Re: [RBW] Chapman Custom

Even among Brian Chapman's routinely beautiful and thoughtful bicycles, this one is especially remarkable. As already noted, there's the practical work on the fenders, but also the paint scheme, and a sense of aesthetic balance. An artisan's eyes and hands at work, to be sure, and very welcomin

[RBW] Recommendations on potential wheel purchase

There's a good local deal on a set of wheels built on Easton Circuit T3 rims; 28 spokes on the rear wheel. I have no experience with Eastons; my sense is that these might be intended for fast road riding (read "carbon fiber") rather than a Heron Road or Touring or other Riv-adjacent bike. I'll

[RBW] Re: First bike ride in 4.5 months, post-surgery!

Swift healing to you both! Will keep you in mind as the wheels turn. Tom Atlanta On Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:23:23 AM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I feel this. I cracked my left tibia, and I'm 3 weeks into a 6 week > waiting period of zero load on my left leg. It already looks like a skinny

Re: [RBW] Re: I'm no fool

Thanks for sharing this, Kim; I used this and a lot of other films in a course I once taught on the bicycle and motorcycle. Lots of fun. Tom Atlanta On Monday, June 23, 2025 at 9:05:48 AM UTC-4 ericf3 wrote: > Some day I'll figure out the lure of Disney. No, maybe not. > > > Thanks for suggesti

[RBW] WTB Nitto 90-190

Looking for a 25.4 diameter, 85mm version of this stem; please PM if you have one to offer. Otherwise waiting for Riv to restock. thanks! Tom Atlanta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: reNEWed Bike Day teaser

Beautiful, Andrew; I'm eager to see the completed build. In the meantime, what is that color of blue called? Enjoy the build, Tom On Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:42:39 AM UTC-4 JohnS wrote: > Andrew, > > Awesome looking bike, hope the build turns out as nice! BTW, how much for > the brake br

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

Echoing your echo, Jason. Leah, you have a gift for telling stories (as I've said before); I can see a collection taking shape, a cycling cycle . . . Tom currently in northern Michigan On Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 10:29:05 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote: > I'll wholeheartedly echo the love for thi

Re: [RBW] Mini Riv Reunion Kzoo

;> Something. This is the fellowship. A fellowship of Rivendells. We are just >> out here, on our journeys, astride these delightful bikes and we are KIN. >> >> >> So, the aptly-named Tom Goodmann came to town for a conference. I know >> Tom firstly from the interne

Re: [RBW] Style on the bike

Magazine-worthy, Leah! Looking forward to the blog/book/zine/site. Tom Atlanta On Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:15:13 PM UTC-4 jsrwa...@gmail.com wrote: > Is it possible that I can ask for a little help? > I am a member of this group, and would like to post a few things for sale. > Problem is,

Re: [RBW] ISO Heron Randonneur . . .

Hi Mike, I've seen the bike advertised; it's too bad, but a 55 would be too small for me. I regret I wasn't paying attention to Herons when they came on the market in the early 2000s from one owner and then another, Ted and Todd. Both former owners still back the bikes as very good, each of them,

[RBW] ISO Heron Randonneur . . .

Not likely--I think few were built--but you never know, right? Size 59 would be best. I still enjoy the Heron Touring bike I have ridden now for about ten years. Tom Atlanta, GA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

[RBW] Re: RivATB sighting

Adding my thanks for finding and sharing the article, Eric, and sharing what I assume is a common thought: it'd be great to have an AR like that. One pops up now and then; one was recently sold here, I recall. I appreciated too the fairly long read offered by this review article, prompting nost

[RBW] Re: Is it about a bicycle? The Third Policeman by Flann O'Brien

This is to second your recommendation, Feliks, of *The Third Policeman* and anything by Flann O'Brien (pen name for Brian O'Nolan), and to ask for others' suggestions of good writing that includes bicycles. O'Brien's novel is a favorite of mine, too. Some years ago I taught a course on bicycle

Re: [RBW] FS: Craigslist, etc 2025

Ha! That Bombadil didn't last long, did it? As hard to find as Old Tom himself . . . Another old Tom Atlanta, GA On Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 2:05:53 PM UTC-4 J Schwartz wrote: > I suspect it's a 56, not a 57. I don't think those were made in 57. I've > always wanted that frame..but it's

[RBW] Re: SFR 300k last weekend

Congratulations on completing the SFR 300k brevet, Toshi, and thanks for sharing your easy-to-achieve weight-saving measures; 2 lbs is substantial, given the ease (okay; leaving the costs aside for a moment). Looks like you are planning to do a full brevet series this year. Tom Atlanta, GA On

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

Sorry you won't be there, Andy (and due to wek, of all things). I''ll be there by noon on Saturday. If anyone would like a pass to the show (good for both days), please PM me, as I have a few. Tom Goodmann Atlanta, GA On Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 7:58:46 AM UTC-5 ascpgh w

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

; >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> This will be my first time attending the expo and I'm very >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> excited! I plan on bringing my Roaduno. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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

As for selling a Rivendell, search "regret" in these conversations! As each Riv design rides distinctively, and all ride well, it is easy to empathize, acknowledging all the same your particular puzzle over plural Platypuses. Tom Atlanta On Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 12:00:51 PM UTC-5 lconle

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

gt;>> the organizers of Coffee Outside Philly and that’s our weekly which >>>>>>> tends >>>>>>> to turn into a bit of thing during expo. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Last year I lead a pretty fun ride for a few folks from

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

Last year was my first time going, and I really enjoyed it. The Rivenfolk are great, of course, and I got to meet Leah and Pam, as well as builders such as Jeffrey Bock and Brian Chapman. The morning and evening rides are an added bonus; I also volunteered, which I will happily do again. That s

Re: [RBW] Soma sale - Triple crankset $28

I also got one; thanks for the heads-up! Tom On Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:28:54 PM UTC-4 Nick A. wrote: > I went for the 175/46-36-26 for the same reason! I've also been quite > happy with the clipped 2x crank. > > On Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:43:08 AM UTC-4 Oliver Moss wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] “The Art of Taking it Slow” in The New Yorker

Wonderful story, Leah! Thank you; you’re a very good storyteller, you know. I never miss visiting that shop when I’m in Kalamazoo. Tom On Sat, Sep 28, 2024 at 2:10 PM JAS wrote: > What a great article about Dean and her shop. She is a positive force in > the community with her work to improve

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

024, at 4:36 PM, Tom Goodmann wrote: > > Hi John. That’s what you might call the Proto-Saluki frame for 650b, made > in 2004, I think, by Curt Goodrich. He rode it quite a bit, I believe, > before selling it on another board. From that second owner, another South > Florida list membe

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall Photos 2024

ich model is this? What bars are you using? > > John > > On Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:37:33 AM UTC-7 Tom Goodmann wrote: > >> [image: IMG_0197.jpeg] >> >> Tour de Farms last Sunday, 9/15; 30-mile loop from Shoreham, VT; faint >> tinges of color near Lake Cham

Re: [RBW] Re: “The Art of Taking it Slow” in The New Yorker

Just read and relished this article, including the shout-out to Leah, aka Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! May readers will find their way to more happiness aboard these wonderful bicycles. Thank you, Grant, for what you and all the friendly folk at RBW make and do, celebrate and share. Tom (happil

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

Nice thread: quest expressed, and fulfilled! Peter White to the rescue! Tom Burlington, VT On Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 10:07:27 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > 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 lo

Re: [RBW] NBD - Periwinkle Sam

This is like a model shoot; a sensational Sam, Ted. Tom On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 9:00:26 AM UTC-4 Ted Durant wrote: > On Jul 31, 2024, at 7:51 AM, Ryan wrote: > > and I love the shot next to the Rivendell Farms sign. > > > You’re the first person to mention that. I sent the photo to Gran

[RBW] Re: VT- Montreal trip report

What a great write-up and photos, Pam! I'm going to be in Vermont for the next four months, beginning in mid-August or so, and will take a look at that route. I agree, as well; those C&L people who were at PBE are very nice. Tom On Monday, July 29, 2024 at 3:21:09 PM UTC-4 chefd...@gmail.com w

Re: [RBW] UPS Lost My Roadini

I imagine there may be many stories among us of shipping mishaps. I have found the Bike Flights folks quickly responsive. The shippers themselves, however, do not always seem to take care of what is being shipped. In two cases in the past year, the box on arrival had clearly been broken open an

Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

Excellent account, Leah, and very enjoyable to read. I'm not surprised that you met friendly folk who took you along, as well as others you met along the way; seems like a very good era (again) on which to be on a bike! Tom (who will return to PBE but next time with a bike) On Sunday, June 16,

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet & Romulus. A visual comparison.

