[RBW] Re: Hollowtech Homer

2019-09-24 Thread Ed Carolipio
The Hollowtech II bottom bracket is a class of external ball bearing bottom brackets. The Hollowtechs have the advantage of being able to run a hollow and larger diameter crank axle: more axle strength with a comparable or lower weight than a square taper BB while still being compatible with st

Re: [RBW] All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread Joe Bernard
Yes, that was the idea. Grant banged the drum quite loud about the death of the basic steel sport tourer, which was all but gone by the time Bstone bailed and Riv started. It's a minor miracle they survived the Lance-ification of street bicycles in the late-'90s/early-'00s, but here we are. --

[RBW] Re: FS: All NEW! SONdeluxe Widebody, Icebreaker, Ortlieb, Garmin Edge 1030, Sidi Touring Shoes, GK 650Bx1.75"

2019-09-24 Thread Jack K
Updated FS list below. Some new stuff, some previously posted stuff at reduced prices. - *NEW SONdeluxe "Widebody" Dynohub: *New-in-the-box, 32 hole, black anodized, 24 grams heavier than standard SONdeluxe, description from RH website: "The Delux Wide-Body features extra-wide flange

[RBW] The charger has been claimed

2019-09-24 Thread Patrick Moore
On Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 3:40 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Works with NiMH and NICADs, AA and AAA. > > Yours for *net* cost of shipping said small box ($7.90, I think). > > Please contact me *off list.* > > -- > > --- > Patrick Moore

Re: [RBW] All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread Steve Palincsar
Funny, that sounds like a description of my 1972 P15 Paramount.  Chrome Nervex lugs, 27 x 1 1/4" tires, centerpull brakes, fender clearance.  Of course, by 1994 brakes like that weren't available anymore. On 9/24/19 9:52 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: Definitely "when Riv was Grant's garage and the th

[RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

2019-09-24 Thread Ben Obrien
that New Yorker cover is great! On Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 1:43:19 PM UTC-4, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > > Wow -- even the New Yorker weighed in on the event! (Surely this > issue's feature story is an in-depth interview with Grant, right?) ;-) > > > > On Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 12:4

[RBW] All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread Joe Bernard
Definitely "when Riv was Grant's garage and the thought that it would still be a thing 25 years later was unimaginable" Riv. Lugged steel road bikes with brake clearance so you could run fat tires and go in the dirt, too? In 1994?? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Hollowtech Homer

2019-09-24 Thread Clayton.sf
I am all for 1x, hollow tech (or similar), 165-170 cranks, 1 speeds or 12 speeds or any in between speeds, threadless headsets and stems, non-leather saddles, synthetic grips and tape, indexing or friction, and whatever trail on any of my bikes including rivs. That stuff all works wonderfully an

[RBW] All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread Philip Williamson
That’s a beautiful bike. Really the epitome of early Riv. The ur-Riv. Paleo-Riv? Archaeopto-riv? I forget how that era stacks up against “Golden Age Rivendell.” “One day all road bikes will for 1.85” tires.” Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks Rivet repair

2019-09-24 Thread Tom Norton
Thanks! Glad it worked out. I have re-riveted 3 or 4 B17's. I changed over to the big copper rivets. -- 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-owne

[RBW] Re: Ride/Race Report: Old Growth Classic in Santa Cruz

2019-09-24 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Great story -- this fellow Clem rider salutes you! I'd love to see some pics. Bob E Cranford, NJ -- 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

[RBW] Re: If you don't want to wait for a 53 or 56 Atlantis

2019-09-24 Thread dougP
Someone needs to jump on this opportunity. I bought a 58 cm Atlantis from Rivendell in '03, and have ridden it extensively. Last year I stopped by RBWHQ and got a couple of hours on a new 53 cm (size recommended based on my old 58), and can report it's a superior bike in every way. Smoother

[RBW] Hollowtech Homer

2019-09-24 Thread Jeremy Till
Just to be clear, are you trying to shift the Deore triple crankset with the Sora front derailer? If so, I would switch it out for a Shimano mountain triple front derailer such as the XT one that Riv sells: https://www.rivbike.com/collections/derailers/products/shimano-deore-xt-front-derailer-17

[RBW] Re: Multi-tools for sale

2019-09-24 Thread Steve Butcher
Tell y'alll what...Pick any two of the multi-tools for $60.00 shipped and I'll keep the spare. Steve On Monday, September 16, 2019 at 4:38:59 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Hello forum, > I've accumulated these multi-tools but wish to offer them for sale as > one lot. These include

Re: [RBW] Re: Selling a frame

2019-09-24 Thread jamison brosseau
Hi Sky, PM sent On Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 11:06:29 PM UTC-4, Sky Coulter wrote: > > I’m with Matt. Anyone have a 61cm atlantis frameset in that ballpark, i’d > be a happy new owner. > > Sky in new west > > > On Sep 19, 2019, at 7:50 PM, Matt Beecher > wrote: > > > > $700?!?! Anybod

[RBW] Hollowtech Homer

2019-09-24 Thread aeroperf
I’ve just put a Shimano Hollowtech II drive train on my A. Homer Hilsen frame. I’ve seen a few Hollowtech II installations on this forum, and, boy, would I like some comments and advice. When I retired I went out and bought a Sam Hillborne. I live on Silver Comet trail and I like the feel of ste

[RBW] Re: wtb: Nitto Mark's rack

2019-09-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
I have one that I would let go for $130 shipped. The money would help me save up for the forthcoming RBW52F. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 1:06:30 PM UTC-7, Justin Wyne wrote: > > Howdy folk, > > Anybody have a Nitto Mark's rack not getting much use they'd care

[RBW] Free for postage -- small Priority box: Powerex MH C8009 8-cell smart charger

2019-09-24 Thread Patrick Moore
Works with NiMH and NICADs, AA and AAA. Yours for *net* cost of shipping said small box ($7.90, I think). Please contact me *off list.* -- --- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique -- You received t

[RBW] wtb: Nitto Mark's rack

2019-09-24 Thread Justin Wyne
Howdy folk, Anybody have a Nitto Mark's rack not getting much use they'd care to part with? 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-own

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot Wool Sweater Preorder - Anyone In?

2019-09-24 Thread 'Dave Small' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks, Sean, Joe, and Mark. I'm glad to know this. About how to do it, that is, not about them being "sold out," whatever that means for an order yet-to-be-placed. Dave >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

Re: [RBW] Wanted: Clem L 52 or 59

2019-09-24 Thread Joe S
I have a virtually new blue 59 Clem L I want to sell. I'd sell either the complete bike or frame, fork, headset. Only ridden 127 sunny miles. On Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 12:16 PM 'Justin August' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Anyone holding a relatively used frame

[RBW] Re: WTB: Paul Melvin chain tensioner

2019-09-24 Thread Andrew Nussbaum
Michael, No relation to the seller, but saw this on Denver's CL today: https://denver.craigslist.org/bop/d/littleton-paul-melvin-single-speed/6977843340.html Andrew On Monday, September 23, 2019 at 1:58:10 PM UTC-6, Michael Williams wrote: > > Hey there group, does anyone have a Paul Melvin te

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread Benz, Sunnyvale, CA
On Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 9:30:16 AM UTC-7, John H. wrote: > > Beautiful build. I've been thinking about running Campy ergo's of that > generation on my Sam. What's the jtek/cassette setup you have? How's it > shifting? > I don't know about Joe's build, but Campagnolo Ergopowers can usua

[RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

2019-09-24 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Wow -- even the New Yorker weighed in on the event! (Surely this issue's feature story is an in-depth interview with Grant, right?) ;-) On Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 12:40:34 PM UTC-4, Mark Roland wrote: > Definitely kudos to Alex and Spencer, also Ben for being a driving force > and the

[RBW] All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread Christopher Cote
RR03 has an AllRounder geo chart that lists a 52.5cm (CTT) seat tube and a 55.5cm top tube. I don't know about you, but trying to measure top tubes from the intersection of the seat tube to the intersection of the head tube with a tape measure is pretty difficult for me. I'd put my measurements

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-24 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Unless designed around some leftover Appaloosa... or Sam forks! I’m of course joking, but you never know... Come to think of it, wasn’t Roman’s Med Rosco Mtn Mixte 650b but with an Appaloosa crown? I know Will’s Huge version was a Hunq fork but wonder if that Med was a one-off fork? Sorry, N

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread Joe Bernard
John: It's Campy 10 to Shimano 9. It shifted fine in the stand, but I didn't actually ride it. The shifters are off the bike now and someone's already offered to buy them, I can sell you the Jtek thingy if you want. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Saddles - B67 in Honey $80 shipped; B17 Standard in Black, $60 shipped

2019-09-24 Thread Ed Carolipio
B67 is Sold pending payment. -- 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 view this discussion on the we

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread John H.
Beautiful build. I've been thinking about running Campy ergo's of that generation on my Sam. What's the jtek/cassette setup you have? How's it shifting? John in Cambridge On Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 2:32:36 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Here's the first shots of my new-to-me A/R sans f

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread John H.
Beautiful build. I was thinking of running a similar shimergo setup on my Sam. What jtek + cassette combo are you running? -- 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, sen

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks Rivet repair

2019-09-24 Thread Tom Norton
Pics and $$? 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. To view this discussion on the web visit htt

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread DHans
The colors are awesome Joe. The matching colored seat post is classy. On Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 3:57:58 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Thanks, Hugh! It's a Holy Grail Riv for sure, especially to find one I can > fit. It's quite astonishingly light, I wasn't expecting that. It's going t

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread Joe Bernard
Ooh, I've never seen that chart before. Yes, 52cm C-to-T, and a more accurate TT measurement does show 54.5. Nice sleuthing! -- 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] Wanted: Clem L 52 or 59

2019-09-24 Thread 'Justin August' via RBW Owners Bunch
Anyone holding a relatively used frame they’d like to let go for less than retail? -J -- 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+unsu

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-24 Thread EasyRider
I think it'd look like a Rosco Bubbe Road, except 650b in the smaller sizes because it won't have been designed around leftover SimpleOne forks. On Monday, September 23, 2019 at 9:11:29 AM UTC-4, Timothy Hurley wrote: > > “Mix of Roadinni and Clem” sounds very interesting. What do you all think

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread Benz, Sunnyvale, CA
On Monday, September 23, 2019 at 11:32:36 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Here's the first shots of my new-to-me A/R sans front fender and rack, and > before I upright it with Boscos. It's a bummer I can't use those sweet > carbon Campy brifters, but alas my arthritic wrists won't put up with dr

[RBW] Re: Build + Small Ride Report: Testing out my new Hillborne!

2019-09-24 Thread RichS
Nathan, welcome to the sage green Sam owners club. Good looking build! Hope you get as much pleasure from yours as I get from mine. Best, Rich in ATL On Monday, September 23, 2019 at 7:10:07 PM UTC-4, Austin B. wrote: > > That is a NICE looking build! I especially approve of all that mud caked

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread Joe Bernard
Geez, I just noticed I have the QR lever on the wrong side on the front wheel. How many decades have I been working on 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: Want to Buy: Rivendell Brand V handlebar bag

2019-09-24 Thread RichS
Bill, I have the "not boxy" more but tubular version of the Brand V bag. Love the bag but wish it was at least "water resistant". Short of storing the contents inside a plastic bag have you (or anyone else in the group) experimented with waterproofing your Brand V bag? Hope you find that seco

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread REC (Roberta)
It's beautiful, Joe. I cannot wait to see what your finished bike will look like and how you like this new electrified version. I'm sure it will be MAH-velous! On Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 2:32:36 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Here's the first shots of my new-to-me A/R sans front fende

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread Joe Bernard
Paul: It's a very dark blue. I need to finish the build and get some pics in sunlight to show it. Rich S: Yep, still have a custom coming. This one is going to get a Copenhagen Wheel, the custom will be my non-juiced Riv. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: Cheviot Wool Sweater Preorder - Anyone In?

2019-09-24 Thread Mark Schneider
Looks like the pre-order worked, they sold out! Mark On Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 10:20:28 AM UTC-7, SeanMac wrote: > > Howdy, > > Grant wrote about this a few blahgs ago. I am intrigued, but a bit > hesitant to put down $120 without having some idea of the style of the > sweater that is b

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread RichS
Joe, this is a rare bird, especially since it has a 52 seat tube. Nice find - congratulations! You still have a custom in the works? Best, Rich in ATL On Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 9:54:40 AM UTC-4, Paul Richardson wrote: > > very handsome indeed. love that blue. thanks for sharing. >

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread Paul Richardson
or if it's black i love the black. i'm looking again and i can't really tell! great color!!! -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread Paul Richardson
very handsome indeed. love that blue. thanks for sharing. -- 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] Did you miss out on a 52 Clem L?

2019-09-24 Thread Christopher Wiggins
I've got a couple of pre orders that weren't spoken for. One is in a box and ready to ship. Check it out here https://thepsychicderailleur.com/product/rivendell-clem-smith-jr-l/ You can put the bike in a cart to get shipping costs. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] If you don't want to wait for a 53 or 56 Atlantis

2019-09-24 Thread Christopher Wiggins
I thought I would take one more crack at this. I've got a couple of Atlantis is the core sizes. 2 53s (one built, one still in the box ready to ship), and 1 56 built. The 56 can be sold complete or stripped, and sold as a frame set. Builds could be changed, but they are $2950 as they are.

[RBW] Re: MUSA Splats for sale

2019-09-24 Thread Steve Butcher
The splats have sold. Thanks. On Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 10:29:59 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Hello Forum, > > [image: 20190910_100212.jpeg] > > [image: 20190910_100234.jpeg] > I'm offering for sale this pair of Rivendell MUSA Splats I purchased > a few years back for the Lake

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread Joe Bernard
Thanks, Hugh! It's a Holy Grail Riv for sure, especially to find one I can fit. It's quite astonishingly light, I wasn't expecting that. It's going to be fun! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

2019-09-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
That's a beauty Joe. On Monday, September 23, 2019 at 11:32:36 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Here's the first shots of my new-to-me A/R sans front fender and rack, and > before I upright it with Boscos. It's a bummer I can't use those sweet > carbon Campy brifters, but alas my arthritic wrist