[RBW] Re: Mercian Vincitore

With that head tube, I'd guess that it was a custom frame. I had a King of Mercia years ago and it was a fine ride until it and I were hit by a car. There may be a serial number on the bottom bracket and I think Mercian may be able to shed some light on the head tube. On Friday, May 1, 2020 at

Re: [RBW] Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

Wow, HarLeah Davidson got a swell new bike. On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 11:50:09 PM UTC-5 Matthew Williams wrote: > Fantastic job, Leah. It's beautiful. I love the fender-mounted taillight > with the concealed wiring. > > Could you explain the Microshift thumbies a bit more--setting them up

Re: [RBW] Hi & Questions...

I see that James at Analog Cycles, a Riv dealer, also has Kona bikes. Given the images above, I'd give him a call before you decide. My 2 cents. https://analogcycles.com/ On Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 9:47:26 AM UTC-5 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > Still chewing on this cud! When I spoke t

Re: [RBW] Hi & Questions...

I see that James at Analog Cycles, a Riv dealer, also has Kona bikes. Given the images above, I'd email him before you decide. My 2 cents. https://analogcycles.com/ On Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 9:47:26 AM UTC-5 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > Still chewing on this cud! When I spoke to Ri

Re: [RBW] Re: F.S. Jeff Lyon 54cm L'avecaise frame and fork

nesday, February 10, 2021 at 1:08:07 PM UTC-8 Lester Lammers wrote: > >> I won't be building this up, so it's time to let someone put miles on it. >> It's an off the peg unfiled fillet brazed frame. There is a small chip at >> the top of the seat tube. Brazed-on ce

Re: [RBW] Re: F.S. Jeff Lyon 54cm L'avecaise frame and fork

1 at 4:00:52 AM UTC-8 Lester Lammers wrote: > >> Good morning Nick, >> >> The chain rings are 44 and 36. Pics of crank and brakes attached. >> >> Regards, >> >> Les >> >> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 7:09 AM Lester Lammers >> wrote: >>

[RBW] Re: Quick Ride in Santa Cruz While Travelling for Work

Nice terrain, says the guy near the pancake like Florida Everglades. On Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 11:20:45 PM UTC-4, Collin A wrote: > > Its a quickie, but I managed to take my Clem out for a spin up in Wilder > Ranch just West of Santa Cruz. A combination of smooth graded fire roads on > the up

[RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

Brett wrote: *The chain is not particularly worn (I don't have calipers, but it has at most a few hundred miles on it). It does have 6 or so extra links spliced into it using a second power link in order to accommodate the long chain stays.* The cassette appears to be in ok shape--no shark fi

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried Brooks rubber Cambium bartape?

I like the Planet Bike gel tape. Cushy and no gooey residue when removed. About $15. On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 4:22:05 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > I need cush. > > I like Lizard Skins the best for comfort but it is coming apart after less > than 1,000 miles, American. > > I used to us

[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

I keep plastic bags handy to fully cover the saddle in the rain. On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:59:13 PM UTC-4, Jim S. wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have been touring, and yesterday it rained quite a bit. My B17 seems to > have developed quite a curve, upsloping front and back, or sagging in the > m

[RBW] Re: new bike day!!

Very nice Adam. You may want to consider the Billie bars. More swept back than the Albatross and seem like they would be good with the longer ETT. On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 5:41:52 PM UTC-4, Adam Leibow wrote: > > hello fellow riv fans. i got a new riv on saturday and built it up on > sund

[RBW] Re: N+4?

Sooner I hope. I really like mine. Lots of smile per mile. Methinks you will be smiling too. On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 2:35:39 PM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: > > Frame is shipping, wheelset is building, tires and tubes are in hand, as > are most of the other parts. *This may be a bicycle soo

[RBW] Re: Billie Bars?

If you think Albas would work on the Trek ,IMHO, Billie's are an improvement. I have them on a MIT Atlantis and like them a lot. You do get two good hand positions and possibly three. If they don't work on the Trek put them on your Joe. You may need a longer stem with them on the JA. My 2 cents

[RBW] Re: Billie Bars?

On Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 2:12:39 PM UTC-4, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > I would also consider a sweep bar like the Jones (loop or no loop), > MapAhearne or upcoming Wavvie (gravy?) bar. I find that my experience with > the *angle of Albatross grips is not conducive to the control I want when

[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

I sold mine and regret it. > > > Pics here: https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/eba75i > > -- 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-

[RBW] Re: MIT Homer pre-order

The longer chainstays will give you what you want. The AHH stays are 47.5cm. I have a 53 MIT Atlantis with 52cm stays. Cushy ride but still responsive. On Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 1:22:07 AM UTC-4, Drew Henson wrote: > > I (pre)ordered one the other day. I’ve been wanting an an AHH for a whi

[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

I have a SOMA demi Porteur with a medium Wald basket on an Atlantis. Supposedly has a 10kg capacity and comes with a Manny strap. On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 9:05:00 PM UTC-4, Adam Leibow wrote: > i wonder just how catastrophic or dangerous these rack failures are for > the rider. if you th

[RBW] Re: WTB 55cm Cheviot

Not sure Joe, depends on what goes with it. Andrew, I'm sending Kristin more pics and will post them here too. On Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 5:59:48 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > Lester, what's your price? I imagine several people will be interested. -- You received this message because yo

[RBW] Re: WTB 55cm Cheviot

Frame, fork, headset, bottom bracket, black scissors kickstand, Tektro LR brakes and Uno seatpost. $900 and split bike flights in the lower 48. I'm in Naples, FL. On Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 10:24:03 AM UTC-4, Kristin wrote: > > Hi, all! A couple weeks ago I rode a Cheviot for the first tim

[RBW] Re: Bar end shifters on Boscos?

IMHO, I'd try shifters on the stem. Handy and out of the way. Makes swapping bars and stem easy. I have Billie bars on my MIT Atlantis with Silver shifters + IRD stem mount. It's really personal preference. On Friday, August 24, 2018 at 3:59:58 PM UTC-4, Ash wrote: > > Having tried many alt bars

[RBW] Re: The ups and downs of my Clem Smith Jr

The Billie bars may be what you are looking for. I tries several bars, including Bosco and Aherne+MAP, on my MIT Atlantis. The Billie bars stayed. YMMV. On Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 4:51:21 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote: > > The good news about my Clem is that I've been riding it a lot more

[RBW] Re: Film Processing

Have you seen Kodachrome on Netflix? https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-s-kodachrome-was-inspired-by-a-headline-1104279 On Monday, October 1, 2018 at 5:24:57 PM UTC-4, Paul Richardson wrote: > i'm such a big fan of dwayne's photo in parsons, kansas, that i made a > pilgrimage. i've

[RBW] Re: Billie bar / choco bar

I like the Billie bar more than the Alba. More hand positions. I would not cut the ends until you use them stock a while. On Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 1:45:07 PM UTC-4, J L wrote: > > Hello rivsters, > > I have been looking for a new upright bar. I love love love albatross bars > with the h

Re: [RBW] Re: With respect to the Blahg post and the lack of influence....flat pedal resurgence

On Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 2:30:27 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > > *I think that it was Grant who did the most to change all that, and that > he had a cultural (bike culture) effect that was both far earlier and far > more widespread than Surly or Jones. I'd even say that it was large

[RBW] Re: Dirt Drop Bar alternative to Cowchipper with 26 clam

Nitto has a couple of dirt drop bars. On Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 11:16:05 PM UTC-4, Jonathan D. wrote: > > Is anyone familiar with a good alternative to the Salsa Cowchipper Bar > with a 26 clamp? I like the cowchipper bars a lot and would like a similar > bar to use with my nitto stems.

[RBW] Re: New SimWorks rack

It look a lot like the Soma Demi Porteur rack. I have one on my MIT Atlantis. Perfect fit. It was designed to fit Riv fork bosses. https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/demi-porteur-rack On Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 12:33:51 PM UTC-4, Justin, Oakland wrote: > This looks fantastic. > >

[RBW] Re: Packing and/or shipping bike damage: Any strategies for successful resolution?

