And if you really want to go into the finer points of SOH, remember you probably measured your PBH barefoot. Or maybe you were wearing socks? How many millimeters thick were the socks. Did you just eat because the additional weight would compress the socks. And you don’t ride barefoot. Which shoes? How many millimeters thick are the soles. How about the other shoes? And your PBH changes from waking to bedtime... Splitting millimeters Mike M
Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 24, 2020, at 4:56 PM, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: > > > rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Google Groups > Topic digest > View all topics > It's a Bombadil - 2 Updates > RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available. - 1 Update > FS: Swift Industries Paloma Handlebar Bag and new KLICKfix for mounting - 1 > Update > FS: Rene Herse Antelope Hill tires, Swift Industries Short Stack Panniers - 1 > Update > Looking for in house bike stand/holder - 8 Updates > WTB 62cm QB - 2 Updates > How do you like/ DO you like your Fatty Rumpkins? - 1 Update > Back In The Riv Saddle With A '98 Custom Starck-Riv - 2 Updates > Do you leave it alone...or must you monkey? - 3 Updates > Bluelug/Nitto Losco Bar - 1 Update > Paul's Racer Brakes FS - 1 Update > Sam Standover Hieghts for 51 & 55 - 1 Update > FS: September Blow Out - 1 Update > It's a Bombadil > Joseph Bernard <joerem...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 04:52PM -0700 > > I rode it, the verdict is in, it's a great bike! I can't give any specifics > of ride quality because it just feels like a Riv to me: stable yet turns on > a dime, kinds floaty and zingy. Honestly it feels like a slightly shorter > version of my custom, which makes sense because the built-for-me frame was > spec'd pretty close to the Bombadil's mission. > > Even the riding position is nailed right off the bat, which I find > hilarious. I plopped the bars and stem I had in there and set the saddle > height and it's perfect! > > Here's a couple of sunny pics so you can see the raw metal better. Check > out that gusset under the downtube, I don't think any other Riv came with > it. > > Joe Bernard > > Joseph Bernard <joerem...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 04:55PM -0700 > > Back to top > RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available. > Mark Roland <absolutegal...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 04:38PM -0700 > > I got mine a couple orders back, along with a jumbo grabby. I've been > grabbing the grabby but just broke out the banana on a short ride earlier > this evening. Both were purchased when I think the only color was gray. I > was hesistant, partly because I really liked the brown of my old jumbo > grabby, which someone grabbed out of my car :( a while back, partly because > I was worried about dirt. > > No worries, most of the dirt is on the light side anyway. I almost think I > may like the gray better than the brown. And the banana is great--as > Roberta says, a bit roomier than my XS Sackville (in brown). And the gray > with the brown leather trim is high zoot & goes with my dark blue & black & > chrome Fuji Finest. Now I just have to break it in a bit. Shouldn't be too > hard as with winter coming the bag with more room will get the call more > often than not. > > [image: IMG_20200924_174557294.jpg] > > [image: IMG_20200924_174547405.jpg] > > [image: IMG_20200924_174523714_MP.jpg] > > > On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 12:58:39 PM UTC-4, Roberta wrote: > Back to top > FS: Swift Industries Paloma Handlebar Bag and new KLICKfix for mounting > "Jim S." <ja...@simeri.me>: Sep 24 04:18PM -0700 > > $135 shipped. > > Here's a description of the product: > > https://builtbyswift.com/shop/paloma-handlebar-bag/ > > Here are photos: > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/9cCpw2PXkrdjJmTv6 > > Condition is good to very good. It looks like these are $175 new, and the > Klickfix is $27 new. > > The Klickfix is included in the $135 price. I characterize the Klickfix as > new because I have never mounted it on a bike or even taken it out of its > box. Concededly, the box is a bit worn. > Back to top > FS: Rene Herse Antelope Hill tires, Swift Industries Short Stack Panniers > Zack <zack...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 03:59PM -0700 > > Tires gone, panniers still available. $209 shipped? > > On Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 5:06:23 PM UTC-7 Zack wrote: > > Back to top > Looking for in house bike stand/holder > Joel <jrster...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 10:36AM -0700 > > Cross posted on Bob. > > I have the very old stands that Rivendell sold years ago, not very stable. > I’d like either 1 double or 2 single bike holders, floor style to keep my > bikes safe. Recommendations appreciated. I’ve seen a few on eBay and > Amazon but thought it wise to check here before buying. > > Thanks > David <23writ...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 01:59PM -0400 > > Hi Joel > Are you talking a work stand or display stand. I have a couple of Nitto > display stands that are quite nice but designed for 120 or 126 rear hubs so a > bit of a wrestle to install. I also picked up a couple of Minoura stands that > are newer so more readily fit modern bikes. More convenient but certainly a > trade off on aesthetics. > > David > > Sent from my iPhone > > Ed Carolipio <ed.caroli...