[RBW] Re: Smokey Lost Creek Family 2 Nighter

Smitty, You have a move to Colorado in your future? We'd be blessed to have you. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, June 23, 2013 10:16:53 PM UTC-6, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > Great pics... post fire landscapes provide some interesting juxtapositions > of the ravaged and the new. The smoke se

Re: [RBW] Seattle to Portland is in 3 weeks.

Yep! I'll be going. Taking the train up the Thursday before. Riding my Hilsen--haven't decided if I want to carry my tent and sleeping bag or let them do it. :) On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 8:15 PM, Benedikt wrote: > Seattle to Portland is in 3 > weeks. An

Re: [RBW] Re: Swift Industries s24o, Seattle/Bainbridge Island

Well, a friend wanted to hang out, but he lived at the far end of Lake Union, and I didn't have a whole lot of time, so he brought his ski boat to me. We went for a short motor around the lake, catching up. It's good to know the Hilsens can do anything. cc On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 9:06 PM, Andy S

[RBW] Big Sur Tour

Well done! Love the photos, especially. And the beard. Mustn't forget. Kudos to the beard! :) Perry -- 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-own

[RBW] Re: Water!

Patrick, I have one overriding association with water in NM. On a camping trip my wife and I stopped for lunch at a state park. I've long since forgotten where, but there was a lake and a single, Indian family fishing and picnicing. We struck up a conversation and i asked him if the water at

[RBW] New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

Hi All, A couple years ago Rivendell mentioned in their mailing list update that their custom queue had gotten very short. This certainly planted a thought in my mind and after pondering for a while, being a huge fan of all bikes Rivendell, I decided to order my first custom from them, an

Re: [RBW] Seattle to Portland is in 3 weeks.

I'll be there, on a folding Dahon. Flying in to Portland and taking the Cascades up, so perhaps I'll see other Riv people on the train? –Eric N Sent from iOS7 > On Jun 23, 2013, at 10:15 PM, Benedikt wrote: > > Seattle to Portland is in 3 weeks. Anyone else going? Riding your Rivendell? > > -

[RBW] Re: New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

Nice. As always, Riv's best promotions are from happy owners. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

Love that color. Beautiful bike. David Charlotte, NC -- 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 pos

[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen 67cm DTT

Monday morning bump! > > And.I've been thinking about why there hasn't been so much as a peep from any of my clydesdale brothers on this awesome 67cm DTT frame and fork! It could be the pricepoint..but it's probably the Phil bottom bracket I'm including in the deal. Those who know P

Re: [RBW] FS: Nobilette Hand-Built Frame/Fork (Reynolds 853, Lugged, Custom Geometry, 60-62 cm), $1300

Nice. I just had the pleasure of meeting Mark and seeing his own similar bike when he put S&S couplings on my Roadeo. Great guy and craftsman. Tim On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 7:24 PM, Joshua Finkler wrote: > figured i'd post this for rivendell fans before i released it to the ebay > wolves. it w

[RBW] Re: Seattle to Portland is in 3 weeks.

Yep. I'm in. Andy http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/ On Sunday, June 23, 2013 8:15:11 PM UTC-7, Benedikt wrote: > > Seattle to Portland is in 3 > weeks. Anyone else going? Riding your Rivendell? > > - Brian Pickart > http://www.courageclassic.kintera.o

Re: [RBW] Re: New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

Man, a beautiful bike and a beautiful ride, does it get any better? On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 9:38 AM, David Spranger wrote: > > > Love that color. Beautiful bike. > > David > Charlotte, NC > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] Re: New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

Super bike-- love the color and build. Happy riding indeed. On Monday, June 24, 2013 8:42:59 AM UTC-4, Matt Beebe wrote: > > Hi All, > > A couple years ago Rivendell mentioned in their mailing list update that > their custom queue had gotten very short. This certainly planted a > thought in

[RBW] Re: New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

Fantastic, Matt! I'd love to hear about your custom experience (possible long term interest, mostly curiosity, as I have 5 other people to eventually get Riv's for before I would even consider pulling the trigger on a custom). What Riv's have you owned/ridden pre custom? What made you desire a

[RBW] Re: Big Bens on the Atlantis?

