[RBW] Re: Rivendells of Nutmeg

@Pam: I didn't see any women on Rivendells! @Adam: Dang, I missed the custom. What color was it and how was it set up? On Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 11:29:12 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Drew, yes, I took the Bridgestone. And I still have the Hillborne. > > Here's a scand

Re: [RBW] stripping a black steel rack: options?

Hi Brian — This isn't something I've done before but here's my take. Is it this rack here? https://tumbleweed.cc/collections/products/products/mini-pannier-rack This rack is likely powder coated. If you want it painted silver-ish or stripped and then clear powder coated my recommendation would

[RBW] Re: Rivendells of Nutmeg

Correction: Stephen's bike is obviously an Appaloosa, I have the same frame in the same color. Didn't grab a pic of Ted's Platypus or Miggy's Susie but they were out and about as well! On Monday, May 8, 2023 at 8:40:09 AM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > Nice day for bike ride in the NordEast !!! > > I

[RBW] Re: WTB 650b conversion parts for Riv Road Standard

Eric, I don't have any parts for you but good luck in your quest and conversion. That's a great-looking, classic Riv. I love the paint. I certainly support the 650 conversion and fitting 42s with fenders. What tubing is your bike built from? I've also been curious how 1up racks do with fender

[RBW] Re: Riv Garage Sale hauls

Gotta say that Dave's $20 wool layers are the first forehead slappers among all the tales of haul and loot that make me really wish I had been there! On Friday, April 28, 2023 at 1:19:13 AM UTC-4 Philip Williamson wrote: > I wrote up a longer version of my crew’s garage sale visit for a cycling

Re: [RBW] Rivendell paint color repetition: Your thoughts

Jason and Junes — I totally agree about the inspired color choices and the amount of time they put into finding good colors. Jason — I agree about retiring colors every few years. Junes — You raise some good points and you actually get at something I've had a hard time putting my finger on: b

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

Ah, dag, I know we talked about the brake mounts before but I forgot all about it. Definitely wish the production run was set up for canti posts! On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 11:58:42 PM UTC-4 Tony Lockhart wrote: > Solid bike---glad that you got it back. I'm liking that drivetrain with > th

[RBW] Re: New Sim Works Taco Pedals: Looks appealing

More info here: https://sim-works.com/en/news/simworks-new-stuff-2023 On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 11:30:41 AM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Sim Works have a new pedal coming out. It's called the Taco. Looks like a > Sylvan Gordito pedal with more grip. > > Seems like the kind of

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

Looks great, Jason, and sounds like a good compliment to your other bikes. It's cool to have your rigs squared and sorted for particular purposes. Dustin — I'm not 100% but I think that might be a seat-tube mounted folding lock that has a cage that mounts to the bottle bosses. On Monday, Apri

[RBW] Rivendell paint color repetition: Your thoughts

Hello friends — I've noticed that over the past few years Rivendell have been using some of the same paint colors on many frames through several production runs. If there's been a discussion of this practice, I've missed it. I can't quite put my finger on it but something about the same paint

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue Lug work hat

Johnny has been asking around for one of these in a handful of threads, I hope we can politely hold out for him? On Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 5:15:15 PM UTC-4 mcgr...@gmail.com wrote: > Sending this one back into the world. I bought it from J J, also tried it > on once, and also decided it

[RBW] Re: FS Items - NIB Rims, Wheelset, Shifters, Brakes etc

PM sent about the shifters. Those Suntour XC seatposts are great. If you have a 27.2 seat tube and don't need tons of setback I recommend. Great adjustment, lightweight. Good price, too. On Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 8:02:29 AM UTC-4 Ryan wrote: > Not in the market or anything but just sayi

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv-ish '88 Specialized Stumpjumper

Hey this is a very sick bike, I would be looking for ways to keep it and add a Clem to go along with it. Regardless of what you do wishing you luck. That's a nice price for what you've built up there. On Monday, April 17, 2023 at 7:22:12 PM UTC-4 tob...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: _DSC0457.jpg

Re: [RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

We should all take a moment to thank Garth, our resident setback technical expert and advisor! Still think reaming my seatpost to 27.2 ø is the best course forward. Sure wish I could live with the current setup On Friday, April 14, 2023 at 2:34:14 PM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > Don't buy anything Eri

