[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

David, I'd be interested in how the MG-1 and FG-1 compare in regards to the feel of the cleats. The MG-1's cleats are small, and with soft sandals it digs right into the flat platform , perfect. But with the FG-1, the cleats are larger and I'm not sure they're really designed to "dig in", r

[RBW] Re: FS: brand new, never worn Ibex jersey

Forgot to say that it's a large On Friday, October 24, 2014 8:41:37 PM UTC-4, Christian wrote: > > Hi All, > > I bought this jersey last winter and never wore it; kept meaning to return > it; now just want to sell it. Three pockets in the back. New they're > $125. How does $100 shipping inclu

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

I agree with "Andy the Wise"... It's all about bringing enough bike to the ride Perfect. -- 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-bu

[RBW] chain line and the Quickbeam

Posted a question over at the Bob list without comment, and I'm hoping to pick up a fresh bottom bracket today. My question- with a suzie hub in back and a white industries 16/19 freewheel on that hub, what bottom bracket width achieves perfection or close to it when mounted to a 32/40/bashguard

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm A. Homer Hilsen

Thanks Jon, It's certably been a struggle. Thankfully, I've still got another bike to ride. Best, Noah -- 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-

[RBW] Re: chain line and the Quickbeam

Mine is a 113, as it came standard from Rivendell, and I have the same gearing set-up you describe. My chainlink is smooth in both high and low gears. I don't cross chain, so can't speak to that, but expect it would work since the others do. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message

[RBW] FS: Parts - Hetres, Nitto Stems, MKS Pedals.

Forgive me if I've posted stuff these for sale recently. I set up these parts for sale on my bigcartel site, so I wanted to re-post with links to that. I went for a paid option for the site so I'm figuring out options and whatnot. Please go through the checkout process on treetop.bigcartel.com

[RBW] Re: FS: Parts - Hetres, Nitto Stems, MKS Pedals.

MKS Touring & Grip King pedals are sold. -- 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: chain line and the Quickbeam

Thanks Patrick, I knew you'd have the answer, and with wild abandon. And I'm glad we're gearing buddies, mountain gearing's what I'm after. If I can coax it out of the dropout I might stick something racier on the other side for downhillin. You said something about Allen wrench gear shifts befo

[RBW] Re: chain line and the Quickbeam

Rear hub is Phil, allen lugs. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, October 25, 2014 6:11:28 PM UTC-6, Kainalu wrote: > > Thanks Patrick, > I knew you'd have the answer, and with wild abandon. And I'm glad we're > gearing buddies, mountain gearing's what I'm after. If I can coax it out of > the d

[RBW] Bagmatching, or: ISO saddle wedge or transverse bag approx 6.5" X 10" X 4"

I want something that will easily carry 2 28 oz waterbottles with air gap around them. Nylon or cotton canvas, colors -- in order of preference -- red, khaki, black; good quality, nay, top quality. I would buy used or new from a retailer. Used, I have a nice, VG Zimbale 7 liter bag to trade, afte

[RBW] Big-big better than small-small?

On my Ram, the 70" cruising gear (#5 out of 9) is a 52 X 20, and despite the relative heft of the Ram, the bike just seems to want to go. On my '99 Joe gofast 26" fixie custom, the 75" gear is composed of a 46 t ring and a 15 t cog driving a 24.5" wheel. The Gofast doesn't exhibit that "ineluctib

[RBW] Big-big better than small-small?

Are you sure the different feel isn't attributable to the 70" vs 75" difference? Does the Ram have a gear combo you could test that's closer to 75"? Are the geometry, rider position, etc. similar enough that it's a fair test? Pondering in the abstract, though, I'd expect real world differences t

[RBW] Need help replicating Riv custom on a budget - for a shortish female friend

I'm helping a friend source a new (or possibly) used bike to replicate my own Riv custom which has a 50cm seat tube and a 50 cm top tube. My bike, originally a rando rig, is now set up with porteur bars, inverse levers, wider brooks saddle, honjos and 38c grand bois tires. It's such a fun bike

Re: [RBW] Need help replicating Riv custom on a budget - for a shortish female friend

http://surlybikes.com/bikes/straggler_650b Down to a 38cm frame! On Sat, Oct 25, 2014 at 8:19 PM, Lesli Larson wrote: > I'm helping a friend source a new (or possibly) used bike to replicate my > own Riv custom which has a 50cm seat tube and a 50 cm top tube. My bike, > originally a rando rig,

[RBW] Re: Need help replicating Riv custom on a budget - for a shortish female friend

Lesli: My wife is 5'2" and rides a 47 cm Atlantis with 26" wheels. Granted, they are somewhat rare but do come up for sale from time to time. While it's been on a few tours, most of her riding is casual / recreational / sport touring, and she loves the bike for it's comfort. Given your descr

[RBW] WTT/WTB 7 or 8cm Tallux to replace a 9cm Tallux

Anyone have a 26.0mm, 7 or 8cm Tallux stem? I have the 9cm and need a shorter stem for my Noodle bars. -- 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: [RBW] Re: Road Standard vs. Rambouillet?

Thanks. Unfortunately the frame is not in my possession and won't be accessible for a while. Here's a shot of the non-extended head tube also showing the old style lugs... On Thursday, October 23, 2014 6:42:55 PM UTC-4, Fullylugged wrote: > > Your date code on the BB shell will tell you whe

[RBW] FS/WTT New-in-the box Waterford Atlantis 56cm

Hey all, I picked this frame up from a fellow Riv fan locally and was hoping to transfer most of the parts over from my Alba-bar 51cm Sam. After spending some time on the phone with the guys

[RBW] Re: Riv T-shirts for a GREAT deal!!!

Picked up two of these last night. I think they look just fine, especially for the price! On Thursday, October 23, 2014 5:06:51 PM UTC-4, Christopher Murray wrote: > > There was a mention of these in the Blug but then it was gone. Amazing > deal! I think it said there were 50 of'em. I think the

[RBW] Re: Using Stainless vs Carbon Steel Bolts for Racks?

Thanks everyone! I was curious, because my Pass & Stow front rack came with carbon steel bolts for mounting the supports to the eyes on the bottom of the fork. But then again, I've seen photos of ridiculously heavy loads on Pass & Stow racks, including people. John Phillips -- You recei

[RBW] WTT/WTB 7 or 8cm Tallux to replace a 9cm Tallux

You want a 5 cm that's well used? -- 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