[RBW] Re: Keven

I mean where do you begin? If you look up the definition of customer service there he is. He set the bar on knowledge, patience and sheer kindness. Even though he couldn't talk me out of a custom paint on my Hilsen, he surely talked me off a cliff a few times with his common sense approach. Whe

[RBW] Re: Keven

It's kinda shocking to find out that Keven is leaving. I first met him in 2006 at the RIV HQ when he helped me put an order for bikes, etc. Since then he has helped me more than a dozen times mostly by email and phone calls. RIV is made up of some of the nicest and capable employees but still K

[RBW] Re: Cross/knobby 650B tires

David, Are you already running the Cazadero's? If yes what's your opinion of them and if your not running them, what would you have against them? Inquiring minds and such. ~Hugn n Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 2:53:42 PM UTC-7, David wrote: > Wondering if the group has an opinion or prefere

[RBW] Re: Visiting the E. Bay & NM

Going to be doing a Marin mixterr on Friday. SF to Tam to Pt Reyes station. Will camp overnight out there's da head back to SF in the morning, but you could easily ride back same day if needed. Pm If you want to join the fun. Clayton Scott SF, CA -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: Keven

A couple of years ago, I had only been to Riv once and just bought a couple of small items. Over half a year later, I went back a second time and he remembered my name. Made a huge impression. He's the reason I ride a Hillborne and couldn't be happier with that decision. He never forced adv

[RBW] Re: Best rear support rack for med sadlesack?

+1 to the Tubus Vega... or the even lighter Fly. I used to have a Fly on my old Bianchi (their smallest rack). It looked great, added negligible weight, was very stable and, held a surprising amount of weight (more than I should have been putting on those 23mm tires!). If I had bought the st

[RBW] Re: Visiting the E. Bay & NM

http://www.7x7.com/fitness-outdoors/ultimate-sunday-ride-paradise-loop On Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 8:32:10 PM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote: > > Michael, > > This may be late notice but I'm thinking of playing hookey from my work > duties for a Friday ride. If you are still seeking a ride in the

[RBW] Re: Big in Hong Kong...

OK, my native Cantonese wife who is native to HK and Canton, China listened. She said some of the words are hard to translate into English. The audio speaker states things a little differently from the text. I typed while my wife talked, and instead of changing retranslating her English to soun

[RBW] Re: Visiting the E. Bay & NM

Michael, This may be late notice but I'm thinking of playing hookey from my work duties for a Friday ride. If you are still seeking a ride in the bay area, I was thinking about the Paradise Loop. Somewhere in the Berkeley hills could be an alternative if your plan was to keep to the East Bay.

[RBW] Re: Best rear support rack for med sadlesack?

I'd recommend skipping the mini rack and getting a light full size rack. I am using a Tubus Vega. Its light at 500g and its rated for a 55 lb capacity. The Nitto Mini racks are just as heavy and expensive yet rated at less than 10lbs. A full size rack is also way more versatile and I think th

Re: [RBW] Marks Rack with no holes

ps, with the long stays to the dropout eyelet, use these spacers to keep the stays off the fork with slightly longer M5s - they work great. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rh1-20232.htm Note you have to buy two - they're sold as sin

[RBW] Re: FT/S: Unique 31.8mm Albatross bar

Bars are sold. On Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 10:56:51 AM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: > > Hey Folks- > > Interesting item up for trade or sale: a Nitto Albatross bar in > heat-treated aluminum with a 31.8mm bar clamp diameter, new in package, > never mounted. This is apparently a new item fro

Re: [RBW] Marks Rack with no holes

Thanks. Of course this bike doesn't have a brake bolt or hole on the fork crown. I thought the Tubus clamps looked better than P-clamps, especially on top of the fork as I used them. Where I don't like them is lower on the mid of the fork, and with the tapped sockets wide on the outside, they

Re: [RBW] Marks Rack with no holes

Nicely done, and should be secure. Those Tubus fork clamps are ugly, but great. I'm about to put a Mark's rack on my Riv Road with Paul Racers; I will use the bridge to the brake bolt and then 42 cm stays down to the fender eyelet. On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 5:22 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > A BOBish bike

[RBW] Re: Keven

I will just plus 1 to the outpouring for Keven. I found myself in the bay area on business in 2010 and was able to swing a trip to Riv, not only did I get to ride both a Sam and San Marcos and talk bikes with Grant, Keven made feel very welcome by answering my questions and plying me with espr

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

Just when I thought that having a mid-to-high trail fork would rule out any substantive front loads, now the Clem's long front-center is ruling them back in! What to make of it all? I do like the look and functionality of the front porteur type rack, but had despaired of mounting one on the Cl

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

Just when I thought that having a mid-to-high trail fork would rule out any substantive front loads, now the Clem's long front-center is ruling them back in! What to make of it all? I do like the look and functionality of the front porteur type rack, but had despaired of mounting one on the Cl

[RBW] Re: What fenders will best fit this frame?

Thanks for the comments; I'd like to hear others. I have a threaded boss under the crown on the bike in question, the '03 custom. I'd rather not use separated fenders if I can avoid doing so. Flat fenders will work well enough; I get my feet wet with Honjos, and I've tried flat fenders on the Da

[RBW] Marks Rack with no holes

A BOBish bike, not a Rivendell, but Riv content is the Mark's Rack. I was facing this, how to attach a front mini-rack to a bike built on a cross frame with no holes of any kind - my saddle bag is full of roadside stuff and I need a place to stuff layers this winter.

Re: [RBW] Re: Cross/knobby 650B tires

Count me as interested. My Riv fits a 650x38, and I'd love a supple tire with file or light knobby tread. I'm really enjoying the 700x38 Bontrager CX0 tires on my new plastic bike. Tim > On Oct 21, 2015, at 4:59 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I assume you say Under 42mm because you've already ru

[RBW] Re: Cross/knobby 650B tires

Yes, ruling out the R&R for now. Thanks. On Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 2:59:06 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I assume you say Under 42mm because you've already ruled out the Rock and > Road? I don't know of a narrower 650B knobby. > > On Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 2:53:42 PM UTC-7

[RBW] WTB: low rider rack

Hello folks I am hoping to buy a used and affordable rack for mounting my panniers up front on my standard unicrown fork. This would have to be a super stiff rack, something like the Tubus Tara, as I have heavy waxed canvas panniers. I'd be totally happy / willing to trade a Like new Paul Race

[RBW] Re: Cross/knobby 650B tires

Shortly after building up my Hillborne, I picked up the Surly Knard (41mm) for a great deal, and it's been pretty good for me. Not as quick on pavement as I'd like, but it could be worse. On Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 3:53:42 PM UTC-6, David wrote: > > Wondering if the group has an opinion o

[RBW] Re: Cross/knobby 650B tires

I assume you say Under 42mm because you've already ruled out the Rock and Road? I don't know of a narrower 650B knobby. On Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 2:53:42 PM UTC-7, David wrote: > > Wondering if the group has an opinion or preference on a 650B knobby tire > under 42mm and other than th

[RBW] Cross/knobby 650B tires

Wondering if the group has an opinion or preference on a 650B knobby tire under 42mm and other than the Soma Cazadero. Thanks for your time. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[RBW] Re: Brooks

bicyclebolts.com has security bolts for both the seatpost and seatpost clamp. http://bicyclebolts.com/ They will fit Rivendell seat lugs to secure the seatpost. The seat clamp bolts may or may not fit your style of seat clamp to secure the saddle onto the clamp. -- You received this message bec

[RBW] Re: Big in Hong Kong...

That is Cantonese language. My wife will understand. I'll ask her to listen to it tonight. -- 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

[RBW] Re: What fenders will best fit this frame?

...or, what Jeff did. That could work, too. > > In my opinion, your clearances are far too tight for anything wood. Wood > fenders are kind of thick. > > >> >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: What fenders will best fit this frame?

I've never seen a Rivendell with a threaded fender boss under the fork crown. Was this your original custom spec? Or was this part of your subsequent mods, getting a threaded fender boss installed under the fork crown? In my opinion, your clearances are far too tight for anything wood. Woo

[RBW] Big in Hong Kong...

https://youtu.be/_Siu25bhdSM Riv content: prominent Riv product endorsements, I'd say. Anyone know Chinese? (spotted courtesy of The Radavist) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Re: What fenders will best fit this frame?

One other complication. I see various Wald and other fenders made in the so-called 26 X 45 or so sizes, but all of these have excessively short front fenders. I suppose I could buy 2 rears and adapt ... http://www.cambriabike.com/89-Lightweight-Crescent-Full-Coverage-Fenders-Chrome-26X1251375in.as

[RBW] Re: Lifeline 100 Century Ride with a twist Report

Thanks for the detailed response, there's a lot of good information there. It will helpful when I consider upgrades for my Bleriot! Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

As an observer of the bike , with a long front-center it seems to scream "front rack" . It would help out the weight balance overall front-rear. A porteur would be great ! I'd chose the Soma Deluxe SS over the VO as the Soma has the added fork struts for stabilization. I've seen it w/o

[RBW] Brooks

Jason, I have a new black B17. Contact me off list if you're interested. Bummer about the stolen seat - I had one stolen in Chicago once, now use security bolts on everything. David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: WTB: Fatty Rumpkins

Bought a par of foldables for $40 and just bought a pair of those tektro cantis everyone likes. Thanks! - Ryan On Friday, October 16, 2015 at 3:18:20 PM UTC-7, Ryan Ray wrote: > > I know you bought some Fatty Rumpkins then decided to go all BQ and swap > them out for Hetres. This means you h

[RBW] Re: Keven

Aw come on Keven... DON'T LEAVE!!! 😊 -- 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, se

[RBW] Brooks

I've got a flyer in N. Brooklyn you could borrow in the meantime. I walk by a green b17 special every day and lament it's inevitable death by harsh environment. Not saying you should take it, just that they're out there, mostly protected, but some spending their days rotting in the rain and sun

[RBW] Re: Clementine tire size?

Well I will at least attempt to put 2.35 Big Apples (700c) on my 59cm Clementine with 65mm VO fenders; otherwise I guess I'll have to forego the fenders or go with 2.0 inch tires. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: Coffee outside.

Cecily, My last easy bikepacking trip with my son has made me a whiny, whimpering limper. I have talked to a couple of folks here in town that have had knee replacements that have said, "You'll know when it is time". I will? I have had eleven or twelve surgeries on various injuries and am

[RBW] Re: Lifeline 100 Century Ride with a twist Report

WETH (Erl?), Thanks. It is a fun ride and quite picturesque in Annapolis. A Riv meetup on the B&A trail and a lunch trip to Annapolis would be cool. They have a neat market place there, though I didn't get too detailed a look. Looks like a lot to choose from. It is a very nice century. Other

[RBW] Re: Brooks

They got your seatpost, too? Sorry to hear it. A dark green Brooks is a rare bird. I don't happen to have an extra saddle at the moment, but I'm sure somebody on the list does. Good luck! On Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 9:36:04 AM UTC-4, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > Good Morning > My dark green

[RBW] Re: Brooks

That Sucks! > I don't have an extra B17 but I'm sure someone on here maybe able to help you. A green B17 should stand out and hopefully they will get the low life scum and you will get your saddle back. Jon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Re: Keven

I have only been on here a year. The few times I've asked Kevin for help he went out of his way to ensure my questions were answered and was always polite and didn't rush me off the phone . Best of luck to you Kevin in your future endeavors. I'm confident you will be successful in whatever you c

[RBW] Brooks

Good Morning My dark green Brooks b17 special was stolen of my Hillborn last night. Curious if anyone has a b17 laying around they'd like to sell? Oddly they left the Nigel Smyth saddle bag just hanging on the bike. I guess a tweed bike bag isn't that sexy. thanks Jason -- You received this mes

[RBW] Re: Clementine tire size?

I think that the Larger size Clementine on the blug post from a couple of weeks ago has a Kenda "kwick nine" which is 29x2.0. -- 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] Re: Lifeline 100 Century Ride with a twist Report

I enjoyed reading your description and congratulations on the achievement. I will try to do this ride next year. On Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 12:47:15 AM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > *The weather:* > Low 30’s-high 40’s(?), according to the Weather Channel. Sunny, cloudy for > long periods a

[RBW] Re: Clementine tire size?

The smallest bike, as shown in a recent Blog post and which I assume is a production bike, has a Kenda Kranium which only comes in a 2.10" size (listed as 54-556). The larger Clems must have a different tire because the only other Kranium size is 20". On Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 10:23:26

[RBW] Clementine tire size?

Depends on size: S/26"/559mm, M/650b, L/700c. David Chicago -- 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.

[RBW] Lifeline 100 Century Ride with a twist Report

Thanks for the great write up, Michael! Sounds like a good ride. What was your rack/baggage setup on the Bleriot, how did it work out, and how did you like the Loup Loups? Cheers, Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To