike there for use when I visited. (Telecommuting before it was fashionable.) I mostly did commuting and running errands, so I might not be so helpful in avoiding busy streets. (For fun, it's worth seeing the

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

ar <https://www.greengurugear.com/products/top-tube-protector> Leslie Tierstein Arlington VA On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 7:31:22 AM UTC-4 john...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello, > > What do people do for Riv-ish top tube protection for their bikes? > > Clear stickers like helicopter tap

Re: [RBW] Mixte vs Diamond Frame

wrote: > > Leslie - the good news is that after you mentioned the bottle mounts I went > and checked my frame - there are two sets of mounts for water bottles on the > Platypus! 殺 Rivendell mixtes >All other mixtes. > >> On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 1:24:50 P

Re: [RBW] Mixte vs Diamond Frame

The only difference I found is that, since the mixte doesn't have a traditional down tube, it didn't have a down tube braze-on for a water bottle cage. How it rides depends on other design characteristics. Also, there's no top tube, so no pressing your thighs against the top tube when you go

[RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

If you switch your 539s out with 559's, you should be able to adjust it enough to get the pads to fit 650b's, could go w/ 42's. (That's what I did with my Ram: https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8351735340/in/album-72157623199721925/ ) You could try sidepulls instead, not a bad

Re: [RBW] Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Yeah, I use a Tubus rear rack on the front of my Bomba as my Wald carrier (well, there's a Platrack between the two, to keep the basket more stiff... my intent was leave the basket/platrack as a combo, to come on and off the rack as needed, but, have gotten to where I usually just leave it

[RBW] Re: convert A. Homer Hilsen 700c to 650b

I converted my 60 Ram to 650b so I could fender over 42's, using Tektro 559's to do it; I understand why you're wanting to do what you're wanting. But Hilsens are built for that bigger clearance w/ those calipers, those calipers won't pull the conversion off on that frame. I'm a 12 (and

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

I'm going to concur w/ Joe here...the Roadini is as close to a MIT Roadeo as you'll ever see.RBW has been moving towards the sloping top tube for fitment. If you want a 'classic' level top tube, I'm gonna say, hunt down a Roadeo... they turn up here every so often... -L On

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

Almost sounds like what you're wanting is the Soma San Marcos... http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/san-marcos-frame-set Maybe keep your eye peeled for one of those? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Outside article on CF

Given our perspectives on steel, carbon fiber, and bicycles, I thought this was a relevant article to share here: https://www.outsideonline.com/2311816/carbon-fiber-bike-accidents-lawsuits -L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: FS: 62 Rambouillet 745$ complete bike ebay

Positive points for spelling Keven's name right, but then points lost for not getting Petersen and Roadeo right On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 11:48:37 AM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > no affiliation. just thought some would be interested. > > >

[RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

Given you're in Pennsylvania, I'll second the idea of taking it to Bilenky. What I did when I had Bilenky repair my son's Ram frame, was I had them not repaint (as they normally want to do), then I masked off and painted a limited area with a cream to match the headtube... as his was a having a

[RBW] Re: NYC Bike Rental Recommendations.

If you're going to be in town for the Five Boro Bike Tour, and want to rent in town, you probably need to do so ASAP because many of the bike shops have special deals for renting bikes to riders in that Sunday ride. Sorry, don't have any knowledge of bike shops that rent bikes in towns along

[RBW] Re: FS: "Canti-Rom" Romulus 59, built for randonneuring

Just a bump for a great bike... I love my Ram and my Bomba, but I'll admit my canti-Rom catches most of my rides these days... On Monday, March 26, 2018 at 7:59:28 AM UTC-4, DMG wrote: > > Hi all, > > Needing to part ways with my first run, Toyo-made Romulus, with lots of > practical

[RBW] Re: David Lance Goines Riv Bike Poster

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[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

I've run 2.3 Neomotos on my 650b Bomba, then added fenders with clearance to spare, but couldn't have a kickstand on there w/ tires that wide I've gone down in size (and non-knobbies since I wanted the fenders on there). At the time I was thinking that the Bomba was not far from an

