[RBW] Re: Temple Coffee, Sacramento 2-2-14 - a set on Flickr

[Tony DeFilippo]

Nice, love the b/w especially the heavy blacks...

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Re: [RBW] Update: the woman who is 5'2"

[Ron Mc]

If you had told them about the upright bars, they would have loaded you on 
a lumbering city bike with 900-g tires and 3-speed SA at best.  When you 
buy 10,000 widgets at a time, you can't afford for your customers to be 
individualists - what, they think they're special?  You want your bike to 
be comfortable?  Then you want a Comfort bike.  We can sell you anything we 
have here - just what you need, right?  

On Sunday, February 2, 2014 9:47:52 PM UTC-6, LeahFoy wrote:
>
> Well, I'm disappointed. Since Grant advertised some small bikes (like the 
> Saluki), I was hoping she'd opt for that. A well-made small bike is 
> supposed to be a treasure - G says most small bikes are designed "wacky." 
> (Pretty sure I have that right, but if I've misquoted, show no hesitation 
> to set me straight.)
>
> When it was my turn to bike shop, I ALMOST fell into the bike shop trap 
> and was *this close* to purchasing a Specialized Ruby that was somehow 
> going to work for my bike commuting, shopping and pulling a trailer. Carbon 
> was the best, I was told. A salesman said to me (wink, wink, nudge, nudge) 
> that he could tell I was going to be a racer someday. If you knew me, that 
> would throw you into fits of hysterics.
>
> I'm happy she has a shiny new bike, but I'm highly suspicious her best 
> interests were the top priority for the bike shop. Maybe I'm an anomaly, 
> but until Rivendell, I never got offered  what was best for me. I got 
> offered what the bike companies said was best: high-quality plastic, low 
> bars, "cutting-edge" this and that. I was made to feel less important 
> because I desired usefulness on the bike instead of lightness and 
> swiftness. I kept thinking, "You know those upright bars on my old 
> childhood bikes? Wow, those were nice..." I'd have never admitted it to the 
> bike sales guys, though
>
> My son begs me to read The Berenstein Bears The Bike Lesson most nights. 
> The cub receives a shiny red bicycle with fenders, swept-back bars, and a 
> wide, sprung saddle. Warms my heart :) I hope she loves her Trek, really I 
> do, but you be there for her when she realizes she has a "wacky" bike for 
> trail-riding, Anne! Maybe, just maybe, there will be a tiny Saluki left in 
> Grant's collection of small bikes.
>
>

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[RBW] FS: Riv related items.Riv Bullmoose bars, Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires, Brooks Ti saddle, Sigg, Vintage french saddle etc.

[hobie]

I have for sale the following. All items include shipping. 

Bullmoose Riv handlebars 150mm. Some insertion marks and scuffs but still a 
very nice lustre to them. $115.00

Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Evolution line HD speed guard folding clincher 
tires 700x40 w. 2 Schwalbe #17 tubes. Very low miles. $85.00

Brooks Titanium Swift saddle black lg. copper rivets. The bag loops have 
been snipped off and filed down.The leather also has a split at the front 
left rivet. Could possibly be stiched by a shoe maker. Overall the leather 
is still in good condition. Still a useable saddle as is. $75.

Vintage French black leather saddle. I think it's French. Came off a 
Motebecane mixte bike. Length is 260mm width is 150mm. Stamped on both 
sides is. Welcome and Groupon Garanti. Also has 5 holes on each sides to 
tie saddle. Has bag loops. Has so cracking of the leather in several areas 
that doesn't look to bad. I've tried it and feels fairly nice. $35.

Vintage Selle Italia Flite Titanium saddle. The original from the late 
80's/early 90's. Overall condition is fairly good. Has a scuff on the left 
rear side. $45.

Log House Designs rain cape/poncho. High vis. yellow w. hood. Brand new, 
very nice design. Leg straps on inside. $25.

Tom Ritchey/Kalloy Nitto knockoff seatpost 27.2 silver 290mm overall 
length. $23.00

Velo Orange setback 2 bolt seatpost silver 27.2 silver 290mm overall 
length. Fair amount of insertion marks ad scratches. Still functions 100%  
$25.00

5 very well used Sigg water bottles w. 10 sport caps. The bottles were 
originally black, I used Jasco paint remover to peel down to raw aluminum. 
3 lg. bottles and 2 smaller ones. Used these on my Saluki w. King cages. 
Some dents and lots of scratches. Still usable. 5 bottles and 10 caps. 
$23.00

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Re: [RBW] Stranded in a sea of salt.

[Steve Palincsar]

On 02/02/2014 11:08 PM, Joan Oppel wrote:
At the risk of sounding like a broken record:  I have ridden my 
Bleriot 6 times in the past 2 weeks in the Maryland, DC, Virginia 
area.  I have not ridden on icy roads but otherwise, I don't worry 
about  the residual salt - and yes there's definitely lots of roads 
that are now white due to being salted, where they used to be black 
tarmac.  Wipe the bike down after a ride.  That's it.  The Bleriot has 
been ridden through the past 7 winters in this area, and even in mild 
winters, there have been days with icy roads when the salt trucks are 
out and then there's residue.


The frame is fine, and the components are all in fine working order 
and are original.  Except for the chain, replaced at about the 4,000 
mile mark.


I suggest: Just Ride.then Just Wipe Down, 5 minutes is all that takes.
Joan



Note: the wipe-down process is simplified if you have fenders on the bike.



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[RBW] Re: ForSale CRANK SETS

[Charlie]

No takers ? I think these are a BARGIN !

On Thursday, January 9, 2014 7:10:59 PM UTC-5, Charlie wrote:
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> 
> De Stuffing = for sale:
>
> Stronglight  49D 170 arms - no caps
> 52-40 chainrings 
>
> French pedal threads -  puller thread 23.35mm - PRE 1982
>
> $120 CASH or USPS money order  - Shipped to lower 48 states
>
>
> SunTour XC COMP Micro Drive NOS (new old stock) 170 arms - no caps
> 42-32-20 chainrings
>
> $120 CASH or USPS money order - shipped to lower 48 states
>  I do not have payple.
>
> CONTACT  off list - charliepedal(at)verizon(dot)net
>
> Charlie Petry
> Jennersville PA
>

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[RBW] Re: ISO: 6 cm or 7 cm Nitto or GB stem

[Elisabeth Sherwood]

Hi Michael,

You may want to consider the Nitto Dynamic (I'm assuming that's their 
"normal" road stem). It comes in a 6cm extension. It has a short quill -- 
145mm -- which may be what you're looking for.  From the minimum insertion 
point, you've got 78mm to the top of the stem.

(I've found that, on smaller bikes (i.e., with relatively short head 
tubes), the Technomic just puts the bars too high even if it's inserted as 
far as possible. [And, is it my imagination, or did Technomic quills get 
even _longer_ over the last ten years?])

-- Liz



On Monday, February 3, 2014 1:29:35 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
>
> Need 6 cm extension with 190 mm rise or less and 26.0 clamp
>
> Will trade:
> 44 Noodle (like new, less than 300 miles)
> Moustache bar (oldish)
> 7 cm Technomic (newish)
>
> Pick any one for a Nitto Tech Deluxe trade.
> Any two for a Nitto Pearl.
> Or, all three for a Grand Bois (I'll settle for their smaller clamp size 
> for a GB).
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Project - Trail Bike

[Elisabeth Sherwood]

If you don't mind the lack of lugs, a mid-90s Trek 850 is a great bike. I'm 
sure there are other chromoly frames from that era that would work equally 
well. As others have said, watch for the long top tube, though. You'll most 
certainly need to replace the stem with something shorter in any case.

