Re: [RBW] Re: FS: QuickBeam 58 cm

2023-08-25 Thread Jason Zakaras
a proud old owner of a new old Quickbeam On Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 7:03:51 PM UTC-5 Jason Zakaras wrote: > Indeed, super clean, it was a gem when I picked it up from you Dylan! I > just took a small rip on it and it just glides. While I think the Rene > Herse crank looks brillian

[RBW] Re: Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

2023-08-25 Thread Jason Zakaras
As it stands I'm sticking to someone can buy it for 1750 to me and figure out a way to get it. I'd help coordinate with a bike shop. Not planning on dropping the price any further... although its funny it sat for a few weeks at 1800 with nothing and then dropped 50 bucks and its getting eyes.

Re: [RBW] Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

2023-08-24 Thread Jason Zakaras
quot; high, and use a QR hub for easy swapping. > > OTOH, when I briefly put 42 mm (39 mm actual on the 19 mm OW rims) Naches > Passes on my 1999 Joe Starck road custom, I rode it on some of our firmer > sand with a SA 2 speed fixed hub giving 57" and 76" gears, and it was g

[RBW] Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

2023-08-24 Thread Jason Zakaras
So as its been posted, I'm selling my Quickbeam, but even with "too low" prices, its still not moving. I also have options to figured out how to tow my newest addition and I can make space/have the space so who cares. The big concern for me is riding it and I don't find myself jumping on it a

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: QuickBeam 58 cm

2023-08-24 Thread Jason Zakaras
that you can list and relist >> a very nice bike and come away with far less than than expected; then a >> month later someone will post a similar bike and get a much higher price. >> This happened when I sold a very nice Sam Hillborne some years ago. FWIW. >> >> O

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: QuickBeam 58 cm

2023-08-24 Thread Jason Zakaras
nice build. I recall when a nicely built QB would > command much more. > > Question: What are those grips or padding at the ends of the drops? > > On Thu, Aug 24, 2023 at 2:09 PM Jason Zakaras wrote: > >> thanks for the catch Billiam, its been on and off so I forgot to chec

[RBW] Re: FS: QuickBeam 58 cm

2023-08-24 Thread Jason Zakaras
thanks for the catch Billiam, its been on and off so I forgot to check the sweet deets, for your consideration: A quick beam is a single speed bike that you might want to consider making into a multiple geared single speed with a dos freewheel and double up front, sorry no hangers like these new

[RBW] Re: FS: QuickBeam 58 cm

2023-08-24 Thread Jason Zakaras
ike, don't like the idea of just looking at it on the wall or in the garage, my favorite place to see my bike is between my legs. https://crustbikes.com/a/shopicial/topics/173086 On Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 11:38:36 AM UTC-5 Jason Zakaras wrote: > Back on the market is my beautifu

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Brass bits and bobs

2023-07-03 Thread Jason Zakaras
Not sure your time frame of how many spacers you need but I’ve got a bunch I got from Analog that I didn’t use and would be happy to ship to you for the cost of shipping. That said they are packed and I move to AR from NE this week and wouldn’t be able to ship for about 2 weeks… On Monday, July

[RBW] FS: QuickBeam 58 cm

2023-06-10 Thread Jason Zakaras
Back on the market is my beautiful Quickbeam asking 1800 plus shipping/packaging/paypal fees all the details on crust trader: https://crustbikes.com/a/shopicial/topics/166629 Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To uns

[RBW] Re: Selling my 58 cm Quickbeam

2023-05-22 Thread Jason Zakaras
Pending, thanks everyone, enjoy the summer kick off! On Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 5:21:52 PM UTC-5 Jason Zakaras wrote: > After a lot of back and forth, I am going to sell my Quickbeam. I need to > trim things down as my 5 kids are really getting into bikes and we are > moving and wil

Re: [RBW] MINT MUSA 58cm "Disc" Hunqapillar Waterford x D&D Paint

2023-05-22 Thread Jason Zakaras
do think that > a disc-braked dirt road Rivendell has something of the best of all worlds. > I know that someone onlist did this to an earlier model Atlantis. > > On Mon, May 22, 2023 at 12:31 PM Jason Zakaras > wrote: > >> https://crustbikes.com/a/shopicial/topics/164653

[RBW] Re: MINT MUSA 58cm "Disc" Hunqapillar Waterford x D&D Paint

2023-05-22 Thread Jason Zakaras
Im unfortunately unaware of that cost. I confirmed with Walt that he did the work, which he was very familiar with, but I didn't ask the cost. I know that he is not a cheap option for fabrication and modifications... I purchased the bike this way from the prior owner, I then stripped the bike

[RBW] MINT MUSA 58cm "Disc" Hunqapillar Waterford x D&D Paint

2023-05-22 Thread Jason Zakaras
https://crustbikes.com/a/shopicial/topics/164653 Frame and associated "kit" for this build project listed on the Crust Trader. As I mentioned in my post about my beloved Quickbeam FS add. I am totally cutting things back and decided this is a bike that I have lusted for and paid dearly for (lo

[RBW] Selling my 58 cm Quickbeam

2023-05-21 Thread Jason Zakaras
After a lot of back and forth, I am going to sell my Quickbeam. I need to trim things down as my 5 kids are really getting into bikes and we are moving and will be more mtn bike oriented for awhile... Photos can be found on my crust classified post: It's likely pretty clear what's going on wit

[RBW] Re: wtb: 58cm quickbeam

2023-02-24 Thread Jason Zakaras
nough" as that's the primary but it doesn't need to be Gravel specific Time to do a little R1 research. thinking.. Jason On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 12:42:03 PM UTC-6 Jason Zakaras wrote: > I wish I was holding a 650b wheelset, then I would go with a lightning >

[RBW] Re: wtb: 58cm quickbeam

2023-02-24 Thread Jason Zakaras
I wish I was holding a 650b wheelset, then I would go with a lightning bolt... On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 12:40:02 PM UTC-6 Jason Zakaras wrote: > You are correct, Bill, that I have owned both QB and SO. However the SO > was a 56cm and I could never really dial it in to my liki

[RBW] Re: wtb: 58cm quickbeam

2023-02-24 Thread Jason Zakaras
You are correct, Bill, that I have owned both QB and SO. However the SO was a 56cm and I could never really dial it in to my liking and when I came close, the aesthetic was off, to me. I ended up selling the SO, but maintained the wheelset as they were brand new and I could potentially use th

[RBW] Re: wtb: 58cm quickbeam

2023-02-23 Thread Jason Zakaras
yes, its sold or pending sell currently. Thanks! On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 2:04:31 PM UTC-6 maxcr wrote: > Jason, did you see this SimpleOne? > https://groups.google.com/u/5/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/x1K4Hw3zUj4 > Max > > On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 2:52:23 PM UTC-5 jasonz...@gmail.com

[RBW] wtb: 58cm quickbeam

2023-02-23 Thread Jason Zakaras
please DM me if youre holding and open to sell Ideally frame/fork or f/f+headset/bb thank you Jason in Nebraska -- 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

[RBW] WTB Paul Skewers Front/Rear 100/130-135

2023-01-16 Thread Jason Zakaras
Various FS posts over the past that may or may not ended successfully I'm Ideally looking for a set of all black but would consider anything you might be parting with. DM me if you're holding and looking to sell. Thanks Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Which Paul brakes for a Quickbeam or Simple One?

2023-01-11 Thread Jason Zakaras
another vote for the touring Canti rear/ Neo retro front set up, I had it on my simple one and now on my QB and love the power modulation and look... its a stunner On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 7:50:15 PM UTC-6 JohnS wrote: > Thank you everyone for the tips/advice. I'm not planning to have

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto racks, brooks saddle, swift bags and more oh my.

