[RBW] Re: continuing to ride desire

Not a Riv option but have you considered buying a Fat Bike? On Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 10:37:29 PM UTC-5 Pam Bikes wrote: > I'm in Charlotte, NC and ride daily. Today was 56F and sunny. Some > cooler days but there's usually a warm day not too far away. I'm on Warm > Showers if you w

[RBW] Re: A brand new Rambouillet made its way to my house...

A NOS creamsicle Rambly? Holy smokes, what a find. On Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 10:42:31 AM UTC-4 weste...@gmail.com wrote: > That's a mystery to me as well. > > I am sorting through the parts stash right now to see what I'll need to > buy. It will be built soon-ish, likely by the new year at

[RBW] Re: Brake lever preference with Nitto Noodles

I never got along with 9 speed STI levers. That is one awkward feeling hood shape! back when I used Noodles, i used Campy 8 speed for a long time, and shimano barcons with various brake levers. Now I use compact short/shallow bars with 10 speed shimano STI levers, the later model with conce

[RBW] Gravelish chainring, tires for sale.

Crosspost with apologies from the iBob list. I have a couple things I'd like to rehome. Absolute Black 2X oval cyclocross chainring. 36 tooth, 5X110 bolt circle. Low miles, just enough to put a shine the teeth. Shifts well, and climbing performance is noticeably if subtley enhanced, but I don

[RBW] Re: Carrying Water on bikes w/ minimal bottle cage mounts

For larger bottle: https://widefoot.com/product/litercage/ To carry more regular bottles: https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/accessories/products/b-rad-double-bottle-cage-adapter Drink up! Steve On Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 7:58:22 AM UTC-4, RDS wrote: > > How do you carry multi

[RBW] Re: Do you recognize the brand?

The roll top and buckles make it look like an Ortlieb to me but I don't see anything in their lineup that matches. Any closer shots of the logo? On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 6:34:23 PM UTC-5, Nick Lindsey wrote: > > Hello all, > > I'm searching for the maker of this bag, and not having any lu

[RBW] Re: Roadini handlebar ideas

I used Noodles on all my road bikes for years but lately I find I have a strong preference for "compact," drop bars. Shorter reach, shallower drop works better for my aging back/neck. The Soma HWY1 is a good option to try. On Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 9:22:49 PM UTC-5, tc wrote: > > For ob

[RBW] Re: Tubeless questions

Follow the rim/wheel manufacturers guidelines for tape and valve selection. You might need a shop's help to seat the beads if you don't have an air compressor. If you don't often ride the bike, give the wheels a spin every week or two to keep the sealant from pooling and creating a heavy spot

[RBW] Re: How do you track your mileage?

Calendar. A paper calendar with enough room on each date to write a few words including total miles, type of ride (trail, gravel, paved, etc) which bike, a word or two about weather/surface conditions and how I felt, and any noteworthy experiences or encounters. At the end of the year I tot up

[RBW] Re: Phil Wood bottom bracket, complete, and tools

Sold! On Monday, December 10, 2018 at 9:20:16 AM UTC-5, stevef wrote: > > I have for sale a Phil Wood bottom bracket spindle, steel, 108mm length, > with stainless steel, English threaded rings, polished press-in mud guards, > and a pair of installation tools. I had this ins

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

I enjoy my Rambouillet too much to weight it. On Sunday, August 3, 2014 at 4:04:20 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > Since there has been curiosity about peoples' complete bikes' and/or > frames' weights, I figured it would be fun to reveal how much our Rivbikes > weigh. > > Would be informat

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

If it were me, I'd opt for the Cascade route over the coastal route. Lower traffic, less development and, well-I'm more of a mountain view guy than an ocean view guy but that's just me... Good luck, Steve On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 7:57:13 PM UTC-4, Kip Otteson wrote: > > My wife requested

[RBW] Re: Kid Clemmin' & The Morally Indignant Motorist

Even good advice offered in a friendly fashion sounds abusive when it hollered from a passing car. It happens less often around here these days than it used to, but it still happens once in a while. Shrug it off and keep ridin'... Steve On Monday, October 1, 2018 at 4:15:54 PM UTC-4, Coal Be

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

Heh, I'm 55-everything irritates me. But, in no particular order, I hate mtbers who rip on roadies for being arrogant, stuck up, etc. There's plenty of stuck up mtb'ers too-it's an attitude not a riding style. I hate lycra wise cracks. It's athletic apparel, of course it looks better on ath

[RBW] Re: Thomson Elite Seatpost -- 26.8 -- with New Sam H.: Seems... Small...?

