[RBW] Re: San Francisco/Bay Area Riv Riders

Slin & Brendan – stoked! On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:51:25 AM UTC-8 Brendan Willard in SF wrote: > I'm in Nob Hill, SF. I'll be in Hawaii until the 10th, but count me in > for future rides anywhere in the Bay Area. > > Brendan > > On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7:27:01 AM UTC-8 Slin

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

You had the stiffness of the steerer as your "quill", plus there was less quill effect as your stem/bars were lower. You're probably feeling the flex of that new taller and less stiff stem. On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 10:07:09 AM UTC-8 MoVelo wrote: > I find this topic very interesting.

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

Threadless stem systems are much stiffer than the traditional threaded systems. It's the first thing I notice when switching bikes other than tires. Though I will note that I seem to be more sensitive to bike handling than others --- people claim that they can't tell the difference between fram

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Are you using cantis or linear pull brakes with the 65 SKS fenders? When my Big Bens wear out I’m thinking of switching to Antelope Hills, and am hoping they’ll work with Motolites and fenders. Jay LonnerBellingham, WA Sent from my Atari 400On Dec 14, 2022, at 5:35 PM, J J wrote:James, I can’t en

Re: [RBW] Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

I suppose there's someone out there who thinks an NOS Bleriot frameset is worth that kind of money. And bless their heart! On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 5:24:16 PM UTC-8 J wrote: > From the ad > > New in box Rivendell Bleriot framesets in 55, 57 & 59cm sizes. > Ex QBP (Surly/Salsa/All-Cit

[RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

James, I can’t enumerate the all the differences, but I’m running René Herse 29" x 2.2" (700C x 55) Antelope Hill tires on my green Waterford Hunq 58, built in 2012, and there’s clearance to spare. Even with the 65 SKS fenders. I know early literature on Hunqs said that 55 was the maximum width

[RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

I had a green one. 700c. Clearance and wheelbase appeared to be essentially the same. I couldn’t fit anything bigger than Thunder Burt’s. On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 5:37:40 PM UTC-7 mcgr...@gmail.com wrote: > What are the differences between Hunqapillar generations? I have a July > 20

Re: [RBW] Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

>From the ad New in box Rivendell Bleriot framesets in 55, 57 & 59cm sizes. Ex QBP (Surly/Salsa/All-City) distributor with hard-to-find NOS stock to sell. We bought these when they were available via QBP in MN and have been sitting in dry storage for too long! Rivendell's first Taiwan-made fram

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Ahh, unfortunately the 700c models had 2.1" clearance like the Bombadil, it's the 26" and 650B models had more generous clearance (I'm just going by an old geometry chart, not real world experience) On Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 4:37 PM James M wrote: > What are the differences between Hunqapillar gen

[RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

What are the differences between Hunqapillar generations? I have a July 2010 Waterford 62cm. Right now it's got 2.1" Schwalbe Thunder Burts. I think getting 2.2" tires on the back would be dicey. Did the green generation of the frame have bigger clearance? Longer wheelbase? James On Wedne

[RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

One more note that I didn't think of until I hit submit - the batch differences that exist on Bombadils (and maybe Hunqapillars too) are more significant than the difference between a Bombadil and a Hunq if you remove the location of manufacture from the equation. On Wednesday, 14 December 202

[RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Just catching this now, hey thanks for the shoutout Eric! And it means a lot that you said that about the forest photo! That was a special day, first ride on the rebuild after paint. I don't have nearly the historical knowledge that many here do, and a lot has already been said. But here are my

Re: [RBW] Craigslist Alert ! - 2022 Rivendell Gus Boots Wilson - $2,000

FWIW I talked to the seller (Jesse) a couple times and almost bought the bike. He is very nice and helpful, sent me full build list, was willing to have the bike shipped. I only didn't buy because I decided it was too similar to my Clem L. Great price for a basically new Gus. He's selling a Roa

[RBW] Re: Saddle height and BPH

Jay The most accurate SH would be using a gonimeter to measure your leg angle and adjust SH to get the optimum leg angle (I forgot the value). The bike is bike is on a trainer and the front wheel is leveled. The gonimeter measures the leg angle at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Typically

Re: [RBW] Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

Pitching in on the Bleriots as a Kiwi: I can't see the FB listing, but I expect these to be the same frames I've seen previously listed on another online trading platform here in NZ at $1400NZD. If they're now listed at $1800, I'm inclined to believe this is still in NZD, around $1000USD. For

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Headsets and Chains

Jim, Thanks for your efforts to share pictures of headset. Cheers, Scott Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 10:31 AM, Jingy wrote: Scott, here are the photos you requested and a link to some more:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1v5Hsa_jF_Y3cdLF9GDtnCxCac-wKfSLX

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Headsets and Chains

Scott — Some fine-grit sandpaper or a razor blade could make quick work of the decals. Though I'd hardly call the eight-point font on the headset which you could only read once you get within a foot of the bike "a billboard." On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 12:31:28 PM UTC-5 Jingy wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

Thanks Tom. He has adjusted for inflation and shipping will be a killer. The Bleriot is a great bike, I had one for years and I know people still want them, heck, I did not stop searching till I found a Saluki ashen sold my 55cm Bleriot. If someone could get it for $1800 or so shipped then good.

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Rosco Platypus 60cm - Purple!

Oops! The blog has changed, sorry! I've been in touch with Eric and we'll get those pics up asap. In the meantime, here is a link to the original post, with a single pic of the bike. Thanks! https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/MeyfrMG5zlo/m/VK5g524oAgAJ On Wednesday, December 14, 2

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Rosco Platypus 60cm - Purple!

Hi Al! I don't see a Riv post at that link. - Tom Reston, VA On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 1:24:41 PM UTC-5 a spen wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I'm reluctantly parting with my latest acquisition, a 60 cm Rosco Platy- > in purple! > I find it to be a more forgiving, compliant, and spritely

[RBW] Re: 1/4 scale Bleriot

lol you got me marty, i was really hoping for a mini-bleriot. i seen these junior size Bianchi track bikes that are just so cute, i'd get one just to hang it on the wall! On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 9:28:34 AM UTC-5 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > Well, it does have two wheels.

Re: [RBW] Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

$1750 plus shipping from New Zealand. On Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 1:32 PM 'JRStern11' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Not on Face Book, what is the asking price? > > Sent from Proton Mail for iOS > > > On Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 1:21 PM, Jared Wilson wrote: > > NOS Bl

Re: [RBW] Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

Not on Face Book, what is the asking price? Sent from Proton Mail for iOS On Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 1:21 PM, Jared Wilson wrote: > NOS Bleriot framesets in 55, 57, and 59 on the Facebook group > "Rivendellicious" > > https://www.facebook.com/groups/19202914712 > > Good luck! > On Tuesday, Decemb

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Rosco Platypus 60cm - Purple!

Hi Folks, I'm reluctantly parting with my latest acquisition, a 60 cm Rosco Platy- in purple! I find it to be a more forgiving, compliant, and spritely ride than the Gus & Suzie, and if it had a greater stack height it would be my perfect all arounder, but the combination of my too tall pbh (9

Re: [RBW] Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

NOS Bleriot framesets in 55, 57, and 59 on the Facebook group "Rivendellicious" https://www.facebook.com/groups/19202914712 Good luck! On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 5:53:07 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Gus Boots Wilsen > 57cm > $2,000 > Knoxville, TN > > > https://knoxville.craigsli

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

I find this topic very interesting. Hope you don't mind if I indulge myself here a bit and solicit an opinion or three. While I love both the Legolas and Rambouillet, I purchased the Ram first as a used frame, due to the high praise it received on this and other forums. I've had it for over 10

[RBW] Re: San Francisco/Bay Area Riv Riders

I'm in Nob Hill, SF. I'll be in Hawaii until the 10th, but count me in for future rides anywhere in the Bay Area. Brendan On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7:27:01 AM UTC-8 Slin wrote: > Luke - I won't be in town for the 31/1st, but I'll join in on later dates > for sure! > > On Monday, Decem

Re: [RBW] Cliffhanger alternatives?

Halo components in the UK do some wide rims for rim brakes in 26", 27.5" and 29". Their SAS is 26 or 27.5" and 30mm internal width. Their T2 is 29" and 26mm internal width. I think they have some other models too. I have the SAS 27.5" on my single speed MTB. I was worried they'd feel heavy (7

[RBW] Re: For sale: Rivendell wool cap, Rivendell wool baselayer

Baselayer sold, cheers. On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 9:03:52 AM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > Two Riv woolies for sale :) > > Prices are net to me and do not include shipping. Venmo or PayPal friends > & family preferred. > > Thanks! > > [image: IMG_4164.JPG] > > *Rivendell by Randi Jo wool

Re: [RBW] Saddle height and BPH

Thanks (thank you, thank you) for bringing attention to the the Catalyst pedal - I think it will be a godsend for me. I deal with an injury related neuropathy in my left calf muscle which prevents me from doing things like a tippy toe on that side. Had to sell my pristine manual ‘07 Honda S200

[RBW] 1/4 scale Bleriot

Well, it does have two wheels...truly a thing of beauty - something I think we can all appreciate. Bleriot Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Annual Head-Badge Poster Update

Climbing past 2,300 views now - a new record for these updates! Glad you all like it. Beginning to think about something new. Open to ideas from the bunch as to what kind of Riv-related poster (or calendar?) you might like to see. I've done one of the bike models before, but it was difficult to

[RBW] Re: New Gus shipping from Canada

Canadian here, when I have shipped frames to Canada in the past the magic number was $800, after that state sales tax could be applied, shippers will also often charge a handling fee of aprox $50. Just as a side note, the frame you are purchasing will have Canadian duty included in the price