[RBW] FS: Orange 59cm Clementine frameset in original box

Realizing I'll likely never build this up into a finished bike, I'm finally parting with my 59cm size Clementine frame (in orange). This is the first generation Rivendell Clementine, ordered directly from Rivendell back when they were first offered. It has been opened and carefully taken out

Re: [RBW] FS: Orange 59cm Clementine frameset in original box

Frameset has been spoken for; sale pending. Thanks to all who expressed interest. BB On Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 2:58:20 PM UTC-4 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Damn that orange paint job is HOT! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 28, 2023, at 12:59 PM, Montclair BobbyB > wro

[RBW] FS: Brooks B18 Embossed Ladies saddle

New unused B18 embossed saddle for sale. Intended for a build that never happened. These are very difficult to find; no longer available from Brooks. Price is $175, shipped to lower 48. Includes Seat Sandwich adapter, for installing on LaPrade (or similar) seatpost. Link to photos: https://

Re: [RBW] FS: Orange 59cm Clementine frameset in original box

SOLD. On Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 5:03:21 PM UTC-4 Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Frameset has been spoken for; sale pending. Thanks to all who expressed > interest. > > BB > > On Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 2:58:20 PM UTC-4 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Damn that orange p

[RBW] FS: Rivendell SimpleOne

FOR SALE: Selling my lightly used Rivendell SimpleOne. I purchased this frameset from Rivendell (with BB and headset) and built it up as a “multi-geared-single-speed”. It has a 20/22-tooth White Industries Dos Eno dual freewheel in the rear, and Shimano 600 crankset with dual chainrings

[RBW] SOLD: Rivendell (Nitto) Mark's Rack (front)

Rack has been sold; thx to all interested. BB On Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 12:38:45 PM UTC-4 Montclair BobbyB wrote: > [image: IMG_20210619_122156727.jpg] > [image: IMG_20210619_122302081.jpg] > CroMo steel with extra set of long (new) stays (you cut to length). Nice > rack.

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell SimpleOne - MORE PHOTOS

[image: IMG_20210619_131951648_HDR.jpg] On Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 3:00:33 PM UTC-4 Montclair BobbyB wrote: > [image: IMG_20210619_132008072_HDR.jpg][image: > IMG_20210619_131959473_HDR.jpg] > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell SimpleOne - SOLD!

SOLD, thank you. On Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 3:02:42 PM UTC-4 Montclair BobbyB wrote: > [image: IMG_20210619_131951648_HDR.jpg] > > On Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 3:00:33 PM UTC-4 Montclair BobbyB wrote: > >> [image: IMG_20210619_132008072_HDR.jpg][image: >> IMG_20

[RBW] Re: waxing chains--how hot the wax?

Funny, Doug... My wife (too) scored me a cheap electric burner at a garage sale so that I could "conveniently" do my waxing in the man- cave (aka garage)... as is "Get that s*** outta my kitchen"... BB On Feb 22, 10:29 am, doug peterson wrote: > I never measured the temp but the wax is thin enou

[RBW] Re: waxing chains--how hot the wax?

I hot-waxed my chain for several years, enduring ridicule from the wife (and friends who caught me doin the double-boiler thing)... I got the idea from a dude in Pueblo, CO (in 1985)... This guy did a lot of "creek-riding"... where he would literally be riding his bike up and down a local creek (in

[RBW] Re: More Winter Project updates

Several winter projects (too many, in fact)... The two that have me most jazzed are: Renaissancing his and hers 70s Gazelle Sport Luxe single speed/coaster brake bikes into 8-speed/drum brake commuters with dyno front hub (all Sturmey-Archer). These Gazelles are gorgeous... I'll only finish the

[RBW] Re: waxing chains--how hot the wax?

Yes, Robert, an oil-filled air compressor... but you could just as soon use motor oil... the technical difference is minor. On Feb 22, 12:32 pm, Robert Zeidler wrote: > What type of compressor? Air? > > Best Regards, > R Zeidler > > On Feb 22, 2011, at 11:18 AM, Montclai

[RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?

