[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

@Tim, sure am excited! Don't want to think about the wait being even longer, but it is what it is. To current owners: What tubing does a Nobilette-built Roadeo use? I was thinking 853? On Monday, September 20, 2021 at 6:50:14 PM UTC-7 peterso...@gmail.com wrote: > Just before my 1000k ride i

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

My Roadeo is of a similar setup as Bill's--threadless setup, modern components, 35mm RH Bon Jon tires. For me it's exactly what I want--fast, comfortable, and I don't wince at rough chip seal roads. I did try mounting the Barlows on the Roadeo but it was a no-go. Before my Roadeo, I picked up a

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

To John G, if it were a 62 cm Roadeo (I know, they don't come off the peg in that size) I would still have the Roadeo and John may still have the Atlantis. Mike "Rivendell-ess" in SLO CA On Monday, September 20, 2021 at 5:13:09 PM UTC-7 Tim Bantham wrote: > @Doug H I have the same question abo

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

My Roadeo is pretty close to what mainstream roadies would call a retro-leaning regular ass road bike: a nice 18.5 pound road bike with 32s. It's a 2x10 with barcon shifters. At its most stripped down my Hillborne may have been a 23 pound bike, and today it's probably more like 26 pounds. I'm

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

@Doug H I have the same question about the fork. How did you decide between the two? My saddle height is 84.5 cm with a PBH of 93. My bars are 1.5 cm's below the saddle. On my Sam the 6 degree top tube slope creates a bit more stack height. In comparison the Roadeo has a 2 degree slope. This is

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

John, You've got two great bikes with the QB and Roadeo. Both are high on my list to own. I mostly agree with your comments about taking the versatility of a Rivendell to far. I have an Appaloosa and a Sam. I had a Clem H and quickly sold it. The Clem was one I regretted and wished I hadn't gon

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

**Roadeo On Monday, September 20, 2021 at 7:44:08 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > I think Riv offers the option of a threadless fork for the Rodeo. Which do > you Rodeo owner's prefer? > Doug > > On Monday, September 20, 2021 at 7:29:54 PM UTC-4 Austin B. wrote: > >> [image: 78447BB8-3CDE-4D78-873B-5A

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

I think Riv offers the option of a threadless fork for the Rodeo. Which do you Rodeo owner's prefer? Doug On Monday, September 20, 2021 at 7:29:54 PM UTC-4 Austin B. wrote: > [image: 78447BB8-3CDE-4D78-873B-5A4287F94FEF.jpeg]Here’s my 63cm with a > modern take on components. > > On Monday, Sept

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

I ended up placing a deposit for the Roadeo instead of waiting for a Roadini. 10 month wait. I plan to put Ultegra on it like what's shown above. On Monday, September 20, 2021 at 3:46:17 PM UTC-7 John G. wrote: > I've owned a Hunqapillar and an Atlantis. I currently own a Quickbeam and > a Road

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

I've owned a Hunqapillar and an Atlantis. I currently own a Quickbeam and a Roadeo. I sold the Hunq to buy the Atlantis, then I traded the Atlantis for the Roadeo. First thing I'll say: Rivendells are incredibly versatile, but you shouldn't try to turn a particular Riv into something it is not.

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

Thanks Matt and John, Both bikes are examples of how they can be built with modern parts and still maintain the beautiful look of a lugged steel Rivendell. Do either of you own other RIVs? If so, how does the ride compare? Matt, your bike is my size. Can you tell me how long the head tube is?

[RBW] WTB: Fabios Chest Small

After a wonderful weekend spent riding some gravel out in Wenatchee, I decided I need to switch up my cockpit setup on my gravel bike. It's currently sporting narrow (42cm) drop bars with a rando bag and on technical terrrain I really need something wider. I've got some Crust Towel Rack bars co

Re: [RBW] Re: The Doctor Who Cycled Around the World

Well let's try this. The only reason I even sort of know how to play them is Leah recommended (on Instagram) one about a guy who works with wolves and I sort of figured out how to listen to it after much fumbling with my phone like an old fart who'd just discovered digital technology. Here's the

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

Oh! Please post photos of your Bottechia. On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 11:52 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > Come to think of it, I temporarily resolved the too-small frame with a > custom Salsa upjutter quill stem. Wonder where that stem went. > > On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 11:51 AM Patrick Moore > wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

Come to think of it, I temporarily resolved the too-small frame with a custom Salsa upjutter quill stem. Wonder where that stem went. On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 11:51 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > A Bottechia Fellow Traveller! Yes, now that you mention it, my 1966 felt > smooth, and I daresay this was

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

A Bottechia Fellow Traveller! Yes, now that you mention it, my 1966 felt smooth, and I daresay this was a result of (1) the standard-gauge tubing, (2) non-excessively-thick tube walls, and (3) the relatively (relative to post-1980s-crit-geom frames) lax and loose geometry. I road it, IIRC, with Rit

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

I have that same Bottecchia (albeit I think mine is a bit newer, probably 1972). I ride it all the time- it makes a great road bike! Columbus tubing is so smooth. I put a front rack and it's my little rando bike. Actually does ok with the weight of a front bag. I have some RH 32s on it but agre

[RBW] Show Me Your Roadeo!

There has been an ongoing thread about Mid 80's steel road bikes. Like some of you out there I am in the market for a "regular ass road bike". This whole year I've been riding my Sam Hillborne roadie style. Shoes and clip in pedals, drop bars positioned below the saddle, no racks and just a x-s

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

I need a Fat Ass Road Bike, any suggestions? > On Sep 20, 2021, at 7:22 AM, John G. wrote: > > I can't believe I almost missed a chance to comment on my favorite topic! > You, my friend, are looking for a Regular Ass Road Bike. There are a ton of > good suggestions here. Here's my take as a Ro

[RBW] A Busy Weekend for Some Of You

Good Monday Morning, Team, To my eye, it looks like a few of you read Will's email from Friday, hit the website, and went to work. For those of you who helped to sell out the current allotment of custom frame orders, we look forward to updates of what you have on the way 🙂 MATHIEU BROWN -- You

[RBW] Re: FS: Lightly used (-200 miles) pair of Soma Cazaderos 650B x 50

Price bump. $65 shipped CONUS Make me an offer! I'm in San Francisco, so if you're local, I could do $50 On Friday, September 17, 2021 at 9:32:11 AM UTC-7 Alex K wrote: > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

I can't believe I almost missed a chance to comment on my favorite topic! You, my friend, are looking for a Regular Ass Road Bike. There are a ton of good suggestions here. Here's my take as a Roadeo owner with a stable of RARBs from the late 70s/early 80s: - I love my Roadeo, but I also love

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

54 Ram on KSL (craigslist-like) in Salt Lake City. Owner specified local sale only, though...$1600 Rivendell Rambouillet steel commuter, t… | Cycling | ksl.com Collin, in SLC for the week On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 6:34:28 PM UTC-7 Matthew W

Re: [RBW] Re: The Doctor Who Cycled Around the World

I still can't find this episode. I've tried in Spotify and Apple podcasts. And the Moth website. The 20 Years Later episode is showing a full runtime of 16 minutes on both platforms, nothing but credits at the 15-minute mark. On Monday, September 20, 2021 at 5:46:49 AM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: The Doctor Who Cycled Around the World

Thanks Joe. Turns out I had to listen to it on the Apple podcast app for the final 6 min. Brilliant story with a fine payoff. Cheers. On Monday, September 20, 2021 at 4:31:50 PM UTC+9 Joe Bernard wrote: > John, it's 15 minutes into 20 Years Later, it's an extra tacked on the end > of that ep

Re: [RBW] Re: The Doctor Who Cycled Around the World

John, it's 15 minutes into 20 Years Later, it's an extra tacked on the end of that episode. Go to 15 minutes in, soon you'll hear them wrapping up that story, then Fabes starts. His segment is only about 6 minutes. Joe Bernard On Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 11:44:25 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrot

[RBW] ISO: Capable commuter bike for 90pbh person in SF Bay Area

Hey gang After such quick results regarding my Hunqapillar trade last week I've decided to try my hand at another ISO posting, this time for my older brother. He's recently moved much closer to his place of work and contacted me about getting a bike to commute on. I'm so happy to hear this an