[RBW] Re: Grant's BLAHG: Gus Boots update: headbadge, etc.

Hi Garth, Custom frames are not available from Riv, at least on their website. A full custom lugged would be out of my budget. Whatever I get, it’s likely to be my last bike, as I am getting creaky and according to my family history, I’ll be dead in twenty years. I am sure I’ll not be able

[RBW] Grant's BLAHG: Gus Boots update: headbadge, etc.

I asked if they can keep me up to date on the Boots, going on the mailing list. Grants comments about negative opinions on the Boots is disappointing. It will be interesting to see if they put me on the secret development list, as I am probably the main Boots complainer that Grant complained

[RBW] (Narrow) substitute for original issue Moustache bar with curves but less reach

A great new resource on Instagram is ‘Whatbars’. You can overlay handlebars on each other to compare on a grid. It is a fantastic resource. The handle bar library is growing every day. Clayton DDD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Not MUSA but Very Riv

‘Hiduminum’ stem alloy!I’ve been looking for Hiduminum for awhile.  Marketing never changes. Thanks for this post. Cool catalog. ClaytonDDD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] No love for the Albastache?

Vibration is now my enemy. I have two carbon bikes, both with carbon handlebars which are very absorbent but air pressure is the thing that affects my hands the most. The higher the air pressure in my tires, the quicker my hand(s) go. I was kinda amazed at the difference in speed that my

Re: [RBW] No love for the Albastache?

The nerve location is the same on most everyone. There are variations, but the general location is the same. The neurologist said to not put pressure there to avoid nerve damage, so I assume it would be the same for all cyclists or anyone who might suffer from repetitive impacts in that area.

Re: [RBW] No love for the Albastache?

E. I chose “E”. The surgeon drew little “x’s“ on my hand and the surgeon said ‘No pressure here.’ I came home and went to work on a bar swap project and tried: Nitto 13’s off road drop, Salsa woodchipper, Albastache, Ahearn, Sycip singles bar, Carver Ti bar and original WTB drops from the

Re: [RBW] No love for the Albastache?

My hand surgeon told me no. The albastache puts pressure on the ulnar nerve directly in almost all hand positions. Also no matter how I set them up, brake access sucks. I couldn’t get the levers low enough. Three unsuccessful carpal tunnel surgeries later, I actually listen now. Clayton DDD

[RBW] Re: Experimental MIT Atlantis Build

My two cents...I run Paul’s long V-brakes, with Cane Creek drop bar V-brake levers. I put on long salmon mountain bike pads and the braking is phenomenally powerful, but I have to deflate my tire to remove the wheels, as the pads don’t clear the fork. They work better than my hydraulic discs on

[RBW] The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

Lum, I can’t seem to load photos through my IPad. If you go to my Instagram account, DirtDanceDesigns, you can find photos there, as well as some of my hacks. I miss my computer. ☹️ Clayton DDD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

My Atlantis weighs 31.4 lbs. as listed. I probably ride around five pounds heavier with a partial frame bag, top tube bag, rear Stuinniker bag with a Ti-bow lock, water bottle, windbreaker and tools. Frame-Toyo, 1998 era, powder coated Nitto 100mm dirt drop stem Nitto WTB dirt drop bars from

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

My bike falling over is extremely annoying, especially when something gets broken or scratched. I cannot begin to gush how much better a rear triangle mounted, Greenfield kickstand works, versus a chain stay mount. I just cannotI will not use a chain stay mount. I’d rather go without. Now

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

Of course weight matters. When climbing. It also matters if you live in a walk up, like I do, and carry your bike up and down the stairs several times a day. I don’t like ‘stupid’ weight, where there is zero thought to weight in the design process. The basic bicycle is the greatest invention

[RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

Wow. This thread died. Lack of interest in the Boots? Anyone heard the details on what’s being changed? I wanna want one. Clayton DDD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

Sheeesh. I have never been corrected for making a compliment before. I was just being nice. I will concede I am socially clumsy, and have little practice. However.. Over the years, the drunk posts, the bickering, the snobs, the egos, the armchair experts are all taking a toll at the way

[RBW] PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

Coolest Rivendell ever? Most likely! Clayton DDD -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[RBW] My wife's request for a bike tour

I did a three week tour of the Canadian Islands around Victoria island on the west coast. I really enjoyed it. No litter, nice people, great scenery and camping. Traffic was light and polite. The pastries are something I will always remember. Great bakers. It was a slow paced tour with rather

