[RBW] Re: Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

This exact problem happened to my Betty Foy. Idemtical thing to what you are describing. Same spot in rotation of the right pedal, worse uphill and hauling loads. I swore it was my pedal. Nope. I took it in and it was the bottom bracket. Loose, I think? Have had no issue since! -- You

[RBW] Re: Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

I had a clicking saddle, too. Really did seem to be the pedals, but no... rod On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 9:09:48 PM UTC-4, Brett Callahan wrote: > > I had a similar problem and discovered it the seat. I swore up and down > that it was a pedal, crank, bottom bracket issues and it ended up being

Re: [RBW] Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

I second the pedal swap. Many ages ago I bought a new Bridgestone XO-3 that had a click at a spot on the pedaling circle. I figured out where it was and adjusted the pedal but no go..that pedal just twarnt right and twarnt gonna git right. New pedals cured it. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

My stem clicked. Remove/regrease/reinstall fixed it. Sometimes the shifter cable housings can click against each other or head tube. Brake lever mounting bolts tight? Snug every bolt on the bike. Even water bottle bolts. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

Exact same thing with a quickbeam, but I did change the cranks. Rear rack. Take off all racks. -- 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] Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

I’m shooting for keeping my heartrate low when I ride. Easy breathing. No hard efforts. Just riding for fun and commutes. Building aerobic base. Thanks for the info y’all! I am looking forward to losing lots of weight. Don’t know how long I will stay in keto diet but we are trying 6 weeks to

Re: [RBW] Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

I had a similar occurrence last year and it turned out to be the seatpost. After rebuilding pedals and swapping a bottom bracket to no avail. I removed, greased, and reinstalled my seatpost and the clicking sopped. On Fri, May 25, 2018 at 9:09 PM Brett Callahan wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: New geometry charts available

Also worth noting that the 64 Atlanti changed over the years. Mine from 2001 has a 62 cm TT. Later on that went to 60 cm on the Toyo ones. (Those are lengths before adjusting for TT upslope of 2.5 degrees.) Sent from my iPhone > On May 25, 2018, at 6:32 PM, Bob Lovejoy

[RBW] Re: New geometry charts available

Brent, Thanks for doing that! I think the Sam numbers in the new chart were changed after the initial posting, as the 58cm Sam had a listed ETT of 61.5 (I think). That has been changed to 60, still a bit longer than the 59cm listed previously but I have no reason to believe it wrong. And,

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

> > Just put on some old VO fenders - so glad I did. Puddles abound, road > grime kills, and my sandal'd toes appreciate it. 28 Compass tires are good but don't compare to the Jack Browns, which are so dreamy, I miss them. > Question: spay-flaps (mud guards?) on a road bike? Too

Re: [RBW] appaloosa tire fit

Based on the similarity I have seen between prototype Hunqapillar, which I have, and Appaloosa, which I’ve seen, my guess is that if it fits, it will be too close for comfort. Both frames had similar margins when the Big Ben was on each.Most reliable advice: call and ask Riv. They sell G Ones, and

[RBW] Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

I had a similar problem and discovered it the seat. I swore up and down that it was a pedal, crank, bottom bracket issues and it ended up being the saddle... Double, triple, and quadruple check your saddle, which may be producing a click in you downstroke at certain cadence. -- You

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

Jonathan, That's no coincidence you've come across, my friend. Riding a bike requires fuel and burning that fuel requires a delicious catalyst: coffee. I love the full sensory experience of making coffee so I go with: Fresh, fresh beans! Preferrably dark roast Fresh, clean water Aeropress

[RBW] appaloosa tire fit

The Deacon Patrick gave you the best answer. The HHH tandem and Appaloosa do not share the same fork, the tandems have more clearance. I have an Appaloosa fork here to compare. Last year, when I was looking at a group of bikes at Riv, I’m pretty sure it was Roman who told me that they try

Re: [RBW] appaloosa tire fit

thanks max. no fenders on mine, but yes, there’s a flop that wasn’t there with the soma cazadero 50’s that I had before…not a biggie, but I notice. I’m going to order another big g one speed and try it for awhile. all best, tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

Kurt's advice is good. I've had it be -front derailleur cable end that the the crank arm was flicking -chainring in need of very minor tightening -a weird part of my shoe -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

I’ll second what the others said: you should not need any additional fuel for a 20 mile ride under normal circumstances. But we don’t know the details of your eating habits and physiology, so... What I’d recommend is to use Strava or a power meter to estimate the caloric expenditure for the

[RBW] appaloosa tire fit

Fits on the HHH tandem, and I think they use the same fork?.. Fender fit is a bit tighter than ideal, but reasonable. BTW, how’s the flop with those tires on the Appa?.. The HHH is manageable, but I reckon a 50 mm would be dandy. (I had Hetre in it previously, which works well, but a bit more

Re: [RBW] appaloosa tire fit

I’m not going to be much more helpful here, but if you have a set of calipers you could measure the width of the fron tire and just slip the caliper over the current rear in place to see how the clearance looks at the stays. My hunch though is that if the front fits, the rear probably will too.

[RBW] appaloosa tire fit

The good news is your front tire and your bike already know. Grin. 1. remove front tire. 2. mount tire to rear rim. The answer will be clear. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

I'd try different pedals to see what happens but clicking with right pedal at 12 o'clock could be crank arm hitting front derailleur plate. Especially if it happens under load. Try turning in the limit screw to move the plate inward a bit to see it that helps. Here's some more things to

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

Like Brett I'm also part of the PDXcoffeeoutside meet-up (though during the school year infrequently because off route for my bike commute.) The thing about CoffeeOutside is the *Ritual*. In cultures where coffee or tea preparation is historical, it's ritualized, and one of the things I

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

What river is that? What's the weir for? Thanks. On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 7:54:02 AM UTC-7, Virgil Staphbeard wrote: > > I use an aeropress as well. I also have a reusable drip filter with 'legs' > that clip onto a cup if i'm trying to go lighter. > > We have a group that meets pretty much

[RBW] appaloosa tire fit

anyone know if a schwalbe g one speed tire, 60 mm, will fit the joe app? I put the one I had on the front and fits fine. only possible issue would be side clearance down by the chainstays, I think. before I order another I thought I'd see if anyone's got actual experience. thanks, -- You

[RBW] Re: Your favorite Rivendell?

My 65cm A. Homer Hilsen. To be fair though, it's the only Riv I own so... I'll also say my future-purchase-someday-when-I-have-the-money-for-a-new-project 64cm (or maybe a 66cm?) Rambouillet will become my second most favorite. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

I'm in need of some help with an aggravating problem. Several years ago my bike developed a clicking sound. It occurs at the same spot in the crank rotation. Curiously, the click does not always happen (sometimes its sleeping), but tends to wake up most often during a climb or when I'm

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

Thank you... I like it. The handlebars are flipped Albatross (with the ends cut down due to my thick thighs that like to hit the bar-ends). I tried using Moustache initially, but the stretch was too much for my vertically challenged body. :) On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 9:41:59 AM UTC-6,

Re: [RBW] Re: SF Bay Area: Bike camping on June 23rd & 24th! Final routes inside

Interested! On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 10:03:31 AM UTC-7, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > Sounds good Scott! I'll keep you in the loop. > > > Best, > Reed > > On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 9:08 AM, Scott MacDonald > wrote: > >> interested! >> >> Portola is a beautiful spot. >> >>

[RBW] Re: New geometry charts available

I have a Sam, Joe and Atlantis in the stable (lucky guy!) so I pulled out my spreadsheet. Here's what I found looking at my old vs listed new: 62 Appaloosa (2017) - no changes to new version 62 Sam (2017, non-canti) - new version has 1 cm more top tube, 3 cm more on chainstay. Only changes.,

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm orange Rambouillet complete $1450

Thanks all. I'm not even looking at that ad again! -- 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] Zen master and the New York hot dog

GROAN!!! Where's the moderator when you need him? (Probably listening to one hand clapping...) -- 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] Zen master and the New York hot dog

After making him "one with everything", the hot dog vendor took his twenty. After too long a pause, the Zen master asked, "Where's my change?" The hot dog vendor said, "Change must come from within". -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Question

John, the non-numeric answer I’ve found most helpful is: enough air to not get snake bite (pinch) flats, not so much air that the cushion requires extra weight to kick in. Grin. If you don’t ride rough stuff, you’ve got a wider range and less risk of snake bite flats. Nash, not a stupid

[RBW] Re: Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

Lum said: “But in this case, I will be riding on ketocarblimits per day and want to know what to do if not fat burning adapted for hilly bike rides yet and my body starts wondering what to do with my new glucose levels until it figures out what is going on.” Hopefully you have some more info

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm orange Rambouillet complete $1450

I have an 86 PBH and am 6'0" overall and am quite happy on a 60cm ram with drops. I think you should go with 62. Todd -- 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

[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Question

Rich S asked what is the minimum tire pressure you're comfortable using? Minimum is 75% of the pressure predicted by 15% Tire Drop method based on Front/Rear weight. Based on a survey I did on iBob group in 2016 or 2017. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ > -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: 59/65cm 700c/29er Clems with 29x2.5 Surly Extraterrestrials?

