[RBW] Re: How to sell a Rivendell Bike

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! They're very helpful. On Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 7:44:23 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: > > As many of y'all know, I live in a part of the world where Rivendell bikes > aren't widely known. After saving and scrimping for four years to buy my > Betty

Re: [RBW] How to sell a Rivendell Bike

On Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 8:11:47 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Cecily: sorry to hear about your health problems. > > Why would a Clem be better for you in this case than the Betty? > Lower step-over height and a little more room in the cockpit. The RA means I'm not as flexible as

[RBW] Re: 2016 Indian Head Century Ride, Indian Head, MD

Forgot to mention that the ride was put on by the Oxon Hill Bike Club ( http://ohbike.org/ ). Check them out if you are in the area. It was a fantastic event! They have other ride events open to the public, too. Thanks for the great ride! -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: FS - Nitto 46cm Noodle Bar, Simplex Retrofriction Shifters.

Price update:* Simplex Shifters - $75 + $3 shipping *CONUS (Nitto bars are sold) On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 11:33:29 AM UTC-5, stoker wrote: > > Hi all - > > A couple of items for sale: > >- *Nitto Noodle Bar model 177* - 46cm (heat treated). Excellent >condition - no goopy

[RBW] 2016 Indian Head Century Ride, Indian Head, MD

Century ride around Indian Head, MD. ~3239 feet of climbing 101.48 Miles, by my computer. *The Bike:* On 53 Rivendell Bleriot - metallic aqua. 41 Noodles. *The Weather:* 60’s-90F? Perfect weather. Sunny and partially cloudy. Not a lot of humidity. Clear air. Beautiful. I wore two wool

Re: [RBW] Re: How to sell a Rivendell Bike

If the bike is in Vancouver, BC, it could be advertised in the Seattle Craigslist. Just note the location as BC to manage expectations. Someone came up from Seattle to Anacortes to get my AWOL and that's not nearly as nice a bike as a Betty. It would have been as easy for them to go to

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

On Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 6:47:34 PM UTC-7, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > I have the exact opposite take. Annie is "beside herself" after a five > minute ride around the block because she "expected to immediately fall in > love with the Clementine...but unfortunately the upright stance

Re: [RBW] Re: Potential Sale of '97 Rivendell Road

The general rule on the list, as I understand it, is to post that price you have in your mind! Would love to know, but not likely on the market, Edwin Nashville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: How to sell a Rivendell Bike

Hi Cecily, Sorry the Betty isn't working out for you. It's super hard to sell any bike in vancouver for more than $500. But maybe try a local CL ad for a couple weeks to see if it gets any interest. If not, I'd recommend trying to sell though ebay or the rbw group. If you drive the bike down

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried the mod174 drop bar from Nitto?

Does the 174 take bar end shifters? On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 10:03:15 PM UTC-4, John M wrote: > > > I'm looking for drop handlebars for my Hunqapillar and stumbled onto this > bar from Fairweather in Japan. It's a modified Nitto Noodle with shorter > reach and drop: > > Fairweather

Re: [RBW] Brooks b17 select - opinions?

I read the Select series has been discontinued by Brooks, so grab them while you can. I just started using a B17 Select on my custom, and so far, it's been very nice. I ride padded underwear now. You can still find them around, but don't wait too long. Applying Proofide makes it look a rich

Re: [RBW] Re: New fenders (again!) for the '03 Curt -- 26" X 50 mm Berthouds.

The Berthoud certainly looks likely. I could grease it up well with bear or hog grease and I daresay it would live out its normal lifespan. Perhaps cheap axle grease would work, too. On my short list. I may be able to scavenge leather from a used pair of shoes; must visit Goodwill. I'll chance

Re: [RBW] How to sell a Rivendell Bike

Whoops again; I take this back. The packing work is added to the cost of the box, but they don't charge for any padding, tape, and so forth. I recently had a Macbook shipped FE Ground, total $44, of which $15 was box and $7-$8 was work, the rest postage. Rather big box for the size of the

Re: [RBW] How to sell a Rivendell Bike

Whoops: FedEx will pack the bike for $25, and that includes the box and packing material. On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 9:11 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Cecily: sorry to hear about your health problems. > > Why would a Clem be better for you in this case than the Betty? > > I've

Re: [RBW] How to sell a Rivendell Bike

Cecily: sorry to hear about your health problems. Why would a Clem be better for you in this case than the Betty? I've sold many bikes and frames over the years, and these are some more or less general rules that may or may not help answer your question. 1. If you sell nation wide, the demand

[RBW] Brooks b17 select - opinions?

Jeff I have the special TI and it's very excellent. -- 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

[RBW] How to sell a Rivendell Bike

As many of y'all know, I live in a part of the world where Rivendell bikes aren't widely known. After saving and scrimping for four years to buy my Betty Foy, poor health/chronic illness means I need to sell my Betty Foy for something else - perhaps a Clementine? My problem is that I really

[RBW] Re: Brooks b17 select - opinions?

I'm a newer Brooks user, but I found the quality of my standard B17 to be very good...much, much better than the Selle Anatomica it replaced. That said, I found the dye transfer a bit annoying, so I switched to a Cambium. But if I go the leather route again, I'd definitely get the B17 Select.

[RBW] Brooks b17 select - opinions?

It's time to consult the wisdom of this group again, this time for some saddle advice. I've heard mixed reviews about the quality of modern "standard" brooks saddles. Is the select line really any better? Specifically, does the leather hold its shape better? Thanks all! Jeff Arlington, VA --

Re: [RBW] Re: New fenders (again!) for the '03 Curt -- 26" X 50 mm Berthouds.

I've gotten some wide Honjo mudguards; they're thin and light so the aluminum fenders can support them. I ordered them from Boulder Bicycles. On my Atlantis with its 50mm steel Berthoud fenders, I have the Brooks leather mudguard and a while back had the Berthoud, which was even thicker. I never

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

I have to repeat my enthusiasm for the L B report, because over the several years that I've read her blog, I've been convinced that she tries hard to do justice to pro's and con's. Velouria/Constance has shown a very definite preference for road bikes (I know she rides other things, but her real

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

John, I think I mentioned somewhere else on here in one of my own reviews of the Clem (which, I won't repost here so as not to excessively hijack the thread, but you should be able to find them and a link to my longer write up if you search for'em), but, to at least answer your questions

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

I have the exact opposite take. Annie is "beside herself" after a five minute ride around the block because she "expected to immediately fall in love with the Clementine...but unfortunately the upright stance reminded me of a cruiser" What Clem owner opinions was she reading that did not

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

Well, I think L B did a very good job with her preliminary review; I don't understand the animus. And I for one look forward very much to subsequent impressions. The "annie" review, on the other hand, told me very little. I do have a personal stake in this, which is why I posted the L B review. I

[RBW] Re: New fenders (again!) for the '03 Curt -- 26" X 50 mm Berthouds.

BTW, one lesson I learned the hard way about optimum fender installation is, "choose your calipers!" One reason I messed up sets 1 and 2 was the Silver dual pivot calipers -- they just do not work well with fenders, at least on this bike. By comparison, the old Dura Ace calipers -- these are the

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

My bad, sorry for assuming. But in that case, you probably did not get to this part of her post: Despite the epic length of this post, this is not yet a review. And the blog post title does admit that the bike befuddled and bedazzled her. I look forward to her actual review. I enjoy her

Re: [RBW] ISO: 26.6 seat post

I have an old, Campagnolo Nuovo Record era 2 bolt 26.6. It aint pretty but it will get the job done with scadsof retro-grouch street cred! Let me know if you would like a picture or two. On Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 5:31:29 PM UTC-4, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Thanks for checking, Dan. > > On

Re: [RBW] New fenders (again!) for the '03 Curt -- 26" X 50 mm Berthouds.

"Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without." — Confucius On Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 9:24:41 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Thanks. It's not bad from 5' away. > > I may replace and re-do the front struts. I think I could get a more > direct and better seated fit. > > On Thu,

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

ZedThanks for the clarifications.  You said everything in 1 paragraph.  Lovely Bicycle took more than 2 pages, along with pics, did not approach your review, and still needs more time!!!John   One got to question LB on the length of time.  All summer, and the review is not done???  GMAB.I think

[RBW] F.S.

