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

The chain holder is a brilliant idea! (I will have to try it on mine.) A meticulous build -- I like all the set screws protecting threads. David Lipsky in Berkeley, CA On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:56:44 PM UTC-7 Armand Kizirian wrote: > The complete build list is as follows. *View all photos here

Re: [RBW] Cameras On Bikes

That’s a really cool bag, Nick. Thanks for sharing. Most handlebar bags I’ve come across are too large and bulky. This one is a great size and shape. Bones On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:50:07 PM UTC-4 Nick Payne wrote: > On Thursday 16 May 2024 at 1:03:44 pm UTC+10 Chester wrote: > > Really

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

Can any Sam owner out there confirm there is tire clearance for BG Rock ‘n Road 48s?  My Sam is from the previous run…Sent from my iPhoneOn May 15, 2024, at 3:42 PM, Ted Durant wrote:On May 15, 2024, at 3:15 PM, reeb wrote:almost pulled the trigger but hesitant about sizing! at 80 PBH, should i

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks B68

Condition and price? On Wed, May 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM jeffbog...@hotmail.com < jeffbogdanov...@hotmail.com> wrote: > I have one, PM sent > > On Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 09:38:10 UTC-5 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Anyone have a fairly new B68 you are looking to sell? >> >> Thanks >> >> Joel >> >

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

Thanks Ted! Sent from my iPhone > On May 16, 2024, at 8:42 AM, Ted Durant wrote: > >  >> On May 16, 2024, at 7:43 AM, Andrew Joseph wrote: >> >> Can any Sam owner out there confirm there is tire clearance for BG Rock ‘n >> Road 48s? My Sam is from the previous run… >> > > -- > You recei

[RBW] FS: 58 Toyo Atlantis frameset

Please email me for details If interested. Asking $1800. GMS -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

Love that color! It’s in my size too! On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:42:19 PM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > On May 15, 2024, at 3:15 PM, reeb wrote: > > almost pulled the trigger but hesitant about sizing! at 80 PBH, should i > be going for the 48 or 51 for casual city rides with maybe once a mont

[RBW] Re: Photos from last weekend's overnighter

great pics, looks like fun! is there a sleeping pad somewhere in that gear? that's the one item i'm having some trouble packing on the bike! On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:11:07 AM UTC-4 Takashi wrote: > Thank you all for nice comments. > > Diana, tires are Schwalbe Thunder Burt 29 x 2.1. > > J

[RBW] Re: The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

Rear rack in place now on my Romulus. It's a full on "sport touring" build now. https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53724531148/in/photostream/ The very last bit will be to get a dynamo setup. Aside from that, it's ready for overnighter duty. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, May

[RBW] Re: FS: 58 Toyo Atlantis frameset

With everyone on high alert with fraudulent ads lately, I’d highly suggest posting details, location, and pictures. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:50:49 AM UTC-6 gson...@gmail.com wrote: > Please email me for details > If interested. Asking $1800. > > GMS > -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] Re: The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

That rear rack is in fact the perfect one. I think the Salsa Stem is actually my favorite part of the whole build. Crushed it Bill! On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:35:06 AM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Rear rack in place now on my Romulus. It's a full on "sport touring" > build now. > > https

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos

Thanks for the link to that documentation. I believe mine is a 54cm 2014 model. It looks like I got the newer blue color with the older fork. It's a bridge model, I guess! On Wed, May 15, 2024 at 9:07 AM Valerie Yates wrote: > Following up from a different thread re offshoot discussion of the Sa

[RBW] Re: The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

Thank you. It's kind of a four decade anachronism. A 1980s build concept and tire clearances. 1990s stem and 3x8 drivetrain. 2000s frame set. 2010s wheel set and handlebar. 2020s front rack and bag. Timeless 1950s - 1960s metal fenders, retro-copy rear rack and saddle. I'm going to pul

[RBW] wtb: 26.8 seatpost, 120-130mm quill stem

looks like I've a periwinkle build coming up in the near future, which I should be able to get rollin with my small but intentional parts bin :) in need of a seatpost and stem though! 26.8 seatpost needs: -longer than 250mm -15-20mm traditional setback is great, not looking for straight or wayba

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

Thanks for the shots of your bikes Ted. The Waterford is gorgeous, but I must say, one simply cannot top the Copper Metallic finish! Absolutely stunning. John > On May 16, 2024, at 7:44 AM, Ted Durant wrote: > > On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:27:43 PM UTC-5 John Bokman wrote: > Ted, I am sur

