[RBW] Re: Advice needed on knee pain (yet another thread)

Liesl, This is not a mutually exclusive pair of afflictions (torn meniscus and bicycling). I had a pretty bad knee injury that among other damage on the surgeon's list included a meniscus tear. They did clip a portion but felt in that the long term I'd fare better if thy didn't clip all of the

[RBW] Re: Hammered Honjo shopping confusion. Help!

That waffling imprint makes a feeder stiffer with a thinner stock sheet of aluminum. Some makers are true to that application of the visual cue, others are decorative than structural, pricing accordingly. I got a set of Honjos from a liBob lister and thy are truly light. Against others I've sin

[RBW] Re: Get them while they're hot

I cannot see Riv shelving the Sam without something to replace it's relative place in their frame offerings . I for one have been waiting for this day , as the Sam's dimensions were never never exactly what I wanted . If this be the Clem or something else who knows as of yet, but when i

[RBW] Re: 3D lugs?

I find this idea interesting. I for one welcome innovation of all kinds. What's good for cycling in any way is good for cycling in general. Sure, these ideas may not appeal to the Riv crowd, but the Riv crowd is relatively tiny compared to the whole . So ideas like this are gonna happen s

[RBW] seems too good to be true/ possibly stolen

anyone missing this? http://boston.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=hillborne&sort=rel I know its paranoid, but it seems sketchy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] Re: Get them while they're hot

If you like two top tubes, wait till you get a load of three! ;) -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

Okay, here is my (surprising to me) results on my three Rivs: 63 cm AHH ~32 lbs with Woody's Fenders, Brooks B17 Select saddle, Nitto M12 front rack, Tubus Cosmo rear rack, Bosco Bullmoose bars, IRD/Silver thumb shifters, SP dynamo hub and Phillips lights, VO Raid rims, VO Grand Cru Touring hub

[RBW] Re: Hammered Honjo shopping confusion. Help!

Indeed, there is a lot of confusion. I just went through this myself, sourcing some hammered Honjos for my new Jeff Lyon custom. Not only are the widths different, but so are the ends (sculpted versus plain), and some models also come completely undrilled and with no hardware. I ended up wit

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

Okay, here is my (surprising to me) results on my three Rivs: 63 cm AHH ~32 lbs with Woody's Fenders, Brooks B17 Select saddle, Nitto M12 front rack, Tubus Cosmo rear rack, Bosco Bullmoose bars, IRD/Silver thumb shifters, SP dynamo hub and Phillips lights, VO Raid rims, VO Grand Cru Touring h

[RBW] Re: seems too good to be true/ possibly stolen

My God, the fit on that is wrong in so many ways. If legitimate/not stolen, that is a screaming deal. That is a pretty expensive neighborhood and I wouldn't be surprised if the person is honestly selling it at that price because he/she can't be bothered to do the due diligence to determine it

[RBW] Re: Upcoming visit to the Bay Area - With bike - Recommendations?

Those suggestions already listed are good. Tunnel Road is certainly a favorite. One route listed above have you going down on Pinehurst but that's a road you should climb up. A popular loop starts you in Berkeley and then through Moraga before coming back on Pinehurst. I will be happy to do a s

Re: [RBW] seems too good to be true/ possibly stolen

What the hoods don't go 8 inches over the seat? If that was nyc or Philly I'd buy it now, alas Chicago too far for an adventure. On Aug 5, 2014 7:33 AM, "'Marcus80' via RBW Owners Bunch" < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > anyone missing this? > http://boston.craigslist.org/search/sss?qu

Re: [RBW] seems too good to be true/ possibly stolen

I mean Boston, duh. On Aug 5, 2014 9:53 AM, "Goshen Peter" wrote: > What the hoods don't go 8 inches over the seat? If that was nyc or Philly > I'd buy it now, alas Chicago too far for an adventure. > On Aug 5, 2014 7:33 AM, "'Marcus80' via RBW Owners Bunch" < > rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com>

Re: [RBW] seems too good to be true/ possibly stolen

Speaking of too good to be true: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/4603707417.html Although seems more legit somehow. If I had room in the stable ... > On Aug 5, 2014, at 6:54 AM, Goshen Peter wrote: > > I mean Boston, duh. > >> On Aug 5, 2014 9:53 AM, "Goshen Peter" wrote: >> What the h

Re: [RBW] seems too good to be true/ possibly stolen

This guy has a bunch of bikes for sale if you search for Winchester . I just figured that maybe someone would recognize it. A fire sale would be $1200. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

unfortunately i don't have a scale at home, but when i picked up my simpleone from the bike shop once the mechanic said, "it's lighter than i expected." ha. that seems like a win to me! although i assured him that was only because the medium saddesack and wald basket were empty. -hudson in atx

Re: [RBW] Upcoming visit to the Bay Area - With bike - Recommendations?

