SOLD!
On Aug 23, 8:53 am, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote:
Brand new in sealed bags. Never opened, used, mounted or looked at
cross-eyed. $80 for the pair, delivered in the CONUS. email me at
roberto(dot)cipriano(at)gmail(dot)com
The blue label has thick tread and kevlar belt
Unless you are going to be super hard on the wheels, Dyad is probably
overkill. I would go with a Synergy OC rear rim and regular front.
The reduced spoke tension in the OC rim will make for a very stable
sturdy wheel. I have the Synergy setup on my AHH with a Schmidt
dynamo front hub and it's
Synergy O/C is 10g heavier, probably because of the eyelets. I LIKE
eyelets! But I have both Synergy and Dyad rims laced to Phil rear
touring hubs with 135 spacing. Neither has ever given me a problem, I
don't think you can go wrong, The Dyad is a tough, stiff rim but it
probably won't feel
What size and color?
On Aug 29, 5:37 pm, RickM rick.martor...@gmail.com wrote:
Sam Hillborne frameset for sale. $1000 or Best Offer
Purchased April of this year. The bike has seen little action. My
alternative bike is the Specialized Tricross which sees more action
than the Sam. Rivendell
Totally digging the TREK floor pump!
On Aug 29, 4:59 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
A new project in the works, so this one has to go. Will go to Ebay in
a couple weeks if no-one here is in the mood. Zero miles since
completed as I moved to Chicago the weekend after it was completed.
Shown
Well, I think Shimano LX hubs are a pretty great deal. I have them on
a cargo bike that I use in all kinds of nasty weather, I routinely
carry myself (200 punds) plus over 100 pounds in the front bed, plus
the weight of the bike which must be another 35-40 pounds. No sign of
trouble after 1-1/2
AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
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Do they still make LX? The young man (snort, mumble, mutter) at the
LBS told me that SLX had taken its place right under XT.
On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 8:28 AM, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com
wrote:
Well
I used the Soma moustache bar with a bar end brake lever - see the
link:
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On Sep 3, 6:02 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
I like the M-Bars alot and am thinking of setting my next bike up with
them
+1. A little bit more tailored fit would be good too, they look baggy
around the crotch, judging from the photos on the site. I wear
knickers year round on my bikes, have them from Swrve, Rapha, Chrome,
Hypnotic Designs, and Chicago WIG - would be happy to add the Rivs,
but the excess fabric in
So I got the L Sackville saddlesack, I don't have the instruction
sheet with me right now (out on a trip), but I think it said to use
the interior flap for large loads. Well, you should use it for small
loads too - I had an expensive pair of sunglasses bounce out of the
back while the bag was
LOL on the SPD's. I put platforms with toe clips on one of my bikes
last fall, and realized I rode it all the time because I didn't have
to change my shoes when I left the house. So put platforms on another
two of my bikesrode them more too...now all 11 of my 12 bikes have
platforms and
Great piece, Anne!
I am in Borneo now (been here a week, will be here for 103 more weeks)
with my AHH. I bought (but didn't try it out until I arrived here) a
large Sackville sack for use on my bike. My first trip I hauled, a
box of cornflakes, a tin of dutch cookies, a bag of powdered milk (a
Near mint condition, only showing the usual signs of wear around the
dropouts. No crashes, nice and straight. SS installed by Bilenky
with an immaculate paint job. Includes cable splitters and
proprietary SS wrench. Pics on request - I will update with a link
to a flickr pic later tonight.
Just curious if anyone has heard anything. I was surprised to call
and find that the Atlantis was no longer available in my size - they
did offer to have one made for me though.
