[RBW] Re: Everyone needs at least one Bosco bike

i just got them wet with tap water and slid them on quick. by the next day they were solid -- 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

Re: [RBW] For sale: One barely used Grand Boise Lierre tire 650B x 38. $30 + shipping. Send me a PM if interested.

What's so grand about Boise? ;) On Aug 29, 2014 6:09 PM, "Iron Rider" <1000...@gmail.com> wrote: > For sale: One barely used Grand Boise Lierre tire 650B x 38. $30 + > shipping. Send me a PM if interested. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW O

Re: [RBW] Loup/Cypres decision paralysis on 650b tire width...38 vs. 32mm...again

Get the tektro levers with built in releases, then you'll be able to release both the lever and the brake itself. For the record, I use LoupLoups and love them. On Aug 29, 2014 11:19 PM, "lungimsam" wrote: > > Sorts the same thread as before, but with more detailed questions below I > am conside

[RBW] Re: [650B] Velocity Service!

My experience was similar, except that in my case they replaced the Synergy with an Atlas, due to my 260ish lbs. It matches the front Synergy almost perfectly, just a bit wider. Most people wouldn't notice, especially since I peeled the rim stickers off. On Aug 29, 2014 8:19 PM, "Bruce Herbitter"

[RBW] Re: Everyone needs at least one Bosco bike

Bill, I am putting the same grips on bosco bars. Did you need to glue them on? Or, are they snug as is? Thanks, Matt -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: The Once and Future Betty Foy

> > Call RBW. They sometimes have some they find dusted off. > They recently had a Saluki for sale, if I remember correctly. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Velocity Service!

I would have chalked this up to normal wear and paid for new wheels. Why should Velocity have to rebuild your wheel for free? I love a bargain but 6000 miles seems low end for rim life but not an exception. This just seems wrong to me. ~mike -- You received this message because you ar

[RBW] Loup/Cypres decision paralysis on 650b tire width...38 vs. 32mm...again

Sorts the same thread as before, but with more detailed questions below I am considering before I buy. I love my Hetres, but if the 38 or 32mm tires feel and work just as well and will pass thru my R559 brakes without having to deflate them, then why not get them for the next set? Nit picky, I

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Purple striped wool shirt

If you are kicking yourself for missing the purple, there is a blue one on the way, available for pre-order: https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/at47.htm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: The Once and Future Betty Foy

Riv's habit of changing models from year to year( not just names, but style ) always leaves the previous, popular models in high demand. I found it out with the Rambouillet. Good luck with your search. Don C. P.S., I bought a Roadeo to replace my Ram that I sold.. On Friday, August 29, 2014 9:37

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Purple striped wool shirt

Och! Bummer. First rule of Rivendell: Buy 'um while they got 'um! Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- 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-bun

[RBW] Re: Velocity Service!

That's fantastic! And wonderful that they covered the labor and parts to rebuild the wheel around the new replacement rim. Was the rim that separated made in Australia or US? I have an Aussie OC rear rim, I'll be keeping an eye on it. Anton On Friday, August 29, 2014 9:19:19 PM UTC-4, Full

Re: [RBW] Wanted: Purple striped wool shirt

metoo! Third medium! -- 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

[RBW] Velocity Service!

Two weekends ago, while changing a worn tire, I noticed a rim separation crack in my Velocity Synergy OC rear wheel. This wheel had 6,000 or so miles and had not shown any prior problems. I contacted Velocity and answered a few of their questions about the type of use and typical loading. In a day

Re: [RBW] Re: Results of 6503 conversion to wide/low double

+1 for this statement. I will add: and riding/pedaling style. On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 4:57 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote: > With gearing, everything is a trade off - top & bottom; gear spacing, > shifting pattern. There not only is no one right answer, there isn't even > one perfect answer for any

[RBW] For sale: One barely used Grand Boise Lierre tire 650B x 38. $30 + shipping. Send me a PM if interested.

