Re: [RBW] Roadini and "The Curse of the Triple"

2025-02-05 Thread Eric Marth
Brian — Do you have any pictures to share? If the FD is so low as to be touching the chainstay and you're having trouble shifting from the middle ring to the large ring, I wonder if that derailer is mounted a bit low. In the past I've had to install FDs with a larger gap between the top of the

Re: [RBW] Re: 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

2025-01-29 Thread Eric Marth
Tim's ride to Keystone after the Hot Dog ride was a blast and certainly a highlight of the weekend. A great route on quiet roads with Steven C., Cameron, Tim and Dan S. Even tho Dan S. and I got dropped for a bit and lost in the woods! On Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:07:00 PM UTC-5 claudia Ja

Re: [RBW] Re: Cold weather hats with brims that keep your ears warm

2025-01-26 Thread Eric Marth
it over my mouth and nose. Easy to adjust while riding I'll add that my wool buff is older and the newer ones aren't as good. They have a big seam in them and the wool finish isn't as nice. Newer ones are by no means bad, just not as good as they were :0) On Sunday, January 26, 2025

[RBW] Re: Leather Saddles - What do you Wear

2025-01-25 Thread Eric Marth
Hi Jay — I'd love to be one of the people who can ride all day in cotton canvas shorts in the summer or chinos in the winter. I prefer the casual look of some cutoffs and just being able to hop on the bike. But for long rides they just don't work for me. I'd love to ride 50 miles around trails

[RBW] Re: Frame Schedule for 2025

2025-01-23 Thread Eric Marth
Perhaps I missed the discussion but I'm surprised to see the Atlantis returning in a production color that isn't Atlantis Green! I think it's cool they're bringing back the Hillborne sage from some of the early runs of that frame! On Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:16:24 PM UTC-5 aaronr...@gma

[RBW] Re: WTB: ron's bikes fabs abs

2025-01-21 Thread Eric Marth
Paul — I"ll keep you in mind if I decide to part with my Abs ;0) On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:15:24 PM UTC-5 Paul Richardson wrote: > eric -- i saw the intimation that the claptrap will replace the smaller > bag, which is what inspired my wtb. i'm not innarested in the claptrap, > but gl

Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

2025-01-17 Thread Eric Marth
Hi Liz — I'm happy to hear your shifting issues are resolving! I would have been a little frustrated by the thumping new chain, glad that's fixed. When my chain was jumping I didn't have any problems with the Silver 1 shifters slipping. I used the same shifters before and after my accident. L

Re: [RBW] Newbaums color to match honey Brooks?

2025-01-13 Thread Eric Marth
The traditional method of achieving honey cotton bar tape is to go yellow cloth + amber shellac. Three coats will do it. The more coats you add the darker and shinier it gets... and the better it looks. On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 3:13:58 PM UTC-5 Brian Turner wrote: > I use regular (unpa

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My take on a Charlie H. Gallop

2024-12-29 Thread Eric Marth
Bravo, Bill, this bike is an unexpected take on a Riv while having the unique Bill Lindsay build signature we can recognize from seeing so many of your bikes here on the forum. I understand getting the build under 20lbs was a target when you started out. Are you satisfied with the final weigh-

[RBW] Re: Video: Repairing Pam Murray's Silver shifters

2024-12-17 Thread Eric Marth
I think a little light lube would help slow corrosion rather than improve ratchet action. In the past I've put a little lube on a rag and rubbed the spring, pawl and ratchet washer. Can't remember if I used T9 or Tri-Flow On Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:57:16 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: >

[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-14 Thread Eric Marth
Drew: Looks like a great ride! Certainly worthy of the pedestal placement in the Analog showroom, great example of the types of builds they excel with Bones: Whew! The Sergio green, dark gum sidewalls, brown saddle and brick backdrop are putting me into a wonderful tonal headspace On Friday, De

[RBW] Re: Nitto Lugged Seatpost in 26.8

2024-12-14 Thread Eric Marth
Agreed, Laing, I think a lot of us have been crossing our fingers for this option for quite a long time On Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:16:41 PM UTC-5 jamin orrall wrote: > Big deal indeed! I could now run a b17 on my specialized sequoia! > > On Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 4:13:29 AM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

2024-12-09 Thread Eric Marth
Drew: Thanks for sharing these pics, I've read about rides on La Honda and Skyline in Ray Hosler's book about his rides in the area, Once Upon a Ride (many with Jobst Brandt). Seems like a great area for challenging excursions! On Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:09:22 PM UTC-5 Bikie#4646 wrote:

[RBW] Re: In search of: an old Grant interview

2024-12-08 Thread Eric Marth
I believe the video in question was made by Jay Ritchey of Bags by Bird among other endeavors :0) This was one of the first Riv videos I saw when I got interested in their bikes, it's great! On Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:18:52 PM UTC-5 jamin orrall wrote: > No prob! It's a great video. >

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Wooly Warm tweed newsboy cap

2024-12-07 Thread Eric Marth
Cap is sold, thank you much! On Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:34:31 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > > [image: IMG_4205.JPG] > > *Rivendell Wooly Warm tweed newsboy cap — $45 plus shipping to you* > > Tweed wool in green, brown, gold and burgundy plaid. Labeled a size large.

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone selling recent/old BQ issues?

2024-11-24 Thread Eric Marth
es to > "unload" the collection as he reads it. I will write him a note with your > contact info that you desire right of first refusal if you wish me to > include that on a post-it note inside the box lid. (He's buying the fancy > box I used too.) > > Paul &

[RBW] Re: Anyone selling recent/old BQ issues?

2024-11-23 Thread Eric Marth
I'm adding the full run of BQs and the brown Brooks Professional saddle to my all-time Paul Germain heartbreaks. Hoping the list doesn't get any longer! On Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:58:42 PM UTC-5 Bikie#4646 wrote: > It seems I owe apologies all around. Nathan, please forgive my highjacki

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-10-28 Thread Eric Marth
Hillborne Bronze green, 51cm $4,500! https://www.ebay.com/itm/405311264062 Really frustratingly bad photos and description but looks like a nice clean bike overall. On Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:56:22 PM UTC-4 jerry...@gmail.com wrote: > Not mine, no affiliation... > Rivendell Roadini Fra

[RBW] Re: Susie/Wolbis first rides

2024-10-27 Thread Eric Marth
I always appreciate Jason's builds, photos, explorations and the write-ups he shares about ride quality and feel. Great to have his notes on another Riv frame! On Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:53:20 PM UTC-4 ben.r...@gmail.com wrote: > hell yeah! > welcome to the club. you're going to abso

Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa has arrived. Considering putting it together myself but have never done this.

2024-10-23 Thread Eric Marth
Congrats on the Appaloosa. You got this! I have to say that I'm sorry for the prices you're seeing, $150 to put these few elements together out of a shipping box wherein another professional mechanic completed the build and then partially disassembled the bike for packing strikes me as unfair.

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

2024-10-22 Thread Eric Marth
Nice work getting out there in all weathers, Jason! On Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 11:20:14 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote: > While the foliage here is wonderful this time of year, this is also a > reality. Rode two hours in moderate to heavy rain to be rewarded with 45 > minutes of lovely crisp

Re: [RBW] Re: Calvin / Park Tool - Rapid Rise derailleurs - new video

2024-10-18 Thread Eric Marth
I think Jim has the largest collection of rapid risers among the forum so quite appropriate that he shared the link! Thanks for posting, always fun to watch Calvin's videos. This guy gave me the confidence to start working on my bikes. On Friday, October 18, 2024 at 12:00:58 AM UTC-4 Danny wro

[RBW] Re: New Yorker ran my letter to the editor re: The Art of Taking it Slow!

2024-10-18 Thread Eric Marth
Well said, Caroline! I'm glad they ran your letter, thanks for sharing it here :0) On Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:04:36 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > I was so excited to read this and it was so interesting to read. Thank you > for taking the time to write it. > > On Thursday, October 17, 2024

Re: [RBW] Re: Mounting a Ron's Fabio's Chest on my Homer

2024-10-18 Thread Eric Marth
Excellent demo, description and pic, Brian! This is the info I needed for my reference above :0) On Friday, October 18, 2024 at 8:14:55 AM UTC-4 Brian Turner wrote: > This is the proper Ron’s Bikes way to do it: > > I cut a piece of cable housing and installed it on the brake cable between > t

Re: [RBW] Re: Mounting a Ron's Fabio's Chest on my Homer

2024-10-17 Thread Eric Marth
keep the bag from interfering with the hanger. >> >> [image: 231007 03 Appa porch.JPG] >> >> On Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:17:06 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: >> >>> For the love of Zeus, Nicholas, what a picture! >>> >>> I've had no tro

[RBW] Re: Paul Moon Units

2024-10-17 Thread Eric Marth
I will never find it again but I read somewhere that Paul Price said the Moon Units don't work any better than other cable hangers, but they look cool. I gave up on them because they're too fancy and expensive, realizing a humble cable hanger is all you need. I still have a set on my Appaloosa

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

2024-10-16 Thread Eric Marth
Eliza: Dropping by to share my jealousy of the roads thru that estuary, or whatever it is! JoshC: Neat bridge ;0) On Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 5:54:34 PM UTC-4 Josh C wrote: > It's hard to beat October in the Midwest, and it's my favorite time of > year in Central Indiana. Parke County

Re: [RBW] Orthos

2024-10-11 Thread Eric Marth
Hello — I've been running my Orthos for over a year with a 26.0 Technomic, no slippage. I've long suspected what Brian Turner confirms: The widest Toscos are quite similar to the Orthos. On Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:57:05 PM UTC-4 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Armand, i agree! The width, t

Re: [RBW] I already scratched my bars...

2024-10-01 Thread Eric Marth
Ouch! Sorry to hear about the scratches. Never fun to encounter damage before you've even left the house. Never had this problem with Nitto stems and certainly not with a face plate stem. There's plenty of length in the bolts to back them out without removing the plate while allowing plenty of

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

2024-10-01 Thread Eric Marth
Wishin' I was ridin' with Jas'n On Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:31:40 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote: > I got out for over 100km on the Hillborne today, wonderful early autumn > day but I totally neglected to get any photos of the foliage that's peaking > right now. The big leaf maples that a

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Presale - who are the lucky new owners?

2024-09-27 Thread Eric Marth
Oh and the mustard frames with peanut-butter-brown sidewalls is just a gosh-darned slam dunk On Friday, September 27, 2024 at 8:56:25 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Liz in Cincinnati: YAY! They saved you a purple Platypus! > > Purple wasn’t my color of choice and now I adore that p

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Presale - who are the lucky new owners?

2024-09-27 Thread Eric Marth
Philip — Add to fluctuating demand that there's something like a one-year turnaround from the time they order frames to the time they receive them. I believe this timeline is somewhere in the ballpark of being correct, others who know better please let me know. Big surge during the peak-pandem

[RBW] Re: Hello all...

2024-09-25 Thread Eric Marth
Welcome, Philip. As others have suggested a call to Rivendell would be a great way to go. They're really good at matching people's needs, riding style, preferences, etc. with their frames and getting you matched up with the right frame size. On Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 12:52:39 AM UTC-4

Re: [RBW] Curing a Brooks sprung saddle of squeaks and creaks

2024-09-25 Thread Eric Marth
Some good tips here. I'd like to point out that the pasted cure mentions "WD 40 spray grease." Please note, this is different than the standard formula WD-40 you see everywhere, which is a solvent. I find standard WD-40 isn't good for anything. I'm anti-WD-40. The spray grease mentioned is a l

Re: [RBW] FS: Phil portable grease gun, Phil hand cleaner

2024-09-22 Thread Eric Marth
Hi friends — The grease gun is sold pending payment. One tub of hand cleaner available. Thanks again! On Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:57:57 PM UTC-4 Steven Sweedler wrote: > Pm sent > > Steven Sweedler > Plymouth, New Hampshire > > > On Sun, Sep 22, 2024 at 12:20

Re: [RBW] 53cm Bridgestone RB-T $325 plus shipping

2024-09-15 Thread Eric Marth
Wow, great price on a cult-ish RB-T! I had one that was a size up and it was too small for me. Haven't checked yet but if you haven't cross-posted to iBoB I'd recommend it. Surprised it hasn't sold yet! On Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 1:32:37 PM UTC-4 RichS wrote: > David, > > Your RB-T i

[RBW] Re: An A. Homer Hilsen 500km review.

2024-09-09 Thread Eric Marth
Nicholas — Thanks for sharing the build info, your riding experience so far and the lovely picture! I'd wager you have lots of good riding options where you are based on the vista. Is there a worthwhile story behind how you purchased the bike? Any fun logistics going through a dealer in Paris

[RBW] Re: Wool in summer

2024-09-07 Thread Eric Marth
Hello, I'm a wool obsessive right here. During peak summer in Virginia it can get downright nasty with high temps and high humidity. I wear wool all year when I ride. Always wool socks, even the thicker DeFeet Woolie Boolies when it's as miserable as it gets. I like the padding and the socks n

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug Susie

2024-09-05 Thread Eric Marth
I believe that's a wall-mounted thermostat control for an HVAC system On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 5:05:17 PM UTC-4 mwill...@gmail.com wrote: > On their built by Blue Lug” Rivendell page there is a new Susie build > posted. A beautiful San by One (3x1) with something (?) below the headset

Re: [RBW] Silver shifter surgery and corrosive metal welding

2024-09-05 Thread Eric Marth
California. >>>>> >>>>> P. W. >>>>> ~ >>>>> (917) 514-2207 >>>>> ~ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sep 4, 2024, at 1:29 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: >>>>

[RBW] Re: Shoes/sandals for wide feet

2024-09-04 Thread Eric Marth
Some great recs and ideas here, thanks to everyone for sharing their Wide Shoe Resources! On Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 10:32:32 AM UTC-4 frank.b...@gmail.com wrote: > I have the same problem and found that the Birkenstocks with the 'rugged" > sole work for me. Birks are super comfy and a

Re: [RBW] Re: 17 years of longing, can you help? The search for a green B17

2024-08-27 Thread Eric Marth
Love 2 See It On Monday, August 26, 2024 at 2:31:23 PM UTC-4 jaredwilson wrote: > @ Phillip, Thanks for chiming in, I'd love to see you add a photo of said > combination. > > I wasn't going to spill the beans yet but I actually have an 04 Quickbeam > in transit and was planning the same thing,

[RBW] Re: FS: Sakae Ringyo MTE-100 - 26.8mm seat post

2024-08-23 Thread Eric Marth
FWIW: This is a nice price for a wayback seatpost and this version is superior the copy that Soma/Merry Sales recently developed On Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 1:20:06 AM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > I have for sale a used Sakae Ringyo MTE-100 - 26.8mm seat post with 56mm > of setback

Re: [RBW] Where can I read try out a ton of different Rivendell models?

2024-08-17 Thread Eric Marth
Anthony — Cheers to you on making the trip and trying out some bicycles. You left out some important intel: What did you think? Have you settled on a bike? Were there any you liked more than others? Models you said "Oh yeah!", others "Not for me"? Let us know! On Friday, August 16, 2024 at 5:

[RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 Photos

2024-08-14 Thread Eric Marth
Beautiful Sam build and photo, Steve, love those tones and the parts selection. On Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 12:18:42 AM UTC-4 velomann wrote: > A couple pics from a 6-day bike camping trip in the San Juan Islands in > early July. > [image: IMG_5870.jpg] > [image: IMG_5861.jpg] > [image: IMG

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam

2024-07-28 Thread Eric Marth
Hi Bob — Here are my two shillings. I think your bike is set up very nicely with some carefully selected parts from heritage manufacturers. Everything's practical. With fenders, racks and dynamo your bike is quite versatile and has a timeless appeal. Capable bikes are often, by their nature, on

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 Photos

2024-07-10 Thread Eric Marth
@mwillrossi: I definitely feel you on the too hot, too humid front. Brutal here in Virginia @Nicholas: Dang, I love photos with rain in the distance, thanks for sharing this one! On Monday, July 8, 2024 at 9:25:27 PM UTC-4 Keith P. wrote: > Can’t think of a more proper setting for an Atlantis

Re: [RBW] JP Weigle Raleigh Competition 650B Conversion

2024-07-02 Thread Eric Marth
Oops, small correction: I see these are all photos you took, Tom. I am fairly certain Peter posted some of this project which I have saved. On Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 8:51:20 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Oh, this one hurts. A JPW Competition in my size. I have such a soft spot > for

Re: [RBW] JP Weigle Raleigh Competition 650B Conversion

2024-07-02 Thread Eric Marth
Oh, this one hurts. A JPW Competition in my size. I have such a soft spot for these and love each and every old Raleigh that Peter has rat-rodded out. I can't swing it at the moment but dear lord oh me oh my it's beautiful and has all the modifications one could dream of! You better believe I

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

2024-05-22 Thread Eric Marth
Hi Armand, this is a great build. How are you liking those MKS Pretzels? I'm considering getting a pair. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:01:38 PM UTC-4 jmeln...@gmail.com wrote: > It was nice to meet you on Saturday at Topanga Creek Outpost, Armand! Your > Platy is even more gorgeous in person.

Re: [RBW] The Cub House's Los Angeles Invitational Ride - May 18

2024-05-22 Thread Eric Marth
This looks like it was a great event. Thanks for all the pictures and reports. Armand, that picture above the clouds is unreal! On Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:14:58 PM UTC-4 philip@gmail.com wrote: > 48s? Try 38s! > > [image: image0.jpeg] > > The ride, route and vibes really were all fanta

[RBW] Re: For sale: Nexave rapid rise, Nitto stems, Suntour Cyclone

2024-05-18 Thread Eric Marth
Further updates! Nexave: Sold Faceplater: Sold Technomic: Sold Cyclone: Available Shifters: Sold Clamps: Available On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:52:27 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > A few more things for sale: > > [image: IMG_1602.JPG] > > *Shimano SL-BS50 shift levers —

[RBW] Re: For sale: Nexave rapid rise, Nitto stems, Suntour Cyclone

2024-05-18 Thread Eric Marth
Nexave: Sold Faceplater: Pending Technomic: Available Cyclone: Available Thanks! On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:24:42 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > *IMpoRTant dEtaiLS!! * > Clamp diameter on the Face-plater is 25.4 > Clamp diameter on the Technomic is 26.0 > > On Saturday, May

[RBW] Re: For sale: Nexave rapid rise, Nitto stems, Suntour Cyclone

2024-05-18 Thread Eric Marth
*IMpoRTant dEtaiLS!! * Clamp diameter on the Face-plater is 25.4 Clamp diameter on the Technomic is 26.0 On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:17:18 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > A few things for sale, please email me to purchase. Prices do not include > shipping. Thank you! > > [image:

Re: [RBW] Adventures in (Re) building my Saluki

2024-05-18 Thread Eric Marth
That's a great looking build, Michael! Sorry about all the compounded mechanicals. Mama said there'd be days! Jock, always nice to see one of your elegant builds. On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:23:09 AM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > Lovely setup. > > On Sat, May 18, 2024 at 8:07 AM John Dewey

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-05-18 Thread Eric Marth
Congrats to everyone on snagging a Sam, very capable and fun bikes! On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 12:41:03 PM UTC-4 watta...@gmail.com wrote: > Happily secured a 54 Peri-Sam at 12:01 yesterday🙌🏼. I’m thinking Quill > rims to have tubeless as an option. Recs on dynamo hubs? I’ve had a Son hub >

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-05-18 Thread Eric Marth
Great views, Chester! WLS — Connecticut has it goin' on! On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:03:50 PM UTC-4 wls...@gmail.com wrote: > Eric, > > Looks like the spring fling was a blast. I was also in CT last weekend > visiting friends in New Haven, but we opted for our own ride which left > from th

[RBW] Re: WTB: 50 cm Roadini

2024-05-13 Thread Eric Marth
Oh and good luck with your search! On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 8:32:19 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Leah I am excited to hear this because I've been so curious about your > strength and speed. If you can keep up with the 17-18mph group on your > Platy I'd think you'd

[RBW] Re: WTB: 50 cm Roadini

2024-05-13 Thread Eric Marth
Leah I am excited to hear this because I've been so curious about your strength and speed. If you can keep up with the 17-18mph group on your Platy I'd think you'd be faster than the fast groups on a road bike! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Susie/Gus seat tube OD

2024-05-13 Thread Eric Marth
Hey all — Can someone please share the OD of the Gus / Susie seat tubes? I am bending a custom tag for a friend, he doesn't have the bike with him, we'd like to know the OD. Thanks! Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-05-13 Thread Eric Marth
Phew Stephen enjoy it out there! Looks great, you're going to get strong On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 3:37:15 PM UTC-4 Stephen wrote: > [image: IMG_6708.jpg] > > [image: IMG_6722.jpg][image: IMG_6716.jpg] > > A few quick shots from my first week back in the bay area. Getting > reacquainted with th

[RBW] Re: Photos from last weekend's overnighter

2024-05-13 Thread Eric Marth
Wow, the sky On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 4:44:38 PM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote: > Beautiful! It never fails that I miss Japan so after seeing your photos. I > really love the one of your Hunq among the stars. > > Cheers, John > > On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 5:51:56 AM UTC-7 diana@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen Photo Thread

2024-05-08 Thread Eric Marth
Paul has neglected to share the beautiful patina that his bronze headbadge has acquired. Trust me, it's really good! On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2:00:12 PM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote: > here's mine--a 67cm waterford i've had since 2011, and had repainted in > wisconsin last year (just in tim

Re: [RBW] Re: Eric M.'s new video: Shop tour, favorite workshops, tool organization and my next bicycle build

2024-05-08 Thread Eric Marth
> similar but not quite as professional episode as this one from several >>> years ago where you were doing a rebuild of a mixte that your "partner's" >>> parents gave her - some Japanese manufacturer, I think. I recognized that >>> the scenes of yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Eric M.'s new video: Shop tour, favorite workshops, tool organization and my next bicycle build

2024-05-07 Thread Eric Marth
f a mixte that your "partner's" > parents gave her - some Japanese manufacturer, I think. I recognized that > the scenes of your shop are the same as your current video, but it's a > "different Eric Marth!" Pop bottle glasses, dark hair, etc. What happened

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug Build Catalog

2024-05-07 Thread Eric Marth
Great point about size, Jason. It really helps to visualize the proportions On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 9:46:05 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote: > There is truly no equal to Blue Lug. As Eric said, the combination of > perfectly curated builds combined with excellent photography and an eye for > get

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-05-07 Thread Eric Marth
Nice photos, Nicholas! I rarely see an Appaloosa or Atlantis with drops, tell us how you like it! It looks like a nice setup all around On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:07:49 AM UTC-4 Nicholas A wrote: > Then, to demonstrate the fickle nature of Irish weather, the very next > morning on the other si

Re: [RBW] Re: Eric M.'s new video: Shop tour, favorite workshops, tool organization and my next bicycle build

2024-05-03 Thread Eric Marth
Thanks everyone for watchin'! Marty: The Match Game was before my time but I certainly came up with Bob Barker. The $20 corded mic I bought just didn't seem right clipped to my shirt so I went for the long mic. Patrick: I appreciate the kind notes. Sorry about the SW gardening woes, I know n

Re: [RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-03 Thread Eric Marth
Kim: I don't see how the administrator of this forum has any bearing on someone's Facebook post. The scam is potentially occurring via Facebook, not our forum. You reposted the FB listing here with a link. Regarding the Blue Lug purchase, how on earth were you "scammed" by Blue Lug? They are o

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug Build Catalog

2024-05-02 Thread Eric Marth
If you're wondering "How do I tastefully build and specify a bike?" this is the *perfect* place to start. They also do a great job with the photographs, some of the best out there. On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:13:45 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Oh yeah, this is a gallery

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug Build Catalog

2024-05-02 Thread Eric Marth
Oh yeah, this is a gallery I have bookmarked. So many great builds and lots and lots of inspiration. They always nail it, great ideas abound! On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:27:09 AM UTC-4 drewfi...@gmail.com wrote: > Many of you may already be aware of this, but Blue Lug has a nice catalog >

[RBW] Re: Eric M.'s new video: Shop tour, favorite workshops, tool organization and my next bicycle build

2024-04-28 Thread Eric Marth
Wow, thanks for the kind words, Jim! Always a pleasure, sorry this one's so long. The uncut version was like 2 hours. On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 11:32:09 AM UTC-4 J J wrote: > So good, a pleasure to watch. Thanks for the great work, Eric! > > Check it out here: > > https://www.youtube.com/wa

[RBW] Re: Jimmy's Hunq!!1

2024-04-28 Thread Eric Marth
Well it's a total jaw-dropper, well done, bravo, enjoy the ride! On Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 3:55:21 PM UTC-4 J J wrote: > Thanks Eric and Jim! Will's blog post was the first I saw of the full > paint job and the build. Up to yesterday afternoon I had only seen a few > low res teaser images

[RBW] WTB: Wooly Warm sleeveless merino tank

2024-04-26 Thread Eric Marth
Hello friends — Cross-posted wool search happenin here and on iBob :0) I have an older Wooly Warm sleeveless tank that I purchased used and I really like it. If you have one in size large or extra-large that you're willing to part with please drop me a note and let me know your price shipped

Re: [RBW] Bombadil camping trip

2024-04-26 Thread Eric Marth
Beautiful pics and badass ride as per your usual, Jason! Thanks for sharing, that's one I'd love to have joined you for. On Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:27:58 AM UTC-4 Brian Turner wrote: > Love your photos, as always… made even better with descriptive ride > reports! > > On Apr 26, 2024, at 1

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco MMM build photos

2024-04-16 Thread Eric Marth
This is a sweet build! I'd like to get one of those White Industries / Sugino cranks some day. Is there any write-up or an ancient email about the idea behind the frame design? Will's Massive Mountain Mixte. Do we have an oral history at least? Are you gonna wire up a dynamo back up in the fu

