[RBW] Re: Nitto Riv 32F Racks in stock

2023-08-27 Thread Luke Hendrickson
Yeah, we got ten of them in and now they’re all sold out! On Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 6:53:00 AM UTC-7 Davey Two Shoes wrote: > Theres a couple available on the Somafab shop. I know mini front racks > have been scarce lately - Looks like Nitto is starting to come back in. -- You received

[RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-08-27 Thread Max Faingezicht
PSAThere’s a beautiful silver 60 Bombadil on the FB group. Lots of bling asking is $4,800 in the Pacific NW (local sale only)MaxOn Aug 24, 2023, at 5:43 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:Just reposted on the list by our mutual friend Jason for $1750, too low IMO.On Thu, Aug 24, 2023 at 1:30 PM Paul Clifto

Re: [RBW] Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

2023-08-27 Thread Leah Peterson
Scott and Gene - this just arrived in my inbox! I am sorry it didn’t arrive before the ride. I would hate to think you felt ignored! Thanks for coming. I just posted the ride video on a new thread. Also, it’s here:Leah Peterson on Instagram: "We had 10 riders join us for our Chicago ride yesterday!

[RBW] Re: WTB: Rivendell anorak windbreaker XL in orange

2023-08-27 Thread Andrew Letton
Bump... Anyone, anyone...? Cheers, Andrew On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 9:33:45 AM UTC+11 Andrew Letton wrote: > Hi All, > > I missed out on the one just listed, so I'm asking whether anyone else > might want to sell the one gathering dust in their closet... > > [image: Inline image] > > I u

Re: [RBW] FS: Wabi Classic, 26" Cliffhanger rimbrake wheelset, NOS Suntour 4850 levers, and more

2023-08-27 Thread Samuel Hopewell
Here is the correct wabi frame geometry link: https://wabicycles.com/pages/tech-specs On Sun, Aug 20, 2023, 6:52 PM Samuel Hopewell wrote: > >- *2016 Wabi Classic, 49cm (medium). 650$* Very light (stock is >~18lbs), compliant, and responsive. Elegant and finished appearance >(black/c

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling shoes for wide feet?

2023-08-27 Thread Samuel Hopewell
Try on a pair of specialized recon 1.0. I have similarly wide feet and my recons feel great. https://www.backcountry.com/b/specialized-recon-1.0-mountain-bike-shoe?CMP_SKU=SCQ0085&MER=0406&skid=SCQ0085-BLA-S440&mr:trackingCode=5276C7CA-1EC1-EA11-8114-005056944E17&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=m&mr:ad

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling shoes for wide feet?

2023-08-27 Thread Ted Fay
I ordered a batch from Competitive Cyclist. Shipped all but 1 back. Easier than ordering/returning and repeating, but it was an interesting credit card bill. TedOn Aug 21, 2023, at 11:18 AM, 'Kurt Henry' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:Ted, maybe I should reconsider Sidis?  I had a pair 15+ years ago

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-08-27 Thread Matthew Williams
CUSTOM 60cm 2500 Belmont, CA https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/d/belmont-rivendell-custom-beautiful-60cm/7658939306.html -- 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, se

[RBW] WTB: Nitto faceplater stem, 135mm 25.4, fillet or TIG

2023-08-27 Thread Jay Primus
Hello --- if you have one you'd like to sell please be in touch ! Thank you Jay P. Marin, 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-

Re: [RBW] Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

2023-08-27 Thread Scott Marriott
Any updates to this one yet? It will be good to visit the new location of Mack's either way. Scott, Chicago (Hyde Park) On Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 1:49:36 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Just a reminder to mark your calendars for the Chicago Riv Ride on Aug > 26th! We’ll sta

Re: [RBW] Summer Riding in Alberta

2023-08-27 Thread Ryan Ogilvie
Great looking rides. Been a while since I explored that part of the world. On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 6:40:53 PM UTC-4 Andrew Letton wrote: > Love it! Especially the butterfly cameo! > cheers from Oz, > Andrew > > On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 01:36:32 AM GMT+10, Mack Penner < > penne...

Re: [RBW] Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

2023-08-27 Thread Gene B
I will be there +1. I'm getting there a tad early, around 9ish (coming from Logan Square) to have somethin' looked at (sounds like a doctors appointment, heh). If anyone is coming from Logan/west side area and wants to roll out together, let me know! Gene On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 4:02:

[RBW] First Ride, First Riv

2023-08-27 Thread SallyG
Hi! Just got my first Rivendell bike (Clem Smith L 45 cm.) and it is SO SMOOTH and just gorgeous! I'm enjoying your Owners Bunch and learning lots. Here's a photo from my first ride today -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: QuickBeam 58 cm

2023-08-27 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
The flat tabs ("Frenchie tabs"? hmmm h'ain't heard that one before) were on the orange model for sure - you can see them on mine - http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg/2006/ssg017r2-cyclofiend1006.html IIRC, the first green runs did not have them. I've definitely seen a few that did not sport them

[RBW] Re: FS: Rosco Mtn mixte x Crust cargo x kid bike

2023-08-27 Thread Drw
Bump/drop Ok, I may have been overconfident since there were many emails, but nobody has really gone beyond a nibble. I'd really like to let this go locally, so if I'm lowering the price of *2-Original- 1500$ (was 1600) *You'd get a fully built rosco (minus a stem) with original fork and 650b

[RBW] Re: Rear derailleur for Deore XT M8000 11-speed 11-42 w silver2 shifters

2023-08-27 Thread Nick A.
This may be a job for the new Acera M-3020 RD! Russ (previously mentioned) has a great video where he tries it on a number of different setups and it seems to run 42T with aplomb. On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 3:15:50 PM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: greg_L_rig - 51 cog mullet from

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Sackville HappiSack/Medium Saddlebag

2023-08-27 Thread jaredwilson
And I'm covered! Thanks, Patrick :) jared On Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 9:54:56 PM UTC-7 jaredwilson wrote: > Thanks for reaching out, Patrick. > > I don't have bags to trade but I'm happy to buy your HappiSack so you can > purchase the panniers of your dreams :) > > Best > > jared in CA > >

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-08-27 Thread Matthew Williams
A. HOMER HILSEN 61cm Toyo 2100 Carlsbad, CA https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/d/carlsbad-fs-61-cm-toyo-built-rivendell/7655093235.html 65cm f/f/hs 800 Asheville, NC https://asheville.craigslist.org/bik/d/asheville-rivendell-homer-hilsen-65cm/7653376311.html = APPALOOSA 46cm f/f/hs 1200

[RBW] FS: SunRace CM983 11-46T 9-speed cassette

2023-08-27 Thread Kim H.
I have a lightly used silver SunRace CM983 11-46T 9-speed cassette with less than 10 miles on it that I do not plan using again. I did not like the cog spacing. $65.00, plus shipping Paypal payment. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA.. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: FS: Rosco Platypus 50cm

2023-08-27 Thread Taylor M
Sold, thanks! On Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 9:43:35 PM UTC-4 Taylor M wrote: > Bump with price drop to $1950. > > On Friday, August 11, 2023 at 2:33:43 PM UTC-4 Taylor M wrote: > >> Up for sale is a 50cm green Rosco Platypus. This is a complete assembled >> by the folks at Riv, featuring their

Re: [RBW] Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

2023-08-27 Thread Fullylugged
Pictures? On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 9:54:56 PM UTC-5 gsna...@gmail.com wrote: > Managed to get the train up from Champaign, and looking forward to meeting > folks tomorrow. > > Cheers, > -Gautham > > On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 8:50:18 PM UTC-5 Robert Blunt wrote: > >> Hello Leah, >> Not t

[RBW] Re: Rear derailleur for Deore XT M8000 11-speed 11-42 w silver2 shifters

2023-08-27 Thread Stephanie A.
Thank you, Erik! I was hoping you or Jason Fuller would respond--I saw several posts where both of you mention running 1x11 with friction shifters but couldn't tell from the photos which RDs either of you were using. On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 12:43:17 PM UTC-4 Erik wrote: > [image: 442536A

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Bicycle Works new saddle coming out in September 2023

2023-08-27 Thread Elisabeth Sherwood
I have the non-microfiber version -- if you (or anyone else) would be interested in it, feel free to contact me off-list. Liz Washington, DC On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 11:56:01 AM UTC-4 ted.l...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks for the recommendation, Liz! Unfortunately I’m going to have to > a

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Bicycle Works new saddle coming out in September 2023

2023-08-27 Thread Ted W
Thanks for the recommendation, Liz! Unfortunately I’m going to have to agree with Jim. I’ve used microfiber saddles in the past and I’m not able to slid around on them enough for my liking. For what it’s worth, my solution to the saddle theft problem thus far has worked well enough. I use a RandyJ

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: QuickBeam 58 cm

2023-08-27 Thread Robert Gardner
I agree with this sentiment. My 58cm QB is my “core” bike. Hills, long rides, errands — it does most of what I want from a bike and does it very well. Keeping this one is a good idea…Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 27, 2023, at 11:27 AM, Benjamin L. Kelley wrote:Honestly, if I was somehow forced to win

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: QuickBeam 58 cm

2023-08-27 Thread Benjamin L. Kelley
Honestly, if I was somehow forced to winnow down to one bike, it would be my qb hands down no 2nd thoughts. It's a pretty great do about everything except race or full on mtb frame. Jason, glad you decided to keep it. It's also a great build. --ben in Kansas City On Sun, Aug 27, 2023 at 7:28 AM

Re: [RBW] Rear derailleur for Deore XT M8000 11-speed 11-42 w silver2 shifters

2023-08-27 Thread Thomas Lawn
There are two huge obstacles you will have to overcome to make this project work properly: cable pull and cog clearance. I do not believe it is possible to clear a 42t cog with the M310 derailleur (or any commonly available <10s rear derailleur) without a derailleur hanger extender. (https://l

Re: [RBW] Rear derailleur for Deore XT M8000 11-speed 11-42 w silver2 shifters

2023-08-27 Thread Eliot Balogh
I would ask Russ over at Pathless Pedaled On Sun, Aug 27, 2023 at 7:32 AM Stephanie A. wrote: > Hi everyone! I'm here, once again, to humbly seek out your advice. I've > combed through the (many, many) results here on 1x11 drivetrains and still > have two questions. I am using a silver2 shifter.

[RBW] Rear derailleur for Deore XT M8000 11-speed 11-42 w silver2 shifters

2023-08-27 Thread Stephanie A.
Hi everyone! I'm here, once again, to humbly seek out your advice. I've combed through the (many, many) results here on 1x11 drivetrains and still have two questions. I am using a silver2 shifter. 1. Has anyone been able to get a Shimano Altus/M310 to shift 11 speeds to a rear cog with 42t? I c

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Bicycle Works new saddle coming out in September 2023

2023-08-27 Thread Jingy
The problem I had with the Velo Orange saddle was the microfiber cover. I couldn't slide back and forth-the top is like velcro! Jim in Mpls On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 8:54:26 AM UTC-5 Elisabeth Sherwood wrote: > Ted, > > Velo Orange says this (affordable, and now close-out) saddle is like the

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Bicycle Works new saddle coming out in September 2023

2023-08-27 Thread Elisabeth Sherwood
Ted, Velo Orange says this (affordable, and now close-out) saddle is like the B17. Looks to be a small bit narrower. https://velo-orange.com/collections/specials/products/microfiber-touring-saddle-wide (For comparison, the B17 does not work for me at all, and I found the Velo Orange equally u

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Bicycle Works new saddle coming out in September 2023

2023-08-27 Thread Johnny Alien
A B17 is 174mm wide so that Riv saddle is WIDE On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 7:18:41 AM UTC-4 ted.l...@gmail.com wrote: > Does anyone happen to have the measurements of a B17 handy for comparison? > I’ve wanted to throw a less attractive saddle on my grocery getter because > saddle theft is a t

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: QuickBeam 58 cm

2023-08-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
APPROVE people keeping their bikes and using them. BL in EC On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 6:52:50 PM UTC-7 jasonz...@gmail.com wrote: > And as it is Friday and I took an awesome joyride around the new area, I > am calling it quits on calling it quits for this bike. I can say it is now > sol

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Bicycle Works new saddle coming out in September 2023

2023-08-27 Thread Ted W
Does anyone happen to have the measurements of a B17 handy for comparison? I’ve wanted to throw a less attractive saddle on my grocery getter because saddle theft is a thing around here with nice saddles, but I have yet to find anything as comfortable. On Sat, Aug 26, 2023 at 10:43 PM Johnny Alien