Hey Philip: I'm lacing up a brakeless S2 hub now (for use on my 86 Nishiki Prestige). It was so cheap online, I had to own one. I hope to have this done within the next few weeks (several competing priorities are delaying me!!!), after which I'll let you know how it comes out. The fixed 3-speed

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

I wish we'd see more Yves Gomez's out there, and I don't understand why the Gomez isn't offered in a larger frame (like the 62cm /700c available in the Betty Foy)... I love Betty, don't get me wrong. But being of "Bombadil-size" the question that has been brewing in my head: Will we ever see a Bomb

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

William you're too funny... I'll make an unscientific guess that you'll be ever so slightly faster on the 700 skinnies, but not nearly enough to offset the comfort and stylishness of the Hetres. Please post pictures of both... BB On Feb 25, 1:04 pm, William wrote: > OK so I made a sort of self-

[RBW] Re: FS: Supernova E3 Triple with Tail light

I don't see how one can go wrong with an E3, and is not the 'traffic blinding' issue a matter of how one positions and aims the light at the road ahead?? I'd take brighter any day. Slightly OT, after reading good reviews on this forum, I recently picked up (from Longleaf Bicycles) a B&M IQ Cyo Se

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

", but the Yves > Gomez a "Gomez"? > > > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB > Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 10:24 AM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Su

[RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

I'm jealous... On Feb 25, 6:29 pm, kavalk wrote: > Rene, > I did two cross country trips ... 1978 and 1979 ... at the age of 19 > and 20. > I am sure you will get all the assistance you need "gear wise" from > others on the board.  I used the Grand Tour Kirkland rear panniers and > a Kirkland han

[RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

ips and the stories, I'm really looking forward to > sharing mine. > > Bobby, why don't you join me so I can say hi to my ex-Bomba one more time!!! > > René > > Sent from my iPad > > On Feb 25, 2011, at 3:50 PM, Montclair BobbyB > wrote: > > > &

[RBW] RIV RALLY EAST - Only 10 weeks away!!!

I don't know about you all, but I am SO done with Winter... Tomorrow morning I can't wait to do an extended ride on my Bombadil. REMINDER - RIV RALLY EAST...May 6-8 in Wellsboro, PA. Response so far has been excellent. Just a friendly reminder to folks who plan to attend... If you haven't done s

[RBW] Re: Tire Choice -- 99 Years Ago

Did they even have fat tires for bikes in 1912? Did clincher rims exist? I always thought the fat tire age was essentially ushered in by the Pre-WWII Frank Schwinn designs, Elgins, Hawthornes, etc...) Those early Tour riders were indeed a brave (if not totally insane) breed for sure... But today

[RBW] Re: Why does the Brooks B17 (and other wide Brooks) have vent holes?

I don't know the answer, but somehow Brooks got it just right with the B17, and the holes must have something to do with it. (Maybe like the ridges in Ruffles, or the holes drilled in a White Castle hamburger??... Hey, if it don't need messin with, DON'T mess with it). I 've considered other Broo

[RBW] Re: Why does the Brooks B17 (and other wide Brooks) have vent holes?

Ah, but the Brooks B17 Narrow also has them, too. So apparently it's not confined solely to the wider models. Gernot, this may in fact be a reasonable question to ask the folks at Brooks... which I have done... hopefully we'll get a defnitive answer. BB On Feb 28, 12:04 pm, Earl Grey wrote: >

[RBW] Re: FS: Supernova E3 Triple with Tail light

Thanks, BykMor, I now understand. I would ideally like a quick-release mount to place my B&M on the handlebar or on the front/side of a rack, and/or on the front of my Wald basket... Now I realize these should all require different mounts; but perhaps not. I'd love to see your quick release for y

[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?

I believe you get what you pay for with a seatpost... after all, so much is riding on it. I believe Thomson is the best made, most reliable seatpost on the planet. I'd like all my bikes to have Thomson posts, but for practical/ financial reasons I also rely on other mfrs like Kalloy (which BTW I

[RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?

