[RBW] Re: For all-rounder fandom doing spring overhauls

2024-04-05 Thread Matthew P
aybe causes a little difficulty for him (quill stem supposed to make adjustments easier, is one argument) plus the weight (FWIWeighs). Great bike though. No complaints overall. I'll return to ingest more of the vid. -Matthew P San Diego - Kumeyaay Land On Friday, April 5, 2024 at 9:45:17 AM UTC

Re: [RBW] Bombadil - first ride and work in progress (some photos)

2023-04-14 Thread Matthew P
ith the timeline of when they were > being sold. > > I’ll keep you in mind if I decide to swap the bullmoose bars although it > seems silly to have these huge heavy bars shipped from Riv to the east > coast to have them shipped back to CA. > > Cheers! > Max > On F

[RBW] Re: In Praise of Get Around Bars

2023-04-14 Thread Matthew P
old quick. That 2020 price looks mighty nice now! :) -Matthew P, San Diego - Kumeyaay Territory On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 10:00:54 PM UTC-7 mitchel...@gmail.com wrote: > hey! if you are ever looking to sell this frame- id buy! > > On Monday, March 30, 2020 at 9:56:06 PM UTC-7 Birdma

Re: [RBW] Bombadil - first ride and work in progress (some photos)

2023-04-13 Thread Matthew P
of the bike and where it was made? Let me know if you want to sell the bullmoose bars ;-) Thanks for sharing and happy Bombadil'in! -Matthew P in San Diego On Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 10:13:49 AM UTC-7 J J wrote: > Thanks for the report and photos, Max. Beautiful build on a rare beast. It >

[RBW] 2023 March 1 Bikes for sale thread: Craigslist etc.

2023-03-01 Thread Matthew P
Starting with this Legolas in Portland that I've thought about buying myself: https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/portland-rivendell-legolas-59cm/7591649041.html Full build details are available here: https://quicklywilliam.notion.site/Rivendell-Legolas-93889153504547b79fba9a124170c60d

[RBW] Re: Riv backpack?

2022-01-28 Thread Matthew P
I thought this had sold already. Wally should take it. If not, I'm interested. -Matthew in San Diego On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:44:19 AM UTC-8 Zach Hale wrote: > I've got a stick pack for sale if anyone's interested. $80 + ship > >

[RBW] Re: WTT Hunqapillar for Joe Appaloosa

2022-01-09 Thread Matthew P
I have the 57 cm orange Appaloosa but your Hunq is too big for me. A Hunq for me would be about 56 cm I reckon. Trade the Hunq for a smaller one and then trade that one to me? We need a third person to make this bike trade triangle! -Matthew San Diego On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 5:58:45 PM

[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

2021-12-09 Thread Matthew P
'Nother Rivendale for sale. A tall one 67cm Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen Single top tube. San Diego https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/d/san-diego-rivendell-homer-hilsen/7406756215.html On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 12:25:54 PM UTC-8 duh...@gmail.com wrote: > I emailed on the Clem L last

Re: [RBW] Rivendell-ish Romanceur (general reviews on my favorite parts - baggabond /losco))

2021-11-02 Thread Matthew P
I'll try to find you on Instagram. Words fail. -Matthew P San Diego, Kumeyaay land P.S. Today I learned Gipiemme On Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 12:07:31 PM UTC-7 Mackenzy Albright wrote: > *what does "shred patriarchy" mean?* - Keeping it as non-political as > possible - "shr

[RBW] Re: Susie & Gus take a 40 day Vacation

2021-11-01 Thread Matthew P
r been, which starts really close to home for me, despite having been much further. And the bike is my way to fill in the gaps. -Matthew P doing local bike camping in San Diego on Kumeyaay land On Monday, November 1, 2021 at 7:19:25 AM UTC-7 Damien wrote: > You guys rip! That was s fun to

[RBW] Re: The scariest Rivendell - Halloween Special - Pumpkin QuickBeam and Carbon

2021-10-28 Thread Matthew P
In hindsight I assume the stem and seatpost are Ti ... That deeper/redder orange is fantastic. -Matthew On Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 2:35:54 PM UTC-7 Ryan wrote: > Agree about 12/10 coolness factor ...my knees find that gearing scary > though... > > On Thursday, October 28, 2021 at

[RBW] WTT: My Medium MUSA shorts for your Small

2021-10-28 Thread Matthew P
Hello all. I scored black and gray/blue medium MUSA shorts from Eric: https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/dlY4wVQhNVA They're great, but I'd be better off with size Small. Anyone have size Small and would like Medium? I'm also on the lookout for MUSA pants - Small or (preferably?)

