[RBW] Re: The Final Legolas

[Paul G]

Beautiful, Brian. Love the green and cream accents.

Regarding the L vs R question above re: pavement use, the Roadeo has a slightly 
lower bottom bracket than the Legolas. I think that might be beneficial for 
handling feel while descending on the road when compared to the Legolas' better 
clearance over obstacles on the cyclocross course.

Regarding tire sizes and road handling feel on the Roadeo, I liked the handling 
best on mine with 28mm tires but choose to use 30mm-33mm for improved comfort 
via lower pressures. And the wider tires allow the occasional dirt or gravel 
road to be enjoyed. 

Paul

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[RBW] Identity Crisis Sale: Nitto, Sackville and more

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

UPDATE: 

The Bosco Bullmoose bars and the Backabike bags are SOLD.

Somebody out there wants this Surly 24 Pack Rack!

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[RBW] Re: FS: miscellaneous tidbits

[Joe Bunik]

I've heard my photo link isn't working for some; please try this:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/48467452276

Also, the Nitto saddlebag supports have sold. Thanks!
- Joe

On 8/5/19, Joe Bunik  wrote:
> Hi gang
>
> Piled up a small midden of trinkets that have accumulated around here,
> hopefully something useful for you.
>
> Single item prices do NOT include shipping (+$7 CONUS), BUT if you go
> for multiple items I'll cover it. Photo at this url:
>
> https://tinyurl.com/y5fww2cn
>
> - Nitto R50 saddlebag supports / Q/R handles (2x):
> New / like-new. I purchased thinking how great it would be to have a
> 2x2 bag/bike swapable set up; turns out I really don't like
> saddlebags! Only used one of them briefly. $75/ea OR $140 for both.
>
> - Shimano BES pair:
> Used, mismatched pair. Rear (right) shifter has a GLITCH -- the d-ring
> DOES NOT turn fully to the indexed position, "seems jammed" (also
> plastic bezel is cracked). I have not taken it apart, but should work
> for a friction-only setup. $35
>
> - Shimano XTR SL-M980 10sp trigger:
> Like new, for use with Shimano 'I-Spec' mount levers. $35
>
> - Wolftooth 94bcd / 32t N-W chainring:
> New in package. $45
>
> - Wolftooth Tanpan SH10 (10sp) pulley:
> Used, adapts the pull of Shimano 10sp road shifters to 10sp mountain
> derailers. $30
>
> - King Cage Universal Support Bolts (6x):
> New, purchased with the intent of adding triple cages to my Jones -
> however, the P-clamps don't constrict far enough for my truss fork (I
> should have gotten seatstay, not fork blade size!). $30
>
> - Tanaka COPPERPLATE waterbottle cage:
> New, $15
>
> - Surly rack struts:
> New, 8mm diameter, 190mm length, stainless steel. $10
>
> - Tektro R200 brake levers:
> Used, but still with a life to live. $10
>
> ---
>
> Thanks gang!
> =- Joe Bunik
> Walnut Creek, CA
>

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[RBW] FS: miscellaneous tidbits

[Joe Bunik]

Hi gang

Piled up a small midden of trinkets that have accumulated around here,
hopefully something useful for you.

Single item prices do NOT include shipping (+$7 CONUS), BUT if you go
for multiple items I'll cover it. Photo at this url:

https://tinyurl.com/y5fww2cn

- Nitto R50 saddlebag supports / Q/R handles (2x):
New / like-new. I purchased thinking how great it would be to have a
2x2 bag/bike swapable set up; turns out I really don't like
saddlebags! Only used one of them briefly. $75/ea OR $140 for both.

