[RBW] Re: Comments on 1x12'd MIT Atlanti Or Other Riv's?

hi bill, sunrace makes the 11-50 twelve speed cassette that fits on a standard 10/11s sram/shimano freehub body. this is what i have. you can find the mini-group on ebay for just under $300 for the shifter, derailer, chain, & sunrace cassette package. i try not to buy new bicycle components

[RBW] Kickstand tire rub

My wife has a 52cm Clem L with Riv's stock silver kickstand, curved with a black plastic bottom. How is its length adjustable? Dave in Kansas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Comments on 1x12'd MIT Atlanti Or Other Riv's?

Adam Leibow indicates he will run GX Eagle on his Clem In order to run the 10-50 cassette you need the XD driver on the rear hub. Is that driver available on a 135mm we rear hub? Is it available on a 135mm QR non-disc rear hub? Or will you be running a Shimano compatible 11-50 eagle

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini handlebar ideas

Jim, Before the Wavie I had a 610 Ahearne+Map bar on the Atlantis. I’m using the same stem, which has a 11cm reach I’m pretty sure. 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

I don't know how it got continued. When I look at the forum on the Google Groups website I see the original thread locked, then there's this new one with "Re:" in front of the title. Bottom line is Jim made it clear he doesn't want to do this again two months after the thread had died out. It

[RBW] SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

The main events will be on Saturday but we thought we’d offer a pre- and post on Friday and Sunday for those who want to make a weekend of it. The ride on Saturday heads north of Greenville on the popular Swamp Rabbit Trail about 10 miles to the village of Travelers Rest. From TR we access

[RBW] Re: Swaping one Riv for another

Thanks Jamison for that. I am currently thinking thusly: 56, 560B drop bars (likely Nitto RM 13, Nitto 132 or 135, or my usual Nitto Noodle - maybe 46 this time from my usual 44). V-brakes with dedicated V-drop levers from Tektro. (I live where it rains a lot and like the power of Vs, although

Re: [RBW] Sugino 40x26 wide low double?

Sh*t: meant to say that Q was 160 in both cases. On Tue, Feb 12, 2019 at 6:37 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > FWIW, my shop floor Sam Hill came with the XD-2 triple, 46/36/24, on a 113 > bb; this switched over entire to my first gen Fargo, which had ample > clearance for tires up to 65 actual (Big

Re: [RBW] Sugino 40x26 wide low double?

FWIW, my shop floor Sam Hill came with the XD-2 triple, 46/36/24, on a 113 bb; this switched over entire to my first gen Fargo, which had ample clearance for tires up to 65 actual (Big Apples on 44 mm rims) and fenders and mud space, and good chainline. Yes, the Q is the same whether triple or

Re: [RBW] Re: Kickstand tire rub

If you torque the mounting bolt so that the plates dig themselves little hollows in the stays, your stand won't rotate. Just kidding (though I've done that), but so far, the Greenfield bb-area stand on my Dahon has stayed put, even without torquing it into the meta, and even with frequent and

[RBW] SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

I’d love to hear more as this is close enough to drive from Nashville! Karl Nashville, TN -- 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: Kickstand tire rub

I was at RBWHQ about 2 weeks ago and Roman showed me something that seems to address this problem. On the MIT Atlantis (IIRC), the kickstand mounting bolt hole in the frame's chain stay plate has been placed off center, to the NDS so that the kickstand ends up maybe 5 to 10 mm farther to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

It ain't locked if my post showed up; I posted because Jim's post showed up. On Tue, Feb 12, 2019 at 6:19 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > I wouldn't push too hard on singling me out as a problem poster after you > were the one to revive a locked thread. > > -- > You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

I wouldn't push too hard on singling me out as a problem poster after you were the one to revive a locked thread. -- 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

Re: [RBW] SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

The names of these establishments are great! Makes me want to attend. Curtis. "from the left coast" On Tue, Feb 12, 2019, 4:46 PM Todd Ripley and I are really excited to propose a full weekend of rides > and opportunistic for socialization. > Here are our thoughts > > Fri May 3rd afternoon

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

Grant is a worrier, at least to judge by his posts starting way back pre-internet with "Peeking Through the Knothole." This is not a criticism, just an observation. I'm a worrier, and I know something of what he feels. What caught my eye was the report, for the first time IIRC, that staff have