[RBW] Re: The scariest Rivendell - Halloween Special - Pumpkin QuickBeam and Carbon

2021-10-28 Thread Matthew P
Max I dig it! What stem is that? Did you give it the dull finish or is that stock? Heck of a seatpost too. Newbaums bar tape? Pairs great. Thanks for giving me some bikestoke. -Matthew San Diego, Kumeyaay Land On Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 7:35:30 AM UTC-7 Wally Estrella wrote: > Orange is

[RBW] Re: FS: MUSA shorts (5) and pants (1) LOT

2021-10-21 Thread Matthew P
Hi Eric, If splitting and Thomas takes Large ... I'm a Medium and would be happy to grab #2 and #5 Maybe #3 or 4 or 6 as an alternate. Thank you -Matthew San Diego - Kumeyaay land On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 2:48:07 PM UTC-7 Thomas B wrote: > Hi Eric, > > Not sure if you'll entertain

[RBW] Re: A Susie, One Year In

2021-10-19 Thread Matthew P
Awesome stuff Tex-Riv'ers! Andrew, your's is the type of post I say I will do but never do. Thank you for sharing. You're doing it. Nice bike. Nice bars. Funny, I was thinking of going the opposite route with a Gus or Susie: downsize for a long and low bike. I don't know if it would actually

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Posters - Update in the works

2021-09-24 Thread Matthew P
Fantastic. I don't have a new model to contribute, but I can dream up multiple posters I'd love to have (I'd pay money for them), like, comparing the different Atlantii (2) - Toyo, Waterford, MIT - or, different versions/builds/colors of the same model - "the many faces of Joe Appaloosa". I

[RBW] Re: FT: 700x50 Soma Cazaderos for something wider

2021-09-10 Thread Matthew P
On Monday, September 6, 2021 at 3:54:34 PM UTC-7 Matthew P wrote: > >> Hey Jeremy, >> >> Sorry for the delay. I hope I didn't lag too long. >> I scored some 29x2.4" Maxxis Ardents, off David Banzer from Treetop Bags >> I believe. Had'em on his Clem, doing w

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Winter Project - Looking For Parts

2021-09-06 Thread Matthew P
Nice score! I don't know what is best for acquiring parts, but it might help to give some of your preferences on the parts and it might strike a chord with list members that they have such a part. Not to say that you have to say a specific part, but like, wheel size, brake type etc., like you

[RBW] Re: Toyo Atlantis- Classic frame, New build

2021-08-25 Thread Matthew P
h of your axle figured out for your double crank? If > so, I'd like to hear (and see) how your build came out. > > Cheers, > John > > On Friday, July 9, 2021 at 1:09:13 AM UTC+9 Matthew P wrote: > >> Awesome John. >> Neat crankset. I'm almost done building up m

Re: [RBW] Re: Nexave Rear Der

2021-08-13 Thread Matthew P
Nice Nick and Joe! Thats great info. -Matthew On Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 6:43:02 PM UTC-7 Nick Payne wrote: > On Friday, 13 August 2021 at 5:19:50 am UTC+10 Matthew P wrote: > >> Ignoring Sram because I am unfamiliar, and a road vs. mtb/mtn difference, >> lets say with

[RBW] Re: FS: RBW Orange Hat

2021-08-12 Thread Matthew P
wo! On Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 11:45:06 AM UTC-7 Paul Choi wrote: > Sold to Matthew :) > > On Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 11:26:29 AM UTC-7 Matthew P wrote: > >> I'd love to have it! >> -Matthew >> >> On Thursday, August 12, 2021

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Riv Hat

2021-08-12 Thread Matthew P
t;>>>> On Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 4:03:35 PM UTC-4 Matt Beecher wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> They did a nice run of hats a couple years ago. I picked up a bucket >>>>>> hat, 2nd hand. I really wanted one of the traditional baseba

Re: [RBW] Re: Nexave Rear Der

2021-08-12 Thread Matthew P
Ignoring Sram because I am unfamiliar, and a road vs. mtb/mtn difference, lets say within Shimano mtb/mtn freehub bodies and cassettes, the widths are the same 8 speed through 12 speed. Double check me here: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/speeds.html So a rear derailer has to travel the same

[RBW] Re: FS: RBW Orange Hat

2021-08-12 Thread Matthew P
I'd love to have it! -Matthew On Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 11:03:01 AM UTC-7 Paul Choi wrote: > This was purchased new from Rivendell and worn once. As new. $40 shipped > conus. PayPal ff. Local pickup is fine if you are local. I'm in Santa > Clara. > > Cheers, > Paul > -- You received

