[RBW] WTT: 3 new in the package Maxy Fasty's for 3 Nifty Swifty's

I have 3 new in the package Rivendell Maxy Fasty foldable 650x34 tires I am willing to trade for 3 new (absolutely new, never mounted, no signs of wear) Nifty Swifty 650x33 tires. -- You r

[RBW] Re: WTB 47cm - 50 cm Rivendell

I just picked up a new Toyo 50cm A. Homer Hilsen for $1500 from Riv. There is no way to beat that deal On Friday, November 16, 2012 10:17:06 AM UTC-5, shawn wrote: > > I am looking to purchase a Rivendell for my wife and thought I would take > a shot in the dark in hopes that someone was int

[RBW] Re: Starting off the New Years Right!

Thanks for the pic's Manny. I rode today here in Virginia as well. -Ricky On Thursday, January 3, 2013 9:06:06 PM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Ride happened. Good weather, good folks. I'll start with some of my > highlights. > Getting to the start of the ride I'm greeted by Rivendell folks a

[RBW] Re: Only ourselves to blame?

I myself am a retro-grouch, always have been and always will be. However, for me an 8 speed cassette is the cats meow. I live in and travel to hilly areas to ride and 5 or 6 speeds is not enough for me. -Ricky On Thursday, January 3, 2013 1:31:21 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote: > > For no more 5 speed

[RBW] Re: Bleriot Price Check

I would think $1100 is a little too low. Personally I would be looking to recoup the replacement price of the frame. The new buyer would be getting the complete bike already built-up for the price of the frameset alone. -Ricky On Friday, January 11, 2013 10:17:16 PM UTC-5, Johnny Alien wrote:

[RBW] Re: My Rumpkins ok?

Yes it's safe. Rubber peeling off the* bottom* of the bead has been a common occurrence for me when un-mounting , re-mounting tires with tire irons. -Ricky On Friday, January 11, 2013 7:01:33 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: > > Had a flat, and before remounting the Rumpkin, I saw some rubber was > pee

[RBW] Re: Riv bikes packed for an adventure

Riv does such a great job packing. While unpacking my A Homer Hilsen I got the feeling that the people who packed it really cared. Same goes for all the small packages I have received, as well. -Ricky On Friday, January 18, 2013 8:53:31 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > I like the tall boxes > > On T

[RBW] Re: Ritchey RBW video captures a life lesson...

Michael, I totally agree. I came from a long line of brewers. I worked for Anheuser Busch, same as my Dad. However, I hated my job. I stayed until retirement, but I wish I had all those years back. -Ricky On Friday, January 18, 2013 2:24:58 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote: > > If I was 20 years old agai

[RBW] Re: Fit Issues with my Rivendell

My 2 cents = Saddle slammed back Riv style - Although your hands love it, your back hates it. As we all know it's a balancing act - I would try to find a balance between hands and back with saddle fore/aft adjustment. -Ricky On Friday, January 18, 2013 2:36:36 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote: > > My lo

[RBW] Re: I am a (sometimes) enthusiastic but mediocre bike mechanic

We all had to start somewhere. Rivendell has some great help videos. I've learned some nice tricks from Mark. - Ricky On Saturday, February 2, 2013 4:27:06 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote: > > "I replaced the too long screw holding my rack on, which I suspect was the > issue all > along." > > My observat

[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

My wife and I have been riding a custom made Santana Noventa for the past several years our choice of tire size is 700x28 sans fenders. We originally used Conti Gatorskins and then switched to Ruffy Tuffy's . We were once part of the go fast crowd and actually considered the 700x28's to be a co