Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Homer headbadge

2023-12-01 Thread Sky Coulter
The hunqapillar headbadge will always be the best.On Dec 1, 2023, at 3:36 PM, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote:Science fact-There’s no finer headbadge in the universe than that of thee Rosco Bubbe.-KaiOn Friday, December 1, 2023 at 5:24:44 PM UTC-5 Paul M wrote:With the green twin top tube Rosco, i

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 2022 Gus Boots Willsen

2022-10-24 Thread Sky Coulter
You could prolly covert it into a pretty ripping ebike if you wanted to.  I electrified a clem L and it works pretty great….sky in new westOn Oct 24, 2022, at 6:12 PM, Rick Urbanowski wrote:Note: This an XL60On Monday, October 24, 2022 at 9:11:11 PM UTC-4 Rick Urbanowski wrote:FS 2022 Gus Boots W

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Garage Sale - Paul, Nitto, Campagnolo, Wheels, Cages, Bags

2022-10-29 Thread Sky Coulter
Did i miss the price for mi5 hubpacenti wheelset?On Oct 28, 2022, at 8:08 AM, S. Greco wrote:I made the photo link public, sorry to all that had to request access. I'll be uploading some more photos later, drop me a email if you'd like to see something specific. $190 for the Edelux headlight. On

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Garage Sale - Paul, Nitto, Campagnolo, Wheels, Cages, Bags

2022-10-29 Thread Sky Coulter
Record era(late 80's)JimOn Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 6:37:32 AM UTC-5 Sky Coulter wrote:Did i miss the price for mi5 hubpacenti wheelset?On Oct 28, 2022, at 8:08 AM, S. Greco <steven...@gmail.com> wrote:I made the photo link public, sorry to all that had to request access. I'

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: The Cabo Loop, BSC

2023-02-19 Thread Sky Coulter
Awesome! Thanks for the write up. That looks like a great get away.On Feb 19, 2023, at 4:42 PM, John Rinker wrote: A friend and I recently hung up our skis here in BC for a few weeks and headed south to Baja Sur to ride the Cape (Cabo) Loop that completes the popular Baja Divide route. The l

Re: [RBW] Fancy Cheviot!

2020-04-23 Thread Sky Coulter
New cheviot looks great. But what i really want a pic of is the charlie b gallop. Sky in new west > On Apr 23, 2020, at 6:42 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > It lives, it's in the new newsletter and here's the pic. I have the somewhat > dubious distinction (I think) of being the first "outsider" t

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

2020-04-26 Thread Sky Coulter
My riding has dropped to almost zero for April; i think i managed to commute to work at the start of the month once, but my shifts are 12hrs long And i’ve worked almost every calendar day since mid-march so didn’t want to risk further compromising my immune system. My next day off is May 7th and

Re: [RBW] WTB 60cm Rambouillet or Sam Hillborne

2021-05-27 Thread Sky Coulter
I generally have my saddle at about 79cm on both a 60cm sam and a 62cm ram, both fit fine, although the handlebars come up a bit higher on the sam. Sky in new west > On May 27, 2021, at 2:46 PM, bob saunders wrote: > > Jimmy...both frames have level top tubes and my saddle height is 79cm. >

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 61cm Toyo Atlantis

2021-07-20 Thread Sky Coulter
My 61cm toyo is the first bike i’ve been certain i’ll never sell. Such a great bike. I’d actually buy a backup frame if i could. Sky in new west > On Jul 20, 2021, at 9:20 AM, Matt Beecher wrote: > > If you spot a 58 that is reasonably priced and structurally sound, I would > consider selli

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

2020-12-15 Thread Sky Coulter
My guess would be closer to 1800-2000. Sky in new west > On Dec 15, 2020, at 7:32 PM, Paul Choi wrote: > > What would this sell for, $1,400 complete? > >> On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 3:03:18 PM UTC-8 Nathan F wrote: >> From today's BLAHG: >> >> "1. RoadUno, a onespeed derailerless countr

Re: [RBW] Electric bicycles (Was: Copenhagen wheel)

2021-01-13 Thread Sky Coulter
I currently have a 59cm Clem L setup w a bionx d500 rear wheel, a 550wh battery and i bought the dealer hardware to have control over things like top speed, breaking torque, etc. This setup allows me to commute 25km round trip without worrying about the battery dying on me. I have it set so

Re: [RBW] Electric bicycles (Was: Copenhagen wheel)

