Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

@Ben, I thank you for letting me where you were on the East Bay. I grew up in the South Bay in Mountain View and Sunnyvale areas. Kim Hetzel. On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:35:17 PM UTC-7 ben.r...@gmail.com wrote: Oh sorry Kim. It’s wildcat in the east bay. I’ll to through wildcat into Til

Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

The Romulus on the Jordan River Parkway in Salt Lake City, March 11th. It doesn't feel like winter. In this picture I think the bike looks like an eager terrier with it's ears perked up, thinking "C'mon, let's go!". Like a Terrier.jpg

Re: [RBW] Re: New RBW handlebar // any guesses what it'll be?

I know. I’d anything cut the bosco. The flatter ramps of the Tosco feels way better. Yeah I think they did two protos. One more Wavie and one more Alaba and I think they liked the alba one better. It felt really good and I’ll probably buy them as soon as they come out even though I’m happy with my

Re: [RBW] Re: New RBW handlebar // any guesses what it'll be?

It seems like the Tosco is more popular than the Bosco. I find it shocking they would discontinue that one I really like the look of the Platy one. The one on Roman's bike is nice but doen't grab me as much as that other one On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:28:22 PM UTC-4 ben.r...@gmail.com wro

Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

Oh sorry Kim. It’s wildcat in the east bay. I’ll to through wildcat into Tilden and then drop in behind Cal. If you go left where the sign is that takes you into Orinda and towards Riv. Ben “little brother” R On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM Kim H. wrote: > Hi Ben, > > What trails did you ride

Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

Hi Ben, What trails did you ride on ? Up in the Palo Alto hills of the Bay Area ? It looks very inviting. Kim Hetzel. On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:23:40 PM UTC-7 ben.r...@gmail.com wrote: > Don't kill me for this one, but the Bay Area weather has been crazy good > between all the rain stor

Re: [RBW] Re: New RBW handlebar // any guesses what it'll be?

I know. I just switched out my Ortho bars for a 65cm size Tosco. I had to buy a whole new stem for the 31.8 clamp. I had 60cm tosco but put those on the clem when I got the oaths. it was a whole thing but worth it as Im loving the 65cm tosco. it's weird to me that they would cut it. I want

[RBW] Re: Stem reach for Noodle

FWIW I am running a horizontal 70mm stem with Noodles on my Roadini. Bars approx 2cm above saddle. I arrived at this by drawing up the roadini with this config in CAD and figuring out how to get the reach the same as my other drop bar bike with an angled 100mm stem and Cowchipper bars, which h

Re: [RBW] Bombadil vs Moonshiner

For what it's worth: we love our Platypus and Clem but have a Jones spaceframe on order that we can share! On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM maxcr wrote: > Thanks everyone for the thoughtful posts and the private messages. Wow, > there's a lot to parse through here, but I think what really got me

Re: [RBW] Bombadil vs Moonshiner

Thanks everyone for the thoughtful posts and the private messages. Wow, there's a lot to parse through here, but I think what really got me are Bill's comments around it being " the nicest backroads loaded touring bike ever made" and also it being a country bike, not a mountain bike. Also Garth

Re: [RBW] Bombadil vs Moonshiner

Max, we’ve had a lot of conversations about how special our Hunqs are, and I feel the same way about your Bombadil — it really is a kindred spirit, but even rarer. I have to say it publicly: the Bomba feels too special, almost like a unicorn bicycle, to part with. It’s one of the few Rivendells

Re: [RBW] Re: Practical and beautiful bikes

"The heart wants what the heart wants, or else it does not care." I don't believe Emily D. had bicycles in mind, but it just might apply to many of us. Steve in AVL On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:36:44 PM UTC-4 John Williams wrote: > Hey Andy! > I just read your missive and my jaw dropped

Re: [RBW] Bombadil vs Moonshiner

I've definitely been missing my Jones LWB, the most regretted bike sale I've ever made. >From the info I've paid attention to, Jeff Jones has an incredibly intelligent and intuitive design philosophy for his bikes. Lets' just say that's not the vibe I get for the other On Tuesday, March 11, 202

Re: [RBW] Bombadil vs Moonshiner

Moonshiner is designed around shallow drops. Jones is quite different. I think.Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 11, 2025, at 6:02 PM, Laing Conley wrote:Selling a Bombadil to get a TIG frame just seems wrong, kind of like selling a classic Porsche to get a Hyundai. What about selling all the components

