Re: [RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

Doh! I should have copied mine before sealing the already stamped envelope. Best, Marc Calgary Alberta. > On Jan 19, 2017, at 10:36 PM, dougP wrote: > > Yes, that one was obscure, and I think it was the only one I didn't have an > answer for, so got really intrigued by

Re: [RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

Yes, that one was obscure, and I think it was the only one I didn't have an answer for, so got really intrigued by the hint. I finally got it but it's one of those "ancient history" answers. Just realized I didn't keep a copy. Talk about blunders! dougP On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at

Re: [RBW] Re: 2009 Geometry charts?

That's helpful for me too, so thanks from Tel Aviv. Jay On Friday, January 20, 2017 at 12:21:45 AM UTC+2, John Bokman wrote: > > Thank you Garth! This is exactly what I was looking for. Could not find it > on Cyclofiend. > > J. > > On Jan 19, 2017, at 12:28 PM, Garth >

[RBW] Re: ISO: Planet Bike strut-compatible QRs

Patrick, just curious as to why not the Tubus mid-fork mounts? They do look a bit clunky, but work far better than P-clamps according to whole sum of people I know using them, which is 1. Still, being Tubus, you know it's engineered to a T. At about $25, the Tubus mounts are a lot less than

Re: [RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

If I can ask this without generating guesses to the quiz, was everybody stumped by "buckwheat" ? That's the one where I threw in the towel. I just want to know if it stumped you, not the answer to the question itself. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Low riders on the Saluki

"... if you look at the pictures of the duo or the tara you can see how it will complicate mounting it and fenders" I have the Duo and it has a mounting tab for the fender stay. In fact, in its product description this is mentioned "so your fenders don't have to share". It's a simple

[RBW] Re: Easiest way to transport Saluki on Southwest

Wow Ray, that's super kind of you. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: New Green Appa Color ...Same as Simpleone

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/from$3Ame/rbw-owners-bunch/tdtlXQBuEfE/nZ4KKQUABwAJ On Thursday, 19 January 2017 18:02:43 UTC-8, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > Sorry about that > the correct link is here: >

[RBW] Re: New Green Appa Color ...Same as Simpleone

Sorry about that the correct link is here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/74956339@N06/14207113851/in/pool-simpleone/ -- 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

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

and of course if you see tube, you rock the bead to pull it back into the tire. The tube really wants to be inside the tire if you give it a chance. New tubes are smaller diameter than the rim - they have to be, because they're going to stretch - when you reinstall a used tube, they're

[RBW] Re: New Green Appa Color ...Same as Simpleone

i want to get my GF the new green appa. On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 5:59:52 AM UTC-8, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > From the tube sample photo on the blug, it appears to be the same slimy > green as the Simpleone. > Can anyone confirm this? and does anyone know what that color code is? > Would

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

Ron Mc stated "I haven't had it happen in 5 years and my tire-mounting algorithm now includes lowering the tire pressure below 20 psi, until I can push the bead in and see rim strip. I go all the way around the tire on both sides and make sure I don't see tube." ++1 on this. I do the same

Re: [RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

there was one I did not have a hot clue about...did the quiz but haven't sent it in ...may not make the cut. I'm curious about the answers though...because there were 2 others I couldn't figure out eitherand I admit there was 1 other I had to Google...except for these 4 I think I did ok

Re: [RBW] Re: 2009 Geometry charts?

Thank you Garth! This is exactly what I was looking for. Could not find it on Cyclofiend. J. > On Jan 19, 2017, at 12:28 PM, Garth wrote: > > > You may mean this one ? > > https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwiqqlgYXXvxNGo3ZVFTWHZBNkE/view?usp=sharing >

Re: [RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

I also ended up feeling pretty good about most of these, except one! I wonder if Grant will post the answers? I'm extremely curious over here. And for the interested, we're talking about the thing at the end of this post: https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/

[RBW] Re: ISO: Planet Bike strut-compatible QRs

Never mind. The placement of the disc caliper behind the left fork leg makes these problematical. Another question: I thought that someone brought up on the list not too long ago a clamp-on fender strut mount, better than a P clamp, and not Tubus's clamp for lowriders. I looked through Problems

[RBW] Re: 2009 Geometry charts?

That looks like the first Hillbornes. The 56 frame's tt was changed to 57.5 (at least on my orange, canti version) John On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 12:28:13 PM UTC-8, Garth wrote: > > > You may mean this one ? > > >

[RBW] Re: 2009 Geometry charts?

You may mean this one ? https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwiqqlgYXXvxNGo3ZVFTWHZBNkE/view?usp=sharing On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 11:56:35 PM UTC-5, John Bokman wrote: > > Hi all. I'm looking for the Geo chart for the 2009 model year. > Specifically I'm looking for the Hillborne specs.