I had installed at one time, a pair of 2.35s *with* fenders AND rode in mud. Actually worked too Clearances were tight, but it all worked with no rubbing.just an occasional "b" when I was riding off road. The key was hugging the tire tight at the bottom of the fenders, with the gap

[RBW] Re: Smokey Lost Creek Family 2 Nighter

No plans to move but living closer to family does come up every once in a while. --Smitty On Monday, June 24, 2013 12:12:01 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Smitty, > > You have a move to Colorado in your future? We'd be blessed to have you. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Sunday, June 23

[RBW] Re: Overheard on Sierra to the Sea

Great read... thanks, Anne. Maybe a little red Foy will materialize at some point. Gotta keep trying! On Sunday, June 23, 2013 2:20:09 PM UTC-4, Anne Paulson wrote: > > Last week I was on the (very fine) Sierra to the Sea ride put on by > Almaden Cycle Touring Club. It was tons of fun. Rivendel

Re: [RBW] New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

Matt: Congratulations. That's a bike and a build after my own heart. Can you give build particulars? Tires, in particular? On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 6:42 AM, Matt Beebe wrote: > Hi All, > > A couple years ago Rivendell mentioned in their mailing list update that > their custom queue had gotten ve

[RBW] Re: New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

Hi Patrick, I have a few rivendell bikes already, and can't really say that any of them fall short in any way; they're all great! With a custom, I suppose one could say you get marginal returns performance-wise, over their standard models- I wouldn't say that about this bike, though, bec

[RBW] Re: New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

Thanks, Matt. That is very helpful. Have a blast roughing up your beautiful all rounder! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, June 24, 2013 9:35:58 AM UTC-6, Matt Beebe wrote: > > Hi Patrick, > > I have a few rivendell bikes already, and can't really say that any of > them fall short in any way; t

Re: [RBW] New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

Hi Patrick (Moore), Thanks! I've long admired your two Riv customs, and the way you have written about them says a lot about how great they are.The tires I have on this bike are Schwalbe 700x47 Marathons (measure more like 43 or 44mm)-they are not new, in fact, I've been riding the he

[RBW] Re: FOUND! - A Homer Hilsen - SF

How did you find it? On Sunday, June 23, 2013 2:31:04 PM UTC-4, maelcolm wrote: > Found A Homer Hilsen Bike. Looking for owner, please be ready to describe > bike in detail, size, color, including all accessories. Proof of > ownership, including serial number information preferred.

Re: [RBW] New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

great photos, pretty country, and the bike is drop-dead gorgeous On Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53:21 AM UTC-5, Matt Beebe wrote: > > Hi Patrick (Moore), > > Thanks! I've long admired your two Riv customs, and the way you have > written about them says a lot about how great they are.The tires

Re: [RBW] New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

Oh and the pedals are Wellgos, LU868. I love these pedals, you could ride barefoot if you wanted to and be totally comfortable on them. On Monday, June 24, 2013 11:32:22 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Matt: Congratulations. That's a bike and a build after my own heart. > > Can you give bu

Re: [RBW] New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

Thanks for the details. Yes, I love my customs -- wish I could afford more of them! My next one (let's just dream) would be an off road Rivendell to replace the Fargo but with much the same versatility and, first of all, clearance for 3" tires, but, secondly, that ineffable Riv handling. Or, wait:

[RBW] Re: FOUND! - A Homer Hilsen - SF

Glad to hear someone's Hilsen should be back in their hands soon. Just for everyone's info on this forum: Unless you have the original purchase receipt or some original record from RBW like an invoice, it may not be good to give out your serial number. If your serial number becomes public, I t

Re: [RBW] Re: FOUND! - A Homer Hilsen - SF

Rivendell would know the original owner, maybe? On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 10:20 AM, Michael wrote: > Glad to hear someone's Hilsen should be back in their hands soon. > > Just for everyone's info on this forum: > > Unless you have the original purchase receipt or some original record from > RBW lik

[RBW] Re: New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

Wow nice bike. You know, I actually like how rivs look without the cream painted head tube. Looks to be a little bit like a canti hilsen? which if i had the money is how I would go for a custom. On Monday, June 24, 2013 8:42:59 AM UTC-4, Matt Beebe wrote: > > Hi All, > > A couple years ago Ri

Re: [RBW] Big Bens on the Atlantis?

