Re: [RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

A size or so too big for me, otherwise you'd have a buyer. On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:59 PM, Joe Bunik wrote: > Now you've gone and done it, and I'm going to flog my it's-too-big, > orange wool Bridgestone / Casteli / tagua-b'nutt'd jersey… AGAIN: > >

[RBW] MIT Atlantis frames have arrived at RBW

The arrival is now Instagram official. https://www.instagram.com/p/BjGlHUkgVU0/ -- 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] Re: Suspension seatpost with Cambium experiment

I haven't used a suspension seatpost since circa 1997 or -8, but I do recall using a CODA -- elastomer -- with a Softride stem on a rigid Performance ti mtb frame. For stutter bumps and other high frequency, low amplitude roughnesses, both together gave a really Cadillac ride. But I returned the

Re: [RBW] Pedal Retention Questions

Come to think of it, my Rivats have metal reinforced leather soles; they must be very old. On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 9:56 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Re: minimalist: these are pretty minimalist. I have a pair; very nice, > though I no longer use clips and straps except on the

[RBW] Re: GDMBR with Adventure Cycling

Awesome Bill! You'll be riding through the Flathead River valley wilderness- some of the finest that Western Canada has to offer- that teems with wildlife. The bike is perfect, and anyone who tells you that you need 3" tires and suspension is just trying to sell you a new bike (Nothing wrong

Re: [RBW] Pedal Retention Questions

Re: minimalist: these are pretty minimalist. I have a pair; very nice, though I no longer use clips and straps except on the Hon Solo. I'm tempted to go back, though. Patrick Moore, who still regrets giving away a pair of pristine, NOS Dettos circa 2001. On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:34 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Billie Bar initial review

Zed, thanks for the detailed response and measurements. Just what I needed! Diego Los Angeles -- 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] Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

Agreed but that would be hugely misleading. If it said a bike “assembled by us” there would be room for ambiguity but an assembled bike is an assembled bike. It is probably worth a call to be sure. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

Hasn't gotten to Orange County, CA, yet. dougP On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 10:14:26 AM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > Has anyone else still not received their catalog? > > > > On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 2:05:09 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: >> >> Just got the mail and there it was - the

Re: [RBW] Re: Suspension seatpost with Cambium experiment

The kalloy brochure that came with post says the MDU damper unit is rated for 10 a year life cycle. 2 year warranty for post. -- 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] Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

“When you buy an assembled bike from us, we’ve already sprayed it.” could specifically mean a bike assembled by Rivendell from a frame. The completes are assembled in Taiwan, or at least they were. Taiwan could certainly be the we in "we've", but it's worth a call to say hello and make sure

Re: [RBW] Re: Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

Indeed! And not to detour the thread, but the sizing/geometry page has been somewhat updated. The new AHH and Atlantis(MIT) sizes are included... https://www.rivbike.com/pages/geometry Bob Galesburg, IL On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 9:03:19 PM UTC-5, Howard Hatten wrote: > > Good eye Jeff > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

Good eye Jeff Howard Livonia Mi -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

It should fit great. The rear (now front) loops will fit just inside of the V, then wrap the other strap around the quill. Easy peasy! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Billie Bar initial review

Eric, the catalog says it's a 1" rise/drop, so, I'll believe them on that. Diego, laying my old Boscos as close to on top over the clamp as I can manage, I'd say the Boscos come back about an inch more. Measuring, the Billies are 8.5" straight before they bend as advertised. The Boscos are

Re: [RBW] Re: Suspension seatpost with Cambium experiment

Thanks for the info! I'll be revising my "bar bike", which currently lacks barstool capability. -- 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] Re: Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

Bonus sneak peek footage of the MIT AHH ("M-O-U-S-E...") at 0:59. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 5:36:02 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Check out the latest Blug for a video of what fills a Ban(d)ana Sack. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

I received mine... Outstanding work! But suffering from dry irritated eyes from looking at the eye candy along with a case of unstoppable drooling caused by "I want one of each" symptom . :) Smiles! Well done ! Should be a # 1 bestseller! > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: ird power ratchet shifters keep loosening