[RBW] Re: WTB: Riv Hat

2021-08-11 Thread Matthew P
ul there will be a >>> higher end hat offering coming up while they are looking for something to >>> help stay afloat next year. >>> >>> Good luck with the hunt! >>> >>> Best regards, >>> Matt in Oswego, IL >>> >>&

[RBW] Re: Nexave Rear Der

2021-08-10 Thread Matthew P
I think the derailer looks interesting and I thought about buying one, but not for $132 or whatever. I am fine with them buying up the whole lot. If they charged what they did for them because they need money, I understand, but still wish they decided to make money another way, like sell more

[RBW] WTB: Riv Hat

2021-08-10 Thread Matthew P
Hello RBW bunch, I'm looking to buy a Rivendell hat. Used or unused. Baseball style or cycling style. All offers appreciated. Are you planning on buying one of the Riv - Blue Lug hats? Pass on your old one to me :) Thank you. -Matthew in San Diego hoping to finish my Atlantis by Thursday to

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

2021-07-20 Thread Matthew P
to me :) Almost done with the Toyo build. I better try that longer spindle soon; the last piece of the puzzle. -Matthew P San Diego On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 11:28:46 AM UTC-7 E. Ricky Creek wrote: > I have a 58cm Waterford Atlantis. My wife has instructions not to sell it > for at le

[RBW] Re: Toyo Atlantis- Classic frame, New build

2021-07-08 Thread Matthew P
Awesome John. Neat crankset. I'm almost done building up my Toyo Atlantis. I'm insisting on using a double crankset and the curved chainstays get wide real quick. I love them, but they make it hard to fit the double, with the inner ring being 30T instead of 24T or 26T on a triple. 123 mm axle

Re: [RBW] Re: a worthy Bombadil is back on the road at long last...

2021-06-30 Thread Matthew P
more precise info than I mentioned > above, please feel free to chime in with corrections. > > Willet M. > Carbondale, CO > > On Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 5:48:36 PM UTC-6 Matthew P wrote: > >> Hi Dorothy, >> I think mine is the fillet version because of the big broad weld.

Re: [RBW] Re: a worthy Bombadil is back on the road at long last...

2021-06-29 Thread Matthew P
nitely shows the beautiful > brass tone round the joints. Is it possible you have the TIG version? > > On Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 2:42:23 PM UTC-7 Matthew P wrote: > >> Awesome bike. I like salmon-y paint. I'm in the "I like Bombadils and >> Hunqs and any other Riv th

Re: [RBW] Re: a worthy Bombadil is back on the road at long last...

2021-06-29 Thread Matthew P
Awesome bike. I like salmon-y paint. I'm in the "I like Bombadils and Hunqs and any other Riv that fits 2" wide tires but I've only ridden an Atlantis" club. I'm almost done with my Toyo Atlantis. One of my most desired bikes. Lucky to score it from Karl on this list. Thank you for the details

[RBW] Re: FS: Bars, Bagstuff, Brooks, Cassette, Pedals, lock

2021-06-25 Thread Matthew P
I'll take the Brooks, cassette, pedals, and lock. -Matthew San Diego On Friday, June 25, 2021 at 4:02:47 PM UTC-7 Drw wrote: > Some random stuff for sale. Most of these were experiments that i > abandoned or moved on from, so everything is in pretty great shape. Most > items will require

[RBW] Re: Trek 510/Fun with paint pens

2021-06-09 Thread Matthew P
Awesome bike and awesome paint. Everyone, zoom in to see the speckles. I was considering polka dots. Any lessons learned? Wow, your coverage is so even and the dots are so small. Took a while? Any tricks to speed it up or be even? Thanks for sharing. -Matthew P San Diego, CA On Tuesday, June 8

[RBW] Re: Front derailers that won't friction shift

2021-05-29 Thread Matthew P
Neat. But Benz, How does the stop help? By the time the lever reaches the position, either it has pulled enough cable for the desired shift or not. Just because I stop it doesn't mean I've achieved my shift. I write this being well sure you are right and I am missing something. 180

[RBW] Re: Platy front derailleur with Riv wide-low double (39x28)?

2021-05-27 Thread Matthew P
I'm finding this thread more helpful than expected. I wanted to add this in order to simplify: "Front derailers don't generally care how many gears you have in back, though models designated for higher numbers of speeds may have slightly narrower cages , so they might be a bit more fussy in

Re: [RBW] big Atlantis-like bike

2021-05-25 Thread Matthew P
I like the double top tubes, even on not-super-large bikes that may or may not need them, like Jason's Bombadil (love it). I also like the Hunq diagatube, even if it would require 2 frame bags instead of 1 (but could be a good thing - separate the water bladder(s) from the rest). -Matthew San

Re: [RBW] Re: Pseudo-Rivendell Thread?

