[RBW] Re: Splats rock.

Aargh, my size is backordered! On Dec 3, 2:05 pm, Bob wrote: > Alex, couldn't agree more about the MUSA rain pants. My first > impression of them is very favorable.  Very good value for money. > > On Dec 1, 1:47 am, amoll68 wrote: > > > Pretty cool. > > > I need to get off my butt, and order a

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Moustache Handlebar Set w/ components, Brooks Champion Flyer, Shimano Canti Brakes etc....

All sold. Thanks for your interest everyone. Best to all- Steve On Dec 3, 3:05 pm, steve m wrote: > Hi everyone- > I am in Asia where it is still 75 degrees, humid and smoggy and can't > wait to be home for the holidays. > In my check-in bag I'll be bringing home stuff that came off my QB > duri

[RBW] Re: Noodle vs Bullmoose?

I haven't ridden the bullnose bars. I've got drops on a bike, albatross bars on a bike and mostly straight bars (with a bit of rise and a bit of sweep back) on a bike. They all work well for me. I like the variety. The bikes are all set up differently. I have a slight preference for the drops

[RBW] Re: Folding bike = kids bike?

Mouton originally designed his wickedly stylish small wheeled bike as one size fits all. He thought it was dumb that a frame would only properly fit one height and proportion. He also claimed better performance and comfort but that has been contested. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: FS: (2) Riv's

Does anyone know if a 61 AR was ever built around 559 wheels? Seems they don't exist, but it would be fun to see one if they do. I've often thought that would be a nice way to travel. Marty On Dec 3, 8:44 pm, AJ wrote: > Thanks all for the interest, the All Rounder has found a new home.-AJ --

[RBW] Re: Folding bike = kids bike?

The problem with a Brommie is twofold: first, the handlebars have a certain amount of rise that is essentially fixed and which may be too high for a smaller child, second, they're pretty pricey. I wouldn't dream of letting my 6 year old be responsible for a $1500 bike. Heck, I barely accept that my

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

Yesterday Tom Kellogg of Spectrum Cycles fame called to e-mailed to advise my 30th Anniversary frame is done and ready to ship. Build will use mostly period parts (except for things like brake calipers and handlebars where there are classic looking modern versions available which work much better

[RBW] Re: ISO French/22 mm quill diameter, 10 cm stem, 26.0, with at least 10 cm between max height line and top of extension -- 12 cm better.

Patrick's post reminded me I have two old French stems - one Atax and one Titan - that have been wasting away on a back shelf since I sold the French frame I had been thinking about restoring. Unfortunately for Patrick (or perhaps fortunately,as the posts above suggest there is a good work around

[RBW] Hunqapillars?

Hey, so anyone out there actually riding one? What are your thoughts? Pictures? I know they must be out there, chime in lurkers! I see there's a beautiful green one posted to the frame specials page on the RBW website. My size to. I've been seriously contemplating purchasing one but still haven't

Re: [RBW] Re: Noodle vs Bullmoose?

On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 10:50 AM, William wrote: > Genetic, perhaps in the metaphorical sense.  I was born and raised a > drop bar guy as a kid in the late 70's early 80's.  When I first saw a > mountain bike at the bike shop with bullmoose bars, I thought it was > kind of goofy.  Appealing and nov

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

Be sure to post photos. On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 8:08 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: > Yesterday Tom Kellogg of Spectrum Cycles fame called to e-mailed to > advise my 30th Anniversary frame is done and ready to ship.  Build > will use mostly period parts (except for things like brake calipers > and handle

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillars?

Frame Special. Your Size. What more is there to discuss? :-) On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 7:21 AM, Mike wrote: > Hey, so anyone out there actually riding one? What are your thoughts? > Pictures? I know they must be out there, chime in lurkers! > > I see there's a beautiful green one posted to the f

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillars?

The fact that it's also my size. :-) On Dec 4, 2010, at 8:32 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > Frame Special. Your Size. > > What more is there to discuss? > > :-) > > On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 7:21 AM, Mike wrote: > Hey, so anyone out there actually riding one? What are your thoughts? > Pictures?

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillars?

I'm expecting mine 3d-4th week in January, or at least that's what they said. The build will be similar to the video, except for a color-matched lugged 150mm stem (their recommendation), and WTB Velociraptors (my choice), oh, and a sprung Brooks. It's a 62cm and I'm hoping for a parallel top-tube

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: (2) Riv's

The original geometry chart in RR2 from 1995 showed the largest AR being 61 cm and taking 559 rims. The number of these actually made is a different question. At some point in the later 90's, I remember 59 becoming the cutoff size between AR's with 559 and AR's with 622. On Dec 4, 2010, at 3:

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillars?

Well isn't this awkward... On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 8:38 AM, James Warren wrote: > > The fact that it's also my size. > > :-) > > > On Dec 4, 2010, at 8:32 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > > Frame Special. Your Size. > > What more is there to discuss? > > :-) > > On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 7:21 AM, Mike wr

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillars?