I would bet money IRD and Silver have interchangeable parts - both made by DiaCompe Ene On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 6:32:56 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > How about this part from Riv? > https://www.rivbike.com/collections/shifting/products/silver-shifter-plastic-replacement-washers-pair > --

Re: [RBW] Re: Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

I wonder how I’d like it on Bullmoose bars? I really want a front bag on the Hunqa. -- 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] Re: Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

Check out the latest Blug for a video of what fills a Ban(d)ana Sack. -- 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] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

Also didn’t get one here in los angeles -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Billie Bar initial review

What's the actual rise/drop on the Billie? The site only says it's less than the Albatross. Eric On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 12:34 PM, Diego J. Garza wrote: > For those of you who have tried this bar, would you say it's reach back is > a little longer than Boscos? > >

[RBW] Pedal Retention Questions

Follow-up: I received toeclips and straps from two generious listers. Installed and rode this afternoon. Ended up doing 20 miles, including about 7 single track. Wow. Vs the HoldFast straps toeclips are easier in/out, far more comfortable, and allow for greater power throughout the stroke. A

[RBW] Compass Knickers questions

Follow-up on Compass knickers and heartiness. As you might imagine, I’m a good test case for heartiness. I discovered at some point I had a 4” significant scrape/gouge on my outer thigh. I have to memory of bashing into to anything, but likely scraped a downed log or branch or boulder somewhere

Re: [RBW] Re: Suspension seatpost with Cambium experiment

There are now lots of ways to do the same thing at a very high price: http://www.jensonusa.com/Suspension-Posts -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

I have not yet received my catalog up here in WA state. I did receive the Banana Sax and OttoLock I ordered on 5/10, but no catalog was included with the order either. Tim On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 1:54 PM, Bernie Burton wrote: > I am a Life member and not received my

[RBW] Re: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

It is! Sometimes I think about getting a thin-walled superlight "planey" frame made, then take the Boo-Yay out for a spin and shrug that idea off a little longer :-P KJ On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 1:53:29 PM UTC-7, Abcyclehank wrote: > > K > Is that a 68cm Ram in the famous pearl orange? Not

Re: [RBW] Re: Suspension seatpost with Cambium experiment

Brett- The cheap ones that are often found on comfort/hybrid bikes definitely had a limited lifespan. As a shop wrench, I've encountered many that are stuck, bottomed out, or otherwise inoperative. I even inherited a free bike once (a so-so Spec Crossroads) due to the suspension post. It was

Re: [RBW] ird power ratchet shifters keep loosening

Have you had a good mechanic look at it? Here are three different problems that I think would cause that symptom 1. If you took the shifter apart, and removed the thin washer under the shifter, and put it all back together. The effective stack height of the system will be shorter. When

Re: [RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

Now you've gone and done it, and I'm going to flog my it's-too-big, orange wool Bridgestone / Casteli / tagua-b'nutt'd jersey… AGAIN: https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/sets/72157661722811934 Just make me an offer! =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 5/22/18, Patrick Moore

[RBW] Re: (My sweetie's) New Bike Day

Here's the bike on NBD+1, with the seatpost rotated 180deg and the saddle rotated 360deg (thank you, Bill), with a Crane Suzue bell and a tail light installed.

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

I am a Life member and not received my catalog yet!! Bernie Burton On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 1:58 PM, Grant Petersen wrote: > at this point, two ways to get a catalog > > 1. order something > 2. call and ask > > in a week or so we'll have it online, for those who prefer a

Re: [RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

Perhaps you are right. I signed up for the Boblist (pre-iBob) in mid-1994, and these jerseys may date from then. On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:25 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > I think the tagua nut ones were the last year at Bridgestone. > > -- > You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

K Is that a 68cm Ram in the famous pearl orange? Not selling does not rule out trading remember! Ryan West Michigan -- 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: Suspension seatpost with Cambium experiment

I really like the way this looks. Anyone have any idea what the lifespan of these seatposts is like? Brett On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 1:29:59 PM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 4:15:06 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > I use sprung saddles exclusively. My back

Re: [RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

I think the tagua nut ones were the last year at Bridgestone. -- 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] Suspension seatpost with Cambium experiment

I use sprung saddles exclusively. My back doesn't like road shock, despite fat/low[pressure tyres. With Flyers I can ride in total comfort up to 200k so far. They are great! I have always wanted to try a Cambium. But they don't come sprung. So I got a Kalloy suspension post. Looks like a

[RBW] Re: MIT Atlantis frames have arrived at RBW

A friend of mine got a call this week and expects his here (in NC) by the end of the week. On Friday, May 18, 2018 at 5:04:40 PM UTC-4, Lester Lammers wrote: > > Got a voice mail from Dave that the frames are in and will begin shipping > soon. :-) > -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

at this point, two ways to get a catalog 1. order something 2. call and ask in a week or so we'll have it online, for those who prefer a screen! On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 11:15 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I haven't, but then I told Riv to keep my donation, so perhaps they

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

I spoke too soon. Mine came yesterday, apparently, and I found it just now, 'cause I didn't check the mail yesterday. Very nice! The Roadeo isn't listed, and it is "Out of Stock" on the website. I entered info for an update when stock comes back in. On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 12:15 PM, Patrick

[RBW] Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

New catalog, page 28, “When you buy an assembled bike from us, we’ve already sprayed it.” So you should be good. Chris -- 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

Re: [RBW] PSA: 58cm Heron Road Complete on LA Craigslist

Yeah, didn't really notice the idiosyncratic cockpit and shifting setup. I don't think it would work for me, but it doesn't strike me as a random arrangement. More bike weirdness, please! Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

I haven't, but then I told Riv to keep my donation, so perhaps they took me off the list. Patrick Moore, in ABQ, NM, 1,136 miles by bike from Rivendell World HQ (per Google maps). On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 11:14 AM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Re: [RBW] PSA: 58cm Heron Road Complete on LA Craigslist

One brake interrupter! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

Riv made at least 2 lines of jerseys; IIRC, one back in the late '90s (and one model of these with ultra-cool but probably not so practical shoulder plackets and Taiga nut buttons); I owned a LS one of these, that was too big and, when washed on Hot and dried on Hotter, it shrunk not a bit, so I

[RBW] Re: A question about terminology

I thought it was George Costanza's secret code (Seinfeld): https://youtu.be/lyEFiaUQYGE shoji On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 12:22:59 PM UTC-4, Christopher Murray wrote: > > IIRC, at the time Grant was playing around with the name Rosco Bubbe. > First as a new model name. I believe that

Re: [RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

Very good! Carrying the joke further: perhaps made of tweed homespun by elves in wee little glens. (Now thats an uncomfortable thought: Harris tweed cycling shorts.) On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:42 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > If Riv did make them, they'd look something like this >

[RBW] Re: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

Love as always for the Ram with 35mm Compass tires. Don't think I'll ever sell this bike .. KJ On Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 6:50:03 AM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

I have an extra. Who wants it? Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett 239.877.4119 On Tue, May 22, 2018, 12:20 PM sameness wrote: > Have not. > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > > On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 10:14:26 AM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: >> >> Has anyone else

[RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

I'm sure it's just a matter of time. On Monday, May 21, 2018 at 1:49:17 PM UTC-6, Belopsky wrote: > > . -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

Have not. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 10:14:26 AM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > Has anyone else still not received their catalog? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

Has anyone else still not received their catalog? On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 2:05:09 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Just got the mail and there it was - the promised Riv catalog! I'm going > to wait until after work to savor it with a beer in hand on the back > patio. Just from the

Re: [RBW] PSA: 58cm Heron Road Complete on LA Craigslist

Very interesting shifter setup! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On May 22, 2018, at 10:01 AM, sameness wrote: > > No idea if this is a good deal, and it's listed as cash only/no shipping, but > hey, it's a Heron, and it needs a new

[RBW] Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

I was told my 2016 Clemplete was not framesavered, so that's a great development. Or maybe it was and whomever I spoke with was of the correct mindset that more framesaver is good framesaver. -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] PSA: 58cm Heron Road Complete on LA Craigslist

