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For those of us without an Instagram account, it'd be nice if you could post pictures of the bike you're describing. Dave -- 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, s

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Toshi, it looks spectacular. I can't wait to see it built up. I love that you went with the long chainstays. BL in EC On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 10:33:52 AM UTC-7, ttoshi wrote: > > Hi all, I've gotten several questions about the custom up on Instagram, so > I thought I would tell you ab

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Wownice...can't wait to see it all built up On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 12:33:52 PM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > > Hi all, I've gotten several questions about the custom up on Instagram, so > I thought I would tell you about the bike. > > I plan to use the 650b bike for randonneuring. It has the

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Toshi: The frame is beautiful. I would love to see how the build turns out. Ann > > -- 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+unsu

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Gorgeous frame, and I'd wondered about the details having seen it on Rivs feed so thank you! I love the idea of the son for connector for a no wires Dyno. That really seems like the ultimate indulgence in rando-frame options to me. That green and the Rivendell on the down tube is also superb.

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This may have to do with some dealings with the Tolkien estate. IIRC Grant agreed to stop using middle-Earthian related names for any new products but was allowed to keep the company name. So, customs under the Rivendell name and the Legolas are grandfathered, but new products get names like C

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The Tolkien names thing was a story in several chapters. IIRC, it was originally stated that Riv was contacted by the movie people and told to stop using the Tolkien names that came after the production of the movies. A few years later Riv said that they had agreed to stop using the names volunt

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The last part is definitely correct. When the Heron project happened the original Rivendell-labeled frames became customs, and it was ever thus through Atlantis, Rambouillet and onward. The model names took a turn to avoid Tolkein references later, but that was not the issue with the Rivendell

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I'm confused on the Tolkien discussion. Patrick brought up the mountaineering company which I remember GP stating. The only Tolkien names I recall is the Baggins Bags. The Bike names did not seem particularly Tolkien, Atlantis is a well know lost continent, not Middle Earth. Anyhow, how did

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Legolas, Quickbeam, Baggins (a line of bags), and possibly a few others are Tolkien names. Someone mentioned that Rivendell doesn't put Rivendell on the downtube of non-customs and suggested it was tied to the Tolkien name issue. Along with Tolkien, Rivendell was also an outdoor gear company Gr

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Bombadil - in the books, didn't make the movies. On Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 6:53:13 PM UTC-4, Christopher Murray wrote: > > Legolas, Quickbeam, Baggins (a line of bags), and possibly a few others > are Tolkien names. Someone mentioned that Rivendell doesn't put Rivendell > on the downtube o

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Any more build pictures? Eagerly awaiting the full build!, Dave On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 1:33:52 PM UTC-4, ttoshi wrote: > > Hi all, I've gotten several questions about the custom up on Instagram, so > I thought I would tell you about the bike. > > I plan to use the 650b bike for randonne

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Congrats on the new bike! What toothcounts are on the cassette and the crankset? -- 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+unsubs

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Absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations on getting a truly fabulous bike. -- 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...@googleg

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Congrats on all those long rides! All the more gratifying doing it on a bike that performs so well and that you had so much to do with spec-ing out. Thanks for sharing! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

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Toshi Very good report and great looking bike. 1 question Do you get a lot of water spray from the front fender in the area of the lower stay or rubber flap. I get a noticeable water coming outin this area when I go above 15 mph in a steady rain John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received

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Nice to see your bike again Toshi. It’s stunning. Well done on the long rides too! Best, Rich in ATL -- 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-ow

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I don't have an instagram account either, but you can look at the riv instagram pictures through a link in the Blug. Here is the link to my picture: https://www.instagram.com/p/BX6vQ-gl7WQ/ Toshi On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 10:38 AM, 'Dave Small' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups

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Hi Toshi, What do you mean by stable? Do you mean the rear does not wag when you climb out of the seat? (That what happens on my old bike) On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 2:17 PM, Ryan Fleming wrote: > Wownice...can't wait to see it all built up > > > On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 12:33:52 PM UTC-5