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

Yay, 54 Periwinkle right at 12:01🤪 On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:06:38 PM UTC-7 Michael wrote: > 57 Green here > > On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:02:30 PM UTC-4 Ted Durant wrote: > >> >> Done. 51cm Periwinkle for my 3rd Sam. If people think I'm being piggy >> I'll consider letting it go. >>

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

Happily secured a 54 Peri-Sam at 12:01 yesterday🙌🏼. I’m thinking Quill rims to have tubeless as an option. Recs on dynamo hubs? I’ve had a Son hub w edelux light but would entertain a cheaper hub option but will stick w Edelux lights…it’s so good. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:52:32 AM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: Parts for Sale

One last bump for this post. If you need a 700c Velocity built front wheel let me know. It is a silver rim with a black Shimano 105 hub. 36 spokes. Very few miles on it. I replaced it with a Dynamo wheel. $140 shipped to the lower 48. Velocity Wheel

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

Having just gotten my first Rivendell--a Platypus no less--this is very inspiring. You've put together a truly beautiful bike. On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:24:30 AM UTC-4 Shoji Takahashi wrote: > beautiful build. I love the video of you riding it on the trails. > > I really need to find the

[RBW] ISO 55cm Romulus

Had one get away from me and I can't shake it off. If anyone has one and wanting to part with it message me please. Carlos Los Angeles -- 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

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

See you this weekend Armand! Will be on my Atlantis and at least attempting the triple scoop. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:41:18 AM UTC-7 glennma...@gmail.com wrote: > Having just gotten my first Rivendell--a Platypus no less--this is very > inspiring. You've put together a truly beautiful bi

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos

I absolutely adore my 2015 size 57 in Tiburon Blue. If you want to see the Grant design influence, check out bikeinsights dot com comparison of this model to a Bleriot in size 59. This 57cm was a new addition to the San Marcos lineup, and is as close to a perfect geometry for my morph than mos

[RBW] Re: FS: Albacore handlebars, Paul thumbie mount, VO Grand Cru levers, Profile and VO quill stems, tires

Update on items. The following are still available, shipping not included: *Profile stainless stem*, 135mm reach, 26mm clamp, 1" quill. No bolt cap, but I whittled a wine cork into a little plug and that worked great and you can do that too: $20 *Velo Orange faceplate quill stem, black, 31.8mm m

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks B68

I am going to hold off for a bit. Thanks On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:46:29 AM UTC-4 J S wrote: > Condition and price? > > On Wed, May 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM jeffbog...@hotmail.com < > jeffbog...@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> I have one, PM sent >> >> On Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 09:38:10 UTC-5 jrst.

[RBW] ISO: Toyo Atlantis 56-58cm/26"

Seeking a Toyo Atlantis 56-58cm/26" frameset please. Looking to hand over my 55cm/93 XO-1 to my wife - it's a bit small for me anyway - so would love to build a 26" Riv for myself (I currently have several 26" wheelsets). Jerry Lynn Imperial Beach CA -- You received this message because you ar

Re: [RBW] ISO: Toyo Atlantis 56-58cm/26"

https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/7Fm5e3JPKBM/m/NYuNyvQIAwAJ > On May 16, 2024, at 2:54 PM, Jerry Lynn wrote: > > Seeking a Toyo Atlantis 56-58cm/26" frameset please. Looking to hand over my > 55cm/93 XO-1 to my wife - it's a bit small for me anyway - so would love to > build a 2

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

It was nice to meet you on Saturday at Topanga Creek Outpost, Armand! Your Platy is even more gorgeous in person. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:53:45 AM UTC-7 Neale S. wrote: > See you this weekend Armand! Will be on my Atlantis and at least > attempting the triple scoop. > > On Thursday, May

Re: [RBW] ISO: Toyo Atlantis 56-58cm/26"

Hey Jerry, Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the Toyo Atlantis 26inchers were limited to 56cm frames and under. 58 and above were 700c. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:55:32 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: > Atlantis 55 for sale >

[RBW] Love to Ride: Commuter Challenge

My love for my new home state is well-documented. After 18 years of desert living, we moved to Michigan, where none of us Petersons had set foot prior to the job interview. I have finally found a biking community, right here in a state that has winter. Anyway, I got asked to be on a committe

Re: [RBW] ISO: Toyo Atlantis 56-58cm/26"

No need for correction. 56 were 26 inch , the 58 were 700c. I've had both and preferred the 56 so I bought another one after I sold the 58. Just sayin Frank On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:48:31 PM UTC-5 NYCbikeguy wrote: > Hey Jerry, > > Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the Toyo Atlantis

ThRe: [RBW] ISO: Toyo Atlantis 56-58cm/26"

There were also a Waterford run of Atlantis. I recall seeing a 56cm MUSA Atlantis for sale on this list. The MIT (made in Taiwan) models have the long chainstays and fit differently. The original 56cm 26" Atlantis is very cool, but hard to find. It might be worth considering newer iterations of

[RBW] Re: FS: spring cleaning!

Do you still have noodles by any chance ? On Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 7:44:39 PM UTC-7 Calvin Yolo wrote: > *52cm Nitto Noodle (Mod. 177) - 26.0 — $90* > >- Mounted for a week or so, then taken off. Basically new but there's >residue from the standard newbaum/shellac combo here at Ri

[RBW] Re: wtb: 26.8 seatpost, 120-130mm quill stem

A new frame and fork from Riv usually includes a Kaloi seatpost. You might want to verify before buying unless your just looking for something fancier. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:20:18 AM UTC-4 Brent Knepper wrote: > looks like I've a periwinkle build coming up in the near future, which I

Re: ThRe: [RBW] ISO: Toyo Atlantis 56-58cm/26"

Appreciate the insight regarding Toyo Atlantis frame to wheel sizing. At 6'1" a 58 would actually be ideal for me - I was just wanting a 26" wheeled Riv for rides with the wife. Whelp - I'll keep searching for a 56/26" Toyo Atlantis. In the mean time - I do have a custom Ebisu/650B on order tha

[RBW] Re: wtb: 26.8 seatpost, 120-130mm quill stem

On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:18:19 PM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote: A new frame and fork from Riv usually includes a Kaloi seatpost. You might want to verify before buying unless your just looking for something fancier. Yes, your Sam will come with a Kalloy seatpost. The ones in the last batch

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

Final update from me. Rene Herse has been very good about it and is refunding me for the tubes that had the valve stem attachments fail. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

Re: ThRe: [RBW] ISO: Toyo Atlantis 56-58cm/26"

There is a guy on Facebook Riv Marketplace that says he has a Toyo built 57-58”, 26” Atlantis. Guy named William John Spencer in a WTB: Toyo Atlantis thread. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:27:42 PM UTC-6 jerry...@gmail.com wrote: > Appreciate the insight regarding Toyo Atlantis frame to wheel

Re: ThRe: [RBW] ISO: Toyo Atlantis 56-58cm/26"

Here is an Atlantis to add to the cookie jar in my neighborhood: https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/vashon-rivendell-atlantis-new/7733364545.html No interest. I am happy with the Clem I that I own. Kim Hetzel. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:29:32 PM UTC-7 Hoch in ut wrote: > There is a g

Re: ThRe: [RBW] ISO: Toyo Atlantis 56-58cm/26"

> On May 16, 2024, at 7:29 PM, Hoch in ut wrote: > > There is a guy on Facebook Riv Marketplace that says he has a Toyo built > 57-58”, 26” Atlantis. Guy named William John Spencer in a WTB: Toyo Atlantis > thread. Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3127504017358010/ -- You received thi

Re: ThRe: [RBW] ISO: Toyo Atlantis 56-58cm/26"

Appreciate the tip - I actually reached to him a week ago. Unfortunately for me, his is a 700C frameset. On Thursday 16 May 2024 at 19:29:32 UTC-7 Hoch in ut wrote: > There is a guy on Facebook Riv Marketplace that says he has a Toyo built > 57-58”, 26” Atlantis. Guy named William John Spencer

Re: ThRe: [RBW] ISO: Toyo Atlantis 56-58cm/26"

Yup - saw this too - but at 6'1" a 56cm is as small as I can go. That said, I thank you just the same! On Thursday 16 May 2024 at 20:13:50 UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > On May 16, 2024, at 7:29 PM, Hoch in ut wrote: > > There is a guy on Facebook Riv Marketplace that says he has a Toyo built

[RBW] Re: FS: Droptube Rivendell Custom 54cm

Ok let's try offers on complete or frameset or some combination thereof. On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 10:54:47 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Smarter, yes. Will it work? Doubtful. I think I need more cash to let it > go than folks are willing to spend. This whole project looks to be winding > dow