Trevor, love your Bombadil! Would build one very close to that, if I ever
had the chance.
What bars are those on it?
On Fri, Apr 14, 2023 at 4:40 AM Trevor Bradshaw
wrote:
> Late to the party but I absolutely love my Bombadil. Sure it's pretty and
> popular with twin top tube enthusiasts but
I've found that the 71cm Jones Bar with his grips is a fantastic setup for
my Hunqapillar. LOVE the look of the Bullmoose, though!
On Monday, March 27, 2023 at 11:46:51 AM UTC-5 maxcr wrote:
> That's a great idea, that's what I have on the Jones bar... I'll swap 'em
> out and try that.
That's a great idea, that's what I have on the Jones bar... I'll swap 'em
out and try that. Thanks John!
On Monday, March 27, 2023 at 12:37:59 PM UTC-4 John Johnson wrote:
> Hello Max!
>
> Nice Bombadil and great photos.
>
> For the bullmoose, I find that ergo grips (ergon or anything with a
Hello Max!
Nice Bombadil and great photos.
For the bullmoose, I find that ergo grips (ergon or anything with a paddle
under your palms) help with the position. Maybe worth a try?
Cheers,
John
On Monday, March 27, 2023 at 6:11:20 PM UTC+2 maxcr wrote:
> The weather is turning and I finally
I gotta see that when it’s painted!
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 5:57:01 PM UTC-8 mitchel...@gmail.com
wrote:
> Recently scored a 64cm Bombadil Prototype - currently getting blasted and
> painted @ D ! Reading these Bombadil articles have got me real stoked!
> On Sunday, February 26, 2023
Recently scored a 64cm Bombadil Prototype - currently getting blasted and
painted @ D ! Reading these Bombadil articles have got me real stoked!
On Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 8:56:54 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> Thanks for the links, Gino.
>
> Here in 2023 I think we'd all be down for
Thanks for the links, Gino.
Here in 2023 I think we'd all be down for a Bombadil at $1,600 for the
frame and fork.
On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 11:17:41 PM UTC-5 Gino Zahnd wrote:
> In 2008 I rode the Bomba prototype for a few weeks. Here are my photos
> from then:
>
In 2008 I rode the Bomba prototype for a few weeks. Here are my photos from
then:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/albums/72157607024143730
And my review of it in 2008:
https://chicogino.blogspot.com/2008/05/rivendell-bombadil-my-two-week-fling.html
On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 8:16:08
That was exactly what I spec'd it as, since they were kinda semi-custom, I
wanted the Ram orange on it.(My Ram is a green one, but then I later
found a tall Ram frame for my son, so we've got two Ram orange bikes and
then my canti-Rom is that light silverish blue color.)
On Thursday,
Leslie, is your frame painted the same color as the Orange Rambouillet?
Did you have it painted or did it come from Riv like that? If I ever get
my Hunqapillar repainted it will match the original Rams.
On Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 4:32:36 PM UTC-5 Leslie wrote:
> I'd originally put
I'd originally put a deposit down on a normal Bomba (56, a 650b); then
they started talking about the diaga-Bomba, and I called in, paid the diff,
upgraded to it instead.
When I first built up my Bomba, I was running 2.4 NeoMotos on it (under
fenders).I then tried out swapping to my
Just noticed there's a large Hunqapiller listed on eBay (no relation to
seller).
Those Breezer seat sandwiches are so hard to find. I did, however, find a
3D printing plan for one that someone put on Thingiverse. I had Shapeways
print it in glass-filled nylon, and it's been working pretty well with the
B-72 on my Hunq.
On Monday, February 6, 2023 at 9:08:12 AM UTC-5
It’d be cool to see photos or videos of someone riding the bike. I’m
curious about how the handlebars can be comfy at that angle!
On Monday, February 6, 2023 at 7:08:20 AM UTC-8 lconley wrote:
> More correctly, mine has a crescent moon above the curly-cue as opposed to
> the three dots above
More correctly, mine has a crescent moon above the curly-cue as opposed to
the three dots above the curly cue.
Laing
On Monday, February 6, 2023 at 9:45:44 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote:
> Something that I have noticed is that My Bombadil has a different fork
> crown than many. Most seem to have the
After reading that, I may have to put my Brooks B-72 with the Breezer Seat
Sandwich on the Bombadil. Just sitting on the shelf now, used to be on my
fatbike. Mine is a later version (bought new less than 10 years ago) with a
black frame. Makes me want to get the frame plated.