Re: [RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

Joe — I found an UNO SP-248 on eBay, it's $28. The seller is in the UK but shipping to me in Virginia is only $7.40 when I add it to my cart. Not as cheap as other Kalloy posts but not bad. I wonder if I could feel a 1/4" difference in setback. https://www.ebay.com/itm/133459989643 On Friday,

[RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

Ken — The Riv lugged seatposts are great but they only come in 27.2 ø and my seat tube on the MB-2 is reamed for 26.8 ø On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 7:04:03 PM UTC-4 KenP wrote: >Analog sold me one of those SR years ago and I have been using it ever > since. I like it. Would one of the

Re: [RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

Thanks, Joyce! I'm glad you could get the proper setback with your Platy. I'm now pondering the reamer + S84 combination... I sure wish they weren't so expensive! On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 3:27:57 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Yeah, Laing, the S84 is the ultimate! I have

Re: [RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

Yeah, Laing, the S84 is the ultimate! I have on on my Hillborne and quite like it. My Hillborne is older and takes a 27.2 On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 3:03:42 PM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > 27.2 Seat Tube Reamer + Nitto S84: > > [image: Seat Tube Reamer s.jpg] [image: B72side s.jpg] > > Laing > > O

[RBW] Re: 2023 Nutmeg Country Spring Fling

I'm giving attendance some serious consideration and if I come up, I'll do the ATB route. Scott — I think the road route for the 2023 Fling is considered the bailout option. More on the routes here from the 2022 edition, which follows the same routes: https://ronsbikesblog.com/2022/04/03/202

[RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

Garth, it's the whole overall look of an SA that I'm not down with. The badge makes it even worse. I have an older X-series saddle in black, no badge. I'll give it a try on the Bridgestone. On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 9:07:29 AM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > That's a bummer about the IRD post, there

[RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

both Will at Rivendell and Jim Porter at Merry Sales/Soma/IRD over the phone about my trouble. No issues getting it returned. With others having the same slippage problems I'm done fooling with them. On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 8:41:47 AM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Just should add that th

[RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

Eric Marth wrote: > Jay — Thanks for the link! Some good suggestions there. > > Nick — Thanks for the S83 intel. I have one in my parts bin and held it up > side by side and you're right! I'll check out the Kalloy, I must admit I > was looking past them in my searches. &g

[RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

Jay — Thanks for the link! Some good suggestions there. Nick — Thanks for the S83 intel. I have one in my parts bin and held it up side by side and you're right! I'll check out the Kalloy, I must admit I was looking past them in my searches. Liz — As always, coming through for me! Liz, you ha

[RBW] Re: PSA: Watch our for scammers in the group

Peter — This RBW group and all posts are visible to people who are not members. Individuals' email addresses are hidden by Groups when posting. However, if a poster includes their email address in the text of their message it remains visible. In my experience iBOB and the CR groups are not vis

[RBW] Re: Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

Takashi's spring pictures are certainly something to look forward to! On Friday, April 7, 2023 at 1:28:00 PM UTC-4 DavidP wrote: > Takashi, thanks for sharing the blossoms! > > Today I got the newly fendered Platypus out for short lunch time ride. Not > much budding yet here. > > [image: GR001_

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

about doing the same to my "poor > man's" monstercross and was hoping you could provide some experiential > insight. Thanks, > > ~Mark > Raleigh, NC > > > On Feb 23, 2023, at 15:16, Eric Marth wrote: > > LOL, thanks for the intel, Tommy, I missed this

[RBW] Re: FS- Rene Herse auto shifter

PM sent On Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 6:20:04 AM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > [image: DDCB1B4C-6AEE-47B2-90E5-52E51822AC92.jpeg] > For sale, Rene Herse/Nivex automatic shifter. > Used once, set up tubeless. It’s great, but I’ve pledged to steer clear of > AI, so this has gotta go. > $

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

It's in the thread, scroll up and look harder. It's not an article, it's a small sidebar. On Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 8:55:40 PM UTC-4 Mike Godwin wrote: > Does anyone have a scan of the You Need 7 Bikes article? Need for a > friend. Not me, no spouse, and I'm almost there with two frame/fo

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

Yeah! It took more looking than I want to admit, I was going back and forth between my catalog scans and my shelf of the Complete Rivendell (all readers, all catalogs). Worked through the Readers in reverse-chronological order until I found it. I *think* by bomber he means a stout trail bike g

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

This looks great, Keith! I love the subtle colors, the silver frame, the tans and browns. Timeless and clean. I wish the pics were bigger! Are those Billie bars? Been missing mine lately (still got em, just not installed). On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 7:46:46 PM UTC-4 Keith P. wrote: > V.

