[RBW] Just mounted the new Riv seat+++

Riv shipment just delivered, including the new seat, which I mounted right away for a neighborhood spin. I find it immediately comfortable and am eager to try it on a longer ride; first impressions are very positive. Now for that new derailer/derailleur! Tom Miami, FL, where it is currently

[RBW] Has anyone else tried the new Riv seat?

Riv shipment just delivered, including the new seat, which I mounted right away for a neighborhood spin. I find it immediately comfortable and am eager to try it on a longer ride; first impressions are very positive. Have any of you ridden it yet? Now for that new derailer/derailleur! Tom Mi

[RBW] Re: Back On A Platypus

Nice set-up! The bike looks very much at home in its new setting. Congratulations on the new-to-you bike, and to both of you on a successful exchange. On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:58:06 PM UTC-5 Jared Wilson wrote: > PHOTO >

[RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

What a collection! All look very clean too. Acknowledging the keen eyes here, it's too bad someone is not on hand to help the seller offer accurate information about each bike. (Is everyone looking at flights to Saint Louis??) Tom On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 7:41:20 AM UTC-5 Frank Brose

[RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

eel > him on that), but I bet he'd be open to delivering to a local shop to > arrange shipping. > > -Brian > > On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 7:44:29 AM UTC-6 Tom Goodmann wrote: > >> What a collection! All look very clean too. Acknowledging the keen eyes >> here

[RBW] Re: Style on the bike

I empathize, Leah. Not being one for beausage in any area of life, I am okay with wear and character on boots, but not with chain grease on pants. You might try various ankle straps; those with velcro seem to have limited effectiveness, as your experience suggest, and wear out over time. But t

[RBW] Re: Philadelphia Bike Expo March 16 - 17

This will be my first time at PBE (I missed all of the years of NAHBS). Regrettably coming from Miami without a bike, but hoping to rent one for at least one of the rides, and also volunteering for a shift at the show. Happy to meet up with Rivfolk! (Do we need a secret sign???) Tom (who is lo

[RBW] FS: 1994 Bridgestone RB-T, size 59; $500 OBO, plus shipping & insurance

(With apologies for cross-posting from the iBOB list). Selling my1994 Bridgestone RB-T. This one is in very good shape, mostly original, and still a pleasure to ride. Shimano RX100 crank and triple rings, RX100 front and rear derailleurs, Shimano bar end shifters, Sakae 0-degree/90-degree stem

Re: [RBW] Philadelphia Bike Expo March 16 - 17

Echoing Eric: so good to see Roman, James, and Will--and three beautiful bikes (all of which sold, I believe)--as well as meeting Roberta, Leah, Pam, Tom, Patty, Paul, Rick (riding a Rom with 38s!) and others at PBE. Multiple Atlantises and Platys amid the throngs. A very nice event in every re

[RBW] FS: NOS Heron Road frame & fork, 60cm, $800

As part of downsizing ahead of an impending move, I am selling a never-built 60 cm Heron Road frame and fork only (no headset; no bottom bracket). As all of you will know, the bike was designed by Grant Petersen at Rivendell, and built by Waterford as a collaboration with Rona Components,

[RBW] Re: FS: NOS Heron Road frame & fork, 60cm, $800

The frame and fork are sold, pending payment. Thanks to all those who have written with interest. Tom On Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 9:53:04 PM UTC-4 Tom Goodmann wrote: > As part of downsizing ahead of an impending move, I am selling a > never-built 60 cm Heron Road frame an

[RBW] FS: NOS Heron Road frame & fork, 60 cm

(Reposting as potential sale was not completed). I'm downsizing ahead of an impending move, and selling a never-built 60 cm Heron Road frame and fork only (no headset; no bottom bracket). As all of you will know, the bike was designed by Grant Petersen at Rivendell, and built by Waterford as a

[RBW] Re: Hello from Ireland

Welcome, Nick! Very beautiful country in these views; please do share your rides here. I understand it rarely rains? :) Tom (in Miami until the rainy season) On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 11:27:34 AM UTC-4 Paul in Dallas wrote: > > > Nick, > > I add my welcome to the group > greetings. > > Fr

[RBW] Price drop: NOS Heron Road, 60cm, $800-->$700

Never-built 60 cm Heron Road frame and fork only (no headset; no bottom bracket). Designed by Grant at Rivendell as a collaboration with Rona Components, then owned by Ted Durant; built at Waterford. This beautiful blue-green road frame bears serial number B00055, and was built in February 2000

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

Ahhh! Beautiful build! I appreciate the details and photos you've shared of your informed and thoughtful build. What a Platypus! Wishing you thousands of safe and happy miles, Tom (leaving Miami) On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 8:03:57 AM UTC-4 Ryan wrote: > Wow...that's some build...love that

[RBW] FS: Heron Road frame & fork, 60 cm; $600 + shipping

One last effort to sell this never-built 60 cm Heron Road frame and fork only. As all will know, these bikes were designed by Grant at Rivendell as a collaboration with Rona Components, then owned by Ted Durant. and produced at Waterford. This beautiful blue-green road frame bears serial number

[RBW] Re: SOLD: Heron Road frame & fork, 60 cm; $600 + shipping

On Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:20:36 PM UTC-4 Tom Goodmann wrote: One last effort to sell this never-built 60 cm Heron Road frame and fork only. As all will know, these bikes were designed by Grant at Rivendell as a collaboration with Rona Components, then owned by Ted Durant. and produced at

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

So glad you posted this here, as the Insta vid is so fun. Congratulations! On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:56:58 AM UTC-4 SallyG wrote: > What a wonder! Absolutely terrific...and I loved hearing the backstories! > > On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:08 AM ian m wrote: > >> Love the iridescent bits, the a

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet & Romulus. A visual comparison.

Beautiful bikes, both of them; that fendered Romulus! On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 9:48:58 PM UTC-4 iamkeith wrote: > Cool! > > On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:05:05 PM UTC-6 notlaw...@gmail.com wrote: > >> The 63cm Romulus received a mild rebuild over the winter, and since I had >> the tripod

Re: [RBW] Re: English subtitles for Blue Lug's video

Thank you so much, Masa! Watching this (along with "Cycle Around Japan" episodes) makes me want to go there and ride a great Japanese bike around the islands. Tom On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10:05:05 AM UTC-5 Keith P. wrote: > This is great! > > I have watched several Blue Lug videos in Ja

[RBW] Re: Just restored '95 Riv Road

What a good story of bicycle and bicyclist! Thank you for including a great set of photos; as everyone has said, the restoration is beautiful, offering testimony too to Waterford as a do-it-all shop. One of the many things I appreciate about bicycles is the long lives of multiple use and ple

Re: [RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

Excellent post, Leah, and the thread it has inspired; kudos to your LBS and mechanic too. I can only do a few things at this point, but mean to change that by signing up for a class at the United Bicycle Institute in Oregon sometime in the next year, once I step off the work wheel here in May.

Re: [RBW] Hand-Wringing: Kickstand Edition

RBW List to the rescue! So nice! Tom in Miami On Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 9:45:48 PM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Leah, > > I am sorry to hear of your misgivings over your bicycle parts. > > If you are still not happy with your new kickstand, I would be more than > happy to send y

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Heron Rando-55cm

As I'm sure everyone knows, the Heron geo information is still available, though not standover figures: http://www.heronbicycles.com/geometry.html. The geometry for the Heron Randonneur--very few of them made, as you say, Mike--is not so different from the Touring or Road models in terms of r

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Heron Rando-55cm

ron company) but I'm not clear if they ever got going. > > Joe Bernard > > On Friday, March 17, 2023 at 12:09:48 PM UTC-7 Tom Goodmann wrote: > >> As I'm sure everyone knows, the Heron geo information is still available, >> though not standover figures: http://

[RBW] Re: Pamela Murray: Bike Hero

Congratulations, Pam! It's a very enjoyable story to watch. Tom (in Miami, a flat environment that could be transformed into a cycling city!) On Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 2:59:56 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > So cool. Being from Georgia, I must say I love and appreciate Pam's > accent. She mak

[RBW] Re: Pamela Murray: Bike Hero

This video is the best! It's true what you say, Pam: you're always smiling 'cause you're always on your bike. And inspiring too--as in, "What could I be doing in my own community?" Here is further recent acknowledgment of Pam: https://www.planetbike.com/blog/meet-our-winter-super-commuter-pa

[RBW] WTB: Nitto quill adapter, 130mm

Though likely scarce as a horn shed from a unicorn, I wonder whether anyone might have one of these and be willing to part with it. https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-mtc-quill-for-threadless-stem I've been on the restock notification list for Riv, understanding the wait for many things fr