2023-01-11 Thread Jason Zakaras
Price drop on the dos to $115.00 and 60.00 on the saddle plus shipping and fees I’d do 175 on the marks hub area rack too 😘 On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 12:37:03 PM UTC-6 Jason Zakaras wrote: > A few great bits and bobs to clear out: all items priced net to me: > > https://crustbi

[RBW] FS: Nitto racks, brooks saddle, swift bags and more oh my.

2023-01-09 Thread Jason Zakaras
A few great bits and bobs to clear out: all items priced net to me: https://crustbikes.com/a/shopicial/topics/151340 Nitto Mini Campee used sparingly for about 30 miles on a riv SimpleOne : $100.00 Nitto Marks front area hub rack new never installed, decided on a different route: $200.0

Re: [RBW] Re: Nivex on a Rivendell?

2022-12-13 Thread Jason Zakaras
I’m sure this was just being cheeky, but to ride a bike, dings and all, is to respect it… I love the look of the derailleur and wouldn’t mind adding it to a bike, I don’t think it’s that expensive to have such a unique and pleasing look added to the right bike. My .02. Which might not be as valu

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

2022-12-12 Thread Jason Zakaras
Sure thing Laing, so the Bombadil was more ornate with the lug profile? On Monday, December 12, 2022 at 1:32:41 PM UTC-6 lconley wrote: > For one thing, the Hunqapillar did not have the lower head tube - down > tube lug extension like the Bombadil. > > Laing > > On Monday, December 12, 2022 at

[RBW] Swift Jr. Rangers coyote & Dyad SS "DOS" wheelset

2022-12-12 Thread Jason Zakaras
I have these two listed at crust but discounted pricing here as I have yet to add any real value to this community and feel shameful for constantly plugging my overstock gear. Please DM me with questions or comments. FS: Hands on Wheels (Rich @ Rivendell) built wheelset: $775.00 https://crustb

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

2022-12-12 Thread Jason Zakaras
I've often wondered what made the Hunq the "less expensive Bombadil" given the tubing being as Grant calls "the most expensive tubes around". I'm assuming it was based on it being MIT and the Bomba being a MUSA frame? IF so, were they equally priced once the Hunq moved to MUSA Waterford, why/w

[RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

2022-12-10 Thread Jason Zakaras
Hi Masa! Yes lots of fun and fun yet to be had! Here is a link to the two bikes: https://flickr.com/photos/197124752@N07/shares/C33fDW3gf1 (still learning how to upload photos here, or use my iPhone to add to conversations) My QB is set up 48-18 free/fixed with a Paul flip flop hub and a SP

[RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

2022-12-09 Thread Jason Zakaras
For me, I have a Quickbeam and a Hunqapillar, the riding I do varies from fast road riding to rough gravel riding to dirt mtb single track trails. I think these two bikes are on opposite ends of the spectrum with wide ranges so I can do most everything I enjoy on a bike! On Thursday, December

[RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

2022-12-09 Thread Jason Zakaras
For me, I have a Quickbeam and a Hunqapillar, the riding I do varies from fast road riding to rough gravel riding t On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 9:02:49 PM UTC-6 Masa wrote: > Hi JP, I can't take out my eyes off not only your bikes but records too! > I think we have more than one thing in co

Re: [RBW] If you convince Rivendell to bring back "one" former model

2022-12-09 Thread Jason Zakaras
Another vote for the Bombadil. Just to add content around a one off production from Riv, I spoke to the good folks at Rivendell a bit this year and they are not doing any customs or special orders currently, I wanted a 56cm Bombadil, they said maybe next year (like fall 2023) if at all. P

[RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

2022-12-09 Thread Jason Zakaras
Ben, I'm also in Omaha and a big fan of the crust towel rack. I have a 600 on my 58cm quick beam and am holding a 630 for my 58cm hunq that is currently being painted. If you want to hold the 630 or ride the QB to check the feels I'd be down to meet. I had the Nitto noodles and the flares on