2021-05-11 Thread Matthew P
ld love to have a Rivendell to compare it to! > > On Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 3:19:51 AM UTC-4 john...@gmail.com wrote: > >> @Matthew P >> >> Here's a slightly more detailed version of the criticism of the Rock >> Combo, seems like Bryan Bainbridge was unhappy >> that the fa

Re: [RBW] Re: Pseudo-Rivendell Thread?

2021-05-10 Thread Matthew P
I love this thread. And I like Liam's RockCombo on the Radavist https://theradavist.com/2021/02/liams-specialized-rock-combo-bikepacking-rig/ But I thought it interesting and funny that they went and asked the bike designer (or one of them), Bryant Bainbridge, and he basically trashed it!

[RBW] Re: FS: Tires/Small Parts - Nitto Struts, Frame Pumps, .

2021-05-10 Thread Matthew P
Could these be used in place of the lockring system on a cassette? Replace the 11t ring with the threads and the lockring (or correct term) that threads into it? (& use spacers if the smallest ring is smaller than 16t per the instructions) On Monday, May 10, 2021 at 9:19:17 AM UTC-7 David B

[RBW] Re: FS: Tires/Small Parts - Nitto Struts, Frame Pumps, .

2021-05-08 Thread Matthew P
Hi David, I've probably had too much coffee but I'm interested in taking the lot. What could you do on a price for the whole bundle, to zip code 92103. Sorry if this should have been off-list. Just thought this would be more direct than off-list plus a "PM sent" -Matthew building an Atlantis

Re: [RBW] Re: Pseudo-Rivendell Thread?

2021-05-06 Thread Matthew P
And those are awesome too Patrick! I see cranks I don't know, lots o tire volume, and what a light mount! On Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 4:00:01 PM UTC-7 Matthew P wrote: > Sorry Shawn! :) > > On Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 3:00:17 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> I've owned 5 Ri

Re: [RBW] Re: Pseudo-Rivendell Thread?

2021-05-06 Thread Matthew P
Sorry Shawn! :) On Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 3:00:17 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > I've owned 5 Rivendells and still own 1. These other 2 bikes are Rivendell > influenced and perhaps even Grant Peterseon inspired. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Pseudo-Rivendell Thread?

2021-05-06 Thread Matthew P
Clayton, Kudos on the bike and post. I followed this thread but didn't participate for years because I didn't own a Rivendell. I think it was a combination of reading the rules multiple times and then seeing how welcoming everyone was that I finally believed that I didn't have to own a

Re: [RBW] Re: WItTB: Wide range double crankset

2021-04-28 Thread Matthew P
enter. Group, is it ok to play with that? Is this not what a spacer does. Oh, and does 68 mm vs. 73 mm BB come into play here? Crank arm bow is new to me; makes sense; glad to pick that up in this thread. -Matthew P fiddling with the BB on the Toyo Atlantis for way too long, but intermittently. i'm reall

[RBW] Re: FS: Random Bits

2021-04-14 Thread Matthew P
Nicely done and useful because I was lost with the BRF situation and didn't see this option before. -Matthew San Diego - Kumeyaay Land On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 8:14:57 AM UTC-7 Benjamin Kelley wrote: > and the follow up. Thanks to all who helped with my spring parts bin > cleaning. >

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Derailleurs / Derailers / Whatever

2021-04-12 Thread Matthew P
Neat Rich. Thanks all for sharing. Perhaps a good use for old sharktoothed outer rings. Yes I think I've heard of a "ring-in-vise, snap teeth with vise grips, file finish" approach. Not a bad plan B(BG) Patrick -Matthew On Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 4:47:47 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > It's

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleurs / Derailers / Whatever

2021-04-10 Thread Matthew P
Neat Rich! Same here. I'm giving the triple to double conversion a second thought. I didn't like them before because I thought of them as a crippled triple. But this thread has changed my mind. The toothless outer ring has been referred to by multiple names with associated functions: bash guard

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug: Rivendell company ride

2021-04-08 Thread Matthew P
Thanks for sharing. I don't think I would have seen it otherwise. The bog crossing: when someone faces adversity, when something goes wrong, and it makes a person laugh, that's one of my favorite personality traits. I could see most people I know cursing in that same situation, "work-me"

