Re: [RBW] Semi-Rivv-y News

On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 10:03:33 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Beautiful bike, but there's not much that would make me want to ride > period correct drivetrain components like that on a brevet. I'm firmly in > the modern camp. > Yes, beautiful bike. If necessary, I could deal wit

Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

Huh?? On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 6:49:14 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Find the thing that makes you happy and do it for the rest of your life > > I'm rationalizing this by thinking this bike would primarily be ridden by > someone else but hey we'll have to see what she says > > On

[RBW] Re: Nice bosque ride, 65*F, no pics

Patrick, Sounds lovely. Pictures would help us minds eye challenged. We are fortunate here in the Southwest especially this time of year. ~Hugh On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 2:01:26 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > A nice thing about working for yourself is that on a very nice winter day yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Semi-Rivv-y News

This is coming from Colorado. I’m working with Mike Kone at Boulder Bicycles, who is selling the bike for the owner. The bike came to the US via Jan Heine. —Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy > On Feb 5,

[RBW] Re: Winter/Snowy pics

You guy's are intrepid. ~Hugh sweating in LA Smitham. On Monday, February 2, 2015 at 6:15:25 AM UTC-8, gabe mcgann wrote: > So it appears that most folks on this group tend to be in friendly dry and > warmish climates, so this is a call out to the snow belt riders.  Any > pictures of your sno

[RBW] Re: A Thought for Sheldon Today

Jim, Thanks for reminding us of Sheldon' s contributions. Like others I have always gone to Sheldon' site to learn. Thank you Sheldon. ~Hugh On Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 8:53:52 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Just wanted to take a moment and mention that today is the date which Shel

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 52 Bombadil 2TT clear powder coat

That is a sweet looking Bomba! On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 2:54 PM, Wildcat96 wrote: > Very nice Dan! I just posted a pic of my 52cm Bombadil. I'm quickly > becoming a fan of the clear powdercoat and kind of wish mine was done this > way. Interesting to see how many variations of the Bombadil deca

Re: [RBW] New to me Bombadil

That Bomba looks sweet! I like the color but don't blame you thinking of the greens... Seems like a lot of TT - Bomba's on the list recently. Congrats on the new bike day and enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

[RBW] Re: Semi-Rivv-y News

Eric, I think it's a fantastic looking bicycle with a great pedigree, so happy for you! Acquiring a new bike is way up there for me. Like the others I'll be interested in your ride characteristics feedback. Enjoy the ride. Cheers, ~Hugh On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 3:45:41 PM UTC-8, Eri

[RBW] Re: 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

I thought I just bought it as I just placed the order. Then came to this site to let people know, now I find out after reading this thread it may be already gone. Oh well. . . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

I was wondering about that. Thumbs up. :) -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, February 5, 2015, Chris Chen wrote: > Find the thing that makes you happy and do it for the rest of your life > > I'm rationalizing this by thinking this bike would primarily be ridden by > someone else but hey

Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

Find the thing that makes you happy and do it for the rest of your life I'm rationalizing this by thinking this bike would primarily be ridden by someone else but hey we'll have to see what she says On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 6:36 PM, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com> wrote: > This purchase lends more

Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

This purchase lends more support to the accusation that you just keep building the same bike over and over. :) -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, February 5, 2015, Chris Chen wrote: > My credit card company gives me a float on rationalizing what I just did > > On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 6:29

Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

My credit card company gives me a float on rationalizing what I just did On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 6:29 PM, Pondero wrote: > "Hello everyone, my name is Chris. I have a Hilsen fetish." - Christopher > Chen > > Chris Johnson > Sanger, Texas > > -- > You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

"Hello everyone, my name is Chris. I have a Hilsen fetish." - Christopher Chen Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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] Re: Semi-Rivv-y News

Love everything about it! > > > > > -- 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, s

Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

HAHAHAHA On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 4:52 PM, Curtis McKenzie wrote: > Chris, > > Get one more and you numbers will add up to mine. > > On Thursday, February 5, 2015, Chris Chen wrote: > >> 56, 57, 58 >> >> Well I guess I'm covered then. >> >> On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 3:56 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: >>

[RBW] Re: A Thought for Sheldon Today

I had never even heard of Sheldon until 2011, but I still think of him in the present tense. When I have to do something to the bike I'm not sure about I think, "Let's see what Sheldon says about this." -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: Winter/Snowy pics

Here's one from a grocery stop on tonight's evening commute home. Note the disengaged rear brake - all froze up with dry slush and crud :-\ KJ Toronto, Canada On Wednesday, February 4, 201

Re: [RBW] Nice bosque ride, 65*F, no pics

65 degrees. SIGH! It's going to be 1 here in CT in the morning. But I'm driving down to VA this weekend for the predicted 50 degree temps to keep my first R-12 going. The older I get, the less I like winter! I'm working on my fiancé to move South! -- You received this message because you are s

Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

Chris, Get one more and you numbers will add up to mine. On Thursday, February 5, 2015, Chris Chen wrote: > 56, 57, 58 > > Well I guess I'm covered then. > > On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 3:56 PM, Bill Lindsay > wrote: > >> Wring your hands and fret that you don't have FOUR? >> >> >> On Thursday, Feb

[RBW] Re: Semi-Rivv-y News

Eric, that's a gorgeous bike! And you have a great wife too. Can't wait for a ride report. Congratulations. -- 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] Re: Semi-Rivv-y News

FANTASTIC Please keep us posted about your impressions of it's ride. Don On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 3:45:41 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > OK, it's not a Rivendell, but I'm very excited about the impending > delivery of this very nice Alex Singer from the 1970s sometime i

Re: [RBW] New to me Bombadil

I love the color combo, had a deposit ready for this one but missed it by a day. On Feb 5, 2015 7:22 PM, "Patrick Moore" wrote: > Congratulations on the new bike. > > I'm partial to the Rivendell greens, particularly the "sage green" that > they used on one of my customs. That goes supremely well

Re: [RBW] New to me Bombadil

Congratulations on the new bike. I'm partial to the Rivendell greens, particularly the "sage green" that they used on one of my customs. That goes supremely well with cream accents. That said, the Rambouillet blue and the darker blue on my '99 Joe Starck are also very pretty. Still, the true beau

Re: [RBW] Nice bosque ride, 65*F, no pics

And that was only the paved part. The dirt part is even prettier, even in winter. On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 4:38 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > Patrick was kind enough to take me on a bike tour of the bosque, and it > was indeed quite nice ... and not just because he let me ride his Riv > custom. > > --E

Re: [RBW] Nice bosque ride, 65*F, no pics

On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 4:38 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > Patrick was kind enough to take me on a bike tour of the bosque, and it > was indeed quite nice ... and not just because he let me ride his Riv > custom. > > --Eric N > www.CampyOnly.com > CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com > Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > >

[RBW] Re: Semi-Rivv-y News

Eric, did you find this bike locally? It looks very similar to a Singer on display/sale at VeloSF at the Cow Palace a couple of years ago. I was too scared of diminishing its value by breathing on it to interrogate the seller about its provenance... Peter (French fetishist) Adler Berkeley, CA/U

Re: [RBW] Re: 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

56, 57, 58 Well I guess I'm covered then. On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 3:56 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Wring your hands and fret that you don't have FOUR? > > > On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 3:45:17 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: >> >> It's not for sale anymore. >> >> WHAT THE F*CK AM I GOING TO

Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

Well at least you got "The Best". :) -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, February 5, 2015, Chris Chen wrote: > It's not for sale anymore. > > WHAT THE F*CK AM I GOING TO DO WITH THREE HOMER HILSENS > > On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 3:42 PM, Chris Chen > wrote: > >> WHAT?! >> >> On Thu, Feb 5,

Re: [RBW] Re: 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

Wring your hands and fret that you don't have FOUR? On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 3:45:17 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: > > It's not for sale anymore. > > WHAT THE F*CK AM I GOING TO DO WITH THREE HOMER HILSENS > > On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 3:42 PM, Chris Chen > > wrote: > >> WHAT?! >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

It's not for sale anymore. WHAT THE F*CK AM I GOING TO DO WITH THREE HOMER HILSENS On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 3:42 PM, Chris Chen wrote: > WHAT?! > > On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 3:35 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> When I looked the first time I was like "$1400 ?!? That's a steal!!" >> >> Now it's $1000

Re: [RBW] Re: 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

WHAT?! On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 3:35 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > When I looked the first time I was like "$1400 ?!? That's a steal!!" > > Now it's $1000 ?!?!? > > On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 12:37:29 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: >> >> if I didn't have my 58 I'd be all over it like dry rub

Re: [RBW] Nice bosque ride, 65*F, no pics

Patrick was kind enough to take me on a bike tour of the bosque, and it was indeed quite nice ... and not just because he let me ride his Riv custom. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Feb 5, 2015, at 2:01 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > A nice thing

Re: [RBW] Re: 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

When I looked the first time I was like "$1400 ?!? That's a steal!!" Now it's $1000 ?!?!? On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 12:37:29 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: > > if I didn't have my 58 I'd be all over it like dry rub on a brisket > > On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 12:29 PM, Nick Ybarra > wrote:

[RBW] Re: FS: 52 Bombadil 2TT clear powder coat

Very nice Dan! I just posted a pic of my 52cm Bombadil. I'm quickly becoming a fan of the clear powdercoat and kind of wish mine was done this way. Interesting to see how many variations of the Bombadil decals there are out there. On Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 10:26:48 PM UTC-6, danmc wrot

[RBW] Nice bosque ride, 65*F, no pics

A nice thing about working for yourself is that on a very nice winter day you can tae 2 hours off and go for a 19 mile dirt ride in the nearby bosque. I could have explored for several more hours, but work called, alas. The village of Corrales, some 5 miles due north of me along the same wooded are

[RBW] Re: A Thought for Sheldon Today

No question he was a great guy. When I was getting back into biking I had the great good fortune to have a consultation with Sheldon when I was buying my first Rivendellesque Heron Road from Harris. He certainly contributed much information to the biking community but I think it was his enthusi

[RBW] Re: Coldest successful s24o yet..!

Yes, definitely not the inflatable Thermarests. Sorry, I should have made that more clear. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 11:21:55 AM UTC-7, John Phillips wrote: > > Mark, > >Next time try a sheet of bubble foil insulation cut to fit under a > winter-rated insulatio

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB

Hi Jim. Had a Hillborne. Thanks anyway. Sent from my 4S. > On Feb 5, 2015, at 12:03 PM, Jim M. wrote: > > Maybe a Sam H.? > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-116.htm > > jim m > wc ca > >> On Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 8:40:47 AM UTC-8, Kellie Stapleton wrote: >> Prefer ONE of these fra

Re: [RBW] Re: 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

if I didn't have my 58 I'd be all over it like dry rub on a brisket On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 12:29 PM, Nick Ybarra wrote: > If that were my size, it would be gone, gone gone. Someone's gonna be > mighty happy! > > > On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 1:55:40 PM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote: >> >>

[RBW] Re: 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

If that were my size, it would be gone, gone gone. Someone's gonna be mighty happy! On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 1:55:40 PM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote: > > It's a Steel! > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-114.htm > > -- > "I want the kind of six pack you can't drink." -- Micah >

[RBW] Re: WTB

Maybe a Sam H.? http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-116.htm jim m wc ca On Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 8:40:47 AM UTC-8, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > > Prefer *ONE* of these frames but open to a complete build. A. Homer > Hilsen, Legolas, Saluki. My *pbh*=77. > -- You received this message bec

[RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

It's a Steel! http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-114.htm -- "I want the kind of six pack you can't drink." -- Micah -- 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 a

[RBW] "unused" Mystery Bike on the website!

Maybe someone else has pointed this out, but I haven't seen any mention of it. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-117.htm $3000 is a sweet price for a wonderful bike. You have to ride it to believe it. -- ***

[RBW] Re: Coldest successful s24o yet..!

Mark, Next time try a sheet of bubble foil insulation cut to fit under a winter-rated insulation pad. And closed cell foam pads are safer than inflatables like Thermarest pads, especially when a leak in the pad could be a disaster. Or in an emergency, sleep on top of your panniers. If win

[RBW] Re: Coldest successful s24o yet..!

Great report, Mark! You'll be amazed how much difference proper ground insulation makes. The rule of thumb is a layer underneath = two on top. I use two full length foam Thermarest pads for those conditions (last year, not this year). Depending on the temps, the only way to keep the beer from f

Re: [RBW] Re: Coldest successful s24o yet..!

Cool! (I mean, cold!) Great story and photos, Mark! Bob E. -- 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.

[RBW] Rivets

Here’s how to make custom brass rivets for your saddle. Lathe not included. https://twitter.com/Velo_Orange/status/563378992041185280 --Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.CampyOnly.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy Blog: http://CampyOnlyGuy.blogs

Re: [RBW] Re: Coldest successful s24o yet..!

This is so awesome. On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 8:33 AM, Mark Reimer wrote: > Whew, ok. Sorry for the delay, I'm in the middle of moving so there is > lots to do! > Back to the story, and answering questions. > > I recently purchased a North Face synthetic bag off a friend. The bag is > rated to -30C

[RBW] Re: Coldest successful s24o yet..!

Whew, ok. Sorry for the delay, I'm in the middle of moving so there is lots to do! Back to the story, and answering questions. I recently purchased a North Face synthetic bag off a friend. The bag is rated to -30C and I've been itching to try it out. Over the last two weeks, the temperature ha

[RBW] Re: Mithril?

I think those photos of Tom Ritchey brazing frames are staged http://www.roadbikereview.com/reviews/2013-predictions-tom-ritchey-of-ritchey-design On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 8:45:40 AM UTC-6, Doug Williams wrote: > > I just want a Mithril sticker for the Homer I have on order. "GUARANTEED

[RBW] Re: Mithril?

I just want a Mithril sticker for the Homer I have on order. "GUARANTEED BUILT WITH MITHRIL" and "Manufactured Under the Mountain". How cool is that? :-) I was disappointed when I first visited RBW and learned that they don't make their frames on site. I was hoping to find Grant and Elrond for

[RBW] Re: Mithril?

there is no reason to assume it wouldn't weld, though there is not enough information to determine whether weld heat would adversely affect temper condition. Brazing is another story - everything doesn't need to be TiG welded. On Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 10:01:58 PM UTC-6, A. L Young w

Re: [RBW] Re: HUNQAPILLAR tire clearance experience, a subsequent design curiosity & belated NEW BIKE DAY!

Jim, I live in Nagano Prefecture. Not as cold as in Hokkaido, but cold enough to keep most cyclists in their houses. Takashi 2015年2月5日木曜日 7時51分07秒 UTC+9 Jim Bronson: > > Wow that's beautiful Takashi. Are you on the Hokkaido Island/Province > (not sure what the proper name is!)? > > On Wed, F

[RBW] Re: dyno rear light?

Lynne, I drilled out the hole and use a regular bolt with washer. It's perfectly fine. On Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 9:54:38 PM UTC-8, Lynne Fitz wrote: > > +1 on the Secula Plus. It is a wonderfully bright little sucker. I've > got the stay mount version, and also bought the Supernova wir