[RBW] Re: ISO: Clem L for 26 inch wheels

some of the clem's on this page are for sure 26" https://bluelug.com/bike-catalog/model/rivendell-bicycle-works-clem-smith-jr/page/2/ looks like there's a blue and silver, at least. On Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:43:40 PM UTC-4 NYCbikeguy wrote: > Doug, > Sounds about right. Thanks for the

Re: [RBW] Re: Cork Grips, Amber Shellac Or Clear

nt to buy a single can, I'd vote for >> amber. >> >> >> >> On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 9:20:12 AM UTC-4 Michael Baquerizo wrote: >> >>> rivendell has always suggest some sort of contact cement or glue to get >>> the grips on there. the

Re: [RBW] Ebike Clem

Perhaps things have changed since your order / model but it looks like swytch can mount in many places, from front to back. A shame about the battery. I would love to electrify my clem On Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12:11:43 PM UTC-4 Hoch in ut wrote: > Thanks, Stephen! That’s unfortunate.

[RBW] Re: Cork Grips, Amber Shellac Or Clear

rivendell has always suggest some sort of contact cement or glue to get the grips on there. the idea that i'd pay the premium price for cork only to have them be useless once off never sat well with me, so i've found that a mix of various tapes (cotton tape, tubeless rim tape) are perfect for

[RBW] Re: FS : Silver Bits, Black Bits, Riv Adjacent, Not so Rivvy -

ger Front > > Kim Hetzel. > > On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 12:53:58 PM UTC-7 Michael Baquerizo wrote: > >> All prices do not include shipping from 11372 (or local NYC pickup). I >> believe this is my first post of items for sale, Happy to receive money >

[RBW] FS : Silver Bits, Black Bits, Riv Adjacent, Not so Rivvy -

All prices do not include shipping from 11372 (or local NYC pickup). I believe this is my first post of items for sale, Happy to receive money with buyer protection but the price still has to the amounts shown. That's math i'm happy for you to do. see link for photos:

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Pictures Thread

was used on a select few Atlanti? > I have a good friend who owns a couple of Bob Jacksons and a couple of > Rivendells. So, that will be a question (his preference between them) I > will have to pose to him. > Paul > > On Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 02:13:26 PM EDT, Michael Baquerizo &l

[RBW] Surly Rear Rack? Silver? Black?

I have been putting together a kid bike out of a Clem L and mistakenly purchased a rear rack that's not compatible with my bike seat. I have decided that this rack is the best option for my use case and am trying to get a deal. I'm based in NYC and understand that shipping a rack can be cost

[RBW] Re: Selling Betty Foy and Ives Gomez

can i ask how tall you are / your PBH? That Yves looks as low as it could go, wondering if it would work for me. On Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 2:41:28 PM UTC-4 wpes...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: IMG_0268.jpeg]Betty found a new home but my Ives Gomez is still > available. It’s on a 60 cm

[RBW] Re: WTPF - Nitto Noodle, Albastache, and 70mm Tallux stem

would be happy to cover shipping on the talkux please let me know if avail On Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 7:06:30 PM UTC-5 J Imler wrote: > I’m open to the drops and stem is available. > > On Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 2:17:00 PM UTC-8 modemm...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> (WTPF = Want To Pay

[RBW] VBC chainring swap?

hi all - i took my VBC chainrings off my appaloosa and theyre going on to a bob jackson audax frame that has a braze on for front derailleur, ie i need to use a certain size ring to get my front derailleur to work. thinking anyhting from 46-50 would be ideal for the big ring, and 36-38 or so

[RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

for the same reason people seem to like woom i've tried to avoid it. kinda fits in line (IMO) with liking rivendell. its a bit off the beaten path. with that said, we came upon our kids first bike through a buy nothing group on facebook. the brand is kokua, and it weighs less than most if not

[RBW] Re: FS: Dia Compe Gran Compe 610 Centerpull Brakes

its alwHs unclear if ive sent a message on iphone, but im intere in these so please let me know what next steps are On Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12:33:00 PM UTC-4 bunny...@gmail.com wrote: > Whoops. I did not realize that! Thank you. > [image: brakes 2.jpeg][image: brakes 3.jpeg][image:

[RBW] Looking For: dia compe 610s?

Thinking i'd like to try center pulls out on my next build. Anyone have a set they'd be interested in letting go? I don't have any of the necessary accoutrements either, front and rear cable hangers. Thanks in advance -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

son is about to turn one and I’ve had him in a rear mounted Thule >>>> kids seat since he was about 8 months old. Before that, I played around >>>> with mounting his car seat base to the metal frame of one of those >>>> side-by-side kid trailers. I only eve

[RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

it might not just be research but also law. you should check in your area. i started when we were allowed to, i think still before 1 YO. we used a yepp maxi because i didn’t want to have to buy a mini and then a maxi after he grew out of it. but i regretted not being able to have him in the

Re: [RBW] WTB: Nitto Promenade Bar

/losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/bop/d/south-pasadena-nitto-choco-handlebar/7656648259.html> >> losangeles.craigslist.org >> <https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/bop/d/south-pasadena-nitto-choco-handlebar/7656648259.html> >> >> <https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/

[RBW] Re: ‘95 Rivendell Road, repainted at Waterford

may i ask what that stem is? i don't see the nitto branding and it also seems to not have nitto hardware on the backside of the clamp. but the finish looks to be nitto like in quality. bike looks gorgeous and proportions look great too. looks like a bike that would fit me well. On Sunday,

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Promenade Bar

or maybe just to talk about it? my son is due to upgrade from a balance bike to a pedal bike and because i'm me I want to switch things up a bit on whatever frame I end up buying him. I was intrigued that the bosco is just a bigger promenade bar so was wondering if anyone has experience with

[RBW] Re: New Build Day! Two Speed Road Bike

where do you rank this era of rivendell in comparison to todays? i know they were offered as budget alternatives to the MUSA models but are they better (whatever this means) than MIT? I may even be wrong about what i mean about 'this era'. To me this bike, the redwood, and bleriot are all

[RBW] Re: rack for Wald 139

haul from the farmer's market. I'm > just thinking would easily solve problems related to having of a lot of > weight above your wheel. > Best, > Scott > > On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 7:50:30 AM UTC-4 Michael Baquerizo wrote: > >> >> Not aure id this stil

[RBW] Re: rack for Wald 139

Not aure id this still works, but when i purchasedy basket rack, it was cheaper, even with shipping to get it frok boue lug the plus was any small afditionals hardly added to the shipping cost, so it justified some toss ins. i’d imagine the prices are still similar, but it seems like there

Re: [RBW] Cargo/Kid bike recommendations (or bikefriday vs. tern)

recently put together a mundo for a friend with a triple and there's nothing weird about the seat tube. took a regular FD without any shims, etc. cant imagine a kombi is much different? On Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 2:19:26 PM UTC-4 Drw wrote: > Yeah it's definitely between the Kombi and Short

Re: [RBW] EVERYTHING! Lots of parts and tools

this was a crazy service to every project bike in every garage. thank you On Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 6:57:06 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: > OMG PM TIA > > > > On Jul 29, 2023, at 11:13 AM, Drw wrote: > > Also pm'd. I'm probably too late, but this was fun. > > On Friday, July 28, 2023

[RBW] Re: FS: EVERYTHING! Lots of parts and tools

sent a PM against my better judgement. thanks! On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 2:27:56 PM UTC-4 twowheeledtexan wrote: > I'm moving and clearing out a bunch of stuff I've been hoarding. Prices > are shipped, PP or Venmo, you pay the fees or friends and family. Discounts > for multiple things, the

Re: [RBW] WTB: Toyo Built Atlantis

actually that bike friday seems to scratch the itch. looks enough like a brompton that it scratches another itch. might have to begin plotting on one of those... On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 7:19:15 PM UTC-4 plumber...@gmail.com wrote: > Woul love to see a photo of the frame you have for sale.

Re: [RBW] Re: Cargo/Kid bike recommendations (or bikefriday vs. tern)

i'm soon going to find myself in a similar situation. have been using my sam with the yepp maxi in the rear. i initially installed it on a mt-campee rear rack when he was much smaller and i wasnt really concerned with the weight, but hes close enough to the 40 mark that i'm worried about it.

