[RBW] Re: Two people get into fight over parking spot in Fairfax, one pulls out a hatchet

My *** is backup to my hatchet, which is backup to my acerbic wit... carry them all three, on any adventure, eh? - Andrew, Berkeley On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 2:47:35 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Gotta' be careful when you gesture with an ax... someone may gesture back > with

[RBW] Re: That your Quickbeam in the RAAM movie?

Not a QuickBeam, those are sidepull brakes. And looks like semi-horizontal dropouts on the rear. - Andrew, Berkeley On Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 9:45:23 PM UTC-7, ilter saygin wrote: > > > I did not watch the movie but that has got to be Lon Haldeman. > See photos of him and that Quickbeam

[RBW] Re: Tall Riders Group

And on that note... https://www.flickr.com/groups/tallriders/ - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Riv-PayPal marketing mashup

PP is now an option on the RBW site, I noticed. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

Use a flat piece of stiff aluminium or fiberglass between the rack and the basket, it will help disperse the cyclic impulse impact forces that the thin Wald wires are unable to absorb. Or get a more rugged basket. - Andrew, Berkeley On Monday, September 7, 2015 at 2:19:31 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acost

[RBW] Re: Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

Thank you posting the link, I really enjoyed reading through the story and seeing your photos. Your writing has the ability to transport readers to the ride, to the cots and bag transfer stations, to the homes and tables along the route. I better appreciate the feat of riding (and preparing for

Re: [RBW] Single Speed Sam on Blug

For my money, or rather, if it were my rack carrying a 12-pack home, I would have those upper rack struts angled up, to the highest possible attachment point on the rack, not out semi-horizontal. That would help stabilize the load at the top of the rack. - Andrew, "always worried about somethin

[RBW] Re: Need advice for avoiding embarrassing Brooks saddle stain...

Paraphrasing sage advice from another field of endeavour... embarrassing sweat stains happen, and that's *where* they happen. Suggest cycling in darker shorts to minimize conspicuity of said sweat stains. - Andrew, Berkeley On Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 12:36:41 PM UTC-7, Zach Duval wrote: > > I

Re: [RBW] Re: Didn't see that coming... Segmented Cast Fork Crown on BLUG

What is the minor flaw that will send the crown back for redesign? To my eyes, it's the minimal material between the two louvres, at the point where they just barely overlap. In-line vertically when viewed from the front, and also in-line with the threaded hole at the top. A larger web of meta

[RBW] Re: First trip to riv

My last visit to RBW was a couple months ago, I had ridden to Walnut Creek for a Sierra Club event, and decided to stop by on my way back to Berkeley. I was impressed to see that Harry was teaching a woman to ride a bike that day... her first time on a bicycle, and she was making loops around th

[RBW] Re: NEW LOOK FOR THE WEBSITE!!!!

Very nice change! I like it very much, a clean reorganization with a fresh and uncluttered aesthetic. Looks good on computer and on phone. And my cart contents are still there! A few quirks to work out, normal for any revamped site. Like the "Ride One" link... takes us back to the old Bike Mode

[RBW] Re: RIP Jobst Brandt

Retrogrouch Trinity: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost... On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 8:34:09 PM UTC-7, sameness wrote: > > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[RBW] RIP Jobst Brandt

I assume many here have at least heard of Jobst, and maybe a lesser number have read and understood his writings on bicycling and wheel building. https://rayhosler.wordpress.com/2015/05/06/jobst-brandt-leaves-behind-memories-to-last-a-lifetime/ -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: I love my Quickbeam.

Where is this year's non-virtual Entmoot? We could all pile onto Amtrak, take it to Sacramento... On Monday, May 4, 2015 at 2:12:41 PM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote: > > That is all. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Broken Crank (Quickbeam)

I wonder if the crank had been subjected to a side force, like being dropped onto the pedal? On Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 8:04:23 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > that's a really strange place to break. It cracked gradually from the > inside. Was there any kind of stamped marking at the crack or

[RBW] Re: Finally... Albastache!

