[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Remember, you can also use those bars the other way, with the open end forward - the stem mount is about in the center, so no matter which way you turn them there's about the same for and aft. > > Robert--That trekking bar is really cool. I don't think I'd like to have > to reach for the brake

[RBW] Re: How do you glue wire (from a light) to a rack?

I agree that somervillebikes' work is the gold standard when it comes to wiring. Lots of "textbook" photos on his Flickr photostream: https://flic.kr/ps/7De6c If you don't feel like messing with glue: I went with 8 mil surface guard tape ("helicopter tape" or "racers tape"). It's thick enough t

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

Here are my thoughts on low trail vs. mid (riv) trail from a few months back: https://stonehog.com/2016/01/06/trail-riding/ Brian Hanson Seattle, WA On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 3:24:31 PM UTC-7, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > I've been a Rivvy sorta guy for the last ten years, owning several of > t

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

I'm also seriously considering it when "Deposit Day" rolls around. The recent Size L pics Grant sent around look awesome!! We *need* this bike to tow our 75lb Lab down to the lake for picnics .. KJ On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 7:08:01 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > A recent posting on th

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Tandem

Until he buys his own... On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 6:44 PM, James Warren wrote: > Who says you'll be invited on the rides? :-) > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 16, 2016, at 6:40 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > And proportionately resistant to riding a tandem with his father. > > On Thu, Jun 16, 201

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Tandem

Who says you'll be invited on the rides? :-) Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 16, 2016, at 6:40 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > And proportionately resistant to riding a tandem with his father. > >> On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 6:08 PM, James Warren >> wrote: >> Jake will get taller. >> >> Sent from my

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Tandem

And proportionately resistant to riding a tandem with his father. On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 6:08 PM, James Warren wrote: > Jake will get taller. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 16, 2016, at 4:24 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > I'm trying really hard to justify this! Our current tandem is set up w/

[RBW] Logic Cranksey SOLD

On its way to a new bike. –Eric N -- 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

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Tandem

Jake will get taller. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 16, 2016, at 4:24 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > I'm trying really hard to justify this! Our current tandem is set up w/ > Albas, B67/68 saddles, and 700X38C Little Big Bens. It's very Riv-approved. > But I LOVE the idea of getting a tandem that

Re: [RBW] Re: At least I'm consistant

I was happy with a flip but when it died I decided to try an iphone. Should have just hunted down another flip. > > -- 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 e

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Ritchey Logic Crankset

Does that mean when you wrote $100.00 you really mean, like, $65.00? On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 5:04:25 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > Yes. I was writing in Celsius. > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com > www.campyonly.com > campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > > On Jun 16, 2016, at 2:03 PM, Bill Li

[RBW] Re: Any benefits to the longer CS's?

I also own a medium Clementine. How did you make the determination that the chain stays are unnecessarily long? While I do realize that there is some point where long becomes too long, I would have no clue as to where to begin to make such a definitive assessment about the Clementine cs length.

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Tandem

I'm trying really hard to justify this! Our current tandem is set up w/ Albas, B67/68 saddles, and 700X38C Little Big Bens. It's very Riv-approved. But I LOVE the idea of getting a tandem that can fit 650X60B tires on it! The thing is, we ride our tandem maybe four times a year, so the cost/mile is

[RBW] Rivendell Tandem

A recent posting on the Tandem at Hobbes List described an encounter with GP and two Rivendell prototype tandems. Fabulous. There are still too many tamdemistas riding on 28mm tires and mesmerized by lighter means faster. We ride a number of tandem rallies each summer and increasingly see t

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

Reed, I had a custom fork made for my Hunqapillar. That's how I converted it to low trail. René On Thursday, June 16, 2016, Reed Kennedy wrote: > Hey René, are you sure about the 40mm trail on the Hunqapillar? This image > on Riv's site: > http://www.rivbike.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/WFHunq6

