[RBW] Re: Silver Legolas on the blug

2019-01-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
>From the tip of my saddle to the center of the stem clamp, it's 54cm on my 
57 Roadini.  

Bill

On Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 9:09:40 PM UTC-8, Jonathan D. wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill. your Roadini is just a little big. I think you like a longer 
> top tube though we have the same saddle height. I am curious do you know 
> the measurement from the top of your saddle to the stem, assuming the 
> saddle and bars are close to level?
>
> John -  if you sell your Sam let me know. I might be interested. 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Silver Legolas on the blug

2019-01-13 Thread Jonathan D.
Thanks Bill. your Roadini is just a little big. I think you like a longer top 
tube though we have the same saddle height. I am curious do you know the 
measurement from the top of your saddle to the stem, assuming the saddle and 
bars are close to level?

John -  if you sell your Sam let me know. I might be interested. 

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[RBW] Re: Silver Legolas on the blug

2019-01-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
Jonathan and John wanted a comparison between the Hillborne and Roadini. 

The Roadini is a really good pure road bike. It’s perfect with 32mm tires 
without fenders, 28mm tires with fenders. The Hillborne is ideal with 38mm 
tires, with or without fenders. I’ve run it with 43mm BG Rock and Roads and 
with 38mm Steilacooms on trails. The Roadini is maybe easier to set up because 
it’s got 130mm spacing, so you could use ‘road wheels’ you have laying around. 
The Hillborne is 135mm in back. There’s no question the Hillborne is the more 
versatile bike. There’s no question the Roadini is the better dollar for dollar 
value at 2/3rds the price. Both are very worthwhile bikes. Buy the one you 
want. One of each is the smartest choice. 

Bill 

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Re: [RBW] Shoes for rambling.

2019-01-13 Thread Surlyprof
+1 on the Blundstones.  I wear my dressier 063s to work whenever possible.  
Comfortable right out of the box, nice looking and great on platform pedals.  I 
also have a pair of Red Wing Postman Chukkas that are also great on the bike.

john

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[RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

2019-01-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
Jamison asked about my red-orange stem. It’s painted and it’s holding up OK. 
There’s a pretty big chip on top near the bolt, which doesn’t bother me a lot 
but maybe would bother me if it matched my frame 

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[RBW] Re: Shoes for rambling.

2019-01-13 Thread Surlyprof
Spencer,

Sorry to hear of your foot issues.  I can empathize since I’m nursing a foot 
injury myself right now.  I’d love to hear how the Catalyst pedals work out for 
you.  I asked my podiatrist about them and he was intrigued.

john

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[RBW] Re: Silver Legolas on the blug

2019-01-13 Thread Surlyprof
Bill,

I would also be interested to hear your comparison between the Roadini and 
Hillborne.  When you posted your Roadini FS, I was quite tempted to consider it 
as a replacement for my 56 canti-Sam.  All your bikes would fit me perfectly.  
However, I do love my Sam and would probably really regret it if I ever gave it 
up.

john

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[RBW] Self-diagnosed Riv addicts (some) since 1994.

2019-01-13 Thread Surlyprof
My next door neighbor used to work for Rivendell before we met.  11 years ago 
he invited me to ride bikes and the train up to Rivendell HQ.  My introduction 
to Riv was a wonderful lunch talking about bikes and life with Grant and my 
neighbor, Gary.  I also had the opportunity to test ride an Atantis and a 650b 
Homer.  I had never ridden a 650b wheel size and I really liked it.  I was in 
love with the ride and the unracer idea of just riding to enjoy riding a 
bicycle.

8 years later, after two misguided attempts to create a discount Riv (Surly 
Cross Check and a SOMA Groove), I found a used canti-Sam on CL.  It immediately 
replaced two bikes, the SOMA and a skinny tire Bianchi road bike.  I did feel a 
little bad since I was just days away from buying a new Sam from Riv.  

Everytime I hop on that bike I enjoy myself.  It turns bad days into good and 
good days into great ones.  I can’t believe how much time and money I wasted 
trying to create a Riv on the cheap.  I have 2 other bikes that I really like 
for specific purposes but the Sam will probably always be my favorite and, by 
far, the most versatile.

John

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[RBW] Re: FS: Schwalbe tires - Marathon 700x40mm & Little Big Ben 700x38mm

2019-01-13 Thread Pancake
$10 each ... price keeps dropping as the garage seems too full ;-)

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[RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

2019-01-13 Thread jamison brosseau
Hi Bill, is that stem powder coated or painted?  Has the finish held up well?  
Thinking about a color matched stem for a build I am working on.
I like the red with the blue green.

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[RBW] Re: In Search Of Used Derailleur

2019-01-13 Thread Cody Bartz
Hi Buck,

I have a long cage I am parting with. If interested I will take a few 
photos. 