A couple of things that have helped me in the past with slightly small posts: Use no-slip instead of grease or use very VERY little grease, especially where the seatpost clamp is. On one post that wouldn't stop slipping no matter what I put a piece of clear vinyl framesaver/helicopter tape wh

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

Glad to see Grant's email that things worked out better than he expected. Just curious-anyone know who "BT Brian," is? -- 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 a

[RBW] Re: Cracked Rim & Safety

Kind of a causality paradox since this crack was most likely caused by wear of the brake surface. Disc brakes don't cause that sort of wear. On Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 9:33:09 AM UTC-5, Patrick Cronin wrote: > > > After riding a bulging 40-spoke Velocity Dyad rim on my Hunqapillar for >

[RBW] Re: Design your custom

650b Roadeo. Easy as that! On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 10:39:53 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > All this talk of Rivs you'd buy if Grant/Riv made it got me to thinking of > what my custom-I'll-probably-never-order would be. This is isn't outside > the parameters of what they currently buil

[RBW] Re: 52cm, 650b-wheeled Quickbeam for sale.

Grant was right when he said it was hard to sell smaller sized bikes! B-) Anyone interested at $900? Or make me an offer... Thanks, Steve On Friday, August 4, 2017 at 9:34:55 AM UTC-4, stevef wrote: > > I bought this new from Riv in 2010 It's from the last/final batch of > Q

[RBW] Re: 52cm, 650b-wheeled Quickbeam for sale.

Here's an updated picture link. https://flic.kr/s/aHsm5qFyeh On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 11:44:13 AM UTC-4, stevef wrote: > > Bump, haven't had much luck moving this locally. Though that option is > certainly still available, at this point I'd also entertain offe

[RBW] Re: 52cm, 650b-wheeled Quickbeam for sale.

Bump, haven't had much luck moving this locally. Though that option is certainly still available, at this point I'd also entertain offers involving shipping within the continental U.S. Thanks, Steve On Friday, August 4, 2017 at 9:34:55 AM UTC-4, stevef wrote: > > I bought t

[RBW] Re: Lost & found anything while riding?

My banana bounced out of my camelback side pocket when I hit a jump whilst riding a rugged section of trail. When I did a 2nd lap, it was still there on the side of the trail so I stopped and had it for a snack... On Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 3:14:38 PM UTC-4, Conway Bennett wrote: > > I'm

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues

Yeah, I had the Fizik metal blue on my orange rambly for a while, tho I can't find any pics to share. I run Fizik in white on it now which looks good and is reasonably easy to clean. It's good tape if you can find a color to suit you... On Friday, September 15, 2017 at 9:29:31 AM UTC-4, Jay C

[RBW] Re: regarding orange bikes

If anything, owning such a nice looking orange bike (Rambouillet) has made me a bigger fan of the color. I seek/admire other orange bikes and have orange and orange trimmed gear (jersey, helmet, etc) On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 3:19:02 PM UTC-4, Jim S. wrote: > > Obviously a highly subjective

[RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

You'd be better off choosing tires based on your needs, then picking the fenders that suit them. 42's would be fine for mainly paved and smoothish dirt routes. Bigger would be advantageous if you'll ride more and rougher dirt routes... Steve On Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 4:10:25 PM UTC-4, A

[RBW] Re: Tell me about V-brakes

I sure wouldn't use Canti's again if I could possibly avoid it. V's work better, (or more accurately, are easier to make work well consistently) are easier to set up and require less hardware. Just remember to match them to levers with the appropriate cable pull ratio. -- You received this

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

I used to have a lot of overlapping bikes in my herd and I sold off more than half. It wasn't easy but it was rewarding. The simplicity of having fewer bike to maintain and store is pretty great. They were all nice bikes that I appreciated but once I decided some had to go, it was pretty clea

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

Which cranks and rings were those, Bill--I'd like to set up my all road bike with a 44t big/28-32t small crankset and 10 speed shimano road mechs, but I'm having trouble finding a crank that'll work. Steve On Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 12:29:31 AM UTC-5, Bill M. wrote: > > On Wednesday, March

