[RBW] Re: WTB: 50 cm Roadini

2024-05-13 Thread Joe Bernard
"I'm sure we'll all try and keep our eyes peeled :)" As a long time Friend Of Leah I take it as a personal affront that I haven't been able to find this bike for her yet, I've been searching like it's my JOB. Step up, people! Joe "it's gotta be here somewhere" Bernard On Monday, May 13,

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-05-13 Thread Ted Durant
> On May 13, 2024, at 7:30 PM, Eric Marth wrote: > > An early racing green Rivendell, is this a Long Low? It's wearing 26x1.8" > Naches Pass tires. Looks like an All Rounder to me. On the camera topic … most of my pictures are from my iPhone SEv2. My recent photos of my blue Waterford

Re: [RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

2024-05-13 Thread Eric White
San Marcos, you say? Let's see a photo of that one, if you don't mind. You don't see too many in the wild! On Fri, May 10, 2024 at 5:50 PM Valerie Yates wrote: > Brent! So glad you are happy with the Bleriot. That bike is silky smooth. > Entirely > comparable to both my Roadeo and Soma San

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-05-13 Thread Bryan Dalik
Keith - such great composition on that shot! I love the idea of doing a "while riding camera" thread too. I use a Ricoh GR II that works great for me. Bryan On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:09:26 PM UTC-4 Keith P. wrote: > [image: Edit-00056086.jpg]I reached the end. Had to turn around. > > *

[RBW] Re: Labyrinth Pictures

2024-05-13 Thread Ryan
Nice shot of a Roaduno in the wild...where did you take these pictures? CA? On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:32:46 PM UTC-5 turmoili...@gmail.com wrote: > *Greetings to all* > One of my favorite things to do when I'm out and about is photograph other > peoples bikes > hopefully this works! >

[RBW] Re: WTB: 50 cm Roadini

2024-05-13 Thread Eric Marth
Oh and good luck with your search! On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 8:32:19 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Leah I am excited to hear this because I've been so curious about your > strength and speed. If you can keep up with the 17-18mph group on your > Platy I'd think you'd be faster than the fast

[RBW] Re: WTB: 50 cm Roadini

2024-05-13 Thread Eric Marth
Leah I am excited to hear this because I've been so curious about your strength and speed. If you can keep up with the 17-18mph group on your Platy I'd think you'd be faster than the fast groups on a road bike! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: WTB: 50 cm Roadini

2024-05-13 Thread Ryan
I'm sure we'll all try and keep our eyes peeled :) On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:23:01 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I am looking to try out a RivRoad bike and specifically, a 50 cm Roadini. > I’ve been looking on my own, but no luck so far. I’d like one with drop > bars, so I

Re: [RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

2024-05-13 Thread Leah Peterson
Dorothy, of COURSE I don’t know this, and thank you for stepping in and saving your RivSister. Thank you, thank you!LOn May 13, 2024, at 2:54 PM, Dorothy C wrote:LeahJust a heads up if you find a used 700c Roadini hoping to swap parts to a new frame later, only the 2020 and later take long reach

[RBW] WTB: 50 cm Roadini

2024-05-13 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I am looking to try out a RivRoad bike and specifically, a 50 cm Roadini. I’ve been looking on my own, but no luck so far. I’d like one with drop bars, so I wouldn’t have to swap out the whole setup, as this likely isn’t a forever bike…it’s an experiment. But we’ll see. If you have one for

[RBW] Susie/Gus seat tube OD

2024-05-13 Thread Eric Marth
Hey all — Can someone please share the OD of the Gus / Susie seat tubes? I am bending a custom tag for a friend, he doesn't have the bike with him, we'd like to know the OD. Thanks! Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-13 Thread Ted Durant
Further update. The patch on my 584x48 has held nicely, though I haven't ridden it yet. Meanwhile, the rear tire on my ST-22 (622x32) turned up flat yesterday. I took the opportunity to take out my Riv Road (622x32) and enjoyed a very fast (for me) ride. This evening I pulled the tube from the

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto R50 saddlebag holders / Nitto Saddlebag Grip R50 — 2 available

2024-05-13 Thread J J
Just bumping this FS post. Please reach out directly if you're interested. Thanks! On Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 9:48:00 AM UTC-4 J J wrote: > Hi all. We're not going to use these so I'm looking to sell them. I think > there was chatter that these are not going to be produced anymore? > > Two

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-05-13 Thread Keith Paugh
Nice shot Ian.Nice cameras Eric. k.On May 13, 2024, at 3:50 PM, Ted Durant wrote:On May 13, 2024, at 5:34 PM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:I have too many cameras, but I’m partial to several for carrying on the bike: Yashica T4, Olympus XA4, and Lomo LCA120. Pretty much any good

[RBW] Re: Will the 50cm Susie be too small?

