{"title":"Web Special Frames","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDiscontinued, last offs, old colors, scratch \u0026amp; dents. No returns on \"Demo\" or \"Blem\" frames.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hubbuhubbuh-tandem","title":"Frame - Hubbuhubbuh Tandem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONCEPT:\u003c\/strong\u003e A comfortable, upright position tandem for fat 650B (27.5-inch) tires up to 2.4\". It's not a \"fat bike,\" but it comes close. It's equally good for riding three miles to town to buy cotton candy, 2-mile post-dinner tours of the neighborhood, and multi-week expeditionary off-road touring. The HHH is perfect for all of those.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its comfort, the HHH isn't slow, even with monster tires. The grunting you put into it is returned in immediate speed—more so than even on a single, because you’ve got two engines. Is it a speedmaster racing-ish tandem? Happily, no. It's so much more and so much more fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE IT'S MADE, WHAT IT COSTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taiwan, where manufacturing costs are lower, so we could pull out all the stops, not compromise on the number of joints required to make the frame as good as it can be. The craftsmanship is unsurpassed, and the frame \/ fork \/ headset \/Bushnell eccentric costs $2,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll notice the frame is super triangulated, with more lateral bracing than most modern tandem frames. The extra bracing makes the HHH frame stiffer and stronger, but have, for the most part, been removed from most modern tandems (which used to have them) as a way to reduce manufacturing costs and make them easier to S\/S couple. No, we're not putting couplers on it. You can do that here, and expect it to almost double the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIT'S A GOOD VALUE:\u003c\/strong\u003e  The $2,000 includes—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• the best eccentric by far—the Bushnell Retro (\u003cstrong\u003e$170\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• headset (\u003cstrong\u003e$65 at least\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither way, you get a $175+ value included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS:\u003c\/strong\u003e CrMo steel frame and fork. Tubes are ovalized vertically at the head tube and laterally at the captain's seat tube intersections to allow piercings—kind of like the way Burley did it. This allows full-length marathon tubes and high-integrity joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONSTRUCTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e TIG-welded frame with investment cast seat binders and head tube reinforcement rings. These are our own design, they're good, and they say RBW on them forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRAKES:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-BRAKE braze-ons front and rear. DISC-MOUNT on the rear. The cable guides are exactly where they should be, so cabling is easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDROPOUTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chunky Rivendell-designed, expensive investment castings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eECCENTRIC:\u003c\/strong\u003e It's made for the BUSHNELL, and comes with it. \u003cstrong\u003e($120 value)\u003c\/strong\u003e INCLUDED IN THE $2,000 PRICE. The Bushnell eccentric is the best in the world. (An eccentric allows the timing chain to be tensioned. All tandems need something to do that, and the other styles of eccentrics are crude in comparison, and don't work as well.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeatposts: 29.8mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEADSET: 1 1\/8\" threadless.\u003c\/strong\u003e OK, we'll include this. An FSA model. \u003cstrong\u003e$65 value.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRAZE-ONS\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ample for assorted racks, four water bottles, and even a kickstand plate. Tandems are sort of tricky to put a rear rack on. The chainstays are spread to 145mm, and racks made for 130-135mm. You need a tandem-specific or disc-brake specific rear rack. We don't have them—sorry, but that would be the straw that broke our back—but Blackburn, Topeak, Tubus, and others make them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: If you put a rear disc brake on it (remember--it also has V-brake braze-ons, so it may not be necessary—then it's a minor PITA to find a rear rack that clears the disc stuff. They are out there, we don't stock 'em.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRIDE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's neutral, not quirky, easy to control in all conditions. It's pleasantly light-steering and easy to maneuver even for a weak captain. The stoker will be happy with the long chainstays, which put the rear axle further back, so a bump's energy isn't directed straight up at the ol' crotch. Stoker and captain alike will like the roominess and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSO I GET A FRAME AND FORK AND THEN WHAT?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your local dealer assemble it, and expect to pay $350+. Buy some parts there, while you're at it. We have all of the parts you need, but it's only good form to buy some stuff--accessories and SOME parts—from your in-town dealer. But make sure they've assembled tandems before. We don't want them calling us and asking questions they shouldn't have to ask--or what's worse, accusing us of spec'ing a bike with incompatible parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWILL YOU HAVE TANDEM-SPECIFIC PARTS?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes we'll have tandem specific Silver triple cranks which is the biggest hurdle. The other is stoker stems. We got a run of affordable stoker stems just for this bike. They're not on the site yet, but will be soon. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAIN LENGTHS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe timing chains need 150 links.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drive chain lengths will vary with gearing, but with the stock SILVER tandem triple (44-34-24) and a 36t rear cog, you'll want 122 links, or 154cm of chain plus a master link. Your shop will be happy to sell you three chains to do this-all with, or you can buy timing and drive chains for us, fairly ready to go. And they'll cost you almost as much. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrive rings, as reported, are 44 x 34 x 24, with the smallest two steel, as they should be. Timing rings are 38T steel, and come with ring guards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY SUCH SMALL RINGS ON A TANDEM?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe big 650B tires make the 44 feel like a 48 on a mtn bike; and with 11\/12T rear cogs, why go bigger? The smaller big ring is more usable. When you have a 54 (as many tandems do), it's usable on descents that terrify your stoker, but for regular riding it's just a chain guard for the middle ring you're usually in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd remember, the HHH is a fun-and-traveling tandem. It's not the bike you take to beat the fast guys on their singles. It's a terrific family bike. Even the large size fits a typical 9-year old. We've ridden a small with a 75-year old lady stoker with short legs for her height; and with 5-ft 11 riders with a pbh of 88. By the time your child or grandchild is 8 or 9--hop aboard, let's go snag some ice cream! Note that all stoker cranks have 170mm arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCALL OR EMAIL TO ORDER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e800 345 3918 or will@rivbike.mom or info@rivbike.mom \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's more information, including drawings and geometry. It has long chainstays, long top tubes, and is designed for upright, sweep-back handlebars. It's not a drop-bar, skinny-tire tandem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/hubbuhubbuh.tumblr.com\"\u003ehttp:\/\/hubbuhubbuh.tumblr.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is=\"\" data-is-source=\"#hubbuhubbuh\" data-is-gutter=\"6\" data-is-popup-info=\"username, instagramLink, likesCounter, commentsCounter, passedTime, description, comments\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"khx","offers":[{"title":"small \/ blue","offer_id":39171970061,"sku":"f-hhh-12","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"medium \/ blue","offer_id":39171992781,"sku":"f-hhh-16","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/hubbuh2023-2.jpg?v=1674847961"},{"product_id":"i-want-riv-to-build-it","title":"I want my Riv frame built into a complete bike a la carte","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdding this to the cart means you want the option of picking every part for your new Rivendell. If you don't require or want total control over every itty bitty part, check out the other build options; we discount those packages in return for letting us pick some of the pats based on what we think works best and our current availability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I send you the parts I already own for the assembly?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but we charge $150 as a corkage fee. We'll take two of your parts, corkage-fee free, but otherwise... $150. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWill you install metal fenders?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, sorry, we only offer SKS fender installations.\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rivendell Bicycle Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32184083087471,"sku":"lb-build-00","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/prepphoto-1.jpg?v=1604519229"},{"product_id":"57cm-gallop-web-special-antonios-pick-copy","title":"Web Special Frames and Platypus Completes","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames did a quick audit of frames that were set aside for some reason or other. Most of these are long sold out frames that we won't have again for a while. They are all in new condition unless otherwise noted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe build for the 50cm Platypus Complete in Mustard from our 2024 batch is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/platypus-complete-bike?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;amp;utm_content=web\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe build for the other Platypus Completes in Lime and Periwinkle is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/platypus-complete-bike-2025-presale-sunday-june-29th-at-noon?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you let us build the frame, we'll discount your build another $100. This doesn't apply to the Platypus complete bikes of course, so we've knocked $100 of those too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny cancellation on these will incur a 10% restocking fee, no exceptions. Normal shipping rates, of course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall us at 800-345-3918 with questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rivendell Bicycle Works","offers":[{"title":"45 Clem (Bronzey Green)","offer_id":44548073259119,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"47.5 Homer (Mustard)","offer_id":44548073193583,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"47.5 Homer (Blue)","offer_id":44548073226351,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Platypus Lime Complete","offer_id":44548122706031,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 Platypus Periwinkle Complete","offer_id":44548122738799,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 Platypus Mustard Complete (2024)","offer_id":44548122771567,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"53 Atlantis (Submarine Green)","offer_id":44548073291887,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"53 Gallop Dark Gold (undersprayed paint, super minor)","offer_id":44552804597871,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"53 Gallop Orange (bent seat tube lug)","offer_id":44552265826415,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"54 Appaloosa Purple","offer_id":44552804630639,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"54 Sam Hillborne (ST paint imperfection)","offer_id":44548073357423,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"55 Atlantis (Submarine Green - 1mm paint chip on the DS seat tube)","offer_id":44548073324655,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"55 Platypus Lime Complete","offer_id":44548122804335,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"55 Platypus Periwinkle Complete","offer_id":44548122837103,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"60 Tig Welded Roadini Dark Gold (no blemish but an older version)","offer_id":44548400382063,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/IMG_1856.jpg?v=1771630116"},{"product_id":"rbw-custom-frameset","title":"RBW Custom Frameset - 59cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCustomer Brian, nice guy that he is, donated this frame to us to sell for charity. It's a little rough around the edges, but still looks great. The frame price, $1,300, will go straight to the \u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.lakotacjc.org\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lakotacjc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOglala Lakota Children's Justice Center\u003c\/a\u003e, but here's the caveat: You must let us build it into a complete bike, so your total cost will end up around $3,300, plus tax-n-shipping. The money we make from the parts will go towards tooling for all of our various irons in the fire (when it comes to lugs, literally irons in the fire). We left it as a frame so you can pick your parts and we're happy to help with that too. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt takes short reach brakes, which we don't stock but we can easily get. It'll fit a 30mm tire. Maybe a tire labeled 32mm if it's slightly undersized. Other specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27.2 seatpost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e700c wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e130 spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e59cm seattube, 58cm tt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/pages\/pubic-bone-height-how-to-measure-your-pbh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e PBHs\u003c\/a\u003e around 86.5 to 88.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo returns on web specials, and normal shipping rates apply. Please don't order and cancel later. If you do that there'll be a 10% restocking fee. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall us at 800-345-3918 with questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rivendell Bicycle Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53141994766447,"sku":"ws-rbw-custom","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/rbw-custom_3a8e94a0-10b1-4b19-9280-f0a81b2b0cbf.jpg?v=1779488594"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/collections\/WSF_SqrBW.jpg?v=1500492225","url":"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/collections\/web-special-frames.oembed","provider":"Rivendell Bicycle Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}