Re: [RBW] The Cub House's Los Angeles Invitational Ride - May 18

Well done, Neale! I want down to check out festivities on Sunday. Lots good vibes. Congrats on finishing the triple scoop. You’re a beast. ☺️ On Monday, May 20, 2024 at 9:30:36 AM UTC-7 Neale S. wrote: > Ted - it was the Rincon Red Box road the entire way. Puts you out on 39 a > little

[RBW] Re: The Cub House's Los Angeles Invitational Ride - May 18

he triple scoop >>>> >>>> hope you can share some of the experience on here for us poor souls >>>> unable to get out there for the weekend >>>> >>>> On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 5:50:10 PM UTC-5 Tony Lockhart wrote: >>>> >>

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

@Patrick -- Great beer in Arcata. Look up the Lost Coast Brewery if you're ever in the area. On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:37:02 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > Lovely photos. Thanks. Among many other very interesting aspects of all > the photos people post here is the variety of landscape.

Re: [RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Congrats on dialing in that build, Armand. Wishing you many happy miles. On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:18:57 PM UTC-7 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks for the kind words everyone! > > *@Leah* - I feel like evntually I'll switch the v-brakes. Right now > that will require a rack

[RBW] Re: The Cub House's Los Angeles Invitational Ride - May 18

@Brian -- Haha, if by double scoop, you mean to swing by Jones' coffee for some Fosselman's ice cream, I'm with you brother!! (: @Neale -- I'll definitely be there on Sunday, and intermittently on Saturday (as time permits). Kinda want to buy a Cub House hoodie, so this'll be the perfect

[RBW] Re: The Cub House's Los Angeles Invitational Ride - May 18

Gonna be an amazing weekend, especially since the people from Blue Lug are headed out. Armand, I don't have the legs/lungs to do 10K of climbing but I'll be cheering you on at rollout on Saturday. I hope you have a great ride. I'm looking forward to the swap meet and car show. Fun times! On

Re: [RBW] Re: Lugged Roadini and Charlie H Gallup

Totally agree with you, Paul. I know I'm being picky, but the welds on my Roadini look pretty sloppy. Best believe it's going up for sale just so long as (1) the Lugged Leo has the same snappy ride quality and (2) it comes in blue. Not sure what compelled me to sell my Soma SanMarcos ten years

[RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

Looks like heaven on your commute, Steve. I vote for more photos! Thanks for sharing. On Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 7:34:03 PM UTC-7 stephen@googlemail.com wrote: > Greetings from the UK - my Gus, laden with work gear and shopping, near > home on my increasingly green (and damp!) commute. >

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

Lovely photos, Kim! Also, I really like the way you’ve outfitted your bike. Well done. On Monday, April 29, 2024 at 8:22:26 PM UTC-7 Kim H. wrote: > [image: 20240429_154708.jpg] > Bachelor buttons. > On Monday, April 29, 2024 at 8:21:17 PM UTC-7 Kim H. wrote: > >> [image:

[RBW] Re: Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

Hi Jay, Sorry to hear that things aren't working at the moment. Have you thought about getting a professional bike fit? Or perhaps making various adjustments and documenting them over and extended period time? FWIW, I'm also on a 57cm Roadini with 170mm S!lver Cranks, Nitto 65 seat post, and

[RBW] Re: Rivendells in South Korea

Good stuff, Marcus. I like your storytelling sensibilitiesKind of feels like I'm travelling while watching your films due to the variety of content you share. I also appreciate the bike checks you add. Keep up the good work! On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5:17:19 PM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: Packing Cubes

Haha, second reel was awesome. You just got another follower on IG!  Back on topic..those packing cubes are great. I like to use them for multi-country travel trips because they organize contents well. I hadn’t thought about using these on the bike—great idea! Thanks for sharing. On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: Soliciting opinions: help me pick the right Rivendell

+1I think a Sam with a 3x9 drivetrain and 44mm tires will be perfect for your needs. Great with or without racks, amazing with drops or upright bars, and it looks great. Easy to basket and fender. On Friday, April 5, 2024 at 5:43:49 PM UTC-7 Bud Suttree wrote: > Hi all, > > > Been

[RBW] Re: Video: Repairing Pam Murray's Silver shifters

Lovely video, Eric. Your shop gives me those Van Neistat vibes. Thanks for documenting this and sharing your process. On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 4:48:05 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi everyone — Last fall Pam Murray sent me some Silver shifter levers that > were in need of

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Winter 2023-2024 Ride Photos

dsworth Alba.jpg] >> On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 9:02:37 AM UTC-5 Bikie#4646 wrote: >> >>> Tony, Thanks for that bit of Hillborne history. I >>> >>> As to the brake change, if pulling a wide tire without deflating it, the >>> Paul centerpulls open

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Winter 2023-2024 Ride Photos

> On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 9:22:32 AM UTC-5 Tony Lockhart wrote: > >> >> Early morning...Pasadena, CA >> [image: IMG_3410.JPG] >> On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 7:05:45 PM UTC-8 kyleco...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> Love the photos from Jap

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day (the build commences)

Very slick frame. When do you plan to build it up? On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 11:49:24 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I picked up my Pink Roadeo frame, fork, stem and fenders this morning at > Riv HQ. I took several photos and added them to my Flickr album with no > commentary (yet): >

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

n :) Overall, though, the >>>> path and plan you suggest sounds fun, P.W.! >>>> >>>> How early is early? I'm an early riser, and I have to drive in from >>>> South Orange County. Google says it will take me 1:30 hours to get to >>>> Al

[RBW] Re: FS: Panaracer & Rene Herse Tires

ursday, February 8, 2024 at 6:00:27 PM UTC-8 Tony Lockhart wrote: > RH Snoqualmie Pass > 700c x 44mm - Extralight Casing > 50-100 miles on them > $100 local pickup in Pasadena, CA > $115 shipped > > > Panaracer Pasela TourGuard > 700c x 32mm > ~500 miles on them >

[RBW] FS: Panaracer & Rene Herse Tires

RH Snoqualmie Pass 700c x 44mm - Extralight Casing 50-100 miles on them $100 local pickup in Pasadena, CA $115 shipped Panaracer Pasela TourGuard 700c x 32mm ~500 miles on them $35 local pickup in Pasadena, CA $50 shipped Images can be found here .

Re: [RBW] Stolen 1995 Rivendell Road Standard recovered!

Ah, lovely news. Congrats! On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 1:21:00 PM UTC-8 ant.w...@gmail.com wrote: > Great to hear you're reunited with your bike. I also want to echo Matt's > warning on acetone. Isopropyl alcohol (aka. IPA or rubbing alcohol) will > clean off the permanent marker

[RBW] Re: Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

Hi Jay, Best words of wisdom I can provide is to get tons of saddle time and adjust every 3-5 miles...it'll be dialed in before you know it. Also, keep your Brooks waxed, don't let it get soaked, only a quarter turn to tighten them up (loosen a smidge before you tighten). Yeah, that's all I've

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini Build - Mix of Modern and Retro

@Patrick - Leo is a bit more nimble and rigid to a comparably spec'd Sam. Sam seems a bit more flexy, especially with out of the seat climbing. Seems like the Sam is all over the place when it comes to steering--my Leo seems to track way better at low speeds. For context, I've had a million

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini Build is complete

Solid bike, Brent! So glad to see how nicely it turned out, especially with that gorgeous silver drivetrain. I've got about 300ish miles on my Roadini now and I couldn't be happier. Oddly enough, I have been spending more time on my Hillborne because I don't want to feel guilty by leaving it

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

ill probably work (family plans permitting). >> Question: How long/demanding will the ride be? I’m usually a solo rider and >> with my Appaloosa I’m more of a joy rider than a racer. >> >> On Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 8:47:39 AM UTC-8 Tony Lockhart wrote: >> >>>

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

sting it, >> k. >> >> On Jan 2, 2024, at 9:53 AM, isaac ramos wrote: >> >> Sound great! Any of these dates work for me >> >> >> IR >> >> On Jan 2, 2024, at 8:47 AM, Tony Lockhart wrote: >> >> Hey folks, >> Anybody free f

[RBW] Re: Roadini Feedback

Hi Chris, Thanks for sharing your story. I’m sorry to hear about your dad’s passing however I’m happy to hear that his bike is being put to good use. To answer your question, I’ll verify that the Leo is fast(ish), as you put it. I just bought one and have about 150 miles on it. Having run a

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

rote: >> >>> I am! Saturday mornings are best for me but can swing a Friday now and >>> then. There’s also July 3rd, a Monday that se folks may have off. >>> >>> On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 10:13 PM Tony Lockhart >>> wrote: >>> >>>

[RBW] Re: ROADINI in South Pasadena

Apologies if flashing GIF is annoying; you can tell that both bikes are VERY similar in size. The Leo rides just as predictably as the Sam, with minimal differences. Out of the saddle climbs are more efficient on the Leo, and it's not as squirrely with steering as the Sam on slow rolls. The

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

Fantastic bike, Roberta. What a great way to kick off your retirement. The whole setup is just smart; so much utility. Great choice in components and accessories! Tony On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 9:53:29 AM UTC-8 SallyG wrote: > Absolutely wonderful! You are inspired...and

[RBW] Re: ROADINI in South Pasadena

the build, especially as I get acclimated to the new bike. Cheers and Happy New Year! Tony On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 11:03:35 AM UTC-8 Tony Lockhart wrote: > At any rate, the numbers between both frames look pretty similar. Seems > like the chainstay on the Leo is 1.7cm s

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

Speaking of Homers, any idea when the next run will be? I had something in mind like Chef's bikelooks fantastic. @Tim, can't wait to see updates when you build them up. On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 1:06:26 PM UTC-8 Paul Richardson wrote: > tim you've done the right thing. i wanna see

Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brake Measurement Request

Thanks all! Just as I suspected, the Shimanos won’t work. BTW, forgot to mention that my bike uses 700c wheels. Definitely too stubborn to remove my beloved Nitto rack, but curious enough to try the Tektros. Will post results when I get them in and attempt and install. Many thanks for the

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

Great news, John. Thanks for making this happen. On Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 8:59:17 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > And with that, Tony, you become the 200th rider on the list! > > Cheers, John > > On Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 7:50:08 PM UTC-7 Tony Lockhart wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

Hi John, just added my Hillborne to the list. Thanks! Pretty remarkable to see how many are in the bay area.not so many in LA. Thanks! On Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 10:39:01 AM UTC-7 Caroline Golum wrote: > I love this! Just added me + the Betty, excited to see who else in NYC is > rocking

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

Super fun! >> >> A good pile of Rivs. A number of other cool bikes. Even two e-bikes. >> Great conversation, everyone was super positive. Total type 1 fun. >> >> See you all at the next one! >> >> Ben >> >> On Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 9:28:47 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

nd...it looks so sick! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> So excited to meet everyone! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -Houston >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 7:48:04 AM UTC-7 mma...@g

[RBW] Re: lock ring too tight

Hi Adam, Sorry to hear about the complications. I’m curious to see close-up pictures of the damage. Depending on how much risk you’re comfortable with I think you could take progressively longer rides to make sure everything is OK. In this situation I would remove the parts, inspect,

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

e that I saw too. What a coincidence! >> >> The Mt. Hollywood route is definitely a climb but it has some great >> payoff! I usually just take a break or two on my way up. >> On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 9:00:35 PM UTC-7 Tony Lockhart wrote: >> >>> I can make i

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

gt; >> Hi! I might be able to make it, schedule permitting. Sounds fun! >> >> Bryan Edgar >> Valley Village >> >> On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 9:18:43 PM UTC-7 Tony Lockhart wrote: >> >>> Count me in. >>> >>> I'm in South Pasadena (or

[RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

Count me in. I'm in South Pasadena (orange Hillborne bought in 2009). Haven't browsed this forum in a few years, but decided to check in because I wanted to go on a group ride. Oddly enough, I saw a parked Atlantis at the 626 Golden Streets event yesterday. Seems like the perfect time to meet

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

Solid bike---glad that you got it back. I'm liking that drivetrain with the triple up front; you can tackle anything with this bike. On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 8:00:09 PM UTC-7 Pancake wrote: > Love mine with v-brakes - that’s what makes it perfect to me really so I’m > thrilled I got a

[RBW] Re: FS SoCal: 56cm Simpleone Bike

Update - no local bites so I posted up on ebay and am willing to ship. Tony On Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 8:01:00 PM UTC-8, Tony Lockhart wrote: 56cm Simpleone - $1300 TT 56cm, stand-over height 32 inches, 700c wheels/35mm tires Excellent condition, minor scuffs, *does not *come

[RBW] FS SoCal: 56cm Simpleone Bike

56cm Simpleone - $1300 TT 56cm, stand-over height 32 inches, 700c wheels/35mm tires Excellent condition, minor scuffs, *does not *come with pedals/saddle/lights/pump Flickr link to detailed photos and information - CLICK https://www.flickr.com/photos/130743561@N04/

Re: [RBW] FS: Used 54cm Soma San Marcos (SoCal)

27, 2014 7:55:51 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: What's the (non-theoretical) TT on this frame? The TT listed on the Rivendell geometry charts is theoretical. On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 1:23 AM, Tony Lockhart alockh...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: *For Sale: 54cm Soma San Marco *(included

[RBW] FS: Used 54cm Soma San Marcos (SoCal)

*For Sale: 54cm Soma San Marco *(included: Tange headset, downtube cable stops, triangle frame bag) Sizing - fits just like my 56cm Sam Hillborne (and 58cm Simpleone) and has a stand over height under 32 inched with 700x28mm tires. You can probably squeeze in 32mm tires with fenders or 40mm

[RBW] Re: One reason I love my Sam Hillborne

Good to hear! Just think of how much extra energy you're using to power that Sam up the hill. You're probably considerably stronger if you're normally putting out this kind of effort. FWIW, I've had my Sam for about 4 years and it's always been my favorite bike. Other bikes have come and gone,

[RBW] single speed Sam

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Re: [RBW] How cold was your first day ride?

Low 50's in South Pasadena. Took the Sam out and saw the floats before the Rose Parade started. -- 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] Cable End Soldering

Can't say that I have tried solder. However in a pinch, I once used nail polish. It worked like a charm! -- 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: Rivendell SimpleBeam - New Model - Call for the Seriously InterestedB

Couldn't agree with you more Pete, especially related to chunky tubing, 2TT's, and curvy triangle bits. I just really hope another run happens, hopefully in an awesome 2-tone color setup. The bike is good as is. Tony On Sunday, December 22, 2013 12:39:41 PM UTC-8, Peter Pesce wrote:

[RBW] Re: Beausage - Patagonia

I really liked the video and identified with a lot of the people portrayed in the film. My daughter is only a half a year old now, but I can imagine passing down one of bikes to her when she's tall/old enough. The idea of being mindful of your footprint is something I think is relevant in our

RE: [RBW] New (to me) Bombadil build

Wow, just stumbled across these pics. When do you have time to ride all of those bikes? My SM gets major neglect because I spend all my time on my Hillborne. (-: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

So, what's the latest? Has anyone contacted you with interest? I'd be willing to purchase if the color is awesomelike a sage green or fire engine red with cream accents everywhere! I'm assuming the geometry will be the same given that Grant said there'd be slight differences. I'm not too

[RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

So, what's the latest? Has anyone contacted you with interest? I'd be willing to purchase if the color is awesomelike a sage green or fire engine red with cream accents everywhere! I'm assuming the geometry will be the same given that Grant said there'd be slight differences. I'm not too

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

The Riv folks have really nailed it with the QB/SO and I can't really think of other ways to improve it. It's a great bike with a solid geometry and it looks beautiful. I'm including a list of preferences (colors, brakes, name, brakes, rackability, hubs) that could very well guarantee that I'd

[RBW] WTT: My 54cm San Marcos for Your Silver Quickbeam (SO.CAL)

I am interested in trading my 54cm Soma San Marcos for an equivalent sized Quickbeam in the silver. I'm not sure which frame size I'm need, but my 56cm Sam Hillborne fits like a glove (just the like SM). The bike is in almost perfect condition, comes with a rack, 2 rando box bags (one

[RBW] Re: Harlequin How-To

Great video and excellent soundtrack! I really liked how you slowly started out the process, incorporated written directions, and then included a time-lapse section. It's nice to see the process as 5-6 diamonds are created. I'm wondering if you ran into any issues while reaching the bends of

[RBW] Re: Totally missed this Rivendell Poster!

