[RBW] Re: FS: 56 Bombadil double top tube

This colorway reminds me of an old Raleigh Technium my friend has set up as a single speed. Kinda like this one: https://www.flickr.com/photos/billssteelbikes/8712681534/in/photostream/ Lovely ride! On Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 10:08:47 PM UTC-5 Jim M. wrote: > Up for sale is my Bombadil,

[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto 12cm straight struts

To be clear, looking for these: https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-rack-hardware-8cm-straight-struts-pair-20024 On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 10:39:52 AM UTC-5 Nick Ybarra wrote: > These are sold out on the Riv site. Does anyone know of another source or > have a set they'd be w

[RBW] WTB Nitto 12cm straight struts

These are sold out on the Riv site. Does anyone know of another source or have a set they'd be willing to part with? -Nick in ATX -- 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

[RBW] WTB Silver 2 Shifters

Is anyone sitting on a pair of Silver 2 shifters they'd be willing to part with? I've been waiting on Riv to restock these for a bit. My current shifters are really on their last legs, though, and I'd like to swap them out sooner rather than later. Any help/leads appreciated. -Nick in ATX --

[RBW] Re: FS 55cm Blue Sam Hillborne frame

Is this a canti or sidepull brake version? On Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 1:09:04 PM UTC-5 Bill Ruprecht wrote: > I am downsizing. Got too many bikes that i don't ride > This is a frame that never got out of the packing material, let alone > built up. > > Sam Hillborne frame with headset

[RBW] Re: FS: Soma San Marcos (54cm)

Hey Dan. I'm very interested in this lovely bike, but am unable to figure out how to reply privately to you in the new Google Groups setup. Can you provide the saddle height (to top of saddle) in the pics? Thanks, -Nick in ATX (nybarra at gmail dot com) On Sunday, September 6, 2020 at

[RBW] Re: Bombadil

I'd answer, but I kind of want to buy it, so I feel like that presents a conflict of interest. -Nick in ATX On Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 7:54:00 PM UTC-5, John McBurney wrote: > > Hi all, > > I’m considering sellingBombadil. What do you think a reasonable price > would be? It’s a Waterford

[RBW] Re: Vintage Expedition vs. AHH and Atlantis

First, I'll say "ditto" to everything Drw said. I owned an 84 expedition before purchasing my current canti-sam with double top tube. I used the expedition as a commuter for a while before taking it on a tour from Edmonton to Missoula. It performed fine fully loaded, but I found it a little

[RBW] Re: Definishing the Hunq

Simply beautiful! On Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 4:44:58 PM UTC-5, Marc Irwin wrote: > > Here's a link to a blogpost about making a raw finish: > https://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2018/07/definishing-hunq.html > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

A friendly reminder: Don't feed the trolls. On Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 12:59:48 PM UTC-5, Richard wrote: > > Viva De Niro!!?? > > Apparently Grant is in full agreement with De Niro's vulgar, classless > attack on the president. That's fine, he's entitled to his opinion. Me, I'm > free to shop

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

Just a few quick responses: 1). Do you have cites for the second sentence? It does not appear to be true: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-safe-country-20180518-story.html The article gives a lot of pretty good reasons people might want to avoid seeking asylum in

[RBW] Re: FS - Nitto/Riv Mark’s bars

I'm all good on road bars, but prospective buyers will likely want to know the width. -Nick in ATX On Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 11:33:46 AM UTC-5, Ryan Merrill wrote: > > I have a set of Mark’s bars that I need to get rid of and figure someone > here might want them. I used them on my Roadeo

[RBW] Re: David Lance Goines Riv Bike Poster

14 On Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 5:46:46 PM UTC-5, John wrote: > > > > > Hi > > > I seem to have Two of the Riv Goines posters. I’ll never frame and

[RBW] Re: Campagnolo on a Sam/Homer?

Or just squeeze the dropouts in a smidge, and suddenly, all 130mm hubs are possible. I've been running my Sam this way for years w/no ill effects. On Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 9:31:44 AM UTC-6, Drivel wrote: > > Jtek shiftmates can also be an easy solution depending on the planned > build.

