[RBW] 40-ish mm Tires on Thinner Rims?

Hi all- Wanted to get your thoughts... I have a set of OpenPro rims on which I comfortably run 35mm tires on my Hilsen. I'd like to go up to the max knobbies that the bike can run (I'm leaning toward 40mm Clements MSOs). Have people had success running tires this wide on OpenPros or would it

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

i have one for train or bus trips to seattle and vancouver the small tires wear out quicker. i met the cutest irish aussi couple in edison this fall. they were touring on bromptons. full kit. they loved them, but were not going coast to coast either. they had a facebook feed, but i dont do

[RBW] Rivendell For Sale

Rivendell Custom Saluki road/touring bike, 54cm. Shimano components Dura ace bar end shifters Double set brake levers Selle An-atomica saddle. Triple crank: 46/36/24 Nine speed cassette:11/12-32 Wheels 650B with nifty swifty tires Rear rack Front rack with "loafer" bag Pedals are Shimano double

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

That third photo with the deep glooshy mud looks pretty gross. YUCK! It gives me the willies just thinking about what rim-brakes would sound like after riding through that muck. Gross! On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 4:49:12 PM UTC-8, Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: > > > Looking at the pictures on

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

Hi Ashwath, I've been eyeing that route with a buddy for this coming summer. It's "a route designed to enjoy over an extra-long weekend on a gravel/adventure bike with hearty 40mm tires or greater." I run 42mm tires on my Sam, and I have a pair of Marathon 47s that fit without issue. I

[RBW] Re: FS: Chain Rings, Gloves, even brake blocks

Specialties TA 56 BCD x20t, stainless & SR Suntour 74BCD x 24, stainless chain rings sold and shipped today. *Glove bundle*, buy the seven (7) pair listed below $75 (includes shipping). Hincapie winter gloves, men's size small, think these are new w/o tags Trico Gel gloves, two new pair, black

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

I own 2 Bromptons. One is the 2015 black edition in white. I had a modified bar installed that splits the difference between an S bar and the M. I recently bought a used M6L on eBay in raw lacquer. I'm looking to have that retrofitted with the new 2017 M bar and shifters. I'm looking at

[RBW] Re: FS: Bridgestone Catalogues, Barnett Repair manuals

Everything shipped today. Many thanks. -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Goat Gloves

Leah, If you showed up with hot broth on a cold day, I wouldn't care if you were in a housecoat and slippers. I don't have any experience with the goat gloves but I used a similar deerskin glove for motorcycle gloves down to the 30s and they were fine. My niece used to tease me for

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

Thanks! That helps. I had always wondered about these two. The Sam I test rode had Choco-NORM. Which I liked a lot. Albastache does seem more practical.I'm thinking it'd be much quicker to slide hands forward for urgent braking (while riding upright on Albastache) than having to pull

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

Originally an Albatross but soon moved to an Albastache. I found I was spending most of my time in the front curves of the Albatross. I like the Albastache much better because it offers a little bit of upright position as well as a more aggressive position in the curves. Feels great. Works

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Goat Gloves

Nope...I'd be proud...how's the school bus going? On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 4:30:55 PM UTC-6, LeahFoy wrote: > > You guys are great. A number of you (me, too!) included fashion as being a > consideration. Now, see below and tell me, when you were 10 and 8, if your > mom biked to school

[RBW] Re: Anyone seen that Rosco Bunbaloosa in person?

Horizontal dropouts do give a bike somewhat more flexibility for different kinds of builds. I prefer vertical dropouts, but as horizontals go, those certainly are cool. On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 12:36:38 PM UTC-8, Edwin W wrote: > > Cool bike! A Tough-ee Mixt-e. > > What is the

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Goat Gloves

Awesome! On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 5:30:55 PM UTC-5, LeahFoy wrote: > > You guys are great. A number of you (me, too!) included fashion as being a > consideration. Now, see below and tell me, when you were 10 and 8, if your > mom biked to school with with you wearing this hat and those

