[RBW] Re: New SimWorks rack

Huh. Maybe this is old news, but i just saw this crust rack, yet another "mini platform," for the first time. Doesn't have the diving board, but it looks like it would work with many canti-style riv forks. https://crustbikes.com/products/small-rack/ -- You received this message because you

[RBW] PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

Oh, Ana this is so deserved! Thanks for letting us know, Jon. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Packing and/or shipping bike damage: Any strategies for successful resolution?

What does the buyer want? Does the buyer want to give you the bike back and get all his money back. Does the buyer want a new, free $1400 frameset? Does the buyer want a couple hundred dollars to just accept that it's scratched. My first recommendation is that it's on you to determine what

[RBW] FS: Mark's Rack, bag, Willow chainrings

Bump. Front bag now for sale for $50 shipped. That’s a whole 16% discount. Let me know if you’re interested. And if anyone wants the chainrings, feel free to make me an offer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: I RECEIVED MY SOLEREBEL SHOES

Got mine as well this evening! Wore it for a minute. They felt quite roomy for me. If I recall correctly, I might have sandbagged a centimeter or so when I specified the length (I tend to buy half size bigger to avoid toes getting squished). Looking forward to wearing them to work tomorrow!

[RBW] Re: FOR SALE : GRANDPA PINE TAR SOAP 3.25 oz the SMALLER BAR

My first thought was, "Please no used soap on the list!" My second thought was, "$100? Damn, that's like the $300 Riv water bottle. Kind of a funny joke, I guess." My *third *thought was, "Oh, there are 48 of them. That's like... math. Like $1 off each bar." My suggestion would be to lead

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for floor pumps?

I have a Rennkompressor in pieces in the shed. First the head failed (soon after purchase from Riv), and then the air-pushy thing failed recently, after years of driving a Topeak(?) replacement head that was better in every way to the original. I have some idea of hacking a new plunger, or

[RBW] Packing and/or shipping bike damage: Any strategies for successful resolution?

I don't know how to resolve it legally, but all that damage didn't come from a box being tossed around. The whole point of packing the bike a certain way - as described on the Bike Flights site - is to protect it even if something presses against the box. Metal-to-metal contact means whoever

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Jersey

I'm in... PG -- 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

[RBW] Re: Weighing options: Clem L vs. Cheviot (vs. ?)

I had a 52cm Clementine for several years (sold due to circumstances, not dissatisfaction with the bicycle) and I also helped a friend purchase a Cheviot from Harris Cyclery. I did not find either bike "stout." I'm not even sure I know what that means when used to describe how a bicycle rides.

[RBW] Packing and/or shipping bike damage: Any strategies for successful resolution?

I guess there is a first time for everything. The beautiful, pristine Sam I sold recently was damaged by what looks like a bad packing job, and the bike shop owners are pointing the finger at Fedex, even though the box isn't showing any signs of being hit, penetrated, folded, creased, etc..

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

Och, Kip! Terryall and Boreas Pass are beautiful rides right out your door, though is there a back way from Jefferson to Como? Whatever adventure you decide on, the one you get will be different, as it sounds like you know well ... Grin. Enjoy planning and then shifting on the fly! Grin. With

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

Here is a photo collection with 1 photo from every day of our trip, and overview map of our route. https://www.flickr.com/photos/jon_baler/albums/72157657190741086 Jon Ellicott City, MD On Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 7:23:28 PM UTC-4, Kip Otteson wrote: > > We looked at almost that same route.

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for floor pumps?

Yes!, so much more convenient than a conventional floor pump! "CONVENIENCE: Plug directly into Cigarette Lighter Socket of your Vehicle. 12VDC 10~15 amps, 120~180W" Maybe there's some sort of hand crank powered cigarette lighter that would make this mega super convenient? There is!! sort of..

[RBW] Re: Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

Got mine 11+ weeks. -- 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

[RBW] Re: I RECEIVED MY SOLEREBEL SHOES

Make that 3! Got mine, I had ordered a standard size & I won't say they are too small, but there ain't any extra for sure. If I ever do order more I'll go up a size. I've only just put them on like 5 minutes ago so I'll reserve judgment until I've had time to break them in. I do feel like they

[RBW] Re: New SimWorks rack

The description says (in classic translated english) that the platform is the same as the potluck rack, which is 200mm x 200mm. Light mounts would have been nice. I'm really tempted to pick one of these up. I also have a Rawland demi porteur which I like a lot, but the in-between platform size

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

We looked at almost that same route. I am a little freaked about the traffic, but I do feel that if we are spooked too often we can figure out another option. That's the trouble with kids. I want them to have adventures but I also want them to be alive! So far they are alive, but I hate to