What great routes to ride! On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 8:45 AM, robert zeidler wrote: > I'm expecting mine 3d-4th week in January, or at least that's what they > said. The build will be similar to the video, except for a color-matched > lugged 150mm stem (their recommendation), and WTB Velociraptors

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillars?

Not really. I need a new bike like I need a Chewbacca T-Shirt: http://www.bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/chewbacca-fixie-skid-shirt-bike.png On Dec 4, 2010, at 8:53 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > Well isn't this awkward... > > > On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 8:38 AM, James Warren wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillars?

Looks like a jump ball!! On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 11:53 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > Well isn't this awkward... > > > On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 8:38 AM, James Warren wrote: > >> >> The fact that it's also my size. >> >> :-) >> >> >> On Dec 4, 2010, at 8:32 AM, cyclotourist wrote: >> >> Frame Special. Yo

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillars?

It does look nice, the green one that is. I am bummed that the 54cm frame I would ride doesn't have the extra diagonal tube, to me that makes the bike stand out. The other non Riv option ( sorry Grant) is the Fargo for this kinda riding. No beautiful lugs and disc brakes though. The new one's are

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillars?

I'm not a fan of the new Fargos with the suspension correct geo. Long spindly looking fork blades and kinked downtube just kill the aesthetics. The previous models looked great though! For a budget build, I'd rather get a Karate Monkey and build it up w/ V-brakes and drop bars. Coincidentally, I

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillars?

You can never have too many Chewbacca T-shirts! On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 8:57 AM, James Warren wrote: > > Not really. I need a new bike like I need a Chewbacca T-Shirt: > > > http://www.bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/chewbacca-fixie-skid-shirt-bike.png > > > On Dec 4, 2010, at 8:53 AM, cy

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillars?

http://www.zazzle.com/chewbacca_is_my_homeboy_tshirt-235864885179616549 On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 9:30 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > You can never have too many Chewbacca T-shirts! > > > On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 8:57 AM, James Warren wrote: > >> >> Not really. I need a new bike like I need a Chewbacca T-

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillars?

I ride a 54cm Hunqapillar and my wife rides a LHT. Both are great bikes. I'm glad I got the Hunqapillar. It rides great, and I've never had a beautiful, lugged bike before. I've changed my set-up to moustache bars (which are very mitten-friendly), and I'll post new photos once I have some. Min

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillars?

A Fargo would be perfect for what you want to do. On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 12:22 PM, Michael_S wrote: > It does look nice, the green one that is. I am bummed that the 54cm > frame I would ride doesn't have the extra diagonal tube, to me that > makes the bike stand out. > The other non Riv option (

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

My spare time is spent finalizing the list of stuff I need to build up the Bombadil that (according to Keven) should show up Januaryish. I decided to go with solid silver - no cream headtube. That, and dialing in my local pick-up truck aka: Stumpjumper. It's a single speed, but the chainline is not

[RBW] Re: OT: Lugged Bikes vs.Timber-Frames

On Nov 30, 10:22 am, Marty wrote: > Phil, there is such a thing as a dove-tail scarf joint, and this is > one of 'em. Agree there are more elaborate joints out there, but this > gets the job done. Not sure if the cross section drives the choice of > joint, but I suspect a more complex scarf woul

[RBW] Set of 26" Synergy wheels

This is a request for help pricing a set of Velocity Synergy wheels - for the family of a friend who died riding his bike about 8 weeks ago.  He had a brand new - still with foam blocks on the outside of the hubs - set of 26 inch wheels - 32 spoke, DT Swiss, with Deore LX hubs, and the built by Ri

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillars?

> What more is there to discuss? > > :-) > Yeah, I saw that. It's perfect for me. And yet I hesitate. I don't know that I'd use the Bullmoose bars, especially in that size. I've got some thinking to do. It does seem the perfect all-rounder but I just wanted to hear from folks who have actually been

[RBW] Re: Set of 26" Synergy wheels

On the Rivendell website, those are listed for $140 front and $210 rear. They're brand new, so I would start not much lower than that. I'm sorry for your loss. Ian On Dec 4, 11:03 am, Joan Oppel wrote: > This is a request for help pricing a set of Velocity Synergy wheels - for the > family of

[RBW] Re: Folding bike = kids bike?

I like your foldy bike idea for a kid. My son (at 10) is still riding the Redline Junior he got at 5 or 6m but the seatpost is hyperextended. "Mini" and "Junior" BMX bikes are like the 'cross bikes of the BMX world. His bike weighs 15 lbs, and I added a front sidepull. They're pretty common on Cra

[RBW] Re: Folding bike = kids bike?

I realized that this had drifted off Riv subject, but was reminded that Grant had proposed (several years and Readers ago) the possibility of building a run of kids' bikes, with a buyback program when you kid out grew them. Has there been a breath of that since then? Am I the only one who remember

[RBW] For Sale: 1992 Bstone XO-1 55cm with custom paint and restoration

For Sale: 1992 Bridgestone XO-1, 55cm size, with custom CyclArt paint Since I have only ridden it once in a decade, I am selling my 1992 Bridgestone XO-1. It's a size 55cm and was custom repainted by Cyclart in the same "tusk" off-white with the pearlescent clear-coat as it originally had ("Cat. 2

[RBW] Re: For Sale: 1992 Bstone XO-1 55cm with custom paint and restoration

The only bike that ever looked cooler to me than this one is Chris' A/ R! Ryan On Dec 4, 2:56 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders" wrote: > For Sale: 1992 Bridgestone XO-1, 55cm size, with custom CyclArt paint > > Since I have only ridden it once in a decade, I am selling my 1992 > Bridgestone XO-1. It's

Re: [RBW] Re: Folding bike = kids bike?