Re: [RBW] Re: At least I'm consistant

I spent months as a kid learning to light matches off my thumb nail. Serious real-world consequences & negative reinforcement if you got it wrong, too... On 06/16/2016 05:46 PM, BenG wrote: Steve, I love that image! My grandpa used to strike his match on his bald scalp, which obviously impre

Re: [RBW] Re: At least I'm consistant

Steve, I love that image! My grandpa used to strike his match on his bald scalp, which obviously impressed me. The 19th century created impressive people. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

Re: [RBW] Re: At least I'm consistant

On 06/16/2016 05:24 PM, BenG wrote: Samsung S7 response, recently upgraded from Motorola Atrix. Love the photo resolution improvement, helpful in my factory maintenance responsibilities, although file size creates issues. My wife has an as-new Razor flip phone, already a retro piece admired

[RBW] Re: At least I'm consistant

Samsung S7 response, recently upgraded from Motorola Atrix. Love the photo resolution improvement, helpful in my factory maintenance responsibilities, although file size creates issues. My wife has an as-new Razor flip phone, already a retro piece admired by 20-somethings wherever she flips it.

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

Damnit, you're right. 1 1/8 only, which wouldn't fit in my Riv frame. Evan Baird frequents this list and the iBOB list, and he floated a question to gauge interest on other versions, like with 1" steerers and/or cantilever posts for 650b cantilever wheels. On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 3:59 PM, Jeremy

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Ritchey Logic Crankset

Yes. I was writing in Celsius. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Jun 16, 2016, at 2:03 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > > > When Eric says 100bcd he means 110mm BCD > > > > On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 1:55:27 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > Yes

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Ritchey Logic Crankset

When Eric says 100bcd he means 110mm BCD On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 1:55:27 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > Yes 100bcd > > No … no mounts for a third ring. Double only. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

If only the Champs Elysees forks came in 1" threaded steerer versions... /Jeremy On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 1:48:55 PM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Yes, a replacement fork seems like an easy way to try low trail. There > are several framebuilders who will make you a low trail custom fork; Jef

[RBW] Velo Lumino summer vacation hiatus

Does Tom have a wife who frequents bikeforum and who had her Mercian stolen? -- 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...@goo

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Ritchey Logic Crankset

Yes 100bcd No … no mounts for a third ring. Double only. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Jun 16, 2016, at 1:53 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > So, it's the 110bcd model? And it's strictly a double, with no 74mm bcd > holes for a third ring? > >

[RBW] Re: FS: Ritchey Logic Crankset

So, it's the 110bcd model? And it's strictly a double, with no 74mm bcd holes for a third ring? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 1:49:16 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > Used (or course), but in good condition. 172.5mm arms, 46/34 rings. > Includes mounting bolts, but

[RBW] Re: VO fenders vs. Honjo fenders?

I dont think they make hammered fenders either. -- 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 thi

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

Yes, a replacement fork seems like an easy way to try low trail. There are several framebuilders who will make you a low trail custom fork; Jeff Lyon seems to be a popular choice. Soma also sells a couple low trail forks, named "Champs Elysees" Sidepull version, for 650b with long reach brakes:

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

Ah, thanks David! I'd missed that detail. What an interesting way to try lower trail. I'm going to consider giving that a go... Best, Reed On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 12:37 PM, David Banzer wrote: > I believe Rene had custom forks built with higher rake than the Riv stock > fork, yielding lower tr

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

Reed: I have a lower trail fork on my Atlantis. The stock one is 65 mm. The custom is 40 mm. While the difference is noticeable, it is subtle and not huge. It was exactly what I was looking for, in fact. Like others, I prefer front loading. Chris makes a valid point. The low trail is p

[RBW] Re: Acorn and Treetop bags

Price bump. I've had a couple of inquiries but no buyers. I'm going to drop the price for both bags plus straps to $135.00 shipped CONUS. On Monday, June 13, 2016 at 8:42:48 PM UTC-5, Steven Butcher wrote: > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

