[RBW] 7-yr Hilsen Review

Oops...on second glance that is a 'pillar. -- 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 gro

Re: [RBW] Re: Christmas Goggles!

I don't like anything less than 45 F. Too scary/depressing/painful/grim/mood lowering for me. I am not that hardy a person. When it hits 55f I start getting happy again. I've had 47 winters in my life and it seems like that's 7 too many for me. After I hit 40 it just wears me down. Too cold to

Re: [RBW] Re: Christmas Goggles!

I don't like anything less than 45 F. Too scary/depressing/painful/grim/mood lowering for me. I am not that hardy a person. When it hits 55f I start getting happy again. I've had 47 winters in my life and it seems like that's 7 too many for me. After I hit 40 it just wears me down. Too cold to

[RBW] 7-yr Hilsen Review

Capital review! I wish people here did more reviews of their bikes. Fun to read! Glad to hear the Hilson has worked out so well for you. Must be very satisfying. Interesting feedback on the Riv vs. low trail bike. Do you have two Hilsens? I saw the pic of the Hilsen dressed in Hunq clothes. -- Y

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

So for a new drop bar Riv-bike that can have bars set 1-2cm below saddle, one would need to buy an Atlantis, Hilsen, or Roadeo at this point in Riv-time. Or cut the steerer tube down on a Sam, Clem, or Joe? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

The Joe is a longbike. I suspect DT shifters would be an unreasonably long reach forward on that bike, and especially awkward from the pulled back position of the bars. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from t

Re: [RBW] Thunder Burts and Snow

My 2 cents. I used the 2.1 Thunder Burts (lightweight tubeless) last year on the Oregon Outback, and on the paved section, we had no problem humming along in the 17-20mph range. They are my favorite mixed terrain tire, at least as far as what I've tried yet. I ride them regularly on my paved

[RBW] Re: FS: Custom Bag Queue Open.

Banzer Bags sounds like a cool name. So could I measure from my front rack platform to my stem top and order a custom size Rando type bag. Width and depth too? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

[RBW] 7-yr Hilsen Review

Hey Riv bunch! I was reflecting today on my beloved Hilsen after riding it for about 7-years, and decided to put up some thoughts in a "long term review". Still my favorite bike, ever... http://stonehog.com/2016/01/04/a-homer-hilsen-7-year-review/ Brian Hanson Seattle, WA Bike Blog

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

Even no rack still light mounts there. No DT shifter braze ons. Too bad. -- 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...@googleg

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Bullmoose dull brite bar

Found what I was looking for. Thanks everyone! On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 8:25:27 AM UTC-8, Carlin Eng wrote: > > Title says it all -- looking for one of these: > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hb4.htm > > I want to try it, but it's hard to justify shelling out $160 for something > brand ne

[RBW] Re: FS: Custom Bag Queue Open.

I own two saddle wedge bags from David: a yellow one for my yellow-trimmed Austro Daimler Vent Noir ll 650B conversion, and a tan one for my mostly stock '73 Paramount P15. Both look perfect on the bikes and are roomy enough for a folding tire, a couple of tubes, and a generous supply of get-me

Re: [RBW] Pogies for Albastache?

Fwiw I've used the pogies I have now on my albastaches without too much of an issue. On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 6:51 PM, Chris Chen wrote: > I talked to the owner of Portland Pogies and she's made a bigger version > that should work rather well on the albastaches...check her out > > portlandpogies.c

[RBW] Re: Pogies for Albastache?

How much wiggle room in those nice looking boiled wool mittens? Enough to stitch down the middle and lobsterize them? Mittens on bikes can be a pain in the butt, but mitts are a different story, all the warmth of naked neighboring fingers with two fingers on the brakes while the other two take c

[RBW] FS: Swift Jr. Ranger Panniers Olive

Just posted this on local bay area craigslist as well. Bought this from the Swift ready made store this past summer and used on two overnighters. Like new. Decided to go with a hub area bag and large saddlesack instead. Out of stock online. $190 shipped. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Sunrace 'one at a time'

To clarify for anyone at Riv reading this, I trust that the shifters work fine. My point was that some customers may never get past the explanation. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

[RBW] Re: Pogies for Albastache?

Super dense wool that's nearly windproof by itself. I rarely use nylon outer shells (ideally, ventile, but Hilltrek didn't offer those at the time I got my jacket) http://www.sweatersintl.com/dachstein_mitts.html?_ga=1.102176321.1710840773.1424708904 With abandon, Patrick On Monday, January 4,

Re: [RBW] Re: Pogies for Albastache?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boiled_wool On 01/04/2016 08:52 PM, R Michaels wrote: Can you expand on the boiled wool concept? On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 5:30:50 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: What is the temperature range you're looking for? Not pogies, but boiled wool with a nylo

Re: [RBW] Re: Pogies for Albastache?

On 01/04/2016 08:26 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Thank YOU for making me google the word "pogie". I thought maybe it was a small Pirozhki For others that like me, don't know, a Pogie is like a glove, except it also wraps around the grips of your handlebar. So to grab the bars, you kind of insert

Re: [RBW] Pogies for Albastache?

I talked to the owner of Portland Pogies and she's made a bigger version that should work rather well on the albastaches...check her out portlandpogies.com On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 5:15 PM, Daniel Jackson < daniel.seth.jack...@gmail.com> wrote: > Anyone found a non custom set of pogies out there t

[RBW] Re: Pogies for Albastache?

Can you expand on the boiled wool concept? On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 5:30:50 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > What is the temperature range you're looking for? Not pogies, but boiled > wool with a nylon shell is good for me below -20˚F, and works for any time > off the bike also. > > Wit

Re: [RBW] Clem Wheel Lock Anyone?

I don't know anything about the lock, but I ordered a bunch of tubes that weren't available in the US from Starbike, worked out fine, had no problems with them. They use DHL for shipping and IIRC it took about 10 business days for them to get to me, seems reasonable coming from another continent o

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

My interpretation is that the production bikes will have Choco Bullmoose. The demo bike pictured in the BLUG just happens to have the separate bar plus stem. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

Very cool bike. If it shares some ride characteristics with the Clem, I think the buyers are going to be extremely pleased. I'd want the bullmoose choco bars if I a choice. I think I saw it written as coming both w/stem and bullmoose in the info, maybe by design? On Saturday, December 19, 2015

[RBW] Re: Pogies for Albastache?

Clearly you live somewhere too warm, Bill. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 6:26:18 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Thank YOU for making me google the word "pogie". > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] Re: Pogies for Albastache?

What is the temperature range you're looking for? Not pogies, but boiled wool with a nylon shell is good for me below -20˚F, and works for any time off the bike also. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 6:15:51 PM UTC-7, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Anyone found a non custom set of

[RBW] Re: Pogies for Albastache?

Thank YOU for making me google the word "pogie". I thought maybe it was a small Pirozhki For others that like me, don't know, a Pogie is like a glove, except it also wraps around the grips of your handlebar. So to grab the bars, you kind of insert your hand into the pogie, and in there is the

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

I don't know if it's been covered already, but this quote just sunk-in for me. A new Nitto front rack made to fit the Joe-Crown. That's hot! *The crown is the new RC-06. The bolts on top fit a Tubus rear rack and some of the NITTO racks (a new one coming in Spring ‘16), and even without a rac

[RBW] Pogies for Albastache?

Anyone found a non custom set of pogies out there that works well for the albastache? Thanks, D. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 11:27:54 AM UTC-8, dstein wrote: > > (any recommendations for a mechanic in Oakland? I've been using Hank and > Frank on College Ave just for proximity to my house). > > Cyclesports on Grand has a mature mechanic (i.e., 50 or so) who knows his stuff. jim m wc ca

[RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

Coming in a bit late to the thread, I realize... Finding someone in most shops who actually knows how to adjust canti's is not easy. Look for the greybeard silverback most-ent-like denizen. As Benz points out - if you have removed gaps or seating issues in the housing so that there's no slac

Re: [RBW] Re: Sunrace 'one at a time'

The more I read about these, the more I just shake my head... "Hi, I'm Steve,and I'm an indexaholic!" -- 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: Big bike jinxing- big Clem?

I agree that someone over 6'7" & with long legs, probably would be at the extreme limit of what A Clem is designed for, but I have a friend who is 6'4 with long legs, he rode my medium with the seat & bars raised as much as I could and really had a blast! He did not complain about the size at

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

90% of the time if your brakes are "squishy" or lack feel, you are using the wrong lever, incorrect housing, or the are not adjusted properly. Most road bike levers for caliper or cantilevers won't work on V brakes or disc brakes. I have Paul levers on 4 bikes and I have the Touring cantis on

Re: [RBW] Re: Sunrace 'one at a time'

I predict this is one of those products Riv will eventually abandon after one too many emails or forum posts questioning how the blazes they work. Remember the self-healing tubes that required a dedicated patch, and had to be mounted a certain way on the rim? I still have the patches somewhere..

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 1:32:52 PM UTC-8, Matthew J wrote: > > > The Paul brakes were all set up on road bikes, using road bike levers. > The V brakes are using V-brake specific levers. > > I have had good luck matching the Paul Min-Vs with Campagnolo Record MTB > Flat Bar levers which I

Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

110%+ agreement here! From the discussion, I get the impression that the OP's frame is simply too big. Slight Segway: My experience with 5 different Rivendells (I still own 2, both customs) is that one great signature virtue of the breed is the comfort -- ie, the comfort that comes from a frame al

Re: [RBW] Thunder Burts and Snow

"Dave" is better than "Hey! You!" On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 2:16 PM, William R. wrote: > I mean Patrick! Dang. I was thinking Dave originally mentioned the Icons. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from t

Re: [RBW] Thunder Burts and Snow

I suspect in ice like that, I would be on Ice Spikers too! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 3:25:06 PM UTC-7, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > For the Northeast, however, the Burts suck as a winter tire (I did use > them successfully through a Colorado winter, however). Too much ice

Re: [RBW] Thunder Burts and Snow

Thanks for those glowing endorsements of the T-Burts. I don't intend to ride them in the snow. No issues there. Great photos Deacon! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

Ok, Ok, Ok where do you put the water bottle? Down tube, seat tube, over or under the seat tube? Seems to me these adjustments are easily as important as moving a rider by 1cm. :-) I still don't see how moving the saddle within the narrow range Brooks gives us, or changing to a slightly sho

Re: [RBW] Thunder Burts and Snow

I will second Deacon's take on the Burts as the PERFECT occasional paved road to full time dirt road tire. That's what I use them here for in the upper reaches of VT where pavement is the exception to the dirt road rule. We don't have pavement ends signs; rather, pavement begins. For the North

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: White Industries, Velocity 700C Wheelset

Sorryit sold so I removed the posting. On Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 10:29:58 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: > > Could you repost original offer? > > > > On Jan 2, 2016, at 7:59 PM, Johnny Alien > wrote: > > Anyone interested at $270 shipped? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Clem Wheel Lock Anyone?

Not meant to stop someone from toting the bike off, only the opportunistic thief whose tired of walking & thinks hoping on your conveniently placed bike looks appealing! One of the good things about the Clementine being rather large & unwieldy is it discourages the casual bike thief! ;-) -- Yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Sunrace 'one at a time'

If falls somewhere in between friction & index; if you are used to friction, these will be easy to like! If you are used to the no nonsense, right every time kind of thing you get with index shifting, it's going to be more of a harsh adjustment. I took my Clementine to a bike shop for them to

Re: [RBW] Thunder Burts and Snow

Bill, What you describe exactly matches this trip: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/albums/72157652026645308 The first 35 miles of that are paved and chipseal, then dirt in it's many and various glorious forms. The Thunder Burts 2.1" did brilliantly on all of it, including slogging th

[RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

I think you should try lengthening your straddle cable and making sure the pads don't have too much toe in. Sounds like you have too much mechanical advantage or the pads are flexing/rotating as they hit the rim from too much toe. If that doesn't work you could take it to Riv or if you want to

Re: [RBW] Re: Christmas Goggles!

Yes, that's the concept, Patrick. That concepts works great until the wind (natural or bike generated) is direct into your face. If snowing/blowing at the same time, that melts on the skin and rapidly drop the skin temp. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 1:29:30 PM UTC-7, Patr

Re: [RBW] Re: Christmas Goggles!

I use this Empire Wool and Canvas Snowshoe Anorak on real cold rides and hikes. No fur trim on mine but it does an excellent job keeping my face warm. On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 2:29:30 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I'm curious: I don'

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

> The Paul brakes were all set up on road bikes, using road bike levers. The V brakes are using V-brake specific levers. I have had good luck matching the Paul Min-Vs with Campagnolo Record MTB Flat Bar levers which I believe were made for a year or two in the early '90s. The modern MTB lever

Re: [RBW] Thunder Burts and Snow

I mean Patrick! Dang. I was thinking Dave originally mentioned the Icons. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Wheel Lock Anyone?