[RBW] Re: Easiest way to transport Saluki on Southwest

Justin, You can pm me anytime rayvarella007 at gee male dot com The offer stands for anyone else in the Bay Area who wants to borrow a hard shell case to transport a bike. Ray Vallejo CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Low riders on the Saluki

I have the Tara and have used it on my Sam and Rockhopper with the aforementioned mounts Tubus sells. As a sidenote, I also used the Tubus mounts to create attachment points for water bottle cages on the fork of my Rockhopper for an off-road tour. Worked like a charm. Bob K. in Baltimore P.S.

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

I caught one of these pinches the last time I changed tires; I THINK I fixed it. I'm 50 miles or so post-change, so cross your fingers rod On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 12:37:59 AM UTC-5, Christopher Murray wrote: > > I've had this happen three separate times on three different bikes

[RBW] Re: Low riders on the Saluki

" interfered with mounting the tandem on the car rack." The "S" at the bottom of both the Tara and the Duo can create mounting problems with transport racks using the fork for retention. I've seen some rather clever hacks that essentially raise the fork clamp to provide clearance for the

Re: [RBW] Re: 2009 Geometry charts?

Thanks Ryan, I forgot about that resource (for shame!). > On Jan 19, 2017, at 10:49 AM, Ryan Fleming > wrote: > > Cyclofiend's site perhaps? Just a guess > > On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 10:56:35 PM UTC-6, John Bokman wrote: > Hi all. I'm looking for the Geo

[RBW] Re: PSA: A/R on Craigslist

I agree. Even at + $1000 it should be wiped down and above $3000 it should sparkle. My .02 ~Hugh On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 1:37:04 PM UTC-8, Edwin W wrote: > > I may be cheap, but I do think all bikes over three thousand dollars > should be shiny, new, or both. > > Cool bike, though. >

[RBW] Re: 2009 Geometry charts?

Cyclofiend's site perhaps? Just a guess On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 10:56:35 PM UTC-6, John Bokman wrote: > > Hi all. I'm looking for the Geo chart for the 2009 model year. > Specifically I'm looking for the Hillborne specs. It has undergone some > changes since then - notably frame size

[RBW] WTT: Brooks Swift Black for Brooks Cambium C17 Carved Black

Title says it all. Maybe a total of 25 miles on the swift. No scuffs or scrapes. Will send tool and cover with the saddle. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Low riders on the Saluki

The Tara Ergo is also an option if you prefer the style of the Nova but it a non-stainless option. On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 6:46:59 PM UTC-8, Justin August wrote: > > Hey folks- > Which low-riders would you

Re: [RBW] Re: Low riders on the Saluki

I'm not familiar with the Tubus Nova, so thanks for the link to that information from: http://www.bikeforums.net/touring/683182-front-low- rider-rack-riv-atlantis-tubus-tara-ergo-nova-other.html However, some of these statements are out of date, incorrect, or not valid with Ortliebs: Having

[RBW] Re: PSA: A/R on Craigslist

yeah...I was pretty sure that the bike was not an A/R as advertised...took another closer look at my 1997 A/R to verify. Older Rivs are pretty cool...always neat to see a blast from the past On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 4:39:55 AM UTC-6, Fullylugged wrote: > > Joe: > >The LongLow came

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

Still probably a pinch flat, but yes, the tire in the sun could have increased the pressure to open the pinch wider. With Challenge tires as the bead stretches, I've had a couple happen while rolling as the day warmed up. One day on a greenway, the guy whose house backed up to the path came

Re: [RBW] Re: Low riders on the Saluki

Here's an old thread about front racks on an Atlantis. 3rd post outlines the Nova's advantages/Tara's drawbacks: http://www.bikeforums.net/touring/683182-front-low-rider-rack-riv-atlantis-tubus-tara-ergo-nova-other.html KJ On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 9:51:19 AM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

I had this happen once. My bike was up on my roof rack on my car and I was at the local trailhead getting ready to start a ride. It was an explosive sound -- and yes, it sounded like a shotgun blast. There were a bunch of other people at the trailhead and everyone jumped and we all were looking

Re: [RBW] Re: Low riders on the Saluki

Ortlieb panniers come with hook inserts for "standard" (I think 9 mm) tubing, like Nitto racks, and "oversize" (I think 10 mm) tubing, like on Tubus racks. On Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 8:46 AM, Kieran J wrote: > If you're considering the Tubus Tara, you might go another step and

[RBW] Re: New Green Appa Color ...Same as Simpleone

It also states the green is same as the Clem green, this one : https://www.rivbike.com/collections/framesets/products/clem-smith-jr-h-style-frameset *Framesets or complete builds in Silver or Green–dark Clem green, but with > cream details like this Clem fork* btw, the link you shared Jason

