[RBW] Re: RBW home page - Sam H question

Looks like Newbaum's in... maroon? There may or may not be some shellac involved. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/gt1.htm Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] RBW home page - Sam H question

When I bring up the RIV web site, the first pic that comes up at the top of the home page is "Sam Hillborne -- Presale". The bike in the pic has bar wrap that seems to be a sort of oxblood color. Whatever it is, I really like the look of it with the Sam H colors. Does anyone have any idea about

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

Thanks for the info, Nick! Much appreciated! -- 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 g

[RBW] Re: Sin urrr gi Rims

Sorry, 2014 or more recent version. -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: Sin urrr gi Rims

My Loups and Hetres practically auto seat on my 650b x 36 hole Grand Bois rims - black label. I highly recommend them. Get the 2015 or more recent versions. Not the older ones. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS: Big Guy Wool

everything is gone! -- 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-o

[RBW] FS: B67 Aged and Bosco Bullmoose Bar

Up for sale are my B67 Aged and Bosco Bullmoose Bar. I am selling the bike they are on and I try not to be a parts hoarder. The bosco is in fine shape and has one small mark that i can see. I am not sure if it is 54cm or 58cm. When measuring from inside to inside I get about 54. When meas

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Dirt Drop 26.0 80mm Stem

Thanks, Chad. After posting I went to my LBS to grab a few things and one of the mechanics had one to sell. They are funny looking stems, but they sure get the bars up high. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fr

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

http://www.velominati.com/tradition/royce/ Royce bottom bracket On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 9:31 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > FWIW, when I first bought a Phil bb for my '99 gofast fixed gear, I called > Phil and asked if the ti spindle would hold up to grunting up hills in a > 75" gear. The rep on th

[RBW] Re: Sin urrr gi Rims

I added some hockey tape to the synergy rims on my saluki. Still not perfectly easy, but much better. Sky in new west -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

FWIW, when I first bought a Phil bb for my '99 gofast fixed gear, I called Phil and asked if the ti spindle would hold up to grunting up hills in a 75" gear. The rep on the phone said, "Oh yes, you don't have to worry, we have track sprinters use them." So far, so good. FWIW and YMMV and so forth.

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

The old cup-and-cone bottom brackets were great when I was a student with more time than money. Back then, I enjoyed working on bottom brackets. But it never made sense from a monetary perspective. Even at $ 7 an hour, overhauling my BB twice a year was $ 14 in time alone. If the BB lasts 10 ye

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

The day before a brevet I either take it really slow or "cheat" and drive part way. As "Utah" notes, you have a really long commute. Your "1/2" commutes are not much less than my full commute. I'm not sure that I could commute every day doing your full commute. I've cycle-commuted either to

[RBW] Re: Sin urrr gi Rims

I have a couple 650B Synergy wheelsets remaining. I experienced some improvement in getting tires to run straight by building up the rim tape. I have a ton (OK, actually only about 50 pounds) of gaffer tape which is basically identical to rim tape. I go three or four layers thick, and things

[RBW] Sin urrr gi Rims

Today I remounted my Pari-Moto tires onto a Synergy rim and was again reminded how hard it is to get the tire correctly centered on these rims. I have read that a double layer of rim tape helps. Has anyone actually tried this what did you learn? Also, if that fails, has anyone here tried

Re: [RBW] Seattle's "Bike Batman"

Good for him! On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 5:14 PM, Mike in WA wrote: > Here's an interesting reading on a guy who's recovered 22 bikes in Seattle > by cross-referencing Craigslist posts with Bike Index reports and > confronting the sellers. I was surprised to find that the Seattle Police > were will

[RBW] Seattle's "Bike Batman"

Here's an interesting reading on a guy who's recovered 22 bikes in Seattle by cross-referencing Craigslist posts with Bike Index reports and confronting the sellers. I was surprised to find that the Seattle Police were willing to work with him, and also why the hell police departments can't use

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

Oy. These posts make me long for the days when BB's were sold with axles, cups, and bearings as a separate but inclusive "kit". IIRC, Grant had several posts in his early Riv Readers lamenting the advent of cartridge bearing BB's in lieu of the old fashioned adjustable type and I don't blame

[RBW] Re: New Roadeo

Eric Beautiful bike and glad it works for you. Bring it to the South Jersey Wheelman Jersey Devil Century on Sept 17, 2016, 0730 Parvin State Park in Centerton NJ. Great flat roads with minimal traffic. $25 on day of ride, $20 pre-registration. You'll have a great time. We have great food

[RBW] Re: WTT/WTB: Sackville SaddleSack in Medium (Tan would be nice) for Acorn Tan (original Tan) Rando Box Bag & Tool Roll?

