[RBW] Re: Badge Poster - March 2019

Marty as always thanks for this public service. I always enjoy seeing the posters! Tony -- 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+un

Re: [RBW] NAHBS film photo challenge

Great challenge, I'll enjoy the results though I won't be going to NAHBS. David thanks for sharing your him blog, very thorough and interesting post about diafine. I think my mind was blown by this content; "As long as you’re sticking to the film speed guidelines, you can mix and match films i

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

Pure fantasy but my ideal'Riv 25th Anniversary' design would be... Open up the full historical design catalog so long as lugs still exist to support, pre order with full deposit only. Any design that gets 5 or more orders (whatever threshold is driven by River and their builder to ensure a prof

[RBW] Re: With Abandon photoblog to move to... where?

I like it! Photos and words... Nothing else. Will it let you write a narrative separate from a specific photo? Not absolutely necessary I suppose. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

Re: [RBW] Re: clean-ish routing for generator lights

After checking in with Grant on my Saluki I drilled a hole in the downtube to head tube lug window which I then chamfered. The exit hole is about an inch up the seat tube also chamfered. Drilling the frame isn't for the faint of heart but it worked for me and does clean up the wiring. My corr

Re: [RBW] Re: HubbuhHubbuh email from Riv & donation idea

Did Will / Riv have any ideas for an alternative worthy cause or home for a donated HHH? No I-told-you-so's from me, it was (and still is) a good idea worth pursuing and it's very kind of you to have donated your time and attention to it. I hope something can be worked out with it as a donation.

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

Love the idea of an East Coast Moot, closer to DC would be ideal but I'd love to try and make a NE it SE venue to! -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: Shoes for rambling.

I've been loving a pair of red wing weekender chukkas, the tread hooks up like Velcro on VP pedals. To be honest I've been wearing them for just about all occasions since October. Pricy but should last and they are re-soleable. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Seeking wisdom of 29+ bikepacking vs. 2.1”

I haven't bike packed, but I've ridden 2.1, 2.3 and 3" tires on singletrack, paved, and towpath... If the terrain is anything other than paved my preference is wider the better. If climbing on non paved routes the wider, knobby tires become magic Velcro and add a nice stability margin for the sl

[RBW] Re: Just your average Clem Smith.... not!

I saw a ton of these hydro linear pull brakes in Germany last year on a visit and some to a bike shop about them. Definitely commonplace and there didn't seem to be any concerns about failure at least in a touring it commuting setup. The same shop was also fairly dismissive about the need for

[RBW] New Mary Poppins bike content

Took my daughter, wife and Mom to the movie today, overall very well done. My 2 1/2 year old actually made it through the whole thing, awake, and no one had their experience ruined! Anyway, bike content galore... The lamp lighters ride a city/dutch/cargo bike with a stowed ladder for servicin

[RBW] Re: 61.5 Homer on a beautiful December Day

Sweet looking bike and scenery, the luggage is also superb! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: HubbuhHubbuh email from Riv & donation idea

Love the idea, threw some cash in the pile... Looks like we're nearly to the frame price. HHH is a such a superb tandem, I hope this helps makes the next order available to anyone who missed out. I'm a 6'/90pbh Captain very comfortable on a size small by the way. I can't imagine the large to

[RBW] Re: Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

Great thread, great responses! Mileage wise I didn't really have a hard goal but I am thrilled that I'm already 500 miles over my total from last year which speaks to alot of good times on the bike. The main thing has been continuing the trend I started last fall of extending my morning commut

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Allrounder Cockpit/Parts Change Up

Great looking bike! So long as the fixed reach in the bullmoose works for you I don't see any reason it won't work. The Riv AR really is a sweet frame and represents such a neat moment at the start of Rivendell. I'm always a sucker for the Riv headbadge to. Let us know how it goes! -- You r

Re: [RBW] Re: 3 Days of Riding in the Northern Sierras - Ride report

Congrats on the successful trip and thanks for sharing, the report and the photos! Your Clem looks ready for more action. Anything you'd change on your packing list? It looks like you were pretty well dialed in. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

Re: [RBW] Re: In praise of fixed mountain riding

Patrick and others - thanks for the very thorough answer to my question about pedal retention. I tend to ride with the middle of my foot on the pedal so no clips or straps have ever worked well for me... And I haven't missed them. I do like the heavily spiked VP platforms on all my bikes though.

Re: [RBW] Rivendell offerings I'm thankful for

Thankful to Riv/Grant; 1. Just Ride and Eat Bacon... Both changed my life for the better. 2. This community, it's my favorite semi-virtual group. 3. The HHH - not my first Riv, and I'm only 9 months in but this bike delivers on its promises in a way that is rare in bikes or any other item. H

Re: [RBW] Re: In praise of fixed mountain riding

Ok ok ok... I'm going to put a new chain (longer to account for the larger cog) on the ANT and give fixed a try next week. Patrick, it any other fixed riders - are toe clips or some other kind of foot-pedal retention device recommended/required? I noticed on your Hunqabeam Patrick that you hav

Re: [RBW] Rosco Bebe in the BLUG

Btw I use the yepp mini on our 52 Clementine, small HHH, 59 XO3 and recently a 57 ANT... The extra TT length promised by this new Riv frame would only makes riding with a front seat better. I definitely knock my knees a bit on the Clementine and xo3 particularly. Tony -- You received this m

Re: [RBW] Rosco Bebe in the BLUG

My 2 1/2 year old ~30lbs daughter still loves the yepp mini. She's tall enough that my 5'5" wife is no longer comfortable being able to negotiate the toddler helmet knocking her chin but for my 6' self it's not an issue. My daughter loves it, each seat has a weight limit/recommendation. Fron

Re: [RBW] Re: Surprise New Bike Day

Ted - Thank you!! I think 35mm might just work! Anyone have a single or set of used up 35 mm tires they’d part with for shipping costs i can try out? Doesn’t have to be anything fancy just roughly true to size. Pete - yes it is, I flipped the rear wheel and found that the chain length is marginal

Re: [RBW] Re: Surprise New Bike Day

I don't know the story of how the bike came to Velocity but it's a respected shop in a pretty well to do area... They pass a couple gems through every year. The black frame is pretty forgiving, the photos don't show just how much abuse the bike has seen, I do know it wasn't rideable when it came i

Re: [RBW] Surprise New Bike Day

Bon Jon Pass 700x35 rather... Not the 38's. On Thu, Nov 8, 2018, 06:38 Tony DeFilippo Could anyone with Compass Barlow Pass tires pass along the height and > width of the tire profile nothing the rim type? I think 32mm is an easy > fit but I'd like to squeeze all the plushnes

Re: [RBW] Surprise New Bike Day

Could anyone with Compass Barlow Pass tires pass along the height and width of the tire profile nothing the rim type? I think 32mm is an easy fit but I'd like to squeeze all the plushness I can into the frame. Thanks, Tony On Thu, Nov 8, 2018, 00:58 Philip Williamson I had a three speed Robin H

Re: [RBW] Surprise New Bike Day

I’m glad to see I wasn’t alone in my reaction to this frame! Tom thats excellent info about the drum brake service, i need to get some of that grease. Anyone have a picture of the ‘D Rack’? I have exchanged emails with Mike Flanigan about the bike actually, he confirmed it was an early one of his

[RBW] Surprise New Bike Day

No not a Riv but so close in philosophy and execution I think any discussion would be in topic. First the good part, the pictures; https://photos.app.goo.gl/BL8E5H1gM4CMsYd88 I was righteously and innocently making a dropoff of excess but good bike parts to my local Co-Op yesterday with ZERO t

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini on Brevet--SFR Del Puerto Canyon 200k ride report

Bill, love your ride reports. Epic prose for an epic experience. I identify with finding immense pleasure in carefully picking a bike, building it up for a purpose (or many purposes) and then having it perform as well as you'd have hoped... I think that the full circle of deciding-finding-cus

[RBW] Re: Tires for a new HHH build

Just came back from 15 miles on our G-mail clad HHH... Love the tires, also running them on a Clementine and the 29er version on a Jones Plus. Strongly recommended. On the HHH him running them tubed on cliffhangers though the Clementine has tubeless in cliffhangers... Both work fine. -- You

[RBW] Rear racks for kid seats

Thanks for sharing the Holland bikes link, is seen these frame mount saddles for kids old enough to hang on on a couple local bikes and wondered where I could pick one up. https://hollandbikeshop.com/en-gb/bicycle-saddles-seatposts/children-s-saddle-on-frame-tube/saddle-on-frametube-ladie-s-bike

[RBW] FYI: Sunrace 8sp cassettes

I just found this on Amazon independently and was going to throw out a query... Thrilled to see the community already 'knows' and that it is getting some use by riv riders... I'd been wanting to go 8 speed on my Jones that had a nice 11 speed 42t max cassette right now and this is the ticket. I

Re: [RBW] Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

I love nothing my wife's 52 Clementine, she loves the orange... So we're both awfully pleased with it. Best part to me is 2.35" tires (big ones) with fender clearance. I do like the look of the more traditional diamond frames. What is the story with the seat stays? I know initially they were

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-ish Rides near UNC Chapel Hill

Thanks Ken! On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 5:07 AM KenP wrote: > Hi Tony, >You might find something in this web site: > https://www.ncdot.gov/travel-maps/maps/Pages/bike-routes.aspx. > Ken P. > > On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 5:50:13 PM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote: >&g

[RBW] Riv-ish Rides near UNC Chapel Hill

I'm going to be in Chapel Hill for a 5 day class next week, never been to the area and I'm not positive how much free time I'll have but I plan on bringing a bike. Any locals care to chime in with a great before or after work (<20 mile) ride idea? Thanks! Tony -- You received this message be

[RBW] Gold Trail

I love that we get to live vicariously through the rides if so many on this list and your photography and words are always at the top of the heap. Seeing the aspens turning in person is on my short list! I also get amusement thinking of a modern hiker or backpacker donned head to toe in synthe

Re: [RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

Golden ager for sure... My Saluki is exactly what a bike 'should' look and ride like to me. Probably because that's what Just Ride told me! :) I fully admire - and have financially supported with my only two new bike purchases - the Clem/HHH functionality. Probably the two most useful bikes I

[RBW] cliffhanger rims and canti brakes

No issue on my wife's Clementine or our HHH. The Clem had Shimano canti's of some sort and the HHH has Paul motolite. They are wide rooms so I suppose some frames might have an issue if they have narrowly spaced studs but I don't think that's the case on any of my bikes, I've mounted a cliffha

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

My first reaction from the initial visual wasn't super positive... but it's growing on me a bit. I don't love that top tube curve but I'm not sure why. I do love Grant's Mongolian horseback analogy for trail riding, I've never thought about it that way and will re-read a couple times and try t

[RBW] Widest tire for a Saluki

I've seen pictures of Pudge's Saluki with SBH's no fenders though the clearances were slim. I've never had larger than a 42 on mine. Whenever I get off my tandem or my wife's Clementine I think how is like a Saluki exactly as it is but fitting Schwable Big one tires and fenders... Guess that's

[RBW] Re: Chirping rear hub

The hub is an ultegra 6700... Thanks everyone for the things to go check! So tonight I got the wheel in the truing stand and double checked each spoke/nipple and lubed each one... Nothing stood out. Aside from checking that the valve stem isn't rocking or loose how else do you eliminate it as a

[RBW] Chirping rear hub

Last stop before hub replacement... :) So my Saluki developed a distinct rotational chirp about 2 weeks ago that rapidly became all the time and getting louder. It happens all the time, pedaling and coasting, when I'm on the bike, but doesn't present in the stand. Before deciding it was the hu

[RBW] Re: Custom bike report

Congrats on all those long rides! All the more gratifying doing it on a bike that performs so well and that you had so much to do with spec-ing out. Thanks for sharing! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Oh the humidity!

Reporting from the not so miserable former swamp... -- 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: Oh the humidity!

I had to gag/smile at the difference between 5 and 15% humidity... Definitely gloating! ;) So long as your moving I find most heat and humidity to be bearable... So long as you're moving (by bike) I find just about all meterological conditions bearable if not fun... -- You received this mess

[RBW] Going out on the GAP Sunday and Monday

Sounds like a great impromptu plan, I'm jealous. Enjoy! -- 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 pos

[RBW] OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

Thanks everyone! I love the ideas for towing via bike or even loading a Riv into one of these CLC boats. Will - thank you... or curse you... For the linkage to Gentry Boats. That sailing canoe gets my mind racing. I'm intrigued by the lower weight, low cost and speedier assembly granted by th

Re: [RBW] OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

> > Patrick the hull is 90lbs empty - well within your bikepacking load limits > from what I hear! :) The trick would be rigging up some fat 650B tired wheels for a tow vehicle I think... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

Re: [RBW] Re: Kids Stuff - What child seat fits what bike?

Three more combos that work ; Yepp mini with Clementine 52, albatross knock off bars Yepp mini with XO3 59, albatross bars Yepp mini with HHH small, Jones loop bars One that does NOT work; Yepp mini with Jones Plus 24, Jones loop bars - the HTA is just too slack I'll say that the front seat i

Re: [RBW] Link to the Riv copy on the Stick pack?

Ana you nailed it! Thanks thats what I was looking for. Drew I hear you, you’ll get a personal note first if I dont find a use for it. Tony On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 04:14 Drw wrote: > If you ever want to sell it back. let me know > > -- > You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Re: Ride Report - HHH W&OD Overnighter and Beer Sampling Adventure

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZMZSLPpNAY8maYxy6 Stoker in training! In a very related note I've learned that a surly junk strap makes an amazing quick bike lashing to stabilize/lock down this bike when parked. Another use for the Jones loop bar - lashing point. And since our big trip to weeks ag

[RBW] Link to the Riv copy on the Stick pack?

I recently picked up a stickpack used here. Good looking bag, first impression is that it's smaller than I expected but well made as you'd expect. I did some searching but couldn't find any archived Riv product description or much discussion here. Anyone care to share a link? Also curious if a

[RBW] Joe Appaloosa, MIT Atlantis versus Jones SWB

Jonathan, Not sure about the 'DWB or LEB' but I own a Clementine and a Jones Plus (original, now called LWB). I also have a Saluki which is my daily rider. In my opinion the SWB vs a MIT Atlantis/Appaloosa is a closer comparison than it may look. There is allot of riding philosophy that lines

[RBW] Ride Report - HHH W&OD Overnighter and Beer Sampling Adventure

Thanks Patrick and Erl! Erl to be honest our ride only scratches the surface of Craft breweries along that route... You could do the same route many more times and never repeat. :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsu

[RBW] Ride Report - HHH W&OD Overnighter and Beer Sampling Adventure

My wife and I got into tandem riding a couple years ago leading to the purchase of a sweet 90's era Burley Bossa Nova frame which we Riv'd up and got in a number of short local rides before branching out on the C&O including an epic (f

[RBW] Re: Definishing the Hunq

I've always liked the raw steel finished, glad you found one that worked for you! And I live the ghost of the original decals. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Smokey with a chance of Scattered Showers

I agree with Erl that shot of the flower in focus with the bike just visible but out of focus is great! I'll be interested in your expanded thoughts of the compass knobbies with your bike packing rig. The 650b version is tempting to try out on my Saluki even though I have very little off pavem

[RBW] HHH tool kit and other brainstorming

Slowly but surely my size small, blue HHH is rounding into shape. I had a frustrating aborted ride last weekend after I developed a rub in the rear disc brake - I'm still learning about adjustments on that device. But that aside it's fully ride-able and we've gotten a number of <15 mile rides

Re: [RBW] FS - Nitto Handlebars, Thompson Seatpost

Still available; 48cm Heat Treated Nitto Noodle - $45 52cm Nitto RM-014 Dirt Drops - $45 (no red ribbon, not sure if they are HT or not) Thompson Zero Setback 27.2mm Seatpost, Black- $40 Thompson Setback 27.2mm seatpost, silver - $40 Shipping will be around an additional $15 for any of these.

[RBW] Re: Bikepacking Kit

Are you still zenroasting your beans? I'm a couple months in with my zenroasting. The novelty has worn off but I get perfectly acceptable results... Not as consistent as my local coffee house but definitely good enough. Costs about 30min twice a week to keep us in beans. I've been gifted a

[RBW] Re: Bikepacking Kit

Great post Patrick, lots of thought, miles and nights out of doors are obvious in your discussion. Two questions on your butter and coffee Bean consumption... How are you eating there butter it? Does it go in a beverage? And for the coffee beans sans fire/stove are you going cold brew? Thanks,

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

Single HHH sounds pretty fantastic... I thought the HHH was supposed to be a 'double Clem' myself so maybe the new Riv Mtn is a lugged MIT Clem but a bit heavier duty...?!? That would be sweet. Clearance for 2.35 tires with fenders (like the Clem and HHH) will be very compelling. A ride as st

Re: [RBW] FS - Nitto Handlebars, Thompson Seatpost

https://photos.app.goo.gl/PPIwQXkYop13X0Pq2 Pictures and two additional seat posts for sale; 46cm Heat Treated Nitto Noodle - $40 48cm Heat Treated Nitto Noodle - $50 52cm Nitto RM-014 Dirt Drops - $50 (no red ribbon, not sure if they are HT or not) Thompson Zero Setback 27.2mm Seatpost, Black-

[RBW] Re: Model(s) going away

I took it as for the year not forever. Seems like the somewhat overlapping offerings - Appaloosa/Atlantis, Hillborne/AHH are being brought out in series rather than parallel... which makes sense to me. Not sure about the Clem note but I'd be surprised if they went away for good given how many

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

My former size 56cm Double TT Bombadil was longer than my 60cm Saluki but I never measured... My current Jones Plus definitely is long, Jones' prototype for that bike was dubbed 'the Long Ranger'... very capable trail bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] FS - Nitto Handlebars, Thompson Seatpost

46cm Heat Treated Nitto Noodle - $40 48cm Heat Treated Nitto Noodle - $50 52cm Nitto RM-014 Dirt Drops - $50 (no red ribbon, not sure if they are HT or not) Thompson Zero Setback 27.2mm Seatpost, Black- $40 Pics upon request, price does not include shipping from DC. I've got some Nitto techno

[RBW] Re: NYC riders: fenders year-round?

Further south but I'm fully fendered year around in my Saluki in DC... To much hassle to remove seasonally and I use the rear fender to route my Dyno wiring and support my rear light. Match your fenders to your frame color and maybe the aesthetics will work better for you even if it does limit

[RBW] Re: Big Payoff--Californa State Mountain Bike Championships

Thanks for sharing, great story telling as always to. I wasnt really aware of high school level mountain bike racing, or HS cycling in general, I'll have to keep an eye on that as my daughter approaches those ages... (Long time). Congratulations to the kids, coaches and of course the mechanic/c

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

I was trying to enjoy my newly arrived catalog today as we wait for the t-storms/derecho here in DC and my wife stole it to read it first... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling around Downtown Washington DC...

