[RBW] Re: Can I squeeze a Snoqualmie Pass on the Hilsen?

My Snoq Passes run around 39.5mm on CR-18s. So they would fit just fine on a Hilsen, but as previously mentioned, it depends on what rims you're using... Eric On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 12:01:43 AM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: > > I'm running Snoq Extralights on my LHT. They measure 41.8mm on

[RBW] Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

+1 for a coffee table book and a plug for Stumptown Printers to be involved in the project. Super talented folks and Eric is a big Rivendell fan. Isaac in pdx -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

This is great! What a generous gift! Thank you all for your effort of putting these pieces of Riv history together, and for sharing to those of us who have come to love Rivendell later in time :) -Ana -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Workstand clamping

The problem with the seatpost only rule is that sometimes there's not enough seatpost showing; as when you have a saddlebag attached, or a SQR clamp, or a tail light mounted there. At least with Rivendell frames, I doubt there is likelihood of damage by clamping seat tube or top tube, unless you

Re: [RBW] Re: Workstand clamping

Seatpost, always. Use a sharpie to make a discrete dot on the rear of the post, just above the lug/clamp, to make repositioning easier. Or raise the post a couple mm and make the dot there, so you -just- hide it on reinsertion. It may never happen to you, but the world is full of nice bicycles

Re: [RBW] Pedal Retention Questions

Patrick: For MKS on a budget, the "Esprit: model is a lot wider than the GR-9s I used to use and supports the foot better than the Sylvans. (For $35-odd, you don't get a correct spelling of "spirit" -- that's reserved for the more expensive models.) I didn't care for the Urbans, and quickly sold

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis tires rec request

With RTPs, 40+PSI will get you to the Bouncy House. I run mine at 30/35PSI (235lb rider). rod -- 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

Re: [RBW] WTTry: MKS Toe clips and leather straps

Patrick: I foresee ... the beginning of a slippery slope to Look Keos and Time XPros and what have you. Or perhaps to old Duegis and track pedals and slotted cleats. Beware. Seriously, I think indeed it's worth trying clips and straps, even if you don't like them. If you can't find a pair of

[RBW] Can I squeeze a Snoqualmie Pass on the Hilsen?

I'm running Snoq Extralights on my LHT. They measure 41.8mm on Alex Adventurer rims. Depending on how wide a rim you use, you're probably ok. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] FS: Nitto Campee 32f Front Rack

$85 shipped CONUS Sticker a little messed up, otherwise in fine shape. Pics here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Tqx4U8FBkMSYzkQF2 -- 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

[RBW] WTTry: MKS Toe clips and leather straps

I’ll suggest the soma deep two gate toe clips size large, work well with my keen sandals, albeit only size 11. I suspect normal toe clips are going to give you an eronious poor opinion of what clips and straps can offer. If your sandals are thin soled and you want to try normal height clips I

[RBW] Can I squeeze a Snoqualmie Pass on the Hilsen?

Riv geo charts list 700x43 as the max tire on my 63cm AHH. Snoqualmie is 44. Surely 1 little ol' mm ain't gonna hurt, right? No fenders here in AZ. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] WTTry: MKS Toe clips and leather straps

Anyone have a beat up pair of toe clips (and mounting hardware) and leather straps I could try? I’ve got big feet (12 in summer, 14 in winter with boiled wool socks), but wear minimalist shoes, so not sure what that means for sizing on the toe clips. I presume bigger is better, but part of this

[RBW] Light blue Sam Touch Up

The new catalogue says to touch it up with Sally Hansen "Back to the Fuchsia" nail polish, but assuming you're like me and not ready to let your paint chips freak flag fly yet, I recommend a Testors enamel model paint kit (search on the Amazon). I'll bet you could mix some white into the Dark

Re: [RBW] Pedal Retention Questions

Things about fixed gear pedal retention I’ve learned so far: — MKS bearings, even their cheapies, feel gd underfoot. Leaning toward eventually going with the Allways pedals. — I really like Hold Fast straps, though I’m unsure how well they’ll hold up to my riding. Already a wee bit of

[RBW] Explain why this is a bad idea: child seat edition

Well that was easy. 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, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Explain why this is a bad idea: child seat edition

Joe’s spot on. There are Dutch versions of this idea, but the seat is part of the frame. Kid and wiggles stay central. Also, possible front end weight distribution geometry issues. The idea is good, and the challenge real. Kids are happier riding in eye contact. Not possible in rear carriers