Now you're talking!! You should be able to use the same chain for either hub (assuming you have the same sprocket size). It's a dag-gum disease, I swear... I know I'm gonna end up with a S3X, too... I just know it! Cuz they're so freakin COOL, including the red color (which would look so sweet on

[RBW] Re: Rivish ride on a Rivish bike

Big Pink... That's a beauty... Who's the mfr? Nice build, NICE BIKE.. PERIOD!!! BB On Feb 23, 10:54 pm, trevor segraves wrote: > I realize my bike is not a Rivendell, though the build is quite Rivish > inspired, > Thought the group may enjoy the photos > > Took a ride up Harding Truck Trail on

[RBW] Re: Lay-aways

I could live with that setup for sure. Oh ... but then again... there's still that Hilsen and the Atlantis I'm lusting after... Maybe Riv needs to offer a "perpetual" financing plan with automatic monthly payroll deductions, where at some point one receives electronic notification stating "Your N

[RBW] Re: Most Plastic Water Bottles Leach Chemicals

I'm waiting to see harlequin wrap patterns start appearing as more people start doing this... very cool. On Mar 6, 7:23 pm, Peter F wrote: > There's a very simple, bicycle-related solution for Klean Kanteens... > > I've found that one roll of cloth handlebar tape just about covers one > of the la

[RBW] Re: All Rounder on Chicago CL

Just a wacky hunch... Could the "Richard S" indicate this bike was originally built (by Waterford) for Richard Schwinn? That color is awesome, especially up close... that's a real find indeed. Make sure to post photos when your build is complete. BB On Mar 13, 11:16 am, cyclotourist wrote: > *

[RBW] Re: Switchable dynamo hub

I have been hard-pressed to feel any noticeable drag on the dynamo hubs I own, so even though this looks like a well-made hub, I feel the switchable feature would be wasted on me. For about $65 you can buy a SRAM iLight. I love mine... it's smooth and reliable, and I can't feel any drag. For abou

[RBW] Re: Were you "RIV" before you realized it?

Funny I had that same bag back when I attended Northeastern U in Boston... mainly because it was priced less than some of the so-called "fancier" nylon bags. It served me well, but I didn't fully appreciate it I only wish I held onto it. Great story... use it, appreciate it, covet it... BB

[RBW] Re: Grant refers to this helmet guy for some reason

Wow... that's 10 minutes I'll never get back... On Mar 15, 8:03 pm, eflayer wrote: > not sure what the points of view are, but this guy, to me, is an hot > air baloonfull of hot air. Not even considering his point of view > about helmets, just how arrrogant he sounds/is: > > http://video.tedx

[RBW] Re: Grant refers to this helmet guy for some reason

I guess one could point to examples where helmets could have made a difference (Gary Busey, for example)... But then to be fair helmets may not always protect one from one's actions... (Charlie Sheen, for example). Personally I choose to ride with a helmet, because I've endoed enough to be thankf

[RBW] Re: Grant refers to this helmet guy for some reason

rtant or more of us would end up like > > him. > > > Anyway, this is the old proverb about a mountain straining and groaning and > > giving birth to a mouse: tempest in a teapot. > > > On Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 11:47 AM, Montclair BobbyB > > wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: Grant refers to this helmet guy for some reason

(Sorry I'm getting sucked into furterh debate, but... ) honestly I don't believe there's a legitimate argument for or against, regardless of statistics. This comes down to a person's perception and sensitivity to risk. Do you have tornado insurance? Flood insurance? These choices (and they're y

[RBW] Re: Grant refers to this helmet guy for some reason

Kris: How about Miranda Richardson, for starters Her fall didn't seem so serious at the time it happened, but had she been wearing a helmet she'd likely still be alive. I'm a mountain biker and snowboarder, and I can't imagine doing either without a helmet. THAT to me would be idiotic... th

[RBW] Re: Grant refers to this helmet guy for some reason

he meant Natasha > > MBB translation App TERMINATE! > > On Mar 16, 5:33 pm, Montclair BobbyB > wrote: > > > > > Kris:   How about Miranda Richardson, for starters Her fall didn't > > seem so serious at the time it happened, but had she been wearing a

[RBW] Re: this is how i roll (bike porn)

Rollin in SERIOUS style... Beautiful build. On Mar 15, 12:45 pm, Brett Lindenbach wrote: > finally got the > blériotbuilt > enough to ride to work today on her maiden voyage... > more/better pictures to come. > cheers, > bdl

[RBW] Re: New Sturmey S3X hub arrived yesterday!

