[RBW] Frankendini

Thanks, Ana! I just started following your Purple Riv Insta (I'm @rideymcbiker)..that bike is gorgeous! -- 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-

[RBW] Frankendini

I recently saw a Roadini in person and that orange is STUNNING! You would need to try very hard to uglify it. Enjoy! -- 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 e

[RBW] A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor

Oh, Leah, now you really have me in tears! On Instagram and here! Beautiful storytelling. So happy for your boys and your family :) I have been recipient of such generosity and kindness, and I can only hope to reciprocate and pay forward in little or big ways... -Ana -- You received this mess

[RBW] PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

Thank you, Jon, Leah, Doug & Mark, for your kind words :) Matt: the model is a custom mixte Glorius Who is Ana? What’s the story? She’s one of the many participants at the Bicycle Quarterly Un-Meeting last month, a beautiful and challenging ride through the Tahuya Hills, a ferry ride away west

[RBW] Re: FYI: Sunrace 8sp cassettes

Totally agree. It’s a huge bang for buck part. I have one on both my bikes 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

I haven’t seen a Softride stem in quite a while. Great addition and love the name. Shouldn’t you get some bigger bolts to stick out of the neck of that stem? Halloween’s just around the corner! John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Re: FYI: Sunrace 8sp cassettes

I put a 10 speed sunrace on a weird low trail conversion of an old Litespeed mtn. bike I have. Their cassettes are really nice and fairly reasonable. I only went 10 because I got a deal on10 speed shifters with some Paul Thumbies, I did the, not recommended but still mostly works, 3x10 but I

Re: [RBW] FYI: Sunrace 8sp cassettes

The Road Link is from JGbike and comes with the cassette when ordered from the big A. I have an extra around here if you need it. The derailleur is an M760. Not sure if cage length. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] FYI: Sunrace 8sp cassettes

Hi Justin, Would you mind giving more details of the road link you used and what specific XT rear derailleur model you used. Thanks :-) > On 13 Oct 2018, at 7:04 AM, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > For those folks who are both 1x curious and we’d to their 8 speed life take a > look at the 8 speed S

[RBW] Re: Therapeutic effects of night riding and eating

This was probably my favorite ride report of the year. Big fan of your from-the-saddle situational observations. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

Re: [RBW] FYI: Sunrace 8sp cassettes

Thanks for the tip. I didn't have any idea this existed. This might be just the thing for upcoming "budget" Jones LWB build. Eric On Fri, Oct 12, 2018 at 7:04 PM Justin, Oakland wrote: > For those folks who are both 1x curious and we’d to their 8 speed life > take a look at the 8 speed Sunrace

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

Amusing data point I just rediscovered after forgetting most of what I once knew about the Softride suspension stem: It was originally called Frankenstem. I didn't know that when I named this thread 😁 Btw, this thing was probably crap as a mountain bike suspension - there's no appreciable dampi

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

Ash, the Wavie bar is a possibility if it ever gets into production. The riser I put on there is kind of an experiment to see what's possible with that very long stem; I like it for what's becoming an increasingly problematic arthritic wrist, but there's room for a bit more sweepback. -- You

[RBW] FYI: Sunrace 8sp cassettes

For those folks who are both 1x curious and we’d to their 8 speed life take a look at the 8 speed Sunrace 11-40 cassette. I put one on my kid bike because the cost would be $26 for cassette vs $$ for 10sp parts. I had the shifter, derailleur and chain already. The cassette came with a generi

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

Way to go Joe! An admirable build indeed. Also very sensible. Sorry to plant the seed, but it is simply inevitable that this bike will feature a Riv handlebar soon! (Albatross/Billy) With every road bike I have owned I was tempted to toss out the drop bar and do an alt bar. That thought wou

[RBW] Thank you Riv & My kid-hauler

Super cool! Makes me wish my almost-four-year old was that little again! Bob K. in Baltimore -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Thank you Riv & My kid-hauler

Great setup, super cute kid. Thanks for posting. Some of my favorite bicycles are the ones I rigged out for kid carrying duty. -- 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] Therapeutic effects of night riding and eating

The season has set for the rides at the end of the day, my local group rides are over and to keep riding are adjustments are necessary and have been made. This week I have had the pleasure to get out twice with lights and the dark season paradigm of my place in the urban landscape. Tuesday I m

[RBW] Re: Colossal Wald Basket

i've got this basket ziptied to my crust clydesdale fork. confirming it handles great. On Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 2:22:15 PM UTC-7, J Imler wrote: > > Get a load of this behemoth. > Pics here > > > Same width as the big

[RBW] Front Rack Brazeon Locations

Hi all, This dimension varies depending on manufacture. Does anyone know what location Rivendell uses? The braze-on location seems to work well on my Quickbeam. I would measure it myself but I'm away from my bikes. Thanks! Christian Currently in Niles, MI -- You received this message because

[RBW] Handlebar comparison website

Neat website for comparing various handlebars... http://whatbars.com Apologies if it's already been posted here. Eric -- 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 a

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

Some cheap flush cutters are your friend, friend. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Friday, October 12, 2018 at 10:45:05 AM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: PSA: Jenny's AHH

(sorry for the duplicate-ish responses. My original reply didn't post yesterday when I wrote it, so I thought it was lost into the ether and wrote another response today. Derp.) --jenny @ RBW On Friday, October 12, 2018 at 10:32:27 AM UTC-7, jenny k wrote: > > It will take a standard seatpost.

