[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

I'm in NYC and am in. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Rivvish cloth wallet recommendation

Come on, it's Rivendell. Get a piece of waxed canvas and a zip-tie. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: OT: NYC hotels

Check out the rooms at the Jane Hotel. These look like a Rivendell room to me: http://www.thejanenyc.com/#/rooms/1 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Handsome copy of a Bridgestone XO-1

I wonder why they went with a unicrown fork? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[RBW] These are cool panniers

I'm not affiliated with this guy. I was just searching for panniers on Etsy, and found these. Once I get my tax refund, I'm in: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1listing_id=42375244 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: XO-1 sighting, original owner too!

I've got a '93 Construction Pumpkin XO-1. Last week, I was riding it and flagged down by a guy who also has an original. I've seen two others in NYC. Right now, there's one on Ebay, with a bid over $2145. With prices like that, I might sell mine and get an orange hillborne... -- You received

[RBW] Re: Child seat recommendations?

Just an update - I bought the bobike. Took my daughter out on it today, and she loved it. She kept saying More, More! Thanks for all of the advice. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Child seat recommendations?

My daughter is 21 months, and I think it's time to get her up on a bike with me. Any recommendations for child bike seats? Front or Rear? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Child seat recommendations?

I just read that the American Association of Pediatrics recommends trailers instead of bike seats. Any opinions on that? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Child seat recommendations?

Any one tried the iBert? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Auction Bombadil off to Auction

Can anyone buy a raffle ticket, or only people associated with the school? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Atlantis just sold for cheap on ebay

Man. What a deal. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: an imitation or just a coincidence?

It's a cool looking bike. I did read though that the frame builder has only been building frames since 2008.. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

Has anyone seen a Ticino up close? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send

[RBW] Re: Anyone checked out this pump?

Here's why I said Riv-ish - 1) Bamboo handle (seems to fit in with the whole tweed/leather/steel theme at Riv) 2) Lifetime warranty- according to the company, they'd rather fix it than have it end up in a landfill 3) They donate a portion of the profits to environmental groups 4) Catalog is 100

[RBW] Anyone checked out this pump?

I've just ordered one. It looks Riv-ish to me. I'll give you the full report when it arrives. http://www.ridepdw.com/goods/inflation/poco-pump (No affiliation) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

My dad is mostly going to ride on some dirt trails and paved trails in Fort Worth, Texas. He's 70, so I want to get him something comfortable to ride, but cool, too. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Complete bike for $1000?

My dad is shopping for a bike. He wants it comfortable, so I'm thinking upright with Albatross type bars. Any suggestions on bikes? I could get a handsome devil built up for that price.. maybe a LHT with different bars. Any suggestions? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~

[RBW] Re: Yet another Rivendell-style product recommendation request: sunglasses

In keeping with the Rivendell spirit, my sunglasses are made with zip ties, hemp twine, and some nitto rack hardware. Oh—and shellac. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to

[RBW] Dissect this quote from Grant

I was reading an interview with Grant on Bike Radar and saw this: There are some things I want to do, and one thing in particular that I want to do that will be terribly misunderstood by just about everybody with an internet connection and a smattering of bike knowledge and historical

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

Have you checked out the Handsome Devil? It's a cool looking bike: http://www.handsomecycles.com/index.php?id=8 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Bike covers for outdoors

So I have to keep my X0-1 on the balcony this winter. I need to get a good cover for it. Any recommendations? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: Bianchi Cyclocross

You can't go wrong with orange! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send

[RBW] Re: long day ride out of new york city?

I'm in! Tomorrow, I'm taking the train to Bronxville, then riding back to the city. I think it's about a 2 hour ride. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: Nitto R14 Users

Anyone know the difference between a Nitto Mini Front and a Nitto M-12 front rack? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Extending steerer tube possible

A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I bought a like-new Bridgestone X0-1. I just purchased a new old stock fork for it, but the steerer tube is too short. Is there any way to make it work on my bike? Thanks! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne drool-fest

Who is building the Sams? Anyone else have paint lumps/slopping brazing? I'm interested in getting one. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Other Riv-ish companies of interest to us all

I bought a pair of leather sandals from these guys. A family-owned company in Texas. Free replacement of the straps for lifetime. They're good. http://www.pipersandals.com/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Sell my Bridgestones to fund a Hilborne?

I just picked up a 93 X0-1 Orange in beautiful shape on craigslist today for a steal. I also have a 92 Bridgestone X0-2 in great shape as well. Question - I could sell the XO-2, keep the X0-1, or sell them both to fund a Hilborne. Your opinions? Also - does anyone know the guy in Cincinnati

[RBW] Re: Sell my Bridgestones to fund a Hilborne?

Holy smokes. I just pumped some air into the tires. Adjusted the seat. And took off on a midnight jaunt with a flashlight in my hand. This X0-1 is fun, fun, fun. My XO-2 is a 52. This is a 55, which fits me much better. What a blast. I might have to put my nitto rear rack on it, baggins bag,

[RBW] Re: Mixte Frames to Riv-up?

I'm in New York City. My wife is 5'4'. Betty Foys are beautiful. I saw one in the city two weeks ago. But it's out of my price range. I'm thinking of a bike for a couple of hundred, and then put in another couple hundred to fix up with Riv/Velo-Orange parts..

[RBW] Mixte Frames to Riv-up?

I'm searching for a mixte frame for my wife to Riv-up with nicer components. Any brand/models of mixtes I should be searching for on Craiglist? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Polishing Frenzy

Hey - I've seen your bike zip around Chelsea Piers. I've got a '92 Bridgestone X0-2 with Nitto Rack, Brooks seat, cork hand grips, and baggins bag.. say hello if you pass me. I've spotted some Riv gear on the hudson path - a new sackville bag.. Also some Velo Orange stuff as well.

[RBW] Re: Not a Riv, but as close as I can get!

Just do a google search for swiss bread bags. You can get them for 5 bucks a pop. Though there is some guy selling them on ebay for up to $240/a pair, which is scam-city. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Jimmy Carter's Bikes Nabbed

I emailed Grant. He said the stolen bikes weren't Rivendells. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To

[RBW] Re: What panniers are these?

I was at Rivendell yesterday and casually asked if they planned to offer panniers. The answer was probably not anytime soon. On Jan 2, 1:32 pm, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: Jim is correct - those are old(er) Berthoud bags, and that image has been around for quite a long time (in

[RBW] Re: ride report: circling Manhattan on a Ramb

Hey Will - I live right by Chelsea Pier. I'll be looking for your bike on the path... I have a white Bridgestone XO-2.. Going to the Riv store in SF in a week or so.. very excited... --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Converting horse panniers to bike panniers

I have been checking out some horse panniers lately, and have seen some pretty cool canvas/leather ones. Anyone have any experience converting these for bike use? Check out the blue canvas saddle pack here for 26 bucks: http://www.buytack.com/products/pack/all/can-bag1.htm Or these guys: