[RBW] Re: Imminent Mystery Bike Reveal

That's awesome! Can't wait to see it. On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 4:38:41 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > Dave at Riv just called to get my shipping address for the Mystery Bike > -- it's going out in the next day or two. Yippee! Pics as soon as it > arrives, I promise. > > ---

[RBW] Re: Does this Betty Foy Look Different to you?

Nice lookin' bike.The straight line definitely looks good. On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 10:10:53 AM UTC-4, Peter Pesce wrote: > > Hmm. I think you're right. I always disliked the "bent" line also. > > > -Pete in CT > > On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 1:14:43 AM UTC-4, Rocky B wrote: >> >> Take a loo

Re: [RBW] Re: The New Riv

"I like how anyone who wants options is like a leper, haha. "you have eccentric hubs" Let us eat cake!" LOL! It's a bike Rivendell might offer, that might have vertical dropouts, or might have horizontal ones. Both afford the user options, both have drawbacks. Nobody is shunning/oppr

Re: [RBW] Re: The New Riv

+1 for no problems with horiz. dropouts and QRs. I certainly haven't had any issues with slippage on my quickbeam with the stock Suzue QR hub, and I've really stomped on the pedals sometimes. BUT, I do like vertical dropouts nonetheless, since they are just that much easier when you're

[RBW] Re: Betties and Sams and paint choices

That's funny about the o.g. green and gold Hillborne- my gf loved that color at first sight, and she barely looked at the orange one they had right beside it at Harris... she ended up getting the green one. I have to admit I am partial to the original yellowish green with gold decals too, th

[RBW] Re: Tubus Cosmo and ~64cm Frame size?

Not that the OP should have any problem with the tubus cosmo on his frame- but tire/wheel size is not the only thing to consider, and there is a point where many racks do not fit well on larger frames, because the seat stays are angled much more steeply and this pushes the rack mounts (braze

[RBW] Re: Tubus Cosmo and ~64cm Frame size?

I don't have a tubus cosmo, but I do have a Tubus cargo and it works fine on a 65cm frame. I hope yours works well on your setup. On Monday, July 2, 2012 7:40:34 PM UTC-4, HKett wrote: > > Hi everyone, I have a 64cm Atlantis and right now I have a standard > blackburn rack on it that is too s

Re: [RBW] Re: rene herse crank

For those who are using Sugino cranks: I've been using the Surly steel 110bcd chainrings on my Sugino XD and AT cranksets for a while now, because of the softness issue with the Sugino rings- they just wear out way too fast. Definitely no issues with the steel rings. they are great.

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe and flats: Is it just me?

I have experienced this same phenomenon with a set of nokian hakkapalitta(sp?) studded tires recently.Those things NEVER flat. After the second slow flat in a row, I figured it must be something wedged in the casing. It was NOT easy to find, but it was a small sliver of rusted meta

[RBW] Re: Grant & JUST RIDE at Harris Cyclery June 1

P.S. we should go ride the Weston trails maybe. :D On Tuesday, May 15, 2012 5:52:14 PM UTC-4, newenglandbike wrote: > > Sweet, I'll be there. Thanks a lot Elton! > > > > > On Tuesday, May 15, 2012 5:20:52 PM UTC-4, Elton Pope-Lance wrote: >> >> W

[RBW] Re: Grant & JUST RIDE at Harris Cyclery June 1

Sweet, I'll be there. Thanks a lot Elton! On Tuesday, May 15, 2012 5:20:52 PM UTC-4, Elton Pope-Lance wrote: > > We're not wanting to miss the party, so we've got Grant Petersen on the > docket for a book signing here at Harris in Friday, June 1, from 5-6pm. > We'll follow the store eve

[RBW] Re: Group response - Stolen Rivendell Posted on Ebay

Well I hope the frame ends up back in Taylor's (the rightful owner's) possession-definitely positive karma balance in that. On Monday, May 14, 2012 10:30:54 AM UTC-4, Pammie wrote: > > What a great group - Good luck getting the bike back!! I wouldn't want > to own a bike with that history

