Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 J'Appaloosa

Conclusive sleuthing On Friday, March 26, 2021 at 10:44:42 AM UTC-4 Bones wrote: > From the 11/20 newsletter. I read it as though the frames would share the > same color: Mermaid. > > Bones > > [image: screenshot.png] > > On Friday, March 26, 2021 at 7:48:27 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: >

[RBW] Re: WTB: Paul Motolites and Love Levers 2.5s

Pretty sure there's also a note on the Riv site about how they don't stock *any* Paul parts and they order from Paul as needed because they're nearby. So likely if you order from Riv you'd face the same availability issues. Pardon my assumptions! Call Riv when they open? On Friday, March 26,

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 J'Appaloosa

Very plausible theory, Jason! Here's another thought: I wonder if this color will be used with several frames, similar to how the deep orange color was used across a bunch of models recently. On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 8:52:27 PM UTC-4 zac.te...@gmail.com wrote: > Loved that color on

Re: [RBW] Re: Nutmeg Spring Break MTB Ride on a Susie

I believe the working title for these bars is Uncle Ron's Orthopedic Back Bars. Video here . Also some pics scattered around Ron's site of them mounted on a Sam. On Friday, March 26, 2021 at 7:32:35 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote: > The bars are a

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your favorite painting of a Bombadil?

Jason -- I'm one who loves natural finishes and the way things look as they wear out. Patinated copper, weathered cedar, diamond plate steel thresholds with 100 years of foot traffic. There isn't a paint that can compete with the subtle gradations in steel or *especially* the sweet brass

[RBW] Re: Most Traveled Rivendell? Pamela Murray’s Betty Foy: 51,845 Miles

Pam those are some *great *pictures. Thanks for sharing. A great case for straps and for not leaving the good stuff behind. Also proves a good point: by the time you go back for your truck someone else beat you to it! On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 6:56:12 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > I didn't

[RBW] Re: 2021 J'Appaloosa

Yeah, the Riv I most want is an Apppalsa (tears emojis) and this color is so sweat. I also dig the mustard they did a few years back. On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 12:21:17 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote: > Looks a lot like the Platypus "blue silver" which is really more of a > blue-green -

[RBW] Re: Large Sackville ShopSack

Seems typical of Riv, tweaking the classics with each iteration. The original Sackville labels were metal! And the shop sacks originally didn't have an interior pocket and had exterior basket clasp hardware. On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 1:01:03 AM UTC-4 River Bailey wrote: > I have a Medium

[RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

Dang, glad you made it Rich! I'm *really *impressed with the bottle cage and cup as tool holder. That's some next level stuff. I'm serious. I like your shop-made tool holders as well as the base you made for the truing stand. I'm with you on the plywood, nails and shop-made methods for holding

[RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

Thanks everyone for sharing pics and details and such. It has been great seeing everyone's work areas and set ups! Nice work on restoring that Snap-On box, Pete! Really cool. Wow, sharp eye, Paul. Took me a minute to locate the PATC sticker :) And get that vice up, Kieran! ;) On Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: In search of brass ferrules

Bill – I'd like a bottle of 50 to have them on hand for the future :) I do appreciate the idea of getting some from other board members. Garth's got the hook up! Thanks, Garth. Had the hardest time even after finding listings with a dozen small bike shops all over the US. Side note: Can

[RBW] Re: In search of brass ferrules

Thanks for the tip, Neal On Monday, March 8, 2021 at 4:12:27 PM UTC-5 neal...@gmail.com wrote: > Analog has them listed, but they're out of stock. You might try contacting > the owner, James and see what their restock timeline is. He posts on here > or the iBob group sometimes. >

[RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

Quite the stable, Nick! Charlie, I've never seen a lilac Atlantis. Pretty sweet! I dig that Columbian bench vise On Monday, March 8, 2021 at 9:34:35 AM UTC-5 Charlie R wrote: > Picture was taken in 2010 and the those bikes are gone but I always get a > smile seeing this picture. > > > [image:

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

Let's call it a gift, then. I regret not getting a coat of semi-transparent flat white primer on my plywood before I built all the tool holders and shelves. They're removable... maybe one day. On Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 7:56:23 PM UTC-5 Bill Schairer wrote: > > Ha, thanks, Eric, but I

[RBW] In search of brass ferrules

Can someone tell me where I can find 4mm brass ferrules in stock? I have a bottle of 5mm ferrules from Wheels Mfg, can't find anyone stocking the 4mm. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

Pretty rad, Bill! I like those yellow walls and the white plywood. Not enough paint goes up in most shops. On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:12:09 PM UTC-5 Bill Schairer wrote: > My wife's woodshop was in the garage but she moved it to commercial space > so I converted the space to my bike shop.

