Re: [RBW] Re: noisy front hub

a hub that needs to be overhauled only sounds crunchy at worst. most of the time it's just feel, not sound. check spoke tension. add a drop of T9 or something to the nipples. stress-relieve, if necessary. or perhaps it's your bars/stem or pedals. On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 10:07 AM, Dave Craig wro

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

On Feb 24, 10:55 am, Minh wrote: ... > > only thing i'd consider is maybe a painted color-matched chain > guard. > Even better: a chain guard made out of the same wood as the fenders, including the light double stripe. It's certain

Re: [RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

On Feb 24, 2011, at 8:53 AM, wrharper wrote: > I meant the car deck :) but that might be a little cold. Your plan > sounds much better. > > On Feb 23, 11:14 pm, Rob Harrison wrote: >> On the ferry, we're talking about the *inside* lowest level at the >> Seattle-facing side, not the car deck, I

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Well, I suppose I need to join in on the fun. Here's my wife's Betty Foy. Apologies for the non-driveside pic. http://www.flickr.com/photos/docj/5074065124/ On Feb 24, 7:55 am, Minh wrote: > Wow, this is a great looking bike, my only (minor) changed would've > been top mount shifters, the bar en

[RBW] FS: Dinotte Lights 200L headlight and 140L taillight kit

Hello, I'm selling this kit for $150 shipped CONUS. Don't know if anyone on this group is interested in non dynamo lighting but here goes. It's been used but well cared for. Everything works just as it did when I bought a year ago. Here's the kit. http://rodc.smugmug.com/photos/1197850635_9HCQ

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Thanks Doug, The recommendation to take all these brakes is certainly valuable. To tell the truth, I hadn't really considered it, but I'll work it into my rides. Will try to schedule at least one S24O as you recommend. René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Feb 24, 2011, at 9:51 PM, doug peterson wrote

[RBW] Re: Atlantis color?

Somewhere on the site we say it. It is Testors Model Paint, Russian Interior BLue. Used for inside Russian submarines to keep the Reds calm. You can google it and find sources a-plenty. It is the only Rivcolor that is a testors color, and therefore easy to find perfect touch-up for. A painter can e

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Thanks Kelly. I know how important comfort is and I'll take it into account. It's just that having never toured before, I'm sort of clueless about what to bring and how many. On my only S24O on Angel Island I "discovered" that aside from shorts, I could wear all my wool stuff on both days and didn

[RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Rene: Others have covered the pannier, gear, training, etc. issues well so nothing to add there. How about doing a few S24Os before your trip? Load up all the stuff you think you may need for the long trip & see how it is to ride. You may ID things that aren't so important or remember things you

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Here is a great site for information.. http://www.bicycletouring101.com/index.html Enjoy your Arkels. I've been touring with mine for the last 5 years and can state without reservation that they perform as well as anything out there. Weight is way over rated, especially when touring. I'm not say

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Thanks Dave. You make some good points too. I already have the Arkel panniers. I know some peep think they're heavy, but I just fell in love with them. I'll make it a point to try to pack as efficiently as possible. I'm not planning on carrying a laptop or long cords on that tour, but want to br

[RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Awesome, René! I did the ACA tour leader training and I found it to be a lot of fun. The leaders were very knowledgeable, yet humble, and I really enjoyed learning more about the ACA. As a counterpoint to Kelly, I think the most important thing is to pack light. To me, the extra comforts mean tha

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Supernova E3 Triple with Tail light

I dont have an answer. I don't consider it to bright Kelly Sent from my iPhone On Feb 24, 2011, at 9:15 PM, Minh wrote: > is it really true you should not use this light on the road? (too > bright?) > > On Feb 24, 1:18 pm, Kelly Sleeper wrote: >> I have a 1 month old Supernova E3 Triple wit

[RBW] Re: FS: Supernova E3 Triple with Tail light

I think placement is key. If you put that light on handlebars you will (as I did) blind oncoming traffic. Ryan On Feb 24, 7:15 pm, Minh wrote: > is it really true you should not use this light on the road? (too > bright?) > > On Feb 24, 1:18 pm, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > > > I have a 1 month old

[RBW] Re: FS: Supernova E3 Triple with Tail light

is it really true you should not use this light on the road? (too bright?) On Feb 24, 1:18 pm, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > I have a 1 month old Supernova E3 Triple with Tail light purchased from > Peter White Cycles.   I've decided I like he Edelux bettor for my > applications.   > > I will box and up

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Noodle 44cm or 46cm

Hi all Currently I am using 46cm Noodles and Nitto Randonneur bars. I'd like to buy another Nitto Noodle bar for my current project. 44cm would be preferable, but I would consider 46cm if anyone has them for sale Thanks EJG -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: noisy front hub

I agree with Jeremy about the noise coming from the points where the spokes cross. A little grease or oil on these crosses should fix it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] WTB: 44cm Noodle

Does anyone have a 44cm Noodle that they would like to sell? Best EJG -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Hi Ness, I used the 175mm Quickbeam Nitto crank set that Riv sells. My intention has always been to be the primary user of the Betty and for their occasional use, my daughters would be fine with that crank set. I did buy the red Hetres but since they didn't fit with the Honjo fenders, I've neve

Re: [RBW] Re: waxing chains--how hot the wax?

FWIW, I poured some graphite in. The kind in the little squeeze tubes for doors and such. Can't hurt. On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 6:50 AM, jlvota wrote: > I tried chain waxing for a while, but never really liked it and moved > on to T9. I think my problem was that I was commuting daily in all > w

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Rene, Very lovely Betty. What size is your crank? When I get my Betty, I'm thinking of the same build, but I would like to try some red hetres. I do like Scott's wood fenders, though. Ness On Feb 24, 1:56 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > Latest set of photos is here:http://tinyurl.com/248qgyo > > I'

[RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Rene Sounds like a great trip! here is what I would do, and has worked for me over the years. I will be the first to state that others I ride with do things differently and I don't even begin to believe or state that my way is the only or even best way. Just what has worked for me. Fir

[RBW] Re: noisy front hub

The only reason to rebuild a wheel that is true is that you laced it wrong. Post photos and we can tell you that. Otherwise your LBS could easily tell you if the tension is too loose without charging you anything. On Feb 24, 3:00 pm, james wrote: > hey all, > > thanks for all the advice.  good

[RBW] Re: Thoughts and experiences with 48cm Noodles?

Mike I have this pretty much this same build: LHT 26" wheels, 62cm frame, 48cm noodles. The 48cm noodles are perfect for the bike. I've toured on an Atlantis and a Bombadil. They are both great bikes. I like the LHT better for loaded touring. It is very capable. Though I still don't like locking

[RBW] Re: noisy front hub

hey all, thanks for all the advice. good ideas and lots of them! so to answer some questions, there is no play in the hub, i'm familiar with that issue, but good idea. and y'all are right, the sound doesn't seem to be coming from the hub, and other thing i mentioned was that if i spin the wheel

[RBW] Re: Best sellers-worst sellers

Pete Who said there was a problem? I just wondered what Riv got for their $9k investment. Idle curiosity, and zero conspiracy suspicions here. I worked long enough in the bicycle retail business to be curious about the business side of these things. Did Riv just shell out 9- grand as charity to

[RBW] Introduction to Bike Touring course

I have signed up with the Adventure Cycling Association to do their Introduction to Bike Touring course in May in Eugene, OR. http://www.adventurecycling.org/tours/tourdetail.cfm?t=EDU11&id=249&p=1 I am going to do it on my Atlantis, so it's Riv related, and thought that there might perhaps be som

Re: [RBW] Best sellers-worst sellers

That has been my experience as well. Bill Louisville, Ky On Feb 24, 2011, at 3:37 PM, Bruce wrote: > I've tried a number RBW and V-O items. All were less expensive, less sturdily > made and less satisfactory than similar goods bought at RBW. Grant's > approach is simple stuff that looks good

[RBW] Re: Best sellers-worst sellers

Well, Dia-Compe is openly selling the silver shifters to other vendors, so it's not like VO, Ben's or anyone are "stealing" them. I don't see them claiming to have designed or commissioned them, either, so I don't know what the problem is. If Riv didn't have an exclusive deal, or it expired, than t

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy build

Latest set of photos is here: http://tinyurl.com/248qgyo I'm still pending the addition of the fenders, but I'm planning to go with Honjos. I already have them, just haven't had the chance to do it as I haven't been riding the Betty this winter. So far all my rides are on the Atlantis, as I'm tryi

Re: [RBW] Best sellers-worst sellers

I've tried a number RBW and V-O items. All were less expensive, less sturdily made and less satisfactory than similar goods bought at RBW. Grant's approach is simple stuff that looks good and works well every time. Chris's approach is affordable repros of classy designs that may or may not work

[RBW] Best sellers-worst sellers

I've bought two of the five "best sellers" and none of the five "worst sellers". The thing I found interesting was the Silver Shifter story, and that Riv shelled out the $9k for tooling. Other retailers sell the Silver shifters, and all of them call them "Dia-Compe Silver shifters" with no mentio

[RBW] Re: FS: Supernova E3 Triple with Tail light

That is a great deal. On Feb 24, 1:18 pm, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > I will box and ups prepaid in continental us.  Looking for 250 dollars.   > This is a great deal in my opinion.  I have not cut any of the wires. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

Re: [RBW] FS: Supernova E3 Triple with Tail light

I'm curious why you like the Edeluxe better. I am completely satisfied with my Edeluxe (and Cyo and Fly) but I've seen the power of the Supernova (at noon in high summer in 5,000 feet high Albuquerque, no less!). On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:18 AM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > I have a 1 month old Supern

[RBW] FS: Supernova E3 Triple with Tail light

I have a 1 month old Supernova E3 Triple with Tail light purchased from Peter White Cycles. I've decided I like he Edelux bettor for my applications. I will box and ups prepaid in continental us. Looking for 250 dollars. This is a great deal in my opinion. I have not cut any of the wir

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis color?

painters that I have spoken to have told me they'd rather repaint the whole bike than do a touch up On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 9:40 AM, Esteban wrote: > Most of Riv's standard paint schemes are a custom mix, so they don't > have a number, and can't really help much in matching. "Butterscotch" > w

[RBW] Re: Atlantis color?

Most of Riv's standard paint schemes are a custom mix, so they don't have a number, and can't really help much in matching. "Butterscotch" was nearly impossible for Riv to replicate across Saluki models. Pea Sage Green, a popular custom color, always comes out a little different depending on the

[RBW] Re: Atlantis color?

I had some front rack braze-ons added to my Bleriot by a local framebuilder (Peter Mooney) but he couldn't match the paint. Rivendell was actually not helpful and could not provide a paint number that could be given to a local painter. When I get some time, I've been referred to a custom shop in P

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

I meant the car deck :) but that might be a little cold. Your plan sounds much better. On Feb 23, 11:14 pm, Rob Harrison wrote: > On the ferry, we're talking about the *inside* lowest level at the > Seattle-facing side, not the car deck, I'm going to assume. > -- You received this message bec

[RBW] Re: New Sam Color

Then it would be even better - slush-o-flage! Actually like the color. But would not want to see it with a blue head tube. Too close to last century Raleigh bikes, IMO. Hmm. A black and grilver Bombadil might look extremely understated. Unless one was wearing an Oakland Raiders football jersey

[RBW] Re: noisy front hub

How about side to side play in the hub? If you grab the tire and wiggle the wheel side to side (while the wheel is mounted) you can tell if that's the issue. Compare the front wheel to the rear to see what the appropriate amount of play should be (none). Phil hubs have a couple of end caps that scr

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Wow, this is a great looking bike, my only (minor) changed would've been top mount shifters, the bar end ones kind-of stand out to me. those fenders look great, i've always wondered how well those age though. only thing i'd consider is maybe a painted color-matched chain guard. i've looked at thi

[RBW] Re: noisy front hub

As others have said, the sounds might not be coming from the wheel bearings. Do the bearings feel rough when you turn the axle by hand, with the wheel off the bike? Aside from the rim joint it could be also that one or a few spokes are badly tensioned and the noise is coming from the spokes flexi

[RBW] Re: waxing chains--how hot the wax?

I tried chain waxing for a while, but never really liked it and moved on to T9. I think my problem was that I was commuting daily in all weather and some of it was wet, especially in the fall and spring. I think that it would have held up much better if it had been dry. The biggest drawback for

[RBW] Re: waxing chains--how hot the wax?

Isn't T9 a much easier solution than all of this alchemy? On Feb 24, 4:42 am, Earl Grey wrote: > Just to report back, I tried the double boiler waxing method, but kept > the chain in the was for 25 minutes, and agitated it several times to > aid wax penetration. Seemed pretty straightforward and

[RBW] FS: Nigel Smythe country bag and cover

Country Bag has never been used. I put it on my Sam Hillborne and decided I liked my frostriver bag better. See pics below. Best offer over $200.00 http://www.flickr.com/photos/59786111@N07/sets/ -- You receive

[RBW] Re: New Sam Color

Grilver . Bla . Call it like you see it. It looks like Midwest road spray on a winters day. Colors are where it's at ! There's enough grays and blacks in the bike world. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to

[RBW] Re: waxing chains--how hot the wax?

Just to report back, I tried the double boiler waxing method, but kept the chain in the was for 25 minutes, and agitated it several times to aid wax penetration. Seemed pretty straightforward and not that much work if you have a chain with a master link. And if you have multiple bikes and wax all

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

Wow, just counting the names it looks like there could be 10 of us there. And, like our last group ride, there may be snow & ice. On Feb 23, 11:14 pm, Rob Harrison wrote: > On the ferry, we're talking about the *inside* lowest level at the > Seattle-facing side, not the car deck, I'm going to a