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

Hi Tom — This appeared as a little blurb in Rivendell Reader No. 42 on page 6 (online in the Rivendell archive here ). [image: Screenshot 2023-03-29 at 8.14.15 PM.png] On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 8:45:16 AM UTC-4 Tom Palmer wrote: > Hi all, > I recal

[RBW] Re: Question - when did derailleurs become "mechs"?

I picked it up from Brits and enjoy deploying its usage! On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 6:33:52 AM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > I watch Europsport live cycling coverage all the time and to further the > "mech" term, in racing when a rider suffers a dropped chain and/or any > gearing issue they refer t

Re: [RBW] PSA. Gringineer Cycles vintage parts site

Jah, nice shop and reputable sellers. You can buy direct, they're also on eBay. Good source for vintage parts. On Monday, March 27, 2023 at 1:19:18 PM UTC-4 Lucky wrote: > They’re very active on IG, responsive and seem legit. > > Gringineer Cycles (@gringineercycles) • Instagram photos and vid

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale Saturday

Huge thanks to Philip for sharing all the images over on Insta, I got the virtual tour I was dying for! On Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 10:34:08 PM UTC-4 Evan E. wrote: > Keith H. asked about the orange Rambouillet that is missing paint. Will of > Rivendell told me that the chainstay bridge and th

[RBW] Re: 1985 Bridgestone MB-3 build and video

Keith: Thanks a bunch! Paul: Replacement fork sourcing seems to be a fine art perhaps best left to antiquarians and archivists! It is indeed fun to work on an old frame, install some contemporary parts and get to something practical and appealing. Enjoy your ride! On Sunday, March 26, 2023 at

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale Saturday

Thanks for the pics, Matthew. I want to see more of what was for sale! Piles, treasures, oddities, wool! On Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 1:52:18 PM UTC-4 Doug Van Cleve wrote: > Is that custom paint, or was there an orange Atlantis at some point? > > Doug > > On Sat, Mar 25, 2023 at 10:08 AM Ke

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto dirt drop stem, 26.0 x 8cm or 10cm

I think I've got this covered, thanks for all the replies. On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 2:50:31 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Hello friends — I'm looking for a used Nitto dirt drop stem with a 26.0 > clamp and either 8cm or 10cm extension. > > Please let me know if y

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale Saturday

Brendan — Since one's a racer/half-basket I think that throws off your calculus. How exactly, I can't be sure. On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 11:21:35 PM UTC-4 Brendan Willard in SF wrote: > I'll be there. I set the Sam to carry home mode. If I mount a 137 and a > 139, do I have a Wald 276?

[RBW] WTB: Nitto dirt drop stem, 26.0 x 8cm or 10cm

Hello friends — I'm looking for a used Nitto dirt drop stem with a 26.0 clamp and either 8cm or 10cm extension. Please let me know if you have one you'd part with me and ship to 22401. Direct email is best, sometimes thread replies get lost. Thank you :) -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale Saturday

I love a good garage sale, hope y'all have fun! On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 2:05:37 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: > Yep! I’ll be there. > > > > On Mar 23, 2023, at 11:04 AM, Paul Choi wrote: > > I'm planning on going to garage sale on Saturday. Is anyone else here > planning on going? > H

Re: [RBW] FD question

Hi Scott — I haven't run this combo but I think it will work. The seat tubes on your Sam should be 28.6. Older, svelte road front derailers without ramps typically work well with wide range doubles. Jan, for a time at least, ran a Sachs-Huret front derailer on his mule with a 44/28. The desi

[RBW] Re: Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

Nice, Ted, thanks for kicking off our Spring thread! On Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 6:03:05 PM UTC-4 Ted Durant wrote: > Ok, it's spring astronomically, but in Wisconsin not so much so > meteorologically. So, first sort of spring ride for me today, 45 miles or > so up the lake and back the river