[RBW] Re: bike sleuthing on the riv homepage (older model?)

IF its a riv (i wouldnt expect them to only use photos of their bikes) it's a homer, is my guess. sorta seems like it says so on the downtube, and its the only lugged bike they make right now that'd take those brakes. i suppose it could be an older sam, but i doubt it. On Friday, June 23,

[RBW] ISO gumwall 26" 2.1+ tires

maybe something hanging in the rafters? hoping for something cheap. building up a bike for my mother, riv style, and am hoping to change the wheels to something cushy. the frame is an old rock hopper step through. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Technomic 190mm stem & more

-4 Michael Baquerizo wrote: > Looking to put together a riv style bike for my mom, belated birthday and > mothers day gift. > > Hoping to do so on a budget, already cleared out my parts bin for the same > gift for my father. > > >- I'm hoping a Technomic

[RBW] WTB Nitto Technomic 190mm stem & more

Looking to put together a riv style bike for my mom, belated birthday and mothers day gift. Hoping to do so on a budget, already cleared out my parts bin for the same gift for my father. - I'm hoping a Technomic (the 190mm height) comes in the not deluxe finish, only for $$ savings.

Re: [RBW] forthcoming Hillibike "combo" predictions?

*If they didn't make major changes to the Hunqapillar, a newer version would just be an Appaloosa.* this is what i tell myself all the time. always wanted a hunq, but ended up with an appa. i used to hate the long chain stays and i still *prefer *the hunq, but I i really like my appaloosa.

[RBW] Re: New crank?

agree on it's chunkiness, i thought it was funny will suggested the current silver crank wasnt all that chunky. it has grown on me though, like a lot of things seen over and over again. On Monday, May 8, 2023 at 5:23:40 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I have zero info but I am excited to see

Re: [RBW] Re: What do I replace coroplast with in Sackville

i bought a used sackville on ebay that didnt come with any stiffener. coroplast is pretty expensive at office supplies so i just used cardboard. i forgot if i doubled it up but i then wrapped it in gaffers tape for some rigidity. i originally tried to melt a plastic record sleeve on it so it'd

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos paint question

that sucks. but if the price was right maybe its a good opportunity get it painted with a cream headtube. that bike could have been so much better looking with one. On Monday, April 17, 2023 at 12:32:37 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > That fork is the earlier San Marcos color, I don't know why

[RBW] Re: WTB Large Rosco Baby in the next 12 months

i will say any bike with a top tube as opposed to a swooping tube is not something i’d recommend for a child carrier (if back seat is the eventual considerat) the ability to mount goes down severely when there’s a live being back there. unless you’re doing yoga and stretching regularly i’m

[RBW] Re: Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

aware this is not the same color, and it might be even more different in person, those black zip ties ALL over the downtube ruin the paint for me. i think my bike has two (top and bottom) and it does the job well enough.

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Legos!

what he's saying is the plural of lego is lego. not legos. On Monday, March 6, 2023 at 6:17:39 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > Seeing how the original Legos were shaped compared to that monstrosity, > well I'd call that cheating ! > > Legos as in plural referring to the little bricks

Re: [RBW] Hand-Wringing: Kickstand Edition

yes i'll take a mini tutorial on polishing a pletscher for sure. On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 2:39:18 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > Wow, Ken! I love that polished double! A real pletscher to look at! > > How'd you do that? > > Cheers, John > > On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 7:19:38 AM UTC-8

Re: [RBW] Re: Fitting the Hunqapillar for touring

an aside, i love that salmon hunqapillar. such a good color on such a good bike. On Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 9:14:00 PM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > I’m not quite sure why the Zeitgeist bags are as ubiquitous as they are… > because they’re actually rather small in my opinion. Fine as

Re: [RBW] Re: Blue Lug / Nitto strut light mount hack

my guess is in lieu of a having that extra (expensive) daruma, you could have not taken off that extra tab, opened up its hole with a drill, and used the daruma thats already at that fastening point. in my experience there's enough bolt for a little more to be sandwiched in there. the angle

[RBW] Re: Photos of your Small MUSA Atlantis?

that bike is so perfect. On Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 12:48:16 AM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > This guy’s account > is lovely! > > On Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 11:45:01 AM UTC-8 Al in SF wrote: > >> Briguy and others, >> >> Bumping

[RBW] Re: Coroplast season!

what is coroplast season? i have a sackville bag i purchased without coroplast and i'd love to find some to fill it in. On Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 5:11:56 PM UTC-5 R. Alexis wrote: > Hello folks. Looks like coroplast season is apron us. Anyone got any > projects/crafts planned for these?