Cody Bartz

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[RBW] Re: Atlantis touch-up paint, Testors #2135 Russian Naval Interior

2019-01-13 Thread Cody Bartz
I also got mine on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Testors-Model-Master-1-2-oz-5oz-Jar-Enamel-Paints-Various-Colors/142620254905?hash=item2134d462b9:m:meCdXtEgwMUpJ4zr1AgjOoA:rk:3:pf:0

I didn't see the color listed, so I contacted the seller and they said they 
did have it. They had me pick another color and write what I wanted in the 
comments. Sure enough it arrived as stated, and very affordable. However, I 
have not used it yet. If I remember, I will try it out tomorrow and write 
back.

Cody Bartz

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[RBW] Re: Silver Legolas on the blug

2019-01-13 Thread Jonathan D.
Bill,

I appreciate the description of the Legolas versus the Roadini. The Legolas is 
a beautiful bike but not for me. I would be curious how you would describe the 
difference between the Sam
Hillborne and the Roadini as a road bike. 

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[RBW] Take-apart Cheviot?

2019-01-13 Thread Karl
Max,

I have also been wanting to do this for my wife. Hoping someone has blazed the 
trail. Wondering if it will fit in an S case with the long chainstays. 

Karl
Nashville, TN

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[RBW] Re: Atlantis touch-up paint, Testors #2135 Russian Naval Interior

2019-01-13 Thread LeRoy
Squadron.com seems to have it available for order:

https://www.squadron.com/Testors-Interior-Blue-Green-TS2135-p/ts2135.htm

And, while shipping might cost you a bit, there's apparently availability 
in the UK:

http://www.greenmodels.net/testors-2135-russian-interior-blue-green-14-7ml/


On Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 3:15:06 PM UTC-5, Eric Grim wrote:

> Can any of you folks confirm or disfirm that this paint has ben 
> discontinued?  My local hobby shop doesn't have any.  Have you seen any 
> dusty bottles on the shelf of your local hobby shop?  If it truly has 
> become completely unavailable that would be a real bummer.
>

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[RBW] Re: Silver Legolas on the blug

2019-01-13 Thread 'Call Me Jay' via RBW Owners Bunch
Amen.  Awesome cx race bike and an awesome “gravel” bike, too.

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[RBW] Re: An LBS success story for a change: Blue Heron Bikes

2019-01-13 Thread 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch
I think Rob repped Raleigh (but it was a few years ago when we talked about 
it). One of the Rivendells there is his.
He's always been great about special ordering parts when I have asked.

The Rivendell in their shop window is a double top-tube model with upright 
bars and looked to have a Riv selection of parts -- Silver crank and more 
-- when I last walked by. It is conveniently located adjacent to the Ohlone 
Greenway Bike Path where BART emerges from the ground. Bike (and car) 
parking in the rear and you can take your bike inside. Last time I was 
there, Manny came into the shop with his bike.

Two thumbs up!
David Lipsky
Berkeley

On Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 6:28:35 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Blue Heron Bikes in Berkeley is a very small volume Rivendell dealer.  
> They stock Hillbornes and Clems, maybe an Appaloosa or two.  ...
>
 

> HOT TIP!  If you are a Bay Area rider and need/want a 58cm Hillborne.  
> Blue Heron has a complete on the rack to sell you.  Rivendell is out of 
> them in 58 and won't have them for some time.  The one Blue Heron has on 
> the rack is a caliper brake model.  It's in the lovely burnt orange 
> colorway.  
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking wisdom of 29+ bikepacking vs. 2.1”

2019-01-13 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Final specs will shoe all, Kevin, but my understanding is it depends on frame 
size.

Chris, you get around nicely!

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Atlantis touch-up paint, Testors #2135 Russian Naval Interior

2019-01-13 Thread John Buglino
Link

http://gunnarbikes.com/site/order/touchup/ 

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[RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

2019-01-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
Jamin orrall asked my PBH. My saddle height is 75.5cm so my PBH is ~86cm. 

Bill

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[RBW] Atlantis touch-up paint, Testors #2135 Russian Naval Interior

2019-01-13 Thread John Buglino
Waterford sells “Atlantis Green” touch up paint.  It seems a bit pricey to me 
at $25 + shipping, but I guess it should last a while.  

John in Jersey City

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Re: [RBW] WTB - 52cm Clem Smith L

2019-01-13 Thread Joe Bernard
You probably would have already found a used one if it was out there, and they 
don't go for much cheaper than new cuz it's already priced low. I'd grab the 
one at Blue Heron before someone else does. 

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Re: [RBW] WTB - 52cm Clem Smith L

2019-01-13 Thread Arielle Hamilton
Hi Bill, thank you for the reply! I just spoke with Rob at Blue Heron and
took it for a test ride. I thought I’d check in here as I’d be happy to buy
used if someone is hoping to sell.