Brian, You might consider Vittoria Mezcals. See https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/9dutYLq6QWU/F9sfwhXrAAAJ They're def a more aggressive tread. However they're remarkably smooth on pavement, and not noisy. I got the 2.35s on my 50 Clem H that's still for sale :( Tom > --

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

I’m much more of a hethen than most here. Grind at home, msr stove, tin cup for boiling water, collapsible cone, and pour over into a lightweight mug. Good enough. Hugh “slacker” Flynn Newburyport, MA On Fri, May 25, 2018 at 5:10 PM Garth wrote: > While I don't drink n

[RBW] Re: Ottolock Initial Reviews???

I was going to order one, seems like a great idea and worthwhile lock when they get the bugs out. But I'm not sold yet for anything longer than a 5 min lockup period. Take a look at this recent video, published last month: https://youtu.be/8EbeBveRgms -- You received this message because

[RBW] Trade anyone?

Bill’s recent post had me thinking I’d see if anyone is interested in trading for my Reeb Sams Pants. It’s their initial run and a L/XL. Set up as a gravel, adventure, hartail mtb rig. Outfitted with Jones bars and overall good build. Low miles. Let me know if anyone is interested. I’d be

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

While I don't drink n drive with coffee , I do like to make it outside at home with single burner propane stove and a Bialetti Moka pot. Nice darky dark French Roasted coffee ground with a Lido grinder by Orphan Espresso. Not for portable use as it weighs something like 2-1/4 pounds, yes

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

Thanks, that's what I figured. I think 57mm brake reach typically means 32mm without fenders, and 28mm with. Having had a front fender buckle on me decades ago, I'm very much in favor of NOT pushing my fender clearances (especially on the front). Eamon On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 8:20:26 AM

[RBW] Re: Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

You really shouldn't need to take anything in except water on a 20 mile commute; it's just not that strenuous of a ride to burn through your stores you already have. Unless you are doing a bunch of VO2max intervals while commuting I wouldn't specifically feed just for it. Just some personal

[RBW] Re: Rim recommendations?

Haha. that's all I meant by 100%. Any new 700c rim I buy will be HED Belgium. I don't have them on every bike either; only 8 wheels on four of my bikes. :-) On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 1:07:32 PM UTC-7, John G. wrote: > > I also haven't found a better rim than HED Belgium. I don't have them

[RBW] Re: Ottolock Initial Reviews???

i have a newer one. i got the extra short one just to be ultra-minimal and light. this is great for locking up your bike for sub-5min jaunts to the liquor store in a nice neighborhood, or supplemental to a fat U lock as a front wheel or saddle lock. i just met someone who has one who someone

[RBW] Re: Rim recommendations?

I also haven't found a better rim than HED Belgium. I don't have them on every bike, but any new 700C rim I buy will be a HED Belgium. On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 9:58:20 AM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I’m a 100% HED Belgium one-man shop at this point. They are expensive but > perfecto for

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

i bring an aeropress, hand grinder, filters, a strong titanium mug to press into, water, jetboil stove+fuel, and a scale. i know it sounds like a lot, but it's fun and not that big a deal if you're not on a multi day tour. do a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio. boil the water but let it sit with the

[RBW] Re: Rim recommendations?

If you're considering the H PLUS SON take a look at the DT R460. Ive been very happy with them. They are tubeless compatible and roughly the same section as the Archetype. Primary difference I see between it and the Archetype are that it has a pinned seam, 10 grams lighter, and has a $48.60

[RBW] Re: Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

I think my bonking on commutes was related to sugar and diet drink intake near the time of riding. I noticed that I would start bonking on the 15 mile ride home about 6 miles in after downing a coke zero an hour before leaving work. Couple bites of a granola bar and I would be fine a minute

Re: [RBW] Ottolock Initial Reviews???

