[RBW] MIT Roadeo coming?

Anyone heard any rumblings about an MIT Roadeo frame coming anytime soon? Mayhap 650b?🤩 -- 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+uns

[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

Wow!! That thing is stretched waay out!!! Congratulations on such a fantastic saddle!! How have the rivets held up with all the stretching? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] Lightning bugs taste sweet. Who knew?

The answer to question one is Ray Bradbury. He knew all kinds of stuff like that. https://kentsbike.blogspot.com/search?q=Ray+Bradbury Kent Peterson Eugene, Oregon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

[RBW] OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

Thanks everyone! I love the ideas for towing via bike or even loading a Riv into one of these CLC boats. Will - thank you... or curse you... For the linkage to Gentry Boats. That sailing canoe gets my mind racing. I'm intrigued by the lower weight, low cost and speedier assembly granted by th

[RBW] Re: Ride Report - 600-mile tour on Joe Appaloosa

Great trip and fantastic report! Thanks for sharing. That's a LOT of stuff you carried! I hope one day my Joe A gets to do something like this :) On Monday, 30 July 2018 08:05:16 UTC-7, Brad Arnold wrote: > > Hello All. I hope you find this ride report useful, especially if you are > look

[RBW] Re: Crust cargo fork/threaded to threadless question

thread hijacker alert. i just got a crust cargo fork except in 1-1/8" variety. it's going on an old M2 rockhopper frame i found in the gutter in my neighborhood. does anybody have a 26" rim brake 135mm rear spaced wheel they can sell to me in or near san francisco? On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 1

[RBW] Ride Report - 600-mile tour on Joe Appaloosa

Brad, Congrats on an epic journey and such a cool way to travel to a conference. Your description of the C&O this summer is spot on! What a mess. So glad you made the best of it. Thanks for sharing the trip experience and your impressions of the Joe A. All the best, Erl -- You received this

[RBW] OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

Dear Tony, Congratulations on finishing this beautiful boat. I enjoyed hearing about your progress this spring. I can’t wait to see it in person. Perhaps you need a way to carry the Saluki on the boat, too. Again, great work. All the best, Erl -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: Crust cargo fork/threaded to threadless question

On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 6:18:30 PM UTC-4, Drw wrote: > Well just for the record, I do appreciate when someone answers a question > posed instead of telling me to look elsewhere in a different way. > > I think that’s true of most people. I appreciate your honest reply Drw . For the recor

[RBW] Re: OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

Beautiful! Happy sailing! On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 1:57:17 PM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > > > > >

[RBW] Re: OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

Thanks, Will, for the link to Gentry, I had not seen them before. Tempting... -- 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...@go

[RBW] Re: OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

Excellent! How's that zero stem treating you? On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 5:51:34 PM UTC-4, lambbo wrote: > > Looks fantastic!! Beautiful varnishing, and such sharp lines! > > I think CLC and Riv. go hand in hand...if Rivendells were boats the > Northeaster Dory would be the Cheviot, the Pass

[RBW] Re: Crust cargo fork/threaded to threadless question

Well just for the record, I do appreciate when someone answers a question posed instead of telling me to look elsewhere in a different way. I think that’s true of most people. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

[RBW] WTB: Clem H 52 Grilver

I have a friend that wants a Grilver 52 Clem H. Does anyone have one that is not getting much use? -- 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-owner

[RBW] Re: Ride Report - 600-mile tour on Joe Appaloosa

Excellent, Brad! What a great way to travel the “new business class”! Grin. It’s that time of year when I really appreciate fenders yet lack the resolve the put them on. Horse muck runoff makes it a near thing though. Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because yo

Re: [RBW] Ride Report - 600-mile tour on Joe Appaloosa

Thanks for posting. A very enjoyable read. Curtis On Mon, Jul 30, 2018, 8:18 AM Steven Sweedler wrote: > Brad, very enjoyable report, thank you, Steve > > On Mon, Jul 30, 2018 at 5:05 PM Brad Arnold wrote: > >> Hello All. I hope you find this ride report useful, especially if you are >> looki