2024-05-13 Thread Aaron Wilson
You might want to compare the stack and reach of your bikes with the Susie, but you'll need to be careful. If you've added a lot of headset spacers (or a long quill stem) to your bikes to get them upright, that'll effectively increase their stack and decrease their reach (because of the angle

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-05-13 Thread Ted Durant
> On May 13, 2024, at 5:34 PM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > I have too many cameras, but I’m partial to several for carrying on the bike: > Yashica T4, Olympus XA4, and Lomo LCA120. Pretty much any good compact > point-and-shoot makes a good cycling camera. > > The shot

[RBW] FS 48 Sam Hillborne $3000 OBO plus shipping

2024-05-13 Thread Jonathan D.
I am selling for my ex-wife a 48 mm Sam Hillborne. I purchased the frame and built it up at a local shop. The bike has hardly been ridden since It was built up. I am happy to share details and take any additional photos. I plan to keep the rack and can include the basket if it fits in the box.

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-05-13 Thread Mike Packard
Rambo in Round Rock https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/d/round-rock-rivendell-rambouillet-58cm/7746450817.html On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 8:44:13 PM UTC-5 jamin orrall wrote: > wowza, so cool. > > On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 4:37:35 PM UTC-7 Paul Richardson wrote: > >> this may predate Grant, i'm

[RBW] Re: Susie green color discrepancy

2024-05-13 Thread Aaron Wilson
Good catch. Not a lot of other sources for photos yet, but this Instagram post seems to have the ones from Riv's site. https://www.instagram.com/p/C66GqP7OwjN/?img_index=1 On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:33:45 PM UTC-6 jdura...@gmail.com wrote: > I'm curious about the DT shifter bosses.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rambouillet Randonneuring Road Bicycle "pointy lugs" Toyo? Waterford?

2024-05-13 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Just saw the actual post - the bottom bracket detail would confirm that this was the original factory paint. >From another resource: Base Coat = HOK Nova Orange Shimrin #BC08 Kandy Clear Coat=HOK Spanish Gold #UK14 Jim On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 12:53:25 PM UTC-7 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rambouillet Randonneuring Road Bicycle "pointy lugs" Toyo? Waterford?

2024-05-13 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Back in the day, I compiled a fair amount of Rambouillet info yonder - http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/rambouillet/ But, yeah. Toyo. It's possible there was proto-model built stateside, but I cannot recall that being the case. In the open shade, that has a bit more of a "current" look to the orange

[RBW] Will the 50cm Susie be too small?

2024-05-13 Thread John C
Hey y’all, longtime lurker here. Looking to potentially pick up my first Riv and have a few questions about sizing. Maybe someone with similar measurements and own a Susie/Gus could chime in. I’m looking at the 50cm in gold color. Riv says: - 50cm (650B wheels): 74-76cm. Saddle height:

[RBW] Re: Susie green color discrepancy

2024-05-13 Thread Jim D
I'm curious about the DT shifter bosses. Different on the Blue Lug vs the Riv photos. Maybe I missed something in one of Will's emails? Either way, beautiful frames. Jim On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 12:08:57 PM UTC-7 tal...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks Tio Ryan. > > Of note, my green Susie just

Re: [RBW] Re: Upright / Relaxed / Swept-Back - Style of Riding

2024-05-13 Thread David Ross
I’m a similar rider in terms of age and issues. I just sold my last drop bar bike and the bars were very neutral and slightly above the saddle. I absolutely loved that bike but I just can’t ride drops at this point. All of my bikes now have swept bars and it makes a huge difference. I’m riding

[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto 32F mini front rack

2024-05-13 Thread Bones
Rack secured, thanks all! Bones On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:04:20 PM UTC-4 Bones wrote: > Thank you, Val. I just sent you a message. > > Bones > > On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:19:19 PM UTC-4 Valerie Yates wrote: > >> I do. In fact, I have two I've been intending to offer for sale. $100 >>

