Re: [RBW] Re: The Doctor Who Cycled Around the World

2021-09-16 Thread Joe Bernard
Oh Kate 😂 500 miles with no training or prep is definitely cockamamie! Yet impressive!!! Joe Bernard On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 1:26:08 PM UTC-7 upyou...@yahoo.com wrote: > I love a good cockamamie idea that takes shape and becomes more than one > ever thought it would. I am off to

[RBW] Re: September 10 Blahg, drive train gearing development

2021-09-16 Thread iamkeith
Nice, Erl. Pinion is my dream. As I get closer to knowing what my one, final, forever bike might look like in terms of geometry, it becomes easier to justify the cost. My frustrations with conventional drivetrains, which mirror Grant's (ever-changing standards for marketing's sake, electronic

[RBW] WTT: Paul Minimotos for Paul Motolite V Brakes

2021-09-16 Thread Michael Morrissey
Hi! The Minimotos don't have enough clearance for my Rivendell with 2" tires and fenders. I would like to try Motolite brakes instead. Anyone interested? I actually have 3 Minimotos - 1 new purple one still in the box, and 2 anodized a reddish/brown color. I am in NYC and would love to trade

[RBW] WTB: 59 Roadeo or 57 Roadini (complete, ideally)

2021-09-16 Thread Adam Kimball
Just wanted to (re)post - I am looking for a very clean 59cm Roadeo or 57 Roadini. Given the low inventory of bikes, I know parting with one wouldn't be easy but I'd try to make it worth it for you. Let me know what you have. Thanks, Adam -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: WTT: Paul Minimotos for Paul Motolite V Brakes

2021-09-16 Thread Johnny Alien
I found the same issue with mini-v's on my gallop. They just barely clear the size tire that I want. In my case it makes it but a notch larger and they wouldn't work. On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 8:41:45 AM UTC-4 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Hi! > > The Minimotos don't have enough clearanc

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-16 Thread Christopher Cote
I've never seen a Specialized Sequoia in person. Maybe they're more common on the west coast, but around here, you'd have a better chance of finding a Heron Road, or Riv Rambouillet used. I've also never understood why the Sequoia has such status here. It's not very "Riv-ish". To me, the first

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

2021-09-16 Thread Michael Morrissey
Is there any way we could retire this thread and restart it (perhaps "Bikes spotted for sale - Autumn 2021")? It's a lot to scroll through. On Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 8:39:34 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: > Clem Smith Jr. > 59cm > $1700 > Eugene, OR > > https://eugene.craigslist.org/bi

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-16 Thread Eric Daume
I had a Roadini, briefly, and didn’t find it a particularly inspiring bike to ride. The OS tubing is quite stout and felt like more a touring bike to me. A generic UJB (or an old Trek) will likely give a livelier ride, though you might miss the wonderful high stack of the Roadini. Eric On Wednesd

Re: [RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-16 Thread luckyturnip
Have I missed the size bike you are seeking? > On Sep 16, 2021, at 07:29, Christopher Cote > wrote: > > I've never seen a Specialized Sequoia in person. Maybe they're more common > on the west coast, but around here, you'd have a better chance of finding a > Heron Road, or Riv Rambouillet us

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-16 Thread Yankeebird
Wow this is great! The lower number Treks have been definitely on the docket-- the 620, 710, etc. and I definitely appreciate the second thumbs up from you folks. My wife had a 600 that she absolutely adored for many years. A little tighter tire clearances than I would like on that particular m

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-16 Thread Christopher Cote
How about this one? https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/d/loudon-univega-viva-sport-12-speed/7358221241.html Chris On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 11:07:50 AM UTC-4 Yankeebird wrote: > Wow this is great! > > The lower number Treks have been definitely on the docket-- the 620, 710, > etc. and I de

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-16 Thread aeroperf
An '82 Fuji America is a great bike if you can find one. What the road bike people thought was a touring bike back then. https://classicfuji.posthaven.com/1982-fuji-catalog-no-12-edition -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-16 Thread st nick
I recently let a 1986 Schwinn Passage go to a new owner after enjoying a lot for around 3 years. The only reason I did sell it was because I bought a Sam Hillbourne about a year ago and have been riding it more. I think the Columbus Tenax tubing of which the Passage is made is pretty good stuff

Re: [RBW] Re: Rad article on NYC delivery workers

2021-09-16 Thread Doug H.
Who are these roving hoards of thieves? Why aren't they arrested and prosecuted? I have no tolerance for crime especially against a vulnerable population such as these immigrants who are trying hard to make a living. Doug On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 9:39:27 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:

[RBW] Re: FS: Stems, thumbshifters, seatpost, pedals

2021-09-16 Thread Johnny Alien
Both CX70's are sold. Everything else is available. Feel free to make offers! I need to make room for more stuff. :) On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 8:53:30 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > The top pull CX70 is sold. > > On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 8:01:22 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Rad article on NYC delivery workers

2021-09-16 Thread Eric Marth
Doug — Per the article, when called the police offer little help. When stolen bikes are reported the police do not follow up. The police do not seem to recognize the cost of the bikes ($2,000 -- $3,000) or, more importantly, the importance of the bikes to the delivery people as a way to make a

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-16 Thread Ryan
Craig, if you're asking yourself whether you should sell it, I think you'll regret it, just because you have so much history with it.(Why I can't part with my old PX-10 and 1993 X0-1...plus 3 Rivendells) .That is a beauty! So understated and elegant! The Gentleman moniker is very apt. Have anoth

[RBW] Re: FT/FS: 61cm Rivendell Hunqapillar Frameset

2021-09-16 Thread Jared Wilson
Traded! Thanks everyone for your interest :) On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 5:18:18 PM UTC-7 rickur...@gmail.com wrote: > > I wish you were closer to me, I would love to through a leg. Good luck! > Cool, cool, cool bike > On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 4:17:51 PM UTC-4 Miles wrote: >

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell SimipleOne

2021-09-16 Thread Doug H.
Sale pending... On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 6:43:56 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > I'm in need of gears so am letting go of my 56 cm SimpleOne. Details: > 56 cm frame (32 inch standover) > Sugino Crankset with 39 inch chainring > Shimano 18 tooth freewheel > Mavic CXP Elite 32 spoke wheels wit

[RBW] Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

2021-09-16 Thread maxcr
Not a rant, just a fact - it's just not worth the hassle. I have sold 3 bikes locally with no issue. Then, out of the other 3 that I have sold - all packed professionally by reputable bike shops and shipped with a full service shipper (bikeflights or the other one)- I have had problems with two

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

2021-09-16 Thread Matthew Williams
Platypus 60cm $1650 Highland Park, LA, CA https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/bik/d/los-angeles-rivendell-platypus-60cm/7381224285.html Joe Appaloosa 58cm (no double top tube, looks like a 57, confirm size with owner) $2300 Happy Valley, OR https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/601242284231

[RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

2021-09-16 Thread Joe Bernard
My experience is I stopped having problems when I took over the packing. I hate it and didn't consider myself good at it, but after a while it became clear that "reputable bike shops" are extremely spotty about this skill. I still hate it and it takes me forever, but my self-packed bikes have al

[RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

2021-09-16 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Max, I hate it so much. I know how you feel. I have been there. I was preparing to make room in the garage for my raspberry Platy. I decided to sell my inherited Clementine and my Betty Foy. I paid to have the bikes professionally packed and shipped via Bike Flights, with insurance. When the aq

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-16 Thread Johnny Alien
My Saluki was originally owned by Ed Braley On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 9:59:32 PM UTC-4 Fullylugged wrote: > I have gotten great service out of a mid 80s Nashbar Mark III. It was > originally converted to 650B by Ed Braley, if you're familiar with the name > and came to me via a Riv Lis

[RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

2021-09-16 Thread Christopher Murray
I think Joe has it right. Bikes are shipped all over the world every single day without issue. The issues arise when the person doing the packing isn’t invested in the bike (ie doesn’t really give a sh@#) and doesn’t really care if the bike makes it safely. Pack it yourself, require an inspecti

[RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

2021-09-16 Thread Minh
i have a few other hobbies, and i've noticed that shippers are not quite as careful as well. even in cases with well packed packages, there is damage being caused. i agree that keep market local will save you a lot of potential problems. i get thats not always possible with specialized items