[RBW] Re: FS: (1)56cm Bombadil Frame, Fork, Headset and Bullmoose Bar (1) 61cm Rambouillet Complete

Is the Bombadil confirmed sold? On Monday, July 15, 2019 at 2:37:46 PM UTC-4, AJ wrote: > > Bombadil sale is pending. > > On Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 4:34:03 PM UTC-4, AJ wrote: >> >> Hello, >> >> >> In need of thinning the collection. The Bombadil frameset was purchased >> from a list owner

[RBW] Re: ISO: sweepy silver 31.8 handlebar

Also, the VeloOrange Curvy One is more like the Albatross/Billie: https://velo-orange.com/collections/new-products/products/curvy-one On Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 9:46:36 AM UTC-4, Drw wrote: > > Anyone

[RBW] Re: ISO: sweepy silver 31.8 handlebar

VeloOrange Curvy Too https://velo-orange.com/collections/new-products/products/curvy-too On Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 9:46:36 AM UTC-4, Drw wrote: > > Anyone have a recommendation for a 31.8 bar that is

[RBW] Re: Rivendell World Headquarters Visit

Cool spoke nipples! On Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 3:22:33 AM UTC-4, Ben Miller wrote: > > Today my girlfriend, Megan, and I took a trip to Walnut Crick and visited > RWB World Headquarters. She'd been eyeing a Sage Sam or a Forest Green Clem > Jr, and ended up settling on a Clem with the

[RBW] Re: ISO Chris King Rear Hub, 135mm, 36h, low flange, silver (Non Disc)

I don't but I'd check ebay for old MTB wheels. I have exactly what you're in search of laced to a 26" rim that I found on ebay for $75 shipped. It was pretty much new. No one seems to be interested in 26" rim brake wheels or has the foresight to delace one I suppose. On Wednesday, September

[RBW] Re: 2000 All Rounder

Wow great build and lovey frame! On Sunday, September 2, 2018 at 9:25:42 AM UTC-4, Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > > Short ride on a foggy Sunday morning to shake things down and make minor >> adjustments. Swapped everything over from the Atlantis in no time at all, >> although I did

[RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm Bleriot

Those were my thoughts, a 61 seem on par for an 89 PBH. On Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 4:19:33 PM UTC-4, rob markwardt wrote: > > [image: fullsizeoutput_458.jpeg] > hmmm...do I need a spare? I have a 61 Bleriot and love it. FYI...my pbh > is also 89 and I find the size perfect for me. In

[RBW] Re: 60cm Cheviot first impressions & pics

I figured it was to avoid the cable rubbing the stop, thanks for the info. On Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 12:32:55 AM UTC-4, Gabriel Bruguier wrote: > > Thanks for the kind words everyone! > > Virgil, my main concern was to have the brake cable secured in the cable > stop somehow and to not

[RBW] Re: Lightning bugs taste sweet. Who knew?

On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 11:05:31 AM UTC-4, LeRoy wrote: > > ...Not so sweet that I felt a great need to increase the sample size... > Ha I about spit out my coffee. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: ~2003 Atlantis, 10 months in

I love the current build, it looks fantastic! On Friday, August 3, 2018 at 2:03:14 PM UTC-4, Gabriel Bruguier wrote: > > > For its 10th mensiversary with me > , >

[RBW] Re: Sealant Seepage

To clarify, I wasn't suggesting the speed while mounted to the vehicle caused or aiding in the seepage, but merely the sealant that seeped out was blown around post seepage which could cause the odd spatter patterns. On Monday, August 6, 2018 at 8:41:22 PM UTC-4, jandrews wrote: > > Hello, >

[RBW] Re: Sealant Seepage

To clarify, I wasn't suggesting the speed while mounted to the vehicle caused or aiding in the seepage, but merely the sealant that seeped out was blown around post seepage. On Monday, August 6, 2018 at 8:41:22 PM UTC-4, jandrews wrote: > > Hello, > > > The seapage/splatter what-have-you has

[RBW] Re: Sealant Seepage

To everyone's comments on the odd splatter patterns after their Dexter-like analysis, this could be in part due to the photos being taken while mounted on a hitch rack. Was the vehicle in motion prior to the photos being captured? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Seen at RBW Today -- New MTB proto?

