[RBW] Re: Heads up -- cranks available again

2011-11-10 Thread Benedikt
I love that crank. It's been real good to me. On Nov 10, 2:27 pm, William wrote: > Some of us have been checking VO every once in a while for their long out > of stock 50.4mm BCD crankset.  Heads up that it's back in stock now.  That > winter build can now continue!  :) -- You received this m

Re: [RBW] Oy Vey, A Kiddy Rivvy!

2011-11-10 Thread cyclotourist
Sounds like a GREAT bike! On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 12:41 PM, Marc Schwartz wrote: > Hey, All > > All the buzz about kids bikes made me remember one tucked back in my > storage. It is a late 80's (88?) Specialized Rock Hopper mfg for 24" wheels > and sized for larger kids and smaller adults, like

Re: [RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Andrew Johnson
Good points, Greg. I've just tonight been going through some old RRs and catalogues... confirmed I still have all from the first few years, and only missing a couple of later issues (they must be around here somewhere!) But this thread has been a trove of nuggets on the "early" years of Riv frames

[RBW] Re: Have you polished scratched Nitto?

2011-11-10 Thread Peter M
I have done this in the past, use a gray scrubby pad by 3M then 3M metal and chrome polish. Just keep polishing back and forth using them both until the scratches disappear, works great. And no I dont work for 3M but have done painting and polishing for years and they make great stuff. Peter On N

[RBW] Re: Have you polished scratched Nitto?

2011-11-10 Thread Frank Brose
If you don't have access to a bench grinder that you can mount a polishing/buffing wheel to and get different cutting/polishing compounds I'd go this route. Especially if the scratches are deep. There is no easy way. They both take time and are messy. This method just requires more elbow grease. I'

[RBW] Challenge Parigi-Robaix tire mounting

2011-11-10 Thread Marc Schwartz
Tried mounting some 700c Challenge Parigi Robaix clincher tires on my Heron Tourer/ Rando. Mavic MA3 and A719 rims. Well, peeple, I tugged and I pulled and I levered and I groaned and I cussed and I huffed and I puffed and I blew the house down and ...no que le vamos! I gave up and put the J

[RBW] Re: FS: 53cm Ramboulliet frame and fork with S&S couplers - $900obo

2011-11-10 Thread Jeremy
Hi Aaron, This is a 54. My mistake. I am used to measuring c-c, and this is (of course!) c-t. 700c wheels. see the pics here: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/11246015472585125/albums/5673482159157925393 Let me know if I can answer any other questions! Jeremy On Nov 8, 3:40 pm, Aaron

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Thomas B
Checked out the bike. It is like new apart from the minor indentation. The guy is friendly, no pressure, took it for a little ride. He says it was the first complete Long low by Waterford/Grant, a run through to make sure everything on the production line was set. I have no reason to believe otherw

[RBW] Re: Opened a package today from Peter White.

2011-11-10 Thread dweendaddy
How did you attach the Lyt to the front of your bike? Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/w2DAAUnBhYMJ. To post to this group, s

[RBW] Oy Vey, A Kiddy Rivvy!

2011-11-10 Thread Marc Schwartz
Hey, All All the buzz about kids bikes made me remember one tucked back in my storage. It is a late 80's (88?) Specialized Rock Hopper mfg for 24" wheels and sized for larger kids and smaller adults, like my Sweetie. She's 5' even, but felt this bike was small for her. She's ridden a periwinkle

[RBW] WTB Dirt Drop Stem

2011-11-10 Thread Andrew Johnson
Anyone have a Nitto Dirt Drop "80" stem to sell? Ideally, close to Berkeley? I want to experiment with stems for the moustache bars on my QuickBeam, but hesitate to buy new only to find it doesn't work out. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis Frameset for sale

2011-11-10 Thread robert zeidler
What size? On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 2:28 PM, kaseri wrote: > Price dropped to $1000 shipped. Please let me know if you're interested. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Joe Bernard
We have a winner! Besides, that's not the Atlantis color. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Lq2lAMN3CK8J. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Greg J
Perhaps stating the obvious, but: Just because it is that Atlantis color doesn't make it an Atlantis. I doubt that the seller would call it a Long-Low if it says Atlantis on the downtube. Atlantis was derived as a lower-cost A/R, built by Toyo in Japan and intentionally given a different name

Re: [RBW] Re: OMG, a Kiddie Rivvy!

