Re: [RBW] Bombadil camping trip

Looks like a beautiful trip! I just moved to Victoria and can’t wait to get out on the trails. Was this trip with folks from the VIBC? Ian in Hillside/Quadra On Thursday 25 April 2024 at 20:19:56 UTC-7 Keith P. wrote: > Wow. How fun! > > On Thu, Apr 25, 2024 at 8:16 PM Jason Fuller wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] Bombadil camping trip

Beautiful pics and badass ride as per your usual, Jason! Thanks for sharing, that's one I'd love to have joined you for. On Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:27:58 AM UTC-4 Brian Turner wrote: > Love your photos, as always… made even better with descriptive ride > reports! > > On Apr 26, 2024, at 1

Re: [RBW] Bombadil camping trip

Love your photos, as always… made even better with descriptive ride reports!On Apr 26, 2024, at 10:07 AM, John wrote:Thanks for sharing! Your Bombadil looks good out there haulin'. I would absolutely love to get myself and a bike out to Vancouver island someday.John in Minnesota -- You receiv

Re: [RBW] Bombadil camping trip

Thanks for sharing! Your Bombadil looks good out there haulin'. I would absolutely love to get myself and a bike out to Vancouver island someday. John in Minnesota -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gr

Re: [RBW] Bombadil - first ride and work in progress (some photos)

Max: loving that Bombadil. Pics came out great as well. I do like the look of it with the MARS tires. Chris: What stem do you use on your hunq with he Jones bars? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

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I had missed the MARS update and good lord that looks great! The blue and grey are stunning together On Thursday, 19 October 2023 at 19:52:45 UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > These are Ultradynamico Mars Race in 29x2.2” mounted on Quill rims > > https://ultradynamico.com/products/mars-race?variant=39763276

Re: [RBW] Bombadil - first ride and work in progress (some photos)

These are Ultradynamico Mars Race in 29x2.2” mounted on Quill rims https://ultradynamico.com/products/mars-race?variant=39763276660821 I’ll try to take pics this weekend. Max Sent from my iPad > On Oct 19, 2023, at 5:20 PM, Thomas Wasko wrote: > > What are the specs on those tires (width, 6

Re: [RBW] Bombadil - first ride and work in progress (some photos)

What are the specs on those tires (width, 650 or 700?)? How is clearance? On Friday, May 26, 2023 at 1:06:12 PM UTC-4 maxcr wrote: > A couple of pics from last week - Bombadil with new wheels (thanks Rich!) > and rubber (thanks Ron!) around the Fresh Pond in Cambridge, MA > > [image: IMG_0361.jp

Re: [RBW] Bombadil - first ride and work in progress (some photos)

Looking pretty darn tough with those new Mars tires on it. Looks great either way tho. On Friday, May 26, 2023 at 10:06:12 AM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > A couple of pics from last week - Bombadil with new wheels (thanks Rich!) > and rubber (thanks Ron!) around the Fresh Pond in Cambridge, MA > > [im

Re: [RBW] Bombadil - first ride and work in progress (some photos)

Hey Max! I love that you consider the sanity of shipping bars back and forth across the country. Thank you for that. I have similar concerns with buying direct from Blue Lug. Oh I remember the confusion about the wheel size! And thats quite a hefty thread there. I was in a similar boat as you

Re: [RBW] Bombadil - first ride and work in progress (some photos)

Thanks Matthew; the paint is really something! It’s a 60 - take a look at the initial confusion I had before getting it - here’s the thread: https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/jK5Le9uiJ3E/m/mkygvvKuAAAJ It’s a 700 wheel size and I think 2.1” would be comfortable and 2.3” or more

Re: [RBW] Bombadil - first ride and work in progress (some photos)

Hey there Max! I love your blue Bombadil. It'd be a dream to score one at a reasonable price. I love that paint! What is the frame size and wheel size? I like fenders but I like even more maxing out my tire width. How wide can you go? You think about trying that? Any idea on the year of the bike

