[RBW] Re: Yet another round of name that sound

I had a similar creaking/clicking sound recently. I went so far as replacing my pedals after repacking the bearings (my initial assumption of the culprit,) yet the creak remained. I then decided to replace the bottom bracket. I had a spare, after all, but was putting off dealing with it out

[RBW] Re: Something similar to Rustines Constructeur Grips?

Hi Ben- There are a few sets on eBay right now. Not cheap, but shipping is more modest. Cheers- Mike On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 11:11:46 PM UTC-5 Benjamin Kelley wrote: > Good Day Group, > I'm building up a new bike (Raleigh Clubman with S couplers I snagged > off ebay a while back) and

[RBW] Re: PSA 59CM Custom Riv on FC CL

Infamous - doesn’t that mean *more than* famous?? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0b6_i_eSgR8 Let’s not get started on plethora... -- 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

[RBW] Re: Heard my first "Hey, nice Riv!" today. Felt chuffed

Many years ago, I did a MS ride on Martha’s Vinyard on my then new All’rounder. The entire field of riders were on mid to upper level aluminum or carbon Treks, Specializeds, etc. (This was ‘04 or so right in the middle of the Lance hysteria years.) As we were pulling in to one of the rest

[RBW] Re: removing broken hex bolt from rack mount

Try and EZ out. It's a brand of "screw extractor" that comes with a reverse drill bit. There are other brands available, as well. Check Google. I find that often just using the reverse drill bit is enough to get those buggers loose. Good luck! Mike in steamy Somerville, Mass On Thursday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

Funny. I just came across a set (brace?) of the blue Rivendell suspenders during spring cleaning the other day. I’d forgotten I ever had them. Never worn them, not even once. If anyone wants ‘em, let me know off list (Beewak at gmail.) 10 bucks? -Mike -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: David Lance Goines Riv Bike Poster

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[RBW] Set-up matters

Bruce- Would you repost your photo or send it to me directly (Beewak-at-gmail)? It shows an error when I click the link in your post. I am going to be mixing up my ride soon and am seriously considering flipping my m-bars and would love to see how you did it and how the ergonomics look on

Re: [RBW] Nice day for a ride

Patrick- They are albastache bars. I've had the original mustache, as well (but alas, they were temporarily moved to another bike that unfortunately got stolen. Now that I'm thinking about it I believe Grant originally designed it for use with mustaches.) I like both iterations. The extra

[RBW] Self assembling bike video

A friend of mine just showed me this great video and I thought I'd share it here. It was posted a year ago, it seems, so sorry if this is old news. But in case you missed it: https://vimeo.com/137011379 I like the sounds the parts make... hubs sound like Jawas! Interesting seeing a

[RBW] FS- older Lewis and Clark trail maps - now FREE for postage

Ok - no takers... I don't want to throw these out. They are now free for postage. Should be $6.45. I'm going to the PO tomorrow. If anyone wants them and can get me PayPal by mid day tomorrow they are yours. -Mike Original post: "Hello- I have some older (2005) Adventure Cycling Lewis

Re: [RBW] ATTENTION NY RIV'S

I might be able to make it, depending on how late my work day goes. I'm moving out of NYC at the end of the month, so it may be my last chance to meet peeps! Cheers- Mike in Bklyn, but not for long... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Free for postage- classic bike xeroxes and maps

Wow- you folks are fast! Xeroxes are spoken for. -Mike -- 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

[RBW] Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

Check out Carradice Super C panniers. I love mine. Cheers- Mike -- 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: Black and Cream Color Scheme

Andrew asked: "... can anyone point to good examples of super dark frames (black, or deepest green, say) that had both cream head tubes AND cream seat tubes?" To which I reply: I've always liked this bike, back from my days on the iBOB list. It's maroon, so maybe not as dark as you are

[RBW] Re: New geo chart

Bill wrote: Have Grant set you up on a custom super light 650b Legolas inspired road bike. That would be hot! To which I reply: Please pardon the OT post, but I'd like to share a moment- I read this list in digest mode on an iPad. In Bill's post, "650b Legolas road" bike is highlighted

[RBW] Re: 1st Bombadil on Treasure Island

And she's wearing a Brooklyn Cyclones cap! Representing about as far away fron Coney Island as one can get... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Cyclones There always next year... -Mike in Bklyn, NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] WTB - Paselas

Hello all- I'm looking for one or two new or lightly used 700x32 non-tourguard Panaracer Paselas tire(s) with the tan sidewalls. I will probably just end up buying some new ones, but I want to throw it out there in case someone traded up (or down) and have some lying around. These are for a

[RBW] Just Ride on NYPL blog

"Just Ride" was recommended on this recent NY Public Library blog. Nice to see Grant ("daydream maker!") and Rivendell get a shoutout. Paired with the new Bike Snob book. Louis CK vis à vis Thoreau... Funny. https://www.nypl.org/blog/2016/09/06/get-a-hobby Cheers- Mike in muggy Bklyn, NY

[RBW] Ball Bearing size: MKS touring

Hello All- Would someone happen to know off-hand, or care to measure, what size ball bearings are used in MKS touring pedals? These are the ones (former Rivendell favorites) I'm curious about: http://www.jensonusa.com/MKS-Sylvan-Touring-Pedal I know that each race takes 11 balls, but I don't

[RBW] First S24O of 2016, and first on my Appaloosa, tonight!

Bill Wrote: One sub-optimal finding is that I've found that I don't have a water bottle small enough to fit into an Iris cage in the third position under the downtube. The smallest bottles I have still hit the fender (P65). There's water at the campsite, so I'm not going to worry about it

Re: [RBW] Re: Story behind differing Rambouillet lug sets?

If Pee Wee Herman's too-tight suit was made from tweed and he wore a beard, THAT is the bike he would ride! -- 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: on bike bag theft

Many many moons ago, I bought a limited-release deep ("Northumbrian" according to GP) green Lowsaddle Longflap from Rivendell. (A short run was mentioned in the "Progress Report" in an early Reader [remember those days?] with a "give us a call if you want to buy one" directive.) I was living

[RBW] Re: NYC Rivs

Hi all- I'd be interested in hanging out, as well. I am in Kensington/Windsor Terrace area of Brooklyn, so I'll throw the geometric symmetry off a bit... I'm new-ish to the city, so meeting up with local folks sounds great. So please add me to the list! I'm at beewak-at-gmail.com Cheers-

[RBW] Old Riv, thin wool hats that came in blue, green, red, etc...

Hi Geoffrey- Check out these from Smartwool: ("NTS Mid 250 Cuffed Beanie" from Smartwool if that link doesn't work.) I'm a big fan. I used to have the Wigwam (?) multicolor hat that

[RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

Patrick- I'm still thinking wood is the way to go: Get a scrap of 1/4" plywood and step on it. (You could also experiment with 1/8", but it might be a bit too flexible.) Trace or have someone else trace your foot. Cut the foot shaped pieces out, or use them as a template to form you

[RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

Patrick- Have you considered wooden pedals? I can't find the exact thing I'm thinking of, but someone made at one point a kit that consisted of pedal spindles that one screwed into pieces of wood to make any sized platforms. I'm pretty sure I read it in an old Rivendell Reader at some

[RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

Or something along these lines http://problemsolversbike.com/blog/comments/how_to_make_skateboard_pedal_decks_for_clipless_pedals Could just use regular ply wood. -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Double leg Kickstands... lets talk

On Monday, August 17, 2015 at 1:06:02 PM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Patrick: Flickstand does 2 things: keeps the wheel from rotating or steering (flopping). If you can get a rubber band to do both I would be dually impressed... Bobby maybe I don't know rubber bands Birmingham To

Re: [RBW] Re: Double leg Kickstands... lets talk

Sorry!!! but something like an old toe clip works better than a Kickstand: Should read Flickstand. Stupid auto correct -Mike -- 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

