[RBW] Re: RBW home page - Sam H question

Excellent! Thanks everyone. Seems that the Newbaum's with shellac is it. Love the quick service here. :-) Reid > -- 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] Re: Conversations with Grandma

Grandma is right: no matter where you go, there you are (not an original thought on my part). dougP On Friday, April 29, 2016 at 3:21:44 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > Yep . . . . I was thinking about Grandma . . . sitting on the porch . > . .and me out for a ride. No matter where I go .

Re: [RBW] Re: Sin urrr gi Rims

Michael, The first mount on Synergies is the toughest. They seat much easier after that in my experience. No crying after the first time. But even with Synergies I had no problem pulling off and putting on tires. It was just the bead seating that was tough. But I found that as long as they

Re: [RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

Patrick, As I age ( 64 ), I am still enjoying riding, but the "roadie club" rides have become less attractive to me. I put together a Sunday ride from my home and usually have 8-15 people show up. Maybe because I am getting older, I am getting less tolerant of riders whole can't appreciate

[RBW] Re: Cheap Clem substitutes?.

Hey, I never know which of your bike for Catie threads I should respond to--,maybe this in fact is more appropriate to BOB. But anyway I bought a CB-1 for my now x a few years back. Sadly she has not maintained it, as you can see in these recent photos. Aside from the slightly wanky setup

Re: [RBW] Re: Sin urrr gi Rims

I find folding tires are the most difficult to mount and bead up the first time. They're easier to remount once they've been stretched into shape. However, I have been caught swearing and thumb-wrestling my Lierre tire back into place on a Zac19 rim. More than once. Synergy rims haven't been

Re: [RBW] Re: Sin urrr gi Rims

On 04/29/2016 08:25 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote: OP here. So after people go through all these hoops with Synergy rims and get the tire mounted perfectly in the shop, what do you do out on the road when you get a flat? Swearalot & hope you get home safely? I hate the choices - give up

[RBW] CORD in PDX

Thanks for the heads up. Spotted a few coffee accessories I've been pining for! Tim Clark PDX -- 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: Sin urrr gi Rims

OP here. So after people go through all these hoops with Synergy rims and get the tire mounted perfectly in the shop, what do you do out on the road when you get a flat? Swearalot & hope you get home safely? I hate the choices - give up flexible ties; or drop $300+ on rims, spokes, nipples,

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: 32 hole Sturmey Archer S3X hub, later model

Thanks, all. Good to know that at least some people still like it and are longtime users. Also, thanks for the Geared Hub Bikes url. I've long wanted secondary, geared wheels for my 2 Rivendells, and hubs seem overall the best, taking into account mileage, cost, and complication. With the S3X, I

[RBW] Re: Conversations with Grandma

Someone who speaks your language! Sounds like a beautiful ride, Garth! With abandon, Patrick On Friday, April 29, 2016 at 4:21:44 PM UTC-6, Garth wrote: > > Yep . . . . I was thinking about Grandma . . . sitting on the porch . > . .and me out for a ride. No matter where I go . . .

[RBW] Conversations with Grandma

Yep . . . . I was thinking about Grandma . . . sitting on the porch . . .and me out for a ride. No matter where I go . . . .still as ever she is ever at ease just enjoying the moment. Every time I'm out riding and the idea pops up to go a little faster, a little harder up this hill ,

[RBW] Re: your poor, tired, hungry...WTB parts variety

Thanks everyone, i got myself all set up. Erl, there are so many things im supposed to be doing today other than staring at that frame in the stand. it'll be loved. On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 11:58:49 AM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > ok. a niceish bike is getting demoted to loaner/grocery

[RBW] CORD in PDX

We love Cord. Every holiday/birthday that calls for gifts always includes something from Cord. John @ Rivelo -- 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

[RBW] Re: your poor, tired, hungry...WTB parts variety

Drew I have a crankset for you. Bill On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 11:58:49 AM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > ok. a niceish bike is getting demoted to loaner/grocery machine, and many > of it's niceish parts are moving over to new-to-me Atlantis frame (happy to > be adding to the lineage of a frame

