Re: [Ext] Re: [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-10 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J. (Retired Partner) 
I was thinking of offering an alternative wheel set.  It's a shame, though -- 
the wooden wheels are plenty sturdy, and they're really gorgeous.

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On May 10, 2017, at 4:17 PM, Ryan Fleming 
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That's a flat-out steal, Pudge

FWIW my custom was app. 6000 US (frame and components)  and while I had RBW 
build it with  top-notch components  and I'm happy with the bike and the build 
, it is certainly not  as  eclectic  as your Wilbury.  I wonder if the wooden 
wheels are giving folks pause, though

Good luck on that sale; I kinda hope someone here buys it and enjoys it. It's a 
gorgeous bike
On Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 12:03:57 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote:
Hope the house sells soon!  ?

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Re: [Ext] Re: [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-10 Thread Ryan Fleming 
That's a flat-out steal, Pudge

FWIW my custom was app. 6000 US (frame and components)  and while I had RBW 
build it with  top-notch components  and I'm happy with the bike and the 
build , it is certainly not  as  eclectic  as your Wilbury.  I wonder if 
the wooden wheels are giving folks pause, though

Good luck on that sale; I kinda hope someone here buys it and enjoys it. 
It's a gorgeous bike
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Re: [Ext] Re: [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-10 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J. (Retired Partner) 
Hope the house sells soon!  

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Re: [Ext] Re: [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-10 Thread masmojo 
I am trying to sell a house right now otherwise I'd be all over it like stink 
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Re: [Ext] Re: [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-02 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J. (Retired Partner) 
Nice pic!

But the wooden rims actually serve their function well -- in contrast, I 
suspect (though I have no personal knowledge) to the carbide lamp!

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On May 2, 2017, at 5:01 PM, Steve Palincsar 
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On 05/02/2017 04:54 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
I just noticed the rims -- very appealing, though I hear they require yearly 
upkeep, like your old station hack.

The author, Tim Moore, of the very entertaining "Gironimo: Riding the Very 
Terrible 1914 Tour of Italy", used NOS wooden rims on his period Pro bike, and 
made his own brake pads out of wine bottle corks. Note that the rims didn't 
give him problems, though many other components did.

I think wood rims would be very appealing on disc wheels.

as would a carbide headlamp for night operation along with a rear LED blinkie

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-02 Thread Steve Palincsar 



On 05/02/2017 04:54 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
I just noticed the rims -- very appealing, though I hear they require 
yearly upkeep, like your old station hack.


The author, Tim Moore, of the very entertaining "Gironimo: Riding the 
Very Terrible 1914 Tour of Italy", used NOS wooden rims on his period 
Pro bike, and made his own brake pads out of wine bottle corks. Note 
that the rims didn't give him problems, though many other components did.


I think wood rims would be very appealing on disc wheels.


as would a carbide headlamp for night operation along with a rear LED 
blinkie


Image result for carbide bicycle headlamp

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-02 Thread Patrick Moore 
I just noticed the rims -- very appealing, though I hear they require
yearly upkeep, like your old station hack.

The author, Tim Moore, of the very entertaining "Gironimo: Riding the Very
Terrible 1914 Tour of Italy", used NOS wooden rims on his period Pro bike,
and made his own brake pads out of wine bottle corks. Note that the rims
didn't give him problems, though many other components did.

I think wood rims would be very appealing on disc wheels.

Patrick Moore, who once really did briefly entertain the thought of buying
a pair of wooden rims when Gnashbar remaindered their stock 20+ years ago.