-- Liz


On Sunday, February 2, 2014 8:34:32 PM UTC-5, Lesli Larson wrote:
>
> Starting project to build up a new fire trail / off-road bike . I am 
> trying to decide between a new frame and maybe something vintage . I am a 
> shortish woman and I ride a 48 cm to 50 cm frame. Would love to buy a 
> bombadil or Atlantis but what do folks recommend in the the used/vintage 
> category. What would your bike build look like?  

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[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, MKS, Nitto, Sackville, Tires

[john muhl]

Photos 
https://plus.google.com/photos/114339590269760877010/albums/597619294487665?authkey=CObm8q6I-cjlfA

So far Sneaker pedals, (non-sanded) Dirt Drop, Albastache and wheelset are 
spoken for.

On Sunday, February 2, 2014 7:51:37 PM UTC-6, john muhl wrote:
>
> $14 Miesha’s Cork Grips (barend) - small crack in one grip.
>
> $15 MKS RMX Sneaker Pedals
>
> $20 MKS Touring/XC Pedals
>
> $30 Hold Fast Foot Straps (brown)
>
> $30 Nitto Dirt Drop Stem 10cm 26.0 - sanded down to 22.0mm.
>
> $50 Nitto Dirt Drop Stem 10cm 26.0
>
> $60 Nitto Moustache Bar
>
> $60 Nitto Albastache Bar
>
> $80 Bruce Gordon Rock 'n Road (skinwall) Tires 700c x 43mm (x2) - low 
> miles,
> plenty of knob left.
>
> $80 Grand Bois Cyprès (standard) 650b x 32 mm (x2) - barely ridden, 
> basically
> new.
>
> $80 Soma C-Line Tires (black) 700c x 38mm (x2) - low milage, lots of life 
> still.
>
> $50 Sackville SaddleSack XSmall (olive)
>
> $90 Sackville TrunkSack Small (olive)
>
> $90 Brooks B17 black w/ copper rivets - milage unknown but looks/feels as
> stiff as nearly new.
>
> $350 VO 650b Diagonale rims with White Industries track hubs & 1/8" 15t
> fixed gear cog; rear is fixed/free but has no freewheel. Very low milage.
> Will disassemble if you're only interested in the rims, hubs or cog;
> $250 hubs only, $100 rims only, $25 cog only.
>
> Prices include Paypal penalty and shipping to the U.S.A.
>
> Photos on request or as soon as the sun comes back around.
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Stranded in a sea of salt.

[Tim Gavin]

I've been stranded in Iowa; it hasn't been above freezing (not even the
mid-day high temp) since the 11th of Jan.  You better believe I went riding
that day!  Even with studded tires, I'm not gonna bike commute 8 miles when
it's dark and below 0 F in the mornings.

I don't ride in the winter without fenders.  My Riv has SKS longboards, and
my Schwinn KOM has P65's.  They keep me clean and the bike reasonably so.

Tim


On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 7:40 AM, Steve Palincsar  wrote:

>  On 02/02/2014 11:08 PM, Joan Oppel wrote:
>
>  At the risk of sounding like a broken record:  I have ridden my Bleriot
> 6 times in the past 2 weeks in the Maryland, DC, Virginia area.  I have not
> ridden on icy roads but otherwise, I don't worry about  the residual salt -
> and yes there's definitely lots of roads that are now white due to being
> salted, where they used to be black tarmac.  Wipe the bike down after a
> ride.  That's it.  The Bleriot has been ridden through the past 7 winters
> in this area, and even in mild winters, there have been days with icy roads
> when the salt trucks are out and then there's residue.
>
>  The frame is fine, and the components are all in fine working order and
> are original.  Except for the chain, replaced at about the 4,000 mile mark.
>
>
>  I suggest: Just Ride.then Just Wipe Down, 5 minutes is all that
> takes.
> Joan
>
>
> Note: the wipe-down process is simplified if you have fenders on the bike.
>
>
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Re: [RBW] Zipper Pulls FREE

[Eric Norris]

Zipper pulls have been claimed!

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On Feb 3, 2014, at 7:32 AM, Eric Norris  wrote:

> I bought three zipper pulls; only needed one. I'll mail one each to two 
> people for free. 
> 
> PM me with your address and I'll put one in the mail. 
> 
> These are great for quieting a clanking zipper tab. A little large, but great 
> for many bike bags. 
> 
> -Eric N
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[RBW] Knog Nerd Update

[Eric Norris]

Two and a half Nerd 9-function computers are still available. Reduced pricing 
and updated info:

-- Red computer with sending unit $35 shipped
-- Green computer with sending unit $30 shipped. The sending unit has a tear in 
the silicone that I didn't see when I made the first FS posting. It can be 
easily zip-tied to the fork.
-- Red computer head only $25 shipped

Payment via PayPal to my email address.

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[RBW] Re: Correction to my listing for Eno

[Mike On A Bike]

Hi-

Is there any chance the WI crank is still available? It is just what I'm 
looking for!

Thanks,

Mike 

On Friday, January 3, 2014 1:41:22 PM UTC-5, Mayfly wrote:
>
> CRANKSETS 
>
> White Industries ENO single speed crank,  34 tooth ENO chainring, all 
> silver, 180mm length, standard thread (9/16-20) very good condition. $751+ 
> $10 shipping 
>
> !!NOTE! $75 + $10 SHIPPING!!!

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Re: [RBW] Stranded in a sea of salt.

[Matthew J]

I can deal with the cold here in Chicago.  With reasonable attention, I am 
sure my bikes can deal with the salt.  The thing is, I have no garage.  No 
way I am going to track salt into my apartment.  So since all this snow and 
salt started hitting the streets of Chicago, my riding has been confined to 
the Divvy bikes (Chicago's version of the better known New York Citi bike 
rental program.  Actually kind of fun to ride up to around 15 miles).


>

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[RBW] FS: smart sams 700c 45mm

[Mike S.]

Hey there. have for sale a pair of smart sams i mounted once, rode one, 
then removed because I didn't have the clearance! New to this forum but 
have met up with a few people to buy things here and there. I want to 
deliver/meet up in los angeles only. how about $40 for the pair? 
interesting trades considered.

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[RBW] Re: Project - Trail Bike

[Soren Hansen]

On Monday, February 3, 2014 2:34:32 AM UTC+1, Lesli Larson wrote: 
>
> Starting project to build up a new fire trail / off-road bike . I am 
> trying to decide between a new frame and maybe something vintage . I am a 
> shortish woman and I ride a 48 cm to 50 cm frame. Would love to buy a 
> bombadil or Atlantis but what do folks recommend in the the used/vintage 
> category. What would your bike build look like?  

 
Hi Lesli , in our family we have have been very satisfied with old Trek 
Singletracks,please see pictures; the red one is a 16.5" and the black one 
is a 18", both are used for daily use as well as loaded touring on/offroad 
(mostly Swedish and Norwegian gravel roads)
 https://www.dropbox.com/sh/thih8xxm6jkga1t/bvi-d3Gmp0?m=
Living in Denmark would make any Rivendell bike extremely expensive, so we 
must try and be creative.
best regards Soren

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[RBW] FS; miscellaneous items

[Michael Williams]

Hey group,  just a few items for sale so I can fund a newly purchased 
Cheviot from RBW.   prices do not include shipping  All parts are sligthly 
used.  Open to offers!

Nitto Moustache bars- old style 26.0 clamp   $30
Nitto Bosco bars 55cm with 12cm (25.4clamp) Tech Deluxe stem  $90
Nitto Pearl stem   12cm   $20
Fatty Rumpkin Force field tires, basically new   maybe ridden ~50 miles   
$80/pair
Grand Bois hetres 650Bx42  creme/ white   NEW in plastic bags   $100/pair
Panaracer Pasela TG   700x37 $15/pair   

email off list pleez.  thanks   -Mike

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Re: [RBW] FS; miscellaneous items

[yavo]

I'd do the white 650B tires is still available.


On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 12:21 PM, Michael Williams  wrote:

> Hey group,  just a few items for sale so I can fund a newly purchased
> Cheviot from RBW.   prices do not include shipping  All parts are sligthly
> used.  Open to offers!
>
> Nitto Moustache bars- old style 26.0 clamp   $30
> Nitto Bosco bars 55cm with 12cm (25.4clamp) Tech Deluxe stem  $90
> Nitto Pearl stem   12cm   $20
> Fatty Rumpkin Force field tires, basically new   maybe ridden ~50 miles
> $80/pair
> Grand Bois hetres 650Bx42  creme/ white   NEW in plastic bags   $100/pair
> Panaracer Pasela TG   700x37 $15/pair
>
> email off list pleez.  thanks   -Mike
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Re: [RBW] Re: Project - Trail Bike

[Anne Paulson]

The ECR is a 29+ bike with 31" diameter wheels. I recommend against an
ECR for a short person. I can't suggest a 29+ for someone who normally
rides a 48 to 50 cm bike.

I'm waiting for my own 29+ bike, a Surly Krampus. I worked with Cycle
Monkey for a while on fitting and finally chose the smallest Krampus
size, and I'm 5'8". I don't think someone who is much shorter than I
am will fit on a 29+ bike; those wheels are huge.

On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 5:37 PM, Kellie Stapleton
 wrote:
> You won't find it used but I'd love to build up a Surly ECR; sizes to fit
> you too. Otherwise a Hunqapilar.
>
>
> On Sunday, February 2, 2014 5:34:32 PM UTC-8, Lesli Larson wrote:
>>
>> Starting project to build up a new fire trail / off-road bike . I am
>> trying to decide between a new frame and maybe something vintage . I am a
>> shortish woman and I ride a 48 cm to 50 cm frame. Would love to buy a
>> bombadil or Atlantis but what do folks recommend in the the used/vintage
>> category. What would your bike build look like?
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[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, MKS, Nitto, Sackville, Tires

[john muhl]

Hi. I've been informed that the only B17 with copper rivets is the B17 
Special but that also has brass rails which this saddle does not have. So 
to be clear this is a regular B17 with brown colored rivets of unknown 
material.

On Sunday, February 2, 2014 7:51:37 PM UTC-6, john muhl wrote:
>
> $14 Miesha’s Cork Grips (barend) - small crack in one grip.
>
> $15 MKS RMX Sneaker Pedals
>
> $20 MKS Touring/XC Pedals
>
> $30 Hold Fast Foot Straps (brown)
>
> $30 Nitto Dirt Drop Stem 10cm 26.0 - sanded down to 22.0mm.
>
> $50 Nitto Dirt Drop Stem 10cm 26.0
>
> $60 Nitto Moustache Bar
>
> $60 Nitto Albastache Bar
>
> $80 Bruce Gordon Rock 'n Road (skinwall) Tires 700c x 43mm (x2) - low 
> miles,
> plenty of knob left.
>
> $80 Grand Bois Cyprès (standard) 650b x 32 mm (x2) - barely ridden, 
> basically
> new.
>
> $80 Soma C-Line Tires (black) 700c x 38mm (x2) - low milage, lots of life 
> still.
>
> $50 Sackville SaddleSack XSmall (olive)
>
> $90 Sackville TrunkSack Small (olive)
>
> $90 Brooks B17 black w/ copper rivets - milage unknown but looks/feels as
> stiff as nearly new.
>
> $350 VO 650b Diagonale rims with White Industries track hubs & 1/8" 15t
> fixed gear cog; rear is fixed/free but has no freewheel. Very low milage.
> Will disassemble if you're only interested in the rims, hubs or cog;
> $250 hubs only, $100 rims only, $25 cog only.
>
> Prices include Paypal penalty and shipping to the U.S.A.
>
> Photos on request or as soon as the sun comes back around.
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, MKS, Nitto, Sackville, Tires

[Steve Palincsar]

On 02/03/2014 12:43 PM, john muhl wrote:
Hi. I've been informed that the only B17 with copper rivets is the B17 
Special but that also has brass rails which this saddle does not have. 
So to be clear this is a regular B17 with brown colored rivets of 
unknown material.


The B.17 Champion Special has been available with chrome plated rails, 
black painted rails and copper plated rails.   None that I'm aware of 
have ever had brass rails.   The regular B.17 has small steel rivets; I 
don't think I've ever seen one where the rivets were brown.  All I've 
ever seen (and I've seen many standard B.17s over the years) were 
silver.   However, the standard has small rivets, the Special large 
ones.  There's no confusing one for the other, they're immediately 
identifiable at a glance.




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Re: [RBW] FS; miscellaneous items

[Michael Williams]

still available,  shipping will be ~$12 via USPS,  if you want them  just
paypal $112 to mkernanwilli...@gmail.com,  and send me your address please!
   thank you-Mike


On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 9:37 AM, yavo  wrote:

> I'd do the white 650B tires is still available.
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 12:21 PM, Michael Williams <
> mkernanwilli...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey group,  just a few items for sale so I can fund a newly purchased
>> Cheviot from RBW.   prices do not include shipping  All parts are sligthly
>> used.  Open to offers!
>>
>> Nitto Moustache bars- old style 26.0 clamp   $30
>> Nitto Bosco bars 55cm with 12cm (25.4clamp) Tech Deluxe stem  $90
>> Nitto Pearl stem   12cm   $20
>> Fatty Rumpkin Force field tires, basically new   maybe ridden ~50 miles
>> $80/pair
>> Grand Bois hetres 650Bx42  creme/ white   NEW in plastic bags   $100/pair
>> Panaracer Pasela TG   700x37 $15/pair
>>
>> email off list pleez.  thanks   -Mike
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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, MKS, Nitto, Sackville, Tires

[sameness]

I have a ca. '70s-'80s standard B-17 with plated chrome rails and brown 
(brass?) rivets, though they're the flat ~6mm standard size, not the 
hammered, oversized ones.

Jeff Hagedorn
San Diego, CA USA

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, MKS, Nitto, Sackville, Tires

[john muhl]

On Monday, February 3, 2014 11:56:38 AM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
> On 02/03/2014 12:43 PM, john muhl wrote: 
> > Hi. I've been informed that the only B17 with copper rivets is the B17 
> > Special but that also has brass rails which this saddle does not have. 
> > So to be clear this is a regular B17 with brown colored rivets of 
> > unknown material. 
> > 
> The B.17 Champion Special has been available with chrome plated rails, 
> black painted rails and copper plated rails.   None that I'm aware of 
> have ever had brass rails.   The regular B.17 has small steel rivets; I 
> don't think I've ever seen one where the rivets were brown.  All I've 
> ever seen (and I've seen many standard B.17s over the years) were 
> silver.   However, the standard has small rivets, the Special large 
> ones.  There's no confusing one for the other, they're immediately 
> identifiable at a glance. 
>

I meant copper plated rails. You can see what I have here 
https://plus.google.com/photos/114339590269760877010/albums/597619294487665?authkey=CObm8q6I-cjlfA
Definitely brown (small, non-hammered B17 standard sized) rivets but also 
black painted chromoly rails.

Also, saddle is now claimed.

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[RBW] Re: Cotton and Wool Winter Army Gear

[Montclair BobbyB]

Bob:

I haven't really given it a foul-weather test, but I believe this is more 
wind than water proof (designed for cold Swedish winters)... The cotton 
feels like a fairly tight weave, which I believe might fare better at 
repelling water in a light rain than wool... but I wouldn't wear it out in 
a steady rain, and certainly not without a wool under layer.

BB



On Sunday, February 2, 2014 1:13:55 PM UTC-5, Bob E wrote:
>
> I don't have any army surplus clothing (I do have a US Army woolen 
> blanket, though), but I am also a recent convert to wool for cycling. After 
> my (supposedly) breathable jacket's zipper broke, I did the same thing: I 
> switched from those same synthetic materials to the layered wool approach. 
> A base layer, a somewhat heavy jersey, and a thin Ibex zippered jacket work 
> very well -- I'm no longer drenched in sweat at the end of my ride. (And I 
> imagine mountain biking would provide an even tougher test of the 
> clothing's performance.)
>
> I'm curious about the cotton snow smock; does it work better than wool as 
> an outer garment? Is it somewhat water/wind resistant?
>
> Bob Ehrenbeck
> Garwood, New Jersey
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Cotton and Wool Winter Army Gear

[Deacon Patrick]

Bob,

A canvas shell works best at 20˚F or colder, the idea being highly 
breathable to allow vaporization from exertion while being windproof and 
shedding snow easily. If it's wet from the outside, so it the canvas. 
That's why I love Ventile, as it accomplishes both, so temp does not matter.

With abandon,
Patrick

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>
> I don't have any army surplus clothing (I do have a US Army woolen 
> blanket, though), but I am also a recent convert to wool for cycling. After 
> my (supposedly) breathable jacket's zipper broke, I did the same thing: I 
> switched from those same synthetic materials to the layered wool approach. 
> A base layer, a somewhat heavy jersey, and a thin Ibex zippered jacket work 
> very well -- I'm no longer drenched in sweat at the end of my ride. (And I 
> imagine mountain biking would provide an even tougher test of the 
> clothing's performance.)
>
> I'm curious about the cotton snow smock; does it work better than wool as 
> an outer garment? Is it somewhat water/wind resistant?
>
> Bob Ehrenbeck
> Garwood, New Jersey
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Roadeo first ride impressions

[Paul G]

Here's are a few more pictures of the Roadeo from last weekend while out on 
the open road . Sorry for the 
slightly soft images. My camera lens was covered in pocket lint; I should 
have wiped it off...but I didn't.

Paul

On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 5:05:55 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote:
>
> Congrats, Paul.
> What a great bike!
> If you get a chance, post some more pics. We don't see too many Roadeos 
> around here.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, MKS, Nitto, Sackville, Tires

[john muhl]

Actually, mystery Brooks is still available. How about $70 for it?

On Sunday, February 2, 2014 7:51:37 PM UTC-6, john muhl wrote:
>
> $14 Miesha’s Cork Grips (barend) - small crack in one grip.
>
> $15 MKS RMX Sneaker Pedals
>
> $20 MKS Touring/XC Pedals
>
> $30 Hold Fast Foot Straps (brown)
>
> $30 Nitto Dirt Drop Stem 10cm 26.0 - sanded down to 22.0mm.
>
> $50 Nitto Dirt Drop Stem 10cm 26.0
>
> $60 Nitto Moustache Bar
>
> $60 Nitto Albastache Bar
>
> $80 Bruce Gordon Rock 'n Road (skinwall) Tires 700c x 43mm (x2) - low 
> miles,
> plenty of knob left.
>
> $80 Grand Bois Cyprès (standard) 650b x 32 mm (x2) - barely ridden, 
> basically
> new.
>
> $80 Soma C-Line Tires (black) 700c x 38mm (x2) - low milage, lots of life 
> still.
>
> $50 Sackville SaddleSack XSmall (olive)
>
> $90 Sackville TrunkSack Small (olive)
>
> $90 Brooks B17 black w/ copper rivets - milage unknown but looks/feels as
> stiff as nearly new.
>
> $350 VO 650b Diagonale rims with White Industries track hubs & 1/8" 15t
> fixed gear cog; rear is fixed/free but has no freewheel. Very low milage.
> Will disassemble if you're only interested in the rims, hubs or cog;
> $250 hubs only, $100 rims only, $25 cog only.
>
> Prices include Paypal penalty and shipping to the U.S.A.
>
> Photos on request or as soon as the sun comes back around.
>
>

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Re: [RBW] FS; miscellaneous items

[Michael Williams]

panaracers are spoken for


On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 9:21 AM, Michael Williams
wrote:

> Hey group,  just a few items for sale so I can fund a newly purchased
> Cheviot from RBW.   prices do not include shipping  All parts are sligthly
> used.  Open to offers!
>
> Nitto Moustache bars- old style 26.0 clamp   $30
> Nitto Bosco bars 55cm with 12cm (25.4clamp) Tech Deluxe stem  $90
> Nitto Pearl stem   12cm   $20
> Fatty Rumpkin Force field tires, basically new   maybe ridden ~50 miles
> $80/pair
> Grand Bois hetres 650Bx42  creme/ white   NEW in plastic bags   $100/pair
> Panaracer Pasela TG   700x37 $15/pair
>
> email off list pleez.  thanks   -Mike
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[RBW] Re: Project - Trail Bike

[cyclotour...@gmail.com]

As mentioned, top tubes are what will limit your choices. Would a Hillborne 
work, or is the TT too long?

If not, how about a Salsa Vaya? Smaller sizes have 26" wheels and fit 50mm 
tires. Is the 50cm TT too long?
http://pathlesspedaled.com/2012/12/salsa-vaya-1000-mile-review-or-our-thoughts-on-salsa-vaya-vs-surly-lht/
Sound like real great bikes!

If you can find one, a used Salsa La Cruz in their 47cm size easily 
converts to 650B: http://salsacycles.com/files/pages/LaCruz.pdf I've done 
that and love it, but has a 53cm TT.


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>
> Starting project to build up a new fire trail / off-road bike . I am 
> trying to decide between a new frame and maybe something vintage . I am a 
> shortish woman and I ride a 48 cm to 50 cm frame. Would love to buy a 
> bombadil or Atlantis but what do folks recommend in the the used/vintage 
> category. What would your bike build look like?  

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[RBW] Re: Project - Trail Bike

[Lesli Larson]

Thanks so much for the trail bike suggestions to date.  I'd love to invest 
in the Atlantis or Bombadil and that may be the down the line plan.  On 
that front, in the smaller size range, is there really much of a difference 
between those two models for trail use?  I'm well equipped in the areas of 
rando/go fast so I'm looking for something stout and beautiful.

I don't have room in my life for too many bikes so I'd like to look for 
something interesting from the past as a trial bike.  Love the idea of 
maybe a vintage Trek.  I do prefer a rigid front fork and of course 
something lugged and steel.  In the end, I'd rather have something vintage 
than a new, non Riv bike by Surly.

Good point about the long top tube.  I think those Trek Singletreks look 
terrific.  

Love this list for make/models to cruise via craigslist. I'm hoping that 48 
cm vintage frames are not too scarce.

LL

On Sunday, February 2, 2014 5:34:32 PM UTC-8, Lesli Larson wrote:
>
> Starting project to build up a new fire trail / off-road bike . I am 
> trying to decide between a new frame and maybe something vintage . I am a 
> shortish woman and I ride a 48 cm to 50 cm frame. Would love to buy a 
> bombadil or Atlantis but what do folks recommend in the the used/vintage 
> category. What would your bike build look like?  

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Re: [RBW] My Bike Life Is Lacking

[cyclotour...@gmail.com]

And you brought the Hotrock along for good measure!

On Monday, February 3, 2014 10:50:48 AM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote:
>
> First bike haul was a SUCCESS! 
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[RBW] Re: Project - Trail Bike

[Chris in Redding, Ca.]

