Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Upon a Clem?

I am currently riding a 59cm lime olive Clem Smith Jr. "L". My PBH is 80cm. I could easily ride a 52cm frame with 27.5" wheels. However, I do like very much the roll and feel of the 29" wheels underneath me. I am higher up in the saddle, as well. I am still in awe over the fact the Clem is

Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Upon a Clem?

Congrats on the new bike - you’re going to love it!That’s a Soma Deco 2 rack that I bought because my old rack wasn’t wide enough for my child seat. I’ve had zero issues since installing it, and the price was right:Soma Rear Rack Deco 2somafabshop.comOn Sep 27, 2023, at 5:08 PM, Jkarlin

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

I've never had a breast pocket on a sweater to try, but thanks for the tip. I probably have my rando bag, frost river seat bag, or a pannier on 99% of my rides, but I see the appeal now. The new skill I'm learning on this sweater is adding in a quarter zipper, seems in my zone of proximal

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

For some British retro styling: https://vimeo.com/2716712 On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 12:12:52 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > Rivendell's Wooly Warm sweater (and the vest too, I think) had 2 or 3 rear > pockets with buttons; very convenient. I wish I'd kept my WW sweater; > besides

Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Upon a Clem?

Those Lambda pedals are my absolute favorite for all around use, I think you’re going to love them, especially if you’re used to clipless pedals. I rode clipless exclusively for almost 20 years and got a set of lambdas for my first Riv and was absolutely blown away by how planted my foot felt.

[RBW] Re: Last Minute Japan Tips!

I know this isn't helpful in a pinch, but I love the program Cycle Around Japan on NHK. Every episode is a cyclist on a 3/4 day bike trip around different areas of Japan stopping to visit different natural scenery and locals. Very soothing and interesting. Only problem is now I'll need to take

Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Upon a Clem?

Thanks y'all! And sorry for the typo in the title. (This was my first post in this google group, so it took a little while to go through.) I really appreciate the personal anecdotes and advice. I did end up talking to some of the guys at Riv, and they recommended I go with the 59, since my

Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Upon a Clem?

I don’t think there would be an issue at all. I had the Clem H in a 59 and have a 90.5 PBH. I had to use a 135 stem with the Tosco bars and was more upright than I’d prefer. I think it would be nicer without needing such a long stem. Bar choice will make a big difference though. On Wednesday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Upon a Clem?

I have two, a Gus and an Appaloosa, and in both instances went with the recommended sizing. I think it comes down to preference as said before but also riding style. If you want to put drops on one of their bikes (not necessarily the Clem, but in general) and are accustomed to more traditional

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

"You get way faster when your bike gets lighter." Proven fact. If you want to go 1 mile per hour faster, all you have to do is make your bike 12 pounds lighter. This is known. BL in EC On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 11:12:18 AM UTC-7 divis...@gmail.com wrote: > Damn skippy. Breast

Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Upon a Clem?

Worth considering in this circumstance is how high you want your bars & how much stem you are comfortable with exposing. I ride a 52 & need the bars high. My FacePlater stem  is nearly maxed out & I need the 135 extension to make it work. I could definitely ride the 59 & if I did I could use a

[RBW] Re: FS: MB-2 frame, 26" dynamo wheels, RH tires, saddles, pedals, Suntour, Crust bars

Another update :o) Rene Herse Rat Trap Pass extralight (26 x 2.3) — $75 Single tire, less than 400 miles. Make an offer. Kool Stop Eagle 2 smooth post pads, one bikesworth — $15 Brand new, unmounted On Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 8:57:30 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > UPDATE 9/17/23  >

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

Damn skippy. Breast pockets are awesome; I own one jersey with them (a San Pellegrino that’s probably a repopulate, but it’s old enough that maybe it’s original). In spite of the fact that the pockets are a little higher than I’d prefer, they’re invaluable for phone/keys/snacks. Placement of

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

But please consider button front breast pockets. For light things -- snack, phone, keys, wallet, they work wonderfully. I had just one jersey with them -- a retro-copy -- and I wish I'd kept it. Me, I miss pockets (rear as well as front) when my top doesn't have them. On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at

[RBW] Re: Last Minute Japan Tips!

Yes, Frakern, I forgot about that one! This is a beaufitul ride! Here are my tracks and some photos from this farewell tour of Japan: GaiaGPS tracks and photos Cheers, John On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 8:27:55 AM UTC-7 Frakern

Re: [RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

I started at 3.5 years old for the older one (it took longer than 9 months to deliver the bike): https://blog.piaw.net/2015/02/first-impression-co-motion-periscope.html The younger one started at 2 years. The first time he got onto that bike he pulled his feet out of the pedals because he didn't

Re: [RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

@jdubus - that is very encouraging to hear. With my 60 Appaloosa, looks like I have unintentionally managed to take care of your recommendations on sturdier frame and larger size. If you have any pictures of your set up with Thule mini and albatross bar (that's what I am running as well),

[RBW] Re: Some Riv/MUSA Clothes for Sale

All sold. Thanks! On Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 9:45:40 PM UTC-6 Daniel Rooke wrote: > I never really wear these so time to part ways. Everything has been worn > and shows some signs of wear. Mostly a little fading but also a few > spots. I tried to photograph this. Pricing things

[RBW] Re: Riv Road spotted

Doppelganger..but you have those nice Ritchey cranks too A lovely set of fraternal twins On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 10:29:18 AM UTC-5 swolford wrote: > Paul, > > This is more of an excuse to post a picture of my 1999 Riv road standard, > but I do have a tangentially related story ... >

Re: [RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

I definitely think that too few parents consider tandems/triplets for their kids. I have a custom kidback built by the late Peter Johnson and my kids rode them a lot when they were small. Here's what they looked like when they were 4 and 7 riding in Switzerland:

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue Lug FW30 Stem, Thomson Seatpost, Nitto S65, Monarch Pedals

So here is the stuff that is left. I am also adding some brand new IRD Cafam brake levers. - Blue Lug FW30 Stem - Dull Silver - 80mm extension. *$75* - Thomson Masterpiece seatpost - Silver, straight, 26.8 X 240mm *$80* - Nitto S65 - 26.8 X 250mm *$80* - IRD short pull Cafam brake

[RBW] Re: Sizing Upon a Clem?

I really think its a personal thing. Loads of people here will tell you they size up like Rivendell often recommends and love it. I have tried it before and it does not work for me. I personally cannot get a proper fit that way. There was always a compromise somewhere. If you are squarely in

Re: [RBW] Style on the bike

Will, love everything thing about this! I got such a visual image of both the sweater(s) and the rolled jeans. As a fellow knitter I’m feeling inspired! Danielle in Cambridge > On Sep 20, 2023, at 5:43 PM, 'William Watson' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > This fall/winter I am planning to

Re: [RBW] Re: Front basket rack recommendations

I bought a Manivelle rack for my wife's bike, she likes it a lot! Most are in silver or black, but we bought this cool pink/retro style one. I bought it through my LBS though. https://cyclesmanivelle.com/en/shop/racks-baskets/manivelle-basket-editon-60s/ On Thursday, September 21, 2023 at

[RBW] WTB: quickbeam 54

Is there anyone who can sell quick beam? I'm looking for size 54. -- 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: WTB Nitto R-14 Rear Rack

I have a new R-14 that I don't have any use for. I'm located in Philly but can ship it if you're not in the general northeast area. On Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 6:35:22 PM UTC-4 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > I would suggest the R15 >

Re: [RBW] My one year anniversary of ownership of my Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle.

@Ryan - I thank you very much for the compliment. I appreciate it. Love to see some pictures of your Susie ! Kim Hetzel. On Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 8:25 AM Ryan Ogilvie wrote: > > Bike looks great, Kim. > > I’m pretty smitten with my newly acquired and built Suz. > On Friday, September 15, 2023 at

[RBW] Re: Assorted Parts (Nitto, Selle Italia, Bruce Gordon, Velo Orange, Rene Herse...)

In case you have trouble accessing photos through the links in my original post, here is a new and hopefully working link . On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 10:32 AM Logan Eiland wrote: > Hi all. Over the course of setting up a few bicycles for myself and

[RBW] Re: Shiny front derailleur for 42/28 Silver crankset

HI Kurt, I picked up the cheap-y skeleton key FD from Riv when I built my 42/20 Appaloosa a couple months ago and it is frankly pretty remarkable. I am also using Microshift Thumbies. As the ad copy says it's an "ugly son-of-a-bitch" but it is a little shiny per spec above. It has an unusual

[RBW] FS: Assorted Parts (Nitto, Selle Italia, Bruce Gordon, Velo Orange, Rene Herse...)

Hi all. Over the course of setting up a few bicycles for myself and family members I acquired some parts and bits that it turns out I do not need. FS parts and prices described below. Shipping from southeast Michigan at buyer's expense. The listed order below should correspond with the order of

[RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

I'm almost ready to get A Homer Hilsen and planning to use it as a baby hauling bike. Has anyone tried using the frame mounted child seat in the rear or the stem mounted child seat? I wonder if there's any concern with frame mounted seat compared to rack mounted seat. On Sunday, September 17,

[RBW] Re: Last Minute Japan Tips!

