[RBW] POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

Green housing on the Quickbeam. I've only ever had silver ferrules, but I suppose brass would be nice. Black is classic. Gray would look good on a silver frame. I've used red and orange where (in)appropriate. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: wtb: Rivendell Bombadil ~ 56cm ~ diagatube?

But if you did that, how would it be different from a Hunq? In-between frame size? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Chain Suck under torque in Granny Gear

Deacon, Wipe the chain enough to lay a ruler up to it, line the zero mark up on a pin center and see where the 12" mark hits relative the nearest pin. Sage advice is replace the chain if 1/16" stretch is detected. A field-expedient that is less precise is to pull the middle of the chain wrapped

[RBW] Re: Chain Suck under torque in Granny Gear

Like you, Joe, I don't cross chain. I will use my four lowest gears in my granny gear, but generally only the bottom 2-3. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, October 31, 2013 10:12:38 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Are you cross-chaining? You might be catching the chain on the front teeth > si

Re: [RBW] Re: wtb: Rivendell Bombadil ~ 56cm ~ diagatube?

For me if the Hunqapillar came in a 56 I would have bought it over my bombadil, not to take anything away from an awesome bike but the hunq had better clearances and was a steal when it was first released. Not that it's overpriced now, but at 1500 I had one on order at Harris before realizing it wa

[RBW] Re: Chain Suck under torque in Granny Gear

and if all else fails...http://n-gear.com/whatis.html On Thursday, October 31, 2013 6:35:22 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > This isn’t happening when shifting, it’s new and happening when well > established in gear with gear mostly happy (it makes some noise in lowest > gear that it doesn’t i

[RBW] Re: Highland Day Ride

Yeah, Hugh, you'd have to lose the beard mousse and spiced eyebrow wax for a few weeks lest the scents send me down the mountain. Grin. As far as stinking, I read a National Geographic article in which the crew described how before reaching the South American village they stopped at the river t

Re: [RBW] POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

I put white on my blue/white Giordana when I tuned her up this year. Looks great on that classic racer. But I used the grey housing on my Riv, and black on my Schwinn KOM. I like the grey because it doesn't stand out but looks nice. On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 2:24 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > White.

[RBW] Re: Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

I really, really really like my (discontinued) Acorn tubular bag on my go-fast bike - I can outfit it either for my tubular or clincher wheelset (I keep either supply staged in gallon ziplocs) It carries everyt

Re: [RBW] Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

One advantage is that they clear rear tires better than transverse bags. Even the Junior drags on the rear tire of my size M Fargo -- mostly solved by a cardboard stiffener -- while a "wedge" of similar size would clear the tire better. And, as others have said, no rack and certainly no loops requi

Re: [RBW] Chain Suck under torque in Granny Gear

I had this happen with distressing frequency on the Fargo when the chain was dirty. I installed a device to prevent chainsuck; forget the name. On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 4:35 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > This isn’t happening when shifting, it’s new and happening when well > established in gear wit

Re: [RBW] Re: Chain Suck under torque in Granny Gear

That's the one. It works. On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 6:37 AM, doc wrote: > and if all else fails...http://n-gear.com/whatis.html > > On Thursday, October 31, 2013 6:35:22 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > >> This isn’t happening when shifting, it’s new and happening when well >> established in gear

Re: [RBW] Chain Suck under torque in Granny Gear

Good call. In my case, my chain's been dirty for 17.7963 months before this started happening. The plan is to get a new chain and see where I go from there. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, November 1, 2013 7:24:55 AM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I had this happen with distressing frequency

[RBW] Re: TA Carmina BB recommendation - Atlantis

On Thursday, October 31, 2013 2:04:41 PM UTC-5, Mike On A Bike wrote: > > Thanks for all of the input, but it turns out I've changed my fancy crank > overhaul plans some. I decided to get White ENO arms and set these up as a > double, and I'll be pairing it with a 113 mm SKF BB that I bought fr

RE: [RBW] POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

+1 on the Titanium - looks great on everything. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Morgano Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 7:22 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell?

Re: [RBW] Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

Patrick Moore, have been wondering where you've been...glad to see your here. Best, ~Hugh On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 6:23 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > One advantage is that they clear rear tires better than transverse bags. > Even the Junior drags on the rear tire of my size M Fargo -- mostly so

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetre/Synergy safety issue?