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto quill adapter, 130mm

Thank you, both. I tried that one branded as Soma, Wes, and it was too tall; I'll get hold of Ben's Cycle and confirm things, Garth. I agree with your thumbs up for Midwestern sensibilities; I'm thinking seriously about returning to the Driftless area for all the riding and more that it offers

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto quill adapter, 130mm

ose same sensibilities. I live in my > driftless-like area along the Ohio River which is very much like the > Mississippi River valley but on a smaller scale, so it's more easily > accessible from my house. > > The beauty in telling stories is in the speaking, animating them ;) >

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

Thanks, Leah! I've not read this one, but will do, and recommend her *Llama Drama *as well. Tom On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 1:02:19 PM UTC-4 JAS wrote: > Thank you for this recommendation, Leah! After reading the short glimpse > of the book on Amazon, Ann McNuff looks to be a very talented a

Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

Excellent account, Leah, and very enjoyable to read. I'm not surprised that you met friendly folk who took you along, as well as others you met along the way; seems like a very good era (again) on which to be on a bike! Tom (who will return to PBE but next time with a bike) On Sunday, June 16,

Re: [RBW] UPS Lost My Roadini

I imagine there may be many stories among us of shipping mishaps. I have found the Bike Flights folks quickly responsive. The shippers themselves, however, do not always seem to take care of what is being shipped. In two cases in the past year, the box on arrival had clearly been broken open an

[RBW] Re: VT- Montreal trip report

What a great write-up and photos, Pam! I'm going to be in Vermont for the next four months, beginning in mid-August or so, and will take a look at that route. I agree, as well; those C&L people who were at PBE are very nice. Tom On Monday, July 29, 2024 at 3:21:09 PM UTC-4 chefd...@gmail.com w

Re: [RBW] NBD - Periwinkle Sam

This is like a model shoot; a sensational Sam, Ted. Tom On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 9:00:26 AM UTC-4 Ted Durant wrote: > On Jul 31, 2024, at 7:51 AM, Ryan wrote: > > and I love the shot next to the Rivendell Farms sign. > > > You’re the first person to mention that. I sent the photo to Gran

Re: [RBW] Re: 17 years of longing, can you help? The search for a green B17

Nice thread: quest expressed, and fulfilled! Peter White to the rescue! Tom Burlington, VT On Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 10:07:27 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Love 2 See It > > On Monday, August 26, 2024 at 2:31:23 PM UTC-4 jaredwilson wrote: > >> @ Phillip, Thanks for chiming in, I'd lo

Re: [RBW] Re: “The Art of Taking it Slow” in The New Yorker

Just read and relished this article, including the shout-out to Leah, aka Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! May readers will find their way to more happiness aboard these wonderful bicycles. Thank you, Grant, for what you and all the friendly folk at RBW make and do, celebrate and share. Tom (happil

[RBW] Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

I've long enjoyed the suppleness of these tires, but they seem not to have been available in the U.S. now for some years; I think they can still be obtained outside the U.S.. Any recommendations for near-equivalents? (Labeled as 700 x 30, but seem to measure out closer to 32). Thanks in adva

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

Thanks, Eric; thanks, Ray. I just found an April 22nd post about Scott Davis, and so can get them via him or his ebay site, as well as the Compass tires. I ride Barlow Pass 38s on the Legolas, and like them very much. On Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 11:07:49 AM UTC-4, Tom Goodmann wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

get a flat." Like >> that...) One man's death fit is another's no sweat. But Challenge does see >> the need to have a video on their website showing their preferred mounting >> technique. And boy howdy the dude in the video doesn't seem to struggle >> like I

Re: [RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

gt; > On Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 2:29:45 PM UTC-4, Tom Goodmann wrote: >> >> +1 on praise for Paul's post--it was the best read, the best laugh, I >> have enjoyed this week. And thanks to all of you for sharing your views >> and information . . . I never *tire *of re

[RBW] Unicorn pursuit . . . Heron Randonneur 59

Most unlikely to find, I know; could probably make a 61 work too, although that size is no more likely to be found, I'm sure! There's a 55 on c'list, I see. Unicorns aside, I appreciate this bunch! Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

Re: [RBW] Unicorn pursuit . . . Heron Randonneur 59

PM UTC-5 jmlmu...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey Tom, > > I’m on a unicorn search too for a Rosco Bubbe MMM. Never give up! I’ll > keep an eye out for you here in Los Angeles. > > Good luck! > Joe > > On Feb 5, 2022, at 9:43 AM, Tom Goodmann wrote: > > Most unlikely to