[RBW] Re: Increasing Spring Tension - Rear Derailleur

2021-04-06 Thread Matthew P
Hi Ken, I'm curious. Why do you leave the clutch de-activated? Are there downsides to using the clutch? Thanks -Matthew On Monday, April 5, 2021 at 4:36:27 PM UTC-7 KenP wrote: > I changed my derailler to one of the newer Shimano shadow; it has a clutch > switch, but I leave said switch off

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleurs / Derailers / Whatever

2021-04-06 Thread Matthew P
Patrick that looks great. Nice coupling of the two arcs of the toothless outer ring/guard and the fd cage. Did you really have to hack off the stop, as in, backing out or removing altogether the limit screw wasn't enough? I believe you regardless. I'm slowly grasping a few things: 1. the fd

[RBW] Re: Increasing Spring Tension - Rear Derailleur

2021-04-05 Thread Matthew P
Hey J. I'm interested in this. It sounds like a DIY derailleur clutch. I Google searched that and got some promising hits. If you dive into this, please share. Thanks Trying to stay on task in San Diego, -Matthew On Monday, April 5, 2021 at 5:05:15 AM UTC-7 J Schwartz wrote: > Greetings > I have

Re: [RBW] Re: Last call: Free for postage: 21"/533 mm mountain bike handlebar

2021-03-25 Thread Matthew P
Excellent! On Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 3:31:58 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > Good suggestion. The route from my house to the Coop is rideable, too. > > On Wed, Mar 24, 2021 at 3:24 PM Matthew P wrote: > >> Or the bike co-op? https://www.bikecoopnm.com/ >> Everyone,

[RBW] Re: Last call: Free for postage: 21"/533 mm mountain bike handlebar

2021-03-24 Thread Matthew P
Or the bike co-op? https://www.bikecoopnm.com/ Everyone, don't forget about your local bike co-op. Feed them with parts and burritos :) -Matthew Bikes del Pueblo the bike co-op in San Diego, on Kumeyaay Land On Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 9:50:20 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > If there are no

[RBW] Re: I love the pic of Sal cruisin on the new Riv site

2021-03-13 Thread Matthew P
t; > [image: sofiapanslightedit_2048x.jpg] > > On Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 2:16:54 PM UTC-5 Matthew P wrote: > >> Very appropriate comment - the first one. And I got something out of it: >> if I go swept back, beware it might be too upright. >> I'm working on an Atlanti

[RBW] Re: I love the pic of Sal cruisin on the new Riv site

2021-03-13 Thread Matthew P
Very appropriate comment - the first one. And I got something out of it: if I go swept back, beware it might be too upright. I'm working on an Atlantis build. Actually, I've been working a lot, but not on the Atlantis :$ I'm putting Bullmoose bars on it. One day my brain suddenly latched onto

Re: [RBW] Fun with Lights!

2021-02-09 Thread Matthew P
This is fantastic. Looks great. Did you use any guides online that were helpful? I'd like to get better at this stuff. Also looking for a basic guide on dyno hub and lights troubleshooting with a multimeter, but I can search and then start a new thread. Thanks -Matthew San Diego/Kumeyaay, CA On

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

2021-02-03 Thread Matthew P
Andrew, You mentioned you ditched the pec deck. Care to give your opinion on it? I'm planning on making & using one or two. Thanks. -Matthew on the fence about starting a (new) pec deck post/thread On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 12:07:53 PM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Grant is a notably

[RBW] Re: I'm ready

2021-02-03 Thread Matthew P
Sam lets see photos of all those bikes! -Matthew Kumeyaay Land On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 9:47:23 AM UTC-8 dougP wrote: > Not with any of those specific bikes, but I have a '90 Fisher (probably > not far off your Stumpy). It actually seems to handle quicker than my '03 > 58 cm 700c

[RBW] Re: Friction 1x11

2021-01-12 Thread Matthew P
Thank you Sam for this post. This is currently on my mind. My friends insisted on a clutch derailer, and then, better than insisting, a friend gave me one (I reciprocated to make it a trade :) So I've been internally himming and hawing over what shifter to run on my Shimano 11 speed clutch

Re: [RBW] racks bags and a saddle fs

2020-12-16 Thread Matthew P
I'd like dibs on the wheels - and pics and any relevant info. But sounds like a great deal. Unable to reply directly to the poster (I click button, code flashes in the bottom bar, but nothing happens, I scrunch my face, repeat 5x)... I sent an email to jamison dot brosseau overat gmail dot com

Re: [RBW] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route (loads of photos)