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That's a beauty. Yes, lots of photos when it's built, please. What is a custom going for now? Lee: Toshi will speak for himself, but what I've noticed in all the Rivs I've ridden is an absence of twitchiness when you are going straight at speed, but also an absence of any hesitation or sluggishne

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Toshi: how long are those chainstays? >45 cm? On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 1:47 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > That's a beauty. Yes, lots of photos when it's built, please. > > What is a custom going for now? > > Lee: Toshi will speak for himself, but what I've noticed in all the Rivs > I've ridden is an

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Hi Lee, Yes Patrick is right, the stability is a feeling of being in control of the bike with the absence of any jittery feeling or twitchiness. I had a similar epiphany when I converted my Ram from 700c to 650b and went from 32 mm 700c tires to 42 mm 650b tires. The wide supple tires gave a str

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For me it was 3500 for the frame with braze-ons for Paul centerpulls. + parts and labour and I got pretty fancy with the parts (Paul,Phil ,Chris King, WI , lots of Nitto, Rich l-built wheels,yada,yada,yada. Fenders but no racks or bags) On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 2:47:33 PM UTC-5, Patrick M

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I think there is a complication. If I remember correctly, Grant actually named his company after a '70s, US manufacturer of camping gear -- Rivendell Mountain Works? Whether or not it was they, they have a current web presence.* *And isn't that a sinister phrase? (Whooo! A web presence!) >From th

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Legolas and Bombadil. On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 3:52 PM, John Hawrylak wrote: > I'm confused on the Tolkien discussion. Patrick brought up the > mountaineering company which I remember GP stating. The only Tolkien names > I recall is the Baggins Bags. The Bike names did not seem particularly >

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Ah, and Quickbeam. On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 1:25 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Legolas and Bombadil. > > On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 3:52 PM, John Hawrylak > wrote: > >> I'm confused on the Tolkien discussion. Patrick brought up the >> mountaineering company which I remember GP stating. The only Tol

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And don't forget the Sauron MTB ;) -- 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 post to this group, send

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On Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 8:07:58 PM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: > > And don't forget the Sauron MTB ;) You mean this one? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

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The very one! From: Brewster Fong To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Thursday, September 7, 2017 11:34 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike On Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 8:07:58 PM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: And don't forget the Sauron MTB ;) You mean this one? -- You rec

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Beautiful frame. On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 12:48:23 PM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > > I don't have an instagram account either, but you can look at the riv > instagram pictures through a link in the Blug. Here is the link to my > picture: https://www.instagram.com/p/BX6vQ-gl7WQ/ > > Toshi > > >

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Are those fenders or umbrellas? On Friday, September 8, 2017 at 12:34:45 AM UTC-4, Brewster Fong wrote: > > > > On Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 8:07:58 PM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: >> >> And don't forget the Sauron MTB ;) > > > You mean this one? > >

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On Sun, Sep 3, 2017 at 6:22 PM Dave Johnston wrote: > Any more build pictures? > > Eagerly awaiting the full build!, > Dave > Picking up the built up custom tomorrow. Gonna take it for a spin home--will try to post some pics soon. Toshi > On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 1:33:52 PM UTC-4, ttoshi

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that is a beauty On Monday, September 11, 2017 at 12:19:01 AM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > > I picked up the custom on Saturday, and it is really perfect for me. It > feels fast in handling, extremely responsive to weight shifts, but feels > stable. The top tube is about the same length as the Roade

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It's time to quit Toshi - building another bike after this one would be pointless - she's perfect. On Monday, September 11, 2017 at 12:19:01 AM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > > I picked up the custom on Saturday, and it is really perfect for me. It > feels fast in handling, extremely responsive to we

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Congratulations Toshi. That's a beauty. Well done! Best, Richard -- 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...