- Shimano BES pair:
Used, mismatched pair. Rear (right) shifter has a GLITCH -- the d-ring
DOES NOT turn fully to the indexed position, "seems jammed" (also
plastic bezel is cracked). I have not taken it apart, but should work
for a friction-only setup. $35

- Shimano XTR SL-M980 10sp trigger:
Like new, for use with Shimano 'I-Spec' mount levers. $35

- Wolftooth 94bcd / 32t N-W chainring:
New in package. $45

- Wolftooth Tanpan SH10 (10sp) pulley:
Used, adapts the pull of Shimano 10sp road shifters to 10sp mountain
derailers. $30

- King Cage Universal Support Bolts (6x):
New, purchased with the intent of adding triple cages to my Jones -
however, the P-clamps don't constrict far enough for my truss fork (I
should have gotten seatstay, not fork blade size!). $30

- Tanaka COPPERPLATE waterbottle cage:
New, $15

- Surly rack struts:
New, 8mm diameter, 190mm length, stainless steel. $10

- Tektro R200 brake levers:
Used, but still with a life to live. $10

---

Thanks gang!
=- Joe Bunik
Walnut Creek, CA

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Re: [RBW] Re: Which Rivendell frame would you resurrect?

[Evan E.]

Yes: Rambouillet. Orange. 


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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[David Bivins]

I love the bar tape! Great looking bike!

> On Aug 5, 2019, at 12:48 PM, maxcr  wrote:
> 
> Here's the report on my hill-ready woolly mammoth build.
> 
> After many months of delays because of some medical issues in my family, I 
> finally got to ride the 'finished' Hunqapillar this past weekend. 
> 
> James and Candice at Analog Cycles did a fantastic job helping select parts 
> and re-build the bike. They are knowledgeable and patient, I love working 
> with them even if I have to spend 8 hours in the car to get there and back. 
> They have all sorts of parts tucked in their bike shop and their attention to 
> detail is impeccable.
> 
> I splurged on a SON dyno and a Sinewave light, I'm hoping that just like the 
> Hunqa, those will last a lifetime.
> 
> On the cockpit, I ended up going for the Jones bar. I initially spec'd the SG 
> 2.5 riser bars, but with the curved VO Cigne stem, the bars were way too 
> high, so we switched to a regular Jones Loop and now it's super comfortable. 
> I'm quite upright with this setup, but that's what I wanted given that I have 
> a lot of joint issues in my elbows and wrists.
> 
> I only did a short ride along the old railway track in Poultney, VT but the 
> tubeless Thunderburts felt amazing and the new brakes have more stopping 
> power than I'll ever need. The bike felt solid but alive, the bars give me a 
> ton of hand positions, control and maneuverability. All of this paired with 
> Hunqa geo and the lower stand-over (as compared to my other bikes), I think 
> this is my best fitting bike so far. We'll see how longer rides with more 
> obstacles feel like, I can't wait to go ride.
> 
> One final note, the bar tape is Peruvian cotton, something James and Candice 
> had tucked away in their shop. To be honest, I might swap it for dark grey 
> newbaum's, because I didn't realize how much the red popped until the bars 
> were fully wrapped, maybe it's too much... we'll see. Other than that, I got 
> a custom Jeff 'n Joan's bag paired with their Bartender Plus, both beautiful 
> and super functional.
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> Max
> 
> PS. If anyone is looking for Compass / Rene Herse tires, hit James at Analog 
> Cycles up, he's got a great deal on a bunch of 650's and at least a couple 
> 700C
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 12:15:43 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>> I second the Bosco love. GBW arrived with Bosco Bars and I was very 
>> surprised how much I liked them, with the singular exception (a BIG one for 
>> me) of technical descents. Two issue here: hand slippage (no way around that 
>> with parallel bars) and no brake access at the point where hand slippage 
>> isn't an issue (where the bars start to drop, though I never rode this as 
>> much as I wanted on descents to find out how well they worked because ... no 
>> brake access).
>> I am equally impressed with the wavy bars' meeting all the comfort of the 
>> Boscos (for me, obviously) and being brilliantly technical descent capable. 
>> The Jones 2.5 is the next bar on my list to try if needed, but so far, no 
>> need. And the look of the wavy is so much more pleasing to the eye, that I 
>> hesitate to add more industrial monstrosity to my index shifter. Sardonic 
>> grin.
>> 
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>> 
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[RBW] FS: REDUCED! Waterford 64cm

[Tom Horton]

let's try 1000 bucks, shipped...roughly what the Pro's Closet has quoted 
me, except I'd have to do the shipping and I'm busy/lazy.

see listing of a few days ago for full details on this mighty fine bicycle, 
even though it is not a riv.