Lesli,
I have a small older Spec Rockhopper on the Redding, Ca. CL right now. It 
is my son's bike, and of note, he is going to an early year Bontrager Race. 
At any rate the RH is a very nice bike. My kid really enjoyed it!

Regards,
Chris
Redding, Ca.

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Re: [RBW] My Bike Life Is Lacking

[Leah Peterson]

That one is my 7 year old's; there are two little-man bikes (one Hotrock and 
one Trek tag-along) in the trunk as well for my 5 year old. :)

Sent from my iPhone

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> And you brought the Hotrock along for good measure!
> 
>> On Monday, February 3, 2014 10:50:48 AM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote:
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[RBW] Re: Riv horse-trading on a Riv-centric site

[Brian Campbell]

POST SCRIPT: Bought my Medium Saddle Sack from Riv today and got the 
"fiddlesticks" discount to boot! :)

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Re: [RBW] FS: Brooks, MKS, Nitto, Sackville, Tires

[JL]

John,

Thanks! Whoohoo wheels.

Im on my phone. Paypal you from a computer.

Cheers.
Jason

> On Feb 2, 2014, at 5:51 PM, john muhl  wrote:
> 
> $14 Miesha’s Cork Grips (barend) - small crack in one grip.
> 
> $15 MKS RMX Sneaker Pedals
> 
> $20 MKS Touring/XC Pedals
> 
> $30 Hold Fast Foot Straps (brown)
> 
> $30 Nitto Dirt Drop Stem 10cm 26.0 - sanded down to 22.0mm.
> 
> $50 Nitto Dirt Drop Stem 10cm 26.0
> 
> $60 Nitto Moustache Bar
> 
> $60 Nitto Albastache Bar
> 
> $80 Bruce Gordon Rock 'n Road (skinwall) Tires 700c x 43mm (x2) - low miles,
> plenty of knob left.
> 
> $80 Grand Bois Cyprès (standard) 650b x 32 mm (x2) - barely ridden, basically
> new.
> 
> $80 Soma C-Line Tires (black) 700c x 38mm (x2) - low milage, lots of life 
> still.
> 
> $50 Sackville SaddleSack XSmall (olive)
> 
> $90 Sackville TrunkSack Small (olive)
> 
> $90 Brooks B17 black w/ copper rivets - milage unknown but looks/feels as
> stiff as nearly new.
> 
> $350 VO 650b Diagonale rims with White Industries track hubs & 1/8" 15t
> fixed gear cog; rear is fixed/free but has no freewheel. Very low milage.
> Will disassemble if you're only interested in the rims, hubs or cog;
> $250 hubs only, $100 rims only, $25 cog only.
> 
> Prices include Paypal penalty and shipping to the U.S.A.
> 
> Photos on request or as soon as the sun comes back around.
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Re: [RBW] My Bike Life Is Lacking

[Ron Mc]

can't argue with success !!!

On Monday, February 3, 2014 12:50:48 PM UTC-6, LeahFoy wrote:
>
> First bike haul was a SUCCESS! 
>

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[RBW] Re: Wool, Ventile, and Quicksnow Non-Intentional Experiment

[Liesl]

photo of the slush was too big a file to attach, so you'll have to trust me.

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[RBW] Re: Wool, Ventile, and Quicksnow Non-Intentional Experiment

[Deacon Patrick]

Winter goes brutal and deadly fast. I am thankful you and everyone else is 
fine. The paradoxes that come from snow being a great insulator are 
amazing, and lake slush is a great example.

I don't have personal experience with falling in slush in my ventile (or 
anything else). Colorado has very few lakes able to produce such an effect, 
and none close to me. But intuiting from what I know and have experienced, 
the primary difference between a Ventile jacket and your canvas anorak is 
the sponge like absorption and pass through of water thought the surface of 
the fabric. Water would still come through the hem and cuffs and neck of a 
Ventile jacket if submerged, but not through the entire surface of the 
jacket where submerged, so on the whole your upper body would remain 
significantly dryer. You would instinctively raise up your hands out the 
the water anyway, so the main seepage point would be the waist hem. With 
the cotton analogy lines anorak I have from Hilltrek, it actively draws 
moisture from the inside to the outside to evaporate, so in such a 
situation (without shelter close by) I would leave my anorak on while I 
moved briskly yet with slow care (stupid things happen in the cold when you 
move fast) to stay warm(er) and try and draw as much moisture out while I 
built a fire and prepared shelter, survival style. I talked recently with 
the owner of Empire Canvas to pick his brain on cold weather gear since he 
isn't selling any this year. When I mentioned I'll be using my Ventile 
jacket and was very excited and said there is no way he can beat that.

If I could get mittens and mukluks in Ventile, I would.

Keep on enjoy the wild wonders of winter! You have an excellent head on 
your shoulders and that is the best piece of equipment you can have in the 
wilds.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Monday, February 3, 2014 1:19:18 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote:
>
> I think this qualifies as Riv content given the nature of this winter for 
> many of us in the cold climes, so indulge me for a moment
>
> This weekend, since it's too crappy to ride bikes, I went to my college 
> dorm-mates (circa 1977-78) reunion on a small lake in northern Wisconsin.  
> Cold temps (below zero as we drank morning coffee) and 2-3 feet of wet snow 
> on the ground.  Five of us headed out with our snowshoes onto the lake in 
> the morning just as ice-fishermen were also heading out in their heavy 
> 4-wheel drive pickup.  I was attired in fantastic gear for snowshoeing: 
> vintage buffalo plaid thick wool hunting pants, a down sweater with a 
> wind-proof Empire Canvas cotton anorak over it, Empire boots, and leather 
> chopper mitts.  Very quickly, though, the truck got into trouble with 
> 'snow-ice/lake slush" and as we watched it, we realized the same thing was 
> happening to us.  We came to call this deep and foot-thick layer of slush 
> 'quicksnow', because it acted a lot like quicksand.  This slush can form 
> when there's a really heavy snow cover on a lake and it depresses the ice 
> and water seeps over the top or through ice fishing holes.  Anyway, we see 
> the truck spinning up green slush, look down at our feet and see that we 
> too are sinking into about a foot of wet wet slush, and elect to *urgently* 
> move to the shore, which was about 50-75 feet away. (see attached photo of 
> the truck's standing-water tracks—water still standing 8 hours after this 
> story happened!)
>
> Thinking the pier that someone hadn't taken out for the winter would do 
> the trick, my friend Kris and I made a b-line toward it.  But the pier was 
> too high and covered with, again, over 2 feet of snow, and it became clear 
> in a hurry that the pier was not our salvation; we're now about 20 feet 
> from the shore.  I look down and the decks of my snowshoes are covered in 
> very watery slush that is instant-freezing to their decks and bindings.  I 
> attempt to move my literally freezing feet and fall over onto my side.  
> Immediately and with dread, I feel ice water seeping in at my wrist and 
> elbow.  I now have a sense of panic because I am wearing a down sweater 
> with a cotton anorak over it and my boots also have cotton tops.   I can 
> see that my wool hunting pants are in the water, but I don't feel it 
> seeping through. I knew if I tried to right myself I would wallow more in 
> this icy water and become perhaps really soaked.  I calmly yet urgently 
> said to my friend Kris, "I need help getting up."  She swiftly pulled me up 
> and I got myself to a sappling on the shore.  All of us made it out to the 
> shore/road and back to the cabin with no hypothermia.  I've attached before 
> and end-of-the-day photos with both fetching ensembles.
>
> Okay, here's the Riv point:  I wore my heavy wool pants, wool lined 
> choppers, and wool-lined Empire canvas boots for the entire rest of the 
> day, which was spent outdoors.  I traded out my upper torso garments for a 
> ski sweater and a Filson vest.  Wool, the miracle fabric

[RBW] Re: Wool, Ventile, and Quicksnow Non-Intentional Experiment

[Shoji Takahashi]

Hi Liesl,
You are a terrific story teller (as are many others on this list). Glad 
you're fine with another good story to tell. I hope the pickup folks made 
it ok, too.

--shoji

On Monday, February 3, 2014 3:19:18 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote:
>
> I think this qualifies as Riv content given the nature of this winter for 
> many of us in the cold climes, so indulge me for a moment
>
> This weekend, since it's too crappy to ride bikes, I went to my college 
> dorm-mates (circa 1977-78) reunion on a small lake in northern Wisconsin.  
> Cold temps (below zero as we drank morning coffee) and 2-3 feet of wet snow 
> on the ground.  Five of us headed out with our snowshoes onto the lake in 
> the morning just as ice-fishermen were also heading out in their heavy 
> 4-wheel drive pickup.  I was attired in fantastic gear for snowshoeing: 
> vintage buffalo plaid thick wool hunting pants, a down sweater with a 
> wind-proof Empire Canvas cotton anorak over it, Empire boots, and leather 
> chopper mitts.  Very quickly, though, the truck got into trouble with 
> 'snow-ice/lake slush" and as we watched it, we realized the same thing was 
> happening to us.  We came to call this deep and foot-thick layer of slush 
> 'quicksnow', because it acted a lot like quicksand.  This slush can form 
> when there's a really heavy snow cover on a lake and it depresses the ice 
> and water seeps over the top or through ice fishing holes.  Anyway, we see 
> the truck spinning up green slush, look down at our feet and see that we 
> too are sinking into about a foot of wet wet slush, and elect to *urgently* 
> move to the shore, which was about 50-75 feet away. (see attached photo of 
> the truck's standing-water tracks—water still standing 8 hours after this 
> story happened!)
>
> Thinking the pier that someone hadn't taken out for the winter would do 
> the trick, my friend Kris and I made a b-line toward it.  But the pier was 
> too high and covered with, again, over 2 feet of snow, and it became clear 
> in a hurry that the pier was not our salvation; we're now about 20 feet 
> from the shore.  I look down and the decks of my snowshoes are covered in 
> very watery slush that is instant-freezing to their decks and bindings.  I 
> attempt to move my literally freezing feet and fall over onto my side.  
> Immediately and with dread, I feel ice water seeping in at my wrist and 
> elbow.  I now have a sense of panic because I am wearing a down sweater 
> with a cotton anorak over it and my boots also have cotton tops.   I can 
> see that my wool hunting pants are in the water, but I don't feel it 
> seeping through. I knew if I tried to right myself I would wallow more in 
> this icy water and become perhaps really soaked.  I calmly yet urgently 
> said to my friend Kris, "I need help getting up."  She swiftly pulled me up 
> and I got myself to a sappling on the shore.  All of us made it out to the 
> shore/road and back to the cabin with no hypothermia.  I've attached before 
> and end-of-the-day photos with both fetching ensembles.
>
> Okay, here's the Riv point:  I wore my heavy wool pants, wool lined 
> choppers, and wool-lined Empire canvas boots for the entire rest of the 
> day, which was spent outdoors.  I traded out my upper torso garments for a 
> ski sweater and a Filson vest.  Wool, the miracle fabric.  Keeping people 
> warm and alive for 10,000 years.
>
> My question:  how would the Riv Rain Jacket have done?  Would it have kept 
> my down sweater dry in this situation?  Any ventile-wearers (meaning at 
> least you, Deacon Patrick) with any kind of similar experience?
>
> -Riv Chica Warrior of the Quicksnow!
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Project - Trail Bike

[Anne Paulson]

I love my two Atlantises. But I don't think an Atlantis is ideal for a
trail bike, because it doesn't, quite, accept big tires. I have two
Schwalbe Big Bens in my garage, that were supposed to go on my
Atlantis. They don't fit.

On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 11:20 AM, Lesli Larson  wrote:
> Thanks so much for the trail bike suggestions to date.  I'd love to invest
> in the Atlantis or Bombadil and that may be the down the line plan.  On that
> front, in the smaller size range, is there really much of a difference
> between those two models for trail use?  I'm well equipped in the areas of
> rando/go fast so I'm looking for something stout and beautiful.
>
> I don't have room in my life for too many bikes so I'd like to look for
> something interesting from the past as a trial bike.  Love the idea of maybe
> a vintage Trek.  I do prefer a rigid front fork and of course something
> lugged and steel.  In the end, I'd rather have something vintage than a new,
> non Riv bike by Surly.
>
> Good point about the long top tube.  I think those Trek Singletreks look
> terrific.
>
> Love this list for make/models to cruise via craigslist. I'm hoping that 48
> cm vintage frames are not too scarce.
>
> LL
>
>
> On Sunday, February 2, 2014 5:34:32 PM UTC-8, Lesli Larson wrote:
>>
>> Starting project to build up a new fire trail / off-road bike . I am
>> trying to decide between a new frame and maybe something vintage . I am a
>> shortish woman and I ride a 48 cm to 50 cm frame. Would love to buy a
>> bombadil or Atlantis but what do folks recommend in the the used/vintage
>> category. What would your bike build look like?
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Re: [RBW] Wherz the rivbike.com site?

[Mark Guglielmana]

Thanks, Dave!

I'm planning on some purchases, but will probably ride + BART out to the 
mothership sometime soon. 

On Sunday, February 2, 2014 2:53:04 PM UTC-8, Dave @ Riv wrote:
>
> Hey Everybody!
>
> Check the blug for updates and a coupon... http://rivbike.tumblr.com/
>
> This embarrassing hiccup should start it's resolution first thing Monday 
> when our domain overlords return to their offices. 
> In the mean time we've got this temporary site up with above coupon to 
> entice you to work through it with us. It's totally legit... though I know 
> it looks funny. 
>
>
> Dave Schonenberg
> General Manager
>
>
>
> On Sunday, February 2, 2014 2:27:36 PM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
>>
>> It's popped up a few times in the thread, and there's a large backlog of 
>> helpful links to the RivBike Tumblr feed (which is the Blug) in the 
>> moderation queue (which seems to trigger filters as a number of folks just 
>> posted the link with no text.  
>>
>> Thanks to all who did that, but I've flushed them as they all say the 
>> same thing, pointing you to this post:
>>
>>
>> http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/75404084130/rivbike-com-is-down-but-you-can-go-here
>>
>> http://ctxtv.wmppt.servertrust.com/ 
>>
>> Use this link ^above^ till we get our act together.
>>
>> Okay… so we’re having some embarrassing issues with our domain name 
>> rivbike.com but rest assured we’re getting it back and everything is 
>> okay.
>>
>> The link above gives you access to orders and everything. It’s totally 
>> safe and all the info is there, but some links might not work. You can 
>> always call and talk to the familiar phone voices the old fashioned way 
>> 800 345 3918.
>>
>> Phones reopen 9am Monday morning. Disaster crew says our domain might be 
>> in temp mode for up to 48 hours hopefully sooner and rivbike.com will be 
>> back up and running full speed sooner we hope.
>>
>> We’re still taking orders at the link above and by phone! 
>>
>> 800 345 3918
>>
>> 925 933 7304
>>
>> Please don’t hesitate to call, it might be busy but we need the orders!
>>
>> If you need a more detailed explanation of what’s going on.. inquire, but 
>> rest assured we have all order info backed up and secure
>>
>> *That means build-kit price increase is postponed!*
>>
>> Good for you, we will be busy fixing the site and taking phone orders. 
>> Price increase can wait. But as soon as the site is back up, we’ll tackle 
>> the repricing. Only a few more days to save on build kits. Pay up and 
>> lock’em down.
>>
>>

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[RBW] WTB: White Industries 180 mm ENO Crank and/or SKF 113 mm BB

[Mike On A Bike]

Hi All,

I recently put a White Industries Eno crank on my Sam as a road double and 
am very pleased with the crank. I also paired it with an SKF bottom bracket 
and love the super-smooth, bomb-proof setup. 

