[RBW] Only 1 17/20 Dingle left: $43 shipped CONUS

Only 1 17/20 Dingle left: $43 shipped CONUS >> >> -- >> >> --- >> Patrick Moore >> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum >> >> > > -- > > ---

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Cadet and Junior Bags. Both black.

Thank you, all. Both bags have been sold -- 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 view this discu

[RBW] Re: Dyno Light Mounting w/ junction box

Hi - Very sorry. The post on the Blug is "Corwin's Hubbuhubbuh", not Corwin's Tandem. Namaste, Corwin On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 6:56:30 PM UTC-7, RDS wrote: > > I am going to try dyno light for the first time (front light only for > now). I am having a wheel built w/ a son wide body. I

[RBW] Re: Dyno Light Mounting w/ junction box

Hi - I had Peter White put a Y-junction back downstream of my Edelux II headlight. If you scroll down through the blug to "Corwin's Tandem", you can see the Y junction in the photo of the bars and front rack - about six inches or so behind the headlight. The Y-Ju

[RBW] 17/21 claimed. Take both 17/20s for $80 shipped.

17/21 claimed. Take both 17/20s for $80 shipped. On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 5:40 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > 1. 17/20 new, still on card. > 2. 17/20, light used (I mounted it new and rode it about 1 mile) > 2. 17/21, lightly used (per Max whom I just bought it from) > > The 17/21 is the one I just bo

Re: [RBW] FS: Dingles: 1 X 17/20; 1 X 17/21

Dingle brand. On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 5:43 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Brand? > > -- > 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] Re: Susie Tire suggestions?

Hi Patrick, With the 2.8" Nobby Nic, can you still install fenders in your Gus? Thanks. On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 6:14 AM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Here's my initial review of Nobby Nic's (2.8"), which I still love are > still going strong a

[RBW] Re: Re-spacing a Phil Wood hub, 126-135

I went up from 130 to 135 and I think I did have mine redished by Rich. I think it may be dependent on the freewheel cog number you want to run and the frame sizing jump up or down that determines that. It's been a few years now so I can't recall really. On Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 7:04:47 PM

[RBW] Re: Re-spacing a Phil Wood hub, 126-135

Here's cap sizing info I received via email from Phil Wood. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CN_npiNL-fVelnLUtBqmgTLOH5GEiaA8R7t5d9H-maU/edit?usp=sharing On Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 6:58:05 PM UTC-7, J Imler wrote: > > I’ve got a Phil freewheel hub spaces to 135 that I’ve used on my > Appaloo

[RBW] Re: Re-spacing a Phil Wood hub, 126-135

You don't have to re-dish, I used correspondingly shorter end caps on each side to bring mine down from 135 to 130. But Alex's bigger problem is his older 126 hub doesn't use the easily replaceable caps I had, Phil needs to do it for him. Super not cheaply! -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] Re: Re-spacing a Phil Wood hub, 126-135

I’ve got a Phil freewheel hub spaces to 135 that I’ve used on my Appaloosa. You need the correct length axel caps and then re-dish the wheel. I’ll be got an email with axel cap lengths from Phil that I’ll try to dig up. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

Re: [RBW] Re: Admissions of Things You Ought to Have Known But Did Not: A Thread

I certainly don't begrudge anyone taking business to a bike shop. But I have to insist bike mechanics can go from "don't know" to "know" via a handy phone and a search window. Or asking right dang here! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Re: Amusing PSA: Mustard Clem frame

It was down to $1000 a couple days ago, now back up to $13k. I believe this is an example of the species --> moron. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Re-spacing a Phil Wood hub, 126-135

I also did this but my hub was older and didn't have the field serviceable axel. I mailed it in and they switched the end caps with a press. Cost me not a ton of money, but I don't recall how much. Email their customer service and I bet they can get you set up. > -- You received this mess

Re: [RBW] Re: Admissions of Things You Ought to Have Known But Did Not: A Thread

I take refuge in the 'maybe' part of that rule. I'm not a mechanic, I'm a hobbyist. My bike tinkering used to be largely due to having non-standard ideas for bike setup, and then it was due to being fairly poor, and now I just like it. You do need to surrender ego when you step off the edge i

[RBW] Re: FS: Sim Works/Nitto Black Get Around Bar

PMed On Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 4:52:19 PM UTC-7, Paul M wrote: > > These bars are designed by Sim Works and made by Nitto. Gave them a try > (less than 50 miles) and realize they work best set-up level or slightly > canted upward. I prefer the handlebar to be slightly canted downward which >

[RBW] Re: In Praise of RBW

Wow! That's a great end to a gut-wrenching story. Many happy years on the new fork, I hope! Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 8:58:07 AM UTC-7, Steve Cole wrote: > > Everyone I know knows what I think about Rivendell Bikes – I have three > and my wife has (had) one. When I f

[RBW] Re: Amusing PSA: Mustard Clem frame

I too was flabbergasted when I saw this. I messaged the seller to inform them about the brand-new-from-Riv price and asked if there was a rationale behind the 100% markup. No response. On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 12:45:55 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I won't link it but there's an NOS Cl

[RBW] Re: FS: Dingles: 1 X 17/20; 1 X 17/21

No wonder Max wasn't mad when I backed out of the deal :) JohnS On Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 7:43:29 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Brand? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[RBW] Re: Re-spacing a Phil Wood hub, 126-135

On Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 7:42:26 PM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > > Anybody know if there are any solutions spacing out a 126mm freewheel rear > hub to modern 135 spacing? I did some internet sleuthing but came up empty > handed. > > Thx!! > > Alex in Rochester,

[RBW] Re: Re-spacing a Phil Wood hub, 126-135

I did 135 down to 130 with spacers Phil sold me. -- 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 view this

[RBW] Re: Re-spacing a Phil Wood hub, 126-135

Just to be clear this question is specific to Phil Wood rear freewheel hubs only. -- 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] FS: Dingles: 1 X 17/20; 1 X 17/21

Brand? -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://group

[RBW] Re-spacing a Phil Wood hub, 126-135

Anybody know if there are any solutions spacing out a 126mm freewheel rear hub to modern 135 spacing? I did some internet sleuthing but came up empty handed. Thx!! Alex in Rochester, NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Header should read: 2 X 17/20, 1 X 17/20" [Dingles: 1 X 17/20; 1 X 17/21]

"Header should read: 2 X 17/20, 2 X 17/20" On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 5:40 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > 1. 17/20 new, still on card. > 2. 17/20, light used (I mounted it new and rode it about 1 mile) > 2. 17/21, lightly used (per Max whom I just bought it from) > > The 17/21 is the one I just bought f

[RBW] FS: Dingles: 1 X 17/20; 1 X 17/21

1. 17/20 new, still on card. 2. 17/20, light used (I mounted it new and rode it about 1 mile) 2. 17/21, lightly used (per Max whom I just bought it from) The 17/21 is the one I just bought from Max; I wanted his 17/19 so I'm selling this one at the same price I paid for it. Each: $43 shipped CONU

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Leah: Thank you. It is what it is. I am in much better shape than many people. There is nothing I can do currently but wait, see what happens, and trust I will end up where I am supposed to be. But I appreciate the kindness. Please stay safe yourself along with the small persons under your

Re: [RBW] Best 1 - 11 setup

BTW, I will not criticize anyone who wants to put a 32 X 10-50 on a road bike; do whatever is the most fun. I certainly have some weird drivetrains. But I thought someone ought to point out that perhaps you don't need such a high high or low low for such a bike, and that you might want smaller than

Re: [RBW] In Praise of RBW

+1. I've had instances when email went unanswered because they got lost and staff was very busy, but calls were always handled quickly, professionally, and in a very friendly manner. On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 10:25 AM ANDREW ERMAN wrote: > I agree Steve. My experiences in person and on the phone

[RBW] Re: FS: Dingle Cogs 17/19 and 17/21 $85

That was fast, cogs have been claimed. Max On Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 6:13:46 PM UTC-4, maxcr wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > I know some of you chase these down since they're not easy to find. Anyone > with a singlespeed project coming up? > > Two lightly used cogs: a Surly 17/19 and a 17/21 - se

[RBW] Re: Susie Tire suggestions?

Oh, and for me, tan walls are preferable, all things equal, but no way I'd only look at tan wall options. I steered away from Terevail just because they are such an unknown quantity. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 9:16:06 AM UTC-6, David Wadstrup wrote: > > I've got a Susie

[RBW] Re: Susie Tire suggestions?

Here's my initial review of Nobby Nic's (2.8"), which I still love are still going strong a year later. https://deaconpatrick.org/i-get-a-grip-while-the-aspen-bloom With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 9:16:06 AM UTC-6, David Wadstrup wrote: > > I've got a Susie frameset on the wa

[RBW] Re: FS: Berthoud GB2886 Handlebar Bag and Decaleur!