[RBW] New Rosco Cargo Mixte

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Re: [RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

Thanks for the photo. I sorta mocked it up with a Limp dick stem and drops @dirtdancedesigns on instagram. I can’t seem to figure out how to post photos from my I-pad direct. I am leaning more and more to buying one, depending on what they do with the nine details to be changed. Clayton

[RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

Wow. I keep trying to post, without luck I wanted this to be a dedicated bike packer, so my critique is my crybaby cry, OK? The rear brake cable routing..I saw this design on MalWart bikes in the eighties. As a mechanic back in the day, I worked on bikes with cable routing

[RBW] Re: MTB on the Blahg (again)

Great names Patrick! Clayton DDD -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

[RBW] advice for attaching cork grips to chocos with bar end shifters

If you are grooving the grips for the cable, put the glue only under the bottom of the grip so the groove in the cork has some structural strength? (Or hairspray.) You could split the grips, wrap the bars with a single layer of cloth electrical tape, then bind on the grips with twine and

[RBW] Re: Not so permanent Basket + Rack

Thanks for all the support everyone. I am blushing. Trying to invent new simple stuff for my weird cycling world is very hard but rewarding. Hopefully, some of my ideas will inspire others to invent and make their own gear. The Stuinniker bags with their tool box buckles, are ninety five

[RBW] Not so permanent Basket + Rack

I have a quick release basket I made using a tool box buckle. You’ll have to dig around in my Instagram photos to find them, as I can’t seem to post photos here. It works great. I have been using it for years and am car-less, so it has seen a lot of use. Clayton Bailey #DirtDanceDesigns --

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

I had a nightmarish vision that the new Basket Rack from Nitto, is going to be a gigantic platform rack with little wire loops welded on the platform for zip ties. Shudder. Clayton DDD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

I was dumb and had to overload my M-12 with a 25 lb. bag of birdfeed. It sagged ever so slightly. I believe that it is made from Hi tensile steel and not Chromo. When I was installing it, I had to do a bit of tweaking to get it to work with my Paul V-brakes and it bent much easier than I was

[RBW] Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

Lose the double kickstand and the wheel lock and get a Titanium bow lock. Replace the kickstand with a rear triangle mounted one like a Greenfield. Like you, I originally didn’t worry too much about the weight of my Atlantis. I ordered a double kickstand as that was what everyone said was the

[RBW] Motolite or other v-brake clearance

My long Pauls are about 3.5” from center of pad carrier to center of the straddle cable, but the noodle carrier sits lower, about a 1/2” clear above my 2.35 “ low knobbies. Clayton #DirtDance -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Anyone tried Brooks rubber Cambium bartape?

Due to carpal tunnel, and several surgeries, I use Grab On foam ‘slide on’ drop bar grips, covered with Lizard Skins thickest tape. My tape is about three years old and still looks new. The first time I installed it, I ruined it by pulling too tight when wrapping. If you go to my Instagram

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Steve, I am 62 years old and have been riding for thirty years, using my Atlantis for daily transportation since 1999. I have a good understanding of what I need in a bike. My entire bike packing load is less than fifteen pounds. It has to be, because I tour up in the Oregon Cascades on single

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Stems. Threadless is a lighter system by quite a bit. Two things it lacks is adjustability and comfort. My long quill stem and the one inch steerer flex quite comfortably. I think it is one of the secrets to the Atlantis’s adoration. It is far easier to raise and lower your handlebars too, but

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Space Behind Seat Tube on LWB Bikes

Collin, I have my tent poles in a 500d Cordura bag I made and I lash it to the seat tube with Revelate straps. The bag helps protect the frame a bit, and the Revelate straps prevent any movement, rattles and wear. Clayton #DirtDanceDesigns -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Space Behind Seat Tube on LWB Bikes

Colin, great name. My sons name is Colin. I have my tent poles in a cordura bag I made, to help protect the paint. I use two Revelate straps to hold it firmly to the seat tube to prevent rattles and wear. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Thoughts on Space Behind Seat Tube on LWB Bikes

On my Toyo Atlantis, my new UL Big Agnes one man tent poles fit behind the seat tube with a millimeter in length clearance, running 2.35 tires. If I had a smaller frame, the poles would be too long. I was quite delighted to find they fit. I was straping my old tent poles on the side of my rear

[RBW] Re: Crankypants & Thoughtful Responses

I tip my hat to you, Jim. You are a brave man for corralling this herd of cats... Thanks. May all our egos, laugh at themselves...u..wait? Ourselves..Dammit. Clayton DirtDance On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 8:52:37 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > The tenets of this group have not

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

Sigh, it is only this thread, that has gone off the bike tires and into politics. There are lots of other threads. If you *support* the current Republican party, no matter how you paint your moral compass, you are still complicit. Morality is not flexible. There are no grey areas. I tire of

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

To the Republican members of this group, As a sixty two year old man, who still suffers from the effects of child abuse, child neglect and abandonment, I say without any reservation, and with great passion, that taking children away from their parents is one hundred percent wrong. The children

[RBW] Re: Selle Anatomica X series saddles

I wanted to mention to not over tighten the leather. *Tighten it just enough to take out the slack*. My tension bolt would loosen on it's own, as there wasn't enough leather tension to keep the bolt from unwinding. I used blue Locktite on the nose bolts, and tensioned them just enough to take

Re: [RBW] Socketed Seat Lug on a Hunqapillar

I would think that the socketed seat cluster would be stronger and heavier. There is quite a bit more surface area for the brass/silver to adhere to, in the sockets and on the ball. Clayton #DirtDanceDesigns On Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 4:25:13 AM UTC-7, Peter White wrote: > > It's easier

[RBW] Re: Selle Anatomica X series saddles

I have the regular steel (now chromo) carriage Selle Anatomicas on all three of my bikes. One is four years old (the one on my 'car') and still going strong. I can't find a more comfortable saddle than these. They just work for my anatomy. Now, that being said, I have bent rails. Their

Re: [RBW] Re: Dear Riv, please make a wider Noodle

The VO post says 31.8 only. I have yet to find a high rise, 1" quill that fit 31.8 bars, that isn't sinfully ugly. Clayton DirtDance On Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 6:24:42 AM UTC-7, phil k wrote: > > Thanks Drew, > > These look great. I'll be waiting for when they become available. > > v/r, >

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

A sincere and heartfelt Thank You, Laing. I learned something. Thanks for doing your part too Clayton #DirtDance On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 12:09:55 PM UTC-7, lconley wrote: > > And so you would have to drive around 30,000 miles before your electric > car's carbon footprint would be

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

We have the option of buying our utilities clean, which I do. All my electric payments go to renewable; wind, solar and hydro. I am annoyed of people trying to justify their excuses for inaction for their own responsibility to halt global warming. There are no excuses!!! Badger your utility

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

My annoyances: I find armchair 'experts' with all their arrogance annoying. Arrogance. > Ugh. I have learned a lot from this group. One of them is to suppress my > own arrogance. > The drunken rants and insults that occasionally happen are to be expected, > until we demonize alcohol

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

(Head down, kicking the dirt with a sad face) I was hoping for disc so it would be easy to swap wheels. Most of my terrain can be handled with 2.25 tires, so a light wheel set and another set for Plus tires would make it easier to pick. Rim selection is vast if you run disc's. Poking around

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

> "During that interview, he confirmed a *non-disc*, non-squish MTB is in > the works. As for other attributes the bike may or may not have, I don't > remember any that were mentioned ... though it *might* have longish > chainstays ..." > Whelp, there goes my hopes for a plus bike. I can't

[RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

Umm...What about these?! lol (Face palm) ( https://bikerumor.com/2018/06/05/retyre-zips-new-tread-even-winter-spikes-over-your-tires-in-seconds/). Rolling resistance must be ridiculously low. ;) Clayton #DirtDanceDesigns On Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 8:48:35 AM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: When bad fasteners happen to good bikes

I repaired my stripped out rear rack mounts on my Atlantis with Helicoils. (My fault from too many rack swappings and over tightening). I have had no problems in the five years or so since I repaired it. The helicoil is heat treated, which is harder to strip. As good as, or better than original

[RBW] Re: Hot waxing chains?

Garth, I'm still in the 'trying out the Clean Lube phase". I degreased my chain with citrus degreaser, but not by soaking it. I brushed it on with a stiff brush while on the bike, and let it sit for a couple of minutes. That left most of the factory grease intact in the rollers, but removed the

[RBW] Re: Hot waxing chains?