1994 Bridgestone xo-3 cockpit. Nitto mustache bars and stem, dia-compe aero brake levers and dummy levers, Shimano 7 speed light action bar end shifters, original white bar tape. Great condition $125 shipped 1 Pair new Soma C-line in red. $75 shipped 1 pair new Schwalbe Big Apple black 26

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO a courier bag that will hold a 13" Macbook Pro

Thanks, Corwin. As it turned out, I found a Med Timbuktu Classic in olive at Norstrom's online for $50, so, unless TB2's quality has deteriorated significantly since I bought my last one ~10-12 years ago, I think I'll be set. On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 7:25 PM, Corwin wrote: > Hi

[RBW] Re: ISO a courier bag that will hold a 13" Macbook Pro

Hi Patrick - I have been using a Novara messenger bag with the shoulder and belly strap you mention for more than ten years. I like it so much that each time something fails, I take it to the local outdoor repair shop and invest in another fix. Probably got $150 in fixes. It cost $58 new

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

Zed and others I read the "Annie" review for a comparison to Lovely Bicycle. IMHO Annies review is significantly better than "Lovely Bicycle", not as cutsy, not as wandering. Annie's review got to the point: 'I don't like the bars, but the rest seems good" I understand. Suggest calling GP

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

John, she does say it's not the review itself. Just some initial thoughts since she's already had it so long while she tries to finish figuring out what makes it ride like it does without having to use the word 'magic,' and also to test it's haulin' abilities a bit more. Personally, I can say

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

Zed I was referring to the "Lovely Bicycle" review. Frankly, the write ups by the list members are better. The review seemed to have wandered. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 6:57:18 PM UTC-4, Zed Martinez wrote: > pb - I use mine with a shorter stem (10cm, not

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

I'm imagining John was referring to the review by anniebikes. I agree with Patrick in that Velouria builds and presents her thoughts well, and she is an all-around excellent writer --though of course I don't always 100 percent agree with her conclusions when I have firsthand experience of what

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

She hasn't posted a review yet. I liked her post ... On Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 3:23:55 PM UTC-7, John Hawrylak wrote: > > The review was confusing, mushy, and not particularly objective. Why RBW > sent a bike to this reviewer is questionable. > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

I suppose one could ask why Rivendell loaned her the bike. Let's see. Why? Let us count the many possible ways. Perhaps because she is a well known and well respected bike blogger; because she has reported about other Riv models; because she has a history of well considered opinions; because

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

I didn't see where she complained about the bar; she did mention that she lowered it considerably. At any rate, she promises to post further reports. I for one am chuffed that a respected bike blogger thinks so much of it. On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 12:35 PM, Richard Rios

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Roadeo

Bump and Price Drop. $1700 + Shipping. I hate to have such an awesome bike collecting dust in my apartment. I've fit 35mm knobbies, so it's a pretty 'stretchy' frame. I think $1700 is a solid deal, but I'm open to offers. I'd rather the bike be ridden than sit in my apartment (while my

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

pb - I use mine with a shorter stem (10cm, not 12 or 13cm) and don't have any problem with flex. The long stems plus the Clem still slightly confuse me for most uses, the whole reason for the extra length of the Clem's effective top tube length I gathered from the long development history was

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

The review was confusing, mushy, and not particularly objective. Why RBW sent a bike to this reviewer is questionable. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 7:26:19 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] ISO: 26.6 seat post

Thanks for checking, Dan. On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 4:21 PM, Dan McNamara wrote: > Well, turns out I have 26.8 and 26.4 but no 26.6. > > Not sure where it got to. I'll keep an eye open for it - planning to get > ready for a little garage sale so it might turn up. > > Dan > >

Re: [RBW] ISO: 26.6 seat post

Well, turns out I have 26.8 and 26.4 but no 26.6. Not sure where it got to. I'll keep an eye open for it - planning to get ready for a little garage sale so it might turn up. Dan > On Sep 7, 2016, at 7:29 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Thanks! > > Sent from my