The shop was negligent. They packed it and I assume that you paid for the service. No physical damage to the box indicates the packing was not adequate.. On Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 10:41:00 PM UTC-4, tc wrote: > > I guess there is a first time for everything. The beautiful, pristine Sam >

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa vs road bike - (pointless) 19 mile commute time comparison

Agreed. My 53 MIT Atlantis is set up similarly. No hole shot demon but it is a joy to ride. On Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 12:58:30 AM UTC-5, Ash wrote: > > Thought's I'd post some real world data related to speed/weight > correlation. > > I was able to wrap up work a bit early yesterday and

[RBW] Re: My one-year review of Cheviot

Nice review and build. The Cheviot is very flexible build wise. It took me a while to get mine 'right' for me. You may want to check the Bikehand Pro Mechanic Bicycle/Bike Repair Rack Stand

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

I agree. It does not appear that these frames are intended for drop bars. I'd need a 53cm frame and the ETT is 57.5. On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 8:00:37 AM UTC-4, Elisabeth Sherwood wrote: > > Oh, boy -- I'm so disappointed! I was looking forward to seeing the > geometry on the 47cm frame siz

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

Howdy Bill, I suppose it would depend on body type. My 55 cm Cheviot has a 57.5 cm ETT and I'd need a very short stem for drops. I'm still considering the MIT 53cm, which has a 57.5 cm ETT, but without drop bars. I will call Riv and discuss. On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 9:26:51 AM UTC-4, Bi

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

ood to go with drops. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > > On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 10:15:39 AM UTC-7, Lester Lammers wrote: >> >> Howdy Bill, >> >> I suppose it would depend on body type. My 55 cm Cheviot has a 57.5 cm >> ETT and I'd need a v

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

> that you will move the saddle ~5mm farther forward on your Atlantis than > you did on your Cheviot. That's 2.5cm (a full inch) shorter cockpit, so > you should be good to go with drops. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > > On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 10:1

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

0, 2018 at 6:48:58 PM UTC-4, Lester Lammers wrote: >> >> I called Riv WHQ, and spoke with Will. I ended up ordering a 53 MIT. We >> discussed drop bars and he recommended non-drops and canti brakes for me on >> this frame on this frame. If you are confused as I was, call

Re: [RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

discuss B4 ordering. On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 10:29:03 PM UTC-4, ed wrote: > > Hi Lester, > What is your pbh that they recommend a 53 Atlantis? > Thanks, > Ed Fausto > > On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 1:15 AM, Lester Lammers > wrote: > >> Howdy Bill, >> >> I

Re: [RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

e (like 40+) > > -Dave > > On 4/11/18, Lester Lammers > wrote: > > My pbh is 83 and according to Will I was between the 50 and 53. I went > with > > > > the 53 because I wanted 650b wheels. The 50 would have been a better fit > > for me with drop bars b

[RBW] Re: Atlantis ~ 1999

Fine looking ride. On Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 12:36:35 PM UTC-4, frankie garcia wrote: > > Happy second owner of this beaut. Adding berthoud saddle and dirt drops > soon. Can’t wait. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: Seen on My Instagram: My new 57cm Legolas Frameset

Congrats Bill. It's always cool to see someone get something special...with two wheels. On Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 6:45:06 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Hopefully a Instagram Link to Rivbike's feed > > > Roman and I both ordered 57cm Legolas frameset

[RBW] Re: Lanky 'Lantis Thought Thread on the FB

About 10-12 years ago I was looking for a roadish bike with fatter tires. There weren't many. I stumbled on the Rivendell site, read a bit and took a chance on a Bleriot. Many smiling miles for sure. Grant and company have no doubt been pioneers. The new MIT frame direction should allow them t

[RBW] Re: PSA: Bleriot 55cm

A 55 Bleriot was my first Rivendell. I was looking for something with fatter tires to replace my 80's Rossin Record. There weren't many options back then. Sold it and miss it. On Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 5:41:15 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Found this on Ebay, no relation and and all that

[RBW] Frame geometry

Interesting read. Back in the 80's I had a Columbus SL Rossin Record. It was a stage racing frame.Great bike. What was old is now new. http://redkiteprayer.com/2016/01/anachronistic/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