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:24 am, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote:
Near mint condition, only showing the usual signs of wear around the
dropouts. No crashes, nice and straight. SS installed by Bilenky
with an immaculate paint job. Includes cable splitters and
proprietary SS wrench. Pics on request
To clarify - sale is for Frame/Fork/Headset only (plus cable splitters
and wrench). Here is a picture of the built up bike:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/3041663523/
On May 12, 12:24 pm, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote:
Near mint condition, only showing the usual signs
, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote:
Just curious if anyone has heard anything. I was surprised to call
and find that the Atlantis was no longer available in my size - they
did offer to have one made for me though.
In what size? And for how much?
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I have a 63 for sale, with SS couplers - if you haven't already
ordered the new one!
On May 11, 7:59 pm, tucker jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote:
Im definately going with the 63cm Hilsen, and I just ordered a 60
Bombadil. Thanks for your input.
jamison
On May 11, 5:34 pm, wile
custom fixtonneur that I had made, sizing is in the
Riv/Grant philosophy (it rides big and I like it that way) - this is
my city bike/commuter now. I love it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/3729507832/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/3729507100/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com
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bertin...@gmail.com writes:
On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 6:25 AM, Blindrobert _roberto.cipri...@gmail.com_
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I just wanted to say that I tried this and I am very pleased with the
results, after a year of use
sitting up high like that, what do you do for lights? Finally. what is
the 'feel' of the shellacked tape?
On May 16, 5:25 am, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote:
I just wanted to say that I tried this and I am very pleased with the
results, after a year of use. I followed
Wow - I guess I am the only person who had these brakes and didn't
care for them. I ordered my AHH built with the polished center mount
version of the Racer and found them to be rather problematic. Neither
the folks at Rivendell nor my LBS were able to help with the problems
I was having:
I like the idea of the made-up Rivendell model names...Istari or
some such nonsense, perhaps?
On May 19, 3:44 am, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com
wrote:
Are we Bunchers?
Bunchers. Buncher. I'm a buncher. Hey, fellow bunchers!
I don't think that's going to work for me... can we
Used for two tours, plating is completely intact, no dents or bends,
comes with the adjusting hardware. $140 delivered in the lower 48. I
take good care of my stuff and this rack is in fantastic condition.
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On May 19, 6:56 am, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote:
Used for two tours, plating is completely intact, no dents or bends,
comes with the adjusting hardware. $140 delivered in the lower 48. I
take good care of my stuff and this rack is in fantastic condition.
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couplers. Are you pleased with the workmanship? did
the builder meet your expectations?
His bikes all look very well thought out and constructed.
~Mike~
On May 17, 10:02 am, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu
wrote:
Blindrobert wrote, in part:
...the fender was not effective once I
that, I'd just walk...
Philip
On May 19, 4:50 pm, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote:
Of all my custom bikes, it's my favorite! And it get's the most
comment/stares of any bike I own except, perhaps my cargo bike, which
is like being in a parade every time I ride it.
http
I rented two road bikes from Freewheel last summer - they were in good
shape, well maintained. The bike shop was nice too - we went to the
midtown center, which is on the little sunken railbed path that runs
through minneapolis.
here's a link:
I have lots of rapha clothing. I wore their wool base layer tee-
shirts and fixed shorts exclusively on several tours. They held up
remarkably well and I wouldn't use anything else in the future. The
Rapha clothes have lasted longer and remained better looking through
hard use than anything I
Looks great! Enjoy your new bike.
On May 30, 5:12 pm, maclarensf richard@gmail.com wrote:
After two years of wanting a Rivendell bicycle, I finally took the
plunge this April and spec'd out the options I wanted on my dream AAH.
This Memorial Day weekend I picked up my new 63 AHH and
durn. Too slow. Good luck with your sale - nice lot of stuff!
On Jun 1, 7:35 pm, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote:
The Super C panniers are sold.
The racks and the Acorn rando bag are still available.
Dave
On Jun 1, 11:32 am, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote:
Hey, folks:
I enjoyed reading that, well put. And I want to congratulate you on
properly constructing the plural of that famous French bike race.
