Re: [RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

Cerakote. Hashtag #hundredbucks. Agree on the friction, agree on the #dontworryaboutit. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus Boots Willsen Beorn New Bike Day!

I do want to try one of these. On the bucket list. Everyone who rides these -- one in particular, Patrick O'Grady and an Appaloosa -- praises the handling. https://www.adventurecycling.org/adventure-cyclist/online-features/road-test-rivendell-joe-appaloosa/ (Not that O'Grady has any more chops

Re: [RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

Good feedback! Will try with my medium size which is challenge to use because of my small size Riv frames. On Thu, Apr 18, 2019 at 11:46 AM Joe Bernard wrote: > New pics! I wanted to show something that may be obvious to other > Sackville users, but was news to me. I had the BaggaBond snugged

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

Re saddle covers i have a few and use them interchangeably on my brooks b17 and berthoud aspins have never let my leather saddles get soaked Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 17, 2019, at 6:40 PM, Collin A wrote: > > Tom, over the thousand-or-so miles did you ever have to use a saddle cover to

[RBW] Re: new bike week

I have Microshift thumb shifters mounted inboard. The cable exits at a downward angle, leaving plenty of room to grab the bars right in front of the shifters. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Tinting clear Shellac

Do you have access to a mechanical shaker (i.e. for paint?) - I don't think it would be easy to get a consistent tint throughout a can of shellac without a thorough mixing. If you're doing a small job, maybe you can borrow some or trade your clear for amber. I would guess many people on this list

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus Boots Willsen Beorn New Bike Day!

I can certainly attest to the street version of "as nimble, more stable" Riv longbikes. My Atlantis - and previous Appa, Chev and Clems - feel just like any earlier Riv (and current Roadini) in the steering/handling department; but there's a notable cushy, staight-line, "freight train" vibe to

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

The Aspin is more like the Team Pro than the B.17.  And it feels much narrower between the thighs than a B.17 does. On 4/17/19 10:23 PM, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: Thanks for the links Steve, found this- "The answer is that the Berthoud has less suspended leather than the B-17. The

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

Sounds like the 180mm Aubisque might be the closest Berthoud to the 175mm B17. According to Steve's bikeforums link, it would have a slightly narrower sweet sit spot than the b17, with the Aspin having a much skinnier feel indeed. Thanks John -Kai On Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 5:30:09 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

Thanks for the links Steve, found this- "The answer is that the Berthoud has less suspended leather than the B-17. The Brooks B-17 is 170mm from the outside of the leather to the outside of the leather at the widest part of the saddle. The frame support at that point is about 155mm

[RBW] Tinting clear Shellac

Greetings Curious if anyone knows how to tint Bullseye clear Shellac to an Amber color? I have a full quart of clear and don’t really want to buy another quart of Amber. I know there are tinted flakes out there but that’s also more Shellac. Is there a way to tint the existing Shellac I already

Re: [RBW] Re: What're the best cantilever brakes out there?

Thanks Will. I thought they were called grub screws because they're so freaking tiny and always falling out of things onto the ground and you have to grub around looking for them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/789460-brooks-select-champion-special-berthoud-aspin-leather-saddles-compared.html http://oceanaircycles.com/2011/06/23/saddle-comparison-brooks-b17-swift-and-berthoud-touring/ https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/DarMZOShnMw On

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

Tom, over the thousand-or-so miles did you ever have to use a saddle cover to deal with poor weather? Everyone else, would you say a saddle cover made for a B17 would work fine on a GB saddle? On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 9:21:28 AM UTC-7, Tom Horton wrote: > > this is about berthoud saddles.

Re: [RBW] PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

It is definitely 'priced to sell' On Wednesday, 17 April 2019 10:14:09 UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > My hat is safe! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/789460-brooks-select-champion-special-berthoud-aspin-leather-saddles-compared.html http://oceanaircycles.com/2011/06/23/saddle-comparison-brooks-b17-swift-and-berthoud-touring/ https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/DarMZOShnMw On

[RBW] Re: FS -- Bike Bags, Riv and other

Yikes — I have not seen any of those films (Just watched the trailer for #2)! And, Wick should definitely be wearing a (formal) helmet for his sport! At all times!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

Kai, I have a B17 Select on my Roadeo and a Berthoud Aspin on my Dream, which have similar reach and saddle-to-bar drop. The B17 Select has far more miles on it, and is more broken in. The Aspin feels noticeably narrower. Not a bad thing--the overall fit and feel of the two saddles is very

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

How does sizing compare between Berthoud and Brooks? The widest Berthoud is around 180mm, but their sides are much closer to vertical than Brooks', so I'm wondering if their widest models have similar sit bone comfort/measurements to Brooks with 20 or so more millimeters. I love my Brooks B68,

[RBW] Re: new bike week

https://photos.app.goo.gl/YmkGahR8sbiZuAhNA I had the same problem with cable interference. I mounted the Paul thumbie with silver shifter as shown In the photo Howard Livonia Mi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

Dear Matt, The short version is "never," and "as little as possible," respectively. As long as the saddle remains comfortable, isn't bottoming out on the rails, seatpost, etc, and isn't splaying unacceptably, don't think twice and keep on riding. Best Regards, Will William M deRosset Fort

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus Boots Willsen Beorn New Bike Day!

