Re: [RBW] New bike day!

Well, stopping is good, if that's your priority! On Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 11:20 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > No pics yet. > > You actually can brake with no brake pads, if you aren't picky about > whether you will need to replace a rotor afterwards. The bike will > stop. Rider is fine. Those Magura h

Re: [RBW] New bike day!

No pics yet. You actually can brake with no brake pads, if you aren't picky about whether you will need to replace a rotor afterwards. The bike will stop. Rider is fine. Those Magura hydraulic brakes were going to be replaced anyway. I love the way they stop the bike (when they have brake pads) bu

Re: [RBW] Re: Richard Sachs

Here is an article I coincidentally stumbled across this weekend from a 1990 interview. Scanned for your viewing pleasure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6nHVOVjcpYKSUZvT0tITUZmenVsYWF5dHBLUXk1RnVIT0dB/view On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 5:37 PM, Michael Flournoy wrote: > > A few years ago NAHBS was

Re: [RBW] Re: What length Silver Cranks came on your Clem?

Because 172.5 just isn't qite long enough On Wed, Nov 11, 2015 at 3:16 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > 173. That's awesome. > > -- > 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: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Thanks Zed. I do the electric thing with my cygo too. Even with the double bit of rubber it is too loose on most every bar. I don't get why they make it like that. But getting down to rack diameters...wish these light companies would make a better range of interchangeable mounts. On Wednesday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

There was a Riv mountain bike at the same time as the original road and AR models. On Nov 12, 2015 7:42 PM, "Liesl" wrote: > Okay here's some stabs at dates with models added. If you have one of > these and we're an early "I trust 'em" adopter, fill in/correct a year? > > Riv Road > Riv All Aroun

Re: [RBW] New bike day!

Pics? And how is the rider and the bike after the disc brake instructional experience? On Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 5:06 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > My son's beautiful new Clem is now sitting in our garage, waiting for > me to put the rack, fenders and lights on it. It's a big tall bike. > It's the fir

[RBW] Re: 2x10 atlantis crankset options?

I enthusiastically endorse TA cranksets of all BCDs. Peter "keeping my eyes open for a 144 BCD Tevano, which *has* to be better than Campy's crack-tastic Record" Adler Berkeley, CA/USA On Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 3:54:28 PM UTC-8, mike gasparino wrote: > > Thanks gentleman! I actually ende

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

Well, I got my 1st batch orange Rambouillet in 2002. On 11/12/2015 07:42 PM, Liesl wrote: Okay here's some stabs at dates with models added. If you have one of these and we're an early "I trust 'em" adopter, fill in/correct a year? Riv Road Riv All Arounder (?) LongLow CantiRom Redwood Heron A

[RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

Rodeo 2010 (as per RR 42) Sam Hilborne, 2009 (as per RR 41) Hunq, simpleOne, bomba, Betty/yves all listed in 2011 RR 43 -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

90pbh as well and the 60cm Saluki fits me like a glove. As does the 56cm Bombadil with its slopping top tube... On Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 8:15 PM Eunice Chang wrote: > I sort-of inherited a 61 cm Homer that I named Thumper Buttercup. > > My only problem with it was that it rode so well and beautif

Re: [RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

I sort-of inherited a 61 cm Homer that I named Thumper Buttercup. My only problem with it was that it rode so well and beautifully that it practically sang, and got me to buy another Rivendell, a QB. So that's my warning about Rivs, it's a slippery slope and then it's like trying to pick your favo

Re: [RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

I have a 56 Homer I bought through this list. As others have said the AHH is a really lovely bike. Whether or not its what you are looking for may depend on what you mean when you say "springy" or "responsive flexible tubing". If you are wanting the flex of a standard tube diameter thin wall f

[RBW] Re: Clem Geometry

This is kind of interesting. Thinking about Liesl's current attempt at model chronology thread, I browsed over to the cyclofiend archives and found the following. It's some notes by Grant, from way back in 2009, discussing the pending move to "expanded" frame sizing, sloped top tubes, and th

[RBW] New bike day!

My son's beautiful new Clem is now sitting in our garage, waiting for me to put the rack, fenders and lights on it. It's a big tall bike. It's the first bike we've had in the family where we had to remove the front wheel before we put it in the car: even my and my son's tandem bike just rolled righ

[RBW] Re: This wheelset whadayathink? Y/N?