I believe Rene had custom forks built with higher rake than the Riv stock fork, yielding lower trail. David Chicago On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 1:17:13 PM UTC-5, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > Hey René, are you sure about the 40mm trail on the Hunqapillar? This image > on Riv's site: > http://www.riv

[RBW] Re: FS Nitto Big Rear Rack and Sugino XD2 Crankset

XD2 crankset is SOLD. Nitto Big Rear Rack is still available for $145 shipped Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, June 13, 2016 at 5:19:59 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Here is another update: We reserved the right to get smarter, and we got > smarter. The previous claimer of my Big R

[RBW] Re: VO fenders vs. Honjo fenders?

Berthoud doesn't make aluminum fenders, only stainless steel. So they're heavier. Anton On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 2:39:38 PM UTC-4, Andrew Patteson wrote: > > If I may ask: then why not just get the Berthoud fenders instead? Are > they inferior in some way? > > Thanks, > Andrew in SLC >

[RBW] Re: Any benefits to the longer CS's?

I will say that my medium Clementine is a gangly beast, I sized up in the Riv. Tradition, but it's size is one of the things I dig about it! That said, the chain stays are unnecessarily long. I can't even imagine if I'd have bought a large! :-0 -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: VO fenders vs. Honjo fenders?

If I may ask: then why not just get the Berthoud fenders instead? Are they inferior in some way? Thanks, Andrew in SLC On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 8:33:46 AM UTC-6, Anton Tutter wrote: > > the Berthoud stays are superior for the reasons Brian mentioned. > > > On Thu

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

Thanks everyone for the extremely educational thoughts, comments, and experiences that have been shared here! I'm somewhat abashed to neglected the search feature and to have started another round of what sounds like a well discussed thread, but I've just loved reading what everyone was kind enough

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

Hey René, are you sure about the 40mm trail on the Hunqapillar? This image on Riv's site: http://www.rivbike.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/WFHunq62.jpg (From the Hunq page: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f-hunqapillar.htm ) Seems to indicate a massive-sounding 67.3mm trail. Or is that talking abou

[RBW] Velo Lumino summer vacation hiatus

First I'd like to thank the online groups (Bob, RBW, 650B, etc) for their enthusiastic support of Velo Lumino over the past year that we've been in operation. Velo Lumino is a small "craft" operation, designing and fabricating components specifically for bicycle lighting and lighting integratio

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

Reed, I currently have two Rivs (Hilsen and QB) and an Ocean Air Cycles Rambler. I love them all. To me the differences are subtle in the sense that they all ride like bicycles, but the differences are significant when it comes to how they handle/feel under different riding conditions. For e

[RBW] Re: Any benefits to the longer CS's?

I don't mean to minimize it though, it definitely is a consideration. I am fortunate to have the strength and health right now. But I suspect if you can carry a regular bike up, with a bit more effort you can get a long wheelbase bike up. If you can't carry a regular bike the point is moot. So

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

I have a couple low trail bikes & a couple that I presume are not and honestly my overall impression is I like the steering on my low trail bikes better, but they have other issues that are mildly annoying, (toe overlap, etc.) I got into trying to digest it at one point, but honestly what I d

[RBW] FS Brooks Cambium C-15 Carved Black

For sale I have a brand new still in attached packaging Brooks C-15 Carved saddle black. I am asking for Paypal payment sent as Friends and Family of $130 which includes USA shipping of my choice. Contact me off list . Thank you ! Here's the pics https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Canti Stud Rack Adaptors

But the Paul adapters work extremely well. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 16, 2016, at 12:17 PM, Ginz wrote: > > For the Paul brakes you need the Paul adapter. It is special. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubs

[RBW] Re: WTB: Canti Stud Rack Adaptors

For the Paul brakes you need the Paul adapter. It is special. -- 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.

[RBW] FS: NITTO cockpit - alba, tallux, miesha's, shimano, etc

Another RBW/iBOB cross-post, another link to another Craigslist post... CLASSY & HIGH-RISIN' Stainless steel Albatross, 110mm/25.4 Tallux, typical RBW Shimano MTB levers, the Dura-Ace 9 speed bar end shifters that we all know, Miesha's c

[RBW] Re: WTB: Canti Stud Rack Adaptors

I bought a set of the Paul ones for $28 plus tax plus shipping, but did not use them. Assuming I can find them, I would sell them for $20 shipped. Let me know if you want me to look for them. https://paulcomp.com/shop/components/rack-adapter/ Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, June

[RBW] WTB: Canti Stud Rack Adaptors

Hi all, apologies for the WTB, hopefully i didn't trick you into clicking. I'm needing a set of adaptors to mount a canti-rack to paul's brakes. I believe a few different versions are out there, Paul's, Velo Orange, Berthoud. If you have a pair in the parts box orphaned from it's rack please

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

I just ran across this article today and it answered many of my questions and more I had not considered like the low trail fork had on rough pavement. Sounds pretty great to me, I'm sold :) http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2015/11/a-rakes-progress.html -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa on tour

On Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 6:30:10 PM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: > > I am guessing that some grades were in excess of 9%. Could you tell us > how you used the choco moose(?) bars? How many hand positions do you use on > it, and in what circumstances? > > I usually ride drops and wonder how it

[RBW] Re: VO fenders vs. Honjo fenders?

Brian nailed it. VO fenders themselves are great, every bit as high quality as Honjos, but the Berthoud stays are superior for the reasons Brian mentioned. Just make sure you purchase stays in the size that's appropriate for the width of your fenders. For what it's worth, the very expensive Hon

[RBW] Re: VO fenders vs. Honjo fenders?

I don't have the VO fenders, but by my experience everything I've gotten from VO has been over the top great & probably better, then it needs to be. I plan on getting Zepplins fir at least 1 26" wheeled bike in the near future. I have wooden fenders on 2 bikes & Honjos on my Rawland; I picked

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

Been riding my AHH about 4 years now. Other than gearing, it's just a "stock" set up by Riv., including the Nitto F-15 / Barsack, Noodles, Rich wheels, and Schwalbe Marathons. I rarely carry more than 5 pounds up front, usually less. I dare not take my hands off the handlebars of the Hilson as

[RBW] Re: FS: Cranks, Stem, Canti Brakes, 29" Tires, Dynamo Stuff.

Thanks to those who bought something - everything should be in the mail today if it hasn't been sent already. Remaining items are: 1. SP SV-8 Dynamo Hub - new, never laced, 36h - $110 4. Sugino Cranks - I believe these are Alpinas, 110 double (no inner 74bcd drillings), more traditional 5-bolt

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Michael -- thanks for this writeup. I was particularly struck by this: * I rode around their parking lot, doing laps around their building. I really liked the bike. It felt nimble, like my LeMond cyclocross bike, but more stable. I expected to dislike the handlebars, but in a snap judgment decided

Re: [RBW] Re: Car-free week

Rolling hills. Tough occasionally on single speed (unless you resort to the lowest common gear), but not what most on this list would call really hilly . Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 16, 2016, at 2:01 AM, Lungimsam wrote: > > Hilly or flat there? > > -- > You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: VO fenders vs. Honjo fenders?

I say buy the VO fenders but use the money saved to buy the Berthoud mounting stays from Ben's cycle. The weigh less (not much), have a lower profile on the out side of the fender (less chance for toe overlap) and to my eye look less obtrusive than VO or Honjo mounting hardware. The Honjo fend

[RBW] Re: At least I'm consistant

I still have my flip. A few months back, it was mysteriously shutting off. As I don't pay much attention, it took me a while to notice the problem. Finally decided it was bad enough to get a new phone. But while I was going through that rigamarole (!), the symptoms seemed to go away. Love when t