Lots of great replies already, definitely bring the bike and hit up the Monuments, climb Capitol Hill and catch the east plaza of the Capitol... Even if you don't intend a longer ride into VA on the Mount Vernon trail which is a great ride cross the Memorial Bridge so you get the view fact into

[RBW] Micro-hack: Modifying brakelever body shape for flared drops

Nice hack, well documented to. I'm 2 days in with cowchippers/analog zero stem replacing noodles in my Saluki... Love the bars so far. Haven't noticed the same issue you note with your levers but I'll pay closer attention to that tomorrow. Care to share a couple wider shots of that bike with

[RBW] 300k ride report: Samuel Hillborne still rules

I think your ride reporting is improving and it was already great. I'm ready to go sign up for a 200k! When this rando series is complete you should do a retrospective all the way back to your 200x10 self challenge last summer. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: How hearty/quiet Honjo Fenders?

Ron, on the tire wipers do you have them in contact at all with your tires? I installed the compass wipers on my Saluki last fall and found them to be fiddly, lots of adjustment to keep them from buzzing on the tire. I've got them off the tire enough now to not require ride to ride adjustment but

[RBW] How hearty/quiet Honjo Fenders?

I can't answer for honjo's, but berthoud stainless are rock solid and quiet for me over 2+ years of use. I'm sure your off-road use will stress any fender set up. But the difference between SKS and Berthoud was night and day for me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[RBW] Re: Something Simple This Way Comes...

That green is perfect, I love the path racer interpretation! Very classy looking bike and build. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Who swaps out wheel sets to keep from buying new bikes?

Love the idea, and I'm close to actually trying it on my Jones... A 29x3" knobby set and a 29x2.35 semi-slick set. EBB accounts for any height differential if necessary. I also like the idea for my Saluki, a rough stuff RnR or new compass knobby set to pair with my compass bsp set. But I have

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

I'm not to worried by the extra length, the impingement on space for storage and car stage transportation is a pain but I'm already getting that from my wife's Clementine (anyone have the numbers for cs/wheelbase?) and my Jones Plus (48.3cm Chainstays, 1175cm wheelbase). My Saluki, and particularl

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

I have to admit I'm now contemplating what I'd do if presented with a new 650B Atlantis shod with 2.35" Schwable semi-slicks otherwise built up like my Saluki with 42mm Compass BSP's... Which one would I prefer?!? The prospect of a more wallet friendly price and a 650B tire size in what I conside

[RBW] Re: Well, Here’s a Spot of Snow

I agree with Erl, that last photo should be your headbadge, or maybe a down tube decal... :) Keep sharing your rides and photos please! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

With a Tiawan-built Atlantis 'a little bit more' than an Appaloosa is there a compelling reason to hold on to the Appaloosa in Riv's line up? If they are trying to normalize their inventory for their own cash flow and to always have frames on hand for interested buyers I could see them go forward

Re: [RBW] FS - Riv'd Burley Tandem

Hi Jim, Yes 135mm rear spacing for the original 27 1/4" wheelset that I replaced with 700c. The canti studs and original Diacompe canti brakes accommodated the swap. Thankfully shipping was avoided, an out of town buyer had an in town relative, so I dropped off the bike Sunday just a couple mi

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

Anything to get the Atlantis back in the Riv standard list of offerings... As good as so many of their frames, especially the new ones are I can't help but believe they are all slight to not so slight chips off that original block. If the modern Atlantis is a lugged Clem in a larger spread of si

Re: [RBW] FS - Riv'd Burley Tandem

SOLD - definitely bittersweet packing up the Burley as it really is a fine looking bike but I'm excited to be taking delivery of our new HHH and getting that one built up shortly! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

Re: [RBW] FS - Riv'd Burley Tandem

y luck on getting the wife > involved, but that Burley looks like a good mojo machine. > > > > On Fri, Mar 2, 2018 at 8:30 AM, Tony DeFilippo > wrote: > >> I'm leaning toward snaping up one of the remaining HHH's and have this >> sweet ~1990's

[RBW] Joe Appaloosa: My first Rivendell

Great looking bike Jonathan! Glad to hear how much you've enjoyed it too. I particularly applaud your luggage scheme as it's the standard for my Saluki as well. Versatile and holds more than you'd think! It'll be fun to see how you build up your new Sam. Tony -- You received this message b

[RBW] Re: Hunqabeam Quickapillar sighting

Best color pre-visualization description yet, can't wait to see the finished product! -- 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+unsub

[RBW] Re: Happy Birthday to me, from Rivendell

Love the bike train! Having Riv as part of your 'neighborhood' is a really neat thing. I'm always impressed by the stories Bay Area folks tell about their casual drop-ins at Riv HQ and this is no exception. Happy birthday! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[RBW] FS - Riv'd Burley Tandem

Local to me is DC area, I'm willing to drive in the Mid Atlantic region to meet someone though. -- 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-b

[RBW] FS - Riv'd Burley Tandem

I'm leaning toward snaping up one of the remaining HHH's and have this sweet ~1990's Burley I built up for C&O riding if love to get rid of. Some great parts and an solid oversized/ovalized MUSA steel frame. Burley Bossa Nova frame, true temper tubes, I've never been able to date it Sizing: Ca

[RBW] Re: Analog Cycles w(Right) stem write up

I'm looking forward to being with early adopter on the zero stem for my Saluki! Discussing bike fit on Riv style bikes with James is enlightening. We'll see where it goes and I'll share some pictures and impressions once it gets in. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

Re: [RBW] Re: 29 x 2.3-2.5 Knobby Tire & Rim Recommendations for Clem.

Gotcha, I misread your note about tire width to be rim width... I'm a fan of the cliffhangers so far on my wife's clementine for sure. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: 29 x 2.3-2.5 Knobby Tire & Rim Recommendations for Clem.

Deacon Patrick - Can you expand on your preference against wider rims? At what width (or weight) are you seeing diminishing returns? What rims are you running your Thunder Burts and Stielicooms? I've weighed going wider on my Saluki rims, currently sitting with A23's but I've got a pair of c

[RBW] Re: Roasting Robusta

Nice photos, I had been meaning to ask you if the zenroaster was still working well for you so this was great! Glad to see it's a big part of your routine. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] New to me Sam

Great color, allot of good looking Sam's on the list lately! -- 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. T

[RBW] Re: First Riv/NYC RO

Great looking bike, I love the upside down albatross bars! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Un-un-unracing update: My first 622mm 200k, and a Sam Hillborne ride report 9-years later

Stirring ride report Bill! Congrats. Sounds like all those miles this summer resulted in a well tuned rider and ride. The orange paint has to subtract at least 5lbs from the bike right?!? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

[RBW] FS - Nitto Dirt Drop Cockpit, Nitto Noodle Bar(s)

It's that time of year... I'm getting 'Cockpit-Curious'. I've got three setups available as built up cockpits or separated out... Help me keep experimenting by making some cash available! :) Photos - https://photos.app.goo.gl/PPIwQXkYop13X0Pq2 Nitto RM014 'Dirt Drop' - super wide flare, the t

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

I'm pretty satisfied with my 60cm Canti-Saluki, paired with a Jones Plus I officially have more bike capability than I have time in the week to thoroughly enjoy - though I try valiantly! But in the spirit of the original question... The Jones fills the place in my stable for dedicated singletra

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Road Bike -56cm

Gorgeous, classy and with the coveted 'Rivendell' dt sticker... Someone (shorter than I) will be very happy with this bike!! -- 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,

[RBW] Re: My new Cheviot

Joe the Chev looks splendid, I love the color and those wheels look familiar! :) I'm glad they found such a great home and a good looking frame too augment. Between this and all the glowing reports from Patrick I have to admit I'm getting single speed curious again... I guess it's a good thing

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