Beautiful bikes, both of them; that fendered Romulus! On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 9:48:58 PM UTC-4 iamkeith wrote: > Cool! > > On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:05:05 PM UTC-6 notlaw...@gmail.com wrote: > >> The 63cm Romulus received a mild rebuild over the winter, and since I had >> the tripod

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

So glad you posted this here, as the Insta vid is so fun. Congratulations! On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:56:58 AM UTC-4 SallyG wrote: > What a wonder! Absolutely terrific...and I loved hearing the backstories! > > On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:08 AM ian m wrote: > >> Love the iridescent bits, the a

[RBW] Re: SOLD: Heron Road frame & fork, 60 cm; $600 + shipping

On Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:20:36 PM UTC-4 Tom Goodmann wrote: One last effort to sell this never-built 60 cm Heron Road frame and fork only. As all will know, these bikes were designed by Grant at Rivendell as a collaboration with Rona Components, then owned by Ted Durant. and produced at

[RBW] FS: Heron Road frame & fork, 60 cm; $600 + shipping

One last effort to sell this never-built 60 cm Heron Road frame and fork only. As all will know, these bikes were designed by Grant at Rivendell as a collaboration with Rona Components, then owned by Ted Durant. and produced at Waterford. This beautiful blue-green road frame bears serial number

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

Ahhh! Beautiful build! I appreciate the details and photos you've shared of your informed and thoughtful build. What a Platypus! Wishing you thousands of safe and happy miles, Tom (leaving Miami) On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 8:03:57 AM UTC-4 Ryan wrote: > Wow...that's some build...love that

[RBW] Price drop: NOS Heron Road, 60cm, $800-->$700

Never-built 60 cm Heron Road frame and fork only (no headset; no bottom bracket). Designed by Grant at Rivendell as a collaboration with Rona Components, then owned by Ted Durant; built at Waterford. This beautiful blue-green road frame bears serial number B00055, and was built in February 2000

[RBW] Re: Hello from Ireland

Welcome, Nick! Very beautiful country in these views; please do share your rides here. I understand it rarely rains? :) Tom (in Miami until the rainy season) On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 11:27:34 AM UTC-4 Paul in Dallas wrote: > > > Nick, > > I add my welcome to the group > greetings. > > Fr

[RBW] FS: NOS Heron Road frame & fork, 60 cm

(Reposting as potential sale was not completed). I'm downsizing ahead of an impending move, and selling a never-built 60 cm Heron Road frame and fork only (no headset; no bottom bracket). As all of you will know, the bike was designed by Grant Petersen at Rivendell, and built by Waterford as a

[RBW] Re: FS: NOS Heron Road frame & fork, 60cm, $800

The frame and fork are sold, pending payment. Thanks to all those who have written with interest. Tom On Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 9:53:04 PM UTC-4 Tom Goodmann wrote: > As part of downsizing ahead of an impending move, I am selling a > never-built 60 cm Heron Road frame an

[RBW] FS: NOS Heron Road frame & fork, 60cm, $800

As part of downsizing ahead of an impending move, I am selling a never-built 60 cm Heron Road frame and fork only (no headset; no bottom bracket). As all of you will know, the bike was designed by Grant Petersen at Rivendell, and built by Waterford as a collaboration with Rona Components,

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

Echoing Eric: so good to see Roman, James, and Will--and three beautiful bikes (all of which sold, I believe)--as well as meeting Roberta, Leah, Pam, Tom, Patty, Paul, Rick (riding a Rom with 38s!) and others at PBE. Multiple Atlantises and Platys amid the throngs. A very nice event in every re

[RBW] FS: 1994 Bridgestone RB-T, size 59; $500 OBO, plus shipping & insurance

(With apologies for cross-posting from the iBOB list). Selling my1994 Bridgestone RB-T. This one is in very good shape, mostly original, and still a pleasure to ride. Shimano RX100 crank and triple rings, RX100 front and rear derailleurs, Shimano bar end shifters, Sakae 0-degree/90-degree stem

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

This will be my first time at PBE (I missed all of the years of NAHBS). Regrettably coming from Miami without a bike, but hoping to rent one for at least one of the rides, and also volunteering for a shift at the show. Happy to meet up with Rivfolk! (Do we need a secret sign???) Tom (who is lo

[RBW] Has anyone else tried the new Riv seat?

