Re: [RBW] Favorite 26" tires

Strong second for the Continental Contact Speed. Perfect combo of speed, comfort, and durability. They're worth double what they sell for. On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 9:38:09 PM UTC-6 Ken Mattina wrote: > I really like the Continental Contact Speed. They're a little hard to find > but

[RBW] Re: What saddles are women using on their Riv mixtes?

After having tried quite a number of different saddles over the years, my wife has the Selle Italia Lady Gel flow saddle (in the 160mm wide L size) on all her bikes: https://www.selleitalia.com/en/saddles/lady-gel-flow-s/. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Updates on, and further questions regarding the Riv Road Standard 1995

Congrats! I can't wait to see it built up, it's such a beautiful frame. On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 7:15:44 PM UTC-8 Adrianna T wrote: > Thanks everyone who responded and who helped out. I didn’t have the chance > to respond to each of you, but I read and appreciated all your messages.

Re: [RBW] Favorite 26" tires

I really like the Continental Contact Speed. They're a little hard to find but available on ebay and amazon. On Wed, Feb 2, 2022 at 5:19 PM Lynn Haas wrote: > I moved to Iowa this year, and am experiencing my first Iowa winter. I > never expected to spend this much time on a trainer. I even

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite 26" tires

I have the Rene Herse Humptulips Ridge (is that how you spell it??) on my Bstone MB-2 and really like them! They are the quietest knobbies I’ve ever ridden on pavement. > > On Feb 2, 2022, at 7:26 PM, Michael Morrissey > wrote: > > If you think Marathon Supremes are prone to flats, just

[RBW] Re: Favorite 26" tires

If you think Marathon Supremes are prone to flats, just wait until you get some Rene Herse tires! What about some nice Continentals? I have always had good luck with their tires: https://bicyclewarehouse.com/products/continental-contact-plus-reflex-bike-tire-black On Wednesday, February 2,

[RBW] Re: A few comments on the aesthetics of my new Homer

Congratulations on NBD! I adore my Homer and its ride. If you like it half as much as I like my 2019 model, you wil be one happy guy. Roberta On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:51:37 PM UTC-5 John G. wrote: > My Homer complete arrived today, a few days after my erstwhile Roadeo > began

Re: [RBW] Re: Updates on, and further questions regarding the Riv Road Standard 1995

Thanks everyone who responded and who helped out. I didn’t have the chance to respond to each of you, but I read and appreciated all your messages. So today I went back with a trusted bike friend and we did the stand over. Somehow, this bike frame is a fit. Even though I am 5’5, I think my

[RBW] Re: What saddles are women using on their Riv mixtes?

Hi Linda I found Selle Anatomica more comfortable than the Brooks B17. Then, my sits bones experienced a Brooks B68 and are really happy! I have that on Homer and Platy, and B67 (same top as b68) on my mixte commuter. Miles of smiles, Roberta On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 4:04:36 PM UTC-5

[RBW] Re: A few comments on the aesthetics of my new Homer

Congratulations on NBD! I adore my Homer and it’s ride. If you like it half as much as I like mine ‘(‘19) you wil be one happy guy. Roberta On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:51:37 PM UTC-5 John G. wrote: > My Homer complete arrived today, a few days after my erstwhile Roadeo > began its

[RBW] Re: A few comments on the aesthetics of my new Homer

Indeed, the paint shop in Taiwan is WAY underrated. Whoever is mixing that stuff takes the job SERIOUSLY. Joe Bernard On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 5:51:37 PM UTC-8 John G. wrote: > My Homer complete arrived today, a few days after my erstwhile Roadeo > began its journey back to its

[RBW] A few comments on the aesthetics of my new Homer

My Homer complete arrived today, a few days after my erstwhile Roadeo began its journey back to its previous owner. This is the first time I bought a complete build from Riv, and the experience was excellent. I haven't really put any miles on the Homer, but in honor of New Bike Day, I wanted to

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite 26" tires

I have. They look nice. Are they $148 nice? Lynn > On Feb 2, 2022, at 7:33 PM, Eric Marth wrote: > > Have you looked at Rene Herse? -- 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] Favorite 26" tires

Contact your bike shop they can get tires made to use on a trainer. Save your good tires for the road On Wed, Feb 2, 2022, 6:20 PM Lynn Haas wrote: > I moved to Iowa this year, and am experiencing my first Iowa winter. I > never expected to spend this much time on a trainer. I even signed up

[RBW] Re: Favorite 26" tires

Have you looked at Rene Herse? https://www.renehersecycles.com/product-category/components/tires/26-inch/ On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8:19:55 PM UTC-5 Lynn Haas wrote: > I moved to Iowa this year, and am experiencing my first Iowa winter. I > never expected to spend this much time on a

[RBW] Favorite 26" tires

I moved to Iowa this year, and am experiencing my first Iowa winter. I never expected to spend this much time on a trainer. I even signed up for Zwift. Why is there a bike path inside a volcano? Anyway, my Panaracer Paselas have a weird spot where the casing joins that goes thunk-thunk-thunk

[RBW] Re: What saddles are women using on their Riv mixtes?

Lesli, That photo looks like it may be the B68S that is no longer available. A couple of others have recommended it as well. Too bad but I'll keep my eyes open for something similar. Linda On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 3:44:43 PM UTC-8 Lesli Larson wrote: > I used a wider Brooks saddle

Re: [RBW] What saddles are women using on their Riv mixtes?

If you can find a dealer for SQ Labs I would check them out. At the very least you can give their website a look & order their free fit kit. I did the fit kit, figured out my suggested size & preferred riding position & found the recommended saddle. Then I stumbled into a used one. It is the

[RBW] Re: What saddles are women using on their Riv mixtes?

I used a wider Brooks saddle that was "pre-softened" and came with a slightly textured or weatherized top. I'm not sure if they still make this model. The only one I see with a similar profile comes with springs:

[RBW] Re: What saddles are women using on their Riv mixtes?

When I ordered my mixte from Riv late 2015 , I got the Brooks Select B-17 model. Linda, I definitely hear you about baggy shorts catching on the nose of the saddle and I've done that more than once ; not a problem with a saddle cover in wet weather however. Not too much of an issue when I

[RBW] FS: Soma Sparrow 52cm silver handlebars

Please respond to eddie dot flayer at att dot net Next to new with a couple of minor scratches where levers were installed. Like this: https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/soma-handlebar-sparrow-3317?page=2=977 $55 net to me will get them shipped to you. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Blue Homer Hilsen Cables

SimWorks just got a shipment of Nissen housings in Vintage French and Italian styles in some unique colors. My orange 1971 Gitane Tour de France has just been crying out for those French Light Blue housings... Must ResistMust Resist Laing On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 4:00:27 PM

[RBW] MUSA baggies on RIV site

I just noticed that the RIV site has S, M and XL baggies back up! Get ‘‘em while they last. And FWIW, I’ve never in my life gotten compliments on my pants and I got 3 the first time I wore mine to work. They are the most comfortable pants I own, on and off the bike.

Re: [RBW] Re: What saddles are women using on their Riv mixtes?

Where do you live Linda? I believe Golden Saddle in Los Angeles has a C-19 demo saddle. > > On Feb 2, 2022, at 2:13 PM, Linda G wrote: > > Thanks for all the responses. > Bill: Excellent advice! I may end up following it. > Laing: That B68s looks very good but I don't think Brooks makes it

[RBW] Re: What saddles are women using on their Riv mixtes?

Yes, the B-68 is out of production, but I buy 2 or 3 brand new ones a year, they are out there - eBay usually and Bike Inn just had some a month or so ago. There is a brand new B-68 Imperial (with the laces) on eBay right now for an obscene price. I offered a $100 for it, which was rejected

[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

https://glensfalls.craigslist.org/bik/d/east-poultney-rivendell-romulus-57cm/7435319702.html Romulus in 57cm for $2000 in upstate New York, but can be shipped at buyers expense. On Monday, January 31, 2022 at 9:10:26 AM UTC-8 mrg...@gmail.com wrote: > Clem L 59 in Indy: >

[RBW] Re: What saddles are women using on their Riv mixtes?

Thanks for all the responses. Bill: Excellent advice! I may end up following it. Laing: That B68s looks very good but I don't think Brooks makes it anymore. It's not on their website that I could find. I seem to remember something from one of the Riv newsletters about it being no longer

[RBW] Re: What saddles are women using on their Riv mixtes?

Speaking for all humans who have had to search and search for saddles that work for them: Once you've found a saddle that works, stop caring what it looks like. If you are sitting on it, you aren't looking at it! :) Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:04:36 PM

Re: [RBW] What saddles are women using on their Riv mixtes?

Hi Linda! I have used many different saddles over the years including Avocet and several Terry models. I was never comfortable! When I discovered Selle Anatomica, it changed everything. It's the only saddle I ride now and have them on my Bike Friday with drop bars (touring bike) and both

Re: [RBW] What saddles are women using on their Riv mixtes?

My wife likes the B68S on her Cheviot. Jay Lonner Bellingham, WA Sent from my Atari 400 > On Feb 2, 2022, at 1:07 PM, Joe Mullins wrote: > > My better half has a Brooks C-19 on her Platypus with albatross bars. She > likes it! > >> >>> On Feb 2, 2022, at 1:04 PM, Linda G wrote: >>> >>

Re: [RBW] What saddles are women using on their Riv mixtes?

My better half has a Brooks C-19 on her Platypus with albatross bars. She likes it! > > On Feb 2, 2022, at 1:04 PM, Linda G wrote: > > I am curious about this because I have tried different saddles on my non-Riv > (but similar) lugged steel Velo Orange mixte. What I am looking for may not

[RBW] What saddles are women using on their Riv mixtes?

I am curious about this because I have tried different saddles on my non-Riv (but similar) lugged steel Velo Orange mixte. What I am looking for may not exist but someone may know of or be using a saddle I haven't run across. I've tried a Brooks B17s, Terry Cite-x and an old Avocet women's

[RBW] Re: FS: Some wool

All items claimed. On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 12:39:26 PM UTC-6 E. Ricky Creek wrote: > Rivendell wool beanie has been claimed. > > On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 12:24:18 PM UTC-6 E. Ricky Creek wrote: > >> I have a few things to pass along. >> Link to Pictures >>

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

Cat, which wheel size Roadini do you have? I am running 650b 32mm Grand Bois Cypres with Velo Orange fenders. I just changed the rear brake to a Paul Racer, from Tektro R559, and I will be replacing the front brake with a Paul Racer also, when some spare parts arrive. I would like to be able

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 55cm Hillborne PRICE DROP

Riv has changed their sizing on these (and other) frames over the years. This looks to be the first gen Sam because the headtube is solid orange - not cream accent. Meaning, the 60cm frame is quite a bit bigger than the current 58cm frame. Unless I'm mistaken, it would correlate more closely to

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 55cm Hillborne PRICE DROP

Thanks so much for the tip JP! A On Wed, Feb 2, 2022 at 7:52 AM MoVelo wrote: > Ahmed > > Your Hillborne looks great. I am in the market for one but in a larger > size. If your's was a 58 I'd be all over it. > > I do see there is a 60cm on Ebay with a starting bid of $2200.00. I am a > little

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 55cm Hillborne PRICE DROP

Thanks a lot Ricky! My go to is my MUSA Atlantis from back in 2014 and I agree with you, I am not a fan of the new longer wheelbase. A On Wed, Feb 2, 2022 at 7:11 AM E. Ricky Creek wrote: > I hope you find a buyer, Ahmed. > I hope folks realize that the Hillborne was sort of the bike that

[RBW] Re: FS: Some wool

Rivendell wool beanie has been claimed. On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 12:24:18 PM UTC-6 E. Ricky Creek wrote: > I have a few things to pass along. > Link to Pictures > > > First is a Stormy Kromer hat

[RBW] FS: Some wool

I have a few things to pass along. Link to Pictures First is a Stormy Kromer hat in Partridge Plaid. Size is 7 3/8. I never took to this style of cap in practice, but I like the idea of them. Some wear, but

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 55cm Hillborne PRICE DROP

Demand comes and goes. I recall trying to sell my first-gen SH frameset, and this with lowrider brazeons added to enhance value, and getting no interest at all on this or the boblist. I finally had my brother sell it in CA. Then, wait a bit, and SHs posted for sale are snapped up. $2,900 does

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 55cm Hillborne PRICE DROP

Ahmed Your Hillborne looks great. I am in the market for one but in a larger size. If your's was a 58 I'd be all over it. I do see there is a 60cm on Ebay with a starting bid of $2200.00. I am a little confused about that size tho as the chart I have shows a 58 and then a 62. I confess I

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 55cm Hillborne PRICE DROP

I hope you find a buyer, Ahmed. I hope folks realize that the Hillborne was sort of the bike that started the whole modern era of Rivendells, as I don't feel like the Hillborne gets as much regard as the newer, evolved models. The Bomba came first as a 6 degree upsloping tubed bike, but the

Re: [RBW] Shoes for winter riding

My two (€) cents: I ordered a pair of Five Ten Trail Cross GTX because I was planning a ride in the snow on the Belgian High Fens (Hoge Venen). They didn't turn up on time, so I made do with what I already had for footwear: Specialized Rime MTB shoes, knee length sealskinz socks, and Endura

Re: [RBW] Shoes for winter riding

Well, if global warming fails to appear and we get nucular winter instead, I'll look for an updated pair. As things stand now, we here in high desert ABQ are lucky if we get a couple of decent snows per year, and rarely get more than a week of lows low enough for wearing my old pair. Tho" 4"

Re: [RBW] New Bike-Trade Day - A(nother) Quickbeam

I'm chuffed by your chuffedness, and we all chuff along. It is a nice bike. On Tue, Feb 1, 2022 at 7:28 AM Patch T wrote: > Just as chuffed for your *Approve*, Patrick :) You've pointed out my > favorite bits. Especially those bars, I've not found a *better* drop bar > for me. But I really hate

[RBW] Re: ISO/WTB/WTT: Schwalbe SV14A (SV "FOURTEEN AY", not SV14 full stop) EL 650B X 38-48 tubes

Thanks Jason and Joe. On Mon, Jan 31, 2022 at 2:18 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Also: has anyone ordered from Bike Bling.com? https://www.bikebling.com > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and