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 11:15AM -0700 > > I have the Feedback Velo Cache configured to carry 4 > bikes: https://www.feedbacksports.com/product/velo-cache-black/ > > Good points: > > - Free standing so no need to attach to anything, and from my experience > very stable > - Lightweight > - Fit and finish are excellent > - Rubber "grips" are sturdy and protect the paint finish on the top tube > > Downsides: > > - Pricey > - (Potential) Unknown how well it'll work with double top tube Rivs > - Need a top tube frame adapter for swoopy top tube frames(Clem L, > Cheviot, Gus/Suzie) > > > --Ed C. > > On Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 10:59:50 AM UTC-7 David Hays wrote: > > Joel Stern <jrster...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 02:19PM -0400 > > David, not a work stand, not yet anyway. I want the bikes to be secure in > my sunroom which is where I leave them during cycling season but the stands > I have now are not at all secure, either too loose or too tight, I can > adjust but they seem to not be good for either 42mm or 48mm tires. These > use the front tire. > > Joel > > Joel Stern <jrster...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 02:21PM -0400 > > Thanks Ed, I was thinking of something like this or a floor stand. I will > take a look in a bit. I appreciate your input. > > Joel > > James Valiensi <jpvalie...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 11:33AM -0700 > > Feedback sports has nice floor stands for storage. I use them. > > The Snag <northcoastcomp...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 01:25PM -0700 > > Somafab has some nice looking stands by Kogu that are currently on sale.... > https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/category/tools-maintenance-racks-store-fixture-992 > > On Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 11:33:21 AM UTC-7 James Valiensi wrote: > > Joel Stern <jrster...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 04:40PM -0400 > > Thanks James, I’ll look. > > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/1C18DAE0-D948-4874-A270-1387EC41C774%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > > . > > > -- > ~IMPORTANT~ Note to all~~ EMAIL ETIQUETTE > If you forward this email, please highlight and delete the forwarding > history, which includes my email address and maybe others. It is a courtesy > to me and others who may not wish to have their email addresses sent all > over the world. Erasing the history helps prevent Spammers from obtaining > addresses, prevents viruses from being propagated, and limits the > proliferation of spam. Also, please use the “BCC” area instead of “TO” and > “CC” when forwarding to several people at once. > ~~Thank you~~ > Back to top > WTB 62cm QB > Dave Grossman <gma...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 10:21AM -0700 > > I will make a final appeal for a 62cm QB before I go and grab a BMC Monster > Cross canti. Matt is riding my old 58, which was way too small. I had what > I thought was 62cm last winter but that ended up being a 64cm and Reid > ended up with it after I bought it. Anyhow, if anyone has one they are > looking to move, let me know. Otherwise, I am close to giving up to > finding one of these until Riv reissues the single speed! > jamison brosseau <jamison.bross...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 12:51PM -0700 > > email sent > > On Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 1:21:51 PM UTC-4 Dave Grossman wrote: > > Back to top > How do you like/ DO you like your Fatty Rumpkins? > Nathan Mattia <nathanmat...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 12:17PM -0700 > > I just shoed Samwise with a pair of Rump-shakers this month, and I gotta > say, I dig em. They give off a lot more confidence in the corners on ANY > surface than did my Pari-Moto smooths (the ones a lot like the Loup Loup > Pass tires). I haven’t even tried running them with a lower psi yet, and > they’re still nice and cushy. > > I see now that they are discontinued but my pop up every once in a while on > a site. Shame. > > What are your impressions of your Fattys? > > [image: CFB4CF61-75A5-45E8-BEDE-65EFDE7C17B4.jpeg] > Back to top > Back In The Riv Saddle With A '98 Custom Starck-Riv > Paul Brodek <pcb.ha...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 11:04AM -0700 > > Thanks for linking it, Peter. If Trevor has it now, it went from Peter to > me to Trevor. > > Peter asked me earlier offlist if the frame had been a little small for me, > and looking at my notes on the frame dims I said probably not. But now > looking at the built pix on flickr, yeah, definitely closer to "a little > too little" for me. > > All I've managed with the new Starck Riv so far is a coupla round-the-block > sweeps, which it handled nicely. I detected slight notes of lemongrass, > with a subtle smoky finish. > > Paul Brodek > Hillsdale, NJ USA > > On Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 1:57:12 PM UTC-4, Peter Bridge wrote: > Paul Brodek <pcb.ha...