[RBW] Fat, sugar, aerobic, anaerobic per Maffetone

The topic(s) of fat burning, building up aerobic base, etc. has come up in several threads recently. Here’s some details... http://philmaffetone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/MAF-WP-Heart-Rate-v1.5.pdf With abandon, Patrick www.OurHolyConception.org www.MindYourHeadCoop.org -- You received

[RBW] Re: your poor, tired, hungry...WTB parts variety

Drew, Some crazy member of this group sold you his Atlantis?! I'm sure he's regretting selling it! :) In seriousness, I am glad the frame arrived, and I hope it brings you many miles and years of fun and adventure! Please share photos of the build and adventures. Safe cycling, Erl On

[RBW] Re: ISO: 32 hole Sturmey Archer S3X hub, later model

For future references . >> > These people are very knowledgeable and have many resources for internal geared hubs.. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Geared_hub_bikes/conversations/messages/11004 Lots of good info here: Need internal geared hub repairs...Aarons Bike Repair.

[RBW] Re: ISO: 32 hole Sturmey Archer S3X hub, later model

Well, I think I've been lucky -- a boblister has a 32 for a good price and we've just done business. No business online or on the ground has one in 32, though 36 are still common on eBay. The S3X was a very brief explosion: years of anticipation; a couple of years of immense interest; then

[RBW] FS: Dinotte Headlight

Clearing out my lights bin and offering this Dinotte headlight: https://flic.kr/p/FMcdN5 https://flic.kr/p/FMcebu https://flic.kr/p/GhEyxU Nice light—very bright with good runtimes. It uses a battery pack with four AA batteries, so you can easily extend your runtime by bringing spare

[RBW] CORD in PDX

If anyone is in Portland in the Alberta arts district, check out Cord: http://cordpdx.com Nice store that is very (very!) reminiscent of a certain bikes/books/hatchets store in Walnut Creek CA … but without the bikes. Nice selection of hatchets, design-y housewares, knives, electronics, etc.

Re: [RBW] Re: Grizzly Peak Century mixed terrain options - May 1, 2016

This looks awesome and wish I could make it. Next year I need to commit to this and the levi's gran fondo mixed routes well in advance. Who is going and what bike/tires are you taking? It looks mostly road still, I wonder if my gunnar sport w/ 33mm tires would do the trick (or if my hunqapillar

[RBW] Re: RBW home page - Sam H question

I agree with Scott. In my experience Amber makes everything a lot darker and a lot browner. I usually start with a really light color if I'm going to go Amber. Amber over yellow matches a Honey Brooks, for example. Amber over pink came out, um, brownish pink? That was kind of gross. Amber

[RBW] Re: RBW home page - Sam H question

sorry about the mix up, i believe it's clear shellac - amber made it more brown. On Friday, April 29, 2016 at 12:55:58 PM UTC-4, Scott McLain wrote: > > When I was at Riv HQ they had another bike that looked similar that was > red Newbaums with shellac (didn't ask if it was amber or clear).

[RBW] Re: RBW home page - Sam H question

When I was at Riv HQ they had another bike that looked similar that was red Newbaums with shellac (didn't ask if it was amber or clear). The Maroon gets really dark when you add shellac. I have tried clear shellac with maroon Newbaums and got this... Betty Foy

[RBW] FS: B67 Aged and Bosco Bullmoose Bar

The B67 is SPF. For the Bosco, I am interested in trading for an in great condition sugino, IRD, WI double crankset with the high being in the mid 40s to 50 max. Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: painted braze on

I agree with Will up to a point. Let me explain: If you are going to install a bolt into a threaded hole, making sure the threads are clear of paint is part of that job. When you purchase a frameset or complete bicycle from Rivendell Bicycle Works, every single threaded hole THAT HAS A BOLT

[RBW] Re: lo-fi sack security hack

Cool! I string a little cable through my rack, saddlebag, seat stay and luggage lock it at the saddle rail. I always figure that the determined thief won't care too much about luggage. Stealing and reselling back to the commuter/tourer market can't be very profitable. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

My Atlantis arrived with a Tange 113mm BB. On Fri, Apr 29, 2016 at 10:27 AM, Philip Kim wrote: > i've gotten a hillborne & chev. both had tange BB's. > > > On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 5:20:47 PM UTC-4, Gum N Nuts wrote: >> >> What does Riv use for stock bottom brackets?

