[RBW] Re: FS: One of two Rivendell bikes: A Homer Hilsen (63cm) or Bombadil (60cm)

What on earth can your other 6 bikes be that one of these two need to go? On Saturday, April 14, 2012 10:23:03 AM UTC-7, Blindrobert wrote: > > I have two Rivendell bikes that I love. They are both superb and fit > me perfectly, but I'm moving and consolidating and it occurs to me > that maybe

[RBW] Re: Newsflash: Rivendells work with rear-load bias!

Thanks to Eric for suggesting a more interesting type of trail talk. And David for having an archive full of great photos, proving the ride really happened. dougP On Apr 14, 10:10 am, cyclotourist wrote: > My Rivendell is convertible to both a > high

[RBW] Re: Specialized Sequoia

Yes, one with cantis, maybe called Expedition(??) or something more suggestive of loaded touring. doug On Apr 14, 7:44 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > I must be thinking of another model. Was there a heavier touring model? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

Re: [RBW] Re: Specialized Sequoia

MId-eighties Specialized: Allez, Sequoia, Expedition, Hardrock, Stumpjumper. Five great bikes! On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 2:04 PM, dougP wrote: > Yes, one with cantis, maybe called Expedition(??) or something more > suggestive of loaded touring. > > doug > > On Apr 14, 7:44 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha

Re: [RBW] Re: Specialized Sequoia

On Sat, 2012-04-14 at 07:44 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > I must be thinking of another model. Was there a heavier touring model? Specialized had a fine touring model called the Expedition. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: FS: One of two Rivendell bikes: A Homer Hilsen (63cm) or Bombadil (60cm)

Hampsten custom rando bike, Bologna custom long john cargo bike, France custom fixtonneur (fat tire fixie), Waterford custom track bike with S&S couplers...you get the picture. On Apr 14, 4:46 pm, William wrote: > What on earth can your other 6 bikes be that one of these two need to go? > > > > >

[RBW] Re: FS: One of two Rivendell bikes: A Homer Hilsen (63cm) or Bombadil (60cm)

Hmmm, methinks these must be extraordinary bikes if a guy named "Blind"Robert rides them... On Apr 14, 6:45 pm, Blindrobert wrote: > Hampsten custom rando bike, Bologna custom long john cargo bike, > France custom fixtonneur (fat tire fixie), Waterford custom track bike > with S&S couplers...you

[RBW] Riv Rally East - Full speed ahead!!!

Wow, we're a mere week away from Riv Rally East... I'm ready!!! (well not really, but getting there)... I've been checking the weather daily, and although we're still a week away, there is rain in the forecast for next Sat/Sun (at least as of today). Let's hope the rain will skip us, but better t

[RBW] Re: FS: One of two Rivendell bikes: A Homer Hilsen (63cm) or Bombadil (60cm)

haha. The name goes back to my early college days and the first internet message boards. At the time I was mostly on music forums and obsessed with all the blind blues guys - blind lemon, blind blake, blind boy fuller, Gary Davis. I'm actually blind in one eye, so I try to keep the other one ope

Re: [RBW] Re: Newsflash: Rivendells work with rear-load bias!

You want LOW TRAIL!? I'll give you low trail. http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/4044886842/ Death Valley. I loved that Romulus. Now my brother rides it. On Saturday, April 14, 2012 10:10:12 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > My Rivendell is convertible to both a > high

[RBW] Re: Newsflash: Rivendells work with rear-load bias!

"Really Low Trail" would be a photo taken down in Badwater where that stripe on the cliff marks sea level. dougP On Apr 14, 7:00 pm, Esteban wrote: > You want LOW TRAIL!?  I'll give you low trail. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/4044886842/ > > Death Valley.  I loved that Romulus.

[RBW] Re: Newsflash: Rivendells work with rear-load bias!

Great photo! I look at a scene like that and think how much fun it would be to descend; what a great place to ride. On Saturday, April 14, 2012 12:44:29 AM UTC-5, Esteban wrote: > I can't seem to edit the subject line myself. I was trying to poke fun, > apparently to no avail, of the trail

[RBW] Re: Newsflash: Rivendells work with rear-load bias!

Thank you! Now that is true high trail. Or it is to me, a midwesterner where nothing rises more than a couple of hundred feet. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Saturday, April 14, 2012 12:44:29 AM UTC-5, Esteban wrote: > I can't seem to edit the subject line myself. I was trying to poke fun,

[RBW] Re: Specialized Sequoia

Similar to a Ram in function? Yes, in the sense of tire clearance and general appearance. However, if I recall correctly, the sequoia has very long chainstays, while the Ram had "short" chainstays (by Riv standards). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] Re: Specialized Sequoia

Actually your recall is incorrect. The Sequoia has 43-ish chainstays. Near-identical geometry to a Ram, except the seatpost. On my 62.5, the SA was 74 degrees! I sold it for that reason; I couldn't get the seat back far enough. The other diff. between the Ram and the Sequoia is the latter has st

[RBW] Re: Specialized Sequoia

I must be thinking of another model. Was there a heavier touring model? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/2GgTz7ugmTMJ. To post to thi

[RBW] Re: FS: panniers

Sold. Thanks for all the interest. Warmly, Adam On Apr 11, 1:13 pm, Adam wrote: > A few bites but still have these panniers stored in my garage. $100 > obo takes em. > Irish straps included. Great bags, I'm just looking for panniers that > can be carried one at a time. > > Pictures available by

Re: [RBW] Re: Newsflash: Rivendells work with rear-load bias!

My Rivendell is convertible to both a high -trail and a low -trail

[RBW] FS: One of two Rivendell bikes: A Homer Hilsen (63cm) or Bombadil (60cm)

I have two Rivendell bikes that I love. They are both superb and fit me perfectly, but I'm moving and consolidating and it occurs to me that maybe 8 bikes is more than one guy really needs. So - whichever sells first is the one I will get rid of. General info: both frames are in excellent condit