[RBW] Re: What's in a Rivendell name?

Why go uphill faster? As long as you don't fall over, meh? More time to look around & see stuff. Food vs speedI dunno. dougP On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 7:31:43 PM UTC-8, Don Compton wrote: > > A little OT, but I sold my other bikes ( except 3 frame sets ). My next > purchase will

[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

That photo should go into the IEBA permanent file for marketing purposes. It's great! And thanks for pre-running the course & picking up all those nasty goatheads. I've got Phil's patch on my front bag anyway. Ya never know! doug On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 7:32:26 PM UTC-8,

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam on the Range

Great ride . . . had the QB out yesterday, and it felt so good that I am thinking of riding on an MS fundraiser in a couple of weeks. #flatflorida Who needs multiples?! --Thom in Miami On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 8:46:51 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Aye, the whole ride had this

[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

David, sorry to not have replied to you sooner... life happens sometimes. I'm ecstatic you and your wife can make it! It's practically in your back yard, right! The 100km is the signature event, so it's the one to shoot for in my opinion! You brought up two related question. The first is about

[RBW] Re: What's in a Rivendell name?

A little OT, but I sold my other bikes ( except 3 frame sets ). My next purchase will be something to enhance my Roadeo. I am 25lbs. overweight and could care less. I just enjoy my Riv and if I need to go uphill faster, I guess I will have to back off the good food. On Sunday, February 14,

[RBW] Re: What's in a Rivendell name?

Roadeo is perfect for me. On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 8:36:51 AM UTC-8, Lungimsam wrote: > > Interesting bike names: > > Clem, > Homer, > Roscoe, > Wilbury, > Southern states sounding names, curiously, from west coast bike company. > > Betty, > Sam, > Joe, > Roadeo, > Redwood, > Simple One >

[RBW] Re: Route Suggestions: LA to Joshua Tree

Here is a Google Earth snapshot of the area On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 6:42:49 PM UTC-8, Dave C wrote: > > Daniel, > > I don't know how you may have since modified

[RBW] Re: FS: "Biketinkers Union" patches

I screwed the schedule up...Correction: First race is in New Zealand On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 8:58:37 AM UTC-8, Clayton wrote: > > Bike tinkers union proudly represented by Colin, factory race team > mechanic for the Giant Enduro Team. The patch is on a world tour on his > customized

Re: [RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

"The Gods frown on excessive earnestness." Confucius Patrick "or somebody else" Moore, who has always pronounced them Ex *age* and Doora *ace*. On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 6:26 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > It's really ah chay? I've been saying Ace like "Nice job, Ace" for 30 >

[RBW] Re: Route Suggestions: LA to Joshua Tree

Daniel, I don't know how you may have since modified your route, but I took some pictures of where your route enters into Lytle Creek. Baldy Rd descends into this area and then you would take the fire roads to Swarthout Canyon. Parts of the roads are like rock gardens, others are hard packed

Re: [RBW] Re: CLEM-mentum

Oh, and I totally agree about the stout wheels thing. I've noticed the same thing on my Quickbeam (lighter weight everywhere, including the wheels) vs. my Long Haul Trucker (stout and heavy), which are otherwise set up very similarly. Other than the gears, of course. On Monday, February 15,

[RBW] Re: CLEM-mentum

That's why the Clem has a thicker seat tube than previous Rivs! Shenanigans! In all seriousness, it would be interesting to discover that Riv had stumbled into a new way of inducing planing, even in stoutly-tubed bicycles: make the tubes longer! Can't wait to build up my Clem! On Monday,

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam on the Range

Aye, the whole ride had this epic journeyman feel to it that was a fantastic addition to the poetry of it. Saddle is a Rivet Diablo. Love it! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 4:22:21 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Idyllic in a sort of brooding, hardman way. > What is that

Re: [RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

It's really ah chay? I've been saying Ace like "Nice job, Ace" for 30 years. Sheesh! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in a Rivendell name?

Ultra laid-back. On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 9:05 AM, sameness wrote: > Tad Lude. Reeeally relaxed geometry. > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > > On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 8:35:03 AM UTC-8, Grant @ Rivendell wrote: >> >> Tad Lewd might fly as a model

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy Valentine's Day

Thank you Amit. I actually forwarded it to my wife. David > On Feb 15, 2016, at 7:46 PM, Amit Singh > wrote: > > Man. Can't believe this post hasn't gotten any love! > > On Sunday, 14 February 2016 10:11:05 UTC-8, Amit Singh wrote: >

[RBW] Re: What's in a Rivendell name?

"I am impressed and slightly surprised that the list is so long." It's surprising what you can accomplish in a couple of decades. dougP On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 8:35:03 AM UTC-8, Grant @ Rivendell wrote: > > Good idea! It might be a bit creepy, but Tad Lewd might fly as a model >

[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

David in Wrightwood: Goatheads are a serious problem so tire up as best you can. I've used 40mm Schwalbe Marathon Supremes on my Atlantis out there & not had any flats (knock wood). The trails are in good shape, not a lot of ruts or other damage. People do this ride on everything from

[RBW] Re: Happy Valentine's Day

Man. Can't believe this post hasn't gotten any love! On Sunday, 14 February 2016 10:11:05 UTC-8, Amit Singh wrote: > > https://flic.kr/p/goZ28E -- 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: ROSCO mailing list

I like to say Shwahbeee. But was told shwahb. I also say "Bler-ee-it" -- 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

Re: [RBW] 2 things: (1) WTB/WTT good quality, silver forged calipers; (2) QB/SO for FM hub?

I should have been more clear: is the axle long enough for this sort of installation? The axle isn't long enough to clear the dropouts on my 126 OL spacing '99 Joe. Will there be enough threads on the outside of the 120 mm OL dropouts to securely bolt the FM in place? On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] 2 things: (1) WTB/WTT good quality, silver forged calipers; (2) QB/SO for FM hub?

Should be easy—put 3mm worth of spacers on each side of the axle and slip it into the frame. QB (and I suppose the S1) have 120mm “fixie” spacing, so you need to add 6mm of washers to make it fit perfectly. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Feb

[RBW] 2 things: (1) WTB/WTT good quality, silver forged calipers; (2) QB/SO for FM hub?

1. If anyone has good, cold-forged, single pivots, normal (max 57 mm) reach, in good condition, I would like to get them. Buy, or trade. I have a newly purchased, newly refurbished, Mac DVD drive that I just discovered won't work unless plugged directly into the single USB port in my Mac. I paid

[RBW] Re: Sorta FS post: Bags in Martexin Ranger Tan fabric.

Hey David, do you ever make shopsack-style bags to fit wald baskets? A ranger tan shopsack for my 137 would be sweet. Let me know if this is even possible and how much one would be. Thanks. Tim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam on the Range

Idyllic in a sort of brooding, hardman way. What is that saddle? Patrick Moore, who just rode in shorts and ss jersey at sunny and 60* with winds gusting 17 mph from the West. (But I was in a 76" gear. Hah!) On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 12:39 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Rampart

Re: [RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

Ex *ah* jay and Doora *ach* ay. On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 4:07 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > I'm still working on Exage and Dura-Ace ;) > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

I'm still working on Exage and Dura-Ace ;) -- 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] Re: Clemmin' Around

Thanks for confirming the shimanos fit on the sunrace bodies, Dave. I received my ultegra bar ends but haven't installed them yet. I'm planning on trying bar end first but am just waiting on some grip materials to arrive. If the bar ends don't work out It looks like i could also mount the

[RBW] WTB: 36h 650b rim

I had a wheel damaged in shipping and need a replacement rim. 36h for rim brake. Original rim was a Velocity Synergy. I think I saw Rich was closing out Synergies, but the Hands on Wheels website appears to be down. Contact offlist if you have anything. David -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

David, everybody, Just registered my wife and I for the 100km. We thought about the English century, but we have to arrange babysitting and bring the kids down to Redlands. A hundred miler might take too much time. Probably my mom (KC) and dad will participate in the half-metric event. I've

[RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

think of all those Italian bikes people mispronounce. On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 3:29:58 PM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: > > I was wondering how "Bubbe" was pronounced. The blug says "Bubby". > > They should name it "Bubby Hurwitz" after my great-grandmother, Baltimore > immigrant from

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam on the Range

Nice! On Monday, February 15, 2016, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Rampart range is the mountains that run from Pikes Peak to just South of > Denver and paved Highway 67 rides the plateau on the western side of > Rampart Range. It is a lovely gentle rolling 15 miles from Woodland

[RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

I was wondering how "Bubbe" was pronounced. The blug says "Bubby". They should name it "Bubby Hurwitz" after my great-grandmother, Baltimore immigrant from Lithuania! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] WTB 650b rear wheel 126mm

as the title says, Looking for a rear 650b wheel spaced at 126mm (could go 130mm if the price is right). If you've got one around, let me know. Thanks! -- 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: CLEM-mentum

Yep! I expect to soon see Clem reviewed -- and its planing praised -- in Bicycle Quarterly. -- 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] ROSCO mailing list

Just saw this on the BLUG. Put "ROSCO BUBBE, your name" in the subject line to gr...@rivbike.com and you'll get updates on this cool project. Be like me, do it today! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: CLEM-mentum

It just occurred to me that I might be describing - wait for it - planing. I've never read an article/post about what that is, so I have no idea ;) -- 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: CLEM-mentum

Heavier wheels very definitely contribute to a "momentum" feel. One thing I miss on my otherwise most excellent 26" fixed gears is that feeling of "keep on rolling." The (1) light and (2) shorter radius wheels simply don't carry the momentum that larger and heavier wheels do. OTOH, they get up to

[RBW] Re: CLEM-mentum

Fascinating feedback, Joe. My daughters love their Clementines, though they haven't enough experience to describe a "slight build in tail wind once spun up". Of course, around here there is no flat, so getting "spun up" is a pipe dream. Grin. However, they are more eager to go on rides and they

[RBW] Re: CLEM-mentum

26 x 1.5 Continental slicks, which look comically skinny on this bike. I was curious if my tires were a contributor to the momentum effect, so it's interesting to hear that you're experiencing the same thing with appropriately fat tires. To expound a little more on the ride, the feeling is

[RBW] Re: Winter Clem Tire: BG Rock n Roads, Schwalbe Smart Sams, or Vee Rubber V12

I meant to add that whatever you put on, you will learn. As Tim mentions, some conditions favor a narrower tire (wet snow) while other conditions favor wide tire for float (my preference for around here in Colorado mountains). Experiment and learn. Plan on screwing up (when you learn from

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice ride today, or: everyone needs a gofast road bike.

I select my gears, then choose the mix of rings and cogs I need to get them. For a "gofast" road bike ("fast is very relative) I like a 65", 70", ad 75" right in the middle of the cogset. If I can get close steps with a ~40" low and a ~80-to-90" high, I'm happy. On my erstwhile Ram I got these

[RBW] Re: OT- Seattle road trip recommendations

Hi, Mike, I am not a Seattle resident but have vacationed yearly in the Pacific Northwest for the last three years. I would recommend taking a drive up to Anacortes and take the ferry to San Juan Islands. This time of the year, the ferry traffic may be OK, but you should check out the online

Re: [RBW] Winter Clem Tire: BG Rock n Roads, Schwalbe Smart Sams, or Vee Rubber V12

They all seem like OK choices. Rock n Roads have pretty horizontal tread, so they should develop decent traction. Smart Sams have the knobbiest tread for the most traction, and the V12s have the least knobby (besides the Big Ones). Some folks prefer a narrower tire (like the RnR) for winter

[RBW] Re: Nice ride today, or: everyone needs a gofast road bike.

I just swapped out to a 46-38-24 w 12-28 7spd on my go fast, from a 50-38-26 &11-28 as a winter project. I felt like the 50t was overkill and I was swapping cranks for other reasons so I thought I'd give it a try. I don't have any real riding time on this setup yet but on a steep downhill I

[RBW] Re: Winter Clem Tire: BG Rock n Roads, Schwalbe Smart Sams, or Vee Rubber V12

Smart Sams till the TBs arrive. But I'd say you can't go wrong with RnRs either. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 12:19:40 PM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote: > > I rode my Clem around a little bit yesterday in a light snow shower on > some park paths to test out the Schwalbe

[RBW] Quickbeam on the Range

Rampart range is the mountains that run from Pikes Peak to just South of Denver and paved Highway 67 rides the plateau on the western side of Rampart Range. It is a lovely gentle rolling 15 miles from Woodland Park to Westcreek (where the road then drops down into a canyon to Deckers, but I

[RBW] Re: CLEM-mentum

Joe, What tires are you running? I have Schwalbe Big Ones on my big Clem and I certainly feel the momentum kick, but I credit some of that to the tires. But yeah, Clem definitely can go fast when it's pushed. David On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 1:15:05 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I've

[RBW] Winter Clem Tire: BG Rock n Roads, Schwalbe Smart Sams, or Vee Rubber V12

I rode my Clem around a little bit yesterday in a light snow shower on some park paths to test out the Schwalbe Big Ones that are currently on. I went a lot slower than normal, but the consensus was that I need something with a little grip to ride in light snow, and the Big Ones won't cut it. I

[RBW] CLEM-mentum

I've decided there's some kind of spring effect going on with the bendy seatstays. Hey, I know it's ridiculous, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it! ;) PS. I clearly don't know how to spell "whose". Joe "mentum" Bernard Vallejo, CA. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: What's in a Rivendell name?

No, i meant that the name hubbahhubbah is a little lewd sounding. Not meaning to nsme it Tad -- 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: FS Campagnolo Veloce Flatbar Ergolever Set w/Cables

These Campy shifter/levers are sold On Monday, February 8, 2016 at 9:43:42 PM UTC-8, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > FS Campagnolo Veloce integrated flat bar 2/3 x 10 shifters/road caliper > brake levers, pair. I mounted and rode these. Cables and housing are still > in great condition. More

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

I'm curious what shifter setup Riv shows on their bosco bar pictures. Looks like shimano. What is the mount and the shifter? I'm going to change out the brake levers to get the bolts out from under the palms of my hands. I want that whole area of the bars grip able. What lever do you guys like?

[RBW] OT- Seattle road trip recommendations

My SO is headed to Seattle in a few weeks for a work related training session. I plan on joining her afterwards for a short Pacific Northwestern holiday. I am not, unfortunately, going to be bringing a bike, but I hope to try out the bike share when we are in Seattle. We are considering

[RBW] Re: What's in a Rivendell name?

Tad Lude. Reeeally relaxed geometry. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 8:35:03 AM UTC-8, Grant @ Rivendell wrote: > > Tad Lewd might fly as a model name...under the right circumstances. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: FS: "Biketinkers Union" patches

Bike tinkers union proudly represented by Colin, factory race team mechanic for the Giant Enduro Team. The patch is on a world tour on his customized tool bag. First stop, south America... > >

[RBW] Re: What's in a Rivendell name?

Romulus under Italian/International On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 11:51:12 AM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > Romulus? > > On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 10:36:51 AM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: >> >> Interesting bike names: >> >> Clem, >> Homer, >> Roscoe, >> Wilbury, >> Southern states

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

PS if you want really nice micro ratchet friction shifting try the microshift 9spd swapped backwards Riv style with the left on the right and the right on the left. The left has a nice micro ratchet. The right can be used with 9 clicks for the front derail or change the mode to pure friction.