On Jun 6, 2:25 pm, Michael Doleman doleman.mich...@gmail.com wrote:
Just my little two-cents worth:
Your friends pronouncing your bike's maker as RivenDALE
Even my cyclist friends do itI can only imagine that Grant and
crew are driven to near madness.
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I sometimes wonder if they ever watched any of the LOTR movies.
Seriously. I don't expect them to say it with an sEnglish/sElvish
accent or anything...
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On Jun 17, 5:20 pm, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote:
Grant sez:
There's Rivendale and its lower-brow cousin, Riverdale (Archie's High
School). The worst, and it's more annoying than truly bad, is when we
get bills from $50,000
http://www.rapha.cc/austin
Shot by my old NYC friend, John (Prolly) Watson.
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I have two Rivendell bikes that I love. They are both superb and fit
me perfectly, but I'm moving and consolidating and it occurs to me
that maybe 8 bikes is more than one guy really needs.
So - whichever sells first is the one I will get rid of. General
info: both frames are in excellent
need to go?
On Saturday, April 14, 2012 10:23:03 AM UTC-7, Blindrobert wrote:
I have two Rivendell bikes that I love. They are both superb and fit
me perfectly, but I'm moving and consolidating and it occurs to me
that maybe 8 bikes is more than one guy really needs.
So - whichever
open when I'm riding bikes. Especially in
traffic.
On Apr 14, 8:39 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com
wrote:
Hmmm, methinks these must be extraordinary bikes if a guy named
BlindRobert rides them...
On Apr 14, 6:45 pm, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote:
Hampsten
They are fabulous bicycles. Enjoy!
On Apr 19, 2:36 am, Toshi Takeuchi tto...@gmail.com wrote:
I am the proud owner of a new Legolas Blue A Homer Hilson. It is my
dream brevet bike and I'm leaning towards using it on a brevet this
weekend! I fixed it up with a front bag, saddlebag and light
Spot on - for two different geometries. I have an AHH and a Bombadil
- followed their advice on both and it was exactly right both times.
In fact they are more comfortable than my custom road bike. I would
also follow their advice on measuring your PBH. Take it three or four
times and average
Well - I wouldn't buy a used bike for 75% of retail. The flip side of
your argument is that I would rather spend the extra couple-hundred
dollars and get the full warranty and the excitement of a brand new
bike. At $2800 your competition is going to be people looking at
things like a brand new
+! on the sackville saddlesack. Just put it in a padded sleeve of
some kind and go for it. Never had any problem.
On May 9, 7:44 pm, Jim jamesfek...@gmail.com wrote:
I have an older version of this REI briefcase:
http://www.rei.com/product/809169/rei-quantum-checkpoint-brief
I use the
I wouldn't worry about it. If you're riding a Riv you probably aren't
racing...don't pedal through the corners and keep your outside crank
in the down position if you are turning agressively at high speed (you
should do that regardless of what pedal you are using). I've used the
MKS touring
at $3000, I have over $5K into this bike - the price is a
steal, but reasonable offers will be politely considered: I promise
not to be offended if you promise not to get upset if I decline.
Recent pictures can be seen here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/sets/72157629896234412/
Thanks
Those are great posts, guys. Tell your under-biked friends about the
sale!! I'd love to keep it but two people, 8 bikes (including a long-
john cargo), and 750 square feet is a recipe for thinning the herd.
On May 25, 5:56 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Here is what DB has to say
Marks Front Rack:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273623618/in/photostream/
This has been sitting around for a while. It should get some use.
Includes everything shown in the picture - you will have to supply
screws for your braze-ons or P-clamps if you need them.
$80 delivered
Nitto Mark's rack is sold.
On May 26, 10:26 am, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote:
Marks Front
Rack:http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273623618/in/photostream/
This has been sitting around for a while. It should get some use.
Includes everything shown in the picture - you
Carradice Nelson saddlebag and Bagman Expedition QR support are still
available!
