[RBW] Re: Real Maintenance

I took my front wheel off to see how gross the underside of my fender was. I almost gagged. I need to invest in a repair stand so I can do maintenance without flipping my bike upside down and letting the grips and saddle take a beating. On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 8:07:01 PM UTC-6

[RBW] Re: Real Maintenance

Better than rotating the tires is getting a front/rear "pipeline" going: once the rear is worn, put the front onto the rear and get a fresh front tire. I learned this somewhat recently, and the reason being that it minimizes the chance of a front tire blow-out, which is a lot more dangerous

[RBW] Re: What? No bikes at RBW?

Last century, the Japanese figured out "just in time" inventory. The mantra was "inventory is evil", meaning better to have the money in the bank than tied up in parts. The model of announcement then pre-sale then delivery takes that to the next step. Increases cash flow & reduces storage

Re: [RBW] Re: Monocog!!!

Meanwhile Leah is listening to Kacey Musgraves and ignoring our geezer music  On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 5:10:57 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > It amuses me greatly that you think I don't know my Buffalo Springfield > from my Dylan. *How dare you!* > > Ballad of a Thin Man >

Re: [RBW] Re: Monocog!!!

It amuses me greatly that you think I don't know my Buffalo Springfield from my Dylan. *How dare you!* Ballad of a Thin Man https://youtu.be/we37yX3zpKA On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 4:32:19 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > How dare you attribute this to Dylan. *How dare you!!!* > > On Sat,

[RBW] Re: Real Maintenance

1275 miles is too long for routine maintenance. I usually ride 200-350 miles between maintenance work, to keep the bike looking nice and inspect common things for damage/wear. This is especially important for fendered bikes, as it’s difficult to inspect the tires on those, My maintenance

[RBW] Re: What? No bikes at RBW?

I know that this group of folks see Rivendells as immensely practical bikes, which they are, but they're also boutique, premium bikes. With this in mind I think it's pretty reasonable that one would pick out the frameset they want, save up the money, and wait for availability and be ready to go

Re: [RBW] Looking for 52cm and 59cm Clem H 's

Hi Coco, here's another 59 Clem Smith Jr.: $1200 Indianapolis, IN https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bik/d/indianapolis-rivendell-clem-smith-jr/7230856237.html On Nov 11, 2020, at 10:16 AM, Coco Menk wrote: > Heck yeah! All the #RivSisters! Glad to learn what you all are riding. The >

Re: [RBW] Re: Monocog!!!

How dare you attribute this to Dylan. *How dare you!!!* On Sat, Nov 14, 2020 at 2:42 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > To paraphrase the great Bob Dylan - Riv content: Grant loves Dylan - > something is happening here but I don't know what it is 路浪 > https://youtu.be/gp5JCrSXkJY withnail and i how dare

[RBW] Re: Wow! What's going on with Rivendell caps going for $$$

How large is your head? I have a 60-odd cm head circumference and always have to get the largest caps and helmets. One size fits all usually means a bit tight. It’s bad enough that if my hair grows too long, the fit will go from nicely snug, to “yeah, I need to cut my hair soon”. On Saturday,

Re: [RBW] Real Maintenance

You are far more devoted and methodical than I. I keep my drivetrain clean and lubricated, the brakes and gears adjusted and clean and lubricated, and the tires pumped and full of sealant, all flatted tubes fixed; I keep an eye on cables and tire casings and replace if indications are propitious;

[RBW] Re: Real Maintenance

I personally tend to keep a good eye on the bikes and just change/clean things on an ongoing basis, often around 1/month. I've done this often enough that a full rebuild or overhaul of any component on my bike takes less than 1 hr., assuming I have spares on hand, which I try to. Frame saver

[RBW] Re: What? No bikes at RBW?

Its a bummer that you have to know you want the bike, the correct size, and know when it will be released, all without doing a test ride on a $1500+ frame. I was lucky when I bought my first Riv that I was able to test ride a Hunqapillar, Clem, and Sam to figure out size and feel. Seems like

[RBW] Real Maintenance

It’s that time. I got my Sam in 2015, and as of yesterday I have put 5000 miles on it. I’ve also made my yearly 1275 mile goal, so it is time to take it down for real maintenance. I’m starting this thread for advice/discussion about what “real maintenance” means. Every year I thoroughly

Re: [RBW] Re: Wow! What's going on with Rivendell caps going for $$$

I have a few unused caps in various colors from long ago. They never fit my fat head. Think mine are the orange, yellow and blue versions. Maybe I can retire earlier than planned? Robert Tilley San Diego, CA Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2020, at 1:38 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I saw

Re: [RBW] Re: Monocog!!!

To paraphrase the great Bob Dylan - Riv content: Grant loves Dylan - something is happening here but I don't know what it is 路浪 On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 12:13:35 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > A man publicly defending his Monocog after some woman insulted it. A > woman,

[RBW] Re: Wow! What's going on with Rivendell caps going for $$$

I saw that and I'd pay $50 for that rad color if it fit my fathead (it won't). Stuff you can't buy new anymore can get absurdly valuable. On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 12:22:58 PM UTC-8 Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > So I was browsing eBay and happened upon this auction >

Re: [RBW] What? No bikes at RBW?

I’m looking forward to a big selection of lightly used bikes in a few years. On Saturday, November 14, 2020, velomann wrote: > Have you been to your LBS recently? This is definitely not exclusive to > Rivendell. At least here in PDX the demand continues to exceed supply, and > the small repair

[RBW] Wow! What's going on with Rivendell caps going for $$$

So I was browsing eBay and happened upon this auction . The auction is for a *used* Rivendell cycling cap, and started yesterday (Nov 13th). The bids quickly added up and currently, a full 6 days before the auction ends, we're already at $51 plus $3.95 for shipping.

[RBW] Re: What? No bikes at RBW?

The Riv model is hard to explain to non bike nerds. I made a half -hearted effort at convincing my wife to let me replace my Jamis Aurora frame with a Sam when they were about to go live and she said something to the effect of “Why not just wait and make sure we don’t need this $1500 for

Re: [RBW] Re: Monocog!!!

A man publicly defending his Monocog after some woman insulted it. A woman, extolling the virtues of her Platypus after some man said it wasn’t as good as a Monocog. It has come to this. It all sounds so...inappropriate. 藍 This is either really funny OR I’m getting in trouble by the admin...

[RBW] Re: What? No bikes at RBW?

Mike: Wow, this is fascinating. I wondered what would become of the bike boom after the pandemic. I world that gives more priority to bicycles is a world I can look forward to! Bikes at Rivendell... My mom’s neighbors love to bike. They biked across the entire US, coast to coast so they are

Re: [RBW] Re: Monocog!!!

Homely! How dare you! *How dare you!* Anyway, my tires are fatter than your tires. Patrick "She's a jolie laide" Moore On Fri, Nov 13, 2020 at 10:19 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote: > Patrick Moore, you’ve gone too far! The only thing your homely Monocog has > in

[RBW] Re: Want to Buy or Trade for Brown Riv back o bike bags (set) and Steiner headset tool

I did get one, thank you! Let the headset cup pressing begin! (It's so much less unwieldy than the Park.) Also make a DIY remover out of 3/4" electrical conduit and a fork crown putter on-er out of 1 1/4" pvc. On Friday, November 13, 2020 at 12:02:21 PM UTC-5 m.sah...@gmail.com wrote: > Mark,

[RBW] Re: What? No bikes at RBW?

On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 11:14:03 AM UTC-8 velomann wrote: > Have you been to your LBS recently? Yes, RBW is my LBS. -- 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] Re: What? No bikes at RBW?

I understand the reasoning for Riv to be out of bikes to sell, I'm just biased and don't like it. I think they're the greatest bicycles in the world and everyine in a bike boom should be going to shops full of them (like Schwinn when I was a kid) and buying them! On Saturday, November 14,

[RBW] Re: What? No bikes at RBW?

Have you been to your LBS recently? This is definitely not exclusive to Rivendell. At least here in PDX the demand continues to exceed supply, and the small repair shop I fill in for has been chronically unable to get basic parts from QBP since early summer. I've sold more bikes on CL, more

[RBW] Re: Chambray shirt deal alert

Dan, Thanks for the tip -- it looks like they've got several other nice shirts and some good looking shorts on clearance as well. USA made, and free shipping, too. I'll be giving them a try. Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 9:48:26 AM UTC-6 danmc wrote:

[RBW] Re: My new 26" wheeled drop bar Atlantis

Followed your link to your Esty store. Great patches. Order a couple of Bike Tinkers Union patches. On Friday, November 13, 2020 at 6:54:42 PM UTC-8 Philip Williamson wrote: > > I saw your lever hack and said, “O dude!” California born and bred here. > That’s a great addition to the bike

[RBW] Re: My new 26" wheeled drop bar Atlantis

Brilliant hack, how much material did you have to remove while drilling? Just a good old fashioned cordless drill get the job done? Also, beautiful bike. Looks like a super fun and capable ride, enjoy! Collin in Sacramento On Friday, November 13, 2020 at 9:02:28 AM UTC-8

[RBW] Re: My new 26" wheeled drop bar Atlantis

I agree with Phil That is a seriously useful brakelever hack. I don't have a bike for that hack, but I might do it anyway so I'll be ready next time the opportunity arises. Definitely patch-worthy! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, November 13, 2020 at 6:54:42 PM UTC-8 Philip Williamson

[RBW] Chambray shirt deal alert

Edgevale has their chambray shirt from last year on close out for $34. I have been really happy with this shirt. The fabric is not pre-shrunk but a good wash and dry gets it to a perfect Riv fit - not fitted with room to move. At $89 they were a good deal. At $34 it is a crazy good deal.

[RBW] Re: What? No bikes at RBW?

Bikes are selling out everywhere in the world. The local shop around the corner from me usually keeps about 300 in stock. They now have about 20 thanks to a fall shipment. It's a generally good thing I think. On Friday, November 13, 2020 at 8:26:54 PM UTC-5 Jim M. wrote: > Anyone else

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

https://www.ebay.com/itm/59cm-Rivendell-Atlantis/133575416958?hash=item1f19b71c7e:g:csEAAOSwwlNfrq2I Not mine :) Barely used 59cm Atlantis purchased this year in Grand Rapids. If you know a tall person who wants to look REALLY good riding a bike, you might check it out. I think fair price that

Re: [RBW] Re: What? No bikes at RBW?

Isn't trying to keep a bunch of frames/products in stock at all times part of what got them into financial trouble in 2018? Grant is pretty clear about how big he wants Rivendell to be (and how big he doesn't want it to get). I don't know if this number is still the target, but I've read or

[RBW] Re: Gus Rear Fender Install Help/Suggestions

I assume a spacer of some size will be involved to get the fender down under the brake. On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 9:08:54 AM UTC-5 RDS wrote: > What is the best way to install the rear fender on the Gus (see pic). I > purchased some SKS Bluemels. If another type of fender will work

[RBW] Re: 1996 Riv All Rounder update

Difference between the the All-Rounder and Mountain is tubing, sloping top tube, and vertical rear drop outs. The Mountain was supposed to come with it's own proprietary lug set and some special fork crown, but I think in the interest of cost savings at the time probably due to the lower number

Re: [RBW] Re: Free: miscellaneous blinkies

Thanks for the response. Will the recipient who did get it be willing to trade one of the button rear blinkies for a like front button blinkie? I have two like fronts with gold anodized bodies. Let me know. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 11:26:34 PM UTC-6 Patrick