That's looking really nice, love the crankset On Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 6:52:49 AM UTC+10 JohnS wrote:
> Looking great Marty! I wish those R&R tires would fit on my QB, that would > be awesome. > > JohnS > > > On Friday, February 28, 2025 at 3:09:42 PM UTC-5 Marty Gierke, > Stewartstown PA wrote: > >> Quick update - headset installed and Bruce Gordon Rock & Road 48s >> installed (with room to spare). I have a TA Zephyr in waiting, but need a >> longer axle. For now, a Specialized "flag" crankset will suffice. I think >> we're getting used to chainstays that need their own zip code, but I kind >> of like the classic proportions of a yesteryear bike - it just feels right >> to me. More to come... >> [image: PXL_20250228_194503457.jpg] >> >> Marty >> >> On Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:02:18 PM UTC-5 M Talley wrote: >> >>> Look forward to seeing this built up. I put some attempts at improved >>> images in your heads-up posting back in Sept: >>> https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/IuWTmkni-eY/m/EMr7FHYzBQAJ >>> This would be a great fit for me so I had watched the listing too. Joe >>> Bunik had asked if anyone new if he was a list member here in Dec. I almost >>> wrote to say I had bought off of ebay from him in 2014-15 (a couple Riv >>> type products). He is a trusted ebayer and I have a feeling he at least >>> lurks these listings like myself. >>> Mark >>> >>> On Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 9:31:40 AM UTC-5 Marty Gierke, >>> Stewartstown PA wrote: >>> >>>> Quick update to record the bare frame and fork weight before I start >>>> the build: >>>> >>>> Frame: 5lbs 9.5oz >>>> Fork: 2lbs 2.3oz >>>> >>>> Total: 7lbs 11.8oz >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:48:46 AM UTC-5 Marty Gierke, >>>> Stewartstown PA wrote: >>>> >>>>> Not a rain gutter Mike, just some random pieces of cardboard used to >>>>> center the frame in the box. It did have faux axles both front and rear. >>>>> I'm taking inspiration from the use of pipe insulation for my next bike >>>>> shipment. Really well done. >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 12:07:27 AM UTC-5 Mike Godwin wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Is that a piece of plastic rain gutter used to protect the top of the >>>>>> frame? Were there faux axles in the dropouts? >>>>>> Mike SLO CA >>>>>> On Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:10:32 PM UTC-8 Marty Gierke, >>>>>> Stewartstown PA wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Here's an album where all my pics will live: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 2014 Rivendell Custom All Rounder >>>>>>> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/albums/72177720323757954/> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Monday, February 10, 2025 at 4:08:07 PM UTC-5 Marty Gierke, >>>>>>> Stewartstown PA wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This frame popped up on the group before, maybe September last >>>>>>>> year? >>>>>>>> [image: Screenshot 2025-02-09 at 10.12.13 AM.png] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Not the best Ebay listing in terms of photos or descriptions, but >>>>>>>> it got my attention as I had just been turned down for a custom from >>>>>>>> Riv, >>>>>>>> and this one looked pretty much like the one I would have had them >>>>>>>> build. I >>>>>>>> owned another similar 700c All Rounder a while back, and regretted >>>>>>>> selling >>>>>>>> it. The price was kind of high for me at the time. I asked the seller >>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>> couple questions that went unanswered, so I left it be until I >>>>>>>> recently got >>>>>>>> an offer with a BIG reduction in price. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Long story short it arrived today, and it exceeded all my >>>>>>>> expectations. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> It's nearly indistinguishable from NOS! Happily it is a genuine >>>>>>>> Mark Nobilette build from 2014. 62cm. 700c wheels. Joe Bell paint >>>>>>>> dated >>>>>>>> 5/9/14 on the steering column. The packing was the best I've ever >>>>>>>> seen. >>>>>>>> This thing is flawless! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> [image: PXL_20250210_201146273.jpg] >>>>>>>> I had a set of wheels with 2" Big Ben's handy, so I dropped them in >>>>>>>> as a test. MORE than enough room, and I could go much fatter. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> [image: PXL_20250210_203322643.jpg] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> It's going to be a joy building this up. I have just about >>>>>>>> everything I need already. >>>>>>>> I was bummed when Riv told me they were not doing customs anymore. >>>>>>>> This makes up for it. More pics to come... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Marty >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- 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 visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/99bcad2c-a383-4514-9979-629f23857ea7n%40googlegroups.com.
