[RBW] Re: TRP RRL vs Shimano Tiagra

I'm 6'0", 200 lbs. Both the RRls and Shimano Tiagra (and similar Shimano levers) work very well for me. I find the distinction to be more in the areas of reliablility, ease of setup, and usability than comfort. Although I ride in a more "aerodynamic" posture than most on this list, the feel of

[RBW] Re: Favorite clip-in/flat pedal combo?

Hi Glen - I have MKS Ezy pedals on my Dahon Hon Solo. Have not tried clipless. I imagine it would work well. The Ezys come off easy once you know the trick. Regards, Corwin On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1:42:16 PM UTC-7 Glen wrote: > Following on to this; has anyone here used the MKS ezy

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

My orange creamsicle (the fastest color) Ram is currently wearing 38mm Schwalbe Marathon Racers. The Racers are mounted on skinny Mavic Open Pro rims, but still measure 37.25mm. I would wager, I could mount a pair of Schwalbe 40mm tires on the Ram with adequate clearance. I ride the Ram and my

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

Since you could easily put the same components on either a Roadeo or a Roadini (with the possible exception of the stem - if you had a Roadeo with a threadless steerer), I don't understand how the difference would be in the components. Seems to me that the difference would be mostly in the

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

Hi Leah - I would generally agree with what Ted said. Riding position and fit are very important. But I don't think that's the only criteria I would use. I have ten bikes. Five are Rivs. I have a Custom, Quickbeam, Roadeo, Ram and Hubbuhubbuh. I find that geometry is important in my riding.

Re: [RBW] Re: Eroica California

According to the website, Eroica California is open to all road racing, cyclocross and gravel bicycles with carbon, steel, titanium and aluminum frames. The only requirement left over from prior years appears to be that the bike must have drop handlebars. Regards, Corwin On Wednesday,

Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

and a good 5 oz lighter than my go-to Dura Ace spds. > > On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 12:30 PM Corwin Zechar wrote: > >> Hi Patrick - >> >> Love the Richey Micros. They are one-sided and weighted to be in the >> optimal position when you want to clip in. >> >&

Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

-4 Patrick Moore wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, Corwin. I'm a pedal snob and love lightweight SPD-type >>>>>> pedals, and there's a (earlier version?) pair of Micros on eBay for $25, >>>>>> but I just read reviews of the Micros

Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

on all my bikes now. >>>> >>>> Bike Radar weighed the Micro version they reviewed at 208 grams, >>>> lighter even than the old Xpedo titanium spindle pedals with 180 lb weight >>>> limit in my pedal stash, and a good 5 oz lighter than my go-to Dura A

Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

he Micro version they reviewed at 208 grams, lighter >> even than the old Xpedo titanium spindle pedals with 180 lb weight limit in >> my pedal stash, and a good 5 oz lighter than my go-to Dura Ace spds. >> >> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 12:30 PM Corwin Zechar

Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

e Albastache >>> combo. >>> >>> I think you win the Riv with the lowest bars award! >>> >>> Eric >>> >>> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 2:03 AM Corwin Zechar wrote: >>> >>>> It's definitely not new bike day. That was bac

Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

rd! > > Eric > > On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 2:03 AM Corwin Zechar wrote: > >> It's definitely not new bike day. That was back in the first week of >> February. Not even New Bike Month. So it's New Bike Quarter? >> >> Anyway, I picked up my much anticipated and

[RBW] Re: I have questions

Hi Leah - I have been riding 40mm tires on my custom and 44mm tires on my Quickbeam and have noticed no difference in performance - only in comfort. I would imagine 48mm tires would be no worse in performance and slightly more comfortable. Regarding the light and charging your phone - I have

Re: [RBW] Re: Revisiting the Nitto 52f Basket Rack

Hi Leah - Sorry to be late to the party. I did get the Nitto 52f Basket Rack. In fact, I bought two. One is mounted on my Hubbuhubbuh. I have a Wald Racer basket zip tied to the rack. The other is mounted on the Cunningham Hubbuhubbuh. I really love the rack. It swallows massive loads without

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

Hey Max - If you are one of two people worldwide that run sew-ups on a Riv, I am the other one. I had Rich build a set of wheels for sew-ups so I could run them on any of four Rivs (my wife would not tolerate 33mm tires on the Hubbuhubbuh after riding 71mm tires). Regards, Corwin On

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

In my opinion, the best value in Rivendell bikes for road (and occasional off-road) is the Ram. It has longish chainstays. Not as long as current models - but plenty long to support wide tires and a comfy ride. The Ram has a rather deep bottom bracket drop (77mm in my 60cm size). The only bike

[RBW] Re: Hub recommendations for Velocity Cliffhangers

I'll second the recommendation of White Industries hubs. Phil Wood is also a great option if you want your hubs to last forever. Regards, Corwin On Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 3:26:15 PM UTC-8 Josh C wrote: > I'd recommend a set of white industries hubs if you are looking for > something more

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

Patrick - You forgot the Ram! Regards, Corwni On Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 2:23:07 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > Roadeo, Roadini, Sam, Homer, and the Nitto Noodle? > > FWIW, after having used any number of drop bars, my favorite is the Maes > Parallel, available from Rene Herse but not

Re: [RBW] Digest for rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com - 24 updates in 8 topics

On 1/31/24 05:50, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com < https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest_medium=email#!forum/rbw-owners-bunch/topics > Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Schmidt Dyno

Hi Jock - I had a Schmidt K179 6V-3W Dyno hub many years ago on my original custom. As I recall, I paid about $200 for it. Given the availability of the SON Deluxe dyno hub, I would pay about $100 - the middle of the range of a Shimano DH-3N72 dyno hub. I've also had the Shimano and currently

Re: [RBW] Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

I think Eben Weiss is mainstream. He's owned and ridden carbon bikes. And he rides a lot. I think "mainstream" in the context of cylcing encompasses a broad spectrum from racer wanna-be's to parents with kids in trailers or child seats to people carrying heavy loads on all kinds of bikes. I

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

I used to ride 6 miles to MacArthur BART, put my bike in a locker I rented, and hop on a train. In San Francisco, I walked a mile to Caltrain, hopped on another train and get off at Hillsdale. Then I would get my beater bike out of another rented locker and ride 4 miles to my office in Redwood

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell and Brooks B68 short film

I'm not a fan of long wheelbase bikes either. Although - amusingly, I have definitely spent more time on my Hubbuhubbuh and the Cunningham Hubbuhubbuh than all my other bikes put togeter. Try finding a longer wheelbase bike than a Hubbuhubbuh. Regards, Corwin On Friday, January 19, 2024 at

[RBW] Brooks B68 Video

I no longer ride Brooks saddles, but I am a big fan of this video . My new custom is enshrined in it. Apparently Mark had it in the stand when Brian came around filming. You can tell that it's

[RBW] Redlands Strada Rossa

Hi - Anybody here planning to ride the Redlands Strada Rossa? Happens on Saturday, March 16th this year. There are 40, 65 and 90 mile gravel routes. Check it out here . Used to be a guy named David - a teacher in the Redlands area, prolific poster in this group -

[RBW] Grizzly Peak Century

I just registered for the Grizzly Peak Century (San Francisco Bay Area - East Bay). I've ridden it in the past, but it's been a few years. They now have several new routes with a couple gravel routes as well. I rode the three bears yesterday afternoon. (Sorry, no pics.) It was both easier and

[RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

I have not ridden RAGBRAI. I have heard lots about it from people on this list as well as Jacquie Phelan. Jacquie and Charlie rode RAGBRAI several years ago. There is support for disabled people at RAGBRAI. Even to the extent of special meals and lodging. Jacquie was very encouraging about me

[RBW] Re: RBW HQ visit

I have a custom in progress - came back from Joe Bell's a couple months ago. Mark and I have been gathering parts since then. I usually go a couple times a month. I call or email beforehand to make sure a visit is OK on the day I plan. So far, there was only a problem on the day they were

[RBW] Re: Tire Recommendations

I’m partial to the Schwabe Hurricanes. Mine are wider at 2.4 inches. They have never flatted on me, and are just now starting to show some wear after three and a half years and more than 2000 miles. I should add that these Hurricanes are mounted on my tandem and endure lots of abuse. I feel

[RBW] Re: Getting in over my head

Late to the party here - but I think getting in over your head is one of the most exciting things about life. I find myself getting in over my head at nearly every opportunity. I've been on club rides where guys twenty years older than me rode away from me going uphill, and downhill! I've

Re: [RBW] FS 62 cm 2022 MIT Atlantis 4100 OBO

Actually, there is one more candidate in the long-pull drop bar brake lever category: Dia-Compe 287V levers. I have a pair. Rivendell has sold them recently as well . I suggested to Grant that a market exists for a

Re: [RBW] Widest tires on green Quickbeam?

I have run 38mm Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Duremes under SKS longboards on my green Quickbeam. I think they were P45s. Given that the widest tire I am aware of fitting on a Quickbeam (also green) was 44mm, this seems correct. Regards, Corwin On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 7:36:17 AM UTC-8

[RBW] Re: What dual short/long pull brake levers are out there?

Paul has a lever that's a little overkill for you. It's called the duplex lever . If you look at the picture, it gives you an excellent idea of the difference between short and long pull levers. It's all in the

Re: [RBW] FS: 1985 Ritchey Ascent (XXL/23”) – $1300

If that's a Suntour roller cam brake, it would have been designed by Charlie Cunningham. Regards, Corwin On Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 10:25:10 AM UTC-8 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: FS: Reyn Spooner, MUSA shorts, gloves, wool, cashmere

Hi Eric - Not sure why you say you understand why no one wants it. I would wear it if it were my size. I think it would fit my friend Charlie Cunningham. If you still have the Costco Cashmere, please send it to me. Let me know if I can send you some funds to cover postage. Charlie and

Re: [RBW] New Fork Paint Options!

Hi Matthew - That paint job looks really great! I have a frame at Joe Bell's that I need a color for. I got a look at the DuPont Imron color chart - but my understanding is that Imron is no longer available. Joe Bell can literally duplicate any color - but I did not see a lot of options in

Re: [RBW] Your preferred handlebar for longer rides

Late to the party - but My favorite non-drop bars for any length ride are Albastache. Close second are Mustache bars. Not much difference between the two. Albastache are a little wider and have slightly less drop. I find it hard to tell the difference when switching between bikes though.

Re: [RBW] Thinking about getting a 62 Quickbeam

That is indeed a nice Quickbeam. Still shod with the original Suzue hubs. Rich-built to boot! Seems like the most reasonable deal in the best color. Corwin On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 7:43:44 AM UTC-7 mmille...@gmail.com wrote: > Nice one on Facebook >

Re: Re: [RBW] Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

There's some nice lug work on that Phillips frame Philip. Regards, Corwin On Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 8:55:05 AM UTC-7 Philip Williamson wrote: > If anyone needs Speedblend tires for their period-correct 2004 Hillborne > or Quickbeam build, these are the first I’ve seen in a decade or

[RBW] Re: Seeking Advice - Shimano 9 Speed Downtube Shifters

Hi Matt - I am familiar with the gentleman in Albuquerque. We have traded several times (both directions). I now have options on two sets of 9 speed Dura Ace levers. And both are local. So hopefully - no shenanigans required in Albuqurque. Regards, Corwin On Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at

[RBW] Re: Seeking Advice - Shimano 9 Speed Downtube Shifters

I agree. Using 10 speed shift levers requires the cable routing hack on the rear derailer. Regards, Corwin On Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 6:18:13 PM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: > Just thinking out loud and clarifying before I suggest something wrong: > > If you use 10 speed shifters and want

Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking Advice - Shimano 9 Speed Downtube Shifters

Hi Bill - I will gladly take those 9 speed down tube shifters off your hands. Let me know whenever it's convenient for you. I am in no hurry. Regards, Corwin On Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 12:02:57 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I have a set of used 9sp down tube Dura Ace shifters > > I

[RBW] Re: Seeking Advice - Shimano 9 Speed Downtube Shifters

Hi Keith - I've ruled out 10 and 11 speed as I want to be able to swap wheels between bikes and have several bikes with 9 speed setups. And I don't care if I have a friction option. Not sure how that impacts things unless I was interested in brifters (which I am not). Thanks, Corwin On

[RBW] Seeking Advice - Shimano 9 Speed Downtube Shifters

Greetings - About 18 months ago, my house was burglarized. Among the items stolen was my Rivendell custom. I am now trying to replace the custom. The frame is now at Joe Bell's waiting for paint. I have been trying to find Shimano 9 speed downtube shift levers for a while. I missed out on a

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Basket Rack: is it too heavy?

I "have" two basket racks. Each rack is mounted on a Hubbuhubbuh. One is on mine, the other on the Cunningham tandem (basket and rack gifted by me). About the weight - I do not notice a difference. But I may not be a good judge of any difference in weight. I regularly hoist, throw around, etc.

[RBW] Re: WTB Stainless Steel Driveshell for Chris King Classic Rear Hub

, Corwin On Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 9:01:49 PM UTC-7 Corwin Zechar wrote: > Greetings and Salutations - > > I realize this is kind of a longshot. And please excuse the cross post on > the BOB group. > > Over a year ago, my Rivendell Custom was stolen. It had Chris Ki

Re: [RBW] Rides With Charlie...

tember 20, 2022 at 2:38:15 PM UTC-4 vhans...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Corwin, >> >> I have heard. Thanks for all you do! >> >> Victor >> >> >> >> On Tue, Sep 20, 2022 at 10:35 AM Corwin Zechar wrote: >> >>> I hav

Re: [RBW] Rides With Charlie...

ictor >> >> >> >> On Tue, Sep 20, 2022 at 10:35 AM Corwin Zechar wrote: >> >>> I have posted a couple of times that I spend a lot of time on tandems. >>> Mostly with Charlie Cunningham. We have been riding for over a year. Our >>> destinations

Re: [RBW] Riv Hobson - Zingo cable cutter

I have a pair of Park cable cutters - bought about ten years ago. Then I saw Mark Abele using Felco cable cutters. The Felco are not cheap, but they cut Yokozuna Reaction cable housing rather handily this week. Regards, Corwin On Friday, September 23, 2022 at 8:19:17 AM UTC-7 Steven Sweedler

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini 61 on Craigslist (not mine)

Here, here JJ! I agree completely. Having Mark do the build and set up my bikes is one of the main reasons I buy bikes from Rivendell. Mark raises wrenching on bikes to a very high form of art. Regards, Corwin On Friday, September 23, 2022 at 3:15:28 PM UTC-7 Ryan wrote: > Believe me...I was

[RBW] Rides With Charlie...

I have posted a couple of times that I spend a lot of time on tandems. Mostly with Charlie Cunningham. We have been riding for over a year. Our destinations have included Point Reyes, Petaluma, Mt Tam, Samuel P. Taylor park, Turtle Island, Sausalito, Richmond, Oakland, San Rafael and San

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

Hi Bill - I was at Rivendell last week. I saw the Roaduno prototype up close. Not sure what dropouts they are using - but I recognized the angle on the rear dropout as the same angle on the rear dropouts on my Quickbeam. For me, the angle is not as critical as I thought it would be. I rarely

[RBW] Re: All Time Best Paint Color

My favorite color has to be the deep purple of my original - and soon to be reincarnated custom. I will admit I am a big fan of the orange creamsicle as well. Especially now that I have an orange creamsicle Ram to look at every day. On Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 4:08:42 PM UTC-7 Keith P.

[RBW] Re: Do you Rapid Rise? (Share pics and thoughts)

Really hard to make ends meet with a 20% markup. With a 10% or 20% markup, you're more likely to be selling groceries than bikes. I would be discouraged too. Working hard and putting lots of resources behind a project you love - only to have it become impossible is really tough to deal with.

Re: [RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

...forgot a subtle difference - the new custom has hand carved lugs. Mark gave me a set of Roadeo lugs and I marked them up for Nobilette to work some magic on. Corwin On Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11:56:40 AM UTC-7 Corwin Zechar wrote: > Hi Ryan - > > Pictures you say? I have no

Re: [RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

Hi Ryan - Pictures you say? I have no pictures of the new custom yet. But I do have a few pictures of the original. If you don't look too closely, you can see my new custom in these pictures. Coincidentally, the new custom will be the same color as the original. Mark Nobilette originally sent

Re: [RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

My answer is much like Joe Bernard's. I would choose my custom. Either the first one (stolen April 2021) or the second one - currently at Joe Bell's awaiting paint. My frame (especially the first one) is/was much like a Roadeo. So much so, that Mark suggested a Roadeo instead of a custom. I