[RBW] Re: Crust cargo fork/threaded to threadless question

Joe,your assumptions are so full of shi!! it's not even funny . Just because you don't like the phone doesn't mean everyone does. You of all people calling out "stop shouting !"Pure f'n comedy ... ahahahahaha ! On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 4:51:45 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

Looks fantastic!! Beautiful varnishing, and such sharp lines! I think CLC and Riv. go hand in hand...if Rivendells were boats the Northeaster Dory would be the Cheviot, the Passage Maker would be the Saluki, the Roadeo would be the Oxford Shell, the Roadini the Wherry, Hunq the PocketShip...t

[RBW] Re: Crust cargo fork/threaded to threadless question

Joe, your ass-umptions are so far off , that's all I can say to you. On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 4:51:45 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Garth, quit shouting at people. The guy emailed Crust and asked here, and > got an answer here. Nobody needs to be chewed out for not making a phon

[RBW] Re: Ride Report - 600-mile tour on Joe Appaloosa

Thanks for the write-up and pictures; it was a very enjoyable read and I'm glad that you had a wonderful time. I was on the GAP two weeks ago and understand about those mosquitoes! I'll be posting my mini ride later. Roberta On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 11:05:16 AM UTC-4, Brad Arnold wrote:

[RBW] Re: True wheel Spoke “tink” question

I don’t have any 650B LBS so I wonder if they know the right tensions. I will have to ask. -- 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

[RBW] Re: True wheel Spoke “tink” question

most of my good bike shops give me curb service on wheel truing, and each one uses an electronic tension gauge when they're adjusting spokes. That way nothing gets overloaded. On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 3:07:42 PM UTC-5, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > On my 3 year old 650B front dyno hub wheel (SON

[RBW] Re: Ride Report - 600-mile tour on Joe Appaloosa

Thanks for sharing, and taking the time to post. As a fellow Appaloosa owner with no free time, I get to live vicariously through your words and pictures. Much appreciated. --Ed C. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: Crust cargo fork/threaded to threadless question

Garth, quit shouting at people. The guy emailed Crust and asked here, and got an answer here. Nobody needs to be chewed out for not making a phone call. Personally I hate talking on the phone. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] Re: Crust cargo fork/threaded to threadless question

Well it’s been pre-ordered. I’ll probably have more questions once I get it. I may or may not call someone to ask 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

[RBW] Re: Crust cargo fork/threaded to threadless question

Any chance your last name is Bronner? Jeff "All-One or None!" Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 1:29:33 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > Joe, are you He to speak for He, to dictate his time, attention and life > for He ? Thought not ! If he didn't want phone calls, he would

Re: [RBW] OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

Nice job. I like it. Towing was one of the first things I thought of when I saw it. Maybe use some flip up dinghy wheels like the Davis Wheel-A-Weigh and a mast extension for a bike hitch. Could make a light weight bike tow-able package. Tim On Mon, Jul 30, 2018 at 12:24 PM, Tony DeFilippo w

[RBW] Re: Crust cargo fork/threaded to threadless question

Joe, are you He to speak for He, to dictate his time, attention and life for He ? Thought not ! If he didn't want phone calls, he would not have listed his phone, and that's that ! On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 4:20:11 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > You're calling a part-time shop that's b

[RBW] Re: Crust cargo fork/threaded to threadless question

You're calling a part-time shop that's basically one guy who now has to stop to answer the phone. I prefer email. -- 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 ema

[RBW] True wheel Spoke “tink” question

On my 3 year old 650B front dyno hub wheel (SON/DT36/Grand BoisRim) I squeezed all the spoke pairs and some made a “tink” sound and I could feel them move a tink. Do I need to tension spokes or leave alone as the wheel is in true and rolls straight with no hops? Built by former Riv-dealer. If

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

As a big fan of vintage mountain bikes, I mostly like the bullmoose for aesthetic purposes. I find that the need for multiple hand positions is more a symptom of a bike that doesn't fit me well, so I have never had a problem with them. Nice and wide, can't beat those fillet joints. Had them on