White lightening clean lube after every two or three rides with a good chain wipe down, keeps my chain very clean. I have a very 'spensive cog set that I can't afford to replace at three hundred plus dollars. (It was a gift from my son). One thing I have learned after thirty years, is don't

[RBW] Re: Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

Lightly grease all contact points lightly in your seat post. Saddle rails, seatpost rail rockers, bolt, nut etc. If you have a leather saddle, loosen the nose nut and grease the tensioning bolt and where the nut hits the frame body. Grease your seatpost, and seat post clamp bolt too. As

[RBW] Re: Barsack (sackville) help needed

Hey Lum, A thin foam sheet. (Fabric backed foam head liner might work). Closed cell or Neoprene. Neoprene is a little heavier. You can find thin closed cell foam at Fleabay. Turn your bag inside out. Cut the foam to fit. Mask off the zipper and anywhere you don't want spray glue. Spray the

[RBW] Re: WTTry: MKS Toe clips and leather straps

Deacon, if you have large feet, you might find the shorter platforms of the road pedals don't allow your foot to go deep enough into the clips, depending where you prefer the pedal spindle to be under your foot. Aluminum spacers might be needed. I wear a 10-1/2 and use large mountain pedals

[RBW] Re: WTTry: MKS Toe clips and leather straps

My Campy Euclids and Deore

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Atlantis= bitchin! Hunquapillar= groovy! Rodeo= rad! People names...ugh. I would rather ride "Bikey Mcbikeface". "Gaiavelo" is my vote. I know..I don't have a vote, but I like to try... :) Clayton DirtDance On Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 2:11:48 PM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Atlantis tires rec request

I have a 98' or 99' Toyo Atlantis and the Rat Traps fit fine. No rubbing. I also run 2.35 Kenda straight eights without issue. I run fenders too. Rat Traps rock. Clayton > > #DirtDanceDesigns -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: 137 Wald + Which Front Rack?

I have been using a Nitto M-12 for years now. I ignore the weight rating. Due to a logistics error, (I was stupid and my rear rack was full) I actually carried a 40 lb. bag of bird seed draped over it for a mile or two, down hill, on rough pavement. I fully expected it to bend.* It didn't

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

> If this bike is what I hope it is, a rigid single ring Hunqua plus tired, > disc braked bikepacker, (not a fat bike), I am going to have to rethink my > budget. I will have to buy one. Exciting news! > > The Hunquapiller is the perfect name. Fat feet! > > Thanks Grant!!! > > (Counting

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

If this bike is what I hope it is, a rigid single ring Hunqua plus (not a fat bike), I am going to have to rethink my budget. I will *have to have* one. Exciting news! I hope it has an animal name like the Hunqapiiler or Appaloosa. Both those head badges are bitchin' as well as the names.

[RBW] Re: Feeling the Rivets

Selle Italia bought Brooks. Clayton On Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 5:29:53 AM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > When were they bought out? Who owns it now? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Which tire (and can I get by without sealant?) for AZ road/dirt

I have heard somewhere, you can also punch a small hole in your tube, insert sealant then patch it. Haven't tried it yet... Clayton Dirtdance -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Frustrated by RBW lack of inventory

Yeah, me too. I responded to their request to 'please buy something to save the company'. Everything (*I sorta wanted*) was out of stock. I check weekly, but some stuff has been out of stock forever. Bike packing has become huge. I would think that some Rivendell rackless bikepacking bags

[RBW] Re: Which tire (and can I get by without sealant?) for AZ road/dirt

Goatheads?Like riding on a carpet of thumb tacks. Clayton DirtDance -- 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] Re: Has anyone used trekking / butterfly bars on a Rivendell?

Rene, Again, thank you for the handlebar tape! I ran trekkers for awhile on my Atlantis and took them off. Also, back in the day (I also ran the OLD Scott AT3 bars on my mountain bike and liked them better than the trekkers). My issues with them, echo what others have said. No sweep,

[RBW] Re: Sam 1x9 or 10

Hi Carla, I have a rather 'spensive single ring set up on my Atlantis, a Sram XX1 mountain bike drive group, complete with the mountain bike shifter on drop bars.

[RBW] Musa pants for trade

I bought a pair of small Musa grey and blue pants. They are just a bit too small in the butt crack area and am looking to trade them for a medium. A little bit of a wedgie thing going on. They are in excellent condition. 99.9% new. I washed them when I got them, tried them on a few times,

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

> > > > Jay Petervary posted some very interesting observations on his win this > year, at the Iditarod about his Salsa mid length fat bike, the Blackborrow. > He REALLY liked the longer wheelbase and gave some examples why it ruled in > the soft snow, compared to a shorter wheelbase bike.