Nice looking, but how do they* ride*? Glad you switched over? I like the extra width, the longer pull back, and the slightly flatter front, definitely considering returning to the 'stache club on a new bike, now that Alba's available. - Andrew, Berkeley On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 12:00:20 PM

[RBW] Re: Last Call Quickbeam

68cm in Orange is gone, but there seems to be at least on in Green... hey you TALL guys, here it is. Alas, I really do like my orange 66cm QuickBeam. I was once tempted to seek a 68, but the 66 holds up perfectly for me on all short and long rides. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this mess

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

Has anyone on list purchased and used a pair of the new Compass Centerpulls? I'm leaning toward them, for a new touring bike, and am interested in any real-life feedback on their performance. - Andrew, Berkeley On Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 5:44:31 PM UTC-8, Jan Heine wrote: > > We'll offer

[RBW] Re: Where is Clem?

Maybe I missed it, but are Clems going to be sold as frame & fork, as well as complete bikes? I can see several good reasons why RBW might prefer to sell them as completes only. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Where is Clem?

I rode a Clem today, at RBW HQ. It was a 59 or so... but tall enough seat post and those grand king bars, I fit just fine (I'm 6'6"). What a delightful ride! This is a very sweet bike, relaxed yet still with a quickness to the steering that I liked. The test ride was setup with Vee brakes, ver

[RBW] Re: Clem Colors -- Silver vs Anthracite ????

I saw a Clem Jr. in the wild today, British Racing Green. It looks fantastic. And did I hear 66cm is in the works? Very nice. - Andrew, Berkeley On Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 7:14:23 AM UTC-7, DSat wrote: > > On the Blug there is a picture labelled "Anthracite". I thought that I > read some

[RBW] Re: Minor MINDBLOWN : More Riv forks! and affordable!

If these had been available when my LongLow's brake mount broke off, I might have grabbed one. In fact, it's still tempting to get one, the LongLow's fork blades are round, not ovalized, and clearance is really really tight on larger tires (38mm is not happening at all), let alone fenders... A

[RBW] Re: Stop Breaking Things

SMAFU Haiku! :clap - Andrew, Berkeley On Monday, March 2, 2015 at 3:33:33 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Broke a saddle -- SMAFU > Ride started late -- SMAFU > BART made it later -- SMAFU > no real plans -- SMAFU > made it up on the way -- SMAFU > good climbing -- SMAFU > overtightened parts -

[RBW] Re: Brake Cable Hanger - Fork Crown Mount

Works just fine, I've done it on two bikes. You may need to file the Nitto Mini rack spade where it needs to fit in the Tektro hanger. You'll also probably be trimming some portion of the threaded spade, no big deal. What gets tricky is simply the limited clearance for the straddle cable betwee

[RBW] Lars AndersEn archery on the Blug

Whatever you're doing right now, stop. Go look at the vid on RBW's Blug. It is simply awesome, and very thought-provoking. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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] Re: FS: Rivendell Rambouillet 68cm

Och, Kelly... it's tempting, and would fit me, but I already have a go-fast bike, my LongLow. Good luck selling, and to any tall buyers - this is a smoking great deal. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Boeshield and resistance?

I apply a fresh spray to the chains about once a month, no ill effects noticed, pedals and cranks turn as freely as ever. The chains never get cleaned, just moar Boeshield laid on top of whatever was there before. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

Re: [RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

Not if you run M-bars or Albastaches...or anything besides drops with non-aero levers. Just saying... - Andrew, Berkeley On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:49:03 PM UTC-8, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: > > Another reason why this is, in my book, a faux pas (sorry Willard!) > is- if you're running retro

[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Revolution

Jan, can you post more data? The one table of data you provided seems inconclusive to me - there might be sweet spots for rolling resistance both below and above the so-called "high pressure" inflation point. Also, can you show similar data for wider tires, to help reinforce the conclusions? Or

Re: [RBW] Bike crash and question on hematoma healing

Ouch. Heal up fast... I go by feel and swelling, treating with ice and ibuprofen, as well as stretching and movement. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] Re: If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

Why? Well, if you're on your bicycle, then you're necessarily NOT on your Ducati. But that's no reason not to enjoy and employ an iconic aspect of Italian engineering design on the bicycle. Tanti Auguri! - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Wow, I mean, just wow

I'm not seeing the lugs...? - Andrew, Berkeley On Wednesday, January 7, 2015 10:49:35 AM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Not Rivvy, but lugged and totally up most people's alleys but more like > those $100 water bottles: > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-Specialized-Stumpjumper-original-No-3

[RBW] Re: All (Nitto) must go?