[RBW] Re: Camp Coffee/Coffee outside in Austin, Tx

There was one meeting in Central Austin (downtown area) last year, but I think it fell off. On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 9:35:26 AM UTC-5, Will Ashe wrote: > > Having recently relocated to Austin, I'm wondering if any Austinite > listers know of a camp coffee meetup. I became so accustomed

[RBW] Re: FS: Last Nigel Smythe tweed country bag

I think "tacky" best describes the actual price offered and then "increasingly douche-y" the tone of the OP's posts. Can't imagine wanting to have a beer with anyone based on that. Most of the responses seem pretty level-headed and calm to me, which is one of the reasons I like this group so

Re: [RBW] Sackville Saddlesack Large or Medium?

Just a counterexample. I've got a large on my double top tube cant Sam, and I love it. I use it for commuting every day as well as touring and camping rides. I agree it's extremely big, but I like having the option of filling it up and don't really see a significant downside to having more

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

Like others have mentioned, I have certain niches that I want to fill without too much overlap. I feel like I'm in a pretty good place right now with N = 4/5, and I'll hopefully just move one on if a worthy and economically viable upgrade presents itself in one of these niches. First the 4

Re: [RBW] WTB Nitto R14 Rack with Tombstone

Yeah, I'm kind of suspecting that Soma is the same and just using an old picture for the product. At the moment, I'm using a Nitto Big Bag Rack for saddlebag support, which is a little overkill. I don't really mind that at all, but I'm going to be shipping the bike for a trip soon, and I

[RBW] WTB Nitto R14 Rack with Tombstone

Hey y'all. I'm looking for the version of the Nitto R14 Top Rack *with a tombstone* to use with my large Sackville Saddleback. Anyone have one they're willing to let go or know of a place that still offers them? Thanks! -Nick in ATX P.S. - also still on the hunt for a pair of Snoqualmie

[RBW] Re: FS - 56cm Bombadil - 650B Goldilocks Bike!

Lovely bike! I don't suppose you know the saddle height (bottom bracket to top of saddle in those pics)? -Nick in ATX On Friday, February 17, 2017 at 10:29:31 AM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > >

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

I'm pretty sure Ian of Icarus Frames could do that for you, and he's local to Austin. www.icarusframes.com I think he did a frame mod for local randonneur, Jeff, on his custom Riv. Also, Tomii and Saila, both local. -Nick in ATX On Monday, November 21, 2016 at 2:44:43 PM UTC-6, Jim

[RBW] Re: Are there a lot of Roadeos out there?

Don, I believe I've got one of your old Roadeos, actually -- recently acquired by way of Bruce S -- and I'm loving it so far. Currently, I'm running the 700x35c Kojaks it came with, but am thinking of switching to some slightly skinnier Compass tires or even some Ruffy Tuffys (I too am a

Re: Zip ties (WAS Re: [RBW] Re: Wald Basket??)

Just thought I'd throw in my experience. I've been using zip ties to secure front baskets to front racks on my bikes for a number of years because one time I bought 400 zip ties at the hardware store, and I'd really like to use them all before I kick the bucket. I don't usually put anything

[RBW] Re: PSA: Budget wanna-be Roadeo for sale: Black Mountain Cycles

I definitely agree w/Belopsky. If I hadn't just bought Bruce's 59cm Roadeo yesterday (s excited!), I'd probably be contacting Chris about this very well thought out build. On Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 1:23:20 PM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > This is a great deal for someone! > > On Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: "My first Roadeo" and chainline/BB question

Short answer to your question: yup! Also, looks great. Congrats on the new bike! I used to have a Giordana XL-Super. Rode great, loved that bike, definitely regret selling it. Nick in ATX On Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 12:51:22 PM UTC-6, Tim Gavin wrote: > > I received the 59 cm Roadeo

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Hunqapillar

That "I Wish I Was a Little Bit Taller" is playing in my head on repeat right now...GLWS ;) -Nick On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 9:48:57 PM UTC-6, benjamin wrote: > > > http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/BIGgreyHunqapillar/library/hunqapillar%20for%20sale?sort=2=1 > > > ^^^hopefully this

[RBW] Re: FS: Mollusk chino Walk Shorts.

Message sent. If anyone's ever looking to get rid of 28 waist stuff, let me know! It's actually kind of hard to shop for my narrow waist size. A whole lot of manufacturers only go down to 30. -Nick On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 4:52:16 PM UTC-6, drew wrote: > > a little off topic, i

[RBW] Carless? How many miles per day do you ride?

Tough to say. I'm urban. Been carless for 14 years. I do recreational road rides or camping rides most weekends, but my commute is only 3 miles each way. Probably averages out to 15-20 miles a day since I ride a lot on the weekends. I've thought about getting a car in the past year or so,

[RBW] Re: FS: 5 (FIVE!) bikes or framesets available

I'm very interested in the Hilsen, Bill! -- 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

[RBW] FS/ WTT nitto/ schwalbe/ sugino

I'll take the back rack if it's still available. Tried to send a private reply, but not sure if it worked (sending on phone). Email me at nyba...@gmail.com. Thanks! Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Shimano Bar End Shifter Install Question

I ran Shimano bar-ends for a while before switching to Silvers. The little bumps/ridges you describe are to be expected and nothing to worry about, in my experience. That's just how those shifters feel. On Friday, April 24, 2015 at 8:41:56 AM UTC-5, RDS wrote: First time installing these

[RBW] Re: Time to replace rim on my Quickbeam

If any rim lasted me 10 years, I'd be very eager to replace it w/a brand new version of the same model! On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 12:30:43 PM UTC-5, Ted Shwartz wrote: Hello After 10/11? years of trusty use as fixed gear commuter my rear rim has worn out. Does anyone have

[RBW] Re: 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

If that were my size, it would be gone, gone gone. Someone's gonna be mighty happy! On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 1:55:40 PM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote: It's a Steel! http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-114.htm -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You

[RBW] Re: Wald Basket Mod

That's pretty brilliant. Chapeau, sir! On Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 11:14:59 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: I was WOWED by Jenny's sweet Wald Basket chop-job featured on the BLUG. Jenny's BLUG-mod

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino XD2 Triple, SKF, Noodle, Tires

Also, what threading and taper are the BBs? ;) On Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 5:32:57 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: Clayton Your prospective Sugino XD2 customer will ask what crank arm length you are selling. On Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 3:23:55 PM UTC-8, Clayton.sf wrote: Hi

[RBW] Re: WTB: Ram/Roadeo/Hilsen Frame (ready to take the Riv plunge!)

On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 8:03:38 AM UTC-8, Nick Ybarra wrote: Unfortunate update: So, one of my bikes was stolen yesterday. It was in my backyard not locked up to anything, so pretty much my fault. I put too much faith in the 10 foot tall privacy fence and the fact that the bike wasn't

[RBW] Re: WTB: Ram/Roadeo/Hilsen Frame (ready to take the Riv plunge!)

, this is the first time, and it's way more aggravating than I'd imagined. I'm no longer looking to buy a frameset for the time being. I'm looking to punch something really hard... =\ On Friday, January 9, 2015 at 9:28:22 AM UTC-6, Nick Ybarra wrote: Bill M., I tried to jump on that, but someone beat me

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Ram/Roadeo/Hilsen Frame (ready to take the Riv plunge!)

that one kicked so much butt! Do you need to sell it back? For a really nice budget substitute for a 59 Roadeo, give Black Mountain Cycles a look. You know where to find my photos of mine. Bill On Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 8:14:13 AM UTC-8, Nick Ybarra wrote: Howdy

[RBW] Re: WTB: Ram/Roadeo/Hilsen Frame (ready to take the Riv plunge!)

might be better off with the 912. The 650b wheel will have a lighter feel than a fat 700c. I have a Miyata 310 in 700c and it feels as good as the Ram. A rodeo might be zippier, a Hilsen is more toury. -Dave On Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 11:14:13 AM UTC-5, Nick Ybarra wrote: Howdy all

[RBW] WTB: Ram/Roadeo/Hilsen Frame (ready to take the Riv plunge!)

Howdy all, About a year ago, I bought a 650b Miyata 912 conversion off this list from Bill Lindsay (thanks, Bill!). Since then I've ridden the heck out of the bike and really love it for commuting and bike camping. See here for some good action shots of the bike: