[RBW] spotted in Iowa City: green Rivendell custom?
Today (5/19) over the lunch hour, on Clinton Street, locked up in front of The Summit . . . a nice green Rivendell bike. Looked to be a Long/Low or maybe a Road custom. Belong to anyone on this list? -- Forrest (Iowa City) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Pricing Rambouillet frame?
Was that the Austin, TX CL listed one? Kicking myself till it hurts for not jumping on that... On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > > The question is not what it is worth, but what you are willing to > accept, how long you can wait, etc. To the right buyer, who wants that > exact thing, even a high price will seem fair, but that person may not > come along right away. For a quick sale, ask $800, and it should sell > pretty fast. > > The couplers, custom paint, and the no-longer-made status are not > clear-cut add-ons to the sale price, because not everybody wants the > added features, not everybody will like the custom color, and RBW > isn't exactly advertising the Rambouillet much these days. For some > perspective, a friend of mine just picked up a coupled Atlantis, in a > prime size, with custom paint, in nice condition. This was a complete > bike, not just a frameset, and he paid MUCH less than $1600, incl s/h. > Granted, this was an extra-good deal, but that is your competition. > > If I was selling this, I'd start it on ebay with a buy-it-now of $2200 > or whatever you think is minimally extravagant, and to sweeten the > deal and reduce the number of questions, I'd offer "free shipping in > the continental US". Then I'd reduce the price a little bit every day > or two, until you reach your bottom line or it sells. > > > On May 19, 8:31 am, Timothy Whalen wrote: > > Hi, > > > > This is perhaps a strange question but I am hoping to draw on the list's > > collective experience and wisdom as I try to figure out what price to ask > > for a frame. It is a 58 cm Rambouillet in fine shape with S&S couplers. > > New total cost including couplers and custom forest green paint was about > > $2200+. Another hard to figure in factor is that the Rambouillet, as you > > know, is no longer available. > > > > Any ideas about how to price fairly? > > > > Thanks, > > Tim Whalen > > Santa Fe > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil
Hi Marty. Thanks for the nice words. Funny you should mention the root beer - I'm sitting at my computer sipping a can of diet root beer right now. As far as the decals go I think they use the white ones with certain colors. Keven at Rivendell did say at one point in time that their order of light colored decals were due in pretty soon. I didn't even think about the color of the decals - It wasn't something I ordered as an option. Thanks again. See ya. Dick Dick Gilpin 924 Kristen Road Derby, Ks 67037 dgil...@cox.net dgil...@mac.com http://members.cox.net/dgilpin > From: Marty > Reply-To: > Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 17:20:34 -0700 (PDT) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil > > > Really fine build-up Dick. Color reminds me of a cool frosty mug of > root beer on a hot day. Even has the creamy head! First I've seen > white background on the decals - is that an option depending on the > color, or did you request something special? > > Cheers! > > Marty > > On May 19, 4:51 pm, Dick Gilpin wrote: >> Thanks for the nice words Joel. I agree about the crank. I accumulated >> many of the components over the 20 month waiting period. That little Canon >> G9 takes great photos - I just keep it set to "auto". See ya. >> >> Dick >> Dick Gilpin >> 924 Kristen Road >> Derby, Ks 67037 >> dgil...@cox.net >> dgil...@mac.comhttp://members.cox.net/dgilpin >> >>> From: JoelMatthews >>> Reply-To: >>> Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 12:55:17 -0700 (PDT) >>> To: RBW Owners Bunch >>> Subject: [RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil >> >>> Dick: >> >>> Couldn't get a better crank for the Bomb than the Zephyr TA. Lucky >>> you for having tracked one down. The bike looks great. Nice photos >>> too. >> >>> On May 18, 8:18 pm, Dick Gilpin wrote: Hi. Just thought I share with you some pictures of my new built-up Bombadil frame. I placed my order when Rivendell first started taking orders (around September 2007). I also wanted a custom paint job burnt orange metallic with cream inserts. Well, maybe some on this list bought a metallic copper colored frame, or a frame that was painted a burnt orange metallic with blue inserts. Those colors came about when the painter was trying to come up with my colors. I got my frame on Thursday afternoon of last week, and had it populated by Saturday. I¹ve put about 30 miles on it so far, and it rides as good as it looks. For those interested here¹s a link to some pictures: >> http://homepage.mac.com/dgilpin/Bikes/PhotoAlbum229.html >> It was well worth the wait. Just wanted to share. >> Dick Dick Gilpin 924 Kristen Road Derby, Ks 67037 dgil...@cox.net dgil...@mac.comhttp://members.cox.net/dgilpin > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil
Really fine build-up Dick. Color reminds me of a cool frosty mug of root beer on a hot day. Even has the creamy head! First I've seen white background on the decals - is that an option depending on the color, or did you request something special? Cheers! Marty On May 19, 4:51 pm, Dick Gilpin wrote: > Thanks for the nice words Joel. I agree about the crank. I accumulated > many of the components over the 20 month waiting period. That little Canon > G9 takes great photos - I just keep it set to "auto". See ya. > > Dick > Dick Gilpin > 924 Kristen Road > Derby, Ks 67037 > dgil...@cox.net > dgil...@mac.comhttp://members.cox.net/dgilpin > > > From: JoelMatthews > > Reply-To: > > Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 12:55:17 -0700 (PDT) > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > Subject: [RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil > > > Dick: > > > Couldn't get a better crank for the Bomb than the Zephyr TA. Lucky > > you for having tracked one down. The bike looks great. Nice photos > > too. > > > On May 18, 8:18 pm, Dick Gilpin wrote: > >> Hi. Just thought I share with you some pictures of my new built-up > >> Bombadil > >> frame. I placed my order when Rivendell first started taking orders > >> (around > >> September 2007). I also wanted a custom paint job burnt orange metallic > >> with cream inserts. Well, maybe some on this list bought a metallic copper > >> colored frame, or a frame that was painted a burnt orange metallic with > >> blue > >> inserts. Those colors came about when the painter was trying to come up > >> with my colors. I got my frame on Thursday afternoon of last week, and had > >> it populated by Saturday. I¹ve put about 30 miles on it so far, and it > >> rides as good as it looks. For those interested here¹s a link to some > >> pictures: > > >> http://homepage.mac.com/dgilpin/Bikes/PhotoAlbum229.html > > >> It was well worth the wait. Just wanted to share. > > >> Dick > >> Dick Gilpin > >> 924 Kristen Road > >> Derby, Ks 67037 > >> dgil...@cox.net > >> dgil...@mac.comhttp://members.cox.net/dgilpin --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] guidonet brake levers
Silly idea - has anyone ever made interrupter-style levers in the shape of guidonet brake levers? http://www.sheldonbrown.com/org/rochet/pages/rochet04.html Considering how long the ramps are on some bikes it seems like it might be a nice combination. -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil
Thanks for the nice words Joel. I agree about the crank. I accumulated many of the components over the 20 month waiting period. That little Canon G9 takes great photos - I just keep it set to "auto". See ya. Dick Dick Gilpin 924 Kristen Road Derby, Ks 67037 dgil...@cox.net dgil...@mac.com http://members.cox.net/dgilpin > From: JoelMatthews > Reply-To: > Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 12:55:17 -0700 (PDT) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil > > > Dick: > > Couldn't get a better crank for the Bomb than the Zephyr TA. Lucky > you for having tracked one down. The bike looks great. Nice photos > too. > > On May 18, 8:18 pm, Dick Gilpin wrote: >> Hi. Just thought I share with you some pictures of my new built-up Bombadil >> frame. I placed my order when Rivendell first started taking orders (around >> September 2007). I also wanted a custom paint job burnt orange metallic >> with cream inserts. Well, maybe some on this list bought a metallic copper >> colored frame, or a frame that was painted a burnt orange metallic with blue >> inserts. Those colors came about when the painter was trying to come up >> with my colors. I got my frame on Thursday afternoon of last week, and had >> it populated by Saturday. I¹ve put about 30 miles on it so far, and it >> rides as good as it looks. For those interested here¹s a link to some >> pictures: >> >> http://homepage.mac.com/dgilpin/Bikes/PhotoAlbum229.html >> >> It was well worth the wait. Just wanted to share. >> >> Dick >> Dick Gilpin >> 924 Kristen Road >> Derby, Ks 67037 >> dgil...@cox.net >> dgil...@mac.comhttp://members.cox.net/dgilpin > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil
Dick: Couldn't get a better crank for the Bomb than the Zephyr TA. Lucky you for having tracked one down. The bike looks great. Nice photos too. On May 18, 8:18 pm, Dick Gilpin wrote: > Hi. Just thought I share with you some pictures of my new built-up Bombadil > frame. I placed my order when Rivendell first started taking orders (around > September 2007). I also wanted a custom paint job burnt orange metallic > with cream inserts. Well, maybe some on this list bought a metallic copper > colored frame, or a frame that was painted a burnt orange metallic with blue > inserts. Those colors came about when the painter was trying to come up > with my colors. I got my frame on Thursday afternoon of last week, and had > it populated by Saturday. I¹ve put about 30 miles on it so far, and it > rides as good as it looks. For those interested here¹s a link to some > pictures: > > http://homepage.mac.com/dgilpin/Bikes/PhotoAlbum229.html > > It was well worth the wait. Just wanted to share. > > Dick > Dick Gilpin > 924 Kristen Road > Derby, Ks 67037 > dgil...@cox.net > dgil...@mac.comhttp://members.cox.net/dgilpin --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil
Love the color, looks great on the Bomba and the AHH. That second top tube is for strength and triangulating fortitude. Here's Gino's review: http://chicogino.blogspot.com/2008/05/rivendell-bombadil-my-two-week-fling.html --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Rear Campee Rack, Ostrich Panniers
still available? On Apr 23, 3:04 pm, Zack wrote: > Ok, so my trials and tribulations with nitto racks continue. > > FS is one brand new rear nitto campee rack that doesn't like my > caliper brakes. It's this one: > > http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-84224226242177_2051_235... > > 150.00 Shipped anywhere in the US. > > also FS: > > 2 Ostrich rear panniers, lightly used, purchased these from Curtis > with the rest of the luggage, I am going to stick with the handlebar > and saddlebag. Don't want to part with these, but I need the money > for a wedding ring! > > 175.00 Shipped anywhere in the US. > > Let me know if you have any questions. > > Thanks! > > -Zack --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil
on 5/19/09 9:38 AM, MichaelH at mhech...@gmail.com wrote: > Perhaps not a question for you, and from someone who has never owned a > mountain bike what is the rationale for the double top tube on > this bike. It gives the bike a heavy look. GP has written a few times about the development and decision to go with the second top tube. There's also an article about it in the most recent Reader. Online RR#41 - http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/75/original_RR41_web.pdf Orderable RR#41 - http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/books#product=24-072 I've ridden one, and Gino had a nice writeup on his blog about test riding one at length. If the second tube makes it look "heavy" (and I think I'd go with "indestructable"), it rides light. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net T-shirts Now Available: "I've Got Downtube Shifters..." S/S T-shirt Cyclocross - "More Cowbell" L/S T-shirt "One Cog - Zero Excuses" L/S T-shirt http://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff Order before May 30th and it ships for free (within the US)! (shipping fees will be refunded via paypal) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil
Wow Dick, Looks great. Same color as my Hilsen but with more lug windows to fill in. http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bicycle_models#product=50-998 -Dave On May 19, 10:08 am, Dick Gilpin wrote: > Thanks Michael for those nice words about my bike. The light attachment > came with the light. It did have a longer bolt - long enough to go thru the > front fork if you wanted to mount it that way. I just replaced the long > bolt with a shorter one, and attached it directly to the front rack. > > Michael, I'm not sure of the rational for the double tube, but it does make > for a bike with a distinctive look. The "heavy" look doesn't concern me. > To be truthful, it rides much like my Atlantis, and to date my Atlantis and > Wilbury have been my favorite bikes to ride. > > Yeah, I know Mac is retiring the "homepage" web sites, but I still like to > use them (I think I have till July 7). I'm not too good at reading > instructions, so I haven't used the galleries that much. I'm sure I'll get > better at using them after they retire the homepage system. > > Thanks again Michael. See ya. > > Dick > Dick Gilpin > 924 Kristen Road > Derby, Ks 67037 > dgil...@cox.net > dgil...@mac.comhttp://members.cox.net/dgilpin > > > From: MichaelH > > Reply-To: > > Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 09:38:46 -0700 (PDT) > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > Subject: [RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil > > > A very nice looking bike and very thoughtfully kitted out. From > > whence came the light attachment? > > > Perhaps not a question for you, and from someone who has never owned a > > mountain bike what is the rationale for the double top tube on > > this bike. It gives the bike a heavy look. > > > BTW, Mac is doing away with the "homepage" web sites; but if you try > > the gallery it works great. > > > Michael > > > On May 18, 9:18 pm, Dick Gilpin wrote: > >> Hi. Just thought I share with you some pictures of my new built-up > >> Bombadil > >> frame. I placed my order when Rivendell first started taking orders > >> (around > >> September 2007). I also wanted a custom paint job burnt orange metallic > >> with cream inserts. Well, maybe some on this list bought a metallic copper > >> colored frame, or a frame that was painted a burnt orange metallic with > >> blue > >> inserts. Those colors came about when the painter was trying to come up > >> with my colors. I got my frame on Thursday afternoon of last week, and had > >> it populated by Saturday. I¹ve put about 30 miles on it so far, and it > >> rides as good as it looks. For those interested here¹s a link to some > >> pictures: > > >> http://homepage.mac.com/dgilpin/Bikes/PhotoAlbum229.html > > >> It was well worth the wait. Just wanted to share. > > >> Dick > >> Dick Gilpin > >> 924 Kristen Road > >> Derby, Ks 67037 > >> dgil...@cox.net > >> dgil...@mac.comhttp://members.cox.net/dgilpin --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Pricing Rambouillet frame?