[RBW] ISO Sackville Shopsack Bag LARGE

Preferably in olive, but open to other colors (namely grey grid, for sure not any variation of blue) Aware they are currently available on riv and will get one there if someone here doesnt have one they decided they dont need. thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Kickstand plates, what's up with that?

leaning is all fine and good until you throw a kid on the back of your bike. my 32 pounder goes on while my pletscher double is out. sam hillborne. On Monday, November 7, 2022 at 3:49:22 PM UTC-5 J J wrote: > Interesting discussions about benefits of and problems with kickstands. > >

Re: [RBW] Powder coated Clem H!

worthy of some resurecttio decals no? On Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 8:51:58 PM UTC-4 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank you Richard! > > On Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 5:41:11 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > >> One of a kind! Beautiful! >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Nov 5, 2022, at

[RBW] Re: FS Silver 2 bar end shifters

any interest in keeping the pods and selling the shifters? On Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 4:08:35 PM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > Rivendell Silver 2 bar end shifters mounted on Shimano Bar End Pods. 2 > minutes with a Dremel tool on the pods and spacers and a second metal > washer and everything

[RBW] Re: FOR SALE: SHIMANO M730 CRANK SET

Charlie - I reached out to you about these privately. I am interested if they are still around, in the current set up - but i wouldn't mind if that chainring guard was removed. looks like its sitting on the of the crank? On Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 6:54:33 PM UTC-4 Charlie wrote: > MY

[RBW] is it me or is dull bright now dull brighter?

sort of rhetorical, because i just received a basket rack from japan and compared it to the two nitto racks i already have on my bike. there was a cloudiness (dull) that nitto was using that sort of disappeared. i suspected it from the photos but receiving it has confirmed. anyone else see

[RBW] Re: FS: 2 Nitto Cockpit kits + assorted Riv gear

Heya - i messaged about the hat. not sure if it hit your junk folder. please feel free to reach out. Thanks! On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 1:18:50 PM UTC-4 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > It's a rainy day in South Alabama so I'm cleaning out my shed. > I have the following for sale: > >

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

I notice a lot of black cliffhangers being used on these...do people know something i don't, or are they just gonna let those brake pads run their course on the rim? On Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 4:21:29 PM UTC-4 Daniel MacPherson wrote: > Okay. It was the headset. I got my mechanic friend

[RBW] iso : 650b sized silver pass & stow

i know this is a long shot, but why not. i want (not need) a pass and stow for my sam hillborne and am always terrified by the price. not saying it's not worth it, but perhaps someone here has one collecting dust? feel free to contact off list. thanks! -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] 1400 front derailers

grant did mention that aesthetically theyre nothing to write home about so...don't get your hopes up. On Monday, April 25, 2022 at 7:42:56 PM UTC-4 hinton...@gmail.com wrote: > Made by MicroShift but no model mention: > https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/early-april > > On

[RBW] blue lug koma light question

recently got one of these and my kid decided to pull out the plug that covers the port. wondering if someone can snap a photo of theirs so i can try and find an online replacement? appreciate the help in advance! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Pigeonholed in Bicycle Philosophy

i came to know rbw probably 5 years later than you (in age) and now 36 i don't feel i've missed anything. if you ever do, just do it. liking one bike shouldnt stop you from appreciating another. same with their packaged philosophies. On Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 6:38:34 PM UTC-5 Patrick

[RBW] RBW small bits trading post

feel free to delete if this is not allowed, for whatever reason. i and i'm sure we all, have collected bits and bobs throughout the years, items (smaller: think struts and bolts, etc) especially when it comes to nitto, I find that replacements cost an crazy percentage of a whole product.