For sale: One barely used Grand Boise Lierre tire 650B x 38. $30 + shipping. Send me a PM if interested. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Time to think about a new bike

60cm Rambouillet? I might have an extra (frame/fork/headset) lying around https://www.flickr.com/photos/pbridge1300/12751793795/ ~Peter On Thursday, August 28, 2014 8:05:36 PM UTC-7, blakcloud wrote: > As much as I like my Sam Hillborne, I don't love it. What bothers me is > the six de

Re: [RBW] Re: Results of 6503 conversion to wide/low double

On 08/29/2014 06:57 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote: I run 9 speed. My Saluki & Trek have triples (48/34/26 or 24) and I run a 12-27 cassette and that clearly gives me a better low and more closely spaced gear choices. Why 9 spd? Basically I skipped 8. I was running 7 speed freewheels well into

Re: [RBW] Re: Results of 6503 conversion to wide/low double

I run 9 speed. My Saluki & Trek have triples (48/34/26 or 24) and I run a 12-27 cassette and that clearly gives me a better low and more closely spaced gear choices. Why 9 spd? Basically I skipped 8. I was running 7 speed freewheels well into the time 9 speed cassette were standard. Around

Re: [RBW] Time to think about a new bike

If it's a 60cm, single top tubed canti model, let's talk! Actually, did such a Sam ever exist? Eric Daume Dublin, OH On Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 11:05 PM, blakcloud wrote: > As much as I like my Sam Hillborne, I don't love it. What bothers me is > the six degree sloping top tube, aesthetically it

[RBW] Re: Replace 27" wheels with 700c or 650b? Brakes = Silvers

Thanks to everyone SO much for all the helpful info. I never considered that I might be tire height limited with 700c. Guess I'll pursue 650b wheels and see how bigga tires I can squeeze in. My 420 is the 24" frame size so hopefully I can go a little bigger than 38mm. Will post before and a

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Dirt Drop Stem 8cm ext. - 26mm Clamp.

$50 Shipped. -- 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-owners

Re: [RBW] Wanted: Purple striped wool shirt

Ooh! Im gonna piggyback on Annes post and second if anyone has an extra extra medium purple stripey laying around Id be interested!! Thanks. -Mike Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 29, 2014, at 10:37 AM, Anne Paulson wrote: > > I've been kicking myself for not getting that purple striped wool >

[RBW] Wanted: Purple striped wool shirt

I've been kicking myself for not getting that purple striped wool shirt when it came out. Anyone have one to sell, size M, not shrunk? -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] How the Heck Do I Attach Photos?

Recently, there have been a number of new group members (and some silverbacks...) who have been flummoxed by the non-intuitive way you add images (photos) to a post. In addition to the posts I've passed through, there have been several each week for the past few months. In the past, we had a

[RBW] How the Heck do I Attach Photos?

Recently, there have been a number of new group members (and some silverbacks...) who have been flummoxed by the non-intuitive way you add images (photos) to a post. In addition to the posts I've passed through, there have been several each week for the past few months. In the past, we had a

[RBW] How the Heck do I Attach Photos?

Recently, there have been a number of new group members (and some silverbacks...) who have been flummoxed by the non-intuitive way you add images (photos) to a post. In addition to the posts I've passed through, there have been several each week for the past few months. In the past, we had a

[RBW] FS: Col de la Vie 650B Tires

Let's try again ... Very lightly used (almost imperceptible wear) pair of Panaracer CDV tires. $40 shipped in the CONUS. Email me if you'd like to see a photo. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Replace 27" wheels with 700c or 650b? Brakes = Silvers

I bought a 1985 Trek 400 earlier this year, and it has become my favorite bike. It looked unused, with just a few marks on the paint from where it was moved around in the garage over the years. According to the 1985 Trek brochure, geometry for the 400 and 420 are the same, and the tubing set is

[RBW] Re: D2R2

I've looked around online and within the group and can't figure out how to upload photos to Google Group without Flickr. Any suggestions? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[RBW] Re: Replace 27" wheels with 700c or 650b? Brakes = Silvers

I don't know about the 650b compatibility but I will say that in my opinion if you're a heavier rider it is a waste of time to build a wheel around a freewheel hub. They are by design much weaker than a 130 cassette hub. I weigh 240 and have killed more than a few freewheel hubs by breaking the

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue Bullmoose bar

On Thursday, August 28, 2014 10:48:40 PM UTC-4, ted wrote: > > 150 or 200 size? It's 150. -- 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-bun