Laing
On Monday,
That was great… but “balloon tire bike”?? On Feb 6, 2023, at 7:29 AM, maxcr wrote:Enjoy, Johns article is up: https://theradavist.com/rivendell-bombadil-review/On Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 5:17:24 PM UTC-5 JohnS wrote:Wow! I'm super impressed. And I bet they are all in the same great condition
Enjoy, Johns article is up:
https://theradavist.com/rivendell-bombadil-review/
On Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 5:17:24 PM UTC-5 JohnS wrote:
> Wow! I'm super impressed. And I bet they are all in the same great
> condition as your Bombadil. Thanks for sharing.
>
> JohnS
>
>
> On Sunday, February
Wow! I'm super impressed. And I bet they are all in the same great
condition as your Bombadil. Thanks for sharing.
JohnS
On Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 8:04:43 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote:
> 8 - behind the Bombadil - Betty Foy, Hubbuhubbuh, Frank Jones Sr, Mystery
> Bike, Gus Boots Willsen,
8 - behind the Bombadil - Betty Foy, Hubbuhubbuh, Frank Jones Sr, Mystery
Bike, Gus Boots Willsen, hanging on the wall Rosco Bubbe V1, Rivendell
Custom. There are others not in the picture (Clementine, Rosco Bubbe Medium
Mountain Mixte, Roscoe Baby, Keven's Custom Mixte). The Hubbuhubbuh has
Wait a minute there Laing! How many Riv's are in that picture???
Drill press, one of my favorite tools :)
JohnS
On Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 6:21:15 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote:
> On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 4:28:29 PM UTC-5 Mackenzy Albright wrote:
> One thing i've been curious about is the
On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 4:28:29 PM UTC-5 Mackenzy Albright wrote:
One thing i've been curious about is the geometry changes over time.
It seems the Hunqapillars were generally a bit shorter TT's and relatively
traditional geometry while the Bombadils ran long (I'm assuming meant more
That should have been "advertised 46cm chainstay".
On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10:44:29 PM UTC-6 Chris L wrote:
> For years, RBW's geometry for the 54cm Hunqapillar was incorrect in saying
> it had a 58cm ETT when in fact, it had a 59.9 cm ETT. I have a schematic
> of the 54
One thing i've been curious about is the geometry changes over time.
It seems the Hunqapillars were generally a bit shorter TT's and relatively
traditional geometry while the Bombadils ran long (I'm assuming meant more
for non drops?). Eventually all Rivendells started getting lnger and
Thanks for these, Max, John's build and pics are simply delicious.
Very sweet bike and poster/postcard combo, Jennings! I'd rock a Hunq tee
shirt with that design.
On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 3:22:33 PM UTC-5 Jennings wrote:
> Ill play along. I've had my 58 Hunqapillar since 2010. Its
Lovely bike, Vern! What kind of drop bars are those?
On Sunday, December 25, 2022 at 5:30:49 PM UTC-7 plumber...@gmail.com wrote:
> Purchased from a member of the group in July but very recently built
> Bombadil. Excited for many more miles of dirt in the new year!
>
> [image: IMG_9161.jpg]
>
>
Presumedly, it might of sounded like I didn't like my Bombadil. I associate
"overbuilt" with "wellmade" and absolutely love my bike. It keeps up with a
casual road ride no problem. Impressive! It always felt like a swiss army
knife. It's really great hearing all of the Bomba and Hunq info
You are correct sir. I had my custom built to be kind of light/flexy for
mostly road riding with light loads. I later picked up the Bombadil you now
own and found that it felt pretty much like a shorter wheelbase version of
my custom! I presume it would carry more stuff - especially with that
I know some people find romance in a bike being described as
stout-as-all-get-out, or sturdy enough to survive an apocalypse; for me,
that is is a turn-off: I want a bike that is as strong and stiff as I need
it to be, but ideally no more than necessary. Especially in the case of
steel,
Thank you for sharing, Captain. I do not believe I've ever seen that
before and also likely my first glimpse of the original Hunqa drawing for
the headbadge. Looks like that tall Bombadil in the brochure is the same
one captured by Jim at HQ as well.
On Friday, December 23, 2022 at 9:02:36
Yes. My recollection was that Bomba was coming out when it was "suggested"
that those names were IP, so IIRC it was the last of the Tolkien names.
