[RBW] Re: Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?
This is my car. I don't own a carbon spewing, children killing, money sucking car. Car Free going on 9 years now. Certainly healthier, couldn't be happier. Ivory is a nice color on a lugged bike. Course your will have to part with your ride for a while. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?
Paint it yourself! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?
Paint it, it is a Rivendell Atlantis... On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 3:31:50 PM UTC-4, clayton wrote: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-efZlLQqhjok/UXbcQGpczaI/AAs/Tcrh6V91Frs/s1600/IMG_0219.JPGhttps://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HQDeJayE4VA/UXbb-lQExgI/AAk/56HjmKs0MP8/s1600/IMG_0222.JPG This is my Atlantis I bought new in '98 or so. I recently rebuilt it with Deore XT 10 speed (9 speed rear derailleur to work with 10 speed bar end shifters), Tubus Cosmo rear rack, Nitto M-12 front, Nitto H20 cages, Salsa Woodchippers (my favorite bar yet, even though it took some dirt drop stem modification to get the sharp curves through the stem), XT V-brakes with Cane creek V-brake compatible brake levers and platform pedals that Rivendell sells. Also honey B-17 and a White Brothers suspension seat post (the best I have found yet, and I tried a BUNCH. Too bad they don't make them anymore). Fenders are Planet Bikes which are polycarbonate and seem to last much longer than the ESGs(?). The frame bag I made myself and is made from heavy green canvas. I had it built before with a proper Rivendell build, which was great for the past 12 years or so. Thought I would try something new. I love the new 24-36 low gear for my bad knees and steep trails are easy now. Not too sure about platforms yet. They are great everywhere but on long rides and off road. I feel so naked on them, like I could get bucked off at the slightest bump. Not being able to bunny hop is weird too. This is my car. I don't own a carbon spewing, children killing, money sucking car. This sucks up my money insteadlol. Now I ask the groups wisdom. Do I paint the head tube ivory? Now it is solid powder coat gloss olive and looks utilitarian and off roady. I think it needs to be classed up a bit. I have had three back surgeries and three carpal tunnel surgeries, hence the HIGH bars. Thanks for looking and thanks for your head tube advice in advance... Clayton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?
I wouldn't bother with painting the head tube, but I do think it looks a bit naked without a head badge or something up there. Even a sticker off a piece of fruit would work. I had a sticker from a package of strawberries on the head tube of my old bike for years, and it was awesome. Or you could write something like This is my car! Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?
+1 Car Free. On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 9:23:00 AM UTC-4, Matthew J wrote: This is my car. I don't own a carbon spewing, children killing, money sucking car. Car Free going on 9 years now. Certainly healthier, couldn't be happier. Ivory is a nice color on a lugged bike. Course your will have to part with your ride for a while. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?
Thank you everyone! So far the Leave it, just put on the head badge group is winning. It *would *be easier... On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:31:50 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-efZlLQqhjok/UXbcQGpczaI/AAs/Tcrh6V91Frs/s1600/IMG_0219.JPGhttps://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HQDeJayE4VA/UXbb-lQExgI/AAk/56HjmKs0MP8/s1600/IMG_0222.JPG This is my Atlantis I bought new in '98 or so. I recently rebuilt it with Deore XT 10 speed (9 speed rear derailleur to work with 10 speed bar end shifters), Tubus Cosmo rear rack, Nitto M-12 front, Nitto H20 cages, Salsa Woodchippers (my favorite bar yet, even though it took some dirt drop stem modification to get the sharp curves through the stem), XT V-brakes with Cane creek V-brake compatible brake levers and platform pedals that Rivendell sells. Also honey B-17 and a White Brothers suspension seat post (the best I have found yet, and I tried a BUNCH. Too bad they don't make them anymore). Fenders are Planet Bikes which are polycarbonate and seem to last much longer than the ESGs(?). The frame bag I made myself and is made from heavy green canvas. I had it built before with a proper Rivendell build, which was great for the past 12 years or so. Thought I would try something new. I love the new 24-36 low gear for my bad knees and steep trails are easy now. Not too sure about platforms yet. They are great everywhere but on long rides and off road. I feel so naked on them, like I could get bucked off at the slightest bump. Not being able to bunny hop is weird too. This is my car. I don't own a carbon spewing, children killing, money sucking car. This sucks up my money insteadlol. Now I ask the groups wisdom. Do I paint the head tube ivory? Now it is solid powder coat gloss olive and looks utilitarian and off roady. I think it needs to be classed up a bit. I have had three back surgeries and three carpal tunnel surgeries, hence the HIGH bars. Thanks for looking and thanks for your head tube advice in advance... Clayton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?
Hi Reid, I keep my cable lock and a skinny cable, to lock my panniers and seatseat post, in the largest part of the bag. I made that area large enough to hold both, coiled up. In the rear I keep my extra tube, patch kit, Park tool mini thingee, and a small pump. The pump is held to the inside top of the bag with a sewn in sheath, to leave room underneath. I also keep glass cleaner wipes and usually a bunch of napkins for my runny nose...(Still cold here, although this weekend is supposed to be warmYea!). If I was to make another one, I would make it a little larger to hold a couple of bungies too. On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 8:49:52 PM UTC-7, Reid wrote: Hey Clayton -- Curious about the long, relatively narrow frame bag that you made. Is that just for as much general stuff as you can stuff in there, or is it fitted for something specific? Nice setup. I like it! A real touring Atlantis. Reid -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?
Hi Clayton, Looks like a super workhorse, military-spec, explorer bike. What a nice color your honey B-17 turned out. I'd probably leave the color as is-- maybe put the head badge back on, or even get a custom one made. Maybe try Bosco hbars? Happy riding, shoji On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 3:31:50 PM UTC-4, clayton wrote: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-efZlLQqhjok/UXbcQGpczaI/AAs/Tcrh6V91Frs/s1600/IMG_0219.JPGhttps://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HQDeJayE4VA/UXbb-lQExgI/AAk/56HjmKs0MP8/s1600/IMG_0222.JPG This is my Atlantis I bought new in '98 or so. I recently rebuilt it with Deore XT 10 speed (9 speed rear derailleur to work with 10 speed bar end shifters), Tubus Cosmo rear rack, Nitto M-12 front, Nitto H20 cages, Salsa Woodchippers (my favorite bar yet, even though it took some dirt drop stem modification to get the sharp curves through the stem), XT V-brakes with Cane creek V-brake compatible brake levers and platform pedals that Rivendell sells. Also honey B-17 and a White Brothers suspension seat post (the best I have found yet, and I tried a BUNCH. Too bad they don't make them anymore). Fenders are Planet Bikes which are polycarbonate and seem to last much longer than the ESGs(?). The frame bag I made myself and is made from heavy green canvas. I had it built before with a proper Rivendell build, which was great for the past 12 years or so. Thought I would try something new. I love the new 24-36 low gear for my bad knees and steep trails are easy now. Not too sure about platforms yet. They are great everywhere but on long rides and off road. I feel so naked on them, like I could get bucked off at the slightest bump. Not being able to bunny hop is weird too. This is my car. I don't own a carbon spewing, children killing, money sucking car. This sucks up my money insteadlol. Now I ask the groups wisdom. Do I paint the head tube ivory? Now it is solid powder coat gloss olive and looks utilitarian and off roady. I think it needs to be classed up a bit. I have had three back surgeries and three carpal tunnel surgeries, hence the HIGH bars. Thanks for looking and thanks for your head tube advice in advance... Clayton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?
Hey Clayton -- Curious about the long, relatively narrow frame bag that you made. Is that just for as much general stuff as you can stuff in there, or is it fitted for something specific? Nice setup. I like it! A real touring Atlantis. Reid -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
