[RBW] Re: Thankful Weekend

Thanks, Jim - still the best list on the net. Appreciate all the work that goes into this! Brian Seattle, WA On Saturday, November 29, 2014 11:39:49 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > Rides have been fewer and the miles less this year. > > But, it just makes each one that much more special. >

[RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.

Looks like another great ride, Hugh! Love Ole Willys - all set up to kick up the dirt. Brian Seattle, WA On Saturday, November 29, 2014 7:21:34 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Three plus hours and twenty miles of pristine dirt single track around > Carmel Valley in San Diego ' s North County was

Re: [RBW] Re: Groupsets. Shimano, Campy, etc.

I just tell myself that at least they're not Chris King hubs... On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 6:36 PM, Anton Tutter wrote: > I've had great luck with my T11 rear hub but man are those pawls > annoyingly loud. Anyone have any tips for quieting them up? > > Anton > > > On Sunday, November 30, 2014 2:26

Re: [RBW] Re: I rode the Clem Smith proto this morning

Keith, we have the same pbh but I am 5'11 with longish torso and short arms, finding bikes that fit me is a pain . I was most recently riding a 56 bombadil. I am also in between on sizes. I wanted a Hunqapillar when they came out but didn't want a yard of seatpost on the 54 and the 58 gave me zero

[RBW] Re: Cross Interrupter Levers on Albas?

I feel like I've seen a picture of this done but I can't remember where... I don't see why it wouldn't work. -- 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 t

Re: [RBW] Re: I rode the Clem Smith proto this morning

Chris: Just for some more data points, I'm around 5'10" with an 85 cm PBH, and my seat around 75 cm, on a 58 cm Atlantis with 38 mm Soma C-lines. I've also used 40 mm Schwalbe Marathons. I would not ride anything bigger & could in fact ride a 56 cm Atlantis. Hugh has a 56 shod with I believe

Re: [RBW] FS: Suntour derailleur's and other items

As causes go, it's a good one! On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 6:58 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > buy something and help my cause! > > ~mike > > On Sunday, November 30, 2014 6:09:01 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> Fat Bike Feve >> >> Everybody si

Re: [RBW] Re: I rode the Clem Smith proto this morning

Keith, I'm just shy of 6' tall and I've always thought of myself as short legged and longer torso'ed but I'm no longer sure that is accurate. My 1983 MTB has a seat-tube of 57.5cm and a S.O. of 83 and I'm perfectly comfortable riding it. In fact, I like how little seat-tube is showing and how

Re: [RBW] FS: Suntour derailleur's and other items

buy something and help my cause! ~mike On Sunday, November 30, 2014 6:09:01 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Fat Bike Feve > > Everybody sing along! > > > On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 6:00 PM, Mike Schiller > wrote: > >> Time to clear out some

Re: [RBW] Re: Groupsets. Shimano, Campy, etc.

I've had great luck with my T11 rear hub but man are those pawls annoyingly loud. Anyone have any tips for quieting them up? Anton On Sunday, November 30, 2014 2:26:00 PM UTC-5, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Yes they do, and I love my T11 hubs fiercely! > > On Fri, Nov 28, 2014 at 12:34 PM, Bene

[RBW] Re: FS: Suntour derailleur's and other items

oops. The Tektro cantis are $25 On Sunday, November 30, 2014 6:00:03 PM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote: > > Time to clear out some near new Suntour derailleurs and shifters and other > stuff. I've got fat bike fever. > > Prices include shipping in the Con USA > 1. Suntour XC Pro medium cage rear der

Re: [RBW] FS: Suntour derailleur's and other items

Fat Bike Feve Everybody sing along! On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 6:00 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > Time to clear out some near new Suntour derailleurs and shifters and other > stuff. I've got fat bike fever. > > Prices include shipping in the Con USA

[RBW] FS: Suntour derailleur's and other items

Time to clear out some near new Suntour derailleurs and shifters and other stuff. I've got fat bike fever. Prices include shipping in the Con USA 1. Suntour XC Pro medium cage rear derailleur, mint( near new) cond $75 2. Nitto Pearl 10 stem 100 mm good condition, some small scratches on shaft .

[RBW] Re: Shoe Recommendations for VP Thin Gripsters (or Grip Kings)

I've been primarily using Addidas Sambas over the past couple of years with VP pedas. I've done a couple of 100 mile rides in that combo. Generally they're fine although I've had a few instances of numbness. The Sambas are a bit thin. Also, Addidas N. American HQ is down the street from my house

Re: [RBW] Re: I rode the Clem Smith proto this morning

Chris, If that Trek is a 52, the seatpost actually looks just about right. for the era it was made. Funny how, once you know better, those old bikes just don't seem right anymore. Another funny thing though is that a lot of people still jack the post up even further when they take pho

[RBW] Any Rivriders use the Queens-Brooklyn Greenway?

Are you on one end or the other? Gonna have a go at it? It's certainly as safe as anything as long as you stay aware of your surroundings. NYC drivers are a bit aggressive but generally aware of you. That's bad if they're out to get you, but more often than not it's good. -Kai -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: What components do you wish RBW would start "making"?

Huh, that was the component I was thinking about, too. Can't ever see it happening, but would be nice to put Jones bars on bikes. Or some of the Salsa bars with really short reach. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 3:08 PM, Dan A wrote: > 31.8 clamp diameter quill stem, for thos

[RBW] Cross Interrupter Levers on Albas?

Has anyone run cross levers or interrupter levers on Albas? Just wondering...seems like a smart thing to do so you could use brakes when in the "low aero position". I suppose road levers would have to be shimmed to fit the Albas, which are MTB size. Again, anybody do this successfully? Doug --

Re: [RBW] Re: For Sale-58cm Atlantis Frame/Fork/Headset

Ding, ding, ding, we have a winner! On Thu, Nov 27, 2014 at 4:44 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Payment no longer pending. Paid in full > > On Wednesday, November 12, 2014 8:51:39 PM UTC-8, oldmangabe wrote: >> >> Hi everyone, >> >> >> >> For sale is my 2005 or 2006 Rivendell Atlantis 58cm frame and

[RBW] Re: Shoe Recommendations for VP Thin Gripsters (or Grip Kings)

I have found that shoes with a flat rubber sole of the amber/brown type, like boat shoes, give good contact on the Grip King pedals. Running shoes not so much, and especially not in wet weather. My Timberland hiking boots, a totally different sole from the boat shoes, have also proven to stick

Re: [RBW] Re: I rode the Clem Smith proto this morning

I prefer a short top-tube but I'm worried about how much seatpost will be showing. I don't mind a lot of seatpost if the top-tube is sloped like a modern MTB. Riv's 2/6 degrees just won't work with a lot of seatpost. Actually, my primary concern is that I already have a set of Rich Lesnik b

Re: [RBW] Re: What components do you wish RBW would start "making"?

31.8 clamp diameter quill stem, for those of us who would like a wider selection of bars on the our bikes with quill stems without resorting to kludges. Dan Abelson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from thi

[RBW] Re: Be thankful for everything.

Great pictures Manny. Andy is an awesome guy. I hope to make it to the Bay Area next year with a bike. It'll be great to revisit the Headlands. I've been laid up with a broken foot for the past month. It's a bummer. This is the longest I've been off the bike since 2000 when I was in grad schoo

[RBW] Re: Be thankful for everything.

Manny: Thanks for sharing your holiday & thoughts with us. Love your photos. Kids make the best models. dougP On Friday, November 28, 2014 10:29:02 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Whether or not you got to ride with a old friends or with a dear love ones > or for yourself. > Be thankfu

[RBW] Re: Hub Area Rack, new versus old?

If there is anyone who would really like to trade up to the new version, I would be happy to buy a used one. Michael On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 3:04:40 PM UTC-5, John Phillips wrote: > > Mark at Riv confirmed that there will be no hoop for the older HAR's, but > he didn't think it would be

Re: [RBW] Re: I rode the Clem Smith proto this morning

I am the same size as you Chris and am wondering the same thing. I'm afraid on a 52 the tt will be too short for my taste. On Nov 30, 2014 1:52 PM, "Jim D Massachusetts" wrote: > Any pictures? Jim D Massachusetts > > On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 2:48:04 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.