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

Today's the day, Ted. My March 19 ride was my last of winter! On Monday, March 20, 2023 at 5:01:37 PM UTC-4 Ted Durant wrote: > > On Mar 20, 2023, at 3:35 PM, Eric Marth wrote: > > Clear, sunny, temps didn't crack 40º and there were some treacherous > headwinds a

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Bridgestone MB-2 Wigsplitter

A bump for the weekend, in case anyone missed my notice. Many thanks On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 4:29:58 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > More pictures here: > https://theradavist.com/erics-1985-bridgestone-mb-2-review > > Thanks again! > > On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 4:2

[RBW] MARK'S RAKC'S ARE BACK YOU GYY'S

https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-marks-rack-m1-20108?variant=23336747969 Get one! There are 32 in stock right now. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikers - do you stand and pedal?

Hi Mackenzy — I find it uncomfortable to pedal out of the saddle for more than a few strokes with my hands in the primary grip position on swept back bars. With a grip in the 'hooks' of the bars on Albatross, Billie or Ron's Ortho bars it's no problem for me. I've installed Boscos on a bike I bu

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

LOL came here 2 post this, tipped off by Luke who has already commented my world is a closed circle On Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 11:35:04 AM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > Killed me to see that, but his Bomba is so 🔥 that it makes sense to move > this one along. I only wish that I were in th

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleur Suggestions

I'm not a mechanic or an expert. But I've set up two compact doubles in the past year: - On my Hillborne: A SunXCD 42/24 with a Suntour Cyclone (Mark I) - On my MB-2: A TA Specialities 42/28 with a Suntour AR In both instances I had to run the derailer a lot higher than I thought I should

[RBW] Re: Long ride on a Sam Hillborne

Congrats, Paul, that's a nice ride! Thanks for the pics! On Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 8:25:29 PM UTC-5 Paul in Dallas wrote: > > > > > This picture gives some perspective on the fantastic Elephant mural. > > Paul in Dallas > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

Re: [RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

Nice Romulus! We don't see many of those, though I know they're out there. On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 3:38:24 PM UTC-5 marcusg...@gmail.com wrote: > Cold morning commutes in Seoul with my canti Romulus. > [image: 20230130_065636.jpg] > > On Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 10:59:06 AM UTC+9 Taka

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Bridgestone MB-2 Wigsplitter

More pictures here: https://theradavist.com/erics-1985-bridgestone-mb-2-review Thanks again! On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 4:29:15 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > Bridgestone MB-2 Wigsplitter > > 1985, 21" frame > > $2,850 > > > [image: MB-2-230115-L-00-Complete

Re: [RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

Hi Paul — I think the photo you posted is a different location, but also familiar and a stone's throw from my office :) On Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 3:46:13 PM UTC-5 Bikie#4646 wrote: > Hey Eric, I recognize that place from a bike trip in 2016! Cool backdrop! > Fast and less fast. > > https

[RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Thanks for the links, Gino. Here in 2023 I think we'd all be down for a Bombadil at $1,600 for the frame and fork. On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 11:17:41 PM UTC-5 Gino Zahnd wrote: > In 2008 I rode the Bomba prototype for a few weeks. Here are my photos > from then: > https://www.flickr.co

[RBW] Re: Exploration: Make your own pump peg

Nice, Kim! Fun to iterate the mods. On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 12:05:04 AM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > The first image is my recent results. The second image is my first idea. > > Kim. > > On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 9:03:37 PM UTC-8 Kim Hetzel wrote: > >> This evening I modified

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

bike upgrades" "Shop presidents' day markdowns" and a rather > ironic article above yours titled "How much suspension travel do you need?" > > > [image: image.png] > > > On Thu, Feb 16, 2023 at 7:31 PM Eric Marth wrote: > >> Thanks,

Re: [RBW] Custom frame bag for Gus

Nice Brian! On Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 10:21:05 AM UTC-5 Curtis wrote: > Great looking bag and smart! > > On Wed, Feb 22, 2023, 7:15 AM Brian Turner wrote: > >> Photos here: >> https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jr243dfSx6YUyDiL7 >> >> Ever since taking ownership of my Gus last Fall, I had design

