[RBW] FS: (Riv-adjacent) Black Mountain Cycles "Road"

om/compare?geometries=5d61b35e6b56b4001760f48d,5b8578f548f3a30004789b17,&builds=,64aacf93ef92a7001f16d310, $1050. Located in SoCal. I have a bike box and will ship at cost (PirateShip--or you provide label), if you're not local. Dan Af Yorba Linda, CA -- You received this message because

[RBW] FS: 58cm 650B AHH F/F/HS

I have a 2017 58cm AHH that is I'm ready to pass along to a new home. This is a 58cm 650B A. Homer Hillsen, which I believe makes it a Waterford. Frame shows some chips and wear but no dents, no rust. Seatpost not included. Additional parts are available; let me know what you might need. Askin

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm 650B AHH F/F/HS

measuring tape I can discern is the headtube (~246mm), which is not a helpful measurement, IMO, but I know a lot of people look at that like gospel. Daniel in LA, CA, USA On Monday, February 19, 2024 at 4:52:13 PM UTC-8 Dan wrote: > I have a 2017 58cm AHH that is I'm ready to pass al

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho... stem question

Chris, can I ask how this ended up working for you? If so, what shim did you use? I've set up my Appaloosa with the Orthos and a 120mm VO single-bolt 26.0mm stem. The comfort and control is FANTASTIC, but I can make the bars slip if I push down on them hard. So far it hasn't happened while ridi

[RBW] Re: NBD - Purple Appaloosa

ause this frame actually made its way to me from them! They are super nice people and I love what they're doing with bikes (obviously). On Saturday 6 April 2024 at 05:17:36 UTC+10:30 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Great post and run-down, Dan! The Appaloosa is lookin' good. > > On M

[RBW] Re: Long Chainstays - What Problem/Deficiency Do They Solve?

Roy, I've found I have BETTER climbing ability on my Appaloosa with its super-long stays. If you stay seated your weight is rearward enough for traction, and thanks to the long stays the front end doesn't want to lift. That means you don't have to lean forward as much as you would on a regular-

[RBW] FS Paul Comp Racer - Pair 'o' silver w/ hangers, fresh pads

ends see https://photos.app.goo.gl/C8JdRuNGGsnwCek8A for pictures $340 shipped/insured Dan Yorba Linda, CA, USA -- 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, se

[RBW] Re: FS Paul Comp Racer - Pair 'o' silver w/ hangers, fresh pads

Good morning. Saturday morning price drop to... $320 On Friday, April 12, 2024 at 6:59:37 AM UTC-7 Dan wrote: > This is a nice way to upgrade your braking with a MUSA classic. > > recessed mount Racers in silver (anodized) finish > Paul straddle wire > roller straddle hanger >

[RBW] FS 2017 58cm (CTT) Homer AHH Frame, Fork, Headset

Relisting since Spring has sprung. Dropped the price to $1300 + ship for the frame, fork, headset. This is a 2017 "short" chainstay, Waterford (I believe) A. Homer Hilsen It measures 58cm CTT (which is, I think, how Riv measures) or 56 CTC on the seattube x ~56.5cm TT. The chainstayz are 47cm (

[RBW] Re: Long wheelbase = long chain

I'd like to hijack this thread with a question relevant to the title, if not the OP's actual question: *How do people manage the lng chain getting wedged between the tyre and chainstay?* I'm loving my Appaloosa so far, but when I'm in my 24t chainring and on a bumpy road, the chain flys aro

[RBW] Re: Long wheelbase = long chain

> coasting you ought to already be in the big ring. Maybe that's not >> practical on your terrain, but it's basically impossible for that chain >> mishap to happen from the big ring. >> >> Another idea is a mullet tire setup: wider in front and narrower in

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Appaloosa Overnighter

izon! On Wednesday 1 May 2024 at 04:12:22 UTC+9:30 Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks for more very interesting report and photos from worldwide > Rivendell riders. The rangeland looks much like the US Southwest but > without the inevitable mountains on the horizon. > > On Sun, Apr 28, 2