2020-12-15 Thread Matthew P
Awesome Jason. Thank you for sharing. The route sounds ideal to me. I want smooth trails, not death trails. Your Bombadil might be my favorite bike that isn't mine. I wish there was a "Best of RBW" to put or tag this post, and other great ones, so they could be found easily. -Matt San Diego, CA,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS:. 58 cm Hunqapillar Fork for 26" Wheels

2020-08-14 Thread Matthew P
it mounted on for reference. I >>> am not sure how the fit will be on a Toyo Atlantis but I was running 26 x >>> 2.15 smart Sam's on cliffhanger rims with a lot of clearance. This is also >>> a good project for someone who wants to modify it further to accept disc

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Rivendell Atlantis $1900.00

2020-08-14 Thread Matthew P
Hey Nikko. Nice ride! I'm gathering parts to build up my 58 cm Toyo Atlantis. Looks like your tire clearance is limited in the back and not in the fork. Can you confirm? And those are 700c x 2.1" tires on there? Looking about max. I thought 2.2" would be the max, like the 2.2" Ikons. You

[RBW] Re: FS:. 58 cm Hunqapillar Fork for 26" Wheels

2020-08-14 Thread Matthew P
Neat. How wide a tire will it accept? How would it work with a 58 cm Toyo Atlantis? I wonder if I could stick this on and get wider than 2.2" for the unexpected sandpit on the trail. Probably a bad idea but might as well find out. Thanks -Matthew San Diego On Thursday, August 13, 2020 at

[RBW] Re: Cable pull modification hack for 9S shifter/cassette, 10S clutch derailleur (SRAM GX)

2020-07-27 Thread Matthew P
Abe, I'd gladly send you some bucks for material, shipping etc to try it out. I'm trying to get hot on this stuff with one bike to sell and one bike to build. And I've been on the fence about which shifters to lose on the bike for sale and what to keep. This/these could influence my decision.

[RBW] Re: Cable pull modification hack for 9S shifter/cassette, 10S clutch derailleur (SRAM GX)

2020-07-27 Thread Matthew P
I like this stuff and I'm looking to set up something along these lines. I was having a hard time grasping it but I think I have it: The bar end shifter is basically a circle (/spool/reel) wrapping & releasing cable. The metal insert increases the radius/diameter/circumference of that circle.

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-07-21 Thread Matthew P
n Tuesday, 21 July 2020 at 10:42:12 UTC-7 Applegate wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Matthew! I'd love to know a price for the Hands On Wheels-set. >>>> Thanks in advance. >>>> >>>> On Saturday, 18 July 2020 at 12:26:00 UTC-7 Matthew P wrote: >>>&g

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-07-21 Thread Matthew P
; On Saturday, 18 July 2020 at 12:26:00 UTC-7 Matthew P wrote: >> >>> The bike sold in June. >>> and again since then so I think its time I update this post. >>> >>> I have some parts from it if you're interested (see photos of them on >>>

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I Regret: Beausage on Vacation

2020-07-18 Thread Matthew P
those parts, lots of folks heading to > Yellowstone, and they weren’t much interested in bikes. I figured they’d be > safe and I was right. > > Look at all those baskets! > > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jul 18, 2020, at 1:57 PM, Matthew P > wrote: > >  > I

[RBW] For Sale: Swift Zeitgeist (~2018-2019) burgundy, X-Pac, small & large

2020-07-18 Thread Matthew P
For sale: X-Pac burgundy Swift Zeitgeist (~2018-2019; before the latest model), small and large. Large has Bagman quick release system and support. I purchased from Swift as demo/shelf models. They had them on bikes for a photo shoot. I never used. They had masking tape on them and I

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-07-18 Thread Matthew P
No problem. I'm asking $100 shipped to CONUS for the polished Paul touring cantilever brakes. Good condition. Light use. -Matthew On Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 1:37:46 PM UTC-7, Lucky wrote: > > Can you please email me price for Paul brakes? luckyturnip@gmail dotcom > > Or post here? > >

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Silver brake calipers, Albatross bars, cranks?

2020-07-18 Thread Matthew P
0 PM UTC-7, Jingy wrote: > > What's the stem length? > How much are you thinking? > > On Sat, Jul 18, 2020, 4:18 PM Matthew P > wrote: > >> Hi Jim, >> >> Are you interested in this bars-stem-brakelevers combo? >> https://photos.app.goo.gl/JHiCF8a92

[RBW] Re: WTB: Silver brake calipers, Albatross bars, cranks?

