[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Which reminds me, I want a Shelby GT350 with a flat-plane crank. But I digress! -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Thing is, we know Riv offers customs and that they will make you want you want, within their guidelines, which of course would likely include any bike similar, if not identical, to one of their past models. The regular $4,000 full customs include fancy Joe Bell paint, so really all we have been

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Maybe the reason Rivendell never drew attention to the fact that you can order some retired models is that few if any customers had ever asked before now, much less actually ordered one. As for letting "the market decide," I assume that if, say, the Legolas had been a huge money maker, they wo

[RBW] Re: Just Test Ride

Hi Steve I have them set up quite differently and I'm still getting to know the Atlantis. The Atlantis feels stouter. On the Homer I want to ride like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBdEGkU7aHo On the Atlantis I want to ride like this (well the first part): https://www.youtube.com/watc

[RBW] FS: 60cm Cheviot complete - green sparkle

SOLD -- 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 on the web visit https://groups.

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

...pick up the phone, order a Legolas in size 62, color xyz, and it’d be ready in maybe 9 months. I’d get a cool bike, and Riv would make a profit. They could use that profit to run their business. What is not realistic about that scenario? Ford sells really cool Shelby Mustangs that cost out

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

I think that there’s middle ground to be had here. If Riv can find a builder that will make a frame that people are willing to pay for, and provide them with some profit (enough to make it worth it), then this is a win-win. My understanding is that already-designed frames with blueprints are s

Re: [RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

I am reminded of a story about Richard Sachs. Early in his career, he made a frame for a pro rider. The pro rider had very specific design requests that Sachs strongly disagreed with, but he made the frame anyway, because he thought that was the job. Of course, the bike rode badly and the rider

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Clementine, 52 cm

For that price you shouldn't have a problem selling 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To vie

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Clementine, 52 cm

Hi Jeff, Thanks, and welcome to the List! I’m looking forward to reviewing the new bike! Today I took my fully racked, bagged and basketed Clem on a hilly paved trail in the desert with my littler son and I thought as I puffed up the hills, “I need something less encumbered.” I love love lov

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Clementine, 52 cm

PM sent. With abandon, Patrick -- 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 on the

Re: [RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

"Odd: Didn't Grant way back in the day vocally hold out for level-top tube, fistful of seapost design? I think I do recall that. Not that I care; my 2 remaining rivs have a 3* or so slope." Yes on a fistful of post so you could ride a level-ish toptube frame big enough to get the bars up, no on

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Although I, too, wish I had known about all this earlier, I understand why Riv might not want to advertise it. I work at a small business -- not bike related -- and fairly often a customer will ask, "Why don't you still make such-and-such? When is it coming back?" I find this frustrating, becaus

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

I have several thoughts about people's complaints about the "hidden menu". Here's how I think about it, in the form of two parables, one made up, and one real. Made up parable: Imagine you owned a cheese shop. Imagine you sell a particular goat cheese. It's very good cheese and you have cus

[RBW] Re: Just Test Ride

That's crazy, do you have any standover at all? I'm not quite as tall as you, guess just longer legs. On Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 6:59:58 AM UTC-7, peec...@yahoo.com wrote: > > I'm always amazed by the wide range of PBHs riding particular frame sizes. > For example, I ride a 56 MIT Atlant

Re: [RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

On Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 11:06:09 AM UTC-8, James Valiensi wrote: > > > Rivendell will make you a custom frame, but custom to a point. A friend of > mine wanted a custom Rivendell, he loved everything about them except the > sloping top tube. He wanted it dead flat (Custom road frames have

Re: [RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

On Sun, Jan 26, 2020 at 12:06 PM James Valiensi wrote: > Hi, > Here is what I know. > Rivendell was asked to stop using Tolkien names after the movies came out. > The lawyers agreed that the name Rivendell could remain and they could use > up the remainder of the Legolas stickers, > That's actua

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Kurt As Joe correctly pointed out, Mark Abele is a very accomplish cyclocross racer, and the Legolas is 'Marks bike'. It is still a Rivendell, no question, but It's definitely a race bike. It's got a lower BB than some cross bikes, and it has a lot more flex and springiness than some of the

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Clementine, 52 cm

Wow ... you did it ... you jumped! Congrats Leah...I know this was a long-time decision for you. So glad you've dialed in your current Clem! Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

The trick is to imagine how Mark Abele designed his cross customs 15-20 years ago, then imagine Grant made a production model of it. This was the Rambouillet era, long before what most Rivs look like now. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Bill, I appreciate the offer of pictures! It you're running knobby 38s with a little breathing room, I suspect it would clear fenders around enough tire for me. More is better, but I don't want to sound greedy! Do you have any thoughts you can share on the ride? I've read the Legolas billed

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Roberta, I'm with you. I'm not sure I understand the "hidden menu". I'm sure Grant and company do it for a reason, but I don't know what it is. My guess about pushing frames in inventory vs. made to measure is pure speculation and being curious out loud. And I think you're right about there

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

Thanks. I am looking forward to getting it built up. It will be my first experience with swept back bars (Bosco). I've been hauling kids on a Big Dummy so it might take a minute to adjust to the Joe's shorter chainstays. I thought I was breaking news with this post on Weds 1/22, but it looks

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 56cm Canti Saluki

Thanks Mike I am definitely looking for a 56cm though. F&F or complete. I also have 57cm Heron Touring (700c) as possible trade bait. -Dave On 1/24/20, mike goldman wrote: > My buddy has a pea green 54cm saluki for sale in rhode island > > On Fri, Jan 24, 2020, 12:02 PM Dave Johnston wrote: >

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Cheviot complete, Crust Towel Rack build

Gabriel, sir - what’s the status? >From a new member (Jeff) Thx! -- 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.c

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

After a lot of near purchases I finally ponied up and pre-ordered the 60cm Orange Appaloosa. My first Rivendell as well. It was the trifecta of model, color, and size that I couldn't not buy it. I feel so broke now but I am really looking forward to my new bike!. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Bike Friday NWT to replicate 54 cm Hunqapillar

Add your own! > On Jan 26, 2020, at 3:56 PM, Eric Daume wrote: > >  > Except Bikeinsights doesn't list Bike Fridays or other folding bikes. > >> On Sun, Jan 26, 2020 at 5:04 PM Justin, Oakland >> wrote: >> Try BikeInsights.com to compare geometries. Works perfectly. >> >>> On Wednesday, Jan

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Clementine, 52 cm

I'll also chime in that this is a spectacular color which only happened with the Clementine name. When was the last time you saw one for sale. Exactly! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

Bill, Congratulations. My Joe A was my first Riv and has brought me so much happiness over the years. I hope it does the same for you. You got a beautiful color, which looks even better in person. (I saw it on the Chev in person.) Ken, For $20, you could get a wooden fold out clothes dryer

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Kurt, It seemed to me that if a business has something they are willing to sell (I assume at a good profit), they'd let potential buyers know. (That is just my unused marketing degree talking. I don't mean to be armchair quarterbacking of running their business.) I wonder how many who have rea

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Clementine, 52 cm

I really enjoy your writing, Leah, and as a new member to this group, I’m looking forward to your review of your new bike. I’m sure you’ll sell your Clem quickly. Best Jeff -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fr

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Clementine, 52 cm

https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/bik/d/sloan-rivendell-clementine/7063635716.html Hi Friends! Up for sale is a 2015 Rivendell Clementine in 52 cm and luscious aqua paint. I’m selling it so I can turn right around and give that money to Rivendell for a shiny new Cheviot this spring. Therefore,

[RBW] FS- Baggins, Smyth & Sackville

Hi All, I have a few older well worn bags that just aren't getting used much these days but still have plenty of life left. Prices are shipped. Nigel Smyth Trunk Sack- $70 Baggins Pannier- $165 (Pair) Sackville Saddle Sack XS-$65 (A great bag, and near new just used a few times but the small

Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Bike Friday NWT to replicate 54 cm Hunqapillar

Except Bikeinsights doesn't list Bike Fridays or other folding bikes. On Sun, Jan 26, 2020 at 5:04 PM Justin, Oakland wrote: > Try BikeInsights.com to compare geometries. Works perfectly. > > On Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 10:24:05 PM UTC-8, EWBONSELL wrote: >> >> I'm sorry if this is a bit o

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Kurt I am holding a recent Legolas. It’s got 38 knobbies on it now with nice clearance but not enough to include fenders. I’m likely going to put 35 road tires on it tonight. I’ll take a couple clearance shots of that for you if I get around to it. Bill Lindsay The Little Hill, Ca -- You

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

I had been saving and shopping for a replacement clothes dryer. Read the notice of the presale, hesitated for a brief moment, then made the decision. I think I’ll get by for a little longer WITHOUT the reliability of a new appliance. I’d much rather have a new bike. :D On Sunday, January 26,

[RBW] Getting a Riv Custom Painted in the Bay Area

We’ve had Rick of D&D do 2 of our frames and can heartily recommend. Tom -- 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: FS: XL dirt-touring-rando frames: Stumpjumper, Black Mountain, Nashbar

The biggest Stump has sold! On Friday, January 24, 2020 at 2:49:11 PM UTC-8, ant ritchey wrote: > > Cross-posted from iBob & 650b: > > What can I say? I love chubby-tired steel-framed bicycles. As most folks > in the odd-sized camp would attest - frames in my size don't pop up very > often so th

[RBW] Getting a Riv Custom Painted in the Bay Area

You should buy an orange Hubbahubba! Double/share your orange joy, and orange and green go nice together -Kai -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: Sizing Bike Friday NWT to replicate 54 cm Hunqapillar

Try BikeInsights.com to compare geometries. Works perfectly. On Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 10:24:05 PM UTC-8, EWBONSELL wrote: > > I'm sorry if this is a bit off topic, but I noticed that a number of > members of this group also own a Bike Friday. > > My favorite ride is my 54 CM Hunqapillar.

[RBW] FS: Betty Foy with pedal assist

Go to the bottom of this page and click Desktop. Then you can see an Attach Images link. Or just make a photo link people can click on. Or email me a photo and I'll post it here: joeremi62 at gmail com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] FS/FT: XT, wolftooth, v levers, miscellaneous

Small assortment of random stuff -xt m772 read derailler. 9 speed, shadow. Unopened-50$ shipped -wolftooth tanpan- for shimano 10 speed. Allows road shifters with mtn deraillers. Used for a short period of time. 20$ shipped -Blackburn mini frame pump. Fits presta and schrader. Newish-12$ shippe

[RBW] Re: Sizing Bike Friday NWT to replicate 54 cm Hunqapillar

Good call, Ernie. I've owned both and can verify the NWT rides much more like a big-wheel bike. I happen to like the way Brommies ride for the short distances I use them for, but they're definitely... different. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Getting a Riv Custom Painted in the Bay Area

Mikkelsen has done work for Riv, too. http://www.mikkelsenframes.com/about.html -- 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..

[RBW] Appaloosa Presale

Congratulations! I’d love to see the orange one in this new batch - anyone? -- 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...@goo

[RBW] Re: Getting a Riv Custom Painted in the Bay Area

Rivendell uses D & D Painting in the Bay Area. https://www.rivbike.com/pages/repaints-repairs-re-brazeons Jan San Francisco, CA -- 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 i

[RBW] WTB Nitto R10 Rear Rack

Evening, I'm looking for a Nitto R-10 rear saddle bag support for an upcoming trip. Something like this: [image: Stock photo] If you have one you'd like to get rid of give me a shout. Thanks, Jake Gosschalk San Antonio, Tejas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[RBW] Bluelug/Nitto Losco Bar

With the height of that stem, maybe he should have went with the normal Bosco bars. ;) -- 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+uns

[RBW] Re: How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?

On Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 9:52:28 AM UTC-8, Pancake wrote: > > Leah's discussion about long wheel base led to a lot of interesting > discussions about how people found Rivendell. I'd like to know: > >- How you first found out about Rivendell? >- What caused you to actually get you

[RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Roberta, I wonder if part of it is a desire on their part to clear the inventory they have in house. I think Grant has mentioned needing to pay their suppliers up front for frame shipments, which is reasonable. If they have a bunch of Clems and Hillbornes in the back and are waiting to get th

[RBW] Re: Silver2 shifters on non-Riv mounts

Hi Doug, It is possible to get them on Sunrace thumbie mounts with a slight mod to the mount. >From a Riv email newsletter: Hack your Sunrace mount to fit a Silver XO shifter If you're itching to use our new Silver XO shifters

Re: [RBW] Re: Legolas Mystique: If Riv offered a limited time only, prepaid Legolas run, would you buy one?

Hi, Here is what I know. Rivendell was asked to stop using Tolkien names after the movies came out. The lawyers agreed that the name Rivendell could remain and they could use up the remainder of the Legolas stickers, After that no more LOR references are allowed. So no more Legolas will be made.

[RBW] Re: WTB: Brooks c17 all weather carved

I had someone tell me they thought the carved was more comfortable, because they thought the cutout gave it more flex. But I found it to be incredibly unforgiving, so you may be correct. For now, I'm happy with my WTB Volt. On Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 7:07:49 PM UTC-5, masmojo wrote: > > Ma

[RBW] Getting a Riv Custom Painted in the Bay Area

Howdy folks. So, I saw the post regarding the next batch of Appaloosas, including the info that they will be available in orange and off-white (pumpkin and tusk, anyone?) I already have a beautiful British racing green Appaloosa that I picked up two years ago. It’s my daily commuting bike and i

Re: [RBW] Re: The Stem Chronicles: Will this get me injured?

It looks like Soma has the extra long Technomic (280mm) in the same 50mm reach as Leah's stem with a 25.4 clamp. A little on the steep side but I'd say worth the piece of mind! https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/nitto-stem-technomic-quill-280mm-xl-25-4mm-4096?category=817 On Thursday, Ja

[RBW] FS: 54cm Saluki and 55cm Heron Rando

https://providence.craigslist.org/bik/d/north-smithfield-heron-rivendell/7062234278.html https://providence.craigslist.org/bik/d/north-smithfield-rivendell-ahh-saluki/7062232904.html my buddy is selling his well maintained bikes in nothern Rhode Island mike goldman rhode island -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 56cm Canti Saluki

My buddy has a pea green 54cm saluki for sale in rhode island On Fri, Jan 24, 2020, 12:02 PM Dave Johnston wrote: > If you are somewhat local (Mid-Atlantic) I would consider a trade for my > 51cm Butterscotch Joe Appaloosa F&F. > > -Dave J > > On Friday, January 24, 2020 at 11:24:26 AM UTC-5, Da

[RBW] Silver2 shifters on non-Riv mounts

Hi Doug, They will work on the Sunrace mounts with a very slight bit of filing to the mount. I think this was documented in an email from Will, but can't remember exactly. Basically there is a small tab on the face of the mount where the bottom of the lever would sit and that little tab needs t

Re: [RBW] How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?

This is pretty close to my experience except b-stones were 93 xo1 and mb4. 1st official Riv purchase was a superbe xc pro rear derailler (still on my Atlantis) and tshirt! Very proud and happy owner of 1998 Heron Road and a Made in Wisconsin Atlantis. On Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 2:13:43

[RBW] Re: Dia compe 980 any good?

It sounds like you've already made the decision to buy them, but I'd like to give another thumbs up vote. I use them on my 90's Ibis cross bike with mustache bars. They seem well thought through in that they set up easy and give me a balance of power and modulation that I like. I also like how t

[RBW] Appaloosa Presale

Appaloosa presale is up today. I pulled the trigger on a blue 60 cm for my first Rivendell. -- 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-bun

[RBW] Re: 58cm Boxdog Pelican for sale

It's 700c On Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 3:57:25 PM UTC-8, Brett Callahan wrote: > > 650b or 700c? (Sorry, can't tell from the picture and believe some of the > early models were 700c) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] FS: 56 cm Rivendell Atlantis

Hello, Cross-posting my Atlantis I have on the Boston craigslist. Hopeful to find a good home. Toyo Rivendell Atlantis. 56 cm. 26 in wheel size. Estimate is mid-2000’s. I purchased this bike from the Pro’s Closet in May 2017. It came to me in mountain bike mode and I converted it to commuter

[RBW] Re: Sizing Bike Friday NWT to replicate 54 cm Hunqapillar

Hi Joe, Thank you for the input. What you said confirms my suspicion that I need the longer top tube. I have had concerns that the BF NWT is not the most compact folder (especially the steering mast), but I think that I can live with that for a better fit/ride. I tried a Brompton. Its fol

[RBW] FS: Betty Foy with pedal assist

My wife is posting her beloved Rivendell Betty Foy bicycle for sale. This is a gem. Built for her in 2009, with high quality Shimano components, Velo Orange stem and racks, and Nitto (Rivendell designed) Albatross handlebars. Three years ago we had the bike fitted with a mid-drive pedal-assis