[RBW] Re: FS: Technomic, Hupe, brake levers, Rumpkins, Marathon, toe clips

Correction: That NITTO Technomic is 220 rise. Sorry! -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Technomic, Hupe, brake levers, Rumpkins, Marathon, toe clips

Here are pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157645903447627/ -- 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

[RBW] How tall is a Pearl stem?

Anyone have a Pearl they can measure the *total rise* of, from bottom of wedge to top of stem bolt? I know there is 70mm rise above the max height line, But I want to see overall length so I can be sure it will be down into the steerer deep enough. Thanks! -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Considering my first Riv purchase and looking for helpful advice

I knew once you rode one, you would be sold. The same thing happened to me when I rode a Betty Foy for the first time. There was no way I could stay satisfied with my 2006 2200 Aluminum/carbon Trek. I wanted 40's on my bike, so I went with a custom mixte. I've had it for a year now and I've ridd

[RBW] FS: Technomic, Hupe, brake levers, Rumpkins, Marathon, toe clips

1. NITTO Technomic stem - 6cm extension, 190 rise, 26.0 clamp. $30 Used. 2. SILVER Hupe - $20 3. Shimano BLR400 brake levers (pair) - 20$ Used. 4. Used 650b Fatty Rumpkins - 10$ each. Both have a little rubber flashing on bead peeling. One has a slight bend in bead from me trying to fold it. Both

[RBW] Re: Forget that Riv Custom

this is just bizarre. giving the "original deadstock rivendell water bottle" guy a run for his money. -- 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-o

Re: [RBW] Amazing bike video

Oh so now the helmet police say we need to wear them in rowboats, too! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Oct 2, 2014 at 9:13 PM, Mike Williams wrote: > HOLY!! Thanks for sharing Mark > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 2, 2014, at 7:43 PM, Mark T

Re: [RBW] Amazing bike video

HOLY!! Thanks for sharing Mark Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 2, 2014, at 7:43 PM, Mark Taintor wrote: > > Some of you have, no doubt, seen other Danny Macaskill videos. He's an > amazing rider that can do some incredible stunts. In this one, he's riding on > the Isle of Skye in The Cuillin.

Re: [RBW] Should it stay or should it go?

Aaron: For an update on Clem Smith, Jr. check today's BLUG. They've got some prototypes they are tinkering with. But they want to keep messing around with them so they are not for sale (yet). So it's getting close. I second Hugh's suggestion to be patient & save up. Clem Smith, Jr is suppo

[RBW] Re: Amazing bike video

That's amazing. I likes that fence flip. Like a front wheel lock-up situation, but with excellent recovery! -- 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] Amazing bike video

Some of you have, no doubt, seen other Danny Macaskill videos. He's an amazing rider that can do some incredible stunts. In this one, he's riding on the Isle of Skye in The Cuillin. Wonderful photography, terrific production values, beautiful scenery, amazing riding. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Atlantis 64cm

I meant the Marathon Supremes in that size :-) Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 1:58 PM, Greggv wrote: > David, > This may help... > > >

Re: [RBW] DIY Saddlebag Quick-Release

Moi? Thigh rub is part of it, though I've done some long tours with a Nelson attached and it wasn't all *that* awful. I just don't care for it. Part of it is also that I have my saddle shoved all the way back, so the attachment to the seatpost doesn't work very well (and I have tried a numbe

Re: [RBW] Re: 56 WILBURY FOR SALE ON CL..NY

SF as well > On Oct 2, 2014, at 2:24 PM, Mark R. wrote: > > FWIW, the bike is for sale in NY and also showed up on CL in San Diego. > > H. > > Mark Rosenberg > www.youtube.com/howtostretch > SDCA > >> On Thursday, October 2, 2014 2:18:20 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: >> It's Tentacular

[RBW] Looking for 55cm Sam Hillborne

Greetings, I haven't been on here in a long time, but am looking to possibly get another Riv and I'm wondering if there are any 55cm Sam Hillbornes looking for a new home? Interested in either frame/fork or complete bike. thanks, Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] anyone tried VO Fairweather Panaracer smooth tires? Compared to Compass?

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Re: [RBW] Should it stay or should it go?

Hmm, waiting for Clem Smith, Jr to show up is a great idea. What's the time frame on that though? Anyone know? That's interesting to hear about the Panasonic-Centurion connection. I guess the Panasonic factories must have made bikes for quite a few brands. I have a friend that has a mid 80's Scw

Re: [RBW] Re: DIY Saddlebag Quick-Release

Thanks for the extra info, jar351. Very slick indeed. Get back to us about whether the tapped holes hold up/stay tight over time. As you say, nylock nuts would be an easy upgrade if they don't. Best, joe broach portland, or On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 11:16 AM, jar351 wrote: > For those who asked,

[RBW] Re: Should it stay or should it go?

Mike, Aaron gives some great advice. The only thing I'd add is perhaps wait to see what Grant and Company come up with in regards to this new "Clem Smith Jr" complete bike. Lastly, this is easier said then done but what the heck...save, save, save for that dream bike. If you squirrel away a

[RBW] Re: Forget that Riv Custom

Interesting. I got my High Sierra for $60 and put some Riv Bullmoose bars on it. Anyone wanna give me $4,500 for it? By all accounts, its a great deal! :-0 Pics: http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/1986%20Schwinn%20High%20Sierra/D8EE0A0E-9818-42EA-BFBD-2D0629A80668_zpsilhdlmpt.jpg O

[RBW] Re: Should it stay or should it go?

Mike: I have a late 80s Panasonic DX-5000 that is indistinguishable from a Dave Scott Centurion (a friend has the Centurion & we compared). My Panasonic has a dented top tube from some rough handling by a shipper. This happened sometime back in the 90s. It has gone thousands of miles "as is"

[RBW] Re: Sackville Bar Sack review needed please.

*Update about Sackville bar sack:* I ordered the bag and the NITTO F-15 rack. Thanks for the info everyone. Between your comments and the rivsite reviews on the bag page, it sounds like a good bag setup. Noone said it drooped under weight. Everyone seems happy with their set up. RJM had a long t

[RBW] Re: 56 WILBURY FOR SALE ON CL..NY

Only long chainstay bikes like the Cheviut or the Appaloosa are long enough to be in San Diego and New York at the same time. :-P On Thursday, October 2, 2014 2:24:54 PM UTC-7, Mark R. wrote: > > FWIW, the bike is for sale in NY and also showed up on CL in San Diego. > > H. > > Mark Rosen

[RBW] Re: 56 WILBURY FOR SALE ON CL..NY

FWIW, the bike is for sale in NY and also showed up on CL in San Diego. H. Mark Rosenberg www.youtube.com/howtostretch SDCA On Thursday, October 2, 2014 2:18:20 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > It's Tentacular!! > > On Thursday, October 2, 2014 1:55:59 PM UTC-7, Jon in the foothills of >

[RBW] Re: 56 WILBURY FOR SALE ON CL..NY

It's Tentacular!! On Thursday, October 2, 2014 1:55:59 PM UTC-7, Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado wrote: > > http://boulder.craigslist.org/bik/4694621028.html > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] 56 WILBURY FOR SALE ON CL..NY

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Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

I went with red loctite. The grip kings really need spikes; they start out grippy but after a few months they end up slippy. On Thu, Oct 2, 2014 at 1:39 PM, R Gonet wrote: > I've used the Grip Kings without spikes and with Power Grip straps, which > I really like but I have a set on my Homer tha

[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

I've used the Grip Kings without spikes and with Power Grip straps, which I really like but I have a set on my Homer that I am going to install with spikes. Would you use Loctite on the spikes?As a side question, I've always used beeswax on things like racks and fenders -- does anyone use

Re: [RBW] Should it stay or should it go?

Adding to what Aaron said, it is a gargantuan bummer when you dent a bike you don't want to keep. A top tube dent does nothing to the performance of the bike, but probably cuts its resale value in half. It sucks. Ask me how I know. :-( On Thursday, October 2, 2014 10:31:13 AM UTC-7, Aaron

Re: [RBW] Should it stay or should it go?

Aaron, I don't have much time to save. I have just about enough in the Paypal account to buy the CC frame right now, and all the parts I need sitting at home that I took off my old Cannondale that was too small for me. I could put more money into a Sam, but we're saving to buy our first house

[RBW] FS: Abus Amparo 4850 brand nee

I bought this lock at the LBS, and thought the convenience of a frame lock would be awesome. Installed on the Hilsen and just didn't love the aesthetic. I hope you are less vain than I! New price is $45-50. This was literally installed in the garage and not ridden. I put it back in the original

Re: [RBW] Re: Buy my 56cm Bombadil so I can get that Cheviot!

Been there, done that! Size nails it for me. Arrrgh! On Thursday, October 2, 2014 11:00:18 AM UTC-7, Minh wrote: > > At least i went and looked at the geometry charts, but too big for me! > > > On Thursday, October 2, 2014 1:33:05 PM UTC-4, Christopher Chen wrote: >> >> If it was one size smalle

Re: [RBW] Re: Buy my 56cm Bombadil so I can get that Cheviot!

At least i went and looked at the geometry charts, but too big for me! On Thursday, October 2, 2014 1:33:05 PM UTC-4, Christopher Chen wrote: > > If it was one size smaller... > > On Thu, Oct 2, 2014 at 10:15 AM, cyclot...@gmail.com < > cyclot...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> You just don't know how m

Re: [RBW] Re: How Cool

And did you catch the guy almost slip on his cleats when the parade of cyclists walked in? I bought a Burley rain jacket when it was still Northwest. I still have it and it keeps me dry even on my motorcycle (fits perfectly over my leather jacket!). Cheers, Patrick Shea On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 5:5

Re: [RBW] Re: Buy my 56cm Bombadil so I can get that Cheviot!

If it was one size smaller... On Thu, Oct 2, 2014 at 10:15 AM, cyclotour...@gmail.com < cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > You just don't know how much I'd like to snap this up! But I've exceeded > my bike budget for a little while unfortunately... > > > On Thursday, October 2, 2014 8:50:37 AM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Should it stay or should it go?

Hi Mike, I don't know if I can help in making your decision, but I DO have a couple thoughts. After writing this I figured a summary might be helpful. :) Here's the short version: 1. Ride the snot out of that Dave Scott regardless if the tube is bent or not (in rhyme even!). 2. Skip the cross che

[RBW] Re: Buy my 56cm Bombadil so I can get that Cheviot!

You just don't know how much I'd like to snap this up! But I've exceeded my bike budget for a little while unfortunately... On Thursday, October 2, 2014 8:50:37 AM UTC-7, Kieran J wrote: > > Wow, what a cheerful bike! I'd always be eating a triple-decker ice cream > cone riding that dandy. > > K

[RBW] Should it stay or should it go?

Hi gang, Well, I have some decision-making to do involving current bike arrangement. I have two bikes, but need to get rid of one to make room for a new one. I am getting a Surly Cross Check (would spring for a Sam, but unfortunately, can't afford it, now matter how I slice the pie). My current

[RBW] Re: Forget that Riv Custom

fishing for impulse buyers On Thursday, October 2, 2014 10:39:47 AM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: > > What's the story with auctions like these? Typo? Delusion? > > Sort of intriguing .. Nah, forget it. > > KJ > > > On Thursday, October 2, 2014 11:09:01 AM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: >> >> Spend that 5k on

[RBW] Re: Buy my 56cm Bombadil so I can get that Cheviot!

Wow, what a cheerful bike! I'd always be eating a triple-decker ice cream cone riding that dandy. KJ On Thursday, September 18, 2014 8:42:22 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: > > I love my bombadil, best bike ever but every time I throw my leg over that > top tube my lower back and hips hate me, add the

[RBW] Re: Forget that Riv Custom

What's the story with auctions like these? Typo? Delusion? Sort of intriguing .. Nah, forget it. KJ On Thursday, October 2, 2014 11:09:01 AM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: > > Spend that 5k on this beauty! > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/VIN-SCHWINN-SIERRA-21-5-BIKE-G0585-STAMPED-MOUNTAIN-SPEED-BIKE-2

[RBW] Forget that Riv Custom

Spend that 5k on this beauty! http://www.ebay.com/itm/VIN-SCHWINN-SIERRA-21-5-BIKE-G0585-STAMPED-MOUNTAIN-SPEED-BIKE-26-ARAYA-RIMS-/201171118447?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ed6bba96f -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

Re: [RBW] DIY Saddlebag Quick-Release

Andrew, would you mind elaborating a bit about why you chose panniers over saddlebags? I'm actually moving in the other direction if anything. I've always used panniers (and probably will continue to do so for commuting) but I've also had a Carradice saddlebag on my bike for the past year or so

[RBW] FS: Velo-Orange leather top tube protector

Bought the wrong size top tube protector. This one is the 25.4mm black version. Never used not mounted. http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/oiltan-sewn-on-top-tube-protector.html. $20 shipped, or open for trades. Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

Depending on the pedal you choose and the shoe you wear when riding, there will be anywhere from no to a little "locking". I find the best combination for me to give me a non-slip surface and avoid "locking" is to wear a converse-style shoe (I'm a huge fan of the Chrome Kursk) and use a wide, f

[RBW] Re: New-to-Me Bike Day

Gorgeous! Love the purple with the green! John -- 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

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Atlantis 64cm

David, This may help... On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 11:13:30 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Cool, I expected as much! I didn't know they were

[RBW] Re: DIY Saddlebag Quick-Release

For those who asked, here's what the attachment part looks like: It's really straightfo

[RBW] Re: Buy my 56cm Bombadil so I can get that Cheviot!

Wow. That bike practically smiles in your photos - I think it might be a golden retriever! It's a beauty, and I'm surprised you're not having to referee a bidding war, much less twiddling your thumbs and waiting by the phone! I love what Riv has done with the Cheviot, and relate to your rationa

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Atlantis 64cm

*Price Drop: $2650.00* On Friday, September 26, 2014 10:29:05 AM UTC-7, Gregg V. wrote: > > I'm selling my Rivendell Atlantis 64cm Custom Joe Bell Paint Job. Never > toured with just road around town. Looks like new. Paint has about three > very small pin head size nicks around top of fork crown

[RBW] For sale: 58cm 650b Homer

It's had a great run since I built it up two years ago, but I need to downsize the bike collection dramatically, and I have an older, rack-capable mountain bike as well. Toyo-built 58cm 65

Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

*image of guy in turban walking barefoot on nails* I did find one place on line with Vice for $67, but didn't pursue or check their shipping. On Thursday, October 2, 2014 9:10:17 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > VP has silver Vice pedals. I just received mine direct from them (for a > wa

Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

VP has silver Vice pedals. I just received mine direct from them (for a warrantee issue with pedals that were creaky out the box -- amazing customer service by the way!). The new pair is as silent as my first (and highly abused) pair. Of course my first pair now looks more silver than grey, con

Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

Ordered a 2nd pair of Gripsters yesterday from RBW, thanks to this thread. Thanks thread! Just in time, sounds like. KJ On Thursday, October 2, 2014 1:38:59 AM UTC-4, Dave wrote: > > Great thread in terms of making me interested in spending more bike money. > Blessing and a curse that the gr