Riv shipment just delivered, including the new seat, which I mounted right away for a neighborhood spin. I find it immediately comfortable and am eager to try it on a longer ride; first impressions are very positive. Have any of you ridden it yet? Now for that new derailer/derailleur! Tom Mi

[RBW] Just mounted the new Riv seat+++

Riv shipment just delivered, including the new seat, which I mounted right away for a neighborhood spin. I find it immediately comfortable and am eager to try it on a longer ride; first impressions are very positive. Now for that new derailer/derailleur! Tom Miami, FL, where it is currently

[RBW] Re: Style on the bike

I empathize, Leah. Not being one for beausage in any area of life, I am okay with wear and character on boots, but not with chain grease on pants. You might try various ankle straps; those with velcro seem to have limited effectiveness, as your experience suggest, and wear out over time. But t

[RBW] Re: Book Recommendation: The United States of Adventure

Thanks, Leah! I've not read this one, but will do, and recommend her *Llama Drama *as well. Tom On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 1:02:19 PM UTC-4 JAS wrote: > Thank you for this recommendation, Leah! After reading the short glimpse > of the book on Amazon, Ann McNuff looks to be a very talented a

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto quill adapter, 130mm

ose same sensibilities. I live in my > driftless-like area along the Ohio River which is very much like the > Mississippi River valley but on a smaller scale, so it's more easily > accessible from my house. > > The beauty in telling stories is in the speaking, animating them ;) >

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto quill adapter, 130mm

Thank you, both. I tried that one branded as Soma, Wes, and it was too tall; I'll get hold of Ben's Cycle and confirm things, Garth. I agree with your thumbs up for Midwestern sensibilities; I'm thinking seriously about returning to the Driftless area for all the riding and more that it offers

[RBW] WTB: Nitto quill adapter, 130mm

Though likely scarce as a horn shed from a unicorn, I wonder whether anyone might have one of these and be willing to part with it. https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-mtc-quill-for-threadless-stem I've been on the restock notification list for Riv, understanding the wait for many things fr

[RBW] Re: Pamela Murray: Bike Hero

This video is the best! It's true what you say, Pam: you're always smiling 'cause you're always on your bike. And inspiring too--as in, "What could I be doing in my own community?" Here is further recent acknowledgment of Pam: https://www.planetbike.com/blog/meet-our-winter-super-commuter-pa

[RBW] Re: Pamela Murray: Bike Hero

Congratulations, Pam! It's a very enjoyable story to watch. Tom (in Miami, a flat environment that could be transformed into a cycling city!) On Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 2:59:56 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > So cool. Being from Georgia, I must say I love and appreciate Pam's > accent. She mak

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Heron Rando-55cm

ron company) but I'm not clear if they ever got going. > > Joe Bernard > > On Friday, March 17, 2023 at 12:09:48 PM UTC-7 Tom Goodmann wrote: > >> As I'm sure everyone knows, the Heron geo information is still available, >> though not standover figures: http://

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Heron Rando-55cm

As I'm sure everyone knows, the Heron geo information is still available, though not standover figures: http://www.heronbicycles.com/geometry.html. The geometry for the Heron Randonneur--very few of them made, as you say, Mike--is not so different from the Touring or Road models in terms of r

Re: [RBW] Hand-Wringing: Kickstand Edition

RBW List to the rescue! So nice! Tom in Miami On Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 9:45:48 PM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Leah, > > I am sorry to hear of your misgivings over your bicycle parts. > > If you are still not happy with your new kickstand, I would be more than > happy to send y

Re: [RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

Excellent post, Leah, and the thread it has inspired; kudos to your LBS and mechanic too. I can only do a few things at this point, but mean to change that by signing up for a class at the United Bicycle Institute in Oregon sometime in the next year, once I step off the work wheel here in May.

[RBW] Re: Just restored '95 Riv Road

What a good story of bicycle and bicyclist! Thank you for including a great set of photos; as everyone has said, the restoration is beautiful, offering testimony too to Waterford as a do-it-all shop. One of the many things I appreciate about bicycles is the long lives of multiple use and ple

Re: [RBW] Re: English subtitles for Blue Lug's video

Thank you so much, Masa! Watching this (along with "Cycle Around Japan" episodes) makes me want to go there and ride a great Japanese bike around the islands. Tom On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10:05:05 AM UTC-5 Keith P. wrote: > This is great! > > I have watched several Blue Lug videos in Ja

[RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

eel > him on that), but I bet he'd be open to delivering to a local shop to > arrange shipping. > > -Brian > > On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 7:44:29 AM UTC-6 Tom Goodmann wrote: > >> What a collection! All look very clean too. Acknowledging the keen eyes >> here

[RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

What a collection! All look very clean too. Acknowledging the keen eyes here, it's too bad someone is not on hand to help the seller offer accurate information about each bike. (Is everyone looking at flights to Saint Louis??) Tom On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 7:41:20 AM UTC-5 Frank Brose

[RBW] Re: Back On A Platypus

Nice set-up! The bike looks very much at home in its new setting. Congratulations on the new-to-you bike, and to both of you on a successful exchange. On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:58:06 PM UTC-5 Jared Wilson wrote: > PHOTO >

Re: [RBW] Unicorn pursuit . . . Heron Randonneur 59

Looking into the history on this list, I see now that a 59 Heron Rando came and went on CL in April 2019--so the unicorn made at least one appearance! On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 2:04:18 PM UTC-5 Tom Goodmann wrote: > Thanks, Joe! Few Rivs appear here on the East Coast, at least as far

Re: [RBW] Unicorn pursuit . . . Heron Randonneur 59

PM UTC-5 jmlmu...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey Tom, > > I’m on a unicorn search too for a Rosco Bubbe MMM. Never give up! I’ll > keep an eye out for you here in Los Angeles. > > Good luck! > Joe > > On Feb 5, 2022, at 9:43 AM, Tom Goodmann wrote: > > Most unlikely to

[RBW] Unicorn pursuit . . . Heron Randonneur 59

Most unlikely to find, I know; could probably make a 61 work too, although that size is no more likely to be found, I'm sure! There's a 55 on c'list, I see. Unicorns aside, I appreciate this bunch! Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

This thread is the best reading I've done this week, although it makes me want *all-the-Rivs*! Tom (in Miami, where it's peak riding season) On Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 9:37:13 PM UTC-5 Chris L wrote: > I'll have to check out that thread. > > As a gray/orange Hunqapillar owner, I much pre

[RBW] WTB Heron Randonneur, 59 cm

As posted over at ibob, this is a quixotic quest, I'm sure, but if anyone knows of a Heron Randonneur frame for sale, I'd be happy to learn (I see one out there on CL, but it is a 55 cm frame). I think few of these frames were made, so the chances are slim. Tom -- You received this message b

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 59 Waterford/Riv Heron Touring, complete bike

st of luck with the sale! Someone is going to get a great ride. > > Ray > > On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 11:22:31 AM UTC-6 Tom Goodmann wrote: > >> HI, Ray; I should have included my location; I'll edit my post. I'm in >> Miami in zip code 33155. As I said, a

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 59 Waterford/Riv Heron Touring, complete bike

;t need another bike). Do you mind > if I ask where you are located? > > Ray > > On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 10:12:27 AM UTC-6 Tom Goodmann wrote: > >> Hi, Chris; >> >> I appreciate you writing--guess I should be asking for more for this >> bike! I won&#

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 59 Waterford/Riv Heron Touring, complete bike

framebuilder or skilled amateur could easily dimple the > chainstays, and it would probably clear 40mm tires, maybe even 42mm. > > I also had a 58cm Heron Road that was a wonderful bike. I sold it to > finance an Rambouillet, which is also a wonderful bike, but I miss the > Heron Road! >

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

Thanks, Steve, for sharing your buying experience with GB; very helpful. --Tom On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 8:39 AM Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 8/15/20 11:36 PM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > > Not specifically. Cost was about the same as shipping from a US vendor, as I > recall. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Converting a Legolas from threadless to threaded/quill

lovely Legolas with an unthreaded stem and would prefer a > threaded version so I can get the bars higher without the awkwardly > appearance of a steep sloping threadless stem. > > On Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 7:16:32 AM UTC-5, Tom Goodmann wrote: >> >> This is a great bike, a

Re: [RBW] Re: Converting a Legolas from threadless to threaded/quill

ge. > > You could have Mark build you a fork for the bike. Or Rivendell would > probably order one for you if you ask. > > Best Regards, > > Will > William M. deRosset > Fort Collins, CO > > On Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 6:16:32 AM UTC-6, Tom Goodmann wrote: >>