2021-01-13 Thread Sky Coulter
Nice bike! I’d love the new gsd r14 for me if i was upgrading. I bought my wife a riese and muller load 75 to take our youngest to preschool after getting my ebike off craigslist. She loves it and uses it mosy days...sky > On Jan 13, 2021, at 9:12 PM, rltil...@gmail.com wrote: > > I went with

Re: [RBW] riv water bottles

2021-03-12 Thread Sky Coulter
I think it mght be because they’re trying to reduce the amount of plastic they use? Really, just speculation, but i thought there was some communication about trying to reduce waste. I still have a number of their water bottles and use them frequently. Sky in new west > On Mar 11, 2021, at 8:0

[RBW] Re: Saddles - A Weighty Question

2013-08-28 Thread Sky Coulter
Hey congrats on the Betty foy. I saw the frame hanging in Dream Cycles a couple weeks ago. I'm sure making do with what you have is a more frugal choice, but my wife just switched from a b68 on her Betty to a b17 imperial s and she's pretty happy with the change. Sky Burnaby -- You received t

[RBW] Re: FS: VO Rando frame and assorted parts

2013-10-13 Thread Sky Coulter
Hi Steve, I'd love to see some photos of the rando frameset. I'm trying to convince myself that another build makes complete sense. thanks, Sky On Saturday, October 12, 2013 3:42:51 PM UTC-7, SJB wrote: > > My riding is taking me down a different path, hence I have several items > from a VO R

[RBW] Re: POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

2014-03-03 Thread Sky Coulter
I don't really care what color the ferrules are - although the brass is nice - but for 99% of my builds I prefer grey housing. Grey disappears into the background and doesn't draw attention to itself. On Thursday, October 31, 2013 4:09:54 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: > > 1. You like gray or black

[RBW] Re: Sin urrr gi Rims

2016-04-28 Thread Sky Coulter
I added some hockey tape to the synergy rims on my saluki. Still not perfectly easy, but much better. Sky in new west -- 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

[RBW] Re: Mixte Frames & Drop Bars Question

2016-05-02 Thread Sky Coulter
My wife is 5'4" and rides a 52cm betty with drops - she wanted drops over the albatross bars I originally put on. She's super comfortable on it. Her only complaint is maybe wanting the bars a little lower than they are. https://www.flickr.com/photos/140959259@N03/25082314184/in/dateposted-public

[RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

2016-05-13 Thread Sky Coulter
Mark, You make a good case for the virtues of disc brakes, just as Grant did for rim brakes. I've found both points of view and arguments/examples illuminating. I think this kind of cordial disagreement represents the best of online discussion -- it offers up more information for those of us

[RBW] PSA 61cm atlantis frameset on ebay

2016-07-02 Thread Sky Coulter
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Toyo-Built-61cm-Rivendell-Atlantis-2-Touring-Frame-set-/112044859069?nav=SEARCH Sky in new west -- 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

[RBW] Re: Anyone using this Ti lock? How you like it?

2016-07-15 Thread Sky Coulter
I haven't used it, but got excited about the possibility of a light-weight, high-security lock after seeing your link. But looking for reviews I came across this german video: http://www.bikehugger.com/m/view/tigr-lock-break-and-update Which considerably dampened my enthusiasm. The company cla

[RBW] Advice for torque wrenches for arthritis sufferers. Was: I'm old but not dead yet

2016-07-21 Thread Sky Coulter
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5018-382/Torque-Wrench-TR-2 Michael - 120 CAD, if u can get it shipped. Would that work? Sky in new west -- 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

Re: [RBW] Your lockable commuter thread

2020-09-12 Thread Sky Coulter
Looks pretty sweet! Sky in new west > On Sep 12, 2020, at 3:50 PM, Jason Fuller wrote: > > Hey friends, this is a thinly veiled excuse to post my recent acquisition: a > '92 XO-2. I had a '92 XO-1 (also white) as some of you've seen, which I > dialed in pretty nice but ultimately didn't ha

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet/Romulus 650b Conversion

2020-09-13 Thread Sky Coulter
Hi Jonathan, As it happens, i’ve converted both a romulus and a rambouillet from 700c to 650b. I had a saluki as well to compare against. I would say both frames largely retained similar handling characteristics, with a slight increase in ‘wanderability’ on the front end and obviously a cushier

Re: [RBW] WTB: 1 Roll-y Pol-y tire with black sidewalls

2020-09-29 Thread Sky Coulter
Pete, You can buy new from planetx if u can tolerate the shipping. https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYPARP/rolly-poly-folding-tyre Sky in new west > On Sep 28, 2020, at 1:08 PM, EasyRider wrote: > >  > I have one of these already, and am looking for a second -- new or used. > > Pete > Arlingt