Excuse the confusion. I am looking for the Sackville SaddleSack and own the Acorn Goods. On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 2:33:24 PM UTC-7, brianweee wrote: > > Also have other goods to trade, but happy to buy at a fair price as well. > > Thanks! > > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] WTT/WTB: Sackville SaddleSack in Medium (Tan would be nice) for Acorn Tan (original Tan) Rando Box Bag & Tool Roll?

Also have other goods to trade, but happy to buy at a fair price as well. 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

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

What does Riv use for stock bottom brackets? I'm curious because I've had two different ones - one from a fully built-by-riv cheviot and one from a hillborne frameset - completely eat it. The one on the cheviot lasted about two hundred miles, maybe a thousand on the hillborne. No weird weather,

[RBW] Re: Grizzly Peak Century mixed terrain options - May 1, 2016

This weekend! Weather looks fantastic. We're shooting to roll from the start at 7 AM. I've ridden all of the dirt before, but certainly never in the same day! On Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 11:20:45 AM UTC-8, Neil Doran wrote: > > Apologies if this has been posted...I thought this might be o

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Bike for Catie

I agree, I try to avoid heavy when possible, but 80% of additional weight is in components. I swapped the heavy post that came on my Clementine for a much lighter one and even then chopped about 5" of excess post off! Lightness is far more important in my mind then BB or even seat height, but

[RBW] ISO: 32 hole Sturmey Archer S3X hub, later model

Does anyone have one for sale or trade? I looked all last year for commercial sources to no avail. I say "later model" meaning, not the first issue, which scuttlebutt says had wear problems. Thanks, Patrick -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume

Re: [RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

I dislike officious roadies myself, but I like to remember that I've met many very friendly ones, in fact, the higher up on the racing scale, the nicer they seem. Some people like to toodle along, others like to push themselves, I'm rather in the middle, and I say, *vive la difference.* On Thu, A

[RBW] Re: Will Rosco see the light of day?

Bring it around and show it to me when you do, Erl! -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Big Guy Wool

I'll take the blue striped wool pullover for $40 as seen at Rivbike.com. Is it XL or XL? Pls contact me offlist. Dave Redmon -- 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] your poor, tired, hungry...WTB parts variety

ok. a niceish bike is getting demoted to loaner/grocery machine, and many of it's niceish parts are moving over to new-to-me Atlantis frame (happy to be adding to the lineage of a frame that has resided with a few owners on the group.) the formerly niceish bike now needs some BUDGET FRIENDLY pa

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

Again . . all about nothing !Hey how much does that glass of water you just drank weigh ? "Oh man . . . that extra weight is really a burden !" "After I pee I feel so light !" Ahahahaahahahahah ! So it is with everything . . . relative nonsense !Relative to nothing

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

In this situation, when a square taper is called for, I'd go for a Shimano, see how long it lasts and if you need a new BB in one year or five, re-evaluate. I scrounged my Phils from swap meets and what not so my investment was far lower. -- You received this message because you are subscr

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

I guess it adds up when you carry it around for 50,000 mi On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 12:38:58 PM UTC-5, Garth wrote: > > > A 110mm SKF weighs in at a whopping 291 grams.Wow , a real hunk of > lead ! Ahahaahahahahahah All about nothing. > > -- You received this message because y

[RBW] Re: Will Rosco see the light of day?

An evil plan indeed! And on top of that, he made the first batch a perfect fit for me and my son! Knowing either of us could ride it, how could I not buy one?!? On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 12:55:40 PM UTC-4, El Sapo wrote: > > I recognize that line. My favorite movie of all time. The Search

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Bike for Catie

Can & Should are different paths.I had commented "heavy" earlier regarding the weight. As a father of a 10yr old girl and a 14yr old son, I have seen, first hand, the difference bike weight makes in my kids desire to cycle.I am not weight obsessed but I don't want to pay a penalty either. M

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

A 110mm SKF weighs in at a whopping 291 grams.Wow , a real hunk of lead ! Ahahaahahahahahah All about nothing. On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 1:07:32 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > Someone said SKFs are heavier than other bbs. > So just how much heavier is an SKF than other bbs?

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

On 04/28/2016 01:06 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: In addition, there's the inherently good and pleasing act of doing maintenance on your bike. I know this guy who says that he removes his chain and soaks it in mineral spirits every 100 miles. Cest m'oi He rides several thousand miles per year,

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

The entire range of square taper BB weights is from about 140g to about 300g. SKF and cheap Shimanos are at or just below 300g. SKFs are heavy and expensive but they last an incredibly long time, even in lousy conditions. Other cheap BBs can be around 240g. The lightest cheap disposable BB

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

Someone said SKFs are heavier than other bbs. So just how much heavier is an SKF than other bbs? -- 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-b

[RBW] Re: Will Rosco see the light of day?

Mose knows!!! Was wondering if someone would catch it. That is an amazing movie. One of my favorites, too. -- 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 rb

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

oh wow, did not know about this before now. thanks this could be really cool. On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 12:26:45 PM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Yeah, that is a pretty cool BB. I see White Industries is making an > external BB version of their ENO/VBC cranks now, which means I'm not dead

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

In addition, there's the inherently good and pleasing act of doing maintenance on your bike. I know this guy who says that he removes his chain and soaks it in mineral spirits every 100 miles. He rides several thousand miles per year, so I figure he's removing and soaking a chain at least onc

[RBW] Re: lo-fi sack security hack

Ah! This is a great hack. I've been leaving my bags on as well for the last few months. No issues yet, but I'm always paranoid. This is a nice, cheap, subtle and light hack. On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 3:08:06 PM UTC-5, Rick wrote: > > Howdy, I put the Sackville panniers front and back on a

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

Ah right, I forgot about labour costs. I just do my own so it only costs time. And time spent working on a bike is time well spent IMO. On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 11:55 AM, Mike in WA wrote: > $45 for each cheap BB replacement with labor and they may go bad sooner > than a year. I would expect the

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

$45 for each cheap BB replacement with labor and they may go bad sooner than a year. I would expect the cost would amortize in 3-4 years and the King won't have inevitable creaking during that time. I expect the Kings would last basically forever with regular maintenance. Less stuff in the land

[RBW] Re: Will Rosco see the light of day?

I recognize that line. My favorite movie of all time. The Searchers. So we'll find 'em in the end I promise you. We'll find 'em. Just as sure as the... turnin' of the earth. I think I might be obsessing a little too much on the Rosco. I know I am. Is that Grant's evil plan? Unveil a really co

[RBW] Re: FS: Big Guy Wool

$40 for the blue striped, come on now! (also, it's this shirt, i have had a few people as to confirm, but this is the one: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/argh.htm) On Monday, April 11, 2016 at 12:07:33 PM UTC-7, Zack wrote: > > Selling some big guy wool. haha. > > Aussie sleeveless, size XXL,

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

A long time, probably close to ten years hah! But then again, if I was interested in just riding something cheap that did the job, I wouldn't own a Riv, would I On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 11:48 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 04/28/2016 12:11 PM, Mike in WA wrote: > >> Different kettle of fis

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

On 04/28/2016 12:11 PM, Mike in WA wrote: Different kettle of fish from the square taper world, but I'll be upgrading to a Chris King Threadfit BB ($155) when my disposable Shimano BB ($20) goes bad. Riding in dirt and wet conditions all the time leads to a lot of grime, and I found the cheapo

[RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

I get the most enjoyment from just observing those guys. I ride a flat path. There are walkers, joggers, kids, dogs. Every time I go out I tell myself to enjoy the ride and forget about everything else. That lady with the Kmart full suspension bike and a bag of groceries passes me? I say hello,

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

Yeah, that is a pretty cool BB. I see White Industries is making an external BB version of their ENO/VBC cranks now, which means I'm not dead set on running square taper all the time (I'm a big fan of their cranks). That threadfit combined with white cranks would make for a super hot and long lasti

Re: [RBW] Re: painted braze on

Park tool sells taps individually http://www.parktool.com/search/products/p2/?q=tap Harbor Freight has a full set of taps and dies (for light use for anything you'll ever need) http://www.harborfreight.com/60-pc-sae-metric-tap-and-die-set-60366.html here is what Sheldon used to say on the subject

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

Different kettle of fish from the square taper world, but I'll be upgrading to a Chris King Threadfit BB ($155) when my disposable Shimano BB ($20) goes bad. Riding in dirt and wet conditions all the time leads to a lot of grime, and I found the cheapo bottom brackets go bad in about a year. Wit

[RBW] FS - Nitto lugged stem

Nitto lugged stem in great condition. 26mm x 100mm, $120, shipped free CONUS. As seen on the Riv site for $228:* http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/st3.htm *Kindly reply off-list. Paul Germain Midlothian, Va. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: FS - New Conti Crossride tires

Bump! I'll take $38 for the two, shipped free CONUS, USPS Flat Rate Priority. Please reply off-list. On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 10:40:11 AM UTC-4, Bikie#4646 wrote: > > These were mounted but not ridden. 700c x 42mm. $30 each on the Rivendell > site: > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t109c

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Bike for Catie

Thanx, I'll figure out how to get pictures in here eventually! LOL Those Rat Trap Pass tire are pretty nice, but I think maybe a bit precious for a cruiser!? The tires that are on there a Continentals and even those weren't cheap when I bought them! That bike is setup for bombing around worry fr

[RBW] Re: New Roadeo

You will probably just try them all at some point if you are anything like me, but my faves over the years have been the Porteurs, the Albastaches, and Noodles. It may take a while to get comfy on a Noodled bike, but they are great for longer rides if you put the time into finding the right co

[RBW] Re: How do you like your first step-through bike?

