Re: [RBW] Re: PSA - 1999 Riv All Rounder

2019-03-29 Thread Ryan Fleming
Mine was painted Sherwood Forest;;it's a metallic dark green. Yours looks like it's a metallic olive or sage green. Do you miss it at all? On Sat, 23 Mar 2019 at 11:15, Mike Godwin wrote: > [image: bike0001.JPG] > AR talk! Just wondering Ryan, is this the one you have? My old Waterford > made

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

2017-12-11 Thread Ryan Fleming
this is a good thread and Grant,Patrick and Roberta sort of confirm my guess that for the mixte with the choco-norms I should shift my saddle back. Looking again at my bike I am not sure I have too much rail to play with but there is some. I like drops on longer rides and my favourite

[RBW] Re: Bartubes discontinued

2017-12-05 Thread Ryan Fleming
and just for grins I tried filling my cart with the new grey bar tube and it maxed out at 10. All in the interests of research, of course On Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 8:14:19 AM UTC-6, Bob B wrote: > > I just ordered an olive one from Riv yesterday morning. At that point > there were 6 left

[RBW] Re: Bartubes discontinued

2017-12-05 Thread Ryan Fleming
yeah velcro's not a problem. I have the old V-brand (holier than cow) version. Although I am not really a bag person, I was sorta thinking of another one of these but I also am thinking that I really like the revival of the banana bag so I might hold out for that when it lands On Monday,

[RBW] Re: Wrapping Albastache Bars

2017-12-04 Thread Ryan Fleming
Mark Abele's videos make everything he does look so effortless! They sure are a pleasure to watch (and listen to). Probably not too many takes either On Monday, December 4, 2017 at 1:18:38 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > It's like watching an artist, isn't it? He's ridiculous! -- You

[RBW] Re: End of the Trail Letter from IBEX

2017-12-01 Thread Ryan Fleming
I haven't had the pleasure of owning something from ibex. Wonder what brought this on as the email doesn't really say. That's too bad. Sad to see good people making good products getting thrown out of work On Friday, December 1, 2017 at 3:31:51 PM UTC-6, Justin, Oakland wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Fall Ride w/ Appaloosa plus random bike thoughts

2017-12-01 Thread Ryan Fleming
That Mustard Appaloosa sure blends in beautifully with those fall colours, doesn't it? Glad you are back on the bike. All the best On Friday, December 1, 2017 at 3:25:59 PM UTC-6, mlpessar wrote: > > Back on the bike for the first time in almost two months, the hiatus due > to a bout of

[RBW] Re: Lessons in Singlespeeding

2017-12-01 Thread Ryan Fleming
Well, ever since my partner resurrected my old PX-10 as a singlespeed (and I do mean singlespeed) I've really enjoyed it for a number of reasons and I'm really glad I kept my old Peugeot..heavy on the rotation Simplicity Silence You have to work with what you've got and sometimes as the good

Re: [RBW] Spitballing: Hunqabeam fixed conversion ideas

2017-11-29 Thread Ryan Fleming
o* I think a nice, light, 2-speed candy apple red Cheviot would be really sweet:* *I think so , too Joe. I can't wait to see it...Ryan in Winnipeg* On Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 3:17:02 AM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Well now y'all got me thinking (this will be a slight thread

[RBW] Re: Illustrated Holiday Flyer

2017-11-23 Thread Ryan Fleming
Made me smile...I'd like that wool beanie ,too...and one of the buttons-of-many-colours shirtsthe blue one ...and I like the banana bag. Plus the nod to Canada of course :) On Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 12:02:56 PM UTC-6, Julian Westerhout wrote: > > It is a fun flyer. I'd like the

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Sam Hillborne complete, a 54cm Rambouillet complete, and a 60cm Saluki frame/fork, w XTR/Schmidt dynamo 650b wheelset, & GB fenders

2017-11-23 Thread Ryan Fleming
My goodness, those are awfully nice bikes at awfully nice prices and I am sure they will make someone very happy. Well-documented (from a photo perspective too). On Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 1:28:19 AM UTC-6, Shwangnle wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm Shawn and its time to start selling some of my

[RBW] Re: May be a dumb question but if you've shortened your bars once can you do it again?

2017-11-21 Thread Ryan Fleming
get comfortable with the Choco Norm bar. I stumbled on this > http://zedmartinez.com/2016/06/rivendell-clem-smith-jr/ Perhaps it will > help. I got Bosco bars and am setting them up as in the article. Good luck. > > On Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 11:47:33 AM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: > >&

[RBW] Re: May be a dumb question but if you've shortened your bars once can you do it again?

2017-11-21 Thread Ryan Fleming
Thank you Joe; that is very kind of you and I appreciate the offer...but this is probably something I'll want to let my LBS handle...probably is best if my partner doesn't do it. So potentially a little shop labour and I'll probably need another set of the cork grips punched and grooved that

[RBW] May be a dumb question but if you've shortened your bars once can you do it again?

2017-11-21 Thread Ryan Fleming
chop off more? Somehow I suspect it might not be a good idea to take more off the ends of the same handlebar but I'm not sure Thanks in advance for advice Ryan Fleming in Winnipeg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&q

[RBW] Re: Banana Bag Coming Back

2017-11-21 Thread Ryan Fleming
not much of a bag person; I do have one of the bartubes before it was Sackville branded , but I am tempted by the new banana bag...I'll probably try and buy one before I retire next June On Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 6:38:56 AM UTC-6, islaysteve wrote: > > I was glad to see that the Banana

[RBW] Re: Middle of Nowhere Cycling Club

2017-11-16 Thread Ryan Fleming
hey marc...thanks for the tip. my partner's daughter has a vw van that she got back in running order doing a lot of the work herself. 1 xmas gift solved ! On Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 1:52:38 PM UTC-6, Marc Irwin wrote: > > Here is a bunch who could probably benefit from support by the

Re: [RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

2017-11-16 Thread Ryan Fleming
sure are...they make me almost want to clean up my record hubs on my peugeot (which are frankly disgusting right now) but that ain't happening before spring. I've always loved the older classic campy hubs up to and including 1990 C-record hubs. They are s smooth and so pleasing to the

Re: [RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

2017-11-16 Thread Ryan Fleming
rear wheel redished and I'm using a Velo-orange threadless bottom bracket(stronglight BB and 93 cranks threads were toasted). Point is older record hubs will work just fine for a single-speed application On Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 9:50:25 AM UTC-6, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > thos

Re: [RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

2017-11-16 Thread Ryan Fleming
those look like Campy hi-lo flange Record hubs. Very pretty. I wonder what the functional reason is for the hi-lo rear hub. I use record low flange 36-hole with a 126 OL on my PX-10 (horizontal dropouts) which is now a single-speed with some original French parts , some Japanese , a little of

[RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

2017-11-13 Thread Ryan Fleming
you might wanna recheck your math ;) On Monday, November 13, 2017 at 1:41:25 PM UTC-6, tc wrote: > > Singlespeeders, is your single worth $2,000 to you? > > Assuming whatever the 'classic single' is to be, the frame with headset > and seatpost are included. Toying around with what a parts list

[RBW] Re: FS - Please help me empty the bike closet

2017-11-13 Thread Ryan Fleming
That is too bad. These are terrific brake levers at a great price. If I hadn't bought them I probably would have ditched my drop bars long ago On Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 11:28:00 PM UTC-6, Doug Bloch wrote: > > Argh! Why did the TRPs show up right after I emptied my PayPal to buy a >

[RBW] Re: Enjoying autumn colors

2017-11-09 Thread Ryan Fleming
Next fall for Autumn shots...earlier winter than last year :) On Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 7:35:58 AM UTC-6, Takashi wrote: > > Thank you Ryan. > I suppose that your mixte would look very pretty beneath leaves of > Canadian trees. > I'd like to see pictures of your ride! >

[RBW] Re: Anyone know about cycling Death Valley

2017-11-08 Thread Ryan Fleming
Who's the scruffy character? Is it you? Whoever it is the scenery looks like something out of Mad Max or High Plains Drifter or something On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 1:17:41 PM UTC-6, dougP wrote: > > Just took the time to find a couple of photos. This was April 2013. You > have to

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-08 Thread Ryan Fleming
Porsche Ruby Red by Rivendell's current painter. I thought about this colour myself. Very classy! On Cyclofiend http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2006/cc095-cvanorsdol0406.html On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 10:52:51 PM UTC-6, Joe

Re: [RBW] Re: The RBW Website has a new look...

2017-11-07 Thread Ryan Fleming
I think a pride of Rivendells is certainly aptor maybe an exaltation of Rivendells I just googled this but I remember reading Conan Doyle's White company trilogy; especially Sir Nigel when he's quizzed about hunting terms by his true love;s father

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Ryan Fleming
yeah...I'm not riding this bike thru Death Valley(which is an adventure, just not mine) or anything so it's not really a concern On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 4:42:46 PM UTC-6, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > My custom mixte did have 2 water-bottle mounts; the 1st is topside ,the

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Ryan Fleming
My custom mixte did have 2 water-bottle mounts; the 1st is topside ,the 2nd is on the underside of the downtube. To be fair here, I said 2 bosses on the form but I didn't say where On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 4:25:22 PM UTC-6, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > > But Mark, you don’t

[RBW] Re: Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Ryan Fleming
Well! Pictures of both, please ...So Chris, what colour did you end up going with? On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 11:27:35 AM UTC-6, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > That was me getting the Roadini painted. Should be there right now in > fact. I also considered a red but more like a deep Merlot

[RBW] Re: Enjoying autumn colors

2017-11-07 Thread Ryan Fleming
I love your pictures. So evocative! Autumn is my favourite season, but in Winnipeg , MB the autumn colours maybe last 6-7 weeks. Depending on the weather, especially the wind our trees can be pretty naked by Halloween. I do love the colours while they last though in cloudy or clear conditions

[RBW] Re: The RBW Website has a new look...

2017-11-07 Thread Ryan Fleming
I like their new bike day pictures a lot. Nice to see all the rivs going out the door to new homes On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 9:54:48 AM UTC-6, David B wrote: > > The @rivbike Instagram is used for this purpose - it's not solely owner > bikes, but there's a good deal of Rivs in use on

[RBW] Re: Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Ryan Fleming
I think a dark red really makes the cream pop. Actually Candy apple red sounds appealing. So... metallic? And don't they say red bikes are faster? On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 12:42:09 AM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Whelp, this started as a "let's jump on that sale" journey towards a >

[RBW] Re: Roadini build and first ride report!

2017-10-31 Thread Ryan Fleming
nice post and bike...need some green candy pedals. Actually really nice looking and boy, Riv sure packs their bikes well, don't they On Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 3:06:21 PM UTC-5, William R. wrote: > > Ha! You know it Mark. That is easily done on this one! -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Oh Boy Got the '96 All Rounder Repainted

2017-10-31 Thread Ryan Fleming
Craig...that looks great! now when you put it back together , I'm sure there has to be some blue accessorizing or blue ano'd components or something to pick up that elegant box-lining. Please show us the pictures when you have it all built up ! On Monday, October 30, 2017 at 10:45:12 PM UTC-5,

Re: [RBW] 10x200 challenge complete

2017-10-30 Thread Ryan Fleming
Congratulations ,Bill on doing your 200K rando. And no, your 10 X 200 challenge reports were not tiresome in the least! On Monday, October 30, 2017 at 12:08:17 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Ian > > I think the Hillborne is the ideal Rivendell rando frame. > > I'm having a hard time thinking

[RBW] Re: What is a Rivvish bike?

2017-10-26 Thread Ryan Fleming
Good luck on your ride Saturday; it is still Saturday, correct? Let us know how it goes On Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 3:12:47 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I was at Riv HQ yesterday and had a longish chat with several of the > staff. Will, Corey, Roman, Mark, and I waved hi to Vince.

[RBW] Re: PSA: 58cm toyo atlantis in oregon for 1250

2017-10-24 Thread Ryan Fleming
At least 3X I hope someone buys it. On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 9:28:10 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote: > > Nice that seller listed the serial number. It does look like a good > deal. A comparable new one would be at least 3X as much. > > dougP > > On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 5:18:27 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: New (old) bike day? An Eroica bike

2017-10-19 Thread Ryan Fleming
Yes it does look like one of those bikes they don't make like they used to. Nice find! On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 9:22:19 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Bob B asked whether I can fit on it. > > Yes, I definitely can. In the photo, the saddle height is set correctly > at 75.5cm.

Re: [RBW] Re: XO-1 frame for sale

2017-10-18 Thread Ryan Fleming
and I would agree that the Rivendells (I have a 97 A/R) are better bikes. Certainly better cosmetically. I don't think functionally my 97 Riv is several magnitudes better than the X0-1. The X0-1 is a fine, no frills bike. I'm glad I bought it and I have no intention yet of flea baying it. It's

[RBW] Re: XO-1 frame for sale

2017-10-17 Thread Ryan Fleming
BTW, interestingly enough the product page for Tanaka water bottle cages at RBW shows a well-broken in 1993 X0-1 https://www.rivbike.com/products/tanaka-stainless-water-bottle-cage-sandblast I wonder whose

[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen 65 Bike

2017-10-17 Thread Ryan Fleming
from tenor to soprano? On Monday, October 16, 2017 at 11:05:18 PM UTC-5, Ben Miller wrote: > > Absolutely 65 cm. But what's a couple of cm anyways? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] XO-1 frame for sale

2017-10-16 Thread Ryan Fleming
And speaking of rust...I suspect there's a fair bit. and yeah, $950 is an optimistic price to say the least; especially for a frame. Hey they are great bikes, but it's a 24 years old frame. $200 and it might be a good foundation for a great rider On Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 4:21:29 PM

Re: [RBW] 10x200 mile challenge nearing the end

2017-10-13 Thread Ryan Fleming
Well, very impressive And I have been quite worried about the news of the annual wildfire scourge in northern California; devastation sounds appalling and from what I hear , these fires were the worst . I hope California RBW ers stay safe. So thanks for updating us about that, Bill.

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

2017-10-11 Thread Ryan Fleming
I do like the cream with darker colours so you get the contrast. But that silver one-colour looks really good On Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 4:57:59 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I agree about the one-color treatment..I think the Cheviot Green on my > Clem L (and original Cheviot) looks

Re: [RBW] Re: SOLD; not only cheap, but fast! [FS, Pedals, Cheap, But Good!]

2017-10-11 Thread Ryan Fleming
bike thing you bought that was high quality and inexpensive? Garage sale finds qualify On Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 4:04:22 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Cheap, good, and fast! Choose 3! > > > On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 2:40 PM, Ryan Fleming <ryanmallo...@gmail.com &g

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

2017-10-11 Thread Ryan Fleming
You sure gotta love that packing job. Jenny and the rest of the crew do a beautiful job in that regard. Those bikes are coddled. No, they're swaddled BTW the seat lug looks like the one on my (custom) mixte. It looks really delicate doesn't it? You know, I really like that grey as a single

[RBW] Re: SOLD; not only cheap, but fast! [FS, Pedals, Cheap, But Good!]

2017-10-11 Thread Ryan Fleming
goes to show that cheap is not the enemy of the good On Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 2:28:35 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > > > On Tue, Oct 10, 2017 at 12:56 PM, Patrick Moore > wrote: > >> 1. Shimano M 737, the grandaddy (or grandmama if you prefer) SPD pedal, a >> bit

Re: [RBW] 10x200 mile challenge nearing the end

2017-10-04 Thread Ryan Fleming
Bill your 10 bikes X 200 mile saga has been very interesting to read and quite motivational to me...I'm retiring next June. I'm not thinking PBP or anything like thatI wouldn't rule it out but once I retire I'll have more time to ride ...my Rivs which do not get ridden enough...won't

[RBW] Re: Helmet that doesn't stand so tall? No teetering crockery helmet?

2017-09-29 Thread Ryan Fleming
That is a nice helmet On Friday, September 29, 2017 at 9:44:02 AM UTC-5, Clayton wrote: > > I have a big head on a thin body. I suffer the same issue. The helmet I > like is the Giro Aspect. It's spendy, but I feel handsome when I wear it. > ;) > > Clayton B. > -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Driver: "I don't know bike language"

2017-09-28 Thread Ryan Fleming
And, Ron, your last point is very well-taken. Probably that's the best advice for all of us to stay safe out there On Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 5:25:47 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > > You can't control them, but you can control you and how you communicate > your presence and intentions to

[RBW] Re: Driver: "I don't know bike language"

2017-09-27 Thread Ryan Fleming
Agreed. I find since my accident last September, I've become even more conscientious about signalling , which of course, I did before but if I were honest I've had some lapses from time to time. Plus, if I can give a car a break, I will. BTW I've always extended my arm right or left and I

[RBW] Re: Driver: "I don't know bike language"

2017-09-26 Thread Ryan Fleming
Sometimes people should just detach from their friggin devices and pay a little attention to the real world around them. On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 3:08:12 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I've taken the opposite approach. I figure once the moron's adrenaline > settles from seeing

[RBW] Re: Zeus

2017-09-26 Thread Ryan Fleming
Never. But I almost wish I had one as Sagittarius is my sun sign. So it seems appropriate :) On Monday, September 25, 2017 at 5:31:40 PM UTC-5, Christopher Cote wrote: > > I take back what I said about it being low-end. Looking more carefully at > the picture, it appears to be a very nice bike.

[RBW] Re: Zeus

2017-09-26 Thread Ryan Fleming
Jim, I do not think it is ugly at all! I really like the looks of it. Do you still ride it? Ryan - Winnipeg On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 11:24:58 AM UTC-5, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > This Zeus was given to me by a friend - it was, in the words of Fred > Haefele in "Rebuilding the Indian" -

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell custom by Mark Nobilette, size 58.5cm. $2000

2017-09-22 Thread Ryan Fleming
Nice components; can't see how you would do much better. Geez those WI cranks are good looking. Nice price if it's your size, that's for sure On Friday, September 22, 2017 at 10:30:10 AM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: > > Nice. Are those blue King classic hubs? > That's a sweet bike. > >

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell custom by Mark Nobilette, size 58.5cm. $2000

2017-09-22 Thread Ryan Fleming
agreed. Much better! On Friday, September 22, 2017 at 8:56:27 AM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote: > > wow! yes those new pictures definitely showcase that awesome color. > > On Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 10:20:05 PM UTC-4, 2shelt...@gmail.com > wrote: >> >> NEW PICTURES FOR THOSE INTERESTED (I

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Lead Times ~ Why 8-9 Months?

2017-09-20 Thread Ryan Fleming
My understanding is that Wford is slammed but I also thought it had something to do with steel tubing supply...remember True Temper has elected to get out of the steel frame tubing business.I actually do not know what Roadeos,,HH, Hunqs or Atlantis bikes use for a tubing supplier but I assumed

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell custom by Mark Nobilette, size 58.5cm. $2000

2017-09-20 Thread Ryan Fleming
What Joe and Kai said. I am sorry if I offended you; that was not my intent Not my size; have some Rivendells already. It's a good price, good luck on the sale and I hope that it finds a good home On Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 10:15:38 AM UTC-5, 2shelt...@gmail.com wrote: > > This is my

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell custom by Mark Nobilette, size 58.5cm. $2000

2017-09-19 Thread Ryan Fleming
Oh yeah.it's the US-made Nitto handlebars. $2000.00 IS not a bad price , though. On Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 11:18:21 AM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Why do I feel like I've seen this show up here before? > > It is a nice bike,however...photos probably don't d

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell custom by Mark Nobilette, size 58.5cm. $2000

2017-09-19 Thread Ryan Fleming
Why do I feel like I've seen this show up here before? It is a nice bike,however...photos probably don't do it justice On Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 11:10:46 AM UTC-5, Ian A wrote: > > Fabulous bike at a super great price. Not looking to buy (too big and too > far away), but out of

[RBW] Re: When a Riv is out of reach..

2017-09-15 Thread Ryan Fleming
Quality and value...what's not to like ; that is a nice looking machine and certainly Rivish in spirit. I hope that she likes it On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 7:48:20 PM UTC-5, Fullylugged wrote: > > Thanks all for the nice comments. I took it for a little spin tonight and > it shifts

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

2017-09-13 Thread Ryan Fleming
Yours is a real classic too...colour looks more metallic than Toshi's though...just an observation On Monday, September 11, 2017 at 5:59:57 PM UTC-5, reynoldslugs wrote: > > Toshi - > > That bike is stunning. The green looks pretty close to my emerald green > 2003 custom: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

2017-09-12 Thread Ryan Fleming
Neat...that is a real custom What is the screw in the seat stay above the bridge to the left of your pump...I know it has a purpose...is it for a rack mount? So there is probably one on the other side I guess. How elegant is that? On Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 10:56:41 AM UTC-5, Ryan

[RBW] Re: NYC Century on Cheviot

2017-09-12 Thread Ryan Fleming
But you finish. That's the main thing I'm slow too...and this year even 50 miles is a stretch. We should try not to beat ourselves up ...but good on Antone On Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 1:33:54 AM UTC-5, lum gim fong wrote: > > Nice report!! Congrats!! > No training! Thats how its supposed