On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 12:26 PM, Minh  wrote:

> Tom,
>
> I think most of us would say this is a beautiful build, but it's also
> quintessentially Pudge :)
>
> I love the wood rims, but don't need a show bike so those actually scare
> me to death!
>
> You should get a little more interest if you separate it out.
>
> On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 2:19:50 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote:
>>
>> OK, sound of crickets since I posted this suggests either (a) the bike is
>> of no interest to list members as built, or (b) the price is way too high.
>>
>> As to the former -- functionally, this bike is like a nearly new,
>> super-fancy step through Quickbeam.  It's not for mountainous areas, true,
>> but single speeds are FUN in appropriate areas.  It's a great bike.
>>
>> As to the latter problem, PLEASE feel free to make offers, including
>> aggressive offers or offers for less than the complete build -- I'd love to
>> find a list member who would give this bike the use it deserves.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Apr 30, 2017, at 4:23 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J. (Retired Partner) <
>> thomas.a...@skadden.com> wrote:
>>
>> *Warning: Long email, but the subject line and next paragraph basically
>> say it all.*
>>
>>
>>
>> OK, folks, the time has come once again to cull some bikes. First up is
>> my essentially new 59 cm Hunter Green Rivendell Wilbury.  Here's a pic:
>> https://flic.kr/p/H2Zb8R  There are many others, including a lot of
>> detail images, in this album:
>>
>> https://flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/sets/72157631845152497
>> 
>>
>>
>> I would prefer to sell this as a complete bike, and to provide some
>> incentive, I've set the asking price pretty low, compared to the actual and
>> replacement cost of the gorgeous frame and beautiful (and unusual, in some
>> cases unique) components.  I'm biased, of course, but I think any buyer who
>> appreciates this kind of bike will be thrilled with this unique example.
>>
>> I bought the frame/fork new from College Park Bicycles in Maryland -- it
>> was in the owner's private stash.  As list members know, a frame like this
>> can now only be obtained by ordering a custom from Rivendell, at about
>> $3,500 for the frameset alone.  This build has about 10 miles on it -- no
>> dings or scratches on the frame that I can find anywhere.
>>
>>
>>
>> I built this bike up from scratch.  It is an unusual, even quirky, build
>> -- a single speed drive train, with hand-built wheels using Italian wooden
>> rims.  I intentionally set out to make this bike as pretty as I could, with
>> much attention to every detail, but don't be deceived -- it is supremely
>> comfortable, and great fun to jump on and ride.  Here is a full parts
>> list.  Except as noted, all parts are NOS.
>>
>>
>>
>> Frame/fork/headset
>>
>> Rivendell Wilbury 59cm
>>
>> Bottom bracket
>>
>> Shimano
>>
>> Wheelset
>>
>> Front hub
>>
>> Peter Weigle-modified vintage Campagnolo
>>
>> Front rim
>>
>> Ghisallo Wooden
>>
>> 36 hole
>>
>> Spokes
>>
>> Wheelsmith
>>
>> Rear hub
>>
>> White Industries ENO Eccentric
>>
>> Rear rim
>>
>> Ghisallo Wooden
>>
>> 36 hole
>>
>> Rear spokes
>>
>> Wheelsmith
>>
>> Tires
>>
>> Grand Bois Hetres
>>
>> Red
>>
>> Freewheel
>>
>> White Industries ENO
>>
>> Chain
>>
>> Wipperman stainless
>>
>> Crankset
>>
>> Peter Weigle-modified vintage Stronglight (I think it's a 49D?)
>>
>> Pedals
>>
>> MKS rubber block, w/ red rubber blocks subbed in to match the Hetres
>>
>> Seatpost
>>
>> Nitto Lugged Post
>>
>> Saddle
>>
>> Brooks B-17 Special (hand-hammered copper rivets)
>>
>> Stem
>>
>> Nitto Lugged Stem
>>
>> Handlebars
>>
>> Nitto Albatross
>>
>> Grips
>>
>> Rivendell Cork, shellacked
>>
>> Brake levers
>>
>> Tektro vintage-style
>>
>> Brakes
>>
>> VO Grand Cru centerpulls
>>
>> Straddle cable hangers
>>
>> Herse-style from Compass Cycles
>>
>> Front bag
>>
>> Tubular custom plaid bag from Eric Hjeltness
>>
>> Rear bag
>>
>> Lunch-bag style plaid bag from Eric Hjeltness
>>
>>
>>
>> Also included is a beautiful leather wrapped thermos flask from Beg
>> Bicycles in the UK, which fits the Nitto bottle cage perfectly, and matches
>> the saddle.
>>
>>
>> Some pertinent measurements:
>>
>>
>>
>> Seat tube 60cm
>>
>> Virtual top tube