[RBW] My new Cheviot

Tom, the unfortunately named handlebar devices are great. I thought they would be a nice extra grip area, but what hadn't occurred to me was how helpful they would be with braking on a steep hill. Yesterday I was sailing down one and really appreciated that I could grab some brake without my

[RBW] My new Cheviot

Joe, putty! How do you like the ball cock washer grip setup? Worth it? Tom -- 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] My new Cheviot

New pics with Grant tape job, Chop Chort fenders, rear rack and olive Sackvilles. This rear bag doesn't really need a support, but I have bigger saddlebags and an Ortlieb Shopper for heavier loads. https://photos.app.goo.gl/qYMJRf9q4N00b5K93 -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] My new Cheviot

Right on, Joe! “Back-straining grades” are there to help you strengthen your core so the hills get flatter. Grin. I cracked up on my wee ride today (5 mile climb to Woodland Park, then down hill home). I’ve been on my bigger 71” gear for 4 or five days now, and needed a slow and steady

Re: [RBW] My new Cheviot

That's a thought. I had an ANT with a 3-peed coaster hub and front drum..that was a cool setup. The frame ended up not being my cup o' tea - it rode like a tank - but converting to that drivetrain on the Chev someday would be pretty sweet. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] My new Cheviot

Maybe consider a 3-spd internal at some point? Sounds like you have the situation for which they were intended - just enough range to help over the rough spots but not anything more - no useless gears. Regardless, sweet ride! On Fri, Jan 12, 2018 at 6:25 PM Joe Bernard

[RBW] My new Cheviot

Thanks, Patrick the Deacon! (I stole that from Grant). I'm really enjoying singlespeeding, although it's technically 2-speeding, or maybe two versions of singlespeed. I put the front derailer on (105 double, I guess I sold my D-A) connected to a SunRace thumby. I went on a longer ride today

[RBW] My new Cheviot

Sharp bike, Joe! How are you liking single speeding? With abandon, Patrick -- 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] My new Cheviot

"I’m really hoping I don’t like it." Well good luck with that! It's a great ride: A thing I didn't even notice until I thought about it this morning is how easy it was to just hop on and go without thinking about "this is the first time on a new bike." That's a very undersold aspect of the

[RBW] My new Cheviot

Wow nice! Is this the first pseudo-SS Chev amongst the bunch members? My wife’s getting hers soon - she can’t wait. She and I ride the same size frames. I’m really hoping I don’t like it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] My new Cheviot

Nice bike, Joe! What’s the purpose of the third braze-on on the rear dropouts? One for a fender strut, one for a rack, plus ... ?? I ask in part because my two Alex Singers, which were purpose-built to accept both fenders and rear racks, do this with *one* braze-on and a clever bolt that does

[RBW] My new Cheviot

Hi Joe. What a tremendous bike. Does it ride quietly with the tensioner? I usually like a ss without tensioner for quiet riding. I am considering a 3 ring by 1 cog with front derailler shifting only and a tensioner. As long as it is quiet, that is. Tom Palmer Twin Lake, MI -- You received

[RBW] My new Cheviot

Joe, I love it, especially the cream headtube! Looking forward to further single speed impressions. All the best, Erl -- 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

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Wonderful bike, Joe! The color is lovely, and you can build it up so many ways. I hope you'll follow up with your Cheviot single speed impressions. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] My new Cheviot

I interrupt my recent hiatus because A. It seemed stupid, B. I promised I would show off my new Cheviot, and C. Maybe this will serve as encouragement for anyone on the fence about a shiney new Riv to take the jump. Apologies for the lousy indoor shots, I finally got the build finished and just