Arielle




On Sun, Jan 13, 2019 at 1:18 PM Bill Lindsay  wrote:

> Blue Heron Bikes in Berkeley has one.
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito Ca
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Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking wisdom of 29+ bikepacking vs. 2.1”

2019-01-13 Thread chris
I'll take a look on my desktop!

I love in California, born and bred in El Paso, TX. I will often
incorporate visits and bike tours from Denver, Durango, Santa Fe and ABQ to
home.

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> Hey Chris! Are you in Colorado? Always great to connect with others here.
> If you’ve not seen it, here is my post on one of the CT trips I did last
> year:
> https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/fixed-gear-bikepacking-the-colorado-rockies
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> With abandon,
> Patrick
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[RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

2019-01-13 Thread jamin orrall
looks great! what's your pbh?

On Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 4:45:36 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> As man of you noticed I put four framesets up for sale with the intent to 
> buy one new one. I only sold one of the four, with a bit of interest on two 
> more, but went ahead and picked up my new MIT Atlantis frameset yesterday. 
> It's a 56cm with 650B x 55mm tires.  The entire build kit came off my 54cm 
> Rosco Bubbe Step Through.  It's got a 2x10 Shimano drivetrain, CX70 brakes, 
> Cliffhanger rims.  I'm going to use it as a drop bar mountain bike and a 
> forest road explorer up in Gold Country.  I'm pleased with how the build 
> turned out and I'm excited about the bike.  Besides the longer chainstays 
> and the absence of a second top tube, this bike is basically identical to 
> the 56cm Bombadil I used to have.  
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
>
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[RBW] Re: Seeking wisdom of 29+ bikepacking vs. 2.1”

2019-01-13 Thread Kevin Mulcahy
Don’t want to derail things, but I thought Boots was 27.5+. Will it also be 29+ 
in some sizes? 

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[RBW] WTB - 52cm Clem Smith L

2019-01-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
Blue Heron Bikes in Berkeley has one. 

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito Ca

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[RBW] Re: Seeking wisdom of 29+ bikepacking vs. 2.1”

2019-01-13 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hey Chris! Are you in Colorado? Always great to connect with others here. If 
you’ve not seen it, here is my post on one of the CT trips I did last year: 
https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/fixed-gear-bikepacking-the-colorado-rockies

With abandon,
Patrick

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Re: [RBW] Self-diagnosed Riv addicts (some) since 1994.

2019-01-13 Thread Todd Porter
Just one. A Clem L.  Always wanted a Riv. But couldn't afford one. Then the 
Clem came out.  Bought one 20 months ago.  It reawakened my love of riding and 
motivated me to get rid of my car.

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[RBW] WTB - 52cm Clem Smith L

2019-01-13 Thread Arielle Hamilton
Hi all, I’m looking for a 52cm Clem Smith L. If anyone is selling theirs or 
knows of one please drop me a line. I’m in the Bay Area. Thank you in advance! 
:)


A

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[RBW] Re: Seeking wisdom of 29+ bikepacking vs. 2.1”

2019-01-13 Thread A. Douglas M.
I have a pugsley running 26x4, and Im not sure cost is the right word regarding 
climbing. The traction is unbelievable (a good thing) as is the ability to roll 
over obstacles. Another facet in the GBW’s favor would be the long chainstays. 

The downsides would seem to come into play more on the third of your travels 
which happen to be upon pavement.

Best,

Aaron
Poconos

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[RBW] Re: Seeking wisdom of 29+ bikepacking vs. 2.1”

2019-01-13 Thread Chris Corral
Glad to discover at least one other person dumb enough to ride the Colorado 
Trail fully rigid!

I recently built a modern mountain bike with 27.5x2.8 tires to replace some 
29x2.4 tires. the 2.8" was a lot of heft at first but I got used to it. At 
higher pressures, it can roll pretty quickly. Even at 20-25 psi you can 
plod along pretty fine. The ability to ride through any terrain, including 
the loose sand found in Baja, has been indispensable. 29x2.8 would, of 
course, be heavier and better suited for a larger rider.

Now I couldn't tell you about the fixed gear part. Sounds hard.

On Friday, January 11, 2019 at 2:08:03 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> I’m toying with the idea of a Boots (fixed gear version). I’d love to hear 
> your experience of bikepacking with 2.6” to 2.8” tires vs. 2.1” or similar 
> tires. This is for a bikepacking rig, so will be on pavement, dirt, and 
> trail roughly equally. How big the cost in climbing? How great the gain in 
> just rolling over stuff? My reference point is 38mm tires on the Quickbeam 
> vs. 2.1” on the Hunqabeam, but I’ve not bikepacked with the 38mm. I was 
> delighted/astounded at what I rode over fixed gear on the Colorado Trail 
> last year on the Hunqabeam. 
>
> With abandon, 
> Patrick 
>
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> www.MindYourHeadCoop.org 
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Re: [RBW] Shoes for rambling.

