Re: [RBW] Cycles Grand Bois Centerpulls vs Tektro R559

Have done silly things with R559s and found them to be an adequate to excellent brake. Have done fully loaded touring on an old Sam with a lot of hefty off-road descents. I am 187cm tall and slightly over 80kgs. Recently did a 650b conversion on an old 27inch Holdsworth and even at full extensio

[RBW] Re: Lost Sackville HappiSack Corroplast

Seems like you’ve got your necessary measurements. Just wanted to add a trick I learned when replacing my own coroplast, that a couple bends on the fore or aft makes a huge difference in the bags stability More structure is good, sometimes -Kai On Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 7:40:28 PM UTC-4 a

[RBW] Re: My First Riv! A Romulus.

Congratulations. Beautiful bike. Miles of smiles to you! And to Rick! I met Larry and his wife at the Baltimore Bike Club’s Memorial Day Spring Fling weekend a few years ago. They donated their mechanical talents to those in need over the weekend. On Monday, August 23, 2021 at 1:34:54 PM UT

[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen 51cm rolling chassis - $1,300 firm, Local pickup Atlanta

As an 83cm PBH person and 54.5cm Homer owner, Aeroperf, it will be a perfect fit! For the contemplating others, I bought my AHH as a secondary bike. The more I rode it, the more I LOVED it. It’s lively, sprightly, compliant, light. It takes fairly wide tires. I have 1.75” 650b GK slicks, but

[RBW] Re: Share More Riv Riding Pics

Awesome tree, beautiful baby, fantastic looking bikes. Thank you. On Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 7:20:39 PM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote: > thanks paul for starting the thread! i very rarely take pictures on > rides, but definitely enjoy seeing others'. here are a couple from > connecticut.

Re: [RBW] WTB Clem L

OH, good find, Roberta! Andrew, get moving! Let us know if this becomes YOUR Clem L, Andrew. On Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 7:03:40 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote: > [image: E29D32A6-AF85-483E-A649-839F58AF8AE2.jpeg] > > Someone just posted this on the “bikes on eBay “ thread. No relation to > poster o

Re: [RBW] WTB Clem L

[image: E29D32A6-AF85-483E-A649-839F58AF8AE2.jpeg] Someone just posted this on the “bikes on eBay “ thread. No relation to poster or seller. https://www.ebay.com/itm/185015283184?hash=item2b13c52df0:g:dtEAAOSwATdhJWTD good luck. On Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 3:03:05 PM UTC-4 Andrew Husto

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

52cm Clem L in Grey starting bid at $1,050: https://www.ebay.com/itm/185015283184?hash=item2b13c52df0:g:dtEAAOSwATdhJWTD On Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 5:00:46 PM UTC-7 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > Haha...sorry! > > I've communicated with the owner a few times and was pretty close to > bidding thi

[RBW] Re: Lost Sackville HappiSack Corroplast

That bag is supposedly the same dimensions as the old Medium just slightly different details, so here's my Medium corroplast numbers: a smidge over 15" W, a smidge over 9" L On Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 4:40:28 PM UTC-7 ack...@gmail.com wrote: > Curious if anybody knows the exact dimensions

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Haha...sorry! I've communicated with the owner a few times and was pretty close to bidding this last weekend...it's so close to exactly how I'd set it up, too. Just not the right time for me, so I hope you do end up snagging it. Ben On Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 6:29:21 PM UTC-5 mathie...@gm

[RBW] Lost Sackville HappiSack Corroplast

Curious if anybody knows the exact dimensions of the corroplast that fits inside their Sackville Happisack. I misplaced mine and am going to go down to Tap Plastics and have them cut another. Just wondering if anybody knows the exact dimensions of theirs? Pretty trivial, but thought it wouldn

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

You're a bad influence, Ben 😒 I spoke with the owner and confirmed that it should fit... 😬 MATHIEU BROWN On Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 6:22 PM Ben Mihovk wrote: > 64cm Waterford Same on eBay - Opening bid of $1600 but entertaining > offers... > eBay Link >

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

64cm Waterford Sam on eBay - Opening bid of $1600 but entertaining offers... eBay Link

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

64cm Waterford Same on eBay - Opening bid of $1600 but entertaining offers... eBay Link

[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen 51cm rolling chassis - $1,300 firm, Local pickup Atlanta

Bump - Last chance for someone local to Atlanta. 51 Cm. Perfect for a young lady or someone who wouldn’t make the basketball team… And you get to pick your own drive system. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fr

Re: [RBW] Cycles Grand Bois Centerpulls vs Tektro R559

I ride the standard R559s on a 700c Sam, but switched to Yokozuna salmon pads after about a year. I’m 215 pounds. Yes, they are not as good when wet as disc brakes, but I’ve never had a real problem with them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: what chainline (mountain or road) front derailleur would you prefer on a triple for an older sam in 2021?

My 2015 Sam came with an XD2 double and a Claris FD. I modified the XD2 into a triple - 46-36-26, and installed a Sora FD-3030. It has worked perfectly for 4 years. I also tried it with a Deore FD-M610-B in the front, and it, too, worked perfectly. Chainline is a very real consideration. Variou

[RBW] Re: what chainline (mountain or road) front derailleur would you prefer on a triple for an older sam in 2021?

thanks to both of you - i'll try it out and then worse case keep it simple with another road front derailleur On Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 12:42:59 PM UTC-7 lconley wrote: > My Paramount P-15 with Campagnolo 53-47-36 triple crank (117 mm BB) and my > Masi Gran Criterium with Campagnolo 52-42

[RBW] Re: what chainline (mountain or road) front derailleur would you prefer on a triple for an older sam in 2021?

My Paramount P-15 with Campagnolo 53-47-36 triple crank (117 mm BB) and my Masi Gran Criterium with Campagnolo 52-42 double crank (112 mm BB) both used the same exact Campagnolo Nuovo Record front derailleur. The main consideration is that the cage has enough internal height to clear the small

[RBW] Re: what chainline (mountain or road) front derailleur would you prefer on a triple for an older sam in 2021?

A bigger gear doesn't necessarily make one stronger, or a smaller one weaker. It's more like finding your own sweet spot,however that may appear as gearing. I've had the XD triple 48/36/24 on my Bombadil and a 110BB and a vintage Deore FD. It shifted well. I also tried it with a 9-speed Tiag

Re: [RBW] Cycles Grand Bois Centerpulls vs Tektro R559

I can confirm that the stock R559 brake pads suck beans--almost a death wish. I switched to Kool stop salmons, or the Yokozunas black or salmon worked fine too. I am 150 lbs (or getting back there :). Toshi On Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 9:19 AM Addison Quarles wrote: > I find it so interesting tha

[RBW] what chainline (mountain or road) front derailleur would you prefer on a triple for an older sam in 2021?

I want to put a compact triple on my sam (48 or 46/36/26 XD600T since the silver triples are sold out indefinitely) which currently has an XD2 double on it (48/34), as (i have a decent sized hill leading up to my home and want lower gearing.) Now that i have a second bike to tinker with, i've b

Re: [RBW] Re: Marin Larkspur - any thoughts?

The Marin looks like a bike for under 6 feet tall, and decidedly bears no resemblance to a Clem. It has no curves, no elegance, no style. The Clem design on the other hand looks similar to many other like elegant step-thru bikes, albeit more stretched out and nicer riding. That's what the pictur

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Bleriot 60cm $1800 Seattle, WA https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/seattle-rivendell-bleriot/7367234453.html On Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 8:49:29 AM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > Sam Hillborne F/F/HS > 62cm > $1000 > Baltimore, MD > > https://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/d/havre-de-grac

Re: [RBW] Cycles Grand Bois Centerpulls vs Tektro R559

I find it so interesting that there are such polarized experiences with the Tektro r559; one normally only sees this gulf when looking at obscure tech from days long gone, but in this case it’s regarding a component you can still “walk” to the “store” and buy. What are the variables we’re missin

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Sam Hillborne F/F/HS 62cm $1000 Baltimore, MD https://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/d/havre-de-grace-62cm-rivendell-sam/7369198396.html Rambouillet 2003 62cm $2500 Louisville, KY https://louisville.craigslist.org/bik/d/crestwood-rivendell-rambouilet/7366982691.html Waterford-built 1997 64cm $150

Re: [RBW] Re: Marin Larkspur - any thoughts?

I've been saying...we're the next big thing! Just like "gravel" - first the boutique custom brands, then the mid levels & finally the Treks, Giant & Specialized of this world. Standby for Trek ads extolling the beauty of lugged steel. On Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 5:32:47 AM UTC-5 john...@gmai

[RBW] Silver Hupe sought

Has anyone got one of these Rivendell Silver Hupe lying about? Would like to try one as I almost exclusively run sprung saddles. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Cycles Grand Bois Centerpulls vs Tektro R559

Not an opinion, it's my experience using these brakes on a Riv Cheviot and various 650b conversion. It's also echoed in a recent BQ issue, where a rider on a Trek conversion could barely control his speed with these long reach brakes. I wouldn't buy a frame that required these brakes. On Mon, Aug

[RBW] WTB 650b wheelset

I am in search of a 650b wheelset. 130 spacing on the rear, rim brake. If anyone has a set that they want to clean out of the shed, I’m a buyer! Thanks Spencer -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group