[RBW] Re: OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

You may want to poke around here: http://gentrycustomboats.com/home.html There's a wherry kit. If you click on the what's new link you'll see a full bore rowing shell. I have not seen the wherry, but I have seen and picked up (it's that light) the Whitehall. It's impressive. Skin on frame, not

[RBW] Re: OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

I was just there (CLC) a couple weeks ago buying some marine plywood for an unrelated project. Fun place to look around. Would love to build a sliding seat wherry someday. (I used to row eights) They make a scale model version - so maybe I'll start there. > >

Re: [RBW] OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

> > Patrick the hull is 90lbs empty - well within your bikepacking load limits > from what I hear! :) The trick would be rigging up some fat 650B tired wheels for a tow vehicle I think... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

That's been my experience with the bosco moose bars as well - any bar that doesn't let you choose the angle is going to be wrong for nearly everyone. I like the long-reach bullmoose both for looks and for control, but I have replaced them on the Clem because it's mostly used for relaxed on-road,

[RBW] Re: Crust cargo fork/threaded to threadless question

Gawd what a confusing description they give ! Did you try that "vintage" thing called the telephone ? !!! -- 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 ema

[RBW] Crust cargo fork/threaded to threadless question

No quill, it's threadless. The idea is that you can put this fork on a bike that started as threaded, then convert to 1" threadless and top off with a 1-1/8" threadless-type stem. Yes, that sounds confusing! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Crust cargo fork/threaded to threadless question

I’m about to pull the trigger on the crust Clydesdale fork for my mtn mixte. Here’s the copy on the 1in version “All 1″ forks come with a cane creek 40 headset and a shim so you can run a 1,1/8th stem if need be. Keep in mind if you have an old one inch threaded bike, this fork will work great!

[RBW] OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

Hitch that puppy up to your Saluki and off you go! Brilliant! Thank you for sharing. (I only partly jest, I bet it is pullable by bike, if not practical to do so.) With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: FS: A Mid Summer's House Cleaning; Nitto Paul Swift Sackville Revelate vintage XTR

Ooops. Deleted the inital post. But that's okay cuz pretty much everything has been sold. Thanks everybody! On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 5:53:45 AM UTC-7, Pondero wrote: > > Ant, > > Are the Paul levers the shorter, or longer, length ones? > > Chris Johnson > Sanger, Texas > > > On Wednesday, Ju

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

I felt the need to rotate too, I think they would work best with a very slack front end. They are very heavy/tankish. but I have never felt as confident in the strength of my cockpit haha. They feel best offroad and way overbuilt for anything else. Beautiful, beautiful bars though. -- You rece

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

The main issue for me was their upsweep that annoys my hands (have no issues with other flat or riser bars). I constantly wished I could rotate down some. This is personal though and may not bother other people. Clayton Scott SF, CA On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 11:00:55 AM UTC-7, Drw wrote:

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

Yeah I agree with Adam. Aside from being maybe the nicest looking bars, I do like the stiffness and the width. Downsides for me are fit and only one hand position. I’ve tried the bars on a few bikes and they are only ever comfortable for me at above saddle height. That can be hard to achieve,

[RBW] OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

hi Joe, I have had a set of these for a couple years now, and they have lived on several bikes. Now they're on my new Clem Smith L, which is my most mountain-bikey Rivendell. I love these bars for rough riding chunky dirt stuff--they inspire more confidence than a drop or swept-back bar IMO, an

[RBW] Re: Lightning bugs taste sweet. Who knew?

Question 3: Would a lightning bug by any other name taste as sweet? -- Mark > -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Kids Stuff - What child seat fits what bike?

Three more combos that work ; Yepp mini with Clementine 52, albatross knock off bars Yepp mini with XO3 59, albatross bars Yepp mini with HHH small, Jones loop bars One that does NOT work; Yepp mini with Jones Plus 24, Jones loop bars - the HTA is just too slack I'll say that the front seat i

[RBW] Re: New Dia Compe 610s on Redwood.

I've switched this bike back and forth quite a bit between 700c and 650b. The frame will clear 48mm 650b tires plus fenders - clearances are a little tight at chainstays, only because they're crimped where a 700c tire would go. There's too much overlap for me with other bikes to justify 48mm ti

[RBW] Re: New Dia Compe 610s on Redwood.