Re: [RBW] Re: My Electric Sam

2020-10-02 Thread Sky Coulter
y those bars will work for you, it makes you want to lean forward over >>> the front of the bike more. Enjoy! >>> >>>> On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 12:19:43 PM UTC-7 Sky Coulter wrote: >>>> I recently bought an ebike that was listed on my loc

Re: [RBW] Re: My Electric Sam

2020-10-02 Thread Sky Coulter
s), because there's not much effort > to regain the speed! > > Enjoy your e-Sam! > >> On Wednesday, 30 September 2020 at 12:19:43 UTC-7 Sky Coulter wrote: >> I recently bought an ebike that was listed on my local craigslist. I have >> been on the fence about eb

Re: [RBW] Re: My Electric Sam

2020-10-03 Thread Sky Coulter
Ya, there was no chance of me going for it at 4000, but by the time he got to 3000, i decided to make a low but extremely polite offer at 2300. He countered a couple days later and i picked it up for 2500. Which had me thinking that at the very worst, i might lose a grand in the end. Having o

Re: [RBW] It's an [expatriated] Bombadil!

2020-10-21 Thread Sky Coulter
Wow Jason, You’re developing quite a collection. Great looking bike and build. I briefly had one, but it was just a little too big for me. But it was a lovely riding bike. Sky in new west > On Oct 21, 2020, at 4:32 PM, Jason Fuller wrote: > >  > This all started with a "dibs!" comment, and

Re: [RBW] Re: COVID face mask that lets you breathe and doesn't cause glasses to fog?

2020-11-24 Thread Sky Coulter
I haven’t found a simple mask that doesn’t fog my glasses to some degree or other. Closely pinching a wire frame along the top to the bridge of your nose wolill reduce the fog as long as u have the sides of the mask w a bit of a gap for the hot air to escape thru. I have to wear a half mask r

Re: [RBW] Re: COVID face mask that lets you breathe and doesn't cause glasses to fog?

2020-11-24 Thread Sky Coulter
nywhere they will be >> around other people. >> >> Note that the CDC does not know at this time whether face shields are >> effective: >> >> https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html >> >> Same pa

[RBW] Re: Has anyone gone from drops to Albas and regretted it?

2014-02-08 Thread Sky Coulter
I tried them for about a week when I first got my saluki - I felt like I was driving a bus with the albas and I couldn't get used to that though it was certainly a comfortable position. All my bikes have drops on them. My wife's Betty came with albas and she certainly liked the look of it, but

Re: [RBW] Blug post

2014-09-19 Thread Sky Coulter
tig and lugged is still lugged. On Friday, September 19, 2014 6:48:24 PM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: > > Somewhere I have an RBW tee that says something about always lugged. > Maybe always = 20 years? Anyway there are lots of nice tîg welded frames > around. It is less costly than lug work. There

[RBW] Friday Morning Adventure

2014-06-22 Thread Sky Coulter
Nice! Looks like a great way to start the day. -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: CL Listing in Madison, WI.

2015-02-09 Thread Sky Coulter
That's awesome! And super price. Congrats! On Monday, February 9, 2015 at 4:10:40 PM UTC-8, Will wrote: > > Thanks for the post. Turns out the seller is a local bike shop. The bike > is in as-new condition. > > I have it in my living room, waiting for the wife to come home so I can > explain my

[RBW] PSA 65cm Hilsen on CL

2015-12-15 Thread Sky Coulter
Seems like a super good price http://lascruces.craigslist.org/bik/5354825157.html -Sky in New West, BC -- 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-

[RBW] PSA: 53cm Atlantis on CL

2015-12-29 Thread Sky Coulter
For what seems like a great price: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/bik/5379703508.html Sky in New West -- 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-

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm A. Homer Hilsen - Frame + Fork + Headset or Almost Complete

2018-07-20 Thread Sky Coulter
Beautiful bike and tempting. Hope someone snaps it up quick. I have a saluki and a romulus that I think I'd have to get rid of to justify this one. which just seems like a massive headache. And then the fear of regret... Best of luck with the sale. It looks to be in fantastic condition. Sky i

Re: [RBW] Feeler: FS 61 Toyo Atlantis Frame/ custom fork

2018-11-07 Thread Sky Coulter
For how many dollars? Thanks, Sky in new west > On Nov 7, 2018, at 7:01 AM, Michael Williams > wrote: > > Hey group, I’ve been thinkin of trying out a long- wheeled bike, either MIT > Atlantis or Joe App. but need to sell a bike to do so. I have a 61 Toyo > Atlantis that I had disc tabs p