If you have your bicycle with you, I would suggest going on the Shimanami Kaido (https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/go-shimanami/). You can also rent bicycles from there if you're not taking your bike. On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 10:25:34 AM UTC+9 John Rinker wrote: > Hey Minh, > > Well,

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne at Paris Brest Paris

Hey, that's me! ;) Yes, it's my bike of choice for sure. I took it into the Adirondacks loaded with a basket and rear panniers just before PBP for a week. It can do almost anything I ask of it. My others are a Bianchi from the 80s (that I sorta restored and take to Florida in the winters) and

[RBW] Hilsen

I'm new to the group. I own a Crust Bombora but my wife has a Joe App and I sometimes use that for my 15 mile commute to work. It is perfect for the job. Thinking seriously about one of the new Hilsens -- I love the color -- and curious to hear from those who own about versatility, ride, weight

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

This fall/winter I am planning to knit my first bike sweater. It will be a green quarter zip with a yellow stripe on the body and arms to match my Goodrich. If the fit turns out right, I will make a few more to match other bikes. I don't use back pockets, so the zipper will be challenge on this

[RBW] Re: Riv Ride Report - Impromptu Ride /w Grant

Great write up! Took me back to a few years ago. I'd ventured cross-country, found myself in San Francisco, what else would a bike nerd do? Jump on the BART to Walnut Creek. I'd found myself confused as I rounded a section of storage unit type structures, only to find a discreet Rivendell Bike

RE: [RBW] Re: Riv Ride Report - Impromptu Ride /w Grant

I often wondered what it would be like to take a ride with him (them). A metaphysical experience? :) I will be humbled and ground into the dirt. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Josh C Sent: Monday, September 18, 2023 4:42 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv

RE: [RBW] PDW Safety Tabs

I was saved on a communte by SKS “Breakaway” fenders. I somehow kicked up a small log into my rear wheel. & came to a controled stop. Didn’t even break a spoke. So when I went to aluminum fenders for looks I got these and tabs. They make plenty of sense. BTW if you cut your fender

[RBW] Re: Russ Roca/Path Less Pedaled reflects on his Sam Hillborne

Full circle, watching Russ' channel was how I was introduced to the Rivendell. On Friday, September 15, 2023 at 5:30:51 AM UTC-7 weste...@gmail.com wrote: > Russ Roca has a new video up about his Sam Hillborne -- explaining why it > is the one bike he cannot see ever selling. > > IMHO he

Re: [RBW] My one year anniversary of ownership of my Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle.

Bike looks great, Kim. I’m pretty smitten with my newly acquired and built Suz. On Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11:59:50 AM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Richard, > > Yes, I am not selling or trading mine, until am ready to find a RBW Blue > one. > > Thanks. > > Kim Hetzel > Yelm,

Re: [RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

I went through this just a few months ago. Before my son was born last February I rode either a very lightweight steel racing bike or a Surly Steamroller single speed, neither of which would work at all for carrying a child. I'd admired the Rivs my friends have for a long while so it was a

[RBW] Sizing Upon a Clem?

Hi everyone, I'm looking to get into the Rivendell world with one of their complete Clems. I measured my pbh at 90, which puts me pretty squarely in the 59cm range. I wondering if any of y'all have enjoyed sizing up--according to the website, the 64cm would be doable for me. I'm just wondering

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

That looks like it would be an absolute blast to ride.Like a grown-up, swoopy, off-road BMX, or something. Have you taken it out on the trails yet? Looks like it would handle them well.P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Sep 13, 2023, at 12:25 PM, Johnny Alien wrote:Here is my close to final version of the

Re: [RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

I had the Yepp Mini on the front of my Cheviot from when my son was around 1 year to 2.5 years old and even with albatross bars on it with bar end shifters I didn't have a problem with legs or steering. On Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 11:05:10 PM UTC+9 pbsm...@gmail.com wrote: > Kushan

Re: [RBW] FS: Assorted stuff; Nitto, VO, Baggins, Brooks, etc!

After a flurry of activity from these items last night, here's what remains (click below for photos): PHOTOS HERE *Nitto M18 front rack - $80* A well-loved little rack, but it's in great shape. Stays are a bit chewed up. Diving board & stays

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

The 60 cm SimpleOne in AZ is being offered by the seller on Craigslist as a frame/fork/bb/headset for $500 -- that is indeed a good deal. Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 1:15:15 AM UTC-5 maxcr wrote: > Great deal on a 60 SimpleOne in AZ: > > [image:

Re: [RBW] Looking For: dia compe 610s?

I have a pair. $30/ea + shipping? On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, 8:24 PM Michael Baquerizo wrote: > 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

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

Great deal on a 60 SimpleOne in AZ:Rivendell - SimplOne frame 60cm - bicycle parts - by owner - bike sale - craigslisttucson.craigslist.org Tempted but too many bikes, too little time.Hope someone here gets itMaxOn Aug 27, 2023, at 9:21 PM, Matthew Williams wrote:CUSTOM60cm2500Belmont,