[RBW] Re: New Clem L

I think the curved stays add so much to the look of the bike too. That's what drew me to this frame (with it's very subtle curve) for a relative with a less-than-Riv budget and who I am helping put together a bike for. This picture is close to what ours will look like (no fenders and racks for s

[RBW] FS: 26" XO wheelsets

How's $150 per wheelset + shipping? They come with 7 speed cassettes too! -- 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...@googl

[RBW] Re: New Clem L

Great looking Clem(entine); I enjoy my Original Orangie, but looking at yours makes me wish I'd waited. I'd gladly sacrifice the curved stays for that wonderful seat cluster lug , normalish sized post & other refinements. It will be interesting to see how this model continues to evolve slowly ov

Re: [RBW] Re: 200 miles on 10 bikes, an essentially pointless self-challenge

Bill's Schwinn looks like it has Columbus tubing if I'm not mistaken On Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 1:18:46 AM UTC-5, lum gim fong wrote: > > Fantastic thread, Bill!! > Really fun. Enjoying it immensely. > Makes me hungry to ride more. > A couple questions about the bikes: > > Schwinn: > 1. What

Re: [RBW] Re: 200 miles on 10 bikes, an essentially pointless self-challenge

First: Bill: thanks for the profile shot of the Tempo; forgot to acknowledge. Ryan: I can't speak for Bill's, but mine was made from Columbus Tenax tubing and was pretty heavy, though the bike rode quite well for one that couldn't take a 26mm *labeled* tire in the back. (And didn't I fix *that* pr

Re: [RBW] Re: 200 miles on 10 bikes, an essentially pointless self-challenge

The artist formerly known as Michael and then Lungimsam and now Lum Gim Fong, asked of which tubing my 1985 Schwinn Tempo is comprised. The short answer is "I don't know for sure". The longer answer is longer. There are Columbus Tenax stickers on the frame, and when I worked at a Schwinn s

[RBW] S24O C&O Canal

Yesterday, my sons, a family friend, and I rode 29 miles to a Lockhouse on the C&O canal. Write-up with photos here: https://lightofferings.wordpress.com/2017/08/24/s24o-to-lockhouse-22/ Riv content: a Cheviot, a Rosco Bubbe, as well as a Bridgestone RB-1 spotted in the wild. Write-up without

[RBW] New England Lobstah Riv Roll?

Any New Englanders interested in a Riv roll? I'd be coming from southern ME so, willing to meet in the middle somewhere...maybe southern NH or eastern MA area? I was hoping to plan an S24O off some variant of a D2R2 route then camp out on southern VT. My Sept/Oct schedule is filling up quick,

Re: [RBW] S24O C&O Canal

On 08/24/2017 02:22 PM, WETH wrote: Yesterday, my sons, a family friend, and I rode 29 miles to a Lockhouse on the C&O canal. Write-up with photos here: https://lightofferings.wordpress.com/2017/08/24/s24o-to-lockhouse-22/ Riv content: a Cheviot, a Rosco Bubbe, as well as a Bridgestone RB-1

[RBW] FS: 57 cm Romulus $1400

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-owners-bunch@

Re: [RBW] S24O C&O Canal

Steve, I wonder if we passed each other? We got on the towpath at Fletcher's about 1:15p. Before the blue sky, it looked like it would rain. As we left Bethesda, I thought it would rain. I was pleasantly surprised as the clouds slowly departed. The large group was still at Great Falls when we l

[RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

Next in the series (https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/what$20do$20rivendell$20riders%7Csort:relevance): What do you all use for gps units on your bikes? I am looking for minimal features: total distance trip distance climbing feet That is all I need. Nuttin' fancy. I

[RBW] FS: Cheviot 60cm orange

I built up my cheviot 60cm (new orange with cream head tube) this spring For sale frame fork headset and BB only Has very minor paint scuffs from locking, usage No dents or dings AND treated with jp weigle rust saver Only thing missing is water bottle screws Asking 950 shipped -- You rece

Re: [RBW] S24O C&O Canal

On 08/24/2017 05:39 PM, WETH wrote: Steve, I wonder if we passed each other? We got on the towpath at Fletcher's about 1:15p. I was almost home by then. Before the blue sky, it looked like it would rain. As we left Bethesda, I thought it would rain. I was pleasantly surprised as the clou

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

How about a nice wired computer? You could always look up the elevation gain on RWGPS on your computer... On 08/24/2017 05:44 PM, lum gim fong wrote: Next in the series (https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/what$20do$20rivendell$20riders%7Csort:relevance): What do y

[RBW] Re: S24O C&O Canal

Weth, Thanks for sharing! I really like reading these ride reports, and the photos made it even more enjoyable. Makes me wish I could start doing these with my own kids. We've gone hiking and car camping, but not (yet) backpacking or bikepacking. I hope my Hillborne has a stable-mate by the

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

Use your smartphone and map my ride. Marc > On Aug 24, 2017, at 3:44 PM, lum gim fong wrote: > > Next in the series > (https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/what$20do$20rivendell$20riders%7Csort:relevance): > > What do you all use for gps units on your bikes? > > I am l

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

Map and compass normally. Computer at home if I ever care to know or share the elevation and distance profiles. "That is all I need. Nuttin' fancy." Is any of that a need? Try riding without any of it. No computer, no tracking, of anything. See what happens. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thu

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

I use my cellphone and Cyclemeter app mostly to track annual mileage for each of my bikes. -- 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

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

I've been using a Garmin Edge 25 so I can monitor my heart rate. The Edge 20 is similar without the HRM feature. One downside is non-replaceable battery that only lasts about 8 hours. They are easy to read in bright sun and don't take up a lot of room. I like the clever quarter turn attachme

Re: [RBW] Re: New Clem L

Joe, this's probably one of the best e-bikes out there! I'm saying this because I've tried a bunch of them and they are all terrible as a bicycle. I'm spoilt by the ride quality of my Joe, which the main reason I don't have an e-bike. Your add-on kit does not look all that clunky. I'd hav

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

On Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 2:44:03 PM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote: > > Next in the series ( > https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/what$20do$20rivendell$20riders%7Csort:relevance > ): > > What do you all use for gps units on your bikes? > If trip distance, total distance,

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

Wahoo just released a very small computer called the “Elemnt Mini,” that uses wireless sensors for speed , cadence, etc. http://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-computers The Bolt doesn’t have GPS, but it can pair with your phone to offer th

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

Have you considered a “hiking” GPS unit? I rode with a fellow randonneur recently who used a unit something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-eTrex-Waterproof-Hiking-GPS/dp/B3WGP5 Benefits include no speed dis

[RBW] Re: New Clem L

On downshifts, yes. Upshifts are still accomplished with one stroke of the lever. I would say that for being indexed (hiss, boo), these Shimano front shifters/derailleurs do work great once properly adjusted (and assuming you're using appropriate chainrings), way better than some other major

Re: [RBW] Re: New Clem L

barely notice the e-drive; it's quite unobtrusive On Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 10:00:44 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Clem L goes electric. > "Judas!" > (Grant will get that one) > > I did the deed today and it's fabulous. Honestly it's kind of ridiculous > how well this Riv model accepts an

[RBW] New England Lobstah Riv Roll?