The question is not what it is worth, but what you are willing to accept, how long you can wait, etc. To the right buyer, who wants that exact thing, even a high price will seem fair, but that person may not come along right away. For a quick sale, ask $800, and it should sell pretty fast. The couplers, custom paint, and the no-longer-made status are not clear-cut add-ons to the sale price, because not everybody wants the added features, not everybody will like the custom color, and RBW isn't exactly advertising the Rambouillet much these days. For some perspective, a friend of mine just picked up a coupled Atlantis, in a prime size, with custom paint, in nice condition. This was a complete bike, not just a frameset, and he paid MUCH less than $1600, incl s/h. Granted, this was an extra-good deal, but that is your competition. If I was selling this, I'd start it on ebay with a buy-it-now of $2200 or whatever you think is minimally extravagant, and to sweeten the deal and reduce the number of questions, I'd offer "free shipping in the continental US". Then I'd reduce the price a little bit every day or two, until you reach your bottom line or it sells. On May 19, 8:31 am, Timothy Whalen wrote: > Hi, > > This is perhaps a strange question but I am hoping to draw on the list's > collective experience and wisdom as I try to figure out what price to ask > for a frame. It is a 58 cm Rambouillet in fine shape with S&S couplers. > New total cost including couplers and custom forest green paint was about > $2200+. Another hard to figure in factor is that the Rambouillet, as you > know, is no longer available. > > Any ideas about how to price fairly? > > Thanks, > Tim Whalen > Santa Fe --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil
Thanks Michael for those nice words about my bike. The light attachment came with the light. It did have a longer bolt - long enough to go thru the front fork if you wanted to mount it that way. I just replaced the long bolt with a shorter one, and attached it directly to the front rack. Michael, I'm not sure of the rational for the double tube, but it does make for a bike with a distinctive look. The "heavy" look doesn't concern me. To be truthful, it rides much like my Atlantis, and to date my Atlantis and Wilbury have been my favorite bikes to ride. Yeah, I know Mac is retiring the "homepage" web sites, but I still like to use them (I think I have till July 7). I'm not too good at reading instructions, so I haven't used the galleries that much. I'm sure I'll get better at using them after they retire the homepage system. Thanks again Michael. See ya. Dick Dick Gilpin 924 Kristen Road Derby, Ks 67037 dgil...@cox.net dgil...@mac.com http://members.cox.net/dgilpin > From: MichaelH > Reply-To: > Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 09:38:46 -0700 (PDT) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil > > > A very nice looking bike and very thoughtfully kitted out. From > whence came the light attachment? > > Perhaps not a question for you, and from someone who has never owned a > mountain bike what is the rationale for the double top tube on > this bike. It gives the bike a heavy look. > > BTW, Mac is doing away with the "homepage" web sites; but if you try > the gallery it works great. > > Michael > > On May 18, 9:18 pm, Dick Gilpin wrote: >> Hi. Just thought I share with you some pictures of my new built-up Bombadil >> frame. I placed my order when Rivendell first started taking orders (around >> September 2007). I also wanted a custom paint job burnt orange metallic >> with cream inserts. Well, maybe some on this list bought a metallic copper >> colored frame, or a frame that was painted a burnt orange metallic with blue >> inserts. Those colors came about when the painter was trying to come up >> with my colors. I got my frame on Thursday afternoon of last week, and had >> it populated by Saturday. I¹ve put about 30 miles on it so far, and it >> rides as good as it looks. For those interested here¹s a link to some >> pictures: >> >> http://homepage.mac.com/dgilpin/Bikes/PhotoAlbum229.html >> >> It was well worth the wait. Just wanted to share. >> >> Dick >> Dick Gilpin >> 924 Kristen Road >> Derby, Ks 67037 >> dgil...@cox.net >> dgil...@mac.comhttp://members.cox.net/dgilpin > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil
Thanks Ryan for those nice words. Take care. Dick Dick Gilpin 924 Kristen Road Derby, Ks 67037 dgil...@cox.net dgil...@mac.com http://members.cox.net/dgilpin > From: RoadieRyan > Reply-To: > Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 21:34:17 -0700 (PDT) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil > > > When I read "burnt orange metallic" I was thinking o.k... uh not my > first choice but then I looked at the pictures and WOW it's gorgeous! > It is so rich in the pictures I imagine it must be stunning up close. > Very nice thanks for shaking up my "box" of colors and getting me > outside it. Enjoy > > > On May 18, 6:18 pm, Dick Gilpin wrote: >> Hi. Just thought I share with you some pictures of my new built-up Bombadil >> frame. I placed my order when Rivendell first started taking orders (around >> September 2007). I also wanted a custom paint job burnt orange metallic >> with cream inserts. Well, maybe some on this list bought a metallic copper >> colored frame, or a frame that was painted a burnt orange metallic with blue >> inserts. Those colors came about when the painter was trying to come up >> with my colors. I got my frame on Thursday afternoon of last week, and had >> it populated by Saturday. I¹ve put about 30 miles on it so far, and it >> rides as good as it looks. For those interested here¹s a link to some >> pictures: >> >> http://homepage.mac.com/dgilpin/Bikes/PhotoAlbum229.html >> >> It was well worth the wait. Just wanted to share. >> >> Dick >> Dick Gilpin >> 924 Kristen Road >> Derby, Ks 67037 >> dgil...@cox.net >> dgil...@mac.comhttp://members.cox.net/dgilpin > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil
A very nice looking bike and very thoughtfully kitted out. From whence came the light attachment? Perhaps not a question for you, and from someone who has never owned a mountain bike what is the rationale for the double top tube on this bike. It gives the bike a heavy look. BTW, Mac is doing away with the "homepage" web sites; but if you try the gallery it works great. Michael On May 18, 9:18 pm, Dick Gilpin wrote: > Hi. Just thought I share with you some pictures of my new built-up Bombadil > frame. I placed my order when Rivendell first started taking orders (around > September 2007). I also wanted a custom paint job burnt orange metallic > with cream inserts. Well, maybe some on this list bought a metallic copper > colored frame, or a frame that was painted a burnt orange metallic with blue > inserts. Those colors came about when the painter was trying to come up > with my colors. I got my frame on Thursday afternoon of last week, and had > it populated by Saturday. I¹ve put about 30 miles on it so far, and it > rides as good as it looks. For those interested here¹s a link to some > pictures: > > http://homepage.mac.com/dgilpin/Bikes/PhotoAlbum229.html > > It was well worth the wait. Just wanted to share. > > Dick > Dick Gilpin > 924 Kristen Road > Derby, Ks 67037 > dgil...@cox.net > dgil...@mac.comhttp://members.cox.net/dgilpin --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Pricing Rambouillet frame?
Unless someone is absolutely wedded to the desire for a Rambouillet, I don't think they would compare it to a retrofit. Bilenky, for example, charges $1550 for a lugged, delux level frame, with $400 for the S&S couplers. I don't know if that includes a 2 tone paint job, but it does establish a $2,000 alternative for a new bike. Asking $1600 for a slightly used, immediatly available frame and headset still seems reasonable. Michael On May 19, 11:07 am, palin...@his.com wrote: > Quoting MichaelH : > > > > > I don't think I would put it on ebay without establishing some > > minimum. Assuming its in very good condition, I would think that > > would be at least 70 % of its replacement cost, without a custom paint > > job. Around $1600 sounds fair. I have a Ram. and an Ebisu All > > Purpose, which is designed like a AHH, but with canti breaks and a one > > color paint job and I still prefer to ride the Ram when I'm not > > carrying a bunch of stuff or doing lots of bad road, so I believe > > there is still a good market for that bike. > > There are two parts to this: 1) what is a Rambouillet frame worth, > and 2) what are S&S Couplers worth. I think a retrofit plus a paint > job is around $800. To that, add the frame itself, which in part > depends on the condition of the paint. If the paint is in good > condition and the decals and headbadge are present, I think $800 or > above would be reasonable. Without the decals, several hundred less; > also less for scratches, etc. Curiously, my method also comes out to > your $1600 figure. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil
That is one BEAUTIFUL bike. You are making my decision (whether to purchase a Bombadil) an easier one. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Ernesto Lube Users ?