[RBW] Re: Your Road or Road-ish Riv Rubber Radius (tire width)

I generally go as big/wide as the bike will accommodate. For some bikes (e.g., my Hubbuhubbuh) this is 75mm. For others (e.g., my Quickbeam) it is 44mm. I recently came into a Ram. It arrived with 28mm Ruffy Tuffys. I was surprised at how good they felt. Reminded me of the sew-ups I rode as a

[RBW] WTB Stainless Steel Driveshell for Chris King Classic Rear Hub

Greetings and Salutations - I realize this is kind of a longshot. And please excuse the cross post on the BOB group. Over a year ago, my Rivendell Custom was stolen. It had Chris King Classic hubs with the stainless steel driveshell upgrade. I recently came into a set of Chris King Classic

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt photo archive on instagram

Wow Eric! Those photos are fantastic. I tried to read Jobst' reports, but came up short. Thanks very much. Corwin On Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11:26:47 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks for the tip, Rich, that sounds really cool. > > On Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11:05:34 AM

Re: [RBW] High bars at a club ride

At the outset, I will say that I agree with pretty much everything said so far in this thread. I heartily agree with RIDE WHAT YOU LIKE. I will also say that I hate riding upright. I have the interesting situation in that I captain two tandems every week - once a week for Charlie Cunningham and

[RBW] FS: Three NOS Shimano 7-Speed Rear Derailers and a Suntour Crankset

Greetings and Salutations - Jacquie and Charlie are again seeking to further liquidate their stockpile of NOS parts and components. Today we have three 7-speed Shimano rear derailers and a Suntour crankset for sale. The asking price for each of the derailers is $300. Jacquie is uncertain about

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

Those Shimano drop-bar levers are still available! Buy them at rivbike.com, amazon.com, ebay.com and several other places. Regards, Corwin On Monday, July 11, 2022 at 3:52:46 PM UTC-7 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > I must ride a lot slower than all's y'all's... but I've honestly never had > any

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet 60cm complete

Hi Frank - As a new Ram owner with a PBH of 88 (as measured by Grant) and a couple of 60 cm frames (and one 62), I can say this frame is probably too small for you. But that statement is subject to your preferences. My son is two inches taller than me and he rides bikes with seat tubes of 57

[RBW] FS: Late Spring Cleaning

It's amazing how much stuff you collect over a few years. I have gone through my parts bin and various other cubbyholes around my house where parts and accessories seem to gather. All prices include shipping. If you are interested in something and think my price is out of line - please let me

[RBW] FS: Late Spring Cleaning

It's amazing how much stuff you collect over a few years. I have gone through my parts bin and various other cubbyholes around my house where parts and accessories seem to gather. All prices include shipping. If you are interested in something and think my price is out of line - please let me

[RBW] Grizzly Peak Century

Registration for the 2011 Grizzly Peak Century opened today. Last year I spent too much time contemplating the ride - registration was closed when I decided to sign up. So I registered right away this year. Starting at Island Picnic Area (in Tilden). Anyone else riding? Anyone else starting from

[RBW] RBW Crowd at Triple Rock Berkeley

About a week ago, I visited a bar in Berkeley, California called Triple Rock. I have seen a Hillborne and an A. Homer Hilsen out front on more than one occasion. Any chance the rider of either bike is on this list? If so, I would like to get together for some Berkeley area rides. I am in

[RBW] FS: Ritchey Pro Cranks

These are NOS (in the box). Crank length is 172.5 mm. Chainrings are 52/39. Pictures here: http://picasaweb.google.com/Ernfast/RitcheyCranks# $50 shipped. Or best offer. Thank you, Corwin --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are

[RBW] Bianchi Cyclocross

Hi - We suffered a fire in 2005. In addition to destroying nearly everything in the house, the fire damaged the finish on a Bianchi Cyclocross frame I had acquired second hand. In July, I took the frame to Maas Brothers in Livermore and had it powdercoated. After Maas Brothers was finished, I

[RBW] Re: Saluki FS - not mine

This is not my Saluki - but I know the guy who is selling it. The sale was apparently motivated by the purchase of a Ducati 916. He has an XO-1 and RB-1. Feels the Saluki is more than he needs. I feel partially responsible since I turned him on to Rivendell in the first place. I can vouch