[RBW] Re: Roadeo - The Final Rivendell Edition

Thanks for sharing. I have a 59 Roadeo coming next week and also have the Road Plus. I am excited to compare and look forward to your impressions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

My riding has dropped to almost zero for April; i think i managed to commute to work at the start of the month once, but my shifts are 12hrs long And i’ve worked almost every calendar day since mid-march so didn’t want to risk further compromising my immune system. My next day off is May 7th and

[RBW] Re: Roadeo - The Final Rivendell Edition

Here is a Google Drive Link of the pictures for better clarity. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1qinGN7ZdiPWXsvSFYsqpQK7vZL6kS3c_ -- 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

[RBW] Re: Tall Arm V-Brakes

Hi - >From the photo - looks to me as though you have lots of room between the rack mount and the tire. I would be tempted to get v-brakes with shorter arms. ...Unless you will be mounting fenders of course. Jay - Thanks very much for that table on v-brake arm length. The v-brakes on my Hubbuh

Re: [RBW] In Praise of the Roadini

42 cm for my Richard Sachs custom (Richard is known for longer-than-usual chain stays on a traditional “road” bike) and 43cm for one of my Alex Singers. 1976 Centurion Pro Tour, built as a “touring” bike in time for the “Bikecentennial,” has 44 cm stays. They all ride nice, but of course each

Re: [RBW] Re: In Praise of the Roadini

My 1973 Motobecane Grand Record had chainstays 44.5 cm long to the center of the long dropouts, identical in length to those of my later 2 Riv Road customs. On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 7:08 AM Mark Roland wrote: > Grant did not pioneer chainstay lengths in the 44-46cm range. I currently > have 3 vin

Re: [RBW] ISO/WTB Very tall roadish frame, short top tube

Wow, 68 X 56!! I thought my Libertas was undersquare at 60 X 56 c-c! On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 4:53 PM tuolumne bikes wrote: > My oddly proportioned mid 80s Raleigh sport touring bike has its second > cracked dropout, so I'm looking into alternatives for fixing and/or > replacing it. This bike has

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

They have been with us for well over a century. No reason to think that they're going away too quickly. Right now, they are lighter, less expensive, as durable, and as easy to live with as clinchers. They do require a different skillset that requires some practice/training. I haven't had to pu

[RBW] Re: FS: Bags, Parts, Backpacks and more. Continuing the COVID Clean out

*UPDATE: * *SOLD* - Chrome Industries URBAN EX Rolltop Drybag backpack, black. Most of the rest still available and prices negotiable. Trying to fund a new wheelset. :) On Friday, April 10, 2020 at 11:01:47 AM UTC-7, Ahmed Elgasseir wrote: > > > > > Nitto N177 Noodle Handlebars, 46CM, new, ne

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

Spurcycles bell does not carry in the silence of back trails, so I find it hard to imagine it working anywhere. I returned it and switched to Rivendell's big loud bell: that carries, sounds like a friendly trolly and is heard 2/3rd of the time on remote trails. The other 1/3rd? Either hard of h

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

Thanks, Roberta! That is very kind of you. The Tigr sounds like it could address your goal of lightening your bike. I have played around with the idea of putting another Tigr lock on my Clem and leaving the Albus at home unless I need it to lock my bike and my wife’s together. My Clem is a l

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

Ha, ha! I also have an Arbus lock (2 actually), but I'm so afraid of getting my bike stolen. I'm down 5 pounds since our self imposed internment, but it doesn't seem to want to budge from there. Congrats on your accomplishment. My issue is lifting the bike onto trains, buses, cars racks, carr

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

Roberta, On the plus side, the Tigr lock is light. I needed some practice to easily get the locking device off the lock and then to reinstall it - still working on that. I have had a learning curve to get the lock thru my seat stays and spokes, and to do it in a way that I don’t bung up the

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

Too funny > On Apr 26, 2020, at 4:47 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Kicked her into the ditch, actually. But only in my sinful thoughts. > > On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 5:44 PM Andrew Erman > wrote: > Patrick, > > Great story! Did you really push the lady in the ditch? >

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

Kicked her into the ditch, actually. But only in my sinful thoughts. On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 5:44 PM Andrew Erman wrote: > Patrick, > > Great story! Did you really push the lady in the ditch? > > I have an electric bike I used to ride to work (till a few weeks ago, when > I switched to riding s

[RBW] Pseudo Riv Road - tubing

Chauncey just told me that he is using .8 .5 .8 531, with 1" tt and 1.25" dt (didn't ask about other tubes); he praised the tubing. I had told him, no touring-gauge stuff, but also, no .7 .4 .7. Don't know if he's taken said tubing and joined any of it. But I'm hoping! Just saying. And anticipati

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

I laughed out loud. “I pushed her into the ditch.” Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 26, 2020, at 4:40 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > >  > Bells are friendly, but don't work with too many walkers I encounter. Two > instances: > > First, was riding along a ditch bank road, saw a couple ahead taking th

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

Patrick, Great story! Did you really push the lady in the ditch? I have an electric bike I used to ride to work (till a few weeks ago, when I switched to riding solely human powered bikes) - I have Zound horn on that bike to use with cars - it will definitely get people’s attention! Best, A

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

Bells are friendly, but don't work with too many walkers I encounter. Two instances: First, was riding along a ditch bank road, saw a couple ahead taking the width of the path, started ringing my Spurcycle bell 100' in advance of passing; no reaction, so I passed. Man said, peevishly, "You should

[RBW] Shimming a Bosco Bar?

I shimmed mine for a while. Worked fine, mechanically. Like every time I’ve used a shim, it was more prone to creaking and ticking over time. Otherwise it went fine. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] ISO/WTB Very tall roadish frame, short top tube

My oddly proportioned mid 80s Raleigh sport touring bike has its second cracked dropout, so I'm looking into alternatives for fixing and/or replacing it. This bike has 68 cm seat tube and 56 cm top tube, and it's the only bike I can comfortably fit with drop bars. It serves as my road bike; I h

[RBW] Shimming a Bosco Bar?

Trying to dial in the fit of bike #3 and want to try it with a shorter stem I have on hand. Unfortunately, the shorter stem is a 26.0 clamp diameter, where the bosco bars are a 25.4 clamp diameter. Anybody tried it? I am sort of concerned due to the relatively narrow clamp area on the boscos.

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots o' bags: Acorn, Swift, Ostrich

Swift porteur bag sold. All other bags 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 vie

[RBW] Re: What have you learned during the isolation?

I’ve been hiking more, and I’m finding tons more trail riders than previously. I’ve noticed that those riders expect me to move off the trail into the weeds to make space and that I can smell their “slipstream” for several minutes after they pass. Just sayin. -- You received this message becau

Re: [RBW] WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

Isaac, That's great news! Glad a solution has been found. Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 11:32:15 AM UTC-5, Birdman wrote: > > The Quickbeam gets a second life! > > Dave Levy at Ti Cycles has a way to get the BB shell off that won't > overheat the tubes.

[RBW] PSA - 61cm Roadeo in the Bay

No affiliation - post copied for posterity once this is taken off the market. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/lafayette-rivendell-roadeo-61cm/7114242921.html Rivendell Roadeo 61cm - $1700 complete / offers for frameset or build kit / partial build kit This Roadeo is equipped with a mos

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

LOL, Paul, those flats are Rothys, made from plastic water bottles, but I wish they were rubies! I’m envious of your trees - we don’t have big, beautiful trees like that here in the desert. It’s one of the things my northern heart aches for the most. Trees and water. Leah Sent from my iPad

[RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

Great sunset pics Leah! You ride in ruby slippers?You didn't perchance take them off a dead witch, did you? Ha! I love riding in non bike specific clothing and shoes. Paul in Dallas  Paul in Dallas  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] WTB: 9 cm Tallux, 25.4 clamp diam

Hey Folks, I am looking for a lightly used 9cm tallux to switch my current 11 cm tallux with, let me know if you have one stashed away. I can also trade my existing 11 cm for your 9 cm. Cheers, Collin in Sacramento -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] WTB: Nitto F16 Rack

Anybody have one of these they don’t need? https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-f16-front-handlebar-hook-bag-supporter/bag_part_nitto__870-288-10/product Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] good deal on 60cm Ram near Phoenix

no relation , just came across this listing: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bik/d/mesa-rivendell-rambouillet-road-bike/7113747837.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

Re: [RBW] Re: In Praise of the Roadini

Grant did not pioneer chainstay lengths in the 44-46cm range. I currently have 3 vintage road bicycles, designed to have drop bars positioned below the saddle height. Chainstays are 45cm. (I've owned road bikes with 46cm chainstays as well, 57-60cm seat tubes). Handling on my bicycles is excell

[RBW] Re: What have you learned during the isolation?

I too thought I was offended by whatby whom ? Yes . whatever was convenient ! And so I played along with "I'm so offended" offensive and I took offense to being so offended ! And so began a chain reaction of "I'm so offended" ... it seemed the whole world was "I'm so offe

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

On Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 6:17:23 PM UTC-7, ted wrote: > > Re: association of tubulars with "roadies" > . These days I don't know what a typical tubular rider would be except > perhaps a professional racer. > Another reason some people are willing to ride tubular tires is because of carb