[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano Exage Triple Crankset w/ 3 Willow Chainrings - $50 plus shipping

Bumping this - offering this crankset w/ chainrings at $45 plus $7 shipping through this weekend. Thanks, David Chicago On Friday, September 2, 2016 at 11:41:27 AM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > I'm moving soon, so will be listing stuff as I go through my storage > space. > Sale will go

[RBW] FS: Shimano Deore "deerhead" thumbshifters

Hey all, I've got a set of Shimano Deore “deerhead” thumb shifters for sale. Model number SL-M700. Yes, the legendary beefy first generation Deore shifters that came stock on many a decent mountain bike in the mid-80’s, before the advent of SIS. (The shifters I am selling are only friction.)

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

The combination of a handlebar which has substantial rearward reach, with a long stem to move the bars forward, suddenly strikes me as a kind of silly conflicting redundancy. Does the total tube length of the bars make them flexy? ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Potential Sale of '97 Rivendell Road

Oops … It’s a 57cm. I can get more measurements if needed. I have a price in mind, but I thought I’d see what you think it’s worth. --Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.CampyOnly.com Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com @Campyonlyguy > On Sep 8, 2016, at 11:47 AM, S. Greco wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried the mod174 drop bar from Nitto?

Also check out simworks to smile, marcella, or wonderer bars if you haven't picked up a bar yet. All shortish reach shallow/ish drop bars. All nitto made. I had the chance to meet with some of the simworks crew at golden saddle cyclery in LA, super cool people worth supporting. I was informed

[RBW] Re: Potential Sale of '97 Rivendell Road

Size? Price? -- 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] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

Seems like alot of her beef with the bike is about the bars. I tried and really wanted to like the Boscos but never did. I think a switch to albas might straighten things out as she did seem to enjoy the ride quality otherwise. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Mark's Bar 46cm - SKS P45 Fenders - VO 700c 45mm Smooth Fenders.

Cork grips are sold. Mark's bar & SKS fenders are available. On Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 11:27:11 AM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > Cork grips are the regular, non-punched type. > > On Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 8:42:43 AM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: >> >> & 1 more item! >> >> Miesha's

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

Just read the Annie Bikes Blog and although the jury is out from her perspective it didn't read like the bike was a hit. I guess that is why being able to ride a model is important prior to buying. I hope she grows to love it but then everything is personal and subjective so just ride what

[RBW] Update: Selling my 58cm Betty Foy

Update: - I visited RBW yesterday afternoon to ride the 60cm Cheviot and loved it. Definitely felt much better in the sense that I didn't feel cramped, although I think the 58cm Betty since it's shorter feels more agile, which is something I also feel on my custom compared to my Atlantis even

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Mark's Bar 46cm - SKS P45 Fenders - VO 700c 45mm Smooth Fenders.

Cork grips are the regular, non-punched type. On Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 8:42:43 AM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > & 1 more item! > > Miesha's Cork Grips - slightly older, more contoured version - new, > already clear-shellacked - $23 shipped USPS first class > > Also, on all items,

Re: [RBW] Re: My custom is finished!

I rode the Atlantis to work today, and agree that while subtle, the differences are on the positive side. As stated, since I've been able to tweak the Atlantis to a point where I like it very much, the tweaks just enhance that. Also, the geometry doesn't tell the whole story on its own, as far as

Re: [RBW] Re: My custom is finished!

Thanks for this lineup. Very interesting. BB drop difference is due to difference in wheel sizes. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: My custom is finished!

Thanks. I was curious about the similarity/difference between your new custom and the Atlantis that you low-trailed and really like. The comparasion notion occured once you published the tube specs and they lined up with Atlantis spec. This is what I see (from the Riv geo table on 61 cm

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

Annie bikes also gave her first impressions of her new Clementine. https://anniebikes.blogspot.com On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 7:26:19 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > > http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2016/09/clementine-belated-befuddled-bedazzled.html > > > -- > Resumes, LinkedIn

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried the mod174 drop bar from Nitto?

Mod174 is the same "shape" as the noodle (sweeping back to you) just wish shrunken proportions of reach and drop. -Justin -- 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,