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

Sounds wonderful! We did Ireland in 98 and it was the same for us. Sooo nice! On Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 9:10:47 AM UTC-6, Clayton wrote: > > I did a three week tour of the Canadian Islands around Victoria island on > the west coast. I really enjoyed it. No litter, nice people, great

Re: [RBW] My wife's request for a bike tour

I hope I can be organized enough to post stuff. I'm lame at documenting our rides. I've done one on Crazyguyonabike, but usually it's just mental memories. On Monday, October 8, 2018 at 3:14:20 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I've no advice to give, but I for one would be very interested

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

I agree, Patrick. I think that it would be nice to mix it up and get off the beaten path. We are going to be open varying which route we take. If the traffic gets too crazy we can definitely switch it up. I know what you mean about being spoiled. I'm in Colorado too. I live off of Highway

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

Thanks, Shawn! I'll be sure to look this up. On Monday, October 8, 2018 at 1:53:12 PM UTC-6, Shawn Granton wrote: > > On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 7:52:54 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: >> >> A complimentary resource to the ACA maps is Bicycling the Pacific Coast >> by Vicki Spring & Tom Kirkendell

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

Steve, I looked at that option. I think the hills are a bit more heavy duty on that route. We also live in the Rockies so the beach is the big draw! On Monday, October 8, 2018 at 6:36:28 AM UTC-6, stevef wrote: > > If it were me, I'd opt for the Cascade route over the coastal route. > Lower

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

Cool, Matt! I'll check that out for sure. On Monday, October 8, 2018 at 9:00:29 AM UTC-6, Matt C. wrote: > > Kip, > > May I recommend this podcast on bike touring the Pacific Coast: > > https://castbox.fm/vb/3096376 > > Also, he has other episodes that discuss different sections he has done >

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

Thanks for the info, Doug. I appreciate all the time you took with this. I'm from the OC myself and as soon as I hit Seal Beach I have a lots of old tricks up my sleeve. My mom is in Aliso Viejo so that's our final stop. I've done the ride from LAX with the kids when they were much younger

Re: [RBW] My wife's request for a bike tour

Thanks, Steven. I'll be sure to check that out. I love that site! On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 6:02:26 PM UTC-6, Steven Sweedler wrote: > > Kip, here is a link to a Crazyguy trip report from an experienced tourer > who just rode from Vancover to San Diego.He records a huge amount of info >

[RBW] Re: I RECEIVED MY SOLEREBEL SHOES

I just received my today tool. They are pretty well built, really comfortable, and look great. But they are about a half size too small. Maybe they will stretch if I walk around the house long enough with them. I'm not thinking of sending mine back either. Just glad they arrived, happy that

[RBW] Re: Colossal Wald Basket

That's the size Wald basket I used for about 6 years delivering newspapers as a kid. You do need to reposition it though. It is about 3 inches to far forward. If the center of gravity for your load is ahead of the front axle, the handling will be poor. See if you can move it back and see if

[RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for floor pumps?

Buy this instead:

[RBW] WTB: 52 Clem L, possibly 55 Cheviot or canti-Sam

I'm looking for F/F/HS, complete, or anything in between. Shipping to 98052. Slight preference for the Clem L since the price point makes goodies like dynamo lighting more accessible. Still, any of these three would be terrific, for slightly different reasons that I'd weight equally. Thanks,

[RBW] PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

The world famous Purple Riv and her owner have been featured on page 89 of the latest issue of Bicycle Quarterly. What a great ambassador to the Rivendell community. Way to go Ana. Jon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Colossal Wald Basket

Get a load of this behemoth. Pics here Same width as the big Bosco bars. I think you could lug a Labrador in there. I bought it to hold my kid's school papers, looks like we'll be good for a couple years worth of hoarding.

[RBW] I RECEIVED MY SOLEREBEL SHOES

I received my shoes today. Unfortunately they are too small. I put them up against my foot sketch and the outside of the shoes are close to my foot sketch with no room inside. Maybe the copy of the sketch that was sent to use as a pattern shrunk in the transition. I will take them to Goodwill

[RBW] Rivendell Jersey

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[RBW] Re: New SimWorks rack

I really was excited when I first saw this, love the adjustable struts. Their potluck rack was cool, but wasn't tall enough for large 700C tires. I have the Rawland demi porteur rack, and hate that their is no front-back adjustment (except using a spacer/long bolt) No light mounts? If it is

Re: [RBW] Re: Truing wheels question.