[RBW] Re: Stolen Rivendell on ebay

On Monday, May 14, 2012 8:04:00 AM UTC-4, Taylor wrote: "Yep, this *IS* mine, I'm in Columbus, Ohio, so I'm pretty close. " FYP :) On Monday, May 14, 2012 8:25:06 AM UTC-4, newenglandbike wrote: > > Taylor-good luck getting it back man. > > > > On

[RBW] Re: Stolen Rivendell on ebay

through official channels before doing anything crazy. > > Taylor > > On Monday, May 14, 2012 4:18:35 AM UTC-4, newenglandbike wrote: >> >> Read the comments for this bike on flickr, it was stolen last year: >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/rudetay/538994

[RBW] Re: Stolen Rivendell on ebay

Looks like the seller already parted out the SRAM levers that were on it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261010421506 On Monday, May 14, 2012 7:15:14 AM UTC-4, newenglandbike wrote: > > I sent him a message through flickr- hopefully he'll get it. The > ebay listing says it&#x

[RBW] Re: Stolen Rivendell on ebay

:46:40 AM UTC-4, MichaelH wrote: > > Does anyone have contact info for Taylor Cruse, the rightful owner of > this? > > On Monday, May 14, 2012 4:18:35 AM UTC-4, newenglandbike wrote: >> >> Read the comments for this bike on flickr, it was stolen last year: >> &g

[RBW] Stolen Rivendell on ebay

Read the comments for this bike on flickr, it was stolen last year: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rudetay/5389948467/ Yet here it is for sale on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bike-Frame-/261024248321?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc641f201 bastards. -- You received this message b

[RBW] Re: tektro cr720 installation advice

The topic of v-brakes vs. cantis has been rehashed again and again- it's well-trodden territory here and elsewhere on the net and of most folks are probably not going to change their once they've settled on one or the other.But, among cantimount brakes, the CR720s are among the best I

[RBW] Re: Help me choose my next Riv!

This may not be much help, but I think you'd be fine on a SH for touring even if it involved lots of offroad places. 700x40mm tires are fine for that in my experience, even fully loaded on single-track. The hunqapillar with 700x50s would obviously work too. You just have a tough dec

[RBW] Re: tektro cr720 installation advice

Brian, I would slice off a 1x1 square of 400 grit sandpaper, wrap it around the canti post and work it around like rolling a cigarette. It won't take much to make the brake fit. Jim, The CR720 such an excellent brake- the opposite of fiddly and minimally effective. How are you setting t

[RBW] Re: What is the deal with the double top tubes?

The double top-tube thing has been available on Rivendells for a long time I think, going way back to larger-sized customs, but first appearing on standard models with the AHH in larger sizes (67cm and up) if I'm not mistaken. Then around 2009 the Bombadil came standard with it, to 're-tria

Re: [RBW] Re: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help

I bet the steel QR solves the problem... aluminum QR nuts are suspect for slippage.In addition to going to steel, maybe take it in to a shop and have them align the dropouts or borrow a Park FFG-2 alignment tool- if they are skewed a bit it certainly isn't helping the situation.Anyway I

[RBW] Re: Do not attempt this at home

Wow that's serious clearance.That setup looks awesome. Regarding streetable tires fatter than hetres, I highly recommend the schwalbe 'fatty' tires that Rivendell sells.. great tires. On Sunday, May 6, 2012 7:55:06 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote: > > Disclaimer: I realize, running knobby, lugged ti

[RBW] Re: Wide profile canti brake recs

In my experience, brake squeal can be tuned out with slight adjustments to the angle of the pads. it may take a few tries but usually works.If that doesn't work I'll switch to different pads, but usually it does. On Saturday, May 5, 2012 2:13:35 PM UTC-4, Tom Harrop wrote: > > So what's th

[RBW] Re: Wide profile canti brake recs

I tried shimano 550s and was disappointed, I'll never go back to low-profile brakes. I really dig my Tektro CR720's.In fact, I use them on three different bikes, two of them with Nitto mini-fronts. I have never had Paul brakes, but a friend of mine has them and likes them.I don't

[RBW] Re: Was your RIV sizing right on?