Grant shared the Hunkapiller mailbox story with me verbally during a visit
to RBWHQ It was the same as he later wrote in one of the Readers.
The
This thread has been informative and interesting. I don't know how
definitive my experience is but here is what I thought when I made the
decision 12 years ago:
http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2010/12/elves-of-rivendell-are-delivering-for.html
On Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 5:00:47 PM
Great write-up, pics and story Willet!
This thread is really paying off :)
On Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 4:37:12 PM UTC-5 J J wrote:
> Yes, the saga continues! I think it’s plausible that the prototype was
> indeed a prototype for both bikes — let’s call it a super heavy duty frame
>
Yes, the saga continues! I think it’s plausible that the prototype was
indeed a prototype for both bikes — let’s call it a super heavy duty frame
prototype — even if that was not the intention from the get go. And then
there would have been a split, so to speak, with one going in this
Well, that's an interesting little twist! It was my assumption after
posting the "origin story" of my Protovelo that I probably had many of the
details wrong and that there would be a long list of
clarifications/modifications to the information that I had pieced together
about it. In
Willet, this is a fascinating backstory indeed. Thanks for sharing.
One piece of it is curious, and it both clarifies and clouds things: the
Hunqapillar copy also states that the the “proto-Hunqapillar” was ridden by
Daniel on the Great Divide.
>From Riv:
And it's a trail bike.
The tubes are
My first run gray/orange Hunqapillar fits Antelope Hills (700 x 55) on Dyad
rims with plenty of clearance.
On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:35:21 PM UTC-6 J J wrote:
> James, I can’t enumerate the all the differences, but I’m running René
> Herse 29" x 2.2" (700C x 55) Antelope Hill
FWIW, my 2010 or so 700c 60cm Waterford Bomba could clear 65mm fenders with
ease using cantilever brakes. I have SKS 53mm ones on there no and they
have plenty of room. The 65 require just a smidge of modification for the
fork blades. I bought some VO's but decided against using them unless I
Jay, I run cantis. I’ve never used Motolites or any other V brakes. I’m
stubborn about some things and I just love my cantis! I’m curious if the
Motolites would work, though — if anyone else reading this has tried them
with the 65 SKS, please chime in.
On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at
Are you using cantis or linear pull brakes with the 65 SKS fenders? When my Big Bens wear out I’m thinking of switching to Antelope Hills, and am hoping they’ll work with Motolites and fenders. Jay LonnerBellingham, WA Sent from my Atari 400On Dec 14, 2022, at 5:35 PM, J J wrote:James, I can’t
James, I can’t enumerate the all the differences, but I’m running René
Herse 29" x 2.2" (700C x 55) Antelope Hill tires on my green Waterford Hunq
58, built in 2012, and there’s clearance to spare. Even with the 65 SKS
fenders. I know early literature on Hunqs said that 55 was the maximum
I had a green one. 700c. Clearance and wheelbase appeared to be essentially
the same. I couldn’t fit anything bigger than Thunder Burt’s.
On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 5:37:40 PM UTC-7 mcgr...@gmail.com wrote:
> What are the differences between Hunqapillar generations? I have a July
>
Ahh, unfortunately the 700c models had 2.1" clearance like the Bombadil,
it's the 26" and 650B models had more generous clearance (I'm just going by
an old geometry chart, not real world experience)
On Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 4:37 PM James M wrote:
> What are the differences between Hunqapillar
What are the differences between Hunqapillar generations? I have a July
2010 Waterford 62cm. Right now it's got 2.1" Schwalbe Thunder Burts. I
think getting 2.2" tires on the back would be dicey. Did the green
generation of the frame have bigger clearance? Longer wheelbase?
James
On
One more note that I didn't think of until I hit submit - the batch
differences that exist on Bombadils (and maybe Hunqapillars too) are more
significant than the difference between a Bombadil and a Hunq if you remove
the location of manufacture from the equation.
On Wednesday, 14 December
Just catching this now, hey thanks for the shoutout Eric! And it means a
lot that you said that about the forest photo! That was a special day,
first ride on the rebuild after paint.
I don't have nearly the historical knowledge that many here do, and a lot
has already been said. But here are
Bombadil and Hunqapillar—two of the best names (among some really good
ones) in the Rivendell lineup. When I was contemplating my first Rivendell
(it was an Atlantis) they were selling an unpainted 48cm Bomba frame for a
good price. So tempting. One of the details that got to me was the lug
I believe Watson is hoping to find a wheel (Chris King hub, actually) with
an 8-speed cassette already on it, which might explain his phrasing.