Re: [RBW] Re: question and WTB for two new country builds

oh and, i temporarily gave up on the double kickstand and used the one that came with my wife's clem. i've determined non double kickstands suck. On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 3:00:06 PM UTC-5 Michael Baquerizo wrote: > added the rack for support. wrapped the bars some, managed to lose

[RBW] Re: question and WTB for two new country builds

don't add much strength to the bolt and if you file > off too much and the bolt breaks someday, bolts are cheap and the frame has > not been altered.. > > Laing > Delray Beach FL > > On Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 10:00:01 PM UTC-5 Michael Baquerizo wrote: > >> th

[RBW] Re: Bike repair stand build

thank you kindly for posting this, i was one who initially asked in your build vids. On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 8:32:58 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi all – I recently built a bike repair stand from gas plumbing parts and > a woodworking clamp. It's not as slick as some of the

[RBW] Re: For Sale :: TK [long]

since they ^^ asked i'd be happy to see a 1" Deore XT Headset XTR 9 speed RD (the series that has an 'X' incorporated into the design, used often at riv years ago) (or another of the Deore XT mentioned above) 9 or 10 cm Tallux *fingers crossed* On Saturday, December 18, 2021 at

[RBW] Re: question and WTB for two new country builds

thanks for the recommendations and suggestions - managed to get a matching rear thumbie for the bike, and went ahead and ordered a set of paul levers because they'll likely be the last set of levers we'll ever need. been really digging old shimano mtb stuff lately but didn't want to hold out

[RBW] Re: question and WTB for two new country builds

size of the drill bit for pilot holes as > well... might be something that could be found in the wayback machine > archives if nothing else turns up or maybe a call into Riv in case they > still have any lying around? > > > > On Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 9:27:51 PM UTC-5 Michael

[RBW] question and WTB for two new country builds

3rd time i'm trying this, ill skip pictures for now since they're crappy but recently built up an appaloosa from the FFHS and a stock Clem, with a few additions from the stock build. since this is boring without words i'll try to add the photos in subsequent posts. now my questions: does

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

any info regarding these two bombadils? asking because they're the same, but different. and one is very close to that appa proto posted above.

[RBW] Re: The scariest Rivendell - Halloween Special - Pumpkin QuickBeam and Carbon

I've wanted to make a post about Rivendell's not set up at all like Rivendell's, because they usually look pretty awesome. This bike delivers. On Friday, October 29, 2021 at 1:16:56 PM UTC-4 robkr...@gmail.com wrote: > I like it. Are those hubs from a Vanilla/Speedvagen? Looks sort of like

[RBW] WANTED: White Industries VBC Silver Crank Arms 170mm

Need these as the final puzzle piece for my 2021 Appaloosa. Made a post months ago that has yet to be approved, so here we are again. The last post had a laundry list, this has only my crank arms. I'm open to condition - i already have the rings and bolts - just need the arms and the

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

9:56 PM bp wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> After snagging one of the orange 60cm frames (completed >>>>>>>>>>>>> checkout in 45 seconds!) the big brown truck made a delivery >>>>>>>>>

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

;> On Wed, Jun 30, 2021 at 9:56 PM bp wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> After snagging one of the orange 60cm frames (completed >>>>>>>>>>>>> checkout in 45 seconds!) the big brown truck made a delivery >&

[RBW] anyone in NYC selling a bike repair stand?

in an attempt to get a deal, wondering if anyone has a work stand they're hoping to sell or upgrade and need an excuse. ideally a feedback sports tripod style unit but i'd consider park took as well. thanks in advance! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

appreciate the info. buying parts for this bike bit by bit so the tires, despite their sticker shock, shouldn't hurt *too *much...i think. On Monday, June 21, 2021 at 6:04:02 PM UTC-4 bicycler...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks, Bones! Yours is a beaut, too. It fits right in among that field of >

[RBW] wtb technomic deluxe or tallux 25.4 and 100-110 mm

preferably in close to new condition. i don't mind insertion marks but it's not like i'm seeking them out. 225 extension preferably but i'd settle for the shorter one i guess. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

> >>>>>>>>>> Eric, is that 3:30 eastern time, which means they nearly sold out >>>>>>>>>> in 30 minutes??? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 3:34:05 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com &g