2011-11-10 Thread cyclotourist
That is one cool bike! On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 6:17 PM, Jennings wrote: > Here is the one I built up for my son a few years ago. I found the > frame on Ebay. Of course it is lugged. I put 20x1/1/8 wheels and > tires on it. The rear wheel is built up with a Shimano Sante' 7 speed > hub and th

Re: [RBW] Re: OMG, a Kiddie Rivvy!

2011-11-10 Thread Joe Bunik
That is cool, J.! With the busy days of a 5 and a 3, we are still sorta getting back up-to-speed with the family biking... lately, it's been Trail-A-Bike commuting, or- more fun- the Jeff Lyons trailer cycle: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/6099977077/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik

[RBW] Re: OMG, a Kiddie Rivvy!

2011-11-10 Thread Jennings
Here is the one I built up for my son a few years ago. I found the frame on Ebay. Of course it is lugged. I put 20x1/1/8 wheels and tires on it. The rear wheel is built up with a Shimano Sante' 7 speed hub and there is a Shimano 600 rear derailler. It required standard reach brakes. I think t

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 64 cm Sam or 62 cm Hunqa

2011-11-10 Thread erik jensen
apologies for spamming the list! On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 4:40 PM, erik jensen wrote: > Hi Anne, > > I was hoping for 1600, it has some nice low low mileage bits and has been > recently repainted. We're nearby too, I'm just up in Oakland. A good strong > bicycle, I will miss it. > > Here's a desc

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 64 cm Sam or 62 cm Hunqa

2011-11-10 Thread erik jensen
Hi Anne, I was hoping for 1600, it has some nice low low mileage bits and has been recently repainted. We're nearby too, I'm just up in Oakland. A good strong bicycle, I will miss it. Here's a description I sent earlier today: "I have a beautiful 64cm rambouillet, purchased off the list as a fram

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 64 cm Sam or 62 cm Hunqa

2011-11-10 Thread Anne Paulson
Is it still for sale? How much do you want for it? On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 3:00 PM, erik jensen wrote: > Hey Anne, > I'm 6'4" and ride either a 64 or 66cm. My 64cm ram fit me perfect and I just > put it up for sale--know that's not precisely what you're asking for but > just fyi. > cheers, > e >

[RBW] Re: Have you polished scratched Nitto?

2011-11-10 Thread Minh
William, I'm doing this right now on some parts, fine grit sandpaper (400,500,600 etc), followed by simichrome has been working for me. for parts with matte finishes like nitto this has been working really well for me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] FS: Sugino Alpina/VO spec 110 double crankset

2011-11-10 Thread islaysteve
170mm. This crankset has less than 200 miles, more like 170. I bought it from VO for my Bleriot build early this year. I have since purchased the same crank in 165mm in order to decrease toe overlap on my bike. The crankset for sale is like new, pristine cosmetically. I will send pix to in

Re: [RBW] Have you polished scratched Nitto?

2011-11-10 Thread William
excellent. thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/wHS-a4PCaOcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegrou

Re: [RBW] Have you polished scratched Nitto?

2011-11-10 Thread Lee Chae
On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 3:28 PM, William wrote: > I have a used abused S83 seatpost. It's totally bomber, but I'd like to > pretty it up if possible. What's the conventional wisdom for polishing up > seatpost scratches? > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/6330310531/in/photostream > >

Re: [RBW] Have you polished scratched Nitto?

2011-11-10 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2011-11-10 at 15:28 -0800, William wrote: > I have a used abused S83 seatpost. It's totally bomber, but I'd like > to pretty it up if possible. What's the conventional wisdom for > polishing up seatpost scratches? > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/6330310531/in/photostream

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2011-11-10 Thread William
FAIL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/2nJOgPV32RQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubs

[RBW] Have you polished scratched Nitto?

2011-11-10 Thread William
I have a used abused S83 seatpost. It's totally bomber, but I'd like to pretty it up if possible. What's the conventional wisdom for polishing up seatpost scratches? http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/6330310531/in/photostream Steel wool? I'd be fine with consistent satin. -- You

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2011-11-10 Thread joyce_casey
..Are you satisfied with your sexual activity? http://lajoiedeparler.net/m.friends.page.php?zacid_hotmail=44ap9 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsu

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 64 cm Sam or 62 cm Hunqa

2011-11-10 Thread erik jensen
Hey Anne, I'm 6'4" and ride either a 64 or 66cm. My 64cm ram fit me perfect and I just put it up for sale--know that's not precisely what you're asking for but just fyi. cheers, e On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 2:55 PM, Jim wrote: > Well, there is that, for sure! :-) > > Jim > > On Nov 10, 1:30 pm,