2019-01-13 Thread Nick Lindsey
I too wear these daily.  7 years old and wear like steel/cro-mo. ;-).  So 
comfortable too.

The day I bought mine, a gentleman came into the shop wearing Blundstones, to 
p/u a new pair of the same.  The pair he was wearing had 10 years on them.  

Nick (n+2) Lindsey

Sent from my iPad

> On Jan 12, 2019, at 10:01 AM, Eric Floden  wrote:
> 
> For the past 18 months I have been using my Blundstones (510s) and quite like 
> them for an afternoon of riding where I might walk for 30 minutes or more...
> 
> I just replaced mine, which lasted 1998 to 2018 (if my memory can be relied 
> on)
> 
> EricF
> Vancouver BC
> 
> <5036063-BK000.jpg>
> 
>> On Sat, 12 Jan 2019 at 08:37, Leaf Slayer  wrote:
>> So for years my go to shoes for rambling around with platform pedals have 
>> been Vans or Sambas. I've used some other shoes from time to time--Five Ten 
>> Ascents and the Patagonia Bagley. The Ascents have been my favorite but 
>> they've gone out of production. I generally use the VP Thin Gripsters or 
>> whatever they're called that Riv sells. Looking for new shoes and just 
>> curious what others are using.
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
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Re: [RBW] In Search Of Used Derailleur

2019-01-13 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
Short or long cage

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Re: [RBW] Atlantis touch-up paint, Testors #2135 Russian Naval Interio r

2019-01-13 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
I got mine on ebay

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[RBW] In Search Of Used Derailleur

2019-01-13 Thread Buck Flagg
Hello, group. I am trying to locate a lightly used Ultegra or Dura Ace rear 
derailleur from the 9-speed era. Please respond here or email at 
mauricestillmanfl...@gmail.com. Thanks!

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[RBW] Atlantis touch-up paint, Testors #2135 Russian Naval Interior

2019-01-13 Thread Eric Grim
Greetings, I recently bought my first Rivendell, an Atlantis.  Wanting to 
be prepared for the inevitable dings, I have been looking for the 
appropriate touch-up paint (Testors #2135 Russian Naval Interior 
Blue-Green).  Sadly, it does not seem to be available anymore.  
HobbyLinc[dot]com says it has been discontinued, and amazon[dot]com says 
it's out of stock and they don't know whether they'll ever get any more.  I 
checked another model-making supplier who also did not have it (but I don't 
remember which site it was).

Can any of you folks confirm or disfirm that this paint has ben 
discontinued?  My local hobby shop doesn't have any.  Have you seen any 
dusty bottles on the shelf of your local hobby shop?  If it truly has 
become completely unavailable that would be a real bummer.

Thanks, Eric "Limper" Grim
Spokane, Wash.

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[RBW] CL outing: Rivendell Quickbeam

2019-01-13 Thread Doug Bloch
Here’s the ad text:

Original owner. Purchased in 2009, and, except for a few miles for a shakedown, 
hasn't been ridden. The Quickbeam is a single speed bike with 2 gears, and the 
potential for four (it has a flip flop hub in the rear - just add a cog). 
Designed by Rivendell, and built by Panasonic in Japan, the Quickbeam is a 
beautiful, easy riding bicycle. $1400

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[RBW] CL outing: Rivendell Quickbeam

2019-01-13 Thread Doug Bloch
No relation to the seller but this is local to me and my size. So tempting 
but I so don’t need it.

Doug Bloch 
Alameda CA USA

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/alameda-rivendell-quickbeam/6794020366.html

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Original owner. Purchased in 2009, and, except for a few miles for a shakedown, 
hasn't been ridden. The Quickbeam is a single speed bike with 2 gears, and the 
potential for four (it has a flip flop hub in the rear - just add a cog). 
Designed by Rivendell, and built by Panasonic in Japan, the Quickbeam is a 
beautiful, easy riding bicycle. $1400

Sent from my iPhone

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[RBW] Re: An LBS success story for a change: Blue Heron Bikes

2019-01-13 Thread Roger
I like going their way whenever possible as well,and just wish I could 
justify a cool cargo bike. I like chatting with Rob, and used to greatly 
enjoy talking with fellow list-member Jeremy, before his move to Sac.
Reminds me, I have a 531 frame I was going to ask if they felt comfortable 
spreading from 130mm to 135mm. If not I guess I'd ask... Missing Link?