I would like to go with this setup on the QB that I am planning to have 
refinished, but I don't want to break the bank with a brand new setup. 
Anybody looking to get rid of a silver 180 mm Eno crank or (less likely) a 
113 mm square taper SKF BB? 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Project - Trail Bike

[Kellie Stapleton]

RE: ECR: there's and extra small frame, check the geometry and standover 
height. I ride a 48 Sam and would ride a SM ECR. I already have a a SM 
Puglsey and it's fine. Nothing wrong with 29+ and *wide* tires; you can 
roll over anything, believe me. I have as yet rode my Pugsley in snow. It 
is my mtb ride, and I've done a little beach riding where no other mtb 
could go.

On Monday, February 3, 2014 9:45:01 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote:
>
> The ECR is a 29+ bike with 31" diameter wheels. I recommend against an 
> ECR for a short person. I can't suggest a 29+ for someone who normally 
> rides a 48 to 50 cm bike. 
>
> I'm waiting for my own 29+ bike, a Surly Krampus. I worked with Cycle 
> Monkey for a while on fitting and finally chose the smallest Krampus 
> size, and I'm 5'8". I don't think someone who is much shorter than I 
> am will fit on a 29+ bike; those wheels are huge. 
>
> On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 5:37 PM, Kellie Stapleton 
> > wrote: 
> > You won't find it used but I'd love to build up a Surly ECR; sizes to 
> fit 
> > you too. Otherwise a Hunqapilar. 
> > 
> > 
> > On Sunday, February 2, 2014 5:34:32 PM UTC-8, Lesli Larson wrote: 
> >> 
> >> Starting project to build up a new fire trail / off-road bike . I am 
> >> trying to decide between a new frame and maybe something vintage . I am 
> a 
> >> shortish woman and I ride a 48 cm to 50 cm frame. Would love to buy a 
> >> bombadil or Atlantis but what do folks recommend in the the 
> used/vintage 
> >> category. What would your bike build look like? 
> > 
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[RBW] Re: FS- lots of bike items: Nitto, Tubus, MKS, Dura-Ace

[Bruce Smitham]

On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 7:37:39 PM UTC-8, Bruce Smitham wrote:
> Bike items for sale-
> 
> 
> Prefer local pick up in San Diego but will consider
> shipping. Make me an offer if you like. Email: bsmit...@jlohr.com or
> call/text 310-968-6910 to discuss
> 
> 
> Nitto Campee rear rack- in perfect condition $139
> 
> 
> Zefal frame pump HPX classic No. 3 fits tube gaps
> 46cm-52cm new- $30
> 
> 
> Fox knickers flannel inside size large mens- in excellent
> condition $30
> 
> WTB Pure V saddle- new $30
> 
> 
> Dia Compe road brake levers, long pull for linear brakes
> in good condition $20
> 
> Slime Smart Tube 26 X 1.75-2.125 presta- new in box $5
> 
> 
> Chamois Butter almost new $5
> 
> 
> Cloud 9 saddle in very good condition $10
> 
> 
> Campagnolo Athena 11 speed chain in excellent condition-
> less than 20 miles. Shortened for compact crank 50 X 25 tooth cassette $20

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[RBW] Re: Cotton and Wool Winter Army Gear

[Bob E]

I appreciate all the follow-up info (and photo), gents! Ventile seems ideal 
for an outer layer. (Deacon Patrick, I also just read your glowing review 
on the Hilltrek blog!)

Cotton -- who knew?!

Bob

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[RBW] Re: FS: Olive Sackville Lil Loafer and gray Duluth banana bag $80 each

[rcnute]

Hey, Manny--yes indeedy, both still available.

Ryan

On Sunday, February 2, 2014 10:21:20 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote:
>
> Hey ryan wondering if this bag was still for sale? Buddy of mine is 
> looking for one.

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[RBW] Re: Cotton and Wool Winter Army Gear

[IanA]

Where can one buy these items?  The wool zipper sweater sounds great.  If 
you're inclined to post photos...would be most interested.

Ian A/Canada

On Sunday, February 2, 2014 8:50:25 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
>
> I got a little creative this year with my winter gear, 
> trading synthetic (lycra, fleece and Gore Tex) for some traditional wool 
> and cotton Army gear, and boy am I glad I did.  We've had some fabulous 
> winter conditions for snowshoeing and mountain biking here in NJ and I got 
> to put my new gear to the test.  For the past week the snow has been too 
> deep and powdery (a rarity for NJ), which is great for showshoeing, and 
> thanks to steady foot traffic the trails have become semi-packed, adequate 
> for 2.3 in knobbies to climb and descend even the steep trails...
>
> I've recently acquired 2 pieces of Swedish Army surplus gear; a 100% wool 
> zipper sweater with extra long sleeves (with thumb holes), and a heavy 
> cotton snow smock, both awesome and inexpensive.  For warmth on yesterday's 
> ride I wore 2 layers of wool (a thin Merino base layer and the Swedish 
> sweater). For my outer shell I wore the snow smock.  Typically I had been 
> used to shedding layers at the top of a major climb (from 
> over-heating)... With this wool-cotton setup the heat buildup was more 
> gradual, and seemed to dissipate MUCH faster (due to the high breathability 
> of the fabric).  I posted a few weeks ago that I had also picked up a 
> wool "Boreal" shirt (made from wool army blankets), which is 
> SO ridiculously warm I left that at home.  But for super cold days the wool 
> Boreal and the cotton snow smock make an outstanding combo for active wear 
> where you expect to be perspiring.
>
> And although it's not Army surplus, I added a Ventile cotton jacket (which 
> WAS developed by the British military) as my everyday winter jacket that I 
> wear to the office.. it just FEELS amazing.
>
> I do get some odd looks and smiles from people, *(especially my brother, 
> who refers to me as "Luke Skywalker")* when I'm wearing the snow smock, I 
> REALLY love this gear, and am now on the lookout for other similar gear 
> from military establishments around the world... *(hey, this stuff is 
> field-tested, right?)*   Anyone else a fan of *(peacetime use)* of 
> army gear?? 
>
> Peace,
> BB 
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[RBW] Re: Riv horse-trading on a Riv-centric site

[Joe Bernard]

All is well in Riv World. Now DIE thread, DIE!

On Monday, February 3, 2014 11:52:56 AM UTC-8, Brian Campbell wrote:

> POST SCRIPT: Bought my Medium Saddle Sack from Riv today and got the 
> "fiddlesticks" discount to boot! :)
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Project - Trail Bike

[Tony DeFilippo]

Not sure if it meets your needs but I've got a nice MB-4 in purple... Really 
small... That need a new home.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/4312290767.html

My 5'5" wife can fit our slightly larger MB-5 so this  smaller one is ready for 
a new home.  Cheap and has some 'Grant influence'. I hadn't listed it here 
previously because I didn't think anyone would want to bother shipping on a 
lower priced frame... but I would ship of anyone wanted it.