[RBW] Re: rear racks and long chainstays

2018-04-12 Thread Sky Coulter
thanks joe! it looks great on your bike. I did put the rack i have on her bike - but it was the large version. Maybe that made the difference. I had a much bigger gap when setting the bike up than I see in your pictures. Maybe I'll have to retry it. On Thursday, 12 April 2018 16:25:31 UTC-7

[RBW] Re: rear racks and long chainstays

2018-04-12 Thread Sky Coulter
Ah. I see what u mean. Thanks Joe. On Thursday, 12 April 2018 16:58:24 UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Ah, there's your trouble. The Large Big Rack has a more vertical stance at > the front rails, so yeah, the leading edge is going to sit further back > from her saddle. You can see the difference

[RBW] Re: rear racks and long chainstays

2018-04-12 Thread Sky Coulter
/Ws_zUR2gEpI/ICM/k0iM6zn_sDwWpGbjSe8JtEUvlVo3bmj0QCL4CGAYYCw/s1600/IMG_20170920_175959304.jpg> > > > On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 6:06:26 PM UTC-5, Sky Coulter wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> Finishing up a build for my wife -- a 46cm joe appaloosa -- and I&#

[RBW] Re: Hunqabeam Quickapillar Frame Finished!

2018-04-16 Thread Sky Coulter
Congrats Patrick! It looks great. And what a great job by the painter to achieve this from the quoted text. really impressive. sky in new west On Thursday, 12 April 2018 18:56:35 UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > See it first here ... > https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/hunqabeam-quickapillar-frame

[RBW] Re: Your favorite Rivendell?

2018-05-02 Thread Sky Coulter
I've had a Saluki, Bombadil, Romulus, Appaloosa, and a Clementine. The Saluki is probably the nicest for an unencumbered dayride. But the joe appaloosa is a close second. And then the romulus is pretty awesome. And the bombadil would have been prit' near perfect if it fit me a little better

[RBW] Re: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

2017-12-19 Thread Sky Coulter
Hi Bob, Not quite the comparison you requested, but I have a 55cm Joe appaloosa built up with dropbars, a 60cm saluki (which seems functionally similar to the hillborne) and a 61cm Romulus (which seems functionally similar to the roadini). Their respective weights are 37lbs, 32 lbs and 24lbs t

Re: [RBW] Front rack for panniers and handlebar bag

2018-01-13 Thread Sky Coulter
John, There’s a nitto 27f for sale in the forum right now i believe for 170 — pretty good deal and the rack will do exactly what yer looking for. Sky in new west > On Jan 13, 2018, at 2:53 PM, Steven Sweedler wrote: > > Forgot to add that I like your Rock Combo, especially with front and rea

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant Clem L special on the Blahg

2018-01-19 Thread Sky Coulter
Thanks for the tip Laing, i’m totally getting out the soldering iron next time i do maintenance, it sounds like a nice solution to cable fray to me. Sky in new west (Who has lazily been using beeswax on the cable ends for sometime now) > On Jan 19, 2018, at 1:04 PM, lconley wrote: > > The huge

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant Clem L special on the Blahg

2018-01-19 Thread Sky Coulter
Nice! Thanks for the detail...sky in new west > On Jan 19, 2018, at 1:53 PM, lconley wrote: > > 96%tin/4%silver solder and No.78 Stainless Soldering Flux from H&N > Electronics (California City, CA) is what I use. Be patient with the flux, I > pour some into the bottle cap and dip the cable e

Re: [RBW] Re: Frame lock installation - Clem

2018-01-20 Thread Sky Coulter
I tried installing the axa frame lock on my 59 clementine too, but it defeated my efforts. I may go back to it and try again since some have had luck. Sky in nee west > On Jan 20, 2018, at 5:31 PM, Tim <97re...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Yes ... the middle slots at their extremes come up just a lit

[RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

2018-01-25 Thread Sky Coulter
Grant’s write-up on the roadeo states that Marks 55cm built up weighs 18 lbs. Sky in new west -- 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-bun

Re: [RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

2018-02-03 Thread Sky Coulter
Isn’t that the clem? Sky in new west > On Feb 3, 2018, at 5:11 PM, nash5...@gmail.com wrote: > > Something like a hunq but with the price point of a clem. That would do it > for me. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

[RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

2018-02-06 Thread Sky Coulter
I think there are a number of models currently in the line up that I'd like to own, but I can't justify the space or money for them because I've already got 4 rivs of my own and my wife has a betty and a new appa coming soon. I guess the bike I'm most considering getting is a custom at some poi

