[RBW] Re: Who wants to do: Le Tour de Shore, Chicago-New Buffalo

Thanks Rusty, I have myself to blame for it. I decided pretty much last minute to deadhead the first day ride since I had that weekend off. I also tried to do make a century out of it by reversing course at the second to last stop. I ended up with about 63 miles that day and the total miles to

[RBW] Re: More on bar end shifter cable routing

@Matthew, Suggestively speaking, if you are not truly happy with your outcome, you could take your favorite bar tape and wrap it around your grips to hide the shifter cables. It would give you added cushion and hide the cables. Kim Hetzel. On Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:58:08 PM UTC-8 Ma

Re: [RBW] Re: The siren song of Atlantis

Max, That is a beauty. Well-appointed too with Chris King hubs, XT Cranks and Paul brakes. I am tempted by the upcoming Atlantis but I'm tempted by most all Rivendell frame releases. I'm just not sure how it would differ substantially from my Clem L though. Doug On Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Mounting Fenders on an All Rounder

Way back when, sometimes the chainstay bridge fender attachment was just a clip. Kind of like the outer half of a p-clamp, but made out of spring steel. I probably have one around somewhere if anyone wants to see a picture. Laing Delray Beach FL On Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM Kevin Lindsey wrot

Re: [RBW] Re: The siren song of Atlantis

I have an older one, maybe 22 years old. Cleaned it up a few years back: https://www.flickr.com/gp/41563482@N06/5C6m89G3G7 They’re great, fun, pretty, and easy to ride. Get one and you won’t be sorry. Max Beach Santa Rosa CA On Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 3:35:24 PM UTC-8 der_amerikanische

Re: [RBW] By Request: Leah’s Mystery Bike

Grant who puts nail polish on his chainrings and pedals and wraps his bars is multiple colors of cloth tape? I can hardly imagine his cringing at your project, Leah. On Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:17:38 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Oh, I think Grant winces at my projects… > >

[RBW] Re: Donald Shoup

His magnum opus was "The High Cost of Free Parking" https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235359727_The_High_Cost_of_Free_Parking, which has influenced many urban planners and researchers. I was a research assistant for him in the 80s. He was both really smart and a very nice guy. Rode a 3

[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa Build and Ride Report

Hi Drew, thanks for sharing. Is your 53cm Atlantis the 'current' model with long chainstays? Looking at Riv's geo chart a 53 Atlantis and 54 Appa don't look that far apart so I'm surprised

Re: [RBW] Re: The siren song of Atlantis

*Tyler*, thanks for your clarification. I'm with you, standover is my main concern as I plan to ride my Atlantis off road and it's very likely I will have to dismount or touch the ground occasionally so I'd like to look after my pubic bone's health! Are you planning on purchasing an Atlantis thi

Re: [RBW] By Request: Leah’s Mystery Bike

Oh, I think Grant winces at my projects…On Feb 18, 2025, at 9:16 AM, Joe Bernard wrote:Doug, I think this is actually what happens now. Grant gets his frame idea together and imagines the aesthetic that would work with it, the kind of builds RBW will do for Web Specials. Then he says to the crew,

Re: [RBW] Re: Share your alternative rain jacket suggestions

A few years ago I bought a Hilltrek Kintail shirt featuring their “extra lightweight” Ventile, thinking that it would be good for 3-season use. Unfortunately I still find the fabric to be too heavy and clammy for my tastes. When I hiked the West Highland Way a few years ago I found that the locals

Re: [RBW] Re: The siren song of Atlantis

A 55cm Atlantis has a slightly longer top tube and slightly shorter standover height compared to a 57cm Hillborne. That means either would work size wise except the Atlantis is much stouter and can accommodate much larger tires, as can the Appaloosa. On Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 11:49:09 AM

[RBW] Re: Mounting Fenders on an All Rounder

Jim - Thanks for the tip on the VO device. I ordered one and, with a p-clamp in hand, hope it does the trick. All the best, Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA On Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:50:11 PM UTC-5 iamkeith wrote: > Actually, mine is one of the last ones. 1999 Joe Starck built. It wa

[RBW] Re: Share your alternative rain jacket suggestions

I just ordered a Hilltre Greenspot ventile jacket. It'll take 6-8 weeks before I get it, but I'm looking forward to a jacket that has a long lifespan and isn't made of plastic. It'll probably get here too late to see how well it works with the wet Seattle winter, but I'm optimistic. Eamon Seatt

Re: [RBW] Re: The siren song of Atlantis

Frame specs and fitting trumps the paint color every day of the week. The paint and all the parts can be changed, but not the frame itself. Lots of people have opted to get their stock Riv repainted at the time of ordering. In regards to the Atlantis, what it originally was in 1999 is long gone,

[RBW] Re: Mounting Fenders on an All Rounder

Actually, mine is one of the last ones. 1999 Joe Starck built. It was probably waning as a model - especially with 26" wheels - so back to the one-off builds instead of batches. One other comment, based on Kyle's beautiful coupled bike above: you can see how the fender radius gets pinched in

Re: [RBW] Re: The siren song of Atlantis

It depends I was sized at Riv HQ with a 58cm Atlantis but with 26" wheels for sturdy loaded touring. (no clue about my PBH, but 5' 10" with a 29" inseam and a long torso), Love the size, but had it been 700 wheels, I would have been put down a size. Now that I getting older, I am looking for a

Re: [RBW] Re: The siren song of Atlantis

Alfonso, Yes, I am 6'1" and 89 pbh. I should have been more clear. Upon doing some more double, triple checking- I do think the 55 Atlantis would be the right call. I am mostly concerned with standover height and top tube length. Tyler On Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 9:08:20 AM UTC-8 der_amer

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Paint Jobs v.s. Stock Paint

Yes, as Steven points out I had my Hillborne repainted but the paint has not held up well. Not naming names but the guy who did the paint has since retired. Lots of flaking at chainstays and esp at the seat tube clamp. I'm a total monster and recently hit it with some brown rattle can Rustoleum

Re: [RBW] Re: The siren song of Atlantis

Tyler, do you mean roughly the same size as me (88 PBH and 6’1) or the original poster? Double checking the geo chart, at 88 PBH I’d be completely outside the size 59 recommended ranges (starting at 89.5cm) so I guess I should stop worrying about it. However, as investing in a Riv is not small ta

[RBW] ISO sackville bag boy

Looking for one on the used market before I spring for new. Thanks Chris South Portland, ME -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: The siren song of Atlantis

I'm roughly the same size and I'm looking at the geometry chart and I don't know how I could go any bigger than the 55. My current biggest bike has a 60cm top tube which is great for using swept back bars(albatross) with a "normal" length stem, 10cm. This very nearly puts drop bars out of reach