Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2021-06-20 Thread Zack Medow
Sad to hear it, but not unexpected given the supply chain crisis. On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 12:22 PM Jason Fuller wrote: > Been a good while since an update, so here is a bad one: the ETA on > Charlies was pushed from Jan 2022 to "on hold indefinitely". Just no room > in the production schedule

Re: [RBW] Re: Weird handlebar idea

2020-08-11 Thread Zack Medow
Philip, You’ve got it!! This is exactly what I’m looking for. I’m going to try it with my next mustache bar (I don’t currently have one). This is awesome, I didn’t think it’d be possible. Anything special to note with how you did the conversion? Cheers, Zack > On Aug 9, 2020, at 11:38 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Weird handlebar idea

2020-08-08 Thread Zack Medow
So I maybe didn't describe this well enough. Just imagine a mustache bar but with the brake hoods in the standard position for a drop bar. So it's like a normal dop bar, but all parts of the bar are on the same plane. The idea is to have a normal hoods position, plus a swoop back part of the bar

[RBW] Weird handlebar idea

2020-07-28 Thread Zack Medow
Ok so for me the perfect road handlebar would allow me to run drop bar break levers in the typical way for “endurance” riding, then with back sweep to allow me to sit up and change my back angle. Basically I’m visualizing this as an albastache bar but with the break levers vertical instead of

[RBW] Re: A different Mustache/Albastache set-up?

2020-07-20 Thread Zack Medow
Soma makes a mustache bar that specifically takes flat bar levers. https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/moustache-ii-bar -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

2020-07-20 Thread Zack Medow
Thank you, everyone, for your input. I didn't end up bidding on the XO-1. I'm going to call Riv about a Roadini shortly! Zack in Toronto On Wed, Jul 15, 2020 at 3:51 PM EGNolan wrote: > I've got a Handsome XOXO, a tigged re-make of the XO-1. I also have a > Roadini. I love both bikes and it

[RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

2020-07-17 Thread Zack Medow
Agreed. I made this post to the group a few days ago when the price was still reasonable! Definitely off my list now. And encouraging to know that all of you would prefer the Roadini anyway. On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 3:04:52 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Oof, I've seen the XO you're

[RBW] Re: Introduction and "Classic" Roadini

2020-07-17 Thread Zack Medow
That's a really gorgeous build. Congratulations and enjoy! On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 10:46:41 AM UTC-4, Jim Plaugher wrote: > > Hi folks! I'd like to properly introduce myself and tell the story of my > first Rivendell, a 58 Roadini. > I have been a long time listener to this group, but for

Re: [RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

2020-07-17 Thread Zack Medow
Yeah I'm really glad I didn't waste my time bidding on it. On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 3:55 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > $2515?? No. That's madness. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic,

Re: [RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

2020-07-17 Thread Zack Medow
built for 650b or one of the larger sizes that is 700c? > >> On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 7:47:40 AM UTC-7, Zack Medow wrote: >> RBW Owners Bunch I need your help! >> >> I'm looking to venture into the world of my first Rivendell/Bridgestone. >> >> I'm at an

Re: [RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

2020-07-17 Thread Zack Medow
tis - Size 53 with 26" wheels. The Atlantis is in a class by itself > with the smaller wheels, less slack geometry, the term "planted" comes to > mind, and likely different tubing from the Sam. > > Whichever Riv you decide on, you can't go wrong. > > Best, > Rich in

Re: [RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

2020-07-17 Thread Zack Medow
Jason, when you say luxury, are you just referring to the aesthetics of also the ride quality. > On Jul 13, 2020, at 10:29 PM, Jason Fuller wrote: > >  > The XO-1 is a very cool collector item, but I'll come right out and say it: > it is overpriced for its ride quality, due to its collector

[RBW] XO-1 or Roadini

2020-07-13 Thread Zack Medow
RBW Owners Bunch I need your help! I'm looking to venture into the world of my first Rivendell/Bridgestone. I'm at an impasse right now. I'm thinking of putting in an order for a Roadini and set it up with the new Shikoro 38mm tires Riv is carrying. But there's also a mint condition XO-1

[RBW] Re: Roadini - 650b on bigger sizes?

2020-06-04 Thread Zack Medow
GP would probably say that they have loads of bikes like that. More mounts = weight = any of their touring oriented models. But if you’re referring to cheaper tig welded models, then yes I definitely agree. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] FS: 55 cm Betty Foy

2020-02-01 Thread Zack Medow
Do you remember the recommended PBH for the Betty’s? -- 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 view

[RBW] WTB XS Roadini or Homer

2019-11-15 Thread Zack Medow
Looking for one of the smaller roadish Rivs! Let me know if you have one you want to part with! Buying from within the continental USA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] FS: Jones H-bar Loop Carbon

2019-09-11 Thread Zack Medow
Interested! Where does it ship from? I’m in DC. -- 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 view this

[RBW] Re: FS: 47cm Roadini complete

2019-07-22 Thread Zack Medow
Is this still avilable? Many thanks! - Zack On Monday, June 17, 2019 at 3:58:00 PM UTC-4, lconley wrote: > > Price dropped to $1100 - with a dark, dark green (almost black) Brooks B17 > special titanium saddle instead of the antique brown. > > Laing > > On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 1:56:00 PM