I have an older, shorter Ottolock, almost certainly from the first batch. I am a lucky fellow: I found it in the street last year. Doubly lucky, because it still had the default combination: 0-0-0. That matters because I have tried several times to pick it, and have never managed! I've studied

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

Hope these display

[RBW] Re: Ottolock Initial Reviews???

I use Ottolocks and like them. I have several, short and long. Generally the short works fine for me with a single bike and locking to a rack or thin pole. Longer for multiple bikes and/or bigger poles. I don't know how easy they are to defeat -- I view them as a theft deterrent, not

[RBW] Re: 59/65cm 700c/29er Clems with 29x2.5 Surly Extraterrestrials?

Thanks Kai, I do recall reading lots of praise for ThunderBurts and they are one of the models on my radar. I almost bought a pair on sale but then realized there are several different versions of the same mold with various casings/compounds and ranging widely in cost. By the time I got

[RBW] Ottolock Initial Reviews???

Any users of the improved Ottolock out there? I heard the first batch was comically easy to "pick" the combination lock. They fixed it enough that Rivendell is now selling them. Anyone pick up the updated lock? Is 30" enough lock? I keep finding myself without a good locking solution for

Re: [RBW] Anyone swap between bars regularly on the same bike?

What about cable qr’s For tandems and SS coupled bikes? Davinci makes some and I just saw these for much less. https://www.amaincycling.com/ritchey-quick-disconnect-derailleur-pair-28-248-915/p305446?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr4Xhr8uh2wIVBNVkCh3ebABHEAQYAyABEgJMU_D_BwE -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

Man oh man .. Food is indeed FOOD ! Eat , Drink and be Merry ! You don't have to follow anyone opinion of how to eat, it's the most natural thing in the world. No one can tell you how cuz you already know and it cannot be put into words, bought and sold and hoarded as "knowledge".

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

Having spent two days last week stepping around puddles of urine in lower Manhattan, I would argue for full-time full-coverage fenders. Until the climate changes such that NYC matches Blade Runner's Los Angeles. Then you'll want fenders anyway. Best Regards, Will William M. deRosset Fort

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

I use a Porlex grinder and French Press when I'm camping. Depending upon how many I'm making for, sometimes I'll pregrind before camping and go with a larger press. If it's just me or my wife and I, then I'll grind for myself and use a small French Press. Toshi -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

Hmm a thermos sounds good ! Making it on the spot outdoors sounds good ! Good and good how about that ! It's all good all the time ! C O F F E E m grrreat ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

Jonathan, my fiance got an aeropress for her birthday about few months ago. We drink our morning coffee from it ever since. I used to drink a french press or chemix, but I like the aeropress - it brings out the deep flavor while still drinking smooth. I mostly use the french press for cold brew

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

Here's some shots of our Coffee Outside group. Something sweet about brewing your own outside.

Re: [RBW] Anyone swap between bars regularly on the same bike?

Thanks Reed, this is super helpful! Brett > -- 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] Re: Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

Tim, Aye. Any nutter whose signiture is “with abandon” ... well, that tells you all you need know. I’ve done tree day bikepack trips fasting the whole time. Had food, just never ate. I regularly go 24+ hours without food. Day rides, no matter how long, I do not take food. I debate taking food

[RBW] Re: Billie v. Albatross.

It's a different angle and the bar has much longer hand real estate, chopping them off defeats part of the purpose. I've ridden them at RBW and they feel different for sure. Not drastic, but different, buying the bar doesn't mean it's an aesthetic choice. I'd say the longer stem combined with

Re: [RBW] Re: Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

I was amused at the thought of riders conscientiously snarfing sweet goos or potions for fear of bonking on a 20 mile ride. While I have no interest (except perhaps academic) in low carb diets, I have for decades eaten very little during the day, and getting most of my nourishment in the evening.

