[RBW] Re: Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

Well done, and congratulations. I really enjoy my Atlantis with a fairly similar build. On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 10:22:37 PM UTC-8, Erik in St Paul wrote: > > Hi, > > I’ve been a lurker for a while, and really enjoy everything I’ve read, > learned, and seen on here. > For a number of

Re: [RBW] Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

Congratulations. I found my 58 in St Paul and shipped it to PDX this summer. . Looks like the universe has been balanced back out. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

Lum: Winter! Still God’s Country! -- 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,

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders wear for wind-stopping hats for helmet-less winter riding?

My cold weather head protection does not appear to have been mentioned yet. I tape-cover the holes of my helmet. This can be varied for different temperature regimes by taping just some of the holes. For instance I currently have just the top two lines of holes taped over, with the side holes

[RBW] Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

Congrats on the new bike!! Beautiful! @Leah: Have you been there in winter? -- 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: What do Rivendell Riders wear for wind-stopping hats for helmet-less winter riding?

Ahhh, gotcha Haakon. In those conditions I just wear my wool cycling cap and put up my ventile hood if needed. With abandon, Patrick -- 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

Re: [RBW] FYI: Sunrace 8sp cassettes

Just to follow up on this thread, I picked up the Sunrace 11-40 8 speed cassette and put in on my new Jones. With a longer B tension screw, it shifts OK, but is a bit slow and noisy. I haven't tried it on the trail yet, though... to much rain around these parts. You can see pictures here:

[RBW] Re: Heron tubing - Ted Durant?

That looks like OS tubing to me. Also I would think if you were sellling the ride pf 531 there would be a decal affixed. It looks like and in-between build based on the info on the website. Maybe using up old stock tubing with new drop-outs? On Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 11:50:29 AM UTC-5,

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders wear for wind-stopping hats for helmet-less winter riding?

Thanks for the tip Karl! Those look nice but currently no ear flaps in stock. I'm pretty close to Portland so I'll have to check out Rivelo sometime soon. RandiJo is also localish and they just released their new line of caps

[RBW] Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

Welcome aboard! I’m so happy you found your perfect bike and that it’s been all you wanted. I well remember that feeling, and it’s great to have this list so you can surround yourself with folks who understand. The color of your Atlantis is lovely. I’ll admit I’m envious that you get to live in

Re: [RBW] Re: In praise of fixed mountain riding

Lyle, Wow. 48x18 is impressive for trail riding! I ride up in my either a 44x21 57” gear (Quickbeam) or 34x22 47” (Hunqabeam). Coming down, I’m in “high” gear generally, 71” 61” respectively), but on snowy trails or bikepacking I stay in low for the extra torque backpedaling. My bikepack gear

[RBW] Re: Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

Welcome, Erik! Sweet bike. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: In praise of fixed mountain riding

Patrick and others - thanks for the very thorough answer to my question about pedal retention. I tend to ride with the middle of my foot on the pedal so no clips or straps have ever worked well for me... And I haven't missed them. I do like the heavily spiked VP platforms on all my bikes though.

[RBW] Re: Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

Awesome Atlantis Erik! On Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 1:22:37 AM UTC-5, Erik in St Paul wrote: > > Hi, > > I’ve been a lurker for a while, and really enjoy everything I’ve read, > learned, and seen on here. > For a number of years I’ve been a huge fan of everything Rivendell, but > didn’t

[RBW] Re: WTS - Acorn, Baggins, Ostrich, Walnut, Surly bags | Surly, Carradice racks | Trangia kit | Nitto RM013 Dirt Drops

Both Acorn bags, the Baggins bag, and the Carradice rack have been claimed and/or pending payment. I have to add another item in that I forgot: *Nitto MT Campee rear rack - $85* - I believe this is the model meant for 26" wheeled bikes, though it fits just fine on my 700x42c'ed All City Space

Re: [RBW] Re: In praise of fixed mountain riding

Riding without retention, but with spiked platform pedals sacrifices highspeed spinning and low speed climbing some, but if your focus is trails, the ease of on/off may well be worth it. On trails, this generally means only losing a small amount of steeper hill climbing. With abandon, Patrick

Re: [RBW] Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

Erik, what a great build and way to snag a fantastic deal! I love the big frame/low saddle ... a combo I find rides really well. No matter what life tosses our way, getting out on a great bike that “vanishes” as we ride brings peace and clarity. Enjoy riding with abandon! With abandon, Patrick

[RBW] Re: Twilight Atlantis Ride

Fantastic build, Tom! You’re gonna have a blast on that! With abandon, Patrick -- 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: FS Thompson Elite seatpost 27.2 black

SOLD On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 6:30:45 PM UTC-8, Bruce Smitham wrote: > For sale Thomson Elite seatpost black 27.2 x 330mm in excellent condition for > sale. Very light insertion marks. $50 plus shipping CONUS or easy San Diego > pick up. Thanks, Bruce 310-968-6910 -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Heron tubing - Ted Durant?