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>
> Blue Heron Bikes in Berkeley is a very small volume Rivendell dealer.  
> They stock Hillbornes and Clems, maybe an Appaloosa or two.  Their clearly 
> defined niche though is that they are THE place in the East Bay to go for 
> utility bikes, Bromptons, cargo bikes, e-assist, etcetera.  I try to bring 
> them as much of my business as I can.  The things I buy from them include, 
> tubes, Newbaums and grips, small parts, bells, reflective items.  I went by 
> yesterday to buy tubeless rim tape and tubes to find the interior of the 
> store coated with dust.  They had blown out the back wall and were 
> expanding. I had a nice chat with the owner, who has a one-syllable 
> man-name that I always forget: Mike, Rob, Bob, whatever. His history is 
> that he was a sales rep for one of the distributors and lived a life on the 
> road for a long time. He's probably in his mid-50s now. I asked if he was 
> going to expand his offerings or just do more of the things he already 
> does. He indicated he's focused on just servicing his current focus better, 
> which I think is a good plan for a local shop.  Be mainstream enough that 
> you can sell all the mainstream bits to your local community, but be the 
> absolute best at some thing that will cause people to come from a much 
> larger radius to see you.  "Big" bikes is a great niche in 2019, because 
> it's really intimidating buying something like a cargo bike online.  Having 
> a shop that stocks them and knows them is a treasure.  I was really happy 
> to see him succeeding.
>
> HOT TIP!  If you are a Bay Area rider and need/want a 58cm Hillborne.  
> Blue Heron has a complete on the rack to sell you.  Rivendell is out of 
> them in 58 and won't have them for some time.  The one Blue Heron has on 
> the rack is a caliper brake model.  It's in the lovely burnt orange 
> colorway.   That's all the road bike a 6'1" civilized human could ever 
> need.  
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
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[RBW] Wtt: my 59cm XO-2 for quickbeam, simple one

2019-01-13 Thread Matt Beecher
I ended up with 2 purple xo-2`s at about the same time last year  I only need 
one and I am looking for a quickbeam/simpleone.  

Neither is complete/original, if that is what you are after, but I can probably 
get one close.

Condition is excellent on both, for the age.  No dents or other structural 
damage and minor scratches.

I'm looking for a 58 or 60cm frame or bike. 

I could also consider trading for a matching purple xo-2 for my 5' wife.   

Of course, I am also open to buying the bike or frameset, or supplementing cash 
as needed.  I'm not really interested in selling.   

Best regards,
Matt Beecher

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[RBW] Re: FS: New small khaki saddle sack

2019-01-13 Thread Kainalu V.
Note sent, these little-ish bags rule!
-Kai
BKNY

On Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 10:42:41 AM UTC-5, Lester Lammers wrote:
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> New, never used. $135 OBO shipped to the lower 48.
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[RBW] Re: FS: New small khaki saddle sack

2019-01-13 Thread Lester Lammers
Those are shadows in the pics, not stains.

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> New, never used. $135 OBO shipped to the lower 48.
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[RBW] Re: Shoes for rambling.

2019-01-13 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Spencer, I am sorry to hear of your feet challenges. I don’t know if my 
experince may be helpful or not. But I have become highly doubtful of any 
doctor who tells me “x will never heal,” expecially when it is accompanied by 
“you need to use y to support proper body function.” At age 12, I was told my 
feet were weak and I “needed” orthotics for life. Using them, my feet became 
yet weaker, until 2009 when I decided to try going barefoot. My feet 
strengthened (nutrition is key to this as well as going barefoot, with 
bonebroth an essential element to building and strengthening), forefeet 
widened, and within months I was hiking (and eventually running) mountain 
trails barefoot or in minimalist shoes ... with no more sprained ankes (a 
common thing with supportive shoes). Feel free to write me off list if you have 
questions, and I pray your feet heal and you regain full function of them.

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Black Canyon Trail, Arizona, looking for sage advice

2019-01-13 Thread Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles
Just booked a flight for next monthif you've ridden it and feel inspired to 
share any pointers I'm all ears. We plan on camping 3-4 nights...

Excited!



Alex in Rochester, NY

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[RBW] Take-apart Cheviot?

2019-01-13 Thread Max S
So, has anyone seen / ordered a Cheviot with couplers for travel?.. 
Inquiring minds want to know. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

2019-01-13 Thread Lester Lammers
I saw your original post about JA sizing but I'm not sure if it was B4 or 
after I ordered the Atlantis. I have Billie bars with a 110mm stem. They 
come back a long way and I feel I would have felt a bit cramped even with a 
130mm stem on the 50. FWIW, I had a Berthoud Aspin saddle with cut out on 
it. I took a chance on a Brooks Cambium C19. The difference was immediately 
noticeable. Much better. Bike Tires Direct has them for $87.50 shipped. Riv 
does not carry the cut out version.

On Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 10:16:26 AM UTC-5, Hugh Flynn wrote:
>
> Same here for my Appaloosa. Bought it as a road/touring bike not a 
> dedicated trail rider. 
>
> Was sized by Riv charts as a 55, but felt it was too small when I got it 
> and built it up. Ordered a 58 and it couldn't be more perfect for me.
>
> Semi related: I have a blue 55 Appaloosa with under 200 miles on it for 
> sale if anyone wants one :-) been meaning to get a proper listing together, 
> but haven't done it yet.
>
> Hugh Flynn
> Newburyport, MA
>
> On Sun, Jan 13, 2019 at 9:52 AM Lester Lammers  > wrote:
>
>> I wanted a MIT Atlantis and Riv recommended a 50. I told Will that I 
>> would not be using it as a single track but as an all rounder with some 
>> light trails. I'm at the top of the 50 PBH range and the bottom of the 53. 
>> I got the 53 and it is the best fitting bike I have owned. Hope this helps.
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 5:55:10 PM UTC-5, jamison brosseau wrote:
>>>
>>> Congratulations Bill!  The new bike looks great!  I can’t decide between 
>>> the 56 and the 59. 
>>> Have fun 
>>> JB
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Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

2019-01-13 Thread hugh flynn
Same here for my Appaloosa. Bought it as a road/touring bike not a
dedicated trail rider.

Was sized by Riv charts as a 55, but felt it was too small when I got it
and built it up. Ordered a 58 and it couldn't be more perfect for me.

Semi related: I have a blue 55 Appaloosa with under 200 miles on it for
sale if anyone wants one :-) been meaning to get a proper listing together,
but haven't done it yet.

Hugh Flynn
Newburyport, MA

On Sun, Jan 13, 2019 at 9:52 AM Lester Lammers 
wrote:

> I wanted a MIT Atlantis and Riv recommended a 50. I told Will that I would
> not be using it as a single track but as an all rounder with some light
> trails. I'm at the top of the 50 PBH range and the bottom of the 53. I got
> the 53 and it is the best fitting bike I have owned. Hope this helps.
>
>
> On Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 5:55:10 PM UTC-5, jamison brosseau wrote:
>>
>> Congratulations Bill!  The new bike looks great!  I can’t decide between
>> the 56 and the 59.
>> Have fun
>> JB
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[RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

2019-01-13 Thread Lester Lammers
I wanted a MIT Atlantis and Riv recommended a 50. I told Will that I would 
not be using it as a single track but as an all rounder with some light 
trails. I'm at the top of the 50 PBH range and the bottom of the 53. I got 
the 53 and it is the best fitting bike I have owned. Hope this helps.

On Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 5:55:10 PM UTC-5, jamison brosseau wrote:
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> Congratulations Bill!  The new bike looks great!  I can’t decide between 
> the 56 and the 59. 
> Have fun 
> JB

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[RBW] Re: Silver Legolas on the blug

2019-01-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
Rick

The Legolas and Roadini have completely different tubesets.  Maybe you mean 
geometry?  That's also very different, in my view.  The Legolas is a 
cyclocross race bike.  The Roadini is a road un-racing bike.  The biggest 
difference is that the Roadini has a much larger stack.  This means it is 
way easier to get your bars way higher than the Legolas.  The Legolas puts 
you in a racing position.  The BB drop is 5mm smaller on the Legolas, so my 
Legolas with 38mm tires has about a 15mm higher BB height than my Roadini 
with 28mm tires.  

Even though they are both bike shaped objects, especially if they both have 
drop bars on them, I consider them very very different.  Looking for 
similarities between them would be limited to "they both are set up to fit 
me" and "when that's the bike I choose to ride, they both make me happy".  

I don't know if this is what you are after. If you were looking for a 
cyclocross racing bike, the Legolas would have been a good choice.  The 
Roadini would not be my first choice as a budget substitute for a 
cyclocross racing bike.  

I am not a cyclocross racer, but I am a sometimes mountain bike racer and I 
do a lot of mountain bike riding at race level intensity.  Rivendells in 
general are intended to be ridden with a smile on your face.  The Legolas 
is the most stark counter-example to that.  Cyclocross racing is not fun.  
Cyclocross racing is very short, very intense, very painful efforts over 
terrain that a bicycle can barely handle. Few racers are smiling in a 
typical cyclocross race, until afterwards.  Many of my training rides are 
of this short, intense variety and my Legolas is intended for use in those 
kinds of rides. I suppose I could reconfigure the Legolas to be a 
substitute road bike.  I could put smooth tires on it, even fenders.  I 
could put a much taller stem, or Albastache bars like the one in the BLUG, 
and it becomes something other than a cyclocross race bike.  I have lots of 
other bikes for those purposes, so I'm not planning to do that 
reconfiguration.  I'm sure I will someday do a 70-mile road cruise on my 
Legolas, or a 90-mile round trip to the top of Mount Diablo and back.  It's 
capable of those things, to be sure, but it's still first and foremost a 
race bike in its central core.  