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[RBW] Re: The Final Legolas

[Brian Campbell]

Frame arrived today. Very nice. Here are some low light pics from my 
basement:
















On Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 3:35:30 PM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote:
>
> Back in January when it became apparent that it was "put up or shut up" 
> time, I bit the bullet and ordered the last Legolas. A little more than 7 
> months later, it is enroute and I am headed out of town on vacation with 
> the familyoh well what's one o week right? :-)
>
> Riv sent these pictures so, this is all I got at the moment. I will be 
> updating the thread w/ pictures etc. as things progress.
>
> [image: Legolas #2.JPG]
>
> [image: Leolas #1.JPG]
> FWIW, I also ordered a couple of Tange "vintage style" bottom brackets. I 
> think this will get one.
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB frame--58 Appa or 59 Atlantis (MIT).

[Leaf Slayer]

Well, that was easy. Looks like I have a silver 58cm Joe in route. With 
added on disc mounts no less. Perfect for up here in the PNW and commuting 
duties. This is going to be fun.

--mike

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Re: [RBW] WTB frame--58 Appa or 59 Atlantis (MIT).

[Mike Williams]

I’ll send over some pics

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 5, 2019, at 11:02 AM, Leaf Slayer  wrote:
> 
> So I've got the itch to put a Riv back together. Yesterday I took a Chev for 
> a ride and while not set-up quite how I like, it was great. The 58 Appa is my 
> ideal frame although it appears that ship has sailed. RBW will apparently 
> have 59 Atlanti back in stock in Sept so I may just go that route. Still, I 
> figured I'd put this out there. 
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> --mike
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[RBW] WTB frame--58 Appa or 59 Atlantis (MIT).

[Leaf Slayer]

So I've got the itch to put a Riv back together. Yesterday I took a Chev 
for a ride and while not set-up quite how I like, it was great. The 58 Appa 
is my ideal frame although it appears that ship has sailed. RBW will 
apparently have 59 Atlanti back in stock in Sept so I may just go that 
route. Still, I figured I'd put this out there. 

Thanks!

--mike

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Re: [RBW] Re: Which Rivendell frame would you resurrect?

[RichS]

Patrick, tire clearance for my briefly owned Roadeo was maxed out at 35mm 
(fenderless) with a couple of mm between tire and chain stay. Depending on 
rim/tire selection 37mm might be achievable.

Agree with what others have said about the much admired Ram being the one to be 
revived. First and only time I saw an orange one I was smitten by everything 
about it. The blues and greens ain’t bad either!

Rich in ATL
(currently building a Ram wannabe MIT Homer)

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[RBW] Re: Capricorn by Brad Wilson

[Ginz]

Best of luck with the sale.  It's a nice one.  
>
>
Fellow Capricorn owner here...

Ginz

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[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Custom 54.5

[Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA]

Really nice bike Kristen, and a very fair price. Love the third pic with 
the headbadge and blue sky. Has me thinking about a repaint on my 
Goodrich-built AR. Good luck with the sale. 

Marty

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[RBW] Re: Which Rivendell frame would you resurrect?

[ascpgh]

I responded to the OP of another thread that was essentially an answer to 
the "what model would you resurrect" question with my orange Rambouillet:

https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/vt0OdAZtZDs/1hUH0ETLDQAJ

I've done some original parts swapping to optimize things a bit. Racer 
brakes for better clearance when closed under braking, "Properly" sized 
fenders for the tires since the Racers greatly improve clearance for such. 
RH Stampede Pass EL 700x32 tires. TA Zephyr crankset, now a wide-ish 46-34 
double. Suntour AccuShift bar end shifters for their lovely micro ratchet 
mechanism. In respect to the name (useful French sheep) and inspiration of 
the model (French rando archetype) I have a Mavic 841 rear derailleur with 
an 845 cage (the long cage road is goofy looking and the 845 parallelogram 
plate has a garish sticker instead of the nicer laser etching in the black 
anodizing), and Mavic 860 front derailleur. I have a set of Simplex DT 
shift levers, but holy cow those bosses are WAY down there on my 62cm 
frame. 

