[RBW] Re: PSA: VP Pedals on sale

Been there done that, meaning this type of discussion has popped up before and am glad to see a huge brouhaha hasn't developed. Personally Glen thanks for the heads up I bought two pair a silver pair for my A. Homer a bike which I paid Riv the full freight and a black pair of VP-001 for my New

[RBW] Re: Hitting refresh on instagram for rivbike, oceanaircycles, and swiftindustries

Just think of it like Christmas, except you don't know "when". dougP On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 4:06:09 PM UTC-8, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > know what you mean, Bill...I also didn't want to be continually badgering > Riv either and there is that tension between gratification and anticipation

[RBW] Re: New tires, perhaps?

That one was "worn out" quite a while ago, actually. While it's satisfying to eke out that last mile, tires worn down to the casing become very easy to flat, and depending on the situation potentially dangerous. Replacing before you've squeezed out the last mile can be done at home at your con

[RBW] Re: And now, the annual Betty Foy Valentine thread!

How is it that pets know to pose? My daughter's cats are camera hogs. Thanks for posting, esp TBBITW. dougP On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 8:40:44 PM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote: > > I *think* I did this last year. If not, it's now an annual thing - we must > accept it. Here's TBBITW (The Best Bik

[RBW] And now, the annual Betty Foy Valentine thread!

I *think* I did this last year. If not, it's now an annual thing - we must accept it. Here's TBBITW (The Best Bike in the World), adorned with red hearts in her lugs, shown portaging a small, furry, white Valentine of sorts. For V-Day, she's getting new tires. Also a new chain if Bill has his wa

Re: [RBW] Re: New tires, perhaps?

Wearing out a tire to the casing should be worn like a badge of courage. RESPECT. I'm proud of you, and glad it didn't fail far from home. Most Betty Foy owners don't accomplish that. Softies like me who have WAY too many bikes rarely accomplish that, either. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA

Re: [RBW] New tires, perhaps?

"Good to the very last drop" On 02/14/2017 07:00 PM, LeahFoy wrote: I am no bike mechanic, as the following photos will prove. But I do check things out and (mostly) notice when things are wrong, honest! I bought my bike in late 2012 from RBW headquarters, and I don't get to ride as much as a

[RBW] Re: MUSA pre-order

I think the shorter shorts are a good idea, but ugh... I've never liked mesh pockets for shorts, they invariably rip or tear and wear out long before fabric pockets do. I'm tempted, but have to factor in some sewing machine time to replace the pockets. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

Jim, Like Bill, I will likely build ours up as a Clem-istic tandem. Velocity/Rich wheelset with generator hub. Silver cranks. V-brakes (I'd actually prefer cantilevers, but the way the rear seat cluster is built looks like it will preclude that without a lot of bodging). Suntour ratchet thumb

Re: [RBW] Re: New tires, perhaps?

Bill, not only will I ask about the chain, I'm going to bring this whole reel of emails and read it to them! We'll input ALL the suggestions! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 14, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Sky Coulter wrote: > > y'know, compass makes some really nice tires. Might be a fun change of pace.

[RBW] Re: New tires, perhaps?

y'know, compass makes some really nice tires. Might be a fun change of pace. Sky in new west On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 4:00:48 PM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote: > > I am no bike mechanic, as the following photos will prove. But I do check > things out and (mostly) notice when things are wrong, h

Re: [RBW] Re: 2010 Wisconsin built Hillborne

My wife's orange canti hillborne's paint finish is certainly lesser quality than my blue side pull Taiwan hillborne. I didn't know any of the sams were made at Waterford until today, and I'm not sure if hers is one of those. But it's maybe possible that Taiwan paint holds up better? -- You rec

Re: [RBW] Re: 2010 Wisconsin built Hillborne

I owned an orange one, with a double tt and cantis. waterford made. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: 2010 Wisconsin built Hillborne

I owned an orange one with sidepulls. It was made in Taiwan. The workmanship from Taiwan was excellent, by the way. On both the orange Hillborne I used to have and the blue one I have now. But as far as the canti ones are concerned and where they were made, I can't say with certainty that none

[RBW] New tires, perhaps?

Well, you got your fair use out of this tire! In a pinch a tire boot made out of a folded dollar bill may be enough to take you home so you avoid the walking. When you replace the tire consider cutting off a 4" long section, minus the beads, to carry in your repair pack as a tire boot for future

[RBW] Re: New tires, perhaps?