Ahhh I was curious. I love that frame; I've been ogling it off and on all day. On Sunday, July 29, 2018 at 4:00:09 PM UTC-4, Jim M. wrote: > > On Sunday, July 29, 2018 at 6:44:55 AM UTC-7, Virgil Staphbeard wrote: >> >> Wow, that's lovely. What's that on the DS chainstay

[RBW] Re: Seen at RBW Today -- New MTB proto?

Wow, that's lovely. What's that on the DS chainstay behind the housing stop? On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 7:46:26 PM UTC-4, Jim M. wrote: > > The real reason I was there was to pick up my repaired and repainted > Bombadil, which looks like this: > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Also, the addition of a decaleur or cable hanger in the stack adds to the loosening potential ,provided they don't have their own locking potential (i.e. Paul Funky Monkey or Mark Guglielmana decaleur). The locknut fails to do its job if there is potentially rotating part introduced between

[RBW] Re: RBW Emails Being Tagged as Junk

Yep, mine went to junk on gmail at first. I had to white list Riv so I would receive them. On Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 9:49:07 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > I’ve recently noticed that Apple’s Mail apps (on computer and mobile > devices) has recently started sending many (most?) messages from

Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

nderstood that Orange is the > fasted color. I've run across a black Hilborne parked at the Jazz Kitchen > a couple of times, I haven't been able to track down the owner! Maybe we > could get together this coming weekend! > > matt > > On Sun, Jul 1, 2018 at 7:46 PM, Virgil Sta

Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

Yep I'm in the SoBro Butler area. And Matt, I'm not sure if you were saying only Hilborne or only orange Hilborne, but I have a friend in Indy that has a black Hilborne. On Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 1:30:26 PM UTC-4, ctifusion wrote: > > Matt and Bob, let's make a plan! Any other Indy rivs out

[RBW] Re: Dear Riv, please make a wider Noodle

They could be moose-style to remove the ability for people to use an "unsafe-by-nitto-standards" stem. On Monday, June 25, 2018 at 8:20:14 AM UTC-4, ctifusion wrote: > > Thanks for the info Grant. I can understand Nitto's position. I have a lot > of miles on those bars in road and "gravel"

[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

I didn't realize you were from Indy until I read "Scott at ICS." I hope to see you and the Atlantis on the road someday. On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 4:35:23 PM UTC-4, ctifusion wrote: > > Hi all, > > Just finished my Atlantis build and I couldn't be happier. I've been > coveting (and riding)

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

But is it supple? On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 7:57:02 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Morality planes. -- 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: Billie Bar bar rotation at stem clamp?

Chrissie, give me a schtickle of fluoride. On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 11:43:33 AM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > > I've never tried it but you might entertain a schtickle of carbon > paste...might lend some additional friction. > > Alex Wirth > Rochester, NY > > >

[RBW] Re: Model(s) going away

Aforementioned quotes: "More affordable A Homer Hilsens are replacing Sams later this year (they're so similar)." "...so don't forget to to buy a Clem H when the last shipment comes in this fall. Last chance for the "cheap" Riv." "Last run of Clem H" On Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 8:58:53 AM

Re: [RBW] When bad fasteners happen to good bikes

Check OP's second photo as you're describing how the rack is mounted. On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 9:12:23 AM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > You can still use a regular screw with washers on both sides of braze on > and a nut on the end-if you can still get the screw through the hole. > >

[RBW] Re: When bad fasteners happen to good bikes

Correct me if I'm wrong because I haven't owned a Clem, but aren't typical rack braze-ons M5? On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 1:22:13 AM UTC-4, LeRoy wrote: > > The trail that recently led me to this group began when I was Googling > information on repairing buggered braze-on threads. A post here