[RBW] PSA 61cm (?) Toyo Atlantis on SFbayarea craigslist

2018-02-09 Thread Sky Coulter
Hi all, No connection to seller. Looks like a nice bike and if I had more money and fewer bikes I'd try to buy it myself. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/classic-rivendell-atlantis/6483782116.html sky in new west -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa Fender Options

2018-02-17 Thread Sky Coulter
Ya, i put vo 63mm fenders on my 55cm appaloosa. https://instagram.com/p/BcDwY9RBeHh/ Sky in new west > On Feb 17, 2018, at 4:49 PM, Tim Bantham wrote: > > I have noticed quite a few photos of SKS fenders on the Appaloosa showing the > plastic cut away to accommodate the chain. Has anyone succ

[RBW] Re: Advice on herd thinning (or, scheming to get another bike)

2018-02-17 Thread Sky Coulter
Hi Max, I sold the bombadil frameset to another lister and the specialized sequoia at a pretty steep loss on craigslist. I bought the 55cm appa and it worked out great using the stack and reach numbers to choose size. I think the appaloosa is as nice as my saluki in general, with a prettier

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

2018-02-17 Thread Sky Coulter
Looks fantastic Isaac! Enjoy the trip Sky in new west On Saturday, 17 February 2018 15:57:27 UTC-8, Birdman wrote: > > I finally finished the Atlantis build today, just in time to break her in > before a birthday ride along the Deschutes in Central Oregon next weekend. > > A lot of inspiration

[RBW] Re: Advice on herd thinning (or, scheming to get another bike)

2018-02-17 Thread Sky Coulter
Bold thoughts Clayton. But I think I’m closing in on what works for me through slow refinement. The short-lived, sti-shifting, disc-brake-having sequoia was a good lesson for me in that sense. It might be fundamentally boring, but what I like most are Rivendell bikes. I don’t really see a poi

[RBW] Re: Advice on herd thinning (or, scheming to get another bike)

2018-02-19 Thread Sky Coulter
Thanks for the suggestion Rich. I did consider pauls, but I wanted to keep it a super easy brake setup. Mike Varley had an article about brake clearances that I cam across ( http://blackmtncycles.com/clearance-pt-ii-road-frames/ ) and from the images in it, it looked like the shimanos ought t

[RBW] Re: bleriot frameset for sale

2018-02-27 Thread Sky Coulter
I think you'll get more interest with photos and a price, but there is doubtless someone around here looking for one. Sky in new west On Tuesday, 27 February 2018 22:12:34 UTC-8, Michael Monaco wrote: > > I have a 59cm Bleriot frameset (2nd owner) that I've regretfully concluded > is too tall f

[RBW] Re: Choco-Moose Setups.

2018-03-07 Thread Sky Coulter
Put them on my wife's Betty Foy (formerly had dropbars) and dressed them up with a grant-style wrap. https://www.flickr.com/photos/140959259@N03/40523494862/in/dateposted-public/ Sky in new west On Wednesday, 7 March 2018 17:42:37 UTC-8, David B wrote: > > Who’s running Choco-Moose’s? > I orde

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

2018-03-20 Thread Sky Coulter
Ya, I think the appaloosas are great, but i don’t see how the two models would be distinguished enough to justify keeping both. Sky in new west > On Mar 20, 2018, at 7:40 PM, Jonathan D. wrote: > > I’ll be curious to see how an Appaloosa and Atlantis differ. The new Atlantis > seems similar.

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

2018-03-23 Thread Sky Coulter
I haven’t had any difficulty lifting the front wheel on my clementine or on my appaloosa. I did have an issue w ghost shifting when standing out of the saddle on the clementine, but it resolved when i tightened up, then ultimately swapped out the shifters that came stock. I look forward to mor

Re: [RBW] David Lance Goines Riv Bike Poster

2018-03-24 Thread Sky Coulter
34 > On Mar 24, 2018, at 8:05 PM, revnine wrote: > > 39 > > -- > 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...@googlegro

[RBW] Re: Cheviot setup - chain length, front derailer

2020-03-01 Thread Sky Coulter
Joe your picture and brief description is super helpfeul. thanks, Sky in new west On Saturday, 29 February 2020 16:38:20 UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Here's a not particularly easy to see shot because it's indoors and > everything is black, but hopefully explains what Riv is saying. > > With

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Basket Rack Reports and Photos?

2020-03-15 Thread Sky Coulter
I have a toyo 61cm atlantis w the basket rack installed. I felt pretty good about it until i read Bill’s post (now self doubt begins to stir). I remember a brief hiccup in the setupbut it seemed to smooth out easily enough. Pic of setup from a distance here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9UNr5l

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Basket Rack Reports and Photos?