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

Excellent pictures and reporting, John, thanks for sharing! I checked out your link for some pics of your rigs, many more great photos in there! On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 3:14:03 AM UTC-5 Steven Sweedler wrote: > John, very niceride report, as always. i have visited La Ribera a few > t

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

Good for you, Leah! Enjoy the wrenches :) On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 1:06:29 PM UTC-5 J J wrote: > Great story, thank you Leah. Bike repair and maintenance is a forever > learning process, but I don’t want to mess with spoke tension, truing > wheels, or building wheels up from scratch. Th

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

Wow, Takashi, John, Eric and Brian, some great pics here! Eric, I'm glad you could get that Boxy Bag installed. On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 2:34:39 PM UTC-5 Bikie#4646 wrote: > Ok, Prize Winner! > > Paul Germain > Midlothian, Va, > > On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 2:20:17 PM UTC-5 br

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Thanks, John! Fun to see it up there with a nice big slide show On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 2:58:40 PM UTC-5 JohnS wrote: > Eric did it, his bike is featured on The Radavist... > > https://theradavist.com/erics-1985-bridgestone-mb-2-review/ > > Well done Eric! > > JohnS > > On Tuesday, Febr

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Thank you, Jose :) >From what I recall Grant was fairly new at Bridgestone when the '85s came out. Sometime in 2022 I read an account written by Grant about when he first influenced any of the bike design or specifications and when he designed his first frames but I can't recall the dates or w

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv shirts

The Rockmount shirts are great! Lightweight, snap, made in USA. Someone should snag 'em. On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 2:08:04 PM UTC-5 Edwin W wrote: > Update: > SOLD Gray Riv MUSA shirt size L: very good condition $35 > SOLD Riv MUSA railroad shirt size L: two small oil stains, otherwise go

Re: [RBW] WTB/WTT – Huret Jubilee Long Cage Rear Derailleur

Luke, totally with you on a cushy rando rig with 42s and want to build one myself. I've enjoyed the Extralights on my Hillborne and MB-2, getting them at cost would be nice! My first set was old, worn in and I got em for free from a friend so much like drugs, they were free at first and now I'm

Re: [RBW] WTB/WTT – Huret Jubilee Long Cage Rear Derailleur

Luke — That doesn't sound like a budget bike! Might you consider an early 90s Bridgestone RB-1, slap some new tires on it and call it a day? I do love the idea of your build and the intended rims and components you mentioned. Certainly a worthwhile build I'd love to see realized. It's just gonn

Re: [RBW] Re: any bike photos of bikes with the Dia compe 980's?

I'd like to add I think the 980s are a great looking brake, nice for the price, classic, innocuous, they check a lot of boxes. You should buy that set from Jeff, you can't go wrong. On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 10:24:32 AM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > Hey strong +1 that the Tektr

Re: [RBW] Re: any bike photos of bikes with the Dia compe 980's?

I'd like to add I think the 980s are a great looking brake, nice for the price, classic, innocuous, they check a lot of boxes. If you can find 'em in stock in silver I'd say pick them up, you can't go wrong. On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 10:24:32 AM UTC-5 Eric Marth wro

Re: [RBW] WTB/WTT – Huret Jubilee Long Cage Rear Derailleur

Luke — I like the Jubilee. Or the look, at least, having never run one myself. What are you picturing for the rest of build? Are you going for a French Noodle (springy frame in the style of BQ?) On Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 1:06:59 PM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > Ha! I know, I know. My

[RBW] Re: Rivs on film

Dang, Jamin, these are great. I especially like that pic of your Homer in shadow with the mountains in the sun. Really good! On Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 8:17:57 PM UTC-5 jamin orrall wrote: > Accidentally posted this to ibob so I'm moving it here! (pretty Rivendell > specific) > > Got a

[RBW] WTB: Atlas 700C with SON dynamo hub

Hello friends — I'm looking for an Atlas wheel with a SON dynamo hub. 32H, silver preferred (dull or polished). If you have something please drop me a note! Thank you -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

Hi Doug — If you haven't yet I'd recommend calling Rivendell, someone there would be happy to talk to you about the differences in the frames. On Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 9:26:37 PM UTC-5 mma...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Doug! Although not platypuss, I have clem L in both 59cm and 52cm if > yo

