[RBW] Re: S coupled Rivendell?

2018-03-03 Thread Garth
Lum and everyone else, read this thread as it will answer most questions about the efficacy of the S system . In particular the replies from "TandemGeek" . https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/79765-s-s-couplers.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: S coupled Rivendell?

2018-03-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Wonder if it effects flex characteristics. -- 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

[RBW] Re: S coupled Rivendell?

2018-03-02 Thread Anne
D had his Romulus coupled and Riv handled the work. It was a long time ago so details fade...I think it was a clearance or deal from from there, it was done prior to shipping. You'd need at minimum some paint work done around the area of the couplers. I've seen a couple Serotta frames that

[RBW] Re: S coupled Rivendell?

2018-02-27 Thread eflayer
why would you want to cut up, couple, and throw a gorgeous lugged Riv in a travel suitcase? Doug Curtlo does custom coupled steel with single color powder at a great price. tigged or filleted with powder makes more sense for the utility of a travel bike. On Monday, February 26, 2018 at

[RBW] Re: S coupled Rivendell?

2018-02-27 Thread Bob Lovejoy
Hi Marc, I had actually looked at the S site and saw that Rivendell was listed as an S builder. The more I thought about it, the more it made sense as I know Waterford built bikes can be spec'ed with couplers and certainly the customs. That said, the fine print in one of the charts said

[RBW] Re: S coupled Rivendell?

2018-02-27 Thread 'mlpessar' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bob, S lists Rivendell on a list of frame builders that install S couplings. Check it out if you like: http://sandsmachine.com. -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: S coupled Rivendell?

2018-02-26 Thread Bob Lovejoy
Thanks Karl! Good to know, well, maybe good to know... :>) If/when I call to ask about such things, I will find my way to Vince. Thanks for the info and help! Bob On Monday, February 26, 2018 at 7:33:38 PM UTC-6, Karl wrote: > > Bob, > > Rivendell can do it! I looked at buying a used frame

[RBW] Re: S coupled Rivendell?

2018-02-26 Thread Karl
Bob, Rivendell can do it! I looked at buying a used frame on the list versus a new one built with couplers. I talked to Vince about it a few months ago. Karl On Monday, February 26, 2018 at 7:06:15 PM UTC-6, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > I am not claiming it to be a reasonable, recommended, or even