[RBW] Re: Frame geometry

Below is what I could find on the Rossin geometry. If I recall correctly > the wheelbase was 39.5" I got it from a Schwinn shop in San Antonio. Bill, > the manager, looked me over and said to get a 54cm because it would be more > comfortable. Eyeball fitting. He was right. I had it for 20+ yea

[RBW] Re: Frame geometry

I believe it had 73 degree angles. On Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 9:59:00 AM UTC-4, Lester Lammers wrote: > > Interesting read. Back in the 80's I had a Columbus SL Rossin Record. It > was a stage racing frame.Great bike. What was old is now new. > > http://redkiteprayer.com/2

[RBW] Re: Feeling the Rivets

Is your B17 rather new? Brooks was bought out and the new owners started using thinner leather that had issues. There are posts about this on other forums. I'm not sure if they have changed. On Friday, April 27, 2018 at 9:31:43 PM UTC-4, John Hawrylak wrote: > > I use a B17, and when I climb or

[RBW] Re: Made in Taiwan AHH?

Yup, looks like a MIT Homer is in the works and the chainstays look rather long. Not a bad thing. On Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 6:26:28 PM UTC-4, Jonathan D. wrote: > > Looking through the new brochure it looks like the AHH is going to be also > be made in Taiwan. I love the idea and it looks

[RBW] Re: Feeling the Rivets

https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/timeline "2002 Brooks is bought by Italian saddle manufacturer Selle Royal, who own the company to the present day." On Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 8:29:53 AM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > When were they bought out? Who owns it now? -- You received this me

Re: [RBW] Banner week

Great post. I lived in SA in the 80's and miss Rolando's Tacos. > -- 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...@googlegroup

[RBW] Re: Shipping handlebars

FWIW, I just sent some 48cm Noodles and brake levers to a friend. I used some bubble wrap and put them in a heavy duty contractor trash bag. I wound the excess bag around the bars and taped the 'package'. It worked great. I sent them USPS priority mail and it was $6.72 from Naples to Orlando, FL

[RBW] Re: Made in Taiwan AHH?

It's just great to know that you can still get a blast from the past. On Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 2:43:55 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Anybody can order a Legolas today. It'll be built by Nobilette. Mark A > will call Mark N. and tell him "build a Legolas, size xx, and Mark N will > know

[RBW] Re: Made in Taiwan AHH?

Different is what Rivendell has always been and evolution is not a bad thing.I found Riv when I was looking for a fatter tire all around bike. I bought a Bleriot frame. Bulls eye. I regret selling it. I am really excited about my forthcoming MIT 53cm Atlantis. I have a 1987, I believe, Panasonic

[RBW] Re: Feeling the Rivets

tely, cows are such inconsiderate beasts > and they won’t come to an agreement with Brooks to always give us exactly > 5.5 mm!* > > > > > > On Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 3:57:14 AM UTC-7, Lester Lammers wrote: >> >> Is your B17 rather new? Brooks was bought

[RBW] Re: Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

Bars are a very personal thing. What frame do you have? On Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 4:18:38 AM UTC-4, Tim O. (Portland, OR) wrote: > > Hey, Y'all- > > I got ants in my pants for some new handlebars. I've been riding the > Albatross bars since last spring and I love the upright riding position

[RBW] Re: Analog w(Right) stem presale, round 2

Perfect for running drops on the new Atlantis frames, a Joe App, Chev, etc. Also solid for use with say, a Jones bar or riser bar on longer TT'd frames. Lastly, and my favorite,* it allows shorter torso riders to ride the right size frame by shortening the reach to the hoods. * I'm at the

[RBW] Re: WTTry: MKS Toe clips and leather straps

I have a pair of new men's large Size 10 and up Forte black poly/plastic clips with hardware and Christophe straps that were hanging on my water heater for years. Send me an address and they are yours. Have you looked at touring shoes? Not very expensive and there are some nice ones out there.