No idea if this is a good deal, and it's listed as cash only/no shipping, but hey, it's a Heron, and it needs a new home: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/bik/d/vintage-heron-road-bike-built/6593596873.html Not mine, no affiliation, etc. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You

[RBW] Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

Better and better... 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

It says in the new catalog that all completes have frame saver applied. Chris -- 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] It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

Ah yes, the bell is most definitely the priority ;) Anyway, I checked their website, and the last of the large saddlesacks has sold (sad to see go the most fab bag ever), and the medium size are almost gone too, just some sapphire ones left. But rumor has it new colors and a slightly new design

[RBW] Re: Billie Bar initial review

For those of you who have tried this bar, would you say it's reach back is a little longer than Boscos? Inquiring minds would like to know, Diego pre-june gloom, los angeles, ca On Monday, May 21, 2018 at 9:32:44 PM UTC-7, Brett Callahan wrote: > > Ive received mine and will add my first

[RBW] Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

I remember to have read somewhere that all complete bikes were treated with frame saver before they headed out the door. Maybe frames too but not sure. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam: favorite tires?

I don't have a Quickbeam, but I do have a Rosco built abound a Qiuckbeam/SO fork. I'll second Rich's recondition for the Continental SpeedRide. The 42-622 fits under fenders and is great for most any surface. They're easy on the wallet too. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

When those old Riv wool jerseys pop up on eBay they fetch a mint. Hey Riv HQ...it'd be a great idea to do another couple of limited runs of the jerseys. Please...no more Splats! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: A question about terminology

IIRC, at the time Grant was playing around with the name Rosco Bubbe. First as a new model name. I believe that eventually became the JoeAppa. He went as far as putting stick on letters on a prototype. One of things he did was switch the initial letter— so Bosco Rubbe. The bike name changed and

[RBW] A question about terminology

Why is the Bosco handlebar called that? I ask because I was asked. I asked Mr. Google, but he was longer on recall than precision on that one. 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] Re: Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

Thanks, all, for sharing your experience with this. Most all the fittings I had occasion to expose were well-prepared (grease, anti-seize, loctite, or light oil). There were one or two exceptions, but they were easy to recognize and deal with, and tended to be trivial anyway (e.g., fender

[RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 9:37:19 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > sewing Riv patch on Rapha is just wrong > > I think that is the ultimate statement! I saw a Prius driving this > morning that had a Hemi badge on it. Kind of the same thing. > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

They totally should make sport-wool jerseys...I'd wager they'd sell many more jerseys than Splats. I'd personally buy a long-sleeve and a short-sleeve Riv jersey...and I don't even have a Riv in the stable right now. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: 57 vs 61 Roadini

Thanks for all of the feedback guys! Mike, I am in Chicago but otherwise would love to take you up on your offer. I will be coming through Lansing to go to Ontario in August so if I haven't pulled the trigger yet I will take you up on the offer. Bill, I like the idea of seeing it at a

Re: [RBW] Billie Clem McFlip

Looks great! Like a streamliner or something. They also seem to give you a good range of back angles. I may have to try these on my old Fuji, currently running a flipped On One Mary. Eric On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, Bill Lindsay wrote: > That Clem looks like a path racer

[RBW] Re: Billie Clem McFlip

That Clem looks like a path racer now. APPROVE BL in EC On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 6:48:18 AM UTC-7, Zed Martinez wrote: > > Sorry, in lieu of the recent conversation about the state of things, I'm > one of the guys that's been quiet. Back when I was posting more I was in > the middle of

[RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

sewing Riv patch on Rapha is just wrong On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 8:18:38 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > ibex is out of business but i do have 1 of them. not as comfortable as no > bib! > > > > On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 9:01:50 AM UTC-4, Dave Grossman wrote: >> >> Just get some ibex bibs and

[RBW] Billie Clem McFlip

Sorry, in lieu of the recent conversation about the state of things, I'm one of the guys that's been quiet. Back when I was posting more I was in the middle of planning my wedding and I think the stress made me a bit snippy when I didn't mean to be, so, I backed out for a while. Which turned

[RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

ibex is out of business but i do have 1 of them. not as comfortable as no bib! On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 9:01:50 AM UTC-4, Dave Grossman wrote: > > Just get some ibex bibs and sew a Riv patch on them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Has RBW ever made bibs?