Yep. That rear tire is used up! GREAT work! Have the shop check your chain for wear at the same time. Promise? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito CA On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 4:00:48 PM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote: > > I am no bike mechanic, as the following photos will prove. But I do check > things

[RBW] Re: Hitting refresh on instagram for rivbike, oceanaircycles, and swiftindustries

know what you mean, Bill...I also didn't want to be continually badgering Riv either and there is that tension between gratification and anticipation On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 2:23:13 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Rivendell is somewhat active on Instagram. Ocean Air Cycles and Swift

Re: [RBW] Hitting refresh on instagram for rivbike, oceanaircycles, and swiftindustries

Thanks, Eric. Always glad to have more followers. For Rivelo (Rivendell's Portland dealer): https://www.instagram.com/rivelo_pdx/ And in the wee small hours: https://www.instagram.com/pdxbennett/ Cheers, JAB On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 2:03:20 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > Rivel

Re: [RBW] Re: 2010 Wisconsin built Hillborne

James, I'm not sure about this, i have a canti-orange from this era and i feel like the fit and finish are not waterford--or what i would expect from waterford, paint in particular. Also i don't remember the oranges ever coming in sidepull. On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 5:06:23 PM UTC-5, J

[RBW] Re: Hitting refresh on instagram for rivbike, oceanaircycles, and swiftindustries

Ah, you are correct. There used to be an official one out there somewhere, but I guess they dropped it. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Hitting refresh on instagram for rivbike, oceanaircycles, and swiftindustries

Pretty sure @rivbikes on Twitter is an unofficial account. They have started posting a lot more regularly on Instagram and I'm glad to see them embrace SOME technologies, haha... On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 1:39:43 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I wish Riv would get somebody to operate th

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

I'm thinking about it as a Clementine/Clem Smith for two. It'll have Bosco bars, at least initially. It will have Silver cranks. It will have Rich-built wheels with a dyno front hub and a disc-capable rear. It'll have V-brakes, probably some vintage parallelogram style Shimano XT ones that

Re: [RBW] Re: 2010 Wisconsin built Hillborne

Also, regarding the relationship between brake style and where it was made, don't extrapolate what I said (about canti frames being from Wisconsin for the orange frames of 2010) to the very first green ones that came before 2010. Those first generation Hillbornes were all canti frames and I bel

[RBW] Rivendell tandem builds

Hi all, I was wondering if any prospective Rivendell tandem owners would be willing to share what they were thinking about for their builds. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

Re: [RBW] Hitting refresh on instagram for rivbike, oceanaircycles, and swiftindustries

… And John B posts at @pdxbennett --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Feb 14, 2017, at 2:03 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > > Rivelo posts on Instagram a lot: @rivelopdx > > --Eric Norris > campyonly...@me.com > www.campyon

Re: [RBW] Re: 2010 Wisconsin built Hillborne

I'm pretty sure that in that era (2010-11 orange), canti brake posts indicated a Wisconsin origin while sidepull compatibility meant It came from Taiwan. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 14, 2017, at 12:59 PM, drew wrote: > > pretty. out of curiosity, how did you find out it was wisconsin made?

Re: [RBW] Hitting refresh on instagram for rivbike, oceanaircycles, and swiftindustries

Rivelo posts on Instagram a lot: @rivelopdx --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Feb 14, 2017, at 12:23 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Rivendell is somewhat active on Instagram. Ocean Air Cycles and Swift > Industries post almost daily. I just happ

Re: [RBW] Re: 2010 Wisconsin built Hillborne

It is a 52cm. Sent from my iPad > On Feb 14, 2017, at 3:48 PM, adam leibow wrote: > > Size? 56? > >> On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 12:43:22 PM UTC-8, rod...@verizon.net wrote: >> Just confirmed with Riv via serial number that this is in fact a Wisconsin >> built 2010 Hillborne. As the pho

[RBW] Hitting refresh on instagram for rivbike, oceanaircycles, and swiftindustries

I wish Riv would get somebody to operate the Twitter account regularly. I get lots of updates from other bike-makers and shops, but rarely see @rivbikes. Their last tweet was July 2016. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: FS: Persimmon Orange 58 Rambouillet f/f/hs, plus assorted parts from that build, including 650b and 700c wheelsets

The Rambouillet frame is sold and being boxed at a local downtown bike shop. I'll try and repost the parts with photos later. On Monday, February 13, 2017 at 5:08:42 PM UTC-8, allenmichael wrote: > > I need to raise cash to buy parts for a Jones Mountain Bike frame I > recently purchased. I'm ho