[RBW] WTR (ride): SF Bay Area 64cm Atlantis + 64cm Quickbeam + 58cm Appaloosa

Infrequent poster, occasional buyer, often reader I've been watching this list for some time for one of these to come up on this list but... it would be great to be able to try one before buying one especially as buying/shipping/selling bikes is such a pain. If you have one of these and

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

I would like to put knobbies on my Clem! I was afraid my fenders would interfere with that but it looks like you’ve got a good setup there! What size tire are you running? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] A quick note

The thread about Riv's financial situation closed, so I couldn't post my reply to recent comments on my post. I think maybe some people misunderstood what I was trying to say, so I hope it's OK if I post my reply here. I get that Rivendell is about drawing a line in the sand over certain

Re: [RBW] Help me build a Clem please!

Yeah they don't seem to sell the build kits any more. In terms of shipping, turns out shipping a frame is only $10 cheaper than sending the full bike. I did however think I would be able to source components and build up my own one cheaper than a complete bike. However this doesn't seem to be

Re: [RBW] Help me build a Clem please!

Thanks! I can't find 650b rim brake compatible wheels in Australia. I'm even prepared to build my own wheels if I can locate some rims. That is also a struggle. It seems that rim brake compatible 650b wheels in Australia really are becoming dinosaurs.. On Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 7:57:16

Re: [RBW] Help me build a Clem please!

Thanks Patrick! Yes it certainly is a puzzle. Moreso where to find the pieces one I've selected them! The main thing I'm really struggling with is the 650b wheelset. It is hard because I could go and get a Soma/Surly/Salsa frame for the same price, with much easier access to wheels (disc brake

Re: [RBW] Sugino 40x26 wide low double?

It'll be the same as the Sugino XD-2 triple, which is 165 mm. Rivendell calls that "Medium" on their website. It's the same crankarm as the Sugino XD-2 set up as a triple. Just different rings and a pants guard outer. On Sun, Feb 10, 2019 at 4:08 PM John Bokman wrote: > Any thoughts on this

[RBW] FS-Riv Road Custom frame/fork 54cm

Selling my Rivendell Road Custom frameset. It was built in April, 2000 by Roland Della Santa. Pea/Sage green Imron paint by JB. Frame specs are - ST - 54cm c-c (56 c-t) TT - 54cm c-c Rear spacing - 130mm Pics here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/velolab It uses short reach brakes. I am

[RBW] Re: Help me build a Clem please!

Right on the edge re sizing though my PBH is 86cm so 52 seems the right size. On Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 4:39:55 AM UTC+11, Drw wrote: > > Have you looked at bike flights shipping costs? I am pretty sure that > they’ll be cheaper than what Rivendell uses, but I’d imagine you could buy >

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini handlebar ideas

Tom, Did you have a bar on the Atlantis before? If so, what was it, and upon switching to the Wavie, did you make a stem change? Thank you, Jim W. On Sat, Feb 9, 2019 at 7:42 PM tc wrote: > Thanks, Chip. I bought and mounted the Wavie on my Atlantis and love it. > Still not sure what to do on

[RBW] Re: Help me build a Clem please!

Just a couple of things that I noticed while building up my Clem: A clutch rear derailleur really helps with the chain slap if you plan on doing any mixed surface riding. The extra long chainstays give more room for the chain to sag and bounce around. The chain slap may not bother you but I

[RBW] Re: 55cm Joe Appa owners, what's your pbh?

My pbh is 84.5. I'm on the 55 cm Appaloosa. I'm a 5 feet 8 1/2 inches tall mesomorph. With 700x45 tires I can straddle the bike comfortably anywhere on the top tube and I like the fit. And I like the bike. I built mine with the 8cm dirt drop stem. With the stem as low as it will go that puts

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

The bicycle industry has always been cyclical. Rivendells' sales performance is off the same as the rest of the industry. Unfortunately, a 10% drop in sales can lead to a 30% to 40% drop in profitability. The reverse is also true...a 10% increase in sales can improve profitability by the same

