Re: [RBW] FS: 62 SimpleOne

I have no horse in this race, but I think you'd be happy with a 62. As I said, I have a (ever so slightly less than) 90 pbh and I run my 62 SimpleOne with 35mm knobby tires. Standover is totally fine and I'd have no issue running the max tire...even when riding on dirt. Eric On Friday, Novembe

[RBW] Re: For Free: Clem Smith Jr. cap

Sold On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 10:28:06 AM UTC-5, Big Clem wrote: > > I purchased this in anticipation of my Clementine delivery this past > summer. Brown with elastic headband. Made by Pace: > > https://www.rivbike.com/collections/clothing/products/clem-smith-jr-cap-brown > > One size fit

[RBW] PDFs of old Riv catalogs

Hey all, Does anyone have good PDF scans of any old Riv catalogs? I know that the Readers are still available for purchase in digital form, but I wanted to comb through old component offerings from 90's and early 00's. If anyone can point me in the right direction, it would be welcome. Micha

Re: [RBW] FS: 62 SimpleOne

I'm 89.5. I'll have to ponder. Feels like it's in range, though. -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: Clem vs Appaloosa ride comparison

I like Al's descriptions; actually very informative. Would be great to hear such first-person, 2-4 sentence identity descriptions of every Riv model. Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

[RBW] FS - Nitto Noodles 46cm Heat Treated - Great Condition

Let's make it $35 + $10 shipping! -- 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: Want a San Marcos!

So any luck on finding the San Marcos frame you were looking for? On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 2:27:44 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > I bought a 51 once I read that they were going to be discontinued. An > internet search brought up one NOS at a bike shop in CA. It was the older >

[RBW] WTB: Bosco Bullmoose bars

Hi All, Looking for a pair of Bosco Bullmooses for my 58cm Hunq. I've been riding Albas for a while, but I love my reg Boscos on my 650b commuter. Thought I'd try the bullmooses on the Hunq. Would prefer the fillet brazed version, but not a dealbreaker. -- You received this message because yo

Re: [RBW] FS: 62 SimpleOne

I had a 91cm PBH and a 62cm fit me well (sold mine recently) On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 11:51:50 AM UTC-5, Mark Benedetto wrote: > > Hi John - my PBH is 91, but I'm not sure where that falls in the > recommended range -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: Poster post

On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 1:13:57 PM UTC-6, Wally Estrella wrote: > > NICE! > > I picked up these Mich Man items recently from a LBS closing it's doors > after 30 years. I do have a "Saddle up on a Bridgestone. A horse of a > different color" poster that I need to frame. > > > On Friday

[RBW] Re: Winter's coming, book recommendation

> Another one you all might like is"Truck" by John Jerome. It speaks to the > ever-optimistic tinkerer in all of us. > https://www.amazon.com/Truck-Rebuilding-Worn-Out-Post-Technological-Adventures/dp/0874517559 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter's coming, book recommendation

On 11/18/2016 03:21 PM, MartyG wrote: Former rower myself: Baltimore rowing club, 5/starboard. Boys in the boat is a classic for sure. Speaking of which, have you read /Three Men in an Boat (to say nothing of the dog)/? Doesn't get much more classic than that... http://www.gutenberg.org/eb

[RBW] Re: 753 Heron

If I recall correctly, you couldn't buy standard reach brakes in the late 90s, so you were limited to used or NOS brakes if you designed around them. -- 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: FS: 2014 52cm Surly Straggler - 700c wheels - Black - Very Good Condition (8/10)

$1150 includes shipping! On Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 10:08:36 AM UTC-6, Max Bergen wrote: > > Price bumped down to $1200 > > On Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 7:56:07 AM UTC-6, Max Bergen wrote: >> >> $1250 >> >> On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 10:06:16 AM UTC-6, Max Bergen wrote: >>> >>>

[RBW] Re: 753 Heron

Yeah, lack of room for bigger tires and fenders is the only thing I regret about the Herons. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI -- 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 a

[RBW] Re: Winter's coming, book recommendation

Former rower myself: Baltimore rowing club, 5/starboard. Boys in the boat is a classic for sure. Another one related is George Pockock's "Way Enough!" Long out of print, but a library might have it. I managed to find one online, and was surprised when I started reading it that it had been signe

Re: [RBW] Winter's coming, book recommendation

For bikes, nostalgia, history, foreign cultures, etc etc, I recommend the old "Don Camillo" series by Giovanni Garueschi, set in the Po Valley over the 15 years or so after WWII, with background the political and cultural fight between the old landed conservatives and the Communists. The protagonis

[RBW] Re: Poster post

NICE! I picked up these Mich Man items recently from a LBS closing it's doors after 30 years. I do have a "Saddle up on a Bridgestone. A horse of a different color" poster that I need to frame. On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 12:06:01 PM UTC-5, MartyG wrote: > > Finally had a chance to frame

Re: [RBW] Roadeo ???