2020-03-15 Thread Sky Coulter
your account is private. > > Max > > > On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 3:57:16 PM UTC-4, Sky Coulter wrote: >> >> I have a toyo 61cm atlantis w the basket rack installed. I felt pretty >> good about it until i read Bill’s post (now self doubt begins to stir). I &g

Re: [RBW] Re: Drop Bar Appaloosa's?

2019-05-10 Thread Sky Coulter
I sized slightly down to go with drops: https://www.instagram.com/p/BjD3twihvqBnoo8cJBCYKq4vOxQvO5Rz-biVWQ0/ Sky in new west On Friday, 10 May 2019 05:22:51 UTC-7, Hugh Flynn wrote: > > Been thinking about going towel rack on mine. Good to know! > > Nice looking bike too! > > Hugh > > On Fri,

[RBW] Re: Best smallish rear rack for long chainstay models?

2019-05-31 Thread Sky Coulter
Doug; I tried using the large nitto big rack on my joe appaloosa and my clementine, but it felt like the stays were so long the rack was in another time zone. However, I think it was Joe Bernard who suggested trying the medium sized nitto big rack with the m6 eyelets. The smaller rack seems t

Re: [RBW] Anniversary Mixte - info wanted

2019-06-09 Thread Sky Coulter
Possibly a diagram for said mixte, but might not be: https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/april-early-blahg-no-10 Mentioned briefly here: https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/2019-no-3-state-of-the-bunion Brief mention that it’ll be a 26th anniversary

[RBW] FS (Soonish): 61cm Romulus complete ($900USD); 60cm Saluki($1500USD); 59cm Clementine frameset ($450USD)

2019-07-06 Thread Sky Coulter
I've reached a point where I need to streamline the stable. I'll be keeping a 59cm Clem L and a 62cm Rambouillet. And am reluctant to let go of my 55cm Joe Appa until I'm sure it's the right choice, so it'll exist as a frameset in a box for the next while, but may eventually end up for sale as w

[RBW] Re: FS (Soonish): 61cm Romulus complete ($900USD); 60cm Saluki($1500USD); 59cm Clementine frameset ($450USD)

2019-07-06 Thread Sky Coulter
Clementine frameset is provisionally sold. Photos should be available sometime next week, though there are some available on the flickr link above. And i shoulda mentioned for inquiries to go off list thanks... Sky in new west -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: FS (Soonish): 61cm Romulus complete ($900USD); 60cm Saluki($1500USD); 59cm Clementine frameset ($450USD)

2019-07-07 Thread Sky Coulter
Clementine frameset available once more. Thanks. Sky in new west On Saturday, 6 July 2019 16:29:59 UTC-7, Sky Coulter wrote: > > Clementine frameset is provisionally sold. Photos should be available > sometime next week, though there are some available on the flickr link >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS (Soonish): 61cm Romulus complete ($900USD); 60cm Saluki($1500USD); 59cm Clementine frameset ($450USD)

2019-07-07 Thread Sky Coulter
Clementine frameset available once more. One guy ahead of you. I'll let u know if he passes. Thanks, Sky in new west On Sat, 6 Jul 2019 at 15:54, Reid Echols wrote: > > I'll register some interest in that Clementine frame! Would love to see > some photos of what you're talking about. > > Reid

[RBW] Re: FS (Soonish): 61cm Romulus complete ($900USD); 60cm Saluki($1500USD); 59cm Clementine frameset ($450USD)

2019-07-09 Thread Sky Coulter
eos of the bikes. The film work is terrible and I feel nauseous after viewing it, but for those with a stronger stomach: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PGhpb3N-xZxc9kwHikXwLSJjoLexbvg2?usp=sharing Thanks for looking, Sky in new west On Saturday, 6 July 2019 11:56:10 UTC-7, Sky Cou

[RBW] Re: FS (Soonish): 61cm Romulus complete ($900USD); 60cm Saluki($1500USD); 59cm Clementine frameset ($450USD)

2019-07-10 Thread Sky Coulter
Pictures of 61cm Romulus and 60 Saluki framesets now available at the following link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/140959259@N03/with/48252267787/ As I'm running out of available time, if anyone is interested in the saluki frameset for 900 or the romulus frameset for 400 (not including shippi

Re: [RBW] Re: FS (Soonish): 61cm Romulus complete ($900USD); 60cm Saluki($1500USD); 59cm Clementine frameset ($450USD)