Re: [RBW] Bombadil vs Moonshiner

You guys are making me miss my Jones LWB. Both of them. Eric On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM David Ross wrote: > Unfortunately, I can’t talk you out of it. I would definitely consider > myself a Luddite, and my favorite bike is my Gus. That said, if you want to > start doing something like ridi

Re: [RBW] Re: Practical and beautiful bikes

Hey Andy! I just read your missive and my jaw dropped over and overIt's as though I wrote those words, not you! (OK, substitute graphic designer for commercial photographer). I too build my bikes to suit their "personalities", as they speak to us. On one aesthetic, I like harmony in the build,

[RBW] Re: NYC Rides - it's that time of year again!

Or after work meet ups for some adventure commuting? Plus all that fun stuff like the Cloisters and beyond… -Kai (Brooklyn - UWS - Brooklyn 9-5er) On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 12:07:50 PM UTC-4 Caroline Golum wrote: > Hey RBWOs! > > It's getting nice out and, while last year's attempt to organi

[RBW] Re: FYI: Gallop Tire Clearance

...and it looked so butch I couldn't resist putting the other tire on and getting a photo in the sunshine: Gallop on 48s It's true that I still haven't ridden it. I have a particular use-pattern framework that has

[RBW] Re: Practical and beautiful bikes

Hey, Andy - for me it's both in equal parts. Of course, what comprises beauty and practicality is subjective. I started my career as a graphic designer so aesthetics are always a thing but tastes and styles change. Designers sometimes look back at older work and wonder, what was I thinking? I w

Re: [RBW] Bombadil vs Moonshiner

I’ve ridden them both. Jones is sick cause it give you the option of a fat tire upfront. Sick for snow riding.Franco Rinaldi c:  646.403.0661 -Pardon any typos, Siri typed this message-On Mar 11, 2025, at 6:02 PM, Laing Conley wrote:Selling a Bombadil to get a TIG frame just seems wrong, kind of

Re: [RBW] Bombadil vs Moonshiner

Selling a Bombadil to get a TIG frame just seems wrong, kind of like selling a classic Porsche to get a Hyundai. What about selling all the components off of the Bombadil and retaining the frame, if it is mostly a financial consideration. I had to google what a Moonshiner is, and my first reaction

Re: [RBW] Bombadil vs Moonshiner

All I know is…I have a buyer for that Bombadil if you do ever wind up selling it!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Mar 11, 2025, at 9:50 AM, maxcr wrote:Hi Bunch, Can you please talk me out of my latest crazy idea. As the title says, I'm considering parting ways with my 2TT blue Bombadil to free up funds a

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil vs Moonshiner

Ryan Frahm might have something to say on this subject? Think he sold a Susie & got a Hardtack or a Moonshiner. Not sure.Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 11, 2025, at 4:39 PM, J G wrote:Just a couple of thoughts to share as someone who had a custom built similar to this back in 2016:This bike will take

[RBW] Re: Large front derailleur cage-to-chain gap: works fine

Hey Dan - what chainring guard is that? Similar to the All City I have but I would prefer silver. Thanks, Marty On Monday, March 10, 2025 at 3:46:37 AM UTC-4 Dan wrote: > > > Large gap gang. Works great. > > [image: IMG_0206.jpeg] > > > On Monday, 10 March 2025 at 11:25:19 UTC+10:30 Patrick M

[RBW] Re: Stem reach for Noodle

My stem length (Nitto technomic) is 8cm on Sam. I'd get a shorter stem if I didn't mind the hassle of unwrapping bar tape et al. Rivendells have such long top tubes, that a short stem is necessary for me to achieve comfort. Originally, the bike was spec'd with a 10cm, for instance, which didn't

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil vs Moonshiner

Bill L mentioned LaCabra. By all accounts a swell bike that might fit the bill? And on sale right now (?) for a bargain price. Also & for what it’s worth; Jones are fantastic - loved mine. But I sold mine along with other bikes to get my Gus. Jones was my favorite ever MTB - until I got the Gus.Sen

[RBW] Re: Bombadil vs Moonshiner

I must say the Moonshine sure does look rather good in that color combo ! 3" tires would certainly open up more possibilities for terrain. I wouldn't worry abut the "new" parts on it, you'd figure it out. Gotta start somewhere. As a now drop bar well below the saddle Bomba rider, all I can say