Re: [RBW] Bombadil - first ride and work in progress (some photos)

Thanks for the report and photos, Max. Beautiful build on a rare beast. It looks like so much fun. Enjoy! > On Mar 27, 2023, at 12:11 PM, maxcr wrote: > > The weather is turning and I finally "finished" my Bombadil build. It's not > quite finished because I'm not 100% sure I'll keep the Bullm

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Proto Bomba .ulti top tubed? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Tom Bombadill is described as wearing yellow boots and a blue coat which was perhaps the inspiration for the frame color. I'll be curious to see if John adds some blue accents to the frame...I seem to recall a blue Paul rear mech on sale on eBay a few months back... On Sunday, December 11, 2022

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

I wouldn't mind if my Hunqapillar was painted Dupont Imron, Light Continental Blue Metallic w/clear coat!!! I've always loved the color of Breezer #1 and those early Stumpjumpers in a similar color. On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 12:53:02 PM UTC-6 J J wrote: > Echoing Shoji's message, I lo

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Whoa - the adjusters on those Breezer brake levers! (Super interesting thread overall!) On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 1:53:02 PM UTC-5 J J wrote: > Echoing Shoji's message, I love the diagonal tubes on the Hunqs (and > Bombadils) that had them. > > Thanks for mentioning Joe Breeze. Grant ha

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

For me, the Hunqapillar diagatube was a visual draw-- I liked it better than the parallel-to-top-tube bar of the Bombadil. The diagatube reminds me of the original Joe Breeze mountain bike frame: https://mmbhof.org/portfolio/first-fat-tire-bike-with-a-new-frame-and-all-new-parts/ Additional tub

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

The Bombadil(60 cm w/700c wheels, parallel TT) is the only frame I really much paid attention to and bought, albeit from a list member in 2011. I'm pretty sure they were all customer choice paint jobs, save and specials, returns, cancels and such. I recall also that the Bomba tubes were heat tr

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Our peerless site admin has a whole Bombadil page here: http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/bombadil/index.html, which goes back to RR 39 and the prot-velo Bombas. jim m walnut creek, ca On Monday, December 12, 2022 at 1:06:23 PM UTC-8 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > I may have shared t

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

I may have shared this years ago, but when the idea of a diagatube Hunq was floated out there, I took the liberty of photoshopping the concept based on the double top tube model. That led to a conversation with Grant and a whole bunch of quick iterations for different paint and graphic details.

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

I have that poster signed by Grant and framed. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett 239.877.4119 On Mon, Dec 12, 2022, 2:23 PM Eric Marth wrote: > I'm enjoying the discussion, pics and details! > > Does anyone have a higher-res version of this absurd Hunq poster? > > [image: 440ebc01ea30bd8ba7f

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

I had it on the wall in my office for years. I've never heard it mentioned, but one of the early Hunqapillar brochures showed three colors they had planned for the heat tube and decals, red/maroon, orange and blue, which apparently didn't make the cut. The three Mammoths on the poster seem t

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

I'm enjoying the discussion, pics and details! Does anyone have a higher-res version of this absurd Hunq poster? [image: 440ebc01ea30bd8ba7f7e5328708bea2--urban-life-bicycle-art.jpg] On Monday, December 12, 2022 at 3:11:30 PM UTC-5 Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > This is certainly an interesting a

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

This is certainly an interesting and complex question and I am in no position to provide any answers or guidance but think it's further complicated by overall cost changes over time and how it's been mentioned before how some of the Tolkien models like Bombadil & Legolas essentially became off

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

I discussed the history of Hunqapillar pricing in another recent thread . It started out at $1,500 and incrementally rose to $2,350. As far as I can ascertain from the Wayback archive, the most the Bombadil went for was

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

There was an actual additional piece of steel. It looks like a longer lug in paint, but if one of raw, clear coated frames, you can see that is an addition piece of metal. [image: bomb2 (2).jpg] Laing On Monday, December 12, 2022 at 2:38:07 PM UTC-5 jasonz...@gmail.com wrote: > Sure thing Lain

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Hunqapillars we're $1850 in 2011 when I became aware of them. I paid $2000 for a used 650b which was the final iteration. I feel like it cost $2500 new. On Monday, December 12, 2022 at 1:32:41 PM UTC-6 lconley wrote: > For one thing, the Hunqapillar did not have the lower head tube - down >

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Sure thing Laing, so the Bombadil was more ornate with the lug profile? On Monday, December 12, 2022 at 1:32:41 PM UTC-6 lconley wrote: > For one thing, the Hunqapillar did not have the lower head tube - down > tube lug extension like the Bombadil. > > Laing > > On Monday, December 12, 2022 at

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

For one thing, the Hunqapillar did not have the lower head tube - down tube lug extension like the Bombadil. Laing On Monday, December 12, 2022 at 2:29:05 PM UTC-5 jasonz...@gmail.com wrote: > I've often wondered what made the Hunq the "less expensive Bombadil" given > the tubing being as Gran

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

I've often wondered what made the Hunq the "less expensive Bombadil" given the tubing being as Grant calls "the most expensive tubes around". I'm assuming it was based on it being MIT and the Bomba being a MUSA frame? IF so, were they equally priced once the Hunq moved to MUSA Waterford, why/w

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

They are the same, both the originals that came with the frame On Monday, December 12, 2022 at 11:24:59 AM UTC-5 J J wrote: > Cool pair of Hunqs! are the forks different? Or is it just the photo angle > that makes the curve on the fork on the one with the black saddle look > different? > > On M

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Cool pair of Hunqs! are the forks different? Or is it just the photo angle that makes the curve on the fork on the one with the black saddle look different? On Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6:56:43 AM UTC-5 Dick Combs wrote: > [image: 61977D70-55E2-4782-A93A-A8333171AFD6.jpeg][image: > 7A5D4923

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

[image: 61977D70-55E2-4782-A93A-A8333171AFD6.jpeg][image: 7A5D4923-2037-4ACB-81D6-3091B473A0FB.jpeg]My two Hunqs -- 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

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

I have a freehub that has a 7-speed and can take an 11/12 without a spacer. Idk what John meant when he said that… maybe CK is different. On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 4:22:59 PM UTC-8 Andrew Letton wrote: > I'll add a link to some photos of my original order 2TT 60cm Bombadil: > 2009 Rivende

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

Cheers, Sam and Addison! Addison - I am running a 34T front ring to 11-42 as you guessed. For my terrain (and fitness) it's as good as it's going to get within that range; I use both the low and high end gears regularly, and not having another gear in either direction is usually only a minor incon

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

Jason, beautiful bike and beautiful documentation of your rides! Can I ask what the gearing on your bike is like? Is that 11-42 in the back? Thanks! -Addison (I hope to reincarnate as a bike like yours!) On Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 9:33:37 PM UTC-7 Sam Perez wrote: > Inspiring > > Sent fro

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

Inspiring Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 30, 2020, at 7:41 AM, greenteadrinkers > wrote: > > Wow! Amazing loop! thanks for sharing! You mention bears and cougars, do you > ever carry bear spray? > Scott > >> On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 5:02:46 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: >> Very prett

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

Jason, you sure do have some great scenery in Vancouver. I enjoyed the ride shots from Feb. 12 and those snowy pictures are lovely. Your Bombadil fits right in out there. Vancouver is definitely on my list of places to visit when travel opens up again. On Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 7:49:21

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

Jason, the route looks very beautiful with lots of green, but I'm sure you'll have fun riding the same route covered with snow. I'm curious about the small tunnel. Did you go through it? Several years ago I came upon a similarly small tunnel; I went through it to find out that it lead to a rice p