Yep, I'm buying one to put in my classroom, and perhaps one for the bike room at home. It looks great! On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 11:22:12 AM UTC-8, William wrote: This is going up in one of my spaces, no question. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/pr12.htm -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Go fast bike: San Marcos?

:06 AM UTC-8, redsydude wrote: I think those bikes are built by the same manufacturer in Taiwan so is the quality control on the Sam Hillborne much better than on the SOMA? On Tuesday, December 4, 2012 7:06:58 PM UTC-8, Tony Lockhart wrote: Thanks Aaron! I agree, the front brake caliper

[RBW] Re: Homemade Accessories for Bikes

love my Homer and have great adventures on my Riv, but the good (and bad) times I have sharing the bike with my kids are the stuff I'll smile about on my deathbed. --Andy On Thursday, November 22, 2012 11:05:20 AM UTC-8, Tony Lockhart wrote: Hello all and Happy Thanksgiving! I just

[RBW] Re: Go fast bike: San Marcos?

) use the long reach Tektro 559 (55-73mm). The 700c sizes use standard reach brakes (47-57 mm). That'd be the Tektro R539 http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brsbm59.htm. Did you try putting a standard reach brake on the front? Aaron On Sunday, December 2, 2012 11:42:46 AM UTC-8, Tony Lockhart

[RBW] Re: Go fast bike: San Marcos?

Ryan, I actually have both bikes and have some thoughts to share with you regarding both. Perhaps some of my experiences can help with your decision on which frame to purchase. I bought a Sam Hillborne a couple of years back and went through a number of drivetrain and accessory changes. It's

Re: [RBW] Re: Love my new blue Sam

Good to knowlooked up paddythepeddler on Ebay and (s)he has a full shop with a number of downtube clamps. Incidentally, that Pass and Stow rack looks amazing on the front of a Hillborne. Congrats to the original poster. On Sunday, December 2, 2012 9:00:21 AM UTC-8, Will wrote: Mike:

[RBW] Re: Homemade Accessories for Bikes

I currently use a standard sewing machine so I'm limited to materials. It would be nice to work with leather but I'm not there yet.The machine I use now allows me to sew up to 5 layers of canvas or cordura, but after that, the needle tends to get stuck. In my experiences, it's almost better to

Re: [RBW] Re: Homemade Accessories for Bikes

with an interesting way to increase the utility of your Wald basket. You're apparently much more adept than me with sewing custom bags1 Jim On Nov 22, 12:05 pm, Tony Lockhart alockhart...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all and Happy Thanksgiving! I just wanted to see if anyone else in the Riv community

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne Frameset Deal at RivBike

Probably soldI was going to call them up on Monday to see about purchasing it with a custom color. Oh well. On Friday, November 23, 2012 12:39:54 PM UTC-8, Jim wrote: I cannot find it on the web site. Where is it? Jim D. Massachusetts On Wednesday, November 21, 2012

[RBW] Re: Nashville Protovelo

Anybody know what crankset is on that bike? On Thursday, November 8, 2012 4:31:44 AM UTC-8, Edwin W wrote: No relation to me and too small. http://nashville.craigslist.org/bik/3389407544.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos

Yup, the San Marcos has a bit of a metallic sheen to it under the right light. In looking at online photos, I was under the impression that it would be light, almost powder bluebut in person, it's very turquoise metallic. Looks great! I also recently acquired a San Marcos and have been

[RBW] Re: Which bike next....?

I started out with an LHT but traded up to a Sam Hillborne 2-3 years ago. I'm not sure what size Riv you ride now but I'd bet Surly has a comparable size (I had a 56cm LHT and currently have a 56cm Sam). I am really pleased with the quality of Surly bikes. I've had a Cross Check, Steamroller,

[RBW] Re: Hilsen = All-Rounder?

You can actually add spacers to your 130mm hubs to make them fit. I am currently running Ultegra hubs with Open Pro rims on my Sam Hillborne and absolutely love the combo. The trick is to add 2 one millimeter spacers to each side, and then you're close enough to the 135mm spacing. I typically

[RBW] Need Advice on Frame Prep

I was hoping to get some help from the gurus on this site regarding frame prep. My new San Marcos is currently in transit and I'd like to know if it'd be a good idea to spray it with Framesaver *before *or *after *installing the headset. I'm fairly certain that I'll have a local bike shop

Re: [RBW] Need Advice on Frame Prep

as well have them install it at the same time. Have them face the headtube surfaces while they're at it. Probably not a problem, but if you wanna' do it right, one thing to look at. Have fun with the rest!!! On Sat, Sep 8, 2012 at 9:23 AM, Tony Lockhart alockh...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote

[RBW] Re: Shocking Riv-ish developments at an LBS near me...