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

i've gotten a hillborne & chev. both had tange BB's. On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 5:20:47 PM UTC-4, Gum N Nuts wrote: > > What does Riv use for stock bottom brackets? I'm curious because I've had > two different ones - one from a fully built-by-riv cheviot and one from a > hillborne frameset

[RBW] Re: lo-fi sack security hack

Great! Nothing better than a little peace of mind and.It keeps the honest people honest! Jon > >> -- 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: lo-fi sack security hack

Very resourceful. Nicely done. I'm pondering whether your method work with a large or medium Saddleback? Richard On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 4:08:06 PM UTC-4, Rick wrote: > > Howdy, I put the Sackville panniers front and back on a while ago, and > would take them off occasionally. Finally

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

Not to hijack the BB questions but Steve's regimen of cleaning his chains gets me thinking about the two chains I've broken in the last six months. Perhaps my chains aren't being cleaned and lubed enough! No problems yet with my Riv supplied Shimano BBs. Thanks, Richard On Wednesday, April

[RBW] Re: RBW home page - Sam H question

Agree with Phillip. I used clear shellac on the maroon tape; it darkens the color quite a bit. My analogy: Pinot Noir to Cabernet Sauvignon. Richard On Friday, April 29, 2016 at 1:39:08 AM UTC-4, Reid wrote: > > When I bring up the RIV web site, the first pic that comes up at the top > of the

[RBW] FOR SALE : Bruce Gordon Rock n' Road All Terrain 700x43 Tire

2 BRUCE GORDON Rock n' Road All Terrain 700x43 Tires Used on my "VACATION BIKE" hauled around in my truck , in case I found a place and time to ride. Very little use - in very good condition - no flats $75 CASH or USPS money order - shipped to USA addresses. NO PAY PAL OFF LIST =

[RBW] Re: painted braze on

In theory, yes. In practice, you risk breaking a low-quality bolt if too much of the thread is painted over and the torque necessary to overcome the friction is more than the fastener can bear. Happened to me when I was trying to install a Nitto rack on my Hunqapillar; things were going well

[RBW] Re: Sin urrr gi Rims

My experience exactly with 38mm Loup Loup Pass tires on Synergy rims! Doubled the rim tape, used baby powder and it was still a struggle. I fared better mounting 32mm Stampede Pass on 700c Mavic Open Sports. Richard On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 7:58:29 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheap Clem substitutes?.

Something like this with a different stem & bars. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trek-930-/141974914561?hash=item210e5d4601:g:vrsAAOSw8RJXDO-K The bb height if its an issue, can just be accounted for with a slightly lower saddle height. Put a bash guard on in place of the outer ring or leave the

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

Do you do any kind of restorative yoga (essentially stretching)? I do a short 20 minute program by and for cyclists and I've found that it greatly affects my performance on the following day. It seems to clear away the cumulative effects of multi-day riding ad re-set the legs, so to speak. Do

[RBW] Re: painted braze on

Riv should tap these as part of the setup. It's not a big deal. On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 5:56:21 PM UTC-5, CoalTrain wrote: > > I've been riding my Cheviot for 6 months, and want to add a basket for > store runs. What's the best way to prep the braze on since they are > covered in

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Big Guy Wool

Shipped from where? D Dave Redmon On Apr 29, 2016 12:03 AM, "Zack" wrote: > everything is gone! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >

Re: [RBW] Re: Sin urrr gi Rims

I use a double layer of Velox tape, and I dab a little liquid soap on the tire beads when installing supple tires. This combination makes mounting Pari-Motos to Synergy or ZAC19 rims approximately 57%* easier. They're still tricky, though. I air them up to ~15-20 psi and then try to "lift" any