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

Brendon - 40C?! I assume you're in Australia or similarly southern hemisphere? That's tough to ride in. This day was about 6 or 7C, and I'll take that over 40 any day! This model Sugarloaf is the waxed canvas model they did when they first released the bag (2016 sometime) and I haven't maint

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

Wow Jason, you document a strong case of how much a bicycle can connect you with places. The better the places and the better the bike for getting to them really increases the demonstrative power of that connection. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 9:10:31 PM UTC-5 Jason

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

Again, thank you for sharing your ride photos. It looks so cold I can almost forget it is 40ºC outside... Can I please ask how the Sugarloaf Basketbag handles the wet weather? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe f

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

Isn't it?! I had to circle back and ride up the grass field to get a photo. I've passed by it easily a dozen times but hadn't fully taken in its grandeur. It's in New Westminster, BC - home of fellow Rivlister Sky I believe On Sunday, 31 January 2021 at 18:15:07 UTC-8 Steven Sweedler wrote:

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

Jason, that Weeping Cedar is spectacular, where is it. Steve On Sun, Jan 31, 2021 at 7:10 PM Jason Fuller wrote: > Today's Bombadil ride was four hours of steady rain but pretty mild > temperatures (still had frozen fingers at one point, but kudos to me for > bringing a second set of gloves to s

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

Hi Jason, The last time you posted pictures of your ride they looked like quasi-monochrome, and this time they're colorful again. Both look great! Your bombadil, complete with fenders, looks quite at home in the woods. Takashi 2021年1月1日金曜日 13:18:35 UTC+9 Jason Fuller: > Got up to some good NYE

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

I'm running wavies on my QB and love em. Compared to Sycip JJJ, Surly Open, and Dimension Arch bars I have/had on other bikes. I think the wavie is a bit more comfortable for my biking posture. On Tue, Dec 15, 2020 at 10:08 AM Alex K wrote: > Longing for the PNW air, looking at these pictures.

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

Thanks so much Matt! I am glad this post was so well-received. The handlebars are MAP / Ahearne, 610mm width, quite similar to the Wavie bar. I really like them, I had originally planned on Billie's for this bike but the 45-ish degree sweep gives me better bike control than the near-90 Billi

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

Longing for the PNW air, looking at these pictures Are those WAVIE bars? Thinking about switching from BILLIES to Wavies and wondering how you like them? On Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 7:58:22 AM UTC-8 Matthew P wrote: > Awesome Jason. > Thank you for sharing. The route sounds ideal to m

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

Awesome Jason. Thank you for sharing. The route sounds ideal to me. I want smooth trails, not death trails. Your Bombadil might be my favorite bike that isn't mine. I wish there was a "Best of RBW" to put or tag this post, and other great ones, so they could be found easily. -Matt San Diego, CA,

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

Andy: ha, I appreciate the compliment, but the environment gets all the credit for the beauty of the photos; I just haphazardly waved my cell phone around and pushed the button. Robert: I did! Although I was riding with one other person who fell once (was OK), and my Instagram story of the

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

Wow, really looks like studded tires would have been a good choice! Good for you for (presumably) staying upright. I separated a shoulder and partially tore a rotator cuff in similar conditions. That was on a fat bike with knobbies larger than those on your Bombadil, mind you! Studs are now my

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

Jason, my name is Andy. Thank you for this post - your photos are art. Best, Andy > On Dec 12, 2020, at 6:40 PM, Jason Fuller wrote: > > Rode the same route today, but freezing rain made it 50km of ice, basically. > What a day! > > > > > > > -- > You received this message because yo

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

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

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 quite well. Thanks. On Monday, November 30, 2020 at 1:40:33 PM UTC-5 Paul Richardson wrote: > thanks for posting t

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

thanks for posting this. really enjoyed reading it and these photos look like fern gully. wish i had easy access to that kinda wildness! paul takoma park, md. On Monday, November 30, 2020 at 10:41:49 AM UTC-5 greenteadrinkers wrote: > Wow! Amazing loop! thanks for sharing! You mention bears a

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

Wow! Amazing loop! thanks for sharing! You mention bears and cougars, do you ever carry bear spray? Scott On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 5:02:46 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > Very pretty photos. One of my favorite kinds of riding is dirt or gravel > roads or trails that are not technical, j

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

Wonderful, Jason! Thanks, Bill S San Diego On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 5:17:56 AM UTC-8 David Hays wrote: > Thank you Jason. Beautiful and inspiring. > David Hays > Buffalo, New York > > On Nov 28, 2020, at 11:50 PM, Jason Fuller wrote: > > I had a particular route in mind when I bought

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

Thank you Jason. Beautiful and inspiring. David Hays Buffalo, New York > On Nov 28, 2020, at 11:50 PM, Jason Fuller wrote: > > I had a particular route in mind when I bought this frameset from Joe, and > today I rode it (well, one version of it). It's just outside of town here in > Vancouver

Re: [RBW] Bombadil

Ryan, if this bike gets under $2000 I'm going to have a BIG quandary on my hands! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Bombadil

I would value it between $2500-$3000 also. Only problem being a lot of individuals who want to spend that kind of money want something new (even if not better). The biggest hit would be the beautiful build (full builds) just don’t hold values well. I would say the frame etc is worth $1500+. A

Re: [RBW] Bombadil

I sold a 52 Bomba with the clear coat treatment (complete with racks) in 2015 for $1950. It was a good build (Rich built wheels etc) but no dyno and no bags. Dan > On Oct 7, 2019, at 9:52 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I’d ballpark the frame fork headset and bars at like $1600. To replicate the

Re: [RBW] Bombadil

Wish there were more guys willing to man up and apologize after potentially being corrected on the list. Many tend to dig in and keep firing volleys. Usually each or both are correct from the perspective they are examining the topic from; but wrong from the perspective of the opposition. Lot

Re: [RBW] Bombadil

"You're welcome for missing the point." I have been informed by a nicer person than myself that you are correct. I retract what I said. Whatever it was I said. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

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You're welcome for missing the point. On Monday, October 7, 2019 at 3:53:33 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Dearest Garth, the OP came here in search of a possible price to ask for a > bike he wants to sell. He's not giving it away. Thank you. -- You received this message beca

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Dearest Garth, the OP came here in search of a possible price to ask for a bike he wants to sell. He's not giving it away. Thank you. -- 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

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Thank you John On Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 12:52 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > I’d ballpark the frame fork headset and bars at like $1600. To replicate > the build you buyer would need to budget around $4500 but most buyers > prefer to do their own thing. If you insist on selling it complete you’ll > be

Re: [RBW] Bombadil

I’d ballpark the frame fork headset and bars at like $1600. To replicate the build you buyer would need to budget around $4500 but most buyers prefer to do their own thing. If you insist on selling it complete you’ll be in the $2600 to $3000 range I suspect. If it were me I would sell bags and

Re: [RBW] Bombadil 52 cm near mint

So no one has any idea what this should go for? I know *I* don't, and I consider myself sorta expertly at Riv values 🤷 -- 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

Re: [RBW] Bombadil 52 cm near mint

The TT is 22” center to Center John On Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 4:12 AM Garth wrote: > Joe, the Bombadil frame specs are still included in the current Riv geo > charts, at the bottom in gray. > > > > On Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 11:19:05 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: >> >> Hey John, what's the top

Re: [RBW] Bombadil 52 cm near mint

Joe, the Bombadil frame specs are still included in the current Riv geo charts, at the bottom in gray. On Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 11:19:05 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Hey John, what's the toptube length? I know my Rivs pretty well, but I > confess I haven't a clue about Bombadil siz

Re: [RBW] Bombadil 52 cm near mint

Hey John, what's the toptube length? I know my Rivs pretty well, but I confess I haven't a clue about Bombadil sizing. -- 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 a

Re: [RBW] Bombadil 52 cm near mint

Details include a Sun XCD crank with removable spider, 2 set ups. A mountain double pictured with TA rings, and a second compact road double. Sun XCD derailleurs Paul thumbies, dura ace bar cons, new 8 speed cassette and chain. Paul Motolites and levers. Nitto bull moose painted to match, campy H

Re: [RBW] Bombadil

I would want to sell a complete build. I’ve built up a Rohloff Gates belt bike that covers the same riding spectrum as ol’ Tom but fits me better. I can provide a complete build description to anyone interested on request. It’s typical Riv. No corner cut but no money wasted. John On Sun, Oct 6,

Re: [RBW] Bombadil

It’s a 52. John On Sun, Oct 6, 2019 at 9:07 PM 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > John, > What size is it. Supply and demand plays a huge factor. Also a big > variable is full build or f/f/hs/bb etc. if you are looking to replace > this bike with

[RBW] Bombadil

John, What size is it. Supply and demand plays a huge factor. Also a big variable is full build or f/f/hs/bb etc. if you are looking to replace this bike with a larger frame of some kind the parts/build could be kept and meet your needs better than whoever may be purchasing the full bike. T

Re: [RBW] Bombadil 68-cm FS or Trade

Did Bigfoot buy it? That frame is yuge. -- 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 discuss

Re: [RBW] Bombadil 68-cm FS or Trade

Happiest of rolls to whomever picked up that beauty! More pictures please... -Kai -- 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..

Re: [RBW] Bombadil 68-cm FS or Trade

*The Bomba is spoken for. Thank you for the interest, the well-wishes and for the assistance!* On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 9:09 PM a spens > > wrote: > >> >> Hi Riv-Folks, >> >> Going to put my 68- Bombadil up for sale. It has a bit of the expected >> beausage and is otherwise in terrific workin

Re: [RBW] Bombadil 68-cm FS or Trade

A helpful link posting elf here. No affiliation etc. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/bik/d/northfield-rivendell-bombadil-68-cm/6941692339.html

[RBW] Bombadil 68-cm FS or Trade

A helpful link posting elf here. No affiliation etc. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/bik/d/northfield-rivendell-bombadil-68-cm/6941692339.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

Re: [RBW] Bombadil 68-cm FS or Trade

*drool* man I wish I had the scratch to acquire this. Good luck on the sale. -Jim Austin, TX. On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 9:09 PM a spens wrote: > > Hi Riv-Folks, > > Going to put my 68- Bombadil up for sale. It has a bit of the expected > beausage and is otherwise in terrific working order. > >

[RBW] Bombadil 68-cm FS or Trade

Hi Riv-Folks, Going to put my 68- Bombadil up for sale. It has a bit of the expected beausage and is otherwise in terrific working order. --$1550--Included in the price is Frame & fork, Chris King headset, Campy BB, lugged seatpost, bullmoose handlebars Suitable for most riders 6-5 and tall

Re: [RBW] Bombadil Info

I’ve been reading the new book “Japanese Steel”and it has certainly made me appreciate the quality of the Japanese frames and also the tech of their tube sets. Thanks for the info. The Bomba should feel,right at home sharing the garage with my 87 Waterford Paramount Any idea what steelwas used in

[RBW] Bombadil Info

John: To answer a question in your orig post, Toyo is a frame shop in Osaka that Riv subbed to for several years, until the Yen exchange rate drove the price too high. Atlantis, Rambouillet, Saluki, and Romulus were made there. Panasonic, also in Japan, made the single speeder and did some

Re: [RBW] Bombadil Tire Clearance

Yes,Steve , the 60 and on up . Mine has a max with fenders of about 50mm or so. On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 4:47:35 PM UTC-5, Steven Sweedler wrote: > > were any of the larger Bombadil frames built for 700 C wheels, Thanks, > Steve > > On Monday, December 7, 2015, Garth > > wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Bombadil Tire Clearance

were any of the larger Bombadil frames built for 700 C wheels, Thanks, Steve On Monday, December 7, 2015, Garth wrote: > >I would never say that any Riv frames are designed around X tires , > that's simply limiting. The clearances are like a balance between chainring > sizes and the bend o

[RBW] Bombadil Tire Clearance

I'm not sure if I have a odd duck here or not, but tire clearance on my early double top tube 650b Bombadil is really tight. With a 650b x 2.0 Quasi-Moto (actual width Is about 53mm on a Velocity Synergy rim), there is maybe 3-4mm clearance at the seat stay bridge. Enough for the tire to roll

Re: [RBW] Bombadil Off-Road

Here's 2 photo I found comparing RM-013 to the RM-014 and the Noodle. http://biketouringnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_1777.jpg http://biketouringnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_1771.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

Re: [RBW] Bombadil Off-Road

BenG , The RM013 angle is very slight , about 7 degrees. When I rode them they felt like regular drops, I never once even thought about the subtle flare. At the time, I had ridden in traditional drops , mostly Cinelli 66 deep drop bars for decades. If anything , they felt like a more anatom

Re: [RBW] Bombadil Off-Road

Sophisticates, my good fellow, ride Albastache. [mouth twitch, eye twinkle, struggle not to show it ... Grin!] Och! Almost pulled it off. Sigh. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 1:18:15 PM UTC-6, BenG wrote: > > Like a double-barrel shotgun, mission accomplished either

Re: [RBW] Bombadil Off-Road

Sounds fun Tony. Looks fun! Nuce bike. Question about RM013: how does your hand and wrist position feel on the canted/angled brake lever bodies? You were on drops a lot; did the levers force you there? I am trying to choose between noodle and dirt drop bars on a sam, maybe overthinking. Like a

Re: [RBW] Bombadil Off-Road

Very nice! On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 9:14 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > In it's natural environment... finally got the fat-knobby/dirt drop'd > Bombadil out for some dedicated off-road riding this evening. Out to a > local municipal park - Wakefield - where they have some great single track > that

[RBW] Bombadil Off-Road

In it's natural environment... finally got the fat-knobby/dirt drop'd Bombadil out for some dedicated off-road riding this evening. Out to a local municipal park - Wakefield - where they have some great single track that goes along Accotink Creek and some swooshy trails along the cleared power

[RBW] Bombadil final build--for now.

That looks great! I like the whole set-up. Enjoy the riding. -- 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. T

Re: [RBW] Bombadil final build--for now.

Pretty. I may have to try Albatrosses one day, and I like the way yours seem not to be too high (I dislike very high bars -- they are uncomfortable and sap what little torque I can generate). Perhaps if and when I build a ss singletrack 26er ... -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Bombadil final build--for now.

After realizing that I do not like the moustache handlebars, I changed up my Bombadil to what will be its final build for now. Albatross bars, full micro shift derailleurs and shifters, triple crankm and a Brooks b67 added. Forgot to bring my camera on the test ride, so only a shot in my parti

[RBW] Bombadil 60cm - Planning to sell

Putting this out to the group in advance. I plan to prepare my Bombadil for sale shortly, which is a double top-tube 60cm in dark green and cream. I need to sell a few bikes in my stable, and I'm forced to make a tough choice. I also hope there may be a nice home for it among this group. Cu

Re: [RBW] Bombadil for self-defense

My brother once had a run-in on a bike with a bunch of drunk teenagers. After being mass attacked he took his XO-2 and clubbed the principal assailant about back and head with it, chasing him around and around the car. He then pulled apart the driver's side window and was about to club in the winds

[RBW] Bombadil for self-defense

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jimmy_fatwing/SelfProtection/cycle.htm -L -- 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...@googl

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