Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

More nice photos; you seem to have a knack; are you a photography buff? My own attempts, iPhone, are generally poor, especially if not in bright sunlight. Perhaps I need a more fancy iPhone -- trying to keep my 5S alive as long as possible, for reasons of principle as well as because I hate big

[RBW] Re: FS: 52 Clem H Mustard

Clem and bullmooses are sold. Clayton \m/ Scott HBG, CA -- 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] 30 Days of Biking!

The whether played havoc with my day. Storms were supposed to roll in mid-day, so the plan was to get up & ride before they got here. Upon waking I realized it was already raining, so I figured my day was screwed. Sputtered around the house, changed out some track lights, did some futzing

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Thanks all again for the good info. I’m really relieved my wheels aren’t ruined as well. The only other angle is in assuming I needed more dramatic changes I got up to date on the really long bike developments of 2018, which is appealing to me as my dads old homer as a 63 always was more

Re: [RBW] 59 CM Roadeo for sale

I sent an PM to see pics. I am definitely interested. -- 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: Introduction with ulterior motive

I saw your correction after I'd sent my reply. At any rate, your options are all good: 1. Get a triple, and possibly a new rear derailleur. 2. Keep your double, but get a big enough rear cog (and possibly a longer cage rear derailleur). 3. Assiduously internalize the Velominati rule #5. (Gloss

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Sorry I meant it was not UNpleasant. It's great! On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 4:24:33 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > > You said that your father's triple was not pleasant. Why is that? A well > set up triple works very well -- and I say that even though I forgo triples > for wide range

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Sorry i meant to see it was not unpleasant. It is pleasant! On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 4:24:33 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > +3 for swapping rings or cogs instead of selling the Sam, unless you have > other reasons to sell the Same. > > You said that your father's triple was not

[RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

That's outstanding Matt C ! Thanks for sharing a perfect day with the family.  Paul in Dallas  -- 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

Re: [RBW] 59 CM Roadeo for sale

Damn, that's a good price; it's a very good thing that it's a size too big for me. On Wed, Apr 22, 2020 at 8:56 AM Don Compton wrote: > I am selling my red Roadeo. 59CM, equipped with Shimano Ultegra 11sp > group. Williams wheelset with Hutchinson Secteur tubless tires( a tube can > easily

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Even with a 34 t (or 36 t) inner ring you can get a 1:1 ratio with the right big cog:

[RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

There’s a few good crank options that someone’s selling over on iBob right now: https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/internet-bob/3xeT5WyIjVE -- 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: Introduction with ulterior motive

I’m gonna guess your existing crank is 110 BCD and likely won’t accommodate a smaller front ring, as I’m also assuming it comes with a 34 lil’ ring. That’s generally the smallest ring you can fit on a crank like that. A 30 tooth ring floated around here recently on another thread but for a cost

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

+3 for swapping rings or cogs instead of selling the Sam, unless you have other reasons to sell the Same. You said that your father's triple was not pleasant. Why is that? A well set up triple works very well -- and I say that even though I forgo triples for wide range doubles, and forgo very low

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Rims need polishing and cleaning, which is pretty easy with a Hozan rim cleaner or fine sand paper. Brake pads in all likelihood need filed down or replaced, they probably have crud stuck in them. -james *Analog Cycles * *www.analogcycles.com *

Re: [RBW] Re: Camping bikes

Well aren't you in luck...wrote it up about a year ago. Links to the route are at the bottom https://docs.google.com/document/d/17d158deQiEkjr8pvIZfszoqJQqghZVNFzBsoZmqhg-E/edit?usp=sharing And thanks for the compliments on the clem, it definitely serves well as a mostly blank and adaptable

[RBW] Re: Replace headset on Clem? Cabin fever?

As an alternative way to look at it, I think the original Clem "rinko" headset has a retro-cool vibe that matches what the idea started as: a new budget utilitarian frame you can buy instead of grabbing an old mountain bike off Craigslist and spending a fortune to make your "cheap find" work.

[RBW] Re: Replace headset on Clem? Cabin fever?

Thanks for everyone's thoughts on this. I still am not sure what I'll do. Functionally, nothing wrong with the headset. To my eye the headsets that come stock on other Riv frames just seem a little slicker, dare I say 'higher' end. I understand the philosophy of the Clem and the decision for

[RBW] Re: Replace headset on Clem? Cabin fever?

I'm thinking if I do this, I'll just buy tools and forego the diy. Lots of covid cases in my area and still lots of folks going into 'essential' stores, so the idea of rooting around a hardware store doesn't sound appealing to me right now. Christopher - I did intentionally place the shifter

[RBW] Re: Replace headset on Clem? Cabin fever?

Good advice! Certainly a little crazy, but possibly a good excuse to finally learn how to remove/install headsets. Joe, I might take you up on your offer if I don't decide to invest in tools right now - and thanks for the offer! David On Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 1:53:28 PM UTC-5, Joe

[RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

You can have ultra low gears (lower than any stock bike) and keep decently high gears. You just need to be willing to operate outside the box a bit. You can even use a double... but you need a specific kinda double, a wide range one, like the White Industries VBC road cranks. A 44/24 combo

[RBW] Re: Camping bikes

Great thread, looks like most of the options are covered! In honing my Riv-style dirtbagging setup, I've found it is very hard to beat a front basket on a solid rack with a bungee net to handle overflow. That is the core of my system, paired with a Carsick bartender bag and a Swift burrito

Re: [RBW] Re: Camping bikes

Collin, I really dug the photos of your Clem, lots of great ways to camp on that bike! Especially love the bottle behind the seat tube. Would love to hear more about that Lava Beds route, if you could elaborate... On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 9:16:24 AM UTC-7, Collin A wrote: > > I'm a big fan

[RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Yes i'm learning about options with regard to new gearing - i have a few technical questions about it. I don't mind coasting a bit downhill as well if that's a limitation of a double that requires less torque from me. On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 9:14:13 AM UTC-7, Dorothy C wrote: > > Why

[RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Oh, and I forgot to repeat, just swap your cranks for a tirpple or a wide double and you're all set. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 1:38:54 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Gotcha. As another alternative, you can learn to climb with greater > power/torque at a

[RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Gotcha. As another alternative, you can learn to climb with greater power/torque at a slower cadence. In effect, you are doing a one-legged squat with each pedal stroke, while pulling up on the bars. The trick is to do so with partial power and continue to slow breathe (I nose breathe only,

Re: [RBW] ISO WTB - Nitto S-84 Seatpost

Hi Ryan, I sent you a private message yesterday. Did you get it? Thanks! Charlie On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 2:06 PM 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Charlie, > > I can accommodate you likely contact me if still searching. > > Sincerely, > Ryan

Re: [RBW] Dyno light installation, which side of the do you prefer?

Thanks for all the input. For now, I have a left side nitto light mount on the way. When the local bike co-op opens back up I'm going to sift through the parts bin and try the centerpull brake arm hack. Maybe the light can get far enough forward to clear the basket/tire and I can play around with

[RBW] Re: 650b tires for 47 cm Roadini

Wow. Yup, dats alotta clearance! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Well don't be shy, let's see that Sam! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Sorry i meant to say my dad's homer with a triple isn't UNpleasant (really it is pleasant)!! On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 10:08:24 AM UTC-7, JP wrote: > > I don't mind walking at all, it's not so so steep - but it is long - my > dad's homer with a triple isn't a pleasant experience. > >

[RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

I don't mind walking at all, it's not so so steep - but it is long - my dad's homer with a triple isn't a pleasant experience. On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 9:40:58 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Welcome, JP! > > I second Dorthy's question, and add one: > > - walk the hill? The lowest

Re: [RBW] Re: In Praise of the Roadini

I'm not at all faulting your decision to sell your Roadini, but my 2 most recent Road customs have 45 mm stays and define my idea of impeccable handling with bar 3-4 cm below saddle, tho' on 8 cm stems. Dodging potholes is easy! 73* sta, tho' saddle pretty far back on rails. On Tue, Apr 21, 2020

[RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

Welcome, JP! I second Dorthy's question, and add one: - walk the hill? The lowest common gear (LCG every bike has. Walking is never a failure, always an option, and sometimes the best option. Grin. With abandon, Patrick, who rides fixed gear 70" most milage, 55" gear for single track on Pikes

[RBW] Introduction with ulterior motive

Why sell the Sam and not just put a new crank and cassette on 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] Re: 650b tires for 47 cm Roadini

I've been nosing around 650b alternatives and thought I'd mention a couple of sorta off-topic newer tires here, just to have the info all in once place. And I've been messing around these past couple of days with a couple of the tires mentioned, so I have some observations and data. As for

[RBW] Re: first impressions of Atlantis

This is a follow up after a couple more weeks of riding. My other bikes are a tandem and a 94 Specialized Hard Rock with 2.3" Rene Herse RTP tires and nice handlebars. It's a great bike that I lock outside and use for errands. I took this bike out on the same route that I've been riding my new