Patrick, to clarify, Gus Boots Willsen is as nimble and more stable than the Hunqapillar. And "as" nimble means the same tight turnie bits I can ride on the Hunqabeam I can ride on GBW, but it requires a different line, both because of the longer chain stays and the lower gears/freewheel. But

[RBW] Re: Comments on 1x12'd MIT Atlanti Or Other Riv's?

Thanks, Adam! Sounds like a keeper of a system. I ordered the kit you recommended, but have an Eagle X01 rear derailleur already, so will be selling the brand new GX Eagle rear derailleur that comes with the set. Now if I had a suitable bike to put this on... Tom On Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus Boots Willsen Beorn New Bike Day!

Patrick: Very nice, and very interesting to hear that even with the ever-growing stays that the bikes are nimble. To be very clear: You do find that GB *more* nimble *and* more stable than the Hunquapillar? And the Wavy bar: Hadn't looked at that before. Now that is one Rivendell bar I might be

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

Anyone have advice on how much and when to adjust the tension of a Berthoud saddle? I have probably around 5,000 miles on an Aspin and it has been great thus far. Mat Grewe Driftless Wisconsin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: FS -- Bike Bags, Riv and other

I picture the shop in the second film where John Wick goes to get his finest implements. "And now, for an appetizer..." -- 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

[RBW] Re: Big Bottle and Cage Recommendations

If you want to use the Blackburn Outposts to carry bottles, consider adding nylon tubing to the areas where the cages contact the bottles. It will reduce (not eliminate) how badly the bottles get scarred. Slit the tubing lengthwise and slide on. Wide Jandd velcro ankle straps are perfect

[RBW] Re: Gus Boots Willsen Beorn New Bike Day!

Freakin' Awesome! On *oh so many* levels. What a sales brochure On Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 2:37:53 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which I ride freewheel for the first time in eighteen months, put in > forty miles in the first two days, watch in amazement as spring turns to >

[RBW] Re: Big Bottle and Cage Recommendations

I have a VO Mojave for sale... Brand new. Also have the standard version for sale as well. PM me with your zipcode and I will give you (or anyone else for that matter) a price with shipping. On Monday, April 15, 2019 at 6:54:24 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > For those of you with

[RBW] Re: FS -- Bike Bags, Riv and other

Oh Tom, More bags! Gilles Berthoud!! You're killing us! Now I'm imagining that you have some vast, walk-in closet with glass shelves, soft lighting and bags from bespoke makers stretching off into the distance I will await the new list with bated breath -- as new bags are bait to me.

Re: [RBW] Re: What're the best cantilever brakes out there?

Will, I always thought it was silly that these hangers have a total of three (3) fasteners to hold it in place where none (0) are actually necessary. That said, I have had a set of 720's with such mismatched springs that it was necessary to actually use different tension holes on either brake

Re: [RBW] PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

My hat is safe! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: What're the best cantilever brakes out there?

Dear Mark, The grubscrews to which you refer are on the straddle wire carrier, and are only used to locate the straddle cable carrier on the straddle cable. They are not directly in the load path. I've never used them. I pull

Re: [RBW] Re: What're the best cantilever brakes out there?

>Do the Tektros use one of those grub screws to anchor the straddle cable? Dear Steve, Nope. They use a cast end on one side and a pinch clamp for the other. A grub screw bearing directly on a stranded cable loaded in tension is also described as the "death clamp", right? There are ways to

[RBW] Re: FS -- Bike Bags, Riv and other

All: Everything is sold except the Green Tweed Nigel Smythe Lil' Loafer trunk bag (which fits perfectly on a Mark's Rack or Nitto Mini-Front Rack), the Black Acorn Tool Roll, and the custom blue and tan hand-tooled saddlebag. I'll take $50 shipped for the Lil' Loafer, $40 shipped for the

[RBW] Re: 3x9 brifter recommendations? (Sam Hillborne 62cm, Tektro r559, noodles)

To reduce "knee jam on sharp turn" issues with bar-end shifters I always trim off a shifter body's worth of handle bar end. For me that helps a lot in keeping from getting poked by the shift lever. I've seen it written that some bars narrow enough away from the tip that a bar-end shift will no

