[RBW] Quickbeam FS

Selling my QB, as it doesn’t get ridden much these days owing to knee issues. It’s currently set up with a Dirt Drop stem and Albatross bars, but I can swap those for Nitto drops and Shimano 600 levers. Pedals are old dual sided SPD/clip compatible. Saddle is a B17 in very good shape. Condition

[RBW] Re: Do you ride with fenders?

I wouldn’t even consider riding without fenders. Whether commuting or touring, it’s more than just rain you’ve got to worry about. Mud puddles, runoff from folks watering their lawns or washing cars, roadkill guts, dog sh¡t…, there’s all sorts of gross stuff out there I don’t want spraying over

Re: [RBW] Re: Replacement tires for Soma Shikoro 42 x 622mm (700 x 42) cream sidewalls

Thanks, Tom, Gene, Chris, and Ryan for taking the time to offer your ideas, and especially the comments about whether to go tubeless. I will keep them in mind for the future. I ended up going through my local bike shop and bought a pair of Specialized Pathfinder Pro's, 700 × 38. Ryan's preference

[RBW] Re: Looking for an Atlantis Frame - 64ish

Thanks for all the leads so far, I appreciate it. I might also be interested in your Appaloosas in big boy sizes. On Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:17:21 PM UTC-4 2xFnord wrote: > Anyone got a line on an Atlantis Frame in 64 or 65 for the older ones, > possibly a 62 in the newer variety? Thank

[RBW] Want to buy: chocomoose bars

Hi yall. I’m getting ready for an Appaloosa build. I was wondering if anyone is looking to unload their chocomoose bars or know of a place where I can purchase these. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

[RBW] WTB: Silver 2 Shifters, Silver Crankset, Front Rack, Wald Basket

Hello! I just ordered an Appaloosa frame an I'm very excited to start my build. I'm looking for some used parts in order to keep costs down. Currently looking for: -Silver 2 shifters and thumb mounts (will buy separately if needed!) -Silver Crankset, 170 preferred (172 may be acceptable) I'm i

[RBW] Re: Do you ride with fenders?

Agreed with aeroperf. It's been a pretty wet summer in Western NY; having fenders for the rain and/or potential mud is a good idea. On Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:25:49 PM UTC-4 aeroperf wrote: > The Erie Canal Bike Trail is a nice ride. > But put the fenders in the box. Not just for when i

Re: [RBW] Wet paint options in the Upper Midwest

Thanks for the suggestions! All look promising and it's good to hear a bit about specific experiences. I was pretty tickled by the Yellow Jersey website. On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:57:01 PM UTC-5 wats...@umn.edu wrote: > Chris Kvale painted my Curt Goodrich last winter and did a great job

[RBW] Re: Do you ride with fenders?

I live in Oslo, Norway and riding with fenders is an absolute must, if you use your bike with any sort of regularity, such as commuting. I commute all year round, which means a whole lot of rain, sludge, snow and ice - so yeah, no getting around fenders. I also happen to like the way a bike loo

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr vs Polyvalent Lowkicker?

Thanks Chris - those measurements are super helpful! On Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 8:10:51 PM UTC-4 Chris Halasz wrote: > Paul > > I measured 79+3/4" (with 43mm front, 38mm rear, so ... 40mm average tire?) > overall length. > > For fun, I turned the front wheel 180 degrees, and that measurem

[RBW] Looking for a 59cm Clem

Howdy Bunch! I’ve been dreaming about owning a Rivendell for a long time now and I’m finally in a position to make happen! My PBH is 91 I’ve been going back and forth between a 59 and a 64 Clem. I live in Sacramento and spend a decent amount of time riding off road in Northern California. Any

[RBW] Re: Ride Report

I recently joined this group and am really liking the content here. Your ride report was a joy to read—it captured the chaos, fun, and sense of adventure that makes group rides so memorable. Reading about the Bridgestone XO-1 on a mixed-terrain event like this really makes me want to find one

[RBW] Nitto Fillet Faceplate Stem, discontinued?

I essentially want this stem but fillet brazed instead of TIG https://www.rivbike.com/products/stem-nitto-tig-faceplater-quill-31-8-cr60-3?srsltid=AfmBOop7xPjYitlJQi77LXcMo7DHSd7qP3M6dLad6YcKY3MMrSYssXIi Can I still find it by any chance? Thanks! -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Toyo Atlantis - 47cm (2008 model) Sizing

Hello everyone, First time poster here. I have a chance to purchase a Toyo Atlantis in 47cm, but I'm unsure if the bike would be too small for me. I'm 5'6 male with a PBH around 77cm. Based on Rivendell's website the 47cm should be the exact fit for me, but I'm confused if the geometry for th

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno v.1

Thanks for the comments, all. @shoji, I think there’s ample room for fenders. However, those Mavic rims are fairly narrow; I haven’t measured the tires, but I’d guess they’re a bit short of 44mm wide. @ryan, current gearing is 45/18, which is largely a flatland gear for me. I’ll likely go with

Re: [RBW] Finally, a Roadeo!

