Re: [RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

By the way, I think I saw Grant say that the chainstays on the Blue Lug single speed frames are going to be fillet brazed at the bottom bracket (?) I'm sure that adds to the cost a bit but, in case anybody doesn't think it's worth it or is bothered by the idea of a non-lugged connection,

Re: [RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

On Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 5:37:31 PM UTC-7, Belopsky wrote: > > From what Grant's written about the coming bike.. "• 120 rear spacing, new > rear dropouts---track style...two eyes for rak & fendr. No der tab. Angle > like Quickbeam's, long, too." it may work > > > Judging by the number

Re: [RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

On Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 5:55:49 AM UTC-7, Belopsky wrote: > > Anyone think this could work? 120mm O.L.D. > https://janheine.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/hub_gb_hf_5sp_6sp.jpg > > Could use spacers and the like if you want to run a true single speed > setup or could maybe make a 5speed

[RBW] Hunqapillar

Agree that the appaloosa is not comparable, with it's smaller tire clearance. The ability to fit a 2.5" tire, with fenders, is what sets the clem and hunq apart. If one of the clems fits really well, I'd have a hard time telling someone they would should get a hunq. But don't compromise if

Re: [RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

On Friday, November 10, 2017 at 11:03:50 PM UTC-7, Ian A wrote: > In that case, why do models like the Rodeo and Blue Lug SS need to have more > limited clearance than, say the Hillborne, considering they all can use the > same model of long reach brakes? > > IanA/Edmonton Canada where wider

Re: [RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

You didn't actually ask a question. ;-) But from my observations, I think Riv has always correlated fatter tires with larger loads. Or at least a propensity for a rider to try to haul more than they should. So i think that if a particular model is designed for unloaded, fast riding and

[RBW] Re: Winterizing Ideas?

Have you considered just buying an additional bike for winter use? In the end, it might not cost much more, would probably be less hassle, and would help preserve your precious Hunquapillar by sparing it from harsh winter riding conditions. Used fat bikes are unbelievably cheap these days.

[RBW] Re: Found Stolen Riv in LA - Help me find the owner!

You are a true gem, Philip. I learned recently that there is a Rivendell Owner's page on facebook, too. It's a closed group, so you won't be broadcasting to all of facebook. Might be worth a try as well. On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 9:42:43 AM UTC-6, Philip Meyer wrote: > > Hi All, > >

[RBW] Re: Thoughts/considerations for Clem as daily do-it-all bike?

I think you've gotten your answer, but wanted to add my vote that you absolutely want the 52. No question. I think it would be almost perfect, which makes you very lucky because the limited number of sizes can be a problem. Im 6'1 1/2" with a 87cm pbh, and my 59 is marginally too big. Reach

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

Damn, that's a nice looking bike! Looks like it fits well, too. I don't usually like black components. But that is a tasteful combination. -- 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] Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

Couple more thoughts, Melanie: I'd forgotten about a very short-lived experiment i did with trigger shifters on an albatross bar. Ironically, on the same bike i now wish to try boscos on now, i posted pics in this thread a couple of years ago:

[RBW] Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

Clayton, how did you get the clamps past the bend on the choco bar? Could you share pictures? -- 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] Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

Melanie, do those shifters detach from the mounting clamp? If so, I'm wondering if something like this would work, on the straight section near the stem clamp: https://paulcomp.com/shop/components/sram-shifter-adaptor/ These are 31.8 and possibly sram specific, but i can't believe someone

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

Second eric's suggestion of the surly open bar. It's kind of awkward looking too, but a really nice width and shape in use. At least it's 25.4, and you could always wrap it in bar tape. SOMA has a new bar called the Osprey, that is available in 25.4 and silver finish, albeit the cheap "shot

Re: [RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

Here's another thought, prompted by eric's comment: One big issue with larger Surly frames like the 62 you're contemplating, at least to me, is poor fit due to too-short head tube/stack height. For some reason, as great as their bikes are, they refuse to proportionally scale these

[RBW] Re: Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

I know it's not quite the same thing, but there's always the option of a white industries eccentric eno hub. Works on ANY riv frame. There was a blug entry or reader article or something, that specifically said that this was the reason Rivendell is unlikey to do any more single speeds (of

[RBW] Re: 60cm Rambouillet

Remember that Rams had relatively short top tubes - roughly a half cm shorter than, say, a current Roadeo or Homer of comparable size. So a 62 ram had a 59 top tube, whereas a current 61 Homer also has a 59 top tube. And, when you factor in typical tire sizes, the standover height is 1.82cm

[RBW] Autumn bike camping trip

Your life is pretty damn nice at the moment! Did you think the hunquapillar was appropriate, and did you miss the ice cream truck at all, for carrying everything? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived.

You posted photos as I was typing my question. Thanks again. Indeed, it looks like the fork crown is STILL the limiting factor. Curious On Monday, October 2, 2017 at 8:50:41 AM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote: > > > > On Monday, October 2, 2017 at 6:53:38 AM UTC-6, Chris L

[RBW] Re: 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived.

On Monday, October 2, 2017 at 6:53:38 AM UTC-6, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > Is the tire clearance maxed out with those 2.4's?I recently rode some > 27.5+ and they were amazing. > >> >> I'm kind of curious about this too - though from a fender-ability question as much as from a bigger tire

[RBW] Re: 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived.

Thank you for posting. It's been hard to get pictures of these. Can you us what the saddle height is in your photos? Congratulations, btw! On Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 7:51:57 PM UTC-6, MountNormal wrote: > > Howdy folks, > So the 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived! I've attached a couple of

Re: [RBW] OT: know anything about motorcycles?

I have no idea why, but I have my eye on a Yamaha TW200. "Low & slow," lightweight, easy to handle, high floatation tires, seems ideal for exploring without a lot of impact or obnoxiousness. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Pre-Solstice Ride: Roadside Fauna

Equinox. Very pretty nonetheless, and makes me jealous. It's already snowing, here in Wyoming. :-( -- 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] The humble axe

Interesting news fluff story today. I guess the BBH store was just a wee bit too ahead of its time. Always surprises me, the things that become fashionable: Bury the Hatchet: The Humble Ax Becomes Hip http://nbcnews.to/2fbjAuZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: 2.35 inch tires on Atlas rims

"It is kinda funny though how one day they recommend this, then another day they recommend that, and every day is different !  Thank goodness there is only one this and one that and one day , it keeps things looking "normal" !  " I think that the big thing that's changed is the quality and

[RBW] Re: Cheviotlantis

Actually, it says free shipping anywhere in US. I looked too, but can't afford at the moment. You, however, are out of excuses. ;-) -- 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] How Do you like the XD2 wide/low double crank RBW sells?

It's the later, and it is beautifully made. As Riv says, much nicer than anything you should expect to still find in this day and age. -- 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: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

Riv built up one of the rosco bubbe bikes with one, and posted pics on the blog or instagram or something. Perhaps a year or less ago?... -- 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: [BOB] ISO: 9 cm Ritchey stem (again), black, but this time +/- 17 degrees; wee little container for loose allens

I use drawstring crown royal bags - for almost everything - out of decades-long engrained habit. So at any given time my saddle bag will have three or more in it as sub-organizers: camera, lighting system, wallet & cell phone, patch kit and tools. At home, other bags contain pocket knives,

[RBW] Re: Jan's Yellow Rivendell

On Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 8:55:17 AM UTC-6, rw1911 wrote: > > Jan did very well for himself. I submit > http://www.ebay.com/itm/112439926538 where the buyer got a very nice > build for a true steal of a price. Agree - that's a screaming deal. I kind of wish I'd seen that one and

[RBW] Re: Jan's Yellow Rivendell

I guess i don't see how that could be considered a high or artificially driven-up price. It's still considerably less than any current, lugged production frame - US or otherwise - and, in near perfect condition, has just as much life left in it. It's also historically significant and more

[RBW] Re: Roadini Sizes

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[RBW] Re: 59 vs. 52 Clem L

Regarding "not getting one yet, and keeping it on the radar": The subject line of the recent newsletter said "last of the Clems," but then never elaborated in the newsletter itself. If you think you want one, I'm thinking it might be good to do so sooner than later, or at least ask riv what

[RBW] 59 vs. 52 Clem L

Jay, i dont recall how tall you are, but i'd be careful regarding that logic, if your goal is to not have an upright position. If you are between sizes, the longer top tube will almost certainly force you to use reach-back bars like boscos. Those put you quite upright on their own. Then, add

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

I dont think anybody suggested this yet but if, and ONLY if, one of the Clem Smith Jr. frames fit you well, that could be a best of both worlds option. It has the longer top tube similar to the hunq. (better for flat or swept back bar options, less toe overlap issues if riding on trails or

[RBW] Re: Roadini!

You must have adequate standover clearance then. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Saluki Links

Bill made me spit coffee out my nose. Thanks alot. The Saluki in question appears to be from early in the run, before tektro made the rivendell-requested 559 sidepull brake, so it has cantilever brakes. That, and possibly some different lugs, is a difference. Normally i like cantis but, in

[RBW] Clem H with drop bars?

Do a forum search using the terms "clem," "drop bar," and "zed martinez." He gave it a good effort, chronicled his experience in detail and, i believe, ultimately decided against. I think riv discourages the idea, too. Top tube length is obviously the issue, and there could of course be

[RBW] Re: Rambling Interview with Grant: Trail, Women's bikes, Low gearing, Current Reading, Etc

Between these two threads, i think the group might be zeroing in on what grant is talking about, but i'm guessing that distribution of weight to the handlebars is the bigger issue, and that front center measurement is only one part of that equation... and that it is too simplistic to be the

[RBW] Atlantis Bars: Drop or Moustache?

I move my hands around constantly. So "both." It took me a LONG time to dial in moustache bars, finding the right stem, but it sounds like you'd be a good candidate if you can make 'em work. The main thing i'd say is not to shy away from that 'stretched out' position - or at least don't

[RBW] 1.5 x N+1

Extra bike(s), yes! What that bike may be depends on where the island is. Humid or arid? Hilly or flat? Salt air or lake? Sandy or loamy soils? Dehumidifier or air conditioning in the cabin? If the storage conditions aren't compatible with a good steel bike, I'd just buy some cheap

Re: [RBW] QUESTION: Rat Trap Pass

Yeah, Mark - i think you want you let air out, not add it! I just took mine off my all rounder and went back to the original 1.75 compass tires because it was so tedious to tune the bounce out. But, in my case, it was the rim's fault - not the tire's. Normally, the way to get a high-volume,

[RBW] (Pic Heavy) Quickbeam Campy Fixed Gear Flip Flop

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[RBW] Re: Discs versus calipers

Jeesh, Matt! Hope you're ok, and hope it's just the fork that needs to be replaced. I guess I'd completely overlooked that part of the argument for less-stiff blades, but now it makes sense. Otherwise, I think this might be one of the few places where I disagree with Grant, and believe that

[RBW] Rivendell Single Speed?

If i remember correctly, those ones were also going to be limited to smaller sizes, to accommodate stature typical of intended market. -- 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] Re: My Purple Glorious was Stolen

Awesome. Love to hear these kinds of endings. What a great, supportive gang you all are, out there in the bay area!!! -- 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

Re: [RBW] So many Rivs on the chopping block

Max, the velocity cliffhanger is exactly what you describe. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] So many Rivs on the chopping block

Brakes dont make it more comfortable but those fat tires and wide rims, which aren't available with rim brake compatibility, sure do. -- 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] So many Rivs on the chopping block

Funny - to me, the abilty to swap wheel sizes has ALWAYS been the best selling point of disk brakes, but that might be because im primarily a mountain biker. That said, i admittedly swap less than i could, if even at all. I prefer my fat 26" front wheel to the 29er front wheel so much in

[RBW] Re: what kind of bike is it?