[RBW] Re: FS Heron 53cm - need help to identify vintage

It's also probably a 52 or 54 cm frame, since as I recall, Heron sidepull braked "road" frames were even numbered sizes, canti-braked "touring," model was odd numbered... Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscrib

[RBW] Shimano R701 STI levers for sale

I have for sale a pair of lightly used Shimano R-701 STI road levers, 2X10 speed, older exposed shift cable-models. They work great and aren't scratched up much, just a small scuff on one lever tip. They're the short reach model made for smaller hands, with Ultegra level internals. Available fo

[RBW] Re: real cyclists ride steel

On Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 7:13:32 PM UTC-5, Fullylugged wrote: > > I wasn't on a Riv today, although this bike has some Silver brand bits, > and the current setup is definitely riv inspired. At a store stop, another > bike group pulled in, and they too were fans of steel bikes. > > http

[RBW] Re: New geo chart

Anyone else wish they'd do 650b Rodeos at least as an option in smaller sizes? On Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 12:07:55 PM UTC-5, Matt Rhodes wrote: > > Hey all, > > Just a heads up that an updated geometry chart has been posted on the new > site, including all the details on 650b Atlantae and H

[RBW] Re: FRAME PUMP SUGGESTIONS

If your old Blackburn failed-take it to a shop and exchange it-they have a lifetime warranty. I'd have one mini and one floor pump replaced no questions asked, both years old. Just handed them to my shop guy and he handed me a new one off the rack. If you just need or want another pump, I'd

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone X0-1 on the Radavist

Too bad the author described it as a "touring bike," tho. On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 7:37:02 PM UTC-4, Jack Doran wrote: > > Dig the drilled stem, orange Paul cable carrier and cream Rubinas. Proper! > > http://theradavist.com/2016/05/nathans-bridgestone-xo-1-touring-bike/#1 > -- You received t

[RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

"If?" This thread should've never been started. On Friday, December 4, 2015 at 10:10:47 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Och! Kids, kids, kids, kids, kids. > > 1. Prayer in no way excludes action. Quite the opposite. It inherently > leads to better action. > 2. This is not the place to discus

[RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

I think Nibali was attacking for a podium position and thus didn't feel as though it was an unsportsmanlike attack on Froome (who had too much time on him to realistically be a target) Just an assumption on my part, though. I too watch the tour mainly for the scenery--what amazing views! Onc

[RBW] Re: Riding in Greater Muskegon-Newaygo-Grant Michigan Area

What dates are we talking? I'm not too far away from there to join in if it becomes a group thang... Steve, East Lansing, MI On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 11:16:01 AM UTC-4, Call Me Jay wrote: > > Is it worth hauling one of Rivs 14 hours to ride out there? I'm visiting > my in-laws. Any good ri

[RBW] Re: Ram/Rom/Red 650b Conversions.

An older Riv (or similar brand) built around short reach sidepulls would be a better choice, I think. Think Heron Road or Riv Road Standard. Rambouillets and the like are just such fine machines with 700c wheels I've never considered such a conversion. (My orange Ram is my last 700c bike and

[RBW] Re: Rivs and Disc Brakes

I hope not! On Friday, May 8, 2015 at 11:09:46 AM UTC-4, Steve Cole wrote: > > Has anyone heard any rumors about a future Riv being introduced with disc > brakes? > > Steve Cole > Arlington, Virginia > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions?

If you can make it work, the ride around Crater Lake is pretty neat... On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 11:46:59 AM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Hi friends, > > So I've mentioned in other posts that I plan to ride the Oregon Outback > this year, May 22-24. As luck would have it, I've managed t

[RBW] Re: Riv handlebars and back pain-your experience?

