[RBW] Re: Rock n' Road Tires on a Sam Hillborne

I found the Rock n Roads to be more capable in moderate mud and trail than the Gravelking SK. The RnR tread is more like the RH Steilacoom, whereas the SK is probably more akin to a Thunder Burt tread--has a bit of bite, but looses it quicker on the rougher stuff. I'm usually not in a

Re: [RBW] Photos of my Roadeo, set up for brevets

On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 1:52:14 PM UTC+8, Paul Y wrote: > > Thanks Patrick! > > I'm in Singapore. > Paul, I can't imagine running a brevet in Singapore. The routes must be mostly, if not entirely international, with Singapore being so small and well-connected internally (hard to find a

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 12:40:55 AM UTC+8, Pancake wrote: > > Men on Mixties is already a thing: MOMs. From the 2018 Riv catalogue. > Are MOMs the polar opposite of MAMILs ? :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for 26" Wheels

Let's do it! I'm in Napa. I'd be happy to meet you halfway at Sears Point or in Napa if you are looking for a longer drive. Thanks for reaching out! Erik On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 7:21 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > I do indeed have a set. These are pretty swanky Vueltas with bladed > spokes, I have

[RBW] Looking for 26" Wheels

Shoot, that was supposed to be PM. Sorry folks on email where I can't delete 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] Looking for 26" Wheels

Evening Folks. Any chance that someone on this list lives in the Bay Area and has an un-needed 26" mountain bike wheelset, 9spd? 1.5 to 1.75? I'm helping my son put together a my old steel frame Kona, but we are without wheels. I thought I'd check here first before ordering new wheels.

Re: [RBW] PSA: 68 AHH on Seattle CL

My PBH is 101. I happily ride several 68 cm Rivs. :) Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 6:24:09 PM UTC-5, John Rinker wrote: > > What kind of a PBH would one have to have in order to fit a 67-69cm AHH? > That looks like a big bike! > > Cheers. > > On

Re: [RBW] PSA: 68 AHH on Seattle CL

My kind of pbh! Curtis El Cajon "Who enjoys his 69 cm Bantam" On Thu, Apr 30, 2020, 4:24 PM John Rinker wrote: > What kind of a PBH would one have to have in order to fit a 67-69cm AHH? > That looks like a big bike! > > Cheers. > > On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 2:31:06 PM UTC-7, Jimmy Warren

[RBW] Re: Hemp twine Bay Area

Indeed, Joe got me sorted out. Thanks all for the offers! -- 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: Rock n' Road Tires on a Sam Hillborne

Gravelking SK for my money—my Rock n Roads looked pretty but were noticeably slower/louder on anything resembling pavement. Reid in Austin -- 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: Joe's Custom

That might work, Roberta. I just need the see it live in person and built up first..even to my "love the neons" eyes I'm a little surprised how *bright* the red looks. I don't want to overdo it with red parts, too, but we'll see. As Leah says, how can you have too much red??!  -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

At the very least, red spoke nipples. On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 11:12:01 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > About parts. I'm starting with stuff I have around here, most of it off my > recent Clem L (plus a 650B wheelset from a bigger Clem H I had). It will > indeed be a black/silver mix,

[RBW] Re: WTB: Small Clem L, Cheviot, or other Riv Step-Thru or Mixte

It's lovely, like grilver Clem L's more svelte little sister. AND, there's a chain guard. Snazzy. Roberta On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 10:59:51 AM UTC-4, Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) wrote: > > So I didn't find a small Cheviot, Clem L, or other Riv step-thru/mixte for > my wife. But

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

Wow, everyone's stories and pictures just warm my heart and motivate me! But, tonight it's storming and I don't like riding in the rain. Ann, I've rarely seen a sky so blue. Leah, I'm impressed, but not surprised that you went down part of that hill and up AGAIN to get in your 12 miles For

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

Ann, those colors! Also, stop making me jealous of where you live. There is NO WAY I can aspire to be as cool as Nathan’s little Spider-Man. We doff our caps (helmets) to that little guy! ❤️❤️ Sent from my iPad > On Apr 30, 2020, at 4:38 PM, 'Ann L' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > >  >

Re: [RBW] PSA: 68 AHH on Seattle CL

What kind of a PBH would one have to have in order to fit a 67-69cm AHH? That looks like a big bike! Cheers. On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 2:31:06 PM UTC-7, Jimmy Warren wrote: > > It’s a beauty. Looks like a great bike. My guess is that it’s a 67 cm. > Maybe a 69 and they measured Center to

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

They're separate projects. The Bubbe wasn't necessarily intended to be only stout frames, it was to do small runs of ideas Grant had with the spare forks lying around. Bebe was always the Baby Bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Rock n' Road Tires on a Sam Hillborne

Tim, thanks for the input!, did you chance ride the Rock n' Roads tubeless? According to the existing page, tubeless is recommended, but, legally not sanctioned. On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5:45:44 PM UTC-4, Timothy Hurley wrote: > > I had them in my Sam for a while. They where great, I only

[RBW] Re: Rock n' Road Tires on a Sam Hillborne

Tim, thanks for the input!, did you chance had to ride them tubeless? According to the existing page, tubeless is recommended, but, legally not sanctioned. On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5:45:44 PM UTC-4, Timothy Hurley wrote: > > I had them in my Sam for a while. They where great, I only

[RBW] Re: Rock n' Road Tires on a Sam Hillborne

Funnily enough, I'm also thinking about Snoqualmie Pass as an option. Currently on my SimpleOne, I'm riding a pair of tubeless Compass Hurricane Ridges, mounted on Cliffhangers. Can't complain, other than $$$ :) Gotta say, the SimpleOne is amazing, I get the vibe its totally underrated, but,

[RBW] Re: Rock n' Road Tires on a Sam Hillborne

I had them in my Sam for a while. They where great, I only changed them because I impulsively swap tires. I could not fit fenders with them, btw. -- 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: Fancy Cheviot!

Interesting how the "Bubbe" has become the "Bebe!" Was it meant to be a kid carrier or just a stout bike that incorporated existing forks? I think that the Rosco has my favorite head badge of all the Rivs! David Lipsky in Berkeley (Remembering his Russian Bubbie) On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at

Re: [RBW] PSA: 68 AHH on Seattle CL

It’s a beauty. Looks like a great bike. My guess is that it’s a 67 cm. Maybe a 69 and they measured Center to Center and called it 68? But it doesn’t look big enough to be a 69. I think those were always odd sizes in the big ones, so I doubt a 68 was made. But who knows for sure? > On Apr

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

Oh, Mas, clearly my sense of humor falls flat with you. Oh well. I’m not going to win *all* the contests today! #1 Winner on the Killer Hill Race and sticking to it, Leah Sent from my iPad > On Apr 30, 2020, at 1:55 PM, masmojo wrote: > >  >> When I moved to Dallas (28 years ago) I was

[RBW] Re: Hemp twine Bay Area

Eric picked mine up today. My twining days are over (I like Ergon or Jones grips) and more stuff I don't need is outta my apartment! -- 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

Re: [RBW] PSA: 68 AHH on Seattle CL

Thanks, Here's the ad https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/petersburg-rivendell-68cm-ahomer-hilsen/7116450235.html Bike located in Alaska On Thu, 30 Apr 2020 at 13:46, JAS wrote: > PSA: For you tall folks! There's a 68cm Hilsen on the Seattle Craigslist > in that beautiful blue

[RBW] Re: Hemp twine Bay Area

Your local Hobby Lobby, Michael's or other craft store may have it; frequently the Hemp nature of twine is not it's calling card; many times you have to pick t up and read the label to see what it's made of! Many times it is hemp and sometimes it's Jute (whatever that is?), But you should be

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

> > When I moved to Dallas (28 years ago) I was pretty heavily involved with > Mountain bike racing and I was decently quick, so much so that i would make > a point of passing the groups of roadies riding around White Rock Lake; At > some point I thought "you know I am just out here riding, I

[RBW] PSA: 68 AHH on Seattle CL

PSA: For you tall folks! There's a 68cm Hilsen on the Seattle Craigslist in that beautiful blue sporting racks, nice bags and a Brooks. (Again, no association with the seller). --Joyce -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

Beautiful. I look forward to seeing the finished build. -- 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: WTB: Small Clem L, Cheviot, or other Riv Step-Thru or Mixte

That looks great! It really has as many Rivendell components as a Rivendell. m On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 10:59:51 AM UTC-4, Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) wrote: > > So I didn't find a small Cheviot, Clem L, or other Riv step-thru/mixte for > my wife. But somehow a pristine 1984 Miyata

[RBW] Rock n' Road Tires on a Sam Hillborne

Hello, I've been a lurker for a good bit, my name's Scott. In the process of spec'd out a build for a 2019 Sam that I picked up from a list member recently. Wanted to know if anyone had any experience running Bruce Gordon Rock n' Road tires on a Hillborne? Pro's, Con's? Will be riding

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

Me with drop bars rather unimaginable. That would mess up my points system! I would only get points for beating men in cycling kit on road bikes. See the key to my happiness is to be an unassuming, unsuspected rival. An underdog. In stealth. Who is pretending this is her normal speed and not

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

"There's a Trek Madone in your future." Our Bicycle Belle would be hilarious on a bike like that. With the strength and skill she's built on that Clem on those hills?? Give her a 16 lbs. road bike and point her towards the Tour de France! -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

Leah, your story reminds me of the time I was stopped at a red light and a young guy pulled up next to me and said “Good morning, SIR.” Rightly or wrongly, this got my dander up and when he later turned up the same 7% grade I was taking, I made damned sure I passed him on the way up.

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

Man, and I've been rebuking myself for my own compulsion to speed up when I see another cyclist in the distance. (This habit becomes less and less advisable as I age.) There's a Trek Madone in your future. Note, I'm not criticizing, just laughing. On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 11:14 AM Leah Peterson

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

If the guy was on a plastic road bike with low bars, he probably never saw anything but the ground 3 feet in front of him. BUT YOU WON!!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm, 26" wheeled Toyo Atlantis

Yep, that's a standard price from them, maybe even a bit high. ShipBikes rocks. -- 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: FS: 56cm, 26" wheeled Toyo Atlantis

I've received a few emails asking about the geometry of the bike. I had assumed that since this is the Rivendell list, that everyone here has memorized all the Riv bike geometries since the first catalog. I guess I'm the only one weird like that, so here's a link to the original geo:

[RBW] Re: Hemp twine Bay Area

Cotton string from Ace Hardware works very well Mike SLO CA On Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 3:51:42 PM UTC-7, Eric G@rs wrote: > I am looking for some hemp twine to re-wrap my handlebars and Riv is all > out. Does anyone know where to find some in the Bay Area or have any that > they'd like to

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

About parts. I'm starting with stuff I have around here, most of it off my recent Clem L (plus a 650B wheelset from a bigger Clem H I had). It will indeed be a black/silver mix, but this is just a starting point. I'm probably going to end up hitting up James and Candice at Analog for a fancy

[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

Yes, Nathan very similar bikes. I owned a very customized 1983 Expedition similar to yours and subsequently did 2 self contained bike tours on it of one month each back in 08 and 09. I was loaded up with 60 pounds of gear and supplies and toured with a friend who also had an Expedition. The

Re: [RBW] Hemp twine Bay Area

I have some Rivendell. Tell me how many inches you want and I will mail it to you. Andy On Wed, Apr 29, 2020 at 3:51 PM Eric G@rs wrote: > I am looking for some hemp twine to re-wrap my handlebars and Riv is all > out. Does anyone know where to find some in the Bay Area or have any that >

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

I hope you love yours as much as I do mine. Superb ride. Comfortable. On Wed, Apr 29, 2020 at 2:34 PM Bruce Smitham wrote: > I just pre-ordered a 54cm Orange Roadini from Rivendell. I've had only 1 > bike for the last 3 years (Salsa Fargo Ti with Jones bars and Schwalbe > G-One 27.5 x 2.8

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

The RBW Blue color is super impressive in person. I happen to see one at Analog Cycles before they moved North. Tom On Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 5:10:45 PM UTC-4, Roberta wrote: > > Thanks for the pics. I do LOVE LOVE LOVE the RBW blue. I once sent Leah > a picture of a bike color I was

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

Why stop at 30 days, Leah?!?! Just ride. cheers, Andrew (Painstakingly pecked out on my iPhone; please pardon my brevity and tpyos.) > On 30 Apr 2020, at 2:37 pm, Leah Peterson wrote: > > Mas - copperheads on your ride? Oh my gosh. Just NO. > > I’m one of those people who has a family

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

Gorgeous. It’s a brilliant combo of subtle + exciting. So have you chosen the components yet? -- 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] Re: Bread (and bikes)

Oh Yes ! The frozen pound cake and frozen zucchini and pumpkin quick breads and of course even cookies. While I don't eat any of that anymore, I do freeze nice and very ripe bananas, peeled and left whole. Utter magnificence. I also refrigerate them after they get nice and ripe

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

Well that was borderline rude.Beautiful looking bicycle frameset. I look forward to seeing the build! All silver? Mix of silver and black would be my choice with this color palette. Are you planning on fenders? Black fenders would be killer on this rig. On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 7:01:21

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

Say what?!! Need a spoiler alert--I'm only a few chapters into The Two Towers with Mack, and it's all new to me again, after half a century or so. On Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 12:36:28 AM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > ...Like Gandalf the Grey —> Gandalf the White. -- You

[RBW] Re: In Praise of the Roadini

Good choice! A Roadini will be the perfect compliment to the Fargo. Some summer anticipation! On Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 5:34:43 PM UTC-4, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > I just pre-ordered a 54cm Orange Roadini from Rivendell. I've had only 1 > bike for the last 3 years (Salsa Fargo Ti with