Hey Wally, Grand idea. Particularly like the D2R2 S240 idea if there is a good place to spend the night on or near one of the routes in Franklin County. I'd be in for 9/9. Glad to help route plan. Best, Daniel in Northern VT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: S24O C&O Canal

Erl, Thanks for the photos and write-up. It's so great that you can do this with your sons! I have seen the Lockhouse and have wondered what it would be like to spend the night there. "Primitive camping without a tent" sounds good to me. Maybe I will try it someday. Cheers, Steve On Thurs

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

Before I got a smartphone, I was looking into this question myself. As of New Year of this year, I have a smartphone, so problem solved. I also use Map My Ride, but there are other apps of course. If you don't have a smartphone, you might want to look into it and do the dollars and cents ana

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

We talked about this a bit ago: https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/FaA2YGcIwMo/qy_Ijc8mCgAJ I sang the praises of the Wahoo Elemnt back then. I still adore my Elemnt, so I'll just paste here what I wrote back then: ** The only thing I really like using a bike computer for is fin

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

Sent too soon! I meant to add: One of the great things about the Elemnt is that you set it up and configure it with your phone, and the app is actually quite good. You can make it show a whole bunch of data, or only one or two things. So, Lum, you could set it up to show only the stuff you're look

Re: [RBW] Re: New Clem L

Thanks, Ryan, the stealthiness is accomplished by putting two Mini Cube batteries from lunacycle.com in the TrunkSack. Most of these conversions have an huge battery attached to downtube water bottle bosses, which gives more range but adds weight and HEY I'M AN EBIKE! Ash, check that site for

[RBW] Medium Mountain Mixtes -- coming any day now

I'm eagerly anticipating the arrival of a Medium Mountain Mixte. I need it for my 10x200mile challenge. The BLUG revealed that it will have an all-time Rivendell first: for the first time ever, there will be a stock Rivendell with an ARCHED seatstay bridge. That'll clearly make us much fast

Re: [RBW] Re: New Clem L

Ash, I feel ya about ebikes. My first mid-drive was a dedicated ebike from Haibike, which was fun, but once the thrill of assisted pedaling wore off I became acutely aware that I was riding a basic Chinese aluminum hybrid with a boat-anchor suspension fork. Bogus! So I sold that on to the next f

[RBW] Re: S24O C&O Canal

Looks like a great adventure Erl! So glad you got to do it with your son's. A lockhouse trip seems like a great trip that I'd like to emulate at some point. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Medium Mountain Mixtes -- coming any day now

Congrats Bill. I look forward to photos! -- 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: What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

I always liked traditional wired or wireless computers because they rarely died and provided all I really need to know; distance, time of day, average speed and the all important odometer. HOWEVER, I regularly ride 4 bikes and one tandem, some with alternating sets of tires that all require uni

[RBW] Re: Medium Mountain Mixtes -- coming any day now

My MMM is supposed to arrive next Wednesday. I will actually be in Florida for a week, but will be trying to finish the HHH first. I have only been at home about 5 days since the HHH arrived, I tend to take too much time agonizing over the proper housing lengths... Laing > -- You received t

[RBW] S24O C&O Canal

Brilliant! That sounds so pleasant. That might be just the thing for an out of town visitor (say, from Texas) who needs to bag an S24O while in town. One of these days... Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

I use the Wahoo Elemnt Bolt and am very satisfied with it. You can currently get them for $250 (I got mine at REI). On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 5:45 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > Have you considered a “hiking” GPS unit? I rode with a fellow randonneur > recently who used a unit something like this: > > h

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Beach Build

RichS: thank you. The brand for the saddle bag is ArchEnCiel. On Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 8:47:10 AM UTC-5, RichS wrote: > > Sweet looking San Marcos too! What brand is the small saddlebag? > > Yep, Grant is a delight! In my experience, everyone at Riv has been a > pleasure to work with. >

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

On Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 3:46:01 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > Have you considered a “hiking” GPS unit? I rode with a fellow randonneur > recently who used a unit something like this: > > https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-eTrex-Waterproof-Hiking-GPS/dp/B3WGP5 > > Benefits include no s

Re: [RBW] Re: New Clem L

Btw, Ash (and anyone else), if you want to yak more about my electric build, gimme a holler at joeremi 62 at g mail dot com. I could yammer all night about this stuff here, but they'd run me outta Rivtown ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow