Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

The Nitto Faotweayher drop bar is 25.4 Its lije a mini noodke Mod 174? -- 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: Pneu bars...time for MUSA?

Protecting businesses, people places and things.. hmmm. from what and who, the protectors ? Okay.. 2 plus 2 equals 4, this truth is absolute, it requires no protection, truth cannot be anything other than true, it irrevocably is. 2 plus 2 equalling 97 is not fàlse, as if fàl

[RBW] Re: Need help justifying a Rivendell?

I smile every chance I get to ride my AHH. I can't think of a more satisfying purchase I have made. Scott On Monday, December 12, 2016 at 7:40:16 AM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: > > I know most of you do not... but here is a good article >

[RBW] Pneu bars...time for MUSA?

I doubt there is anyone in the USA that can do what Nitto does but maybe I'm wrong. From past comments Grant has made I don't think there is anyone to blame here. Grant has said previously that they did not have an exclusive agreement with manufacturers- so the manufacturer (Nitto, MKS, Panarace

Re: [RBW] Re: My Debate

If it's a sage green Sam then quite possibly. I rode to St. Mtn. one day last week to look at the tent camping sites. For me an easy Sub 24 ride/camp out. A little over an hour one way from my house. Riv/iBob ride would be great! Best regards, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 15, 2016,

Re: [RBW] Re: My Debate

On 12/15/2016 10:09 PM, Belopsky wrote: I'd love a L'however you spell it, but I also don't 'need' it - I don't front load or anything, I like the look, want a 650b bike. I guess the Touissant could be that on the cheap (as far as frame goes) but.. If you "don't front load" then you really

[RBW] Re: My Debate

I'd love a L'however you spell it, but I also don't 'need' it - I don't front load or anything, I like the look, want a 650b bike. I guess the Touissant could be that on the cheap (as far as frame goes) but.. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: My Debate

Bill What is a "bike packing bike" ?? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo

I've looked at it a hundred times, but honestly it's just not my color. I like the red and white ones. -- 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-

[RBW] Re: My Debate

Hi Rich, Is that your green Riv I see near Stone Mtn sometimes? I used to ride there when my friend lived in Avondale Estates. Indeed, we'll get up a RBW/iBob group ride after the holidays! Cheers Bill in Roswell, GA On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 9:16:56 PM UTC-5, RichS wrote: > > Jump

[RBW] Black and Cream Color Scheme

Did you see this? https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/QjvqG2Ov9DA Doesn't get much better. -- 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 em

[RBW] Pneu bars...time for MUSA?

I know but they RBW is Pro MUSA. And since NItto is distributing Rivendell designed products (Panaracer does, too.) to other retailers which is under cutting Rivendell's business. I thought that those two things would equal Rivendell maybe going proprietary MUSA bars since they are very pro MUSA

[RBW] Re: Black and Cream Color Scheme

Rule #8 ? I admit, I'm not a devout follower of Rule #8 Harlequin On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 4:15:36 PM UTC-8, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > What color bar tape would you use on a lugged black

Re: [RBW] Re: 50cm Cheviot build

Hi, your seatpost height seems to be perfect. Would you mind telling us your PBH and seat height? Very nice build! On Fri, Oct 14, 2016 at 7:40 AM, Eric Karnes wrote: > That's a pretty bike! I've never liked the look of mixtes before, but > those Cheviots with fat tires are real lookers. > > >

[RBW] Re: I need help. I have become a Riv enabler.

Great colors. On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 6:25:24 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote: > > Bill: > > "What's the name of the shop?: > > The Wheelhouse; 1375 E. Sixth St, #6, LA 90013 > > Looks like worth checking out: > > http://www.thewheelhouse.bike/pages/our-bicycles > > Bikes & coffee. Interesting st

[RBW] Pneu bars...time for MUSA?

I'm not following. Are some of Riv's handlebar designs showing up under different names, available from different retailers? Seems like there's a long history of that, for many, many products (mks grip king -> lambda, for example), but where Riv has made a concious decision to accept it when i

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo

Yeah, unfortunately might need to take it to ebay / wait for spring. It's like my Bob Jackson Audax except 'slightly' more tire clearance. On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 5:28:37 PM UTC-5, dstein wrote: > > As I've learned buying and selling a few bikes there's definitely less > demand for shor

[RBW] Black and Cream Color Scheme

Newbaum's maroon with clear shellac might be cool. The green they have would be, too. Or you could always go black. -- 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 em

[RBW] Black and Cream Color Scheme

What color bar tape would you use on a lugged black bike with cream head tube, silver components and tan sidewall shoes? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: New Cheviot

Hi Jeremy, I previously transfered my GP1 Biokork from my Brompton to my Albatross equipped Atlantis. The grips performed well during my TransAm tour together with my "Thinny Riding Gloves - Goat leather". The thinny goat leather gloves grips the GP1 so well that it helped me reduce my grip press

[RBW] Re: I need help. I have become a Riv enabler.