Yes, definitely a great bike. What distinguishes it from my Homer is the quicker handling and the shorter top tube allows you to ride more comfortably in the drops. It's perfect for my club rides and supported century rides etc. For my self-supported/rando rides I prefer my Homer or Ram with les

[RBW] Re: Roadeo ???

On-topic: A PSA There is a nice looking 57cm Romulus Frameset on sale on SFBay Area Craigslist. I have no affiliation with the Oakland seller. If you don't want to wait to see what a Roadini is, and if you are handwringing about the good old days when Rivendell made a normal looking roadbike

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa sizing

Thanks for the input, Ed! Yes, my concern is primarily TT length being too long and causing the reach to be an issue. I need to bars to come back enough to keep me fairly upright without being cramped, but also (in the case of bars like the choco moose and others like Jones bars) giving me the

[RBW] WTB: Shifting parts

I built up my current 1x9 Hilsen drivetrain on the extreme cheap from various existing parts. It’s a bit of a mess (severe ghost-shifting on friction on a 9-speed cassette), and I’m ready to upgrade to make it all work better. I like both indexed and friction, so I figure I’d make the decisio

Re: [RBW] Roadeo ???

Mark showed me the specs sent to the builder when the Roadeo was first produced. There was no distinction between smaller and larger frames. I had a 59 Legolas and was considering a 59 Roadeo. It is possible that they have changed the spec, but in the end you still get a heckuva bike. jim m wc,

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD crankarms only

I love Sugino cranks but man trying to get a run down on what's what from that company will drive you to drink. As far as I know, the XD2 (also called the XD Pro, I believe, and have the Sugino crown logo) only come already set up as a double or triple. The RD usually comes as a single and is l

Re: [RBW] Roadeo ???

It is my understanding that the smaller Roadeos have the lighter tubing, but the larger ones have slightly thicker tubing... Toshi -- 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

Re: [RBW] FS: 62 SimpleOne

geometry is basically the same as the quickbeam, which can be found here: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/pdf/quickbeam_geometry.pdf i have a 62 and a 90pbh. fits me absolutely perfectly. i really, really, really like that bike. eric On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 10:26:27 AM UTC-5, John G.

Re: [RBW] Roadeo ???

I am corrected, and I'm glad. I thought that the Roadeo was made of heavier tubing. I'm glad it is not; it makes me want one even more. On Fri, Nov 18, 2016 at 9:33 AM, Jim M. wrote: > On Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 8:21:09 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> Yes, I know that the Legolas is

Re: [RBW] Re: Wind!

You know the gusts are strong when you have to stand on the flats! But great fun, as long as there's not too much of it. On Fri, Nov 18, 2016 at 8:18 AM, William R. wrote: > Hi Patrick. You've awakened some wind related memories in me! Once upon a > time ('00-'04) I lived in Colorado and my in-l

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo

Rivendell should get in the second hand bike business, open up a Rivette in the bay area where they sell all used Rivendells we post on here and use their website and SF craigslist to get some traction going on these awesome bikes, plus they get paid on the bike on the resale. Or act as a neutral 3

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo

I'm very glad this is not a 55 for exactly this reason. At least, that's how I read the geometry chart... On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 5:37:19 AM UTC-8, Philip Kim wrote: > > someone please buy this so i'm not tempted. > > On Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 4:34:59 PM UTC-5, Chad wrote: >> >> $

[RBW] Poster post

Finally had a chance to frame a poster I picked up from a book shop near Chicago when Grant was on his book tour. They were going to pitch it, and I was happy to save it from that fate. I thought it would be cool to see what posters you have hanging around. Post your posters here!

Re: [RBW] Roadeo ???

I'd be curious to know what tubing they are using even though that's supposed to be inconsequential My early AR was Reynolds 753 w 531 fork My Riv road is Reynolds 725 and True Temper Ox Platinum ...I have the tube specs for both bikes somewhere I suspect I'll get the tube specs when my mixte

Re: [RBW] Roadeo ???

A few custom mixtes and I'm getting mine soon , I think And you can still get special order Legoli by Mark Nobilette if I recall correctly , and I don't sense that the Roadeos are on the chopping block If you order a custom , you can still get a road bike with tubing selected for your weight

Re: [RBW] FS: 62 SimpleOne

Hi John - my PBH is 91, but I'm not sure where that falls in the recommended range -- 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+unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Roadeo ???

I'm not seeing the Legolas as in production...but I could be missing something. -- 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...@

Re: [RBW] Roadeo ???

On Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 8:21:09 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Yes, I know that the Legolas is a cross bike, but when your cross model > has the lightest tubing of all > > I've seen the build specs at Riv HQ. The Legolas and Roadeo have the same tubing for top and seat tubes, fork b

[RBW] Re: clem smith L and ibert babyseat

Thanks for the input Alex/Kai. I'll take a look at the Yepp as well (although I already own the ibert). And thanks for the tip about lazer helmets. Very helpful. Thanks, Sky in new west On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 8:08:04 AM UTC-8, Kai Vierstra wrote: > > +1 for the Yepp. They rule. > > -K

[RBW] Re: clem smith L and ibert babyseat

+1 for the Yepp. They rule. -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To po

[RBW] Re: clem smith L and ibert babyseat

Sky, to my knowledge there isn't a front-mounted seat out there that allows a traditional dismount onto the top bar (comfortably anyway). They all require either putting a foot down or the 'ol horse dismount and mount. We've been using the Yepp seat for two years now and it's awesome and very cl

[RBW] Re: For Free: Clem Smith Jr. cap

Yes please, this will complement my Clem Jr. perfectly! On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 7:28:06 AM UTC-8, Big Clem wrote: > > I purchased this in anticipation of my Clementine delivery this past > summer. Brown with elastic headband. Made by Pace: > > https://www.rivbike.com/collections/clothing/

[RBW] For Free: Clem Smith Jr. cap

I purchased this in anticipation of my Clementine delivery this past summer. Brown with elastic headband. Made by Pace: https://www.rivbike.com/collections/clothing/products/clem-smith-jr-cap-brown One size fits most according to Rivendell, but it's more like one size first some. I take a L/XL W

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa sizing

I just built up a 51cm Appaloosa - my first Rivendell, and my first post! - and I'm 5'6", 79cm PBH. I'm running it with the Albatross bars on a 100mm Uno quill stem and a B17 saddle. I prefer a position halfway between riding on the hoods and flat butt cruiser style, which on the Appa I get to w

Re: [RBW] FS: 62 SimpleOne

I may be interested, but I can't find anything about sizing. What's your PBH? -- 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...@go

[RBW] Re: Wind!

Hi Patrick. You've awakened some wind related memories in me! Once upon a time ('00-'04) I lived in Colorado and my in-laws lived down in Santa Fe, NM. We made the road trip often and I always took my bike. Great riding down there, but yeah, lots of wind! Often I would coordinate our visits wit

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD crankarms only

Universal Cycles: https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=59069 (There are other Sugino crank arm options, too, if you're looking for different ones.) shoji On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 6:03:14 AM UTC-5, Nick Payne wrote: > > Who sells the XD cranks as a bare set of

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo

someone please buy this so i'm not tempted. On Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 4:34:59 PM UTC-5, Chad wrote: > > $2000 plus shipping for a complete, ready to ride, near perfect condition > Roadeo > > On Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 4:10:04 PM UTC-6, Chad wrote: >> >> The Roadeo is still up for

[RBW] Re: 753 Heron

Ted Durant? Thanks for the response. I have to say that on re-reading it, my post sounds dismissive of the bike. Nothing of the sort. It was a wonderful riding bike. I just wanted to fit fenders and fatter tires, so I moved on to the Rambouillet. I wish I could have kept both. -- You received

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD crankarms only

A quick search for* Sugino XD triple "crank arms" *... Key here is "crank arms" in quotes. http://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-24896-sugino-xd2-compact-crank-arms.aspx?variantID=75501&gclid=COWfkfGnstACFZWFaQodSzYMew https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=59069 or go

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo

Yeah, so great, my size (for a racy fit despite Riv suggesting a 55 or 57 even based on PBH alone), but I just placed an order for a Bob Jackson a few weeks ago. Oh well On Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 4:34:59 PM UTC-5, Chad wrote: > > $2000 plus shipping for a complete, ready to ride, near pe

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD crankarms only

Hey Nick have you tried asking these guys -- http://www.northercycles.com/shop/ -- they sell the set but seem open to options and ideas. On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 6:03:14 AM UTC-5, Nick Payne wrote: > > Who sells the XD cranks as a bare set of arms without chainrings? My web > searching

[RBW] Sugino XD crankarms only

Who sells the XD cranks as a bare set of arms without chainrings? My web searching so far has only turned up cranks complete with chainrings. -- 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: Wind!

What's a Hon Solo? On Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 9:59:44 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > After abnormally but very pleasant temperatures some 15* above average (I > don't know about "average," but we've been having lows from ~28 to ~ 40 and > highs in the mid 60s to low 70s), winter blew