[RBW] Light blue Sam Touch Up

Hey all, Does anyone have a light blue Sam and have used something for touching up paint chips. I looked in Target over the weekend for nail polish and just couldn’t find a color that matched the light blue Sam. Anyone have experience with touch up paint and could share the name of the color

[RBW] Explain why this is a bad idea: child seat edition

The fork and rack turn with the bars, which now have a wiggly child on them. Nope. -- 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] Explain why this is a bad idea: child seat edition

I think this is probably a bad idea, but i cant quite stop thinking about it, and can't come up with a concrete reason why it is a bad idea. Can anyone verify that this is dumb/dangerous/won't work and that I should just do things normally? -Buy Crust Cargo fork https://goo.gl/images/Lavp8W

[RBW] Re: Workstand clamping

I'm a member of the top tube clamping club. On Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 1:13:17 AM UTC-5, Paul G wrote: > > For those of you with a fistful of seat post exposed on your large level > top tube bikes, what do you clamp your workstand to? > > I've been raising my seat post (marked with tape

[RBW] Re: Workstand clamping

I agree with Patrick the Deacon about the floor. I use a stand for installing cables, shifters and whatnot, but big torque jobs like bottom brackets and pedals get the floor. I have no interesting in cranking that hard on a frame or seatpost in an itty-bitty clamp. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog and Coconut Oil

In case you missed it, a number of great posts to recent studies low carb related: https://www.marksdailyapple.com/weekend-link-love-503/ Highlights: Fasting promotes stem cell function, lowers oxidative stress, improves insulen sensitivity (read EBDJ to learn what this means), and Keto is

[RBW] Re: Workstand clamping

Seat post. Every single time. My mechanical guru, Mark Abele (of RBW) does it that way. And that's all I need to know. -John at Rivelo On Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 11:13:17 PM UTC-7, Paul G wrote: > > For those of you with a fistful of seat post exposed on your large level > top tube bikes,

Re: [RBW] Workstand clamping

Not surprisingly, my answer is atypical. Since I floor live, I work on my bike on the floor, either squating, half-lotus, or kneeling, the stand ends up in the way. It now just takes up space. When the bike is on the floor, the floor handles a lot more torque than the stand does. With abandon,

Re: [RBW] Workstand clamping

I could probably hold my 57 Homer in my Park stand by the very top of the seat tube. Just below that is the RBW band and the bottle cage is below that. So, the top is the only area there to clamp it. But, I don’t do that. I usually balance the bike in the clamp at some point on the top tube

[RBW] Re: Workstand clamping

Seat tube all the way. Been doing that for 40 years. Finally replaced the rock-hard plasti-dip jaw covers on the Park stand I've had all that time with replacement rubber grips, but have never had an issue either way. Granted I've only ever had steel frame bikes, YMMV with anything exotic. I

[RBW] Re: Workstand clamping

I use the Minoura SCA-100 Seatpost Grabber, purchased from Rivendell: https://www.rivbike.com/collections/tools/products/minoura-sca-100-seatpost-grabber I see that they're out of stock right now, though. Bob E Cranford, NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] FS. SOMA Demi Porteur rack

Aluminum, fits Riv mid-mounts (looks like it would fit my Crust fork, too), a couple months old. I keep trying to make headtube-level loads work for me, but I'm just not into it. $80 plus shipping, or trade for one thing or another. https://photos.app.goo.gl/uQkWBFedHHDQEjuu2 Joe Bernard

[RBW] FS Ahearne Map handlebars 570mm silver

Selling Ahearne Map bars 570, silver. 25.4 clamp $20 plus shipping -- 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

Re: [RBW] Workstand clamping

I use the seat tube. On Sun, May 13, 2018 at 12:13 AM, Paul G wrote: > For those of you with a fistful of seat post exposed on your large level > top tube bikes, what do you clamp your workstand to? > > I've been raising my seat post (marked with tape beforehand) to make

[RBW] Workstand clamping

I just cover the rubber clamps with a couple plastic baggies and clamp lightly to the toptube. There's no risk of the bike sliding down so it doesn't have to clamp tight like on a post or seattube. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Workstand clamping

For those of you with a fistful of seat post exposed on your large level top tube bikes, what do you clamp your workstand to? I've been raising my seat post (marked with tape beforehand) to make room for the clamp but that is a pain in the neck. Is it safe to clamp onto the seat tube instead?