[RBW] Re: How to crash by yourself

Nice Raleigh Ron...and glad you are recovering,tooRyan in Winnipeg On Monday, November 21, 2016 at 5:54:24 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > Hi Ian, > Those are Stampede Pass, 32mm, and nothing larger will fit - have a few mm > clearance on the chainstays. As parts came off the old frame I cleane

Re: [RBW] Re: Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

Hi Patrick...you know I've often sung the praises of my early 70's PX-10 which certainly has the bad paint...think the oln might be 126 and I'm sure one in decent condition could be had for not too much. Mine was retrofitted with a VO threadless bottom bracket, a cobbled together out of mostly t

[RBW] Re: Just ride!

"...caters to indoor cyclists" There's an oxymoron if ever I heard one! dougP On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 3:31:07 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > > https://techcrunch.com/2016/11/16/zwift-a-multiplayer-game-thats-making-indoor-athletics-more-social-just-raised-27-million/ > > Cour

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

WOW. I love bright neon Miami Vice colors, but I think I've finally found my limit! -- 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+unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Need help choosing rear hub for Soma San Marcos

Rear axle Over Locknut Diameter (OLD) is 130 mm for the San Marcos. The Tiagra rear hub would fit the frame, but the freehub won't support a Campagnolo cassette. The Velo Orange Gran Cru rear hub is available in 130 mm OLD and a Campagnolo freehub body, for $160. I'm very happy with mine. http:

[RBW] Re: Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

Here is an affordable complete 53cm Roadeo with not many miles on it at all: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/CZjWsCYPWoM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] Re: Making fenders fit at the bottom bracket area?

Thanks for the info a nice pic! I guess Steve knows what he is talking about. I think I prefer dimpling but will cut if needed. -- 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 fro

[RBW] Re: Just ride!

sigh. we're doomed... On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 6:31:07 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > > https://techcrunch.com/2016/11/16/zwift-a-multiplayer-game-thats-making-indoor-athletics-more-social-just-raised-27-million/ > > Courtesy of you-know-who. > > Let's change that. Let's call it, "Why

Re: [RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

That orange Roadeo has given me a fever! The only cure for that fever, is an orange Roadeo! Love that color! On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 9:52:42 PM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > > Outrageously awesome! > > Trying hard to be seen (and not run over!) in Oakland! > > Toshi > > On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

Will -- A good concrete suggestion; thanks. Heron to short list. On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 7:44 PM, William deRosset wrote: > Dear Patrick, > A used Heron. I actually prefer the plain lugs and understated paint and > relatively sporting position. Honestly, a lovely machine. If I were still > in r

Re: [RBW] Re: Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

Ray -- "Nice" is fine, too. Thanks. On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 7:25 PM, Ray Varella wrote: > That was a typo on my part Patrick. > I intended to write "nice riding" not naive. > > Ray > Vallejo CA > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

Outrageously awesome! Trying hard to be seen (and not run over!) in Oakland! Toshi On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 5:45 PM Will wrote: > I saw a Hilsen painted that same orange last year. The rider had stickered > 3M reflective polka dots all over it (including fenders). It was > outrageous. > > On Tu

[RBW] Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

Dear Patrick, A used Heron. I actually prefer the plain lugs and understated paint and relatively sporting position. Honestly, a lovely machine. If I were still in racing shape a Heron Road would be on my short list. Best, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO -- You received this message

[RBW] Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

Dear Patrick, A used Heron. I actually prefer the plain lugs and understated paint and relatively sporting position. Honestly, a lovely machine. If I were still in racing shape a Heron Road would be on my short list. Best, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

That was a typo on my part Patrick. I intended to write "nice riding" not naive. Ray Vallejo CA -- 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

[RBW] WTB: Technomic Deluxe (Tallux) Stem 7-8cm 25.4 clamp

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[RBW] Need help choosing rear hub for Soma San Marcos

I've ordered Campy Veloce groupset. Having a hard time finding Campy hub in silver color. What is the axle width for this bike? 100mm or 130mm? Also, would Tiagra rear hub work with Campy cassette? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

I saw a Hilsen painted that same orange last year. The rider had stickered 3M reflective polka dots all over it (including fenders). It was outrageous. On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 3:12:25 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > On November 8, I reported: > > "While we were talking Mark carried i

[RBW] Just ride!

Exercise - good Fresh air and sunshine - bad? Hope it comes with a vitamin D supplement. 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-b

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: FS: S3X hub; Bontrager crank, 104/64 bcd rings

Kurt: I really don't know; these are the first integrated spindle/"pipe" type cranks I've ever used. I'm from the the "cotterless" generation. They worked on the Matthews which has a 68 mm shell. They were originally on the 1996 Race Lite -- don't know the bb shell width. I do know that the spline

[RBW] Just ride!

https://techcrunch.com/2016/11/16/zwift-a-multiplayer-game-thats-making-indoor-athletics-more-social-just-raised-27-million/ Courtesy of you-know-who. Let's change that. Let's call it, "Why ride?" Patrick Moore, who Just Rode this afternoon despite wind and gray skies, and turned a 8 mile rt PO

[RBW] FS ::: Mountain Bike Brake Levers, Suntour & Sachs - NEW

I'll take the Suntours if they're still available. -- 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: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

I like it! On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 4:14:45 PM UTC-5, Sky Coulter wrote: > > I like orange and obviously it's the fastest color, but that shade hurts > my eyes. > > Sky in new west > > On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 1:12:25 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >> On November 8, I reported:

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

I like orange and obviously it's the fastest color, but that shade hurts my eyes. Sky in new west On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 1:12:25 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > On November 8, I reported: > > "While we were talking Mark carried in a bright bright orange Roadeo, and > told Roman to p

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

On November 8, I reported: "While we were talking Mark carried in a bright bright orange Roadeo, and told Roman to post it for sale. I grabbed a tape measure and confirmed my guess that it's my size (59cm). The orange is crazy bright, almost neon orange. Incredible. " I don't know when exa

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Website - Riv Staff bike builds

as with ANY website redesign, we'll adapt and this new version will seem normal in short order. as a designer, the only critique i'll levy is that it takes too long to navigate to big beautiful images of the 9 bike models. and to me, that's what rivendell is all about. their philosophy, expert

[RBW] Re: FS: S3X hub; Bontrager crank, 104/64 bcd rings

Damn. Forgot to add: Hub will come with your choice of either 15 t or 17 t Sturmey Archer 3/32 splined fixed cog, *or *your choice of 16, 17, or 18 t freewheel. 1. *32 Hole *S3X hub, *126 mm OL*, red barrel with silver flanges, with all the necessary bits, tho' take warning about the shifter: firs

[RBW] Re: Making fenders fit at the bottom bracket area?

+1 to Steve's post. Just dimple the fenders using a form made from wood, and a dowel. I've done this on many bikes... got the idea from the fender installation article in BQ back in '09 or '10 written by Peter Weigle. Anton velolumino.com

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Website - Riv Staff bike builds

Yes, I find the new site somewhat over categorized. I had no problem navigating the old one. The new site is prettier, though. I daresay I'll get used to the new one. On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 10:01 AM, drew wrote: > i finally had a chance to check out the site. > > i have no problem with the m

[RBW] Re: RBW Website - Riv Staff bike builds

i finally had a chance to check out the site. i have no problem with the marketing of things as cheaper. while i found the old website to be labyrinthian, it was sort of charming. you could stumble upon secret items and it felt weird and in line with the brand. the page with staff bikes fit in

[RBW] FS: 51 CM Soma San Marcos

http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/Tim_Gavin/library/Soma%20San%20Marcos I bought this bike for my girlfriend 3 years ago. I bought it from a shop guy who built it for a friend using some used parts from his stash -- but the friend backed out. She loves this bike, but she's realized that it's just

[RBW] Re: Drop bars for a kid: help me out.

Hey Edwin, In regard to what was off with the 520 fit for Sasha... The standover was a little tight for him and the reach to the handlebars was too far. The long haul trucker is only slightly smaller than the 520, but i built it up so the "drops" are about 6 inches above the height of the sad

[RBW] FS: S3X hub; Bontrager crank, 104/64 bcd rings

1. *32 Hole *S3X hub, *126 mm OL*, red barrel with silver flanges, with all the necessary bits, tho' take warning about the shifter: first, it has a bar mount sized for mountain bike-type bars, 22.2 mm. Second, I had problems with the shifter proper slipping out of 1st. Note: This may have been bec

Re: [RBW] Want a San Marcos!

So did you get the new version or the original version? The newer version has that darker blue color and the Big bends in the forks. They original version has the sky blue color and not much bend in the fork blades. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

[RBW] Re: Drop bars for a kid: help me out.

You all have not cleared it up AT ALL, but I got a bunch of ideas to ponder. Jeremy - I love the bar you mentioned and will look into it. I had originally tried a dirt drop when I first got the bike, but the quill was too long for the short head tube. I looked into the Kalloy/Sunlite versions, b

Re: [RBW] Want a San Marcos!

Mine was shipped from Laporte, CO. Does not seem like the guy checks his email that frequently. Once I placed the order he shipped the item very next day though. On Monday, 21 November 2016 16:51:47 UTC-8, Belopsky wrote: > > Maybe I was mistaken, I thought I had seen multiple posts by you, o

[RBW] Re: RBW Website - Riv Staff bike builds

Riv calling their product "cheaper" just gets my attention, it does not turn me off. But then, I have drunken deeply of the Riv kooll-aid. Jim D Massachusetts -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO Frame Repair and Mods on Riv, who have you used?

Actually Jeff's repair was brazing on a dropout replacement. I do some rando riding with Jeff. I have seen the work and I do think he did a good job. On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 8:11 AM, Nick Ybarra wrote: > I'm pretty sure Ian of Icarus Frames could do that for you, and he's local > to Austin. w

[RBW] Re: ISO Frame Repair and Mods on Riv, who have you used?

Tomii Cycles: http://www.tomiicycles.com he not only does racy bikes, but also super cool tourers / rando bikes: https://www.flickr.com/photos/3rrrproducts/sets/72157648925575839/ ... not sure if he's willing to do repairs, but worth a call – dude's a master! - Max On Monday, November 21

[RBW] Re: ISO Frame Repair and Mods on Riv, who have you used?

I'm pretty sure Ian of Icarus Frames could do that for you, and he's local to Austin. www.icarusframes.com I think he did a frame mod for local randonneur, Jeff, on his custom Riv. Also, Tomii and Saila, both local. -Nick in ATX On Monday, November 21, 2016 at 2:44:43 PM UTC-6, Jim Bronson

[RBW] Re: ISO Frame Repair and Mods on Riv, who have you used?

Norther Cycles in portland does mods, and they might still be doing half-off labor sale. On Monday, November 21, 2016 at 3:44:43 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > I need to get my top tube replaced, it's rusting to the point of, I don't > feel confident on it anymore. Someone from this forum act

Re: [RBW] Re: Want a San Marcos!

The VO constructeur didn't work on my girlfriend's 1st-generation San Marcos, because the bike only has fender eyelets behind the fork ends. The constructeur rack needs to mount to eyelets above the fork ends, or the rack sits way too low. Ergo, we have an unused constructeur rack sitting in th

Re: [RBW] Re: Want a San Marcos!

You can also take a look at Velo Orange's Constructuer front rack, which attaches to the eyelets on the fork tips ( I assume the SM has them). I have the rear rack and it is very nice. Have fun with the build! Steve On Monday, November 21, 2016 at 10:07:47 PM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: > > You co

[RBW] Re: ISO Frame Repair and Mods on Riv, who have you used?

Have you asked Riv for a recommendation? I know there is a shop in Norman, OK (Buchanan Bicycles) where the owner and the head mechanic are frame builders and they told me they had repaired an Atlantis frame after being contacted by RBW. On Monday, November 21, 2016 at 2:44:43 PM UTC-6, Ji

[RBW] Re: ISO Frame Repair and Mods on Riv, who have you used?

Waterford can always do repairs and mods for you. -- 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 t