My Rambouillet has been so much of what I want or need in a bike that I've 
been riding it since new to me in 2001. It has acted as a pure road bike 
and held its own in group riding, carried a load in a Carradice Nelson 
Longflap with a Bagman support on a credit card trip across the country and 
been my prime ride for lots of short and multi-day trips on the gravel of 
the Great Allegheny Passage and rocks and mud of the C Canal path. The 
orange, besides being the undisputed fastest color, has been a large part 
of people approaching me and asking about the bike and where I'm riding. On 
the Five Borough ride in NYC a few years ago my wife noted how sour folks 
on some very expensive CFRP bikes in our riding cohort looked as my bike 
drew a continuous flow of unsolicited compliments appreciating its 
aesthetic and fit. 

I have a project cooking that more precisely matches my dimensions, needs 
and riding. It's custom, but the Rambouillet was so good of an off the hook 
production option that I was able to avoid a bespoke bike for almost 20 
years of riding. Consider yourself lucky if your body proportions are 
satisfied by the standard frame size increment geometry. I don't and it has 
left me unimpressed by lots of bikes that are supposed to be "all that". 
This has been my magic carpet ride

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh

On Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 1:08:13 PM UTC-4, Robert Hakim wrote:
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 6:06:58 PM UTC-6, LBleriot wrote:
>>
>> People, people.  C’mon.  The orange Rambouillet is the one that should be 
>> on everybody’s list.
>
>
> I wholeheartedly agree! In my formative years as a young bike mechanic I 
> remember going into the basement to get a bike for a customer, and I 
> noticed the gleaming orange paint, ornate badge and decals, beautiful 
> lugwork and the lovely white head tube on the bike next to it. I went 
> straight to the mentor I had at the shop and asked him all about it- and 
> that is how I came to know about Riv. 
>
> I was very happy with my new-to-me '93 RB-2, but wanted wider tires and a 
> saddle bag- not to mention that orange! 
>
> This year I finally purchased my first Riv, and I do love it so... but I 
> still lust over that orange Rambouillet! 
>
>
>  
>

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[RBW] Re: Wild speculation on Hodges B. Gallop

[ascpgh]

Sounds like the Rambouillet. Road-ly, clearance for 32s under fender, three 
cage mounts and capable of a light traveler's load, all without getting 
wiggly. I feel like one of a few who've suggested this retired model is the 
template of what you describe.

Mine last weekend:



 My Rambouillet with the 700x32 Stampede Pass EL under fender. This was a 
trip down the Great Allegheny Passage trail the other weekend. Lightly 
packed and heavily watered for 150 miles of what you see here. Just out of 
the Big Savage Mountain tunnel, near the Maryland state line.




Rambouillet good for two riding days of this. GAP trail, along the 
Youghiogheny River. 


Andy Cheatham

Pittsburgh




On Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 8:49:08 PM UTC-4, Matt D wrote:
>
> From the most recent Blahg:
> *"Hodges B. Gallop didn't get back to me about the bike name thing, and 
> I've since discovered that he died in 2017. This HBG thing is about a name 
> for a new bike that'll happen in about a year."*
>
> So what do you think it'll be - or, more accurately, what do you selfishly 
> hope it'll be? I'm both hoping and tentatively suspecting that it'll be a 
> sort of Roadini Plus, a sort of successor to the Legolas and Hillborne at 
> the $900-1000 less-lugged pricepoint. My one complaint with this Roadini is 
> that I feel like the gravel doubletrack (the Baton Rouge-New Orleans 
> section of the Mississippi River Trail) I like to ride is on the outer edge 
> of its intended use case. No durability concerns but a little more 
> clearance for a fender with 32s wouldn't hurt. Something that's perceived 
> as a nicer alternative to the Surly Crosscheck would do great things for 
> the company too, I think. I know a lot of people who love the idea of 
> Rivendell but they just don't have $1500 to drop on an AHH to get road-like 
> geometry and country-bike clearance at the same time.
>
> Your thoughts?
>

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