[RBW] Re: WTB: 64 cm Sam or 62 cm Hunqa

2011-11-10 Thread Jim
Well, there is that, for sure! :-) Jim On Nov 10, 1:30 pm, Anne Paulson wrote: > Yeah, but Rivendell bikes are prettier. > > > > > > > > > > On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 11:35 AM, Jim wrote: > > Didn't i read somewhere that Surly was doing a 64cm LHT? > > > Jim Fekete > > Boulder, CO > > > On Nov 1

[RBW] Re: FS: 64 rambouillet: complete

2011-11-10 Thread erik jensen
here are some photos! http://bikenoir.blogspot.com/2011/01/sf-tunitas-creek-and-home.html On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 2:42 PM, erik jensen wrote: > Hey Everyone, > > I have a beautiful 64cm rambouillet, purchased off the list as a frameset > last fall and then built. It has brand new paint (metalli

[RBW] FS: 64 rambouillet: complete

2011-11-10 Thread erik jensen
Hey Everyone, I have a beautiful 64cm rambouillet, purchased off the list as a frameset last fall and then built. It has brand new paint (metallic flake apple green) and was ridden maybe 300 miles by me. It has huge clearance (i can fit 40mm supremes), and so can be used for a variety of purposes.

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
The bike in the picture sure LOOKS like an Atlantis to me... On another point that was brought up: As far as I know, Atlantises have always had the 26"/700C split between 56 cm and 58 cm frame sizes. We had a very low serial-number 58 in here awhile back, and it was indeed 700c. -- You receive

[RBW] Heads up -- cranks available again

2011-11-10 Thread William
Some of us have been checking VO every once in a while for their long out of stock 50.4mm BCD crankset. Heads up that it's back in stock now. That winter build can now continue! :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view

[RBW] FS: buncha used bikes, some Riv-esque

2011-11-10 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I was going to post my Toyo-built Stumpjumper fixie here, but decided to put all my used treasures in one place: http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2011/11/some-nice-used-bikes.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view t

Re: [RBW] Re: Occupy S24O?

2011-11-10 Thread erik jensen
lol i bought my first rivvy when i made 15k a year and was an underemployed out of college grad. i sold my car, and put most of the money into the bank. saw someone on a hunqapillar down in oakland when the cops started shooting people in the face with teargas canisters, two weeks ago. never saw an

[RBW] Re: WTB: 64 cm Sam or 62 cm Hunqa

2011-11-10 Thread Garth
The 64cm. Surly is not going to allow nearly as high bars either, and no higher than their 62. They use the same fork steerer length! kind of Homer Simpson DUH! .. on that one lol. The TT is a full inch shorter too than a 62cm Hunq. Plus yeah it's a Rivendell and rides like

[RBW] Re: Opened a package today from Peter White.

2011-11-10 Thread Scotty
A few shakey pictures from my iphone. http://www.flickr.com/photos/65433756@N02/6332144073/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/65433756@N02/6332146365/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/65433756@N02/6332893002/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are sub

Re: [RBW] Opened a package today from Peter White.

2011-11-10 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 3:24 PM, Scotty wrote: > It included my anxiously awaited dynamo wheel with Shimano 3n72/ Dyad, Lyt > Senso headlight and top light tail light. Only had a chance to take a short > ride so far but felt no noticeable resistance when on the bike. I'm excited > to go on a ni

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 64 cm Sam or 62 cm Hunqa

2011-11-10 Thread Anne Paulson
Yeah, but Rivendell bikes are prettier. On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 11:35 AM, Jim wrote: > Didn't i read somewhere that Surly was doing a 64cm LHT? > > Jim Fekete > Boulder, CO > > On Nov 10, 11:30 am, Anne Paulson wrote: >> Looking for a do-everything bike for my 6'4" son, who is ridiculously >> cr

Re: [RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread James Warren
-Original Message- >Subject: [RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist > >>The canti long-lows were called all all-arounders. > This is not correct. The All-Rounder and the Longlow were two different frames with two different geometries. The All-Rounder was closer to proper touring

[RBW] Opened a package today from Peter White.

2011-11-10 Thread Scotty
It included my anxiously awaited dynamo wheel with Shimano 3n72/ Dyad, Lyt Senso headlight and top light tail light. Only had a chance to take a short ride so far but felt no noticeable resistance when on the bike. I'm excited to go on a night ride. -- You received this message because you ar

[RBW] Re: WTB: Rivendell...

2011-11-10 Thread William
Jared, Does that mean you didn't like the 69cm Fuji I gave you to test ride? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/B8Y_VmXf7GgJ. To pos

Re: [RBW] Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread James Warren
Yeah, I have a good memory for this stuff. The first Reader that introduced the Longlow as a concept contained a detailed explanation of the philosophy behind the bike. Grant explained that they would make them with the option of either cantis for greater tire clearance or for standard reach side

Re: [RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Tim McNamara
On Nov 10, 2011, at 1:00 PM, tdusky wrote: > The canti long-lows were called all all-arounders. I have a 1996 All-Rounder and it is not the same bike as a Long-Low. The original All-Rounders were all 26" wheel bikes with cantis and were based on the ideas behind the Bridgestone XO-1. It was

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread William
The comparison with custom is the big stretch. That listing says "A custom Rivendell costs $3000 and you have to wait a year" and uses those facts to claim the value of his Rivendell. That's simply absurd -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Tim McNamara
On Nov 10, 2011, at 12:35 PM, SISDDWG wrote: > The people searching Craigslist are looking for something for nothing. My observation is that the sellers on Craigslist tend to vastly overestimate the value of their stuff they want to flog. Calling it "vintage" adds about 50%. I look at bikes

[RBW] Re: WTB: 64 cm Sam or 62 cm Hunqa

2011-11-10 Thread Jim
Didn't i read somewhere that Surly was doing a 64cm LHT? Jim Fekete Boulder, CO On Nov 10, 11:30 am, Anne Paulson wrote: > Looking for a do-everything bike for my 6'4" son, who is ridiculously > cramped on his too-small Surly LHT. If you have one for sale, email me > and we'll talk. > > -- > --

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Frameset for sale

2011-11-10 Thread kaseri
Price dropped to $1000 shipped. Please let me know if you're interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/CfXGilPew04J. To post to th

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread tdusky
Look at the color. The canti long-lows were called all all-arounders. It sure looks like an Atlantis, just like mine Unless it was a pre production Atlantis. Tom Dusky owner of 61cm atlantis just like the photo Huntington Woods, MI On Nov 10, 11:35 am, Joe Bernard wrote: > It is not an Atlantis,

[RBW] Re: WTB: Rivendell...

2011-11-10 Thread Jared Volpe
Hi all, Still looking for that do-everything Riv. Let me know if I can lighten your load! Jared -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/L

Re: [RBW] OMG, a Kiddie Rivvy!

2011-11-10 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I hope Riv moves this from the back burner to the middle burner if not the front burner. I am ready to pre-pay for one now. David G Madison WI On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 8:19 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/12528275911/mini-bike-for-7-to-9-a-back-burner-deal > > This is j

[RBW] Re: Nitto Mini Rack and Riv All Rounder fork

2011-11-10 Thread Chris
I've recently done the Nitto Mini Front installation on Sam Hillborne (700C wheel). Based on your picture, it doesn't look too far off to me. I did have to bend the struts by hand for it to fit (note that the center strut is a lot easier to bend than the support ones on the sides). Just make sur

Re: [RBW] Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Andrew Johnson
My '98 canti LongLow (Joe/Joe): http://diesel.smugmug.com/Shiny-Things/Rivendell-LongLow/ - Andrew, Berkeley On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 9:07 AM, Forrest wrote: > RBW did indeed build several canti LongLows. You can see at least one on > cyclofiend's Current Classics site. -- Forrest (Iowa City)

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Thomas B
Thanks for the discussion. I am going to go give it a test ride today. To answer earlier threads, this would be my first 'good' bike. Using it for commuting (14 mile RT) with a big hill in the EBay. But my hope is to ride around the hills near my house on weekends as well. I've been seriously con

Re: [RBW] Re: Next generation Bombadil

2011-11-10 Thread Smitty-A-Go-Go
I've floated down rivers in inner tubes that size. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/LsveYwYxUagJ. To post to this group, send email

Re: [RBW] FS: 59cm Bleriot F+F w/ headset and BB

2011-11-10 Thread Michael Williams
cool, thanks On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM, mikel66...@juno.com wrote: > mike, > > i stumbled upon an old set of 650b wheels/tires from a Raleigh Portage. i > have a frame that may be a candidate for conversion but im unsure if i have > correct brake reach, i dont want to use centerpulls. > > i

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread SISDDWG
"Most of the time that's evidence of something being priced wrong or something _else_ being wrong which is scaring off other buyers." The people searching Craigslist are looking for something for nothing. Prices of 10+ years ago have no bearing on today's value. What do you think that $1,100 Long

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Greg J
If you're interested and local, why not go take a look at it? I was following Riv very closely in the late 90s to early 2000s, much more so than I do now, and there is nothing in the ad (or the fact that it's been up and down so many times) to suggest that there is something wrong with the bike

[RBW] WTB: Miesha's Portuguese Tree Cork Grips Standard (Pair)

2011-11-10 Thread Clayton Scott
Hi All, Rivendell is out of the standard version (not modified for bar end shifters) of Miesha's Portuguese Tree Cork Grips. If anyone has an unmounted pair they want to part with I would be happy to take them off your hands. Happy to pay shipping and whatever you paid for them. Best, Clayton Sco

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Jim M.
On Nov 9, 11:40 pm, Thomas B wrote: > I wanted to get some advice on a recent posting for a +10 year old > Long Low advertised on Bay area Craigslist. If the Long Low was priced right, it would have sold by now with the multiple postings. Have you seen the Bleriot on SF Craigslist? Half the price

[RBW] WTB: 64 cm Sam or 62 cm Hunqa

2011-11-10 Thread Anne Paulson
Looking for a do-everything bike for my 6'4" son, who is ridiculously cramped on his too-small Surly LHT. If you have one for sale, email me and we'll talk. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

Re: [RBW] Re: Velocity moving rim production to US

2011-11-10 Thread cyclotourist
Ba-dump-bump! On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 9:27 AM, William wrote: > I hope they put markings on the MUSA rims that remind us to roll them in > the opposite direction. :) > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this dis

[RBW] Re: Velocity moving rim production to US

2011-11-10 Thread William
I hope they put markings on the MUSA rims that remind us to roll them in the opposite direction. :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/

Re: [RBW] Re: OMG, a Kiddie Rivvy!

2011-11-10 Thread cyclotourist
Start on the 20" search, it'll take awhile, too! The wheel size really made a big difference. Most noticeable in rolling off curbs (probably also why kid bikes are so over-built!). She used to stop and straddle-step walk them over, now rides right off them. I noticed the big difference for her

[RBW] Velocity moving rim production to US

2011-11-10 Thread cyclotourist
Steve P posted this in a couple other groups, and I think it is pertinent to RBW group as well. Very cool news. I think Velocity rims are great, hopefully this will let them make a real in-road to the NA market! Florida seems an odd choice for light manufacturing especially as they're distributio

Re: [RBW] Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Forrest
RBW did indeed build several canti LongLows. You can see at least one on cyclofiend's Current Classics site. -- Forrest (Iowa City) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.go

Re: [RBW] Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Forrest
The LongLow on Flickr that cyclotourist refers to is mine. -- fm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/veYr46fCEgUJ. To post to this grou

Re: [RBW] Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread cyclotourist
Get some full-sized pix from the seller. Find out if it's a Waterford or Joe/Joe build. Then at that point, go see it in person if you're in the Bay Area. If it's Joe/Joe, it's pretty well priced. W'ford, not so much so. FYI, here's a tantalizing lead recently dropped on flickr: http://www.fli

Re: [RBW] Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 11:35 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > It is not an Atlantis, and I see no reason to consider this a scam. > Considering all the variations we've seen in Rivendell models over the > years, I have no reason to doubt that Grant/Waterford put together a > canti-LongLow. If you think i

Re: [RBW] Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Joe Bernard
It is not an Atlantis, and I see no reason to consider this a scam. Considering all the variations we've seen in Rivendell models over the years, I have no reason to doubt that Grant/Waterford put together a canti-LongLow. If you think it's overpriced, make an offer. Treating it as BS seems unf

Re: [RBW] Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Lee Chae
HI Thomas. How about visiting RIv (I'm assuming you're local given the SF Craigslist link) and checking out a new Sam Hillborne ($1050 frame/fork)? It would make for a great all-purpose bike and is quality, comfortable steel. And, with the extra $300 you save on the frame/fork, you can pick some us

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Minh
Thomas B, It looks like others have you covered/warned on this particular listing. Why don't we change the subject and talk about what you're looking for? We can help you pick out a current Rivendell model or guide you to a known seller if you give us some more info on the type of bike you are l

[RBW] Re: FS: like new 62cm Hunqapillar.

