[RBW] Re: Boyz on the Hoods: 4th Annual Escape from Super Bowl Weekend Campout

On Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 6:25:34 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: > > A reasonable beginner tent recommendation would be appreciated. The REI Passage 1 is a pretty decent one-person tent. It retails for $140 and comes in at about 4 lbs. I used one for a couple years. -Shawn

[RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

Agreed, great ride and attention to fun and functional details. Looking forward to some ride reports and pics. What a handsome bike! -- 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

[RBW] Hillborne dropbar, bar-ends: Cross shifter housings then cables?

agreed. my 1x sam, also in indiana, is also set up with the shifter cable crossing to the left of the headtube. never liked the look of the big non-crossed loops from the cockpit for some reason. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Lack of Betty Foys for sale.

I have owned 2 NOS Betty Foy frames that were sold before being ridden for the two beautiful women in my family. My wife said she was giving up riding 12 years ago when our children transitioned into drivers training and a faster means of freedom. fortunately she did a 180 and wanted me to

Re: [RBW] 31.8 Quill Stems

FWIW, I’m using the Origin8 quill stem and love it. But I did consider the threadless stem with the adapter. Went with the 31.8 quill because of price, but the stem+adapter combo is still in the table if I think I need more height. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Boyz on the Hoods: 4th Annual Escape from Super Bowl Weekend Campout

Philip, a begenning tent recommendation is somewhat like someone asking for a begenning bike recommendation. Sardonic grin. First, borrow one from someone if you can. You’ll learn a lot about what you like and don’t like and why. Of course the risk is you break it you buy it and you may not

[RBW] Re: Boyz on the Hoods: 4th Annual Escape from Super Bowl Weekend Campout

I’m kicking off the new year by trying some bike camping. I’ll either schlep the heavy tent I got for the Riv Jamboree, or invest in a bike-campable one. A reasonable beginner tent recommendation would be appreciated. I have the tent and pad, flip-flops and towel. Philip Santa Rosa, CA --

[RBW] Cheviut? More like Chevi-awesome. Amiright?

Stephen, So glad you are riding the heck out of that great bike. You have it looking great! For others, I bought Stephen’s 650b 56cm Hunq this summer after he sized up to a 58cm. I thought it only right when it was time to release the 60cm Cheviot to give him the chance to buy it. In

Re: [RBW] Cheviut? More like Chevi-awesome. Amiright?

These pictures make me miss my Cheviot. It’s a surprisingly lively ride, and as a tall guy, I love that huge head tube. Don’t miss the brakes, though. V brakes and discs point out the flexy weakness in those long reach brakes. Does Riv still have spare canti forks? Hmm. Eric On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: Hillborne dropbar, bar-ends: Cross shifter housings then cables?

Should work now, oops: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-2zBoYVScBApm9PO7Ym0_BgB8bg6CKxZ -- 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: Hillborne dropbar, bar-ends: Cross shifter housings then cables?

Hey Pancake, I got curious about your setup and clicked the link but that folder is private. Just checking if you meant to do that. (If so, I'll send a separate request for permission to view.) Thanks again for sharing. --Ed C. On Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 5:00:17 PM UTC-8, Pancake wrote:

[RBW] Hillborne dropbar, bar-ends: Cross shifter housings then cables?

Didn’t cross the cables, here’s the final result (switched from Boscos to Dirt Drop bars): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-2zBoYVScBApm9PO7Ym0_BgB8bg6CKxZ This was my first time using twine and it was really just practice; I’ll swap to Newbaum’s tape after I confirm that the levers

Re: [RBW] Re: Self-diagnosed Riv addicts (some) since 1994.

Not yet, seems its more likely to be 26 with the upcoming Gus. :-) > On 17 Jan 2019, at 1:00 AM, lconley wrote: > > Oops - 25 bikes - does that cross the line into hoarding? > >> On Friday, January 11, 2019 at 3:04:16 PM UTC-5, lconley wrote: >> 10 Rivendells plus Rivendell Custom on order. 23

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillborne dropbar, bar-ends: Cross shifter housings then cables?

I've got my Sam set up as a 1x, and I still routed the shifter (11sp bar-end) to the left side of the downtube, then crossed it over to the proper channel under the bottom bracket en route to the derailer. It just makes for a more natural cable routing, I feel...and helps with paint rub. On

[RBW] Re: Boyz on the Hoods: 4th Annual Escape from Super Bowl Weekend Campout

Also in +1! Willow and I are planning to make this our first tandem campout! Quite stoked. (See what I did there?) Reed On Thu, Jan 17, 2019 at 2:26 PM wrote: > BUMP! Who's getting ready for some early season bike camping action? > > On Monday, January 7, 2019 at 8:45:36 AM UTC-8,

[RBW] Re: Boyz on the Hoods: 4th Annual Escape from Super Bowl Weekend Campout

BUMP! Who's getting ready for some early season bike camping action? On Monday, January 7, 2019 at 8:46:40 AM UTC-8, Irving wrote: > > It's time for the 4th Annual Super Bowl Campout Weekend (RECAP: 2016 > , 2017 > ,

[RBW] Re: Cheviut? More like Chevi-awesome. Amiright?

Well, I’m excited FOR you. The Cheviot would be just the thing, I think, but I’ve got a Betty so no good excuse - I will live vicariously through you folks! Such a beautiful, useful bike; it looks romantic and nostalgic but still a tough little steed. I hope you ride the wheels off it and

[RBW] Re: Cheviut? More like Chevi-awesome. Amiright?

I've never really been a fan of wood fenders on a bike, something about it just rubs me the wrong way. But I gotta say the Family Truckster comparison really won me over and I'm a big fan of this Chev On Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 10:49:56 PM UTC-5, Stephen W. wrote: > > Howdy y'all, >

[RBW] Cheviut? More like Chevi-awesome. Amiright?

I’m starting to feel like Bart Simpson in the episode when he doesn’t have a pocket knife - “I just saved this man’s life, and it’s all thanks to my trusty Cheviot” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: How to select a Brooks saddle

Has anyone measured the width & length of their Cambium C19? Brooks says all versions of the C19 are 275mm long & 184mm wide. I was about to order the All Weather Carved C19 after reading some people found carved version to be a bit more comfortable, but I wasn't sure if my sit bones would

[RBW] Re: Gus Boots Willsen on Shell Ridge

I undersand, Phil. I’m talking spreading them out over years. Grin. But, if it is truly a buy one to do it all, that’d be the Atlantis. The AHH and Boots are nearly on opposite sides of the spectrum, with Boots pushing the spectrum farther into the hillybike than the Hunqapillar or Bomba. I

[RBW] Re: Gus Boots Willsen on Shell Ridge

When one has finite amount of $ its hard to justify both. Especially if one wants to buy complete from Riv. On Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 10:46:29 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Phil said: “Torn betwen the GBW & the AHH.” > > Not hard to justify both, let alone either. No decision to be

[RBW] Bikepacking 27.5+ v. 29+

Next question for those with fattish tire experience: differences in rollover and gearing/effort for 27.5 and 29 in the 2.8” width. Context, if it’s not immediately obvious: Boots. I fit either the large (27.5) or xl (29). Application is bikepacking and daily riding, 1/3 each on average paved,

[RBW] Re: Gus Boots Willsen on Shell Ridge

Phil said: “Torn betwen the GBW & the AHH.” Not hard to justify both, let alone either. No decision to be made, except perhaps which one to buy first. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Cheviut? More like Chevi-awesome. Amiright?

Welcome to the chlub! In my experience, you'll only start loving it more. Perfect bike. The sparkly green in incredible, an all-time great, tho the new Dark Sage gives it a run for its money! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillborne dropbar, bar-ends: Cross shifter housings then cables?

Is this summary correct?: Standard routing is not to cross the cables. Keeps them short. But crossing them is an acceptable alternative that increases housing length a little, while possible avoiding some frame rub. May require tinkering under the downtube where the cables cross back for

[RBW] Re: Gus Boots Willsen on Shell Ridge

Thanks for these pics Olivier. Now I'm seriously considering one of these. Torn betwen the GBW & the AHH. -Phil On Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 10:24:12 PM UTC-5, Olivier Chételat wrote: > > Friends of the finest steel bikes, > I was lucky enough to get my hands on a prototypical Gus Boots

Re: [RBW] Waterford Series 22

Those stack and reach numbers look great. Sounds like a great all day rider. On Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 3:04:32 PM UTC-6, Randall Rupp wrote: > > That's the diagram from the original frame owner, I run it now with a > saddle height of 74cm (83 PBH) and bars are even. > > On Wed, Jan

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillborne dropbar, bar-ends: Cross shifter housings then cables?

I don't remember when I first learned about the cross in front/recross under the downtube method but yeah, if you are looking for ways to minimize paint rub, it's a good option. As noted below, under tube bottle mounts can get in the way, but that varies by bike. On one frame, I had to add