[RBW] Re: Low riders on the Saluki

If you're considering the Tubus Tara, you might go another step and look at the Tubus Nova. Instead of the odd oversized tubing of the Tara, it has a more std diameter construction that makes mounting some panniers easier (not sure about Ortlieb ones specifically). It's also stainless, whereas

[RBW] Re: Hunq-ish Romanceur build with Riv Bullmoose bars

@Steve, yep long live 8sp. I really wanted indexed and I wanted all silver @Keith saddle height usually ends up being 79cm, 89cm PBH, I'm 5' 11". If I went large I would have been ON the bar and that would have been a compromise for some of the trail riding I anticipated. Also, I was dead set

[RBW] Re: Hunq-ish Romanceur build with Riv Bullmoose bars

Just want to throw out a vote of confidence for XT8000 brakes. They are amazing and can be had pretty cheap. Universal had them on sale this week for 89 a side. On Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 6:03:35 PM UTC-6, Zach Duval wrote: > > Anyone want to play build designer on my dime? > >

[RBW] New Green Appa Color ...Same as Simpleone

>From the tube sample photo on the blug, it appears to be the same slimy green as the Simpleone. Can anyone confirm this? and does anyone know what that color code is? Would like to do some touch-up on this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/74956339@N06/14207113851/in/photolist-nDraYP Thanks Jason

[RBW] Re: Hunq-ish Romanceur build with Riv Bullmoose bars

Interesting comments regarding the disk brakes and fork,too, Alex. About what I'd expect. People have cited this bike as the closest manifestation of what rawland first tried to do with the ravn, but this observation says otherwise. Still, really cool bikes at a reasonable price. I dig it!

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

for me it was always on Challente open tubulars (maybe a 3 or 4 times total). I haven't had it happen in 5 years and my tire-mounting algorithm now includes lowering the tire pressure below 20 psi, until I can push the bead in and see rim strip. I go all the way around the tire on both

[RBW] Re: Hunq-ish Romanceur build with Riv Bullmoose bars

Sorry to veer off topic, but Alex, can you tell us what size fram you have, and what your saddle height is? Looks like a medium perhaps? Did you consider the next size up and are you happy with the size you got? Nice build, btw. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: My Hunq!

It was not added by me. I will report back as to whether or not it will stay. On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 9:23:52 PM UTC-6, Kai Vierstra wrote: > > Hello and welcome, nice bicycle! Was that steering stabilizer added by > you? I'm curious if it gives the same calming effect as a knee on

[RBW] Re: My Hunq!

Sounds good Marc. I also want to do the Apple Cider Century. It usually falls around the same time as the North Shore Century up by me and I can't ever convince the wife to let me out for two weekends of all day riding! On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 4:57:36 AM UTC-6, Marc Irwin wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Low riders on the Saluki

On 01/19/2017 07:51 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote: I use the Nitto Campee model that has the detachable low rider mounts. They mount to the canti studs, but with a longer strut can be mounted to eyelets. They are pricey but give you a solid platform for that basket and don't compete with

[RBW] Re: Low riders on the Saluki

I use the Nitto Campee model that has the detachable low rider mounts. They mount to the canti studs, but with a longer strut can be mounted to eyelets. They are pricey but give you a solid platform for that basket and don't compete with fender mounts for real estate. Easy to live with. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq-ish Romanceur build with Riv Bullmoose bars

Downtube lever in a bar end shifter pod? On 01/19/2017 04:14 AM, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: Zach, here's a couple of pics of how I set mine up. I think we have/had a similar vision

[RBW] Re: My Hunq!

The Hunq was a gateway drug for me! I bought it to upgrade my LHT frame and bought a Sam Hillborne a year later. Now I have a hard time finding time for the others in the stable. The Barry Roubaix is a nice ride, they hold a less competitive event each fall, The Fall Fondo, which draws a

[RBW] Re: PSA: A/R on Craigslist

Joe: The LongLow came as a caliper model with smaller amount sold with Cantis. See notes from GP in an older post to this list: 1. Originally, there was the RIVENDELL ROAD. Short reach, not custom. 2. The the RIVENDELL LONG LOW...similar to road, but slightly shallower head tube and made

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

I was chatting with a tech in a local bike shop a couple of days ago and asked him whether he'd ever had a tire explode. He said no, but that from time to time one of the bikes on display in his large downtown (Washington D.C.) store will randomly detonate, typically at night when he's alone

[RBW] Re: Hunq-ish Romanceur build with Riv Bullmoose bars

Zach, here's a couple of pics of how I set mine up. I think we have/had a similar vision