[RBW] Bullnose bars for long gravel rides?

It depends on the version. Vintage ones are not great for me. Hard to get high, and very flat/straight. New riv ones are much improved and maybe the best looking bar ever. That said, I think a map/ahearne style bar offers a similar yet better set of positions, and a more customizable fit. --

Re: [RBW] Re: Fixed Flywheel for the Brain

Yeah, no skidding for me, it's just what I've come to associate with fixed gear cycling, that and riding backwards in circles (anybody got that skill?) Might get some retention though. -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Bullnose bars for long gravel rides?

They're long distance comfortable with some ergon grips, in my experience at least. I've never taken them past 60 miles in a day. -Kai BK NY (holidaying in snowy Salt Lake City, bikelessish) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Bullnose bars for long gravel rides?

Merry Christmas, gang! I'm building up a Stumpjumper to be an all-rounder/gravel bike to complement my Ram for roads. I was thinking about putting Bullmoose bars on the SJ for better control on trails or slick roads, but was curious unsure how they would do over a longer ride on gravel or

Re: [RBW] Re: Reader index?

Time Life Presents: RIVENDELL I think that’s a great idea. I’d be interested in revenue graphs for the early years: Reader goes out, revenue shoots up, Grant anxiety ebbs. I just like graphs. Employee photos and bikes over the years, for sure. Show the evolution of Riv bike geometries, and

[RBW] Very Merry Christmas Tide!

This thread could make anyone smile. Happy Christmas, Bunch! -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Reader index?

Damn good idea Patrick. But we should be able give Grant our input as to favorite articles. Maybe do it in thematically based volumes eg. frame designs, touring, people. Sounds fun. Craig in Tucson On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 6:23:14 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Aha! Thanks for

[RBW] Very Merry Christmas Tide!

What a Christmas gift, Justin! Congratulations! Wondrous! Beautiful! Bountiful! Delightful! With abandon, 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

[RBW] Re: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

Doesn't the Roadini use some of the same tubes as the Sam? And for the ones that aren't shared, how do they compare with the equivalent Sam tubes? I know a comparison like that, in addition to geometry charts, helps me to know how a frame will ride and perform. -- You received this message

[RBW] Very Merry Christmas Tide!

Agreed. I am incredibly thankful for the inspiration this group gives me to raise my daughter (born at 12:27am today!!!) on bike with positive values. Roll on into a new year! -Justin, currently at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Very Merry Christmas Tide!

A very merry Christmas Tide to you and yours! This group, and more importantly, the people on it, are a gift I get to open all year. Thank you for all your help in guiding and helping me bump and go my way more fully into biking to heal my nut! Here are photos from my last too rides. May you

[RBW] Re: Fenderless Sam: Snoqualmie or Barlow Pass?

Rod, that's awesome! I just set psi to 60 on the front unloaded tire and measured max width. For height (above rim lip), I rested the bottom edge of the caliper on the top of the rim; for the top edge of the caliper I rested a small spirit level on the top of the tire and measured up to that

[RBW] Re: My gift to the bunch

Thank you Marty! Riv bikes head badges are so cool. I love seeing them all in one place! On Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 9:34:07 AM UTC-5, MartyG wrote: > > With the introduction of the Frank Jones model, not to mention a few > others, I was reminded it's been two years since I updated the

[RBW] Re: Panaracer Gravel King 650b x 48mm Tire Experiences. Actual Width?

measured my Horizons for you. I have them tubeless on Pacenti TL28s. Measure about 49mm. > > -- 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: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

Mark in Beacon and LBleriot don’t like me calling the Roadini a stripped down race bike. Then they go on to describe using the Roadini with no fenders, no lighting and no racks. A road bike with no fenders, no lights, no racks and no luggage is a stripped down race bike in my book. So we

Re: [RBW] Re: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

Gary: sorry if you have answered this before, but: How does the Roadini ride compared to the Roadeo? On Sun, Dec 24, 2017 at 1:01 PM, LBleriot wrote: > I agree with Mark. I would not describe the Roadini as a “stripped down > race bike’” at least not in the modern racer

Re: [RBW] Re: Reader index?

This could be a fascinating thread. Book sections: history of Rivendell, from the BBUSA days; a frames and bikes section, full color plates; a luggage section; a clothing section; etc. Luggage: from the very first, kitchen table saddle wedges to the more than L Vuiton luggage of today (I'm not

Re: [RBW] Re: Reader index?

I love the idea of the book and would love to buy it. Through in some pictures of Riv Bikes over the years and it would be a must buy. Does anyone know how to download or purchase past issues? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

I agree with Mark. I would not describe the Roadini as a “stripped down race bike’” at least not in the modern racer sense. To me, the Roadini is a basic, not too light/ not too heavy road bike. I think of it as a partially lugged San Marcos; maybe a little more sprite. I’ve been riding the

[RBW] PSA: 58 Quickbeam for sale

just a FYI to any interested party, the bike ran through my hands...there is a dent on the top tube under the Paul sticker and the point of the seat lug was knocked down damaged during shipping to me. The bike seemed to have lived a very loved life and then moved on. Plenty of beausage. I'm not

[RBW] Re: Fenderless Sam: Snoqualmie or Barlow Pass?

I will take Darin’s answer to mean that Compass did not say if this batch of Barlow Pass tires came in heavy due to having more tread or heavier casing or something else. They just came in heavy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Fenderless Sam: Snoqualmie or Barlow Pass?

A little heavy compared to the sizes above and below the Barlow’s. I was told that the stated weight on their website is correct. Darin -- 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: Fenderless Sam: Snoqualmie or Barlow Pass?

If y'all advise me on the preferred methodology for measuring tire height, I've still got those tires mounted on the same rims, and could take a measurement and report. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] My gift to the bunch

Thanks so much Marty, this is splendid! Definitely printing and framing! -- 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: Fenderless Sam: Snoqualmie or Barlow Pass?

Darin said Compass confirmed Barlow Pass tires came in a little heavy. Did they say where the weight is? Is it a heavier tread? Is it heavier casing? Or some combination? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] PSA: 58 Quickbeam for sale

Don't know the seller, happened upon it this morning: https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/d/rivendell-quickbeam-58cm/6436369731.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

[RBW] Re: Fenderless Sam: Snoqualmie or Barlow Pass?

Thanks Drew, good to know you've actually done it, albeit with Racers. Theoretically 44's should work on a rim as narrow as 17mm per this Maxxis article, THE RIGHT TYRE WIDTH ON THE RIGHT RIM WIDTH On ibob I

Re: [RBW] Re: Reader index?

Even more fun are the pre-Rivendell issues of the Bob Gazette! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: My gift to the bunch

Marty - thanks for continuing to keep this up. It's marvelous! Jeffery - I'll take you up on the discount as well 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,

[RBW] Re: Wool Fire Sale! (Arm Warmers and Shirts/Jersey)

PM sent. On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 2:51:21 PM UTC-5, Jenny wrote: > > Fight off the chill with wool! > > - 1 pair Smart Wool Arm Warmers, grey color, size small/medium (barely > used) > - 1 Ibex short sleeve u-sixty t-shirt, short sleeve, blue, size small > (men) (new) > - 1 Wooly Warm