Re: [RBW] FS: 59 Clem H Frame/Fork/Headset - Grilver

Haha I now know who outbid me! On Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 9:26:38 AM UTC-4, Eric Daume wrote: > > Dang, I just bought a scratched up green frameset from eBay. The grilver > is a nicer color. Though I like the mustard of the Clem I sold last year > best of all. Go figure. > > Eric > > On

[RBW] Re: How I came to own, and enjoy, a Clem Smith Jr

ared to mine but is similar in terms of frame geometry and layout. > LeRoy > > On Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 1:39:31 PM UTC-4, Virgil Staphbeard wrote: >> >> This wouldn't happen to be yours? >> >> https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/53229637 >> >>&g

[RBW] Re: Hammock camping?

I use the REI Quarter Dome Air Hammock as I'm a side/stomach sleeper. It's a bridge hammock design. I have an Enlightened Equipment Revolution top quilt which I love. As others have mentioned, you'll need an under-quilt or a sleeping pad (less ideal) for warmth. On Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at

[RBW] Re: How I came to own, and enjoy, a Clem Smith Jr

This wouldn't happen to be yours? https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/53229637 On Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 1:39:57 AM UTC-4, LeRoy wrote: > > > This is my first post and follows the initial shakedown ride on my > new-to-me second-hand Clem Smith Jr. I'll make the short story long. I > returned

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

What's the weir for? Thanks. > > On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 7:54:02 AM UTC-7, Virgil Staphbeard wrote: >> >> I use an aeropress as well. I also have a reusable drip filter with >> 'legs' that clip onto a cup if i'm trying to go lighter. >> >> We have a group that me

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

I use an aeropress as well. I also have a reusable drip filter with 'legs' that clip onto a cup if i'm trying to go lighter. We have a group that meets pretty much every Sat. or Sun. morning via bike and brews coffee.

[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Question

I ride my 32 GB Cypres at 40/45 F/R and I weigh 135 On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 10:40:57 AM UTC-4, RichS wrote: > > For those of you who ride 700 x 32-35 size tires (with tubes) on roads, > what is the minimum tire pressure you're comfortable using? > > I realize there are factors such as rim

[RBW] Re: Billie Clem McFlip

Hey, a fellow Indy rider, nice! On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 9:48:18 AM UTC-4, Zed Martinez wrote: > > Sorry, in lieu of the recent conversation about the state of things, I'm > one of the guys that's been quiet. Back when I was posting more I was in > the middle of planning my wedding and I

[RBW] Re: Clem-L, Bosco handlebars: where to put the bell?

Off topic, but I have been considering Boscomoose bars and was curious if a pocket tender would fit in the center triangle. Howard seeing as you have both, could you shed some light on this? On Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 10:22:56 AM UTC-4, Howard Hatten wrote: > > Hi Rod. > This location works

[RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

Ha I'm glad I read the last paragraph because I was going to comment on the lack of bolt on the seat stay bridge. You may want to use beeswax or some mild loctite on the set screw. I used set screws on some unused bottle cage bolts in the past and one worked its way into the seat tube. Luckily

[RBW] Re: David Lance Goines Riv Bike Poster

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[RBW] WTB 56 cm Hunqapillar

I'm putting the feelers out for a 56 cm Hunqapillar. -- 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

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day! Black Mountain Monster Cross

Wow that looks great! It sort of reminds me of my Piolet: On Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 5:34:24 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > > It's a

[RBW] Re: Happy Birthday to me, from Rivendell

That's awesome and exactly what helps make Rivendell Rivendell. On Monday, March 5, 2018 at 5:15:21 PM UTC-5, J Imler wrote: > > I rode by Rivendell today b/c I'd asked Rich to inspect my front rim for > wear. He said it was totally fine. > > While I was there, Grant stepped out and gave me an