Any idea why the stem keeps getting stuck? Could be that's what's keeping
people away. More information might help assuage any such concerns.
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Thanks Tony, I appreciate your comments. Ya, I think the 56cm bomba would
have been a better fit for me too. I think there is a consensus building
pretty quickly that the bomba should go and that the romulus should be next
in line.
I can't really think of much more that I'd want to tweak on
Thanks for your advice Chris. Ya, you're right. The size problem can't be
corrected so moving it on is the right choicesky
On Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 9:27:30 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote:
>
> Sell the Bomba and keep the rest. It sounds like you know this is the best
> option but
Hi Mark, thanks for the thoughts. Ya actually, some part of it is the
thrill of a new bike for sure. And I do love the silver-cream colour combo.
But I guess the "reason" I want the appa is for touring. Not that I'm
likely to get away for more than a couple days anytime in the next couple
ye
Well Eric, it looks like you're already diligently thinning the herd with
the rivendell road sale. Beautiful bike by the way. The Romulus is my
budget version of your road, but I imagine if there is a lot of interest in
the upcoming roadini as Rivendell indicated recently in the rbw newsletter
oops, i meant 391.7 not 381.7 for reach
On Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 8:53:10 PM UTC-7, Sky Coulter wrote:
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> I don't really know for sure if the appa will work w drops, but i think it
> will, otherwise i prolly wouldn't be interested in it. The other rivendell
> option would be a 61cm atlant
1. Sell the bombadil. As noted, it's too big for you, to be used as intended.
2. Don't buy the joe. It's too small for you.
3. Buy one of the new 56cm hunqapillars, and have it painted silver for the
extra $100. It is exactly the right size for you, chainstays have crept up in
length (maki
Cultivate contentment?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 7:45:54 PM UTC-6, Sky Coulter wrote:
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>
> I have a bunch of bikes, with a fair bit of overlap, and yet I find myself
> lusting after n+1.
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Oh, I plan to Patrick. It's just that clearly contentment is just around
the next corner, or in this case, in the saddle of n+1.
But ya, of course. That would be the truly wise choicesky
On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 4:40:53 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
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> Cultivate contentment?
>
> With
pick two, offer up both, see which bites, and let the interest of others
decide for you
On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 6:40:53 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
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> Cultivate contentment?
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> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 7:45:54 PM UTC-6, Sky Coulter wrote:
>>
>>
>> I ha
Keith,
I don't see why the joe would be too small. Comparing the stack and reach
numbers the appa would get the handlebars up higher and it would have a
shorter reach to the bars - which i think would work well for drops. Is
there something I'm missing?
Thanks,
Sky
On Friday, March 17, 201
Not that I am a role model for patience, but there is some wisdom here...
That said, I truly understand the timing and the lure.
Sky - Would there be any chance for you to find and ride a 55cm Appaloosa,
just to verify the numbers with actual? I study the numbers too, and
believe in them for
He pretty much said that either would work out, but he thought the 58 was
the more appropriate size. He did suggest that the bar height between the
55 appa and the 60saluki would be about the same, but didn't offer much
more in the way of specifics.
I don't think there are any appas in BC at
How about this,?
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/heron$2053cm%7Csort:relevance/rbw-owners-bunch/6ApDNLKIEJA/YTsfadM5AgAJ
On Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 10:08:01 PM UTC-4, Johnny Alien wrote:
>
> I am looking for a 53cm Bleriot or 54 Heron road frame. I would consider
No, I know *exactly* the feeling as I am making the same decisions. But
agreed on the paint option and all for any of the bikes. But still I look,
envision, study, imagine... I will admit the silver Appaloosa's call to me
as well.
Bob
On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 7:28:02 AM UTC-5, Sky Co
Sell the Bombadil and Sequoia. A few years back I sold off the last of my
Rivs, an AHH to make room for and fund a mountain bike. I don't regret that
move. This may sound crazy, but my LHT was the bike I wish my AHH was. I
had previously sold off my Rambouilet and Quickbeam. About a year before
I agree with Leaf Slayer, sell the Bombadil and Sequoia.
Of course, I'm the guy who keeps bikes just for the sake of keeping them,
that I never ride. I have 3 that should leave, really: my mountain bike
from college (25 years ago) that's way too small, my tandem that is way too
small, and my gara
I'm adding a catchphrase. From now on, the opposite of the lamentable action
of "thinning the herd", will heretofore be called (by me at least) "thicking
the herd".
BL in EC
ABT - Always Be Thicking
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I'd reduce by reducing overlap. I'd want a road bike, an off road bike
capable of touring, and perhaps a bike that is fun to ride but that I could
lock up and lose without much wailing and gnashing of teeth.
I'd certainly keep the Bombadil and I'd be tempted to keep the Romulus
since it's the fast
Whoops, just saw that the Bombadil is too big. Sorry. Well, in that case,
I'd get rid of it. Even the best bike is no good if it doesn't fit. But I'd
try to trade it for a smaller one.
On Fri, Mar 17, 2017 at 8:28 AM, Patrick Moore wrote:
> I'd reduce by reducing overlap. I'd want a road bike, a
The subject of the necessary tools needed for the home mechanic is often
debated and usually the line between "need" and "want" is crossed. Assuming
that the act of building you own bike is pursued more out of pride than
necessity then having the right tool often makes the job easier and more
Thanks! That one sold the day I contacted her.
On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 8:50:04 AM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote:
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> How about this,?
>
>
> https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/heron$2053cm%7Csort:relevance/rbw-owners-bunch/6ApDNLKIEJA/YTsfadM5AgAJ
>
> On Thursday, March 16, 2
That's a fantastic bike. If it was my size, I'd bite.
On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 12:45:30 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote:
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> Speaking of selling bikes … reminder that I’m trying to find a new home
> for this very pretty Rivendell:
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/albums/721576813473
On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 12:42 PM, Max Bergen wrote:
> My Hunq is being delivered in a few days and I plan on building the bike
> myself. I was hoping some folks would have helpful resources on process
> and tools for installing:
>
> -BB: I think Rivendell uses Shimano bbs, no? So, splined BB too
Hey. Is this roadeo still available? I am interested.
On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 9:55:06 AM UTC-5, Chad wrote:
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> Bump!
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The Saluki design of 650B at all frame sizes no longer aligns to Riv's
philosophy of matching wheel sizes to frame sizes... At one point they were
offering to send you either AHH or Saluki decals and head badge on the
tweener sized frames though.
I love how the 60cm frame can wear 42mm tires and n
On 03/17/2017 11:06 AM, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
The Saluki design of 650B at all frame sizes no longer aligns to Riv's
philosophy of matching wheel sizes to frame sizes... At one point they
were offering to send you either AHH or Saluki decals and head badge
on the tweener sized frames though.
I used to have a lot of overlapping bikes in my herd and I sold off more
than half. It wasn't easy but it was rewarding. The simplicity of having
fewer bike to maintain and store is pretty great. They were all nice bikes
that I appreciated but once I decided some had to go, it was pretty clea
I guess i glossed over the part about wanting to use drop bars. Given that,
the smaller joe might make sense than the hunq. For some reason (based on
nothing but speculation) I don't think of the joe as a drop bar bike.
For what it's worth, i'm an n+1 guy too, and the thing that has so far kep
Thanks everyone!
I'm familiar with assembling and installing most parts on a bike (except BB
and derailleurs), but I feel much more prepared after you all have shared
tips, advice and insight from your personal experiences.
BTW, I live in San Diego. I'll be building the bike with my buddy the
I agree with Steve about the aesthetics part, but disagree largely about
the rotational inertia part, ie that wheel diameters and circumferential
weights make huge differences in handling. First, handling differences can
in part be adjusted for by frame design. Second, these differences are not
tha
I'm very close to pulling the trigger for a complete Rivendell build on the
Rosco with Wills help I think it will be a great ride,
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Do it! I wish they made a Rosco fatty Road in my size! (99cm pbh).
On Fri, Mar 17, 2017 at 11:05 AM, Carla Waugh
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I seem to be going in reverse rivendell order with handlebars on the
hunqapillar. it had albatross and now albastache bars. like both for up to
30 mile rides, but im starting to get bad wrist pain/numbness after that. I
have 46cm noodles on another bike which are about the pinnacle of comfort
f
I seem to be going in reverse rivendell order with handlebars on the
hunqapillar. it had albatross and now albastache bars. like both for up to
30 mile rides, but im starting to get bad wrist pain/numbness after that. I
have 46cm noodles on another bike which are about the pinnacle of comfort
f
Didn't Riv make a video of the best way to unpack a bike that they had
shipped? I've been looking for it but haven't found it so far.
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On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 12:33:03 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote:
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> Didn't Riv make a video of the best way to unpack a bike that they had
> shipped? I've been looking for it but haven't found it so far.
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I've looked for that kind of bar for years... no such luck.My fav wide
off-road bar these days is the new Ritchey Venturemax... but its 31.8 clamp
and black.
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Carlsbad Ca
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I agree with Jim-- go for it! They are great bikes with a fantastic ride!
And the lifter tube is ingenious. And you can run huge tires. And the
geometry is super comfortable. Etc etc.
>
>
I pulled the trigger on the 58cm version and couldn't be happier. Its the
most comfortable, best ridin
i was coming up empty too. i thought i was just missing the right website.
seems like the market would appreciate an option like this, especially
since there are so many other redundant variations on drops and dirt drops.
the leather bar may be too much on the wide side for my aesthetic taste
"Coming April 2017."
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Carla asked about my height and test riding. I'm 5'10'' with a PBH of 86,
with average proportions.
I didn't go to Rivendell to test ride any other bikes (I live in Lincoln,
Nebraska!). My approach was to compare the geometry chart on the Riv page
against bikes that I currently have that f
I posted here before I saw that you had asked some questions on my Rosco
Fatty post. So I wanted to let you know that I responded to them over
there. Good luck and let us know how it turns out! And post pics!!!
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To add to what Tim listed.
YOu need a set of metric, open ended wrenches as well.
On Fri, Mar 17, 2017 at 11:32 AM, Max Bergen wrote:
> Thanks everyone!
>
> I'm familiar with assembling and installing most parts on a bike (except
> BB and derailleurs), but I feel much more prepared after you al
I thought I had already registered my approval, but reading through the
thread it looks like I have not. So...
APPROVE!
BL in EC
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Velo orange us coming out with a 31.8 quill stem which could definitely open up
options for something like salsa cowbells or Jones loop bars
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Have you played with various combinations of your current new moustache
(albastache) bars?
- tilt either way
- bar height
- stem length
- saddle height
- saddle tilt
Any combination of these changes will shift: Wrist angle, weight ratio,
elbow bend, uprightness of position, and more. I'd recomme
I'd have a tough time dumping a Riv since I love all of them...but in your
situation maybe it's time to move the Bomba since the fit's not ideal. And
keep an open mind for the N+1 ...I suspect it would be nice to test ride
the Appaloosa. You have an elegant stable BTW
On Thursday, March 16, 20
Hey patrick,
yes and i'm still continuing to. i love the albastache until i dont. i
think the issue for me is that bars where i cant rest my hands on the on
the area between my thumb and pointer (like on hoods or ramps) are fine up
to a point, and then all of a sudden my hands go numb and i
Thanks.
Clem Smith Jr H Frame 65cm Mustard.
https://www.rivbike.com/collections/web-special-framesets-and-bicycles/products/clem-smith-jr-h-style-complete
Resistance became futile when they dropped the price $200.
On Fri, Mar 17, 2017 at 11:38 AM, Wally Estrella
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> Oh and most important
Congrats, Andrew!
As the delighted owner of a 56 Quickbeam (orange), I was following this
thread with interest. That silver looks mighty sharp, and I'd like to see
how you personalize it.
Chris Johnson
Sanger, Texas
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What if you ride the hoods? If they're too narrow for comfort, slide them
outbound a wee bit? Or get those hood-like knobbies and put them in the
curves?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 12:02:27 PM UTC-6, drew wrote:
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> what i cant find on them is that position where the fa
Gabriel thanks for the info. Your post is what brought the Rosco to my
attention!
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You are most welcome!
NICE! Congrats! I can relish that new bike. Now can you ketchup? ;)
I like big bikes! I push a 64 Atlantis and 64 Quickbeam.
On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 2:28:45 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote:
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> Thanks.
>
> Clem Smith Jr H Frame 65cm Mustard.
>
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> https://www.rivbike
Congratulations!
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I got the 53cm, it's awesome. It's replaced my go fast road bike for the
time being, still looking forward to how it does on trails (been super
rainy on the west coast lately). I love it.
On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 12:03:41 PM UTC-7, Carla Waugh wrote:
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> Gabriel thanks for the info. Your pos
Thank you, Bill! Your informative posts on this frame (especially the PSA
about the lifter tube!) were instrumental in my decision-making process, so
I also want to thank you for that.
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I almost bought the RB-1 with the dual plane fork. It was NOS and very
pretty. Instead I built up a red/chrome '86 Pinarello Montello. That thing
is the definition of a twitchy speed demon, but I love it when I crave
excitement. Riding that bike is an event. Its flashier than an RB-1 and
isn't
Ya my other 2 are a 68 cm Road Standard or Custom from the 90s, converted
to 650B and a 68cm Redwood from the 04-06 range, both acquired used. This
is my first new Rivendell. I'm kind of geeking out about it, even though
it's not technically as nice as the others, there's something to be said
abo
Ya'll think that if enough of us email SimWorks they would maybe convince
Nitto to make a version of the RM-13 with 125 drop and add a 55 width?
