Re: [RBW] Re: Mounting a Ron's Fabio's Chest on my Homer

Hows your Sam ride with that bag all loaded up? Thinking of a front load setup for my Sam too but worried about wonky handling. On Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:17:06 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > For the love of Zeus, Nicholas, what a picture! > > I've had no trouble running a Fab's C

[RBW] Re: Toyo frames

I'm a Riv spectator rather than owner, but I think I can answer this one: In its earlier days, Rivendell had non-custom bicycles built en masse -- a 'masse' being maybe a dozen of one size, at most -- by small high-quality builders, the most prominent being Waterford in WI and Toyo in Japan. G

[RBW] Re: Toyo frames

Toyo was the early frame builder for Rivendell. They are a Japanese company with a long history of building frames. Somewhere in a Riv Reader there is an article on them. You may be able to find some information on Jim's site http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/ As for better, well of course they a

[RBW] Makeshifter Bag for Sale

I thought this was sold but here it is again. Beautiful Makeshifter Basket Case waxed canvas bag that I'm not able to use. Photos please click here

[RBW] Re: FS: 650b Map Rando

This bike is on my short list of buy-it-if-I-see-it. I was all in on Rivendell when these came out, but I have since come to really enjoy lightweight low trail bikes as a counterpoint to Rivendell. If the top tube were a bit longer I'd but this without hesitation. On Sunday, November 3, 2024

[RBW] Toyo frames

I've occasionally seen this term in ads, posts, etc. What is the meaning of it, and is it better than a non Toyo frame? Chuck -- 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] Re: Toyo frames

As covered, Toyo was used to build Rivendell batch frames for a period when it was more cost-effective than building stateside at Waterford, but a couple years later exchange rates made it not as economically viable to have frames made in Japan anymore so they started working with Maxway in Tai

Re: [RBW] Re: Toyo frames

I have a Toyo built Romulus, a Bleriot which I believe was made by Maxway, a Riv custom built by Curt Goodrich, and an Appaloosa which I guess is probably made by Maxway as well. I can't really differentiate the quality of the lugwork and paint between the three factory-built frames, it's fine

[RBW] Re: anyone know the ERD of the wheels on THIS era of clem smith jr?

While the ERD is listed in the Alex link included(if a DM24) in this thread, I'd have to ask do you really want/need to dismantle a assumably perfectly good working wheel ? I mean, is space and resouces so limited that you can't build another wheel entirely ? Myself I don't take published ERD

[RBW] Re: Also ISO fixed/single speed screw-on type hub that can be spaced to 135 mm.

While I'm not up on all the variants of fixed/ss hubs, I'm pretty sure Surly has a configuration for what you're looking for in their Ultra New hub line. https://surlybikes.com/parts/ultra_new_hubs There's essentially three variants of 135mm hubs, and are widely available at various retailers.

Re: [RBW] Scam? [fixed hub convertible form.]

I received a message in reply to my ISO: technomic posting from this "user." Felt scammy so I didn't respond. -Don On Monday, November 4, 2024 at 11:42:03 AM UTC-8 cramer@gmail.com wrote: > Don't know about this guy, but I've been burned once and had a few other > attempts at scamming me i

[RBW] Re: Center pull braze on brake questions

MAFACs have the virtue of being widely available (cannibalized off 70s bikes, if nothing else) and therefore cheap. If you have none of your own, and there's no abandoned 70s bikes out on the sidewalk in your area to cannibalize, your town is between Princeton and Trenton; surely they have comm

[RBW] FS: Original Ibex Sweater and Jersey

Both are a bit small for me. The sweater used to fit me as a Medium and would be good for someone slightly skinnier than my 5'9" 170 lb body. The Jersey is a Large and fits me snugly. Both in great shape. Sweater: $45 Jersey $40. You pay shipping. Steve Seelig 202-236-3328 Photos --

Re: [RBW] Re: Center pull braze on brake questions

Let’s see this Elephant then!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Nov 4, 2024, at 2:32 PM, Robert Blunt wrote:Peter Adler,THANK YOU! I have a fantastic mechanic up in the Water Gap who has spare Mafacs laying around (Racer and Raids) so as soon as the frame gets here, we will try every Mafac he has in stock.

[RBW] Re: Toyo frames

To Mathias' note I would suggest that Richard Sachs, Mark Nobillette and Joe Starck were the most notable early builders.. along with but ahead of Waterford. But I suggest that mostly because doing so illustrates a point: that there's a lot of subjective measure as to what or whos is "bette

[RBW] WTB tosco bar

Anyone have a 25.4mm/600mm Tosco bar taking up space in their parts bin? Tosco Curious in Denver -- 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-ow

[RBW] Re: FS: Original Ibex Sweater and Jersey

Photos: https://share.icloud.com/photos/005DhkcciIo63aR6DGd8Wnhlw On Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:02:32 PM UTC-5 Steven Seelig wrote: > Both are a bit small for me. The sweater used to fit me as a Medium and > would be good for someone slightly skinnier than my 5'9" 170 lb body. The > Jerse

Re: [RBW] Re: Center pull braze on brake questions

Peter Adler, THANK YOU! I have a fantastic mechanic up in the Water Gap who has spare Mafacs laying around (Racer and Raids) so as soon as the frame gets here, we will try every Mafac he has in stock. I think I will give Paul a call and ask them if they might work. These are definitely not canti-po

[RBW] Re: Toyo frames

Thanks all for your explanations. That clears it up for me. On Monday, November 4, 2024 at 1:18:18 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: As covered, Toyo was used to build Rivendell batch frames for a period when it was more cost-effective than building stateside at Waterford, but a couple years later e

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

Nitto fillet brazed FacePlater on the 'Bay LINK

Re: [RBW] Re: Center pull braze on brake questions

As soon as I get it I will post pictures. It's on its way. On Mon, Nov 4, 2024 at 5:41 PM P W wrote: > Let’s see this Elephant then! > > P. W. > ~ > (917) 514-2207 > ~ > > > > > On Nov 4, 2024, at 2:32 PM, Robert Blunt wrote: > >  > Peter Adler, > THANK YOU! I have a fantastic mechanic up in t

Re: [RBW] Re: Toyo frames

The Toyo frame Rivs are different, but IMO, this is mostly due to the design of the era. They are two different bikes, but again, this is MOSTLY because of design, and not the manufacturer. I have a 2002 Atlantis and a newer one with the swoopy tube and longer stays, and they are two different

[RBW] Re: FS: Box of Cycling Clothing

$75 shipped takes it all! On Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 10:15:27 AM UTC-6 Dave Grossman wrote: > > I'm in the process of getting rid of things I'm not using and I'd like to > pass these on to someone who would get use out of them cheap. I'm not > looking to split it up at all. > > All togethe

[RBW] Re: Toyo frames

I bought my Atlantis in '03. One time, another Atlantis owner asked if mine had "roundy lugs or pointy lugs". Don't know if that IDs the builder. I figure if it's good enough for Grant it's good enough for me. 20+ years of loaded touring in all sorts of conditions & sometimes minimal maintenance

[RBW] Re: Toyo frames

PS: the current Atlantis design rides better than mine. But it's just a bike, after all. I wouldn't stress about who built it if it's a Rivendell. dougP On Monday, November 4, 2024 at 3:27:54 PM UTC-8 dougP wrote: > I bought my Atlantis in '03. One time, another Atlantis owner asked if > mine

[RBW] Re: Makeshifter Bag for Sale

Sold! Thanks! On Monday, November 4, 2024 at 9:15:20 AM UTC-5 Jeffrey Zelevansky wrote: > I thought this was sold but here it is again. > > Beautiful Makeshifter Basket Case > waxed > canvas bag that I'm not able to use. > > Photo

[RBW] WTB - Nitto M13

Hi Everyone, I'm looking for a M13 rack for my Crust Canti Bolt Is anyone holding a used one? Thanks Max -- 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-

Re: [RBW] Scam? [fixed hub convertible form.]

Don't know about this guy, but I've been burned once and had a few other attempts at scamming me in response to ISO posts. On Sun, Nov 3, 2024, 3:43 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > This was sent to me offlist. I don’t recognize “steelcore70” and I expect > this is a scam because of the illiterate comp

[RBW] Re: Scam? [fixed hub convertible form.]

I received this same email regarding a seatpost I was looking for. Seems like a scam. I didn't respond but maybe mods can now block this user? On Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 5:43:21 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > This was sent to me offlist. I don’t recognize “steelcore70” and I expect > this

[RBW] Re: anyone know the ERD of the wheels on THIS era of clem smith jr?

While the ERD is listed in the Alex link included(if a DM24) in this thread, I'd have to ask do you really want/need to dismantle a assumably perfectly good working wheel ? I mean, is space and resouces so limited that you can't build another wheel entirely ? Hi, yes to both. Thanks for the