[RBW] Re: Artsy Pics of Your Riv's

2022-09-08 Thread Will M
Fun thread! I shot this image of my Rambouillet head badge through my grandfather's circa-1950 Leica "Elmar" 90mm portrait lens at maximum aperture (f/4) using Fuji Velvia 100 color reversal film while the sun set over the Hudson River. And then (poof!) suddenly this Riv Owners Bunch was light

Re: [RBW] Re: Artsy Pics of Your Riv's

2022-09-08 Thread Collin A
Patrick, the bag was a custom one from rockgeist. Fit like a glove! Collin in Sacratomato -- 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+u

Re: [RBW] Doldrums

2022-09-08 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Richard: I started working 4 days a week a few months ago, usually using my new day off to ride. I suppose I’m 20% as happy as you, which gives me something to look forward when I switch to 100% retired in a few years! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/

Re: [RBW] Doldrums

2022-09-08 Thread Richard Rose
I am not immune to this. However, I have found a solution. For now at least. Retire & buy a new bike. I cannot stop smiling & I think at age 67 that I have never enjoyed riding more. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 8, 2022, at 12:23 PM, Jay Lonner wrote: > >  > It’s interesting to consider the

[RBW] Re: All Time Best Paint Color

2022-09-08 Thread Joe Bernard
"Is it cheating if I say the best is this one?" It's not cheating if Grant makes Bicycle Belle Raspberry a production color. Put it on a 30th Anniversary Mixte, GP! 🙌 On Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 11:07:20 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > [image: 5DB777E4-F431-416E-84F2-04154161C3

Re: [RBW] Doldrums

2022-09-08 Thread Jay Lonner
It’s interesting to consider the age/phase of life angle. I’m 54, and I recall seeing a graph some years ago about self-reported quality of life, which hits a nadir in the early to mid 50’s before creeping back up. There’s probably something to the “sandwich generation” phenomenon, which is to s

Re: [RBW] Doldrums

2022-09-08 Thread Jay Lonner
It’s interesting to consider the age/phase of life angle. I’m 54, and I recall seeing a graph some years ago about self-reported quality of life, which hits a nadir in the early to mid 50’s before creeping back up. There’s probably something to the “sandwich generation” phenomenon, which is to s

[RBW] Re: WTB: Albstache Bar

2022-09-08 Thread Michael Ullmer
Still looking, anyone holding? On Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 8:11:13 AM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote: > My singlespeed Trek 520 is coming together nicely. It's currently set up > with some mustache bars which seem just a bit too narrow for me. Albastache > bars would be perfect, anyone have a

[RBW] Re: All Time Best Paint Color

2022-09-08 Thread J S
I still like the early Rivendell blue frames, I’m also a sucker for a nice silver. On Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 7:08:42 PM UTC-4 Keith P. wrote: > > I've been going down the archive rabbit hole and am curious of the bunch's > thoughts (opinions). > > *What is the best factory Rivendell

[RBW] WTB: some parts for my friend's new Roadini!

2022-09-08 Thread Patch T
Hi Bunch! I have the honor of building up my friend's Roadini. I made a budget based on his desires (mostly aesthetic) and my recommendations (mostly functional). If purchased brand new, we would be a little over what he was hoping to spend. So once again I'm here, asking if you have any of the

[RBW] Re: FS - Riv Bits - Silver 1 Shifters, Sun/SRAM Dynamo Wheel, Compass Snoqualmie Pass Tires, Rivet Saddle

2022-09-08 Thread Huston
All items are SOLD. Thank you for your interest. Huston Lexington, KY On Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 11:00:30 PM UTC-4 Huston wrote: > Update #2. Only the wheel remains. > > 1. Rivendell Silver 1 Shifters. Shift levers are very clean. Attachment > hardware shows a bit more wear. Does not

Re: [RBW] All Time Best Paint Color

2022-09-08 Thread Eric Daume
No one’s going to mention the grey and red Hunq color? That’s a great scheme. Though for most iconic, I have to say Riv blue. It seems like it was the color featured in all of the original pictures. Eric On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Keith P. wrote: > > I've been going down the archive rab

[RBW] Re: WTB 47-49cm Saluki or Bleriot

2022-09-08 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Brian Just remember a Waterford AHH in 650B is essentially the same as a Saluki (per the RBW literature/statements) and maybe more available since they were around longer. The 650B AHH-MUSA were in 47cm and 50cm frames and the 50 has 1cm shorter effective TTL than a 47 (per the 2017 RBW geo ch

[RBW] Re: I'm curious about the very early, blue Bombadil prototype

2022-09-08 Thread Garth
The Bomadil Prototype and introduction said it was a 650B mountain bike. This changed for production and I think the 56 and on up were double TT, with the 60 and on up were 700c. The thing about all of Riv's production frame is that there are often unannounced changes with each new batch, and w

Re: [RBW] Stripping Black Parts and Burnishing

2022-09-08 Thread lconley
You cannot fit a normal 250mm seat post in this tumbler drum. That would require a tumbler drum about twice as wide. The longest of the parts of the stem barely fit on a diagonal. The interior width is only 6-1/2 inches (165mm). There are some YouTube videos about people who make larger drums a

Re: [RBW] All Time Best Paint Color

2022-09-08 Thread Eric Marth
J J those are some great Glorious pics which I immediately saved. I love the raw finish with brass brazing. That pea sage is great! On Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 2:10:57 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > That pea sage is so sweet, there's an All Rounder that color on Ebay > right now. >