I had lower back pain from having my saddle too far back. Moving closer to KOPS helped--it may not work for everyone but it seems to work for me... Steve On Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 2:56:57 PM UTC-5, alan lavine wrote: > > Hello All...Thought I would share this, as I'm sure I'm not the onl

[RBW] Re: Product placement coup by Riv in Consumer Reports review of Ford Transit Connect van

I took a pretty hard look at the commercial (no back seats) version of this for bike hauling duties last spring. It's a really practical package for such things. But it was terribly noisy with that big, unfinished box right behind you, and not very comfortable or luxurious. I'm approaching r

[RBW] Re: 650b Roadeo

I didn't really think I could get a Roadeo done this way but it would be a cool bike. Yeah, maybe a custom down the road... Steve -- 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 fr

[RBW] Re: Bleriot build kit for sale

Sold a few items--reduced prices below for the remaining goods... Sugino XD Crankset, (170mm arms, 26/36/48 rings, some shoe rub on ND arm) crank bolts included. $75 shipped. Shimano UN-73 (XT level) 68X107/110 (have to double check spindle length-worked fine with above cranks on Bleriot) bo

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

How much clearance do you have around those big tires? I've been thinking about setting my Rambly up with fatter tires and no fenders-tempted by the new, suppler Pasela descendent Soma is offering. (it's a 38mm tire) Got a pic of your bike? Thanks, Steve On Monday, October 14, 2013 7:12:07 P

[RBW] Re: New blug question

Heh, yeah-I thought that descent at around 2:40 must've been so fast that the wind blew to cap off one of them beers... On Monday, August 5, 2013 9:21:08 PM UTC-4, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > > Did you spot the easter egg of a mid-ride drink? Cheers! :) > > > On Monday, August 5, 2013 5:29:04 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

Surly measures center to top, but the seat tube extends past the toptube a bit. You can kindof see what I mean in this geometry diagram: http://surlybikes.com/bikes/cross_check_ss/geometry Pre-cutting a steel steerer (unlike a carbon fiber one that has a maximum recommended number of spacers f

[RBW] Re: 7/19 BLUG broken Sam

Yeah, scary pic. I wonder if the stick or whatever actually got stuck in the spokes rather than under the fender? On Tuesday, July 23, 2013 7:36:37 PM UTC-4, rw1911 wrote: > > I may be naive, but just can't see how a *stick* could do such damage. I > haven't had the displeasure, but imagine

[RBW] Re: Alba bar-reach

I wonder if your saddle is tilted nose-down a bit? That would make you feel thrown forward onto the bars and put pressure on your hands and arms. On Monday, July 15, 2013 11:55:00 AM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote: > > YES-that is exactly how I feel: extended. I am reluctant to change the > hardware, h

[RBW] Re: Fender install on Riv

Sidepull brakes, right? Older Riv (most all bike/brands actually) road bikes were limited by the short reach calipers of that era. I doubt you'd be able to fit much more than a 25mm tire and 35mm fender. And it is probably not optimized for fender installation (chain/seat stay bridge positio

[RBW] Re: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

I've tried quite a few options but the best I've found is Fizik brand gel pads. It's just the right density, not too firm, not too squishy, it's trim-able to customize fit, and removable for re-use. If you want to add some cush to your bars, I think this is the stuff to use. Steve On Wedne

[RBW] Possibly in the market for a 61-62cm frame/bike

Been riding with a guy this spring-nice fella. He's on an aluminum frame that's too small for him and I've been talkin' him around to a Riv or Riv-like set up. He'd fit a 61-62 frame, Riv-sizing-wise. Anyone have one or know of one that's for sale? Frame/fork/headset preferred, more or less

[RBW] Re: Thinking of changing up the All Rounder - or spring fever??

> > Here's the bike with the fattys on > it. > > > That's a beautiful bike for sure! Nice metallic color. I'm a fan of Fizik Microtex bartape, usually over their gel pads and there are a couple of metallic colors that would look

[RBW] Re: Front Rack Bag on Romulus

Rivs EXCEL with a balanced load. Put stuff front and rear (weightier items probably better in back) and you'll be fine. The best setup in my experience, is a Hobo style bar bag that keeps weight close to the steering axis combined with a saddle bag in back. Here's a pic of such a setup on my

[RBW] Re: Cream longboards on an orange Rambouillet?

Thanks, folks--looks like silver is the way to go for this application... Steve -- 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/-/rJknG3OmZpUJ. To po

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

Seller stresses in the ad that its a pre-production bike--I wonder, given the color and overall look if its a Prototype or precursor of the Atlantis, or a transitional test mule between the longlow and the Atlantis. The add is a little be schizophrenic to me--seller stresses its uniqueness, it'

Re: [RBW] Question on cartridge BB

Steel cup'd Tange bottom brackets are available here, if you decide to go that route. I've used them--they're good. http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=tange+bottom+bracket -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: Dirt Roads of Washtenaw County (Michigan) Ride Report and Photos

Nice! I need to get that map book and do some of them rides Steve -- 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/-/Sip2IrShEBcJ. To post to thi

[RBW] Re: Year of Rol-y Pol-y introduction

Boy I could've sworn they came stock on my Heron Road that I bought in 1999. It was late '99, though so maybe they were available by then. Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit ht

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam/SO Gearing Help

I like not moving my wheel too much so it doesn't interfere with the fender. And I don't find the brake pads to line up as perfectly as I'd hoped when the wheel is moved from one extreme to t'other. Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Re: Tour 2011

Jealous! I really miss riding in the Northwest--used to go out there every summer to visit family and ride, but they moved. I'd probably have to trim your route to 60 or so miles per day and take a little longer to enjoy it but man, sure the NW sure is pretty... Steve -- You received this m

[RBW] Re: 26 vs 29...thought I knew which side I was on.

I had a thunk when I was bashing around at Fort Custer Recreation Area on my 650b-wheeled, custom Curtlo Softail yesterday. I don't doubt that larger wheels bridge closely spaced bumps and help smooth the ride over washboards and root beds, and add a bit of stability. But I wonder how much of

Re: [RBW] What's the shortest stem that you would use?

If you think about it, a 2cm shorter stem with the noodles would move the hoods back only a bit more than switching to the shorter reach Mark's bars. So I don't think there'd be any difference in handling there, especially if you're talking about handling while your hands are on the hoods or dr

[RBW] Re: Need your advice -- was thinking of getting a Sam Hillborne for Dad

Very cool, Amit! I tried something similar with my dad but his arthritic knees made cycling painful for him. At least we can still drink beers and shoot skeet together...B-) Steve, semi-reformed hillbilly, son of an un-reformed one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: SKS fender sizing (and 650b fit)

I just measured the P-50's on my 650b, Hetre'd Quickbeam and they're around 53-55mm, so I think you are correct in assuming that you have P45's. My experience has been that the P-50's gave better coverage and fender line than the 45's but that may have been a quirk of installation... Quick pic

[RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...

Bumping this thread to show my new custom Saluki replacement! Looking forward to picking it up, building it up, and rolling it around...B-) http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738390@N08/5987496619/in/photostream Color is based on the ginger paint on the first generation Salsa Cassaroll--hope it lo

[RBW] Re: CL Deal on 650b wheels with tires

If he'd done HIS homework, he might know the difference between "break," and "brake." -- 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/-/hfY8Xl2B1_gJ.

[RBW] Re: Different Pedal Question - M324's - Follow up

On Wednesday, July 27, 2011 12:41:05 PM UTC-4, lap wrote: > > I did pull these pedals off and replaced them with some A520's. The > click went away so it appears that it was the M324's. But, because I > like the utility of the M324's I decided to put them back on and live > with the click.

[RBW] Re: How much should a bike cost?

I wouldn't call the Heron Road an "all 'rounder," (or do you mean the touring model?) It maximized tire clearance with the short reach sidepulls of the time, but that only amounts to maybe a 30mm tire, no fenders--it's definitely a road bike. I think it's the closest thing to the Bridgestone

Re: RE: [RBW] Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet

I'm running 45mm Planet Bike Cascadia fenders with 32mm Soma Express skinwalls (basically a folding Pasela with Hypertex flat protection) http://store.somafab.com/newxpsped70f.html Recent pic of the thing http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738390@N08/5954918818/in/photostream Supersize it and you

Re: RE: [RBW] Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet

Mine fits 32mm and fenders no problem. What tire/fender combo are you trying? -- 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/-/Ff6QaS-3lj8J. To pos

[RBW] Re: Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet

Definitely consider a Roadeo, especially since your insurance company is covering replacement cost. I think it's the closest thing to the Rambouillet that you can get new. And you deserve new after that traumatic experience! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Riders Brooks Saddle....?

Nitto as well... On Jul 22, 9:40 pm, Roger wrote: > The story I'd like to hear is to what degree Rivendell propped up Brooks in > the late '90s. Sure, Harris and Wallingford sold some, but to my memory, > Riv's tireless advocacy largely resurrected the US market for Brooks after it > had almos

[RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...