[RBW] Re: 26.0 vs 31.8

I ordered one because it was necessary for me use drops on a 53 MIT Atlantis. I don't think 26.0 bars are going anywhere. On Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 5:30:41 PM UTC-4, Drw wrote: > > I'm considering getting one of the analog stems for my atlantis. they are > pretty pricey, so i'm hemming and ha

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

I'm in Florida and received mine today. > -- 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 post to this gr

Re: [RBW] Re: 26.0 vs 31.8

I am in the longer legs than torso group and was in between a 51cm 26" and 53cm 650B MIT Atlantis. I did not want 26" wheels. The stand over of the 53 works for me but my shorter torso and the longer top tube of the 53 was an issue for drop bars. The zero analog stem will allow me to use Nitto D

[RBW] MIT Atlantis frames have arrived at RBW

Got a voice mail from Dave that the frames are in and will begin shipping soon. :-) -- 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+unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Billie Bar initial review

Great write up Adam. I may try them flipped to see if my 'forearms on the bars' power cruising theory has merit. > -- 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 e

[RBW] Re: 57 vs 61 Roadini

*I* would go for the larger frame for long term comfort and confirm the size with Riv. On Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 10:49:45 AM UTC-4, Dave Grossman wrote: > > Attention Roadini owners.can I have some feedback > > I am debating grabbing a Roadini frameset in the near future to fill the > r

[RBW] Re: Billie v. Albatross.

I ordered the bars too. *I* think/hope the 1" drop v. the 2" Albas will be what I want and I will try them flipped. Unfortunately, the only way to know if you will bond with a bar is to try them. On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 8:56:18 PM UTC-4, David B wrote: > > Received my Billie bar today. > I

[RBW] Re: New geometry charts available

I don't recall where but Grant said the new Atlantis and Joe A. were functional equivalents. So either would be fine with heavier loads. On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 1:59:00 PM UTC-4, Jonathan D. wrote: > > I see the difference between the Sam and the MIT Atlantis. My Joe and Sam > ride very diffe

Re: [RBW] GDMBR with Adventure Cycling

Sounds like a great trip.Cold and wet is not a great way to spend the day. I'd seriously consider something to fend that off. https://www.sierratradingpost.com/marmot-optima-gore-tex-pants-waterproof-for-men~p~6786n/?filterString=s~mens-waterproof-pants%2F#specsSection On Monday, May 14, 2018

Re: [RBW] Jobst on short chainstays

I agree 100%. There is a lot of bike folklore out there. You won't be able to make a sharp U turn as easily but so what? On Monday, May 28, 2018 at 11:34:23 AM UTC-4, Hugh Flynn wrote: > > I picked up a gloriously long-stayed Appalloosa around the time the > new Atlantis was announced (with

[RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

> * I’m thinking either a Sam or Atlantis might fit the bill.* > I believe you are on the right track. A Sam would be a bit more nimble and you can get the bars up. That, IMHO, is #1 for city riding. I was at my LBS and a local engineer crafted a periscope like gizmo that mounted on drop b

[RBW] Re: 650B Roadini build

Very nice. Great balance between comfort and performance. > > > > > -- 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...@googlegroup

[RBW] Re: 56cm MIT Atlantis

Looks great. My 53cm frame arrives tomorrow. > -- 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 post to th

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis! - First Riv

Congrats...great looking bike. I see that your canine friend approves too...smart dog. On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 12:42:21 PM UTC-4, Brian Reeves wrote: > > I've been lurking for quite some time here and have wanted an Atlantis for > a while too. Back in April, I put out a wtb post looking f

[RBW] Another Riv geometry chart

This one seems have disappeared from the Rivendell web site. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Re: Notes on a new Sam Hillborne, Albastache handlebars, and on being "fast enough"

Great write up. > *I first built it with 44cm Noodles that I had on hand, but even with the > Riv-recommended 8cm stem (that I worried would be too short), I felt way > too stretched out and uncomfortable.* > I felt the same way about my 55cm Bleriot with a similar set up. My legs are longer

[RBW] Re: Cutting down grip area of Choco bar?

I have Choco bars and did not care for them. There is very little sweep, I found that uncomfortable, and they felt like I was steering a tractor. The issue with bars is that what works for one person may not work for another. Personal preference rules here. What I thought would work from an ima

[RBW] Re: Cutting down Grip area of Albatross bars?