My Riv uses a WI hub with an 11-speed-sized freehub, it comes with a spacer
that you put on first if you want to install an 8/9/10-speed cassette.*
*
This is the story that I’ve heard. And while I do love the name and woolly mammoth iconography, it does feel like a missed opportunity when Oliphaunt was right there. (But maybe they had already gotten a cease-and-desist from the Tolkien estate at that point?)In any case, it’s great seeing the
Re: the mailbox — I believe Grant was on a tour and saw the name
“Hunkapiller” on a mailbox. Forgot where. He changed the spelling for the
bike.
On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 2:17:05 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> Ricky — The mailbox thing is new to me, interested to learn more if
Ricky — The mailbox thing is new to me, interested to learn more if others
have insight.
Laing — That is a beauty of a Bombadil and I really appreciate you have the
screenshot from when you bought it. That's the kind of receipt I like.
Please keep us updated on how it handles with the very
Eric when are we going to see another YouTube video ? I really admire your
style and have even learned a few tricks from your excellent build videos.
Sorry for the tangent.
On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 8:42:59 AM UTC-8 brok...@gmail.com wrote:
> Eric, I hope this doesn't derail your thread
Eric, I hope this doesn't derail your thread too much, but I though I might
try to address your Tolkien question. As I'm sure many of us here are, I've
long been a big Tolkien nerd, but I wouldn't consider myself an expert...
I'd say I'm pretty well-versed, though!
I know Grant has always
The Hunqapillar is named after a mailbox in Indiana, but the spelling is
different. Also, it might not be Indiana.
On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 9:31:34 AM UTC-6 Luke Hendrickson wrote:
> Thank you for starting this thread, Eric. Stoked to learn more about these
> two models.
>
> On Sunday,
Thank you for starting this thread, Eric. Stoked to learn more about these
two models.
On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 7:16:08 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> It seems the Bombadil and Hunqapillar frames are beloved. They're stout,
> beautiful, and sometimes have intricate additional
My 60cm Bomba has 700's...
EricF
Vancouver
On Sun, 2 Jan 2022 at 12:30, Jason Fuller wrote:
>
>
> Jay - this frame, and most Bombadils, is 650B. I used to believe they all
> were 650, but iirc some of the biggest sizes are 700c. Good eye on the
> tires - can't wait to ride them! I bought
transition.
>
> Paul Germain
> Midlothian, Va.
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Erik
> To: RBW Owners Bunch
> Sent: Fri, Dec 31, 2021 8:45 pm
> Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil on its Archetypal Route (loads of photos)
>
> That is a stunning paint job, Jaso
of "vintage". But unlike carbon, it takes decades
> for that transition.
>
> Paul Germain
> Midlothian, Va.
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Erik
> To: RBW Owners Bunch
> Sent: Fri, Dec 31, 2021 8:45 pm
> Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil on its
caught while riding, I once
>>> dropped the front of the bike onto the rear of the front fender with the
>>> wheel removed while loading it into the van.
>>>
>>> The safety tab worked just as it should and I was able to pop it back
>>> into place, n
ont fender with the
>>> wheel removed while loading it into the van.
>>>
>>> The safety tab worked just as it should and I was able to pop it back
>>> into place, no harm done.
>>>
>>> Paul Germain
>>> Midlothian, Va.
>>>
>>>
>>
rts for older bikes get harder to obtain, pushing some older
"classics" into the realm of "vintage". But unlike carbon, it takes decades for
that transition.
Paul GermainMidlothian, Va.
-Original Message-
From: Erik
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Sent: Fri, Dec 31, 2021 8:45 pm
d just as it should and I was able to pop it back
>>> into place, no harm done.
>>>
>>> Paul Germain
>>> Midlothian, Va.
>>>
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Jason Fuller
>>> To: RBW Owners Bunch
>>
-Original Message-
> From: Jason Fuller
> To: RBW Owners Bunch
> Sent: Sat, Aug 28, 2021 1:56 am
> Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil on its Archetypal Route (loads of photos)
>
> ...and here's some photos from the ride that ultimately ended in fender
> ruinage and fu
: [RBW] Re: Bombadil on its Archetypal Route (loads of photos)
...and here's some photos from the ride that ultimately ended in fender ruinage
and full body aches.
On Friday, 27 August 2021 at 22:36:45 UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote:
Ever since I had the stick wedged in the front fender situation, which
Jason,
you inspire me (I hope) --I used to be on the north shore on a bike weekly,
pre-pandemic. But I have only biked past Burrard Inlet a couple of times
since then. I really
hope I can get back into the habit once public health protocols allow it.
Meanwhile, I am hoping the oppressive heat
Hahaha, thanks Paul, yeah the weird bars were polarizing as one would
expect - most in the "it's ugly" camp, many in the "if it works, rock it!"
camp (who may or may not be in the first camp), and a few who genuinely
liked the look it seems.
The handlebar I keep eyeing that I think would look
i'll just say again that i'm grateful for these posts and pictures--they're
consistently great and maddeningly fomo-inducing. and i must add i'm glad
the bar end / handlebar thing was only a temporary experiment!
paul
takoma park, md.
On Monday, June 7, 2021 at 12:10:39 PM UTC-4 Hugh Smitham
Jason,
Great write up. I really appreciate both the tone and tenor of the
retelling and the ride.
It makes me want to travel North once again to experience your fantastic
route.
Hugh
On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 8:50:58 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote:
> I had a particular route in mind
Nice work Jason! I feel like I was there! Your side of the continent looks
absolutely primordial compared to the Mid-Atlantic!
Paul Germain
Midlothian, Va.
On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 11:50:58 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote:
> I had a particular route in mind when I bought this frameset from
Amazing amazing photos! Thanks for this!
On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 11:15:04 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Now that's a Rivbike in its proper environment. Nice work, Jason!
>
>
> On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 8:50:58 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote:
>
>> I had a particular route in mind
Absolutely magical. Thanks for sharing.
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Gosh I'm glad the story has been enjoyable! It felt a little
self-indulgent as I wrote it; I just wanted to share this ride with others
and unfortunately I can only do so virtually right now.
Robert - we don't get a lot of snowfall at lower elevations here, since
we're right on the coast.
Thank you for the detail in your ride report and especially for the photos,
Jason. I’m a bit south from you (Whidbey Island) and experienced the same
pre-sunset fog you described yesterday about 4:30pm. Your non-technical single
track is my favorite riding conditions on Clem...someday the
A beautiful ride on the most perfect bike. Your words and pictures helped
me live the adventure vicariously thru you. Thank you for taking the time
to indulge us.
On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 11:50:58 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote:
> I had a particular route in mind when I bought this
Wow, that route looks spectacular! It seems like you caught it on a
spectacular day as well!
Does that area get much snowfall or can you ride there year round?
Cheers!
Robert
On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 10:15:04 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Now that's a Rivbike in its proper
Now that's a Rivbike in its proper environment. Nice work, Jason!
On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 8:50:58 PM UTC-8 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
>
I have seen this bike in person and can honestly say the photos don't do it
justice. It is a beautiful and functional bike. The buyer will be very
happy. As far as sale price I think Bill is correct, probably $2600-$3000.
It cost a lot more to build but all that matters is what someone will
Garth
It’s not a bad idea. I do get more joy from giving things away than the
cash brings. In the past few months I’ve given my Scott Sub 10 belt drive
bike to a young couple and that makes me very happy.
However in this instance I need to raise some money to fund another bike
project without
I'd answer, but I kind of want to buy it, so I feel like that presents a
conflict of interest.
-Nick in ATX
On Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 7:54:00 PM UTC-5, John McBurney wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I’m considering sellingBombadil. What do you think a reasonable price
> would be? It’s a Waterford
The OP isn't riding it because it's too small, and he wants to sell it but
isn't sure how much to ask; obviously, he wants to get a good price for it.
Answering his question will sure as hell will make a different to his
wallet! And, just possibly, increase his options for a replacement, no
small
John, although the bike doesn't fit you, it doesn't sound like you really
want to sell it, or at least go through "the process" of sale and all that
may include. Who says you have to sell it and for what cost , and what
makes them some sort of authority over your own sense ? Hell, you
On Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 9:09:41 PM UTC-5, 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.
>
> --$1550--Included in the price is Frame & fork, Chris King headset, Campy
thanks. Ill check your website.
John
On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 11:45 AM br...@bgcycles.com
wrote:
> Yes - they are in stock and shipped every day in 2 sizes 700 x 43 and 650b
> x 43 both sizes are available in Blackwall or Skinwall.
>
>
> On Mar 19, 2019, at 8:01 AM, John McBurney wrote:
>
>
Yes - they are in stock and shipped every day in 2 sizes 700 x 43 and 650b x 43
both sizes are available in Blackwall or Skinwall.
> On Mar 19, 2019, at 8:01 AM, John McBurney wrote:
>
> Are Bruce Gordon Rock and Road tires still available?
>
> John
>
> On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 12:30 AM Chad
Are Bruce Gordon Rock and Road tires still available?
John
On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 12:30 AM Chad wrote:
> Forgot to include the thread link.
>
>
> https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/5zVJH4V2txA/r6PI3as5DAAJ
>
> This is why I ended up putting the 650Bx43 (45 measured width) Rock n
Forgot to include the thread link.
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/5zVJH4V2txA/r6PI3as5DAAJ
This is why I ended up putting the 650Bx43 (45 measured width) Rock n Road
tires on. They also gave me about an additional 1.5cm of standover room.
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My paint is incredible for any 11 year old bike. But that said I’m not
surprised. The guy I bought it from is more of a runner than a cyclist. He
is a dentist and his wife an attorney in a WV college town that is an exurb
of DC. No kids. I’m into old school 2 channel audio. I have some decent
tube
Well I found a pic of the serial number and I’ll PM it to you. Build date was
Oct 2008, same as yours. I’m almost certain the original paint on mine was not
done by Joe Bell. It was not very durable and was peeling on the fork and
kickstand mount. The original owner said he probably should
Here is the reply from the dentist I bought to Bombadil from:
“Not his. I bought it new from Rivendell and had them custom paint it for
me. I think they had Joe Bell paint it. That’s the original paint. ”
Lightening strikes twice
John
On Mon, Mar 18, 2019 at 1:53 AM Chad wrote:
> I don’t
I don’t have the original receipt since I bought it used from the first owner.
I think it is in California right now. I’ll look and see if I have the serial
number in an old email or pic and PM it to you. I remember it likely being
from the first batch of frames based on the production date
I don’t suppose you have your receipt and SN around do you?
On Sat, Mar 16, 2019 at 7:53 PM Chad wrote:
> Wow. It’s quite possible that they sold more than one silver and gold
> Bombadil. Seeing the pics of your gorgeous bike makes me miss my old Bomba.
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Wow. It’s quite possible that they sold more than one silver and gold
Bombadil. Seeing the pics of your gorgeous bike makes me miss my old Bomba.
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I would agree Ted.. I too am happy with my Bombadil. I am trying out the
Bruce Gordon Rock n Roads and I think they might be a good happy medium. I
have spoken to Riv and for $2400 they can have Waterford build me a 48cm
Bombadil in any stock Riv color. However, Brian and Vince suggested
Glad you like your Bombadil, though you might like a 48 Hunqapillar even
better. Get a frame and wheels, move all components over from the Bombadil
and your all set. Then if you like the new rig sell the Bombadil frame and
recoup half your outlay. Of course if the Rock n Roads do it for you no
Does your bike have the crown with the partial moon cutout (like a
Hunqapillar), or the three dots (like a Hillborne or Hilsen)? Diagonal tube
and mid stays or parallel second top tube?
On Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 1:18:28 PM UTC-8, Leslie wrote:
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> My Bomba is a 56, 650b, and I've run
My Bomba is a 56, 650b, and I've run 2.3 NeoMotos under fenders; if I
pulled the fenders off, I have no idea what tire is out there that would be
too big... I think there isn't a 650b tire that it couldn't fit
On Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 12:51:34 PM UTC-5, Chad wrote:
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> I would
Mine? It's a diagastay Bomba w/ the half-moon crown... (see the pics from
my earlier post in this thread if you'd like).
-L
On Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 4:39:33 PM UTC-5, ted wrote:
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> Does your bike have the crown with the partial moon cutout (like a
> Hunqapillar), or the three
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/marathon_mondial
> I may try the new 650b x 2.0 Marathon Mondials on the Bomba when they
> become available. I have considered Big Bens, but I don't think they will
> work well on the trails in my neck of the woods.
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Garth- I too have an '83 Stumpjumper Sport frame and a box full of the most
of the original parts. I'm not sure what the tire clearance is like, but I
have this neat old article from '83 as a reference
http://www.vintagecrank.com/vintage-bicycle-articles/Fat-Tire-Bikes-Bicycle-Mag-May-83.pdf
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