[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Mark R.
I am definitely a proto Riv guy. I was riding lugged steel race bikes, and the fit was long top tube, lots of seat post, bars low. I was at a swap meet and a guy gave me a Riv catalog. Catalog #2. Maybe one. I liked what I read. I read the article in Outside on Grant and his philosophy wh

Re: [RBW] Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

2018-09-27 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
I have a 1995 BMW R1100GS with 67,000 that I will deliver for $3000 to anyone who owns a Rivendell and the least expensive coach flight back to Grand Rapids MI. Wife, 2 grown children, and future grandchildren all would like to see me give up Duel-sport cross county riding. 48MPG+ @80MPH

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse crank wobble/deflection issue(?)

2018-09-27 Thread Benz, Sunnyvale, CA
If even backpedaling legs can create wobble, then shouldn’t the questions be, is the system stuff enough, and why are we then concerned with a little wobble? I know the answer to the former question is yes, at least for my relatively meager output. Nevertheless, I’ve never found my backpedaling l

Re: [RBW] Re: New Roadeo (to me)

2018-09-27 Thread Benz, Sunnyvale, CA
If I recall correctly, all Rivendellian Atlantises are of the “2” variety, since the name was borrowed from a Bridgestone product called Atlantis. Thusly, whether an Atlantis is from Toyo, Waterford or the Taiwanese company, they are all called Atlantis 2. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread 'Dave Small' via RBW Owners Bunch
I second (and third and fourth) the comments that this is a fun question. I thought about "Riv eras" recently although not quite in the terms defined above---more in terms that Riv models seem to be moving away from me now but there are several older models I'd still like to try. I'm firmly

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue Joe Appaloosa F/F/HS 62cm

2018-09-27 Thread J Imler
Recently considered a swap of my own light blue Joe. On second thought I'm not able to part ways. I put some choco-moose bars on a few months ago and don't see how a bike could fit me any better for my general riding needs. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread dstein
Can we throw an 'Experimental' or 'Avant Garde' Epoch for the odd ball Rosco's and any other one off frames they've done ;) I love my Rosco Road. I was turned on during the AHH/Sam/Atlantis/Hunq days so that is where my heart lies, even though I don't have any of those (anymore). So a 2TTer. Bu

[RBW] Re: FS: 58 Sam Hillborne, dark orange

2018-09-27 Thread Paul Choi
Is it just me or is it hard to buy a bike when the picture doesn't show a seat. I know this is a stupid issue. -- 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] What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Steven Sweedler
Bruce, Chris Kostman had the first All Rounder. He had it up for sale a few years ago. Steve On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 7:57 PM bruce.herbit...@gmail.com < bruce.herbit...@gmail.com> wrote: > Probably a good next thread, but does anyone know what the first Riv ever > sold was? Is it Chris Kosterman'

Re: [RBW] Re: New Roadeo (to me)

2018-09-27 Thread Reed Kennedy
Thanks Tom, I appreciate the compliment! I'm planning to add it to a "resources" sticky over on the iBOB list sometime soon. I'm not quite sure how aligned this project is with the Riv philosophy, so I've been relatively quieter about it here. I'm also planning to write a blog post about the proje

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Julian Westerhout
I'm straddling several eras -- definitely in the Golden Age, with a Ram and QB, have a Toyo Atlantis which spans the epochs, ride a Clem to work most days and love it, and enjoy our HHH (rode it 12 miles last night to and from a bike club social -- we were the only ones who actually came by bi

[RBW] One Gus Question

2018-09-27 Thread Kiley Demond
At the risk of starting another mad thread of speculation, does anyone know if Gus’ length (chainstay and / or overall) is shorter than Clem’s? Or Cheviot’s (which is, much to my surprise, a pinch shorter than Clem’s)? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: FS: 58 Sam Hillborne, dark orange

2018-09-27 Thread tc
Hey folks, dropping the price to $1400 shipped, and including a pair of new, never-mounted BG RnR blackwalls. On Friday, September 7, 2018 at 8:13:57 PM UTC-4, tc wrote: > > $1600 + my cost to have it professionally packed and shipped to you via > bike flights. > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: New Roadeo (to me)

2018-09-27 Thread tc
Reed, I think this deserves the sticky thread treatment, given: - It's a lot of data that (hopefully) will be collected over time - It's a wonderful gift to the community - It would be hard to find, as this thread is entitled "New Roadeo (to me)" Tom > > -- You received this messa

Re: [RBW] What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread bruce.herbit...@gmail.com
Probably a good next thread, but does anyone know what the first Riv ever sold was? Is it Chris Kosterman's?   Dave: If your bike has a sloping TT and extended HT, it is a Road Standard. My early one has a level TT and normal HT and is, as shown in RR #2 from early 1995,  just called a Road. Mi

[RBW] Re: FS: 59 Clem L Grilver

2018-09-27 Thread David B
Yep. I bought an L when I have an H. Silly thing to do. Listed it the L on local CL for what I paid while it sits unbuilt in my garage. In case anyone's interested, $750 plus shipping. David On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 2:00:12 PM UTC-5, ant ritchey wrote: > > Mr Banzer’s, I presume? --

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread islaysteve
I guess I'd have to say Golden Age with qualifications. I was aware of Riv in 1995 when I was re-awakening to cycling, but I was a roadie/weight weenie then. I appreciated the beauty of Rivs and Waterfords, but the price absolutely put them beyond my reach. I ended up with a Performance lugg

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 2016 Sam Hillborne 55 cm - $1300

2018-09-27 Thread Babs
Thanks Reed! It's been sold! On Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 2:54:18 PM UTC-7, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > I’ve seen Babs’ bike in person and it really is a lovely Sam. > > And what a deal! That’s less than a complete Clem. Heck, it’s less than a > Sam or Homer frame alone! > > > Best, > Reed >

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue Joe Appaloosa F/F/HS 62cm

2018-09-27 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Nothing like shopping your own closet! Good for you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post t

Re: [RBW] What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hunqabeam. Epic. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

Re: [RBW] What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread David Hallerman
Hey, well considering that I bought one of the first Rivendell road bikes, a silver-brazed majesty built by Waterford with Richard Sachs lugs, considering at that point the model was called the "Road Standard," if my memory serves. Considering that the one Riv bike I have left, as categorized

Re: [RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Esteban
Golden Era'er here. That's where my mind goes with Riv. I appreciate "Proto" with my Road Custom, which is just a classic road bike, and my Hunq would put me in admiration in 2TT'er era, as I think everyone should have a Hunq. But my Quickbeam is by far my favorite. Esteban San Diego, Calif.

Re: [RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread bruce.herbit...@gmail.com
This is one of the more entertaining threads for sure.  I'm glad that others also prefer the first wave of Riv bikes.  My original Road iis one of the 2 best bikes I've owned.  The other is a '95 Waterford that has similar geometry in lighter tubing. (Riv used heavy wall Reynolds 753. Waterford

Re: [RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread RichS
This is a fun thread. I probably qualify as a "golden ager" in terms of years and my heart is with the classic Rivs. Currently riding an Atlantis and a Sam but have owned a Clem and a Roadeo so I have crossed over some boundaries. Hope to still be riding a Rivendell in my "golden, golden years"

Re: [RBW] Re: Film photography - subject matter?

2018-09-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
We had a lot of fun on that trip.  And it ended in an utterly incredible way.  When we got to Ohiopyle the weather forecast took an ominous turn, and we decided to cancel our original plan of riding further towards Pittsburg.  We instead loaded our bikes onto the shuttle and had them drive us t

Re: [RBW] Re: Film photography - subject matter?

2018-09-27 Thread RichS
Steve, Thanks for posting the flickr link. I remember when you all did this get together. Looked like a fantastic time with so many Riv folk in attendance. So many Rivendells and your Kogswell lined up in a row is an impressive sight! Regards, Rich in ATL On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 9:

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue Joe Appaloosa F/F/HS 62cm

2018-09-27 Thread Reid Echols
Alright, this is sold---to me! Took it on a long ride yesterday and I just can't quit it. Look for my 64cm Waterford Sam to go up soon. On Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 10:08:12 AM UTC-5, Reid Echols wrote: > > Hi folks, > > It looks like I may need to sell my beloved Joe Appaloosa frameset

[RBW] Re: WTB: a pair of 700c BG Rock n Road tires or similar

2018-09-27 Thread Julian Westerhout
I've found my tires -- thanks to all. Conway, FWIW, I bought from someone who responded off list as requested, so Carla's are still available. Thanks, Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 7:42:21 AM UTC-5, Julian Westerhout wrote: > > I'm seeking a gently u

[RBW] Re: 700 x 28 Gravel King reviews please.

2018-09-27 Thread Lum Gim Fong
...and can you run them at 60psi? Or are they a higher pressure tire than the Compass/GB? On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 3:36:17 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > Ridden these? > How do you like them? > How does the ride compare to same sized Compass/GB tires? > > The weight seems similar to

[RBW] Re: Disc Rambouillet?

2018-09-27 Thread Kieran J
Thanks for the info William. That you got a whole new fork is good to know. Not really a surprise, but it probably kills my idea. KJ On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 12:12:56 PM UTC-7, William! wrote: > > I added disc tabs to my Atlantis after a crash with a car ruined the fork > and some o

[RBW] Re: Recommend 700 x 28c tire, please.

2018-09-27 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I have been intrigued by the Gravel Kings for a while now, both for the nice price and the design. Sounds like they could hold a flame to the Compass/GB offerings, but I will start a new thread for reviews on that. So far, looks like I will hopefully try those or the 28 GB Cerfs -- You receive

[RBW] 700 x 28 Gravel King reviews please.

2018-09-27 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Ridden these? How do you like them? How does the ride compare to same sized Compass/GB tires? The weight seems similar to the Compass/GB, but are they really good for road riding? Thanks for the info. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] WTB: Jumbo Jammer

2018-09-27 Thread Conway Bennett
How much are you looking for? I like purple a lot. When I bought the original jammer I debated between that and rust. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett 239.877.4119 On Thu, Sep 27, 2018, 1:40 PM Daniel Jackson wrote: > Interest in one of purple persuasion? > > -- > You received this messag

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse crank wobble/deflection issue(?)

2018-09-27 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Not sure that legs make up most of the weight in the bottom half of *my* body ... --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Sep 27, 2018, at 11:53 AM, Jan Heine wrote: > > On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 11:36:14 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > My legs aren’t

[RBW] Re: Disc Rambouillet?

2018-09-27 Thread William!
I added disc tabs to my Atlantis after a crash with a car ruined the fork and some of the tubing. I wanted to save the frame for sentimental reasons and insurance was paying, so it made financial sense. I’m very happy with the results and it made switching to larger tire’d 650b wheels a snap. It

[RBW] Re: Disc Rambouillet?

2018-09-27 Thread lconley
I think you can buy a disc fork from Soma if a 350mm long steerer tube will work. ~$160 A rear disc can probably be added to the existing frame. Not that I encourage such things. I don't even like V-brakes. Laing On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 2:41:18 PM UTC-4, Kieran J wrote: > I hear th

[RBW] FS: 59 Clem L Grilver

2018-09-27 Thread ant ritchey
Mr Banzer’s, I presume? -- 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 r

[RBW] Re: Disc Rambouillet?

2018-09-27 Thread phil k
The fork would be the main difficulty. You can always add a brace to the rear, but not necessarily to the fork. I'm not sure what fork blades the ram uses, but worst case scenario you can always get a new fork. A skilled builder would know the limits. On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 2:41:18

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse crank wobble/deflection issue(?)

2018-09-27 Thread Jan Heine
On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 11:36:14 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > My legs aren’t heavy! Your legs are heavy! Harrumph [image: ] I should have said 'our legs.' [image: ] Muscles aren't light! A cyclist's weight is mostly in the lower half of the body, whereas a swimmer's is in the

[RBW] Re: Disc Rambouillet?

2018-09-27 Thread Kieran J
I hear that. I won't consider selling the frame, and the bike you describe in a ~67cm size with similar ride characteristics and any kind of personality would mean custom, thus around $2k pricetag. Granted, I don't know what builders charge for adding disc mounts. The frame needs some other cos

[RBW] WTB: Jumbo Jammer

2018-09-27 Thread Daniel Jackson
Interest in one of purple persuasion? -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse crank wobble/deflection issue(?)

2018-09-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
My legs aren’t heavy! Your legs are heavy! Harrumph -- 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] Disc Rambouillet?

2018-09-27 Thread Benz, Sunnyvale, CA
Disc brakes demand different structural support from frames and forks, and thus retrofitting them may be...challenging if not uneconomical. It may be better to sell the Ram and get a frame/fork specifically designed for disc brakes, but also with the ride characteristics of the Ram. -- You rec

[RBW] Disc Rambouillet?

2018-09-27 Thread Kieran J
All this talk about Rams and 650b conversions has me thinking: is it a crazy idea to add disc mounts to my Ram? It would open up the possibility of 584x48 and fenders, while also preserving the option of reverting back to 700x35 sans fenders. Any words of caution on this? KJ -- You received t

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse crank wobble/deflection issue(?)

2018-09-27 Thread Justin, Oakland
Shots fired by Jan at Bill’s legs. “Very heavy” indeed! -J -- 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

[RBW] WTB: a pair of 700c BG Rock n Road tires or similar

2018-09-27 Thread Carla Waugh
I live in Norman Ok. and can send them soon as I no longer have a bike they will fit on. Like I mentioned they have less than 30 miles on them. Let me know. They were 47.00 a tire so what about 60.00 plus for both and 10.00 for shipping. Btw I really liked them when I had my Sam. -- You receiv

Re: [RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Addison Wilhite
The Allrounder...My era and still my only Riv. Frankly, recent models are less interesting to me but perhaps if I lived in the Walnut Creek area I would think differently. I still occasionally lust after a Legolas and the Hunqapillar is a model I have a soft spot for. http://reno-rambler.blogspo

[RBW] Re: Recommend 700 x 28c tire, please.