Just get some ibex bibs and sew a Riv patch on them. -- 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

[RBW] Barsack (sackville) help needed

Take a look at the Acorn Handlebar bag. Tom -- 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

[RBW] Has RBW ever made bibs?

Bibs, as in cycling bibs, the form fitting kind with chamois ? They are awesome, I wore them for years, but Riv has never made any let alone cycling shorts of the same fit and fabric. They may have sold rain bib coveralls I cannot re-call, but not any for dry weather. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Your favorite Rivendell?

Ooops! Accidentally hit send before finishing. Here and Now over not-Here/Now any day! Best, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2018, at 8:01 AM, R Shannon wrote: > > Garth, that’s a great story. 185 to 152 crank length is radical. Who would > thought! My hat

[RBW] Re: Barsack (sackville) help needed

I've lined a couple of trunksacks with closed-cell foam sheet available from McMaster https://plus.google.com/u/0/109016132995287077684/posts/6qwVmYzNkZg

Re: [RBW] Re: Your favorite Rivendell?

Garth, that’s a great story. 185 to 152 crank length is radical. Who would thought! My hat is off to you for the continued experimenting and patience to find that sweet spot. I’ll take here and now over not Sent from my iPhone > On May 21, 2018, at 8:39 AM, Garth wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

If Riv did make them, they'd look something like this only MUSA nylon - and gusseted -- 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] Re: ird power ratchet shifters keep loosening

How about this part from Riv? https://www.rivbike.com/collections/shifting/products/silver-shifter-plastic-replacement-washers-pair -- 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

Re: [RBW] MIT Atlantis frames have arrived at RBW

I was told they would ship late this week. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: NYC riders: fenders year-round?

On 05/22/2018 05:25 AM, ascpgh wrote: At 50% greater rainfall than average this year so far, I'm very happy to have quiet aluminum fenders on my bikes. The amount of money spent on drivetrain consumables has been way less than it had been before I was a confirmed fender-er. The abrasive

[RBW] Re: NYC riders: fenders year-round?

chain On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 5:36:10 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Not NYC, but I live in s. Texas and ride the hill country and San > Antonio. We can have really wet sloppy seasons, though it's never reliable > on the calendar - it's mostly dependent on El Nino and La Nina in the >

[RBW] Re: NYC riders: fenders year-round?

Not NYC, but I live in s. Texas and ride the hill country and San Antonio. We can have really wet sloppy seasons, though it's never reliable on the calendar - it's mostly dependent on El Nino and La Nina in the Pacific. I have 4 bikes, two with full-time fenders, and a third with clip

[RBW] Re: NYC riders: fenders year-round?

Further south but I'm fully fendered year around in my Saluki in DC... To much hassle to remove seasonally and I use the rear fender to route my Dyno wiring and support my rear light. Match your fenders to your frame color and maybe the aesthetics will work better for you even if it does limit

[RBW] Re: Big Payoff--Californa State Mountain Bike Championships

Thanks for sharing, great story telling as always to. I wasnt really aware of high school level mountain bike racing, or HS cycling in general, I'll have to keep an eye on that as my daughter approaches those ages... (Long time). Congratulations to the kids, coaches and of course the

[RBW] Re: NYC riders: fenders year-round?

At 50% greater rainfall than average this year so far, I'm very happy to have quiet aluminum fenders on my bikes. The amount of money spent on drivetrain consumables has been way less than it had been before I was a confirmed fender-er. The abrasive slurry of decomposing urban surfaces mixed

[RBW] Re: ird power ratchet shifters keep loosening

On Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 6:54:07 AM UTC-5, Jon BALER wrote: > Anybody else have a problem with ird power ratchet shifters frequently > loosening up?  My rear shifter needs to be tightened every about 1-2 times a > week (my commute is ~100 miles/week).   It's easy enough to tighten while >