Re: [RBW] Ebike Clem

2024-06-02 Thread Hoch in ut
This is an old topic. But curious how your dad has liked the Swytch kit. I was originally thinking of getting my wife a Specialized ebike. As she has troubles riding the hills around here. But she loves her Betty. I figure if this Swytch will work, that would be great for her. Hopefully they m

Re: [RBW] Touch-up paint

2024-06-02 Thread John Dewey
Over the years, Rivendell paint schemes come and go (came and went) seemingly 'who-knows-whoever-whenever' saw fit. Metallics, metal flakes, basic solid 'enamels' (for want of a better word). Ever changing. I can't imagine anyone in Walnut Creek grabbing a small bottle of carefully inventoried touc

[RBW] FS: Avocet 26.8mm 177.8mm seat post

2024-06-02 Thread Kim H.
I have for sale an Avocet 26.8mm 177.8mm or 7 inch seat post. There are no insertion marking on it whatsoever. It is in excellent condition. I bought it for my bike, but I changed my mind for another seat post. https://photos.app.goo.gl/KG6zSJ7r52qDwSNR7 $45.00, shipped in the CONUS Paypal pa

Re: [RBW] film photos on bike rides

2024-06-02 Thread Steven Sweedler
Nick, enjoyed both groups of pictures, thanks for sharing. Steven Sweedler Plymouth, New Hampshire On Sun, Jun 2, 2024 at 6:08 PM Nick Payne wrote: > I don't use film cameras any more, but I've been habitually cycling with a > camera for almost 50 years. Some examples from film days, mostly ta

Re: [RBW] Touch-up paint

2024-06-02 Thread Armand Kizirian
Just call Riv HQ, they usually have little bottles if you ask nicely. On Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 9:33:44 AM UTC-7 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > The original orange Rambouillet was a two pass paint job using House Of > Kolor paints. That specific method of paint application is not used any > longer.

[RBW] Re: FS: (or trade) filet brazed nitto bullmoose handlebar

2024-06-02 Thread jamin orrall
Still available, price drop to 190 shipped. On Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11:27:17 AM UTC-7 jamin orrall wrote: > Nitto filet brazed bullmoose, lightly used, mostly just shelf wear. Great > condition! > > $200 including shipping, conus. > > let me know if my price is way off, they don't seem t

Re: [RBW] film photos on bike rides

2024-06-02 Thread jamin orrall
Nick those touring shots are wonderful!!! On Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 3:37:19 PM UTC-7 jamin orrall wrote: > Yay film! These shots are from a ride a month or two ago, Olympus xa3, > hp5, hc-110 > [image: Untitled (18) Large.jpeg] > [image: Untitled (17) Large.jpeg] > [image: Untitled (16) Large.

Re: [RBW] film photos on bike rides

2024-06-02 Thread Nick Payne
I don't use film cameras any more, but I've been habitually cycling with a camera for almost 50 years. Some examples from film days, mostly taken with small cameras such as Olympus XA, but some taken with a Makina 67 rollfilm camera: Various touring rides in the 1980s: https://photos.app.goo.g

[RBW] Re: film photos on bike rides

2024-06-02 Thread George Schick
Stephen - I'm jealous. A while ago I broke out my old Rollei 35s and went to the camera shop to buy a roll of B&W film and a new battery for the light sensor to shoot some photos. Turned out that the old (~1976) Rollei had developed mechanical issues that prevented the shutter from closing un

[RBW] Re: FS - MUSA shorts, knickers, BrandV Grabsack, Timbuk2 messenger bag - PRICE DROP

2024-06-02 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Knickers are SOLD! On Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 9:37:11 AM UTC-7 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Prices still include shipping to lower 48 > > MUSA Knickers - original style grey - Size Large > 20" (ish) inseam. Gusseted crotch design. Elastic waist belt. > Definite saddle wear and some weird stain fro

[RBW] Re: For sale

2024-06-02 Thread Roy Summer
Still available. Price drop. No seat, no pedals, different, but definitely rideable tires. Shipped or delivered CONUS. $1200. Fork was built by Dylan Varecamp, Brooklyn, NY. Will entertain trades: 52-54 C-T road bike. No aluminum (Vitus excepted), no carbon please. Let’s talk. Thanks. On Thursd

[RBW] Free for postage: Winter cycling leg covering (Note: please take all or none.)

2024-06-02 Thread Patrick Moore
No-name (at least, no name recognized by me) 3/4 Lycra tights, 30" waist unstretched but elastic with drawcord -- I got to fit my 34" waist -- and 19 1/2" from crotch seam to leg hem, black, as new. Nashbar 4/4 lycra tights, size L -- I bought these years ago to fit my 34" waist/32" inseam pants s

[RBW] Re: FS - MUSA shorts, knickers, BrandV Grabsack, Timbuk2 messenger bag - PRICE DROP

2024-06-02 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Prices still include shipping to lower 48 MUSA Knickers - original style grey - Size Large 20" (ish) inseam. Gusseted crotch design. Elastic waist belt. Definite saddle wear and some weird stain from when I leaned against some greasy bits in the shed. Reflectors on back of legs have seen bett

Re: [RBW] Touch-up paint

2024-06-02 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
The original orange Rambouillet was a two pass paint job using House Of Kolor paints. That specific method of paint application is not used any longer. I had documented that a while back here - http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/color.html Jim On Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 5:54:41 AM UTC-7 Bill Lin

Re: [RBW] Re: My new Wired Magazine article about fat, supple tires

2024-06-02 Thread Patrick Moore
IME, even very supple skinny tires can be surprisingly smooth if not pumped too hard; I recall being surprised almost 35 years ago at how smooth 23 mm Specialized 26X1" Turbos felt compared to overinflated 35 mm Fatboys (I thought then that the label max pres was the correct pressure). Much later,

Re: [RBW] film photos on bike rides

2024-06-02 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Stephen: I post a lot of photos I’ve taken on rides. Check out my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campyonlyguy I’m also building up the cameras-and-bikes content on my YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/campyonlyguy I started taking photos on rides in the early 80s, before digital camer

[RBW] Re: My new Wired Magazine article about fat, supple tires

2024-06-02 Thread Jay
I know a lot of roadies, who don't mountain bike, who have never tried a tire about 30-32mm. Before these nice, supple tires became more readily available I had mountain biked and had tires for riding that bike on the roads (off-season), and then I got into cx bikes I had 32mm (ish) tires, and

[RBW] Re: Paint Color matters! Your favorite?

2024-06-02 Thread Roberta
Levanguy— That is a beautiful color!!! When I was dreaming of getting a Riv custom, that was the color I had in mind. I hope you enjoy your new ride and post pictures here. Roberta On Friday, May 31, 2024 at 3:46:47 PM UTC-4 leva...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: IMG_3027.jpeg]Rivendell should

Re: [RBW] Touch-up paint

2024-06-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
John No, I don't think anything particular about the Nation of Japan directly influenced the shade of orange of the orange Rambouillet. Rambouillets got that paint job because they got that paint job. Orange Hillbornes got their different paint job because that's the paint job they got. Bi