Heron website is still up and it says Reynolds 531 (?!) and Kaisei fork. (I don't know of any frames coming from the the current owner and my inquiries have gone unanswered) On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 6:10:13 AM UTC-7, Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > > Ted - can you weigh in on

[RBW] Re: Twilight Atlantis Ride

Tom, You're stripped down Atlantis is a beauty; looks so nimble and fun. Always like seeing them set up that way. I guess because mine isn't! Best, Rich in ATL On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 9:46:40 AM UTC-5, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > Those Atlantises are so pretty. Thanks for posting. Sure

Re: [RBW] Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

Erik, Welcome to the Rivendell family! Good looking and nicely turned out Atlantis you've begun your journey with. You're in for some joyous riding! Best, Rich in ATL On Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 9:59:15 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Welcome aboard and kudos on the Atlantis and the

Re: [RBW] In praise of the Canadian Wrestling Beanie

Thanks, Dave; it looks just right, even to fitting a head at least as large as mine. On Sat, Nov 24, 2018 at 12:07 PM Dave Grossman wrote: > I have one of these from Chrome that I wear under a helmet and love. If > the Canadian Beanies are sold out, could be a good option. > > I also have an

Re: [RBW] Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

Welcome aboard and kudos on the Atlantis and the build. I raised ("am raising: 2.0 even when divorced; 17 1/2 now) in a Rivendell environment and recall the trouble and the joy. Less trouble now, just costs more. Still joy. On Sat, Nov 24, 2018 at 11:22 PM Erik Roalson wrote: > Hi, > > I’ve

Re: [RBW] Re: In praise of fixed mountain riding

48X18 is a good pavement ratio; mine are 70, 69, and 76 gi. For off pavement, I find low 60s best for a single gear for my terrain which involves sand and mostly rolling terrain (Rio Rancho) with only short steep sections. I'd rather walk more on hills than spin futilely on flats. If I were to

Re: [RBW] Re: In praise of fixed mountain riding

Kevin Mulcahy--yup, 48x18 seems a bit stout, but it's different on a fixie ;-) The same gear on a multispeed bike does seem harder. Maybe it's because the fixie is so much lighter and maybe it's because of the rotational inertia caused by the direct linkage of the drive train that seems to

[RBW] Re: FS: Outershell basket bag for Wald 137

SOLD, thanks! -- 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: Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

Congrats, beautiful bike. Tom in Alexandria, VA On Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 8:55:06 AM UTC-5, tc wrote: > > Really fine bike, nicely appointed too. Congrats, Erik, and have fun with > it! > > Tom > > On Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 1:22:37 AM UTC-5, Erik Roalson wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> I’ve

[RBW] Re: Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

Really fine bike, nicely appointed too. Congrats, Erik, and have fun with it! Tom On Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 1:22:37 AM UTC-5, Erik Roalson wrote: > > Hi, > > I’ve been a lurker for a while, and really enjoy everything I’ve read, > learned, and seen on here. > For a number of years

[RBW] WTB: Set of Paul Racers or Dia-Compe Mod DC750

Please let me know if you have a set to sell - thanks. Tom -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: WTS - Acorn, Baggins, Ostrich, Walnut, Surly bags | Surly, Carradice racks | Trangia kit | Nitto RM013 Dirt Drops

There are pictures of the Acorn handlebar bag amongst the pictures I shared: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YpiSrvNR9yrLLk6x6 Someone else has spoken up with interest in the bag, so I should say that it is pending payment at this time. On Sat, Nov 24, 2018 at 11:26 PM John Rinker wrote: > Hello

Re: [RBW] Re: WTS - Acorn, Baggins, Ostrich, Walnut, Surly bags | Surly, Carradice racks | Trangia kit | Nitto RM013 Dirt Drops

The photo of the baggins bag with the baggins patch on it is just with the leather patch resting on top of the tinkers patch. The bag didn't come with any straps to attach to the bike per my recollection, but I can include some natural color leather straps - if I have any straps that match the

[RBW] Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

Congratulations! What a great looking bike / setup! - Max “weights and rollers for a few months” in A2 -- 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