[RBW] Clem Controls

Again, sorry for the upside down photos, can't seem to figure that out, check out this folder if you want to see better photos. Thanks. https://flickr.com/photos/137638381@N05/sets/72157658944869634 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 54cm Quickbeam on Los Angeles Craigslist

Working hard to confuse others since 1994! On Sat, Mar 5, 2016 at 9:27 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > MCRB? RSR? You kids with the lingo ;) > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 54cm Quickbeam on Los Angeles Craigslist

MCRB? RSR? You kids with the lingo ;) -- 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, s

[RBW] PSA: NOS 56 Rambouillett on KC Craigslist

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/5459510887.html Not mine, but wow gorgeous frame! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: IQ-X Headlight

i have had one on order from bike24since late dec or early Jan and mine has not arrived and no notice of shipping no VAT from bike24 which is cool if eric got his, mine should be not far behind Bo Richardson Bellingham -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

Re: [RBW] Re: IQ-X Headlight

I bought mine from Clever Cycles on Portland: www.clevercycles.com. No sales tax in Oregon! Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Mar 5, 2016, at 7:49 PM, Anton Tutter wrote: > > I saw this on bike24.de but it's been non-stocked for months. I wonder if

[RBW] Re: PSA: 54cm Quickbeam on Los Angeles Craigslist

I think I've seen three, possibly four Rivs in the wild in 20+ years on the Westside (I'm 90% certain an orange blur blocks away was a Quickbeam). One was only two weeks ago. Late '90s/early '00s custom-color-blue roadie, 50 feet from the same intersection I saw an orange Rambouillet stuffed in

[RBW] Re: IQ-X Headlight

I saw this on bike24.de but it's been non-stocked for months. I wonder if they're finally available... this does look like a very promising new advancement in headlights. Anton velolumino.com On Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 9:33:24 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > My report thus far on the IQ-X

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

Awesome! I really talk it up here (SCAR, RBW) as I think it's a great all-rounder sort of a ride. Sorry if I go on too much/often... Rivendell bikes are absolutely perfect for it though, from the Rambouillet to the Hunq, they will all be fine. And I think the Riv-rider mentality is spot on for som

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 54cm Quickbeam on Los Angeles Craigslist

Na, not so much. Lots of MCRB, lots of MTBs... but never shall the two meet! That's actually a bit of what's behind RSR... trying to get people out of their comfort zone a bit! On Sat, Mar 5, 2016 at 6:25 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Amazing. Is Southern California not a Riv-ish area? That bike woul

Re: [RBW] Re: cut in sidewall

I'd give it a try. Put a bunch of glue on both sides of the tire. Move tire to rear as you mentioned and monitor. If it looks good, go for it. On Sat, Mar 5, 2016 at 5:49 PM, KyleBH wrote: > yeah, also going to put in on the rear, don't need any front blowouts. > > > On Saturday, March 5, 2016 a

[RBW] Re: Cheviot in betweener opinions?

Yeah. That 60 is a tank. John at Rivelo and myself were taking turns to get it up or down the short staircases at the shops landing. Thank you all for the insight. Exactly what I was looking for. What a great community that makes up RBW. Thanks again to everyone for your thoughts and opinions o

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

After too much planning, then hesitation, then worries, I decided just to register and just do it. Then suddenly the hesitation and worries suddenly disappeared :-) Now the next problem is how to tell my Boss. See yah on the 19th Amado > > -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] IQ-X Headlight

If the IQ-X is brighter than the Supernova, I wish I'd known about it before I bought a K-Lite ($275 with shipping from NSW Austraila), which switches between a claimed 600 w and 1000 w. Am waiting for the bike to be built on which it will be installed. I'll be very interested in your review. On

[RBW] IQ-X Headlight

My report thus far on the IQ-X headlight: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/2016/03/busch-and-muller-iq-x-headlight.html --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: PSA: 54cm Quickbeam on Los Angeles Craigslist

Amazing. Is Southern California not a Riv-ish area? That bike wouldn't last a week on Craigslist in NorCal. -- 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: cut in sidewall

You couldn’t track down a replacement tire on the course? Bummer. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Mar 5, 2016, at 2:46 PM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > I had zero luck with a boot on my Compass Stampede Pass Extralight. Those are >

Re: [RBW] Cheviot in betweener opinions?

I would wait or see if Rivelo or another dealer have a 55. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Northern CA riders - help me with route suggestions

I've never ridden east of Mountain House Pkw so I won't comment on routes across the central valley. Altamont pass is fine, I think Paterson pass (just a bit further south) is quite nice. If you like suburban multi-use trails the Iron Horse trail is fine, but I wouldn't go out of my way to ride

[RBW] Re: cut in sidewall

yeah, also going to put in on the rear, don't need any front blowouts. On Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 5:46:57 PM UTC-5, Tim wrote: > > I had zero luck with a boot on my Compass Stampede Pass Extralight. Those > are thin sidewalls. It ended my PBP. You may have better luck but if you > boot it and

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 54cm Quickbeam on Los Angeles Craigslist

Still beautiful. On Sat, Mar 5, 2016 at 3:57 PM, sameness wrote: > And to my utter dismay: > > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/bik/5476485147.html > > Still not mine, still no affiliation, still don't understand why it's > still for sale, etc. > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > > --

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

Hi Ted, GREAT question! Short answer: either of those tires would be fine. Don't over think it! I've been all over the course with 32mm Eroicas, 40mm MSOs, Nan40, Thunder Burts, 2.25 Nobby Nics... you get the idea. Each one is a compromise, as the route is approximately 50/50 dirt/asphalt. Then the

[RBW] Re: Northern CA riders - help me with route suggestions

I knew the stretch through the industrial ag of the Valley would be hard, so I was hoping somebody knew a slightly less bad route to Altamont. The routes going North look just as ugly. The vague plan was to leave Sonora at first light on a Sunday and coast down the foothills to the valley fl

[RBW] Re: PSA: 54cm Quickbeam on Los Angeles Craigslist

And to my utter dismay: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/bik/5476485147.html Still not mine, still no affiliation, still don't understand why it's still for sale, etc. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

Re: [RBW] FS 56cm Rivendell Sam Hillborne (double top tube)

No problem Patrick and thanks for understanding On Friday, March 4, 2016 at 4:49:45 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Sorry all, should have started another thread. > > On Fri, Mar 4, 2016 at 5:47 PM, Bruce Smitham > wrote: > >> Apologies for the double posting (kind of goes with the double top

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

At the risk of causing an unwanted tire talk rut run Regarding "a tire with some small knobs" for the strada rossa in a 650b size, anybody have thoughts on the relative merits of schwalbe g-one and surly knard tires for this event? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: cut in sidewall

I'd boot it and sew that all together and see how it rides. I've seen that done with touring tires. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 3:23:08 PM UTC-7, KyleBH wrote: > > I have a Grand Bois Cypress tire (700 x 30) with <1000 miles and plenty > of tread life left, but just no

[RBW] Re: cut in sidewall

I had zero luck with a boot on my Compass Stampede Pass Extralight. Those are thin sidewalls. It ended my PBP. You may have better luck but if you boot it and want to get back home I'd carry an extra tire for the first couple of rides to be sure it works. -- You received this message because y

[RBW] Re: cut in sidewall

and yeah, those are really thin sidewalls. On Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 5:23:08 PM UTC-5, KyleBH wrote: > > I have a Grand Bois Cypress tire (700 x 30) with <1000 miles and plenty > of tread life left, but just noticed it has a 1/4" tear in a sidewall. Is > it garbage? Boot it and go with i

[RBW] Re: FS Spring Bike Cleaning

And the wheelset will take 8, 9 & 10 speed Shimano/Sram Cassettes. On Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 2:24:15 PM UTC-8, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Updated Items still available. Some item that are sold I'm are pending > payment. If someone decides not to buy an item I'll make an update to > reflect avai

[RBW] Re: FS Spring Bike Cleaning

Updated Items still available. Some item that are sold I'm are pending payment. If someone decides not to buy an item I'll make an update to reflect availability. On the Ultegra sorry I forgot to list it but it was in my Flickr album. If you see an item feel free to make an offer the worst that

[RBW] cut in sidewall

I have a Grand Bois Cypress tire (700 x 30) with <1000 miles and plenty of tread life left, but just noticed it has a 1/4" tear in a sidewall. Is it garbage? Boot it and go with it? Thanks, Kyle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto, Shimano, Dia Compe, Selle San Marco

UPDATE: Seat post, rack pending ... Saddle and both Shimano pieces still available and while I can see the D/A CP's not moving I'm sorta surprised that the LX T660 isn't moving. Serious inquires considered ... On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 12:55:38 PM UTC-5, jeffrey kane wrote: > > > 1. Shimano

[RBW] Re: Northern CA riders - help me with route suggestions

I second Jeremy on this. Straight, boring, high speed two-lane roads with no shoulder sounds like a lousy place to learn a new bicycle, especially in this age of drivers more focused on their phone screens and keyboards than actual driving. I wouldn't do it. -- You received this message becau

[RBW] WTborrow 650b wheelset

Does anyone have a spare/ storage 650b wheelset laying around? Maybe some cracked synergies or a zac19 set that you don't trust mounting tires on? I need to do a trial fit on a conversion for brake reach and fender placement and want to borrow a set of 650b wheels with tires (38-42mm) for a cou

[RBW] FS: Ultegra "9-speed" triple cranks

Bumpity McPriceDrop. $105 shipped. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Northern CA riders - help me with route suggestions

There are lots of bike shops that can pack and ship the bike back to your home, so you could ride to just about anywhere from Sonora, but I see the appeal of having Rivendell do it. I also see the appeal of toughing it out, you and the bike, bonding on a journey, chasing grain elevators across t

Re: [RBW] Cheviot in betweener opinions?