Tony

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[RBW] Re: Looking for my first Rivendell

[stonehog]

Mike - I have a 54 Hunq and a 59 AHH (similar to the Sam).  I'm 5'11" and 
160 lbs for reference.  I would definitely heed others advice here, and 
also say that both bikes would likely be great.  I find the two are 
definitely different in feel, with the Hunq being stiffer, and only 
slightly heavier.  They both feel great, and with the same wheelset are 
very close with the difference to me just in weight and stiffness.  I like 
a little flex and lightness, so...

If it were me knowing what I know now, I would start with a Hillborne (or 
AHH) as it will do 99% of what you want.  Probably 100% - they are both up 
for touring.  I do a mix of commuting, mountain riding, and randonneuring. 
 The AHH excels at all of these, and the Hunq excels at the mountain, and 
would be 2nd to the AHH on the other two unless you carry 20 lbs on your 
commute.  I prefer a strong minimal bike for the application, and also 
having a couple bikes that are set up for a specific application is a 
luxury I choose to pay for.  

Here are some stories and pics of both bikes with different setups if you 
want to do some casual reading :)

http://www.stonehog.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stonehog/sets

Good luck, and enjoy whatever comes!  Rivs are great bikes!!

Brian Hanson
Seattle, WA

On Friday, January 31, 2014 10:31:32 AM UTC-8, Mike K. wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
> I've been admiring Rivendell's website and the various Flickr pages 
> associated with it for a few years now. This year looks like I should 
> finally be able to buy one. I have a few bikes now that I have set up as 
> near a Rivendell as I can, but they're just not what I'm looking for 
> (probably all psychological, but still). 
>
> I'm torn between the Sam Hillborne and the Hunqapillar. I don't do any 
> touring now, but that's largely due to not having a bike to do it. I have 
> plenty of friends who go bike camping now that I'm in Texas, and am looking 
> forward to it this summer. Upwards of 30 miles each way, fully loaded with 
> camping gear, food, etc. for a few days' trip.
>
> Mostly, though, I am a commuter. About 4 miles each way. I have a commuter 
> now, a 1984 Cannondale 56cm ST300 frame with an SR Apex 30/44/48 Triple 
> front and a 12-32 8-speed Cassette in the back, 35mm Bontrager "Commuter" 
> tires with Longboard fenders, Nitto Mustache bars with bar ends and a Nitto 
> Technomic Stem, and a Daija Rear Rack I bought from VO. It's a good bike, 
> but just a tad small and I'm not comfortable loading even for the camping 
> trips.
>
> I would be all-in for the Hunqa, except I'm concerned about it being a 
> bear to just ride around with a light load or unloaded if I was heading out 
> for a day ride around town, which points me to the Sam. Plus the Sam is a 
> good bit cheaper these days, but I would move a good deal of components 
> from the Cannondale to the new frame.
>
> Anyway, sorry for the word vomit. My point: anyone have experience with 
> these two as far as handling? I'd love a Hunqa. I think it's a real beauty, 
> diaga-tube and all. I'm 6' even with longish legs. Around an 89 PBH, so I'd 
> be looking at a 58cm in either bike, 2tt on the Sam, diaga-tube on the 
> Hunqa. I'm just afraid it's too beefy for just riding around.
>
> Any help is much appreciated.
>
> Cheers,
> Mike
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Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for my first Rivendell

[stonehog]

Patrick - the Hunq is a great bike, no doubt, but I definitely feel that it 
is slightly slower for me than my AHH.  The paint makes it look fast, and 
having the thought of the Mammoth makes me "feel" faster.  I finally 
eyeball measured this very inaccurately on my nightly commute home over the 
past year or so.  Many times, I thought I was faster on the Hunqa, but the 
data don't lie!  It was consistently slightly slower.  Like 1-3 minutes out 
of a 55 minute ride - damn - that's HUGE!!!  ;)  It was likely the beer or 
the legs that made me thunk it was faster...

Brian Hanson
Seattle, WA

On Sunday, February 2, 2014 3:03:13 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> You've made a sale. Only problem, buyer has no cash. But next bike, if 
> next bike there be, has the Hunq on the top of the very short list.
>
>
> On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 3:49 PM, Robert Barr 
> > wrote:
>
>> Patrick - I think the Hunq is very light feeling and agile. I was amazed 
>> when I first pulled mine out the box, my analogy will seem odd - but it 
>> looked like a strung bow. A friend that regularly rides a Quickbeam was 
>> amazed by the feel and ride of the bike. I am a commuter, and I agonized 
>> over whether to get an Atlantis, a Bomba, a Hunqa, or a Sam. For where I 
>> ride I think the Hunqa was the best choice for me - but I don't think there 
>> was a wrong choice. Variations on a theme if you will. As Deacon Patrick 
>> wrote, the folks at Riv are a marvel at guiding one to a good choice. Bob 
>> (Indianapolis)
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 3:44 PM, Patrick Moore 
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Interesting. Is this the impression others have of the two bikes?
>>>
>>> The consensus seems to be that the Hunq is exceptionally light feeling 
>>> and agile for a bike that takes 60 mm tires.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 12:09 PM, Jim >> >wrote:
>>>
  In the past I test rode an Atlantis but the Atlantis did not feel as 
 lively and agile as the Hun

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[RBW] Re: Project - Trail Bike

[Tonester]

There are a bunch of very nice lugged steel mountain bikes from the 80's. 
 I've got two early Stumpjumpers and they make great light-duty off road 
bikes.  And it's fairly easy to retrofit modern type shifters & stuff if 
you're inclined.  I just stay with period stuff (which there's plenty of) 
and friction shift to my heart's content.  You'll have the same challenges 
I have, albeit at the other end of the size spectrum (6'3").  Miyata ridge 
runners, peugeot orient express.  I'd be quick to second the Bontrager 
suggestion but most of those US type early bikes (Bontrager, Ritchey, etc) 
command some fair coin these days.

Craigslist, yard sales, maybe ebay.

Good hunting!

Tony

On Sunday, February 2, 2014 5:34:32 PM UTC-8, Lesli Larson wrote:
>
> Starting project to build up a new fire trail / off-road bike . I am 
> trying to decide between a new frame and maybe something vintage . I am a 
> shortish woman and I ride a 48 cm to 50 cm frame. Would love to buy a 
> bombadil or Atlantis but what do folks recommend in the the used/vintage 
> category. What would your bike build look like?  

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[RBW] Re: FS: Pass&Stow Porteur Rack and Freight Baggage Porteur Rack Bag

[Jim Schwappach]

Lowering price on each by $25 and $50 for the bundle.

Rack price: $275.
Bag: $175
Buy 'em both for $425.

All prices still include shipping, or I can meet at a SF BART station.  
Thanks.


On Friday, January 24, 2014 10:39:46 AM UTC-8, Jim Schwappach wrote:
>
> I bought both of these items new about a year ago for my 58cm AHH.  Worked 
> like a charm, but my cycling habits changed soon after I bought them so 
> both are in pristine, like-new condition.
>
> Rack includes optional non-drive side light post and one Gino light mount; 
> along with all mounting hardware.  Price new: $329.  Asking $300+shipping.
>
> Bag is roll-top, designed specifically for the P&S rack.  Black exterior, 
> red vinyl interior.  Comes with shoulder strap.  Price new: $225.  Asking 
> $200+shipping.
>
> If you'd like them both, bundled price is $475+shipping.
>
> I can also meet SF Bay area buyers at a BART or Muni station in SF.
>
> Call at 707-364-5601 for more details and/or pictures.
>
>
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[RBW] Re: ISO: 6 cm or 7 cm Nitto or GB stem

[Michael]

Thanks, Liz!
Yes a Dynamic would do nicely! Shorter rise for weight savings, too.

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[RBW] Re: ISO: 6 cm or 7 cm Nitto or GB stem

[Michael]

Nitto Young ok too, I think if the extension degree is same like the others.

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