[RBW] Re: English subtitles for Blue Lug's video

I really appreciate Blue Lug's designations of frames falling between "Thick-Riv" and "Slim-Riv" and hope to see more of that used around here :) On Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 7:24:15 AM UTC-5 Masa wrote: > Jim, > > Thank you for your reply. It sounds like you had a nice Sunday morning! > I a

[RBW] Re: Looking for Bombadil PDF

Very cool, Max! Thanks for the pdf, too On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2:56:36 PM UTC-5 J J wrote: > Sweet Max. Congratulations on the Bombadil. What size is it? Can't wait to > see how you dress it up! > > On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2:45:15 PM UTC-5 maxcr wrote: > >> Does anyone have a se

[RBW] Re: Looking for Bombadil PDF

Good gravy, Marty how is it that you even have this hyper downsampled set of images at all? On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 11:22:43 AM UTC-5 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > Not good enough to read, but in case this jogs anyone's memory, I think > this is the one you are looking for? >

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

t; >> George — I do wish that there was more simple wool out there in nice >> solid colors and I think generally shorts are too long! >> >> On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 12:21:11 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: >> > Interesting discussion topic, Andrew. I picture

[RBW] Re: Looking for Bombadil PDF

Closet thing I can find, Max, is the announcement in Riv Reader number 41, starting on page 6. http://notfine.com/rivendell/RR41.pdf On Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 5:39:15 PM UTC-5 maxcr wrote: > Does anyone have a copy of the pdf referenced here: > > http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/bombadil/

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

t;>>>> thing.) >>>>> I know how much thought and work and effort goes into all that >>>>> coverage. I really appreciate how much love you put into them. >>>>> >>>>> Looks like you found some round-headed brass bolts for

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Thanks for these, Max, John's build and pics are simply delicious. Very sweet bike and poster/postcard combo, Jennings! I'd rock a Hunq tee shirt with that design. On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 3:22:33 PM UTC-5 Jennings wrote: > Ill play along. I've had my 58 Hunqapillar since 2010. Its m

[RBW] Pineapple Bob Bridgestone tee: Who got it?

I sent Will the Depop link to the Bridgestone tee in today's email. I noticed it sold, wondering if anyone here nabbed it :) -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

;> mounts. Nice find. >>> >>> Paul, that Trek is a treat. What a color! >>> >>> k. >>> >>> On Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 9:18:58 AM UTC-8 RichS wrote: >>> >>>> Another vote for Jen Green’s fine work. She did a head ba

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

or Jen Green’s fine work. She did a head badge, made from >> nickel, for me several years ago. >> >> Best, >> Rich in ATL >> >> On Sat, Jan 28, 2023 at 9:39 AM, Eric Marth wrote: >> >>> JohnS — Let us know how it turns out! >>> >&

[RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

I can't wrap my head around the gearing in the pictures Jeremy shared. Good lord! He was pushing some big gears all the way to the end. On Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 8:24:23 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote: > I think fillet brazing allowed him complete freedom of frame geometry and > tube sizing, w

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

I remember reading somewhere Jobst thought the 6 speeds on his freewheel were more than enough. And have read in more place's than today's TR/JB piece that Jobst didn't shift very much! Vaguely recall a direct quote from him saying he didn't shift every time the terrain changed. On Tuesday, Ja

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

George — I do wish that there was more simple wool out there in nice solid colors and I think generally shorts are too long! On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 12:21:11 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > Interesting discussion topic, Andrew. I picture Jobst today on a bike very > similar to w

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

Interesting discussion topic, Andrew. I picture Jobst today on a bike very similar to what he ran most of his life. Steel frame, no racks, rim brakes. Maybe a frame that would accommodate wider tires. Here's a picture of Jobst from his last Alpine tour in 2008 (read more here

[RBW] Re: For sale: Vintage Rivendell tee shirt

Sold, thanks! On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 5:58:06 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > [image: IMG_5005.JPG] > > [image: IMG_5011.JPG] > > Here's an old Rivendell tee. Size is labeled XL, it's big and boxy. Pit to > pit is 24.5", overall length is 29.5"

[RBW] Re: What's up with welded Nitto parts?