I'd call Riv and ask how much you can safely cut off and still use bar ends. On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 10:35:58 AM UTC-4, phil k wrote: > > I didn't want to hijack Eamon's thread, but I was also curious about doing > this to Albatross. I currently have the HT aluminum version. > > Could I ch

[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

> Looks mighty fine. What wheels are you using? I hope to have mine together > soon. > > On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 4:35:23 PM UTC-4, ctifusion wrote: > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Anyone bought a 47 or 50 MIT Atlantis?

As long as you are OK with the stand over I'd say go for the 50cm. Riv seems to going a bit smaller on frame size recommendations these days.The SO on the geo chart for this frame is with the max tire size. My PBH is 82.5 is and they suggested a 50cm. I was at the top of the range for the 50 a

[RBW] Re: Cutting down Grip area of Albatross bars?

I had the same issue with an 80's MTB. I ended up putting the shifters on the stem. On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 3:19:31 PM UTC-4, phil k wrote: > > Yes it is. I rather like the bar ends on the upright bars though and they > keep hitting my legs. > > I tried measuring inside, but it's a bit diffi

Re: [RBW] Re: Stack and reach of 55 sizes of Appaloosa and (current) Sam?

You're welcome. The numbers for the Sam are for the side pull frames. On Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 2:19:51 PM UTC-4, John W wrote: > > Thanks Lester. I didn’t know that existed! > > John > > On Jun 23, 2018, at 1:51 PM, Lester Lammers > wrote: > > Here you go.

[RBW] Re: Stack and reach of 55 sizes of Appaloosa and (current) Sam?

This may help. On Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 3:33:50 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Ok so stack is vertical distance BB to top of headtube, reach is > horizontal distance BB to top of headtube. Is that right? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone bought a 47 or 50 MIT Atlantis?

if you are are within 2 sizes. Thanks for the feedback :-) > > On 23 Jun 2018, at 5:02 AM, Lester Lammers > wrote: > > As long as you are OK with the stand over I'd say go for the 50cm. Riv > seems to going a bit smaller on frame size recommendations these days.The > SO on

[RBW] Re: 53 cm LWB Atlantis test ride

Thanks for the report. I'll have my 53cm built up soon but not soon enough. > > > The executive summary is the bike rides fantastically. It really is > noticeably more supple and cushy than its predecessor. If you're on the > fence about whether the "new & improved" version is worth getting ex

[RBW] Re: Want To Read (WTR): MIT Atlantis Rose Report and Comparisons

Agreed. On Monday, June 25, 2018 at 6:54:27 PM UTC-4, dougP wrote: > > Now I'm inspired. I had a nice 2 hr test ride on a 53 last week. Been > traveling & can't write too well on phone. Home soon so will post > impressions & comparison to my '03 58 Atlantis. > > BTW, *I'm calling the new ones "

[RBW] Chain length for long board frames

Straight from Sheldon Brown. -- 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 post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: choco norms

FWIW, I have used Albas and Choco norms. I don't believe there are three hand positions. A friend with a SH had Choco norms and he just went with a Noodle and prefers it. He used the Choco for a couple of years. I did not like the Choco's and prefer the Billie flipped. Bars are personal, like s

[RBW] Re: The "One Bike" for a featherweight?

Not MUSA or Riv but low trail and affordable. https://www.cyclestoussaint.com/collections/frames/products/velo-routier-2-0-650b-low-trail-frame-with-braze-ons MUSA https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/internet-bob/2_Zo8AMfQuE/EILtyZ7BCgAJ;context-place=forum/internet-bob IMHO, the Rivendell

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Nice! Don't be late for dinner. On Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 3:03:27 PM UTC-4, Rusty Click wrote: > > FEDX dropped off a pre-RAGBRAI package for me today. I carefully > unwrapped, assembled, and took some pics. > > Cant talk now, I gotta go ride! > > > > -- You received this message because yo

[RBW] 53cm MIT Atlantis built...almost

The image has a bit of perspective distortion and the bars look a bit weird. The fit is excellent. Billie bars with a 13cm Tallus gives me 3 usable hand positions. The Billie's have a lot of sweep and an appropriate TT length and longish stem, IMHO, is needed to not feel cramped. With a 82.5 PB

[RBW] Re: 53cm MIT Atlantis built...almost

The long stem was necessary to get the bar 'right' and have three hand positions. Shortening them would, IMHO, reduce the utility. On Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 3:19:53 PM UTC-4, ctifusion wrote: > > Looks great. I like the long stem. > > >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

I'm still dialing in a 55cm Cheviot. This helped be a lot and I am getting close. http://zedmartinez.com/2016/06/rivendell-clem-smith-jr/ *I* like the Bosco bars on it and have a 120 cm stem. I also have the stoker knobs but have not installed them yet. I may have to move the saddle back a bit.