; get more promptly. > > -Dave > > > On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:06:40 PM UTC-8, BSWP wrote: >> >> Surely I'm reading the latest not-spam update from RBW incorrectly... >> they're not pushing out and letting go all Nitto items, right? >>

[RBW] All (Nitto) must go?

Surely I'm reading the latest not-spam update from RBW incorrectly... they're not pushing out and letting go all Nitto items, right? All must go! While supplies last... - Andrew "worried", Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Very cool bottle dynamo, CNC machined in Germany

Comment on batteries, I use CR123 Lithium batteries wherever possible, since they have very strong and flat output (voltage) over their useful life. Yes, they tend to just die when used up, no appreciable tapering off, but I carry spare or two and prefer the strong light they deliver from flash

[RBW] 2014 Tour de Bon Chance

Friend Mark from Portlandia and I did a 215 mile loop over the weekend, enjoying some very fine (though cold) California winter weather in Marin and Sonoma counties. From SF Ferry building we found our way to Bolinas Ridge, then to Sky Camp at Point Reyes. Cold! Next nights were in Healdsburg a

[RBW] Re: The heartbreak of zip-tied fenders

The LongLow, bless its heart, is tight for fender clearance, even wearing JackBrown 33.33s. The zip-ties give optimal clearance, I don't think I had room for a fork crown fender daruma. The other tied points were the rear plastic tabs that the fender rods slip into, I zipped 'em to the rack tabs

[RBW] The heartbreak of zip-tied fenders

Well, it's not so bad, actually... these aren't fancy Honjos or even aluminium from VO, just shiny silver plastic ones that I have had around for a while. I just can't pull together the various small bolts and such ahead of an upcoming ride, so they're 'tied in place. And 99% rattle-free... ;-)

[RBW] Re: Bay Area RBW meetup group? ride or camping?

Amit, Amtrak gets you to Berkeley/Emeryville, and a local ride could easily aim back up toward Martinez to see you back on the train. And for us EAstBay folks, Amtrak is quick to Sacto, for an overnight to Folsom (if there's any water left). Sounds we'll have to have reciprocal rides. - Andrew

[RBW] Re: Point Reyes S24O-ish 26 December

19, 2014 3:58:49 PM UTC-8, Neil wrote: > > That sounds great! Hoping to get out there soon as well. Question: what is > the bike access like for Sky Camp? I remember hiking up there years ago and > remember it as something of a climb. > > > On Thursday, December 18, 2014

[RBW] Re: Bay Area RBW meetup group? ride or camping?

In, great idea. You have to start somewhere, go with Jan 3rd from Rockridge - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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-bu

[RBW] Point Reyes S24O-ish 26 December

I have site #6 reserved at Sky Camp, for 26 and 27 of December. Friend Mark and I are heading there from Ferry Building in SF sometime mid Friday morning, and will either spend Saturday night there, too, or head further on to Russian River lodging, not sure. But weather looks clear (can't say w

[RBW] Re: PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

Seriously! The one shot of the Hilsen is out of focus, and who puts up a picture of a rain-soaked rear derailleur with a rusted chain??? Did you mention this to Jenny Oh? - Andrew, Bberkeley On Monday, December 15, 2014 2:20:03 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > A bunch of circumstantial evidenc

[RBW] Re: For Californians (weather-related)

Technically, it's not winter yet... - Andrew "shivering anyway", Berkeley On Saturday, December 13, 2014 8:04:49 AM UTC-8, James Warren wrote: > > > http://yosemitenews.info/forum/read.php?1,72300,72301 > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: ISO Bay Area frame builder

ntis (now for sale) a Riv custom Long Low > and a '72 Paramount. The new Fitz is the only bike I want to ride. I > highly recommend him. > Good Luck with the build. > Tom Dusky > Huntington Woods, MI > > On Wednesday, December 10, 2014 5:25:20 PM UTC-5, BSWP wrote: >>