Philip: Usually I stick strictly to silver, but in this case I personally dig the red... I'm glad you got your project going; that encourages me to get MY butt in gear to lace up my SA 2-speed... I just need to measure and order the dang spokes. 3 speed fixie... SICK! On Mar 18, 11:04 pm, Philip

[RBW] Re: Wife's new Atlantis

WOW! That's just stunning... I LOVE the color... Plus I see you spared nothing and had this built up ready to ride!!! I hope we'll see Dawn riding this at Riv Rally East??? (I think you may need to bring your entire collection, Kelly)... Good luck, Dawn! Peace, BB On Mar 18, 3:09 pm, Kelly Sle

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Orange Leather Paint

Swagadelic!! On Mar 23, 12:24 pm, Benedikt wrote: > And they feel just like a well worn baseball glove.  :) > > On Mar 23, 6:38 am, Jeffrey wrote: > > > > > I've never seen bars wrapped like that (thick leather straps in > > harlequin style) -- well done!- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted te

[RBW] Re: Recovered/stolen road bike in the bay area

Thanks, William, and forgive me for laughing... It IS an admirable quality in a person such as this to go to the trouble of reunitiung a missing/stolen bike with its owner. But I couldn't help wondering, What if this really is a "Tomimaso" (which for all we know could be a dept store klunker, and

[RBW] Re: Anyone have experience with the Jones H-bar for off-roading?

Patrick: I've owned the Titec alum version of the H-bar (licensed from Jeff Jones). I LOVE THESE BARS!!! I had these on my Fargo, initially with Suntour thumbies, but friction- shifting a 9-speed cassette proved frustrating for me. Then I switched to Shimano XT Mountain brifters with hydraulic

[RBW] Re: Framesaver Time?

That's funny... On Mar 24, 9:53 pm, Marty wrote: > Rust? Looks to me like the Butterscotch is thawing out. First sign of > Spring! > > On Mar 24, 7:22 pm, Rob wrote: > > > > > It's the first Saluki--serial number SA01. > > > Guess I'll be googling "framesaver" > > > Rob in Seattle -- You r

[RBW] Re: New CoPilot

Congrats, Rob... Great pics and vid. One of my favorite pictures of all time is my daughter (at about 10-11 months) sitting on the back of my bike with her styro-helmet (in Cape Cod)... Ahh she's in college now... On Mar 28, 2:00 pm, John Speare wrote: > On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 9:34 AM, rpe

[RBW] Re: Berthoud saddle twising on seat post... what is going on?

Rene: I experienced something similar once with a Brooks B17... After only a short period (maybe 2-3 months of mild break in), a friend noticed my saddle sat rather askew, and I then realized it definitely was lopsided... I sent photos to the retailer, who warranted it as defective, but stil made

[RBW] Re: What Color Brooks B17 Imperial for Incoming Hunq?

Yeah, I almost think you can't go wrong with any color. The honey may look out of place at first, but that's the color I choose most, as it does indeed turn to a gorgeous honey-brown color. Personally I have a soft spot for the antique brown, and have owned a Flyer Special in that color (which pe

[RBW] Re: Getting Ready for Spring/summer

Kelly: Bring that vibe to Riv Rally East, man!! We're just over 5 weeks away!!! As I used to say when I lived in Boston, I'm wicked excited BB On Mar 30, 1:03 am, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > Well the winter testing and riding has been spectacular for me.  The change > from challenge/workout/fa

[RBW] Re: Bomba-Love 2011 :)

VERY COOL-LOOKING WOW... On Mar 30, 11:59 pm, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > WOW.. sweet.. I didn't know they had the 68cm and the horizontal double top > tube too.. I'm jealous.. :) Sweet bike pard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: 2011 Bombadil Revealed!

Wow that's a true work of beauty... The fountains definitely add to the effect. I hope you'll have that built in time for Riv Rally East. Sweet! On Apr 5, 7:54 pm, Marty wrote: > Perfection! > > http://tinyurl.com/32z9k4l > > I even included a video in the set to capture the beauty of the beast

[RBW] Re: Which retro derailleur for a Bombadil?

Kip: Personally I love the '85 Suntour XC derailleurs and shifters... Overbuilt, bombproof, and they look awesome. I also love the older Deore "deerhead" derailleurs and the brushed aluminum friction shifters... equally fine; I own sets of each. For my Bomba, I use a 1998 Shimano XTR m951 (low no

[RBW] Re: Which retro derailleur for a Bombadil?

Good tip... thanks, Erik! On Apr 5, 10:21 pm, Erik wrote: > The Suntour derailleurs were fabulous in terms of durability, and in > the shifting benefits that come from a derailleur that remains solid > in its various pivots.  One retrofit that I recall making, "back  in > the day," was to replace

[RBW] Re: Rivendell chicas

Lesli: Not only is your finished Riv stunning, but I love that you photographed individual components... That to me is the best part of building up a bicycle; that you hand-select the ingredients (both new and old) and see it magically come together to form that perfect creation... BRAVO! (Funny,

[RBW] Riv Rally East Countdown - Only 4 weeks away!!!

Riv Rally East is nearly upon us! All are welcome to join us, not just Riv owners (Fri night, May 6 through Sun May 8 in Wellsboro PA / Pine Creek Gorge). If you haven't already, you will need to make hotel reservations soon... The link again to the Sherwood Motel is www.sherwoodmotel.org. The

[RBW] Re: building wheels

Amen to Sheldon Brown's method (although even Sheldon himself cited Brandt as the definitive source of wheelbuilding information and technique)... I've built a few dozen wheels over the last few years and taught others via Sheldon's method... God bless the man! BB On Apr 10, 4:04 pm, "J. Burkhalt

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Countdown - Only 4 weeks away!!!

t; > > > Just realized, the 8th is Mother's Day.  Won't be making it. > > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Apr 9, 2011, at 4:10 PM, Montclair BobbyB > > wrote: > > >> Riv Rally East is nearly upon us!  All are welcome to join us, not > >

[RBW] Re: 2011 Bombadil Revealed!

Beautiful build so far, Marty! Did you say which bar you'll be using? Perhaps silver bullmoose with silver XC thumb shifters? On Apr 10, 2:47 pm, Marty wrote: > Test-fitting some parts, and getting it up on two wheels (and two > legs) for the first time. Here's the link to the updated set, and

[RBW] Re: How are those winter projects coming?

Quite a stable there, William... Pics... we want PICS!!! BB On Apr 15, 1:46 pm, William wrote: > Are you going to have all those winter projects done now that the > riding weather is improving?  I had several and I've done pretty well > to get most of them knocked out.  The most overarching one

[RBW] Re: How are those winter projects coming?

com/photos/45758191@N04/5463436986 > 4.  Hillborne:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/5604248171 > 5.  Gomez:  shellac is drying now > 6.  Trek:  forthcoming > > On Apr 15, 5:47 pm, Montclair BobbyB > wrote: > > > > > Quite a stable there, William... P

[RBW] Re: How are those winter projects coming?

Finally got the first of my two Dutch Gazelles rollin after building the wheels early in the winter... This was more a renaissance project (than a pure restoration). These bikes were trade-ins at a nearby LBS, and somehow found there way to my garage (after being passed around to a few people who

[RBW] Re: 'Nuther new Rivbike owner intro.