I have a 55 Cheviot - 5' 9" and 84.5 pbh. I test rode the 55 and the 60 at RBW. The 60 did feel huge. I am pretty happy with the 55 set up with Albastache bars and a 7cm stem but Albatross bars and a slightly longer stem would be good as well. I prefer the slightly more aggressive riding positi

[RBW] Re: Cheviot in betweener opinions?

Mark is spot on. Consider that I (6'almost4") would fit on a 60cm Cheviot. I have a 59cm Clem and it fits me well. With Riv's expanded sizing and offering 3 sizes, bike's CAN fit a large range of riders, but they will feel very different to a rider on each end of a frame size spectrum. If it we

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

Work with whatcha' got! On Sat, Mar 5, 2016 at 7:49 AM, Reid wrote: > > > On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 9:19:59 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> Hear that everyone ,Reid's bringing the wine!!! >> >> Ha! Be careful what you wish for. Would you really be happy with a case > of Two Buck C

[RBW] Re: FS - Suntour Command Shifters

The Suntour Command Shifters have been sold. Many thanks. Paul Germain > -- 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...@goog

[RBW] Re: Northern CA riders - help me with route suggestions

Honestly, most of the ride between Sonora and Walnut Creek would be pretty much the worst Northern CA has to offer in terms of cycling. The Sierra foothill roads near Sonora are mostly high-speed two-lane highways with lots of traffic and little to no shoulder for bicyclists. Once you get down

[RBW] Re: Northern CA riders - help me with route suggestions

Ed, Thanks for buying that bike. That thing was super tempting! If I was coming from out of state to Sonora with plans to ride my bike I'd look into riding east from there. I've always considered Sonora a starting point of sorts for some of the most beautiful country in California. I'm coming

[RBW] Re: Northern CA riders - help me with route suggestions

I live in Oakland and haven't cycled out that direction but my vote would be to be to go that northern route through the delta area that goes through walnut grove and isleton. Though that area might feel a lot more like chesapeake bay than california (in fact most of the ride no matter what dir

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 9:19:59 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hear that everyone ,Reid's bringing the wine!!! > > Ha! Be careful what you wish for. Would you really be happy with a case of Two Buck Chuck? Reid -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[RBW] Northern CA riders - help me with route suggestions

Yes! I can't believe I let that auto correct go out. Sonora, not Sonoma. Sonoma would be great, but the bike is in gold country in the Sierra foothills. Sonora. Sorry for the mistake. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

[RBW] Makeshift seat attachment for a Nitto saddlebag grip?

I have one Nitto saddlebag grip and two bikes I'd like to use it with- one has a brooks saddle, so I've been just using the saddle loops without the grip, but it would be nice to be able to use the grip with both bikes. I sent an email to Riv, but they don't have just the seat attachment. Any

[RBW] Northern CA riders - help me with route suggestions

Ed, your text says "Sonoma" but the map show Sonora, which are two very different points. Maybe it was auto-correct. I suspect that Sonora is correct, given what I remember of the original post. Too bad in a way, but good luck on your adventure and enjoy the new bike! Cheers, Steve -- You

[RBW] Re: Rat trap pass tires on Atlantis

It might depend on your particular model. on my 56cm there is plenty of room on the rear but its a bit tight under the crown on the front. I'd like to see more room on the f

[RBW] Northern CA riders - help me with route suggestions

I am the guy who bought David Craig's 65cm AHH. You recall that because of time constraints he could not ship it, and nobody ran to Sonoma CA to get it. Solution: I rented a self-storage locker, David dropped off the bike, and now he is free for his sabbatical. The bike is waiting for the day wh

[RBW] Re: Cheviot in betweener opinions?

Sounds like you have no doubt left, but just in case: I think you made the right decision going with the 55. I have several mixtes/step-throughs, including a Clementine (not technically a mixte of course). At 5'9 and change (help, I am shrinking! I need to go into orbit for a few months!) I am

[RBW] Re: March bike stuff tag sale

Shawn, Unable to reply privately. Would like to discuss a few of the items which you're selling. Please reply privately to me. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI On Friday, March 4, 2016 at 9:46:49 PM UTC-5, Shawn Granton wrote: > > Hello friends- > > > March is here! And that means cleaning out th

[RBW] Re: V-brakes & front racks

Sounds a little complicated. I had to make some smaller accommodation for my motolites as well. In my book, the motolites are worth the trouble. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from