2019-07-13 Thread Sky Coulter
I completely agree Joe. I just don't want to sell it and here there is some issue. I'd rather sandblast it and repaint it myself someday and use as a backup bike. Thanks, Sky in new west On Sat, 13 Jul 2019 at 13:33, Joe Bernard wrote: > It's too bad about the Clementine paint, but I'm 99% sur

[RBW] Re: FS (Soonish): 61cm Romulus complete ($900USD); 60cm Saluki($1500USD); 59cm Clementine frameset ($450USD)

2019-07-13 Thread Sky Coulter
The saluki is now provisionally sold. Thanks to everyone who expressed an interest. Sky in new west On Wednesday, 10 July 2019 11:48:18 UTC-7, Sky Coulter wrote: > > Update: > > Cleaning the Clem L frameset this morning, I discovered cracking in the > bendiest part of the top t

[RBW] Re: FS (Soonish): 61cm Romulus complete ($900USD); 60cm Saluki($1500USD); 59cm Clementine frameset ($450USD)

2019-07-21 Thread Sky Coulter
est On Saturday, 13 July 2019 19:16:18 UTC-7, Sky Coulter wrote: > > The saluki is now provisionally sold. Thanks to everyone who expressed an > interest. > > Sky in new west > > On Wednesday, 10 July 2019 11:48:18 UTC-7, Sky Coulter wrote: >> >> Update: >>

Re: [RBW] WTB: 63cm Roadeo (DC Area)

2019-08-29 Thread Sky Coulter
There’s one for 2000 on seattle’s craigslist: https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/d/bellevue-rivendell-roadeo-63cm/6966376849.html Sky in new west > On Aug 28, 2019, at 4:33 PM, Austin B. wrote: > > Hey all, > > If anyone has a 63cm Roadeo F/F/HS that isn't seeing use any more, I'm > look

Re: [RBW] Selling a frame

2019-09-17 Thread Sky Coulter
As is. I think its too much money and work to repaint. Sky in new west > On Sep 17, 2019, at 6:50 PM, John Aydelotte wrote: > > Question for the group: > > After 10+ years, I have decided to part with my Atlantis. Many reasons, most > of which I won't go into here, but this 56cm frame has a

Re: [RBW] Re: Selling a frame

2019-09-19 Thread Sky Coulter
I’m with Matt. Anyone have a 61cm atlantis frameset in that ballpark, i’d be a happy new owner. Sky in new west > On Sep 19, 2019, at 7:50 PM, Matt Beecher wrote: > > $700?!?! Anybody got a 58 for sale? I’d gladly pay that for a used f/f/hs. > > Best regards, > Matt Beecher > Oswego, IL >

[RBW] Re: Tires for Clementine

2019-09-26 Thread Sky Coulter
I like the schwalbe marathon supreme tires: big and cushy (2.0 measure around 46mm on my rims); unlikely to flat; fast rolling (in my experience there isn't that big of a difference between them and compass tires). They can be found online in a couple places at a reasonable price but still a bi

[RBW] Re: Clem L seatstays

2019-10-25 Thread Sky Coulter
nope, sky in new west On Friday, 25 October 2019 20:09:31 UTC-7, jamin orrall wrote: > > Some of the Clem L frames have straight seatstays and some have curved. > Has the 59cm size ever been made with a straight seatstay? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

Re: [RBW] Re: It's getting to be that time of year again: Time to order stuff from Rivendell

2019-11-07 Thread Sky Coulter
I was also waiting but no longer. 38 left now. Sky in new west > On Nov 7, 2019, at 3:31 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >  > Jim said he bought the Rivendell exclusive Nitto front rack, the RBW52F. > > Woohoo! I've been waiting for that to be back in stock and they have 41 of > them! That's

Re: [RBW] Re: How to make your own saddle bag quick release for $1.00. This also works for sprung saddles.

2019-11-19 Thread Sky Coulter
Great idea! Thanks for sharing it. Sky in new west > On Nov 19, 2019, at 6:48 PM, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > >  > This is brilliant, Roberta! Simple, yet effective. > > Bob E > Cranford, NJ > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" g

Re: [RBW] WTB Choco Moose handlebars

2019-11-20 Thread Sky Coulter
Bluelug has them for 82 dollars + shipping. Sky in new wesr > On Nov 20, 2019, at 9:06 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >  > I'd like to buy a set of Choco Moose handlebars. The most recent for sale > post I've found was $110 shipped, so I'll offer $120 shipped. If your > Holiday cash pile is too

[RBW] Re: Toyo Atlantis Shimmy ???