Circles and Blue Lug ship to the US super, super fast. As I mentioned recently on iBOB, I typically receive packages from BL and Circles in fewer days than I do from Rivendell. Sim Works is the in-house brand of Circles, they have stuff custom run mostly by other manufacturers, many in Japan.

Re: [RBW] Lambda Add-ons

Hmm, seems like satisfying my curiosity will cost about $15! On Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 2:25:38 PM UTC-5 Calvin Yolo wrote: > My guess is that it's meant for people who already have these pedals and > desire something a bit longer and wider. Judging by the photo I don't think > there are t

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

JohnS — Let us know how it turns out! Rich — Thanks for the thumbs, Rich. I put a little more effort into the still photo documentation this time around, my iPhone 8 just couldn't render the metal surface and details. Paul — Thank you! I hadn't seen Jen Green's work, thanks for the link. The

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Mike — Wow, definitely sounds like the same bike I started out with. I thought I had some footage of the disassembled bike but I couldn't find any when it came time for the edit. Bridgestone called the color "shadow blue" in their catalog (here's a link

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Very cool, Paul, thanks for these pics! I love it, even with the brazer's overflowing brass, I'll just take it they were enthusiastic. On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 3:44:59 PM UTC-5 Paul in Dallas wrote: > > > > > > > > > Eric, > > Yes the Trek 614 main triangle is 531. > > Fork took a 70x40

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Thanks, Jake! You're the first person to mention the disappearance at the end, I couldn't resist making that edit and I'm glad you noticed and appreciated! Jason, I know you put a lot of thought and work into your many builds, thanks for the kind feedback. The raw finish on the Bombadils was a

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Thanks, David! JohnS — Ah, a Quickbeam build. That sounds great. I rode one around a suburban cul-de-sac a few years ago but it hadn't been maintained and the brakes didn't work so I didn't really get a very good feel for it. I like this housing, I like the look, the colors it comes in, the s

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Thanks, Ted, James and John. Paul, I'd be curious to see any pics of the finish on the Schwinn. The 614 looks fun, Reynolds tubes there? Seems like you fit a decent amount of rubber, too. On Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 1:27:42 PM UTC-5 Paul in Dallas wrote: > > Hi Eric, > > I also enjoye

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus and Susie ride off into the sunset

I've never ridden one of these frames but olde Tall Paul brought one along for our overnighter back in the fall. The Blue Lug galleries are always a great place to draw inspiration, such clean and well-appointed bikes and their Rivendell builds are some of the best around! On Tuesday, January

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Greg — The house paint on your MB-2 reminds me of an MB-3 I picked up at the end of 2021. Mine was in much worse shape overall. And I paid too much for it. The tires wouldn't hold air, the brakes and shifters didn't work, chain was rusted and, as I later found out, the steerer tube was bent and

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Thanks for having a look Jim, Ryan, Eliot and Reginald! On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 12:05:46 AM UTC-5 R. Alexis wrote: > Eric, > > Nice build! Very well thought out. Nice video on the build also. Been > looking at bike builds on YouTube. Yours is one of the better ones. Have > fun on it. >

Re: [RBW] New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

I posted a bad link to the Google Drive folder with bigger pics. This should work. <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CLvaH5AXrj-6fPuVO_LpF4I0WJ3GCcxv?usp=sharing> Thanks again! On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 7:19:56 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > Thanks, David! > > E

Re: [RBW] New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

lt;23wr...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Beautiful build! > > David Hays > > On Jan 23, 2023, at 6:08 PM, Eric Marth wrote: > > Here are some close-ups I took once I discovered the "macro" mode on my > partner's ancient Nikon DSLR: > > > > &

Re: [RBW] Re: Exploration: Make your own pump peg

Nice, Luke. I agree, having a black frame pump between the tubes on a double top tube Atlantis interferes with the nice lines. On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 1:56:38 AM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > [image: B372A765-5F4B-42DE-A241-4387D0682850.jpeg] > I like the use of an alt mount option eve

Re: [RBW] Re: Exploration: Make your own pump peg

How do you like them Mafac tandems? I like those hangers, good looking hangers. Wish I had some. On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 7:33:39 AM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > Nice, Luke. I agree, having a black frame pump between the tubes on a > double top tube Atlantis interferes with the nice

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