It's nice to hear LBS folks saying that their sales are coming primarily from regular people. Kinda makes me wonder if more and more people are realizing the enjoyment that comes with cycling. Surlys are great bikes and it makes sense that they're increasing in popularity. I have a conjecture

Re: [RBW] Re: New budget Riv in Summer 2013?

I agree, the Stanyan is around the $700 mark. I'm not sure if anyone else has looked around, but you can find a San Marcos in the low $700's. So, I'll cross my fingers that Riv puts out a frame around that price point. Anyone in here familiar with cost-saving strategies with frame building? I

[RBW] Re: What's your Rivendell story?

At age 29 in 2008, I decided to get a bike because a handful of coworkers influenced me to start riding (and keep in mind that I had not been on a bike since I was 6 years old). I started out with a Bianchi Volpe cyclocross bike because it was an affordable do-it-all bike. Shortly after

[RBW] Re: Riv poster matted and framed

Looks really good. I like how the darker colors really bring out the color of the font. On Friday, July 20, 2012 5:23:49 PM UTC-7, Dave Faller wrote: Seth got this started, so anyone else who's done it, show your stuff! I got my Riv poster double matted and framed about a week ago. I used

[RBW] Re: Sam appreciation and envy at STP

Scot, focus on the doughnut...not the doughnut hole. You've got a really awesome bike. (: On Monday, July 16, 2012 6:20:23 PM UTC-7, Scot Brooks wrote: Living through this last weekend's Seattle to Portland bike ride was pretty great, and there were quite a few Riv spottings along the way.

[RBW] Re: Hooks for pannier conversion

Patrick, I really like the Arkel and Jandd products previously mentioned. If you're looking for something a little more robust than the small replacement parts, have a look at some of the parts at the VeloFred web sitehere's a link to some of their pannier products:

[RBW] Re: Gary Taubes NYT, reviews new pro lo carb study

This was an interesting article and I imagine that it'll have the Taubes fans up in arms. This guy speaks very authoritatively when it comes to efficient ways of losing weight. I kind of find this frustrating because the article alludes to his credibility given that he's been studying obesity

[RBW] Re: PM to me please: Santa Monica bike shop rec.

+1 on Topanga Creek Cycles. They're super down to earth and they have a good shop. On Wednesday, July 11, 2012 12:33:25 PM UTC-7, Brad Gantt wrote: Sorry Grant, not sure how to PM. While not in SM, Topanga Creek Cycles is the most Riv-friendly (and overall great) shop within striking

[RBW] Re: Today's ramble.

Mike..Absolutely amazing. Those trails seem so serene and calm. I really wish places like that existed in LA. BTW, checked out you flickr photos and the bike looks great. On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 3:28:44 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote: The weather here in Portland has been beautiful lately.

[RBW] Re: Shimano hubs.

I'm currently running 36-hole Ultegra hubs on my Sam and I'm very pleased with them. I borrowed an XT hub wheelset from a friend a while back and feel that the quality is comparable. If you can spring for a 105 or an Ultegra hub, there's definitely enough axle real estate to properly space it

[RBW] Re: The New Riv

I think you're close Peter. Soma's Stanyan comes in around the $700 mark and they're using Tange. Velo-Orange also has a lugged frame retailing around $700, although they've been on sale forever. The recent post mentions tubing that's not as nice as other bikes so I imagine there's some wiggle

[RBW] Re: Find yourself again.

I definitely agree with Amit, great job with the photos Manny. I haven't been to Riv HQ yet, but seeing these photos gives me a great idea what the place looks like. Boy, I wish we had trails like that in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, July 3, 2012 10:21:26 AM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote: You make nice

[RBW] Re: My favorite bike invention!