2016-08-23 Thread Sky Coulter
Tony, Don't know how helpful this might be but I was experiencing shimmy on my 60cm saluki, I tried a number of things to fix it, including a needlebearing headset (which helped i think). But the biggest change was when i swapped out the cockpit from a 90mm stem to a 100mm stem. Shifting a bit

[RBW] Re: How to sell a Rivendell Bike

2016-09-08 Thread Sky Coulter
Hi Cecily, Sorry the Betty isn't working out for you. It's super hard to sell any bike in vancouver for more than $500. But maybe try a local CL ad for a couple weeks to see if it gets any interest. If not, I'd recommend trying to sell though ebay or the rbw group. If you drive the bike down

[RBW] 650b'd romulus

2016-09-24 Thread Sky Coulter
I've been wanting to try 650b on my romulus since I saw Leslie's ram conversion. Then I was reminded again by Erl's rom conversion, So with soma's recent 20% sale i picked up a 650b wheelset and changed up the romulus: https://www.flickr.com/photos/140959259@N03/29822103061/in/dateposted-public

[RBW] Re: 650b'd romulus

2016-09-24 Thread Sky Coulter
Thanks Erl, I appreciate the kind words. I might go all the way to 165mm myself - I just measured floor to pedal on the rom vs the saluki and the saluki has 9cm clearance (with pari-moto 38mm and 170mm crank), whereas the rom has 8cm clearance (with 42mm hetres and 175mm crank). so i ought to

[RBW] Re: 650b'd romulus

2016-09-25 Thread Sky Coulter
Thanks Richard...sky On Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 3:51:24 PM UTC-7, RichS wrote: > > Very sweet! Enhanced by the F15 rack/Riv bag combination! > > Best, > Richard > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] Re: 650b'd romulus

2016-09-25 Thread Sky Coulter
Erl, I don't have callipers to measure the tire width, but holding up a tape measure it looks a little over 40mm - although I'm not sure the picture I took shows that very convincingly. I also took another photo of the clearance with fender and tire and the crown, which seemed plenty to me. I

[RBW] Re: 650b'd romulus

2016-09-26 Thread Sky Coulter
Thanks man! -- 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 to rbw-owners-bu

[RBW] Re: 650b Red Hetres supply?

2016-09-30 Thread Sky Coulter
http://boulderbicycle.bike/Tires-tubes-and-rim-strips/Grand-Bois-Tires/just-landed-more-red-hetre-grand-bois-42mm-650b-tire.html Sky in new west On Monday, September 26, 2016 at 8:33:00 PM UTC-7, Evan Baird wrote: > > Soma is also discontinuing all terracotta tires. > > On Tuesday, September 20

[RBW] Re: Fendering the Cheviot - a play in several acts...

2016-10-04 Thread Sky Coulter
I don't think they require braze-ons. This links to a pic of the backside from Franklyn's flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/franklyn/7572164724 On Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 8:27:50 PM UTC-7, René wrote: > > The Cheviot doesn't have braze-ons for centerpulls, so the only option is > the P

[RBW] Re: Fendering the Cheviot - a play in several acts...

2016-10-04 Thread Sky Coulter
I think the 610s only go to 61mm (which i think is the model VO sells), whereas the 750s goes to 78mm reach. Riv sells the nutted 750s. I think i saw some on ebay that claimed to be recess bolted, at least on the front. Sky in new west -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] PSA: b17 select sale at bike-discount.de

2016-10-13 Thread Sky Coulter
If anyone is interested in getting one of these while they're still available, bike-discount.de is selling the b17 select for 95 usd. I got one a couple weeks ago and they disappeared off the site but are back on now. http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/brooks-b17-select-saddle-men-530660/wg_id

[RBW] Re: PSA: b17 select sale at bike-discount.de

2016-10-14 Thread Sky Coulter
Actually, i ended up buying a second b17 select. It's just too tempting a price to pass up. Sky in new west -- 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] Re: Commuting reflections and portfolio

2016-10-15 Thread Sky Coulter
Thanks for posting the albums. Both bikes look great. I took my 650b'd Romulus out for a quick ride this morning. I've always enjoyed it, but with the wider supply tires, it's just that much better. Love your cheviot. I'd be lusting after one more (and in that awesome green) if I didn't alre

[RBW] Re: S&S Protovelo Build

2016-10-17 Thread Sky Coulter
Looks fantastic! Sky in new west On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 12:33:49 PM UTC-7, S. Greco wrote: > > This has been my favorite-of-all-time bike for the last 5+ years or so. > It was originally clear powdercoat direct from Rivendell with the older > Protovelo decals. > Bilenky did the repaint,

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