Sometime that same seller runs a no-reserve auction for these Dyad and A719 wheelsets. Sometimes they go for peanuts! http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Shimano-XT-T780-Velocity-Dyad-36-Hole-700c-Touring-Commuting-Wheelset-Silver-/262128569183?hash=item3d08148b5f:g:wh0AAOSwv0tU98tl Just sayin' ! KJ

[RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

Okay here's some stabs at dates with models added. If you have one of these and we're an early "I trust 'em" adopter, fill in/correct a year? Riv Road Riv All Arounder (?) LongLow CantiRom Redwood Heron Atlantis Romulus Quickbeam 2004 Ramboulliet Saluki 2005 Wilbury/Glorious 2005 Homer 2006 bleri

[RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

LongLow Canti-rom Redwood On Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 4:38:24 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Add Legolas -- 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

[RBW] WTB: Brooks C15 - Slate or Natural

I am looking to save a few bucks by buying used. Anyone have a C15 in natural or slate they aren't using? -- 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 r

Re: [RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

Thank you all for your considered ideas on this bike - its great to hear more about it. I'm considering it among the Riv lineup as a potential dirt road randonneuring/pass hunting bike. I live and ride at the top of VT in the Northeast Kingdom - if you look at a map, there aren't really any ma

Re: [RBW] Mount Diablo trails ride

Is the link to join missing? Can't seem to find it... On Wednesday, November 11, 2015, wrote: > Yeah absolutely, go check it out on the link below and feel free to post > rides or join some roses. You'll need to request membership to keep the > spammers out but I'll approve you right away. > > I

[RBW] Re: 2x10 atlantis crankset options?

Thanks gentleman! I actually ended up picking up a zephyr triple for a great price 😏 but I will keep this info handy if I decide to move away from the trips! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Mount Diablo trails ride

Thanks! On Wednesday, November 11, 2015, wrote: > Yeah absolutely, go check it out on the link below and feel free to post > rides or join some roses. You'll need to request membership to keep the > spammers out but I'll approve you right away. > > It's pretty small. I started it earlier in the

[RBW] Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

Add Legolas -- 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-owners-bu

Re: [RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

I have a Homer, Ram (650b for brevets) and a Roadeo, so I am leaning to the lively side of Riv bikes. I weigh 150 and have a 54 cm 650b Homer. I have ridden it on a 600k brevet with PariMoto tires and it did great. After I converted my Ram to 650b (with 42 mm Hetres), I converted the Homer to my d

[RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

thank heavens for cyclofiend's riv pages! homer introduced in 2006 as a big frame/700 wheel Saluki rolled into the homer line in 2008 -- 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 f

[RBW] Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

I'd love a thread that could end up with a list of models and the year they were introduced (and last year produced if no longer). Don't feel like we've done that before. (If so, just point me to the thread...) Here's fodder... Riv Road Riv All Arounder (?) Heron Atlantis Romulus Quickbeam Ra

[RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

That's awesome. I don't recall seeing that before. Get one if you can! Bill in Westchester, NY -- 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] Re: This wheelset whadayathink? Y/N?

thanks all. seems like i should go for it. i mean, i saved money not buying a clem or joe, right? as always, your expertise is appreciated. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

Takes me back. This from the old A.H.H. website - long forgotten... *The Resurrection of A. Homer Hilsen * There it was, there it sat. Bars akimbo, tires flat. Cluster missing, saddle worn. Dangling hemp-wrap. Dusty. Torn. Rubbed the down-tube, read the name: A. Homer Hilsen –

Re: [RBW] This wheelset whadayathink? Y/N?

Yep, 14mm hex required for freehub removal. http://bike.shimano.com/media/techdocs/content/cycle/SI/Wheel/MTB/SI_4S70A/SI-4S70A-001-ENG_v1_m56577569830745424.pdf On Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 4:24:12 PM UTC-6, Tim Gavin wrote: > > T780 hubs are nice. They're very similar to the disc-brake on

Re: [RBW] This wheelset whadayathink? Y/N?

T780 hubs are nice. They're very similar to the disc-brake only M780 design. These have an oversized aluminum axle, which is strong and light. However, the oversized aluminum axle means that these rear hubs (Deore XT 770/775/780/785 and XTR 970/975) use a different freehub than the standard Shim

Re: [RBW] This wheelset whadayathink? Y/N?

Dyads with XT hubs is exactly what Rich recommended and built for me. I'm running them on the Atlantis with no issues and ran a similar wheel set, with different rims on the Hunqapillar. Those XT hubs are excellent, simple to service and good on your wallet! René On Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 2:13 PM,

[RBW] Re: This wheelset whadayathink? Y/N?

I think it's a tremendous price. $245 shipped for a solid wheelset is a nice deal. I'd say go for it. On Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 2:13:00 PM UTC-8, drew wrote: > > looking for a new wheelset for the hunqapillar. this looks like it might > be a deal? > Dyad with XT hubs. i have Dyads a

[RBW] Making the Betty Foy bettier!!!

