[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

I think Roadini was too close to other Rivs with more tire clearance and stronger canti/v-brakes. If you were looking at one it was hard not to just go with a Clem or one of the fully lugged bikes instead. A true TIG-ed Roadeo (read: level toptube, thin tubing) clone would sell better, IMO. --

[RBW] Copenhagen wheel Rivs vs ebike

I think that every Rivendell bike can be elegantly electrified with a Red Copenhagen wheel. I have ridden one on multiple occasions (miss you Amit) and feel that it provides the best of both worlds. That said their are so many different e-bikes on the market currently that it is hard to compa

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

Yeah, I was disheartened to hear that the Roadini didn't sell very well. I think everyone should have zippy but comfy 32mm tire road bike in their stable, and the Roadini seems to fit the bill. I wonder if people talked themselves out of buying because of the sloping top tube or the perceived s

[RBW] PSA: 55 Bleriot deal near Cleveland

Someone local should snag this - $390! I have no connection to the seller. https://cleveland.craigslist.org/bik/d/mentor-rivendell-bleriot-frameset/6954232642.html This 55cm Rivendell Bleriot frameset had been built up and used as a cruiser style bicycle. The frameset features an upgraded Riven

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

I agree with Grant here that any object with a 750-watt motor is not a bike, even with an "e" in the front. I'm not making a judgement about their merits, just saying they are more related to scooters, mopeds and small motorcycles than to two-wheeled human-powered vehicles, aka bikes or bicycle

[RBW] Re: Selling a frame

I think 700-1000$ is a fair range for f/f/headset. I think I paid 800 for a not pristine Toyo Atlantis with a couple extra parts (bb, seatpost, brakes maybe) and felt happy with the price. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

Yes, I agree. Large selection these days, as well. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 17, 2019, at 8:08 AM, masmojo wrote: > > I've got an E-bike & seeing as the whole bike cost about the same as my > Clementine; there's hardly reason enough to buy a Rivendell and electrify it; > cheaper just to b

[RBW] Re: Selling a frame

Thanks for the input. It's completely stripped down as of this afternoon. I'm leaving the headset in (Shimano Ultegra) as it turns very smoothly and there is no play, and I won't have to take it to a shop to remove it. I'll clean it up tomorrow afternoon, and hopefully have pictures by the

[RBW] Re: Which kind of shellac "flakes" do you use for cotton tape? Seed, button, flake, or dewaxed???

Thanks, for the advice, all very helpful. After reading all the information on the shellac.net website, I decided to go with an amber orange button lac for its durability and resistance to water. I'll be double wrapping my Newbaum's, so I'll be trying a 1 lb cut of the shellac to saturate al

[RBW] Re: Brooks Cambium Stuffing

Ah, interesting. So on leather saddles it looks like it limits the stretching so it last longer. I don't know that there is much stretching to prevent on the Cambium saddles, but if enhances the ride I guess it makes sense. I wonder if it would help prevent the cracking that some Cambiums get?

[RBW] Pedal the Parkway: Jamestown to Williamsburg car-free ride

May 4th, 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM ET Has anyone on the list ridden this? https://www.bikewalkwilliamsburg.org/events/2019/2/25/pedal-the-parkway I'm not sure how I've missed it for the 20+ years it's been going on. I really love the historic Williamsburg and Jamestown areas, so this would be icin

Re: [RBW] Re: New-to-me 54.5 MIT A. Homer Hilsen

Thank you,Shoji. The mirror you sent me is on my Joe Appaloosa, which I love. So very kind of you. Thank you. I know it’s a bit of a trip , but I hope to meet you in Minnewaska this Saturday. Will you be there? Roberta. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 18, 2019, at 10:06 AM, Shoji Takaha

Re: [RBW] Helmets (again)

No worries, Sean, I tried to delete that post but I guess it lands in emails and I can't dump it. I'm working on my new personality where I don't respond to every damn thing and piss people off - I left the internet-bob group for this reason - but it's a work in progress. I have no opinion on he

[RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

Awesome! 🍴🍻 -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://

Re: [RBW] Helmets (again)

"Helmet use was associated with a 51% reduction in the odds of head injury (OR = 0.49, 95% CI: 0.42–0.57), a 69% reduction in serious head in- jury (OR = 0.31, 95% CI: 0.25–0.37), a 33% reduction in facial injury (OR = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.56–0.81) and a 65% reduction in fatal head injury (OR = 0.35, 95

[RBW] Re: Helmets (again)

I've historically been anti-helmet. Never wore one as a kid/teen (nor were required to wear one by law, parental direction, etc I vaguely recall at some point a law was passed requiring them for kids but maybe I'd aged out by then or something?) I also acknowledge I was just fortunate to n

Re: [RBW] Helmets (again)

I read the article, found it interesting, and thought that members here would find it interesting as well. My sharing was more an FYI than a "this is what you should be doing" post. I apologize if my post made anyone angry. Sean On Wed, Sep 18, 2019 at 3:03 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Exactly how