[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto 32F mini front rack

2024-05-13 Thread Bones
Thank you, Val. I just sent you a message. Bones On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:19:19 PM UTC-4 Valerie Yates wrote: > I do. In fact, I have two I've been intending to offer for sale. $100 > each net to me via paypal or venmo includes shipping in the continental US. > Shipping elsewhere

Re: [RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

2024-05-13 Thread Dorothy C
Leah Just a heads up if you find a used 700c Roadini hoping to swap parts to a new frame later, only the 2020 and later take long reach brakes. Before that the 47cm / 650b was long reach and the 700c sizes were medium reach. You might already know this. On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 11:53:24 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell HubbuHubbuH, Medium, Complete

2024-05-13 Thread jaredwilson
Still not utilizing this guy so let's find a new, hopefully local-ish home for this wonderful steed. $3,000, local pickup/meet up preferred, no saddles included. Thanks :) jared On Friday, August 4, 2023 at 3:57:39 PM UTC-7 jaredwilson wrote: > Thanks for the endorsement, Eric, great looking

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-13 Thread Chris Fly
Well, between this thread and some others on other forums I've read, I see no reason to stray away from my latex tubes in my Serotta or my butyl tubes in my other bikes.. and, honestly, I can't see TPU riding any better than latex.. and I don't mind pumping my tires, gives me a reason to use that

[RBW] Re: FS: Bedrock Mountain Clogs Size 12

2024-05-13 Thread Tim Bantham
Sold. Thank you! On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:15:56 AM UTC-4 Tim Bantham wrote: > Sale pending. > > On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:27:03 AM UTC-4 Tim Bantham wrote: > >> [image: IMG_2445.JPG]Up for sale is my pair of Mountain Clogs from the >> good folks at Bedrock Sandals. >> >> Size - 12

[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto 32F mini front rack

2024-05-13 Thread Kim H.
@Bones, I found this: https://alexscycle.com/products/nitto-m18-front-carrier-1?_pos=7&_sid=e9b3ea73b&_ss=r It is similar... Kim Hetzel. On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 8:27:05 AM UTC-7 Bones wrote: > These are hard to come by these days. Does anybody have one they’d be > willing to part with? > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-05-13 Thread Eric Marth
Phew Stephen enjoy it out there! Looks great, you're going to get strong On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 3:37:15 PM UTC-4 Stephen wrote: > [image: IMG_6708.jpg] > > [image: IMG_6722.jpg][image: IMG_6716.jpg] > > A few quick shots from my first week back in the bay area. Getting > reacquainted with

[RBW] Re: Photos from last weekend's overnighter

2024-05-13 Thread Eric Marth
Wow, the sky On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 4:44:38 PM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote: > Beautiful! It never fails that I miss Japan so after seeing your photos. I > really love the one of your Hunq among the stars. > > Cheers, John > > On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 5:51:56 AM UTC-7 diana@gmail.com

[RBW] WTB Nitto 32F mini front rack

2024-05-13 Thread Bones
These are hard to come by these days. Does anybody have one they’d be willing to part with? Thanks, Bones -- 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: FS: Bedrock Mountain Clogs Size 12

2024-05-13 Thread Tim Bantham
Sale pending. On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:27:03 AM UTC-4 Tim Bantham wrote: > [image: IMG_2445.JPG]Up for sale is my pair of Mountain Clogs from the > good folks at Bedrock Sandals. > > Size - 12 > Material - Leather Suede > Sole - Vibram Mega Grip > Footbed - Cushioned Polyurethane > >

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-13 Thread John Dewey
Only one data point for sure…but I’ve had terrible ‘luck’ with TPU. And my last puncture occurred JRA on smooth pave and the startling thing was how fast the tire deflated—instantaneously. Boom gone  That’s it for me, for now anyway. Perhaps the tech will evolve and then I’ll try again. I’d

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen Photo Thread

2024-05-13 Thread Ryan
"Amelia" looks great! On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:55:55 AM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote: > I'm loving all of these Homer photos. I've owned 5 Riv's and currently > have 3 in the rotation. The Homer is a favorite for me. I'm already > planning a change to mine. I'm going to change the shifters from

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen Photo Thread

2024-05-13 Thread Tim Bantham
I'm loving all of these Homer photos. I've owned 5 Riv's and currently have 3 in the rotation. The Homer is a favorite for me. I'm already planning a change to mine. I'm going to change the shifters from down tube to Campy brifters shifting to Shimano 8 speed a-la Ronnie Romance. I'll provide