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

I thoroughly enjoyed this write-up. I can tell you've put in a lot of thought to this bike, and it's beautiful. Your approach to this build as a performance upright bicycle and your subsequent revelations as to the comfort mirror my own on my new, purple Appaloosa. I have the same bars too, but

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

g but I thought I'd point it out. Which brings me to my next point: have you considered an Atlantis? I think they have a similar HTU (70) and slightly more tyre clearance than an Appaloosa too. The trouble is finding one... On Monday 27 May 2024 at 02:49:08 UTC+9:30 kiziria...@gmail.com w

Re: [RBW] Re: My new Wired Magazine article about fat, supple tires

Patrick, I run 35psi on my 43mm GK SKs for all conditions. 35psi for road and 30psi for unpaved on my 43mm GK SS+. I have 55mm Ultradynamico Mars Robustos on my Appaloosa, and it’s a new world for me. So far I’ve tried 30psi (too firm) and 25psi, which feels very nice on and off road. I wonde

[RBW] Re: NBD - Purple Appaloosa

s. Not sure the benefit of > mounting to the seat post. Is that the quick part? > > > On Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 5:10:49 AM UTC-6 Dan wrote: > >> Valerie, it's comforting to hear that others have made the same journey >> as me. >> My Straggler has found

[RBW] Re: Mosquito infested NH White Mtns day tour

When it has said that to me I've found it means the images are too big. I've had luck resizing them to no more than 5MB total per post. Hope this helps - I'd like to see your photos! On Sunday 23 June 2024 at 11:33:07 UTC+9:30 Yankeebird wrote: > Wow it hates me > I'll try again tomorrow > If a

[RBW] Re: NBD - Purple Appaloosa

gmail.com wrote: > Hello! > This thread has inspired me to make my first post to this group. I enjoyed > reading your bike history, Dan, as I have a similar evolution from Surly to > Rivendell. I'm a first-time Riv owner and still grinning - I also have a > brand new purple

[RBW] Re: NBD - Purple Appaloosa

I enjoyed > reading your bike history, Dan, as I have a similar evolution from Surly to > Rivendell. I'm a first-time Riv owner and still grinning - I also have a > brand new purple Appaloosa! I was also skeptical of the purple and > initially wanted the green color, but I have

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa sizing advice

Chiming in: with my 89-89.5ish PBH, the 57cm Appaloosa fits me very well. Standover is not a problem except when I mess things up very badly on single track. I’d think a 57 would be very nice for you! On Wednesday 31 July 2024 at 03:20:24 UTC+9:30 Dan wrote: > Hey All! I am getting ready

[RBW] Re: WTB wide handlebars with slight rise and a bit of sweep

How about Soma Dream Risers? They’re a nice polished silver, albeit in 31.8mm clamp size. On Sunday 4 August 2024 at 04:04:16 UTC+9:30 iwdbu...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello folks, > > I have Simworks Little Nick Bars on my Appaloosa, and I've tried Nitto > Albatross bars as well. I'm looking for s

Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa Thread

Some great sleuthing and info here! I’ll add in another one that I’m pretty sure I’m not imagining: the chain stays look a tad shorter. On Saturday 10 August 2024 at 22:21:06 UTC+9:30 Dorothy C wrote: > I noticed they got down tube shifter bosses with the upcoming ones. Kind > of surprising on

Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa Thread

th myself for resisting > such a big temptation. One day Rivendell will take my money, just not this > round. > > On Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 7:24:58 AM UTC-6 Dan wrote: > > Some great sleuthing and info here! > I’ll add in another one that I’m pretty sure I’m not imagini

Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa Thread

o the previous Atlantis. I wonder if that leaves room for the next Atlantis to shift to something different? On Sunday 11 August 2024 at 11:31:48 UTC+9:30 trevor@gmail.com wrote: > [image: IMG_8546.jpg] > > On Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 7:52:50 PM UTC-6 Dan wrote: > >> Not

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa sizing advice

; stretch you out a bit. I think a 57 would be a good option. > > On Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:50:24 a.m. UTC-6 Dan wrote: > >> Hey All! I am getting ready to get an appaloosa when Rivendell restocks >> them and I am trying to figure out the proper size. I measured my PBH

Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa Thread

Apparently better for trail riding with no > downside to paved riding. > > On Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:12:39 AM UTC-7 Josh C wrote: > >> I personally wish they’d bring back the double top tube. I like the look >> of the green one tho, looked killer on the Platy.

Re: [RBW] 2024 Appaloosa Thread

paloosa numbers: >> >> >> https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1403/7343/files/RBW_Bicycle_Geometries_-_August_2024.pdf?v=1723665985 >> >> On Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:59:29 PM UTC-6 kiziria...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> Dan, I love the way t

[RBW] Handlebar suggestion for long legs?

So I have ordered my Appaloosa and am trying to get my parts in order. I plan on making the purchase of the "you pick the fun stuff, we pick the rest" to go along with the Appaloosa. My biggest conundrum is the handlebars. I have 91.5 PBH and have concerns with kneeing my hands or the handlebar

[RBW] Re: Handlebar suggestion for long legs?

? On Tuesday 20 August 2024 at 06:33:32 UTC+9:30 Dan wrote: > So I have ordered my Appaloosa and am trying to get my parts in order. I > plan on making the purchase of the "you pick the fun stuff, we pick the > rest" to go along with the Appaloosa. My biggest conundrum is the &

[RBW] Re: Handlebar suggestion for long legs?

whatever I get from Riv is too tight for me. On Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:18:08 AM UTC-4 Tom wrote: > Dan, what type of riding will you do predominately? > > An Albatross doesn't come back as far as a Bosco, has a wider angle, and > when you want to stomp on it you can

Re: [RBW] Re: Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

Mark, Have you checked that the seatpost binder bolt is greased? On my new Appaloosa, it wasn’t. I was having slipping issues until one day I tried to tighten it too hard and the bolt snapped. A new bolt, well-greased, and I never had a problem again. Didn’t need to tighten much either! All thi

[RBW] Re: Slipping on swept back handlebars

Swept back bars with a 26.0 clamp diameter? Must be the Crust Ron’s Ortho Bars! I had slipping issues with mine initially until I just really tightened down on the stem. I’m running an old Velo Orange Crand Cru steel stem. Looks great, but I could indeed go with more reach if I could ever find

[RBW] Re: Slipping on swept back handlebars

To add: I ride single track semi regularly and no issues since tightening. On Wednesday 11 September 2024 at 20:49:55 UTC+9:30 Dan wrote: > > Swept back bars with a 26.0 clamp diameter? Must be the Crust Ron’s Ortho > Bars! > > I had slipping issues with mine initially unti

[RBW] WTB/T: 61cm RB-T for 1st-gen 60cm Sam (Frame/fork)

hile they still existed, hence my search today. if you read this far, thanks, and email me off-list if you want to talk. thanks, Dan, near Madison, WI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: What is that thing to the right of the fork crown?

he calls it a "small lug", so the obvious conclusion is that it's for a TIG'd mountain bike (that's what the wide crown is for). I know this is heresy, but I hope I'm right. On Apr 14, 7:34 am, doc wrote: > Napkin ring; but only for high tea. > > On Apr 13, 6:13 pm, William wrote: > > > Grant p

Re: [RBW] Re: Pics from inside Waterford

Yep, they paint there too. I toured the factory with a group of BOBs several years back. They had several Paramounts that had come in for restoration (and were absolutely perfect) and a guy was in the process of spraying a yellow Gunnar when we went by the paint booth. It's been said before, bu

[RBW] Re: Pondering Sale of 68cm Quickbeam

This is an easy one -- get a light set of wheels for the Atlantis. On Sep 25, 11:14 am, Shaun Meehan wrote: > Thanks guys. Yeah, I've thought of selling the Atlantis instead of the QB. > But I really like the Atlantis for longer, hilly rides where I want to carry > stuff. And I have a dream of s

[RBW] Re: Good bike to ride, after a war.

nothing to do with the contest, but if Riv used photos like this on their website rather than sterile shots of well-used bikes leaning against white sheets, you might make an extra sale or three. Maybe or maybe not, but Ian's photos really bring out the character in the Hunqa, IMO. Makes me want

[RBW] Re: From full suspension to Bombadil??