2020-07-18 Thread Matthew P
Hi Jim, Are you interested in this bars-stem-brakelevers combo? https://photos.app.goo.gl/JHiCF8a92XpsH4Xv8 https://photos.app.goo.gl/xHBqWjoiq48a9ovLA I've been meaning to post these for sale. -Matthew San Diego On Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 12:24:02 PM UTC-7, Jingy wrote: > > Hello, > I'm

[RBW] Re: Things I Regret: Beausage on Vacation

2020-07-18 Thread Matthew P
I vote for beausage over buying plastic wrappers to put on our bikes and then throw in the ocean...I mean...grocery store "recycling" bin. Me passing Leah's car with bikes on rack: Do-do-dokids bike on rack. Other ones are probably just beach cruisers. Oh my lord is that a Rivendell. Oh my

Re: [RBW] Re: anyone know how to figure out Tire Radius/rim radius?

2020-07-18 Thread Matthew P
https://bikecounterculture.com/2017/08/17/bike-wheel-diameter-calculator/ mouse over the points On Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 1:35:12 PM UTC-7, Joel Stern wrote: > > Thanks Benz. > > On Sat, Jul 18, 2020 at 4:19 PM Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA < > benzo...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> On Saturday,

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-07-18 Thread Matthew P
The bike sold in June. and again since then so I think its time I update this post. I have some parts from it if you're interested (see photos of them on the bike here pics https://photos.app.goo.gl/zcQSxtk8sYFYoMmZ9 bars - I think they are the Albatross stem - Nitto lugged grips - Newbaum wrap

[RBW] Re: Park Tool power lift shop stand free for pickup in San Diego

2020-06-08 Thread Matthew P
We got two of these into the hands of two shops working on a lot of ebikes. Thank you. On Friday, May 22, 2020 at 12:12:24 PM UTC-7, Matthew P wrote: > > Hello Riv-ers, > There is a Park Tool power lift shop stand that is available free for > pickup in San Diego. > https://w

[RBW] Re: Pedals

2020-06-03 Thread Matthew P
Glad to see this thread as this has been on my mind. +1 for Lynn's desire to keep the foot in contact with the pedal. I've been a flat pedal, casual rider through and through. Then about 2 years ago I decided to set up a bike as a fixie (per recommendation from Sheldon Brown's site). That

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: Atlantis 61cm Frame and Fork

2020-06-01 Thread Matthew P
I love that mustard color. I hope to have a bike in that color. The double TT Appaloosa would be cool, or the 52 cm Clem. Matthew, Did you grab the Atlantis from Rene and then bargain with it for the Appaloosa from Edwin? Curious of the Riv wheelin' an' dealin', -Matthew San Diego On

[RBW] Re: FS: Reunited State of America tee - large - $10

2020-05-22 Thread Matthew P
I just kind of like the design. There is a New Orleans flag that is a take on the stars and stripes that i love (and have somewhere). Paul, what are your height and weight? I am 5'11" 145 and can go medium or large. Is this big for a large? Thanks -Matthew San Diego On Friday, May 22, 2020

[RBW] Park Tool power lift shop stand free for pickup in San Diego

2020-05-22 Thread Matthew P
Hello Riv-ers, There is a Park Tool power lift shop stand that is available free for pickup in San Diego. https://www.parktool.com/product/power-lift-shop-stand-prs-33-2 Local bike shops have declined to take it. Contact me if you are interested. -Matthew -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-04-25 Thread Matthew P
Thanks Nate! Yes, I have 2.35" Knobby Nicks and Magic Mary's on the 56 cm 650b so G Ones measuring 2.4" fitting I believe. In my response to Karl I mentioned a 58 cm Atlantis that also differs from my and Nate's 56's in that it was Toyo made, 700c. I'm trying to get a finger on its max tire

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-04-23 Thread Matthew P
*Price drop on the complete bike to $2800 OBO* before I sell the frame & fork and part out the rest. pics https://photos.app.goo.gl/zcQSxtk8sYFYoMmZ9 Thanks. On Friday, April 17, 2020 at 6:59:47 AM UTC-7, Matthew P wrote: > > Greetings. > I'm offering to sell this *frame &am

[RBW] Re: FS: sturdy wheelset, 61cm Roadini frame, Gravelking EXTs, Brooks C15, handlebar bag, etc.