Re: [RBW] Unicorn pursuit . . . Heron Randonneur 59

Looking into the history on this list, I see now that a 59 Heron Rando came and went on CL in April 2019--so the unicorn made at least one appearance! On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 2:04:18 PM UTC-5 Tom Goodmann wrote: > Thanks, Joe! Few Rivs appear here on the East Coast, at least as far

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 59 Waterford/Riv Heron Touring, complete bike

framebuilder or skilled amateur could easily dimple the > chainstays, and it would probably clear 40mm tires, maybe even 42mm. > > I also had a 58cm Heron Road that was a wonderful bike. I sold it to > finance an Rambouillet, which is also a wonderful bike, but I miss the > Heron Road! >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 59 Waterford/Riv Heron Touring, complete bike

;t need another bike). Do you mind > if I ask where you are located? > > Ray > > On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 10:12:27 AM UTC-6 Tom Goodmann wrote: > >> Hi, Chris; >> >> I appreciate you writing--guess I should be asking for more for this >> bike! I won&#

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 59 Waterford/Riv Heron Touring, complete bike

st of luck with the sale! Someone is going to get a great ride. > > Ray > > On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 11:22:31 AM UTC-6 Tom Goodmann wrote: > >> HI, Ray; I should have included my location; I'll edit my post. I'm in >> Miami in zip code 33155. As I said, a

[RBW] WTB Heron Randonneur, 59 cm

As posted over at ibob, this is a quixotic quest, I'm sure, but if anyone knows of a Heron Randonneur frame for sale, I'd be happy to learn (I see one out there on CL, but it is a 55 cm frame). I think few of these frames were made, so the chances are slim. Tom -- You received this message b

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

This thread is the best reading I've done this week, although it makes me want *all-the-Rivs*! Tom (in Miami, where it's peak riding season) On Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 9:37:13 PM UTC-5 Chris L wrote: > I'll have to check out that thread. > > As a gray/orange Hunqapillar owner, I much pre

[RBW] Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

With a school year just about underway, I'm late to ask; looking for recommendations for a saddle bag--likely more flat than square--for ferrying books & a notebook pc on a Sam or a Heron Touring. Each has a rear rack too, so panniers are another way to go, of course, but my first thought is f

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

way to go hands down.They so easy to use and >> so spacious, they make carrying stuff on your bike a no-brainer. >> >> Matt >> >> >> On Thursday, August 22, 2013 9:40:35 PM UTC-4, Tom Goodmann wrote: >>> >>> With a school year just about under

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

Loads of good ideas, as usual on this list. Tom, a photo would be great; I like the home remedy! Several recommendations, then, for the medium or large Saddlesack (also a handsome bag). Swift Industries Mini Rolltop panniers are the other choice I have in mind: MUSA; waxed canvas option; two pann

[RBW] Re: Summer is over...(For me anyway)

Great pictures, as always, Manny--and I love seeing that XO-4 out and about in the world! On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 9:04:23 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Spectacular outing, Manny. I love the random meet-up on Mt. Diablo. Yup, > Autumn's nippin' in the air here and leaves are startin

[RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

Thanks for the link--enjoyable. And the "Velominati" made me laugh, as well; The Rules seem quaint, from sometime before blood doping etc blew the Tour wide open, and not where cycling is headed now, world-over. On Wednesday, September 4, 2013 11:55:28 PM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > By far o

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

enders, budgets--and bikes. I just happen to be among those who have discarded carbon (and aluminum), reducing my rides to steel. And yet the number of bikes has multiplied!? I do appreciate the rule that says the ideal number of bikes is n + 1 . . . . On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 1:54 PM, Tom Goodmann

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

I relish the smirks that meet the drop of the kickstand on my Sam! Better than leaning it against a light pole in a coffee stand parking lot crowded with "crabon" bikes, as BikeSnobNYC likes to call them. Nice photo, Ron Mc! On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 1:23 PM, dougP wrote: > Don't have time to p

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

+1 on that point, Ron: I always feel like a happy kid again on a bike, every single time. And I am never happier than when on a stream with family and friends, or alone, as well. Rules? Fun to make; fun to break among aficionados of various spots and stripes. As I think has been said on this foru

[RBW] Re: Need collectives help on color choice.

