[RBW] Holiday Saddle question

I think the S-A is poorly designed. There's no logical reason for the edges to be sticking straight into your legs instead of rolled down. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

[RBW] Re: Need Advice on my 1x Drivetrain Woes

Thanks to everyone for their replies. I too am a bit baffled as this seemed like such an easy setup. But I suppose things are rarely as easy as they appear to be. I think the recommendations for swapping out the 9 speed seem solid, as everything else appears to be set up properly. So i'll give

[RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

I purchased a Selle Anatomica last year. I was pretty disappointed at the finish quality when I took it out of the box. Much lower quality leather and general detailing than the cheaper Brooks B-17 it replaced. But I figured a saddle was meant to be saddled, so I wouldn't be seeing it much anyw

[RBW] Holiday Saddle question

I received an email from Selle Anatomica that all their saddles were on sale for $99 during the holidays. I had thought about the X-series in the past to replace my B17. The goal was to get a saddle with a cutout. Others I had been considering were the Brooks C17 Carved and the Rivet Pearl.

[RBW] Re: Need Advice on my 1x Drivetrain Woes

Friction shifting should be by far the easiest to set up and manage – just get the limit screws set up right, which you can do without the chain on the bike, and you're good to go. So, there's definitely something going on that would be easiest to trouble-shoot "in person." But I'll play onlin

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

I bought my Atlantis after quite a bit of discussion with Rivendell. I wanted a custom touring bike but after the measurements, questions about current bike, etc, they said, "Well, what we'd build would pretty much be an Atlantis with S&S couplings. How badly do you want that feature?" There

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

They vigorously encouraged me to order the 56 Atlantis over the 59 that I had also considered, given that I'm doing a drop bar build. Brian was probably the one I've talked with the most about this particular bike. I haven't ordered a Hunqapillar yet, and still may end up on the 56 instead of

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

A lugged steel frame made to order by Waterford in the USA sounds pretty custom to me. I don't agree with the conventional wisdom that a full custom - even one from Rivendell - always gets you a better bike if the Atlantis already fits, and does the stuff one wants to do with their $2300 framese

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

>From an Atlantis owner: absolutely worth the price of ownership. Regards, Richard -- 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: News around today's RBWHQ visit

Bill, Did the folks at RivHQ give you a hard time for ordering bikes that are "too small" by their standards. There is a lot more than a Fistful of seatpost showing there. -Dave On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 2:20:14 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Today I visited RBW headquarters to order a

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

People who love their LHT and hate the Atlantis are better off with the LHT. People capable of specifying a custom frameset that is superior to a masterpiece like the Atlantis should go ahead and do that. People who love the Atlantis, but think it should cost $500 are doomed to be unhappy. Bil

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar: A Bike's Bike. 5-year Review

You calling me a paeanon? Huh? Huh! HUH! Perhaps a better way to say it is: Hunqapillar is beyond cool. As in cool is irrelevant. Hunqapillar has no aspirations to be cool and could not care less whether the cool kids recognize it's beyond coolness. Some few and wise, like you, know beyond cool

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco v2 has landed!

Very interesting. Your point #1 reminds me of my experience when I swapped the 50 mm F Freds from 44 mm (outside; I never measured the inside) rims to 35 ditto rims. The profile was very obviously more round or, if you prefer, less square. I noticed a better "feel" when cornering. On Sat, Dec 3, 2

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar: A Bike's Bike. 5-year Review

Patrick: That is a true paean to the Hunquapillar. You need to compose an epic in dactylic hexameter singing its praise, describing a week-long mountain journey. And don't tell me that the Hunq isn't cool! It's damned cool! Any serious cyclist will recognize the stylish uniqueness. As usual, beau

Re: [RBW] Need Advice on my 1x Drivetrain Woes

But why would that cause ghost shifting in the rear? On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 5:54 PM, Philip Kim wrote: > Not sure but might also be that the chainring is optimized for 10 speed > chains > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Need Advice on my 1x Drivetrain Woes

FWIW, I've never, ever had a problem using 9 or even 10 speed chains on 7 speed cassettes. I think that the inner width remains pretty much the same even when the outer width is narrower. On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 4:22 PM, Eric Daume wrote: > I think your problem is the 9 speed chain on the 7 speed

[RBW] Need Advice on my 1x Drivetrain Woes

Not sure but might also be that the chainring is optimized for 10 speed chains -- 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...@g