What Zed said. These are great locks. I have one mounted on my Quickbeam, and use it with the chain attachment at library, groceries, even occasionally at the movies. On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 1:12 PM, Zed Martinez wrote: > They're just easy deterrent in low-theft areas if used as a primary lock. By

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

The Paul brakes were all set up on road bikes, using road bike levers. The V brakes are using V-brake specific levers. On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 3:01:55 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 01/03/2016 07:49 PM, Brian Campbell wrote: > > I have had Paul Canti's (Neo Retro & touring) a

Re: [RBW] Thunder Burts and Snow

Yes, I meant both of you! Thanks for the feedback. I will check out the Icons too Dave. -- 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+uns

[RBW] Re: Clem Wheel Lock Anyone?

They're just easy deterrent in low-theft areas if used as a primary lock. By themselves they're good for quick stops, like Mark said. Add a cable and lock it through with the bolt and you have a way to deter truck-bed thefts in low risk areas, too. I use mine a lot as a secondary lock when I'm g

Re: [RBW] Thunder Burts and Snow

You said "Deacon and Patrick" and not "Deacon Patrick," so I assume you meant to include me. I've not used the Thunder Burts. I've used the Furious Freds, which I think are close in tread and casing perhaps with even smaller knobs, though narrower, I think, and those roll very well on pavement. Th

Re: [RBW] Thunder Burts and Snow

Hi Deacon and Patrick: what do you think of the Thunder Burts as a mixed terrain tire on pavement to get to the dirt roads and trails? Nothing too technical, mostly smooth packed dirt. I'm talking 5-10 miles on the road and mixed use paths to get there though. Are they a buzzy compromise there

Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

In the 45 years since I built my first bike from scratch at age 15, I learned very thoroughly that moving a bar or saddle back or forth 1/2" -- a full cm -- *can* make a huge difference in the fit and feel of a bike! I find that with such a change I have to adjust other things to compensate; as, wh

[RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

Which is why I originally suggested moving the seat forward slightly and going to a shorter stem to mitigate that long top tube. We're talking moving the rider mass forward about 1/2" via seat adjustment, and reducing arm extention by an additional inch via going from 7cm stem to 5cm stem. Thes

Re: [RBW] Re: Christmas Goggles!

I'm curious: I don't ride below the high teens, but I did live in Quebec City for 5 years and have been out x-country skiing and running at temperatures well below 0*F -- skiing at -20*F on one breezy, sunny day that I recall when I wore my fur trimmed parka (that was too warm over just a shirt at

Re: [RBW] FS: Custom Bag Queue Open.

I own or have owned or shortly will own (God willing) 6 or 7 Banzer Bags (I think I've owned 1 or 2 tan non-customers that I later sold or traded off); and when my next 2 are delivered, shortly I hope, all my 5 bikes will have them, with customs for the gofast, the Fargo-replacement, and for the Da

Re: [RBW] Thunder Burts and Snow

My Maxxis Ikons do quite well in 4 newly fallen inches (it's all gone now, alas). They have a bit more tread than the TBs, but their knobs aren't huge. 56 mm wide, ~20 to 25 psi, tubeless. It would be fun to try 12" ... Patrick Moore, hoping we get at least one more good snowfall this winter in A

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

That setup is Crocodile Dundee-worthy: "Now /that/ is a spacer..." On 01/03/2016 04:39 PM, Anton Tutter wrote: Not much to add here, but did anyone say spacers? Here's how I achieved an acceptable fender line on my Bike Friday. The kickstand plate had a threaded bore for a fender mount but yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

On 01/03/2016 07:49 PM, Brian Campbell wrote: I have had Paul Canti's (Neo Retro & touring) as well as Paul Racer Centerpulls. None (in my opinion) stop as well as a set Shimano XTR V brakes I am using on a 1989 Trek mountain bike. The V brakes were much easier to set up and adjust. Again, al

[RBW] Re: Thunder Burts and Snow

On packed snow or thin powder, my 2.1" Nanos have been sufficient, with no loss of traction. In fact, the long ride I had a couple weeks ago on the Nanos had no slipping except on ice. On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 10:05:56 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I switched back to my 2.1” Thunder B

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

Thanks for the advice all. I think I'll go back to the 26" rims to get the brake pads lowered and in a better position on the rim (also a good excuse to get some Rat Trap Passes!) and then rely on a LBS for adjustments if need be (any recommendations for a mechanic in Oakland? I've been using Hank

[RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

Another aspect of "sponginess" that one should check for is brake pad contact angle. While brake squeals can be attenuated by a bit of toe-in, one should ensure that there isn't too much toe-in *and* the vertical alignment of the pads is good. Specifically, ensure that the entire pad contacts t

[RBW] FS: Custom Bag Queue Open.

Happy New Year! I closed my queue before the holidays so I could spend some time with family without working on bags. I'm opening my queue for custom and standard bag orders. I have a couple custom spots available for end of January delivery, then February spots are open. Standard bag designs a

[RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

Nitto Techonomic are available down to 50mm stem length, see http://www.benscycle.com/p-2515-nitto-technomic-quill-stem.aspx John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 1:42:34 PM UTC-5, Donald Funke wrote: > Also 7cm is the shortest stem I could find. > > On Friday, January 1, 20

Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

I have an AHH (650b) and Ram. The Ram was converted to a 650b with 42 mm Hetre tires. I highly recommend the conversion and would buy a Ram for that purpose. I have done 600k brevets on both the Ram and AHH. I think having a 700c Ram vs 700c AHH would be almost a wash and not worth the trouble.

[RBW] Re: FS: HERON Touring 55cm complete build

I sent you a private message. Beautiful 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] FS: 26"/559mm Wheelset - Alex Rims & Shimano Hubs - $100 plus shipping

iBOB crosspost... I built these up for a bike, a Trek 850 that I sold to a list member. I used these for a few commutes - probably about 100 miles on them. Photos in CL ad: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bop/5387390320.html Includes: Alex DM18 Double-Wall Aluminum Rims - drilled for Schrader

[RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

Also 7cm is the shortest stem I could find. On Friday, January 1, 2016 at 6:04:57 PM UTC-7, Donald Funke wrote: > > I have a 63cm Homer that I enjoy riding for many different surfaces. I > have been getting into doing Brevets and considering swapping for a 60cm > Rambouillet. The 60cm would fit

[RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

Hi Will, Among other things, stem length changes weight distribution. This can change the handling of a bike. Dirt drop stems (at least the ones sold by Riv) are not very short: 8cm or 10cm. They do go up high. I'd recommend trying to raise the bars a few cms and see how that goes. shoji On

[RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

I'm not sure how shorter stems hamper handling. I've used long stems on smaller frames and shorter stems on larger frames, both worked fine. Steering a bike, as we all know, works mostly by rotating the front wheel a couple of inches and leaning a bit. It's hard to see how a 7cm vs 5cm stem ch

[RBW] Thunder Burts and Snow

I switched back to my 2.1” Thunder Burts yesterday (returning after 3 miles to do so) from my Smart Sams because the TB’s are so smooth, the SS’s so stiff my head hurt on the frozen rumble pack of a trail. I know Mark R. prefers a knobbier tire, but at least in the conditions I’ve ridden so far

[RBW] Re: FS: HERON Touring 55cm complete build

Joe - the cranks are 170, rear spacing is 130ish and the dropouts are horizontal. -- 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: Paul brakes recommendation

Direct facing photos of both front and rear would be useful ! This may help : http://www.bikeforums.net/recreational-cyclocross-gravelbiking/722673-cantilver-brake-faq.html I suspect and adjustment of the straddle wire would help. The basic straddle carriers are wonderful as they are much mor

[RBW] A few unique bags for sale

hello group! I have a few bags for sale. All in excellent condition. Bought them, tried them a bit. If youre not crazy about the price, offer somethin fair :) All prices include shipping! 1) Sackville Grabsack tan- $60 2) Carsick Designs goodie bag- Olive/ black/tan. Its a small cinch

Re: [RBW] Re: Christmas Goggles!

Thanks, Tim. I just breathe through my nose only, so that greatly simplifies the challenge. But covering the nose without covering the nostrils does become necessary at -20˚F (actual or windchill) and below, in my experience as any exposed skin is going to be in trouble at those temps very quic

Re: [RBW] Christmas Clementine

Your builds are just fantastic:) On Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 9:28:37 PM UTC-6, Pudge wrote: > > Yes -- the cable stops aren't well located for the pulley idea. And > thanks, all! Happy New Year! > > > > > On Jan 3, 2016, at 4:45 AM, Tom Harrop > > wrote: > > > > That is magic, well done. S

Re: [RBW] Re: Glorius and Wilbury available now under the radar sales

Hi Ryan from the South Hope you are high and dry...flooding in US sounds dreadful! My bikes Early 70's Peugeot PX-10 set up as SS w moustache bars 1997 Rivendell A/R built in Waterford WI w moustache bars 2001 Riv Road Custom - Curt G. w "Dream" bars 1993 Bridgestone X0-1 - w moustaches Hi GRR

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: HERON Touring 55cm complete build

my Heron Road can fit a 30mm tire thats about it-I run a roly poly with a little room to spare Protect what matters Knowing your flood risk and being prepared can help keep your family safe ... http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Bullmoose dull brite bar

Title says it all -- looking for one of these: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hb4.htm I want to try it, but it's hard to justify shelling out $160 for something brand new when I'm not sure if I'll like it. If you've got one lying around, shoot me a message and hopefully we can work something

[RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

I know what you mean about "Pro fitters". I am mostly concerned about the relationship between the saddle height, saddle for and aft, and for me, possible cleat wedging. Right now I am focused on a painful lumbar disc that is preventing me from riding at all. Who knows maybe I will be on a recu

[RBW] Re: FS: HERON Touring 55cm complete build

Hi Marty, How long are the cranks, and what is the rear spacing? Thanks, Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 11:01:38 AM UTC-8, MartyG wrote: > Designed and offered by Rivendell in the late 90s. A really gorgeous bike > that is too small for me, and too tall for my wife. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Christmas Goggles!

Just getting caught up on emails after the break, sorry for the tardy reply. But I wanted to add, for Deacon and other goggle-wearers. There is a product called the Pinch that attaches to the bottom of your goggles to protect your cheeks and nose. It is made i

[RBW] Re: FS: HERON Touring 55cm complete build

Dear Lungimsam, This has been discussed on this list, and over at the BOB list in some detail, and a review of the archives may be instructive. The original Heron designs were done with Grant Petersen and Ted Durant (who financed/owned Heron), and launched in 1997. There were two: the Road an

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

mini motos are short pull so road levers On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 10:21:44 AM UTC-5, dstein wrote: > > Maybe squishy isn't the right adjective then? My concern is I have to pull > the road levers almost all the way then and even then I feel I am not > getting near the stopping power I shoul

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

Maybe squishy isn't the right adjective then? My concern is I have to pull the road levers almost all the way then and even then I feel I am not getting near the stopping power I should be compared to my other bikes (mix of canti's and calipers and discs). Also on the minimotos for anyone that

[RBW] Re: FS: HERON Touring 55cm complete build

Was there just one design of Heron , or two? I think I read something in BQ like Jan Heine helped develop the first one with Rando geo and the there was a later, different geo produced. Not clear on this. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

FWIW, I ride a 61cm AHH and completed a 200k this past October. I run 38mm Compass EL Barlow Pass tires w/ 50mm VO aluminum fenders ( I think they are a diamond or snakeskin pattern). My bike weighed about 33lbs with all of the stuff I had attached to it. I could feel it sucking the fun out of

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

I have CX70 on my 26" Hunqapillar, too. (Just swapped to studded tires. Was running Rat Trap Pass with VO fenders.) I changed from Tektro CR720, and CX70s are much better. I used the straddle hanger and cable, as I have several handlebar setups, and swapping them is easy using the straddle wir

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

dstein asked: "I'm also wondering if the 650b setup is a good idea for brake placement. I can position the pads at the highest setting to reach the 650b rims, but is more at the bottom of the rim rather than the middle or top of the rim like when it was a 26" rim. Does that play into how it bra

[RBW] Re: FS: HERON Touring 55cm complete build

I had a later version Todd Kuzma Heron and true 38mm tires wouldn't really fit comfortably. Part of the confusion on those early Riv's were that most all the tire manufactures and in particular the Panaracer Pasela were over rating their tire width, so a Pasela 35mm was more like 31mm and a 38m

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

Regarding straddle. You can use a "normal" straddle wire arrangement on the cx70. LBS should have those. Clayton Scott SF, CA -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

A pro-fitter might try to fit you like a "pro", with handlebars 4" below the saddle and a foot of seatpost showing. I'm not sure that's going to be useful in your case. I would be very wary of a typical pro-fit session at a local bike shop. I'm sure there must be some good ones out there, but I hav

[RBW] Re: FS: End of the year clean out.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Torque!

John: Isn't riding fixed fun? Over the years (I got my first fixie in 1996 or so) I have either planned or actually built and ridden bicycles with freewheels and even with derailleur systems, but I always come back to fixed systems, even in preference to single speed coasters. I do like multiple ge

[RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

Oh I've also used the Campy CX Cantilevers, as well. On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 9:18:00 AM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote: > > Paul Motolite, in my experience, are hands down the best Paul Brakes (and > best rim brakes I've used). Currently have them on my VO Camargue and they > stop on a dime and h

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