Of the two choices, my vote is for the burnt orange; I agree that the cream accents would look great (but more $). --Tom in Miami -- 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

[RBW] Re: A lugged steel boomerang? My Hillborne is back!

Great story, Bill; thanks for providing some of the pictorial history too. Just in from work on a double TT blue Sam, nearing its first year since purchase from Headquarters; if you have to go to work, that is a good way to go. --Tom (Miami; yep, beautiful day again) -- You received this mes

[RBW] Re: Nice Riv Photos from Google Search

Riv-eting . . . very cool; thanks for sharing. Not least among the pleasures of these bicycles are there aesthetic qualities, including a remarkable variety in the catalogue to date. --Tom (Miami, where we had a tornado watch yesterday; weird) -- You received this message because you are su

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice Riv Photos from Google Search

Gasp! Excellent, truly excellent. Thanks for sharing. --Tom On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 8:44 AM, Marty wrote: > If you like headbadges...I need a Cheviot badge to complete an update to > this. I have a couple other variations that did not make the cut last time. > (Still waiting for the Appaloosa

[RBW] Re: The hills are calling and they are green

Looks like a fine time was had by all. I like the night shots, though my favorite are those you got of various people hatching from tents. Nice to see that area green again. Tom (Miami) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

[RBW] Re: A case for clearance and canti's

What a season it has been up there! Our son is dying to re-injure himself in cyclocross . . . Nice build; I benefited from the same deal on those framesets a year ago, and am still learning happily from the Sam, as it is different from any bike I've ever owned. I'm eager to try it with drops,

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day

Please tell us more about the frame, Anne; it's radically simple lines are beautiful. Also looks ready for anything, including biking on the moon. Very cool--I am going to use this picture in a summer course--, "On Two Wheels," a parallel history of the bicycle and motorcycle. Thanks for sha

[RBW] Re: Used (Vince's) 60cm Betty Foy at Rivbike

The Betty and the 59 San Marcos didn't last long! --Tom (Miami) -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: Collection of The Rivendell Reader + 4 catalogues: $20

Thought I PM'd you yesterday, but maybe I missed out? --Tom On Friday, April 18, 2014 8:33:44 PM UTC-4, Tom Rooker wrote: > > I am selling my eternally amusing collection of The Rivendell Reader. > Issues are: > RR-9: When Box Kites Blackened The Skies; RR-10: How Cameras & Binoculars > Used T

[RBW] Converting a Legolas from threadless to threaded/quill

This is a great bike, and not so easily found; and with the help of a local friend from this list, the cockpit fits me well at the very limit of spacers. The steerer was cut too short to my liking by the previous owner, and I am frustrated that the stem is not adjustable, a feature I enjoy with

Re: [RBW] Re: Converting a Legolas from threadless to threaded/quill

ge. > > You could have Mark build you a fork for the bike. Or Rivendell would > probably order one for you if you ask. > > Best Regards, > > Will > William M. deRosset > Fort Collins, CO > > On Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 6:16:32 AM UTC-6, Tom Goodmann wrote: >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Converting a Legolas from threadless to threaded/quill

lovely Legolas with an unthreaded stem and would prefer a > threaded version so I can get the bars higher without the awkwardly > appearance of a steep sloping threadless stem. > > On Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 7:16:32 AM UTC-5, Tom Goodmann wrote: >> >> This is a great bike, a

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

Thanks, Steve, for sharing your buying experience with GB; very helpful. --Tom On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 8:39 AM Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 8/15/20 11:36 PM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > > Not specifically. Cost was about the same as shipping from a US vendor, as I > recall. > >

[RBW] Re: I like!

Ja! for some reason, I've been hankering for a Legolas these last few weeks. These photos a) deepen the respect; b) heighten the hankerin'! Thanks for sharing, Patrick. --Tom in Miami (where it was a perfect day) On Sunday, December 15, 2013 7:47:01 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > ...and wis

Re: [RBW] Re: My new-to-me 'Beamer

th the alba it feels more relaxed and i ride > more, enjoy it more. > enjoy yours! i wish it wasn't so darn cold here so i could ride mine today! > > > On Monday, December 30, 2013 3:50:23 PM UTC-5, Tom Goodmann wrote: >> >> Thanks to listmember Frank Neff, who deli

[RBW] Re: How cold was your first day ride?

Miami, FL: 81 degrees; 70% humidity. Baby, it isn't cold out there; I remember other cool, blustery New Year's rides. Quickbeam. On Wednesday, January 1, 2014 11:38:33 AM UTC-5, Bill Fulford wrote: > > Kennebunk Maine, 19 degrees, felt like 4. Baby it's cold out there. Rode > the Hunqapillar an

[RBW] Re: Minneapolis country bike rally

At this early point, then, Jim, a simple "Thanks!" for putting the idea out there. Momentum will build, no doubt. Tom (Miami, for which you don't want to know the forecast today) On Tuesday, January 14, 2014 4:00:20 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Starting a new thread to di

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Gets Fatter - a set on Flickr

> > > 35 Paselas are what I ride on my new-to-me QB, and I like 'em a lot on the > road . . . though I will go fatter still for some trail/levee riding > (almost totally level) in the near future. --Tom (Miami, where the weather > for winter riding is about perfect right now) > -- You rece

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

Do keep sharing! The frame and fork alone make the thing look like it is in motion, standing still.--Tom (Miami) -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Gets Fatter - a set on Flickr

That 650B QB sounds interesting; I'd love to try one of those sometime. Does it yield a bit more clearance, then, in terms of potential toe overlap? --Tom On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 8:57 AM, Steven Frederick wrote: > My QB is one of the 650b-wheeled versions from the last run of silver > models

[RBW] Re: Was Redemption, now fly fishing

I started out combining the two with a multipiece strapped to my old LeTour while attending grad school in Indiana, where I first saw someone fly fishing in a small lake, and thought it the coolest activity I'd ever seen. I still bikefish in Miami--there's a canal or a lake in a park nearly ev

[RBW] Re: Sam is built...AMAZING

Nice-looking build; really clean lines (and, yes, a clean bike for now!) Enjoy--I'm on my Sam nearly every day. Congrats. --Tom On Wednesday, August 27, 2014 11:43:37 AM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > Congrats Jon! > > Grab every moment and get some miles on that bike! > > enjoy, enjoy! > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Was Redemption, now fly fishing

"Like. A lot." Nice photo, Ron. (If I am right about what I see, I'd guess that not many here may know the significance of that reel in relation to your identity elsewhere!) Tom Miami On Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 9:00 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Minneapolis country bike rally

Sounds like a wonderful weekend, describing a potential future for so many communities to begin planning and building as MSP has already done, and continues to do. Miami has less infrastructure, and not nearly such a well-developed bicycling culture, but we're getting there via efforts such as Cri

Re: [RBW] Re: Minneapolis country bike rally

Thanks for sharing, David; nice write-up. --Tom . . . still hot in Miami On Sat, Oct 4, 2014 at 1:10 PM, Marc Irwin wrote: > I finally took the time to post a recap of the weekend with a bunch of >> photos on my blog if anybody wants to take a look. >>

[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen lapel pin UPDATE

As a thirty-year+ veteran of the classroom, I always say caffeine is the basis of my pedagogy. Gets the cranks turning, for sure. Looking forward to seeing the results; thanks for all the effort. On Friday, March 1, 2013 2:43:13 PM UTC-5, EGNolan wrote: > > I, for one, am excited. > -- You r

[RBW] Re: New AHH on the way!

Congratulations! Many safe and happy miles to you and your AHH; do please post pictures of the bike and of your rides. Tom On Friday, March 1, 2013 4:52:24 PM UTC-5, NWAJack wrote: > > So after a few delays, the new AHH is on the way and set to arrive this > Monday. I originally ordered in

[RBW] Re: Hunq and Hilsen on Ebay

So, how does an AHH fit differently from other Rivs? My 87 PBH/ 5'11" puts me on a 56 cm Sam, per Riv recommendations--but I expect that this 61 cm Homer might be just about right for me. Judging from the chart on the Riv site regarding sizing, a 61 would be right for me on a Homer but not the

[RBW] Re: Steel in the Desert

Beauty in the starkness. The desert is clean, isn't it? Thanks for the photos; I especially like the shadow you were chasing down that long road. Tom On Monday, March 4, 2013 12:39:06 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > Took my Riv-ish rando bike to the desert this past weekend for the Death > Va

[RBW] Re: interview with Ritchey on steel, gravel, wide tires and "innovation"

Really great; how down-to-earth he sounds. Thanks for sharing. On Monday, March 4, 2013 5:56:28 PM UTC-5, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > In light of Grant's recent Blug post, which mentioned the influence of Tom > Ritchey, this interview just published on Road Bike Review may be of > interest to the l

Re: [RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen lapel pin UPDATE

I love BSNYC; so right on. I mean, even if you hate it, you love hatin' it! A carrier for an 80 lb. child?! On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 7:38 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > Funny post on Coffee on BSNYC. Sorry for the potty humor for those more > sensitve readers, but not really. > > http://bikesnobnyc.b

[RBW] Re: Sping Sale: TA Carmina, Grand Bois Hetres, Panaracer Pasela, Schwalbe, Nitto,SKS, Sugino etc.