[RBW] anyone push their altus (m310) to a 36t rear cog?

bought a 11-36t cassette for my new appa and already have some altus' that i'd like to use ( i guess i have back up shimano rear in case they dont) but i realized it's supposed to be 34t max. anyone get it past that? tried looking elsewhere to no avail. keep seeing altus' on riv builds and

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

thanks to (still not sure if i'm happy about it) this thread, I snagged a 51 in mermaid from Maine Bike Works. As much as I wanted one I wasn't going to get my hopes up from RBW, but regardless i'm excited to see how quick things move tomorrow. unfortunately don't think i'm in a rush to build

[RBW] Re: What's your favorite painting of a Bombadil?

as someone who's always scared of making aesthetic choices, especially when given infinite options, I really like rivs painted in the colors of other rivs. seems you're in a similar school of thought but to me the hunq and the bombadil are too similar. I'd go for something different, like

Re: [RBW] Re: FS MUSA Hunqapillar complete 58cm

Since you've obviously used that rear rack, could you (or anyone else) tell me what the tangs on the bottom of the top platform are for and how theyre used? Sorry to hijack your thread. On Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 11:39:21 PM UTC-5 Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > Not

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

As a product person - it's wild that Blue Lug is getting these frames and releasing them into the wild before Riv has a chance to. I know how laissez faire Grant is and all, but still wild. On Monday, February 22, 2021 at 1:27:50 PM UTC-5 BrettG wrote: > New bluelug shop tour video shows

[RBW] Re: V-Brake and Canti...

i'm not a pro mechanic by any means but i've used the standard shimano lever on a tektro canti front and shimano v brake rear and didn't really have beef with the stopping power (casual use, not performance at all, in NYC) On Friday, October 16, 2020 at 5:18:09 PM UTC-4 greenteadrinkers

[RBW] Re: Oct 2020 Sam Hillborne page

yea, not sure that applies here unless i want a serious gap between the fender and tire. where it currently sits provides the perfect relationship. On Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 7:47:36 AM UTC-4 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > That's what I thought, too... >

Re: [RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

ny Jesuit-mandated > examination of conscience! -- that used to afflict bourgeoise hangers-on to > the Soviet Leninists. > > On Thu, Aug 27, 2020 at 10:24 AM Michael Baquerizo > wrote: > >> since i don't mind the consequences, i'm sensing a double standard here. >> po

Re: [RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

since i don't mind the consequences, i'm sensing a double standard here. posts from jan re: BLM have nothing to do with this group, but this post about air quality in the bay area does. don't get me wrong, i see nothing wrong with either, but you can't use the swift hand of moderation on one

[RBW] WTB right (rear) shimano paul thumbie (or a set, if necessary)

looking for a rear derailleur paul thumbie. color doesn't matter really, silver would be cool but black is fine. aesthetic condition doesn't matter too much either. if anyone has the thumbie (or adapter) that takes the riv shifters, that would be good too. thanks in advance! -- You

Re: [RBW] The Quickbeam Rides Again!

Reading about the construction flaws on this bike reminds me of a story / gripe grant posted about in a reader around the time the QB was released. someone made a stink about flaws in the bikes welding and grant told her it was nothing to worry about. it seems like he was wrong, there are a

[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Adhesive for Riv Cork Grips???

i've seen that glue referenced before (household hogar) and just wanted to let everyone know that hogar is just household in spanish, hah. On Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 7:10:03 PM UTC-4 Ginz wrote: > Amazing Goop “houshold” aka “household hogar”. It is Contact cement. Cork > breaks up as you

[RBW] Re: Shifter cable exit

I ride 51cm and did the same thing once upon a time. I also needed a tandem cable to make it work. with that being said, i never had any issues but I think at the time i was running my shimano shifters indexed. On Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 3:03:58 PM UTC-4 Jeremy Till wrote: > That's the

[RBW] Re: bending nitto struts

Thanks guys - and thanks for the link. Maybe im broken and thats what i actually saw, not from Riv On Friday, June 19, 2020 at 11:24:05 AM UTC-4, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > > That's how I do it, too. For symmetry, bolt the struts together. Here's a > pic from OAC (scroll about halfway down): >

[RBW] bending nitto struts

I have already emailed Vince - but wondering if you guys can help. I could have sworn riv had a vid on bending nitto struts. am I wrong? does anyone have an tips and necessary tools to make this happen? is it advisable? any help would be appreciated. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Custom Paint Color Help

I own a brg Bob Jackson w gold lug lining. I like green bikes and BRG especially, but imo lug lining detracts from the beauty of the lugs. I'd like the bike much more if it was a more simple paint job. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: anyone ever try this conversion? 1 1/8" to 1" to accept a quill

t mounted cable > hanger and cantilever brakes. > > Chris > > > On Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 9:47:45 PM UTC-4, Michael Baquerizo wrote: >> >> https://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/105904306219/ho-ho-ho >> >> Has anyone gotten this to a point where they feel safe

[RBW] anyone ever try this conversion? 1 1/8" to 1" to accept a quill

https://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/105904306219/ho-ho-ho Has anyone gotten this to a point where they feel safe riding it? Curious to hear of any alternative methods, or issues w this one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: two rivendells for sale

If that wheelset is up for grabs i'd be interested in hearing what you'd want for it. Thanks On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 7:38:21 PM UTC-4, Robert Blunt wrote: > > Hello everyone, > With the pandemic induced economic downturn, I will have to let my bikes > go. I have a 55 cheviot that is

[RBW] Re: Kid/Haulin’ Trailer Recommendations for Clem.

not a xtracycle spokesman. On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 3:17:55 PM UTC-4, Michael Baquerizo wrote: > > Ah, gotcha. The removability is obviously not an option here. > > I wasn't showing you that bike for the yepp seat they have on it. It just > hit a few of your other points, like able

[RBW] Re: Kid/Haulin’ Trailer Recommendations for Clem.

hich is why I'm looking > specifically for a trailer. And also wanting something that can be > attached/detached somewhat easily to use the bike without kids in tow. > Here's my latest setup: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-koMDRFxak/ > David > > On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 11:

[RBW] Re: Kid/Haulin’ Trailer Recommendations for Clem.

And here is the result https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Nb9FAllyh/ On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 12:03:28 PM UTC-4, Michael Baquerizo wrote: > > I found a wealth of info on this topic from here, both in the article and > in the comments: > > > https://theradavist.com/2020/

[RBW] Re: Kid/Haulin’ Trailer Recommendations for Clem.

I found a wealth of info on this topic from here, both in the article and in the comments: https://theradavist.com/2020/01/living-car-lite-with-surlys-big-easy-electric-cargo-bike/ obviously since youre hoping it attaches to a clem, that would mean buying the leap from xtracycle, but i *think

[RBW] Re: Shorts similar to Riv MUSA

Pardon as i've no experience w the MUSA short but this is another MUSA brand. https://moceantactical.com/collections/shorts/products/1150-approach-shorts I used to recall them making things a bit more simple, but the website was also a lot more simple once upon a time so maybe they've

[RBW] Re: Anyone have experience w this Quality Wheels Dynamo set?

Thanks again for that link Dave, unfortunately they were unable to fulfill the order. so back to square one. That was such a good deal, what a bummer. On Friday, April 24, 2020 at 2:19:41 PM UTC-4, Michael Baquerizo wrote: > > I'm attempting to build something that will last me, without br

[RBW] Re: Are Riv Sliver shifter + Paul thumibe days over?

I'm curious to see pictures of what the adaptors look like. I have searched the net in the past and it seems to be wiped of any information regarding them. Perhaps a bigger conspiracy at hand. Kidding. On Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 9:23:22 PM UTC-4, Justin Wyne wrote: > > ordered a silver sifter

[RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

Rad red. I mustered up some courage and asked Richard Sachs on instagram and he said Joe called his paint rad red as well. Unfortunately that doesn't translate to much for d (unless it does). but i'll be sure to show him your photo as well. Thanks and the more I see your bike the more I like

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

Joe, did you spec that red yourself? How would you describe it? I'm getting a Sam painted before it comes to o me and I am trying to get a particular red that Richard Sachs used for a season recently. Your red seems a similar 'light red' leaning, aka on its way to way to pink but not quite. It

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