[RBW] Re: FS: Albastache cockpit

I've tried really hard, twice to like the bars, first with the OE, then the Stache. My problem is with the brake levers. No matter how I set them up, brake access sucks. I have a weird ulnar positive issue, with stiff wrists. I have to drop my elbows and rotate my wrist too far to reach the

[RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

> A Disc braked, 2.5" tire clearance, moderate bottom bracket height, fully > lugged, short top tube and with bikepacking fork mounts, for better > singletrack capability than my Atlantis. I have a hunch though, that ANY > bike compared to my Atlantis would be a disappointment. My Atlantis

[RBW] Re: PSA: crust 1in threaded disc forks

I was just thinking about rim availability and the future of my 26" Atlantis. My mental mumbles: "Should I start buying rims What about hubs without Disc mounts.Who would have thought that they would go away? *My Atlantis might get retired due to lack of outdated stuff? *Sure sounds

[RBW] Re: Unsafe helmets

I am a retired Firefighter Paramedic from a violent city. (Really? Oh Gawd.rolling eyes). Man- you guys take your 'snooty little social rules' for this forum a little too serious. Totally relevant. (Thanks for the post Michael). Some of your replies pissed me off. My daughters

[RBW] Re: Have a sub 40 lb Atlantis?

On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 4:54:49 AM UTC-8, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > You can get eyeglasses with titanium frames. Another little weight-saving > trick: seltzer water. > > Seltzer water comment made me laugh right in the middle of a sip of > coffee. What a mess. > Clay B. -- You

[RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

My Atlantis is my only 'car'. I do everything on it. An off road "Atlantis" with room for 2.5" or larger tires and disc brakes, would be great. I am looking at Crust Bikes for my next bike, when my Atlantis dies. Clayton B. #DirtDance > > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Fancy grip-making (starring my bike!)

> I have had three carpal tunnel surgeries and suffer from permanent pain > and numbness, sometimes so bad I can't squeeze the brake, which almost > caused me to wreck once. I also have had three back surgeries, so trying to > get comfortable on a bike had been an all consuming project.

[RBW] Re: Did you stop using Compass tires?

I pulled mine off for the winter. I have been lucky and had only one flat so far. I like them, and find them to be a luscious ride. Vee Rubber makes a tire I like just as much. I have a pair of Intense Micro knobbies, which Vee rubber made. Incredible tire, so I ordered some Vee Speedsters to

[RBW] Re: Butternut Appaloosa with Woody fenders

Esthetically luscious, all in all. Nice job. Clayton Bend, Or. -- 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] Re: Matt from Crust - PLP Talks

I plan on getting a Crust after my Atlantis dies. My Atlantis is now 20 years old and I love it. It may never die. However, I would like the option of being able to run super supple 2.5" tires, disc brakes and braze ons for bikepacking etc. I have dropped hints for Riv to make such a model, as

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Hubs

Yo, mmfs, My Luxo U after repairing the thin, shattered plastic shell and mount. (I didn't abuse my Luxo, a small crack at the mount exploded the shell). I

[RBW] Re: Calling Ron Mc for handlebar comparison photo

Alan, I have had a bunch of back and wrist surgeries so I am in a similar situation. I am also a weirdo that is ulnar positive, where my ulna is longer than the radius. I have tried every kind of bar looking for comfort and pain relief. My solution is swept dropped bars, mounted high. I found

[RBW] Re: New bag design by DirtDance.

Thanks Drew... The perfect bike bag is elusive. I appreciate the support. Clayton -- 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] Re: New bag design by DirtDance.

After my first grocery run, with about 15 to 20 lbs. The lamination glue I used is still drying, and the bag has lost some weight. It's now just under two lbs..It works great. (I am now working on a new, smaller bag, less bootish)...My Atlantis is my car, year round, and my rear rack top

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for winter weather head gear?

https://www.rei.com/product/874556/outdoor-research-prismatic-cap I have a cap like this, but insulated with primaloft, made by REI. It fits under my helmet and is ridiculously warm. I also use a Giro winter wool bike cap for milder conditions and a wool beanie for temps between really cold and

[RBW] New bag design by DirtDance.

