[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

2013-04-24 Thread Brent
Cecily - the fact was since I had the Bleriot ( I had just built it up ) I was not even thinking of another Rivendell at the time but it has become a habit of checking Craigslist for the possibility of finding something worthwhile in a vintage touring or road bike, but when I saw the Romulus

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

2013-04-24 Thread Evan
Wow! Beautiful bike. And I don't even want to think about what a bargain you got. Congratulations! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

2013-04-23 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Really looks nice. I also liked that bar tape. It didn't last as long for me as Brooks tape does, but it costs less too. On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 2:59 PM, Brent baver...@shaw.ca wrote: I finally put everything together and went on some rides - although i have been spoiled by the

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

2013-04-23 Thread Michael
Nice bike. Congratulations! What do you mean by old age. How did the longer stems effect you? I am thinking of going to a shorter stem myself. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

2013-04-23 Thread Brent
Michael - Perhaps I should say older age at 56 but the main reason is some deterioration in my neck so I need to be more upright as I just cannot stretch out as much. I never did use a very long stem when I was younger, my Sabatini originally came with a Cinelli 100mm but had to try a 80mm

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

2013-04-23 Thread Cecily Walker
I constantly scour Vancouver Craigslist for any mention of Rivendell bikes and have always come up empty handed. Congratulations on that find! On Sunday, March 24, 2013 11:31:02 PM UTC-7, Brent wrote: I just picked up a 59 cm Romulus, alittle worse for wear but still in good condition

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

2013-03-26 Thread Brent
Thank you everyone for the encouragement - I just saw the ad within one hour of it being posted and knowing Craigslist I knew i better move fast. I will add some images at some point. I spent most of last night ordering parts and have just about everything I need. I hope to purchase a

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

2013-03-26 Thread cyclotourist
Excellent! On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 1:43 PM, Brent baver...@shaw.ca wrote: Thank you everyone for the encouragement - I just saw the ad within one hour of it being posted and knowing Craigslist I knew i better move fast. I will add some images at some point. I spent most of last night

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

2013-03-25 Thread William
I'll give you $480 for it right now! That would be a tidy little 20% profit! :) On Sunday, March 24, 2013 11:31:02 PM UTC-7, Brent wrote: I just picked up a 59 cm Romulus, alittle worse for wear but still in good condition with some Honjo hammered fenders, Nitto front rack, Nitto

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

2013-03-25 Thread Joe Bernard
That's a very nice bike. I had one, and never should have sold it. Enjoy! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, March 24, 2013 11:31:02 PM UTC-7, Brent wrote: I just picked up a 59 cm Romulus, alittle worse for wear but still in good condition with some Honjo hammered fenders, Nitto front

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

2013-03-25 Thread numbnuts
Even if beaten it's a keeper. Build, ride, report. Please. Smooth tracks, Chris 'learning to be cool' (insert last name here) Redding, Ca. -- 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] Re: Rivendell Romulus 61cm - Reduced

2012-07-27 Thread Kwabbott
I had it listed at $875. On Tuesday, July 24, 2012 9:32:13 PM UTC-4, Kwabbott wrote: Here's the new CL listing. Please contact with any questions, and I'm happy to take/send more pictures. http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/bik/3152688679.html thanks for looking. Kevin -- You

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus 61cm - Reduced

2012-07-27 Thread Reid
Thanks a lot for the info. I'm thinking of selling my 56 cm Rom, so yours is a good data point for price. Thanks again. Reid -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus 61cm - Reduced

2012-07-25 Thread Reid
Hi Kevin -- That listing is already gone. I'd like to know what price you had on that Romulus. Thanks, Reid On Tuesday, July 24, 2012 6:32:13 PM UTC-7, Kwabbott wrote: Here's the new CL listing. Please contact with any questions, and I'm happy to take/send more pictures.