[RBW] Rivendell Goat Gloves

Leah, I've been using these "gardening gloves" from Riv for many years. Granted, I live in California where 50 degrees is considered cold weather, so I can't vouch for them on rides below the 42 degrees Riv claim to be their limit. They fit kinda big/loose if you have small hands like me, and

[RBW] Re: Nice Fall Ride

Gorgeous AHH and landscape. Two thumbs up for your basket and net. Looks right at home on the Hilsen and reinforces Grant's comment on another of today's posts about the versatility of a basket. Thank you for the pics. Regards, Richard On Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 4:43:18 PM UTC-5, Scott

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Goat Gloves

I would not pretend not to be related. That mom looks like a badass, and every 10 and 8 year old is empowered when their mom is a badass. Hell, I'm 47 and I still feel my mom is a badass, and that feeling continues to serve me well. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, November 28, 2016

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

Absolutely. I'm a sucker for good paint and graphics, and Joe Blue has it all. The little horseshoes on the downtube practically sold me the bike before I'd even ridden it ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: BLUG?

On my phone it's in the upper left menu now. Yesterday it was a subhead under Reading, but now it's Blog. -- 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] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 1:18:34 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > P.P.S. I’ve had my Brompton for about a year now without any problems. > You’ll like it, but be aware that they take slightly more effort to ride > than a standard bike, due to the small wheels. Longest ride on mine so far

[RBW] Re: BLUG?

I see a "Blog" link on the upper right of the rivbike.com site, which links me to the BLUG. On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 1:48:44 PM UTC-8, LBleriot wrote: > > Okay, I'm not seeing the BLUG link on Riv's new website. What am I > missing? > -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Goat Gloves

I've been riding with leather work gloves for years. If you ever have to put the bike down, it is really nice to have significant hand protection (been there). The ones in your link from Riv look nice. You can get similar at any hardware store as well. On Monday, November 28, 2016 at

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Goat Gloves

I like my MUSA Mitts-- unfortunately [currently] "Sold Out". They work great as a wind break and can be worn over gloves for extra insulation. Easy on/off when you need to use your fingers. I like the cord to fasten 'em to my wrists. shoji On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 12:37:58 PM

[RBW] BLUG?

Okay, I'm not seeing the BLUG link on Riv's new website. What am I missing? -- 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: map/ahearne-nitto-Paul-shimano cockpit

hey bruce, i dont know what you mean by shims. i had this on a hillborne and it was great. i just moved back to drops. stem is either 10 or 11 cm. On Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 1:57:39 PM UTC-8, drew wrote: > > Have a lightly used cockpit. Map ahearne bars in the wider size, nitto > tallux

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Goat Gloves

Goat leather is real nice, soft and supple, absolutely perfect for riding. Sitting upright and having grips of some sort on the bars no one needs padded gloves anyways. Take the "work" thingy with a grain of salt, or sugar whatever. It dries soft and offers good dexterity . While I

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Minh: I’m a Brompton owner, and I’ll be happy to help. But your first call should be to Clever Cycles in Portland OR, which is a huge Brompton dealer (I bought mine from them). They worked with me to make a few changes to a stock bicycle, and I’m sure they will be able to tell you if your

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Goat Gloves

If you don't want cycling padding in a glove I don't think it matters which glove you ride on as long as one that you think looks nice and blocks the winter wind enough for you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

So i've really struggled with a case of the Novembers (longingly eyeing all the bikes for sale, Bill's Appaloosa, that Ebisu, that Crust, that Rambler) and successfully dodged most of them until a Brompton popped up. I was reminded of my visit a few weeks ago to a Brompton dealer (just as

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Goat Gloves

I wear a pair of goat gloves in mildish winter weather, with wool gloves underneath (temp range is small 35-50˚F) and they last a very long time. I've abused the daylights out of mine for years. Since I don't use padding anyway, I find no padding a huge plus. I would guess that for your desert

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

I think it is all about tire clearance. Want more? Joe Appaloosa. Ok with 40mm (give or take, fenders or not), Sam could be your bike. And of course color preference - you gotta have a color bike you like! First Sam, now Appaloosa riding, Edwin On Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 4:40:05 PM

[RBW] Re: Anyone seen that Rosco Bunbaloosa in person?

