Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

Agree. The MIT Atlantis is very versatile. Very much and all rounder. On Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 3:49:20 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Multiple people said they would buy a drop bar mountain bike that takes > Thunder Burt’s. > > I’m digging my Thunder Burt drop bar Rivendell. It’s a MIT

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Refresh

I took it for a shakedown yesterday and it was very sweet. Just a few little tweaks needed, but it's staying like this for a while. I moved the link to Flickr because Google is phasing photos out. Can't upload anymore. For those who are interested, the spec: Paint: Amber Gold/Cream By Nathan Ba

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet Refresh

Bruce, your Ram rebuild looks spectacular! Thanks very much for the progress reports. What is the wheel size? Best regards, Rich in ATL Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 4, 2019, at 6:50 AM, Fullylugged wrote: > > I took it for a shakedown yesterday and it was very sweet. Just a few little > tw

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet Refresh

Thanks Rich. This is a 52cm frame and this size in a Ram came in 559 (26”) only. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 4, 2019, at 7:24 AM, R Shannon wrote: > > Bruce, your Ram rebuild looks spectacular! Thanks very much for the progress > reports. > > What is the wheel size? > > Best regards, >

[RBW] Re: 55cm Joe Appa owners, what's your pbh?

I test rode the 55 Appaloosa that Rivendell had in the shop last Summer. I'm 5'10 with an 89 pbh. It fit, but I probably would have preferred a 58. I think that a 55 would fit you very well. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] Re: Moose bar comparisons

I only have a Chocomoose... initially bought to try on my 65cm Clem H. I’ve been equally interested in the bullmoose and Boscomoose as well but haven’t had the opportunity to try them yet. I found the Chocomoose a little too narrow on some technical singletrack with the big Clem... and conside

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

Yes - the HubbuhubbuH. The downtube, midtube, toptube, and the tube connecting the bottom brackets are all laterally ovalized. The downtube, midtube and toptube all transition from round at the headtube to laterally ovalized maybe 6 to twelve inches from the headtube. I would imagine that all o

[RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

+1 for a 26" All Rounder / XO style Anni -- 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

[RBW] Re: anybody using thermarest cot tent?

Hi Mike, in this case, the tent attaches to the cot - - it's really a bug screen with separate rain fly On Monday, February 4, 2019 at 1:21:25 AM UTC-6, Mike Godwin wrote: > > DRW, Ron > once you get the hang of it, setup and take down is fairly quick. Much >

[RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

I like the idea that Grant presents for the 25th Anniversary looking forward and celebrating the past model. I enjoy the way Riv honors the past without just playing the hits. I don’t always enjoy every new model but at least it’s changing and iterating. There’s a clear evolution of design going

[RBW] Re: Moose bar comparisons

... and please allow me to clarify... my preference of the 66cm Jones 2.5 riser loop bar on the 65cm Clem H is only in direct comparison to the stock 55cm cromo Bosco and Chocomoose. I have not yet tried any other bars on the Clem. The Jones is paired with a VO stem adapter and a short Dimensio

[RBW] Re: New Wavie Bar Photos

Nitto also makes the Kite bar, which I believe is the exact same except 63cm wide instead of 66 -- 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-b

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Refresh

Wow, well done! I’ve been following the progress as you post photos on the RBW Facebook group. So glad you have it on the road again. It looks beautiful. Erl Kensington, MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: New Wavie Bar Photos

At this point bars are mostly iterative improvements of others. Who cares? It’s a wonderful time to be able to get a wide variety of high quality bars for your bike. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: New Wavie Bar Photos

Well said, Justin. Two thumbs up. On Monday, February 4, 2019 at 10:17:53 AM UTC-6, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > At this point bars are mostly iterative improvements of others. Who cares? > It’s a wonderful time to be able to get a wide variety of high quality bars > for your bike. > > -J -- Y

[RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

I remember when Specialized did the retro-versary reissues of the Stumpjumper and the Allez. Or the Paramount 50th. Or De Rosa, Merckx, Harley Davidson (the bicycle, not the motorbike) the list goes on. Retro can be fun, but keep in mind not everything designed to be a collectible ends up a col

[RBW] Anyone use Alex Adventurer 2 rims?

Hey folks, Anyone have experience with Alex Adventurer 2 rims ? Over on the touring forum, I've read decent things about the original Adventurer rim, but I haven't found anything about the latest, tubeless compatible, vers

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

I agree with Joe that it should be a "limited model." If Riv wants to make a 25th Anniversary edition, it should be something like the Legolas since that seems to be one of the rarest models ever made. Good Luck! On Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 8:47:20 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I very mu

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

If Riv wants to make a 25th Anniversary Edition, it's going to be the one Grant has already written about. "Collectible": I'm not holding out for the bike to gain in value over the years. My thoughts on it being a limited anniversary frame is that it will sell well that way; the "collectible"

[RBW] Re: Moose bar comparisons

Brian, what grips do you have on the Loop? If you're using long Jones grips with the levers mounted at the loop junction, you should have room to slide your hands around. In my experience with that exact bar on a Clem, regular 130mm mtb grips screw up the way the bar is designed to be used. --

[RBW] Anyone use Alex Adventurer 2 rims?

I used the 26” rims in a wheelset of my Atlantis. Built up very easily, only issue is one of them has a slight discontinuity at the joint. I’ve used them for a loaded tour and on single track. Haven’t tried setting them up tubeless. For the money, I think they’re great. Let me know if you want

[RBW] Re: Anyone use Alex Adventurer 2 rims?

Good to know, thanks. Has that slight discontinuity caused you any grief? -- 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...@googl

[RBW] WTB: 59cm Clem H Complete

If some here has one, I’d like to pick up a close-to-stock Clem H. My budget is pretty small right now and I have no problem saving and buying new from Riv but I figured I’d put feelers out here first. Will Ashe Austin, TX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Refresh

That's a beautiful bike. Love those Rams On Monday, February 4, 2019 at 3:50:20 AM UTC-8, Fullylugged wrote: > > I took it for a shakedown yesterday and it was very sweet. Just a few > little tweaks needed, but it's staying like this for a while. I moved the > link to Flickr because Google is ph

[RBW] Re: Anyone use Alex Adventurer 2 rims?

I can feel it when braking, Ive been thinking about knocking it down with some sandpaper but need to take a closer at it. I would just relace with a new rim if it was that bothersome. My experience with Velocity rims is very limited but everytime I look into a set of their rims I read stories ab

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

I agree with Joe on this, Grant has his idea and likely won't be swayed by the thoughts of the group, that seems to be why he doesn't do disc brakes, carbon forks, etc... If anything, an anniversary bike gives Rivendell an almost sure way to try something different/crazy that will sell out based

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

But does Grant wear white Sox? -- 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 ema

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

Gold-plated, fillet-brazed Clementine. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Moose bar comparisons

Hi Joe, Jones Loop is currently set with some ergon-style lock on grips and stock Clem levers/shifters (I think Cannondale branded grips.) I picked them up locally when I had to return another unrelated small part to the LBS. They had them sitting there with no packaging and likely take-offs

[RBW] Re: Moose bar comparisons

Brian, this is getting way off of Patrick's thread, but I agree that the Jones bend feels more natural. Enough so that I don't see myself going back to Bosco/Choco/Alba shapes, all my bikes seem to end up with that "Jonesy" angle now. I have a Loop, Sycip JJ and V-O Milan; the original Bullmoose

[RBW] Re: With Abandon photoblog to move to... where?

Photos are down on my The Grid sites now, so the slow death continues and is now visible to the public. Good news, I’ll be using a combo of write.as and snap.as to post in the future, and will likely copy a few of the posts I saved to Evernote, similarly to when I left Flickr. With abandon, Pat

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

Pish posh -- it's a 25th anniversary bike, not 50th, so it needs to be silver plated, not gold!;) Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Monday, February 4, 2019 at 1:25:17 PM UTC-6, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > Gold-plated, fillet-brazed Clementine. -- You received this message because you a

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

You make a good point. But I think we should go for the gold while we can... -- 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...@goo

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

The lugs will be brazed with silver solder. Laing On Monday, February 4, 2019 at 5:26:54 PM UTC-5, Mark in Beacon wrote: > You make a good point. But I think we should go for the gold while we > can... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Kurt: Y'all were busy in Canyon today, Rose Mitten on the Instagram posted pics from a ride there, too. I was nearby in Berkeley and I was cold in my CAR! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

[RBW] Re: Moose bar comparisons

I got the last bullmoose from Rivendell, and Roman informed me they are “indefinate” as to when they will get them back in. Likely not a strong seller, being so niche. Ride um if you got um! Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

[RBW] Floor Living

Over the years I’ve mentioned floor living and gotten a number of questions about it. I posted this on my brain injury website, but of course floor living isn’t just beneficial for the brain bludgeoned. It aids with core strength, posture, back issues, general stress relief, and much more. Here

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

Does anyone know how long it takes for Grant to design a bike and bring it into production? Wondering if we will see it made before 2020? I don’t care; I’ll wait! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

[RBW] Re: Moose bar comparisons

Enjoy the Moosexploration, Patrick! Apologies for the thread drift earlier but I sincerely hope some of my own recent observations regarding the Chocomoose and Jones Loop could help anyone reading this thread to determine the best bar for their needs if considering similar options (considering

[RBW] Re: Moose bar comparisons

Och, nae worries, Brian! Thread drift is one of the delights of life, especially in a group of thoughtful and creative people. Drift away! Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Swapping Inner Chainrings on VBC Crank

I’m also interested in what people have to say about this. I’m in the process of building up a Roadeo with a VBC crank and have spent way too many hours considering gearing. There are a couple of rides I do that are hilly in the extreme and I wanted a set-up that would be suitable. But having a

[RBW] WTB: Albastache bars

wondering if there might be a set out there in the cosmos. -- 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

[RBW] Looking for a 60cm Ram frameset

I am looking for a 60cm Ramboullet frameset. The frame can be scratched , but no dents. I live in N CA. I would have the frame repainted. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[RBW] WTB: Albastache bars

Rivendell has nine at Rivbike.com, just waiting to head your way! By the time you pay shipping and handling, you’re not likely to save much, and they can use the cashflow. That’s why I buy from them when they have what I want in stock. Helps them keep the lights on. With abandon, Patrick -- Y

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

> > Legolas that takes 50mm 650 tires > A not-heavy-built bike that can take 50mm tires? COUNT ME IN !! On Sunday, 3 February 2019 13:44:04 UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Now that I do like. > > On Sat, Feb 2, 2019 at 10:07 PM Ray Varella > wrote: > >> I suspect something like a Legolas th

[RBW] Re: anybody using thermarest cot tent?

That is pretty cool. The tent probably rolls up to size of large burrito. Will need to look at it on my computer Mike -- 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