I would follow Rivs advice. FWIW I think top-tube crotch clearance fears are unfounded.I know many disagree.I ride bikes with ~2cm top-tube standover clearance in the woods and never have a problem even with frequent foot-downs or sudden dismounts. Most of my riding growing up was B

[RBW] Re: Question about White Ind Dos Freewheel

P.S. for shifting gears when there isn't a stick laying around- which there is most of the time-I have used the following at various times: 5mm allen key from saddlebag pocket, 90% of time pocket knife, left the allen key on workbench Kryptonite lock key, didn't have my knife Pencil I find

[RBW] Re: Question about White Ind Dos Freewheel

I shift my quickbeam quite a bit, which I guess seems to be unusual among QB/SO owners when these threads come up, but I'm not really sure why. I have a White 16/19 fw, a 22t ACS on the other side, and the stock QB crank with 40/32 rings. For riding more than 15 miles, I use 40/16, and thi

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Joe/Joe Longlow revised

5 AM UTC-4, newenglandbike wrote: > > There is also a Riv blog post about the Hilsen tubeset here: > > > http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/3218082349/the-t-question-long-post-dry-reading > > "The Homer is made with these tubes, if made in Wisconsin: > > Seat tube: True Temper

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Joe/Joe Longlow revised

There is also a Riv blog post about the Hilsen tubeset here: http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/3218082349/the-t-question-long-post-dry-reading "The Homer is made with these tubes, if made in Wisconsin: Seat tube: True Temper Verus heat-treated CrMo. HT CrMo generally ends up with a tensile strengt

[RBW] Re: Atlantis . . . recovered!

PS. Tell those two sheriff's deputies they are semi famous on the bicycle-related internets, and give them a high five for us! On Friday, April 20, 2012 5:33:45 PM UTC-4, beckertronix wrote: > > And it's back! > I can't say enough about the two Santa Fe County Sheriff's > deputies who sp

[RBW] Re: Atlantis . . . recovered!

Dude. this story just made my week :D Congrats on getting your bike back! On Friday, April 20, 2012 5:33:45 PM UTC-4, beckertronix wrote: > > And it's back! > I can't say enough about the two Santa Fe County Sheriff's > deputies who spent all morning tracking down my bike. They ended u

[RBW] Re: pre-ordered a blue Sam Hillborne a few minutes ago

PS I haven't had any problems using the big (middle) ring across all the cogs, but tend to prefer shifting down to the small ring when on the biggest 2 cogs. On Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:36:41 AM UTC-4, Mike wrote: > > > On Apr 18, 12:14 am, newenglandbike wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: pre-ordered a blue Sam Hillborne a few minutes ago

t tying up your pant leg all the time.The guard also slides right over small fallen trees. -Matt. On Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:36:41 AM UTC-4, Mike wrote: > > > On Apr 18, 12:14 am, newenglandbike wrote: > > I've been using the quickbeam crank on my bombadil for year

[RBW] Re: Questions on Carradice Barley

Another vote for the barley being a tad small.Good bag, but other than tools/spare tube and a sweater you're not fitting much in there. For Carradice, my faves are the camper and camper longflap.BUT you should take a long hard look at a Saddlesack Medium or Large. Those bags combi

[RBW] Re: pre-ordered a blue Sam Hillborne a few minutes ago

I've been using the quickbeam crank on my bombadil for years, and have been slowly updating my other bikes with the same. The big ring on a triple has only ever been a dysfunctional, pant-leg eating guard for me anyway. Might as well have a real guard there :) Matt On Tuesday, April 1

[RBW] Re: Front Rack for Touring With Atlantis

I used the nitto mini front and wald basket, with a Tubus Tara lowrider on a 6K tour once.I would use the exact same setup if I did it again. The mini-front with wald basket and bungee is incredibly robust, flexible, and handy. Of course the Tubus low rider's reputation speaks for itse

[RBW] Re: 64cm Orange Quickbeam FS in LA

Just had a nice ride in the Chestnut Hill woods on my 64cm orange beam. I couldn't imagine getting bored of it. On Monday, April 16, 2012 6:44:33 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > FYI tall people: > http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/bik/2961803201.htmlDon't know anything > about i

