[RBW] Re: Cumil the Peeper sold me a Canti-Sam frameset

I, too, decided it was the time to buy a new Sam. I had planned to wait a year and sell a bike, or first, or look for a used one, but I decided it was time to support Rivendell directly. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Roadini as commuter?

I think a Canti-Sam would work better. The Roadini sounds great but it doesn’t have the room for fenders or the options with racks. The Sam is just a great all around bike that can go as a lightish bike or a heavier commuter. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] FS: Moving Sale

Hey group, Updated list, I have some parts for sale all in great condition. Prices include shipping Sakae SX crank, 110/74 bcd, 170mm arm length . $30 White Indutries Dos hub 17/19 $80 Soma layback seatpost, silver, 27.2 $20 Paul Love levers, long pull, compact. $90/pair Soma Osprey Bars

Re: [RBW] Roadini as commuter?

On 01/08/2018 04:40 PM, Patrick S. wrote: Hey there, not an RBW owner (yet) but had a question concerning the Roadini and thought you fine folks might be interested in giving your "unbiased" opinion. I've been commuting (approx 2400km / season) with a Surly LHT 26" for the past while and

Re: [RBW] Re: Good New/Bad News on my repaired Atlantis

John, I’ll be most interested in hearing how the Paul Touring Cantis work for you. I myself have thought of getting the Paul Neo Retros, Touring, or Linear Pull Motolites in the past. I would definitely consider them on a new build. Please post your observations when you set them. > On Jan 8,

[RBW] Re: Roadini as commuter?

Hi Patrick, Maybe the Roadini is not a good option if you like that front load? It doesn't come with dedicated eyelets for a front rack, so you'll have to be creative in figuring out how to carry that 10-15 lbs. It does have rear rack eyelets, fender eyelets, and will fit most 32mm tires and a

[RBW] Fendering a Quickbeam

I have cream colored longboard fenders over my 38mm Barlow Pass tires...on my orange 56cm Quickbeam. Seems like a good fit to me. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Cumil the Peeper sold me a Canti-Sam frameset

Congrats, Rod! I love my 58 Sam. It's just 'different', in such a good, reliable, 'everything just fits' way. And, it's a beaut to look at, to boot. Enjoy! Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Roadini as commuter?

Hey there, not an RBW owner (yet) but had a question concerning the Roadini and thought you fine folks might be interested in giving your "unbiased" opinion. I've been commuting (approx 2400km / season) with a Surly LHT 26" for the past while and am really interested in the Roadini for its

[RBW] Re: Stuff for sale

Hi everyone, here's what's still available. Prices reduced! I have a few bike items for sale. All items are new or NOS as noted. Prices > include CONUS shipping. > >- Velo Orange threadless stem, 110mm, 1-1/8", +/-6 deg. New. $25 >shipped. (Can include a 1" to 1-1/8" shim, new, for an

[RBW] Re: FREE STUFF FOR SHIPPING!

Hi everyone, here's a list of what's still available. Apologies if I have not replied to everyone regarding items already claimed. Best, Anton >- Nashbar clipless pedals. My first foray into clipless. Work fine, >nothing wrong except scuffing. >- Unknown manufacturer chromed

[RBW] Re: Good New/Bad News on my repaired Atlantis

Jock: good info! Thanks for sharing! This needs to enter Official Atlantis Lore. John: I've put two separate brake pads on my CX-70s, the stock ones and Kool-Stops. Both squealed a ton. I even had them adjusted at a shop once or twice, and that never seemed to work. I've had a decent number of

[RBW] Re: Good New/Bad News on my repaired Atlantis

John I'm curious about your squealing CX-70 brakes. I use them on my Sam and have found them to be quiet, and the best functioning cantilevers I've ever used. Could it be your brake pads, or toe in perhaps? Having said this, I use Paul center pulls on another bike, and they are also fantastic.

[RBW] Re: Good New/Bad News on my repaired Atlantis

Hey, Y'all: Yes, indeed! I KNOW because I worked for TESTORS for nearly a quarter-century and also with GRANT over a period of months to get him dozens of paint samples and many sets of paint chips. (He will remember those early morning FED EX deliveries I'm quite sure.) In the early 2000s,

[RBW] Re: Cumil the Peeper sold me a Canti-Sam frameset

Rod, good for you. I have two bikes, a 61cm OAC Rambler, and a 58cm Sam. Both fantastic bikes; they always bring glee. Build them soon as you can! On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 1:02:42 PM UTC-8, Rod Holland wrote: > > Last night I read Grant's Blahg, and these words clicked for me: "Don't >

[RBW] Re: Cumil the Peeper sold me a Canti-Sam frameset

"Don't get a 51.” That’s definitely an interesting line. I’d guess there is something different about the sizing, that they are experimenting with some aspect of the geometry, and/or there is some information that Rivendell wants anyone who buys one to know before they buy— tire clearance?, toe

[RBW] Re: Cumil the Peeper sold me a Canti-Sam frameset

What do you all make of the "Don't get a 51. News on that forthcoming but not here. Details later." -- 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: Cumil the Peeper sold me a Canti-Sam frameset

Weird--Cumil the Peeper just sold me a Schmidt dyno light. He told me he gets good use of them in the tunnels of Slovakia. Those BTO wheels all look good. They have a Cliffhanger dyno set! On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 4:10:48 PM UTC-5, Carla Waugh wrote: > > Congrats! I am also a Sam owner!

[RBW] Re: Cumil the Peeper sold me a Canti-Sam frameset

Rod, Congrats on the decision and the future new bike! I, too, ordered a 58cm Canti-Sam (black/cream though I know the sage/cream will be beautiful as well) and am extremely excited for the coming build and rides. It dawned on me that I have loved every Rivendell I have been lucky enough to

[RBW] Re: Fendering a Quickbeam

I second Phil’s answer, and because of it caught up with your question. Here is my QB with 44 Snowqualmie under fenders. Worked fine, though the fenders should have been broader for better coverage, and the clearences are more snug than I’d like.

[RBW] Re: MUSA Shorts

Thanks for the replies. I just order a pair. Doug On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 2:31:56 PM UTC-5, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > > Hi Doug, > I've got two shorts, one knickers, and one pants. I like the latest design > of the shorts. Material is just right, pockets are properly sized (a > problem

[RBW] Cumil the Peeper sold me a Canti-Sam frameset

Congrats! I am also a Sam owner! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Fendering a Quickbeam

My Quickbeam has 52mm Velo Orange Zeppelins, and 38mm Voyageur Hypers. I would say the Quickbeam is easily fenderable with 38s. I just did a big fender refurbishment, after replacing the rear mount, and re-installing the front rack. Here is a dark set of pictures from last night:

[RBW] Cumil the Peeper sold me a Canti-Sam frameset

Last night I read Grant's Blahg, and these words clicked for me: "Don't buy what you don't need, but also don't wait too long if it's in your cards, anyway." So I ordered a 58cm Canti-Sam frameset, which joins a 59cm Ocean Air Rambler F/F/HS+brakes and an old Nobilette go-fast frame and fork in

[RBW] Re: Top Gear Ride on the Trails

I have no idea, Kai. Mine is well over five years old. It is iPhone specific in size, so I’d presume the small? 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

[RBW] Fendering a Quickbeam

Christian, I’m too dim to follow your question. I run the Steilacooms on my QB, without fenders. If I decide I need fenders at some point, I plan to try Compasses for the width of coverage. The trick with the QB is to spread proper chainline so it leaves room for the tire to slide forward and

[RBW] Fendering a Quickbeam

Hi Gang, After being relegated to only one bicycle because of rain (woe is me) I'm looking for suggestions on fendering my Quickbeam. Currently I have Compass Steliacooms mounted (700x38c). It seems like the chainstays have the least clearance. Anyone using something of the same width under

[RBW] Re: Top Gear Ride on the Trails

Patrick, big or small gorillapod? I've broken enough smalls to never look back after my big gorillapod purchase this last summer. Not that it's huge, but it seems like it's going to last versus the fiddlyness of the smalls. -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: frame bags on your Riv: anybody tried 'em?

I despise them for the constant leg/fabric on fabric sound. Great salesman that I am (sardonic grin), I have a large (21.5” long) Frost River Trezona if anyone is interested in trying it. Mounted on the bike and ridden a few hundred yards, so near new condition. $75 shipped. PM me if

[RBW] Re: frame bags on your Riv: anybody tried 'em?

Used the fairweather half frame bag. carried my pump, tools, wallet, cellphone, spare tube on a regular basis. on a few overnights i used, it held my hammock, and sleeping pad along with some tools. On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 11:55:52 AM UTC-5, Neil Doran wrote: > > I'm contemplating adding

[RBW] Re: WTB: Ocean Air Cycles Docena Bag (Mk I)

I have one that I've been just about to post for sale for some weeks. Just haven't gotten around to taking photos of it. It is a Mk I. It is grey with the blue piping. I'll snap some photos tonight and send them over. It's very lightly used. I'd love to get like $220 shipped. If I'm way off

[RBW] Re: MUSA Shorts

Hi Doug, I've got two shorts, one knickers, and one pants. I like the latest design of the shorts. Material is just right, pockets are properly sized (a problem with the older version). I like the belt closure, too. The knickers are my favorite for cooler weather. (Too warm for 50F+, as they

[RBW] Re: frame bags on your Riv: anybody tried 'em?

I use a half wedge frame bag from roadrunner bags that doesnt monopolize too much space. i keep a water bladder/straw in it that is the same size as a nalgene. that way i can get to the water easier while riding and can use a water bottle for keeping food/alcohol in.

Re: [RBW] MUSA Shorts

Doug, I bought a second pair, I liked the first so much, but I did not like the elastic belt and replaced it on both pair with webbing that was not elastic. Steve On Mon, Jan 8, 2018 at 12:56 PM Doug H. wrote: > I bought a pair of MUSA pants and they’ve quickly become

[RBW] FS: Moving sale, nice part

Tried a PM on the brakes. Not sure it got thru. -- 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

[RBW] MUSA Shorts

I bought a pair of MUSA pants and they’ve quickly become my favorites for cycling and just wearing casually. Has anyone tried the shorts? I’d love to hear some feedback. Thanks, Doug -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] frame bags on your Riv: anybody tried 'em?

I used this revelate bag last year on my tour. After two weeks it was getting old fishing the water bottle out from under. https://www.flickr.com/gp/136422809@N08/6zMXBY Howard Livonia Mi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] frame bags on your Riv: anybody tried 'em?

Although I haven't used them on my Riv (it has a front randonneur bag), I use frame bags on my four other bikes. On each bike, the frame bag is the one that stays on permanently and holds the flat kit and tools. Frame bags are great options, especially on bikes that lack eyelets for racks. And

[RBW] FS: 46cm Appaloosa complete bike $1800

I've still got a 46cm Appaloosa that really needs to find a home. It's a complete in the Butternut color. These bikes came with bullmoose Choco bars, saddle and plastic pedals. $1800 plus $100 shipping anywhere in the lower 48. Help me find this Joe it's forever home! Chris Wiggins Owner

[RBW] frame bags on your Riv: anybody tried 'em?

I'm contemplating adding a small frame bag (top tube bag) to my 55 cm Sam. The idea would be to generally replace my Acorn transverse seat bag for standard rides, and to offer more capacity for bike camping and overnights. I would expect that the frame bag would live on the bike full time. I

[RBW] Re: Top Gear Ride on the Trails

Thanks Patrick. Now I want to get a Gorillapod. On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 6:11:04 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which I only ride me 65” gear (40t x 17t) and find it perfect for this > terrain. Lots of posting and honking, with a wee bit of coffee and pipe. > Grin. Now, if only

Re: [RBW] Bikepacking with 38mm knobbies (Compass Steilacooms)

Data point: I'm 255# and have no problems with pinch flats on 38 mm tires at 35-45 psi. That's on mostly gravel, with some rooty singletrack, a couple cyclocross races, and "sending it" over curbs and such. I do not ride lightly. However, when I added a 20# s24o load, I raised the tire

Re: [RBW] Single speed handlebar recommendations

Gotcha. The memory of riding SS mountain bikes a couple of years ago at the US Whitewater center in Charlotte NC (what a blast) was the trigger that caused me to start thinking about this t ole SS thing. Though my riding will be on paved greenways and roads 90% of the time, I agree that a

Re: [RBW] Single speed handlebar recommendations

Brian, much appreciated. Yep, looking at your pics and estimating the albastaches' dimensions, I think no changes would be needed in the beginning just to test'em out, if I go that route. On Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 8:28:46 PM UTC-5, Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > > Attaching a pic showing the

[RBW] Top Gear Ride on the Trails

Beautiful post Patrick, inspires me to dive ever deeper into the essence of how I experience cycling. Thank 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

[RBW] Re: Top Gear Ride on the Trails

Just enjoying your narration and pictures after 3 days/40 hours at work. Very relaxing and vicariously rewarding. Looks tropical from the last few weeks' weather here. Andy Cheatham (Quietly accumulating my experience with my new red Hilltrek Hybrid Ventile Braemar smock, but haven't had

[RBW] Re: Top Gear Ride on the Trails

Patrick, thank you for sharing your continuing evolution riding fixed gear. > I find your observations to be interesting, helpful and inspiring. The > accompanying photos are very well done and a real pleasure to peruse. > -Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to