Re: [RBW] 26” to 650c on Rambouillet

Thank you Patrick On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 08:17:25 PM CDT, Patrick Moore wrote: Bruce: I apologize for the comment, which I should have kept to myself. GiPnYCHJ1sztp_Vc39v2xwREd%3Dw%40mail.gmail.com. | | | | | | | | | | | 26” to 650c on Rambouillet | | |

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

Leah:   Good ride! A senior lady in our club can hang at 18 on flat roads on her Clem L. She has made believers of many. Hills slow her down some, but she can ride with whatever group she wants to. On one Sunday afternoon ride, my friend Frank and I were felling peppy at about 18 mph and she

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

Ah yes, Rivendell models come and go with great frequency. I tell people, if you see what you like, buy it. Chances are it won't be there later. Some models were made in more quantity so your chances at a resale are better.  Some are very scarce.  To Doug's comment, I would reply, if you think

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

VO has on other occasions mimicked what Rivendell has introduced. Usually made more cheaply and at a lower price point. On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 01:09:36 PM CDT, Brian Campbell wrote: VO is offering something similar:

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

I helped a local friend spec her Clem L purchase recently, and we went with upgraded lighter Velocity wheels and the Conti "Basketball" tires instead of the usual Schwalbe rubber.  The bike is of course not light, but it rolls like a dream and she (an oboe player in her 60s) cruised a hilly

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

Riding on the side wallks is illegal where I live, unless the sidewalk is part of signed multi-use pathway. I'm active in working to make our streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians when they are crossing them. On Friday, January 31, 2020, 04:58:54 PM CST, Leah Peterson wrote: I

Re: [RBW] Re: MUSA Pants

I wore my blue MUSA pants today and loved them On Tuesday, December 24, 2019, 12:00:08 PM CST, Mark Schneider wrote: I ordered the mediums and they are a lot tighter than the old pair of knickers I have. The fabric is very nice and they feel almost too nice to get grease all over

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

There are a number of models needing to be added. Rosco Bubbe, for example. Perhaps we can document which RR or blog entry 1st announced and when they were produced. Atlantis should really be split into the original Toyo/Waterford design and the current Taiwan (Maxway?) design.  They are

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

Here's a great post from 2015 with a model chronology. Someone who pays closer attention to the blog/blahg, etc than I do should update the list to add RBW developments of the past 4 years. On Sunday, November 15, 2015, 07:11:07 PM CST, Zed Martinez wrote: OK, found a few more things

Re: [RBW] Re: Which Rivendell frame would you resurrect?

Bill: The "original" "Road" in 1995 was the Riv Road (see RR #2) which came out before the "Standand."  It's a nice bike with level TT, normal HT, and basically a Waterford RS front married to a slack seat tube/long stay RBW rear. Made from Reynolds 753, drawn heavier wall than normal for RBW.

Re: [RBW] Re: Which Rivendell frame would you resurrect?

The color doesn't really matter.  Ram is spec'd for 37 mm btw w/o fenders.  It's the lugs, the double taper stays, the combo of HT and non HT tubing for ride quality, the beautiful fork blade curve, the un dimpled chain stays, the fillet brazed drop outs, The Panasonic or Urema paint work with

Re: [RBW] First Rivendell — sizing question

I recall that RBW advertised an 18 lb build by Mark on either the Roadini or Roadeo a few years ago. My '95 Road is currently 18 lbs. My Ram is 22.  I don't think a Hillborne could get that light. I used to have a Saluki and it ws in the 25 - 27 range. My point was that no steel bike was going

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Road Re-Build

Rich the BB drop is not excessive on the Road so there is no pedal strike and also no toe overlap.  The BB heights of all my bikes are: Road: 10 5/16"  650B conversionRam   10 1/2" This is factory not a conversion.Waterford RS-12  10 5/16"   650B conversion (although fork is designed as

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

I'm with Don on this.  I'd really go for a 25th anniv re-release of a classic early Riv, The Road, the Long Low, The All Rounder, with the old style Rvendell decal (which was never used for customs.) GP could take orders and only have the sizes and qty made that people pont up for.  The orig

Re: [RBW] Re: Two projects!

working with another list member, we found a source in MS who made them for us at a reasonable price. They came out pretty well I think, and I'll post pictures after the job is done.  On Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 7:49:17 PM CST, RichS wrote: Bruce, Fun for sure! Like getting two

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

I don't think New Albion is ripping anyone off design wise. The frames are not Rivendells and don't quite ride like them, but they are nice. Ours came to $1,100 fully built, which is less than many frame sets only at RBW.  On Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 11:51:25 PM CST, Patrick Moore

Re: [RBW] Re: Coverting a Rivendell to Lower Trail

Thank for posting Garth. Interesting. My Waterford has 2 forks with different rakes and brakes that allow 2 wheel sizes. There is a definate difference in handling when you change any of those. On Sunday, October 28, 2018, 7:25:31 AM CDT, Garth wrote:    This is worth reading  

Re: [RBW] What epoch of Rivster are you?

Probably a good next thread, but does anyone know what the first Riv ever sold was? Is it Chris Kosterman's?   Dave: If your bike has a sloping TT and extended HT, it is a Road Standard. My early one has a level TT and normal HT and is, as shown in RR #2 from early 1995,  just called a Road.

Re: [RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

This is one of the more entertaining threads for sure.  I'm glad that others also prefer the first wave of Riv bikes.  My original Road iis one of the 2 best bikes I've owned.  The other is a '95 Waterford that has similar geometry in lighter tubing. (Riv used heavy wall Reynolds 753.

Re: [RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

I don't think they're using actual niobium tubes (these go in nuclear reactors) but rather an alloy.  See this page from Columbus. Columbus Tubi | | | | | | | | | | | Columbus Tubi | | | On Friday, August 3, 2018, 1:59:57 PM CDT, Brewster Fong wrote: Niobium

Re: [RBW] Re: Is the Roadeo gone?

I imagine you could essentially order a Rambouillet or Rodeo as a custom and get it fit to you.  On Monday, July 23, 2018, 12:49:04 PM CDT, Lum Gim Fong wrote: So where to turn now for level-2degree max slope TT/regular length chainstays/wide tires/snappy ride fully lugged road bike?

Re: [RBW] Re: Wool at 100*+

I have a stash off Ibex Duo wool/poly panel shorts  that I cut the pads out from. Find them on Ebay.  I have a Kucharik pair bought new without a pad. Also have icebreaker bibs with a pad. My favorites are Smartwool Rambition shorts though, from which I've also cut the pads out. Just a little

Re: [RBW] Re: No More Rambouillet Decals @ RBW

Great idea Steve. Thanks On Thursday, November 2, 2017, 5:16:47 AM CDT, islaysteve wrote: Bruce, I responded your request or info on the Old Man Petersen decal on that thread.  I have also fashioned a seat tube decal using self-stick vinyl sheet cut into a