Bill: "What's the name of the shop?: The Wheelhouse; 1375 E. Sixth St, #6, LA 90013 Looks like worth checking out: http://www.thewheelhouse.bike/pages/our-bicycles Bikes & coffee. Interesting story about how they got started. Couple of familiar chuckles therein. dougP On Thursday, Decembe

[RBW] Re: I need help. I have become a Riv enabler.

Looks like The Wheelhouse in LA. Great shop nice people, I know they posted they have a few rivs in stock a couple o days back. I'm planning a trip out that way hopefully someone will enabale me -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: What are you hauling?

Hey Ken, Yeah the Albatross to Noodle transfer on the Saluki took about 2 months of adjusting, riding, adjusting, riding... really struggled with getting the brakes to feel strong enough with the drop levers but I finally got it dialed in (and added cross levers). Didn't help that during part of t

[RBW] Re: I need help. I have become a Riv enabler.

Les: "I need help." "I feel so bad". Surely you jest! Some of the nicest people I know are Rivendell enablers, and I try to do my part whenever possible. Please continue your enabling efforts. "Friends enable friends to ride Rivendells". Could be a catchy T-shirt slogan there. do

[RBW] Re: I need help. I have become a Riv enabler.

I love the black!! i saw somebody here in SF on a black one, it looked amazing. On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 2:36:09 PM UTC-8, Les Lammers wrote: > > A buddy texts me and says that he was in Costa Mesa on business. He's been > thinking about a new bike for a whiIe. He presently rides an ol

[RBW] Re: What are you hauling?

Thanks for posting the picture. Last picture I saw it had upright bars. You changed to the drop bars; it looks great. How does your Knobby Alger-ego Hunq compare? Load that up even more, or, is that one saved for the wilderness? On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 8:51:40 PM UTC-5, Tony

[RBW] Re: I need help. I have become a Riv enabler.

APPROVE!! What's the name of the shop? On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 2:36:09 PM UTC-8, Les Lammers wrote: > > > > A buddy texts me and says that he was

[RBW] I need help. I have become a Riv enabler.

A buddy texts me and says that he was in Costa Mesa on business. He's been thinking about a new bike for a whiIe. He presently rides an older Giant. I Go

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo

As I've learned buying and selling a few bikes there's definitely less demand for shorter 54cm and below sized bikes (especially on this list). I've always had incredible luck with craigslist, but i have the benefit of being the bay area. Might need to try ebay and suck up the fees to reach a wider

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo

I can't believe it hasn't sold yet. Definitely a dream bike! But maybe it falls into a certain niche that isn't popular on this forum. My speculation: speculating that a 53 is for a person less than 5'8" tall. That's a minority group, and Im in it. The other thing I'm speculating is that not m

[RBW] Re: Extreme long johns...

Dear Deacon, U B crazy. :-) Me? I'm I SW Florida near the Everglades. Under 70 degrees I'm in sweats. On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 7:19:05 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Fishnet. Wiggy’s (same company in Colorado that does Riv’s sleeping bag. > http://www.wiggys.com/clothing-outerwear/fi

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo

Still for sale. FWIW, I paid Riv $2700 plus shipping last spring and then added a brand new Nitro Crystal Fellow post and Brooks Cambium saddle. I haven't put 20 miles on this bike. Make me an offer! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

I will post a couple photos. I got a good start last night, but then I hit a bit of a speedbump when I discovered that the stem I bought on this list was not 26.0mm as advertised, but is actually 25.4. That prevented me from getting anything on the cockpit set up. I also can't find the litt

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

In fact, post some photos even if it is not completely built up! Curious in Nashville, Edwin On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 2:59:35 PM UTC-6, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Congratulations on the new bike! Post some photos once you have that bad > boy built up -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

Congratulations on the new bike! Post some photos once you have that bad boy built up -- 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+uns

[RBW] Pneu bars...time for MUSA?

Maybe it is time for proprietary MUSA bars to avoid Amazon, et. al. undercutting sales? -- 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+un

Re: [RBW] Re: Extreme long johns...

I once meant to create a dickey out of something like Tyvek, but ended up with a couple cut from old merino turtlenecks; very useful for those in between days, where a merino base layer plus an outer wool layer is not quite enough. I find I need neck protection in cold weather, otherwise I quickly

[RBW] Re: Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

My wife and I each own one. 2013 H6Ls with Nitto rear racks recently added, which would technically make them H6Rs. Been thinking of adding the e-assist kit from Grin Technologies, just haven't gone there yet. Converted a couple of Alfine equipped city bikes with front hub e-bike kits and w

Re: [RBW] Re: Extreme long johns...

On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 11:49 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > You know the old roadie trick: stuff a used Gazzetto della Sport under > your jersey for the descent. > > Patrick Moore, > In that spirit, my friend uses a square of mylar metallic fabric (as seen in shiny novelty balloons and survival

Re: [RBW] Re: Extreme long johns...

That was a leading double-dash bullet ahead of each bullet item, so not -25˚F, but -- 25˚F. Sorry for the confusion. Newspaper? Do they still print those? Grin. Unless you meant to stuff my iPhone in my jersey? Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 10:49:53 AM UTC-7, Pa

Re: [RBW] Re: Extreme long johns...

I just read that the Inuit would forego base layers in all but the most horrendously cold weather, because it tended otherwise to trap moisture. Of course, their outer garments were in respect of heat management, unsurpassed. Patrick: you said: 0F: mesh, cotton flannel, Ventile jacket climbing = p

[RBW] Re: PSA Inexpensive Cheviut

Well, somebody got a nice Cheviut for a great price. Too bad it wasn't my size 'cause I love those green ones. Now I just have to talk myself out of the custom blue mixte at RBW. It's sweet! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] FS- Jeff Lyon custom lugged road/randonneuring 58cm - $1400

Hi, Yes Jeff Lyons made it for this bike. On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 7:40 PM, Adam Kilgas wrote: > I'm curious about that rack... Is it a custom? It looks like a similar > idea to the Velo Orange I tegrated decaleur racks, but a bit more elegant. > > -- > You received this message because you are

[RBW] FS- Jeff Lyon custom lugged road/randonneuring 58cm - $1400

I'm curious about that rack... Is it a custom? It looks like a similar idea to the Velo Orange I tegrated decaleur racks, but a bit more elegant. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop recei

[RBW] Re: PSA Inexpensive Cheviut

My take is when there's a serious deal to be had, the first person there with cash takes it. Frustrating to not have a clearly communicating seller for sure. Still can't believe the deal I got on my 55 cheviut. $700 complete...and 100% not stolen -- You received this message because you are s

[RBW] Re: Extreme long johns...

Learning curve of fishnet long johns follow-up: -- Wiggy's nylon is stunningly effective and unfortunately rough. Mojo's Brynje merino version will soon be swimming the Atlantic and riding the burro my way. I asked Rhodri at http://www.nordiclife.co.uk about their synthetic fabric and he said i

[RBW] Re: PSA Inexpensive Cheviut

Yeah selling on CL is no fun at all. Between the scammers, the low ballers, the information seekers with no intention to buy, and flakes it really does get a bit frustrating! So sadly I go all Bird in hand when selling. Doesn't feel so nice but darn... My experience selling a Rivemdell has alway

[RBW] Re: New Cheviot

Love the flipped Sparrow bars - has a good old-school feel to it. Have you tried the Ergon grips designed for the swept-back bars (GC1 I think)? Not sure there's all that different from the standard ones, but I really like them on a MAP/Ahearne bar mounted relatively far and low as a compromise

[RBW] New Cheviot

Les, congratulations! Looking forward to hearing about the ride qualities. If I could test ride just one Riv it would be the Cheviot. Best, Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

Re: [RBW] Re: What are you hauling?

The guys! The rear dyno actually goes internal via the down tube, through the bottom bracket and out the base of the seat tube. Then it goes inside the fender to the light. Both holes I drilled prior to getting frame re coated and both are through 'lug windows'... I thought about whether to do it

[RBW] Re: handlebar material

The Nitto heat treated aluminum is stronger and more expensive than Cr Mo. On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 4:14:34 AM UTC-5, drew wrote: > > Yeah but on a few they've said that if you intend to go off-road and throw > your weight around, get the aluminum. Aluminum albas used to be specified >

[RBW] Re: PSA Inexpensive Cheviut

My experience selling is alllmost bad enough to forgive the seller. I've sold 2 Things on cl and had at least 10 people make appointments and not show. I can understand unloading it while you know you can. but yeah, it is a huge let down when you know you'd take it. -- You received this me

[RBW] Re: handlebar material

Yeah but on a few they've said that if you intend to go off-road and throw your weight around, get the aluminum. Aluminum albas used to be specified as stronger on the site (haven't checked recently). I was always a little confused by this, especially considering riv's stance on steel. -- You