[RBW] Re: New chain skipping

Hi Pam, I'd maybe take a look at your cogs and chainrings (if you haven't replaced those too), and make sure that the teeth aren't too worn.You'll know if the teeth end in sharp points like a shark fin. Matt On Sunday, April 15, 2012 8:31:56 PM UTC-4, pam wrote: > > I just got a new

[RBW] Re: Specialized Sequoia

I have an '83 sequoia that I stumbled upon in brand new condition at Bikes Not Bombs in Jamaica Plain a few years ago, and it gets ridden quite a bit.Not quite Rivendell geometry with it's steep ST angle-but it is a great bike, worth it if you can find one.I love mine- it handles

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne

Now and then on hills I'll just get off and walk, which I like doing actually, it is relaxing.Not that the ride isn't- it is relaxing too. On Tuesday, April 10, 2012 9:03:05 PM UTC-4, EricP wrote: > > Was that way myself until a about a year ago. Over the past couple years > have be

[RBW] Re: Nitto R-14 top rack on a Roadeo: Sacrilege?

I don't have a Roadeo so take this with grain of salt, but I bet it would be fine. The R-14 rack is not typical, being unusually well made, lightweight and stiff. That being said, you could also look into mounting the smaller Mark's rack- although they are normally shown mounted to th

[RBW] Re: Contemplating herd thinning to all-26"

+1. I would keep it and try find another way to downsize. But then again that's what I do, and now pretty much all I own are some bicycles and a guitar. On Sunday, April 8, 2012 7:23:13 PM UTC-4, Zack wrote: > > I came across this Long Low in the Riv Reader (I think #16)! Great story > ab

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne

I think one of the cool things about the QB and Simple One is the 120mm rear spacing combined with the relatively huge tire clearance, which AFAIK is pretty unique. You can run a fairly narrow tread crank setup with a 107mm BB and have get a decent chainline, and yet are able to fit tires up

[RBW] Re: Bike Fit - Back Pain - RivRiders Handlebar Survey

Bill- could you be a little less overt in your shameless gambits for more bike porn? have you no dignity man? Now, back to the topic at hand: Bruce, please post a picture of your bike already. -Matt On Tuesday, April 3, 2012 9:23:29 AM UTC-4, Bill M. wrote: > > Bruce, > > Can you p

Re: [RBW] Bosco bars - different flares?

I'm pretty sure that's a trick of the camera lens (wide angle), and that those are two photos of the same bar. Matt On Sunday, April 1, 2012 7:04:30 PM UTC-4, BSWP wrote: > > I saw the new Bosco bars on the RBW site... the pictures give the > impression that some of the bars have parallel gri

[RBW] Re: A new tent for bicycle camping?

I've been using a Hilleberg Unna tent for years now. Best tent I've ever had.so simple to set up and tear down, and tough as nails. Green color- which is a big thing for me about tents- I need them to be GREEN (but not lime green). -Matt On Saturday, March 31, 2012 10:32:35 PM

Re: [RBW] 650b Alternatives to Pari Motos.

My girlfriend's first-gen Hillborne has Hetre's on it and there is plenty of room for fenders (though she doesn't use fenders). On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 3:53:19 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Tue, 2012-03-27 at 08:11 -0700, RJM wrote: > > I am looking for some alternatives to Pari Mo

Re: [RBW] What eye protection do y'all use when riding?

I wear KDs or sunglasses, or double-lens (no fog) ski goggles in the winter. On Saturday, March 24, 2012 7:31:18 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Sat, 2012-03-24 at 17:13 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > You long distance riders: what do you wear, if anything, to protect > > your eyes from s

Re: [RBW] New Drivetrain for my Atlantis

, March 22, 2012 5:40:28 AM UTC-4, newenglandbike wrote: > > I have at least 10K on a set of shimano deores (6K continental tour +2.5 > years commuting), re-laced them twice but didn't even clean them off, and > they still spin silky smooth. > > On Wednesday, March 21, 201

Re: [RBW] New Drivetrain for my Atlantis

I have at least 10K on a set of shimano deores (6K continental tour +2.5 years commuting), re-laced them twice but didn't even clean them off, and they still spin silky smooth. On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 8:47:00 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > 11K on a set of Phils and they feel like new

Re: [RBW] New Drivetrain for my Atlantis

I was thinking the same thing... unless I'm riding 60 miles every day, I don't want to be servicing hubs that often. But back on the drivetrain question- I'm sorry I can't make a recommendation if you want to get Campagnolo- but I've had really good experience with shimano XT, 8-speed

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b ... the next wave.

I'm always glad to see more positive exposure for 650b as well, since I agree that it is only natural to have a prominent size option to fill the relatively huge gap between 559 and 622 in a market where people sweat 1/2-degree ST/HT angle diffs and fraction-of-a-cm top tube and chainstay incre

[RBW] Re: Jan Heine says I can ride my Bombadil forever!

Well, one might not be able to ride one's bombadil forever, but certainly someone or other will be able to ride it forever. It's a bike for multiple geological ages, let alone lifetimes :) On Thursday, March 15, 2012 1:25:53 PM UTC-4, William wrote: > > OK, that's not a direct quote. He didn'

Re: [RBW] Downhill video

This must be part of the standard EN testing (mentioned on the current BLUG post) that all the Riv models go through. On Thursday, March 8, 2012 7:08:41 PM UTC-5, David G wrote: > > Perfect course for a Ro

[RBW] Re: SH/AHH sizing question

The more I think about it, the more I think seat height (SH) is a better measurement to go by than PBH if you're going to dive in to a new frame and want the right size. PBH can be measured wrong sometimes, whereas if you have a bike you've been riding a while, it's pretty easy run a tape m

[RBW] Re: SH/AHH sizing question

Welcome to the board LM, and congrats on deciding to go with a riv. regarding your sizing dilemma I vote that you should listen to Rivendell's recommendation. I've heard many people say they've regretted not following the Riv recommended sizing and went too small because of experience wit

[RBW] Re: Unique Hillborne for sale on the Bay

I have noticed that too. On Rivendells with sidepull brakes, it seems like the pads are always positioned near the end of the slot, since the brake is positioned for maximum tire clearance. On Rivs with cantis, the pads always seem to be best aligned to the rim when near the bottom of t

Re: [RBW] Re: Drop Bar Newbie Qs

I've tried lots of different drop bars on various bikes and Noodles always feel the best to me. With both noodles and traditional drop bars- when set up with the right reach- I find that when you're riding along on the hoods, and decide you want to move to the drops or hooks, they feel excess

[RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

I'm definitely going with at least one paper book since I don't have a kindle. I like Bill's idea of signed copies too, but either way it will be a great read for the start of the summer and I can't wait. -Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Fork rake radius

William, that bombadil's color is badass. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/-iUzXsqIYnkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw

Re: [RBW] Jimmy Carter

Yes that picture has been around for a while. But kinda cool to be reminded of it... fenderlines be damned, that's a nice bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.googl

[RBW] Re: Best sellers-worst sellers

I have low-normal derailleurs on a couple of my bikes. So much better than high-normal IMHO. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b and the MTB crowd.

I really like the 650b wheel size for MTB, and am glad it is still slowly catching on.As for availability, I also live near Harris cyclery and they do have 650b tubes and tires. Awesome bike shop all around, and Elton and Susan rock and know a lot about steel bikes (everyone there is gr

[RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs

Good point Jim, I totally agree with you about the influence that Grant and folks like Sheldon Brown have had, on both bicycle culture, and the prevalence of new steel bikes from more mainstream companies- didn't mean to overlook that in my hypothesis about why so many people are riding steel

[RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs

I live in the Boston area and am a rivenhead for sure. I know there are lots more around here, and have even seen the occasional Rambouillet or AHH going by the other way!I primarily ride to work and back and ride the trails and aquaducts around newton/weston ma.In the summer I am eng

Re: [RBW] Re: Medium shopsack is back!

Yay! I'm glad their disappearance is only temporary. I hope to grab another one when they come back. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bun

[RBW] Re: 46 Noodles swapped for 42s

I agree with Charlie- the wide ones seem better for offroad riding. Still, I traded 46s I had on my Bombadil for 42s last year and don't want to go back.I must have to to do with my narrow bird-like shoulders :DBottom line for me though either size of Noodle bar are the best bars I'

[RBW] Re: Medium shopsack is back!

Shoot, it's gone again! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/rMsrMiyjlRoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@google

Re: [RBW] Packing the Sackville Shopsack

I have a medium shopsack too, for groceries, and I love it.In fact, I want to get another one- but I notice they aren't on the site anymore. Where'd they go? I hope they weren't discontinued with the sale (were they?)! I'd be really bummed if that were the case. -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis vs. Sam

'One guy pointed out that my bike was more a "toy" than a "machine". ' LOL at some spandex tool on a race bike calling your bike a 'toy'. Bicycling is so f-ed up these days. On Monday, February 6, 2012 5:25:16 PM UTC-5, Smitty-A-Go-Go wrote: > > I think they didn't know what to make of Home

[RBW] Re: Big bikes and limits

Awesome bike man. On cursory judgement by the seatpost and seat/handlebar height, it looks like it fits damn comfortably. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.

Re: [RBW] Nuance of the rebate system

+1.Rebates are a bonus, so however Rivendell want to do them is OK with me. I won't be paying attention. On Wednesday, February 1, 2012 12:52:25 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I liked the old system better, but don't really care much. I'll just > ignore the rebate situation and order st

[RBW] Re: QB Bottom Bracket

I think mine came with a 107mm. If you're using the QB crank though, the 32t ring is going to be real close to the chainstay. real close. Hasn't been a problem for me though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To vi

[RBW] Re: Is the San Marcos a true Rivendell?

As far as I know Grant Petersen designed every aspect of it, so it should have similar ride quality to a Hillborne.It's just a slightly lighter, more road oriented version that takes smaller tires. You can get them directly from Rivendell or from Soma but they'd probably build them with

[RBW] Re: Indian bike names

I went to college in a town called Amherst- as awful a name, due to its history, as any word or name that has been appropriated from Native American language.But it's just a name, and better that it be used and not forgotten by the general public than otherwise. -- You received this m

[RBW] Re: "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding?"

PS. that was directed at Joe, Anne you snuck in there before I could hit 'post'. PPS In anticipation of the inevitable misinterpretation of my internets usage by someone reading this thread, I was kidding -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Re: "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding?"

WTF is that supposed to mean!? You clearly have no idea what you're talking about. :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/zyW0UyIjRo

[RBW] Re: "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding?"

You may have misread Bill's post (or maybe I am misreading it).I don't think anyone was suggesting riding in the center of the road. However, 'taking the lane', or moving away from the shoulder to discourage motor traffic from trying to 'squeeze past' when it is not safe to do so (road i

[RBW] Re: "Half-step + granny" gearing...

I used to have a half-step+granny gearing on my Sequoia (but went to a touring triple now).I use an 8-speed in the back with the DO spacing spread to 130. I have to agree that with an 8-speed, you definitely *do not* need the half-step/granny setup. To really leverage half-step gear

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadeo or RB1?

"I am not interested in fenders or tires larger than 28, nor am I interested (for the purposes of this discussion) in fineness of joinery or cosmetic details. Just fit (or potential for fit) and, above all, handling." In that case you should just get early 80's Centurion LeMans, Raliegh Comp.,

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne

You could use an old 120mm 5-speed, which can still be found. On Tuesday, January 3, 2012 10:39:40 PM UTC-5, Allan in Portland wrote: > > IIRC, the rear spacing is 120mm. I suppose one could spring it to 126 to > fit an old 5 or 6 speed, but I'm not sure that still qualifies as "easily". > > Rega

Re: [RBW] Anyone Regret Selling a Bike?

When I was a kid my dad auctioned off my yellow motobike at the Lion's Club auction one summer without telling me. I don't have any hard feelings over it, but I do miss that bike - I rode that thing everywhere and it is the reason I love riding bikes today. The thing about the Quickbea

[RBW] Re: Can I rant just a minute?

I can only imagine the bikes in question (so I'm just going on pure assumption here) but my theory is this: weight comes up so often because on certain modern plastic bikes, it is the only redeeming quality left to praise. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: All American Roadeo

It seems the point is to buy from extant US manufacturers when possible, but to try to find vintage US-made stuff otherwise. On Thursday, December 22, 2011 1:00:04 PM UTC-5, Kevin M wrote: > > I'm not sure how buying NIB or NOS items off ebay actually helps US > manufacturers. > -- You r

Re: [RBW] All American Roadeo

It would be cool to see Paul, or any of the other US makes for that matter, making derailleurs again.I'm sure they'd make your wallet ache something fierce but dang it would be cool. I think it will happen someday. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Winter Studded Tires Clearance question

One more vote for 35's-added snow clearance is good, but also, I find that if you go too fat you can get a floating effect on fresh snow. Especially at anything over 10mph. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To vie

[RBW] Re: 3 pictures of my beautiful Redwood

NICE!Couple questions: What color is that-it looks like the original Redwood color but I am not sure. Also, what size tires are those?Bike looks great with them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view t

[RBW] Re: Selle Saddle Sale

These saddles are great. I have a no-slot model- well made, made in the US, super comfy. what more could you ask! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/

[RBW] Re: updated geometry chart

On Friday, December 2, 2011 9:33:39 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote: > > Is the chart up to date accurate though? When I inquired about a 62cm. > Hunq frame, I was informed the TT was more like 64 or 64.5cm , I can't > remember which. That would change some other dimensions as well. The chart > shows the

[RBW] Re: New Rivideo. D&D paint

+1.The seat-tube sticker is a b.Getting the back to line up decently ain't easy. This whole video is pretty awe inspiring though- a top craftsman at work. On Wednesday, November 23, 2011 2:51:53 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > The most fascinating part for me was the decal pla

[RBW] Re: Stolen Hillborne: Chicago

Aw man, so sorry to hear about that! I hope you get your bike back. Do you by any chance have the serial # written down anywhere? It might be helpful in recovering it, especially if it shows up for sale somewhere. -Matt PS Also you might want to be all over craigslist for a while

Re: [RBW] dropping roadies feels so good.

It's been said that a bicycle without fenders is just a toy.To me that's a little extreme, but makes a good point if the bicycle lives in an area that gets more than, say, 35 inches of rain per year. However in my opinion it's not too extreme to say the same thing about provision for carr

[RBW] Re: Serial Number Database

Dave, Great work on this thing, thanks for continuing to awesomize the website. Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/NEJrI_gJK2

[RBW] Re: Serial Number Database

This is pretty neat.Hats off to RBW for providing this service. really cool thing to do. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/YFbXzP

[RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

Good bikes look better with age http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsargent/3371199870/in/faves-43029278@N07/#/photos/robsargent/3371199870/in/faves-43029278@N07/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/collectvelo/4428254190/in/faves-43029278@N07/#/photos/collectvelo/4428254190/in/faves-43029278@N07/l

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Cycling Wear!

Wool longjohns for the legs, works pretty good. It's kind of like dressing for some cross country skiing- you don't don't need super heavy insulation, except maybe on extremities (hands, feet, etc). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Next generation Bombadil

Just browsing through Flickr photos and came across this beast! http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6184561746_7ee36e200c_b.jpg This, my friends, has what you could call a nice large tire-to-frame-tubes ratio. 8" tires with room for fenders. Dang! Note that, in testing, these tires actually

[RBW] Re: Winter Cycling Wear!

Hmm I dunno. It's a slippery slope til one day you wake up wearing a Schwalbe 'Marathon Winter' codpiece (we've all been there!). -Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit htt

[RBW] Re: Nitto Mini Rack and Riv All Rounder fork

Hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like you might be able to straighten the support struts and it would reach. FWIW I have bent/straightened/re-bent a Nitto rack in the past to conform/fit to various bikes, with no issues. -Matt -- You received this message because you are subs

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