That’s a super looking bike. The black just seems to go with that white and blue On Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 10:05 PM Craig Bessenger wrote: > Glad to know that history — it’s survived those travels remarkably well! > I was conflicted about the black components and generally prefer silver as > well,

[RBW] Re: Nitto Mark's Rack M1

Bump -- How about $85 (plus shipping)? On Tue, Aug 27, 2024 at 12:59 PM Jeremy Rossen wrote: > Howdy, > > I recently acquired a new to me bike that had a M1 rack mounted in the > rear. > I am going to go a different direction, so I have no need for it. > It is in great shape, see photos here. >

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Alternatives

Maybe this vs. cutting it? https://www.retro-gression.com/products/nitto-b903-bullmoose-handlebar?variant=13661514104893 Plus this for the slammed look but also flexibility if you need it: https://velo-orange.com/products/vo-threadless-stem-adaptor?_pos=1&_sid=70d26540e&_ss=r On Friday, August

Re: [RBW] Clem musings

I have 60mm/29x2.25 tires plus fenders on the clem. It’s a bit of a silly albeit very fun setup in that I ride trails and get sticks snagged in the fenders and also share it with my wife as an all-weather kid-toting machine in our car-free family and I insist on it being both a competent mountain b

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus Boots a-go-go

Investing. Which rims are you using? I’m on 25 internal and I get a decent amount of deflection. I’d run wider rims if I could figure out where to find wider rims and if I could figure out the braking. Disc brakes would obviously solve the issue. On Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 1:26 AM iamkeith wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Clem musings

The Ergons aren’t great for swept bars. I have a pair on my Gus and they’re about to be replaced. The issue is the hard retaining clamp at the back of the grip. I have a pair of these on one of my other bikes and they are hands down the best ergos for swept bars: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US

Re: [RBW] Re: Iterations on my Purple RoadUno

Ditto!Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 30, 2024, at 4:35 PM, Ryan wrote:All these Roaduno builds are giving me a serious case of FOMObut seriously, I should be riding the bikes I have :) That purple is growing on me and the stock bike with the personalized touches (sticker on seat tube and the rattl

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem musings

Thanks, McKenzy, good to know. On Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 10:28 AM Mackenzy Albright < mackenzy.albri...@gmail.com> wrote: > Patrick - I run 2.3 with honjo flat 65's on my clementine. I had > previously installed 2.4 tires no fenders with plenty of clearance. I > definitely could have installed 2.5

[RBW] Wolf Tooth 8-Bit multitool: Works well? Worth $70?

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/bike-accessories/bike-tools-maintenance/bike-tools/tools-for-your-ride/wolf-tooth-8-bit-multi-tool-pack-pliers/p/35658/ I've been looking for a multitool that can tighten valve stem locknuts and came across this. It gets pretty good reviews -- users say

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

Bill, I heartily solicit and accept your approvals! I think the line of not being precious is also out of MY hands…I seem to go on these adventures with little control over the details (like, I have not the foggiest idea of where I am at any given time ever, so whatever they say I have to do)

[RBW] Re: Orange Roadini fotos

The Orange Flash has been sold, thanks. On Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 3:28:27 PM UTC-4 alan lavine wrote: > Orange is still the fastest color. > Just saying... > > Alan > > On Friday, August 23, 2024 at 8:56:57 AM UTC-4 alan lavine wrote: > >> Some more. > > -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Ron’s Orthos

Message sent Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 30, 2024, at 4:22 PM, Danny wrote:Drew, I've got some silver Orthos I'll sell. I rode them only a few miles, they just weren't a good fit for me. $120 + shipping. PM me if interested.DannyMadison, WIOn Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 3:55 PM Andrew Joseph

[RBW] Roadunos on web specials page

If anyone is looking for a complete Roaduno, they have them listed on the web specials page. They are the ones that have minor blemishes. They are very nicely appointed especially for the price. Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] Ron’s Orthos

Drew, I've got some silver Orthos I'll sell. I rode them only a few miles, they just weren't a good fit for me. $120 + shipping. PM me if interested. Danny Madison, WI On Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 3:55 PM Andrew Joseph wrote: > Thanks Eliot! > > I was too slow on the draw and missed both bars for sa

Re: [RBW] Ron’s Orthos

Thanks Eliot!I was too slow on the draw and missed both bars for sale.  (I think) I could definitely be wrong. I will dig and try and find that. I haven’t quite mastered navigating this groups search functions.Best,DrewSent from my iPhoneOn Aug 30, 2024, at 3:52 PM, Eliot Balogh wrote:Someone has

Re: [RBW] Ron’s Orthos

Someone has some on a recent post here. Can’t recall which. Maybe 650b group On Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 1:36 PM Andrew Joseph wrote: > Happy Friday, > > Anyone willing to sell their Ron’s Ortho bars? > > Silver preferably. > > R, > > Drew > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > You received this message b

[RBW] Ron’s Orthos

Happy Friday, Anyone willing to sell their Ron’s Ortho bars? Silver preferably. R, Drew Sent from my iPhone -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Iterations on my Purple RoadUno

All these Roaduno builds are giving me a serious case of FOMObut seriously, I should be riding the bikes I have :) That purple is growing on me and the stock bike with the personalized touches (sticker on seat tube and the rattlesnakey bar tape ) looks great. Yup those King Iris cages are

Re: [RBW] The Lightest Rivendell

Shimano now makes the ES-600 which weigh 280g. REI currently has them on sale for $75. My Roadini that I built without particularly light parts came to 23 pounds with a Topeak mini morph, bottle cage, and pedals (https://blog.piaw.net/2022/10/putting-together-my-roadini.html). My suspicion is I

Re: [RBW] The Lightest Rivendell

I've been using the ineffably wonderful Dura Ace SPD pedals (MTB-type pedals but 1-sided) for years and I even use them on the stripped-down, 18-lb gofast fixed gear, but I could drop 1/4 lb by swapping them for the Xpedos that I've been hoarding, also for years, because they are so light: about 25

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: ZPacks Plex Solo and accessories

Tent is sold! Thank you! On Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 4:31:29 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > That’s a really cool tent. > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 29, 2024, at 3:01 PM, Ryan Frahm wrote: > > I’m sure this isn’t a desirable item to most here but it is a great tent. > Bumping just

Re: [RBW] The Lightest Rivendell

Bernard, I'm not sure what the weight is actually. Haven't had the opportunity to weigh it but I'd be interested to find out. On Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 2:38:06 PM UTC-7 char...@gmail.com wrote: > Oh ho! I'm actually attempting to build a (relatively) lightweight Roadeo > but with 2 caveats

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem musings

Patrick - I run 2.3 with honjo flat 65's on my clementine. I had previously installed 2.4 tires no fenders with plenty of clearance. I definitely could have installed 2.5 easily - maaaybe 2.6. I briefly owned a newer Clem jr and clearance was identical. I think the initial marketing of the Clem

Re: [RBW] Finally, a Roadeo!

Wow, excellent! I also really like the look of the black components. I was feeling tempted recently by a roadeo on sale here but since i have my lightweight ram I felt like it would be too similar. I do wonder how different the frames would feel and what the weight differences are. Anyways well

[RBW] Re: FS: Summer 2024 - White Industries, Raceface, Surly, Rene Herse, Nitto, Salsa

A few updates with items sold: https://photos.app.goo.gl/95TkKKbK4Jtq7BTv8 Handlebars 1. Easton Monkey Lite SL Lo Rise Carbon - $20 --25.4 Clamp, 610mm wide 2. Easton EC70 Carbon - $20 --25.4 Clamp 580mm wide 3. Salsa Rustler Flat Bar - $30 --800mm wide, 31.8 Clamp 4. Sal

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Alternatives

(Apologies if this message is a duplicate. Something went wrong when I tried ot post.) Brent, thatnks for that image. That is super helpful This is my current setup: https://photos.app.goo.gl/bki5sWeQtfKQaLjW6 If the Bullmose is approximatley 105 degree rise, then I'm guessing a Bullbar with N

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem musings

@Patrick When I owned a 59cm Clem, I ran 29x2.25 Schwalbe Racing Ralph tires with no fenders. https://www.merlincycles.com/en-us/schwalbe-racing-ralph-super-race-tle-addix-speed-evo-folding-mtb-tyre-29-216800.html?utm_campaign=googlebase-US&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shopping&utm_term=Moun

[RBW] Re: Ride Report

I do think we should do a test run on Amtrak On Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 2:49:07 PM UTC-7 ben.r...@gmail.com wrote: > this ride looks insanely fun! so rad to see all the bridgestone love. > it makes me want to take my MB1, go grab Sarah, throw all of us and our > stuff on amtrack and c