I've used The Color Factory in Waretown, NJ. and really like their work. Bruce Risley is the owner, and has been painting bikes for many years. He uses DuPont Imron paint. No web site; his phone # should be searchable online. It's a small operation (but don't be fooled)... he's a pro, and has p

[RBW] Re: New Simple One frame

William that poor lad Just can't seem to find his way Out of Haiku Land On Apr 21, 4:05 pm, William wrote: > Those froggy dropouts > invoked a true LOL > from this observer > > On Apr 21, 11:55 am, Philip Williamson > wrote: > > > > > Does the frame photo make anyone else thing of cartoon > > f

[RBW] Re: Rockapillar....Bombalized....Hunqa Hopper?

Be still my beating heart... that's gorgeous. I have a weakness for mid-80s Specializeds... I have owned more Stumpies and Rockies than I care to admit... In fact (although I've mutated my Rocky slightly) here is the brother to your bike. Red Rocky, meet Blue Rocky... http://tinyurl.com/3oxqgh

[RBW] Re: Rockapillar....Bombalized....Hunqa Hopper?

ils/specs on the light on your Rocky?? > > @ jinxed: I'd be inclined to just keep it as it is, but whatever you > end up doing I hope you ride it lots. > > Bill > > On Apr 22, 10:53 am, Montclair BobbyB > wrote: > > > > > Be still my beating heart... tha

[RBW] Riv Rally East and The Weather...

The extended weather forecast for Riv Rally East (Wellsboro PA) is begining to come into range, and so far it indicates rain for the entire weekend... (which of course is still way too early to worry), but brings up a fair question that I'd like to get out in front of... If we do have a good chance

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East and The Weather...

I keep a close watch on that forecast. BB On Apr 25, 7:18 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Mon, 2011-04-25 at 16:03 -0700, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > The extended weather forecast for Riv Rally East (Wellsboro PA) is > > begining to come into range, and so far it indicates rain for th

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East and The Weather...

On Apr 25, 9:12 pm, James Warren wrote: > Suggestion: could you modify the route to not include dirt sections? (I know > it's not ideal for a Riv Ride, but you'll still have fun, and there's nothing > you can do about the weather.) > > Good Luck, > Jim W. > >

[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte

That is just beautiful. Congratulations. BB On Apr 29, 9:58 pm, SMP wrote: > Here are some > photos...http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/sets/72157626345789636/ > > Enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to thi

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East and The Weather...

Attention Riv Rally East Riders: The Wellsboro PA weather forecast for the coming weekend (as of Monday evening) indicates a 30% chance of rain. According to my math, that translates to a 70% chance of NO RAIN... So as of this moment Riv Rally East is ON Please confirm if you will be joining

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East and The Weather...

On May 3, 11:49 am, Bruce Oppenheim wrote: > Rick and I are in... we are also staying at Sherwood. > Regards, > Bruce > > On May 2, 11:46 pm, Montclair BobbyB > wrote: > > > > > Attention Riv Rally East Riders: > > > The Wellsboro PA weather forecast for

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East and The Weather...

Jim, I will bring my camera, as I'm sure others will. No need to hem and haw, people... 20% chance of rain; 80% chance of NO rain, and 100% chance of a GREAT RIDE. RIV RALLY EAST KICKS OFF TOMORROW EVENING! IT'S NOT TOO LATE GET YOUR BIKE LEAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NEIGHBOR TO WALK TH

[RBW] Riv Rally East Pics!!!

Today Riv Rally East kicked off with a stellar ride through the beautiful Pine Creek Gorge in North Central Pennsylvania. Our group numbered 8, with folks coming from as far away as Cleveland and Washington DC. The weather started out perfect, and remained so for the first half of the ride. But

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Pics!!!

ve of riding along these beautiful roads in this special region with a bunch of complete strangers... Thanks, Bill !!! (More photos to come - in the mean time Andy Philip posted a few nice ones... Thanks, Andy!! - http://tinyurl.com/3c2b8ly) Peace, BB On May 7, 10:43 pm, Montclair BobbyB

[RBW] Re: duomatic

I have a new S2 still sitting in the box, along with a Weinmann DP18 rim... just need to get off my ass and order spokes; then I'll lace it up for my single speed '86 Nishiki Prestige. I love riding it SS, but adding 38% for the flats and downhill (to me) is arguably worth the aggravation of multi