Lacking any hard data, we can only play with the numbers. 3 mm is 25% of 12 mm, which is probably the average difference in bottom bracket height between cyclocross and road bike bottom bracket heights. People have argued that road bikes noticably turn better than cyclocross bikes due to this dif

Re: [RBW] Another stolen Riv in the SfBay area

The pic isn't really the best to show details, but those do look like some 26ers with fat knobs. Maybe a custom or post-retail surgery? Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 11:55 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > why would anyone claim their

Re: [RBW] Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

I haven't gone away (much to y'all's chagrin); have been simultaneously sick and busy (and irritable and morose). Better today. On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 9:56 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Patrick Moore, have been wondering where you've been...glad to see your > here. > > > > Best, > > > ~Hugh > > >

Re: [RBW] Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

hang in there, bro, you have friends here On Friday, November 1, 2013 11:37:43 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I haven't gone away (much to y'all's chagrin); have been simultaneously > sick and busy (and irritable and morose). Better today. > > > On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 9:56 AM, Hugh Smitham

[RBW] Re: Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

On Thursday, October 31, 2013 2:10:44 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: > > I was looking at different bikes at my LBS today, and oh, look at > that, suddenly mountain bike manufacturers like Salsa are selling > rigid bikes as mountain bikes. Hmm. > > -- > -- Anne Paulson > > > Salsa and Surly h

[RBW] Re: wtb: Rivendell Bombadil ~ 56cm ~ diagatube?

On Friday, November 1, 2013 5:32:52 AM UTC-4, Tom Harrop wrote: > > But if you did that, how would it be different from a Hunq? In-between > frame size? Biggest thing, tire size; smaller Hunq's are 26", the 54 and up are 700c; the Bomba is 650b, until you get up to a 60, then it switches to

Re: [RBW] Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

Thanks, all. As usual, I was exaggerating -- things are not too bad. Back to regular programming. PAM, blushing furiously (not to say morosely) in ABQ, NM On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 10:41 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > hang in there, bro, you have friends here > > On Friday, November 1, 2013 11:37:43 AM UTC

[RBW] Re: Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

A few points: - There* are* some bikepacker types who use traditional Carradice saddlebags. Nick of Gypsy By Trade does. http://gypsybytrade.wordpress.com/ If you look at his touring bike page, you can see his Camper Longflap on his Raleigh XXIX+G, Pugsley, and pretty much all o

Re: [RBW] Another stolen Riv in the SfBay area

possibly. maybe a proto? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

I think one of the biggest advantages to the Revelate bags for offroad touring, is that when you shift your weight way back, such as going down a steep singletrack, your legs clear. With a transverse bag, you can only throw your weight back until your legs hit. They also don't get hung up on th

Re: [RBW] Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

+1 what Ron MC said. Hope you feel better real soon. Best, ~Hugh On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 9:37 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I haven't gone away (much to y'all's chagrin); have been simultaneously > sick and busy (and irritable and morose). Better today. > > > On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 9:56 AM, H

Re: [RBW] Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

The list wouldn't be the same without you Patrick, take that for what it is, haha. On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 1:13 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > +1 what Ron MC said. Hope you feel better real soon. > > > > Best, > > > ~Hugh > > > On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 9:37 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > >> I haven't gone

[RBW] Re: POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

On Thursday, October 31, 2013 4:09:54 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: > > 1. You like gray or black on your Rivendell? > 2. You like silver, or brass colored ferrules like Riv does? > > Noticed that Riv builds have gray housing with brass ferrules. Was > wondering why they use that combo. > Seems li

[RBW] Planning 72 hours in Marin

Just took possession of a new Surly Trucker Deluxe which I had Harris Cyclery build up with a mix of Riv-ish and otherwise practical parts (moustache bars, silver shifters, the new IRD 8 speed cassette mated to an XT 44-32-22 crank), and while I don't have yet the tools, couplers, travel case,

Re: [RBW] Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

Mountain bikes are fun. Take a look at some of SOMA's offerings. They're one of the least expensive brands that use frame size specific tubing in their builds. I really like my Juice (set up as a singlespeed) and almost bought a B-line. The Revelate bags are designed to be minimalist and fit mo

[RBW] Re: POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

Silver is my choice :) -- 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

[RBW] Re: POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

Silver housing for me :) I've always loved the silver stuff, whether it's Jagwire flat silver, or I see now they have Sterling silver, which looks awesome ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

I have the flat silver on one bike but really like the braided looks they have been coming out with. I have the braided gold on my MB2 and braided carbon silver on my Bombadil. On Nov 1, 2013 3:43 PM, "Garth" wrote: > Silver housing for me :) > > I've always loved the silver stuff, whether it's J

[RBW] POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

You guys/gals spend way too much time color matching/accessorizing. Not that there's anything wrong with that. ;) Perry "you can have any color cable housing as long as it's black and any color ferrules as long as they're silver because that's what I buy and stock in bulk" -- You received thi

[RBW] Re: Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

One possible minor benefit: Lesser likelihood of thigh contact? Never used a Revelate, but unless my Lowsaddle Longflap is packed pert near solid, it has a tendency to get a little floppy at the corners and bow in towards the back of the saddle. The thigh contact isn't a deal breaker, but if

[RBW] Re: Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

Yep, I didn't mention it , but thigh rubbing is another "non negotiable" for me. For this reason I even ditched the Banana Bag I once had, I rigged it so it wouldn't rub, but then it would sway because I couldn't get the leather strap tight enough around the seat stays ... lol. The Revelate

Re: [RBW] Re: POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

there's grey and then there's grey. there is a classy dark grey, like dura ace and xtr housing. there is the stuff that was closer to clear, where you could see the coiled metal underneath. bridgestones came with that stuff out of the box. flat pale grey can be nice, and that was one of the

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

Thanks, everybody, for your excellent, thought-provoking posts and links. Whoever mentioned those super-big 3" tires for off-road, yeah. The Krampus and the ECR look so cool. One thing I hadn't appreciated about the Revelate-style bags is that saddlebags that aren't any wider than me are not going

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Projects, 2013/14 version

Rebuild my S+S bike in hopes of a travel trip in the next year. Maximize my time outside on mtb trial or XC skis -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

I hike-a-bike quite a bit, with the large SaddleSack and sometimes with the TourSacks under it. Neither has been an issue for me. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, November 1, 2013 4:53:11 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: > > Thanks, everybody, for your excellent, thought-provoking posts and > link

[RBW] Re: FS: Dura-Ace 7703 group, Square Taper BBs and some misc bits.

Updated one more time for what's left, prices on all now include postage w/in US Contact offlist for photos or to buy. Used Maxxis Ignitor 29x2.1 (kevlar/folding) $26 Used Bontrager Jones XR 29x2.25 (kevlar/folding) $20 Buy both for $38 Three pack of 26" tires $85 shipped, singles are $36 New

[RBW] Atlantis is sold - thank you!

The Atlantis is going to a good home. Hard to see her go but am happy for all the future NC rides. Thanks to all who showed interest. What a pleasure it was to interact with you all. I appreciate it and wish you luck in your bike quests. My experiences selling this and the Simpleone exempl

[RBW] Re: Need collectives help on color choice.

The green is beautiful but the orange is unexpected. I vote orange. -- 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

[RBW] FS: NOS 55cm Bleriot Frameset

Hey All- I've got a new, never ridden 55cm Bleriot frameset for sale. It's been hanging out in the shop for awhile just wanting to be built. Well, I decided to give up the ghost and let it be someone else's project. It has a Tange headset pressed in it. I got the frame like that. A few

Re: [RBW] Re: Brake Pad Recommendations?

Peter: do you still want the pads? On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 8:49 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > Patrick, I could use those for a stump jumper winter project, if you can > find them. > On Oct 25, 2013 10:43 PM, "Patrick Moore" wrote: > >> I've got a pair or two of non-thread-post salmons that I can't

[RBW] Re: FS: NOS 55cm Bleriot Frameset

> > Do you have a link to pics? > -- 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

Re: [RBW] Need collectives help on color choice.

I like the burnt orange, but how about a stealth bike with just a clear coat? On Friday, November 1, 2013, Evan wrote: > The green is beautiful but the orange is unexpected. I vote orange. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] WTT: 6 cm and 10.5 or 11 mm, ~10* 1 1/8 threadless stems for ~ 9-11 with rise.

I am resurrecting my daughter's minimountainbike that has a stubby 6/31.8. I have an Easton 10.5-11, 25.4. Both very shallow -- not quite 90*. Either or both for something with rise and >< 9 and 11 cm. Thanks. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.c

Re: [RBW] Re: Highland Day Ride

Patrick, your pictures pull at me - I miss the mountains! On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 9:05 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Yeah, Hugh, you'd have to lose the beard mousse and spiced eyebrow wax for > a few weeks lest the scents send me down the mountain. Grin. > > As far as stinking, I read a National

Re: [RBW] POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

Schwinn KOM? Nice. I remember that frame hanging in the Schwinn shop, and my friend Will still had one 15 years later. Will is a welder and fabricator, and can make any bike he wants, so I always thought that was a telling endorsement of the KOM. Philip www.biketinker.com On Friday, November

[RBW] Re: POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

I generally buy gray housing, but I do use black housing that comes with new levers or whatever. I pretty much use what I have on hand if I have a suitable length. A little mis-matched housing never hurt anyone. --Smitty On Thursday, October 31, 2013 4:09:54 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: > > 1. Yo