I currently own three Rivs (a Heron Road, a Rambouillet and a Quickbeam) and I'd have a hard time parting with any of them. Having said that, I did recently sell my Saluki in favor of a similar custom, with the geometry tweaked more to my preferences. Every new Riv model seems to get a 1/2 degree

[RBW] Re: X01 on Ebay

It's sold for the BIN price so someone thought it was worth it. I've seen them go for more, FWIW--over $2k. I figure by the time I'm ready to retire mine will be worth enough to make up for my poor savings habit... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] RAT ride next sunday, 7/17

Any other listers heading for Northern Lower Michigan to do the RAT ride next sunday, the 17th? http://www.cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=87045&module_id=93581 It's a good one! Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne gearing

I have A 17/19 Dos Enos on one side and 16t fixed cog on the other (on my 650b Quickbeam) and 38/40 chainrings (double cranks so no guard) I use the 38/19 early in the season, or for recovery rides, on dirt roads/trails, in headwinds, or when I get tired. I use the 40/17 when I’m feelin’ fr

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

On Tuesday, July 5, 2011 1:31:47 PM UTC-4, Christian wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > Variations on this question have been asked before but now that there > are more Hunqas out there I thought it would not hurt to ask again. > > So. I am in the market for a touring/trail/commuting/tough bike. I

Re: RE: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

On Wednesday, July 6, 2011 8:37:55 AM UTC-4, Larry Powers wrote: > > Fighting words! The most beautiful paint job on a a bike is the original > Orange Rambouillet. It was a unique and gorgeous shade of orange with a > cream head tube... > > Well, yeah-my Orange'bouillet is my favorite bik

[RBW] Re: I'm now OFFICIALLY a riv owner!

Congrats! Re-spacing 130mm Shimano hubs to fit 135 frames is pretty easy--my local shop switched axles for me for under $20. But if you want a set of MUSA shiny cassette hubs, get a set of White Industry's. Nice hubs and one of the less expensive domestically produced boutique hubsets out th

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Hetres and SKS P45 fender clearence

I'd probably go with the SKS P-50's for better wrap/coverage over Hetres. I have that combo on my 52cm, 650b-wheeled Quickbeam and I wouldn't want to go narrower, personally. If anything, I'd switch to the newer P-55s. (assuming they're actually that little bit wider and not just re-badged P-50'

[RBW] Re: WTB: Tan Handlebar Bag

On May 27, 7:50 am, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > Hi! > > The Duluth Pack web site's display of bike bags is very disconcerting. There's a story there--briefly, they made bags for Rivendell (designed by Rivendell) but the contract/partnership was dissolved. Duluth continues to make the bags and sel

[RBW] Wanted-8cm Tech. Del. stem

I need a good-excellent condition (minimal marring preferred) 8cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe stem, 26mm bar clamp, please.I still have the 8cm short quill dirt drop stem to trade but having gotten no takers, and having received an offer to buy the DD stem, I’d be willing to buy a Tech Del now and s

[RBW] Re: Fast 650B Tire Options

Honestly, any discussion of tire size/pressure is only half way there if it doesn't include rider weight and (to a lesser degree) road surface/conditions... On May 13, 3:37 pm, Lee Chae wrote: > Hi Steve. I think you are in for a real treat when, down the line, you > try out your first 38mm or so

[RBW] Re: Stem swap-my DD for your TD?

That's a Bertoud small saddlebag from Wallingford: http://www.wallbike.com/berthoud/handlebar-bags/gb288-small-saddlebag On May 13, 2:40 pm, rb wrote: > Nice bike!  What bag is that on the handlebars? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: Stem swap-my DD for your TD?

It's a 52cm, but yeah--same sort of issue. I've had Tech Deluxes on there before so I know it'll work fine... On May 13, 9:13 am, Ginz wrote: > Steve, > > Is that a 48cm?  I had the same exact problem with my 48cm XO-2.  The > headtube was too short for a dirt drop and I couldn't get enough > he

[RBW] Stem swap-my DD for your TD?

I have an 8cm, “short quill,” Dirt drop stem on my B-stone and I’d like to be able to get the bars a little lower. (quill is in as far as it’ll go) Anyone interested in trading for an 8cm Technomic Deluxe? (26mm bar clamp is what I have/need) You can see the stem in my flick’r pics of the Bstone

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne and Double/Double

Get a Surly fixed cog--they have a flange on one side and you can flip it to have that flange on the inside (toward the hub) and space the cog out a bit (right around the 5mm you need as I recall) It works great. I have a 16t Surly cog (flange turned in to optimize chainline to my outside chainri

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East and The Weather...

Of course removing your fenders virtually guaranties rain, you know...just sayin'. B-) On May 3, 9:58 am, Norman wrote: > The decks are cleared and I'll be there.  I'm also staying at the > Sherwood.  My only regret is I had to take off the VO Zep. fenders > from my Hillborne as they were, as pu

[RBW] Re: 54 Heron Touring on ebay

It's got to be a 55cm--Heron touring models came in odd sizes. (you should still bid though--nice bike!) On May 5, 7:26 am, Bruce Baker wrote: > he is actually measuring 54 cm c-c would that make it a 56cm...if so I might > bid on this one.. > > On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 7:22

[RBW] Re: Rockapillar....Bombalized....Hunqa Hopper?

Whew! Well, that saves me some money at least... Steve > It's tiny. Like 48cm. It was actually purchased by one of the admin at > the shop when it first came in and he just displays it there. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Rockapillar....Bombalized....Hunqa Hopper?

Your Stumpy looks nice, real nice. Ummm, how small is that Centurion exactly? A 21" by chance? B-) Steve "yeah, that'd be my size," Frederick, East Lansing MI On Apr 21, 8:42 pm, jinxed wrote: > I work for a shop. ... > One day a long time ago, little ol lady brings in a couple bikes that > "

[RBW] Re: 2011 Bombadil Revealed!

Reminiscent of the silver Grant used on Herons. Had one of those in our stable for a while; it's a good color. Steve On Apr 6, 8:36 pm, Marty wrote: > Here's a close-up that does a pretty good job capturing the wonderful > paint quality - albeit with a little levity on my part. > > http://tinyu

[RBW] Re: Bomba-Love 2011 :)

On Apr 5, 5:10 pm, Amit Singh wrote: > Steve, I am SO down!  I hope to see you and other Riv-Michiganders > there!  I'll send out a few emails to let the others know. Good! > We'll see, if it's just a dirt-road ride, I may decide to bring Turry, > the turmeric-colored double-top-tube A. Homer

[RBW] Re: Bomba-Love 2011 :)

Congratulations on the new bike! Here's a dirt road ride at the end of the month that I think would be a perfect adventure for it: http://www.mmba.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=103205 Other Michigan area listers welcome too of course! (I'm not sure if I'm going to go or not but hope to. It wil

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Orange Leather Paint

It's because the photo is marked "moderate," in the privacy and safety level fields... Steve On Mar 24, 9:42 am, JimD wrote: > Yes just a bike. > But it is, after all, bike porn. > Hope Flickr doesn't start doing this to all our bike photos. > =JimD > > On Mar 24, 2011, at :  Mar 24, 20111211AM,

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Orange Leather Paint

n the front back, sides here > -http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5186305169/in/set-721576... > > On Mar 24, 10:51 am, SteveF wrote: > > > Okay, I was expecting something gaudy but your pinstriping is very > > tasteful and understated--complements and ties together bikes and ba

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe 700C X 50mm tires on Velocity Chukker rims

I pinch flatted after getting a puncture once. The (front) tire went soft from the puncture and threw me off the rough edge of the pavement which pinch flatted the softened tube. I patched and inflated that tube one hole at a time before I finally figured out what happened-- took quite a long time

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Orange Leather Paint

Okay, I was expecting something gaudy but your pinstriping is very tasteful and understated--complements and ties together bikes and bags quite well. And tidily done, to boot! (my efforts at fine detail painting always end up looking like a dog's dinner at least to my perhaps over-self-critical e

[RBW] Re: What's your freewheel preference?

I've got a 650b-wheeled Quickbeam (just for reference) and I live in a pretty flat area. I found the 32-tooth ring unusably small so I replaced the triple crank with a double and got rid of the chain guard. (it's on my 1X9 Kogswell Kommuter now) I'm running a 38/40 up front, with a 17-19 dos eno

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