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Pics!!!

flicting > w/, say Mothers Day? > > On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 9:49 PM, Montclair BobbyB > > > > wrote: > > Today we wrapped up the first Riv Rally East with another spectacular > > ride.  After yesterday's brief brush with heavy weather, we were > > pre

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Group Pool

Nitto Bullmoose Bars, exclusively through RIvendell... One piece stem and bar. I have em, I love em. These are the 150mm version (not the 200mm) BB On May 9, 7:41 pm, Skip wrote: > Can someone pass along the name of the stem and bars on the orange > Sam ? > > On May 9, 5:16 pm, Steve Palincsar

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Pics!!!

Great shots, Norm... Hope to see you at Bike Montclair on Sunday. BB On May 10, 5:59 pm, Norman wrote: > You guys are all so quick.  Here are some pictures I took at the 1st > annual Riv. Ride East in Wellsboro, PA.  What a great experience! > Having access to these beautiful trails and scenery

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East

Bill: I was intending to send you an email, but instead I will take this opportunity to thank you publicly in the presence of others on this forum. Your assistance this weekend was invaluable; thank you so much for helping to make the first Riv Rally East a big success! I have to tell you, while

[RBW] Re: 58 Saluki Bomber

And it's a beaut... I took a quick spin on it... It rides as awesome as it looks. BB On May 15, 2:51 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Sun, 2011-05-15 at 07:56 -0700, frank_a wrote: > > I recently found a Saluki on Craigslist. I sold off my 60 Saluki a few > > years ago and realized not too long a

[RBW] Re: need ideas for versatile touring/commuting bars other than rando/drops

Titec H Bars... natural hand position with multiple hand placement options... love em, especially with mountain brifters On May 17, 7:03 pm, Frankwurst wrote: > M bars it seems are either love or hate. I love'em. rode a 500 mile > tour on them and would do it again tomorrow. To me, if you've neve

[RBW] Re: Davinci splitters for cockpit swap

I have DaVinci splitters on my Bombadil (after seeing Seth's setup... thanks, Seth). I use them for my derailleur cables only. Since I'm running V-brakes, I've set up each bar setup with it's own brake cable down to the noodle, which requires unfastening the cable at the brake; no big deal... it's

[RBW] Re: "Top 10 bike design innovations of 2011"

While it may LOOK cool, that leather sixpack carrier takes a big leap of faith that the strength and integrity of the cardboard will stand up to unexpected road bumps... I don't know about you, but I've purchased sixpacks that (for one reason or another) came out of the beer store with soggy or oth

[RBW] Re: "Top 10 bike design innovations of 2011"

Again (like the maker of the beer carrier) the person who designed this wine carrier CAN'T be a bike rider... the design is dangerous...there's really not much preventing the bottle from vibrating out of the leather holder, especially over semi-rough terrain it looks like it's held loosely, an

[RBW] Re: "Top 10 bike design innovations of 2011"

llabo on the epic version.  :) > > On May 19, 8:46 am, Montclair BobbyB > wrote: > > > > > Again (like the maker of the beer carrier) the person who designed > > this wine carrier CAN'T be a bike rider... the design is > > dangerous...there's really not

[RBW] Re: WTB: Schmidt SON & Edelux

The Schmidt SON and Edelux together are indeed things of beauty... BUT... at half the price the Shimano DH-3N72 dynohub and the Busch & Muller Lumotec IQ Cyo N Plus are formidable challengers... I've owned both, and I actually prefer the Shimano/B&M combo. But hey, if you can find a Schmidt/Edelu

[RBW] Re: East Coast frame painting

I use The Color Factory in Waretown, NJ (near Toms River). Bruce Risley is the owner, and he uses only wet (DuPont Imron) paint. Here are photos of 2 of his paintjobs (on my bikes)... I think he does a fabulous job, and his prices are very reasonable. http://tinyurl.com/3oy3wxf http://tinyurl.co

[RBW] Re: East Coast frame painting

and I happen to have a house near Toms River). > > On Jun 3, 11:46 pm, Montclair BobbyB > wrote: > > > > > I use The Color Factory in Waretown, NJ (near Toms River).  Bruce > > Risley is the owner, and he uses only wet (DuPont Imron) paint.  Here > > are photos of

[RBW] Re: East Coast frame painting

ble.  with powder coating in my > > > experience, corrosion can and does happen under an otherwise normal > > > looking finish.  with wet paint this doesn't happen, im not sure why > > > this is. > > > i also lock my bike outside, but i wouldn't really consider

[RBW] Re: Montclair NJ Bike shop recommendation

Not sure which bike shops in Montclair do this kind of work. FWIW I do minor restoration in my spare time, including sourcing parts and paint, and wheel building; what are you looking for? I live in Princeton, but have been known to frequent Montclair. Email me offline: montclairbob...@gmail.co

[RBW] Re: Hand pin-striping

This is what I would consider genuine perfection... Thanks! BB On Jun 17, 11:34 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 11:31 AM, reynoldslugs wrote: > > Imperfection in paint and pin striping holds a lot of charm.  One of > > my favorite bikes is a later model Jack Taylor.  The lug li

[RBW] Re: Wee, very wee, pannier? Sent from my iPhone

You may have seen these... I don't own one, but love the way they look, as well as the fact that they're repurposed military bags. The blinky can clip on this, and you should have room under the seat. http://www.outyourbackdoor.com/article.php?id=1245 On Jun 17, 7:33 pm, Bertin753 wrote: > As

[RBW] Re: Market Prices for Riv Frames

wrote: > Honestly, no idea.  I think that's the lugged unicrown fork model. > (Too lazy to look it up.)  If it doesn't have a U brake fitting under > the seatstays, it's worth more.   But really have no idea on a price. > Montclair BobbyB might know more.  He's ha

[RBW] Re: Is XT THAT much better than Deore?

I absolutely love the older Shimano XTRs... used of course... Well made, flawless shifting, and for the price of even a new LX or Deore you CAN find a deal on a used XTR. Also the older (late 80s/early 90s) Deore derailleurs (as were the first gen "Deerhead" types, but typically more spendy) were

[RBW] Re: The bike collection (or hoard?)

OK... While I admint I do have hoarding tendencies, I REALLY AM TRYING to find homes for many of my bikes (and am confident I will)... problem is, THESE will likely be replaced by OTHERS that I somehow uh "find?". Keepers: Riv Bombadil (my main go-to bike for virtually everything...) N

[RBW] Re: HS

OK folks... HERE is the solution to HS (And thanks Esteban for giving me a clue)... It stands for Hammerschmidt... it's a 2-speed crankset developed by SRAM (similar to the Schlumpf) with a built-in transmission (in the crank). It obviates the need for a front derailleur. The question is whet

[RBW] Re: HS

Read more about it here... http://tinyurl.com/3g7eyk4 Could this be it??? If so, that's some pretty funky stuff... On Jun 20, 8:22 pm, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > OK folks... HERE is the solution to HS (And thanks Esteban for > giving me a clue)... It stands for Hammerschmidt.

[RBW] Re: Vermont Rides/Camping

Cool stuff!!! My brother lives on Grand Isle (Lake Champlain)... I'm headed up for a family get-together for the 4th of July with my Bombadil and a custom Fargo that I just built for him. He's got a beautiful house high above the lake overlooking the water, but I plan to camp under the stars on

[RBW] Re: HS

the grey or black or whatever doesn't really look > like it belongs on a Riv.  Maybe it looks better in person than in the > photo? > > dougP > > On Jun 20, 5:22 pm, Montclair BobbyB > wrote: > > > > > OK folks... HERE is the solution to HS (And t

[RBW] Re: Future Rivs

Joe: I agree... that would be awfully cool. FWIW I've built up more than one of these types of bikes (with older mountain frames) and have been really pleased with the results; some with rim brakes, others with drums... Here are a few: Stumpjumper - http://tinyurl.com/26mk55t Mongoose - http://

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