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

On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 8:12:43 AM UTC-6, tc wrote: > The more I stare at this particular huge-framed version of Will’s, the more > I’m convinced that Gus here is the result of a sneaky late-night union > between young Brompton Willsen and his girlfriend Clementine Boots... > >

Re: [RBW] Billie Bar vs. Jones Loop H-Bar

Good point. Or Ti or carbon, for that matter. -- 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 "Hill" Bike is Posted

, iamkeith wrote: > > Quick search seems to suggest that V brakes with longer arms do exist. > These are 125mm long vs a typical 100mm, which seems like it should fit a > 3" tire. I don't know what that does to the cable pull / leverage equation: > > > https://www.ebay.com/it

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

Quick search seems to suggest that V brakes with longer arms do exist. These are 125mm long vs a typical 100mm, which seems like it should fit a 3" tire. I don't know what that does to the cable pull / leverage equation:

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

On Monday, September 17, 2018 at 4:36:09 AM UTC-6, Mark in Beacon wrote: >Wonder what fenders would fit over the 2.8 x 27.5? https://www.sks-germany.com/en/products/bluemels-75-u/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

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

Agree the big one does seem like it could just as easily have 29+ tires. -- 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: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

After staring for a day, i have to say the overall shape has really grown on me a lot. I sort of liked the look of the Ritchey Commando (the newer, steel, fat bike version of that name), which had a similar curve for standover clearance... but then somehow completely missed the boat by still

[RBW] Re: front rack bag for a 54ram. what do people here like.

I used to be bummed that my Ram didn't have fork braze ons for a front rack. But i ended up using a small Arkel handlebar-mount bag and discovered that I like having the bag high, with a visible map pocket, better than a low bag anyway. I also like the way a handlebar bag lid opens away

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

Justin, go back one blahg post, follow the links, and watch the video of the kids riding. I'm going to watch it again, now knowing that there were pointy metal studs on the tops of their wooden saddles. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

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

Patrick, I kind of HAVE to stand to climb on my Jones, but it's one of the early 29 spaceframes that were all about having as short of chainstays as possible. It took a while to figure out, but the key was setting the saddle back far enough that it was out of the way when standing. Otherwise.

[RBW] New "Hill" Bike is Posted

me Pretty neat bike. I'd love to be a fly on the wall at interbike -- 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] New "Hill" Bike is Posted

Pretty cool. I'd love to be a fly on the wall at interbike! -- 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.

[RBW] New "Hill" Bike is Posted

Well we knew a stepthrough was likely. I need to stare at it for a while and get my mind around it, but i immediately like the proportions better than the Clem L. I wonder what the "thing they needed to work out" was. For a long time, I've been thinking that my dream rivendell custom would

[RBW] advice for attaching cork grips to chocos with bar end shifters

Hair spray, but just a tiny bit. -- 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 this group,

Re: [RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

Sure enough. I could be wrong, but i doubt it "slipped" out of the hole. It's really easy to install them without being lined up. I've done it a dozen times, which is why I mentioned it. I'd take a file and smooth the rough spots, reassemble, and see if it stays in place. If it still

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

You should swap the wheels and calipers now. -- 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 this

[RBW] Funny Ad Copy About Riv Tires

That's just odd on so many levels. But the "in the spirit of Rivendell, we added a 25.5mm tire" statement takes the prize. Is this for real? All the spelling errors make my spoof spider senses tingle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Selle Anatomica saddle break in question.

I have the SA on almost all of my bikes now, i like it so much. A couple of notes that have worked for me: - I dont tension often at all in the beginning. As others have suggested, that just lessens the life span. After it sags and forms to me, i'll tighten to feel (not to a measurement)

[RBW] Re: The ups and downs of my Clem Smith Jr

I got a 59cm clem frame as soon as it was released and have had a similar love/frustration experience as yours ever since. One one hand, it's the bike that seems most appropriate most of the time and is what i most want to ride. But there have been a few nagging setup issues. After changing

[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

Backpedaling here... Looks like all the self energizing ones were black. I thought non-SE like on the bike pro page were vapor ware and never really made it to market, but I appear to be wrong. I'd still check the internal springs to make sure they didn't get switched to the wrong sides.

[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

Wait, did you say XC pro?! If I'm not mistaken, those are self energizing which licensed the pederson technology - which means that they are front and rear specific and, if you accidentally mix things up, they wont work well. (I've also heard it could be dangerous by causing them to lock up,

[RBW] Sackville BagBoy

Yep. I got a small recently which is fantastic, but that extra depth would make it almost perfect. Here's to hoping it makes its way into additional colorways. Like brown. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Regarding the Surly rack: there was a picture in a newsletter or blog entry in the last year or so, where mark had figured out a superior way to mount it to a riv fork. He used the bosses on the top of the crown but, instead of using the straight struts and having to bend them, he used the

[RBW] Re: PSA: sweet frame for tall person

Well darn it. Hopefully someone here got it. There are definitely more of you tall folks than I thought competing against each other, so I'll keep my mouth shut next time. I thought this one had never been built up. Either way, seems like a heck of a good price it went for - IF you had the

[RBW] Damn - Dave's leaving.

Sounds like a good move for your family so I'm glad for you and them, but you'll be missed, Dave. Thanks for the personable interaction and all you added to the Rivendell experience. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] PSA: sweet frame for tall person

NOS 66cm Rambouillet frame on ebay - $500 https://m.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Rambouillet-frame-fork-66cm-NOS-blue-with-Tektro-calipers-Ultegra-HS/113214407511?hash=item1a5c1ac357:g:E-MAAOSwaGBbfEkH I don't usually like outing things like this, but there can't be that much competition for a frame

[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

With inevitable variations in canti post-to-fork crown dimensions (let alone dropout-to-canti post dimensions), can't you just imagine people pre-stressing that particular rack by flexing and forcing it to fit?! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Good sleuthing! So it's the stud on the top strut that's breaking, but it's specifically doing so on the racks where the lower struts attach to canti posts. (Sorry - don't know my model numbers well enough to refer to them that way.) The stud on the regular mini racks doesn't attach at that

[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Total speculative brainstorming here: I installed one of the regular mini racks on my clem earlier this year, using a sheldon nut on the back of the crown so that i could space and elevate a fender mount tab as high as possible, but also so that there was no slop/wiggle between the mounting

[RBW] Re: I'd like some 'splaining: Clem H vs. new Riv MTB

Wasn't there also a recent statement somewhere, in discussing the forthcoming mtb, that actually said "the Clem is NOT suitable as a mountain bike"? That one was curious to me. As to why you'd want the new one... or both: - We know the mtb will have more standover clearance for a given size

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Also remember that the decal sets are all gone. So, if you wanted to repaint after brazing on canti posts, it's not going to say "rambouillet." -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Microshift 8sp thumbie?

I'm not at my desk where I have all the data at my fingertips, but I'm pretty sure 8 speed shimano shifters pull the same amount of cable per click as 7 speed. The 80s 7 speed thumb shifters are readily available on ebay, have a friction option, and feature a "hidden 8th position", where a

[RBW] Re: Seen at RBW Today -- New MTB proto?

No - that's one of those new pbikes that are threatening to completely disrupt the industry. Word has it that they get 70+ mpg out of a non-polluting 4 stroke engine and, unlike ebikes, they tend to last for decades and won't pollute the environment through the discarding of worn-out,

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

On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 5:10:40 PM UTC-6, Philip Williamson wrote: > > Why wouldn't a dropper post work on a mixte frame? > > Philip > Santa Rosa, CA > By nature, a dropper post needs a fair amount of extension above the top of the seat tube in order to function. Grant said there would

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

Drw, I hear you and I've been fighting the urge to be part of keeping this thread and the speculation alive, but I can't seem to help myself. I think the rim issue is now resolved by grant's "2.8, not 3.0" comment. The Cliffhanger might not be optimum, but it would certainly work. And if or

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

( not that a dropper post would be a viable option on this if it indeed goes mixte, so you're safe. I was really just wondering what you meant.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

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

Philip, what constitutes a "real" dropper post? The original is still going strong, is made in the USA in my neck of the woods, still offers real customer service, and is still available in 27.2. http://gravitydropper.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

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

On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 1:53:42 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Oh man, I'M SORRY I ANSWERED THE HEADSET QUESTION 臘 For what it's worth, I misread your original answer, laughed out loud, and thought it was the best line ever. My mind saw this: On Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 2:12:33 PM

[RBW] Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

Me! A lot. I like some of the models even better than the ones Grant got, and might looking at some. I have the same ultra-wide foot issue, so if these are indeed wider than most... bonus. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

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

73mm bb seems to suggest that plus, or at least signifficantly wider, tires are still in play. That's good news. If it's going threadless, I wonder if there will be a batch of stems with decent rise accompanying the release. I still can't stand the stack-of-poker chips thing, even on bikes

[RBW] Riv bags for sale on website

I think they're redesigning certain models, and old designs are being moved out in anticipation. I might be wrong too, but that's what I've gathered through conversations with staff. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] New Bike Day!

Ooohh, those plug-in dropouts! I thought they were going to be the tig welded breezer style, but this is SO much nicer! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Blagh hints: A mountain bike and a bike to carry baby

Well, heck. There's not much to glean there regarding the mountain bike. At one point, I think Grant said some prototypes would be available to ride this month? Is that still the case and has anybody seen them? I had hoped to be able to do so in person, but our CA trip fell through. On

[RBW] Re: Anyone in the DMV have a 51 or 55 Hillborne I could test ride?

I think Bob is onto it. Yours is likely the original geometry with the long top tube, which makes it a big bike. The later, shorter ones might fit better. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Serial Number Sticker?

I just looked at mine (first run green). It actually has a serial number, but it's very hard to read under the paint. It's oriented the same direction as the 'rivendell' cast letters, and on the opposite side next to the drive-side bb cup. Look hard and see if you can find it. I also

Re: [RBW] Re: Dear Riv, please make a wider Noodle

(Damn. I'm all thumbs trying to type with my thumbs.) -- 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] Re: 23-tooth 74bcd chainring

Interesting. I'll play devil's advocate: for $12 I'd try it, personally. Heck, I'd buy 2 for the shipping cost. I could see potential for problems, but not consequential ones. If it breaks, you're in your low gear and therefore going slow anyway. Use your middle ring to limp home. The

[RBW] Re: Definishing the Hunq

That looks great. I love it! I misinterpeted patrick's comment, and thought you'd put d__k brakes on, and was glad to see you hadn't. -- 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: N+4?

I totally get it. I'm getting a new Atlantis, and it's just going to go to the back of the que until I finish some other bike projects and until I can afford a wheelset. It will likely be several years before I ever ride it. Like you said, "when you see a Rivendell that you like, you need

Re: [RBW] Socketed Seat Lug on a Hunqapillar

Only asking this because I'm naturally curious about and interested in such things - not such use I have any actual experience: A fillet joint wouldn't really be the alternative here, would it? I thought the alternative was the "spoons" type connection, where a shaped piece is socketed into

[RBW] Re: Velocity Cliffhanger wheelset sold

On Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 7:09:25 PM UTC-6, _ wrote: > > My list of list-pet-peeves include: > ... > -for sale posts from email users followed by an entirely NEW THREAD saying > the thing for sale has sold > > ;-) On Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 6:53:58 AM UTC-6,

Re: [RBW] Re: Dear Riv, please make a wider Noodle

Oops - in my above commentary, I referenced the wrong bar sizes. The noodle bar in the pictures, and the one I replaced with the dirt drop, was 48cm, not 46. The even older one that made me feel claustrophobic (not shown) was a 46. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Dear Riv, please make a wider Noodle

On Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 8:31:23 AM UTC-6, Jeff wrote: > > Tony, I’ve been going through a journey that I’ve written up a bit on the > iBob list, looking for a 46cm bar as you’ve described. I’m not sure if > you’re a member of that group - I can provide more detail if you’re not, > but

[RBW] Wool at 100*+

I like wool, but I did recently discover one disadvantage on really hot days: Here in Wyoming, there are a lot of sheep farms in the rural areas. The biting flies from those farms, which become more active the hotter it gets, targetted me with a vengence while leaving lycra-clad riders much

Re: [RBW] Re: 53 cm LWB Atlantis test ride

I still like "Atlantis 3." "LWB" suggests that there is something remarkable or out of the ordinary about long chainstays. That might be the case for now, but probably not indefinitely. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: WTB: 58cm Quickbeam/SimpleOne (or others?)

Paul's rosco bubbe frame, for sale below, is the right size and has horizontal dropouts... -- 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: FS: NOS Rosco Bubbe v.5 frameset (the green one) $1000/shipped

Leroy, Pretty sure the attached geometry diagram is the correct one. Why do I have this, you ask? I agree with Paul that it was the nicest looking one, and also the one that fit me. I'm probably going to regret letting one slip through my fingers some day but, for me, it came down to the

[RBW] Re: Cutting down grip area of Choco bar?

I forgot about the different lever compatibility. I always hate suggesting/discussing non-rivendell products here, but another option is the Soma 3 Speed II bar, which is a moustache that fits mtb levers. I want to try that one some day. It would make your primary grip position the

[RBW] Re: Cutting down grip area of Choco bar?

Do you already have the Choco bars? It seems to me that they're basically the same exact bar/function as an Albastache bar, just specifically for someone who WANTS it to reach back further. The albastache is divine. Maybe I'm over-simplifying it though. I never tried the choco because,

[RBW] Billie Bar bar rotation at stem clamp?

*... with a threaded hole, maybe.* -- 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 this group,

[RBW] Billie Bar bar rotation at stem clamp?

Oh... are you saying that even the collar rotates in the stem clamp? If so, then you probably just really need to tighten it down hard! That is indeed a lot of leverage. The nitto stem, with the stainless clamp backing nut, can handle a lot of torque. I'd be worried about an all-aluminum

[RBW] Billie Bar bar rotation at stem clamp?

Huh. I haven't installed mine yet, but a big part of why i got it was to eliminate the unsettling "flex" (torsion) I've had with my bosco bar. If you're sure it's rotating inside the swaged clamp band rather than metal actually twisting beyond and outside of the clamp, you might try Sheldon's

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

I'll take the opposite argument, though you partly made it yourself: For fatter tires to work well, the air pressure is *extremely* critical, and even minute differences make a huge difference. I adjust for every ride but, to me, that's still less hassle than dealing with negative and

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

I am guessing as much or more than anybody of course, but I'd be surprised if they were NOT all going to be 650b. Especially if, as we're hoping, there's a new rim involved. More sizes would cost more and a huge part of the popularity of the 650b size, at least for other manufacturers, is

Re: [RBW] Re: Why not a suspension-corrected fork/frame?

My first disc brake bike, which was state of the art when I got it, uses a 22mm Hayes caliper mounting standard. Try and find something that fits. My modern, once-modern replacement suspension fork has ISS caliper mounting tabs. All new forks use post mounts, so when it wears out, I'll be

[RBW] 58 Appaloosa Build (a tale of two bike frames)

That's a 75.5cm saddle height? Sure looks good, if not slightly high, to me. Shorter stem might look better and would also allow it to be higher but, if this one fits, it's great. Nice call. I've struggled with this exact same conundrum since the shift to expanded sizing. I wish I'd have

[RBW] Re: Why not a suspension-corrected fork/frame?

Setting aesthetics, appropriateness of riding style and necessary design/handling compromises aside, I'm surprised nobody has pointed out the most obvious strike against suspension (not to mention disc brakes): longevity and built-in obsolescence. After every past or current, state of the

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

Man, I hope this doesn't come off as snotty because I definitely don't mean it that way but, I'm not following your logic at all. Why would a wider-than-currently-available rim brake rim be considered "proprietary?!" You realize don't you, that the ONLY reason 650b mountain bike wheels and

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

On Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 9:04:23 PM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > 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...?!? I'm slow and didn't understand Grant's

[RBW] Re: Bought a Rambouillet from CL...

That ebay fork appears to still be available. If your frame is blue and the steerer tube is the correct length, this is a no-brainer. If not, I'd have Riv build me a new one with the correct crown if it were me. Lisiting: https://www.ebay.com/itm/323210418368?ViewItem==323210418368 On

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

On Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 10:52:37 AM UTC-6, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > I think there’s a certain irony in lovers of modern Rivendell designs > being worried about the extra weight of tubes needed to support having disc > brakes. > > > I too think the bigger issue is flexibility of the

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

We sort of discussed this earlier in the thread. Grant stated that there was some key thing that they needed to pull off, and we postulated that it might be a new rim. Garth noted that such 45mm rim brake rims have existed for a long time in 26 (snowcat) and 29 (kris holm) but not yet 650b.

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

? Not sure why anyone would think plus tires are off the table. I've used cantis with 3.8" tires on 65mm rims and they were perfectly adequate. All 2nd hand accounts we've heard of conversations with insiders/employees seem to suggest that a plus sized project is a possibility, even if not

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

"Ridable prototypes by mid July!" That might just coincide with my first visit to the bay area in a couple of decades, and what I hope to be my first ever visit to RBW HQ. Yipee. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Low-Normal rear derailleurs... R.I.P.?

Wasn't there talk once of Riv making a Silver-branded derailleur where the spring in the parallelogram could be reversed, so it would work either way? I'm sure it was a long shot. I hated rapid-rise but, as others note, it's just what you get used to. Look for the deore xt or xtr mountain

Re: [RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

Eric - sorry for repetition. I was typing while you posted much of the same comments. Earlier in the thread, I linked to pictures of your 8 speed Quickbeam. Is that the one that gave you trouble? On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 9:56:25 AM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: > > Joe: > > I have IGH on two

Re: [RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

Eric, you posted while i was typing much of the same. Earlier in the thread, I linked to pictures of your Quickbeam with the 8-speed hub. Is that the one that gave you trouble? On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 9:56:25 AM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: > > Joe: > > I have IGH on two bikes—both are

[RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

I hear you on all that, Joe, and basically agree as well. And I don't mean to turn this into a IGH debate - but in this case it's vaguely relevant to the discussion at hand about how best to add gears to a QB/SO. The things that I personally like about IGHs happen to be the same things that

[RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

;-) For now, maybe. There was also a time when Grant wouldn't tig weld a frame. I know he doesn't like IGHs because it's not immediately visible how they work from viewing the outside, but I also think that applies to the more elaborate ones. Who as a kid didn't tear down and rebuild one

[RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

Philip, didn't you put a sturmey archer 3 speed on yours at one point? With the shifter on the seat stay? What did you not like? -- 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

[RBW] Is this an insane idea?

I feel the same way and am eventualy, absolutely, buying a sturmey archer IG hub for my QB. Only question is whether it's the classic, easily-cabled 3 speed with chain indicator or the nicer but heavy 8 speed with the wierd rotary shifting, like Eric Norris did:

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm orange Rambouillet complete $1450

In case i didn't say it clear enough, i compared to the QB because the Simple One is supposed to be a clone. From center of bb to front axle on QB looks like about 24 1/8", while the Ram is about 23 1/2". That should give you an idea about tco. My ram has 33 tires and fenders and, even then,

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm orange Rambouillet complete $1450

Regarding my description of differences above: I meant that the QB is 1/2" longer top tube, not 1/2 cm. I recently raised the handlebars and shortened the stem on the Ram, and the resulting, more upright position now seems to work better with my long torso. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm orange Rambouillet complete $1450