[RBW] Re: Time to think about a new bike

An Albatross'd Hilsen is a great looking bike. Absolutely. On Thursday, August 28, 2014 8:05:36 PM UTC-7, blakcloud wrote: > > As much as I like my Sam Hillborne, I don't love it. What bothers me is > the six degree sloping top tube, aesthetically it is ugly. I grew up with > horizontal top t

[RBW] The Once and Future Betty Foy

w, so months after the Betty Foy was discontinued and the Cheviot introduced my good friend finally sold her house and wants to celebrate by giving herself a Betty. She's seen the other mixtes and she wants this one, with good reason, and its her favorite color :) If anyone out there

Re: [RBW] Re: Results of 6503 conversion to wide/low double

Michael, If you would prefer more closely spaced gears (13,14,15 vs 13,15) why don't you use a tighter cassette and a third chainring? Also are you using 8sp? I thought 11-18s usually went 14,16 not 13,15. On Friday, August 29, 2014 4:31:41 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > The front shift up

Re: [RBW] Re: Replace 27" wheels with 700c or 650b? Brakes = Silvers

My Riv Road has very similar clearance to steel Treks and other classic sport touring bikes (on purpose). With a 650b conversion, the limit became the width of the chain stays and fork legs, not the height. I have plenty of extra height for fenders above 650x38b tires, but no width clearance for

Re: [RBW] Re: Results of 6503 conversion to wide/low double

Damn! 16-26 9 speed. Over and out. On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 9:08 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > *Sorry,* 16-29 *9-speed.* Silver dt shifters. > > > On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 9:07 AM, Patrick Moore > wrote: > >> I use 38/24 on my mostly dirt road Fargo (29" wheels). Yes, it's lower >> than I'd choose

Re: [RBW] Re: Results of 6503 conversion to wide/low double

*Sorry,* 16-29 *9-speed.* Silver dt shifters. On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 9:07 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I use 38/24 on my mostly dirt road Fargo (29" wheels). Yes, it's lower > than I'd choose for the road, but it still gives me many useable gears in > the 60" to 80" cruising range with a top gea

Re: [RBW] Re: Results of 6503 conversion to wide/low double

I use 38/24 on my mostly dirt road Fargo (29" wheels). Yes, it's lower than I'd choose for the road, but it still gives me many useable gears in the 60" to 80" cruising range with a top gear of 84". I use a close ratio 13-27 9 speed cassette. When I ran a TA double in my Ram I used a 44/30 and a 1

[RBW] Re: FS: Pauls Racers, Swift Industries Ozette, AWOL Comp frame+ xtras, ACW mugs back in too.

AWOL is a medium. -- 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-ow

Re: [RBW] Re: Results of 6503 conversion to wide/low double

that's a worthwihile project. My buddy turned an outer chainring into a bash guard for his wife's Univega Nexus conversion. He set the bike on a repair stand and a grinder on a vise. He turned the crank and gradually dialed the grinder in until the teeth were gone. On Friday, August 29, 20

Re: [RBW] Time to think about a new bike

The Sam that opens on the rivbike page is so pretty it hurts (another one of those feelings that can't be disproved) On Friday, August 29, 2014 9:22:44 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > I wish someone would post something like this and it just happened to be a > 64cm Sam...maybe we could work som

Re: [RBW] Time to think about a new bike

I wish someone would post something like this and it just happened to be a 64cm Sam...maybe we could work something out ;) I personally am not bothered by sloping top tubes ;) On Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 10:05 PM, blakcloud wrote: > As much as I like my Sam Hillborne, I don't love it. What bothers

Re: [RBW] Time to think about a new bike

but it's not relevant, and is borderline insulting - some opinions are better kept to oneself. However there are may subtle things one may feel and another may not. Some things work for one and don't work for another. That's why feelings are subjective, and can't be proved. On Friday, Augu

Re: [RBW] Time to think about a new bike

On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 6:29 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > I very much doubt ypu could tell from the ride whether tje dtays are hest > treatef. > Spell check fail? ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] Re: FS: Pauls Racers, Swift Industries Ozette, AWOL Comp frame+ xtras, ACW mugs back in too.

What is the size of the AWOL? On Thursday, August 28, 2014 1:27:33 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote: > > Life has been busy, and I've backlogged a bunch of stuff I need to get rid > of. It's all not dumb stuff. > > LINK TO ALL PICS > > >

Re: [RBW] Time to think about a new bike

On 08/29/2014 08:28 AM, Ron Mc wrote: it would serve you better to contribute rather than contradict Sorry about the spelling - first thing in the morning, and those touch screen tablet keyboards are terrible. Correcting an obvious error is a contribution. There is no way you are going to

[RBW] Re: FS: Pauls Racers, Swift Industries Ozette, AWOL Comp frame+ xtras, ACW mugs back in too.

Swift industries Ozette has a new owner! Thanks! -- 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 th

[RBW] WTB: Small Sackville Trunk Bag/Little Loafer/Whatever They're Calling it These Days

And it's lost without you! Grin. With abandon, Patrick, who loves his wee TrunkSack as a bikepacking food bag. -- 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

[RBW] WTB: Small Sackville Trunk Bag/Little Loafer/Whatever They're Calling it These Days

Anyone have one to sell? RBW doesn't currently have them on their website. Mine has gone missing and I'm lost without it. Thanks! Shaun -- 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

Re: [RBW] Time to think about a new bike

it would serve you better to contribute rather than contradict On Friday, August 29, 2014 6:29:17 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > I very much doubt ypu could tell from the ride whether tje dtays are hest > treatef. > > Bruce Herbitter > wrote: >> >> The ride will feel a little different too.

Re: [RBW] Time to think about a new bike

Pondero's Homer is awfully sweet looking! All the better because it is so often pictured covered in road dust! (As all or Rivs should be!!) I test rode a Sam in Jan at the RBBH storefront and thought it rode great, it basically disappeared under me and let me also impressed with the little big

Re: [RBW] Re: Results of 6503 conversion to wide/low double

Given your preference for close spacing, isn't the 11-28 anomalous? That's a fairly wide-range cassette...I suppose it depend on how many speeds you're running, but after a little while, I found the 11-28 8s uncomfortable. I'm much happier with an SRAM 12-26 9s cassette. On Friday, August 29,

[RBW] Re: Time to think about a new bike

Hey...that's pretty much my dream bike too! I plan to roll over many miles of paved and non-paved county roads over the long weekend, on this very bike, easily carrying a few cyclotouring indulgences with me. Best wishes on scoring the A. Homer Hilsen soon. It is a joyous ride. Chris Johnson

[RBW] Re: Time to think about a new bike

Everybody needs two Rivs. I have two Rivs, and I would say I prefer a straight top tube. The Sam has the sloping one; the Roadeo has the straighter one; if forced to choose I would say I prefer the straighter one. Now, when I'm riding the bikes or really just going about my life I can't say I

Re: [RBW] Re: Results of 6503 conversion to wide/low double

The front shift up is a bit slower but the real issue is searching for the next gear way at the other end of the cassette. I run an 11-28 and have a strong preference for closely spaced gears. The jump from 13 to 15 is already larger than I like, so I certainly wouldn't go any wider. With The

Re: [RBW] Time to think about a new bike

I very much doubt ypu could tell from the ride whether tje dtays are hest treatef. Bruce Herbitter wrote: >The ride will feel a little different too. Homer uses, iirc, heat >treated >down tubes and chain stays, and the tubing, gauges, and geometry is not >the >same as Sam. > >On Friday, August

Re: [RBW] Re: Replace 27" wheels with 700c or 650b? Brakes = Silvers

I don't have fenders on my Trek 620 but could fit them around the 38mm pari mottos. I don't think it would work with 41s though. The chain stays are too close. Also those bikes have horizontal drop outs so you would want that spring mount that VO sells. Michael On Thursday, August 28, 2014

Re: [RBW] Time to think about a new bike

The ride will feel a little different too. Homer uses, iirc, heat treated down tubes and chain stays, and the tubing, gauges, and geometry is not the same as Sam. On Friday, August 29, 2014, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro < marchantshap...@gmail.com> wrote: > While I prefer a different set of parts (an

[RBW] Re: Time to think about a new bike

While I prefer a different set of parts (and I *like* DT shifters) I have to agree enthusiastically with you about aesthetics, and I think a lot of other folks here will as well. There's something about the classic shape that even practicality (in some cases) can't outweigh. On Thursday, Augus