[RBW] Wind!

Even though we are a month or more away from our strong spring winds, recent storm systems have brought cold, precipitation, and high winds to Albuquerque. I was out on a ditchbank road on Saturday and got caught in squalls; on Tuesday on a heavy-headwind return on an out-and-back; and today had a

Re: [RBW] Re: V Brake Levers with Thumb Shifters on the Inside

I use a pair of deore xt levers with thumb shifters. You can probably find a used pair easily. On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 12:18:40 PM UTC-5 kirkebc...@gmail.com wrote: > Will keep an eye out for Soma sales, and the Origin8s are a great > suggestion too. Thanks! > > On Sunday, February 23,

Re: [RBW] V Brake Levers with Thumb Shifters on the Inside

Avid levers have the clamp on the top, work well and are quite affordable. https://cambriabike.com/products/avid-fr-5-mtb-brake-levers-pair-silver?variant=39827778699446

[RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

thanks for not adding to the lot of "just normal" looking road bikes. build and ride what you like! and holding your own while on group rides while being non-traditional is even better! On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:07:31 PM UTC-5 meti...@gmail.com wrote: > Your entire post makes me s

[RBW] Re: Skyline Challenge - Your Riv / Your Location

Marty, I'll take the bait. How's about Skyline Drive (Va.) - in the background of one of my favorite mixed-surface loops in Albemarle County! https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikecrazy-paul/53896343476/in/album-72177720319279218 Paul Germain Midlothian, Va On Friday, February 21, 2025 at 1:31:52 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Share your alternative rain jacket suggestions

I have been a poncho guy for short commutes and even long slog's in the rain I used a Brooks vynle ponchono.but no longer makes it. I found "the People's poncho" chockablock full of useful features, including being waterproof. But does not pack down. 030 You

Re: [RBW] Re: Share your alternative rain jacket suggestions

Thanks for all of the input everyone! I hadn't heard of the alternative brands suggested and I'll check them out. At this point, I feel like this thread can transition into a general discussion of alternative rain gear, regardless of my original post. On Sunday, 23 February 2025 at 06:14:01 UTC-

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Atlantis F/F/HS

sale pending On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 7:54:37 PM UTC+2 scott minor wrote: > I should mention, the frame photos are old photos from Riv, back when it > was new. I don't have current pics of the frame by itself because the bike > continues to be ridden, and will be in service up until the

[RBW] Re: Anyone else wanna share more colorful Rivs or other alt bikes?

And the bestest baddest bullmoosiest bars going! Very nice.. -Kai On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 10:55:43 AM UTC-5 Steve wrote: > > Okay -- after going gaga last evening upon first seeing Brent's post of > the HelmetKids Susie - this morning in the clear light of the day, let me > add my reco

Re: [RBW] Re: V Brake Levers with Thumb Shifters on the Inside

Velo Orange Gran Cru -- I've been pleased with the pair I mounted on Billie bars with Silver thumb shifters. https://velo-orange.com/collections/brake-levers/products/grand-cru-brake-levers?variant=51429560327 Pardon the fuzzy image - hopefully it'll give you an idea of how they look with the s

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Atlantis F/F/HS

I should mention, the frame photos are old photos from Riv, back when it was new. I don't have current pics of the frame by itself because the bike continues to be ridden, and will be in service up until the time the frame finds a new home. :) thanks! -Scott On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at

Re: [RBW] Re: V Brake Levers with Thumb Shifters on the Inside

Will keep an eye out for Soma sales, and the Origin8s are a great suggestion too. Thanks! On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:12:41 AM UTC-6 Nick A. wrote: > I run Origin8 DuoTrigger brake levers on a flipped shifter situation > without issue. > > https://origin8.bike/products/duo-trigger-unive

Re: [RBW] Re: V Brake Levers with Thumb Shifters on the Inside

I run Origin8 DuoTrigger brake levers on a flipped shifter situation without issue. https://origin8.bike/products/duo-trigger-universal-levers Nick in Falls Church VA On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 12:10:17 PM UTC-5 Danny wrote: > Soma runs sales pretty frequently if you're not in a rush. Tho

Re: [RBW] Re: V Brake Levers with Thumb Shifters on the Inside

Soma runs sales pretty frequently if you're not in a rush. Those IRD levers are typically <$100 on sale. On Sun, Feb 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM Kirke Campbell wrote: > I was worried Paul was going to be the answer to this question! Way too > pricey for the build I'm working on. IRD aren't cheap, but s

Re: [RBW] Re: V Brake Levers with Thumb Shifters on the Inside

I was worried Paul was going to be the answer to this question! Way too pricey for the build I'm working on. IRD aren't cheap, but seem nice. Maybe I can find a used pair. Thanks! -k. On Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 10:54:13 AM UTC-6 Danny wrote: > In addition to the Pauls, the IRD Cafam sho

[RBW] V Brake Levers with Thumb Shifters on the Inside

Hello, Looking to run either old Suntour or new Riv thumb shifters on the inside of the bar. Wondering what v brake levers will have clamps that clear the shifters without having to flip them inside out? Hopefully that makes sense. Thanks! -k. -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: Anyone else wanna share more colorful Rivs or other alt bikes?

Okay -- after going gaga last evening upon first seeing Brent's post of the HelmetKids Susie - this morning in the clear light of the day, let me add my recognition that the bike is in some ways anathema to the sense of style and elegance that I view as a core element of RBW's ethos. Howeve

Re: [RBW] Re: Share your alternative rain jacket suggestions

Thanks for the explanation of the Patagonia jacket. I agree with Conway, the jacket should be replaced by Patagonia. I'd try the mother-mail-order-ship in Reno or wherever it is these days. Delamination/deterioration of the lining is not a wear or care issue. Nothing beats a synthetic rain jac

Re: [RBW] Re: Share your alternative rain jacket suggestions

I used to worked for Patagonia for 9 years. They should be replacing that jacket, not offering a discount on a new one. Their policy is repair, replace, or refund in no particular order. Riding in the rain your either going to get wet from perspiration or precipitation, you choose. On Friday