[RBW] Schwalbe g-one speed 2.35 on MIT Atlantis?

I'm wondering if anyone has tried this combo. Mostly curious about the 650b version but also 700c. I'm aware Riv claims 55mm max clearance and it's a bit beyond that, and rim width affects sizing. But if anyone has any experience, I'd love to know. Thanks Al in Saratoga -- You received this m

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Jersey

Idaho? How about New Hampshire?;v) -- 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

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

Btw, I need to give a shoutout to Jenny @ Riv (@jenny_klug on Instagram, follow her, she's awesome, she plays drums) for inspiration. I've been fascinated by the "that looks like a Jenny bike" look to her bikes for quite a while, and she really motivated me to go my own way with mine. Thanks, Je

[RBW] Re: In praise of the Betty - Ride report

Betty and Sam. A power couple if I ever saw one. Own a Sam and had the pleasure of seeing a Betty in the wild. Such a beauty. Agree with Garth on the color. Best, Rich in ATL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe f

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

Joe, don’t sell the Roadini. You’re having too much fun with it! Looking forward to the next iteration. Enjoy! Rich in ATL -- 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, se

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

I'm glad you got it resolved, and agree the packing was the problem. I was very reticent to do my own packing, but enough bad experiences with bike shops finally talked me into doing my last one by myself. There's a video somewhere at rivbike.com which shows frame packing, with the very helpfu

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

Kip, this route is fantastic - I'm envious that you will be doing this in the summer. My favourite section of HWY 1 was pretty much the entire Oregon coast - there was plenty of shoulder, it was great weather, super beautiful, chill, and the campsites were cheap and (for the most part) really n

Re: [RBW] Re: PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

Ana on Instagram = @purpleriv On Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 8:18:44 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Ana Candela (I love her name) has a very active bike life with her custom > Riv Mixte. Check her out on Instagram! > > Sent from my iPad

Re: [RBW] Colossal Wald Basket

A Crust Clydesdale Cargo Fork might be a good fit for the large basket/heavy load! On Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 8:50:28 AM UTC-7, Will wrote: > > Back in the days when I delivered newspapers, the bikes we used all had > long curved fork bl

[RBW] Re: PSA: Jenny's AHH

It will take a standard seatpost. Knurled seatpost is also included. My Homer has been relisted here: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575378759&campid=5338273189&customid=&icep_item=202467166805&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&toolid=11

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

Bikeflights paid the entire damage cost estimate that the buyer and I agreed to. The cost to ship the frame+fork to be repainted (hopefully Rick at D&D), and shipped back, plus the missing bolt cost, are covered by the Bikeflights claim payment. Lessons learned, if you don't know the bike pack

[RBW] Re: PSA: Jenny's AHH

Hi, It will definitely take a standard 27.2 seatpost. I am also including the knurled seatpost I used with it. I've relisted my Homer and lowered the price significantly. You can view it here: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575378759&campid=5338273189&customi

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

I feel ya, Justin. I've always liked bikes that when you look at them you think, "That is set up *exactly* as the rider wanted it." That was my intention with this frame, both to match my kind of riding and to get away from the standard Riv "look". An oversized Riv road bike with slammed post

[RBW] Re: PSA- Rambouillet FS in Boston

;-) rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] WTB/T: Your 55/57 Legolas, possibly trade for my 54 Ram

Looking for a 55 or 57cm Legolas, preferably f/f/h but could discuss a complete bike. I have a 54 Ram in blue that I could trade if it sounds good to you. I’m in the mood to change up my bikes, but can’t bring myself to sell the Ram and be Riv-less Anyway, I know Legolas frames are few and fa

[RBW] Re: In praise of the Betty - Ride report

Thanks for the wonderous story ! I may not own a Betty but I sure do absolutely Love the colors and details. By far my favorite of the stock colors on any frame they have sold. I do however have a Betty coin purse and use it daily, one of those squeezable plastic oval thingies that has a

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

I want to make sure you know - I love that you made a bike to ride like you want it to ride! Too much focus on making bikes look and appear a certain way to fit in to a certain look. The best bike is the one you ride! -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] FS: Misc. Nitto, Sugino, White, Dia Compe, VO parts

I would like the 980 brakes and the dirt drop - will PM. Thanks, Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegro

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

As a big fan of 90's hybrids I like it!I have those same handlebars, which were on a 90's hybrid I bought about eight years ago. On Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 4:30:27 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Here's an update/finished build on my Sparkly Orange Roadini, which > answer

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

Needs a frame wart (ebike battery)! -- 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, sen

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

Nice grab! Glad it worked out -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: PSA- Rambouillet FS in Boston

Nice find. I’d buy one of these in a 58 hint, hint. -- 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 po

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

Sale proof ... I wish I'd thought of that (!) On Friday, October 12, 2018 at 3:17:51 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > One benefit is it's sale proof. I have a tendency to sell bikes after not > too long, but who would buy this?? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

One benefit is it's sale proof. I have a tendency to sell bikes after not too long, but who would buy this?? -- 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 t

Re: [RBW] Re: PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

Thank you Eric for the explanation . -- 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 gro