Cool bike! A Tough-ee Mixt-e. What is the thinking on the horizontal rear dropouts? I forgot. I know Riv in general is not into (haha) internal gear hubs... a single speed? Edwin On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 1:54:51 PM UTC-6, Brencho wrote: > > yeah i rode it last week. pretty sweet bike!

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Goat Gloves

Leah, I think they are less than ideal for riding - they have NO padding. Some folks like that, but I'm in the a little padding is good camp. Also, and I may be more sensitive to this than others because I'm a large animal veterinarian - they smell like buck. Yep, like intact male goat urine.

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: map/ahearne-nitto-Paul-shimano cockpit

Drew, Would this fit on a Sam Hillborne without shims?? Also what is the length of the dtem.. Thanks, Bruce On Sun, Nov 27, 2016 at 7:06 PM, drew wrote: > Photos... > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Goat Gloves

Leah, I've lately been trying some cold (or cool) weather riding and what I've found to be surprisingly nice and versatile are my dress leather gloves, left over fom when I actually went to work. They are soft leather, lined with cashmere. From Bloomindales. (I know, but they were on sale

Re: [RBW] Re: Just ride!

I hear you about accidents in traffic I've never enjoyed riding in heavy traffic at the best of times ...but next spring (since I don't ride in winter...prefer walking) I'm going to be even more attentive...not that I wasn't when I had my accident On Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 12:22:58 PM

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

I vote for Joe Appaloosa because I like the name. You're welcome. -- 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: Choosing between Sam and Joe

John, What handlebar do you use for your mixed use? On Sunday, 27 November 2016 18:25:10 UTC-8, Surlyprof wrote: > > I would lean toward the Sam only because you sound like you're planning > mostly road riding and only some trails. I agree with Evan's assessment > that the Sam is a little

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

Sam felt like a Honda Civic while Joe felt like Accord. This is how I can best describe the difference. I'm planning to go back and ride them for an hour back to back. If Sam were available esp in sage, that would have been sufficient to ignore finer details of the difference :) On Sunday,

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Goat Gloves

Well, no. I want them for riding. I initially read the “good grip” part of the description as good grip for riding - probably because it’s what I’m looking for. After your response I re-read it and laughed out loud. I think you are right. > On Nov 28, 2016, at 10:31 AM, Bill Lindsay

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Goat Gloves

Riv states clearly that those goat gloves are work gloves. Is that what you need, work gloves? If so, I agree with you that it's nice to give Riv the business, and I like that they are MUSA. If I needed a pair of wood-stacking, axe swinging gloves, I would definitely give them a shot. I

[RBW] FS: Nitto M12 Front Rack (2 of 'em), Orc square platform rack - $50 each plus shipping

Selling a few racks. Paypal Personal payment on these please. Contact off-list if possible. Thanks, David River Grove, IL 1. Nitto M12 Front Rack - lightly used, threaded M6 eyelets for light mounts on both sides, includes double-sided canti-bolts - $50 plus shipping 2. Orc Square Platform

[RBW] Rivendell Goat Gloves

Does anyone have these: https://www.rivbike.com/products/goat-gloves?variant=23335673921 I have a cheap pair of velvet gloves that are worn thin. I need a new pair and thought I'd look at Riv first. These won't win me any beauty contests, but if they were really wonderful, I'd just as soon

[RBW] Re: Anyone seen that Rosco Bunbaloosa in person?

Charlie R, Who did you email? If it were me I would call them. If I didn't want to call them I would probably use Brian first for all the emails I used to send Keven. For that particular bike I happen to know that Will had a hand in the design, so emailing Will with a couple compliments ought

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

I don't have experience with either bike but I've spent several years trying to figure out what I want in a bike and 26" wheels will offer many more choices in tires than 650B, especially in the area of really fat street tires. That may not be a deciding factor for you but it's something to

[RBW] Re: Anyone seen that Rosco Bunbaloosa in person?