[RBW] Re: Video: Vintage lugged steel mixte restoration

2022-11-13 Thread Jason Zakaras
Eric, you continue to inspire me to tinker with my bikes. Your creativity is so fun to watch, both in your builds and video production. You're a real great contributor to the community, please keep up the solid efforts! On Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 12:16:58 PM UTC-6 eric...@gmail.com wrote

[RBW] Re: Various Bits and Bobs for sale

2022-11-13 Thread Jason Zakaras
:58 PM UTC-5 jasonz...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> I'll keep the crust page active with availability, feel free to message >> me directly for questions or additional info. Cheers! >> >> Jason >> >> On Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 11:57:53 AM UTC-6

[RBW] Re: Various Bits and Bobs for sale

2022-11-13 Thread Jason Zakaras
I'll keep the crust page active with availability, feel free to message me directly for questions or additional info. Cheers! Jason On Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 11:57:53 AM UTC-6 Jason Zakaras wrote: > I've posted this up on the crust classified site as well, thought there &g

[RBW] Various Bits and Bobs for sale

2022-11-13 Thread Jason Zakaras
I've posted this up on the crust classified site as well, thought there might be some interest here also, photos are shown at crust: https://crustbikes.com/a/shopicial/topics/145492 Thanks for looking! Garage Sale: buyer responsible for shipping and fees thx 😘 discounts on multiple items Paul

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm SimpleOne

2022-11-03 Thread Jason Zakaras
SOLD! Thanks Folks! On Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 11:54:55 AM UTC-5 Jason Zakaras wrote: > Sorry for the confusion (if there is any) I am trying to make this bike as > cost effective as possible since I dumped a ton of resources into it and > realize not everyone wants to spend a

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm SimpleOne

2022-11-03 Thread Jason Zakaras
Sorry for the confusion (if there is any) I am trying to make this bike as cost effective as possible since I dumped a ton of resources into it and realize not everyone wants to spend a bunch of money on a single speed... So here is the new build link (https://crustbikes.com/a/shopicial/topics/

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm SimpleOne

2022-11-02 Thread Jason Zakaras
uded) Easier to add photos and post via crust (for me). Cheers! Jason  On Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 8:14:00 PM UTC-5 Jason Zakaras wrote: > Bump for #InternationalSingleSpeedDay and a *slightly* updated build with > a better price point > https://crustbikes.com/a/shopicial/topics/1444

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm SimpleOne

2022-11-02 Thread Jason Zakaras
Bump for #InternationalSingleSpeedDay and a *slightly* updated build with a better price point https://crustbikes.com/a/shopicial/topics/144421 Easier to add photos and post via crust (for me). Cheers! Jason On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 8:13:58 AM UTC-5 malvar...@gmail.com wrote: > Woah

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

2022-10-20 Thread Jason Zakaras
uded :) And as mentioned in my FS post, yes I'm in Omaha cheers, Jason On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:51:41 AM UTC-5 Ryan wrote: > Isn't this the same bike posted by Jason Zakaras? > > On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:46:37 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > >&g

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm SimpleOne

2022-10-18 Thread Jason Zakaras
Thanks for posting that Matt. Yes, these are the magic-components dango bros carriers. They are the sold out polished ones and really look great, they work really good and wish they had them in stock when I was building my QB up but ended up using the moon units for that build (also fantastic)

[RBW] FS: 56cm SimpleOne

2022-10-17 Thread Jason Zakaras
A quick explanation of what's going on here: I purchased this bike a year ago and decided to polish it up to new with some classy bits and bobs while also recruiting Rick @ D&D to do a crimson & cream fully accented paint job. In the process I stumbled upon a very nice 58cm Quickbeam and I fee

