Re: [RBW] New tires, perhaps?

Leah, Not to be devils advocate, but if you are using your bike for everyday transportation and or recreation, it makes good sense to have a second bike. I've ever been reliant on a shop for my repairs and maintenance but there have been many occasions where I was leaving for work and ei

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

I'm part of the, uh, fold. Riv content: Grant wrote sometime around 2000 that if you want a folding bike, get a Brompton. So I did. I'm now on my 4th, and sell them. I also own a few bikes that have nicer ride quality than a Brompton, but in spite of that I prefer my B overall: just so dang ver

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

Got it, saw it. Thanks. On Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 5:50 PM, blakcloud wrote: > > > > One more Patrick. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bu

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

One more Patrick. -- 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 ema

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

Sorry about that Patrick. The link wouldn't work so I deleted the message and reposted with the link removed. I did change out my bars and they are now almost as high as the M bar Brompton, within mil

Re: [RBW] FS: Shimano Bar-End Shifters

Steve is right, the cassettes are the same. It's in the cable pull. Sheldon knows all: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/dura-ace.html -- 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: [Ext] [RBW] FS - 56cm Bombadil - 650B Goldilocks Bike!

Tony, I have always admired this bike. It is so strikingly good to look at in real life too! We have the same SH too! Hmmm! Hope all is well. Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

Re: [RBW] FS: Shimano Bar-End Shifters

On 02/17/2017 06:56 PM, Joe Bunik wrote: Something I've always been unclear on - and yes I am sure Sheldon has the answer (but gonna ask anyways!) - Are the 8-speed Dura Ace *cassettes* different from other "normal" Shimano 8sp HG cassettes? I've always presumed that the sticker on these BES im

Re: [RBW] FS: Shimano Bar-End Shifters

Something I've always been unclear on - and yes I am sure Sheldon has the answer (but gonna ask anyways!) - Are the 8-speed Dura Ace *cassettes* different from other "normal" Shimano 8sp HG cassettes? I've always presumed that the sticker on these BES implies that the RD-7400 has a different (read

Re: [Ext] [RBW] FS - 56cm Bombadil - 650B Goldilocks Bike!

Nick, center of BB to top of saddle = 75cm. It has a B67 saddle on there right now not the Rivet pictured, but I checked on my Saluki and had an identical 75cm saddle height (measured the same way) on that bike to so I'd say 75 is a pretty close figure. Tom, it's a wrench even getting to the p

Re: [RBW] Shimano Bar-End Shifters SOLD

BAR-ends have been sold, pending payment. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Feb 17, 2017, at 3:07 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > To clarify, the only 8-speed system they work with is Dura-Ace 8 from the > late-'80s/early-'90s. > > -- > You received this mes

[RBW] FS: Shimano Bar-End Shifters

To clarify, the only 8-speed system they work with is Dura-Ace 8 from the late-'80s/early-'90s. -- 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-b

Re: [Ext] [RBW] FS - 56cm Bombadil - 650B Goldilocks Bike!

yeah always thought those brakes were neat looking...somebody on the bob list or somewhere ...can't remember ..said they had a neat Ming the Merciless look...which stuck with me BG sure built some gorgeous bikes and his components are very striking too... On Friday, February 17, 2017 at 2:46:1

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

I have both and like both, too. They're built for different purposes and fulfill those goals, respectively, very well. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: MUSA pre-order

My preference is for the same colors in tan/tan, grey/grey, blue/blue, or even black/black. But, I caved and ordered two pair of these grey/blue because I have no other MUSA shorts and there is risk a consistent and/or preferred color may not be available in the future. Besides, the grey/blue mig

[RBW] Re: 2010 Wisconsin built Hillborne

The rear dropouts are stamped "WATERFORD". -- 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 gro

[RBW] Re: Sage Sam tough-up color?

Good tip Jon! I'll give it a try. Though some of those "tough up" nail polish colors from Mark do look like they would be mighty close. -JB On Friday, February 17, 2017 at 1:50:45 PM UTC-8, Jon Dukeman,central Colorado wrote: > > > Jack, > You can haul your bike into any Home Depot or good pain

[RBW] Re: Sage Sam tough-up color?

Jack, You can haul your bike into any Home Depot or good paint store...they bring out this tool that reads the color and then gives the recipe for the matching color they mix it up... You can buy a quart. Jon > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: MUSA pre-order

I am going to retake my take on the color thing, since "normal" means something different to everyone. I wear my preferred style of pants rolled up below the knee all the time year around. I just happen to ride a bike sometimes too. Since I find 99% of pants, knickers and shorts to be unfit

[RBW] Re: FS - 56cm Bombadil - 650B Goldilocks Bike!

Lovely bike! I don't suppose you know the saddle height (bottom bracket to top of saddle in those pics)? -Nick in ATX On Friday, February 17, 2017 at 10:29:31 AM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > >

Re: [Ext] [RBW] FS - 56cm Bombadil - 650B Goldilocks Bike!

Tony bought this frame from me (and I only sold it because I had TWO 56cm Bombadil!). It's a stunning bike, and when Tony says those high-polish Bruce Gordon are the "crown jewel", he's not kidding. They are wonderful brakes, and GORGEOUS! Someone buy this before I give in and buy it myself! S

[RBW] Re: Roscoe Mtn Mixte on the road.

Glad to hear! I'm getting mine built up. Sent the fork to Orcracks to have him make some finishing touches on a custom rack to fit the appaloosa fork crown mounts. Waiting on a crank and should be good to go! On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 9:55:23 PM UTC-5, Ray Varella wrote: > > Got my Rosc

Re: [RBW] Re: MUSA pre-order

But others might be ... On Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 12:59 PM, Brian Campbell wrote: > I ordered 2 pair as my guess is that they won't be offered that frequently > going forward. I could care less about colored/non-colored crotch. Whether > seated, standing, riding, running etc., I am not looking at

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

I also have a Sam Hillborne and a Brompton that I use for commuting. I am fortunate to be able to park them in my office, so my mainame use for.th t email. Brompton is occassionallt combining my commute with a car trip somewhere else. Otherwise I usually prefer the Sam, but not by much. They are

[RBW] Re: MUSA pre-order

I ordered 2 pair as my guess is that they won't be offered that frequently going forward. I could care less about colored/non-colored crotch. Whether seated, standing, riding, running etc., I am not looking at my crotch. On Friday, February 17, 2017 at 12:10:05 PM UTC-5, Shawn Granton wrote:

[RBW] FS: Racks and Crankset

Nitto r-10 rear saddlebag rack 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, sen

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

Blakcloud: I get an error message from your link; can you re-post? I'd like to see your bar, because I've been debating whether or not a M bar is the best for my Dahon. Thanks. On Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 11:59 AM, blakcloud wrote: > I missed this thread the first time around. I too am a Brompton o

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

I missed this thread the first time around. I too am a Brompton owner but the bike never really caught on with me. I just found the bike uncomfortable and not fun to ride. Plus when you have a Riv, ask yourself what bike would you rather ride? So the pair, (his and hers) sat in a closet and we

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

I missed this thread the first time around. I too am a Brompton owner but the bike never really caught on with me. I just found the bike uncomfortable and not fun to ride. Plus when you have a Riv, ask yourself what bike would you rather ride? So the pair, (his and hers) sat in a closet and we

[RBW] Re: Glorius and Wilbury

IMHO, the now sold out Rosco B mixte would be more different compared to the Glorious and Chevoit. I have the new Cheviot with the long chain stays and it's a great riding bike. Perhaps be happy with what you have. :-) On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 8:46:07 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: MUSA pre-order

On my olive green shorts the belt was elastic and I replaced it with static webbing.Steve On Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 10:20 AM Daniel D. wrote: > They get a pass on the knickers. Even without velcro or reflective > elements, capris aren't considered normal clothes for guys. Im a fan of > knickers

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

That's genius, John! My front bag fills up with groceries quick on Safeway runs, and I hadn't quite figured out an auxiliary bag alternative that didn't interfere with the rack-as-kickstand option. Bonus: I already own a Multisack! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: MUSA pre-order

Since the tide seems to be moving towards "no contrasting gusset", I'll put in the contrary vote and say I DO actually like the contrasting color schemes. I have grey/blue and butterscotch/olive. I can see why some don't like it, and I hope that Riv offers some "solid" color schemes. But I do l

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: Glorius and Wilbury

Chris...as I recall it might be Rick with D&D Cycles who does the custom Glorii and Bombadils...if you troll thru the blug archive I think they mentioned this in Jan 2016 ...and I got a 44 Reader with Ms Mixte and it mentioned these bikes there On Friday, February 17, 2017 at 10:39:15 AM UTC-6,

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

I refuse to start a new Brompton thread on this forum so I am adding to this one. Here's the Riv content... I saw Grant's post on the Blug about things being a little slow at Riv and thought, what could I purchase to help out? I have neither the cash nor the need for a new bike (although the

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: Glorius and Wilbury

Thanks for that info Ryan. I wasn't sure how it worked as far as being a "custom" or not a custom for that model. I kind of guessed Nobilette would be the builder but did not know for sure on that point either. Would you happen to know who the alternative painter would be if not Bell? And I'

[RBW] FS - 56cm Bombadil - 650B Goldilocks Bike!

Original parallel double top tube, ultra-spec'd Bombadil frame/fork/headset/bottom bracket for sale *Size* - 56cm - I am a PBH ~90 and ride a 60cm Saluki, I find t

[RBW] Re: MUSA pre-order

They get a pass on the knickers. Even without velcro or reflective elements, capris aren't considered normal clothes for guys. Im a fan of knickers and wear them a lot just admitting the truth :p -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

Re: [RBW] New tires, perhaps?

Patrick, the bike was purchased late 2012, and that wheel and tire were whatever Riv built the bike with. The tire was "Continental" because there were no Schwalbe tires in stock. John, I covet that baby Roscoe! You are correct: I totally deserve a Rich wheel, this is what we would tell my hus

Re: [RBW] New tires, perhaps?

This. Yes. This is why I have two bikes. I varied them on the Riv spectrum, so a road centric Quickbeam joined my all-road but trail centric Hunqapillar. I highly recommend this "spread" of focus in a second best bike in the world -- which isn't nearly as antithetical as it seems. Grin. With ab

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: Glorius and Wilbury

waiting for spring to ride mine On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 9:44:04 PM UTC-6, Pudge wrote: > > Fab ride , I can attest. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 16, 2017, at 9:37 PM, Chris Birkenmaier > wrote: > > Very helpful guys. Thanks! I'm afraid a 58 is too big for me. Any idea > on pr

[RBW] Re: Glorius and Wilbury

Hi Chris I believe that you can get a Glorius (maybe Wilbury) built by Mark Nobilette and *not* painted by Joe Bell for $3K... On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 7:46:07 PM UTC-6, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > I guess my research skills must be lacking as I am unable to determine > what the diffe

Re: [RBW] New tires, perhaps?

What is BBITW? Must be a new bikethese kids with their texting...I am not sure a person can have too many Rivendells..lol On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 7:20:10 PM UTC-6, LeahFoy wrote: > > Well, the shop called and said good news(!) your chain's got life left and > we trimmed your fende

Re: [RBW] New tires, perhaps?

Leah: what make and model of tire did you wear out? On Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 8:30 AM, Surlyprof wrote: > Wow, you wore out the entire rear wheel. Now that's impressive! (And, > dare I say, totally daredevil?) You should treat yourself to one of Rich's > handbuilt wheels. Sounds like you've ear

Re: [RBW] New tires, perhaps?

Wow, you wore out the entire rear wheel. Now that's impressive! (And, dare I say, totally daredevil?) You should treat yourself to one of Rich's handbuilt wheels. Sounds like you've earned it. Regarding replacement tires, Schwalbe's with puncture protection are great for durability. However

[RBW] Re: Glorius and Wilbury

This whole thread would be better with pics : ) -- 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 thi

[RBW] Re: MUSA pre-order

The color thing I too always found to be completely contrary to the whole of idea of wearing "normal" clothes, since of course I have never seen what anyone would consider everyday clothing with such contrasting crotch gussets and other patches. Same with the huge velcro and reflective bands o

[RBW] Re: MUSA pre-order

I'll bet they've never heard this contrastive crotch color conundrum before. Someone on the design team thought it was a good idea and it went forward. With this feedback I bet the next batch won't have that! And let's hope there is a next batch. The only "problem" with the MUSA shorts I have

[RBW] SOLD! Re: [BOB] Re: FS again: Bontrager Race Lite external bearing, carbon fiber (!) crankset, with bearings and rings

Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 17, 2017, at 4:43 AM, Matt Larrabee wrote: > > I'll take it! Sending pm. > >> On Friday, February 17, 2017 at 5:09:32 AM UTC-5, bertin753 wrote: >> 4-bolt spider, 175 mm arms, bearings (smooth), with admittedly odd but >> almost new rings: 44, 40, 26. >> >> Now

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

Having fun with choosing. One of the onliners lists the BA Seedhouse SL2 at 3lbs 16oz. Marketing... -- 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-owne

[RBW] Re: Roscoe Mtn Mixte on the road.

Just hauled my Rosco Mixte frame and a bunch of parts to my builder, yesterday. Photos will be forthcoming but will be awhile, yet. On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 8:55:23 PM UTC-6, Ray Varella wrote: > > Got my Roscoe on the road and took it for a couple hour ride today. > I must admit, i