2011-11-10 Thread William
Congrats. Get well soon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/_y75beCvKFoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@goog

Re: [RBW] Celebrity sighting on brevet

2011-11-10 Thread William
Thank goodness for that confirmation. I was afraid I'd have to go back into witness protection. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/

Re: [RBW] Re: Next generation Bombadil

2011-11-10 Thread William
uphill is no problem. The planing takes care of that. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/c3vTm38q8A4J. To post to this group, send e

Re: [RBW] Re: Next generation Bombadil

2011-11-10 Thread Lyle Bogart
Wow. . . I think I'd rather ride that down hill than up, though! On 10 November 2011 09:38, Leslie wrote: > Double top-tube, and a bell! > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > h

Re: [RBW] Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Tim McNamara
The production frames of the time went for $1100 up to $1400 by 1996, IIRC. A cream head tube was an extra $100 option and was later standard. On Nov 10, 2011, at 1:40 AM, Thomas B wrote: > The price seems a bit high to me seeing as the complete bike retailed > at ~$2450, back in the late 90's

[RBW] Re: Next generation Bombadil

2011-11-10 Thread Leslie
Double top-tube, and a bell! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/P4z7WIfi1VoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@goo

[RBW] Re: Waterford touch-up paints

2011-11-10 Thread Leslie
I missed the Hilsen in that other list... I want to mention, in case someone is searching and comes across this: new Hilsens are made by Waterford, but the early ones were made by Toyo, and have a similar, yet different shade of blue; this wouldn't be a match for them. Since the Rambouillet

Re: [RBW] Celebrity sighting on brevet

2011-11-10 Thread Lee Chae
Ahh, thanks, Thomas. I am behind the times, yet again, I see! Best, Lee SF, CA On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 8:03 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > ** > That feline's already exited the Saddlesack... > > -- > *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@google

[RBW] Next generation Bombadil

2011-11-10 Thread newenglandbike
Just browsing through Flickr photos and came across this beast! http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6184561746_7ee36e200c_b.jpg This, my friends, has what you could call a nice large tire-to-frame-tubes ratio. 8" tires with room for fenders. Dang! Note that, in testing, these tires actually

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread tdusky
This an Atlantis, look at the picture. They have been trying this for a while. Tom Dusky Huntington Woods MI On Nov 10, 8:09 am, Forrest wrote: > Thomas -- > > I have a '99 59 cm LongLow made for side/center-pull brakes. Others on this > list will know better than I do, but I think pre-productio

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Forrest
Thomas -- I have a '99 59 cm LongLow made for side/center-pull brakes. Others on this list will know better than I do, but I think pre-production means that the frames were made in standard sizes/configurations (not custom) but not necessarily in runs of sizes as they were later by the Toyo sh

[RBW] Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Thomas B
I wanted to get some advice on a recent posting for a +10 year old Long Low advertised on Bay area Craigslist. I've read some of the older comments on this discussion group and it seems like a frameset that has been offered and discussed before several times, albeit at higher prices. Please check

Re: [RBW] Re: OMG, a Kiddie Rivvy!

2011-11-10 Thread Smitty-A-Go-Go
We looked long and hard for a reasonable 16-inch wheeled bike when my daughter out grew her 12-inch Specialized Hotrock. We finally found a Schwinn Gremlin on Craigslist for $40 and snatched it up. Funny you mention wheel size, David. M 5-year old daughter tried to go up a driveway from the st

Re: [RBW] Re: Dent in Seat Stay of Saluki

2011-11-10 Thread Peter Morgano
Photos were exchanged, frame was described as perfect. Like I said I still probably would have bought it but for, like 300 less. It is almost all built up now anyway, if anyone can suggest a touch up paint the color is an having some issues getting a good match. Thanks On Nov 9, 2011 10:38 PM, "Al

Re: [RBW] Re: Waterford touch-up paints

2011-11-10 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Does anyone have a good match for the blue Rambouillet color? Thanks, Toshi On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 8:29 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > They send a pretty good amount, too.  At least the ones I have are 3.5 or > 4oz. > > On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 8:16 PM, Corwin wrote: >> >> Plus A. Homer Hilsen Pearly

Re: [RBW] Re: Waterford touch-up paints

2011-11-10 Thread Andrew Johnson
Anyone know the right touchup paint for an Orange Quickbeam? - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send ema