Re: [RBW] Re: Bikelessness

Thanks Ryan in Winnipeg, I know you offer sage advice and that I should chat with the shop one more time. I just can’t bring myself to do it a second time. The owner is just SO nice, and they are slammed with work right now. I suppose the thing that tips me over is that he wheeled my bike in

[RBW] Sackville Royal vs. Blue

I want to get another pair of Backabike bags- if you’ve never had a pair, you’re missing out on one of the finest things in the shop. I wanted the dark blue, what we used to refer to as ‘sapphire’ but the website shows there are 2 blue colors, Royal and Blue and only Blue is available. Does

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

We’ve had 4(?) straight up calls for cash in the last year. I’ve contributed to all. Bought a frame for one. I’d be concerned about anyone saying they aren’t concerned. I truly believe discs would engage a whole new population. I also don’t think in bicycle black And white terms. If a disc

[RBW] Re: To Helmet or not

Mark, for the record, I wear a helmet ever since I was hit by a car (hit and run driver). I was not wearing a helmet at the time. The driver ran right through a stop sign and directly into my left side in the middle of the intersection. I was thrown up onto the hood of the car, and rolled off,

Re: [RBW] To Helmet or not

This has been a lightning rod topic in the past (for reasons that escape me). Helmet though, and I kinda want one of those fancy new trek ones. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] To Helmet or not

Helmet. It is second nature now and as Eric said “no real reason not to.” Plus, as a father, I am trying to set a good example for my children. One day I might be glad they had their helmet on. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

Bro, the hill I'm dying on is I'm worried about Riv, especially after hearing the Roadini didn't sell well. I understand people disagreeing with my opinion on the subject, but not understanding my motives for promoting it bewilders me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] To Helmet or not

People are giving good reasons for wearing a helmet while cycling. Follow up question: Helmet or not when doing other activities with similar statistical risk of head injury (eg driving a motor vehicle with a seatbelt on, climbing a ladder)? If not, why not? Genuinely curious, but feel free to

[RBW] Re: To Helmet or not

This. I have been in several bad crashes, broken more bones on a bike than I care to say, and was always glad to have worn a helmet when I did. No matter how safe and skilled a rider you are, if you ride a lot you *will* crash, or be hit by an idiot in a car, and if you are wearing a helmet,

Re: [RBW] To Helmet or not

Helmet. Always. Every single ride. No real reason not to, and lots of good reasons to wear one, among which is the fact that I make my living with my brain, which is inside my skull. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Mar 29, 2019, at 7:37 PM, Mark

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

I can’t recall anybody from RBW saying “disc brakes suck”. Seems to me they just don’t buy the argument that disc brakes rule, and choose not to follow that trend. As not following industry trends is part of their modus operandi, this instance doesn’t surprise me much. Nor does it particularly

[RBW] Re: FS 52 cm Homer (Toyo frame) $1500

I'm dropping the price to $1500. This bike really deserves to be ridden by someone! I'll post some updated pics this weekend, but if you have questions, ask! On Monday, March 18, 2019 at 9:53:15 AM UTC-7, Alan H wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > I've finally admitted to myself that my Homer is a wee

[RBW] To Helmet or not

Discs -- 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 this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] To Helmet or not

Now the other question...which helmet? I owe my life to a MSR mountain climbing helmet. I was a strong 16 year old junior in 1970 when I rolled my tubular at 30 mph. My riding partner, my grandfather, and I were among the few who wore helmets back then. The MSR used a nylon web and deformable

[RBW] To Helmet or not

I've hit my head on the ground with and without a helmet. I know which I prefer. That's all I have to say. Chris -- 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

[RBW] Re: Why I’m excited for Boots, GBW

Congratulations, you must have gotten a demo I guess. I personally need gears, I could live with 9 for a bike like Gus, but I'd probably prefer 27 as I ride on most of the bikes that I actually ride very often. I have an Atlantis 2 and will have to decide if the Gus is something I need. Can't

Re: [RBW] To Helmet or not

Helmet. On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 10:37 PM Mark Schneider wrote: > Good evening, > > A recent experience has made me curious on everyones opinion of wearing > helmets. To some, it seems against the standard Rivendell ethos to wear a > helmet. In this case as in others (clipless pedals)I stray

[RBW] To Helmet or not

Good evening, A recent experience has made me curious on everyones opinion of wearing helmets. To some, it seems against the standard Rivendell ethos to wear a helmet. In this case as in others (clipless pedals)I stray from the standard Rivendell line. I believe in them, I won't get on my bike

[RBW] Why I’m excited for Boots, GBW

Once again many congratulations on your upcoming acquisition. It would be a sad day around here if you were to sell the QB. Some bikes just make themselves favorites and I suspect the QB fills that spot in your quiver. IanA. Also looking forward to DPGBW ride reports. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: RBW XXV WHO’S COMING

FIXED On Friday, March 29, 2019 at 11:57:58 AM UTC-7, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > RIV 25th ANNIVERSARY WHO'S COMING > http://rbwxxv.eventbrite.com > > > > Justin > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

To me it just seems like a totally unnecessary stand to take. I have a disc and rim bike. I like both. They both stop. My Atlantis is my favorite, but I do worry about wide rim availability. What is there beyond the cliffhanger?. The world has moved to discs, and I think it has pros and cons

[RBW] Why I’m excited for Boots, GBW

Are there any spare / left over frank jones sr. “Alligator “ rear drop outs in existence and if yes can D score a set? I suspect that would be the cleanest way to beem ify a boots. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

HI Joe, Yes, it is 26.8 - I had used this with my MIT Atlantis frame for that blacked out build. On Thursday, 28 March 2019 15:24:18 UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Hi Ash, isn't it cool?! > > No decent ride report yet, my schedule filled up with all the things > today. > > Pedals are Deity

Re: [RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

An interesting side note about the guy who was admiring my bike: "Atlantis, I've never heard of them." 'Oh, it's made by Rivendell in Walnut Creek, Atlantis is the model of bike.' ".." I really wish Riv would put "Rivendell" in small font on the toptube like early Bridgestones. -- You

[RBW] Why I’m excited for Boots, GBW

Chris asked, “Will you keep it set up with multiple gears, or go fixed?” Great question, Chris! Quick answer: I’ll test free/multigears first, go to fixed if needed. Longer answer... The fixed gear Boots conundrum led me to a number of realizations: 1. I’ve ridden fixed gear for 18 months,

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

Oh I'm definitely howling at the moon, S. It's not changing any minds at Riv (I tried), and it just ends up pissing people off here. I'm out! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Brake Boss Prep? (new frame)

Hi John, I don't think so. Do you have your cantis handy? I checked a set of cheap-o Tektro Oryx's I have on a shelf and the brake arm rides on an inner metal tube, not the boss, and this tube would remain fixed relative to the boss. The CX50s on my bike is built similarly but I couldn't

[RBW] Re: Why I’m excited for Boots, GBW

Congrats as well! Looking forward to your comparisons with the Hunqapillar/beam. --Ed C. -- 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] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

Several bikes in the current line-up are going away, some permanently, so I expect there to be less model overlap by the end of the year. But I hear you. That's why I asked how the GBW is different from the Clem. I wouldn't say you're howling at the moon regarding disc brakes. Like it or not,

[RBW] Why I’m excited for Boots, GBW

Congrats, I look forward to to reading your ride reports. Will you keep it set up with multiple gears, or go fixed? Chris -- 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,

[RBW] RBW XXV WHO’S COMING

Says “sale ended?” I’m coming, for sure. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- 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] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

Several bikes in the current line-up are going away, some permanently, so I expect there to be less model overlap by the end of the year. But I hear you. That's why I asked how the GBW is different from the Clem. I wouldn't say you're howling at the moon regarding disc brakes. Like it or not,

Re: [RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

Hi Mark, Yes the handling is the same, there's hardly any weight in the bag. The 'walking speed tiller effect' is quite minimal, and possibly a result of the tire and slack angle as much as the stem. It's not there at all with hands forward where a short-reach stem clamp would be. -- You

[RBW] Dynamo Lights

I have a question. I recently acquired a lovely Bombadil with a SON dynamo front hub and Supernova E3 front and rear light. The bike is circa 2008 and so I assume is the light. I really like having a dynamo light. I have a *lot* of battery powered lights as I cycle year round night or day. In

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

It was a wonderful courtesy, Colin! Thank you. It was your post that alerted me to the demo bike being available and led to the purchase (a complete surprise to me, courtesy of me loving and supportive wife who amazes and humbles and elevates me daily!). With abandon, Patrick -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

Hey Joe, Glad to hear the shakedown ride went so well, and that you’re really enjoying the new wheels! I love my new-to-me Atlantis, but I’m in the process of figuring out a new drop bar cockpit (current is with Bosco bars on a 110mm stem), and because of the long top tube, I’ll need a

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

Hm, here I thought this would just be a courtesy to folks who were interested in buying a Gus...whoops! I'll throw in my two cents here then. I rode a Clem Smith with 2.4 knobbies in a MTB race last weekend and didn't die AND I beat half the crowd (with a 20 minute beer/margarita brake in the

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

It seems silly to you. I think it's just as valid an opinion as totally loving the bike and expressing THAT opinion. I only got into again here because someone else brought it up, and am only expressing my concerns about marketing and sales. It's clearly a great bike that will work for the

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

I’ve started a new thread on why I’m excited for Boots. It seems silly to lament or arm-chair quarterback a man following his bliss, especially one with a track record of changing the industry multiple times who has successfully run a company for over 25 years.

[RBW] Why I’m excited for Boots, GBW

In modern parlance, Grant follows his bliss. He followed his bliss and built bikes sized to fit people and have handlebars at or above saddle height. This is now common in the industry. He followed his bliss and built bikes for country riding. Tires industry wide became wider. It took a while,

[RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

Update after actual semi-decent time in the saddle: It's awesome! The bars set dead level didn't work, they're in a more common dropbar position now and it felt great. My hands are a little sore, but I haven't been riding much and this is new, so that's going to happen no matter what. The 0°

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

My experience with SRAM hydraulic brakes is with the low end stuff. I'm happy to be corrected if their higher end brakes are good. As for BB7s, I only had trouble with one set, and I solved that by putting in new pads, and following the setup instructions to the letter. No issues since. I'm

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

As I said, Riv already has several dirt/trail/gravel-worthy bikes. My concern is GBW will land in a valley between Rivs people already have and the type of equipment people want for gnarlier/steeper terrain. Also like I said, I'm howling at the moon. We had this whole debate endlessly last

[RBW] Re: Friction down tube shifters

Paul, made me check. My Chorus DT shifter covers 150-degrees over the width of a Record 8sp cassette, 130mm OLD. Should be the same pull to cover a 10s, but not sure about Shimano vs. Campy pull distance. As far as sensitivity, it shifts better than anybody's index - picking the next gear

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

100% agreed. Glad Riv is still making quality rim brake bikes. I was searching for a Trucker or Karate Monkey with rim brakes before I bought the Riv. Glad I got the Riv. Regarding discs, BB7's, those have been the most finicky brakes I've had to-date. Shimano hydraulics have been

[RBW] WTB: Mieshas / RBW Cork grips

Hi. I sent you a PM. Have a new set of the normal I’d be happy to sell to you -- 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] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

I understand about marketing, and I am not questioning anyone’s right to an opinion, but comparing the GBW to the Jones seems a bit like comparing apples and oranges. Rivendell has always been about sticking to what they like. If you want a steel frame with disc brakes, there are a ton of

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

I understand about marketing, and I am not questioning anyone’s right to an opinion, but Rivendell has always been about going their own way and sticking to what they like. If you want a steel frame with disc brakes, there are a ton of choices. On the other hand, steel frames with canti/v-brake

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

To be clear I would probably ride and love the GBW as is, I'm not particularly gung ho for huge tires and all that. I just don't think there's a lot of buyers out there like me, and the "like me's" probably already own a rim brake Riv that works in the dirt. Like my Atlantis. -- You

[RBW] Re: Friction down tube shifters

Thanks for that. I will look into those as well. I am currently researching info to see if old Campagnolo DT shifters will work. I'm getting mixed info. Those Dia Compe's look pretty cool, too. On Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 8:54:48 AM UTC-6, eddietheflay wrote: > > not a ton of time on

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

If you REALLY want disc brakes on a Riv frame( GBW) I’d say have some disc mounts put on, that’s what I did on my Atlantis and now Joe App. I had a brace put in the rear to triangulate the chainstay/ seatstay, make it stronger. It does open up some rim options, especially for the GBW.