2018-09-27 Thread Kieran J
I just grabbed a pair of 28mm Gravel King Slicks during the eBay discount day. Need to downsize my Ram's tires to accommodate the winter fender situation. They have some flat protection. Check out the Vittoria Corsa G offerings for something more dainty. KJ On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse crank wobble/deflection issue(?)

2018-09-27 Thread Jan Heine
Even pedaling backwards while riding, you flex the BB. Your legs are quite heavy, and their weight alone will flex the BB! The amount of flex even in a relatively stiff frame is surprising. When we spent two days in the University of Washington wind tunnel for the big aerodynamics study in *Bi

[RBW] WTB: Jumbo Jammer

2018-09-27 Thread Conway Bennett
I'm trying to go high volume but racklight on my hunqapillar so if you bought a road runner bags jumbo jammer during the 4/20 sale and want to move it along cheap I'd be your buyer. I do have an original sized jammer in rust I'd be willing to trade. Thanks in advance. -- You received this me

Re: [RBW] What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Philip Williamson
That sounds like you're pretty clearly a "Golden Ager." The Roadeo is an atavism of Proto/Early Golden Age road-oriented bikes. Your 26" road Rivs are clearly sports of the breed, though. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 8:37:23 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I joi

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Philip Williamson
Precursor Era! I have a 1999 Bontrager set up as you describe. 9/8 steerer, but still pretty short headtube. It's my fastest bike, faster than the LeMond with 30mm GP2000s, but can still get into the dirt. The only thing I'd change would be to add a dropper post. I guess that would be a "cousin

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Ryan M.
My first Riv was an orange canti post Hillborne that must have been some sort of prototype or something because it did not have a serial number on the bottom bracket. I bought the frame when they had some sale years ago, so I guess I'm in the double top tube category even though I'm too short to

Re: [RBW] What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Justin, Oakland
Clearly this epochs need to be added to the timeline Google Doc. -J -- 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...@googlegrou

[RBW] Re: MUSA Sam H.

2018-09-27 Thread Daniel M
I'm going on memory alone here, but with the first generation of orange Sams that came out around 2008, (second generation overall after the original hideous green ones with even longer top tubes), the ones with canti studs were made by Waterford and the ones without were made in Taiwan. I had a

Re: [RBW] What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Patrick Moore
I joined in 1994, but as far as products go, my favorites cross epochal boundaries: Road, Ram, Roadeo, Legolas, Quickbeam, Atlantis, Bombadil, Hunquapillar. That takes me across 3 periods; which does the Roadeo belong to? I've owned 3 customs, a Sam, and a Ram. On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 5:55 PM, Ph

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Daniel M
Prequel / Proto-proto / Embryo... There is nothing in Rivendell's current lineup that excites me nearly as much as my 1993 Bridgestone MB-1 that I converted to high flared drop bars (basically recreating the 1987 cockpit) and shoed with extralight Compass tires. If I were to try to improve on th

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Philip Williamson
I just re-read the chart. I had misread one Latin subspecies as "Nomine Horribilis," which I thought was funny-but-mean. "The Age of the Terrible Names" seemed like some scientific subjectivity right there. "Nomine Homonidus." Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 9:32:1

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Jeremy Till
I discovered Rivendell during the Golden Age, and thus the first Rivs I desired were mainly Quickbeams and Rambouillets, but I also saw a lot of value in the "country bike" concept of the Saluki and Homer, and later built up a Surly LHT along those lines. I couldn't afford my first Riv (a NOS

[RBW] Recommend 700 x 28c tire, please.

2018-09-27 Thread 'Eamon Nordquist' via RBW Owners Bunch
You can't go wrong with Compass Chinook Pass, or Gravelking 28's. Schwalbe probably has something comparable. Eamon -- 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: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread 'Eric Myers' via RBW Owners Bunch
I guess I'm a 2TTer by epoch, though I really didn't care for the double top tubes when I first saw them. Then we got to the diagatube which I couldn't tell if I liked or not but eventually settled on liking, and now we have the bridge truss curved second tubes, and I love those. I got back in

[RBW] Re: MUSA Sam H.

2018-09-27 Thread Reid Echols
I believe it started as just the larger, double top tube versions (for some reason those weren't possible with the Taiwanese builder at the time). I have a 64cm Waterford canti Sam from the era, which I may be gearing up to sell one of these days. It's a lovely ride with beautiful details, just

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse crank wobble/deflection issue(?)

2018-09-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
One important point from Jan’s comments that I suspect may be overlooked by some is that you should judge chainring wobble or run out on the workstand. If you are riding the bike, look for it pedaling backwards. When you are actually riding the bike, pedaling forward, everything flexes and you c

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread lconley
Mostly a 2TTer. First Riv was a 2TT Blue head tube Hillborne - sold when I bought an orange metalflake 2TT Hillborne. Also have a diagatube and tentacled Bombadil, diagatube and tentacled Mystery Bike / Protopaloosa, Roscoe Bubbe V1 frame number 7, Roscoe Bubbe Medium Mountain Mixte, Hubbuhub

[RBW] WTB: a pair of 700c BG Rock n Road tires or similar

2018-09-27 Thread Conway Bennett
Carla or anyone else holding g some BG R&RS, I'd also like a tan sidewall pair in good used condition at a fair price. -- 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] Recommend 700 x 28c tire, please.

2018-09-27 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Needs to be a slick. For on street road riding. Good cornering (no dive) Good in the rain. Supple. Fast. -- 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: [RBW] Re: Film photography - subject matter?

2018-09-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
I don't think I've ever seen that one before.   More photos in the Flickr group pool: https://www.flickr.com/groups/1923867@N25/pool/ On 09/27/2018 06:43 AM, ascpgh wrote: Sometimes the set up counts as much as what's captured. A shot from Riv Rally East 2012, at the falls of the Youghiogheny,

[RBW] WTB: a pair of 700c BG Rock n Road tires or similar

2018-09-27 Thread Carla Waugh
I have a pair if you are still looking. Mine have less than 30 miles and tan sidewalls. -- 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] WTB: a pair of 700c BG Rock n Road tires or similar

2018-09-27 Thread Julian Westerhout
I'm seeking a gently used pair of 700c Rock n Road tires or something similar to mount on my 2005 Atlantis. If you have something that might be of interest, please respond off list with details and price. My zip code is 61701. Thanks, Julian Westerhout Bloomington, Il -- You received th

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread ascpgh
While a "Golden Ager" in Rivendell ownership, marked by my Rambouillet, I was pre-proto as a Bridgestone dealer and owner with my RB-1, XO-2 and MB-0. Grant converted me to Riv and my orange Ram when I faced a custom need on a production schedule and he told me about them. Andy Cheatham Pittsbu

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse crank wobble/deflection issue(?)

2018-09-27 Thread ascpgh
Reading along with the thread I was recalling the differing degrees of finish I've seen on the four faces of a single square taper BB spindle and suspected that variance of tool marks on the facets of the right side tapers could produce the response to the crank bolt force resulting in slightly

Re: [RBW] Re: Film photography - subject matter?

2018-09-27 Thread ascpgh
Sometimes the set up counts as much as what's captured. A shot from Riv Rally East 2012, at the falls of the Youghiogheny, Ohiopyle, PA. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZHh6hGfxp1rvbJfDA Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 11:20:21 AM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 09/2

Re: [RBW] What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Steven Sweedler
Another proto Riv here, I subscribed pre Riv, in the BOB days, and have yet to find my large 26" wheeled AR. I have a custom road and an Atlantis, but have been riding and enjoying 26" wheeled frames. The RTP and Thunderburt rires are wonderful. Steve On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 6:09 AM Eric Daume wr

Re: [RBW] What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Eric Daume
That's a fun question. I started with Riv early, as soon as I found them around RR3, coming from my old college days Bridgestone catalogs. I had a Romulus, too small, didn't really care for it. For a long time, I wanted a 64cm Quickbeam, but one never came along at the right time. My Crosscheck

Re: [RBW] Nitto Andrews R50 Quick Release

2018-09-27 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
I’ve used it for years. In my usage, the bag sits lower. Maybe 1-2cm? This with a Brooks B17. I have used the strap technique successfully on some rackless occasions to keep a bag from pressing on my fender. Surprising to me was the realization that while the QR feature was nice, the fact that

[RBW] What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
2TTer If a 2TT Waterford Hillborne could fold to fit inside my car I’d probably have three. Instead I have only two, plus a remarkably touchpoint-similar Bike Friday. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

Re: [RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Golden ager for sure... My Saluki is exactly what a bike 'should' look and ride like to me. Probably because that's what Just Ride told me! :) I fully admire - and have financially supported with my only two new bike purchases - the Clem/HHH functionality. Probably the two most useful bikes I