I also have 26 x 2" marathon supremes on my Atlantis plus fenders and they fit great. I think that the ride is really nice and give them a strong recommendation. On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 9:20 AM, Anne Paulson wrote: > In the last sale, I bought a pair of Big Bens, hoping to install them > on t

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: Nitto Technomic Deluxe 11cm

Thanks Mike but it is a bit too long. -- 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 post to this group, s

[RBW] Re: New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

The color is great -- enjoy the bike. -- 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 post to this group, s

Re: [RBW] Re: Water!

Both of those are beautiful bikes, but the Vangal is, in my opinion, on an entirely different order of beautiful. Any idea what it sold for new in the '70's or what size it is? Jim D.Massaachusetts On Sunday, June 23, 2013 6:45:28 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Here are links to Bob

Re: [RBW] Re: Water!

Hi Jim, Agreed on the Valgan... wow. Great attention to details on the build, too. >From the photostream, it's seat tube is 58.5 c-c. http://www.flickr.com/photos/stronglight/3609521375/in/set-72157602257150196 He also writes: the stand-over height (on 700Cx25mm tires) is a full 840 mm (33")

Re: [RBW] Re: 50K on a Sunday morning

Sign me up! I'm so jealous of those rides back east...Just looking at the pics of the Hilly Billy Roubaix makes me all tingly. ~mike On Sunday, June 23, 2013 8:52:42 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > I have a couple rides I'm building up. If things work out, might work with > some othe

[RBW] Re: 50K on a Sunday morning

Looks like a beautiful ride, the kinda solo excursion that can heal the soul.So jealous of those mountains and wide open spaces. On Sunday, June 23, 2013 4:50:48 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Absolutely perfect weather today, so I had to jump on the opportunity to > get out and a

[RBW] Re: Powder Coated S.H. and Dureme 50's

I love black bikes. Where did you get it painted? And is there a clear coat on it? On Sunday, June 23, 2013 12:52:05 PM UTC-4, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > > I recently had my flaking paint S.H. powder coated as I often leave it > locked up outside in nyc. The noodles went back on with a dirt drop

[RBW] Re: WTB 55CM ROADEO

You're probably going to need to get an order in with Rivendell. There aren't many of these out there, and the people who own them seem determined to continue the practice. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, June 23, 2013 8:09:21 PM UTC-7, Don Compton wrote: > Good Luck > > On Saturday, Jun

[RBW] Re: FOUND! - A Homer Hilsen - SF

Hi Maelcolm, Dave at riv here. About a month ago a customer called mentioning a stolen A Homer Hilsen, didn't have his serial number handy (let that be a lesson!) I told him to come here (the bunch) and post it, don't think he ever did. He'd never heard of the owner's bunch. If you don't mind

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 55CM ROADEO

I also hear Rivendell sells Rodeos. On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 7:52 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > You're probably going to need to get an order in with Rivendell. There > aren't many of these out there, and the people who own them seem determined > to continue the practice. > > Joe Bernard > Vallejo, C

[RBW] Re: Powder Coated S.H. and Dureme 50's

Looks great. Room for fenders with the 50's? On Sunday, June 23, 2013 11:52:05 AM UTC-5, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > > I recently had my flaking paint S.H. powder coated as I often leave it > locked up outside in nyc. The noodles went back on with a dirt drop and > also put the 50 Dureme's back

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Sugino Triple, S83 post, Tallux 11cm stem, 46cm Noodles, Marks Rack, lil loafer, etc.

Marks rack sold! 50mm fatty Duremes (may keep these for the Fargo) and the 11cm Tallux stem still available! Thank you everyone! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Powder Coated S.H. and Dureme 50's

Fenders are possible, but it's not going to be easy... Maybe the P50's..I'm not sure. Definitely is a bit tight at the chain stays. Jeffrey, the powder coater is in Queens...AMS is the business name. They do mostly car rims and engine pieces, but he's done a few frames and it was affordable. Th

Re: [RBW] Re: Post Your Hunqapillar Pics Here

Aye, Bob, the Hunqapillar is a dream! I've no idea how I ended up with the gray and orange, but I really like it. I've only seen one other in the pictures. Not sure what the story there is as to why/when they were done in gray and orange. I love the bean and gray also and would have been equally

[RBW] Re: FOUND! - A Homer Hilsen - SF

> > So cool...like taking a pet you found to your vet to scan it for a > microchip ID tag. Hope the return of the Hilsen will be just that easy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Soba Handlebars

I am looking for a set of Soba Handlebars. I am not sure what actual sizes they came in but I am looking for 42 or 44. Anyone? -- 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 i

[RBW] WTB - 47 cm Betty Foy

If you have one you're not using, let me know! I'll give it a good home. -- 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...@google

[RBW] Re: New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

> > Great looking bike. The "Plain" paint job along with the older > Rivendell add a bit of understated elegance. Enjoy! > Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] Re: 50K on a Sunday morning

David, good looking ride. Nice country roads. Thanks for sharing. ~Hugh On Sunday, June 23, 2013 1:50:48 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Absolutely perfect weather today, so I had to jump on the opportunity to > get out and about. I rode the skinny-tired bike and went over hill and > d

[RBW] June CicLavia Historic Wilshire Blvd.

Another great day in Los Angeles. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157634297771696/show/ ~Hugh -- 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

[RBW] Re: Get on your bike or the rise of the unracer

Never I mean never get in the way of a child riding for Ice Cream! ~Hugh On Friday, June 21, 2013 12:54:45 PM UTC-7, bwphoto wrote: > > > I ran across this from the London Cyclist a great example of promoting the > "unracer" or just riding. Admittedly it does take place during a "race" but > t

[RBW] Sugino Triple Cranks on Sam H.

So 107 would work as well? I have a gen 1 deep green Sam that cam with a Phil bb that my calipers measure to be ~116. I bought the Xd2 triple crank from Riv and since installing it I have a really wide Q and I feel like I'm riding bow-legged. It seems like going to a 110 from 116 wouldn't make mu

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: Nitto Technomic Deluxe 11cm

I have a 12cm deluxe if that would work for you. Dan -Marin On Jun 24, 2013, at 11:27 AM, Brian Campbell wrote: > Thanks Mike but it is a bit too long. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: 50K on a Sunday morning

Ecstatic to get a mid-day ride in this time of year. Typically it's 95F by 11:00 and not so fun. If I can get enough of the local movers and shakers on board with this, it might become a deal out here. Cheers, David On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 8:20 PM, hsmitham wrote: > David, good looking ride.

Re: [RBW] June CicLavia Historic Wilshire Blvd.

I really wanted to go to this, as I love the CicLAvia events. But it just wasn't in the cards for this one. Next time! Cheers, David On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 8:23 PM, hsmitham wrote: > Another great day in Los Angeles. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157634297771696/show

Re: [RBW] June CicLavia Historic Wilshire Blvd.

I actually liked this one a bit more not quite so frenetic less stops and the Architecture was great. We had Indian food from a food truck which was delicious. Your ride looked pretty nice though not a bad trade off :-) ~Hugh On Monday, June 24, 2013 11:17:02 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrot

Re: [RBW] June CicLavia Historic Wilshire Blvd.

The Wilshire route looked really interesting. A series of unfortunate events kept me away, but I did have a pretty good time close to home! Cheers, David On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 11:27 PM, hsmitham wrote: > I actually liked this one a bit more not quite so frenetic less stops and > the Archite