[RBW] Re: Fenders: Cream or Silver?

What did you end up buying by the way? Yeah, a neat new bike does make you fell like Christmas morning when you're 10 years old Silver fenders do look nice, but I suspect the SKS Cream longboards are a pretty decent match for the cream headtube. Whatever you decide, post pictures. Enjoy! Ryan

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders: Cream or Silver?

Very nice! Joel Stern seems like a heck of a nice fellow...and I'm so sorry he's not riding these days. Looks like the bike found a good home and I'm sure it's the right choice to rediscover your love of cycling. That is a beautiful colour; I've always liked it. On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at

[RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

ew minor nicks and scrapes . At home, the bike is stored inside and it hasn't been locked outside very often, so it doesn't lead a very hard life. All cleaned up, it doesn't look like an almost 20-year old bike; it's ageing much more gracefully than its owner, I'

[RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

Weren't those those CHIPs Phil Wood pedals? Patrick, didn't you have those at some time, or weren't you interested them at some time? On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:59:54 AM UTC-5, M D Smith wrote: > > Patrick- > > Have you considered wooden pedals? > > I can't find the exact thing I'm t

[RBW] Re: Novels???

+1 for Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Superb writing. His other book, Lila, I didn't like as much. Quite a tragic character, Pirsig On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 1:08:04 PM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote: > > One of my all-time favoites is "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" >

Re: [RBW] Re: Novels???

Or (because I'm Canadian) Margaret Atwood's trilogy...*Oryx and Crake* (you'll never look at chicken fingers the same way), *After the Flood* and *Mad Addam. * Quite a chilling vision of the future because it's entirely plausible. Also , as Steve P. noted, try the Patrick O Brien novels - exqu

[RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.

I love the readers,too. As for the disgruntled customer returning the Silver shifterjust rude Nitto-built Grant designed frames? I'm dying to know what that'll be like. Can't wait to find out more; I'm sure they'll be great On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 8:34:16 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

Hmm...so what did you end up doing with those TRP gum leverswhich I think are really comfortable and work really well? On Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 11:30:38 AM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: > > Unclear whether the request is for pics of the clearance with the > Switchbacks, or of the new coupled

Re: [RBW] Re: Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

Hi Patrick...you know I've often sung the praises of my early 70's PX-10 which certainly has the bad paint...think the oln might be 126 and I'm sure one in decent condition could be had for not too much. Mine was retrofitted with a VO threadless bottom bracket, a cobbled together out of mostly t

[RBW] Re: How to crash by yourself

Nice Raleigh Ron...and glad you are recovering,tooRyan in Winnipeg On Monday, November 21, 2016 at 5:54:24 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > Hi Ian, > Those are Stampede Pass, 32mm, and nothing larger will fit - have a few mm > clearance on the chainstays. As parts came off the old frame I cleane

[RBW] Re: Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

And those were really handsome bikes too...I think they may have had Henry James lugs On Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 11:03:40 AM UTC-6, Marc Irwin wrote: > > I'm fond of my '87 Trek 560. It's from "back in the day" when they had to > sell the Trek brand and still produced Reynolds frames wi

Re: [RBW] Re: Just ride!

I take it RJM means MTB single and double track On Friday, November 25, 2016 at 12:15:26 PM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > When you say "trail riding" are you referring to riding paved bike > trails, or to MTB single or double track? > > > On 11/25/2016 01:07 PM, RJM wrote: > > I spend a de

Re: [RBW] Re: Just ride!

I hear you about accidents in traffic I've never enjoyed riding in heavy traffic at the best of times ...but next spring (since I don't ride in winter...prefer walking) I'm going to be even more attentive...not that I wasn't when I had my accident On Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 12:22:58 PM U

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Goat Gloves

Nope...I'd be proud...how's the school bus going? On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 4:30:55 PM UTC-6, LeahFoy wrote: > > You guys are great. A number of you (me, too!) included fashion as being a > consideration. Now, see below and tell me, when you were 10 and 8, if your > mom biked to school wi

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Goat Gloves

Never mind...I think you're still doing a great thing...it's awesome and it's good that you're not preachy about it Interestingly, in Winnipeg, there's some discussion about teaching cycling skills and making it part of the curriculum...so kids will have the necessary tools to cycle safely for

[RBW] 2 atlanti for sale on eBay on the IBOB list - X-post

58 and 63cm https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/internet-bob/fyP6Vn1m6H4 Both nicely equipped...owners put a lot of thought into the builds and bikes look well-cared for Good deal for somebody I think, but better hurry! N

Re: [RBW] 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

Drewnice rebuild...I think those old high-quality mtn bikes are hidden gems and will last a lifetime...older 80's to 90's Treks were really nicely made. Hope you enjoy it; it looks rugged and practical Infinity tubing is Tange's chrome moly seamed as opposed to seamless tubing...functionall

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

The Shimano CX-70's are excellent cantilever brakes...and though not silver are not unattractive...sort of a bluish gunmetal finish. If your Joe's blue, they might be a nice contrast. I'd go with the Riv recommendation there On Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 3:33:09 PM UTC-6, Ashwath Akireka

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

And, of course, for customs , you have to be really, really patient...that's one of the criteria ...and have other bikes to ride ...that's another But after seeing that purple Mixte a little while ago, I'm looking forward to what I'm gonna get. Anyway, Bill ...2 new rivendells sounds pretty s

Re: [RBW] Compass Guide to

Wow...you did a nice job on those brakes...that is a labour of love I have these on my PX-10 and with Koolstop pads , they're excellent brakes On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 3:52:08 PM UTC-6, Belopsky wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: Just bought Compass 700x32 Extra Lights

which pass? I really like the Stampede passes On Monday, December 5, 2016 at 11:40:46 PM UTC-6, Don Compton wrote: > > It's Christmas time and I thought that it's my turn to splurge on some > fancy tires. It was not a mistake. These tires rock!! My , already > incredible) Roadeo has ente

[RBW] Re: Quality of Sugino Alpina2 cranks nowhere near that of original model Alpina

The bottom model does look kind of crude, doesn't it? On Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 12:04:50 AM UTC-6, Nick Payne wrote: > > I own a pair of the original model Sugino Alpina cranks, which are about > as nicely finished as any crank I've owned. So when I needed another set of > cranks I had no

[RBW] Re: Bought a Riv

I just turned 64 on Pearl Harbour Day and ordered a custom mixte Dec 31,2015...not the purple one in the BLUG .and I am eagerly awaiting it Not quite ready to dispose of the other 2 Rivendells, the X0-1 or the Peugeot PX-10 yet. But I am looking forward to riding the mixte which will be dif

[RBW] Re: Bought a Riv

First of all - Ryan Flemingthat's me...is a she. Just to clear that upno offence taken as no offence meant My Mixte will be burgundy...that is what I ordered Yes, I feel bad for Riv and Mark Nobilette and JB that they have to let this go at a discount. But as a customer paying

Re: [RBW] Re: Bought a Riv

ming deal on > this one. > > On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 1:07 PM, Ryan Fleming > wrote: > >> I just turned 64 on Pearl Harbour Day and ordered a custom mixte Dec >> 31,2015...not the purple one in the BLUG .and I am eagerly awaiting it >> >> Not quite

[RBW] Re: Bought a Riv

be "worth the wait" as the > saying goes. > > Bill > > On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 12:25:49 PM UTC-8, Ryan Fleming wrote: >> >> First of all - Ryan Flemingthat's me...is a she. Just to clear that >> upno offence taken as no offence meant

[RBW] Re: Bought a Riv

looked again at your mixte and that's going to be a neat looking bike...congrats ...enjoy..and apologies for highjacking the thread...oh and please do share your pictures and impressions once you get 'er built up On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 10:43:11 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > I've b

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall Clean-up - Delays for the Moderated & A Few Thoughts

Yes, Jim...I still like your old site too...and really enjoyed your posts as well. And people like you make the owners bunch the mostly (99%) polite and civilised group that it is where I think we all try hard not to hurt anyone's feelings On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 11:20:42 AM UTC-6, Cycl

[RBW] Re: RBW succession planning

I believe Grant has invested too much of himself to just sell to the highest bidder and ride off into the sunset. I think he's a bike guy and I think he'll always be a bike guy. He seems to be at the point where he has a well-chosen , committed crew working with him and when he does step down

[RBW] Re: RBW succession planning

yes I hear you and I didn't think you were being cynical or anything like that...regards ryan On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 5:25:11 PM UTC-6, lum gim fong wrote: > > Ryan, > > I didn't mean that *Grant* would sell and ride. Sorry for not being clear. > > I was just saying that the easiest option

Re: [RBW] Re: Need help justifying a Rivendell?

very very true...and when you consider that if you commute by bike ...think of busfare and gas you're not spending but if it gives you joy every time you look at it and ride it then it's a great investment On Monday, December 12, 2016 at 3:43:30 PM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 12/12/2

[RBW] Re: Clementine

You sure do have a talent for neat MUSA buildsI love it ! On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 9:13:32 AM UTC-6, Pudge wrote: > > I tried to post some pics of this morning's spin on my newly-built > Clementine, but for some reason it doesn't seem to have worked. So (with > apologies for duplicat

Re: [RBW] Clementine

Good one On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 10:26:37 AM UTC-6, Howard Hatten wrote: > > Love the multi colored Clem. > Last time I saw that many colors in one place I think I ate something > illegal in the 60's > > Howard > Livonia Mi > -- You received this message because you are subscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

APPROVE!!! On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 9:02:46 AM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Chris commented on how I had plenty of nice bits to pull together a build > > That's kind of my secret. Buy stuff when great deals present themselves. > Buy stuff when something irresistibly cool presents itsel

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

Nice write-up and pictures of both your rivendells On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 2:06:03 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Photos and drippings of ooze for one of my two favorite bicycles! > http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/quickbeam-sightings/ > > With abandon, > Patrick > > www.OurHolyCon

[RBW] Re: Staff Bikes are back

They DO look alike but Grant has one of the early (1995-1997 or so) Waterford built roads...neat bikes both On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 6:42:21 AM UTC-6, Stephen Kemp wrote: > > For those who feared the worst after the latest RBW website upgrade, the > Staff Bikes section is restored - under

Re: [RBW] Re: Staff Bikes are back

yes...you are right; the older ones had the epaulette fork crown as I recall ...but 753 frame On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 4:10:27 PM UTC-6, Tim Gavin wrote: > > ...with a different form crown > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 16, 2016, at 3:54 PM, Ryan Fleming > wr

[RBW] Re: Pneu bars...time for MUSA?

You and Bill are both right Ryan the Riv and Nitto lover...whose really excited about those Choco norm bars ...but whose steeds mostly wear moustaches; surely the most beautiful bars ever made On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 1:10:51 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > ... yet pales in comparis

[RBW] Re: NEW BIKE DAY!

very nice! I remeber you wanted one of those On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 4:59:52 PM UTC-6, Kellie wrote: > > Two months in the queue at Waterford; just finished the build. > > >

[RBW] Re: Black and Cream Color Scheme

That is a beauty...I actually briefly considered a Mariposa before ordering my ( still elusive) mixte from Riv but I believe the senior Mike Barry is no longer building frames and they are spendy enough that I'm not sure I want to pay that money for a builder I don't know much about) ...I think

[RBW] Re: Poster post

Why not? I'm sure there'd be some takers ! On Monday, December 19, 2016 at 10:52:27 AM UTC-6, Charlie R wrote: > > > I think the Just Ride Poster should be available for > purchase!!! > > Charlie > > > > On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 12:06:01 PM UTC-5, MartyG wrote: >> >> Finally h

[RBW] Re: Bought a Riv

Sequel of the story On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 1:43:23 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Ryan said he ordered a custom Riv mixte 11+ months ago and is still > waiting for it > > Do you have any connection to the custom mixte on the Web Specials page? > > Custom Mixte >

[RBW] Re: Bought a Riv

;t want to compromise on Grant's design, but it is too bad for them and I hope this lovely bike will be just right for someone else On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 9:28:07 AM UTC-6, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Sequel of the story > > On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 1:43:23 PM UTC-6, Bil

[RBW] Re: How to crash by yourself

Oh man...that's great that you got your bike back.Thank goodness there are still a lot of good hearts in the world. I hoped someone would do this for you. I'm also glad you are healing well! I thought Toussaint was US? Anyway it is good to see the story had a happy ending... On Tuesday, Decemb

Re: [RBW] Re: How to crash by yourself

kind of neat that it's a Canadian companyassumed it was USA...thanks for the info On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 3:31:46 PM UTC-6, ericf3 wrote: > > Nice the healing is coming along and the bike is back...they are based in > Calgary, just west of me > > Eric Floden > New Edinburgh Ont >

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

I could tell you the chainring/rear cog combo on my SS PX-10but it's so wimpy I'd be too embarrassed :) ...but what I can tell you is that I love the silent drivetrain and in a windy city , it demands more out of me than access to gears. ActuallyI admit it's 36 X 20 combo 700c wheels. My

[RBW] Re: Bought a Riv

er 20, 2016 at 7:23:15 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Interesting! It seemed too coincidental otherwise. Thanks for posting > the sequel! > > Bill > > On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 7:35:52 AM UTC-8, Ryan Fleming wrote: >> >> Sequel of story was that I emai

[RBW] Re: Another Rosco v2 Build

er and better. I like the black components with that green and > the Rogue Panda bag. Sweet! > > On Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 10:45:22 AM UTC-4, Ryan Fleming wrote: >> >> I have to say...the black crank ,fenders, etc. really suit that bike. It >> looks goodals

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Rosco v2 Build

One other question, Jon, if you don't mind me asking. You were saying that you are a long-time moustache bar rider...as I am myselflike since 1993 when I bought my X0-1 I see you have a tall headtube and flipped Choco-norms and I think you'd said that you've had the bike since late October.

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Rosco v2 Build

long days/rides with Nitto Noodles. Thus far > I've taken Rosco out for up to 40-miles at a time and it's been great - > time to get some longer rides in for a true test. > > -Jeff > Silver Spring, MD > > > > > > On Thu, Dec 22, 2016 at 5:30 PM, Ryan

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Rosco v2 Build

gloves. > > I would like to try a Albastache bars, but that would mean new shifters > and brake levers. My moustache bars have primarily been on my fixed gear > bike, so was more of a commuting bike than longer road rides. For now, I > am happy with the choc-norms. > > O

[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

Nice Roadeo Surely you're not ditching the Sam? But sounds like you may be... I get that you are using the Roadeo as a brevet bikeso fenders, lighting and luggage carrying ability is important...I'd still keep Sam for commuting though, then you would have the best of both worlds On Monday,

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne Finally Arrived

Lookin good...I like the black and cream. Sodo you leave that cover over the derailleur on? Or is that just more evidence of careful packing? Hoping you enjoy your new bike...let us all know how you like it and pictures, please ! On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 2:20:51 AM UTC-6, Daniel Bet

[RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

Paul Racers On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 10:44:46 AM UTC-6, Belopsky wrote: > > What brakes will you be using? > > On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 11:36:11 AM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: >> >> Mark at Rivendell was kind enough to shoot a few pics of my custom in >&

[RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

Thanks...actually the blue does look really good ...and for Riv's sake I devoutly hope someone else out there thinks so too On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 10:54:25 AM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Oh my. It's probably good that that Riv decided to paint the one they're > selling blue, 'cause

[RBW] Re: NITTO NP Stem question 25.4

It is indeed. I have one Riv road bike with the lugged quill stem , but the Pearl is lovely as are the Nitto Tech Deluxes. I prefer the satiny finishes I actually thought the Pearls were a road stem...but I've had mine since 1997...ordered for the Allrounder I bought that year On Wednesday, J

Re: [RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

m my iPhone > > On Jan 4, 2017, at 11:46 AM, Shoji Takahashi > wrote: > > wow! Happy New Year, Ryan. > Tailwinds, shoji > > > > On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 11:36:11 AM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: >> >> Mark at Rivendell was kind enough to shoot a f

[RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

Hi Chris...yes I'm going with 650B On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 6:29:38 PM UTC-6, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > That is going to be a beautiful bike!! > > Are those wheels 650B? > > > > On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 10:36:11 AM UTC-6, Ryan Fleming wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

What a beaut love > the direct-mount centerpulls... > > On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 11:36:11 AM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: >> >> Mark at Rivendell was kind enough to shoot a few pics of my custom in >> progress. Inside shots but the color looks like it turn

[RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

y, January 4, 2017 at 8:51:54 AM UTC-8, Ryan Fleming wrote: >> >> Paul Racers >> >> On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 10:44:46 AM UTC-6, Belopsky wrote: >>> >>> What brakes will you be using? >>> >>> On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 11:36:11 AM UT

[RBW] Re: Olive green metallic Rivendell

Hi Garth...in your picture your bike looks like it has a tinge of blue in the sunlight.. although 44422 in the chart is definitely what I would call olive.but looking at colours on a monitor can be deceptiveanyway...nice bike On Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 8:31:18 AM UTC-6, Garth wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Olive green metallic Rivendell

Agreed. Joe Bell's paint jobs are superb and make any color pop. Your riv is a beauty! On Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 8:29:42 AM UTC-6, Chromerails wrote: > > Mine is light olive metallic, and I love it, but I'll say this about that: > I had really agonized over the color, but when I visited J

[RBW] Re: Olive green metallic Rivendell

Now that looks a lot more like the shot of your Bombadil! On Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 1:09:05 PM UTC-6, Garth wrote: > > thanks for the note Chromeralls , I just realized I wrote the wrong > number/name > > *Oh shoot, mine is 44406 !!! Light Green Metallic . * > > > On Thursday, January

[RBW] Re: biking @ 105

Guy's awesome ,eh? On Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 5:05:37 PM UTC-6, Ash A wrote: > > No, this's not about the Shimano Group set :) > > > http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/01/04/508213332/105-year-old-cyclist-rides-14-miles-in-an-hour-en-route-to-a-world-record > > > -- You received t

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillborne 6-degree upsloping top tube

Wasn't 2009 when the Sam was introduced? Seems to me you're not the only one who's been less than thrilled by the ride... That being said, if you are not happy with it, as others have said, time to move Sam and get something you're happy with...Rivendell or otherwise On Thursday, January 5, 201

[RBW] Re: Hillborne 6-degree upsloping top tube

so if you want to still ride a riv and you enjow the riv riding qualities ...then maybe as others said..sniff around for a Roadeo or try a Roadini . On Friday, January 6, 2017 at 2:49:11 PM UTC-6, John Bokman wrote: > > Bill, thanks for the thoughts. I actually do think the type of bike is > g

[RBW] Re: biking @ 105

I'm 64 and 14mph is a good day for me and doesn't happen that often, truth be told. Still for us aging baby boomers (like me) , it does give you something to hope for...note that he eats lots of fruits and veggies, doesn't smoke, doesn't drink except for occasional glass of vino,gets enough sl

[RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 10:36:11 AM UTC-6, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Mark at Rivendell was kind enough to shoot a few pics of my custom in > progress. Inside shots but the color looks like it turned out as I hoped > > Hopefully you can view these. > > Happ

[RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

geez what an idiot...rough day. latest BLAHG has some pictures of my new mixte...still not quite rideable yet but.you get the idea ...apologies for earlier blank post On Friday, January 6, 2017 at 4:29:27 PM UTC-6, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > > > On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 10:

[RBW] Re: biking @ 105

yes...it is truly humbling...quite a remarkable fellow; that's for sure On Friday, January 6, 2017 at 3:35:23 PM UTC-6, lum gim fong wrote: > > Ryan, > > That guy is almost twice your age > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

[RBW] Re: biking @ 105

you bet . I usually ride my road bike on our local MS150 (from Stonewall to Gimli and back) but I might just be rocking that mixte On Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 3:53:13 PM UTC-6, RichS wrote: > > Ryan, you'll be able to double your mileage when you receive that stunning > new mixte! > > All th

[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

I can attest to the lovely ride of Compass 32mm extra-lights; I have them on my Riv road and they're excellent tiresbut probably not the best choice for commuting. In 2016 I also tried the McClure Pass tires...26.. X 1.5. They look similar to Paselas ; they are lighter and more supple , but

Re: [RBW] So what do I put in my tea now?