I don't own this perm, but it's a good one! It starts in Oakland and is a round trip route to Danville, where you can snack. Has some lovely climbs but won't be too strenuous after 3CR (I'm doing the 1000k, btw, good luck!) You can find the reg materials

[RBW] Re: fs: Velocity made Riv Standard Wheelset ~ 26"

Plus I'll also include SKS P55 fenders (the cool ones without the mudguards, not the "longboard" ones) that were outfitted on my Atlantis. Plus some necessary mounting hardwear. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

Re: [RBW] seems too good to be true/ possibly stolen

Looks like the seat and pedals were removed, not at all unusual, and an el-cheapo seat plopped into the seat tube, to help potential buyers visualize the cycle. On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 7:21:38 AM UTC-7, Marcus80 wrote: > > This guy has a bunch of bikes for sale if you search for Winchester .

[RBW] FT: Nitto Big Back Rack (M) for Big Back Rack (L) / FS: Schwalbe Mondial Tires

Good afternoon everyone, My BBR (M) has been used for about a year and a half for commuting and grocery getting. It's in good shape and comes with regular mounting hardware. I've just realized that the large version would fit my bike a little better, so I'm looking to trade up. If anyone's got

[RBW] Re: Paul's brakes on your Riv. Experience between models?

I've used Tektro drop-bar linear-pull-compatible levers with my Motolites with no problem. I've been led to believe that my levers are actually just sort of "generic" Cane Creek Drop-V levers. That could be wrong. But in any case the Tektro levers worked fine. (There's nothing like a Paul Love L

[RBW] Re: Tuning Brake Squeal

RCW, I too spent some time in music. Do you remember hearing a universal tuning note called "A440"? Meaning the string, or whatever, moves 440 cycles per second. So braking causes some components on your bike to vibrate at the frequencies called high D (faster) and low E (slower). I spent less

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

Samuel Hillborne 56cm, single TT Soba bars, Shimano brakelevers, silver barcon shifters, pearl stem, paul touring cantilevers Ritchey 94/58 supercompact double (42/29), campy front der XT short cage rear, Riv 9sp 12-34 cassette. SRAM chain, XT SPD pedals Matrix ceramic rims 32 hole, C-Line tires

[RBW] FS: Pedals/ Tires/ Cranks/Bullmoose/ Brakes and more!

Hey Group, just trying to thin some stuff out. All items are used but in good shape. Prices dont include shipping, will most likely use USPS flat rate so should be between $6-$18, depending on size, deals for multiple items! please email off list, thank you!! 1) Two( 2) PAIR MKS

[RBW] Also FS Tektro Quartz brake levers

forgot these Tektro Quartz Brake levers for Cantis/ sidepulls, $5/pair -- 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...@google

[RBW] Re: Jamboree and Entmoot shirts and patches

Patches are in stock and ready to ship! The second run of patches arrived on Monday. If you bought a patch, they're in the mail. I addressed all the envelopes last night, and got the patches in the box shortly after midnight. See them here on Etsy: http://etsy.me/1ycii2f About the patches: The

[RBW] FS: Pedals/ Tires/ Cranks/Bullmoose/ Brakes and more!

there is a gentleman on the Minneapolis craigslist iso bullmoose bars i would take your mks stream pedals i only need the right, unbent one for my brompton bo richardson po box 3143 bellingham wa. 98227 i cant get email addresses with my ipad so an email with paypal address or other payment option

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree and Entmoot shirts and patches

Ditto what Patrick suggested on colors. You know I'm on board Phillip. ~Hugh On Tuesday, July 15, 2014 7:42:52 PM UTC-7, Pondero wrote: > > Philip, > > Immediately after submitting my design suggestion, I did a forehead slap, > and reminded myself that you (an artist) would want to use your own

[RBW] Captain hook basket net looks nice!

CAP'N!! Since I had the 40.5lb Bombadill down off her hook, I went ahead and did the Grant-procedure on my normal black cargo-net. It comes with 4 removable hooks. Remove two hooks and zip-tie one side of the rectangular cargo net to one side of

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

Clayton, that is EPIC. Those fierce pannier flair bits are particularly cool. Tell us about your frame decals? On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 11:59:37 AM UTC-7, Clayton wrote: > > > > > 36.6 Lbs

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

36.6 Lbs for my Atlantis with fenders, Nitto mini front rack, Tubus front and rear racks, Brooks special, USE suspension seatpost, rear mount kickstand and two (one medium and one small) hom

[RBW] Re: Hammered Honjo shopping confusion. Help!