2020-04-20 Thread Matthew P
Is the C15 Cambium the wide one? I can't remember and couldn't easily find this on the Brooks site. Thanks. On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 8:54:25 PM UTC-7, Matt Dreher wrote: > > Frame remains unsold! > > On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 9:11:32 PM UTC-5, Matt Dreher wrote: >> >> Some riv-ish (like

[RBW] Re: beautifying beausage: caring for worn paint

2020-04-19 Thread Matthew P
et me know. I have plenty of extra leftover from my application > and I'd be glad to send you some of it. > > > On Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 1:23:30 PM UTC-5, Matthew P wrote: >> >> While on the topic of paint, what does one do, other than just enjoy it, >> when

[RBW] beautifying beausage: caring for worn paint

2020-04-19 Thread Matthew P
While on the topic of paint, what does one do, other than just enjoy it, when the bike's paint has "plenty of beausage"? I'm building an Atlantis whose paint has some wear. The areas where the chain ate the paint are really the problem, although perhaps my approach helps protect those places.

[RBW] Re: Frame color!

2020-04-19 Thread Matthew P
I'll gush... I agree about the classy classic black with white details. Semigloss even better. Those Rivs with can hang out with the classics. There was a Rosco Bubbe that had something like a flat sage green that I liked a lot. The flat/matte finish is like the gray that comes to mind when

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-04-17 Thread Matthew P
Greetings. I'm offering to sell this *frame & fork for $1400*. The original owner paid about $2500 as a special order built by Waterford. I paid $3000 for the complete bike. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks. -Matthew San Diego On Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 2:09:24 PM UTC-7, Matth

[RBW] Re: Best of Boneshaker 50%

2020-04-09 Thread Matthew P
Thank you! I hadn't heard of Boneshaker before. Judging from their site, what a find. I bought the book + best-of bundle as quick as my WiFi and ADD allowed. -Matthew San Diego On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 3:10:50 PM UTC-7, Kent Peterson -- Eugene, Oregon wrote: > > Thanks for posting

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-04-02 Thread Matthew P
Good eye ted! I gave a double look at that and should have checked. correction - standover, cm: 82.65 Thanks! On Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 1:27:39 PM UTC-7, ted wrote: > > Looks to me like you got the stand over from the 53 row. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-04-02 Thread Matthew P
lda figured that. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 2, 2020, at 2:48 PM, Matthew P > wrote: > >  > Thanks Joe and thanks for the catch Mike. > > WATERFORD, not Walt Works > > -Matthew > > > On Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 11:26:21 AM UTC-7, Mike Willi

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-04-02 Thread Matthew P
from my iPhone > > On Apr 2, 2020, at 1:30 PM, Matthew P > wrote: > >  > Dear RBW Owners, > > I am selling a 56 cm 650b MUSA Atlantis. It's geometry is listed in the > attachment. I bought it off the RBW list on Februry 1st from the original > owner (Brencho). He said

[RBW] Re: FS: Clem Smith Jr Disc 59

2020-03-25 Thread Matthew P
Beautiful Chris. I like the bars (Hunter-Nitto Smooth Moves?) and tires too. Is that a 58 cm - 700c ? Or a 56 cm - 650b? And are the Thunderburts 2.1" or 2.25" wide, or other? Do you have more info on it posted anywhere else? Or please share here all you'd like. I'll have to check out

[RBW] Re: FS: Clem Smith Jr Disc 59

2020-03-22 Thread Matthew P
I would also like to know how much it cost to get the disc tabs put on, and any feedback on that. Did it include paint? Was that vertical piece under the rear tab added? Is Waltworks the best option for this? Perhaps I'll start a new thread. I'm interested in getting disc tabs on an

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Home Office Edition. Rivendell Custom, Atlantis, Hunqapillar, Wheels

2020-03-18 Thread Matthew P
Hi Karl, I'm interested in the Atlantis. I sent a private this morning. I don't know if it went through and I can't find a trace of it. Feel free to private message me back with anything else you can tell me about it. Does it include a headset and bottom bracket? Thank you

[RBW] Re: Looking for a 700 x 50 commuting tire

2020-03-17 Thread Matthew P
I just put on 700c x 2" Schwalbe Big Apples a few rides back. They feel different than the Riddler 45's I was riding, in a way I can't put my finger on, but they're fine. - Matthew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: FS: Home Office Edition. Rivendell Custom, Atlantis, Hunqapillar, Wheels

2020-03-17 Thread Matthew P
Hi Karl, Is that a TOYO, MUSA, or MIT Atlantis? What else can you tell us about it? Thank you. -Matthew On a 56 cm Atlantis that might be too small -- 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: Widest wide range double chainring setup? How wide is too wide?

2020-03-16 Thread Matthew P
Thanks for the responses. Great stuff. The triple with a guard on the big ring presents a conundrum for me. If I have a triple crankset, then it is probably most useful as a triple. Yet, I don't think I need a triple; a double can do the job, while simplifying. But I don't want a "crippled