Hey Jon, Yeah cyclotourist has a point Mike's Flickr image's have a series of a bike camping adventure he did the weekend before down into the Anza Borrego. This ride recap was about a coastal day ride around Del Mar. The Anza stuff is great though and has been calling to me for a while now! So a

[RBW] Re: Help Choosing Tires - Jack Brown vs. Compass Stampede Pass

Sean - I just dropped my Jack Brown Greens for some new Stampede Pass tires and rode a 200k on Wednesday. Thoughts. I like the Stampede Pass better immediately, but I am sensitive to tires and weigh in at a whopping 160 lbs. They are more compliant over rough roads, and are nearly as cush as

Re: [RBW] Re: Groupsets. Shimano, Campy, etc.

Yes they do, and I love my T11 hubs fiercely! On Fri, Nov 28, 2014 at 12:34 PM, Benedikt wrote: > Anton I completely agree with you when it comes to Phil Wood hubs and the > replacable bearings. I believe it's a cartridge bearing. As a side note, > does anyone know if White Industries hubs use r

Re: [RBW] Re: Sacks for Cats?

Happy to oblige https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/14755627322/ On Thu, Nov 27, 2014 at 7:14 PM, jeffrey kane wrote: > > > On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 2:42:32 PM UTC-5, A CT Cyclist wrote: >> >> >>

[RBW] Re: I rode the Clem Smith proto this morning

Any pictures? Jim D Massachusetts On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 2:48:04 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: > > It was smooth and stable and comfortable and responsive, the way all Rivs > are. It's going to be a great bike. And tire clearance. Wow! Hunq-like. > > -Jim W. > > Sent from my iP

Re: [RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.

JITFOCC: Did you go backwards in Mike's flickr? Looks like he had some fun the Anza B: https://flic.kr/p/pTY6A5 On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 10:15 AM, Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado wrote: > Thanks for sharing.It brings back great memories of riding in Borrego > Springs, Julian( apple Pie) a

[RBW] Re: Post Thanksgiving Cranksgiving Dirt Paradise Ride.

Thanks for sharing.It brings back great memories of riding in Borrego Springs, Julian( apple Pie) and four wheeling in Anza Borrego/Salton Sea back in the 80s.. On Saturday, November 29, 2014 8:21:34 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > Three plus hours and twenty miles of pristine dirt single track ar

[RBW] Re: RuthWorks Frame Bag has arrived!!

Sweet bag on a gnarly looking offroad bike. Love the bullmoose and the ultra rugged looking front rack. Is the bar powdercoated? I'd love to see some more shots of the full bike! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] RuthWorks Frame Bag has arrived!!

I just received my custom frame bag from RuthWorks SF (Ely Rodriguez). Wow, what an awesome bag! The quality is amazing, the fit couldn't be any more precise... I absolutely love it. It's almost as if I asked Carradice to build me a 'Super C' frame bag since my Brooks Conquest saddle lacks l

[RBW] Help Choosing Tires - Jack Brown vs. Compass Stampede Pass

I just put the Stampede Pass tires on my Romulus, replacing a set of Ruffy Tuffy's. My expectations were not particularly high but after two rides I am very impressed. I haven't ridden the Jack Brown blues on my Rom but had them on my Sam and then my Atlantis. I thought it was a good commuter

[RBW] Re: Crystal Cove State Park overnight

Brilliant trip, Curtis! Should I ever be homeless, I pray I have my Huqapillar as my hobo wheels. 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,

[RBW] Re: Thankful Weekend

Jim, your's is the (nearly) thankless job of herding cats and you do it with grace. Thank you! With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, November 29, 2014 12:39:49 PM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > Rides have been fewer and the miles less this year. > > But, it just makes each one that much more spe

[RBW] Crystal Cove State Park overnight

After being inspired by Doug’s post on mini-tours I put together a round trip overnighter out of downtown San Diego. Catching the 8:30 am train for Irvine and then returning to San Diego at 3 pm the following day. Upon arrival in Irvine I followed the San Diego River Trail to the coast. Whi

[RBW] Thankful Weekend

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