Re: [RBW] Need Advice on my 1x Drivetrain Woes

That is very strange. 7 speed, friction-shifted systems are so simple that just about any combination should work, and no need to swap pulleys. Could there be excessive friction, somehow, between shifter and derailleur? Does it seem too hard to move the lever? Several times I've inadvertently rout

Re: [RBW] Need Advice on my 1x Drivetrain Woes

I think your problem is the 9 speed chain on the 7 speed cassette. The chain is too narrow for the cassette's cogs. I'd bet the narrow/wide ring would work well enough with a 7 or 8 speed chain, and that should help your shifting in the rear. Eric On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 4:16 PM, Eric Karnes wrot

[RBW] Re: Need Advice on my 1x Drivetrain Woes

Was the 7spd cassette and 9 speed chain driven by parts you had on hand or was that on purpose? I run a WI Eno 45t front with a cheap Shimano 8 speed rear cassette, altus rd stock, 8 speed chain for over a year now with very clean positive friction shifting... That's with a Riv silver shifter b

[RBW] Re: Need Advice on my 1x Drivetrain Woes

Och! Well, you've already tried the fix that solve my ghost shifting issues (the great pulley swap maneuver). I'm hardly mechanical, but it sounds like there is friction in the system. Narrow down where that is happening and the solution may present itself. Play with it on the stand and listen f

Re: [RBW] Need Advice on my 1x Drivetrain Woes

I'd first try replace the friction downtube shifter with an indexed shifter. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Shimano-RX100-7-Speed-Indexing-downtube-Shifters-/201733252079?hash=item2ef83d23ef:g:waYAAOSwHMJYPi1z currently at $9.99 with 0 bids and 1 day 4 hr left to go or possibly you might know

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco v2 has landed!

Thanks Jeff! Appreciate the update. Eric On Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 10:44:31 AM UTC-5, Jeff wrote: > > Follow-up ride report for Eric and others, regarding the Snoqualmie Pass > tires in their transition from 19mm Open Pro rims to 24mm A319 rims whereby > the tires now measure ~41.5 vs.

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar: A Bike's Bike. 5-year Review

Awesome! Man, that is some beautiful terrain you ride. And the bike's not bad looking either! Eric On Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 1:46:04 PM UTC-5, dstein wrote: > > Nice post and great pictures. I've had my hunqapillar for 2 and a half > years and almost sold it one point, so glad I didn't.

[RBW] Need Advice on my 1x Drivetrain Woes

Hi all- I was wondering if I could pick your brain a bit on this. I ended up with the following setup for my Hilsen 1x7: - Existing Wolf Tooth 40T Drop Stop wide/narrow ring - Deore 9spd Rear Derailleur (with pulleys swapped ala Deacon Patrick's advice) - Riv Silver Downtube Shifters - HG-50 7s

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

I like the looks of the Atlantis, too. And I can see why those who own one tout it's general purpose effectiveness for everything from off-road to self supported touring. However, when bringing the model up as such an example during discussions on other blogs I frequently encounter push-back

[RBW] Re: Q for fellow Blustery Bonzos...

Thanks, Jon. Yeah, the problems I have with Buff buffs is they don't block wind and they get very damp and then freeze and then I have to choose between breathing and it now being an effective wind block fabric ice barrier. Grin. Hey lum gim fong, I'm not smart enough to A) realize that cold we

[RBW] Re: Q for fellow Blustery Bonzos...

Do you find your derailers dont work as well in such cold? -- 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

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

I love the looks of that Atlantis Bill! If there's a next Riv in my stable (ha! That's so funny...IF there's a next Riv...) it will be an Atlantis. I'll probably need a 61. I've never experienced toe overlap on any bikes so I think maybe that won't be anise for a 700c in 61. Am I right about tha

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar: A Bike's Bike. 5-year Review

Nice post and great pictures. I've had my hunqapillar for 2 and a half years and almost sold it one point, so glad I didn't. Wish I got as much mileage as you on that thing though! I agree with all of this. My hunqapillar is noticeably not as fast as my go fast road bike, but it is just as fast

[RBW] Re: Q for fellow Blustery Bonzos...

I am a fan of buff on my neck and face. Put it around your neck, and pull up in the back of your head. Pull it up over your mouth and nose on downhill, and pull it down when going slow and breathing hard. They even have a wool one, which is larger than the standard thinner fabric. http://

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

Bill, super happy for you. I sold my 56cm Atlantis for a number of reasons one being the toe overlap the other tire width, too skinny. Looking forward to seeing the builds. I Love Radiolab. Drew can you share the audio link? Or share the the name and date of the episode? Without reading the

[RBW] Re: Q for fellow Blustery Bonzos...

I would use Florida ;) That would solve the problems. I am definitely not a cold weather type of person. Too much work to keep warm. But you do have those spectacular views to admire in Colorado! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Lead us not into titanium and other cycling topics of the day

I could see steel and frame design. But keeping leather and wool alive? I'm going to have to say neyt On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 8:28:15 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Just read the article. Very interesting to see how differently people view > Grant and his products 20 years later.

[RBW] 92 RB-1 Needs New Owner

Any interest in a nice 54.5 RB-1 fr/f/hs/bb? Still has intact decals and some luster but also a few scratches. I can send pics. $400/split shipping cost, $375 for a SF Bay Area pick-up. Cheers, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: Q for fellow Blustery Bonzos...

You may be on to something there, Zed. Hmmm. I wonder how easily I could had a loose twill flap over a larger nose opening. Interesting concept! Thanks. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 10:23:08 AM UTC-7, Zed Martinez wrote: > > Not quite to all your needs sadly (it's prim

[RBW] Hunqapillar: A Bike's Bike. 5-year Review

As always, DP, I finding myself envious of your riding environs and thankful for your post. The pictures are beautiful, too! My late father wasn't a cyclist, but he sure loved the Rockies. I can hardly wait for my summer trip to ride the MT portion of the Great Divide trail. All the best from n

[RBW] Re: Q for fellow Blustery Bonzos...

Not quite to all your needs sadly (it's primary component is neoprene), but the snowmobiling 'Fog eVader' mask and some big old goggles are the only thing I found which work on my deep winter commutes. My route is a rail trail though, so, it's mostly 6 miles of head-wind I'm grunting against. I

[RBW] Hunqapillar: A Bike's Bike. 5-year Review

I’d posted this to my blog a while ago … and on today’s ride I again admired my Hunqapillar’s love for go anywhere, do anything. Also, this answers some of the questions folks had about the Hunq whilst I was away… http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/the-mad-genious-of-rivendells-hunqapillar With aband

[RBW] Re: Q for fellow Blustery Bonzos...

Photo of test face mask here: http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/question-for-fellow-blustery-bonzos With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 9:33:28 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Are you a blustery bonzo? (amalgamation of gonzo and bozo and perhaps > buffoon and more!) If so, wha

[RBW] Q for fellow Blustery Bonzos...

Are you a blustery bonzo? (amalgamation of gonzo and bozo and perhaps buffoon and more!) If so, what in the world have you found that at temps/winds of 10˚F and below...: 1. keeps your nose attached, with feeling, 2. doesn’t fog your glasses/goggles, 3. allows you to turn your head, 4. doesn’t s

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco v2 has landed!

Follow-up ride report for Eric and others, regarding the Snoqualmie Pass tires in their transition from 19mm Open Pro rims to 24mm A319 rims whereby the tires now measure ~41.5 vs. the ~39.5 Disclaimer: I'm not generally good about regular tire inflation: I start a few PSI higher than I prefer

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

good job Bill - those look worth the effort -- 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 gr

Re: [RBW] Re: Lead us not into titanium and other cycling topics of the day

Church? Appeared remotely cultish when it was suggested that a stick was an ideal replacement for a front derailleur and there were still cries of "Amen!" -your moderately devout congregant, Jeff Silver Spring, MD On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 7:26 AM, Les Lammers wrote: > I think Grant is a great des

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

Wow! I'm really glad I ordered my Atlantis when I did. It took 2-1/2 months and I'm in the process of building it now. On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 11:20:14 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Today I visited RBW headquarters to order a frameset. This year I sold > two 700c Rivendells (a 58cm A

Re: [RBW] News around today's RBWHQ visit

Waterford is going to be busy! We just put in an order for a Rodeo -- 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...@googlegro

[RBW] Re: stainless hairpin cotter pins for Berthoud Decaleur

all done here guys - 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: stainless hairpin cotter pins for Berthoud Decaleur

one four-pack of these remains -- 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: Lead us not into titanium and other cycling topics of the day

I think Grant is a great designer of practical bicycles. I'm 64 and like old school bikes that I can work on. I don't need electric shifting etc. The wool and tweed don't interest me but it does not bother me either. Really no different than lycra clad hamsters. :-) I raced years ago and enjoye

[RBW] Re: Clementine - First impressions

The designs have evolved and it nice to have choices. Enjoy the new ride! On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 9:52:30 PM UTC-5, Sky Coulter wrote: > > I have too many bikes, and among those, too many Rivendells. > > My first Riv was a Saluki - still the one I'm least likely to get rid of - > I don't