Re: [RBW] Lovely Blue Riv Custom

It has one of those new OEM Brooks B-68s. Jealous 😁 On Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 5:36:24 AM UTC-5 Eric Daume wrote: > The external dyno wiring on such an expensive build looks... wrong. > > Eric > > On Sat, Apr 15, 2023 at 1:10 PM Ryan wrote: > >> Worth a look. The 2 Marks and Joe Bell have work

Re: [RBW] WTB - John’s Strap

John's straps are the same as the classic Arno straps. If you don't need the rainbow version, you can get them in black for cheap by the pair at scamazon or wherever. I used to be able to get them at my Ace Hardware. https://www.coghlans.com/arno-straps-24-7-2-pack-8424 On Tuesday, March 21,

[RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

The Hunqapillar is named after a mailbox in Indiana, but the spelling is different. Also, it might not be Indiana. On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 9:31:34 AM UTC-6 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > Thank you for starting this thread, Eric. Stoked to learn more about these > two models. > > On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: 1400 Derailers

gt;> refund for what was my issue, I bought one of the skeleton key front >> derailers for my own inventory. I don't desperately need it. >> >> Bill Lindsay >> El Cerrito, CA >> >> On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 9:16:39 AM UTC-7 E. Ricky Creek wrot

[RBW] 1400 Derailers

Apparently Riv has sold out of 1400 of their stubby front derailers. I know that isn't true. I'm sure they ordered that number and they will be coming in shipments and some are held back for builds, but I was bummed to see that they are sold out. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Sackville Saddlesack Large

And Sold! On Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 12:42:12 PM UTC-5 E. Ricky Creek wrote: > Bag is pending. > Eric, it needs a rack to work. The bag is huge. The distance between the > rack and the saddle is flexible. If the distance is low then the front > scrunches up, but it still works

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Sackville Saddlesack Large

t; > Adam > > On Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 11:57:16 AM UTC-5 eric.j...@gmail.com wrote: > >> That's a nice looking bag. How much clearance do you need from seat to >> tire? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Eric >> >> On Thu, Jun 16, 2022 at 1

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville Saddlesack Large

Bump. $150 shipped. On Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 10:50:58 AM UTC-5 E. Ricky Creek wrote: > Link to pictures: > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/101J-pfoZ6t9HhmYfH_ZQ6FT6cXScr8aE?usp=sharing > > On Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 10:50:06 AM UTC-5 Scott Lutz wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville Saddlesack Large

On Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 10:41:30 AM UTC-5 E. Ricky Creek wrote: > >> I have an almost brand new large Saddle Sack. This is likely from the 3rd >> run. I bought two at the same time to safeguard against the future, but my >> first one from 2011 is still my main comm

[RBW] FS: Sackville Saddlesack Large

I have an almost brand new large Saddle Sack. This is likely from the 3rd run. I bought two at the same time to safeguard against the future, but my first one from 2011 is still my main commuter bag and I honestly don't see it ever falling apart (though it looks really beat), so I am selling thi

[RBW] Re: The confounding politics of camping

My wife and I used hipcamp.com this past summer with good results. On Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 1:02:15 PM UTC-5 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Here's a very interesting article about camping I just read: > > > https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/the-confounding-politics-of-camping-in-amer

Re: [RBW] 1400 front derailers

It is probably some version of the IRD sub compact. My last apartment had a side door that took a skeleton key. I had a box of old keys and one worked on that door. I found another similar key and filed it down to work, too. So that became the door we always used, because why wouldn't I? This

Re: [RBW] Clem chain/fender interference

I had this issue on my Clem. I used a pocket knife to make the notch. It took two minutes. On Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 8:58:40 AM UTC-5 iamkeith wrote: > > I used a milling bit in a dremel tool. This is the best pic I can find, > but hopefully helps. Just took a moment, didn't affect rigidity

Re: [RBW] Re: Which RBW model (current or former) is best for light touring?

I replaced, sort of, my 2005 Surly LHT with a 2011 Waterford Canti-Sam. I rode up and down the West coast and then across the USA on the Surly. I got the Sam as a Country Bike to complement the LHT (this was to remain my loaded touring bike). The Sam ended up being my dedicated touring bike almo

[RBW] Re: Show me your derailleur stash

These are all really cool when seen together like this. I have been curious to try and old Campy derailleur with the Soma adapter cage. https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/soma-derailleur-cage-threaded-set-2790?category=764 Has anyone tried that and was it a keeper or just an oddity? I hones

[RBW] Re: Which swept back bars for a Hillborne?

Chocomoose!!! On Monday, February 14, 2022 at 11:26:47 AM UTC-6 Joel S wrote: > [image: 35DF0035-F6A0-49C3-BB9B-463FC58E96E2.jpeg]These are them on my > new to me Saluki. I put them on both bikes. > > On Monday, February 14, 2022 at 12:09:28 PM UTC-5 Joel S wrote: > >> [image: 08D383C3-5C

[RBW] Re: FS: Some wool

All items claimed. On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 12:39:26 PM UTC-6 E. Ricky Creek wrote: > Rivendell wool beanie has been claimed. > > On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 12:24:18 PM UTC-6 E. Ricky Creek wrote: > >> I have a few things to pass along. >> Lin

[RBW] Re: FS: Some wool

Rivendell wool beanie has been claimed. On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 12:24:18 PM UTC-6 E. Ricky Creek wrote: > I have a few things to pass along. > Link to Pictures > <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HDi1DzVQuasfh5DbHStUeGQkBhQTjgRy?usp=sharing> > > First i

[RBW] FS: Some wool

I have a few things to pass along. Link to Pictures First is a Stormy Kromer hat in Partridge Plaid. Size is 7 3/8. I never took to this style of cap in practice, but I like the idea of them. Some wear, but

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 55cm Hillborne PRICE DROP

I hope you find a buyer, Ahmed. I hope folks realize that the Hillborne was sort of the bike that started the whole modern era of Rivendells, as I don't feel like the Hillborne gets as much regard as the newer, evolved models. The Bomba came first as a 6 degree upsloping tubed bike, but the Hil

[RBW] Re: Please help me find a Rosco Bubbe MMM!

I have a vague memory of Grant posting a series of pictures of homemade "lift tube" alternatives, including a bunch of duct(k) tape and maybe some leather and a twig? Does that sound familiar to anyone else? On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 2:55:46 PM UTC-6 lconley wrote: > I got one of the seco

[RBW] Re: Updates on, and further questions regarding the Riv Road Standard 1995

I would pass on this frame and buy a complete early Trek 520, 620, or 720, all of which can be had for $400-$500. There is a 50cm 620 on SF Craigslist right now. Then keep an eye out for a Toyo/Waterford Atlantis, which will become your forever bike! I had an 88 520 that took 35mm tires and fend

Re: [RBW] From One Curious Photo . . . .

I spent an afternoon with Greg Siple a number of years back while riding across the USA, and using my memory only he told me the adapted derailleurs and any other modifications for those early epic touring bikes were done at a local Missoula shop called Braxton's. I think he built bicycles as we

[RBW] Re: Clicking MKS bear trap pedal

This is bad/lazy advice, but when my MKS touring pedals start clicking (these are the only pedals I use), I take the dust cap off and and just jam a bunch of grease in there. It always makes the click go away. I eventually overhaul them correctly, but who wants to do that instead of riding. Als

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville Tool Roll

There are a lot of different sized waxed canvas tool rolls on Etsy that might fit what you are looking for. On Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 9:53:42 AM UTC-5 Jingy wrote: > anyone else have one they want to unload? > Jim in Mpls > > On Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 8:45:05 AM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrot

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 61cm Toyo Atlantis

I have a 58cm Waterford Atlantis. My wife has instructions not to sell it for at least 10 years after my death in case I rise from the grave and want to do some zombie cyclotouring. I hope you find the 61cm you are looking for. On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 12:06:15 PM UTC-5 Sky Coulter wrote:

Re: [RBW] Anyone know what this is?

I don't have a drivetrain that is even remotely as clean as that one. I recently bought two chain rests from Columbine Cycles (Riv used to sell them). http://www.columbinecycle.com/store-accessory.php On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 9:40:34 AM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > It's a chain rest. I've h

Re: [RBW] Ride Quality Difference between the Atlantis and Clem H?

It is time for me to fess up as to how many Riv's were (until recently) in my garage: 7. I ride a Waterford Atlantis, a Waterford Hillborne (rare canti/double TT 56cm), a Simpleone, and I recently sold a Gomez and a Clem H. My wife rides a Cheviot and an Appaloosa (both are in my size range). I

[RBW] Re: Anyone going to stock pile 650B rims for non-disc brakes?

I'm usually not an alarmist, but I've been stockpiling parts since last April. I hope to ride rim brakes and 8 speed friction until I can't ride anymore, which I hope is 35-40 years from now. It was tough seeing all the shimano and sunrace 8 speed cassettes with a 34t dry up or go for way too m

[RBW] Re: Seat bag security

When I lived in Chicago and used a Carradice I would pair it with a Pletscher rear rack with a mousetrap. When I parked the bike I would open the mousetrap over the bag and then use a little padlock to lock a loop on the bag to the mousetrap. It was an easy lockup trick and nobody every messed

[RBW] Wider Noodles

I noticed in Will's email update a mention of a 54cm Noodle prototype. Well, consider me excited. I recently put Nitto/Crust Shaka bars on my Atlantis to get something wider than a 48 Noodle and absolutely love them. It got me thinking that it would be cool if Riv put the same effort into perfe

[RBW] Re: Racks & Baskets - weight on the front...

I've been toying with this for a few weeks: https://www.amazon.com/Wald-Rear-Medium-Basket-13-5X6-25X11/dp/B001EL7P34?th=1 I see folks piling ridiculous amounts of junk on baskets and strapped to saddlebags because panniers aren't "cool" anymore. Why not start your own new style of basket panni

[RBW] Re: Intro from Pittsburgh

Welcome! Cool bikes! My wife and I visited Pittsburgh a few years ago and brought our bikes. Lots of hills, lots of busses, but we had a great time pedaling around a new city. I moved to a new town a three years ago and my daily bike commute stopped being a daily thing. I found that recreatio

[RBW] Re: bike and paddle

I have a cheap inflatable kayak and a cheap folding bike that I use to ride up river and float down. The folded up bike without wheels attaches to the back and the wheels stow on the front. It works fine but a little bit of a pain. I am planning on adding a tube into the mix to put the folder in

[RBW] Re: Orange Ram Touchup Paint

I had a thought about a month ago that it would be great if there was a collective effort to list touch up paint for Riv colors. It was nice to see how quickly the Riv Reader Archive came together as well as the models, years spreadsheet. I would personally benefit as I'm brutal on my bike's pa

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

I grew up with a multi use path at the end of my street. I started using it at 5-6 when I learned to ride a bicycle. The etiquette of the trail was so ingrained in the culture of childhood for my peers and I that even in our punky middle school BMX years, we were still "on your left" conscious.

[RBW] Shinshields?

I was up at 3:30 this morning (I couldn't sleep) and was flipping through some old Riv material and came across Shinshields in the 20th catalog ( http://notfine.com/rivreader/Catalogs/RivCatalog20.pdf pg. 77). The copy reads: "It's for poncho wearers who want to keep their lower legs dry without

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: The Wait is Finally Over!

I love that you used a Pletscher rack. I have one on my Atlantis and my wife has one on her Appaloosa. I always pick them up at flea markets if they are under $5. They are almost always missing hardware, but there is a way to mount them using the leftover P-clamps that come with Nitto racks.