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 11:11AM -0700 > > Actually, come to think of it, if it was mine there's always the > possibility there was an intermediary caretaker between me and Trevor. > > I'm pretty sure the color was considered a Burnt Orange. Frame size was > 58.5cm square c-c, def a bit lower than I like. There were some paint flaws > down near the seat tube bottle bosses that were sanded away, visible in the > naked frame photos. > > I have nothing against simplicity, but I think I like the curlier head lugs > on the '95 Road better than the simpler lines on the Starck. > > Paul Brodek > Hillsdale, NJ USA > > On Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 2:04:21 PM UTC-4, Paul Brodek wrote: > Back to top > Do you leave it alone...or must you monkey? > Ben Mihovk <bjmih...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 07:04AM -0700 > > Got shipping notification for my Atlantis yesterday! I'm beyond excited. > > I'll post a pic when it gets here...I'd do a full list of components now, > but honestly I went with what Vince picked out and my only input was that I > didn't need a saddle, I wanted the front of the Choco bar taped up, and > that I wanted inboard thumb shifters. > > Should be ready to pick up at UPS Customer Center on Tuesday after work. > Cooler weather coming to Omaha should make for a lovely commute next > Wednesday morning! > > > On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 8:58:59 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > > dougP <dougpn...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 10:28AM -0700 > > Ben: > > You've probably seen photos on this forum of the epic packing job that > Rivendell does. When I got my Atlantis, I was able to ride it within an > hour of delivery, and I think the saddle & the pedals were the only things > I had to install. Like you, I went with their suggestion on parts & some > of the originals are still on there. Ride it out of the box, then start > tinkering. I think it took me a couple of weeks to find something to fuss > with. > > dougP > > On Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 7:04:01 AM UTC-7, Ben Mihovk wrote: > Ben Mihovk <bjmih...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 10:36AM -0700 > > Doug, > Yes, I've seen the pack job! I've watched the video of Mark assembling a > Homer maybe fifteen times now (love the video and the music). > > Good advice on riding for a while before tinkering. I'll definitely go that > way. > > Ben > > On Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 12:28:45 PM UTC-5 dougP wrote: > > Back to top > Bluelug/Nitto Losco Bar > Jason Fuller <jtf.ful...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 08:03AM -0700 > > My comfortable height for "upright" bars is level with, to maybe 1" above > my saddle height, so Loscos make sense to me :D > Back to top > Paul's Racer Brakes FS > James Valiensi <jpvalie...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 07:26AM -0700 > > HI, > I have a set I’m not using. They work really good and are a nice alternative > to long reach calipers. These are a F&R set for recessed mounting. > > https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/components/brakes/center-pull-brakes/racer-medium/ > > <https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/components/brakes/center-pull-brakes/racer-medium/> > > $185 for the pair. This includes USPS Priority shipping. Payment via Paypal > only. Friends and Family is nice- > Back to top > Sam Standover Hieghts for 51 & 55 > aeroperf <dorem...@comcast.net>: Sep 24 07:10AM -0700 > > This should be a fun thread. > > My 2015 Sam 55 Cm has a measured SOH of 830mm with 700x42 Conti SpeedRide > tires, unloaded. > That is not the max tire. It came from Riv with Conti TourRide 700x48 > tires, and if I had not wanted fenders, I could have probably fit something > even bigger. > > It has a Rivendell listed SOH of 833mm. Tire not listed, but max tire size > listed at 700x44. > It has a Bikeinsights.com computed SOH of 833mm with 700x46 tires listed. > > I also have a Riv geometry chart that includes a 56 cm Sam with SOH listed > at 834mm for a max tire of 700x45. > > Since I rotate my tires annually, and then reset my odometer over a > measured course, I can tell you that two supposedly identical tires of the > same brand/model can have a difference in height of 5.2mm (At least. > That’s just what I have had to reset the odometer for). Figure that half > of that could make its way into SOH. > And that is at a constant tire pressure of 70 psi. When I went to 50 psi > for ride quality, I had to reset the odometer again, though not by nearly > as much. > > So for my Sam, actual standover height is not just a function of frame > geometry but also tire size, tire brand, tire pressure and random > manufacturing tolerances. I just use 830 mm. > Back to top > FS: September Blow Out > Pat Smith <pbsmi...@gmail.com>: Sep 24 06:51AM -0700 > > Hey Corwin I sent payment on the Nitto stems not realizing they were 26.0 > clamp. I'd like to actually pass on these if it's not too late. > > Thanks > Pat > > On Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 5:35:14 PM UTC-4 Joel wrote: > > Back to top > You received this digest because you're subscribed to updates for this group. > You can change your settings on the group membership page. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. -- 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. 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