I think you're right about getting used to it...just gradually wean yourself off sugar in your tea I gave up soft drinks in my late teens and I don't care for energy drinks either. I used to sugar my coffee in my teens; now I just add whole milk to it. More rigorous labelling is certainly req

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

looks like a fun bike! On Monday, January 9, 2017 at 6:12:01 PM UTC-6, dstein wrote: > > In my never ending quest for a 700c road-ish bike (for my short ass at > 5'7") with drop bars and wide (over 33mm) tires I've finally landed on a > Rosco Bubbe road! I road the demo a few weeks back and real

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

agree...I kind of like it the way it is now. I like the color, I like the build...if you have to put fenders on it the cream SKS fenders might look nice with that bronze paint job. Sounds like it rides great. On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 1:13:56 PM UTC-6, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > Sharp loo

Re: [RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

bars are quite nice. These look > interesting too. > https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/pneubar-pname > > On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 4:19:20 PM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: >> >> It is a beautiful colour...just as I envsioned and it'll look nea

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

Glad to hear ityou guys seriously need the rain I understand In Winnipeg we've had about 80cm of snow since early December Maybe that's why we haven't heard from my reasonably close neighbor , Mr. Reimer. I hope he's not buried under a snowdrift, although he is such a hardy (and smart ) g

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

yeah hibernating in a quinzee On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 2:57:44 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Mark Reimer is cozy in a snow cave, more likely. > > On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 12:04:38 PM UTC-8, Ryan Fleming wrote: >> >> Glad to hear ityou guys s

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo

considering that US-made Roadeo, AHH and Atlantis frames are expexted to rise in price after this week according to today's blug , it's a good price On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 3:50:08 PM UTC-6, Chad wrote: > > $1950 complete and shipped anywhere in 48 states -- You received this message b

[RBW] Re: Fenders installed. Rack moved to the front. Now to figure out if I bought the right sized basket & how to secure it.

I think the cream fenders look great and not just because they're going on my bike. Nice bike ! On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 3:00:19 PM UTC-6, Daniel Betancourt wrote: > > I'm waiting for a Nitto R14 rear rack to arrive this week but in the > meantime I had the fenders installed and the rear

[RBW] Re: biking @ 105

Well, not a lot of rivendells in Winnipeg, but on MS 150 my road and allrounder gets lots of compliments ; mixte will probably get the same reaction, especially amongst us older folks I wish someone would pick up that mixte...would ber a nice Valentine prezzie for your wife, Ryan . Just sayin'

[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

yes...they are super tires On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 11:53:57 PM UTC-6, Don Compton wrote: > > They're the new Stampede Pass. I only have about 500 miles on them, but > the rear shows very little wear. Awesome tires. > > On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:53:40 PM UTC-8, Paul Y wrote: >> >>

Re: [RBW] My Cantis cant get no respect.

Ovaltine? Not in my world On Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 5:30:43 AM UTC-6, Peter White wrote: > > Yup. V brakes have mercifully gone the way of primogeniture, human > sacrifice, hair shirts and Ovaltine. Now if we could only do away with > tattoos and calling anything and everything not objec

[RBW] Re: Has anyone used this bell?

:Looks like the Knog, eh? I ordered the Dutch bell from Riv for my mixte. I've used the Cranes and the nice brass tempe bell for 10 bucks from VO...that one I really liked but the spring broke last fall...I think I had it on my Peugeot for about 4 years. A 20 year old Cateye with plastic trigg

Re: [RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

a slippery slope. > > On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 2:58:54 PM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: >> >> They do look like neat bars and I was willing to try something a bit >> different >> >> I had originally ordered a 9cm Tallux stem but after mostly building up >&g

[RBW] Re: Best handlebar width on a 61 Atlantis?

I'm a 5'7" -ish woman and I ride 46cm Nitto model 185...aka Dream bars on my riv road and I like the extra width. Even though I do not have particularly broad shoulders, I feel like it opens up my chest...also seems to make the ride more stable especially in crosswinds On Friday, January 13, 2

[RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

Hi Patrick Pretty decent visual highlighting the difference here: h ttps://www.rivbike.com/collections/handlebars-stems/products/nitto-albastache-new-moustache-bar-26-0-16244 Gives you some idea, hopefully On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 11:39:46 AM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > For the Da

Re: [RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

ng. What size is your frame? I'm still not sure about the stem > size on my Chevoit or if the Choco norm bars will stay. Handlebar choice > can be a slippery slope. > > On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 2:58:54 PM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: >> >> They do look like

[RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

Some of those questions are real headscratchers...that's all I'll say. Fun , though On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 1:58:12 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Check out Grant's Blahg for a neat sort-of-a contest. You have to write on > paper and send in a real envelope. With a real stamp! > > Joe B

[RBW] Re: Rosco kids bike

agreed it's a bit spendy ..OTOH if you can pass it down through your brood and you have a good parts stash , it's not a terrible idea to swallow the $500 price. Depends on your finances and priorities...and whether your kids are into bikes. Gotta sayI like em though On Friday, January 13

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

I think that Holiday mixte is calling your SO's namejust sayin...and maybe Will's big mixte will reprise On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 3:36:18 PM UTC-6, Abcyclehank wrote: > > Lucky buyers. If anything changes your mind between now and delivery I > will take yours off your hands. Have 100

[RBW] Re: PSA: A/R on Craigslist

yup it's cool allright...mine's 1997 vintage and I don't have the spears and I think the lugs on mine are a little less ornate..his almost look like road lugs. bit pricey though On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 3:42:06 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Oh I'm much too cheap for that bike, but than

[RBW] Re: PSA: Do NOT buy a Rivendell bicycle with a Lift-a-tube

Crap...my mixte doesn't have that ...just joking On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 1:47:54 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Sorry for the provocative title, it's sarcastic. Here's the punchline > content: > > If you carry bikes up and down stairs frequently, you might be tempted to > buy one of

[RBW] Re: PSA: A/R on Craigslist

They may have...mine's 54cm and was built for 26" wheels...and of course configured for cantis...but if it's a 95 I think the frame price at that time was around 1000 USD. $3200 seems a bit optimistic as an asking price for what is a 22-year old bike in less than mint condition. I agree with

[RBW] Re: My Hunq!

yeah, that hunqgateway drug for sure What bars are those? Are they Albatrosses? On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 4:17:48 PM UTC-6, Geeter wrote: > > I've been thinking of my first Riv for many years! I've also always been > thinking about my second! > > On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 8:

[RBW] Re: PSA: A/R on Craigslist

yeah...I was pretty sure that the bike was not an A/R as advertised...took another closer look at my 1997 A/R to verify. Older Rivs are pretty cool...always neat to see a blast from the past On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 4:39:55 AM UTC-6, Fullylugged wrote: > > Joe: > >The LongLow came as

[RBW] Re: 2009 Geometry charts?

Cyclofiend's site perhaps? Just a guess On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 10:56:35 PM UTC-6, John Bokman wrote: > > Hi all. I'm looking for the Geo chart for the 2009 model year. > Specifically I'm looking for the Hillborne specs. It has undergone some > changes since then - notably frame size d

Re: [RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

there was one I did not have a hot clue about...did the quiz but haven't sent it in ...may not make the cut. I'm curious about the answers though...because there were 2 others I couldn't figure out eitherand I admit there was 1 other I had to Google...except for these 4 I think I did ok

Re: [RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

stumped me too On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 11:35:57 PM UTC-6, dougP wrote: > > Yes, that one was obscure, and I think it was the only one I didn't have > an answer for, so got really intrigued by the hint. I finally got it but > it's one of those "ancient history" answers. > > Just reali

[RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

Easy, once you know the answer...got stumped because the SOBA question was in Riv bike models column Anyway, lots of fun...do more of these On Monday, January 23, 2017 at 10:36:41 AM UTC-6, Grant @ Rivendell wrote: > > Clue should've been high carb / low carB--not "car". And it's a bar we > don

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