2nd getting a truing stand. Also, having the Park Tool specific size spoke wrench works much better for me than using the 3-sided one. On Monday, October 8, 2018 at 2:07:31 PM UTC-4, lconley wrote: > > I trued wheels on the bike for 30 years. > If I wasn't on the road or if I was building from

[RBW] Re: Whatbars.com

pretty cool, but nitto moustache versus albastache does not seem to match the photo from Riv. https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-albastache-new-moustache-bar-26-0-16244 On Monday, October 8, 2018 at 5:39:09 PM UTC-4, Eric Myers wrote: > > What a useful tool! And timely too. Thanks for

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

Back in 2015, my wife, a friend, and I did a 5 week tour from Vancouver to San Louis Obispo. We primarily followed the Adventure cycling and book routes, but departed west from Portland to hook up with the Cascades route, took that south to Crater Lake, and then back to the coast for the last

Re: [RBW] Seat post slippage

I once had a Steelwoold Tweed with a slightly oversized seat tube, and binder bolt wouldn't get tight enough to prevent vertical slipping. A thin paper shim solved the problem. On Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 12:11:39 PM UTC-4, Jeremy Till wrote: > > It's a nyloc nut--you're just seeing the

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Jersey

Love it On Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 10:35:02 AM UTC-5, lconley wrote: > > One of my goals when I retire is to do some Eroica rides. They require > period correct clothing as well as bikes. I was ordering a Guvnors' > Assembly jersey from Soigneur in New Zealand and noticed that you could get

Re: [RBW] Seat post slippage

It's a nyloc nut--you're just seeing the round end that holds the nylon gasket: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyloc_nut#/media/File:Nylon_Lock_Nut.png On Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 8:24:02 AM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > Looks like the nut is round, not six-sided like supposed to have in

Re: [RBW] Seat post slippage

I use a brake cylinder hone when I get a new frame to clean out the inside of the seat tube. Rivs are much better than 70's French frames, but it still doesn't hurt. Also prevents the frame from scratching up the seatpost. Laing Cocoa FL > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Rivendell Jersey

One of my goals when I retire is to do some Eroica rides. They require period correct clothing as well as bikes. I was ordering a Guvnors' Assembly jersey from Soigneur in New Zealand and noticed that you could get semi-custom jerseys made. These are 100% Merino wool. Not sure if this is

Re: [RBW] Seat post slippage

Looks like the nut is round, not six-sided like supposed to have in there. It may be spinning as you tighten. Get six-sided nut then it wont slip as you tighten. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Seat post slippage

Backing up what Eric said, I've had this issue on a couple MIT Rivs, including a Clem. The frames that come from Taiwan with a post installed could all benefit from an inspection and quick once-around with a round file. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] My wife's request for a bike tour

I did a three week tour of the Canadian Islands around Victoria island on the west coast. I really enjoyed it. No litter, nice people, great scenery and camping. Traffic was light and polite. The pastries are something I will always remember. Great bakers. It was a slow paced tour with rather

Re: [RBW] Seat post slippage

Carl: I had a similar problem once. Take the post out and feel around the inside of the seat lug. You’ll be looking for a ridge or imperfection … and it looks like you may have one on the left side toward the rear, based on the scratches on the post. If you find anything like that, carefully

[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Rode the length of the GDMBR with a large Wald basket zipped to the NItto front rack and loaded with 3-4 Kg of goodies (tent poles, camp stool, sleeping bag, frisbee, slops, etc. and on good days, a six-pack). Like Wally E. I had a Sea-to-Summit 3/4" strap around the tombstone hoop and wrapped

[RBW] Re: Dirt Drop Bar alternative to Cowchipper with 26 clam

IME, cowchippers and portolas are not very similar. Portolas rode more like narrow woodchippers to me. The ramps are very different. On Monday, October 8, 2018 at 11:32:37 PM UTC-4, Jonathan D. wrote: > > Adam - how do they compare in your view? Have you tried both? -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Roadkill intense increase in your area this week?

Hi Lum, Yes, I have noticed an uptick for sure, up here in New York State just north of the city and also closer to where you are. My parents live on the Maryland shore and I was down there visiting and riding my Appaloosa this past weekend. The squirrels are very active right now and I saw

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadkill intense increase in your area this week?

In New Hampshire we had a bumper crop of acorns last fall. It was amazing how many there were. And this fall I haven't seen even one on our property. So lots of critters made it through last winter which otherwise might have died. Populations of chipmunks, red and grey squirrels went way up. I

[RBW] Re: Roadkill intense increase in your area this week?

Lots of animals move during twilight, more so than in the full darkness of overnight. The shortening daylight of the season brings those movements into the higher traffic of commuters, both morning and night. Our local temperatures have not been at all inhibiting as cold nights and mornings

[RBW] Re: Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

Hi all: My shoes are due to ship October 10. I truly believe that there was a typo in order receipt notification. The 10 to 12 days was meant to say 10 to 12 weeks. If they are making the shoes from the basics, including spinning the material to create them, 10 to 12 days seems unrealistic.