As I wait for the right new owner of my Hunqapillar, and thanks to having already lost 40+ pounds thanks to EBDJ, I've picked up my riding again and this past weekend did some upgrades on my Betty Foy, which is probably the Rivendell I have the most fun riding, although if pressed hard I'm going to

[RBW] This wheelset whadayathink? Y/N?

looking for a new wheelset for the hunqapillar. this looks like it might be a deal? Dyad with XT hubs. i have Dyads and like them, but know nothing about those XT hubs. half the price of the velocity stock wheels that riv sells and i was considering starting to save up for. HERE

[RBW] Re: I rode my Clem yesterday...

Sounds like a successful first ride to me! Can't wait to see all the matching luggage you create for the new bike! -- 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 em

[RBW] Re: What length Silver Cranks came on your Clem?

That's really great. I'm pumped that I'll be getting a Silver Crank on an Appaloosa. Probably 173 on my 55, I'd guess. On Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 12:36:46 PM UTC-8, William R. wrote: > > Grant had this to say in July: > > "I am excited about our SILVER crank. It may, in fact, be perfec

[RBW] Re: What length Silver Cranks came on your Clem?

Grant had this to say in July: "I am excited about our SILVER crank. It may, in fact, be perfect. It’ll come on the CLEM (with CLEMMISH chainrings), and then on the APPA, and we’ll have it available for sale, too. In the Spring. As a triple with 43 x 35 x 24 rings, and as a double with 38 x 24

[RBW] Re: 2x10 atlantis crankset options?

Great response Peter. Lots of options out there. You are correct, my Phil BB is only about 8 months old or so, JIS taper. On Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 2:05:36 PM UTC-6, Peter Adler wrote: > > One thing to keep in mind is that the cranks you list use different > spindle tapers; WI VBC and V

[RBW] Re: 2x10 atlantis crankset options?

One thing to keep in mind is that the cranks you list use different spindle tapers; WI VBC and Velo Orange are JIS, while TA's 5-pin Pro V is ISO. This shouldn't be a deal breaker, but ISO BBs are a little trickier to find. It's also possible, per the late great Sheldon Brown, to swap a JIS spin

[RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Sterrata - Saturday 11/14

Goatheads are the worst if you have regular tires. But if taking precautions not that big of a deal. But yes, why organize a ride if food and beverage aren't your first priority??? I hope this will be a great ride. It mixes all kinds of dirt terrain together. That's really what all my riding h

[RBW] Re: I rode my Clem yesterday...

I might be interested in the Trek 850, depending on size, price and model year. I'll watch for any announcements you post. On Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 12:13:49 PM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote: > > Finally sort of got my Clem built up - I was itching to ride it but had > been slowly build

Re: [RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

I haven't ridden either back to back, but I have tried the OAC Rambler, a Rawland rSOGN and spent a year or so on a 650B'd skinny 531 tubed Trek, both set up similarly to my current Saluki. My impression is they aren't all that different. My impression is the Saluki is a bit more stable/neutral i

RE: [RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

I agree whole-heartedly with what Chris and Tony said. I have a 61cm 700C Hilsen set up as a pure road bike, and I use it as my go-fast bike for group road rides (although it is sporting the 38mm Barlow Pass tires). Everyone else on those rides is rocking some kind of expensive carbon bike, an

Re: [RBW] Re: 2x10 atlantis crankset options?

Any 5 bolt with any BCD - hence the 'variable bolt circumference/VBC' naming. It's a great system. The white rings are lovely, but this was a third the price s On Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 12:31 PM, Minh wrote: > Mark, > > Is the use of any 5-bolt inner (is that 74bcd?) something that is > intent

[RBW] Re: 2x10 atlantis crankset options?

Mark, Is the use of any 5-bolt inner (is that 74bcd?) something that is intentional by White or just a happy circumstance? I have a VBC (only recent) and this is good to know! Though i use mine on a Hillborne so cannot provide any info on fitting an atlantis. -- You received this message be

Re: [RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

One thing about the Homer is it almost never shows up for sale. Homer owners must love it enough to not sell it (Chris's experience aside). I am actually curious to how the Homer compares to some of the modern rando bikes (boulder all road, ocean air rambler, etc). Low train vs. mid trail handling

[RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

+1 on what Tony said. I had a Homer, sold it to pursue another project, and ended missing it and buying another to replace it. It's my all-rounder. I'm relatively light and can use it for mult-day touring. I ride it often on some rugged gravel roads and some trails. I've built it up with dr

[RBW] I rode my Clem yesterday...

Finally sort of got my Clem built up - I was itching to ride it but had been slowly building it up a couple parts at a time each day. Ended up not running a shifter and adjusting the rear derailleur to the 3rd cog in - so a single speed right now. No photos as it got too dark. As far as the ride

[RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

The tubing of the Hilsen is lighter than the tubing of the Atlantis. What's your height and weight? Will this bike be used predominantly unloaded, like a road bike? On Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 2:51:40 AM UTC-8, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Many other Rivs get a lot of press here, but I real

Re: [RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

The Saluki came first. On 11/12/2015 11:18 AM, Liesl wrote: My memory is that the sequence was: wilbury/mixtes as the first 650b, then salukis, then bleriots. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: 2x10 atlantis crankset options?

Here is a photo of the crank and large chainring clearance using the 119mm Phil BB and White VBC Road cranks.

[RBW] Re: 2x10 atlantis crankset options?

Hi Mike, Glad to share my experience as I had a bit of a difficult time figuring this out myself. I have White Industries VBC Road cranks. Originally I had the mountain/ENO cranks, but the limiting factor is chainring clearance, not crank clearance, so if you haven't bought any yet do yoursel

[RBW] Re: Crankset Advice

Johnny, The crank in the riv pdf is indeed the 901D/Mighty Tour and not the Cospea/Alpina . Here are 2 Cospea/Alpina images : http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_C1XrRVl3W8k/SIYJnSfEG9I/FOE/J-DOXrw7I4o/s1600/Sugino%2BAlpina.jpg http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/images3/cc286-3crank.jpg Compare

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne Frame Size 55 (Blue/Cream) - LIKE NEW - (frame/fork/headset/BB/seat post)

I will leave this listing in the RBW Onwer's bunch a few more days. I will listen to any offer's as I have a Clem on the way. I will ship to the 48 US States using www.shipbikes.com service. On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 9:36:23 AM UTC-5, RDS wrote: > > Last week I purchased a Blue/Cream 55

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

What width tires comes stock on the complete Clem size 52? On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 12:30:06 PM UTC-5, RDS wrote: > > I was just curious to see how all of the colors turned out for each > model. Please, let's see some pics whether bike or frame. > -- You received this message because yo

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine 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 t

[RBW] Re: Crankset Advice

The crank in the Riv PDF is the original Alpina not the Mighty Tour correct? It seems like at the time Sugino was tossing around using the Mighty Tour name but the PDF mentions it's called the Cospea in Japan and that was definitely what they called the original Alpina crank. Maybe the new Mi

[RBW] Re: Crankset Advice

John, The 901D(D for double) is designed as a double only. If you look at the links I posted below to Johnny you can see the photos of it on both sides. The Riv pdf shows it as a triple with the IRD Triplizer ring , which bikemania.biz apparently offers as the 801T(T for triple) in a 48/36/24

Re: [RBW] Re: Spanninga on hammered fender? Does it sit right?

I'm going to try a B&M Secula Plus . On Wed, Nov 11, 2015 at 9:02 PM, Anton Tutter wrote: > Yes, I forgot about this. Spanninga uses a weird connector that was

[RBW] Re: What length Silver Cranks came on your Clem?

I think there was a Blug post at some point about the crank arm lengths - basically since they were have them made from a new design they could choose any length they wanted, hence the non-standard lengths. David Chicago On Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 2:10:47 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Love the Rambo

+1 I recently went through a similar overhaul with my 2005 Blue Ram. It was stolen back in December, then recovered (by me) in June when I noticed it locked to a bike rack in downtown Harrisburg, PA. I completely disassembled the bike (except for the BB), cleaned every single part, replaced cabl

[RBW] Re: Kingsport library canti-Romulus sighting

Hi Jon! Will meet up soon... :) Best, -L On Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 12:07:32 PM UTC-5, jtallman wrote: > > Hello Leslie - the Romulus you saw had to be mine. I work at the library > and did not come down to get it until quitting time, so you might have had > a long wait. > > I ad

[RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Sterrata - Saturday 11/14

Wish I could join in, looks like a great route and I like the focus on where you're getting your caffeine and calories! I'm glad 'goatheads' are not a problem for me, sounds like a pita.

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Ryan that sounds great! Maybe early the week of thanksgiving... I'll hit you up off list. I also have to figure out how to ask my wife to borrow her new ride for a day! :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe f

[RBW] The Mysterious Homer

Everyone with Homers/Salukis are just out riding! ;). I don't know about smoother or more beautiful, Riv does a good job describing the frame on their own site. One way you could look at it is that it's the design niche Riv has left alone for the most part since it has been introduced. It's

[RBW] The Mysterious Homer

Many other Rivs get a lot of press here, but I really haven't heard much on the Homer. Curious about the ride of this bike - it's liveliness as compared to an Atlantis or Hillborne. Is its tubing relatively lighter? Is it a softer feel? Is it more beautiful? Considering one as my all round dirt

[RBW] Re: Tektro Brake RL720 Interrupter Levers on Bosco Bars?

I ran a Paul Interrupter as a front rake lever on a folder with a flat 22.2 bar. A couple wraps of cloth tape did the trick. On Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 7:05:44 PM UTC-8, Doug Williams wrote: > > I was thinking of putting Tektro Brake RL720 Interrupter Levers on my > Bosco Bars. Riv says