I'm relatively new to cycling (started back in 2008) and luckily I got off to a good start by focusing on low gearing, big tires, and being comfortable on the bike. In terms of developments that I like, I'm really digging the decaleurs that Velo-Orange introduced a couple of years back. I took

[RBW] Re: The Poster--What to do now that you have it

It all dependsdo you want to spend more or less? If you get the posted matted, you're going to have to pay more. The upside is that it'll look slicker and will probably fit better assuming the poster is not cut at a standard size. If you skip the matting, you'll save a bit of money. So, you

[RBW] Re: The Poster--What to do now that you have it

I did the exact same thing---got it pinned to a cork board in the garage right above the spot where I park my bike. I've also got one of the Riv 1-buck-buttons in the bottom left corner just for fun. I'm attaching a picture, but I made sure to NOT include the poster.well, not that much

[RBW] Re: The Poster

Did you happen to see the updated blug posting from the other day. The folks at Riv released a line-work image of the posterthey're going to continually release other images showing the progression of the poster. I really like that idea. While this won't really spoil it for anyone who's

Re: [RBW] Re: low-rider rack and bags

I also hope this type of rack makes it into production because I'd buy one in a heart beat. I like the clean installation however it could use a little refinement. I really hope they put in another mounting tab lower on the rack so this can work with fork with only a lower braze on---perhaps

[RBW] Re: The Poster

I definitely do not like surprises and usually make informed decisions before making a purchase. However, given that the poster is only $20, and that I like to support the folks at RBW, I had no problems ordering the poster sight unseen. I'm just outside of Los Angeles so I'm hoping it'll

[RBW] Re: Bags n stuff for sale

Hi Tim, I wanted to ask what your thoughts were on the Baggins HbarBag. Did having the rack attached to the handlebar interfere while riding? Are there any particular features that you really like about the bag? Not sure if you did this, but could you attach the Baggins bag AND a Lil' Loafer at

[RBW] Re: Bags n stuff for sale

the BarSack/Baggins HbarBag. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:26:33 AM UTC-5, Tony Lockhart wrote: Hi Tim, I wanted to ask what your thoughts were on the Baggins HbarBag. Did having the rack attached to the handlebar interfere while riding? Are there any particular

[RBW] Re: Albatross vs Noodle???

Just go with the Alba bars--mo point in going with the Noodle bar because you've already found something you're comfortable with all the time. I was in a similar situation to you, but opposite in which bars I liked. I was trying really hard to like mustache and Alba bars but I just couldn't make

[RBW] Re: Need help deciding... Soma San Marcos or Revamp an 84 Trek 610...

James, your new San Marcos looks good. Have you adjusted the rear rack yet? Looks to be about 15 degrees too far counter-clockwise. I'll just chime in because I used to own and LHT that was all but sprightly. It was a great bike, but when stripped down, it was nowhere near and zippy/sprightly as

[RBW] Re: longevity

Good article. I got a chuckle out of reading about Marchand's experience getting used to the track after not have been on one in 75 years. It's too bad they didn't take any pictures of this guy. I sure hope to still be cycling when I hit 100! On Feb 17, 8:36 am, Lyle Bogart lylebog...@gmail.com

[RBW] Re: Front rack ideas

John, I'm not sure that my Sam handles the way your Atlantis does, especially when considering big climbs. I do know that having some books and clothes up front is quite doable even with an 18% grade. Both, Pass and Stow and Swift Industries, have really good products that are very durable. From

[RBW] Re: ISO Grid Grey Slickersack and Platrack

There's actually a Platrack on ebay right now--those things NEVER go on sale. You should look into it if you really want one. On Feb 13, 8:30 pm, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Just throwing it out there to see if there are any takers but i was looking to get a slickersack and platrack

[RBW] Re: Double Top Tube Sam Hillborne

Deal-breaker? No way. While the undertube may look a bit out of place, I see it as an opportunity to admire some of those pretty lugs. And you've got more of that sparkly orange paint to admire. But, to play devil's advocate: I have a 56cm Tiawanese Sam and am 195 pounds. Aside from frame flex

[RBW] Re: Shamelessly bagmatching

Looks like a good match to me, especially on that bike. Thumbs up. On May 4, 1:59 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: But ... can *you* match these excessively cool bags? New old Lamafu bar bag on new new VO occasional slip-over-bar decaleur, conscientiously matching rear old Lamafu

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