Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

John Rinker, nice photos!I want to ride that trail !!! (or one like it). Southern Arizona? Steve (in the leafy North Carolina Appalachians) On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 7:10:17 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > Love it, John! > > Here's one from today. Not pictured: noxious smoky air fro

[RBW] Re: YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

https://redshiftsports.com/products/cruise-control-drop-bar-grips On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 10:31:19 PM UTC-5 Steve wrote: > Modemmisuser, have you looked at the Redshift Cruise Control system for > drop bars? I've used the upper pads with a VO Porteur bar, so a slightly > different a

[RBW] Re: YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

Modemmisuser, have you looked at the Redshift Cruise Control system for drop bars? I've used the upper pads with a VO Porteur bar, so a slightly different application than a drop bar, but I thought they were well made. They're worth considering - link below. You might also consider reducing y

Re: [RBW] Re: Compliments

This wasn't a Riv compliment, as it happened thirty years ago when my acquisition budget was somewhat smaller than it is currently. But it has stuck with me and made me smile for all the years since. Riding down the road in Lincoln, NE, on my recently acquired Eisentraut custom road bike that

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

Is that Llambo’s cheviot? It is lovely 🥰 -Kai On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:53:30 PM UTC-5 James wrote: > I know that bike! Well loved and well riden with a great owner > > On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:15:15 PM UTC-5 Justin Kennedy wrote: > >> I think I recognize that bike. Orange Chev

[RBW] Re: YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

Soma “three speed 2” bars are the greatest mustache ever! And they use regular brake levers, so you can toss those road levers in the rubbish. And run regular thumb shifters, and flip them over if you want. They’re great. https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/moustache-ii-bar -Kai On Thursd

[RBW] Re: FS: 50cm Roadini F/F - Dark Gold

Sadly I am in the same position. So if you have been eying up a roadini in this size then I've got the deal for you and you would be helping me out immensely. Brand new frame, never built up or ridden. Comes with the stuff in the previous post plus a brand new set of Tektro sidepulls. On Thursd

[RBW] Re: YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

I second the Choco-Moose bars! They're everything I wanted the RM-016 moustache / albastache bars to be. There is a lot of real-estate. Great control from the grips - nice position in the hook - and everything in between. Plus I'd say they look pretty darn good. On Thursday, November 16, 2023

Re: [RBW] FS: Brooks All Terrain saddle, Technomic 50cm stem, Carradice saddlebag

*Technomic Stem SOLD* On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 8:45:58 PM UTC-5 Bryan Dalik wrote: > > *SADDLEBAG SOLD.* > On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 8:41:45 PM UTC-5 Bryan Dalik wrote: > >> Apparently it's an Adam Saddlebag by Rivendell from the Cartwright >> series. Price still applies, it's

Re: [RBW] Re: Compliments

I often get compliments on my best Rivendells and copies; I say "best" because these are the ones that I build with the nicest -- shiny silver -- parts and keep the cleanest. I got more compliments for my customs than for my Sam or Ram. Someone said that compliments make him uncomfortable. They do

Re: [RBW] Re: Problem solvers front cable hanger?

One factor in reducing front brake cable friction is a gradual, "natural" bend in the housing between its exit from the bar tape (aero levers, of course) and where it meets the stop. If your stem is high so that the housing leaves the bar tape (I'm assuming you use aero levers) far above the housin

[RBW] Re: FS: Arkel TailRider Trunk Bag Black

$75 On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 5:32:39 PM UTC-8 eddietheflay wrote: > offers considered. > > On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 5:26:52 PM UTC-8 eddietheflay wrote: > >> This is fine rear rack-mounted bag with lots o room and pockets and an >> included rain cover. Used just a few times and in

[RBW] Re: Compliments

I live in the northeast and after all of these years only had one person say nice bike. Not sure if it was the Hillborne or the Saluki. This person did not know it was a rivendell, they were not riding but walking at the time. Of course there are less Rivs here than in the Bay Area. On Wednesd

Re: [RBW] Re: Compliments

I often chuckle when people comment on my Rodeo and Hillborne and make reference of asking how old my bikes are. They instinctively think that they are vintage old bikes, and are surprised when I let them know, they’re relatively new!Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 16, 2023, at 1:55 PM, Mike Godwin wrot

Re: [RBW] Re: Compliments

It's actually a big downside for me. As someone who is generally uncomfortable with compliments, I find myself choosing not to ride my Riv as much because of the attention it gets. My other, equally-attention-worthy bikes (vintage Ritchey, Eisentraut, Gordon) never elicit the level of attenti

Re: [RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

Oh yes, component specs can also certainly play a factor for anyone wishing to adapt things further as the kids grow. Our REI balance bike frame takes a 27.2 seatpost and 1" threaded headset with very short quill stem with narrow diameter bar clamp (maybe 22.2 but haven't put calipers to it.) T

Re: [RBW] Re: Compliments

Indeed. Rode along with the SLO bike club one day on my Roadeo (white with blue head tube) with my Sunday riding buddy. A few folks were asking about it, one rider even took some photos. Other comments from strangers have been, "its vintage, how old is it?" or "you have a triple chainring, have

Re: [RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

I recently bought a Woom 2 for our son for his 3rd birthday in September. Our kid is tall for his age (98th percentile), but he still couldn't fit comfortably on our spare 16" Cleary Hedgehog. Didn't stop him from trying tho! My impression is that the Woom is a little more upright, better specc

Re: [RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

My just-turned-four-year-old has only been interested in the small balance bike for a month or two, but now he's advanced to zipping around quite quickly and easily. So, I started looking into Wooms and Clearys here in the Los Angeles area. A shop advised me that while the Wooms are lighter an

Re: [RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

> > Oh, one other benefit of some local shops is they sometimes have a > guaranteed trade in program for sizing up. I actually think that is an > option for our Trek if we wanted to trade in for a bigger size with a > credit applied. I still need to look into that as I forget if it was > somethin

[RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

We went from a 12" balance to 16" pedal and that transition worked out well with one caveat - we used both simultaneously. I'd 100% agree with your concern with quickly outgrowing a 14" as the seatpost is already maxed out for our 6+yr old on our Trek Precaliber 16. I'd suggest checking out so

[RBW] Re: Problem solvers front cable hanger?

Thanks, If anyone has recommendations on cable hangers, I'm interested. Is it worth the trouble to swap out for one of the Paul, Tektro, or RH options? I'm mostly just concerned that this weird bend will cause the cable to break at some point, and that the bend is taking away braking function v

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Toyo Atlantis w/ Clockwork fork. Disc tabs added

Bummed I missed it, but glad you were able to sell it quickly. Thanks for letting me know! On Thu, Nov 16, 2023 at 6:50 AM bingomck wrote: > This is sold! It's headed to Austin, TX today. Thanks all for your > interest. > > On Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 12:03:59 PM UTC-8 tob...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: Compliments

Thanks rich...can't bring myself to sell them yet even though I haven't been riding them as much On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 10:27:02 AM UTC-6 RichS wrote: > Hey Ryan, nice bikes. Very nice!!! > > Best, > Rich in ATL > > On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 11:04:36 AM UTC-5 Ryan wrote: > >>

[RBW] Re: YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

For sure, a drop bar looks great, and as others have already pointed out, there are several drop bar variations out there besides the Noodle...I've been curious about the Origin8 Tiki Bar, for example. I'm just now looking to offload a Roadini that is fit with Noodles and brifters, and I have to

Re: [RBW] Re: Compliments

Hey Ryan, nice bikes. Very nice!!! Best, Rich in ATL On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 11:04:36 AM UTC-5 Ryan wrote: > I always admired that bike, jock > > these 2 always get compliments[image: 20230728_130429.jpg] > On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8:30:09 AM UTC-6 John Dewey wrote: > >> Y'al

[RBW] Re: Compliments

Hello Mr. Aeroperf, It's been awhile but we've encountered each other on the SC and corresponded via the list. Last ride on the Comet was in late September. Glad to see you're still pedaling the Sam and receiving compliments on the bike. Our octagenarian friend Irv is a regular rider on the tra

[RBW] Re: YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

Eh, I'm really thinking of going back to a drop bar of some sort - there's 1000 of them out there, and it seems ones with shallower drops and mid to high flare are going to make the drops usable. And I probably want something with a longer ramp for even more position variability. There

[RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

Hi Nick and list, I don't have personal experience with the Woom brand but I can direct you to this site, which has a great list of "better" kids' bikes in different sizes and types, along with (crucially) the weight of each: https://thebikedads.com/ The site's authors have a mountain-biking b

[RBW] Re: YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

I love handlebar discussions. I am a pretty big fan of the Albastache bars and generally have moved to them in instances where I would normally use drops. Similar to you I don't really ride in the drops so Noodles just don't have the same amount of options. That said I also love the look and tr

[RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

I've been happy with Woom bikes too. A couple things I liked - They have good resell value, I've been able to sell them for > 50% of what they were new - They are readily available used. I set a craigslist alert and waited for the one I wanted - They are adjustable enough so I could skip numbers

[RBW] YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

I have a 2016 Sam, from the batch of completes that year. I love the bike, and now that I'm riding a lot more (my wife was gifted with being able to ride again after not being able to for years; she has a '16 Sam too), I swapped bars from the stock (Nitto Noodle) to an Albastache. The Noodle

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Toyo Atlantis w/ Clockwork fork. Disc tabs added

This is sold! It's headed to Austin, TX today. Thanks all for your interest. On Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 12:03:59 PM UTC-8 tob...@gmail.com wrote: > Just sent you an email > > On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 3:01:47 PM UTC-8 bingomck wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I bought this from Chris and

[RBW] Re: Long chainstay content: Esker Hayduke LVS review at The Radavist

Thanks for the link. I saw a solo rider on a tandem the other night. Rally long chainstay on that ride, haha On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 2:07:31 PM UTC-7 Jeremy Till wrote: > I thought some on here might be interested in The Radavist's review of > the Esker Hayduke LVS >

[RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

I have a giant 3yo that has been crushing it on their balance bike. I opted for a 14" Guardian bike based on the reviews from TwoWheelingTots. I can't believe how heavy it is. Even using it as a balance bike my 3yo is unable to control it and has lost interest. Wish I would have sprang for the

[RBW] Re: Compliments

I've been lucky enough here in the D.C. area to receive a number of compliments for my Atlantis while out and about. Notably, many of the complimenters are gentleman older than I that always wanted a Riv but for whatever reason never pulled the trigger. Or, have never seen them in real life. Th

[RBW] Re: Problem solvers front cable hanger?

I use one of those Adam and no, they aren't a great design with the sharp bend and all. The plastic brake cable liner isn't necessary, I removed it and just ran the cable as there was less friction that way on my Bombadil. I tried running the brake cable direct to it without the noodle, but the

[RBW] Re: Compliments

My orange Rambouillet draws unsolicited compliments often. When riding The Five Boro Ride in NYC a few years ago my wife was impressed by the number of strangers who pulled alongside, took a long look at my bike and either gave silent thumbs up or gave compliment to it. She noticed the relative