Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

Jason,Thanks for the update. Looks like a joy to ride. What is that black, rectangular contraption attached to the bottom of your seat tube?  DustinOn Apr 23, 2023, at 11:12 PM, Jason Fuller wrote:Been a little while since this thread was updated - in fact, I sold mine around the time of the last

[RBW] Re: Tosco sought

FYI saw this on eBay, no relation to seller 31.8 though https://www.ebay.com/itm/155504597735?hash=item2434cbdae7:g:FOgAAOSwFfFkOVvp&amdata=enc%3AAQAI4FUNdqfXh9ITe91ffrr5ECfoQdu5iDr%2B15UaqCp%2Bldzeq1Sq5UOwbeL3KNuH2UYkqb%2BSdEkee6RZWO%2FDr5YN9HEJzrhp214ovDSZ2Mn8RBZX6BHU4oT7J7hfpwsRVMWlewhnjBCU

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

I'm still loving mine. The only change I made since my last update was moving to slighly wider losco bars. At some point I am going to throw on some paul minimoto brakes but there is no real reason other than having some Paul parts. It should still be coming from Rivendell but I am not as fond

[RBW] Re: Tosco sought

Its always worth a shot to call Rivendell. They often hold back parts to have for builds and have an extra to sell you. It has worked out for me more than once. On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 8:56:43 PM UTC-4 Lucky wrote: > I posted this a while back, no luck, and someone else posted today so

[RBW] Re: Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

All of those colors are breathtaking, Takashi! On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 8:05:22 PM UTC-4 mma...@gmail.com wrote: > Clem L at the car show. > > [image: 52838689985_4a265f7dc3_k.jpg] > On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 2:40:54 PM UTC-7 rya...@gmail.com wrote: > >> [image: 325E75D8-5001-4BF8-9271-455

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

I just put it on my list of to-read books. In fact, I just re-read The Enlightened Cyclist by Bike Snob this weekend for some bicycle content. Thanks Leah!! Doug On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 1:10:42 PM UTC-4 Tom Goodmann wrote: > Thanks, Leah! I've not read this one, but will do, and recommend h

[RBW] Re: Rivendell paint color repetition: Your thoughts

I have 11 Rivendells. 7 of them are some shade of blue (5 are similar metallic blues, but the Betty Foy and Mystery Bike are very different non-metallic blues), two are non-metallic greens (Bombadil is Hunqapillar green, Rosco Bubbe is matte flanker green), a black Clementine and the orange met

Re: [RBW] Re: Tosco sought

Thanks! I ended up ordering one from Riv when they came in stockOn Apr 24, 2023, at 05:14, J Schwartz wrote:FYI saw this on eBay, no relation to seller31.8 thoughhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/155504597735?hash=item2434cbdae7:g:FOgAAOSwFfFkOVvp&amdata=enc%3AAQAI4FUNdqfXh9ITe91ffrr5ECfoQdu5iDr%2B15U

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

61 cm Toyo built Atlantis Complete https://olympic.craigslist.org/bik/d/nordland-rivendell-atlantis-61cm/7606421089.html Great looking Atlantis w/ an XTR group set across the water from Seattle, if the frame was smaller I possibly would be posting this bike in a different context. Has been on CL

[RBW] FS: Craigslist, etc 2023

Roadini, 61cm $2400, Orange! Seattle, WA https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/seattle-large-road-bike-rivendell/7611983345.html Romulus, 24" $850 Bellingham, WA https://bellingham.craigslist.org/bik/d/bellingham-rivendell-romulus/7613561566.html Legolas, 59cm $3400 Portland, OR area https://p

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

I spoke with Vince three or four months ago about the Charlie project and he said they have it slotted for a 2024 production run. Hopefully this will happen, as I'm definitely interested in one as a daily commuter to complement my Clem H. The Clem is my workhorse and heavy hauler, whereas the C

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

Looks great, Jason, and sounds like a good compliment to your other bikes. It's cool to have your rigs squared and sorted for particular purposes. Dustin — I'm not 100% but I think that might be a seat-tube mounted folding lock that has a cage that mounts to the bottle bosses. On Monday, Apri

[RBW] Re: New Sim Works Taco Pedals: Looks appealing

More info here: https://sim-works.com/en/news/simworks-new-stuff-2023 On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 11:30:41 AM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Sim Works have a new pedal coming out. It's called the Taco. Looks like a > Sylvan Gordito pedal with more grip. > > Seems like the kind of pedal many of us h

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

Hi Houston - If my schedule allows, I’m in, likely on my Sam Hillborne. Could probably coax an Atlantis-owner friend to join, too. He’s in Glassell Park; I’m in Glendale. Paging Joe Mullins, who is also on this list and local, but is a new dad and not sure how much free time he’s got. Ben Adr

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Roadini with great build

Bump: $2,000 face to face sale in 28806. Willing to ship at owners expense On Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 12:21:37 PM UTC-4 James wrote: > Bump. $2,150 and will ship at buyers expense > On Monday, April 10, 2023 at 9:57:53 AM UTC-4 James wrote: > >> Bump on this. Lots of interest but no follow-t

[RBW] Re: Rivendell paint color repetition: Your thoughts

I’m a sucker for metallic colors… it’s like you get 2 for 1. A metallic colored bike looks totally different in overcast weather vs a sunny day. But the solid colors are great too. That dark green on the Clem “H” models a while back is one of my favorite colors on any riv. At this point, they h

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

Thanks Dustin, Eric - indeed it's an Abus Bordo lock. A little heavier than a similar strength U-lock but it's handy having it on the frame where I can't forget it. I'm glad to hear the production run is secured it sounds like, I suppose the quietness is just because they're in the waiting ph

[RBW] Re: New Sim Works Taco Pedals: Looks appealing

There are so may great platform pedals out there right now that I am not sure there is reason for another one but its nice looking. I prefer the composite ones because of weight and the bundle of colors they come in. I think the bear trap is the best looking one right now. On Monday, April 24,

[RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 4:40:12 PM UTC-5 Houston Wilson wrote: Depending on where most folks are located, I think it could be cool to do the Will Rogers inspiration loop in the Western Santa Monica's or a Griffith Park/Hollywood Sign moment. Regardless, it'd be a chill pace with a cafe sto

[RBW] Re: Hi y’all - new Sam in town

On Monday, April 17, 2023 at 10:51:12 AM UTC-5 abeca...@gmail.com wrote: Quick question for does of you that have switched from. Alt bars to drops: how would you say the handling changes? Beautiful Sam, Daniel! My experience on other Riv's (Quickbeam, ATB, Cheviot) is that a more upright positi

[RBW] Re: FS: New Acorn handlebar bag

Just popping in to say incredible Bicycle Day avatar <3 On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:47:37 AM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote: > Bump. > > On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 11:34:46 PM UTC-7 Hetchins52 wrote: > >> I think they are all, now, either brown or black in waxed canvas. I was >> happy to be a

[RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

I remember Ben/bunnyadrian planning a local ride last year. Has he seen this yet? On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 10:17:19 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 4:40:12 PM UTC-5 Houston Wilson wrote: > > Depending on where most folks are located, I think it could be cool to do >

[RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

Hey all! I will be out of the country for about two weeks in MAY, but would love to join if I am in town. By no means should the scheduling be done around my availability. Cheers! Ben On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 10:34:17 AM UTC-7 Keith P. wrote: > I remember Ben/bunnyadrian planning a local r

[RBW] Bilenkey Touring Tandem 4 Sale

*The Basics:* - Custom, Large, Coupled, Touring Tandem - Braised Steel, Powder Coated English Racing Green - Dimensions: - Head Tube - 10.5” / 26.5 C - Top Tubes - 22.5/57 & 30.5/77.5 - Seat Tubes - 22.75 / 58 & 17.75/45.5 - Wheels - White Ind. Hubs & DaVinci

[RBW] Re: Bilenkey Touring Tandem 4 Sale

Assuming that you mean *brazed* steel frame. Laing On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 2:20:30 PM UTC-4 mhec...@gmail.com wrote: > *The Basics:* > >- Custom, Large, Coupled, Touring Tandem >- Braised Steel, Powder Coated English Racing Green >- Dimensions: > - Head Tube - 10.5” / 2

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

Jason, it looks like such a solid and perfect commuter, I was surprised when you let it go. Makes me want one, if only production models had canti posts... Its nice having a dedicated fendered and racked bike. I recently took off the front basket rack from my Joe to take it on some single track

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sim Works Taco Pedals: Looks appealing

My favorite pedal ever is the Simworks Bubbly. I have them on my Clem & they are really good for pavement & even light dirt/gravel. But, they just are not “sticky” enough (for me) on my Gus on singletrack  - I need pins. I built the Gus with leftover DMR Vault pedals. They are big enough and my 5/1

Re: [RBW] WTB: 51cm Sam or Joe: Hi Ho Silver is ideal!

Here’s a 48 Sam: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/d/san-jose-48cm-rivendell-sam-hillborne/7613752659.html 48cm Rivendell Sam Hillborne - bicycles - by owner - bike sale sfbay.craigslist.org > On Apr 15, 2023, at 9:07 PM, Robert wrote: > > Let me know! Also I am selling a 52cm Crust Roman

[RBW] Re: WTB: 51cm Sam Hillborne in Sage/Blue

Hi Colin, if you're still looking, here's a 48... https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/d/san-jose-48cm-rivendell-sam-hillborne/7613752659.html On Friday, October 28, 2022 at 8:10:26 AM UTC-7 Colin wrote: > Hello! Looking to buy a 51cm Sam Hillborne frame or complete in sage/light > blue if anyo

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sim Works Taco Pedals: Looks appealing

I use 5-10 Freeriders on my MTBs with pedals that have screw type pins similar to those on the Vault pedals, and also have a few different types of pinned pedals on other types of bikes. In my experience pins like those on the Taco pedals will work fine with five-tens, but will not be quite as

[RBW] Re: Rivendell paint color repetition: Your thoughts

Yes, Joe...you have a great color scheme there...which is a good thing because we see a lot of it...and that's totally OK. I like looking at it😊 I really like the harvest gold; got it in 2001 when it was fairly unusual, but offered as a custom color. Looks different depending on light(sunlight

[RBW] Re: Rivendell paint color repetition: Your thoughts

Wait, the Platys are coming in silver soon? Crap, I guess good thing I just got my Charlie back or I'd be dropping a bunch of money for that. I'm late to the conversation, but my read is that Grant & co spend a lot more time on color selection than is business-smart to do so, because they want

[RBW] Re: Rivendell paint color repetition: Your thoughts

Have to say whatever they're doing with the paint is right. Next Riv I get will be 50% because I want a frame with that mermaid green. On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 5:29:55 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > Wait, the Platys are coming in silver soon? Crap, I guess good thing I > just got my Charlie

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sim Works Taco Pedals: Looks appealing

I agree Eric, this pedal appeals to me with the large platform and pinned construction. Also saw the Gordito frame and thought, YES this is a good use of that tooling! I bought Allways for the Charlie (well, for the Wombat, but) and even though their platform is fairly roomy, they feel too sma

[RBW] Re: FS: New Acorn handlebar bag

Thanks Caroline! Happy (belated) Bicycle Day! Here's a fun link: Bicycle Day Graphic Novel Cheers, John On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 10:26:58 AM UTC-7 Caroline Gol

[RBW] Re: FS: New Acorn handlebar bag

Bag is sold. Thanks. On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 3:59:58 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > Thanks Caroline! Happy (belated) Bicycle Day! Here's a fun link: Bicycle > Day Graphic Novel >

Re: [RBW] Rivendell paint color repetition: Your thoughts

In an ocean of charcoal, slate, and black bikes, I just appreciate the wide range of colors Rivendell puts on their bikes. However, I have what I think is a minority opinion: I’m about 75 percent in favor of no more than two specific colors for specific models (**with exceptions for custom pai

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

Are there not going to be canti mounts on the production? That’s a huge mistake (deal breaker) in my opinion. These look like such a nice and fun bikes! On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 11:55:49 AM UTC-7 Stephen wrote: > Jason, it looks like such a solid and perfect commuter, I was surprised > whe

Re: [RBW] Rivendell paint color repetition: Your thoughts

" an ocean of charcoal, slate, and black bikes"just depressing. But maybe the right color for a beater you lock up downtown in the hopes that it'll still be there. Like I say, just depressing. Wasn't it Ford who said " you can have any color you want as long as it's black"? On Monday, Apr

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

Yeah I think it had to do with the brake pull situation. Most road brakes won't match with v brakes which means if you have a road setup vs a mountain setup you would need cantis or mini-v's. Since there are decreasing options for cantis they were leaning on mini-v's but I guess they didn't car

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

Love mine with v-brakes - that’s what makes it perfect to me really so I’m thrilled I got a prototype. But they’re right about mini-v-brakes just not quite working. I tried 4 different models with different arm lengths (82-90mm) and it was never right: too much pull required to get pad to rim c

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

Solid bike---glad that you got it back. I'm liking that drivetrain with the triple up front; you can tackle anything with this bike. On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 8:00:09 PM UTC-7 Pancake wrote: > Love mine with v-brakes - that’s what makes it perfect to me really so I’m > thrilled I got a proto

[RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

Count me in. I'm in South Pasadena (orange Hillborne bought in 2009). Haven't browsed this forum in a few years, but decided to check in because I wanted to go on a group ride. Oddly enough, I saw a parked Atlantis at the 626 Golden Streets event yesterday. Seems like the perfect time to meet