[RBW] 2010 Wisconsin built Hillborne

Forgot the all important size: 52cm. -- 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, se

[RBW] Re: 2010 Wisconsin built Hillborne

Emailed serial # to Dave at Rivendell and he confirmed the Wisconsin build. -- 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...@goog

[RBW] Re: 2010 Wisconsin built Hillborne

pretty. out of curiosity, how did you find out it was wisconsin made? my wife has an orange hillborne from the same era and now id like to figure out it's origin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: 2010 Wisconsin built Hillborne

Size? 56? On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 12:43:22 PM UTC-8, rod...@verizon.net wrote: > > Just confirmed with Riv via serial number that this is in fact a Wisconsin > built 2010 Hillborne. As the photos show, it is in excellent condition, > ridden gently and low miles. IContact info: > rod...

[RBW] Hitting refresh on instagram for rivbike, oceanaircycles, and swiftindustries

Rivendell is somewhat active on Instagram. Ocean Air Cycles and Swift Industries post almost daily. I just happen to be waiting on three very expensive deliveries, and all three should be 'any day now'. 1. Ocean Air Cycles Docena handlebar bag, made by Swift Industries 2. Hubbuhubbah tande

[RBW] Re: FS: 700c 32hole Grey anodized H+Son TB14 rims laced to Suzue Classica Hubs (freewheel)

Photos of wheelset on my VO Rando - 32mm pasela tires - https://goo.gl/photos/uPSje5uQ4faSGUQY7 On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 9:04:16 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > Nice wheelset for a retro-modern or older build. > > TB14 32Hole rims laced to Suzue Classica hubs, Sapim race spokes. Super > s

[RBW] Re: PSA: VP Pedals on sale

Interesting update regarding VP Components. As of late we, as a shop, have been pretty diligent about helping brands police their MAP (Manufacturer Agreed Pricing) online. We've gone so far as to throw brands out of the shop for having little or no interest in controlling the pricing of their

[RBW] Re: PSA: VP Pedals on sale

Sometimes the maker requires a minimum retail price--for a small variety of good or at least well-intended reasons. VP-001 was one of those, but it's not the only one, for sure. If (for example) the Min Sell Price (MSP) of X is $80 and a seller complies because compliance is generally good when

[RBW] Re: FS: Persimmon Orange 58 Rambouillet f/f/hs, plus assorted parts from that build, including 650b and 700c wheelsets

I'm taking another shot at this one Chris :) On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 7:54:27 AM UTC-5, Christopher Cote wrote: > > That is the most... unique? Rambouillet build I've seen. I love it. I was > in exactly the same situation as you a couple months ago. Couldn't bring > myself to actually l

[RBW] Re: FS: Persimmon Orange 58 Rambouillet f/f/hs, plus assorted parts from that build, including 650b and 700c wheelsets

Yes. I remeasured it yesterday just to make certain. 58 from the center of the crank to the top of the seat post. On Monday, February 13, 2017 at 5:08:42 PM UTC-8, allenmichael wrote: > > I need to raise cash to buy parts for a Jones Mountain Bike frame I > recently purchased. I'm holding on to

[RBW] Re: FS: Persimmon Orange 58 Rambouillet f/f/hs, plus assorted parts from that build, including 650b and 700c wheelsets

Hi. Just want to clarify the frame measurement. This is a 58cm as measured by Riv , center of the crank to the top of the seat lug? On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 7:54:27 AM UTC-5, Christopher Cote wrote: > > That is the most... unique? Rambouillet build I've seen. I love it. I was > in exactl

[RBW] Re: Only three more mountain mixtes remain....

Well, I just got the frame a few days ago,building has begun, but nothing really to see quite yet. There are a couple photos of it posted to the Rivendell Facebook page -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] FS: 700c 32hole Grey anodized H+Son TB14 rims laced to Suzue Classica Hubs (freewheel)

Nice wheelset for a retro-modern or older build. TB14 32Hole rims laced to Suzue Classica hubs, Sapim race spokes. Super smooth sealed bearings. 100mm front, 126-130mm rear. Two sets of axles and spacers so you can do 126 or 130mm rear. Also included: 13-28 Shimano freewheel 28mm Panaracer Pa

[RBW] FS: Persimmon Orange 58 Rambouillet f/f/hs, plus assorted parts from that build, including 650b and 700c wheelsets

That is the most... unique? Rambouillet build I've seen. I love it. I was in exactly the same situation as you a couple months ago. Couldn't bring myself to actually let the Ram go. Good luck, that's a great deal on a wonderful bike. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscrib