Re: [RBW] Re: Show Me Your Atlantis!

2021-10-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, You just got back from El Paso Mtn? ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein On Sat, Oct 23, 2021 at 9:46 PM Mike Godwin wrote: > ar, ar Doug. No, IIRC it was slipping rim tape. I got two flats on the > ride, none from

Re: [RBW] Re: Show Me Your Atlantis!

2021-10-23 Thread Mike Godwin
ar, ar Doug. No, IIRC it was slipping rim tape. I got two flats on the ride, none from rocks. Just got back from their, cut trip a day short. The wind was horrendous. Mike SLO CA On Friday, October 22, 2021 at 4:46:43 PM UTC-7 dougP wrote: > Mike: > > Was it a "snakebite puncture"? > >

[RBW] Re: Help me justify a Clem when I have a Platy...?

2021-10-23 Thread Jason Fuller
You scored that garage sale Clem, Doug!! Nice one! On Saturday, 23 October 2021 at 08:04:03 UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: > I just bought a Clem from the garage sale section and plan to ride it as > my all-around utility bike. Off road and on road. It will be my only > bicycle for now but I'm always

Re: [RBW] Max tire on the MIT Atlantis

2021-10-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
I should have been more specific, I have a 53cm, so 650b x largest size anyone has been successful with. Hugh n LA On Sat, Oct 23, 2021, 6:29 PM Hugh Smitham wrote: > This here is a call out to those with an MIT Atlantis. > > What's the largest MTB tire you've successfully squeezed on the old

Re: [RBW] Max tire on the MIT Atlantis

2021-10-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
I appreciate the offer but I'm looking for the 2018 to present model Atlantis clearance. Hugh On Sat, Oct 23, 2021, 7:06 PM wrote: > I am currently running the 26” Super Yummy which is 26 x 2.22 and I would > not go much larger. If you want close up pics of anywhere let me know and I > can do

Re: [RBW] Max tire on the MIT Atlantis

2021-10-23 Thread luckyturnip
Forgot a pic > On Oct 23, 2021, at 18:29, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > This here is a call out to those with an MIT Atlantis. > > What's the largest MTB tire you've successfully squeezed on the old girl? > Looking to put some meat on the Atlantis, 2.4 would be ideal but I notice the >

Re: [RBW] Max tire on the MIT Atlantis

2021-10-23 Thread luckyturnip
I am currently running the 26” Super Yummy which is 26 x 2.22 and I would not go much larger. If you want close up pics of anywhere let me know and I can do it in the daylight. Mine is a 2004 or 2005 model. > On Oct 23, 2021, at 18:29, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > This here is a call out to

[RBW] Max tire on the MIT Atlantis

2021-10-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
This here is a call out to those with an MIT Atlantis. What's the largest MTB tire you've successfully squeezed on the old girl? Looking to put some meat on the Atlantis, 2.4 would be ideal but I notice the Rivendell Geo chart has 2.2 as the max. James at Riv said 2.35" so figured I'd ask

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis evolution?

2021-10-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
On Sat, Oct 23, 2021, 3:19 PM Jared Wilson wrote: > I was trying to figure out much of this same info a couple weeks back, it > was hard to come up with a definitive timeline based on readily available > info. > > This is why I agree with changing model names when deviating away from the > bikes

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis evolution?

2021-10-23 Thread Jared Wilson
I was trying to figure out much of this same info a couple weeks back, it was hard to come up with a definitive timeline based on readily available info. This is why I agree with changing model names when deviating away from the bikes original form, it draws a clear line on what's what. The

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis evolution?

2021-10-23 Thread dougP
That Harris page is interesting. It shows a 58 cm (my size) as having a 59 cm TT. I have a couple of Atlantis brochures from around when I got mine (2003) that show a 58 with a 58.5 TT. I can understanding rounding 58.5 up to 59. I just measured mine @ 56 cm or maybe 56.5 cm, center to

[RBW] Re: FS Surly Long Haul trucker

2021-10-23 Thread Ian A
The 54cm has the sought after 26" wheel size, and with a 56cm top tube, so fits a lot of riders. A NOS rim brake one is becoming a rare find. People almost always want to know what color it is though. Maybe a couple of photos with it partially unboxed would be a good idea. IanA Alberta Canada

[RBW] Re: FS Surly Long Haul trucker

2021-10-23 Thread aeroperf
The LHT is one of the world’s best medium/heavy touring bikes. You might consider cross-posting to the bicycle touring group. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Steel short+stumpy threadless stems?

2021-10-23 Thread brizbarn
Sim Works have some steel treadless stems that are 50mm length and longer, short stack, made by Nitto, pretty nice looking too, not quite 40mm but pretty close. https://sim.works/collections/stems-simworks-by-nitto On Friday, October 22, 2021 at 12:38:37 AM UTC-7 Garth wrote: > I can't help you

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis evolution?

2021-10-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
I'll check it out Scott. I just got off the phone with James at Rivendell and we agreed that one of the largest changes from the first batch of MIT to the current batch of MIT is that the 56 cm was 650B and the current 55cm is 700c. The first batch of MIT had a shorter top tube as well making a

[RBW] Re: Atlantis evolution?

2021-10-23 Thread Scott G.
The Harris page has the specs on the first batch of Atlantis. https://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/atlantis.html#tubing Geometry is a bit different in several of the sizes. On Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 3:46:36 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > Hugh, I don't know those details but you might find

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis evolution?

2021-10-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Doug, Well that would make sense regarding the number two. I just finished reading that riv reader pertaining to the Bridgestone ode to Singer Frenchy bike designed by Mr. Watanabe. As far as I can tell there was a MIT version after (between) the Waterford run and the current MIT run. I think

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis evolution?

2021-10-23 Thread dougP
Hugh: Somewhere I read that the "2" on the seat tube is a reference to the Rivendell Atlantis being the second use of the name, the first being an Atlantis made by Bridgestone but never brought to the US. We need our resident Rivendell archivist (the guy with a garage full) to comment. My

[RBW] Re: FS Surly Long Haul trucker

2021-10-23 Thread Doug H.
Congrats Andrew on the Clem purchase. Which color did you select? Doug On Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 11:57:20 AM UTC-4 Andrew Huston wrote: > I was looking for an all around type bike and happened to find a NOS 54 > LHT. While it was being packed and shipped I got in on the Clem Lotto and

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis evolution?

2021-10-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Joe, Thanks. Jim's RR's stop at Summer 2000, there's some mention around 2009 but really less than complete historical account of the Atlantis. I feel a project brewing. Hugh n LA On Sat, Oct 23, 2021, 12:46 AM Joe Bernard wrote: > Hugh, I don't know those details but you might find it here.

[RBW] FS Surly Long Haul trucker

2021-10-23 Thread Andrew Huston
I was looking for an all around type bike and happened to find a NOS 54 LHT. While it was being packed and shipped I got in on the Clem Lotto and was fortunate to snag a complete. I definitely do not need both now and looking to sell. Box is packed and ready to you out. I paid $1500 total and

[RBW] Re: Help me justify a Clem when I have a Platy...?

2021-10-23 Thread Doug H.
I just bought a Clem from the garage sale section and plan to ride it as my all-around utility bike. Off road and on road. It will be my only bicycle for now but I'm always on the lookout for another one! Doug On Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 8:35:25 AM UTC-4 sof...@gmail.com wrote: > Doug,

Re: [RBW] Re: Need inspiration: Show me your wrapped handlebars, please?

2021-10-23 Thread lconley
It requires a lot of patience, not necessarily hard - I had to redo parts of it several times - trying to keep it even and symmetrical - obviously something that becomes easier with practice. I tried to do it off of the bike at first, but I think it was actually easier on the bike. The two tone

Re: [RBW] Re: Need inspiration: Show me your wrapped handlebars, please?

2021-10-23 Thread luckyturnip
I don’t currently have any taped bars, but the next ones I do will definitely be tie dye. The inspiration is Blue Lug’s tie dye tape and this page from Velo Orange. Maybe a nice ombre. https://velo-orange.com/pages/tie-dye-handlebar-tape > On Oct 23, 2021, at 06:36, Sofie C wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Need inspiration: Show me your wrapped handlebars, please?

2021-10-23 Thread Sofie C
Laing, what a beautiful job! I am impressed. Was it difficult to do yourself? On Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 8:50:20 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > My two tone blue on drops - my first attempt at harlequin wrapping. Not > the best picture, but the only one that I have. > > [image: IMG_1754

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hubbah!

2021-10-23 Thread Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA
PM sent for a copy of that first shot to use in the poster update. Love the build! Marty On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 2:11:07 PM UTC-4 robert.har...@gmail.com wrote: > Howdy Riv folks -- > > Sending my new tandem -- and now my favorite Riv! The folks at Hope > Cyclery put it together and

[RBW] Need inspiration: Show me your wrapped handlebars, please?

2021-10-23 Thread Sofie C
I've enjoyed the newbaum cotton wrapped handlebars on my platy so much that I am going get them on my riv blue clem! Anyone care to share pics of yours? Looking for some color inspo (i.e. wavering between something elegant and subdued like dark blue, grey, or brown -- to something more

[RBW] Re: Help me justify a Clem when I have a Platy...?

2021-10-23 Thread Sofie C
Doug, that formula is beginning to make perfect sense to me :-). On Friday, October 22, 2021 at 3:04:57 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > The right number of bicycles to own is n+1 with n being the number you > currently own. :-) > Doug > > On Friday, October 22, 2021 at 2:48:43 PM UTC-4

[RBW] Re: Atlantis evolution?

2021-10-23 Thread Joe Bernard
Hugh, I don't know those details but you might find it here. Cyclofiend (hosts this list) has a treasure trove of Riv history. http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/atlantis/index.html On Friday, October 22, 2021 at 11:18:25 PM UTC-7 Hugh Smitham wrote: > Joe, I've been wondering about something. Do

[RBW] Re: Atlantis evolution?

2021-10-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Joe, I've been wondering about something. Do you know the timelines for the various iterations? 1. Toyo 1999-? 2.Waterford and later longish chain stay iteration Year to 2017? 3. MIT version I believe is 2018- to present. I remember my 2003 Atlantis had a <2> on the seat tube and recall