[RBW] DIY Pedal Spike Installation - Grip Kings

Feeling a bit arty and quasi helpful... and a package of recently ordered pedal spikes were sitting on the work bench waiting to be installed into some Grip Kings. It was a perfect storm of sorts. The camera came out and the drill press was plugged in. Not that installing pedal spikes is rocke

[RBW] Re: It's like having a brand new bike!

Thanks everyone for your kind words! Couldn't have done it without your help and support. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+

[RBW] Re: It's like having a brand new bike!

It was put together and photographed at GOrilla Urban Cycling in Zurich. http://gorillabicycles.com/ It is kind of like a studio parading as a bike shop, except they are not parading. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To uns

[RBW] 65cm Riv Redwood on PDX CL

Man, haven't seen one of these in a while! No affiliation, blah, blah. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/4059216795.html -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet on ebay.

I would agree with gorgeous adjective, but not touring. Lugs =/= touring bike. On 9/10/13, John L wrote: > No affiliation with the seller, but looks reasonably priced and set up to > be a pretty sweet go fast bike. My size, too. So, maybe someone should > buy it so I don't? > > LINK

Re: [RBW] Re: It's like having a brand new bike!

A new-new bike, how fantastic. It looks a lot more useful, while being cleaned up. White tires are hawt! What you gonna do with the old mud-guards? On 9/10/13, Cecily Walker wrote: > Lovely - enjoy that almost new bike feeling! > > On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 1:03:39 PM UTC-7, SMP wrote: >> >>

[RBW] WTT:175mm Sugino XD2 triple crank arms for 170mm arms of the same

sorry to post here i have a sugino set up as a double but with the bolt holes and bolts for an inner chainring. it is a 170 and a takeoff in almost new. condition would this help? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: FS: Saluki 650b, 60cm, complete bike

Man, this bike is really gorgeous. And I want a 60 cm Saluki s badly. But I have two green Rivendells and, though I know it's silly, really want a different color for the sake of variety. So in case there's anybody out there reading this, who has a butterscotch version and th

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois tire mishap -- user error

Ouch. Been there. Done that. Good news, lived to tell about it. Glad you are OK. BTW, this mistake can be made with any brake; I did it with Racer Ms. There's no substitute for paying attention. Michael On Monday, September 9, 2013 4:58:47 PM UTC-4, Tim Gavin wrote: > > I recently conver

[RBW] Re: FS Nitto Lugged Quill Stems

My mistake and apologies. Should read $135 Each. Thanks, Frank On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 5:44:50 PM UTC-5, Frank Brose wrote: > > So it seems I have no interest in my Hilborne frame therefore I will sell > parts and pieces to raise some funds and make some space. Two Nitto lugged > quill st

[RBW] Re: It's like having a brand new bike!

Trick. On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 4:25:12 PM UTC-5, Tom Virgil wrote: > > It was sharp to begin with. You have taken it to the next level. > > On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 1:03:39 PM UTC-7, SMP wrote: >> >> Hello bunch, >> >> I had posed some questions a few weeks ago, as I had planned a

Re: [RBW] WTB: Schwalbe 650B Fattys

Thanks Dan. Email sent. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] FS: Deore XT Rear Derailer & Royal Gran Compe Brake Set

Shimano Deore XT Rear Derailer Model MD739 8 Speed, but according to some literature it can run 9 Max: 32T Total Capacity: 33T Pulleys (sealed, ceramic) run smooth with no tooth wear Minor scratching on body $50 shipped Dia Compe 500 ("500" no longer visible on arm) Royal Gran Compe Brake Set S

[RBW] FS Nitto Lugged Quill Stems

So it seems I have no interest in my Hilborne frame therefore I will sell parts and pieces to raise some funds and make some space. Two Nitto lugged quill stems both are 10cm and in excellent condition. Can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/68843829@N03/ $135 shipped? Please reply off

Re: [RBW] Re: Grand Bois tire mishap -- user error

I have Tektro R559 right now and am going to the Dia-Compe 750. I think even the 2 mm extra reach from the Dia-Compe will allow the brake pads to clear the rim so that even when they wear down, they won't destroy my tire (or at least I won't have to worry about it)! I'm gonna have the Frankenbeast

[RBW] Re: Want to Buy WTB dirt drops

On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 1:04:29 AM UTC-7, sameness wrote: > > Those bars on Ebay just... don't... look... right? Maybe it's just the > photos, but as Mike pointed out, the drops look perilously deeper than any > original Dirt Drops I've ever owned or seen. Also, all were sleeved, not >

[RBW] Re: It's like having a brand new bike!

Lovely - enjoy that almost new bike feeling! On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 1:03:39 PM UTC-7, SMP wrote: > > Hello bunch, > > I had posed some questions a few weeks ago, as I had planned a few > upgrades to my Riv mixte. > > 1) Should I get a Gotham Cargo Crate or a Mark's Rack + Wald > basket?<

[RBW] Re: It's like having a brand new bike!