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

I agree with this, Christopher. I actually did chuck a set of Sram disc brakes in the garbage...they were lower level, probably the Level t or something. They just sucked and I could not get them to bite correctly. I have Sram Guide RS on my Trek Remedy now and they have been trouble free and

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

He does not like them, he does not believe in them. Which is fine as an opinion - anybody can like or dislike anything they want - but my opinion is geared towards marketing. Riv needs this bike to sell and I think rim brakes are an impediment to that goal. So there ya go. -- You received

[RBW] Best smallish rear rack for long chainstay models?

What kind of bags are you thinking about using? Kind of determines which rack is best. I've had my Nitto Big Back rack on my Clem to carry panniers and it worked well. I'd say it's a touch flexier than the same rack on a shorter chain stay bike (like my Long Haul Trucker) because the upper

[RBW] RBW XXV WHO’S COMING

RIV 25th ANNIVERSARY WHO'S COMING http://rbwxxv.eventbrite.com Justin -- 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] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

Interesting. I will look into the brakes you mention. Maybe a disc bike is in my future. That said, GP must have good reasons not to use disc brakes. He has thought longer and more deeply about these issues than me or probably almost anyone. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Rosco Bubbe - Bronze

I can't believe you haven't sold this bike yet. How often do you have the opportunity to buy a Radavist featured bike at this price? I love my Rosco, I think it rides better than my first generation Atlantis did. On Friday, March 29, 2019 at 1:26:26 PM UTC-4, It's me Ryan wrote: > > A quick

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

Disc brakes are a mature product. Paul Klampers and Avid BB7s are bulletproof and require far less fiddling than rim brakes. As Eric said, Shimano hydros are trouble free. SRAM hydros belong in the garbage in my experience, but let's not talk about that. Disc brakes keep your braking surface

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

I did a gravel road ride in north GA yesterday on my fully rigid Fat Chance with V-brakes (it has a boscomoose bar so a slight Riv Connection) and 2.2 tires. I was not that fast, particularly downhill, but I found myself wishing for disc brakes a few times. And the v-brakes are new, so pads

[RBW] Re: Friction down tube shifters

On Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 4:31:35 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Silver/old-Suntour internals, but I seem to recall a convo stating the > Dia-Compes have a bigger barrel to work better with 10-speed cassettes. Shouldn't that be 10-speed Shimano rear *derailleurs* that use more cable

[RBW] Touch-up for the mustard/butternut color?

Howdy folks. Is there an official or unofficial best matching touch-up for this color? I believe it was used on the Joe Appa and Clem, not sure if there were any others. Thanks, Doug -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

I would agree with Eric on the Jones which seems like the closest to a disc brake Riv mountain bike you can get. I have two sets of wheels and running 2.25 G-ones on the bike and it is actually one of my faster rides. I like the GBW but that lack of rimmoptiobs for fat tires seem like an issue

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

I like discs and v-brakes and find both (mechanical cable version) pretty simple to fiddle with. The issue people are getting into with rim brakes on Gus are tire sizes being limited. I'm sorry, but I think this is a big mistake for this bike: The trend with rigid trail bikes is to toss huge

[RBW] Best smallish rear rack for long chainstay models?

