[RBW] Re: Winter's Troubadour Vanguard

Is Beorn taking a sabbatical this winter season? Beautiful pictures as always:) On Friday, November 22, 2019 at 2:50:14 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which Indian summer ends with winter's fleeting troubadour vanguard one > day, and six inches of snow the next. > https://deaconpatrick.

Re: [RBW] Re: Patch makers

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[RBW] WTB: Riv Carbonomas Fork

I recently acquired a Carbonomas Fork from Ryan and now, after seeing mine, a friend also would like to find one. If you have one, let me know and I'll put you into touch with him. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Happy Retirement Bob!

How did I get old enough to see Pineapple Bob (Bridgestone catalogue cover model) retire?? Enjoy, Bob! 🙋‍♂️ -- 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: Looking for a Betty Foy (55cm or smaller)

Paul, Congrats! To both you and your lucky wife. Plus makes 2020 your year to pursue the next Rivendell! Happy hunting! Sincerely, Ryan Hankinson West Michigan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gr

Re: [RBW] Re: New vs. old Homer geometry, ride characteristics

Thank you Bill for the welcome! I posted photos of my Homer with details in this thread. Looking forward to participating on this list! Luis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Re: Looking for a Betty Foy (55cm or smaller)

Thanks to a kind member here, I was able to get a Betty for the wife. Bike is absolutely beautiful! Glad I didn't have to "modify" a Cheviot. Well, my Xmas shopping is done. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Happy Retirement Bob!

I noticed on Riv Instagram they showed a video announcing that Bob (the artist formerly known as Pineapple Bob) is retiring. Congrats, Bob! Thanks for everything, tailwinds, etc. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

Re: [RBW] Let me introduce my new friend, Sam, properly

You are correct, I had not seen them, and thank you for sharing! I love them both. I'm a big fan of 26" wheels, partly because of how nimble they feel, and partly because I hate toe overlap and headtubes shorter than ~135mm. The XO size I have is a 52 seat tube, 55 top tube. It fits great bu

Re: [RBW] Let me introduce my new friend, Sam, properly

Now, that is very nice! Thanks for the photo. I'd guess that yours, like mine, is a 55? Your chainrings are far bigger than any I installed. But I did hit 48 mph chasing and matching pace with a Range Rover at the bottom of a steep, 1/2 mile hill in 98 gear inch top gear (48 X 12 X 24.5"). (Back

[RBW] Re: Winter's Troubadour Vanguard

DP, looks like it was an awesome day for a ride. Got to love cold weather riding! JohnS On Friday, November 22, 2019 at 3:50:14 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which Indian summer ends with winter's fleeting troubadour vanguard one > day, and six inches of snow the next. > https://deaco

Re: [RBW] Winter's Troubadour Vanguard

Well, it's about time you posted another ride report onlist. Get back with the program, man! Seriously, welcome back, and welcome back too for your very nice photos. Patrick Moore, in surprisingly wet and grey late autumn ABQ, NM. On Fri, Nov 22, 2019 at 1:50 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: Winter's Troubadour Vanguard

Deak - At least you had a Fall/Indian Summer. Here in the Midwest Autumn immediately deteriorated into an early Winter with snow fall back at the end of October. It never did return to normal Fall weather conditions until recently when it's just become an ordinary November. My aging carcass c

[RBW] Winter's Troubadour Vanguard

In which Indian summer ends with winter's fleeting troubadour vanguard one day, and six inches of snow the next. https://deaconpatrick.org/winters-troubadour-vanguard With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Cycling pants

Ever since I saw a drawing of a very elegant pair of full-length wool cycling trousers in an old (~1971) cycling book, I've wanted a similar pair. Today I just picked up my own pair from the tailor, who took a very nice and comfortable pair of mid-weight, charcoal grey Brooks Brothers pants that I'

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Toyo Atlantis, partial build

Hey Jonathan! The first is a Surly Big Fat Dummy, which I got used earlier this month. (Its pretty much the stock 26 version here , with an upgrade to lighter tires.) It is my first foray into fatbiking, and has been a very interesting learning expe

Re: [RBW] Let me introduce my new friend, Sam, properly

"Topline Superlight." I did also use a Grafton triple on it for a while, which was an entirely other can of worms On Fri, Nov 22, 2019 at 1:03 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > ... an ineffably nice looking Grafton Superlight crank ... > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Joyce! I love being in the Clem Club with you! You have yours set up so nicely, and I love to see how happy your Clem makes you. Are you decking it out with Christmas lights and sleigh bells again this year? I laughed out loud at your Clem Song. Truly, this is now our anthem. Friends - if you a

Re: [RBW] Let me introduce my new friend, Sam, properly

Note that the Elk Passes are really featherweights: I weighed one new sample at ~175 grams, another at ~180. I use them with the lightest 23 mm tubes I can find, *with sealant* in goathead country; even on firm dirt; wonderful tires. Note that I expect only 1,500 trouble free miles out of a rear in

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Leah, yes I’m in the Clem Club! It’s dark green and though I would have preferred silver or that dreamy blue, I’m embracing the color and just enjoying the ride so much it really doesn’t matter. I once called Rivendell to see if I could get a Clementine sticker for it, but no luck. I’d LOVE to ha

Re: [RBW] Re: Opinions on some Napa routes?

Hi all, Thanks, Bill, Eric and Rick for your thoughts and suggestions! It is beautiful country up there. We took Howell Mtn Road up towards Pope Valley, but had to turn around as we ran out of time due to breaking camp a lot later in the morning than we had planned. Not a bad thing as we were enjo

[RBW] Choco moose or bull moose?

Both! One day I may try to complete the ‘moose trio with a 58cm Bosco-moose, but it’s not a priority right now. Earlier this season I swapped a bullmoose onto my 65cm Clem H after previously trying the Chocomoose. I actually like both but find the width/flare of the bullmoose better for my mi

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

JAS, Thanks so much for the note! You ride a Clem too? I knew you were good people. I, too, have learned so much from this conversation; I was so frustrated and felt stuck in the fender situation, and now it’s solved and I am relieved. Even better is that it has been so *enjoyable*; I really w

[RBW] Choco moose or bull moose?

Thanks for everyone's thoughts on the choco bar vs choco moose. Has anyone used both the bull moose and choco moose? I have bosco bars on my Clem L and am thinking of what to put on an Appaloosa. I like more a more upright position than drop bars but would like something less so than the bosc

Re: [RBW] Let me introduce my new friend, Sam, properly

Thanks. I assumed that the 55cm Sam was my size, but my saddle height has been creeping down over the past few years, and I run it around 72cm now. Your saddle height isn't much lower than mine, and it looks like you can get the bars at saddle height without an unreasonable amount of stem quill

Re: [RBW] Let me introduce my new friend, Sam, properly

I have been eyeing the Elk Pass tires for the XO - good to know! I will probably order up a set in the spring. Funny, a box just arrived to my desk from Rene Herse this moment (my new chainrings) On Friday, 22 November 2019 09:23:49 UTC-8, Christopher Cote wrote: > > Jason, the build with the

Re: [RBW] Let me introduce my new friend, Sam, properly

Jason, the build with the Ultradynamico tires is killer! Can I ask what your saddle height is in the pic? Chris -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

If you love the Ergon grips and your brown or honey saddle as much as I like mine, you can always get the biokork Ergons https://www.rei.com/product/884443/ergon-gp1-biokork-handlebar-grips?CAWELAID=12021789752296&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=15877513960&CATCI=pla-448206113671&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C404_

Re: [RBW] Let me introduce my new friend, Sam, properly

I’ve got several years on my older, canti Sam and can’t imagine ever giving it up. I’m always reminded that it’s the best bike I’ve ever owned every time I ride it. Do yourself a favor. Get a second wheelset. Swapouts are a breeze. Takes me very little time to swap from road Sam to dirt Sam

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Thanks for the conversation, Leah. I am learning a lot by reading the advice and experience from other posters. Though I might be repeating what you’ve already heard from others, here’s my take on your questions: 1. I agree with the others; falls from fender jams are unlikely in your riding c

[RBW] Re: For Sale Silver Crankset 173 low Double, bb, $160 shipped

Sold. 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https:

Re: [RBW] Let me introduce my new friend, Sam, properly

Try the Rene Herse 559 Elk Pass: these make Paselas feel like $10 knobbies. ~29 mm on 21 mm (outside) rims, ~27 on 19s. Grant designed my 2 (remaining of 3) Riv road customs to be improvements on my erstwhile '92 XO-1. On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:47 PM Jason Fuller wrote: > ... > Joe - yeah, as m