[RBW] Re: What's in a Rivendell name?

Romulus? On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 10:36:51 AM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: > > Interesting bike names: > > Clem, > Homer, > Roscoe, > Wilbury, > Southern states sounding names, curiously, from west coast bike company. > > Betty, > Sam, > Joe, > Roadeo, > Redwood, > Simple One > sound very

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in a Rivendell name?

Quickbeam is an omission. In with the Rivendell book/movie group? On Feb 15, 2016, at 11:35 AM, Grant @ Rivendell > wrote: Good idea! It might be a bit creepy, but Tad Lewd might fly as a model name...under the right circumstances. I am

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

I confirmed today for my own curiosity that Shimano bar end shifters will fit on a Sunrace 9spd index thumby mount. I'm not sure it makes sense to do so however as Shimano bar ends are expensive and you could just buy a 8 or 9 spd index only Sun Race thumby. Or you for about the same price as

[RBW] Re: What's in a Rivendell name?

Good idea! It might be a bit creepy, but Tad Lewd might fly as a model name...under the right circumstances. I am impressed and slightly surprised that the list is so long. On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 8:36:51 AM UTC-8, Lungimsam wrote: > > Interesting bike names: > > Clem, > Homer, >

[RBW] CLEM-mentum

Maybe there's an electric motor hiding in the seat tube. This calls for a surprise technical inspection. That Walnut Creek Skunk Works is always up to something. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Stop, Swap and Save 2016

Chris, February 12, 2017: http://www.stopswapandsave.com It would be great fun to have you along. Maybe you'd bring warm weather with you, too? Please! :) All the best, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Rat Trap Pass and Atlantis w/fenders

I don't have an Atlantis to try RTPs on, but SKS P65 fenders are the proper size for 26 x 2.3". I've used them over 26 x 60 mm Super Motos and Fat Franks with great success. The P65 Longboards have excellent coverage. On Sun, Feb 14, 2016 at 3:53 PM, Frank Brose wrote: > Do

Re: [RBW] Re: "My first Roadeo" and chainline/BB question

Thanks for the info. Your results are similar to mine. I mounted the G-Ones on Velocity Aeroheads (also 20mm external). They measured out to a true 35mm (700x35 nominal) and I have about 5mm at the brake bridges and about 2mm at the stays. I am mostly likely going to sale these if you are

Re: [RBW] Reviews and/or photos of Big Ben 700c X 55 tires?

On Sat, Feb 13, 2016 at 8:32 AM, Michael Cinibulk wrote: > Has anyone taken calipers to the TBs? Are most MTB tires their stated > width? > > Mike C My 26 x 2.1" TBs measure 51 mm on Mavic 319 rims (23 mm external). I think most modern MTB tires measure their stated

[RBW] Re: Sorta FS post: Bags in Martexin Ranger Tan fabric.

Last call on ranger tan bags. I'll be putting in the fabric order tomorrow morning, so if you're interested, contact me today to confirm. Thanks, David Chicago On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 9:37:20 AM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote: > > Alright, this project is officially moving forward. If

Re: [RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

My liteskin 26 x 2.1" Thunder Burts also measure 51 mm on Mavic 319 rims (23 mm external). Plenty of clearance under P65 fenders. Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA On Sat, Feb 13, 2016 at 12:21 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > My light skin 29 x 2.1" TBs measure 2" (51mm). They are a

Re: [RBW] Re: "My first Roadeo" and chainline/BB question

On Sun, Feb 14, 2016 at 10:28 PM, Chad wrote: > Tim, how tight do those 38 Gravel Grinders fit? I'm test fitting the new > Schwalbe 700x35 G-Ones on my 53 Roadeo and they are just a little too tight > at the chainstays for my comfort level. Maybe 2mm on each side. > >