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

Patrick — thanks for giving me the benefit of the doubt. My motivation was indeed positive. Certainly, I did not mean to imply I know better than anyone else what Rivendell should do. And maybe my idea was misguided or even stupid. I just wanted to start a conversation about what Riv could do,

[RBW] SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

Todd Ripley and I are really excited to propose a full weekend of rides and opportunistic for socialization. Here are our thoughts Fri May 3rd afternoon ramble up the Swamp Rabbit Trail to Travelers Rest for a BBQ Sat May 4th 930 am meet at Swamp Rabbit Cafe for breakfast. Main ride 30-40

[RBW] Re: Updated A. Homer Hilsen

Love the color and the fenders look terrific -- 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] Re: FS: Grilver Clem H Size 52 Brand New

Congratulations. Hugh On Tue, Feb 12, 2019, 2:57 PM RDS Sold > > On Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 8:23:06 AM UTC-5, RDS wrote: >> >> I have a brand new, in box never opened, Clem H in size 52 in the Grilver >> color. Purchased earlier this year. I haven't even opened the box. I paid >> the

[RBW] Re: BOB Wallets

https://www.rivbike.com/products/sackville-marks-toolwrap -- 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] Re: Updated A. Homer Hilsen

I love matching fenders. Edwin On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 4:41:51 PM UTC-6, Brian Campbell wrote: > > Apologies in advance for the indoor lighting (currently 3 inches of > ice/freezing rain outside) but figured I would share some pictures of my > updated AHH. I bought the frame from Riv

[RBW] Re: Updated A. Homer Hilsen

Ha! Thanks again! On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 6:16:15 PM UTC-5, sameness wrote: > > Looks great! Now I want to do that on *my* Homer. Wanna trade brakes? I > have some really nice polished Mediums... > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Updated A. Homer Hilsen

Looks great! Now I want to do that on *my* Homer. Wanna trade brakes? I have some really nice polished Mediums... Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Updated A. Homer Hilsen

Very nice! +1 on the braze-ons, I have them on my Taylor and it's a noticeable improvement over the center-mount Paul's I've used. -- 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] Re: FS: Grilver Clem H Size 52 Brand New

Sold On Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 8:23:06 AM UTC-5, RDS wrote: > > I have a brand new, in box never opened, Clem H in size 52 in the Grilver > color. Purchased earlier this year. I haven't even opened the box. I paid > the full $1,650 price that's on the web site. I'll take $1,400 and I

[RBW] Updated A. Homer Hilsen

Apologies in advance for the indoor lighting (currently 3 inches of ice/freezing rain outside) but figured I would share some pictures of my updated AHH. I bought the frame from Riv in 2013 and at the time, brazed on Paul center pull brakes were not an option. Fast forward to current day. I

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Saddles

B-17 is sold On Monday, February 11, 2019 at 6:27:56 PM UTC-5, lconley wrote: > > Bump > > On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 2:34:31 PM UTC-5, lconley wrote: >> >> Prices dropped to $65 and 75$ shipped CONUS. Includes Brooks adjusting >> wrenches. >> >> On Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 10:25:44 AM

[RBW] Re: Sugino 40x26 wide low double?

looks perfect Philip On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 1:17:32 PM UTC-6, Philip Williamson wrote: > > I was just defining my wide-low double gear setup for my new Fitz > All-Road, and the gearing looks pretty similar. > > 40/24 x 11-26 11 speed, with 55mm tires. > >

[RBW] Re: Sugino 40x26 wide low double?

Ditto. I was using a long cage derailleur when I switched to the Sugino double a couple of years ago and noticed that shifting was slow (this is with a 5-speed freewheel). I dug up and old Shimano Crane out of my parts box, installed it, and removed a couple chain links. Now it shifts

[RBW] Re: Sugino 40x26 wide low double?

I was just defining my wide-low double gear setup for my new Fitz All-Road, and the gearing looks pretty similar. 40/24 x 11-26 11 speed, with 55mm tires. http://www.gear-calculator.com/?GR=DERS=24,40=11,12,13,14,15,16,17,19,21,23,26=2295=90=2.6=KMH=gearInches Dropping to a 22t small ring

Re: [RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 12:08:56 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > Joe, that's why I like the SunXCD better than the TA Pro-5-Vis - the flare > in the arms gives it a wider footprint, clears possible contact with chain, > chainSTAYS, kickstand, FD cage, > sorry -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

Joe, that's why I like the SunXCD better than the TA Pro-5-Vis - the flare in the arms gives it a wider footprint, clears possible contact with chain, chainrings, kickstand, FD cage, and especially Simplex chainguard ("clearance" with the Pro-5-Vis) On

Re: [RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

I'm a narrow-Q dissenter. The Riv Silver cranks on my Clem H were so narrow that I kept shifting my feet almost off the sides of the pedals. Narrow Q, not for everyone! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

ps - found this on VO blog First, Pro-5-Vis cranks have about the narrowest Q factor, or tread, of any crank made. That's a good thing for most of us. In fact some experts claim that most riders pedal more efficiently on low Q-factor cranks. But there is a small percentage of riders who are

Re: [RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

Thanks Phillip, I couldn't tell you the math, but they're about as vertical as a crank can get, with the square taper buried far to the outside Here's the reason I used SunTour FD1300 - figured how to attach the Simplex chainguard using a computer board standoff, and the Simplex hardware with

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam angled dropouts - first principles?

It was a fun rabbit hole to go down, and John made it easy to explore the options. John: "I added all the components to the drawing, and it doesn't look that weird." Me: "It looks pretty weird. Can we change it back?" John: "Sure." Click. Tap tap. "Done." BikeCad sure is cool. The slider

Re: [RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

That's beautiful, Ron. What's the Q on these cranks on your bikes? Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 5:22:19 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote: > > The accolade of Crisp Front Shifting was given on another thread, and I > didn't want to seem to take exception with that accolade

Re: [RBW] Re: New Wavie Bar Photos

Tom, sounds good, thanks for keeping me in mind if you ever decide to sell the Ahearne bar. Enjoy! ~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] Re: Swaping one Riv for another

Hi John, I would not try to conclude too much about the top tube length of the Atlantis. While the 59cm has a top tube of 62cm, it also has the ability to place the handlebars in a much higher postion. If chosen that higher position will negate some of the top tube length. If you have any

Re: [RBW] daily post ur riv

Evan, that’s a stunning Ram. Perfectly classic. Beautiful colors too! Maybe Riv should create a 25th anniversary Ram? Wishful thinking on my part:-) Best, Rich in Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2019, at 7:24 AM, Bruce Herbitter > wrote: > > Beautiful bike. The solid rear dropout differs

[RBW] Re: Kickstand tire rub

A. You can use a file: 1. oval the hole in the kickstand plate to move the kickstand out, away from the tire, or, if you don't want to file on the frame. 2. file on the sides of the kickstand mount to rotate the kickstand relative to the frame. B. Get a kickstand that mounts to the

Re: [RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

The accolade of Crisp Front Shifting was given on another thread, and I didn't want to seem to take exception with that accolade where it was given. I'm posting my comments on this thread in case anybody wants to reference it for following up on their own version of James' 3-speed. No front

Re: [RBW] daily post ur riv

Beautiful bike. The solid rear dropout differs from the later Rams which have a window and the lug set is pointed instead of rounded as on later bikes. Ooh that color! Sent from my iPad > On Feb 11, 2019, at 10:32 PM, Evan E. wrote: > > Rambouillet: > >

[RBW] Re: Want to test ride: 52cm Clem L in NYC Area

Hi Bob, 718 does have a 52cm Clem h set up and available for test rides. Pretty sure the geometry between the L an H is basically the same. I think the H would let you know if the bike will fit. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Kickstand tire rub

Hi Bob, I had a similar issue with my 56cm Hunq and 650bx2.4 tires. I called Riv and spoke to Roman. He recommended a kickstand they used on Clems, if I remember correctly. After searching for a few minutes he found one for me. A pictures worth a 1,000 words: https://flic.kr/p/2a71pS1 So, I’d

[RBW] Re: FS: Grilver Clem H Size 52 Brand New

Pending Sale. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nimNFoZwJVF861Y2TctQC3xLj08cgzPu On Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 8:23:06 AM UTC-5, RDS wrote: > > I have a brand new, in box never opened, Clem H in size 52 in the Grilver > color. Purchased earlier this year. I haven't even opened the box. I