I lack the language to describe ride characteristics well, but I have both a 60 Ram and a 60 Quickbeam - so close enough. I'll say that, despite theIR similarities on paper, the subtle differences make them feel like very, very different bikes. I'll also say that I would never, ever sell

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

Patrick, as far as I know, the G Ones, Big Ones and Super Motos are all slightly different, and represent an evolutionary sucession of the same "beach racing" balloon tire concept. Each has replaced the other. My super motos won't wear out, so that's the only one I've tried. -- You

[RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

Interesting that the description specifically describes them as a tire for 'transforming your 29er mountain bike.' That's not unlike the original 26x1.75 'compass' tires. I don't think Jan had any delusions of them fitting many existing road bikes, but I'm sure some customs will follow.

[RBW] Re: FS: 62 Rambouillet 745$ complete bike ebay

On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 5:46:10 PM UTC-6, Eric Karnes wrote: > > This is indeed tempting, and exactly my size. Anyone know the max tire > that can fit on an orange Rambouillet? > >> >>> For what it's worth, that's not really an 'orange' Rambouillet. It's a 'blue' one with a custom paint

[RBW] Re: Jobst on short chainstays

You guys are correct. I didn't consider the context of Jobst's comments, and what length of stays were even available in that era. Obviously, as those of you who were even more familiar with his contributions and philosophy than me realized, he was pretty outspoken about this too. The

[RBW] Re: Hidden Gift of Riding a 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, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Jobst on short chainstays

I was daydreaming about a bike project and looking for information about some old IGHs this memorial day morning, and stumbled on a google group thread from 1991 in which Jobst Brandt participated. I thought this off-topic comment about chainstay length was interesting. Echoes everything

[RBW] Re: New geometry charts available

On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 11:47:45 AM UTC-6, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > > The actual page for the Appaloosa frame shows a chart with different > numbers (59.7 tt) but I believe that is actual/physical top tube length and > not the effective/level length, taking into account the sloping top

[RBW] PSA: 60cm orange Rambouillet complete $1450

Yeah, i don't think it'll work for you. I have an 87 pbh, 6'2" overall, and own a 60cm. It fits well, but borderline too small if anything. -- 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: New geometry charts available

In my above analysis, I meant to say that the 55cm Appaloosa appears to be bigger than the 56 cm MIT Atlantis, and that both of those are in turn bigger than either the *58cm legacy Atlantis or the 59cm, 2016 MUSA Atlantis.* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: New geometry charts available

On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 8:05:37 AM UTC-6, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > > Also, in reference to iamkeith's post... It seems I remember two different > sets of geometry numbers around for the Appaloosa. I just concentrated on > the one I thought correct but I did cringe at the potential for

[RBW] New geometry charts available

Interesting. Joe appaloosa geometry seems to have changed. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

I'm sure it's just a matter of time. On Monday, May 21, 2018 at 1:49:17 PM UTC-6, Belopsky wrote: > > . -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: 57 vs 61 Roadini

How tall are you overall? From pbh/sh measurements, it sure seems like the bigger one is correct. I wouldn't think you'd be at risk of being too stretched out unless you're 6' or less. (I'm extrapolating from experience with other frames, though - not Roadini.) -- You received this

[RBW] Are new bag colors coming?

I meant medium "SaddleSack" getting redesign, but it looks like all but blue are gone anyway. -- 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] Are new bag colors coming?

I actually happened to ask Vince about this yesterday (not the color part, but why certain ones are missing.) Sounds like the medium sackville is getting a slight redesign, so existing stock is moved to last chance section of website. Didn't sound like colors were changing, other than blue

Re: [RBW] Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

I use fenders mostly because of the protection they provide to the bike, which is why all my Rivs other than the quickbeam have them. I treat them as more precious than Grant & Co. would like me to. As you say, I get drenched no matter what if its raining - but that's actually fairly rare in

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