Seriously.
Love,
Patch
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Green and silver Appaloosas, and a very cool new blue for Sackvilles. I don't
need another saddlebag, but that blue biggy would look great on my blue joe.
Want!
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And I want a 52cm wide version of their Wild Honey Bar. Can we add that to
the list of demands please? :-)
KJ
On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 6:06:44 PM UTC-4, Patch T wrote:
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> Ya'll think that if enough of us email SimWorks they would maybe convince
> Nitto to make a version of the RM-13 with
Carla, I'm a bit late with a reply, but I have had two Sam Hillbornes. The
first was a double TT 56cm, 2010 vintage - a tad bit too large for me. I
used it for rough touring and was satisfied. But, I sold it and bought the
beautiful black & cream 55 cm single TT and moved all components -
inclu
When the crust leather bar becomes available again in April, I am going to try
them out. I have tried most handlebar configurations, might as well give the
widest drop bars a shot.
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56 cm Soma Portola bar is nice and seems to fit the specs.
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Thanks everyone for your help and wonderful ideas!! I decided to get a Rosco
fatty Rode. I'm excited to have a Rivendell for the future.
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Thanks Ryan. Ya, I'm not completely fixated on the Appaloosa. Just a riv that I
can use for touring. If it could double as a mtb and take drops, that'd be
about perfect. If I had a spare 3500 I'd be trying to convince Pudge to part
with his Atlantis...or I'd be happy to go w a 56cm bombasky
Have you seen the Leather-Bar from Crust? Should be back in stock in a month or
two: https://www.crustbikes.com/products/wide-load-bar?variant=28423107981
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Hi-ho silver! I was skeptical of that color based on the tube sample that they
kicked around for a while, but I love it! Prolly ordering in the morning. Also,
that blue fabric is something. Bag matchers good luck...
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Touring bikes suffer from the pick-up truck syndrome. Some folks buy them for
the potential of hauling a lot, but the actual amount they get used for the
intended purpose is not worth the expense (both trucks and bikes). Your other
bikes will probably suit light touring duty. When you are ready
Hey Drew, if you want to give the Portolas a try, I have a pair just
sitting there looking pretty but doing nothing, you're welcome to borrow
them.
Jeff Hagedorn
Los Angeles, CA USA
On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 4:12:10 PM UTC-7, Austin ^ wrote:
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> 56 cm Soma Portola bar is nice and seems to fi
A blue saddlebag and bartube would be sweet on a blue joe. Ooh, and blue
chainring bolts. This could get ridiculous!
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Bag and Bolt Matcher?!
Wow
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> A blue saddlebag and bartube would be sweet on a blue joe. Ooh, and blue
> chainring bolts. This could get ridiculous!
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Ordered the green so glad I did
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I use to own a Volvo 240, nice and boxy.
JohnS
On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 12:45:30 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote:
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> Speaking of selling bikes … reminder that I’m trying to find a new home
> for this very pretty Rivendell:
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/albums/72157681347310655
I think I can relate to your original comment about freeing up mental space,
which is at a premium for me, so going N-1 offers considerable merit, IMO.
Also, I recently read Mari Kondo. And if pretending to be you, I would do this:
- Find a good new home for the Bomba
- Find a new home for the
I'm potentially interested in the 600 shifters. How many speeds?.. Does the
friction option work?..
- Max
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Congrats, Philip. The green is the bomb diggity.
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The rack is sold
On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 8:34:47 AM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote:
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> New Tubus Airy Titanium rear rack. Worlds lightest rack. I thought I
> would be keeping this but realized I just don't need it. Mounted but never
> used. 2 different rear seat stay struts lengths. One set w
Hey Eric,
Beautiful bike, truly an iconic classic.
One question having used bottle generators before: how is the tire going to
hold up if the generator wheel isn't rolling on a gen specific track (such
as Schwalbe and Michelin use).
I used a B&M gen rolling on a Pasela and the tire wasn't too
Jeff, the cracking nose on the Cambiums seems to be associated with the
first production run according to the local shop dealer. All the ones
they've sold the past year have been fine so far.
I tried a C17 and liked it pretty well. It wasn't as comfortable as my late
80s B17 Narrow (the thick
Jay, a bike tour of Israel would be awsome! Especially the coast and
highlands. I'm a bit of a naturalist nut, rare plants and all, great way to
find by bike (such as Forest Service roads in the USA). My buddy Ben did
most of Israel by bike until he had dinner one night before he had found
lodg
Hi Bunch,
The QB would like some dyno. Looking for 700 32 hole with something like an
SP, used but with life.
Thanks and love,
Patch
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