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

Robert, I dig the multi-use table. Nice job with your first bench build! A little chain grease does wonders for an espresso. Yeah, Max, lubrication is critical! I've never had Pliny, always run into trouble finding some when I've been in California. Some day? On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at

Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

Laing, I am at a loss for words. If you ever have a yard sale, and it's after the pandemic, I'm making special travel arrangements! On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 8:32:31 AM UTC-5 James Valiensi wrote: > I am lucky to have a house and a full garage shop. I used to make frames > in it. I have

Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

Thanks everyone for sharing your benches. This is really cool! Thank you, Doug! I like to clear the bench at the end of the day, setting things to rights is meditative. Doesn't always happen! Eric, wow, looks like a lifetime of mechanical work and riding. It's funny how sometimes having two

[RBW] Re: Workshop

It did, Alan! This pic and your post appeared in the main thread :) On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 10:53:33 PM UTC-5 alan lavine wrote: > Not sure first one went thru. > > Begin forwarded message: > > *From: *Alan LaVine > *Subject: **Workshop* > *Date: *March 3, 2021 at 10:27:25 PM EST > *To:

[RBW] Re: Birthday Bike Build and Campout

Rad trip! Thanks for sharing :) On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 2:18:50 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote: > Great post Tim. The orange frame with the black rims and big Schwalbe > G-Ones looks nice. > Doug > > On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 7:22:46 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote: > >> On Monday, March 1, 2021

[RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

This is sweet! I like your bike and bench rotation, George. And envy your proper work stand. Those Ikea cabinets are a big bang for the buck. If they're not Ikea, well, even better, probably! I had been eyeing a friend's old steel paper cabinets from the USPTO, thought they'd be good for tools.

[RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

Whoa Philip, is that a dune buggy!? Looks like you had it going on out there: coffee maker, welder, compressor, I might spy a drill press, too. Love the gray paint on that bike with the honey saddle and grips. Understated beauty, my kind of subtle. On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 9:02:11 AM

[RBW] Re: Shoe recs for platforms

I like the Blundstone 550s for wet weather and muddy rides. I work in construction, they last quite a long time. I find them pretty well waterproof. Have worn them for years. I like to ride in Adidas Sambas and Bedrock sandals :) On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 8:52:51 AM UTC-5 Justin Kennedy

[RBW] Re: question re frame-paint damage

Hey Jim -- I had a similar problem and fielded some answers in this thread: https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/dKVx0QL_l_E/m/i-oS7AboCwAJ Mine was much worse! On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 12:57:02 PM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote: > Just rub it a bit with some 00 steel wool and dab it

Re: [RBW] Re: Albatross and Choco riders

around and definitely stretch out a bit. > > On Sun, Feb 28, 2021 at 3:46 PM Eric Marth wrote: > >> Thanks for the replies! Shoji and Tom – I've attached a more recent >> picture of the bike. I do have the bars tilted down and the seat tilted >> back. The tilt

[RBW] Re: History of the bicycle by Grant

Hey Edwin – When I read your post I also thought of the link Andrew sent. On Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 8:01:26 PM UTC-5 Andrew Schlukebier wrote: > > There’s this: > > Grant Petersen: The Big Bang Theory…of Bicycles > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VJ4jAn4v-U > On Sunday, February 28,

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr. L for Sale

Apologies for steering things off topic but Kai has me interested in seeing Roberta's mustard J'Appaloosa. Can anyone point me to pictures? On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:20:48 AM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > There's no finer Joe Appaloosa anywhere, folks on the hunt should get

[RBW] Re: Anyone missing a Romulus in So Cal?