I can reply to this thread with extreme authority because I am a 40- something guy with kids who rides a rigid MTB and used to have a full- boinger. I got rid of the dual-squish bike cuz I became convinced I would not live to be much older, or at best, become disabled and unable to ride due to th

[RBW] Re: 50 Miles on the Quickbeam today - thoughts on 40x18

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[RBW] Re: Seeking advice on 650b wheel replacement and internally geared hubs

t thaws or decides to start behaving better. I am actually seriously considering selling my IG bike and building up a crosscheck as a 1 x 8 for commuting and child trailer pulling duties. Dan Abelson Saint Paul, MN On Jan 20, 7:57 pm, Tyler wrote: > I bought a used Bleriot some time ago that cam

[RBW] Re: QB gear changes

I don't think that I have ever shifted mine but I plan on doing some more riding on unpaved trails this spring and I can see switching to the smaller chainring for the off road portions as I have found the 40 x16 I usually run a little tall for any offroad with a bit of hills. Dan Abels

[RBW] Re: Collective nouns for Riv's bikes

How about a "Roost of Rivendells." Dan Abelson Saint Paul, MN On Jan 30, 4:01 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2009-01-30 at 14:13 -0500, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 1:40 PM, Doug Peterson wrote: > > > > A "cast of Rivendells"

[RBW] Re: Sackville bags: how necessary, and for what uses?

FYI if you are looking for Carradice Bags with the weak dollar it seems to make sense to order them directly from England if you are looking to save a few bucks. Saint Johns Strees Cycles seems to have a good supply http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/ Dan Abelson Saint Paul, MN

[RBW] Re: Specialized Sequoia

Actually your recall is incorrect. The Sequoia has 43-ish chainstays. Near-identical geometry to a Ram, except the seatpost. On my 62.5, the SA was 74 degrees! I sold it for that reason; I couldn't get the seat back far enough. The other diff. between the Ram and the Sequoia is the latter has st

[RBW] Re: pedal across wisconsin?

go through valleys but the scenic bike friendly roads meander up and down some pretty steep hills. Most aren't super long but when I moved here I realized I'd need a granny gear. Dan S On Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:02:14 PM UTC-5, Seth Vidal wrote: > > Hi, > Does anyone on the

[RBW] FS: Sam H., 60cm, Orange canti version

r but I am not your typical build so it's not the first time. Happy to supply pics to iinterested parties. Asking $750 plus shipping ($35?). WIll be packed in Riv-supplied box and wrapped in Riv-supplied foam and whatnot. thanks, Dan S., near Madison, WI ps. Apologies from a mostly-luker p

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam H., 60cm, Orange canti version

Thought I'd bump this once and add photo links before it heads to ebay. Thanks, Dan http://s737.photobucket.com/albums/xx20/pjssully/?action=view¤t=IMG_3391_zps20db3bd3.jpg http://s737.photobucket.com/albums/xx20/pjssully/?action=view¤t=IMG_3398_zps531ff472.jpg On Monday, September 17, 2

[RBW] FS Grant's running shoes size 12.5

ver color as on the BLUG. $55 shipped. thanks, Dan -- 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/-/5ZDltVsixHcJ. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: FS Grant's running shoes size 12.5

e can be used for cycling, these could. They seem like they are very breathable so would be good warm-weather wear. Dan S., Madison, WI On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 8:04:51 AM UTC-5, Big Paulie wrote: > > > > Are Altras suitable for cycling, or just running? > -- You r

[RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

When my first daughter was born (19 years ago, time flies) I ran out and got a Burley trailer. I was really excited to get her into the fun of biking with me, but the first few times we rode around the local lake she fussed and complained. The highlight for her was getting out at the park at t

[RBW] Re: Best advice for securing bikes in a garage

his and his wife's bikes have been stolen again at least one more time, but has since moved to a different area. Nothing to do with bike security though, as they were stolen when he was working around the house and had the garage open. Pretty brazen thieves. Dan in small town WI where

[RBW] Re: riv style car repair and tire question

Hey Joe -- I have never run the Marathon Supremes but my plain Marathons were pretty awful. Compared to them, the Panaracer Paselas I run are smooth and fast. Dan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Hillborne + Rock N' Roads + (woody) Fenders

Every time I see a photo of a Sam with RnR's I regret selling mine prematurely. Anybody got a 60cm green Sam they're not riding that they would sell? On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 4:08:38 PM UTC-5, Jeff wrote: > > Despite the fact that my Hillborne with Noodles and Barlow Pass tires is > the bes

[RBW] Re: Redwood Rebuilt.

Those Redwoods just look right, and I like those bars too. Dan On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 6:53:26 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > Swapped out some parts on my Redwood... > Added: > Selle-Anatomica Saddle > Nitto B132 Handlebars > Newbaum's Burnt Orange Tape (clear she

[RBW] WTB: Sam Hillborne, first-gen green, 60cm

if ya got one and what ya want for it. Don't worry if yours is scratched and scraped or otherwise beausage'd. thanks, Dan South-central Wisconsin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Elephant National Park Explorer

y 29er felt TOO big, 650B still scares me for some reason. Dan On Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 11:10:32 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > I don't know what the XL standover is but the Elephant folks did offer to > work with me on a full custom NFE frame since the stock sizes in their

Re: [RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

That Clementine in the photo on the blug is a really nice looking bike. All those curves and whatnot. And shiny black paint. Beaut. -- 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: Didn't see that coming... Segmented Cast Fork Crown on BLUG

that is a really cool crown. And, I've never wanted a cycling cap before but that brown Clem cap is pretty cool. Still too small for my huge noggin tho I'm sure. Dan So. Wis. On Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 5:52:18 PM UTC-5, EGNolan wrote: > > When they teased a while back, I

[RBW] Trigger Shifters?

The number of rear cogs i use stopped at 8 speed setups, but have used most available shifting options, and the two best were first-gen xtr triggers and Ultegra bar ends mounted on paul thumbie mounts. Still have the Paul's, and they still work fantastically. Greatly prefer them over xt triggers

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

h slicks and the sus locked out. Bontrager Race XL. Orange. Didn't like the handling and the short head tube. Dan in WI, who thinks he's done shuffling bikes for a while. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: FYI: Saluki on Ebay

I would never buy this, there are "scratches around entire bike"!! On Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 1:24:20 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > That's the Contrarius Saeculum upgrade! > > On Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 11:08:02 AM UTC-7, Minh wrote: >> >> Ah, Eric, good eye, i didn't e

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

Hmmm -- do the canti braze-ons look like they're set for small wheels to anybody else? Dan S., SW Wisc. On Dec 6, 10:05 am, MSmith wrote: > I think the extra, asymmetrical "chainstays" are purely aesthetic whimsy. > The mixte lug for the diagatube has sockets for stays to

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

well, then, I for one don't see a heckuvalot that's unusual. Quirky and eccentric, maybe, but still looks like a Riv. On Dec 6, 10:34 am, Joe Bernard wrote: > No canti mounts. You're seeing midmount rack eyelets. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

and they all proceeded to hold their breath... :) On Dec 6, 12:53 pm, William wrote: > >it feels more like a V.2 for Bomba. > > I'll disagree that conjecture just on the grounds of it looking like a > caliper-brake only bike.  No canti posts, no disk mounts, no apparent > provisions for a hub-br