[RBW] Re: ISO Bay Area frame builder

inker.com > > On Wednesday, December 10, 2014 6:21:15 PM UTC-8, BSWP wrote: >> >> Thanks for the link, that comes close. But I was hoping for as close to >> RBW geometry as I could, with either vertical dropouts and a single-cog >> chain tensioner, or semi-h

[RBW] Re: ISO Bay Area frame builder

Thanks for the link, that comes close. But I was hoping for as close to RBW geometry as I could, with either vertical dropouts and a single-cog chain tensioner, or semi-horizontal dropouts (but those make it harder to fix the torque arm cleanly). Not really interested in bolted-on rear dropouts.

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO Bay Area frame builder

/2574964@N25/ > > =- Joe Bunik > Walnut Creek, CA > > On 12/10/14, eflayer > wrote: > > Steve Rex in Sacramento is a master. In my experience he is also a > pretty > > great fitter. May be worth the drive. I did it. > > > > > > > > On

[RBW] ISO Bay Area frame builder

Well, my preferred route to a new custom touring frame fell through. Can any in SF Bay Area suggest great builders who do lugged steel frames? I'm tall enough that I don't fit most stock frames, and but also want to incorporate some specific design ideas that point to a custom. Things like Rohl

[RBW] Re: Help our SOs! Gift Ideas

More Pine Tar soap, naturally. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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] Re: Alternate mounting for Nitto Mark's Rack?

Thanks, yes, there's a write up on how to do it: http://oceanaircycles.com/2013/10/28/mounting-marks-rack-on-a-rambler/ Simple and clean! - Andrew On Sunday, December 7, 2014 1:19:04 PM UTC-8, justin...@gmail.com wrote: > > Rob at Ocean Air Cycles sells this set up with everything you need. >

[RBW] Alternate mounting for Nitto Mark's Rack?

Has anyone ever mounted a Mark's Rack to the tops of the fork crown, on fork crowns that have threaded holes right where the forks would come poking through the crown if they weren't capped by the crown? It seems possible with some careful bending of two rack stays, and would avoid passing the

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

Great to hear Jan chime in here! Can anyone comment on benefits/risks of placing the centerpull braze-on posts so pads are normally at position of longest reach? That is, spec'ing post placement on a custom frame to match pads to rims, with pads at point of longest reach on the brake arms? It s

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

And just like that, they're announced as available http://janheine.wordpress.com/2014/12/04/compass-centerpull-brakes-are-here/ Prices compare not-too-unfavorably to the Pauls. Very tempting. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

A fiend just forwarded me the link to the upcoming Compass RAID brakes: http://janheine.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/compass-centerpull-brakes/ I continue to dream and scheme for a new custom frame, and know that it will have centerpulls. I had been set on the Pauls, but the new Compass brakes look

Re: [RBW] Long Shot: WTB Noodle Cockpit

Patrick, that Ram is just pure sex. How miserable it must make you to ride it... - Andrew, Berkeley On Tuesday, December 2, 2014 3:30:21 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Bar: Me, I found the difference between 46 and 42 cm Noodles to be quite > dramatic. I liked the bend of the Noodle (tho' f

[RBW] Re: Riv-Related Video

Great ride film, and fun music. I was on many of those roads that same day, but alas, was caged in the TDI. I kept looking for my car in your shots - I hope I gave you enough room when we passed by. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Product placement coup by Riv in Consumer Reports review of Ford Transit Connect van

Any taller a frame, and it wouldn't fit so neatly up against the ceiling liner. And yes, many's the Riv, though not Manny's Riv, that have Vee's and Mini-Vee's - Andrew, Berkeley On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 5:10:08 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > A Rivendell with V brakes?! > > Eric N > w

[RBW] Re: New RBW fork crown?

Could be, an alternate means of joining fork tubes to crown. I wonder how hard to make a fork and crown and steerer and head tube that could all accept and pass through a wire from a dyno hub? It would be a neat way to get the voltage back through the frame and to a rear light. With an offramp

[RBW] Re: Speed Wobble on Big Rivs?