As noted, all-arounder is pretty apt, and also the term Grant uses often. Of course, you realize that trying to pigeonhole something by categorizing it completely defeats the purpose of it not belonging to a category. I always liked chris kostman's take, with the "rough riders" / "any-bike

[RBW] Re: Snoqualmie Wow

Looks nice. You're probably the guy to ask: would those fit on an "actual" quickbeam? -- 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] Schwalbe G One

I currently have super motos, which are the predecessor to the g one, on my clem, and also use it regularly on mild single track. I've had no issues with traction, but will admit that i don't push it as hard as i might on my mountain bike. Because of the low pressures for which the tire is

[RBW] Re: New Riv Model - Newsletter

I hope the medium mountain mixtes are as big of a hit as the extra large ones were, and that the success prompts a run of in-between-sized large ones And that i can afford to jump on it when it happens. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Clem in the raw

Question: your photo is cut off and just barely shows it (perhaps by design?), but what's up with the seat cluster? Looks like the one lug that the clem had is going away? Did they burn through all of the unused tall bike lugs that prompted the project in the first place? Or is the design

[RBW] Re: Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

I was going to say almost exactly what Garth said. Having gone through the same circumstances and adjustment to riding realities as you are currently, and having done it for extended periods that allowed me time to experiment (my kids range from 25 to 10 years old), I will say that the thing

[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

Glad the marks rack is going to work, and it is definitely classy looking. I WAS going suggest something new i saw on the caradice site quite recently, but it appears to be discontinued already. It was a version of the bagman support with extra support struts. Still, if the marks rack

[RBW] Re: The BLAHG, eRivs?

On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 7:40:58 AM UTC-6, Philip Kim wrote: > > yep. at that point might as well go disc brakes > >> >> Phillip, I suppose I see your point. If Velocity stopped making the cliffhanger (as they did once before), you'd kind of be screwed. That might actually be one of

[RBW] Re: The BLAHG, eRivs?

So... sorry to change the subject, but I finally got around to reading the pertinent Blahg entry, and what caught my eye was something else entirely. And unlike an e-riv, it sounds like it's at least a remote possibility. Is anyone else as excited as me by the possibility of a

[RBW] Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

Not addressing your question directly, but did you see the blog entry a while back that showed a scrunched sks/esge fender, from where a stick or something jammed and the quick release stay "didn't?" It was pretty impressive and put me at ease a bit. Im probably a bit unique - and

Re: [RBW] Re: Jones and Hunq

Ed, forgive me for interjecting and for not directly answering your question, but I wanted to say that if Jeff and you think that the 23" spaceframe will fit, you are extremely lucky and should consider it. I have the regular spaceframe in the equivalent of the next size up, and could not

Re: [RBW] Re: The BLAHG, eRivs?

I meant "moot." -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: The BLAHG, eRivs?

I haven't even read the blahg yet but will say that, as a reformed motorhead and perpetual mechanical tinkerer/hobbyist who found cycling as a redemption from more destructive pastimes, I'll admit to being both very intrigued by e-bikes and disgusted at the thought of seeing them on trails and

[RBW] FS - Rivendell Rambouillet Bicycle 58 cm - Mint condition

Wow! I didn't see the size mentioned. 56 or 58, perhaps? That shouldn't last long. Sorry you have to let it go. -- 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

[RBW] Question: Quickbeam With Axle Nuts

I got these for the solid axles on my quickbeam recently, but haven't given them a good test to see if they'll slip. I figured it was worth a try, because i don't stop and swap at all when i have to bother with a wrench: http://stage.velo-orange.com/index.php/vo-stainless-wingnuts-mkii.html

[RBW] Re: lydia got her green Rivendell custom back

That's really great news! Also nice to hear that the cops took the effort to put 2 and 2 together and call her. So often these days and in so many communities, you hear that they're just too busy with other, more pressing issues, to bother making bike theft a priority. On Saturday, April

[RBW] Roscoe Ramblings

Looks really great! I thought this one had/has the nicest proportions of the lot. Can i ask what your saddle height is? How tall are you? (Always tough to get a feel for true size & fit from frame drwgs on paper alone.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Bear Country Bike Camping

Just realized, as others already did, that you were probably asking about "food" canisters, not "spray" canisters. I'd assume you can find some that fit in paniers, but i think I'd feel safer with hanging my food anyway. In order to be officially rated as bear-proof, anything i know of is

[RBW] Re: Bear Country Bike Camping

A picture is probably worth a thousand words here. This is what I carry on almost every ride:

[RBW] Re: #%*#! Fenders!!!!

Also, Riv sells a nice spacer in their rack hardware section, made by bridgestone. I plan to get some of those next time i place an order, just to have on hand. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: #%*#! Fenders!!!!

Good news. If/when you do decide to bolt to the mark's rack, a couple of easy ideas for thicker spacers that you might already have, are: 1) inner chainring spacer with a short piece of rubber tubing inside, to reduce diameter; and 2) knurled nuts from presta valves, stacked as needed. --

[RBW] #%*#! Fenders!!!!

Ideas from having installed numerous sks fenders: 1) As others mentioned and assuming there is a threaded boss on the underside of the Mark's rack, use that to suck the fender upward and stabilize. But do this LAST, after you have the rest as good as possible, because you have to drill a hole

Re: [RBW] FS: Green Clem Smith Jr H 59CM - stock build with SKS fenders - $800 plus shipping - moving sale

Funny - just got back from a nice visit to that area myself - or St. Pete, more accurately. Interestingly, the entire time i was there, i was desperately wishing i had my 59 clem. Would have loved to have cruised the Pinellas Parkway for a few hours, then tried out some of the

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB - Riv Fork; 26" wheel canti

they are mostly disc forks... which would work but would > necessitate some wheel changes and different braking styles front to back > for sure! :) > > > > On Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 10:06 AM iamkeith <keith...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> Here's one that only missed b

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB - Riv Fork; 26" wheel canti

Here's one that only missed by a cm of steerer length: http://m.ebay.com/itm/26-inch-Bike-Fork-Gray-1-in-Threaded-for-Mountain-Comfort-Bike-V-Brake-Compatble-/232298936149?hash=item3616187755%3Ag%3AtfQAAOSwU8hY7AnU Im sure you're watching the bay already, but you should keep an eye for

[RBW] Tigged welds on Rosco Road

Assuming they'll look like my first-run clem, they are not smooth at all. There's a thickish bead, with visible and very evenly-spaced, overlapped "pools." The wet paint is thicker than powdercoat, so the texture is not "rough," though - it's just "relief." Is that what you're wondering?

Re: [RBW] Re: Reminder: Rivendell Road Standard FS

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[RBW] How to clean Ortliebs?

Ok, disclaimer first: i have no experience with ortliebs, so test first. If not mistaken, the fabric is very similar to dry bags which are similar to raft material, both of which i DO have a lot of experience with, as a whitewater boater. The best I've found is 303 brand cleaner and,

Re: [RBW] Re: Reminder: Rivendell Road Standard FS

Yes, but Eric's appears to have vertical dropouts! (Unlike the one currently on ebay, that's closer to my size but $1,000 more and not built as nicely.) If this one was my size, nothing in the world could keep me from un-stucking that stem, at this price. I can't believe nobody's bought yet,

[RBW] Re: Advice on herd thinning (or, scheming to get another bike)

I guess i glossed over the part about wanting to use drop bars. Given that, the smaller joe might make sense than the hunq. For some reason (based on nothing but speculation) I don't think of the joe as a drop bar bike. For what it's worth, i'm an n+1 guy too, and the thing that has so far

[RBW] Advice on herd thinning (or, scheming to get another bike)

1. Sell the bombadil. As noted, it's too big for you, to be used as intended. 2. Don't buy the joe. It's too small for you. 3. Buy one of the new 56cm hunqapillars, and have it painted silver for the extra $100. It is exactly the right size for you, chainstays have crept up in length

[RBW] HiRiser?

Eamon, I've found clamp-on cable hangers that are 22.2 diameter, to fit the quill. Sits right above the headset lock nut and looks perfectly fine. Versions that fit the steerer tube, under the locknut, are more common but the others are out there. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] HiRiser?

I got one. Planned to install it on a 90s norba mtb with a short/low head tube. Fyi, its a nice stem, butit didn't quite work. Or it worked, but was funny looking on that bike is more accurate. The quill is really long, so a lot stuck out, even inserted as far as possible. I think it will

[RBW] Re: Remember Good People, Steel is Real!

I meant that as a joke. I was in santa monica in '74, doing similar things, and realize there were no helmets. If we got hurt, we were taken to the doctor riding in the back of a wood-paneled station wagon, with no seat belts. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Remember Good People, Steel is Real!

Did his helmet survive? ;-) -- 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

[RBW] FS: Vintage Ibis Touring Rivendellized 21.5"

Gawd, that's beautiful. Wish i could afford it. -- 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: MUSA clothing for sale

Damn, that was quick. A guy's gotta be on the ball around here. -- 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: cool new geometry section on rivbike.com

If that's the case (that old sizes will be phased out), I'd suggest that anybody considering an atlantis take a good look now and, if necessary, get one of the legacy sizes while you can. I agreed with many of the comments above, about the larger range of size increments being one of the

[RBW] RB-1 vs Rivendell

I cant speak to the legolas, but have a 93 RB-1 and several Rivendells, including a Rambouillet which is closer to a traditional, quick road bike than most of the models they've made. To me, the RB and the rivs are entirely different animals, and its almost impossible to find similarities.

[RBW] Re: When is a bike old?

I dont receive the misinformed "must be old" comments as often as i do the misinformed "must be heavy and difficult to ride" comments. So really thinking about this for the first time, it occurs to me that there is probably a hidden silver lining here. If average joe crook thinks my AR is

Re: [RBW] Re: FS - 56cm Bombadil - 650B Goldilocks Bike!

Great news for all, it sounds like. And boy, oh boy - just wait. You're not even going to believe how much you like single track once you hit it with the Jones! On Monday, February 27, 2017 at 8:32:17 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > And SOLD. Thanks for the interest REALLY, thanks

[RBW] Re: FS-Joe Appaloosa

the value in what I'm offering and buy it > quickly. Feel free to ask other questions, should you have any. > > On Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 10:55:45 PM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote: >> >> Hope this isn't an inappropriate question, but is that saddle set at your >>

[RBW] FS-Joe Appaloosa

Hope this isn't an inappropriate question, but is that saddle set at your proper height? If so, it looks to be an almost perfect fit, to me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Cheviot touring?

https://www.ahearnecycles.com/blog/2011/1/20/off-road-touring-mixte.html https://www.flickr.com/photos/61565718@N05/12844468614 I think a mixte would be an ideal touring bike. Don't forget you can always pull a bob trailer, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam chainline w/ PW freewheel?

Wally, If I understand your question correctly, you're thinking about moving the chain outward to match the chainline of the Phil hub, by using a front chainring in the outer position instead of the middle position that Quickbeams used orginally? That 'might' work fine, but it's not the

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar 650B impressions

Thanks much. I was just going to clarify my question, but it might be tough to answer anyway, with fenders in place. The thing i'm most curious about is the vertical clearance between tire tread and bottom of crown. On the 700c/29er hunqapillar forks, that dimension is oddly the limiting

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar 650B impressions

Thanks much. I was just going to clarify my question, but it might be tough to answer anyway, with fenders in place. The thing i'm most curious about is the vertical clearance between tire tread and bottom of crown. On the 700c/29er hunqapillar forks, that dimension is oddly the limiting

[RBW] Hunqapillar 650B impressions

Thanks for posting! Also for including your saddle height. So much more useful. I'd been actively watching for pictures of one of these on Riv's pages but, since i hadn't seen one, figured none had been built yet. Very glad not to see a diagatube. Any chance you could take a couple of

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: VP Pedals on sale

Joe, i dont mean to answer for grant, and am not at all certain there's any common thread, but thought this news story from today was interesting - about warren buffett signaling the "death of retail." Seems that even the businesses that once killed the other businesses are struggling to stay

[RBW] Re: PSA: VP Pedals on sale

I hope you know i wasn't trying to call you out or critcize you, Glen. I just thought it was a discussion that should be had, in exactly the polite and constructive way that it has unfolded, and for which this group is known. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: PSA: VP Pedals on sale

Just my thought- nothing more. Hard to express as gently as intended, over the internet and from the keyboard of a smart phone. Definitely dont mean to be critical of anyone - I'm guilty as anybody. For unrelated reasons, the recent talk about business struggles just strikes a chord with

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