I would love to see that. But it's almost a dedicated business. Islabikes in the UK has the best line of kid bikes that I know of. I s wish they had a NA distributer... On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 2:39 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > I r

[RBW] Re: For Sale: 1992 Bstone XO-1 55cm with custom paint and restoration

Hello fellow Rivendell riders: Many of you will remember the several e-Garage Sales I hosted back in August/September. I'd like to continue clearing out what is left of that gear, so I have slashed prices on everything on my For Sale Page: http://www.adventurecorps.com/forsale/index.html PLUS: N

[RBW] Kid Bikes

Oh, me too also. I love the IslaBikes website, and it all makes so much sense ‹ quality bikes right-sized and equipped for children, not made in China (matters to me, might not matter to you, don¹t wanna get in a big thing about it, please). But shipping from the UK would nearly double the cost of

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillars?

I've ridden a LHT, and have many friends that have them. But honestly I'm amazed that anyone would consider it to be an option to or equal to the Riv Line. Different strokes for different folks and all that, but bar none I have never ridden a bike that rides as good as or that had the quality or r

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillars?

i've been riding mine a bunch, and taking photos of some of it. what to say? i never feel capable of writing a review... i feel like a marketing person again. it rides like a rivendell, but across some pretty intense sections--places i couldn't use my other bikes as smoothly on--that was the point

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillars?

I vote for the Atlantis, but go for a new one. I was close to buying a Hunq,it was 1500 for a Tawain built and 1600 for made in the USA. For 400 bucks you might as well go Atlantis. The bike is incredibly versatile. I'm going from 35mm tires to 50s for the winter. I can it it comfortably on or off

Re: [RBW] Re: Noodle vs Bullmoose?

bullmoose on my hunqpillar. incredibly stiff under torque, since it's all integrated as one piece. great out of the saddle, too. necessary to stand up sometimes to keep momentum over steeper hills around here. wish i could get them a bit lower, but that's probably not a problem for most (and mayb

[RBW] Quickbeam Ride 12-4-2010 - a set on Flickr

Nothin' special, just a few shots from aboard the ol' Quickbeam: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157625404816631/with/5232570093/ --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillars?

depends on your weight, load priorities, trail conditions. both would work, one might be better. best option is to have both, and set them up in quite different ways. On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 5:26 PM, fulf wrote: > I vote for the Atlantis, but go for a new one. I was close to buying a > Hunq,it

[RBW] FS: Lumotec IQ Cyo N Senso Plus Chrome

I bought this last week from Longleaf Bicycles, and it turns out I prefer my IQ Cyo R. Paid $120 + shipping, and will sell for $95/ shipped to the lower 48. PayPal only. Specs: 60 Lux Silver/Chrome Finish Standlight Senso/On/Off Switch It's basically in the same condition as when I received it,

Re: [RBW] FS: Lumotec IQ Cyo N Senso Plus Chrome

I've read Jan's take on the difference, but in your experience, what is the difference in illumination between the R and the non-R? On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 7:27 PM, M. Chandler wrote: > I bought this last week from Longleaf Bicycles, and it turns out I > prefer my IQ Cyo R.  Paid $120 + shipping,

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

Winter looks like: Seeing what Vanilla tastes like, getting the Paul Moto-lites working right on the Gunnar CX, Riding the Roadeo (like that Pearl Harbour song), and sending the 1980 King back to Mercian for a respray. The King will be reincarnated with that old Campagnolo Rally derailleur that k

[RBW] Re: Vintage 650B complete bike on ebay

Be careful on this one, guys. He's not telling the complete story. I talked to the seller about this bike over the summer. He told me the bike had been in a flood, but he said he didn't think it was salt water. He said that's what caused the seatpost to be seized, as well as seizing thel bearings

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillars?

"It's a 62cm and I'm hoping for a parallel top-tube as opposed to the other." Is this on the table for discussion with Rivendell? I know I felt gut-punched when I fell for the first grey/red and grey/ orange prototype photos and then that proto got the rug pulled out from under it. Luckily (if yo

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillars?

I have a 62 cm hunqapillar, noodles, brooks b-17 etc. I've got an LHT in 62 cm as well. The surly is a great bike. I won't give it up, but the ride of the hunqa is definitely superior. Handles a load better. No unwanted flex, while still remaining comfortable and lively to pedal. It's got huge tir

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillars?

Hey Erik, great pictures man. What kind of knobbies are you riding on the Hunq? and how do you like them? On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 5:24 PM, erik jensen wrote: > i've been riding mine a bunch, and taking photos of some of it. > > what to say? i never feel capable of writing a review... i feel like