[RBW] Re: cork-grip removal

I scraped them off with a machete. A hatchet or 1" wood chisel and a rubber mallet would work too. On Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 9:55:04 PM UTC-5, Jim S. wrote: > > Hi all, any tips? I'm trying to remove cork grips, and it's not going > well. I've got a hacked up mess on my hands. Thanks in

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hilsen vs LHT - Will I notice a difference?

I had a Bleriot and now a Cheviot. Both fine rides. There is a $1200 difference between the Homer and Sam H. You can take the train to Walnut Creek and most likely ride both. https://www.goticketio.com/train/walnut-creek,ca/seattle,wa/ My two cents. On Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 1:36:07 AM

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hilsen, between 57 and 59: how to decide?

As Joe said it is all about TT length. Consider calling Riv and discussing it with them. On Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 1:01:39 AM UTC-5, John W wrote: > Happy holidays, everyone. > > I’m currently seriously considering putting myself on the queue list for > an AHH, although who knows how lo

[RBW] Re: New Bike Syndrome

It's OCD but normal. *I* would do an organ transplant from your Sam and fine tune from there. On Friday, January 12, 2018 at 10:31:44 AM UTC-5, Rusty Click wrote: > I am suffering from this condition, and wondered if it is normal. You > see, I've recently ordered a new Atlantis (62), and I fin

[RBW] Re: New Roadini or hang on to Sam

*I want this bike to be my relatively fast bike that I ride when I am looking to go out and get a quick ride for pure recreation and fitness. I may even be ambitious enough to go do a group ride with my old riding buddies from back in my racer wannabe days. Lately, the Roadini has been the obje

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I'm 65 and got a 55cm Cheviot 15 months ago as my old man's paper boy bike. It has been frustrating to get it dialed in. Being bolt upright was not for me. This helped: http://zedmartinez.com/category/personal/biking/ So did the recent posts here on the subject. I won't go intp all the iterati

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

Do try the Albastach and Bosco. The 120mm VO stem I offered has a 17 degree rise and you may like the flipped Albas. These are what I have on the Boscos https://www.benscycle.com/dia-compe-drop-bar-hand-rests/bar_end_dia-compe__188-179/product kind of like riding on the hoods with drop bars. Y

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

Don't give up yet Dave but don't expect the Cheviot to be a road bike. I was going to throw in the towel until I got the cockpit right for me the set up is much different than any road bike I have had. The new Cheviot geometry/design is different from the Foy/Gomez and Mountain mixte. More laid

Re: [RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

Zed got the Diacomp knob ide

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

*I* prefer a seat post with a lot of setback on an 'upright' frame. That finally made the Cheviot work for me. On Friday, March 2, 2018 at 5:14:44 PM UTC-5, Drw wrote: > > lovely bike and one of my favorite riv colors. For me it comes down to > positioning. We have a household clem and with bos

[RBW] Re: Aero Albatross

I have these on a MIT Atlantis with Billy bars. I get 3 positions with them. http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=6dfccf4e-6cc7-4ae2-a975-10c1df2be28d&Enum=118 On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 5:07:35 PM UTC-5, A. Douglas M. wrote: > > Has anyone had any luck putting aero extensions into alb

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

I have a 53 MIT Atlantis and it is the most comfortable bike I have owned. The problem is that we cyclists have a hard time wrapping our heads around change. On Monday, January 6, 2020 at 7:44:51 AM UTC-5, scott minor wrote: > > Great topic! As a tall guy with a 95cm PBH, I LOVE the new found c

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

I agree Joe. I may have just been lucky. I would NOT have bought it if I had to put it on a train or a bus. On Monday, January 6, 2020 at 10:26:39 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > "The problem is that we cyclists have a hard time wrapping our heads > around change." > > The problem - such as it

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