Re: [RBW] Re: WTT :: 68cm Quickbeam for Huge Rosco Mixte

On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 1:47:23 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Where have I been? When did Riv produce a huge Rosco? > > It's been more than a year. I think they made nine using leftover > Hunqapillar forks. Sold out on day one as I recall. Here's mine: >

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

I’m with Reed. Thermos. Well, Kleen Kanteen insulated. Nine months of the year, hot coffee, easily brewed via french press after ome roasting. 3 months of the year, cold brew coffee. Cream. Yum. Easy. No fuss. Focus on being out, writing, and piping. With abandon, Patrick -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: WTT :: 68cm Quickbeam for Huge Rosco Mixte

Where have I been? When did Riv produce a huge Rosco? On Fri, May 25, 2018 at 10:56 AM, Amit Singh wrote: > Clem Low = Thumbs Up ! :) > > I like the wheely long wheelbase ... oh gawd. I'm becoming a corny dad > already. > > > On Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 9:00:44 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] 59/65cm 700c/29er Clems with 29x2.5 Surly Extraterrestrials?

You have the clearance, but do you want to use it is the question, and a good one. The taller your wheel gets, the more it affects steering and general steadiness. I've got my 65 wearing 2.25 Thunderburts with 4 oz. of sealant in each ultralight tube. The steering is great, the roll superb, the

[RBW] Re: Anyone swap between bars regularly on the same bike?

Scott, good tip about the twist welding. This makes sense on any bike if you've got the tools, and would be especially beneficial here. It occurs to me that I could go away from downtube and bar end shifting altogether, with some thumbies that open all the way and can be shimmed. Mounted near

[RBW] Re: GDMBR with Adventure Cycling

Thanks Bill. Another great ride close to home: The Kettle Valley Railway and Columbia Western Railway. Both are part of the Trans-Canada Trail . BTW, all of those photos were taken with the Nikon AW130 I mentioned. Great results in a tiny, lightweight package.

[RBW] Re: Anyone swap between bars regularly on the same bike?

I have pondered this at length and I don't think it would be too bad if you twist welded your cables as seen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUQQ9aggStw to make re threading them possible and installed some inline barrel adjusters to rapidly fine tune the shifting/brakes. As painless as I

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

My wife got me a Wacaco Minipresso. I love it. I make nearly real ass espresso by pumping like a bicycle pump. Just a nice addition to the already wonderful aero press and helix pourover -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] 59/65cm 700c/29er Clems with 29x2.5 Surly Extraterrestrials?

Anyone tried this? Been contemplating a tire change for my Clem with stock wheels (Alex DM24 rims, I think.) I'd like something with more tread than the stock Kenda's to help with cornering in my local network of gravel multiuse trails and want to go a little bigger to take advantage of the

[RBW] Anyone swap between bars regularly on the same bike?

I have a commitment issues and a conundrum. I've got a Velo Orange Polyvalent that is currently built up in very Riv-ish fashion with drop bars. The bike is shifted with bar ends in friction mode, and the brakes are Paul mini-motos. I've considered putting albatross bars on it at times, but

[RBW] Re: Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

On a 20 mile ride, I don't think that the Gatorade you drink is fueling you. Those carbs only become a source of fuel when glycogen stores are depleted. Even if you're a carb eater, and you have fasted, you still have enough glycogen (stored carbs) to ride 2 hrs, and even go anaerobic at

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

I'm part of a group in Portland that meets every Friday at 7AM for Coffee before work. We're on Instagram under the handle pdxcoffeeoutside. It's a chance to see lots of interesting kits (& bikes!!). The aeropress extremely popular. I use a Porlex portable grinder, JetBoil, and MSR reusable

[RBW] Re: WTT :: 68cm Quickbeam for Huge Rosco Mixte

Clem Low = Thumbs Up ! :) I like the wheely long wheelbase ... oh gawd. I'm becoming a corny dad already. On Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 9:00:44 PM UTC-7, Kainalu V. wrote: > > The huge Rosco is an amazing bike, as is a 68 Quickbeam, best of luck > finding a trade. Curious how you feel about

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

I begin to say be careful of this rabbit hole then remember I am on the RWB board... Some days I totally agree with Reed and use a Kleen Kanteen 20oz wide w/ the cafe lid. It fits in an iris cage and the lid comes apart to clean. Then I also have make coffee kit. That started with and

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

My Black Mountain Monster Cross and this Leo are set up quite differently in order to play different roles in my stable. If you want one of each and want to set them up differently and want to use them for different kinds of rides , you’ll like them both. If you want one of each and want to

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

There’s 9-10mm of clearance at the tightest spots. That’s not enough room for fenders in my book, but it is enough room for some people. If I was intent on running fenders I’d look to go to a true 28-29mm tire. Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

Question for feedback later after some riding...how does it compare to your Monster Cross? I should probably just swap wheelsets for my MC and not buy this bike. Question is, how different do they ride? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

I’ll be interested in seeing what others recommend. I’ve only done one sub24o on Keto, but my favorite item was summer sausage. Isaac PDX -- 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: Billie v. Albatross.

Don't know how tall you are or what size bike, but 130mm (even 120mm) is a pretty long stem, moving the steering fulcrum over an inch beyond design parameters for most frames, which tend to be designed around 90-100mm stems. Whatever, I would say you won't see much, if any, difference in

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

I use an aeropress as well. I also have a reusable drip filter with 'legs' that clip onto a cup if i'm trying to go lighter. We have a group that meets pretty much every Sat. or Sun. morning via bike and brews coffee.

[RBW] Re: Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

Anyone wanna chime in with their favored keto bikepacking recipes/items? Creating a packlist for the Outback next month, would love to hear what has worked for others. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

Just curious, Bill... do the Eroicas and those brakes leave room for fenders? Eamon Seattle -- 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: (My sweetie's) New Bike Day

Hi, Shoji! I was admiring the HHH as we rode past. I was on my Ebisu (another East Bay steel bike). Good day for a ride! 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,

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

> > Triangia Stove with Westwind pot holder Old aluminum cooking pot to heat water Sea to Summit xbrew folding pour-over (would probably use one of the folding metal types if I had to do this again) Klean Canteen or other insulated coffee container --bonus points if it has a cap and fits in a

Re: [RBW] Coffee Making Question

Allow me to share with you my wonderful, boring secret. A thermos. Wait! Don't go! Hear me out. To make coffee while out on the bike, you need a lotta stuff. Stove to heat the water. Fuel for the stove. Pot to hold the water. Coffee, maybe a grinder. Filter. Vessel to receive the coffee.

[RBW] Coffee Making Question

...in fact, I’m enjoying a mug of bulletproof aeropress coffee right now -- 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] Coffee Making Question

I bought an aeropress a few years ago for bike camping and it quickly became my everyday coffeemaker. It makes a truly excellent cup of coffee with plenty of tips and resources on the internets (including aeropress competitions). It’s also fairly compact, very easy to clean, and you can carry a

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

Hi Rod, That was me in Arlington Center getting ice cream with my son. We took the HHH-- I added fenders this morning and a rear rack last night in prep for Swift Solstice Campout. All the best, Shoji Arlington MA

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

The DT shifters have turned out WAY below the drops, so switching to barcons might be a move that happens down the road. The other vote for non-downtube shifters might come up if I want to use this as a light touring bike. I have a Relevate frame bag that fits well under the top tube but then

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

The label on the Eroica says 700x30 but they measure 32.5 mm on HED Belgium 23mm outside width rims. BL in EC -- 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

[RBW] Re: Rim recommendations?

I've had success with Alex DM18s with Compass Stampede Pass Extralights, and with Alex Adventurers with Barlows and Snoqs (both Extralight). I laced up the DM18s for the wheel build myself, and found them easy to work with. rod On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 7:59:50 AM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote: >

[RBW] Coffee Making Question

I notice a strong correlation to those who love Riv Bikes, for a love of coffee. On instagram I see a lot of coffee brewing bike kits for when folks are out on their bikes. I am curious to know what people use. If you have a coffee bike kit, would you share what you take with you? -- You

[RBW] Rim recommendations?

I’m a 100% HED Belgium one-man shop at this point. They are expensive but perfecto for all my Compass tire work. I can’t say they are superior to the Archetype, but I can say that it’s convenient to use the same rim across several builds, and I’m completely satisfied with HED rims. Bill

Re: [RBW] Re: Rim recommendations?

For the record, I've got Stampede Pass (Compass 32mm) EL on my A23. On 05/25/2018 09:47 AM, Eric Karnes wrote: Yep, I've always used the Stan's rim strips on tubeless compatible rims like the A23. It definitely makes it easier than with traditional rim strips, but still takes a lot of time

Re: [RBW] Re: Rim recommendations?

Yep, I've always used the Stan's rim strips on tubeless compatible rims like the A23. It definitely makes it easier than with traditional rim strips, but still takes a lot of time and effort and sometimes a wee bit of swearing. I think my technique is passable, so maybe I've just had bad luck

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