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Toshi - That bike is stunning. The green looks pretty close to my emerald green 2003 custom: https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/albums/72157625808579123 twins separated at birth? Enjoy that beautiful bike, Max Beach Santa Rosa CA -- You received this message because you are subscri

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There's a bunch of amazing pics of this on the BLUG. I know this is the littlest thing in comparison to all the other amazing details, but I never would have picked multicolored Paul skewers on a green frame: It's so cool! My Cheviot-green Clem L is definitely getting those skewers. -- You re

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ok, one more comparison. The mounting of the pump on the seat stays got me thinking - here's my vote in support of seat-stay brazeons (albeit for a slightly different use): https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/13677927445/in/album-72157643546486474/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/41

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Hi Max--beautiful color! Hopefully the twins can ride together at a Riv gathering! Toshi On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 4:00 PM reynoldslugs wrote: > Toshi - > > That bike is stunning. The green looks pretty close to my emerald green > 2003 custom: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/albu

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I definitely had fun with the Rasta Paul skewers, but the other key features are credited to Mark Abele who worked with Mark Nobilette to not only implement the ideas but make it a work of art. Check out the front fender which Mark kept in place under the rack to maintain a beautiful curve. The d

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I am so happy for you...your bike is a real stunner...built by the best! On Monday, September 11, 2017 at 10:10:53 PM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > > I definitely had fun with the Rasta Paul skewers, but the other key > features are credited to Mark Abele who worked with Mark Nobilette to not > only im

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Neat...that is a real custom What is the screw in the seat stay above the bridge to the left of your pump...I know it has a purpose...is it for a rack mount? So there is probably one on the other side I guess. How elegant is that? On Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 10:56:41 AM UTC-5, Ryan Flemin

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Very Cool! I've always wanted a green bike. Out of curiosity what did the chainstays measure out as? Are the tires 650b Hetre? -Dave On 9/12/17, Ryan Fleming wrote: > Neat...that is a real custom > > What is the screw in the seat stay above the bridge to the left of your > pump...I know it has a

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Hi all, The screw in the back is a recessed rack mount. My chainstays are 49 cm long from the center of the bb to the center of the rear dropout. I have a 24-38-48 crank with 11-34 cassette. See you, Toshi On Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 2:13 PM, lum gim fong wrote: > Congrats on the new bike! > >

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Yours is a real classic too...colour looks more metallic than Toshi's though...just an observation On Monday, September 11, 2017 at 5:59:57 PM UTC-5, reynoldslugs wrote: > > Toshi - > > That bike is stunning. The green looks pretty close to my emerald green > 2003 custom: > > https://www.flickr

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Toshi, I'm curious what size the frame is. When you go to sell it I think it will fit me! :p -Dave J -- 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-ow

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Ha! It is somewhere around 52.5 C-T. My 54 Hilsen is tight in terms of my body parts and this custom has more room :). Toshi On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 7:43 PM Dave Johnston wrote: > Toshi, > I'm curious what size the frame is. When you go to sell it I think it will > fit me! :p > > -Dave J > > -

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Toshi, it fits me as well! Ha! Best, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2017, at 1:09 AM, Toshi Takeuchi wrote: > > Ha! It is somewhere around 52.5 C-T. My 54 Hilsen is tight in terms of my > body parts and this custom has more room :). > > Toshi > > >> On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 7:43 P

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Oh well too small for me after all :p I'm curious about your Saddle height though for the bike. It looks perfect in the pics so 68.5cm? -Dave J On 9/14/17, Toshi Takeuchi wrote: > Ha! It is somewhere around 52.5 C-T. My 54 Hilsen is tight in terms of my > body parts and this custom has more roo

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Good eye Dave, it's 69 cm. Toshi On Thu, Sep 14, 2017 at 5:16 AM, David Johnston wrote: > Oh well too small for me after all :p > > I'm curious about your Saddle height though for the bike. It looks > perfect in the pics so 68.5cm? > > -Dave J > > On 9/14/17, Toshi Takeuchi wrote: > > Ha! It

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Hi all, Thanks for the weight-saving tips and kind compliments. I usually use padded bike shorts or bibs for rides over 50 miles long. For shorter rides I'll usually use the MUSA shorts and knickers. I did rides in the rain and the fender coverage was excellent and I didn't notice spray going a