Bill

On Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 4:55:31 AM UTC-8, Rick wrote:
>
> Bill I was admiring your Legolas post from back in April, there was some 
> discussion of the similarities b/w the Legolas and Roadini in tube set, 
> etc, was wondering what the differences are.  Is there a higher bottom 
> bracket for cross, for instance?
>
> Rick. 
>

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[RBW] An LBS success story for a change: Blue Heron Bikes

2019-01-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
Blue Heron Bikes in Berkeley is a very small volume Rivendell dealer.  They 
stock Hillbornes and Clems, maybe an Appaloosa or two.  Their clearly 
defined niche though is that they are THE place in the East Bay to go for 
utility bikes, Bromptons, cargo bikes, e-assist, etcetera.  I try to bring 
them as much of my business as I can.  The things I buy from them include, 
tubes, Newbaums and grips, small parts, bells, reflective items.  I went by 
yesterday to buy tubeless rim tape and tubes to find the interior of the 
store coated with dust.  They had blown out the back wall and were 
expanding. I had a nice chat with the owner, who has a one-syllable 
man-name that I always forget: Mike, Rob, Bob, whatever. His history is 
that he was a sales rep for one of the distributors and lived a life on the 
road for a long time. He's probably in his mid-50s now. I asked if he was 
going to expand his offerings or just do more of the things he already 
does. He indicated he's focused on just servicing his current focus better, 
which I think is a good plan for a local shop.  Be mainstream enough that 
you can sell all the mainstream bits to your local community, but be the 
absolute best at some thing that will cause people to come from a much 
larger radius to see you.  "Big" bikes is a great niche in 2019, because 
it's really intimidating buying something like a cargo bike online.  Having 
a shop that stocks them and knows them is a treasure.  I was really happy 
to see him succeeding.

HOT TIP!  If you are a Bay Area rider and need/want a 58cm Hillborne.  Blue 
Heron has a complete on the rack to sell you.  Rivendell is out of them in 
58 and won't have them for some time.  The one Blue Heron has on the rack 
is a caliper brake model.  It's in the lovely burnt orange colorway.  
 That's all the road bike a 6'1" civilized human could ever need.  

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

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[RBW] Re: Shoes for rambling.

2019-01-13 Thread jamison brosseau
Those Lens trailheads look dope!

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[RBW] Re: FS: Woolrich coat and pants-new photos added

2019-01-13 Thread Steve Butcher
Now that this post has had 400 looks but no further inquiries, I would go 
ahead and consider an offer.  Since I'm offering to pay shipping CONUS, 
please consider in your offer that shipping from my locale (65785) could 
run over $25.00 due to the size and weight of the parcel.  
Thanks, 
Steve

On Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 9:33:43 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote:
>
> Well, since this Coat and Pants set has been posted for over a month,  
> I'll drip my price to $110.00 shipped lower 48 CONUS.  Steve.
>
> On Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 7:35:06 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote:
>>
>> I note, now, having surpassed 300 lookers but no inquiries about this 
>> offer; I'm wondering if there is maybe an issue contacting me using the 
>> private messaging link.  My e-mail is docbutch...@gmail.com if you'd 
>> like to contact me.  Steve
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 11:01:05 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Forum.  Just want to mention this Coat and Pants set is still 
>>> available.  Steve
>>>
>>> On Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 11:34:09 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote:

 Thanks for the kind bump, Frank!  Just a note for those still looking, 
 the coat and pants set is still available.  I realize holiday shopping 
 takes priority over personal purchases, so keep checking in as I don't 
 have 
 them listed for sale on any other forum or classified list.  
 Steve

 On Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 9:03:55 PM UTC-6, Frank Brose wrote:
>
> If I didn't have a heavy weight wool Jacket and pants in my closet I'd 
> be all over this. Your price is way beyond fair. Dirt cheap for the 
> quality 
> of items you are offering up and whoever happens to be lucky enough to 
> finally end up with them will have some clothes that will last them a 
> lifetime. I've had mine 20 years and they will be around longer than I 
> will. For those that aren't familiar with what they are looking at and 
> without  going into details this is high quality cold /wet/snow 
> conditions 
> outerwear. The Mackinaw (jacket) or pants would cost more than the asking 
> price a piece. Good luck with the sale.
>
> On Monday, December 17, 2018 at 5:40:29 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote:
>>
>> Obviously several lookers but no other inquiries at this point.  I'm 
>> going to drop my price to $125.00 shipped CONUS.  Please PM me if 
>> interested.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> On Friday, December 14, 2018 at 6:10:26 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote:
>>>
>>> [image: 20181213_164212(0).jpeg]
>>>
>>> [image: 20181213_164600.jpeg]
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, December 7, 2018 at 6:29:08 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote:

 [image: 20181206_111859.jpg]
 Good morning Rivendellians!

  As it is evident that Rivendellians appreciate wool garments, 
 it got me to thinking about this coat and pants set I've had hanging 
 in my 
 closet for several years.  This could be considered New Old Stock as I 
 don't see that Woolrich offers this pattern of plaid at this time.  
 First, 
 I will offer some backgroound information.  Some years ago, I was in 
 Bass 
 Pro Shops Outlet store in Springfield, Missouri and found this coat 
 and 
 pants.  I was rather taken by the look, construction, and quality of 
 the 
 product.  Both the coat and pants were brand new and not returned 
 items 
 (the rack actually had several) but I decided to have them dry 
 cleaned.  I 
 never wore them because they are really intended for very cold and 
 snowy 
 weather; which we were not getting at the time.  So...the set has 
 remained 
 in the cleaning bag and hanging in my bedroom closet.  I really need 
 to 
 make some room in the closet and this set should be in the possession 
 of 
 someone who will use them.  The coat is a size Large which, according 
 to 
 the Woolrich size chart should be a 42-44 chest.  The pants are a 36 
 inch 
 waist.  The blend is 85% Wool and 15% Nylon for both.  The coat is 
 lined 
 with a tan cotton twill lining and is all button closure for both the 
 coat 
 and pockets.  The pants are not lined but have an elastic cuff at the 
 bottom of the legs.  Now, wouldn't these pair up nicely with a 
 Rivendell 
 Grandfors Axe or Hatchet!  Would bring out one's inner Paul Bunyan, 
 eh?   
 As mentioned above, I've bumped my price down to  $140.00 shipped 
 CONUS.  
 Please send me a private message for any questions.

>>>
>>>  Also, thanks to lambbo for his recommendation for better 
>>> photographs, I've added on a couple which I hope will help.  please 

[RBW] Re: Silver Legolas on the blug

2019-01-13 Thread Rick
Bill I was admiring your Legolas post from back in April, there was some 
discussion of the similarities b/w the Legolas and Roadini in tube set, etc, 
was wondering what the differences are.  Is there a higher bottom bracket for 
cross, for instance?

Rick. 

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[RBW] Re: Shoes for rambling.

2019-01-13 Thread Christopher Cote
I've been pretty happy with the 5.10 Freerider Pro. I don't have a lot of time 
or miles on them yet, so I can't speak to how they'll hold up. They are on the 
warm side, though, so if you're in a hot climate, you may want to take that 
into consideration.

Chris

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[RBW] Re: Self-diagnosed Riv addicts (some) since 1994.

2019-01-13 Thread Fullylugged
New to road riding in 2001, I followed the hoi polloi and went lighter and 
trendier from Trek Navigator to Fuji Touring to a KHS race bike. They were 
progressively lighter and less comfortable. All steel frames though! In 2005, I 
came across Rivendell while looking for a part online at the Harris Cyclery 
website. Particularly the Rambouillet. I was intrigued by the "unracer" mindset 
and riding without being hunched over or clipped in and still staying up with 
others. In 2006 I ordered the Ram (which is currently out of r a repaint) and 
was just wowed by its ride, fit and finish. A pretty bike that got lots of 
positive comments and is easy to "just ride." I followed that the next year 
with a used canti Saluki off this list for touring. TBH, it was under used as I 
found touring was okay but not really my thing and I passed it on, again 
through this list. I picked up a 1995 Road Prototype frameset again from this 
list in 2009. It has a level top tube and short headtube. It also has standard 
Waterford front geometry coupled to a slack seat tube angle and longer stays 
that are signature RBW. 4 1/2 CM larger than my size in a 700c bike, it fits 
great with a 650B conversion. This bike was made at Waterford from Reynolds 
753. Last Summer, it developed a crack in a chainstay. I emailed pictures to 
Grant who replied that it was very fixable. A frame builder in Clearwater FL 
was suggested to me and the tube was successfully replaced. It is being 
repainted this weekend (first coat) and I'll get it back in about 2 weeks. The 
cost is about 1/3 that of a new frame from Waterford or an RBW made by them. 
I'm looking forward to getting both back and building them back up in new ways. 
It will be just lke 2 new bikes! I've put about 15K on the Ram and 10K on the 
Road, thhe rest of my miles (about 52K total) spread around on other bikes no 
longer here and 2 that are still around.

The Riv way is not always entirely in synch with my own tastes (some of the 
current bikes, pine soap or hatchets for example), but the over arching ideas 
of bridging gaps with bikes, of their being an extension of ourselves, and 
being like a 6th sense that helps us take in the world around us resonates 
strongly with me. 

Pictures of the repainted bikes as they happen!

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