Re: [RBW] Race Report, Oh My!

Hi Collin! Wow! dried up mud :-) Did you have problems shifting with all that mud on your front and rear deraileur? On Wed, May 15, 2019 at 7:02 AM Collin A wrote: > Not the typical report that comes from the site, I know, but I think its > worth mentioning since diversity in thought helps contr

[RBW] Re: Fixed gear bike packing

In about 1978, when I was living in Western Australia, a group of us who were a bit over just training and racing organised a nine day 1400km cycle camping tour. Two of the riders did it on fixed wheel - somewhere around a 65" gear as I recall. Luckily WA is not a particularly mountainous part o

[RBW] Re: Farmers Daughter Gravel Grinder

Have fun, Tim & Co! Muddy? Use the Ice Cream Truck! On Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 3:20:21 PM UTC-4, Tim Bantham wrote: > > Anyone in the Northeast planning on riding this event this Sunday? I will > be there along with other list members Ben, Spencer and I'm sure others. > I'll likely be riding

[RBW] Re: FS: nitto rbw51 top rack

This is a Nitto R-14 rack. There's no better rack for an older saddlesack. Particularly one with a slot for the tombstone. I've used one of these for many years of commuting. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Farmers Daughter Gravel Grinder

I went last year, lots of mud, lots of fun. My son has a fencing tournament Sunday, so I must wait for August and D2R2 to get my gravel event fix. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop recei

[RBW] Re: Farmers Daughter Gravel Grinder

Have fun!! -- 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-bun

[RBW] Re: FS: 54.5 MIT AHH

Some people have asked if I could sell complete. I can sell everything but wheels, saddle, and pedals. I can pack everything with my LBS so that you will only have to get a wheel set, saddle, pedals, and some tire tubes. I can sell the below for $1900 plus bike flights shipping. I'll be getting

[RBW] Re: FS: 54.5 MIT AHH

Some people have asked if I could sell complete. I can sell everything but wheels, saddle, and pedals. I can pack everything with my LBS so that you will only have to get a wheel set, saddle, pedals, and some tire tubes. Here is the rest of the build list, all in all, about $3,100 worth of part

Re: [RBW] Re: Fixed gear bike packing

Craig Montgomery, sometimes of this list (I think; he's on the boblist) used to regularly tour loaded in the AZ desert (water) on fixed gears; I think that now he's moderated and uses hub or even (gasp!) derailleur gears. Craig? On Wed, May 15, 2019 at 2:26 AM Nick Payne wrote: > In about 1978,

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini fendering at 32mm?

Does the Roadeo have the same tire/fender clearance as the blue Rambouillets? If so, I got 32-actual/35-labeled tires (Kojaks) under SKS fenders without cutting things too fine. I daresay the right-sized Honjos or Berthouds or VO metals would have worked as well. -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: Roadini fendering at 32mm?

Lots of good ideas here and from others. Yes, I was assuming stock supplied hardware but obviously one does not have to use it. When using the stock mounting hardware on some of the traditionally styled metal fenders, the hardware itself is what can limit vertical clearance. Some modern metal f

Re: [RBW] Re: Race Report, Oh My!

Collin: How do you like the K-Lite? I have an earlier model -- 2016 IIRC, with single lamp, 600 and 1,200 lumens claimed, and candybar-sized capacitor+switching system that tucks nicely away in a frame bag. I use it only on familiar dirt "acequia" irrigation roads in our bosque, but even with my b

[RBW] Re: Roadini fendering at 32mm?

The berthoud fender stays are very nice. They bolt directly to the fender and you can put the small button head end on the inside. I’ve replaced the stock stays on longboards with berthoud ones and I think it gives a stiffer result as well as eliminating the internal hardware that some folks cla

[RBW] Re: FS: 54.5 MIT AHH

Buyer of the wheels backed out. Wheels are Pacenti Brevet rims, SP dyno hub front, white industries T11 rear spaced to 135mm, dt double butted spokes, both wheels are 32h. I can add the wheels to the complete build for $425. I can add the wheels to the frame set for $475. On Wednesday, May 15

[RBW] stack and reach for Riv frames

Hi all, I was looking at frame geometry for various Rivs, and other bikes. I can't seem to find stack and reach on the Riv geometry charts. Does anyone know where this information might be? It seems like a real helpful way of comparing frames. -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: stack and reach for Riv frames

Hi Jim, I'll recommend (again) the invaluable https://bikeinsights.com/ Reid in Austin On Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 1:47:43 PM UTC-5, Jim S. wrote: > > Hi all, I was looking at frame geometry for various Rivs, and other bikes. > > I can't seem to find stack and reach on the Riv geometry chart

[RBW] Re: Roadini fendering at 32mm?

Exactly. Put the panhead bolt head or hex button head inside the fender and the nut on the outside. If you have daruma style stays, buy a $5 L-bracket from VO (or the sliding crimp fitting that comes standard with most metal fenders and some plastic fenders, crimp it to the fender or cut it up t

[RBW] Re: stack and reach for Riv frames

Reid, that is awesome. That's exactly what I wanted. Wow - what a great website. It's Whatbars, but for frames! There are other online tools that I looked at, but they were all flawed. This one is the best. Thank you! On Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 1:53:57 PM UTC-5, Reid Echols wrote: > > Hi Jim,

[RBW] Rides and activities for FotR / Rivmoot / RBWXXV Rivendell Anniversary Campout / Meetup

*Rivmoot 2019 is the weekend of July 19-21. * I believe there is room for 30 people officially, and three cars. Justin August can confirm nights, number of sites, and total possible guests. Details (Everyone is invited!): *Samuel P Taylor Park, at the Devil's Gulch Group Camps

[RBW] Re: stack and reach for Riv frames

Just spreading the good news! It’s truly a great resource, and they have a lot more in the works from what I hear. -- 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 em

[RBW] Re: Race Report, Oh My!

Hey Collin, I love your Clem! It wears mud well. Nice camera work too. What kind of saddle bag is that in the pic in this thread? I like they way it tucks in there and leaves some rack space. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: FS: nitto rbw51 top rack

this is different than the r14 in that it has a second set of struts on the side, see riv’s latest email for details. Both great racks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

[RBW] Re: FS: nitto rbw51 top rack

Oh, it has the diving board plate. I never noticed the difference! On Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 4:47:16 PM UTC-4, jamin orrall wrote: > > this is different than the r14 in that it has a second set of struts on > the side, see riv’s latest email for details. Both great racks! -- You received

[RBW] Re: Rides and activities for FotR / Rivmoot / RBWXXV Rivendell Anniversary Campout / Meetup

I like the proposal. Have done this ride a few times from SF. Mostly dirt but all tame. Usually rode up railroad grade, then traversed on pavement to BoRidge then down Shafter, swim at inkwells, off to STP. Will be coming down from Healdsburg and likely catch the train too. Looking forward to

[RBW] Re: stack and reach for Riv frames

Holy moly, that is an outstanding resource. Bookmarking it. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 54.5 MIT AHH

Hi Phil, Very nice bike. So are you offering the bike as photographed, with saddle and peddles and wheels? If so, what is the price? Thanks, Peter On Wed, May 15, 2019 at 2:35 PM phil k wrote: > Buyer of the wheels backed out. > > Wheels are Pacenti Brevet rims, SP dyno hub front, white industri

Re: [RBW] Re: stack and reach for Riv frames

Yeah Reid! Thanks for sharing this..again. I must’ve missed it the first time. Super cool. Sent from my iPhone > On May 15, 2019, at 5:54 PM, John G. wrote: > > Holy moly, that is an outstanding resource. Bookmarking it. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to t

Re: [RBW] Re: Rides and activities for FotR / Rivmoot / RBWXXV Rivendell Anniversary Campout / Meetup

I'm likely / able to drive over and haul-in necessary items to camp, Friday afternoon and will ride a loop from there. Regrettably I need to be home Saturday night, but will have all day to play so will start cooking up a few ideas. Philip, the only mining of note in the area, to my knowledge (whi

[RBW] Paul motolite reviews?

Thinking about upgrading to the Paul motolite brakes but would love to hear opinions of them. Thanks! -- 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-ow

Re: [RBW] Paul motolite reviews?

I’ve got motolites on my Bombadil and they are great. On my 650b bike with Paul levers they are very strong and modulate well. They are very adjustable including toe in. Because of the range of adjustment you can use them on a variety wheels and bikes. It might be possible to run both 650b and 700c

Re: [RBW] Paul motolite reviews?

John, Thanks. They would be going in my canti Saluki. Every Paul product I've had has been great, I just need to bite the bullet and order them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop recei

[RBW] Re: Paul motolite reviews?

I have a set on the front of my Hunqapillar and I basically view it as "bling" for my bike. I can't tell that it stops any better than the Deore V-brake it replaced, one of the bolts has to be tightened really tight to keep the spring pressure from loosening it and it squeals loud enough to wa

[RBW] Paul motolite reviews?

They're the absolute best brakes ever. The adjustability is second to none, easy, solid, precise. The release is quick and easy. They look weird, which is a plus. There's nothing else that comes close, I just wish they were free. -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

[RBW] PSA: Bikeinsights.com: great geometry resource

Hi folks, Mentioned it in another thread but figured I’d replicate here for all and sundry: https://bikeinsights.com/ is a one-stop shop for geometry comparisons among a staggering range of bikes and makers, including Riv. I’m not affiliated, but I do occasionally ride with one of the founder

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 54.5 MIT AHH

I'm not Phil but my math tells me the complete with wheels, no saddle/pedals, is $1900 + $425 = $2325. -- 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-o

[RBW] Paul motolite reviews?

Could someone measure their clearance height for me please? Center of brake post mount to bottom of the brake bridge/cable attachment thingy please. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Paul motolite reviews?

Looking at the video on their site, it looks like 95mm, but it's hard to see. 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-own

[RBW] Re: stack and reach for Riv frames

Incredible! I spent a couple of hours building various mountain bikes I was considering in CAD when I could have had the same info in a couple of clicks. Thanks, Reid. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS: nitto rbw51 top rack

price drop, 115 shipped. -- 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] Paul motolite reviews?

Spectacular brakes. Can’t say they stop significantly better than deore v’s, but they definitely adjust and modulate better. Best brakes I’ve ever used in setup and function. If I was rich and smart, I’d probably start stockpiling them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed