[RBW] WTB: Albastache bar

Rivendell is out of them right now. I'm in no hurry, but thought I'd throw it out there: Did anyone try and not like these bars? If so, let me know (off-list) and I will gladly take them off your hands and put them under mine. Thanks and cheers- Mike in Htfd, CT bee...@gmail.com -- You receiv

Re: [RBW] Just got back from a 10 mile ride...

Peter M wrote: "...my arms were killing me. I have been juggling a few different bikes lately..." I suggest you stop juggling bicycles and your arms will stop hurting. Or maybe start by juggling balls or beanbags, then clubs, then maybe chainsaws or bowling balls. It takes a lot of practice be

Re: [RBW] Re: Powder Coating recommendations in Boston?

There's also Hot Tubes in Shirley, Mass. A friend of mine builds bikes locally and highly recommends them. Cheers- Mike in So. Boston, Mass -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to thi

Re: [RBW] A gooey mess all over my Supremes

Patrick wrote of Jay's tire sealing mess: "Nothing worse on a ride to find that in addition to the hassle of replacing a tube your tire is full of messy slime, now contaminated with roadside sand." To which I reply: There is something worse. What's worse is working at a bike shop and fixing a

Re: [RBW] Re: Any truly appealing panniers I'm missing?

I just weighed one (1) Carradice Super C rear. Just under 2 1/2 pounds on my produce scale, so 1150g would be for a single pannier. -Mike in So. Boston, Mass On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Earl Grey wrote: > The Carradice Super Cs do look really nice. A little proletarian, but > purpose-b

[RBW] Downhill video

This is not new news, but I recently re-discovered this video. Unbelievable skills, nerves of steel, and way bigger cojones anyone I know. Check out the dog that wanders onto the course... Mike in balmy So. Boston, Mass -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Any truly appealing panniers I'm missing?

I'm a huge fan of the Carradice SuperC panniers. Mike in springlike So. Boston, Mass On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 3:34 PM, William wrote: > Swift Industries are worth a look in my opinion, too > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] Looking for crapped out cassette cogs and chains

Hello All- I am doing an art-y project and I'm looking for used cassette cogs and chains. If anyone out in forum-land is doing some spring cleaning that requires swapping out those parts, please shoot me an email. I will gladly pay shipping, but I'm not really in a position to spend much money o

[RBW] Hey, let's be careful out there...

40's bicycle safety pamphlet. Dang, those things are dangerous! < http://www.retronaut.co/2012/02/death-caused-by-carelessness-by-the-bicyclist-1940s/ > -Mike in wintry So. Boston, Mass -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To p

Re: [RBW] Non-campsite s24o advice

I am not in California, so I don't have any specific info on those places, but I've always found this to be a situation of "It's easier to receive forgiveness that permission." One thing I love about bike camping (as opposed to motorcycle camping, for example,) is that it is very easy to disappear

Re: [RBW] WTB: Suntour Bar-End Shifter Slotted Nut

I'm pretty sure that those nuts are unobtanium. They aren't really necessary for the shifter to work properly, however. I had a set on a bike for years with a missing nut and never had any issues with slipping. You just have to be more vigilant about checking the tightness of the bolt occasional

Re: [RBW] Re: Jimmy Carter

If I remember correctly, Rossalynn's mixte is the *ORIGINAL* Rivendell mixte! (Or "girl's bike," it doesn't seem to have the extra chain/mixte stays.) I believe Grant designed that as a one off custom for the former first lady and it was really hush hush at the time... Good to be reminded of it

[RBW] FS: ACA Lewis and Clark Trail maps 3-7

Hello All- I was going through a filing cabinet and came across some unused Adventure Cycling maps for the Lewis and Clark Trail. I have maps 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 that cover the route from Pierre SD to Astoria OR. These are the first editi

Re: [RBW] Touring Load and Packing list with weights

I spent the summer of 2005 on the road. One of the many many cool things about a long tour is that you evolve a very good packing "system." A few weeks in, you can set up camp or break down camp in about minutes. It's very comforting to always know where everything is. I am very glad that I had

Re: [RBW] School-bus yellow, mustard

Here's mine. It was a "standard" color for customs at the time I got mine. "Harvest Gold" is the Imron name. It's a very distinguished color, if I do say so myself. Cheers- Mike in chilly So. Boston, Mass On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

I think the extra, asymmetrical "chainstays" are purely aesthetic whimsy. The mixte lug for the diagatube has sockets for stays to go back to the rear dropout. In the description, Grant mentions that he wanted a diagonal tube - functional use be damned! He used the mixte lug, in lieu of the Hunqh

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Clearing out bag collection

Hello- I showed your post to my girlfriend and she might be interested in the Fastrider pannier. Is it still available? Also, does the 40 bucks include shipping? Thanks- Mike in So. Boston, Mass On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 8:10 AM, johnb wrote: > Not quite done yet! > > Fastrider Deluxe Shopper

Re: [RBW] Tool Tip - How To Undo Chain Masterlinks?

It's hard to describe in writing, but try this... Use a pair of channel lock pliers and put one jaw on the edge of the masterlink where the post attaches (i.e. not the sliding part.) The other jaw goes to the same point diagonally across the masterlink. Gently squeeze them together and the link

Re: [RBW] Tweed Ride Detroit

The building on the left in this shot: < http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/6278488491/sizes/l/in/set-72157627972372836/ > would be a great backdrop for a group photo on your next tweed ride! -Mike is So. Boston On Mon, Oct 24, 2011 at 11:55 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > And enjoy seeing them

[RBW] FS: Ibex jacket, tent, BOB trailer

Hello All- I need funds for a project and these items are bound for ebay, but I would like to offer them up here first with "Riv. friends" prices. 1) Ibex Loden wool jacket, hunter green men's XL: This is a really nice medium to heavy weight, flattering, no frills wool jacket, but overlaps too

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall Colors

Michigan has the most lighthouses, too. (One of my favorite trivia questions...) And as for anatomical geography, I grew up on Cape Cod. It's impossible to show any one where they are on that wonderful peninsula without holding up your arm and pointing. Two seconds with Goolge brought this up:

Re: [RBW] Re: Bridgestone Atlantis with Watanabe bags

Hence the enigmatic "2," no? Mike in drizzly So. Boston, Mass On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 6:11 PM, islaysteve wrote: > It's rather fascinating that Grant was able to reuse the name, and with > such longevity. I guess he really liked it. Steve > > -- > You received this message because you are sub

Re: [RBW] interesting history of the Bleriot airplane

Good read. I love that old time aviation stuff. Those were truly men and women of steel. I kind of got a chill at the end of her tale when I looked over my shoulder out the window and can practically see where her final crash took place... If you ever find yourself in central New York you must

Re: [RBW] Re: My Sam is skipping and/or ghost shifting

I worked at a bike shop this Summer. It was near a busy bike trail (the Cape Cod Rail Trail, for those familiar,) so we got a lot of on the spot repairs. About 60% of the repairs were for flats*, 35% was shifting issues, and 5% was everything else. * (It absolutely boggles my mind that people wil

Re: [RBW] Great American Bike Tour 1975

Groovy!!! Very nice usage of the kaleidoscope effect! I wish someone paid me to do that when I was in college. It must have been a challenge to keep their whites white though. -Mike in So. Boston, Mass On Mon, Sep 5, 2011 at 11:13 AM, Garth wrote: > If that doesn't inspire one who loves to

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam/SO Gearing Help

In response to centering the wheel in back: First, put the wheel in the dropouts and tighten both axle nuts. You don't have to really muscle them on (yet,) just get them tight so they don't move around in the dropouts. Next, loosen (only) the drive side nut and push the front of the wheel latera

Re: [RBW] Re: Mini Front Racks and Canti Brakes

I'm running Paul touring cantilevers with Cane Creek levers on my Allrounder. They have a great feel and the straddle cable clears the mini-rack's strut just fine. It looks like the IRD's have similar geometry. There's no good front-on shots here, but you can see the setup in profile:

[RBW] FS: Grandson of ACME wallet

Hello All- Please pardon the blatant commercial post, but this is a direct descendant of a venerable Rivendell product and thought there might be some interest here. I plan on setting up an ETSY page later this Summer, but I've got a small run that I'm offering here first. I was a huge fan of th

Re: [RBW] Re: building wheels

Hands down the best description of the process ever written: I've built about a dozen wheels following these instructions. All the information you'll ever need to know on the subject. The Brandt book is far, far, too in depth and confusing (in my op

Re: [RBW] SKS Fender Stays

I use bolt cutters. It's the easiest/quickest way, but it does leave the ends a bit sharp. The little black end caps cover the sharp bits, though. You could file them smooth with a dremel or a hand file if you feel so inclined. I never do, though... One tip: Wrap a fairly large piece of maskin

Re: [RBW] Austin bike borrowing or rental

Geno- Check out the Austin Yellow Bike Project: They probably have something you could borrow. Very fun people, too. Cheers- Mike, fondly remebering my days in Austin, in So. Boston, Mass On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 8:30 PM, Gino Zahnd wrote: > Folks, > > Myself

Re: [RBW] Re: Park 4th Hand Cable Stretcher

On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 12:13 PM, Norman wrote: > Thanks. I'll keep trying. BTW is there a 3rd hand? > > Yup. A "third hand" is usually a spring loaded clamp that fits over the shoes of caliper brakes to hold them against the rim when adjusting the cables. < http://www.biketoolsetc.com/index

Re: [RBW] Re: AR front brake shudder and fork flex

Someone Anonymous posted: "I've recently installed Paul brakes (neo-retro front, touring rear) on my relatively new to me 700c All-Rounder. The rears are wonderful, if not too powerful... I can skid at will. However, I'm experiencing extreme shudder and fork flex on the front." To which I repl

Re: [RBW] Re: (Dumb) Mark's Rack Installation Question

Minh wrote: > on a related note, does anyone have a reasonable source to pick up the > > allen bolts that are generally useful for bikes? > To which I reply: Check out They have stainless metric socket head bolts for a really nice price. These are the ones you'll