Re: [RBW] PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

Gone. > On Apr 16, 2019, at 11:42 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > That's a crazy "sell it now I don't want to deal with it" price, which I've > done before. I'll eat my hat if it's still there tomorrow night. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day! 50cm MIT Atlantis

I think you'd have a tough time making an ugly Atlantis. They're beautiful bikes! -- 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: I got a MIT Atlantis

Close enough! That's too nice of a chain to toss for color coordinatation. -- 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: New Bike Day! 50cm MIT Atlantis

Tim, I like that look, too. I was headed towards settling on the silver/black vibe, then I popped the black Jones Loops on and ordered the Microshift drivetrain, so that kinda made the decision for me. What's cool is both looks work on this frame! -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: 3x9 brifter recommendations? (Sam Hillborne 62cm, Tektro r559, noodles)

That's good advice. The biggest problem with bar-ends (on drops) is just getting used to where they are and learning to not jam your knees into them on sharp turns. It's such a strong muscle memory for me now that I still do it on my brifter bike! -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: 3x9 brifter recommendations? (Sam Hillborne 62cm, Tektro r559, noodles)

Mark's suggestion: If your friend is set on STI, then he should go with a complete Shimano > drivetrain. My experience with Shimano STI and the Sugino crank left much > to be desired. It just didn't shift as sure and smooth as a full Shimano > package. All other parts will work fine.

Re: [RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

Almost. The cassette and derailer will be black, but I'm running a shiny new nickel Wipperman Connex chain so it'll be a good while before I can pop a black one in there. It was supposed to look good with the silver/black XT derailer..oops!  On Wed, Apr 17, 2019, 8:29 AM Tim Baldwin wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

Will the Microshift drivetrain give you a black cassette and chain? Then you could have a sweet stealth drive train. -- 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

[RBW] Re: new bike week

What Jonathan is saying so true about Bosco bars. At first, in theory, it doesn't make sense. After using Albatross, Choco, Jones Loop, Surly Open and a few more, I bought Bosco out of curiosity. Primarily because when I went to pick up wheels from Rich's place I noticed he had Bosco on

[RBW] Re: Tolkien themed MIT Atlantis

Amazing! I feel that if I ever had a Bombadil it would have to be decked out like this. On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 10:46:22 AM UTC-5, James / Analog Cycles wrote: > > We built this MIT Atlantis up for a gal who lives outside of Boston. > She's 13, super into Tolkien, and wanted to do a

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 58 double top-tube complete or F/F/HS

Bumping. No longer selling as complete. F/F/HS $900 Wheelset w/o tires $950 Will part out most of the rest if either sells. Ian On Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 6:53:46 PM UTC-5, Ian Wilder wrote: > > Here are some updated pictures! > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/uHhmqMBDf4QbsPD59 > > Let me know

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day! 50cm MIT Atlantis

Roberta, after a few days I can certainly say this is the best feeling bike I've ridden. Kai, I may remove the skateboard rack as it won't fit my current 10" board that I'm riding and have to strap it on the basket, which works fine too. I've thought about going smaller again but the big board

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day! 50cm MIT Atlantis

Thanks Edgar. I'm still playing around with saddle positioning hence the tool roll strapped on the rack instead of attached to saddle rails. I measured saddle height at 68cm last night, which I lowered a little (maybe 1cm) since the picture. My pbh is around 80cm. On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

Roberta rides bikes my size, I have a 53 MIT Atlantis and previously a 51 Appaloosa. I don't think she'd fit a 58cm of anything. -- 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

[RBW] Re: For sale: Brooks B-17 Narrow Honey

Actually, I did send you a PM (not sure what "DM" means) reply back on April 4th or thereabouts, but evidently something didn't work right. Maybe a spam filter got it or something. I'll try again. Look for an unusual e-mail address. George On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 6:40:42 PM UTC-5,

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

For me, with my similar PBH,I'd consider it a correct fit. Depends on one's height, but if you are close to 5'9" or thereabouts, it might well work out for you. If you are shorter than that, I'd agree it's too big. It would be a long drive to come home disappointed, but... -- You received

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

The owner let me know it would be too tall for me (I gave him my maximum S.O. and PBH). Last night, I put the bike carrier on my car, hoping to drive up tonight to purchase it. Oh, well... He didn't comment about it being shipped, but there's no harm in you (the group "you") asking him (I'm

[RBW] Re: new bike week

John - great build and I love my Rivelo silver Joe. I go back and forth on boscos and Chocos. Both great bars with the Joe. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: new bike week

That Appaloosa looks so good! I saw it a few days ago on Utility Bicycle Works's Instagram. It looks even better now that it's finished. I admit, though, I'm biased. I also have an Appaloosa with Bosco bars. I hope you update after you've used them for a while. When I first put them on my