Tires are 38mm Paselas. Pads are roughly in the middle of the arms - if your reach is more you will likely clear up to 42mm tire. I actually modified some old Weinmann 610s to fit Snoqualmie Pass tires on this bike, though the clearances ended up being too tight for my comfort. These are really

[RBW] Re: Ride Report - 600-mile tour on Joe Appaloosa

"I set up camp that night in a virtual swamp where mosquitoes terrorized me until I crawled into my tent to play trumpet" has got to be one of the best lines ever written about bike camping. I love it! On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 11:05:16 AM UTC-4, Brad Arnold wrote: > > Hello All. I hope you fi

Re: [RBW] Ride Report - 600-mile tour on Joe Appaloosa

Brad, very enjoyable report, thank you, Steve On Mon, Jul 30, 2018 at 5:05 PM Brad Arnold wrote: > Hello All. I hope you find this ride report useful, especially if you are > looking for your next adventure. A link to the photos is below the text. > > > I teach at an independent high school in S

Re: [RBW] Re: Kids Stuff - What child seat fits what bike?

Thanks for all the info everyone. It's been really helpful. The bigger longer bikes clearly have more room. The Clems and Dareck's Kona appear to be the roomiest. But it looks like plenty of people are happy with front seats and less roomy bikes. I'll have to figure out for myself how much spac

[RBW] Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

I have been curious for awhile to know other riv riders experiences with the riv standard bullmoose bars (non-bosco). What do you like/dislike about them? What type of riding do you do with them? Would they be silly to use for majority pavement/road riding like I do here in SE Michigan? I love

[RBW] Re: Paris Bicycle Shops

https://theradavist.com/2018/06/la-bicyclette-its-a-family-affair-kyle-kelley/#1 https://theradavist.com/2018/06/steel-cafe-putting-the-home-in-home-base-kyle-kelley/#1 These both look good! On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 1:42:06 PM UTC-7, Karl wrote: > > In Paris for a week, and wondering if any

[RBW] Lightning bugs taste sweet. Who knew?

I took a little ride last night as a shake down after a few adjustments to the Clem seat and bars. We've had quite a prolific season for lightning bugs and I was riding at prime time. After being pelted with their little carcasses in various spots, one little bugger flew straight into my mouth.

[RBW] Ride Report - 600-mile tour on Joe Appaloosa

Hello All. I hope you find this ride report useful, especially if you are looking for your next adventure. A link to the photos is below the text. I teach at an independent high school in Staunton, VA, in the middle of the Shenandoah Valley. This summer a number of us attended a conference in

[RBW] Re: FS: Pletscher Dual-Leg Kickstand

Hi, is this silver or black? Thanks Ruben On Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 8:09:19 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > Like new dual-leg kickstand like this one: > https://www.modernbike.com/pletscher-two-leg-kickstand > > > Came with a b

[RBW] FS: 61cm A. Homer Hilsen - Frame + Fork + Headset or Almost Complete

Can you tell me your height and PBH? 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

[RBW] Re: WTB: Pletscher or Nitto R-14

I've been using an R-14 to support a Large Sackville Saddlesack on the rear of my bike for several years. There are sturdier options for a Wald 139 if you plan to load it up often. I have one on a different bike using something like this front box rack

[RBW] FS Small Sackville Saddlesacks

Both are in excellent shape Blue 120.00 plus 10 for shipping Olive 120.00 plus 10 for shipping If you need to see a picture email me please. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

[RBW] Re: New Dia Compe 610s on Redwood.

Really nice looking brakes, David. What are your impressions so far? Any idea what size tire they'll clear? I've got my eye on these as an upgrade, and I'm wondering if they'd squeeze a 700x38 shikoro. Best, Brett On Sunday, July 29, 2018 at 3:56:08 PM UTC-7, David B wrote: > > Back to 700c for

[RBW] New Dia Compe 610s on Redwood.

I know it's not all about style, but the 700 looks better. One of the reasons -- 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...@g