Thanks for the input. There's nothing worse that lube that does spatters. I've used pro-link for along time, and I'll stick to that for now. I may try some home brew thoughmineral spirits and Mobil 1 synthetic,as I have quite a bit of it. I was wondering if Ernesto Lube was even a real product, "he" doesn't answer repeated emails. The only written stuff on the web seems to be from bloggers who get paid to write about such things. Eco-snake oil I guess. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Pricing Rambouillet frame?
Quoting MichaelH : > > I don't think I would put it on ebay without establishing some > minimum. Assuming its in very good condition, I would think that > would be at least 70 % of its replacement cost, without a custom paint > job. Around $1600 sounds fair. I have a Ram. and an Ebisu All > Purpose, which is designed like a AHH, but with canti breaks and a one > color paint job and I still prefer to ride the Ram when I'm not > carrying a bunch of stuff or doing lots of bad road, so I believe > there is still a good market for that bike. There are two parts to this: 1) what is a Rambouillet frame worth, and 2) what are S&S Couplers worth. I think a retrofit plus a paint job is around $800. To that, add the frame itself, which in part depends on the condition of the paint. If the paint is in good condition and the decals and headbadge are present, I think $800 or above would be reasonable. Without the decals, several hundred less; also less for scratches, etc. Curiously, my method also comes out to your $1600 figure. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Pricing Rambouillet frame?
I don't think I would put it on ebay without establishing some minimum. Assuming its in very good condition, I would think that would be at least 70 % of its replacement cost, without a custom paint job. Around $1600 sounds fair. I have a Ram. and an Ebisu All Purpose, which is designed like a AHH, but with canti breaks and a one color paint job and I still prefer to ride the Ram when I'm not carrying a bunch of stuff or doing lots of bad road, so I believe there is still a good market for that bike. Michael On May 19, 9:38 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > Put it on ebay and let the free market decide? > > On May 19, 8:31 am, Timothy Whalen wrote: > > > > > Hi, > > > This is perhaps a strange question but I am hoping to draw on the list's > > collective experience and wisdom as I try to figure out what price to ask > > for a frame. It is a 58 cm Rambouillet in fine shape with S&S couplers. > > New total cost including couplers and custom forest green paint was about > > $2200+. Another hard to figure in factor is that the Rambouillet, as you > > know, is no longer available. > > > Any ideas about how to price fairly? > > > Thanks, > > Tim Whalen > > Santa Fe- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: looking for a good bike shop in Eugene
Agreed about Blue Heron. It's less flashy than some of the other shops but they really know vintage parts and bike. Go see mechanic, Louis Orsini. He works on my Rivendell custom and our other, vintage road bikes. Sue, the owner, has ridden a number of brevets with me. This is the bob shop in Eugene. It's also the place to buy Brooks saddles. LL On May 18, 2:34 pm, "r.gersb...@gmail.com" wrote: > Blue Heron on campus would be my first stop. > > r~ > > On May 16, 10:46 pm, richard sulkes wrote: > > > > > Having recently moved to Eugene, Oregon, I'm looking for recommendations > > for a good LBS to help me care for my Bleriot and Ram. I've visited at > > least half a dozen bike shops and have been very impressed with everyone's > > friendliness, but I'm asking for any suggestions from local RIV owners. > > Thanks... > > > Richard --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Pricing Rambouillet frame?
Put it on ebay and let the free market decide? On May 19, 8:31 am, Timothy Whalen wrote: > Hi, > > This is perhaps a strange question but I am hoping to draw on the list's > collective experience and wisdom as I try to figure out what price to ask > for a frame. It is a 58 cm Rambouillet in fine shape with S&S couplers. > New total cost including couplers and custom forest green paint was about > $2200+. Another hard to figure in factor is that the Rambouillet, as you > know, is no longer available. > > Any ideas about how to price fairly? > > Thanks, > Tim Whalen > Santa Fe --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Pricing Rambouillet frame?
Hi, This is perhaps a strange question but I am hoping to draw on the list's collective experience and wisdom as I try to figure out what price to ask for a frame. It is a 58 cm Rambouillet in fine shape with S&S couplers. New total cost including couplers and custom forest green paint was about $2200+. Another hard to figure in factor is that the Rambouillet, as you know, is no longer available. Any ideas about how to price fairly? Thanks, Tim Whalen Santa Fe --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