On May 26, 10:26 am, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote:
Marks Front
Rack:http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273623618/in/photostream/
This has been sitting around for a while. It should get
Bike is SOLD - thanks for all of your interest!
On May 25, 6:03 pm, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote:
Those are great posts, guys. Tell your under-biked friends about the
sale!! I'd love to keep it but two people, 8 bikes (including a long-
john cargo), and 750 square feet
EVERYTHING IS SOLD NOW.
On May 27, 10:27 am, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote:
Carradice Nelson saddlebag and Bagman Expedition QR support are still
available!
On May 26, 10:26 am, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote:
Marks Front
Rack:http://www.flickr.com
Black Brooks Swift saddle with Chrome rails and copper hammered
rivets, very faint signs of use, well-cared for, never wet, has been
Proofide treated. Years of life left in it: $120 delivered in the
USA.
Thomson Elite silver seatpost 27.2 x 250mm, a few light marks BELOW
the minimun insertion
I was walking down Willow Street yesterday when somebody whizzed by on
a nicely decked out Atlantis (I think it was an Atlantis - the color
was right). In any case, if you are in the neighborhood we'd love to
meet up for a ride or just to geek out on bikes a little bit.
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On Aug 1, 3:57 pm, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote:
I have an AHH 63cm AHH with SS couplers installed by Bilenky. Frame
is in excellent shape - low miles - excellent paint
and build here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753921138/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753919682/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753919520/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753918246/in/photostream/
http
Oh - and the price includes the Brooks B-17S saddle and Nitto silver
seatpost!
On Friday, August 10, 2012 12:46:47 PM UTC-5, Blindrobert wrote:
I have decided to sell my Rivendell Bombadil. This is the original model
with parallel top tubes in the 60cm size. It is fully built with premium
On Friday, August 10, 2012 11:48:48 AM UTC-6, Blindrobert wrote:
Oh - and the price includes the Brooks B-17S saddle and Nitto silver
seatpost!
On Friday, August 10, 2012 12:46:47 PM UTC-5, Blindrobert wrote:
I have decided to sell my Rivendell Bombadil. This is the original
model with parallel
(for 700c wheels) For PBH of about 93 to 102cm; Saddle height 85 to
92.
On Friday, August 24, 2012 3:57:15 PM UTC-4, Swza wrote:
My PBH is 92cm
On Aug 24, 2012, at 11:45 AM, Steve Stewart wrote:
How tall are you? PBH?
On Friday, August 10, 2012 11:46:47 AM UTC-6, Blindrobert wrote
Anyone have one they want to part with? The F-15 rack would be nice too if
you have one. Will pay cash or trade for something I've gotanyone need
a nitto saddlebag quick release still in the packaging???
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The AHH is not for sale any more. I sold my Bombadil first so the AHH is
mine to keep. Sorry and good luck in your search.
On Wednesday, September 12, 2012 8:08:56 AM UTC-5, MisterMo wrote:
Blindrobert,
Do you still have this frame for sale? If so, I'm interested. I couldn't
figure out
bag on my Sam (@60cm) because the bags have
not been tall enough for the bike. That is to say, the bag will not reach
my front rack but hang suspended above it, from a decaleur. Can you help
enlighten me? thanks.
J.
On Monday, August 1, 2011 12:57:52 PM UTC-7, Blindrobert wrote:
I have
I'm cleaning out the closet here's a few things for you, please email me
for pics of anything you might be interested in. Lots of references and
past sales, I won't oversell anything and describe my bits accurately.
Nitto R-50 saddlebag quick release: Brand new in bag, never used or
mounted.
NITTO R-50 is SOLD.
On Thursday, January 31, 2013 3:56:14 PM UTC-6, Blindrobert wrote:
I'm cleaning out the closet here's a few things for you, please email me
for pics of anything you might be interested in. Lots of references and
past sales, I won't oversell anything and describe my bits
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