Anybody know what the tire size is? I'm hoping it's a 26 inch Hunqapillar fork.. I sent an email maybe 10 days ago but haven't heard back. In the past, I always emailed Kevin (5 bike purchases including 3 mixtes). I miss him.. Charlie On Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 11:44:58

[RBW] Re: FS - Thomson Elite Silver Post - 330mm x 27.2mm - zero offset

Sold! -- 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 email to

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

I would lean towards the Sam and put Paul Racer brakes on it. Sam is still plenty stout for your intended uses you described. It's pretty versatile to be run with drop bars w/ short stem, or upright bars with a long stem. for a joe, I would go with a 51 instead of a 46. my pbh is 78cm and the

Re: [RBW] Long bikes

On Thu, Nov 24, 2016 at 2:04 PM, Christopher Cote < christopherjamesc...@gmail.com> wrote: > How long are the top tubes on the old Schwinns? I looked up the old > Bridgestone catalogs and the MBs maxed out at about 59.5cm in the biggest > size. I had a mid to kat 80s Schwinn Sierra and it wasn't

[RBW] Re: An un-obstructive front handle bar bag for boscos?

The $30-or-so Wald basket with support struts might not mesh in with one's sense of asthetics, but as a cheap fantastic way to carry a decent front load, it is hard to beat. Strapping a standalone basked (Wald MED) onto a suitable standalone rack, then or not adding a Shopsack MED with or

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

I agree with the others. Unless you will be off road a often or plan to carry a lot of weight the Sam will likely suit you better. From the JA description:* Our Joe Appaloosa is half-Sam Hillborne, half-Hunqapillar that’s bullseyed for loaded road touring. *It also has longer chainstays than

[RBW] FS- Bosco Bars, Carbonomas fork

Hi all, More organizing means more to sell. Steel Rivendell Bosco Bars, not perfect, but close. $40 + shipping from 49441 Carbonomas fork, 280mm steerer, some reflective tape. $40 + shipping from 49441 I can send pictures later today. Paypal F+F please. Contact directly- volvotom1964 at gmail dot

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

Hi Bill, I've outfitted several bikes from Alex cycles, and have a great Ostrich saddle bag on my Viner. Any time the JY is more than 100 to the $ shopping in Japan is good. (I think most of the stuff I bought it pushing JY120 to the $). I actually ordered an Ostrich F516, then over the same

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

On 11/28/2016 09:07 AM, Kevin Lindsey wrote: For what it's worth, I just removed a Klickfix system from my Hunqapillar. I found that it caused the bag to sit so high relative to the center of mass that it made the Hunq unstable; I couldn't even ride it hands-off which, considering how stable

[RBW] Re: WTB: Riv Bullmoose Bars

Yes. 150mm reach, uncut and powder coated gray. On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 9:20:14 AM UTC-5, johnb wrote: > > Why yes I do :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Nice Fall Ride

Scott, Great photos. Nice looking bike. We have enjoyed a wonderful fall with lots of riding. Reality is setting in this week. It will be dipping into the low 30s for highs this week. We have yet to have any measurable snow along the front range .I need to get the snowshoes dusted off.The

[RBW] Re: A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

Looks fairly similar to the Klickfix system that Swift uses for their Paloma bag: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bluelug/sets/72157643588376734/ Maybe there's some compatibility there, not sure. KJ On Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 4:01:58 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Nitto makes a front

[RBW] WTB: Riv Bullmoose Bars

Why yes I do :-) -- 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 email to

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

For what it's worth, I just removed a Klickfix system from my Hunqapillar. I found that it caused the bag to sit so high relative to the center of mass that it made the Hunq unstable; I couldn't even ride it hands-off which, considering how stable the Hunq normally is, says a lot. I got in

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

On 11/27/2016 11:27 PM, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: n my mind, some strong, rectangular magnetic strips on the bar, either side of the stem, would be less noticeable sans bag. The bag would have rectangular receivers, as well as traditional bar straps. There are a number of engineering design