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

Well I'm not arguing which is most cost effective. You said a dedicated ebike "will work better" and that very much depends on what each rider needs from an ebike. Also, I said I disagree with your opinion, which doesn't make either of us right, we just have different views on the priorities of

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

Not to get too far OT, Joe I hear what you are saying, but it goes beyond cleaness of the build. Love my Clementine, but if I was to attach the 750watt motor off my Rad Power, no doubt it would be too much! Other things just make it impossible to consider a conversion over a dedicated Ebike. Whe

Re: [RBW] Helmets (again)

Exactly how is this thread not intended to start another helmet war? -- 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...@googlegroup

Re: [RBW] Helmets (again)

I use a helmet when I feel it's appropriate; generally in situations where I know I will be moving quickly. . . Drop bars or E bike. I hate these studies, because they don't look at all extenuating circumstances. Rider demographic, location, type of bike, etc. There are so many things that come

Re: [RBW] Helmets (again)

Both interesting articles and food for thought. I'm not sure what to conclude. I can certainly sympathize (and would probably do the same thing as) the woman in the GGW article. Also, I don't see why the GGW article need be an alternative to the WaPo article, though I do see its point. As to the

[RBW] Re: Helmets (again)

May I suggest reading and discussing this article instead: https://ggwash.org/view/73899/why-i-stopped-taking-my-kid-to-school-by-bike-vision-zero-dc --Ed C. On Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 7:18:20 AM UTC-7, SeanMac wrote: > > I certainly do not want to start (another) helmet war, however I

[RBW] Re: Brooks Cambium Stuffing

https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/aug-13 On Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 12:18:54 PM UTC-4, Austin B. wrote: > > Interesting, but I don't understand and have never seen this. What does > the stuffing do? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

Rob Kristoff asked: Wasn't the Roadini meant to be the road version of a Clem? Yes, it was meant to be the road version of a Clem and it successfully was that, in my opinion and experience. I think Rivendell miscalculated what many people want. Many people want a cheap racing bike. The Roadini

[RBW] Re: Brooks Cambium Stuffing

The stuffing firms up the saddle a tad and dampens bump vibration, in my opinion. On Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 9:18:54 AM UTC-7, Austin B. wrote: > > Interesting, but I don't understand and have never seen this. What does > the stuffing do? > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Brooks Cambium Stuffing

Interesting, but I don't understand and have never seen this. What does the stuffing do? -- 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+un

[RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

i'll be arriving at the campground sometime mid-morning. i'll definitely be ready to roll to the brauhaus in the evening. looking forward to it! paul takoma park, md. On Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 10:55:17 AM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > > Attention day trippe

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

Wasn't the Roadini meant to be the road version of a Clem? -- 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: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

Attention day trippers/drivers! I spoke with the campground and Minnewaska today. You have two options for parking Saturday: 1. Arrive at Minnewaska by 10am to ensure you get a spot. Apparently they are under construction so spots are limited. 2. Park at the visitor center (usually always sp

[RBW] Helmets (again)

I certainly do not want to start (another) helmet war, however I recently stumbled on an interesting article in the Washington Post about helmets and cycling injuries Only 22 percent of bicyclists in severe accidents were wearing helmets.

[RBW] Re: Which kind of shellac "flakes" do you use for cotton tape? Seed, button, flake, or dewaxed???

I chose super-blonde dewaxed flakes for some grey handlebar tape, but I cannot recall my reasons for dewaxed... The color did darken a little even with super-blonde, similar to the tape/twine getting a little wet. I've also used a mix of amber and garnet flakes on white handlebar tape and it

[RBW] Re: New-to-me 54.5 MIT A. Homer Hilsen

Wonderful, Roberta! I love my Toyo Homer, though I'm curious how the longer chain stay MIT Homer rides. Tailwinds, Shoji On Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7:38:54 PM UTC-4, REC (Roberta) wrote: > > In June, I bought a 54.5 MIT A. Homer Hilsen from RBW member Phil K. ( > https://groups.goog

[RBW] Re: Selling a frame

I would guess less than $800 in the condition you describe, but it's a wild guess without seeing it. I think you should pick a starting price you can live with and do a FS post with pics. You'll know soon enough if your number is too high. -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Re: Best baby bike seat?

I never got around to trying this last autumn and stuck with our initial set-up through the remainder of '18, but ended up building up a winter bike with the Chocomoose bars which remains my only ride ready bike to date after a move in July and most bike stuff remaining packed for now... so I f

[RBW] Re: Selling a frame

Well, that's a pretty solid consensus as nobody thinks a repaint is worth the cost. Someone asked price. I have no idea what these are worth. I've seen entire bikes go for upwards of $1500, but the only frame I could find was sold on eBay for $1900 but it was a different color and in almost n

Re: [RBW] Re: Selling a frame

"Sell as is!" Let the potential buyer know the original condition and he can later decide to ride it "as is" or have it painted. On Wed, Sep 18, 2019 at 9:51 AM Mark Roland wrote: > Yeah, definitely. You don't install a built in swimming pool or redo the > kitchen right before listing your house