[RBW] 59 CM Roadeo for sale

I am selling my red Roadeo. 59CM, equipped with Shimano Ultegra 11sp group. Williams wheelset with Hutchinson Secteur tubless tires( a tube can easily added if you're uncomfortable with tubeless). Nitto stem and seat post, Soma Highway One handlebar. No saddle or pedals. No dents, a few paint

[RBW] Re: St. Joe's, MI to Chicago route

I've ridden this way several times to Three Oaks, MI for the Apple Cider Century. It is a great route until you hit Michigan. (There is a 1/2 mile or so transition in Michigan City from the Dunes Trail that is not great.) On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 9:18:34 AM UTC-5, djm323 wrote: > > Ive

[RBW] Introduction with ulterior motive

Hello I’m JP. I was at The Concord Willows REI 10 years ago and a person had a shirt that said “Rivendell lugged bikes” on it or something. I did an internet search when I got home and was converted by the wisdom immediately. Took a lunch trip over to the shop and met Kevin, eventually

[RBW] Re: Replace headset on Clem? Cabin fever?

My two cents (or more): Don't replace the headset if it's working fine. If you must, I've had pretty good success with the threaded-rod-plus-washers DIY solution. You need to be very cautious when the cups first start to seat, make sure they're going in straight. But it works. I bought a cup

[RBW] Re: Replace headset on Clem? Cabin fever?

I am also busier than normal while working from home. The new custom frame hangs on the wall mocking me. I finally bought professional headset installation and removal tools over the past couple years - Park and Efficient Velo Tools. The culprit was the IRD 1-1/8 threadless double roller

[RBW] Re: Replace headset on Clem? Cabin fever?

I have all the necessary tools now, but I'd been knocking bearing cups out with drift punches or long socket extension for 40 years before that & pressing them in with a variety of bogged together tools; most commonly a huge C clamp and blocks of wood! LOL That's what happens when your 9 and

[RBW] Re: 650b tires for 47 cm Roadini

Thanks all for all this information. This board is great. On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 8:09:55 AM UTC-5, Erik Wright wrote: > > I seem to remember reading that the 47 Roadini was designed with bigger > clearances in mind because tire availability in 650x32-35 is pretty slim, > whereas

[RBW] Re: Replace headset on Clem? Cabin fever?

I've also considered Clem headset replacement! Mostly to move the rinko style cups onto another project frame which may have more rinko-like adaptability and use a new spare Tange headset on the Clem. Unfortunately, this is unlikely to occur anytime soon with my general lack of spare time...

[RBW] 650b tires for 47 cm Roadini

I seem to remember reading that the 47 Roadini was designed with bigger clearances in mind because tire availability in 650x32-35 is pretty slim, whereas 650x38-42 is much easier to find. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

I can't believe you have a matching bag and garage door! On Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 7:21:56 PM UTC-4, Nathan Mattia wrote: > > And like THAT, it's done! > > Took Ride number 9, for 9 miles yesterday to Forest Park and back. Didn't > take a picture. But today, all the pieces came together in

[RBW] Re: FS: 2 Continetal Gatorskin 700x28 tires

Yes, the other items are for sale on a different 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: FS - Handlebars (basement cleanout of older handlebars)

Below is what is left for sale Basement cleanout of older handlebars. All of the below ships from Georgia > zipcode 30040. Pics at > https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fa0woQ5CT1ZrVdPOsqz0iJ7KvAlYtxj8 > > > > *Ritchey Logic II WCS* Drop Handlebar. 31.8 clamp. 44cm wide. 82 > reach. 142

[RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

Paul in Dallas - I hope you go back to the Avenue of magnolias for another photo op when the are all in bloom. That must be magnificent. Or, are we past that this year? Also, what is the saddle on your Schwinn? Nathan - your enthusiasm is infectious! Love the blue trunk sack with the

[RBW] 650b tires for 47 cm Roadini

The Continental Contact Speed is available as 650B x 32. Blackwall only. (English supply) Hutchison Confriere is also 650B x 32 and has a gray sidewall (French sellers). Grand Bois Cypres 650B x 32 is available with a tan wall. (from Japan or from Berthoud). You can also ask on the 650B

[RBW] 650b tires for 47 cm Roadini

Eric, does 650B have much larger clearances than the 700C Roadinis? The 50cm listed for sale elsewhere on this forum shows Jack Brown 33s without a whole lotta room left over, certainly not for 43. I used that same tire on my 53cm frame and remember not having a ton of clearance left, either.