[RBW] Re: Searching for a cheapo saddle with B17 like fit

Thanks for the ideas, gents! How could I have missed that VO saddle? That's pretty much exactly what I was asking about. The security bolt idea is a good one, too. The more I think about it, I may try the ball bearing in beeswax/ poor man's security bolt approach at first.* I haven't

[RBW] Searching for a cheapo saddle with B17 like fit

Hello All- I have been a committed Brooks B17 sitter-uponer for ages. I have recently moved to the big city. My Rivendell did not make the move- it has been sent to my mother's house for long country rides when I visit her. My '80s Trek, however has come with me as an urban all-'rounder.

[RBW] FS - 46cm Noodles and Cane Creek SCR-5 levers

Hello all- Moving sale continues: I have a used 46 cm Nitto Noodle handlebar and a pair of Cane Creek SCR-5 levers I would like to sell as a set. These are in used, decent condition. The bars have some tape residue, a few drops of stray shellac, a few scuffs - beausage!, but have never been

[RBW] FS- Rivendell Reader and Bicycle Quarterly collections

I am moving to New York City in a few weeks and need to downsize. I want to pass along my collection of Rivendell Readers, catalogs, and flyers and (Vintage) Bicycle Quarterlies. I want to offer them up to the list before resorting to eBay... Rivendell Collection: Rivendell Readers- numbers

[RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

I have used the Big Agnes system and I am not a huge fan. I LOVE the sleeping bag (I forget the model name, but it's a 40 degree rated down bag - perfect for all but wintertime bike touring.) It's the pad I couldn't stand... I use the bag but ditched the pad, opting for my trusty 3/4 length

[RBW] WTB: 650B wheels/rims

Hello All- I am looking to do a 650b conversion on my sweetheart's awesome Shogun mixte as a birthday present for her. I kind of have to do it on the frugal side. I have a line on brakes and tires. I am looking for a budget set of 650B wheels (120 OLD, unfortunately.) I would also

Re: [RBW] Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

+1 on this! I would say that a slipping ANYTHING is unacceptable. This isn't rocket surgery: Huffy or whatever they are selling at Wally World these days can manage to get parts to fit together. The Taj Mahal of seatposts shouldn't need to be modified to fit a brand new frame... If

[RBW] Re: All beausage team nomination

On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 8:38:43 PM UTC-4, frank_a wrote: I'm sure this one will be hard to top. It originally belonged to Dan Boxer (former[?] frame builder). - Frank I think I remember the harvest gold one. Did he do a 'round the world tour just after it was built? If so, it

[RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

Sorry to drift this, but both the brewery and, presumably, the bicycles were named after Nova Albion, the name Sir Frances Drake gave to northern California upon claiming it for Queen Elizabeth I. The ship is the Golden Hind. Albion=white after the cliffs of Dover so New Albion= New England.

[RBW] Re: My Bleriot Looks Like That?

Beautiful Bikes! At the bike shop at which I used to work we used to always wipe down customers' bikes with Lemon Pledge as the final step of any tune up/overhaul/major service. Customers always really appreciated it, even if they didn't know quite exactly why their bike looked so good. We

[RBW] Woolpower sizing?

I am a huge fan of the Woolpower half zips. They are truly mithril-like: light as a feather and warm beyond their delicate-ness. I find they fit true to size. I am a larger fella and wear an XL. You will find that you'll wear them every day and they do start to stretch out after a few

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: O'Neill Park in Orange County California

Complete with Patrick O'Brian! Tea in the grog mug so as to not debauch any sloths? -Mike in chilly Htfd, CT -- 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

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

I understand that the crank arm adds to the curvy-ness in that shot, but don't all Atlantii have curved chain stays? I remember that being a selling point (to fit big tires- remember when that was rare? How far we've come!) when they first started making them.

[RBW] Re: Noodles to Albastache stem length?

I swapped out 46mm Noodles for Albastaches last year. I am using an 11cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe. I was thinking I was going to need to switch out the stem, but tried the A-staches with the original stem first. To my surprise, they feel great. On other bikes, I've had to use a shorter stem

[RBW] Re: 650b wheel building question

I've always understood that the higher the tension, the stronger the wheel. I haven't re-read the Brandt book for a number of years, but isn't his technique effectively get the spokes so tight that the wheel starts to taco, then back off a bit? Mike in Htfd CT -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: the new Suntour?

The Exceed crank arms look very nice. I particularly like the idea of an adapter to allow the use of 110/74 bcd chainrings. I'm a big TA Cyclotouriste fan, particularly now that it's easier to source chainrings, but it would be nice to be able to use more normal rings. Cheers- Mike in Htfd,

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Tire and Gearing Recommendations

On Tuesday, April 29, 2014 4:59:07 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: Trail: definitely SS. Dirt road, I will likely play with fixed. Dos Enos free hubs by White Industries look intriguing. To which I reply: Patrick- Congrats on the forthcoming new steed! I am very interested in hearing

[RBW] Re: 25.4 Albastache?

On Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:55:58 AM UTC-5, Kevin Mulcahy wrote: Would anyone else suggest installing the 26.0 bars in the 25.4 quill? I've done it a couple times and have lived to tell about it. If you spread the clamp as you install you won't even scratch the bars. Kevin

[RBW] Re: Sweater/Top recomendation

My all time favorite sweaters are the lightest weight (200g/m) zip neck base layers from Woolpower. They are out of Sweden, I believe, but there are a few places that sell it on the interwebs. Most of mine were purchased from Granfors Bruks (lately famous in these circles for making the

Re: [RBW] Practical differences - SON vs Shimano Dyno hub?

Eric wrote: The main problem I've noticed on the Shimano dynohubs is the tendency for the connection to go bad.  On my wife's bike usually means taking a small knife and removing the oxidation on the connector.  Eventually it will be a problem.  That's one advantage the SON has.  To which I

Re: [RBW] Practical differences - SON vs Shimano Dyno hub?

Stupid phone- Should have signed off: Mike in Htfd -- 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: New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

Very nice All-rounder! I have custom (Curt-built) A/R as well (26 wheels, though) and am pleased as punch with it. How exciting to have a future old friend and traveling companion! I was just looking at my records and I ordered it in January of '03 and it was delivered at the end of July

[RBW] Re: FS Odds-n-Ends

Sorry to post this to the list, but your email keeps bouncing back to me... I am interested in the Nitto M-bars if they are still available. Please get back to me at beewak at gmail dot com. Thanks- Mike On Tuesday, April 2, 2013 4:05:19 PM UTC-4, Tex69 wrote: I accept Paypal to same

[RBW] Re: RivReader asks if aluminum bars should be replaced after 5 years?

Ryan wrote: I had a friend who broke his collarbone recently when his vintage cinelli bars snapped during a decent. I immediately thought about this. To which I reply: One thing to keep in mind is that vintage (anything pre-1998) Cinelli bars are very slightly larger (26.4mm) than most high

[RBW] Re: Does shellaced tape feel crusty?

By no means do I mean this to be snarky, but the following statement gave me a little chuckle: However, I successfully reused some [handlebar tape] on a kickstand where I wasn't very concerned about the aesthetics. I also like the feel of shellaced bar tape. I particularly appreciate how

[RBW] Wtb 27 tires

Hello all- My girlfriend just came into a sweet mixte that I'm going to soup up for her into a all'round city bike. The (original!) tires on it are hard as a rock and too skinny regardless and need to be replaced. This bike takes 27 tires (630 bcd) Before I go and buy some, I thought I'd

[RBW] Re: Tip for riding in the rain with eye glasses...

My helmet is a Bell Metro, which has a small brim which keeps a lot of the rain off. But my main way of dealing with precipitation is to carry an extra bandana in my pocket and give the glasses a quick wipe every few minutes. Works with mist, too. Cheers- Mike in Htfd, CT -- You received