Gotta love that vintage "Road bile"! On Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 8:47:50 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > I have so many questions about what happened to the headtube and top of > seatlug  > > On Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 5:11:00 PM UTC-8 Jim M. wrote: > >>

[RBW] Re: FS: Susie/Wolbis, medium, blue

Like your other builds this is a beautiful one, Sal. Hoping it finds its next rider soon. Also, thank you for the great bikes, builds, travels, pics and more that you've put out into the world. I'm purchasing a passel of stickers :) On Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 5:17:19 PM UTC-5 Sal

[RBW] Re: FS: Dia-Compe Gran Compe Brake Levers

I'll take 'em, if available and not previously sold to another kind cycler who frequents this forum. On Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 4:54:18 PM UTC-5 David Person wrote: > Drilled Gran Compe Brake Levers. Excellent condition, Ridden only a > couple times. They were on the bike for about

Re: [RBW] New look for rivbike.com and new News blog

Thanks for the alert, Dave! Been looking forward to seeing the redesign. Striding in the right direction :) A few thoughts follow. *Homepage photographs* I really dig the wild, free, low-light, long exposure photographs here. And I generally really dig and admire the idea that a place that

Re: [RBW] Wool bandanas?

. I have no experience with this >>> item. >>> https://www.woolsleepingbag.com/product/merino-bandana/ >>> >>> Enjoy, >>> >>> Curtis >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 2, 2021, 11:29 AM Eric Marth wrote: >>> >>>> Anyone out there

Re: [RBW] Wool bandanas?

dana/ > > Enjoy, > > Curtis > > On Tue, Feb 2, 2021, 11:29 AM Eric Marth wrote: > >> Anyone out there know of a maker or vendor of wool bandanas? I'm talking >> about 20x20" squares of wool, similar to a standard cotton bandana. >> >> Tom Bihn

[RBW] Wool bandanas?

Anyone out there know of a maker or vendor of wool bandanas? I'm talking about 20x20" squares of wool, similar to a standard cotton bandana. Tom Bihn had something called the Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth which came in some

[RBW] Re: FS: Saddlesack medium, poster, levers, clothes, odd, ends, etc.

The Kucharik tights have sold On Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 9:32:11 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > Hi all – I have a few things for sale. Please email me directly about > purchases. Thanks! > > Pictures are here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/zCe2GidtE6gdsFgU6 > > > *Rivend

[RBW] FS: Saddlesack medium, poster, levers, clothes, odd, ends, etc.

Hi all – I have a few things for sale. Please email me directly about purchases. Thanks! Pictures are here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/zCe2GidtE6gdsFgU6 *Rivendell Saddlesack Medium, olive green – $200 plus shipping to you*This is an original-issue Saddlesack in size medium and has never

[RBW] Re: Hands on Wheels Tee Shirt

Wow, Rich, the new website looks great. I don't have any of your wheels...yet! Shirts looks great, and like Joe, I dig your logo. On Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 4:21:58 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > That's a cool shirt, I've always liked your logo. I got the wheels now I'm > gettin' the

[RBW] Re: Leah Peterson Takes A Stand

Available from Rene Herse https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/tools/nitto-bike-stand/ On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 1:53:44 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Nitto C2 display stand. Riv used to > sell it (or something similar). Gets th

Re: [RBW] Chainstay dimples and kickstand kisses

a Saga came with a kickstand installed, and whoever built >>>> the bike (probably American Cyclery in SF) used thick rubber between the >>>> kickstand and the frame to prevent dimpling of the top of the chain stays >>>> (there’s a kickstand plate on the bottom). >

[RBW] Re: Completing the Rivendell catalog archive

After some research and consultation with John Bennett I have determined (decided?) that the collection of Rivendell catalogs I posted is indeed a full run. In looking at completed auctions, blog posts and completed sales including Bike Tinker's "Rivendell Propaganda" post and sale as well as

[RBW] Re: Found Wheel in Seattle

Pretty wild not only for this wheel to end up on the sidewalk but for someone who know what it was to call Rich! Hopeful for the wheel's reunion with its bike. On Friday, January 8, 2021 at 4:22:43 PM UTC-5 Rich Lesnik wrote: > > I just got a call from a fellow who found a Deore XT/Dyad

[RBW] Re: Found Wheel in Seattle

Pretty wild not only for this wheel to end up on the sidewalk but for someone to know what it was to call Rich! Hopeful for the wheel's reunion with its bike. On Friday, January 8, 2021 at 4:22:43 PM UTC-5 Rich Lesnik wrote: > > I just got a call from a fellow who found a Deore XT/Dyad 700/36

[RBW] Re: Cutting rack stays

For some reason this stuck in my head as "fender stays," which I cut with a pair of Knipex diagonal cutters and finish with a file. For the much more robusto rack stays: +1 on the bandsaw and belt sander if you have access! On Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 7:22:50 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

[RBW] Re: WTB: Paul touring cantis

Thanks all, purchase pending! On Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 1:48:07 PM UTC-5 saintruggler wrote: > PM sent. > > On Friday, January 8, 2021 at 2:13:05 PM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > >> If anyone has a set of Paul touring cantis for two wheels that they'd be >> willing to part with please

[RBW] WTB: Paul touring cantis

If anyone has a set of Paul touring cantis for two wheels that they'd be willing to part with please hit me up! -- 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] WTT: XL summer gloves for XXXL summer gloves

Recently picked up a pair of summer gloves from Riv but the XLs I picked up are too small for me. If someone made a mistake and got some XXLs that were too big, let's trade! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Tell me about your super-wide drops

Wow, thanks for the considerable insight, everyone! I really appreciate the assessments, personal histories, preferences and the rest. I'm currently running Albatross bars but find I most often ride in the forward position of the bars, in front of the brake levers. It's nice to take the full

[RBW] Re: Completing the Rivendell catalog archive

I've considered it and think it would be valuable to those interested. Some great articles and gear not to mention heartbreaking prices of yore. Do you host the readers archive? On Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 2:45:26 PM UTC-5 Paul Richardson wrote: > would you ever consider digitizing them

[RBW] Tell me about your super-wide drops

Big, wide drops seem to be everywhere these days, even here in the group! I've noticed some for sale and others used in builds. Rather than read through another dull review in some unfamiliar corner of the internet I wanted to see if anyone in the group could share some firsthand experience.

[RBW] Re: No Group Pinning? Added "RBW-Ephemera" Tag. "Subscribe" is a thing

Thanks for tags, Jim, much appreciate it! On Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 2:05:48 PM UTC-5 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Just because I wasn't too clear in the first post above: > > "RBW-History" is now a LABEL you can use when discussing company/bike/bike > model history. > "RBW-Ephemera" is a

[RBW] Re: Completing the Rivendell catalog archive

Thanks, Pete. I've got that one! Crazy and fun On Friday, January 1, 2021 at 3:27:26 PM UTC-5 Pete B wrote: > Eric, keep an eye out for the "Hiawathan Holidays" catalogs. I have the > second one, 22 pages on newsprint. It's notable because the descriptions > for each item in the catalog are

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville ShopSack Medium Light Grey

Sale pending On Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 8:49:42 AM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > I've got an extra medium ShopSack, brand new, never used, still folded up. > It's from the most recent run. In the light grey grid pattern. Interior > pouch pocket is royal blue. > > Fi

[RBW] FS: Sackville ShopSack Medium Light Grey

I've got an extra medium ShopSack, brand new, never used, still folded up. It's from the most recent run. In the light grey grid pattern. Interior pouch pocket is royal blue. Figured I'd offer it to the group rather than return to Riv, have them re-stock and then ship it again to you, the

Re: [RBW] Chainstay dimples and kickstand kisses

020, at 8:27 AM, Eric Marth wrote: > > Iecently removed my Pletscher bipod kickstand and noticed some mutilation > to my chainstays. Pictured below is my LHT, the kickstand was installed by > the previous owner. The sight brought to mind Grant's warning on the > kickstand hardware

Re: [RBW] Chainstay dimples and kickstand kisses

OnlyGuy > YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > > On Dec 28, 2020, at 8:27 AM, Eric Marth wrote: > > Iecently removed my Pletscher bipod kickstand and noticed some mutilation > to my chainstays. Pictured below is my LHT, the kickstand was installed by > the previous owner. The sight

[RBW] FS: Soma Cazaderos, Kucharik wool tights

Hi All, I have a few things for sale: Soma Cazadero Tires 700x42, gumwalls. Brand new, zero miles. Made in Japan. One tire mounted and removed, the other never removed from packaging. Guess which! $100 for the pair plus shipping to you. Kucharik wool tights Black, 100% merino wool. Made in

Re: [RBW] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route (loads of photos)

This is some choice content, Thanks Jason On Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 2:12:55 AM UTC-5 Andy Beichler wrote: > I was listening to Soul Serenade from the live album King Curtis cut out > at the Fillmore West as I was scrolling through. Your pictures and his > beautiful playing went together

[RBW] Re: Wow! What's going on with Rivendell caps going for $$$

I think that mustard cap is a *great* color. On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 6:53:43 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > The current bid on that cap is proof positive that we've all been in the > house too long  > > On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 3:36:02 PM UTC-8 Mark Roland wrote: > >> Well

[RBW] Rivendell catalog Number One

Hi All – I'm trying to collect a full run of Rivendell catalogs from the first to the last. At this point I have nineteen out of the twenty published catalogs. I'm still looking for the first catalog. For reference does anyone have a picture of the first catalog they could share? I haven't

[RBW] FS: Western Mountaineering Cloudrest Pillow

A gently used Western Mountaineering Cloudrest down pillow. 5 ounce total weight, 800-fill down. This one's a nice burnt-orange color. $45 shipped to you in the US. Thanks, Eric https://photos.app.goo.gl/fN68LxrCdB6qpHP57 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] The first Rivendell catalog?

Hi All – I am accumulating old Rivendell catalogs and at this point it appears I have nineteen out of a total of twenty published catalogs. I can't find an images online in old blogs, closed auctions or the like that depict the first catalog. Does anyone have a picture of catalog number one?

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

Small Bridgestone XO-1 for $700 in Williamsburg, VA. No affiliation. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1098938377191990/ On Friday, November 6, 2020 at 2:49:05 PM UTC-5 Nikko in Oakland wrote: > Atlantis, 53cm, full build with Paul bits and a Bertoud saddle with < 30 > miles on it

Re: [RBW] WTB: Rivendell catalogs

October 14, 2020 at 11:55:52 AM UTC-4 Greg J wrote: >> >>> I have just about every Riv Reader and Riv catalog from about 1997 >>> through whenever Riv stopped doing them regularly. So approx 10 years' >>> worth? >>> >>> If you're interested, let

[RBW] Re: Stolen Bleriot (San Francisco)

Lee – I don't see a picture attached! Best of luck for recovery On Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 11:13:30 PM UTC-4 LeeC wrote: > Hey Riv community, > > A friend had her 57cm Bleriot stolen today in the Outer Sunset in San > Francisco. Please be on the look out for suspicious sales. Pictured

Re: [RBW] WTB: Rivendell catalogs

ow. > > Greg > > > On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 7:57:54 AM UTC-7, Eric Marth wrote: >> >> Thanks, Mike. PM sent :) >> >> On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 8:00:59 AM UTC-4 mike goldman wrote: >> >>> i have a spring/summer 2000 catalog and p

Re: [RBW] WTB: Rivendell catalogs

Thanks, Mike. PM sent :) On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 8:00:59 AM UTC-4 mike goldman wrote: > i have a spring/summer 2000 catalog and price catalog in good shape > > mike goldman > rhode island > > > > > Top News - Sponsored By

[RBW] WTB: Rivendell catalogs

Hi all: I'm looking to acquire old Riv catalogs. If you have any duplicates or other catalogs you'd be interested to part with me please me know! Also searching for the 1992 Bridgestone catalog. Thanks, Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] silver shifter slip under load

Installed Silver (v1) shifters on Shimano pods last night/this morning. I had a problem very similar to what Nikko described above. The lever for the rear derailleur worked like a dream. But the one operating the front mech was difficult to use. Surly LHT, Albatross bars, Shimano pods. Front

Re: [RBW] silver shifter slip under load

Nikko – I'm having the same problem with a set of Silvers I installed today. Anything improve your shifting? On Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 8:32:24 PM UTC-4 Nikko in Oakland wrote: > Hey Sam, > > I just got some brand new Silver Shifters (v1) today that I put on with > some VO thumbies. I'm

[RBW] Silver shifters v1: Force required w. front derailleur

Hi all – I just installed a set of Silver shifters, mounted to Shimano pods. The rear derailleur is working great, with a light touch. However the front derailleur requires some serious English in order to shift up (adding tension). The lever moves normally with the wingnut snugged up when the

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