No takers? How's $220 shipped? Max On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 12:02:31 AM UTC-4, maxcr wrote: > > Bump, Berthoud GB2886 large rando bag in black still available. New price: > bag + decaleur *$240 shipped. *(Paypal friends and family or Venmo) > > > Max in Massachusetts > > On Sunday, March 15,

Re: [RBW] Best 1 - 11 setup

I'm curious why you need a 46 or 42 t cog on a bike built to be a fast road bike, especially in DC (I lived and rode there). I would think you'd sorely miss closer ratios in the middle gears, no? The first 11 sp cassette meant for a single ring that I could find was this one for a 42 t ring: 10,12,

[RBW] Re: Best 1 - 11 setup

I'll third the Microshift/SLX drivetrain... I've used it on two different frames now. Currently have it on a Gevenalle/TRP brake lever, and used it as a bar-end on my Hillborne. I used it in friction mode then, and got pretty good at it, but the index mode is always there as a fallback. On

[RBW] Re: Best 1 - 11 setup

I'll second the SLX/Microshift 11-46 setup. I had that on My Velo Orange Piolet. Indexing on the Microshift sometimes got in between positions, but could be fine tuned with more/less tension on the shifter screw. I'm running a 1x11 White Industries ENO 34t to a SRAM XO1 & XT 11-46 cassette on

Re: [RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

What great news, Leah! I'm so glad this bike is going to be available and happy to hear so many others in the group saying they will order. I'm IN and going "light" with you and Roberta. Thank you for "nagging" Vince and Will with tenacity and kindness. YIPPEE! #RivSisters, --Joyce On Wed, May

[RBW] Best 1 - 11 setup

Can’t say I know the best, but I recently set up a 1x11 drive train with a Microshift bar end, SLX rear derailleur, and SLX 11-46 rear cassette. Loved it, especially once I got the hang of running it friction and doing smooth double or triple shifts. Plenty of range, though I’d probably run a ch

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Just jumping in... might be totally off base, but, happened to watch a interview with these guys behind this web app called Bike Insights, which, allows one to compare two frame geometries over top of each other. One can / could add to the data base, might be helpful in this case? https://bikei

[RBW] Best 1 - 11 setup

Hi folks -- I am retooling my drive train on my Roadini -- this will be my "fast bike" and potentially used in whatever we are calling rando rides these days (pending any actual group rides happening again). Looking for suggestions on a 1-11 drivetrain -- 11-46? 11-42? I'm in DC, so will be ridin

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe’s Big Apple is a 10-year old tire design. What’s a newer/better alternative?

Kenda Kwicks are great if you can't afford brakes. Just stop pedaling and you slow down right away! -- 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-own

[RBW] Re: Are Riv Sliver shifter + Paul thumibe days over?

Update: Apparently someone here has made this work, but I tried a Silver2 with adapter on a Paul Thumbie and the barrel is too big on these new shifters..it rubs on the part where the cable goes in. I ended up using an old Silver1 I had around. -- You received this message because you are sub

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

Indeed David, this is happening as we speak. The cables/housing are on their normal sides, then they cross over in front of the headtube (with room to spare, I cut the housing long) to reach the swapped shifters. All good 👍 On Thu, May 14, 2020, 11:58 AM 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-own

[RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

Joe, If you set this up to have two shifters and you keep the rear shifter on the left, cross the housings in front of the head tube and keep the wires on their respective sides of the down tube. They won't interfere with the paint or the 3rd water bottle bosses and the routing will keep the hou

[RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

Update: Hey Pancake, remember you were concerned about the shifter cable being too close to the downtube (which I inexplicably called a toptube in my response)? Whelp, you meant the cable wire when I thought you meant the housing that always rubs on headtubes. I'm in the process of swapping thin

[RBW] WTB: Paul Melvin tensioner

Hi folks, thinking about trying a Will-style 2-speed on my Homer, so I'm looking for a used Melvin in silver, if anyone has one they're looking to unload. Reid in Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Hi, Kiley. As I recall, your Chev was the 60 size and you found it too heavy when picking it up to lift over gates or fences or such. You might want to review the pics of the current 60 size with the Orange Nu-Chev (could that be N-ewe Cheviot, get it???) to see if the top tube is lower Or,

Re: [RBW] In Praise of RBW

I agree Steve. My experiences in person and on the phone have been uniformly great. Andy On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 8:58 AM Steve Cole wrote: > Everyone I know knows what I think about Rivendell Bikes – I have three > and my wife has (had) one. When I first learned about these bikes and > Grant’

[RBW] In Praise of RBW

Everyone I know knows what I think about Rivendell Bikes – I have three and my wife has (had) one. When I first learned about these bikes and Grant’s philosophy, it was as if I had found my cycling home. No other bikes every seemed as wonderful. As a daily reader and occasional contribut

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe’s Big Apple is a 10-year old tire design. What’s a newer/better alternative?

I can say that the tread pattern on my 26x2.35" is different on the one I just purchased vs. the one that is 5-8 years old. -- 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, s

[RBW] Susie Tire suggestions?

I've got a Susie frameset on the way and am already in possession of a beautiful set of Cliffhanger/WI MI5 wheels. I'm uncertain, though, of which tires to choose. I'd prefer tan sidewalls, if possible, and would like a 2.6 width(since I'll be running a 2x drivetrain.) I've been looking at T

[RBW] WTB: your near-new tires, 700 x 40 ish

Have any near-new tires you want to move? I need new meats for a currently seldom-used bike and looking to save a few bucks. Waddya got? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Well, I am still sizing to large. PBH is 91.5. I still need that bar as low as possible... On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 8:08:20 AM UTC-7, Tom Wyland wrote: > > I think if they end up making the 55cm (aka medium frame) a little > "bigger" it will help give people a choice of choosing a frame with

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Another vote for orange although I am over my color restrictions (almost); the only colors I will not buy are red and black. (Sorry, Leah.) On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 7:28:01 AM UTC-7, Tom Wyland wrote: > > ORANGE! ORANGE! ORANGE! > > That orange one looks huge. > -- You received this messag

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Well, it is now clear to me that somehow I dropped off the Riv newsletter distribution. I was waiting to hear about the next shipment of Clem L and then this comes along... I am unable to find a link to the newsletter... just Blogs and Blugs. Please help.. I am finally looking at getting my for

Re: [RBW] Schwalbe’s Big Apple is a 10-year old tire design. What’s a newer/better alternative?

I decided to live with the Kwick Nine on my Clem H. I just exert the same effort that I would otherwise, and enjoy the scenery. If I need to get somewhere faster, I use my Road Standard which has Compass tires on it. -Jim On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 5:20 AM Eric Daume wrote: > Though they have th

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Yes, I'm in. Now I have to decide between the sizes, since my plan all along was to use a set of 700c wheels, brakes, handlebars, saddle, etc that is on my Handsome Devil. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe’s Big Apple is a 10-year old tire design. What’s a newer/better alternative?

I have the Maxxis Torch 29'ers on my Hunqapillar and the thought of swapping them out for the 60mm Big Apples I have hanging on the wall never once crossed my mind. And I like the Big Apples. I just like the Torch more. I can't vouch for durability because I don't put on a lot of miles and

Re: [RBW] Schwalbe’s Big Apple is a 10-year old tire design. What’s a newer/better alternative?

Though they have their fans, I've found BA's to be fairly slow and plodding on the few bikes I've tried them on. That said, they're worlds better than the stock Kwik Nines that come on the Clem. Those are particularly awful tires. Sometimes I wake up at night in a cold sweat, after a nightmare tha

[RBW] Re: Amusing PSA: Mustard Clem frame

Gravel Peterson!!??! BRILLIANT! -- 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 view this discussion on the

[RBW] Re: Why I went Tubeless

The hole is right on the bead where it contacts the rim. I am actually going to try and fix it, because I like the tire and I can't find ones like it anymore. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Seen on the road: A fire engine red Rivendell step through

I imagine that the one that was for sale on Craigslist. One size too small for Leah; I came close to buying it myself, but I ride the same size she does. 😕 Probably, would have still bought it, but first a tornado blew some trees down in my yard then I got laid off. Sounds like it went to a go

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe’s Big Apple is a 10-year old tire design. What’s a newer/better alternative?

I just installed a Schwalbe Marathon Almotion 700x55 on a rear wheel. It hasn't been there long enough to offer any option on longevity, but it seems pretty tough, well made, was easy to install (I didn't need tyre levers), has no perceptible wobble or runout once inflated, and from what I've r