That's what I was wondering with all those neat cabinets and drawers and the rack or whatever for stacking wheel rims On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 3:41:17 PM UTC-5, bobish wrote: > > The bike is gorgeous. Where was it photographed? Looks like a design > studio masquerading as a bicycle shop. ;

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Atlantis. 56cm - $1600 - North Seattle

I bought the bike new in 2003. I can give you the serial # and you might be able to find out the year of manufacture from Rivendell?? I am the first and only owner. No damage to frame of wheels except for extremely minor paint scratches in a few places. Suzy On Sep 9, 2013, at 6:25 AM, ldredm

Re: [RBW] Want to Buy WTB dirt drops

short hooks don't leave much room for my hands. i have them mounted with the bar ends just north of parallel and i always seem to feel like im going to lose my grip. i also have a LD stem that might be a little tall so the deep drop and larger bend would give me a better fit presumably On M

[RBW] Re: Want to Buy WTB dirt drops

The bars on ebay are not the original WTB bars.. have tried the new WTB bar and did not care for the ergo bend. midge just doesn't seem to have enough room in the drops to keep me comfortable ' On Monday, September 9, 2013 4:09:55 PM UTC-5, Mike Schiller wrote: > > Someone from Poland has some

[RBW] Re: It's like having a brand new bike!

It was sharp to begin with. You have taken it to the next level. On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 1:03:39 PM UTC-7, SMP wrote: > > Hello bunch, > > I had posed some questions a few weeks ago, as I had planned a few > upgrades to my Riv mixte. > > 1) Should I get a Gotham Cargo Crate or a Mark's Ra

[RBW] Rambouillet on ebay.

No affiliation with the seller, but looks reasonably priced and set up to be a pretty sweet go fast bike. My size, too. So, maybe someone should buy it so I don't? LINK

Re: [RBW] It's like having a brand new bike!

That is a lovely bike! Very nicely done! On Tuesday, 10 September 2013, SMP wrote: > Hello bunch, > > I had posed some questions a few weeks ago, as I had planned a few > upgrades to my Riv mixte. > > 1) Should I get a Gotham Cargo Crate or a Mark's Rack + Wald > basket?

[RBW] Re: Want to Buy WTB dirt drops

the short hooks seem to be the problem (I do not have them level to the ground but rather the ends slightly north of parallel) with my hands in the drops there just doesn't seem to be enough room to get comfortable. My hands are not huge but I want a little more room I always feel like I'm

[RBW] It's like having a brand new bike!

The bike is gorgeous. Where was it photographed? Looks like a design studio masquerading as a bicycle shop. ;) • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send a

Re: [RBW] It's like having a brand new bike!

Thank you :) On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 10:14:52 PM UTC+2, Anne Paulson wrote: > > Gorgeous bike. I love the color. > > On Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 1:03 PM, SMP > > wrote: > > Hello bunch, > > > > I had posed some questions a few weeks ago, as I had planned a few > upgrades > > to my Riv mi

RE: [RBW] Re: Grand Bois tire mishap -- user error

What brake is on the rear now? I've had very good success with the Dia-Compe 750 brake on 650B conversions. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Toshi Takeuchi Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 2:19 PM To: rbw

Re: [RBW] It's like having a brand new bike!

Gorgeous bike. I love the color. On Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 1:03 PM, SMP wrote: > Hello bunch, > > I had posed some questions a few weeks ago, as I had planned a few upgrades > to my Riv mixte. > > 1) Should I get a Gotham Cargo Crate or a Mark's Rack + Wald basket? -- > Winner: Wald > 2) Should I g

[RBW] It's like having a brand new bike!

Hello bunch, I had posed some questions a few weeks ago, as I had planned a few upgrades to my Riv mixte. 1) Should I get a Gotham Cargo Crate or a Mark's Rack + Wald basket?-- Winner: Wald 2) Should I get Gilles Berthoud Fe

Re: [RBW] Sustained an attack from Goat qaeda.

Yet more on Stan's ... Late last night, putting the Fargo in the stand to shorten the chain, I noticed many goathead spikes -- tops decapitated -- sticking in the tread. I idly pulled one out only to hear the inevitable "fs". I spun the tire: this one took 60 seconds or so, but eventually the

Re: [RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

Here in and around ABQ, NM, even the roadies are generally friendly and appreciative of lesser breeds without the law (Kipling said that). I often get a thumbs up or "Nice bike!" or at least, "How *old* is that???!!!" from carbonarios. Funny: perhaps it's just my temperament, but the adrenaline su

Re: [RBW] Re: Grand Bois tire mishap -- user error

I'm eking out every bit of reach in my 650b conversion and have to watch the pad carefully. It looks like it might start rubbing the tire when the pad wears down to a point!!? However, I decided (sometime soon) to replace the rear brake with a DiaCompe centerpull, which may have a bit more reach.

[RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

or the evil storm chasers in Twister... On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 9:45:53 AM UTC-5, Irv wrote: > > Thanks for the post Manny. > > We've gotten a lot of good (and other not so good) responses on the > internet and I'm glad Carlin's discussion of The Rules has started a > discussion with othe

Re: [RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

my blinking headlight catches smirks from half the people who are riding without blinking headlights no matter what kind of bike they're riding or what they're wearing. It don't skin my teeth. Knock your lights out. Anyone looking for something to take exception with is going to find it. Th

Re: [RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

👍 On Sep 7, 2013, at 10:42 PM, Daniel D. wrote: > Different flavors are great. Trouble arises when someone thinks any flavor > other than the ones they choose are crap and only fools would drink it. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Celebrity Riv Sighting

Rive spotting around AT&T Park. I went to the SF Giants baseball game last night with a couple friends. We got to see the Giants win in walk-off fashion and still be eliminated from contention in the NL West. Fun game. I spotted two Rivendells. A Simple One with what looked like Jitensha ba

[RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

Thanks for the post Manny. We've gotten a lot of good (and other not so good) responses on the internet and I'm glad Carlin's discussion of The Rules has started a discussion with other cyclists. Here's my addendum to Carlin's rules: http://www.boyzonthehoods.com/lets-talk-about-the-rules-the-

Re: [RBW] WTB: Schwalbe 650B Fattys

I have a pair unused. Email me off list. Dan On Sep 10, 2013, at 7:24 AM, Johnny Alien wrote: > I am looking for a pair of the Schwalbe 650B Fatty tires that Rivendell used > to sell. New or lightly used. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] WTB: Schwalbe 650B Fattys

I am looking for a pair of the Schwalbe 650B Fatty tires that Rivendell used to sell. New or lightly used. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

great-looking bike and elegant rack - glad its working out On Friday, September 6, 2013 4:52:44 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I finally tested the new custom rack today under a substantial load -- 37 > lb total of bag, kit, mail, and groceries. While the '03 Curt is not the > best load carr

[RBW] Re: In need of 9 or 10 speed (= thin) 14 Shimano compatible cog, not first position (outer), preferably with build in 9/10 speed spacer.

Showed my Moser drive train yesterday. I'm friction shifting 8 on a 1978 Shimano 600 EX that came from the first rebuild of my Raleigh. It of course is a "5 speed" RD but is working like a champ. It's also 190g, which is the same as a short-cage Record, and 15g lighter than a short-cage carb

[RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

Jeff, thanks for the link but after reading that thread, I'm even more convinced that it's a google mobile app problem. (See forum post below.) • Perry POST FROM FORUM: Re: Iphone 4s Takes Pictures Upside-Down??? Oct 30, 2011 12:07 AM (in response to BEEZR) It is not a bug in the iPhone, it is a

Re: [RBW] Sustained an attack from Goat qaeda.

I believe Stan's is the only flat fix that is pure latex. The others contain mix of pulp. On Monday, September 9, 2013 9:16:01 PM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: > > Stan's is less mess and weight than Slime? (Insert TMs where appropriate). > > Philip > www.biketinker.com > -- You received t

Re: [RBW] Re: Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

A guy who rides with our Tuesday evening group comes with his bike in his decrepit old hatchback, but his other car is a Lotus Elise, which is funny to me. It is the auto equivalent of the ultra-llight weight racing bike for smooth pavement only, no ability to carry a bike or luggage. Car Kool-A

[RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 4:53:21 AM UTC-4, sameness wrote: > > Re: upside down thumbnails and pics from an iPhone, it's a known iOS bug. > Apple products automatically fix the issue... unless you went back and > rotated 'em. But the combination of Windows and/or Flickr often throw with > l

[RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 6:17:22 AM UTC-4, bobish wrote: > > I don't see how this Patrick thumbnail thing could be his phone when > viewing platform matters. Some people are seeing the thumbnails right side > up, some upside down. Everyone sees the full images right side up. Correct? > So

[RBW] Re: Roadeo as Commuter

Realised I should have put the build list on this post, 55cm Frame Jistesha bars, VO 10cm Stem and Brake Levers Tektro mid reach brakes White Industries 42T crank and DOS 16/18 freewheel, Paul Melvin chain tensioner 700c x 35mm Marathon Supremes, (they appear to be more like 32mm though) Brooks

[RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

EXIF data , specifically, the Orientation tag. Further reading on Apple's forum . Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

I don't see how this Patrick thumbnail thing could be his phone when viewing platform matters. Some people are seeing the thumbnails right side up, some upside down. Everyone sees the full images right side up. Correct? So how is Patrick's iPhone commanding different people to see different vers

[RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

Re: upside down thumbnails and pics from an iPhone, it's a known iOS bug. Apple products automatically fix the issue... unless you went back and rotated 'em. But the combination of Windows and/or Flickr often throw with loaded dice. On an iPhone 4 and etc., just make sure the volume buttons ar

[RBW] Re: Want to Buy WTB dirt drops

Those bars on Ebay just... don't... look... right? Maybe it's just the photos, but as Mike pointed out, the drops look perilously deeper than any original Dirt Drops I've ever owned or seen. Also, all were sleeved, not bulged a la the auction. Not sure if you've ridden on Cunningham-era bars an