And further visual distortion, the Clementine top tube rises again before joining the seat tube (a good structural design element). The tt on this bike here joins at the same level as the bottom of the loop. On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 11:28:05 AM UTC-4, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > Having owned

[RBW] Re: How do you like your first step-through bike?

Having owned several mixtes and a Clementine, and having ridden the bike you show here at my local shop, I can tell you the Clementine is virtually the same mounting motion. Visually, the bike you link to has a massive chaincase and slightly thinner tubes, whereas the Clementine has a small cra

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Bike for Catie

Thanks; I cut and pasted and got this: http://smg.photobucket.com/user/masmojo/media/FB_IMG_1443382032937_zpsbbe9zfop.jpg.html Replace those tires with Rat Trap Passes and ... On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 9:06 AM, masmojo wrote: > I can try Patrick, but this Goggle group thing is pretty primitive.

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Bike for Catie

The photo doesn't work for me, but I love those Breezet -- 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 pos

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Bike for Catie

I can try Patrick, but this Goggle group thing is pretty primitive. I tried posting a link earlier, but it got messed up & since I can't go back and edit it it's a bit frustrating. My Breezer Ignaz-X [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/masmojo/media/FB_IMG_1443382032937_zpsbbe9zfop.jpg.htm

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Bike for Catie

Joe: I've thought of a Townie. In fact, Catie did have a Townie, bought for her 10th birthday, but her 12 year old self despised the pink paint and white saddle that her 10 year old self loved, so we sold it and I got her the DB. But perhaps she'll be interested in it again. "Masmojo": would you s

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

Price definitely does NOT equate to greater longevity ALL the time. I've thrashed a Phil BB in less than a year. Why? Well because I ride in sub-freezing temperatures for about half the year. The bike sees a lot of freeze/thaw cycles. I'm running a Phil BB with the 'mud guards' that press into

[RBW] Re: painted braze on

+1 and buy the full set. On my AHH I over-tightened the rea rack and stripped out one of the eyelets. I have tap set (with the handle!) and was able to re-tap to M6. It is good to have tools. On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 7:03:16 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Go to your hardware store and

[RBW] Re: How do you like your first step-through bike?

I had a cheviot for a brief while as well. I liked how it rode, but if I could go back I probably would've gotten the Clementine. I would always hit my feet on the Chev top tube, I kept thinking it was lower than it actually was. The slight bend of the Clementine would also make it easier to

Re: [RBW] Re: painted braze on

Does anyone have a link for this product? I probably should get one of these things, and I wouldn't begin to know what to look for in a hardware store. -- 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: How do you like your first step-through bike?

Despite not owning a step through bike, I can see what a truly practical "step thru" bike means ! The Clementine , Chev, Betty and all are not true step t

[RBW] Re: How do you like your first step-through bike?

Despite not owning a step through bike, I can see not what a true "step thru" bike means ! The Clementine , Chev, Betty and all are not true step thru bik

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

white industries stainless steel BB are nice, but they run sizes specific for their cranks. otherwise, I would just get a phil bb (for adjust-ability), or an SFK (if you don't wanna buy extra phil tools). i've used shimano un55/75's and they are great bang for the buck, but do require frequen

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about bottom brackets

Of course, 1,000 miles per year /on dirt and mud/ isn't quite the same thing as 1,000 miles per year on paved roads. On 04/28/2016 08:43 AM, Scott Henry wrote: You might get some longevity, but if you are really only riding in the 1000 miles a year, the cheapest shimano cartridge would be the w

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about bottom brackets

You might get some longevity, but if you are really only riding in the 1000 miles a year, the cheapest shimano cartridge would be the way to go.You can get a UN-55 for less than $25. On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 4:27 PM, dstein wrote: > Why are more expensive bottom brackets more expensive? What d

Re: [RBW] Re: painted braze on

You can always TRY to run the bolt through from the other side to clean the threads out. Like Bill says though, it will work fine, until it doesn't. Buy the taps, if you work on your bikes, you should get a complete bike set anyway. Good luck. Scott On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 10:47 PM, Bill Lindsa

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Dirt Drop 26.0 80mm Stem

Jack took me up on the offer, so I no longer have the stem. They are usually pretty easy to find. Good luck with your search! -- 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: Talk to me about bottom brackets

My view of BBs revolves around correct dimensions, function and service. Those that are the correct spindle length and permit snug but safe clearance of stays, have accurate fit of tapers with the crank arms never used odd interface BBs and don't abide with external bearings and their cranks),

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

White Industries & Phil are my favorites too, though I have too many bikes, so I find I can justify the cost only for my best and most utilized bikes. For those, I've never regretted the cost or felt they were overkill. Not mentioned yet is that they are really LIFETIME parts , since the bear