Nice graphic! I wish they included the inside dimention as well On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 9:19:09 AM UTC-4, Anton Tutter wrote: > Indeed, there is a lot of confusion. I just went through this myself, > sourcing some hammered Honjos for my new Jeff Lyon custom. Not only are > the widths diffe

[RBW] ISO 30 mm seat post clamp w/ rear hanger

Preferably if any of you Chicagoans could take a look in your parts bins I'd appreciate it. FW, CCB -- 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-o

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

63 Riv Canti-Rom 28.5 pounds with pump and lights but without toolkit and usual around town load more or less stock build except nitto m12 front rack aerohead wheelset with SON front hub and Phil freewheel rear B17 Following Grant's rule for stating bike weights, rider weighs about 5x the bike. I

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

This is just a SWAG, but 55cm Betty Foy = around 38-ish pounds, without my pannier. Build list: (Sorry about the formatting, I copied it directly from an excel spreadsheet) Crankset Sugino XD 600 26-36-46 Bottom Bracket Shimano Pedals Velo Orange Grand Cru Sabot Chain SRAM PC 971 Casset

[RBW] Re: Get them while they're hot

When I got that email, it took all I had not to place an order. But then I thought "Why? Whatever Sam can do, Betty can do just as well." But I was *really, really* tempted. On Saturday, August 2, 2014 2:50:04 PM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: > > Grant notes in the blug that Sam is going on leave

[RBW] Re: Advice needed on knee pain (yet another thread)

Ye gods. I've had a torn meniscus (on top of all my other knee wonkery). It isn't fun, but luckily the surgery -- if you go that route -- is outpatient, and you should be riding again in about 3-4 weeks after surgery. Limping in solidarity, Cecily On Monday, August 4, 2014 4:11:55 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

FS: 2009 Specialized Roubaix Pro frameset, 61 cm, XXL, with threaded bottom bracket. Nearly 100% perfect condition. $800 shipped. Feel the lightness of being. On Sunday, August 3, 2014 1:04:20 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: > > Since there has been curiosity about peoples' complete bikes' and/or > f

[RBW] Re: Somewhat OT: Advice about basic Kindle versus Kindle Fire

I don't have a Kindle, but I do have a Kobo Aura (similar to the Kindle's Paperwhite, but Canadian). Even though I have an iPad Mini, I keep the Kobo around for longer reading sessions. It's distraction free, there is no glare when reading in direct sunlight, and the light weight is so much eas

[RBW] Re: Get them while they're hot

I was happy to read Grant's post, tho for selfish reasons! Maybe with a lack of Sams I'll be able to sell mine for a little bit more than I could now. And then I could justify buying a AHH! Why do I want an AHH when I have a SH? *sigh* Maybe for the same reason Cecily was tempted to go for a Sa

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice needed on knee pain (yet another thread)

I too had a torn medial meniscus repaired arthroscopically in 2005. The procedure itself was very quick, probably no more than half an hour, and in my case I was starting to ride the bike after about six weeks. Since then I have had no trouble with it and have been very comfortable. I was able t

[RBW] Re: Somewhat OT: Advice about basic Kindle versus Kindle Fire

Eric, Chris Lampe, Cecily: thanks for the further information. Since Chris Murray so generously offered me the Fire, I'll give that a try first -- $0 is a great incentive -- and, if it does not work out, it will go up for grabs (free) on this list and I will buy a Kindle -- not sure if it would be

Re: [RBW] Re: Somewhat OT: Advice about basic Kindle versus Kindle Fire

Paperwhite is pretty good. And it lasts for a while on a charge. Nice to bring along on a tour and not worry about charging it. cc On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 3:33 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Eric, Chris Lampe, Cecily: thanks for the further information. Since Chris > Murray so generously offered me

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

Oh, the "Unbearable Lightness of Being"! I want to play, too, but I've been out of town. Will weight and list and post before this thread dies. Patrick "and if I don't, who cares?"Moore On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 3:48 PM, eflayer wrote: > FS: 2009 Specialized Roubaix Pro frameset, 61 cm, XXL, with

Re: [RBW] Re: Get them while they're hot

Humm...AHH over a Hillborne? Can't fault you as I have a Hilsen. Fact is they ride equally well. I went for the Hilsen purely for esthetics. And yet what Rivendell has done with the Hillborne in terms of various builds is fantastic. Initially, I didn't like the Dbl top tube but now I think it's aw

Re: [RBW] Re: Get them while they're hot

...and if you wanted a MUSA bike the Hilsen was and IS the way to go. Even in the days when Hillborne frames were made at Waterford, the Forks will from Taiwan. cc On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 3:53 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Humm...AHH over a Hillborne? Can't fault you as I have a Hilsen. Fact is > t

Re: [RBW] Re: Somewhat OT: Advice about basic Kindle versus Kindle Fire

The basic is nice, but spring for the Paperwhite if you end up buying. Makes it easier to read at night. Both on tour or just sitting around the house. I've seen enough of them to appreciate the improvement. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 5:39 PM, Chris Chen wrote: > Paperwh

[RBW] Re: Get them while they're hot

Correct me if I'm mistaken ( I'm new here) but I just read Grant's Blug and it says he has single color Sams and he will be getting blue/ cream Sams in Sept.??? On Saturday, August 2, 2014 3:50:04 PM UTC-6, Fullylugged wrote: > > Grant notes in the blug that Sam is going on leave for a couple of

[RBW] Re: Get them while they're hot

Oops My mistake..After September they will be gone..Sorry On Saturday, August 2, 2014 3:50:04 PM UTC-6, Fullylugged wrote: > > Grant notes in the blug that Sam is going on leave for a couple of years > to allow some new things to happen. He suggests picking one up now if you > don't want to wait

Re: [RBW] seems too good to be true/ possibly stolen

Dan, that is a crazy find, looks legit and while I'd have to loose that stem, I could see myself riding off into the sunset on that baby --- for $1200.00 Truly a steal! On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 10:09:21 AM UTC-4, danmc wrote: > > Speaking of too good to be true: > > http://sfbay.craigslis

[RBW] Sunrise Coffee Club Tomorrow @ Pirate/Punk Rock

Be there. Sunrise. xoxo cc -- 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] fs: Nitto Technomic Deluxe stem ~ Nitto S83 seatpost ~ BAR TAPE!

*Three things for sale. All prices included shipping in CONUS. PayPal is great but funds must be sent via "pay for goods" with fees covered and sent to your "confirmed" shipping address. * 1) Nitto Technomic Deluxe stem. 10cm in length / 26.0 clamp. Used but great shape. $45 http://s27.postimg

Re: [RBW] Re: One week without a front derailleur

A triumphant return to this thread... so after noodling through (with all your assistance) my 1xN thoughts I doubled down by shortening my chain on the existing Sugino triple and continuing to ride throughout the month of June and July. I never missed my big or small ring and was getting pretty

[RBW] Blue Sam Stealthborne on Baltimore area Clist

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[RBW] Re: One week without a front derailleur

Congrats Tony! Looks good too! -- 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 em

[RBW] My new 53 NIB Bleriot

So I bought this new in box 53 Bleriot frameset. I was thinking of buying the build kit from RBW, but they don't sell just the build kit. You can only buy their build kit with purchase of frameset. Or buy the parts separately, which will cost more. So I got it built up and bought parts thru loca

[RBW] Re: Blue Sam Stealthborne on Baltimore area Clist

not mine On Wednesday, August 6, 2014 1:10:29 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: > http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/4603144655.html > -- 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

[RBW] Do you ride your drop bars above, at, or below saddle height on your Rivbikes?

Just curious how everyone here rides. There is no right or wrong way, of course - just whatever is comfortable! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Upcoming visit to the Bay Area - With bike - Recommendations?

Lots of good riding from Berkeley/Oakland, of course...the already-mentioned Tunnel Road, Grizzly Peak, Redwood Road...Three Bears loop is a good 'un, easily accessible from Berkeley...also, take BART to Walnut Creek, ride Diablo, then ride home to Oakland if you're feeling *grande*. I defini

[RBW] WTB Anyone have a Nitto Mini Front Rack 32F in Seattle?

Looking to buy one or I can trade for a new Mark's Rack that I won't be using. I need it for this weekend so looking for local only. Thanks! Greg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] Re: Do you ride your drop bars above, at, or below saddle height on your Rivbikes?

Pretty much at. Mostly manage to wear out the bar tape pretty evenly, so I guess it's at a useful spot for my riding... ;^) - Jim / cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ride your drop bars above, at, or below saddle height on your Rivbikes?

I put my handlebars about 2cm above my saddle. Ken On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 11:11 PM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Pretty much at. Mostly manage to wear out the bar tape pretty evenly, so > I guess it's at a useful spot for my riding... ;^) > > - Jim / cyclofiend.com > > -- > You received this mess