Howdy folks. Despite the whole front basket thing, AFAIK GP has never really been pro front loading. It seems to me the long back end is perfect for a rear rack, assuming the stays and what-not are long enough. What rear racks look good on these and fit well? Thanks, Doug -- You received

[RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

DHans and Roberto: Thanks, I dig it! -- 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 this group,

[RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

Jesse, with the caveat that I've hardly ridden the thing at all yet so (leaving shortly to fix this today): The bike came to me set up this way, it was Candice's ride, we're about the same height. My impression is the cockpit was arranged to be ridden mostly on the tops with full access to

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

I wasn’t sure about the lower top tube at first, but the more I think about it the more it makes sense. Disc brakes … I don’t know. They seem like more trouble than they are worth. How much stopping power do I really need? I’m not a downhill racer. And on a trail or mountain bike I would

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

I wasn’t sure about the lower top tube at first, but the more I think about it the more it makes sense. Disc brakes … I don’t know. I am sure others in this thread will set me right, but discs seem like more trouble than they are worth and on a trail or mountain bike I would worry about

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA - 1999 Riv All Rounder

Mine was painted Sherwood Forest;;it's a metallic dark green. Yours looks like it's a metallic olive or sage green. Do you miss it at all? On Sat, 23 Mar 2019 at 11:15, Mike Godwin wrote: > [image: bike0001.JPG] > AR talk! Just wondering Ryan, is this the one you have? My old Waterford > made

[RBW] Brake Boss Prep? (new frame)

Hey Gang -- I'm building up my first Rivendell (a Canti-Sam) and I hope to mount of set of Tektro CR720 cantilever brakes this spring. This is a brand new frame and the bosses (at least to me) seem quite smooth and free of debris and paint. My question to the group: Is it recommended to take

RE: [RBW] I got a MIT Atlantis

Joe, that is greatness. A true beauty Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Joe Bernard Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 3:56 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] I got a MIT Atlantis ...from James and Candice at Analog Cycles, and it's cool as a cool thing! 53cm 650B WI Mi5 rear hub, Schmidt

[RBW] Re: wtb: Sugino XD2 - Wide/low double 40t x 26t (170mm)

I just happen to have a set, new or so close as makes little difference. Bought them for my Atlantis frame, and put the cranks on the BB. However they have never had pedals threaded into them or had a chain wrapped around the chainrings (My Atlantis doesn't have a rear wheel yet). Would $73,

Re: [RBW] Bike Shop Recs DC Area

Proteus Cycles. Google for history. They just moved to a new location. Great folks who are community activist as well. On Sunday, March 24, 2019, Jack K wrote: > I visited the DC area a couple of months ago and had a great time poking > around Bikes At Vienna (http://www.bikesatvienna.com/).

Re: [RBW] Re: Bikelessness

I agree with Roberta and Joe about calling the LBS on it. And I know, dear Bicycle Belle that you won't be a harpy .. You are too articulate and kind to be like that. And the BBITW would blush with shame..I am sure the LBS will do the right thing.by you as I'm sure you are a good customer. they

[RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

Joe, that is freaking awesome! The black looks so good with the frame color. The flared handlebars look cool too. Doug On Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 3:56:00 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > ...from James and Candice at Analog Cycles, and it's cool as a cool thing! > > 53cm 650B > > WI Mi5

[RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

Hey Joe. I'm a big fan of Analog's Riv builds. Yours is particularly nice. Did you consider the Salsa Cowchipper at all? How do you like the drop position on the RM-3? I used to ride Midge bars and didn't care for the hooks being at an angle greater than, say, 20 degrees downward; then at

[RBW] Re: Stockholm/Amsterdam/Copenhagen recommendations/meet-ups?

+1 for Rijksmuseum. I also recommend hanging out at Café Mankind a few blocks away, just a small locals spot that wasn't crowded. That's where we often met up and hung out. If you do end up riding, heading out to the coast into Haarlem then south to Den Haag is beautiful, mostly sandy beachy,

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Rosco Bubbe - Bronze

A quick bump to try it one more time. Thanks > -- 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

[RBW] Re: Stockholm/Amsterdam/Copenhagen recommendations/meet-ups?

Oh man, that sounds like so much fun! I was in Amsterdam this past October, and really enjoyed visiting the countryside on a tour with We Bike Amsterdam . Bike rental comes with the tour. We took the free ferry to Amsterdam Noord from Amsterdam Centraal

Re: [RBW] Chocomoose on 51cm Joe Appa?

Thanks Ryan, I will check it out :^) On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 9:53 AM Ryan M. wrote: > Other recipients: > I have a 51cm Appaloosa and a Chocomoose bar that I originally was using > on the bike; I am not using a regular bullmoose bar on it. You can slam it > all the way down in the steer tube.

Re: [RBW] Chocomoose on 51cm Joe Appa?

Other recipients: I have a 51cm Appaloosa and a Chocomoose bar that I originally was using on the bike; I am not using a regular bullmoose bar on it. You can slam it all the way down in the steer tube. On Friday, March 29, 2019 at 8:40:59 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay I have a 51cm Appaloosa that

Re: [RBW] Re: Bikelessness

Andy - I see your points and agree with them - to a certain extent. Male or female, you'll be far better off it you can be well versed enough in all of the things that make a bike work, how they fit together, and what they're called when you take it in for repair and maintenance. This works

Re: [RBW] Chocomoose on 51cm Joe Appa?

I have a 51cm Appaloosa and a Chocomoose bar that I originally was using on the bike; I am not using a regular bullmoose bar on it. You can slam it all the way down in the steer tube. On Friday, March 29, 2019 at 8:40:59 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Email Mark at Riv. He’s certainly

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

I actually really like the swoopy tube and know I will dig the additional standover...I find lower standover to be important on a trail bike since I'm constantly stopping to dismount. Not knowing anything about the ability to turn the bike around twists, trees and swoops on the trail (my

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

Congratulations Deacon! -- 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 this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

I own a Jones LWB, and a Clem, and I have to say the Jones rides better pretty much everywhere. It's MUCH more confidence inspiring off road--the super long rake of the fork puts the front wheel way out in front of you, and the plus tires are fabulous. But surprisingly, it's at least as fun as

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Chains removed for waxing... -- 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 this group, send

[RBW] PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

Good point, I forgot about that. We're on the same wavelength regarding the rest. Chris -- 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] PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

Chris, I'd straighten out that toptube and put discs on the GBW, too, but it does indeed have a threadless steerer. -- 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

[RBW] PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

I can't believe that the medium GBW hasn't sold yet. Count me among the old men shouting at clouds that it should have disc brakes. I get why it doesn't, but the one and only one benefit of rim brakes on a fat-tired, off-road focused bike is far outweighed by the benefits of discs. I wish

Re: [RBW] Chocomoose on 51cm Joe Appa?

Thanks Bill :^) On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 6:41 AM Bill Lindsay wrote: > Email Mark at Riv. He’s certainly buillt more 51cm Appas than anyone else > on earth and would definitely be able to tell you if the Chocomoose stem is > slammable on a 51. He probably won’t be able to tell you what your

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

I would think wide rim-brake wheels period, is a sub of a sub market. Given the choice, I would lean towards wider. It would give those v-brake arms better tire clearance as well. But while we're wishing upon a falling star, just give us both 30 and 35mm, Rivendell. On Friday, March 29,

Re: [RBW] Re: Bikelessness

I was about to say announcements for bike maintenance clinics, for women hopefully. Men address problems differently and behave differently when problem solving in an all male setting. Having taught those clinics I can say that an audience of all women, they get the key points better, faster,

Re: [RBW] Chocomoose on 51cm Joe Appa?

Email Mark at Riv. He’s certainly buillt more 51cm Appas than anyone else on earth and would definitely be able to tell you if the Chocomoose stem is slammable on a 51. He probably won’t be able to tell you what your final saddle to bars height difference will be, but at least he can cover that

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

Is anyone familiar with this rim? A 30mm internal width and can be used with rim brakes according to their website: https://www.halowheels.com/shop/components/sas-27-5-rim/ On Friday, March 29, 2019 at 5:47:37 AM UTC-4, Ed Carolipio wrote: > > The market for a 35mm ID rim with a brake

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

Aye, Ian, I am in that odd, exciting, antsy, eager, anticipitory space of owning and awaiting. Grin. Proud? Nae. I hope not. I don’t want to commit a deadly sin. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

The market for a 35mm ID rim with a brake track is tiny - can't think of any other rim brake plus bikes - but there might be interest in a 28-30mm ID one. That rim flattens out 55mm tires and matches up well with a 60mm tire - which is Clem, fenderless Joe, and old school MTB territory.