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

2022-09-17 Thread Jason Zakaras
sorry for the thread hack... if you could stab again or perhaps another double crankset quickbeamer could answer: what bottom bracket would this run? I have a simple one running 48-18 and I have a nice skf 107 jis and would like to move it over to my double 32/42-19/17 and unfortunately don't

[RBW] Re: Rolling on the Rivendell Mountain

2022-08-24 Thread Jason Zakaras
totally going off point but good to see so many cool/unique Rivendell bikes here in Nebraska! Would love to get a ride together and see some of these beauts in person! On Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 5:01:07 PM UTC-5 malvar...@gmail.com wrote: > > Thanks Ryan! Yep, it's a Toyo. I bought this

[RBW] Re: Rolling on the Rivendell Mountain

2022-08-23 Thread Jason Zakaras
perhaps a dumber question, but can someone educate me on this "Riv Mountain" is it a semi custom or an earlier model like the road standard? I love it either way. Also cheers to the Omaha folk, I'm out here just south of town on the Mopac between Springfield and Louisville with my Quickbeam &

[RBW] hunqapillar history

2022-08-15 Thread Jason Zakaras
I've been searching around to try to find some of the historical info on the Hunqs and the various MUSA/MIT variants. Does anyone know *roughly* the release dates of the hunqapillars, batch quantities, and locations of production? I'm mostly interested in the MUSA variant, were there multiple

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleOne upgrade

2022-07-20 Thread Jason Zakaras
Thanks everyone! I have identical twin boys so there is actually two helpers wrenching a way, just never captured the "teamwork". I love that they enjoy riding as much as they enjoy wrenching, its so fun sharing the love with them! (Ford & Duke) The color is unknown to me, I asked Rick Stepha

[RBW] SimpleOne upgrade

2022-07-19 Thread Jason Zakaras
Hey All! I haven't posted much for content here so I thought I'd share some before and after shots of my SimpleOne. I am the third owner and it had a hard life to say the least. I love. that it was well used as all Rivendell bikes deserve, but I desired to give it a classy upgrade and start

[RBW] SimpleOne upgrade

2022-07-19 Thread Jason Zakaras
Hey All! I haven't posted much for content here so I thought I'd share some before and after shots of my SimpleOne. I am the third owner and it had a hard life to say the least. I love. that it was well used as all Rivendell bikes deserve, but I desired to give it a classy upgrade and start

[RBW] SimpleOne Upgraded

2022-07-19 Thread Jason Zakaras
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[RBW] Ho! Tom 56cm Bombadil (or 58cm Hunq)

2022-07-17 Thread Jason Zakaras
Hello RBW Owners... I've tried and lucked out on some recent FS adds so I figured I'd try my luck reaching out to ya'll... I'm hoping this works for me as much as it did for Frodo: *Ho! Tom (56cm) Bombadil, Tom Bombadillo!* *By water, wood and hill, by the reed and willow,* *By fire, sun and moo

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 54cm Hunqapillar (green) in SF

2022-06-21 Thread Jason Zakaras
Email Sent! On Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 7:21:21 AM UTC-5 Nikko in Oakland wrote: > I have a couple if interested folks, but nudging the post since quite a > few inquiries have fallen through. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 1, 2022, at 6:56 PM, Nikko in Oakland wrote: > > Thank you for th

[RBW] WTB 59cm Atlantis

2022-06-15 Thread Jason Zakaras
Hello! I missed out on the recent presale of the Atlantis and figured I'd reach out to see if there are any leads or folks here that have one they are willing to sell. I'm open to any year, preferably a frame/fork only but might consider a complete. I'm in Nebraska... Thanks for your help!

[RBW] Riv SimpleOne Color/Cream Headtube change Question

2022-01-27 Thread Jason Zakaras
Hi All, I'm new here, **Shout out to any Riv folks in Omaha. Anyway, I have been digging into the Riv Blog history and haven't been able to find the content surrounding the rational behind the changes to the simpleone... Initially the description states it would be a "fancier paint" with cream