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

2017-09-12 Thread Ryan Fleming
I am so happy for you...your bike is a real stunner...built by the best! On Monday, September 11, 2017 at 10:10:53 PM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > > I definitely had fun with the Rasta Paul skewers, but the other key > features are credited to Mark Abele who worked with Mark Nobilette to not > only

[RBW] Re: FS Brand New Lugged S84 Seatpost

2017-09-11 Thread Ryan Fleming
Hi Tim...you make a good point about not shoving the saddle back and my other Rivs are not in the least twitchy but this one with Chocos , to my mind, is and this is after Mark tweaked it by swapping in a longer stem (12 or 13cm) and cutting off 14mm off the choc. bars. Riv graciously gave

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

2017-09-11 Thread Ryan Fleming
that is a beauty On Monday, September 11, 2017 at 12:19:01 AM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > > I picked up the custom on Saturday, and it is really perfect for me. It > feels fast in handling, extremely responsive to weight shifts, but feels > stable. The top tube is about the same length as the

[RBW] Re: FS Brand New Lugged S84 Seatpost

2017-09-08 Thread Ryan Fleming
and part of my problem I guess is that I am so used to moustache bars (which was my original idea) and I still ride drop bars . I was thinking of the seatpost setback as another way to angle my torso more toward what I'm accustomed to...and with more towards the 45 or so degrees I'm used to,

[RBW] Re: FS Brand New Lugged S84 Seatpost

2017-09-08 Thread Ryan Fleming
mpared to ~18mm, respectively. > > Good luck! > shoji > > > > On Friday, September 8, 2017 at 2:42:24 PM UTC-4, Ryan Fleming wrote: >> >> I wonder if these lugged seatposts have more setback than the S-83 ones >> do. Anybody know? Reason I ask is I wonder

[RBW] Re: FS Brand New Lugged S84 Seatpost

2017-09-08 Thread Ryan Fleming
I wonder if these lugged seatposts have more setback than the S-83 ones do. Anybody know? Reason I ask is I wonder if my mixte position would benefit from scootching the saddle back a little . I'm using a Brooks Select on an S-83 and I'm finding that the Choco-Norms (which were chopped a bit

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Rivendell Custom

2017-09-05 Thread Ryan Fleming
well I certainly hope it finds a good home Almost seems like one of those Crust bikes might be up your alley On Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 4:36:23 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Just weighed it this morning, and it comes in at 22.2lbs on the bathroom > scale. That's with pedals and

[RBW] Re: Cheviotlantis

2017-09-05 Thread Ryan Fleming
looks a little weird On Friday, September 1, 2017 at 9:57:23 PM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: > > No one else thinks the seat, angle, and backwards seatpost is a real > turnoff? > > Philip > www.biketinker.com > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam over Mt Tam

2017-09-01 Thread Ryan Fleming
Quite the adventure and I'm glad someone found your keys ! great pictures and write-up On Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 8:41:58 PM UTC-5, christian poppell wrote: > > Originally titled this as "Adventures in Single Speeding" but I'm not > really sure if single speed counts as I have at least

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Rivendell Custom

2017-09-01 Thread Ryan Fleming
can sit on at one time! > > On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 1:18:01 PM UTC-7, Ryan Fleming wrote: >> >> Can't believe you're getting rid of thisI'm sure it'll make someone >> very happy!Nice build. Hopefully there will be no seller's remorse >> >> On T

[RBW] Re: 200 miles on 10 bikes, an essentially pointless self-challenge

2017-08-31 Thread Ryan Fleming
that is very impressive , Bill; 250 miles a week is not too shabby However...maybe after next June ...when I retire I can crank up my mileage . Certainly more opportunities for longer rides and I can ride my Rivendells more often because I won't be commuting any longer to the mean streets of

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Rivendell Custom

2017-08-31 Thread Ryan Fleming
yup...worth it but it is a long wait On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 3:36:45 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote: > > If anyone has ever dreamed of a custom Rivendell, this is it. They don't > come up often, and I'll bet the wait is many months. > > dougP > > On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 7:39:26 AM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Interesting bell-Made in Germany, Latin

2017-08-31 Thread Ryan Fleming
On Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 4:57:52 PM UTC-6, Ryan Fleming wrote: >> >> Mind you, he has been relegated to Mr. Christopher >> >> On Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 12:12:06 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: >>> >>> Behold St. Christopher and go your way in

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Rivendell Custom

2017-08-31 Thread Ryan Fleming
Can't believe you're getting rid of thisI'm sure it'll make someone very happy!Nice build. Hopefully there will be no seller's remorse On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 9:39:26 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > My stunningly beautiful 2001 Joe Stark built, Joe Bell painted, custom >

Re: [RBW] Interesting bell-Made in Germany, Latin

2017-08-30 Thread Ryan Fleming
Mind you, he has been relegated to Mr. Christopher On Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 12:12:06 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Behold St. Christopher and go your way in safety. > > Patrick "my Latin is far rustier than my Google skills" Moore, who found > it here: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: New Clem L

2017-08-24 Thread Ryan Fleming
barely notice the e-drive; it's quite unobtrusive On Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 10:00:44 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Clem L goes electric. > "Judas!" > (Grant will get that one) > > I did the deed today and it's fabulous. Honestly it's kind of ridiculous > how well this Riv model accepts

Re: [RBW] Re: 200 miles on 10 bikes, an essentially pointless self-challenge

2017-08-24 Thread Ryan Fleming
Bill's Schwinn looks like it has Columbus tubing if I'm not mistaken On Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 1:18:46 AM UTC-5, lum gim fong wrote: > > Fantastic thread, Bill!! > Really fun. Enjoying it immensely. > Makes me hungry to ride more. > A couple questions about the bikes: > > Schwinn: > 1. What

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Beach Build

2017-08-23 Thread Ryan Fleming
Isn't Grant a nice man? I mean all the staff at RBW are great, but Grant is a mensch. It's a pleasure doing business with him. BTW your Soma and Appaloosa are great looking bikes ; I love that butternut colour on the App. Glad you found another bike more suitable for your current location

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

2017-08-18 Thread Ryan Fleming
For me it was 3500 for the frame with braze-ons for Paul centerpulls. + parts and labour and I got pretty fancy with the parts (Paul,Phil ,Chris King, WI , lots of Nitto, Rich l-built wheels,yada,yada,yada. Fenders but no racks or bags) On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 2:47:33 PM UTC-5, Patrick

Re: [RBW] Re: Jan's Yellow Rivendell

2017-08-18 Thread Ryan Fleming
my 1997 Riv Waterford-built A/R was , I think, 1225 for base price - 1 colour + 100 for cream head tube + 25.00 for my name. But I could check the stud book at home :) On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 8:43:05 AM UTC-5, Doug Van Cleve wrote: > > I wasn't accounting for inflation, and Jan might not

Re: [RBW] Re: New Clem L

2017-08-18 Thread Ryan Fleming
I will have to check that out. Also the nose of the saddle idea I felt a little embarassed about mentioning this, but I thought the group would have some good ideas, and you did! So thanks for that! On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 7:56:33 AM UTC-5, ericf3 wrote: > > Just a thought...would

[RBW] Re: Custom bike

2017-08-18 Thread Ryan Fleming
Wownice...can't wait to see it all built up On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 12:33:52 PM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > > Hi all, I've gotten several questions about the custom up on Instagram, so > I thought I would tell you about the bike. > > I plan to use the 650b bike for randonneuring. It has

[RBW] Re: New Clem L

2017-08-17 Thread Ryan Fleming
With all due respect I would be very surprised if the Clems weigh 25-27 lbs; I'd be more inclined to guess somewhere north of 30 lbs. I suspect my custom is more than 30...the boxed bike with the uber-Riv protective packaging weighed 35 lbs according to the customs stamp. But as you said,

[RBW] Re: New Clem L

2017-08-17 Thread Ryan Fleming
Pretty much the same seat lug and fork crown as my (yet unridden - shame on me) custom mixte I got a while back which I hope to get on soon. Which adds to the attraction of the Clem and yet takes nothing away from my custom. Such a nice touch for Rivendell's 1500.00 bike. Your newest photos

Re: [RBW] Re: Jan's Yellow Rivendell

2017-08-16 Thread Ryan Fleming
Probably not unreasonable...nice yellow colour and I bet it was well looked after On Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 10:58:40 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Thanks. There was a much earlier article in BQ or VBQ in which Jan > compared his Riv to his later bikes and described his changing

Re: [RBW] FS SimpleOne size 60cm

2017-08-15 Thread Ryan Fleming
I always your SO was a great bike...loved the colour and evidently it's found a good home , so looks like a win-win all around On Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 4:43:39 AM UTC-5, Dave Nawrocki wrote: > > Sold! > > -- > *From: *naw...@comcast.net > *To:

[RBW] Re: 59 vs. 52 Clem L

2017-08-11 Thread Ryan Fleming
late to the party but in a fairly recent blug Dave mantioned that Atlanti, Hunqs ,and HH's wait times were almost longer than customs. I suspect the fact that True Temper is no longer manufacturing frame tubing is a contributing factor and Riv/Waterford is sourcing frame tubing

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Richard Sachs(!) Rivendell on CL

2017-08-11 Thread Ryan Fleming
I would agree with you there; it is a GP design and the other 3 builders are just as skilled at the execution of that design On Friday, August 11, 2017 at 3:12:11 PM UTC-5, Doug Van Cleve wrote: > > It is a neat frame and an interesting part of Rivendell custom history. > My issue is that it

[RBW] Re: why so many joe's up for sale?

2017-08-04 Thread Ryan Fleming
I always thought those Ibis Scorchers were cool-looking bikes when they came out in the 90s On Friday, August 4, 2017 at 6:07:56 AM UTC-5, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > I imagine another factor here is that we are looking at a certain subset > of Rivendell owner, one who belongs to this RBW group.

[RBW] Re: HubbuHubbuH - First Loaded Tour

2017-08-02 Thread Ryan Fleming
Great story and pictures...Hubbu tandem sounds like a great bike; glad you had such a good time So, inquiring minds have to ask...what is your 20-year-old daughter riding? On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 12:33:44 AM UTC-5, Ken Yokanovich wrote: > > In hindsight, it may not have been the best

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Bars: Drop or Moustache?

2017-07-28 Thread Ryan Fleming
I LOVE those fender spacers ! On Friday, July 28, 2017 at 7:22:25 AM UTC-5, ADH wrote: > > Thanks to everyone for the kind comments about my bike. I spent a LOT of > time looking at everyone else's Rivendells trying to figure out what I > wanted to do. So it's really an amalgamation of everyone

[RBW] Re: OK to keep riding on this wheel, right?

2017-07-27 Thread Ryan Fleming
I would press White a little more but maybe a higher spoke count is the way to go Of course I'm assuming you sent White the photo and told them how long you had the wheel and what kind of load you're carrying as you told us...and note that kiddies in trailers tend to get heavier...I hauled my

[RBW] Re: (Re)-introduction and feeler for a trade

2017-07-24 Thread Ryan Fleming
Sorry to hear about your hit and run; I had one last fall and although I only compressed an L1 vertebra , I find that I too am more stressed in city traffic (which I try to do my best to avoid), but I'm still commuting. Have not done as many longer rides this year , nor , I'm afraid , ridden

[RBW] Re: Terrific Writeup on the origins of Rivendell by Jan Heine

2017-07-24 Thread Ryan Fleming
actually when you enlarge it, it shows up pretty well. A classic! On Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 2:56:03 PM UTC-5, Mojo wrote: > > Bill, > > Chameleon paint was a production paint choice for an upcharge, $90 if > memory serves. It's purple-green that doesn't show well in photography, > especially

Re: [RBW] PSA Single Speed Sacramento $650

2017-07-11 Thread Ryan Fleming
almost sounds too good to be true with the rash of bike thefts in (pick any north american city) I'd be a little suspicious On Monday, July 10, 2017 at 11:31:33 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > I’m almost tempted to buy it and flip it (the bike, not the rear wheel). > That’s a great price. > >

[RBW] Re: (Pic Heavy) Quickbeam Campy Fixed Gear Flip Flop

2017-07-07 Thread Ryan Fleming
I think you did a lovely job with your photos and pictures ! And on a QB fixed ...awesome ! On Friday, July 7, 2017 at 1:25:14 PM UTC-5, christian poppell wrote: > > Thanks everybody! Good to hear that my writing is readable. I feel like I > have a hard time translating my thoughts into a

[RBW] Re: PSA: Nice custom Riv on SF CL

2017-07-07 Thread Ryan Fleming
looks a lot like my Riv road but mine is a Curt Goodrich 2001 and doesn't have the cream wings or cut-out oval on the fork crown . That's a nice price for a nice bike if the fit's good. The harvest gold is really quite handsome On Friday, July 7, 2017 at 11:53:03 AM UTC-5, Jim M. wrote: > >

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