My 65cm LongLow (1998 semi-custom with round forks and 33.33 JBs) will shake if I let go the bars at speeds above a fast running pace and the front basket is unloaded and I have weight in the back and I'm just coasting. So I don't usually let go the bars unless I'm pedaling or have a load in th

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa sneak peek

I'm *still* going to order a custom, it's clear that LARGE frames are not going to be in the new lineup. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: Shoe Recommendations for VP Thin Gripsters (or Grip Kings)

For some of us, custom cobbled shoes and boots are the answer to painful feet and ill-fitting shoes. The prices quoted by Russell Mocccasin are quite reasonable for handmade MUSA footwear. I really appreciate the link, and will start the process of ordering a couple pairs from them. I have diff

Re: [RBW] Shoe Recommendations for VP Thin Gripsters (or Grip Kings)

With size 15 feet, choices are kinda limited. I have bespoke hiking boots and walking shoes (cobbler Dan Asay out of Bishop, CA), but for bicycling on platform shoes (now with velcro retention straps) I have found best results with Mizuno shot-putting shoes. Flat treadless soles, minimal rise a

[RBW] Re: Neat New Stuff (BLUG Holiday Mailer PDF)

Am I right in thinking that the stick-pack has no internal frame, but instead offers loops to allow an external ring of birch or lark to be configured around the circumference of the sack? Not sure if RBW is serious about this one... - Andrew, Berkeley On Thursday, November 13, 2014 3:47:32 PM

[RBW] Re: STOLEN: 50cm Rambouillet (Berkeley, CA)

Monica, so sorry to hear this, I'm in Berkeley, too. The first place I would check is Karim on Telegraph just north of Ashby. A shady place that gets stolen bikes brought in for cheap every day. Also, check the Ashby BART flea market this weekend, many riders have found their stolen bikes for s

[RBW] Re: A Ride in the Rain

Looks like fun. I hadn't heard of that camera before, so looked it up on Rain Forest. Love the gushing ad copy - "Packs a mounting magnet; sticks to any metal surface" - Well huh, that's a pretty fancy magnet that sticks to *any* metal! - Andrew, Berkeley On Saturday, November 1, 2014 10:49:58

[RBW] Re: Wheel Stabilizer or no?

That's a pretty clean solution. Mine would be similar, but employ a flat elastic strip, held to the frame with a small stainless M4 or M5 button-head bolt and a thin brass fender washer. Should be easy to get a builder to add the threaded boss for a small bolt right there. - Andrew, Berkeley O

Re: [RBW] Re: I saw your flat bar Roadeo on Fourth Street Berkeley yesterday

What can I say Bill... I also jump on typos in the Blug, can't help myself, even when I *know* what was meant. Next time you pass me going up a hill on a SFR brevet, I'll be sure to ring the bell on my not-flattish-at-all Noodle bars. - Andrew, Berkeley On Monday, October 20, 2014 6:03:45 PM U

Re: [RBW] Re: I saw your flat bar Roadeo on Fourth Street Berkeley yesterday

. :-) - Andrew, Berkeley On Sunday, October 19, 2014 4:13:52 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > If that's not a flat bar, what should I have called it? > > > On Sunday, October 19, 2014 2:39:51 PM UTC-7, BSWP wrote: >> >> I wouldn't call that a flat bar. >>

Re: [RBW] Re: I saw your flat bar Roadeo on Fourth Street Berkeley yesterday

I wouldn't call that a flat bar. But count me amongst those who use flimsy locks/cables when securing the bike within constant sight. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

Re: [RBW] More Clem on the Blug

Can someone explain the top rear lug? It combines functions of joining top and seat tubes, and clamp for seat post, but also provides sockets for seat stays? Is that why the seat stays on the small and middle models are bent, so they cleanly fit into the top lug? I think the new frame has nice

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

It hit me this morning (thanks, Peet's!) that with brazed-on centerpulls (like the Paul Racers), one actually has wide latitude (or longitude, heh) over how far apart the brazed-on centerpull posts/bosses/pivots are placed. Thus, working with a frame builder, one can fine-tune the brakes for the

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem on the Blug

The blug post says "Clemshots" (plural). Are there other images, or was that a(nother) typo? It would be fun to see more shots, even Clem'shots. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

[RBW] Re: SONdelux or Shutter Precision SV-8 Dynamo Hub?

I've been weighing dyno hub options, too. The SP has flanges that are 50 mm wide (outer face to outer face). The SON's flanges are also 50 mm apart. But the SONdelux "wide body" has 67 mm flanges, which should provide a stronger more stable wheel. http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/schmidt.asp Fo

[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

I have thin gripsters on both my Rivs, and also have velcro hoops on the pedals, a recent addition after many miles of riding with only "naked" pedals. I have probably found the perfect setup, for me and my riding. The velcro loops can be set on the loose side of snug, so my shoes can easily be

[RBW] Re: New-to-me 64 cm Bomba MTB build

Very good looking bike! I think Diamond/Harrlequin tape wrap on Bullmoose bars is an exquisite touch. - Andrew, Berkeley On Sunday, September 21, 2014 7:46:35 AM UTC-7, Tom Harrop wrote: > > Hi all, > > I finally got around to taking some photos of my 64 cm Bomba mountain bike > build. I bought

[RBW] Re: Blug post

I say let Rivendell be Rivendell. If they need to sell a TIG welded frame to stay in business, then YES that's what they should do. I don't want Grant & Crew to be a lugs-only boutique shop if that also means they go out of business. Let them innovate and experiment, I don't think they're going

[RBW] Re: Two new Riv models and a new Grant Petersen book...

I thought it was one of the better blug posts - wide variety, touching on things internal to RBW, hinting at new models (where's Joe Appaloosa?), covering hatchets in more detail than ever, and introducing a new book. Bravo. - Andrew, Berlkeley On Thursday, September 11, 2014 7:26:20 PM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache riders - all-day comfort?

t description for the > albastache (from Jean in Quebec): > https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hb3a.htm > > > > On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 1:24:15 PM UTC-4, BSWP wrote: >> >> Somewhere, maybe in the Blug?, I saw a view from straight above of an >> Albastache laid

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache riders - all-day comfort?

Somewhere, maybe in the Blug?, I saw a view from straight above of an Albastache laid over a Moustache, but can't find it now. Does anyone know a link to that comparison? Thanks! - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Quick Swapping of Wald Basket on Front Rack

I hold my Wald basket on with thin static line (cordage), using several Clove hitches, chained together out of a single piece of line. Easy enough to undo when I want to change over the basket (I have a big 'un and a medi'um), and no waste of zipties. You can find lots of helpful online knot-ty

Re: [RBW] Albastache riders - all-day comfort?

Hey, I resemble that remark! 200k is good, upper limit of what I'm aiming for. Thanks. - Andrew On Wednesday, September 3, 2014 5:26:58 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Some background: I'm a programmer so my arms and wrists are sad sad things. > > On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 5:26 PM, Chris Chen

[RBW] Albastache riders - all-day comfort?

As I look to outfit a new bike, I'm tempted back from drops (I ride Noodles right now) to try the new Albastache bars. I had ridden older M'bars for over a decade, but eventuallty found them uncomfortable for long (50 miles +) days. Noodles are good all day long. But how are the Albastaches hold

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

And while poring over options for Paul Racers, I stumbled across an incredibly beautiful and carefully-worked fork crown that integrated mounts for Racers, built by Jordan Hufnagel, in 2010. Wow! Have a look: https://www.flickr.com/photos/hufnagelcycles/5230919936/ - Andrew, Berkeley -- You r

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

Thanks, all, especially for the links to beautiful frames. I'm deducing that 42mm tires will fit past the pads on Paul Racers. Anyone run wider tires than that with those brakes? They're probably not a first choice for mountain bike setups... 38 is pretty wide for me, but I could consider 42-4

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

I'm considering Racer braze-on long reach brakes on a new frame... can anyone else with experience of these brakes comment on maximum tire width that will easily slip past the brake pads, when the straddle cable is removed, so wheels can be removed/installed without deflating tires? Thanks. - A

[RBW] Blug teaser 28 August...

Just one image, of a tall frame with a diagatube, and a headbadge that hints at a name... "Joe Appalo... " - Andrew "hm... ," Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

Re: [RBW] Shifting a Rohloff from the stem

Thanks for all the replies! Not sure which bars I'll end up with on the new frame, but I know from experience that I need to test and experiment for a fair time, so the bar-end off the quill may be doing duty for a while. And this is well off into next year, as the frame is not yet designed, but

[RBW] Shifting a Rohloff from the stem

I'm purt near serious about making up a new frame with a Rohloff IGH. Looking at the myriad ways of mounting the shifter, I'm drawn to putting it on the quill stem, like shown here, #11, on someone's Atlantis: http://cyclingabout.com/index.php/2011/11/rohloff-hubs-with-drop-handlebars/ This see

Re: [RBW] seems too good to be true/ possibly stolen

Looks like the seat and pedals were removed, not at all unusual, and an el-cheapo seat plopped into the seat tube, to help potential buyers visualize the cycle. On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 7:21:38 AM UTC-7, Marcus80 wrote: > > This guy has a bunch of bikes for sale if you search for Winchester .

[RBW] Re: Manny spotted in Lycra

Mani-Pedi... now where have I heard that before? -- 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 th

[RBW] Re: Riv headset spacer bell mount outside diameter in line with your spacers, or wider?

I'm going to machine my own double-bell spacer ring mount, to satisfy my hunkered hankering for a two-tone song I can plink out on a pair of Crane bells. It will either be in the shape of an ellipse (a four-arc approximation is all I can manage on my mill), or mostly circular, with minimally-ex

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne Rohloff Conversion

Say, after 10 months, how's the Rohloff/SO combo working out? I'm thinking about my next frame, and how to gear it... - Andrew, Berkeley On Thursday, September 5, 2013 2:39:41 PM UTC-7, oceano...@gmail.com wrote: > > For a little more context, I live at the top of 84 in Woodside and I > commute

[RBW] Re: Paul's brakes on your Riv. Experience between models?

I'm getting a hankering for a new bike, something stout to tour and camp with, and am playing with brake ideas. What I wish Paul would do is make a shorter version of their Motolites, the asymetrical MiniMotos just look strange to me. I have TRP RX-6 "mini" Vees on my LongLow, and they're quite

[RBW] Re: Jamboree and Entmoot shirts and patches

Rivsters, the patches are delights to behold, you NEED one for your collection. And the price is right! - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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] Re: Entmoot Motivated Change

I espied a Kermit chair in the shade of the trees, who brought it? I have one for motorcycle camping, but left it home for the EntMoot. They're wonderful items, MUSA, and last forever. It was fun looking at all the other bikes and their eccentricities. I was glad for a chance to ride Amit's eno

[RBW] Re: 2pm ride to China Camp

Dave, thanks for setting this one up. It was a lot of fun to ride with all y'all, dodging tourists and men in pink tutus, for 'bout 30 miles on the QB. Sunday morning, I took the Larkspur ferry home with the 9:30 crew, that was fun, too. And why wait another 20 years? Ent-MOOT should be an annu

Re: [RBW] 2pm ride to China Camp

Lomita after Mill Valley cuts across to the road along 101, up over Horse Hill, then down into Corte Madera. Should be easier than Camino Alto, especially for us with single gears. I'm still pushing through homework here, don't wait for me at 2:00. - Andrew, Big Orange QuickBeam, Berkeley On S

[RBW] Re: Change of plans, different bike

They say an Atlantis can do anything. Good to have one as your backup. And tents... sheesh, I hadn't given much thought to shelter. I figure it will be warm enough, on the leeward side of the hill, with the super moon to warm us. I'll just sleep out, on tyvek sheet and air pad. - Andrew, leanin

[RBW] Re: Entmoot tire recs

My QuickBeam will be wearing its new Soma Sea-lions... hope the colours don't clash too much. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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 emai

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