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

One of the details I like is the trout on the top of the downtube decal... (that's not always been there on the other Atlanti, has it?) On Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 9:28:51 AM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Nobody has latched onto nor commenced to wring hands over the truly > divisive

Re: [RBW] Re: Keven Sighting on Riv Instagram

t; > > https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/last-one-of-march-2017 > > https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/grips-the-hard-way-how-to > > On Tue, Mar 6, 2018 at 10:02 PM, Leslie <leslie...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> So w

[RBW] Re: Keven Sighting on Riv Instagram

So what's the story regarding the washers-that-shall-not-be-named... did I miss a previous story? -- 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: bleriot frameset for sale

I'll concur with the others. I have no need of a Bleriot, yet the back of my head instantly starts thinking, "if I could pick up that frameset, then I could build it up as..." Pics and price, and it'll be gone pretty quick. On Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 10:09:01 AM UTC-5, Lum Gim Fong

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

Really touching email.Wow.. On Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 7:21:17 PM UTC-5, Ann L wrote: > > Check your emails. It looks like we all made a difference :) > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Custom frames sold out

The Roadeo only has a 63 in stock, it looks like; otherwise, the rest of the Roadeo sizes, the Atlantis, A Homer Hilsen, and the Hunqapillar are all shown w/ 5 or 6 to a 9-month wait time. I'd not thought about the True Temper side of things, since the Silver tubing should be coming into

[RBW] Re: Roasting Robusta

How long do green coffee beans keep? i.e., what would be your reorder frequency? On Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 5:52:59 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which we roast our coffee as a gift for a caffeine hound. Robusta beans > have twice the normal caffeine. Rocket fuel! Here are

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Rivendell Bullmoose bars

I'm actually relieved: I was on their site earlier today and noticed that they were Sold Out, and was hoping you'd been able to snag one first... whew... On Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 5:07:41 PM UTC-5, Michael, SF/CA wrote: > > Thanks, Leslie! Perhaps I'm not as good at searc

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Rivendell Bullmoose bars

In the Specials section? https://www.rivbike.com/collections/remainders-specials/products/nitto-bullmoose-bar-dull-bright-fillet-brazed-150mm-16194 On Friday, February 23, 2018 at 5:31:12 PM UTC-5, Michael, SF/CA wrote: > > Just checking if anyone on the list is unloading the Rivendell via

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

Actually, it said two-thirds ie, they're needing a liquid $100k instantly... I think we're the low-hanging fruit here, and the ones willing to pick up more than one $10 credit. But how many folks are active here? They need a lot more than just us. Hopefully we can get them through

[RBW] Re: Who's the person on here that makes front rando bags (and others)?

I have an Acorn one; well done. I've been drooling over Swift panniers for years, just haven't pulled the trigger yet, always other things come up On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 1:59:42 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote: > > Lum: > > Lots of sources but two that come to mind are Acorn and Swift.

[RBW] Re: WTB: roscoe mtn mixte or similar

Pics! On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 5:57:49 PM UTC-5, Drw wrote: > > Well DP said i should call Riv because he heard that they may be doing > another run of mtn mixtes. While that news didn't happen to be true, they > did tell me that they found one hiding behind some boxes that happens

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

I'm in. I'd just ordered some parts the other day, are still enroute; there were a few things they didn't have in stock, I had to order from elsewhere. But I'm suddenly wishing I'd been able to have been patient and waited until they restocked and bought from them instead of elsewhere. I

Re: [RBW] 650b Atlantis Pic on the BLUG

If you had an older Atlantis that was a 56 or under, ie, a 26"-wheeled bike, you could use the Paul Motolites and run it as a 650b (if I ever run across a cheap 56 Atlantis, I'd consider doing such). I wouldn't try to run a 700c Atlantis as a 650b. (Realize, I have to caveat things everytime

[RBW] Re: MSL: Sackville items on sale

licked that link and saw zero products for sale other than a truckers > hat and a MSL gift card. Are you sure this is the right link? > > TY > > On Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 8:00:42 PM UTC-8, Leslie wrote: >> >> I was by Mountain Sports Ltd (MSL) in Bristol VA today, grab

[RBW] MSL: Sackville items on sale

I was by Mountain Sports Ltd (MSL) in Bristol VA today, grabbing a replacement/spare tube for my son's bike, and while in there, chatted w/ the owners for awhile. They don't have any Rivendell frames left anymore, but they have quite a stock of a variety of Sackville bags on hand, that

[RBW] Re: Wrecked my Atlantis

Glad you're alright, and sorry about the attitude of the other fellow... Bilenky is great: I had RBW send some dropouts to Bilenky so they could replace the bent hanger: did a *beautiful* job on the metalwork.

Re: [RBW] Re: Perennial "Can you still get a Legolas?" question

Ok, so, awhile back, I was seriously considering getting a Legolas, was talking to Mark about it, it was right when they decided to have Nobilette build them and the price jumped, so I hesitated, then came across a canti-Romulus, picked it up instead.Now, I'm not saying that a canti-Rom is

[RBW] Re: FS: 2007 NEW 56CM GREEN RAMBOUILLET FRAME/FORK (LATE MODEL #RB1100)

On Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 9:12:18 AM UTC-4, Fullylugged wrote: > > Tinking, "Can I convert this to 650B and ride it or will it still be too > big?" Gosh what a wonderful opportunity! Since I did a 650b conversion, I should be one of the ones to say, the official RBW answer on Rambouillet

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hilsen slight color change?

There used to be a Toyo Hilsen and a Waterford Hilsen side-by-side at MSL, they were slightly different shades of each other. On Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 2:55:15 PM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > Saw Will's AHH on the Staff Bikes. Is it just me or did the color change > slighty?

[RBW] Re: Rovendell Romulus Modifications

Is yours a canti-Rom, or with standard brakes? Since mine is a canti-Rom, and I have a fendered Ram, I decided to forego fenders and squeeze the biggest tires on I could, am running MSO's on there: https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/16004557507/in/album-72157623199721925/ Am running

[RBW] Re: Helpful resources for building a bike at home?

This is what I go by... http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/pdf/RR28_bikeassembly.pdf Combined with the instructions for the specific derailleurs, that should get you in the ballpark On Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 2:42:03 PM UTC-4, Max Bergen wrote: > > My Hunq is being delivered in a

[RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

I did get the Dove one right! Whew On Monday, January 23, 2017 at 11:36:41 AM UTC-5, Grant @ Rivendell wrote: > > Clue should've been high carb / low carB--not "car". And it's a bar we > don't sell anymore. Dove bar. Meat (if a real dove), and ice cream / > chocolate confection for the

[RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

Oh! I didn't do it that way... I just printed off the chart, then wrote my answers in the blanks, and mailed that in On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 10:30:18 PM UTC-5, Wayne Naha wrote: > > Joe, I did try to answer every question. The were some I did not know > the answer to, so I

[RBW] Re: Off topic question: portable cd players

I just picked up a Sony CD player from an old friend who'd gotten it for his kid's dorm, but they never used it, so he was getting rid of stuff got it cheap, but is really nice. Actually, I have a bit of an eclectic setup, a NAD receiver, a Sansui TU-717 tuner, a BIC turntable, the Sony

Re: [RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

I think I got that one. Actually, most I was solid on, but then there were a few that I was looking at, thinking at first that they were the same answer, but then a little more thinking came up with better answers... that left me down to two to ponder on for a bit... one of them just hit

[RBW] Re: Brass Bells

Way back in my previous lifetime, we had to keep our brass polished up nicely, untarnished, used a lot of Brasso (I can smell the barracks now...). But eventually, you'd go buy an anodized version of all of those bits, so you didn't have to polish them. But, if they wore, they'd lose their

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

I absolutely love my Clement MSO's, in 700c-40, would suggest giving them a try perhaps. On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 6:14:46 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hi all, I'm wondering if there are any tires slightly larger than the > Little Big Bens I'm using now. Those measure

[RBW] Re: Atlantis vs Appaloosa

I've often thought that if I did come across an affordable 56 Atlantis, I'd like to 650b it; interesting that they're going ahead and doing it themselves. (Also thought about a 650b Hunq, and they made that happen too.) Kellie, Understand about wanting a bike, and having to wait to afford

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Serial #'s?

Ha! This is the thread from six years ago where I started trying to fun the numbers on the serial number breaks between colors, trying to figure out how many of each color was made, what ended up on cyclofiend.com's Ram page. My green Ram is RB1207, and has the mid-fork braze-ons; your number

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Serial #'s?

Oh, somewhere along the line, there's a typo: my number really is an RB number, not RM... that's a typo... On Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 9:14:05 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote: > > Ha! This is the thread from six years ago where I started trying to fun > the numbers on the serial numb

[RBW] Re: F.S. 54cm. Blue Rambouillet frame and fork

Hey, I know where that frame came through! My Rambouillet, I picked up at MSL in Bristol VA, too. My green Ram, has the mid-fork and seatstay braze-ons; I know only the late green Rams had the mid-fork, but I think all of the green ones had the seatstay braze-ons. Maybe they started adding

[RBW] Re: Show Bill your British Racing Green Bike.

Rambouillet: https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8351735340/in/album-72157623199721925/ On Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 12:51:28 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: > > All in good fun, let's show Bill our BRG bikes! > I'll start - BMC Monster Cross single speed 'road bike for dirt' - >

[RBW] Re: Wald Big Basket + Nitto small front racks

FWIW, I use a Platrack on top of my rack, to which the basket is then attached, giving a better platform. https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/7729133174/in/album-72157623199721925/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/22755349636/in/album-72157623199721925/ I would suggest

[RBW] Re: 650b x 47c to fit 2016/2017 Hunqapillar & Atlantis?

Kinda sad to see the Bombadil not listed there I'd like to find some 650b in a 2.4" or a 2.5" to see if they'd also fit under my fenders, too (the 2.3's did...) -L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

No pic; I fly-fish, and the segments of my rods all fit in a smallish tube, that I can lash to a saddlebag w/ the outer loops. I'll try to remember to snap a pic sometime. -L On Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 8:33:37 PM UTC-4, WETH wrote: > > As I recall, a few list members fish. My question,

[RBW] Re: PSA: 59cm Legolas frame on Ebay

Here's the thread on here: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/47N6k_T5y9w I was on the verge of ordering a Legolas once, and still *want* one, but then I picked up a canti-Rom, and have yet to find a reason why I'd need a Legolas instead of the canti-Rom...

[RBW] Re: Rivendell, A. Homer Hilsen - $3200

I *love* that color, a bit darker than the usual Hilsen blue. (Do you happen to know the color name?) On Monday, April 18, 2016 at 3:31:06 PM UTC-4, Monique Arsenault wrote: > > A.H.H. came out in the summer of 2006. Serial number 0069. Nitto drop > handlebars & stem. Shimano break

[RBW] Re: V Brakes and Full fender set

On Monday, April 4, 2016 at 3:37:08 PM UTC-4, Ezequiel Orduno wrote: > > Who is running a 700cx40mm fenderset with TRP CX9 V brakes?? They are 90mm > arm length, i wanted to know if it would be possible to run them on my bike. > Saw the title, came to help, then realized maybe not so much...

[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano Octalink V1 bottom bracket

FWIW: for my V1 Octalink crank, I went w/ a XTR BB... just in case you can find one of them instead. I've meant to pick up a second one to have as a spare, but haven't found an affordable one yet -L On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 2:05:52 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I have an

[RBW] Re: Bleriot Touchup Paint, Redux

Kinda funny, my wife and daughters have created quite a collection of nail-polish for me, for the bikes... I also have a Sally Hansen Hard as Nails for the green Rambouillet, Emerald City (now discontinued). The orange for the Bombadil (Rambouillet orange), is a creamcicle color, I can't

Re: [RBW] Re: Story behind differing Rambouillet lug sets?

Love the bike, but, must admit... it bothers me that it's locked up in a way that prevents others from also being able to lock up, too... On Friday, March 18, 2016 at 10:52:24 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Speaking of pointy lugs, I spotted this lovely silver Atlantis in Berkeley >

Re: [RBW] Re: Orange 58cm Rambouillets Is this a Mythical Beast?

I don't think I could've handled that shade of green against the orange I had Bilenky replace the broken dropout on frame I got for my son, then I painted it to match the headtube; https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/23946265090/in/album-72157623199721925/ On Monday,

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 5:48:07 PM UTC-4, Surlyprof wrote: > > I like the toe protection even if it is only psychological since I can't > remember ever scraping a toe on the ground riding. I may try the Chacos > again. It'll be like a convertible for my toes! > John > Having scraped

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Legolas (PRICE REDUCED)

I was going to say, I'm running 40 MSO's on my canti-Rom, would've thought a Legolas could handle it too On Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 10:47:24 AM UTC-5, Sean Hipkin wrote: > > Oops my bad! They are 42's. You can fit a 33 with a fender > > Thanks for catching that > > Sean > > On

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Pedals -- Identified

I thought they reminded me of the VP-001 pedal that RIv carries, makes sense that they'd spec something similar... On Monday, March 7, 2016 at 2:27:08 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > On my separate Appaloosa thread, a couple people asked about the pedals. > I speculated that they might be

[RBW] Re: V-brakes & front racks

My Bombadil has the fork-top braze-ons, so to have a solid support for a Platrack to hold a Wald, I ran a Tubus rear rack on the front. If I was running cantis, wouldn't have been as complex, but I'd decided to run Paul Motolites before thinking about mounting racks. Had to get creative,

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

interesting to know of the > Ram owners who have had dropout failures, how many of their frames has this > particular design. > > On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 8:42:01 PM UTC-6, Leslie wrote: >> >> George, >> Do you mean, the pierced dropout, with the window thr

[RBW] Re: BLUG Roadeo size?

It says 57 now On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 11:29:04 PM UTC-5, ted wrote: > > The Mar 2 BLUG entry on the new demo Roadeo at RBW WHQ says the frame is a > 55. > The head tube looks significantly longer than the one on Mark's 55 Roadeo > in the staff bikes section. > Am I cross eyed? Is

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

George, Do you mean, the pierced dropout, with the window through it? Like this one? https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/4320448965/in/album-72157623199721925/ On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 8:34:28 PM UTC-5, George Schick wrote: > > Mark - Glad to hear about your decision to keep

[RBW] Re: What's in a Rivendell name?

Romulus under Italian/International On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 11:51:12 AM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > Romulus? > > On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 10:36:51 AM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: >> >> Interesting bike names: >> >> Clem, >> Homer, >> Roscoe, >> Wilbury, >> Southern states

[RBW] Re: FS/T: 59 AHH

OO... the rootbeer Homer! That's a smashing color On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 7:56:45 PM UTC-5, Dave S wrote: > > Complete Bike as seen here: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/staff1.htm > > Would trade for 57cm AHH or Roadeo Frame or bike. Serious buyers please > PM. > --

[RBW] Re: Hunq Effective TT

I find it interesting that the Hunq is "being 650b'd", which really puts it into the Bombadil slot On Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 3:52:54 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote: > > Yes it is to be redesigned, but this chart is for the current/original > one. I hope they post such blueprints for all

[RBW] Re: No free electronic version of RR #44?

I'd love to have a copy, paper or digital; but at the moment, I'm not buying a lot, and it said that it would be in connection w/ purchases What I think would be interesting/fair/neat, is to have it as paper-only, until the next one comes out, at which point this one goes digital, etc.

[RBW] Re: Sometimes a photo is better than a descriptive subject line.

Whoo!!! Congrats On Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 7:54:00 PM UTC-5, Cecily Walker wrote: > > > > > > > Yes, it's a selfie. But it's a selfie with Rizzo, my Betty Foy. I haven't

[RBW] Re: I Bailed Off Flicker

I started using Flickr specifically because of the RBW community, but have found it useful for holding other photo albums for sharing, regardless of my viewing of it: it's just a good place to stick pictures to then share here... Such as, my son and his Rambouillet frame Christmas present:

[RBW] Re: Mounting a Large Front Basket

I mounted a Cosmo on the front of my Bomba, then mounted a Platrack on top of it: https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/7729133174/in/album-72157623199721925/ Then, I can ziptie the Wald onto the Platrack, which more fully supports it:

[RBW] Re: Bombadil Tire Clearance

My Bomba is a 56, 650b, and I've run 2.3 NeoMotos under fenders; if I pulled the fenders off, I have no idea what tire is out there that would be too big... I think there isn't a 650b tire that it couldn't fit On Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 12:51:34 PM UTC-5, Chad wrote: > > I would

[RBW] Re: Bombadil Tire Clearance

the three dots (like a Hillborne or Hilsen)? Diagonal tube > and mid stays or parallel second top tube? > > On Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 1:18:28 PM UTC-8, Leslie wrote: >> >> My Bomba is a 56, 650b, and I've run 2.3 NeoMotos under fenders; if I >> pulled the f

[RBW] Re: Look at my lugs!

Several times on the Creeper and on the Greenbelt, I've had lots of complements on 'em, but the one that stood out the most was once while riding the Ram on our Greenbelt, my daughter and I'd passed an older gentleman heading out, then met him again on our return leg as he rested on a

[RBW] Re: Bombadil Tire Clearance

That pic was what led to me wanting a Bombadil, but, it was later on that I got one, ended up w/ the diagastay one instead (but that's another story). For the clearance aspect: at the time, there really weren't a lot of 650b tires... the Quasi came out while the bike was being prototyped...

[RBW] Re: Kingsport library canti-Romulus sighting

Hi Jon! Will meet up soon... :) Best, -L On Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 12:07:32 PM UTC-5, jtallman wrote: > > Hello Leslie - the Romulus you saw had to be mine. I work at the library > and did not come down to get it until quitting time, so you might have had > a long

[RBW] Kingsport library canti-Romulus sighting

So, unlike the SF Bay area, there aren't as many Rivendells around here. Thanks to MSL in Bristol, there's several, tho'... I usually see them on the Creeper, or at Steele Creek; in Kingsport itself, other than my own, I've only seen one other Rivendell, was a Quickbeam out on our

[RBW] Re: Front Racks with Top of Fork Attachment

I took a Tubus Cosmo (which is normally a rear rack), and mounted it onto the front of my Bombadil: https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/7460286064/in/album-72157623199721925/ I then put a Platrack on top of it:

[RBW] Re: wtb cheviot 55 oj

https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/ayItN3WvLbs On Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 8:47:09 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > Looking to see if anyone has a cheviot 55cm they wanted to part with. Will > probably call Riv in a couple of days if nothing turns up. >

[RBW] Re: Bleriot with Middle Ear Problem?

I think Patrick and Jeremy have you covered, but, just trying to cover the bases. The 'squirreliest' thinng I've felt, is a crank-arm coming loose; I doubt it, but, if the headset doesn't solve it, check the pedals, the crank arms and the saddle, too, if it shifted around a bit, it

[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunqapillar

A 56cm Atlantis instead? It's be 26" wheels, but might fit you better than the 58cm. If you want the 29x2.2, I'd lean towards the Hunq. I'd consider a 56cm Atlantis w/ Motolites and 650b wheels. Or a Bombadil. Or the Appaloosa. Just get one, it'll be fine. On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: Tires for my Hunq

FWIW, I love the Clement MSO's in 700x40. Not as wide as you're wanting, but, they're great on my Rom (as long as I don't overinflate my rear). On Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 8:38:49 PM UTC-4, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > I will ride 85% dirt roads, 15% paved with my Hunq in northern VT. No

[RBW] Re: On Paleo Topic: Moccasin patterns, instructions, and making tips?

I wanted a pair of Carl Dyer's rendezvous moccs, but could never bring myself to cough up that much dough for, moccasins...You might appreciate the photos, info, off of their site, at least: http://carldyers.com/ On Friday, September 25, 2015 at 7:52:46 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Riv Picnic.

I'm happy where I live, but, at times like this, I wish it was easier to have snuck away to Cali for a day -L On Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 10:35:35 PM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Good day for bikes, eating and meeting folks also lug tossing/fishing. > > Bad day for kites. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 2:14:37 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > > “… walking without shoes has many hidden dangers: stepping on sharp metal > or glass; picking up a stray virus like plantar fasciitis, a parasite like > hookworm, or a bacteria like pseudomonas; not to mention risking

[RBW] Re: Small Items to add to a RBW Order.

Lip Ivo. I used to be a Carmex guy, and if I don't have Lip Ivo around, that's what I'd go back to, but, I now have converted to Lip Ivo. As a matter of fact, I've even converted my teenage daughter; she was big into the fancy Eos balms and the like, but she bummed one of my Lip Ivos,

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations

Your inseam is 34, but what's your PBH? I'm 6' even, with a 32 inseam, but my PBH is 34.5 = 87.6cm... I ride a 60cm Rambouillet, but a 56 Bombadil... if I was getting a Hunqapillar, I'd go for a 54 (I could pull off a 58, too, but would be on the bottom end of its size range for me).

[RBW] Re: FS: Poor Man's Riv ... New 58 cm Fuji Connoisseur -- Reynolds Steel, Lugged Fork, Down-Tube Shifters, etc... $495

Ya know, I looked long and hard at that bike, before I ended up getting my Rambouillet instead.I know I didn't go wrong getting the Ram, but, I think that that particular model of Fuji would've been a good bike. Good luck on your sale... -L On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:26:20

[RBW] no more Synergies?

Was just poking around the Velocity website (doing a rim comparison), and noticed that I'm not seeing the Synergy listed... Have they discontinued it? Has anyone heard? (I haven't had problems with my Synergies, but like my A23 and Dyads better, and will probably stick w/ those two rims in

[RBW] Re: Anyone try the new Maxxis Torch 29 x 2.10 tires?

Interesting tire Have to admit, the tire I'm putting the most mileage on these days (my usual riding is on a multiuse path that, while it has a lot of pavement, also has some graveled path sections), is this one: http://www.amazon.com/Clement-Cycling-XPLOR-Clincher-Tire/dp/B008OHDXA0

[RBW] Congrats Manny!!!

Wishing you all the best!!! -L -- 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: What's in your garage?

My bikes: 60 Rambouillet, BRG green, triple, Noodle/barcon, converted to 650b, set up as a rando w/ an Edulux and an Acorn boxy on a Marks rack up front, and an Acorn medium/large in back. Lots of DuraAce bits on it. 59 canti-Romulus, usual pale blue, double, Noodle/downtube, running 700x40c

[RBW] Stem length considerations

Just came across this in my morning reading... Bike sizing should be, get the right size frame, then find the right length of stem to dial in the cockpit length; but I usually hadn't thought of the effect of weight distribution over the front tire

[RBW] Re: Necro-stock! A shop with a new Rambouillet frame in stock?

On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 10:54:17 PM UTC-4, T.O.M. wrote: The Alex website says the manufacturer is Rivendell. But surely these are Toyo-made Rabous, right? I could be wrong, but my guess is that these bikes went from Toyo to Alex without stopping in Walnut Creek. Pulled it out of

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