[RBW] Converting a Legolas from threadless to threaded/quill

This is a great bike, and not so easily found; and with the help of a local friend from this list, the cockpit fits me well at the very limit of spacers. The steerer was cut too short to my liking by the previous owner, and I am frustrated that the stem is not adjustable, a feature I enjoy with

Re: [RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

gt; > On Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 2:29:45 PM UTC-4, Tom Goodmann wrote: >> >> +1 on praise for Paul's post--it was the best read, the best laugh, I >> have enjoyed this week. And thanks to all of you for sharing your views >> and information . . . I never *tire *of re

Re: [RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

get a flat." Like >> that...) One man's death fit is another's no sweat. But Challenge does see >> the need to have a video on their website showing their preferred mounting >> technique. And boy howdy the dude in the video doesn't seem to struggle >> like I

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

Thanks, Eric; thanks, Ray. I just found an April 22nd post about Scott Davis, and so can get them via him or his ebay site, as well as the Compass tires. I ride Barlow Pass 38s on the Legolas, and like them very much. On Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 11:07:49 AM UTC-4, Tom Goodmann wrote: > >

[RBW] Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

I've long enjoyed the suppleness of these tires, but they seem not to have been available in the U.S. now for some years; I think they can still be obtained outside the U.S.. Any recommendations for near-equivalents? (Labeled as 700 x 30, but seem to measure out closer to 32). Thanks in adva

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 59 Waterford/Riv Heron Touring complete bike

d saddle since then. > > <https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-bDt8rKW/0/2d884bd3/O/i-bDt8rKW.jpg> > > > On Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 7:13:29 PM UTC-5, Tom Goodmann wrote: >> >> Chris, what's your set-up on the Heron? I agree; like anything Riv, you >> can as

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 59 Waterford/Riv Heron Touring complete bike

his up is getting a steal! > > Chris > > > On Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 8:55:36 PM UTC-5, Tom Goodmann wrote: >> >> [image: Heron Touring 1.jpeg] >> >> I’m selling a silver (or pewter) Waterford Precision Cycles-made Heron >> Touring bike in very good

[RBW] Re: FS: 59 Waterford/Riv Heron Touring complete bike

Shipping from 33155, by the way. On Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 8:55:36 PM UTC-5, Tom Goodmann wrote: > > [image: Heron Touring 1.jpeg] > > I’m selling a silver (or pewter) Waterford Precision Cycles-made Heron > Touring bike in very good condition, including everything ex

Re: [RBW] FS: 59 Waterford/Riv Heron Touring complete bike

Miami 33155--I'll put that in the ad; thanks for the reminder. On Sat, Dec 8, 2018 at 9:01 PM Karl wrote: > Where are you located Tom? > > Karl > Nashville, TN > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscri

[RBW] FS: 59 Waterford/Riv Heron Touring complete bike

[image: Heron Touring 1.jpeg] I’m selling a silver (or pewter) Waterford Precision Cycles-made Heron Touring bike in very good condition, including everything except pedals and saddle. It offers a stable ride with OS downtube, taking up to a 35mm tire. I have used the bike as a commuter, a

[RBW] Re: WTB 60 Quickbeam or SimpleOne

Will send you a PM on a green one, 60 cm. --Tom On Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 3:26:38 PM UTC-5, nathan wrote: > > I got excited about the Frank concept and was ready to buy, but sadly > couldn't snag a 59 in time. > > So… is anyone selling a 60 Quickbeam or SimpleOne? I'd be able to pickup >

[RBW] Re: 650b tires: the fat and the skinny about them?

e Bike to Rule Them All. --Tom On Friday, December 15, 2017 at 6:34:00 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > I'll sell you a pair of these: 650x36, > http://www.cyclesgrandbois.com/SHOP/T650_F35_SS.html > extra leger, red. Mounted once. $110 shipped > > On Thursday, December

[RBW] 650b tires: the fat and the skinny about them?

I'm the current happy rider of a Curt Goodrich-built Proto Saluki (my friend from this list and I have already traded the bike back and forth once between us) shod with Gran Bois 42s. It's a nimble and quick-turning, and I'd like to play around with tire sizes a bit to see how "roady" I can ri

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 cm Sam Hillborne

On Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 2:31:11 PM UTC-5, Tom Goodmann wrote: > > A 56 Sam in excellent condition, ridden without beausage: really, not a > mark on it. Standard Riv build with Albatross bars, Silver bar-end > shifters, Misha's cork grips. $1500 plus shipping for co

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 cm Sam Hillborne

BTW, double TT, as evident in the photos, and a size no longer offered for this model. On Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 2:31:11 PM UTC-5, Thom Goodmann wrote: > > A 56 Sam in excellent condition, ridden without beausage: really, not a > mark on it. Standard Riv build with Albatross bars, Silver b

Re: [RBW] Re: 59 cm Legolas on CList near me; $1400 f/f/hs

Happy purchaser here; the seller worked with me nicely on the price when I asked him to reconsider, and he looked again at the recent eBay Legolas sale so, after all, no huge mark-up from the previous sale, and a pretty rare Riv, too. --Thom in Miami On Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 1:52:18 P

Re: [RBW] Re: fs: 59cm rivendell all-rounder.

Thanks, Sasha. Thrilled about this! On Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 1:10 PM, sasha eysymontt wrote: > Sold, thanks Tom! > > > On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 6:32:16 PM UTC-4, Tom Goodmann wrote: >> >> Sasha, I'll take it! Tom >> >> more later back at my compu

[RBW] fs: 59cm rivendell all-rounder.

Sasha, I'll take it! Tom more later back at my computer! -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Ram as a light tourer-your experiences?

Thanks, all, for a discussion that confirms my current effort to buy a Ram frame and fork. I've been looking for a Heron Road, enjoying a Heron Touring model already (though not as carefully built up as yours, Olof Stroh). I got no response to my replies to a CL post for a 58 Heron Road, but a

Re: [RBW] Fishing for a Heron

Thanks, Mike; I've saved this information. Looks like a couple of sizes will work for me with regard to a Road/Rally or Randonneur. --Tom On Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 9:47:16 AM UTC-5, mike goldman wrote: > > > http://web.archive.org/web/20090510044006/http://www.heronbicycles.com/geometry.

[RBW] Fishing for a Heron

I'm so happy commuting on a 59 cm Heron Touring bike (acquired from a certain auction site) that I am on the hunt for a Road/Rally (60 cm, I think), or Randonneuring model (can't find a geo chart for this model), in case anyone has one for potential sale, either as f/f etc, or as a complete bik

Re: [RBW] Re: Minneapolis country bike rally

Thanks for sharing, David; nice write-up. --Tom . . . still hot in Miami On Sat, Oct 4, 2014 at 1:10 PM, Marc Irwin wrote: > I finally took the time to post a recap of the weekend with a bunch of >> photos on my blog if anybody wants to take a look. >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Minneapolis country bike rally

Sounds like a wonderful weekend, describing a potential future for so many communities to begin planning and building as MSP has already done, and continues to do. Miami has less infrastructure, and not nearly such a well-developed bicycling culture, but we're getting there via efforts such as Cri

Re: [RBW] Re: Was Redemption, now fly fishing

"Like. A lot." Nice photo, Ron. (If I am right about what I see, I'd guess that not many here may know the significance of that reel in relation to your identity elsewhere!) Tom Miami On Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 9:00 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Sam is built...AMAZING

Nice-looking build; really clean lines (and, yes, a clean bike for now!) Enjoy--I'm on my Sam nearly every day. Congrats. --Tom On Wednesday, August 27, 2014 11:43:37 AM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > Congrats Jon! > > Grab every moment and get some miles on that bike! > > enjoy, enjoy! > >

[RBW] Re: Was Redemption, now fly fishing

I started out combining the two with a multipiece strapped to my old LeTour while attending grad school in Indiana, where I first saw someone fly fishing in a small lake, and thought it the coolest activity I'd ever seen. I still bikefish in Miami--there's a canal or a lake in a park nearly ev

[RBW] Re: Collection of The Rivendell Reader + 4 catalogues: $20

Thought I PM'd you yesterday, but maybe I missed out? --Tom On Friday, April 18, 2014 8:33:44 PM UTC-4, Tom Rooker wrote: > > I am selling my eternally amusing collection of The Rivendell Reader. > Issues are: > RR-9: When Box Kites Blackened The Skies; RR-10: How Cameras & Binoculars > Used T

[RBW] Re: Used (Vince's) 60cm Betty Foy at Rivbike

The Betty and the 59 San Marcos didn't last long! --Tom (Miami) -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.co

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