[RBW] Re: The American (aka MUSA) List

What others on the list are not really MUSA, Reid wondered? Velo orange is on there, most of their stuff is China or Taiwan. Waterford is not on the list, and their factory is down the road here in WI... Yeah, pretty useless. Can't believe much of what you read is truer every day. Dan

[RBW] Re: Vintage Expedition vs. AHH and Atlantis

ehave much better. Not sure if some of this is due to the large frame, but that's my experience anyway. I use the bike primarily for commuting and I love it; it feels fast and comfortable. Dan On Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 10:54:55 AM UTC-6, Kevin Lindsey wrote: > Greetings. >

[RBW] WTB Cheviot 60cm or Clem L 59cm

Looking for a trusty step through bike and figured I would see if there are any on here that need new homes. Built bikes would be preferred. This would be my first Rivendell. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsu

[RBW] Re: ISO 170mm crankset

Have you had a look at the Spacycles cranksets? Specifically the TD2 super compact double. You can choose the arm length and the gearing. I have a 38-24 on my Appaloosa and will get a 44-28 for a Roadini build I am cooking up. Not expensive and they look fantastic! On Tuesday 15 October 2024 a

[RBW] Re: The new Atlantis is goiong to be a damn hillibike monster!

I’m curious to know if the 2025 Atlantis has changed much from the previous one. For some reason, I thought it always had a slack-ish head tube angle? On Saturday 19 October 2024 at 07:38:09 UTC+10:30 iamkeith wrote: > I spend a lot of time looking at geometry charts. Not because I know what >

Re: [RBW] Re: The new Atlantis is goiong to be a damn hillibike monster!

My own thoughts about geometry changes: When the 2024 Appaloosa came out, I was slightly anxious that it made my new, 2023 model redundant. "But it's slacker now", I thought, "so it'll be better on trails! And I ride trails!" But then that thought passed, and I rode the bike. And I rode it some m

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

Looks like Riv updated the store page with a full description of the production version of the Gallop. They cover everything, from the top tube and brake changes, tubing, sizing with various bars and whether you should buy one for your girlfriend ha! I always enjoy reading the descriptions, and i

[RBW] 2024 Appaloosa has arrived. Considering putting it together myself but have never done this.

So my beautiful Appaloosa has arrived. I am practically foaming at the mouth as I type. As I am sure most of you are aware, Rivendell sends complete bikes mostly built with the exception of the stem, seat tube saddle and pedals. I originally planned on bring my bike to a shop to have them compl

[RBW] Re: Lost Sierra Loop Trip Report

Oh my goodness: falling bikes, gunshots, snow, dooring, flat tyres... what a crazy adventure! Doesn't seem to have dampened your enthusiasm in the least though. On Sunday 27 October 2024 at 10:17:00 UTC+10:30 diana@gmail.com wrote: > I did the Lost Sierra Loop >

[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa has arrived. Considering putting it together myself but have never done this.

were determined to do it right, then budget for 2-3x > that time. If you were determined to leave the pre-built stuff exactly as > it is, and not re-do anything, that's another approach, but it's not a > substitute for the $150 job you'd get from a good mechanic at a good shop

[RBW] Re: FYI: Platypus & Appaloosa frames available at Blue Lug

You may have resisted, but I couldn’t! I picked up a Roadini frame from them recently and am now accumulating parts for a build. Don’t forget when purchasing that taxes / import duty may apply when it arrives wherever you are. On Sunday 27 October 2024 at 03:20:54 UTC+10:30 Paul M wrote: > Wh

[RBW] Re: Dropbars vs sweptback bars and saddle height

The Ortho bars are LONG. For me the trick has been unlocking the full potential of being able to move your hands back and forth along the bars as needs permit. One: I have a slight angle down. Two: I have them low enough so that the ends are around saddle height. Uncle Ron runs them even slig

[RBW] Re: New to me Joe App #BofurBike Ride Report

Beautiful bike! I like this colour, and the wrapping you’ve done on the bars and stays. Agree that Appaloosas go so well with baskets. Hope you have many fun and long rides on this one! On Thursday 31 October 2024 at 14:05:58 UTC+10:30 Nathan Mattia wrote: > [image: IMG_7464.jpeg] > > I had be

[RBW] FS: Lots of Parts from Shimano, Analog, Rene Herse, Suntour, White Industries, TA...

labeled Chrome stem Bought on iBob - seller didn't remember the pedigree $15 I think those are all good prices, but open to offers. Prices are before shipping, but I'll keep those down, too. Trades? I'd be into guitar pedals, or for locals, a Vox amp (or some in that vein). I cou

[RBW] Re: MKS Pretzel pedals

I’ve just chucked these on my Appaloosa to try out over the Gammas I originally had on. Looks wise, they are nice but not quite as nice as the Gammas, which look fantastic. I kinda wish I’d bought the panda ones that blue lug sells as it’s all a bit silver - silver with my silver cranks, but eh

[RBW] Re: An attempted RoadUno reconfiguration failure

Have you been reading Bike Snob? He had the same skipping issue, and it boiled down to a worn freewheel. It went away when the freewheel was replaced. On Friday 27 September 2024 at 04:24:29 UTC+9:30 Bill Lindsay wrote: > My first instantiation of my 58cm RoadUno was as a 14-speed, as > immor

Re: [RBW] Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

Just dropping in to say that greasing the expander wedge and bolt fixed the clicking I had on a quill stem bike of mine! It was clicking I heard when yanking on the wide bars near the ends, such as standing up and pedalling. It’s a singlespeed, so I used to hear that sound all the time… On Thu

Re: [RBW] New Susie - Build Questions: BB Spindle and Centerlock Hubs

+1 on the Bitex touring rear hub from me. I use one on my Appaloosa and it's going great so far. Looks good. I'd regard it as on the louder side. Anyway I like it enough that I've ordered some more Bitex hubs for my upcoming Roadini build. On Wednesday 6 November 2024 at 15:12:30 UTC+10:30 Garre

[RBW] Re: WTB: Silver Deore BR-T610 V-Brake Calipers

For what it's worth, I found them new at Alexs Cycle in Japan. https://alexscycle.com/products/shimano-deore-br-t610-v-brakes-set?_pos=2&_sid=8719e2fc6&_ss=r On Friday 8 November 2024 at 16:46:20 UTC+10:30 Dan wrote: > I'd love to know where to find these too. Maybe

[RBW] Re: WTB: Silver Deore BR-T610 V-Brake Calipers

I'd love to know where to find these too. Maybe it's time to visit my local bike co-op... On Friday 8 November 2024 at 16:29:27 UTC+10:30 Daniel M wrote: > I should be more accurate and say those are my all-time favorite rim > brakes. > > DM > > On Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:58:24 PM UTC-

[RBW] Re: Rivendell's of the UK

Not in the UK, but came here to say I think your bike is stunning. I think the Appaloosa with 50mm tyres and fenders is unstoppable! On Tuesday, 19 November 2024 at 02:56:42 UTC+10:30 charlie...@gmail.com wrote: > Is anyone out there?? > > Thought I'd start a UK Riv thread... I'm curious to

Re: [RBW] The Riv low-normal derailer

If it looks anything like this I think it will be great. That’s quite classy and minimal compared to other RDs currently on the market. I mean, Cues and Sword look like robots! On Sunday, 8 December 2024 at 07:12:39 UTC+10:30 Michael Connors wrote: > [image: microshiftr10.jpg] > Looks like it b

[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

Ooo, a rare svelte Appaloosa! Looks great actually. What is it about Rivendells and having a bar-swapping bug? I think the bike suits swept-back bars (like your Billies) so well, I’m a little scared to change to something a bit more mountain-ish like the bullmoose. On Friday, 31 January 2025 a

[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

These Appaloosas with riser bars are making me curious! I love the sweep backs on mine, but can’t help but feel it would ride great with some wide alt bars too. On Saturday, 14 December 2024 at 04:19:48 UTC+10:30 J J wrote: > Drew and Bones, I'm really digging your Apps. The builds look fantast

[RBW] Re: Riv default 113 BB, Tange headset

I think this is a good change. I literally had to have the 110bb on my (non-lugged) Roadini swapped out for a 113 yesterday because the 110 meant the front derailleur was rubbing the chain in the small ring. On Saturday, 25 January 2025 at 01:40:54 UTC+10:30 isp...@gmail.com wrote: > I learned

[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

Stunning build(s) Isaak! Leisurely gravel cruises up mountains with singletrack on the way down - that's almost a perfect use case for this bike. Maybe throw in collecting a load of groceries afterwards. There's something about the bike with Ortho bars too. I think they were almost made for the

[RBW] Billie / Wavie Combo Bars

Starting a thread to talk about the Billie / Wavie combo handlebar we have heard about a few times in the weekly newsletters now. I'm imagining it as an interpolation in sweep and width between the Billies (70 degrees) and Wavies (35? degrees), maybe with a touch of rise like the Billies have. S

[RBW] Re: New RBW handlebar // any guesses what it'll be?

Isn’t this the one he mentions that’s halfway between a Wavie bar and a Billie bar? On Thursday, 6 March 2025 at 18:42:15 UTC+10:30 John Johnson wrote: > In the last couple missives, Will mentions a new handlebar for 2025. > Curious if anyone has any insight on what it will be and/or any guesse

[RBW] Re: Stem reach for Noodle

FWIW I am running a horizontal 70mm stem with Noodles on my Roadini. Bars approx 2cm above saddle. I arrived at this by drawing up the roadini with this config in CAD and figuring out how to get the reach the same as my other drop bar bike with an angled 100mm stem and Cowchipper bars, which h

[RBW] Re: HUGE Rivendell archive update: Catalogs, flyers, brochures and more

Wow, what a treat. Thank you, Eric! On Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 1:08:47 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > I've spent the last several months scanning my collection of Rivendell > catalogs, flyers, ads and brochures. > > Reed, who hosts the archive of Rivendell Readers at > http://notfi

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: New 57cm Roadini Frameset (Orange) + headset, 559 brakes, Nitto seatpost

mostly redundant with my aggressive fat tire gravel bike. Thanks, Dan On Mon., Jan. 9, 2023, 5:46 p.m. Andrew Turner, wrote: > Pictures can be found in my FS album here. > <https://photos.app.goo.gl/5q3GaT9EnzUh7yzt5> > The only places where there's paint damage are the dropouts an

[RBW] WTB: Rosco Platypus 50cm Purple

Hey. Curious if anyone here might have one they are looking to sell? Could be a frameset or possibly a complete. Thanks -Dan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

We camped at Glen but took an afternoon walk from there to Wildcat. It helped getting a site since we were able to take off work and go on a Monday. On Fri, Jul 28, 2023 at 6:34 PM Piaw Na(藍俊彪) wrote: > > > On Fri, Jul 28, 2023 at 6:29 PM Dan Bluestein > wrote: > >&g

Re: [RBW] San Francisco/Bay Area Riv Riders

I haven't ridden 3 Bears in a while -- if only I wasn't away this weekend. Next time, though! --dan (Oakland) On Friday, August 4, 2023 at 9:03:23 AM UTC-7 diana@gmail.com wrote: > Anybody want to do this ride tomorrow? - > https://bayareabikerides.net/the-three-bears/ >

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilevers or Direct Mount-Centerpulls

That’s a beaut. Happy trails! On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 11:51:43 AM UTC-5 kyleco...@gmail.com wrote: > Just an update - went with cantis! now i have to go buy the rest of the > bicycle... > > [image: bleriot.jpg] > > > On Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 5:12:14 PM UTC-8 Josiah Anderson wrote:

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