My new prototype foam laminate rack top bag design for bag making people. The evolution of the Stuinniker continues. The bag is shaped like a boot, with a roll down top. It doesn't look like it, but you can see into the toe when open, so finding stuff is a non issue. For camping the sleeping

[RBW] Re: What is a Rivvish bike?

> > A Rivish bike description from your 'average' rider: A Rivish bike has a > steel frame, (usually) a leather saddle, upright-ish handlebars, an ability > to carry a load and is comfortable. > Clayton Bailey (Bendite) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

Melanie, I found with swept bars, it's best to rotate the trigger shift lever up, so the throw is about 45 degrees downward. (If looking at the end of the bar, rotate the shifter clockwise so the paddle is higher. It's easier to shift this way for me, and I have carpal tunnel and I am ulnar

[RBW] Re: Is tube patching a permanent, reliable fix?

> > Back in the day, when I rode my mountain bike in the southern California > desert, goat heads were a constant problem. I finally retired a tube with > 23 patches on it. I found that Rema's with fresh glue (I buy a new tube of > glue every year, which reminds me...), works the best. Proper

[RBW] Re: OT: know anything about motorcycles?

I owned a bunch of motorcycles in the seventies and eighties. I switched to cycling because I was an idiot and couldn't ride slow. My all time favorite was a DT175 Yamaha dual sport. I liked it better than the 500cc bikes I had. It was light, fast and simple and when I converted it to a cafe

[RBW] Re: Helmet that doesn't stand so tall? No teetering crockery helmet?

I have a big head on a thin body. I suffer the same issue. The helmet I like is the Giro Aspect. It's spendy, but I feel handsome when I wear it. ;) Clayton B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Favorite Platform Pedals

Canfield crampons in Silver. After getting them I discovered I really like having a very thin pedal with desert moccasins (from Crazycrow), which I have glued

[RBW] Re: OT: Sewing your own bags?

Marty, I have been at it awhile now. My sewing has a long way to go, but I see it as an ongoing hobby with skills to improve. My suggestion is to start on simple projects, like stuff sacks, using less expensive materials until you are confident. Research the materials you plan on using. Some

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

I use my phone. I have an Iphone and with all the available apps, it is all I could ever need. I use the Avenza map app and it has a few different maps of the Central Oregon trail system, road ride maps and an overall Oregon recreation map. They are interactive, showing a little blue dot where

[RBW] Re: Show me your touring/camping setup!

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar Drivetrain Upgrade

Thanks for the tip J. I run my drop bars very high so I can be in the drops most of the time. I tried the Paul adapter but didn't like the fact the shifter was

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar Drivetrain Upgrade

> > > > To answer Irreguleur's question: One of the biggest advantages to getting > rid of the front derailleur are; Weight. You are getting rid of a shifter, >

[RBW] Re: Cable/Housing Cutter Suggestions

> I never use housing cutters to cut cables. Housing cutters are made to > cut SIS housing only. I use a decent quality one I bought at a bike shop. > For brake housing, I use diagonal cutters (dikes, side cutter). I take the > diagonal cutters and make little cuts all the way around the

[RBW] Re: Dyno hub wiring

How about transparent helicopter tape? You can buy it off Fleabay and it provides a very clean laydown of the wire. Clay On Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 9:54:04 AM UTC-7, Carla Waugh wrote: > > Have any of you drilled holes to run your wire Internally? I'm having it > installed on my Sam.

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Bars: Drop or Moustache?

Sycip singles bar. Go. Clay -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: Feeler: 56cm Toyo-built Rivendell Atlantis

> > I have had three knee surgeries, and had an ACL replacement. I have also >> had three back surgeries and three carpal tunnel surgeries. I ride all the >> time, and take long rides in the Cascades. My point is, you will get >> better. If you sell it, you will regret it. I have a Toyo

[RBW] Re: Feeler: 56cm Toyo-built Rivendell Atlantis

Don't sell it for any reason. A Toyo is a treasure! On Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 6:53:21 PM UTC-7, Belopsky wrote: > > Long story short - meniscus/knee injury and a move to a smaller place and > the fact that I don't do any loaded touring means I am more motivated to > sell off bikes than

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Bars: Drop or Moustache?

My problem with Moustache bars is the brake levers. You can only run them flat-ish, in line with the bars, which places the levers too high. For me, I found them to be too unergonomic and uncomfortable. Clay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

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