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-04-12 Thread Eric Marth
I love that desert vegetation, John On Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 9:57:07 PM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote: > Wowza! Beautiful tulips and very lovely Hillborne! > > In stark contrast to tulips in the East, here's a couple from the Sonoran > desert earlier in the week. While not really the feature of

Re: [RBW] WTB - 9spd Dura Ace downtube shifters

2024-04-11 Thread Eric Marth
Paul — Is Greg trying to bling his Roadini? On Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 12:22:38 PM UTC-4 bmfo...@gmail.com wrote: > I don't have any for sale but I can confirm they are worth the $$. > Beautiful component with a satisfying click in index mode and if your bike > has a light-ish downtube you

[RBW] Re: NBD - Purple Appaloosa

2024-04-05 Thread Eric Marth
Great post and run-down, Dan! The Appaloosa is lookin' good. On Monday, April 1, 2024 at 5:29:46 PM UTC-4 Jay wrote: > I also love this post! > > I was in C&L Cycle, home of the Bassi and noticed the Bloomfield. That > caught me eye in your write up so I thought I would mention. > > That purpl

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-03-21 Thread Eric Marth
That Reston Homer is nicely appointed and a good deal for someone right for a 47cm! On Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 9:43:22 AM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Your patience continues to earn you money. Now the price is down to > $6000. Wait until September and you'll get paid to take it. > > Bil

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise derailleur suggestion

2024-03-21 Thread Eric Marth
Just wanted to stop by and say thanks to JJ for the general rapid rise write-up. I've already tested and made up my mind for myself but I think his post from Mar 20, 2024, 1:14:26 PM really does a nice job of breaking things down related to how these mechs work, how they might work for you, as

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise derailleur suggestion

2024-03-19 Thread Eric Marth
Just wanted to pop in and say that if you're an eBay whiz and patient you can find rapid risers for not too much money. I've found two of the very nice Nexave T400s, both new, never used, for less than $30 each. There was a seller on eBay sometime in 2023 who listed a bunch of the T400s and ano

Re: [RBW] Philadelphia Bike Expo March 16 - 17

2024-03-18 Thread Eric Marth
Oh and Bill too! Bill, I saw you heading to the expo on Sunday morning while I was having a coffee at Habitat, didn't want to shout at you though. Nice Atlantis! On Monday, March 18, 2024 at 9:50:05 AM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > I had a nice visit at PBE. It was great to meet Pam, Leah,

[RBW] Re: Give this guy a Like and a Subscribe

2024-03-11 Thread Eric Marth
QUALITY content! On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 10:58:51 AM UTC-4 tio ryan wrote: > Glad to see he's making longer content for YouTube, as I've also been > following him on IG for little while now and have been enjoying his bike > videos. > > He's got a couple very sweet Rivs and a gift for fil

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho... stem question

2024-03-11 Thread Eric Marth
Someone better buy that Ritchey Force it's the perfect size and spiritual aesthetic for the Orthos. On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 6:43:41 PM UTC-4 Jordan Rosenblum wrote: > Not unlike other folks, I found the width of the Ortho's demanded a longer > stem than I use with Bosco and Tosco bars. An

[RBW] Re: Video: Repairing Pam Murray's Silver shifters

2024-03-10 Thread Eric Marth
Thanks everyone for checking out the project and for the kind feedback. Leah, let me know if you ever need a hand with something that can easily be mailed out to me in Virginia :0) I should be around mid-day on Saturday for PBE On Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 2:40:20 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding

Re: [RBW] Ron's Ortho... stem question

2024-03-10 Thread Eric Marth
What Brian said plus my choice would be the 12cm Tallux or the 13.5cm face-plater assuming you're on a Riv 54cm or larger. I have a 12cm Tallux on my Appaloosa with Ortho bars. It's been pretty good, no complaints, but those bars are massive and I wouldn't mind having them a little further awa

[RBW] Re: Trip Report: Death Valley February 2024

2024-03-06 Thread Eric Marth
Bad to the bone! Thanks for sharing Diana :0) On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 10:49:34 AM UTC-5 diana@gmail.com wrote: > I'm glad you all enjoyed the trip report! I'm sad I can't edit posts so > you all had to read day 4 twice lol. I'm still getting used to Google > groups (sorry you're get