[RBW] Re: Bombadil vs Moonshiner

Max I've got two things to say: 1. First a hot take: It's 2025; the Bombadil is a road bike. It is possibly the nicest backroads loaded touring bike ever made. That's what it is. There are much much better dirt bikes than the Bombadil. The Bombadil is one of a kind, possibly never to be ma

[RBW] Re: Stem reach for Noodle

What stem length you run depends on where you want the bars to end up. If you've never ridden a bicycle with drop bars, or have never felt like you have had a drop bar bike fit you well, then maybe get a fitting. If you have a bike that you think fits, and want to figure out what stem length

[RBW] Re: Bombadil vs Moonshiner

Interesting bike, this Moonshiner. Also interesting replies from some Riv owners. I find it fascinating that, viewing the pics of the Moonshiner on their website, that it's set up with 3" tires and, amazingly more so, drop bars on an off-road bike like that. Geez... you'd think that would be a

Re: [RBW] Bombadil vs Moonshiner

Agreed on the aesthetics! Also, I have a Jones bar on my hunqa and I think it's the most comfortable bike ever On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM David Ross wrote: > Unfortunately, I can’t talk you out of it. I would definitely consider > myself a Luddite, and my favorite bike is my Gus. That said,

Re: [RBW] Bombadil vs Moonshiner

Unfortunately, I can’t talk you out of it. I would definitely consider myself a Luddite, and my favorite bike is my Gus. That said, if you want to start doing something like riding ATV trails, a Moonshiner or a Jones would be much better, particularly given tire clearances and disk brakes. Personal

Re: [RBW] FS: Craigslist, etc 2025

Two Clems in the San Francisco Bay Area: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/albany-rivendell-clem-smith-jr-59-cm/7831248626.html https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/mill-valley-59cm-rivendell-clem-smith-jr/7824967277.html An Appaloosa: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/oakland-almos

Re: [RBW] Bombadil vs Moonshiner

When I’m in Vermont with that crew, as I am a lot, my hardtack is the only bike that makes sense of the class iv shenanigans. And sometimes I use it on singletrack for speed sessions.Love my rivs the tanglefoot excels where most people don’t go.Franco Rinaldi c:  646.403.0661 -Pardon any typos, Sir

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H Chain Suck Issue

Is that Shimano 105 ok for these chainrings? The profile of the guides should closely match the chainrings, outer for outer, inner for inner. 105 was for a certain range large to small. Not for triples. I think. Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA My Photographs

Re: [RBW] Re: Excess Wire: Wind It, Hide It, or Trim It?

I also leave extra wire, either coiled around a rack post, or winding back on itself if a basket is mounted, if I did not do this the length of wire to the hub would be quite short since I also use a pigtail in between the hub and the light. I was somewhat amused this weekend at the Philly bik

[RBW] Bombadil vs Moonshiner

Hi Bunch, Can you please talk me out of my latest crazy idea. As the title says, I'm considering parting ways with my 2TT blue Bombadil to free up funds and space for a Tanglefoot Moonshiner. As always, I feel like I have too many bikes and too many projects for my lifestyle and available ti

[RBW] NYC Rides - it's that time of year again!

Hey RBWOs! It's getting nice out and, while last year's attempt to organize a NYC-area ride didn't come to pass (entirely my fault), I figured what they hey let's try again. Any NYC-area RBWOs interested in laps around the park, rides to the Cloisters, or even points beyond, let's get togethe

[RBW] WTS: WoolyWarm navy rollneck sweater Small!

Selling a barely worn rollneck sweater. Purchased at Riv HQ last year, but I have never gotten into wearing it and have long missed the return window. Size Small Navy blue Merino wool Worn a couple times, no damage or issues. Washed on gentlest settings before I made this listing. Product page

Re: [RBW] Re: New RBW handlebar // any guesses what it'll be?

I agree... Those are pretty perfect! On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 3:52:29 AM UTC+1 Johnny Alien wrote: > Yeah I might be giving those a shot > > On Monday, March 10, 2025 at 8:40:52 PM UTC-4 philip@gmail.com wrote: > >> That’s them. >> >> The Goldilocks bars. >> >> I’m sure the first run wil