I'd love to have the Nitto cockpit; thanks. Tom -- 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. To post to t

[RBW] Re: Sackville (Baggins) Reference

I teach courses on Tolkien's sources and fictions, and these Riv references add new dimension to LOTR for me. I don't know enough about RBW and its Esteemed Founder to suss the resonances that inspired the company name and those of some products, but of course a general sense of elvishness is

Re: [RBW] Re: Sackville (Baggins) Reference

Hahahaha! Perfect, Matt, perfect. On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 1:17 PM, Matt Beebe wrote: > I'm just glad these good bikes that Grant Petersen designs aren't named > after Atlas Shrugged, and this isn't the John Galt BW Owner's bunch. > > > > > > > On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 11:39:21 AM UTC-5, colin

Re: [RBW] interview with Ritchey on steel, gravel, wide tires and "innovation"

elegant, that Ritchey tourer! On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 9:30 PM, Brian Campbell wrote: > My lugged, touring Ritchey. It was built (not for me!) when I was in 5th > grade. Still works great. I'm 45 now. Maybe he knows something. > > http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/001-3.jpg > > -- > Y

Re: [RBW] Re: Sping Sale: TA Carmina, Grand Bois Hetres, Panaracer Pasela, Schwalbe, Nitto,SKS, Sugino etc.

And the Nitto cockpit? tgoodmann-at-gmail-dot-com (should be visible anyway) On Thursday, March 7, 2013 6:00:43 AM UTC-5, hobie wrote: > > They sold > >*From:* jeffrey kane > > *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:48 PM > *Subject:* [RBW] Re: Sping Sale:

Re: [RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen lapel pin UPDATE

Put me down for TWO please; thanks. --Tom On Thursday, March 7, 2013 11:03:41 AM UTC-5, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > > I'd like ONE also? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[RBW] Re: Events of potential interest to adventurous types

Posted on my calendar: two tours d'wunnerful On Thursday, March 7, 2013 2:00:07 PM UTC-5, William wrote: > > Those both look really fun, Jim. > > On Thursday, March 7, 2013 6:53:58 AM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery > wrote: >> >> Country bike rally and Fall color tour. >> >> >> http://hia

[RBW] Noob question of the week: what's the deal with chain suck?

So, my naive question this week is: why do so many frames bear the scars of chain suck? I make no boasts about my own riding, none at all, in terms of distance, longevity, or rigor. but I can't think of more than a couple of times I've ever thrown a chain. What causes the chain suck? Over-sh

[RBW] Re: Riding a not Rivish bicycle around County Clare, Ireland

Jay, enjoy every kilometer and every pint--and plan on coming back with your Rivendell to ride. Always wanted to do that in Ireland! Slainte! On Saturday, March 9, 2013 4:17:52 PM UTC-5, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > I have meetings in Galway later this week, so I flew over early to get > do som

[RBW] Re: New to me Sam

Nice! Looking forward to having Riv build up mine with albatross bars, as well. Meanwhile, I just picked up a new-to-me 55 cm orange XO-1 . . . On Sunday, March 10, 2013 11:02:34 PM UTC-4, Edwin W wrote: > > Thanks to this group for all of the advice and parts! > Here

[RBW] Re: pedal across wisconsin?

The June dates *should* give you fairly mild weather (hoping this coming summer will be more merciful to farmers than the last), and the area of the ride, stretching from Kettle Moraine, east of Madison, to New Glarus, southwest of Madtown, has some hills, but not so much as the country lying j

Re: [RBW] Re: Noob question of the week: what's the deal with chain suck?

Your conjecture makes a lot of sense to me, Jim: chain slack might be the leading element, suggesting careful maintenance in that regard. I'm new to Rivendells, and as I check out frames for sale, I can't help but notice the frequency of scarring to the drive-side stay, so I asked. On Mon, Mar 1

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