[RBW] Re: FS: XTR, Nitto, B68, Deer Head, XT, other misc. bits

2024-03-06 Thread Eric Marth
Just stopping by to say I continue to admire your collection of rapid risers! On Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 12:27:56 AM UTC-5 J J wrote: > > *Update #2, the following items are still available:* > > > >- XTR BR-M900 NOS cantilever brakes (one F/R set sold, one F/R set >still ava

[RBW] Video: Repairing Pam Murray's Silver shifters

2024-03-06 Thread Eric Marth
Hi everyone — Last fall Pam Murray sent me some Silver shifter levers that were in need of repair. They came off her high-mileage Betty Foy after the springs wore out. Thanks to Mike Godwin for sending me a broken pair of the old Suntour Sprint levers, they provided the parts I needed to get P

[RBW] Re: For Sale: NOS vintage Rivendell cycling cap

2024-02-16 Thread Eric Marth
1, 2024 at 9:29:00 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Trade pending, thanks for all the interest! >> >> On Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 7:12:13 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: >> >>> [image: IMG_0309.jpg] >>> >>> This vintage cap is in excellent,

[RBW] Re: For Sale: NOS vintage Rivendell cycling cap

2024-02-11 Thread Eric Marth
Trade pending, thanks for all the interest! On Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 7:12:13 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > [image: IMG_0309.jpg] > > This vintage cap is in excellent, unworn condition. Eight panel made by > Pace Sport Wear in the USA. Cap is yellow buttercream and a b

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Winter 2023-2024 Ride Photos

2024-01-19 Thread Eric Marth
ve the pic of the bike silhouetted against the cornfield. No snow in > where I am (yet). Here's a pic from yesterday's ride (trigger warning - non > Riv content): > > [image: 0ADC8C0F-74C4-4086-B005-1D6F0F254F3A_1_201_a.jpeg] > > Steve in Asheville, NC > On Thursday,

[RBW] Wooly Warm sweaters: Washing and shrinking

2024-01-07 Thread Eric Marth
I have two of the Rivendell Wooly Warm roll-neck sweaters. One's navy, one's olive. I got them both new. I've found that after washing them cold/gentle in my washing machine and air drying that they shrink. Has anyone else encountered this issue? In a recent blog Grant wrote "Wash them warm or

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Winter 2023-2024 Ride Photos

2024-01-05 Thread Eric Marth
Nice pics everyone, always enjoy these threads! On Friday, January 5, 2024 at 11:30:37 AM UTC-5 Tony Lockhart wrote: > [image: IMG_2831.jpeg] > > Here’s a snapshot from this morning’s ride. Can’t resist stopping at the > CalTech campus because of the variety in architecture. > > New Leo is full

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: New MKS Pretzel pedals coming out next month

2024-01-05 Thread Eric Marth
Justin et al: Anyone had a chance to try these pretzels yet? Let me know, very curious. Anyone remember those dreadful "Must be the pretzels!" commercials from the mid 90s? https://youtu.be/0yMoV0BE-mI?si=110yTxnvbkaaLgs6 On Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 9:10:26 AM UTC-5 Justin Kennedy wrot

[RBW] Re: FS: Vintage Rivendell hooded sweatshirt

2024-01-01 Thread Eric Marth
Sold, thank you :o) On Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 2:56:56 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > Hi all — I have a Rivendell sweatshirt for sale. Asking $45 plus shipping > to you. > > It's labeled an XXL, manufactured by the Cotton Bureau, made in USA and > 95% cotton, 5% po

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino XD2 triple, 175mm

2023-12-22 Thread Eric Marth
Hi everyone — The crankset is sold. Thanks! On Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 12:06:06 PM UTC-5 Pam Bikes wrote: > Yep. My crank arms are 165. Just looked them up. I could use the > chainrings but not the crank arms. > > On Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 12:02:19 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

[RBW] Re: Let's see your Rivendell headbadges

2023-12-19 Thread Eric Marth
ne from the left. Looks like it could be the >> original pewter, or maybe a pre-cloisonne. Some of yours also look flat - >> clue us in. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Marty >> >> On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 3:02:58 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

2023-12-18 Thread Eric Marth
That Ram is looking good Stephen! On Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 5:58:47 PM UTC-5 Steve wrote: > Platypus in the Jungle > Spent the past week camping at Edisto Island, SC. Quiet back roads, woodsy > trails and a few miles of freshly paved bike path. > > [image: 4773C539-A6CC-42EE-9359-FD8

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