[RBW] Re: Does anyone go back to skinnier tires?

Les, just as a data point to keep in your pocket, I changed the fork on my Eriksen to a Whisky, which clears 30 with the same short-reach caliper. ~pb On Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:23:53 PM UTC-7 les.yo...@gmail.com wrote: > A.B.C. > Corollary? > A-Always > B-Be > C-Cycling > I joined this gro

[RBW] Re: Does anyone go back to skinnier tires?

Because you have very specific circumstances, and one bike, I think the real question is, has anybody in my specific circumstances switched back? I live in the country and I ride road bikes for pleasure/sport. I went to 42, pulled back to 38 (only one of my bikes would clear those), and ended

Re: [RBW] ISO/WTB 700C WHEELSET W SILVER HUBS (ST JUMP CLEM TAKEOFFS)

Campy NR 126mm? 8 speed? 9/10/11 speed? Veloce? Centaur? Chorus? Etc. ~pb On Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 4:35:08 PM UTC-7 ber...@bernardduhon.com wrote: I have A set of campy silver hubs Mavic rims 36 hole a 7 19 rear & 512 front. If you're friction shifting campy won't matter, low mileage ne

Re: [RBW] Help With Wheelbuilding: DA 7700 Hub lacing

On Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:10:57 AM UTC-7 Peter White wrote: I don't know why Shimano made the right flange wider than the left, but it's certainly nothing to worry about. The difference is about .2mm. These hubs have been around since the mid 1990's. Mine is still going strong. I've

[RBW] Re: Bike Snob has done it again!

Yes, doing it again is what the Snob always does. Again, and again, and again. He's been doing it again for decades. It's called the same old shtik. ~pb On Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30:43 AM UTC-8 steve...@gmail.com wrote: > > > https://bikesnobnyc.com/2024/11/21/be-steel-my-heart/

[RBW] Re: Frame Builders in SoCal for a repair?

Are you going to want paint? My first stop would be CycleSmiths https://cyclesmiths.net/#:~:text=The%20CycleSmiths%20provides%20custom%20painting,MASI%20California%2040%20years%20ago. 37015 El Tesoro Road, Ranchita, CA 92066 (760) 782-2737 Mobile (951) 440-2054 cyclesmi...@gmail.com On Sat

[RBW] Fender-tire clearance on an orange Rambouillet?

Does anybody have confident information about fender and tire clearance on an orange Ram? I'd be content if I could run 30 or 32 with fixed aluminum fenders. 30 Grand Bois are just about my favorite tire. Thanks ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

[RBW] Re: "Rivendell Custom"

On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 11:24:14 PM UTC-7 John Johnson wrote: I've got no personal problem if someone wants to sell their bike frame, but I find it an odd marketing strategy to publish poorly lit photos and a very limited description Well... the seller's name is "murkee". Is that

[RBW] Re: ISO: 22.2 clamp-on brake cable hanger

I wrestled with this question and ended up spending the money on the Paul piece. paul components funky monkey - Google Search

[RBW] Re: FS: 60 Orange Rambouillet (White Industries / Paul) $1,900

I wonder what caused the paint cracking and loss at the head tube lug. ~pb On Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 6:34:29 PM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > The fastest color out there and honestly the most beautiful paint that > I've seen on a Riv. The orange sparkle in the sun is out of this world, > actually t

[RBW] Re: film photos on bike rides

George, I've heard good things about this guy. Rollei Repairs By Harry Fleenor ~Peter Bridge On Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:52:13 PM UTC-7 George Schick wrote: > Stephen - I'm jealous. A while ago I broke out my old Rollei 35s and went > to the camera shop to b

[RBW] Re: A general message about Scams, Scammers and recent techniques

Thanks for your attention and efforts, Jim. ~pb On Monday, July 1, 2024 at 5:55:16 PM UTC-7 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Hey all - > > As I'm sure you are aware, we have had some instances of non-group members > emailing members who have posted "wanting to buy" or "want to trade" > listings. The

Re: [RBW] Riv literature for cost of shipping

here I > can send PayPal payment. > > On Thu, Jan 18, 2024, 12:44 'Peter Bridge' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote: > >> Assorted Rivendell literature for cost of shipping, $12 CONUS PayPal F&F. >> >> You know you need i

[RBW] Re: Early 80's Specialized Sequoia

Did your noticeably heavy Sequoia perhaps have heavy wheels or thornproof tubes or a spring Brooks saddle or some such? I find Sequoias to be sportingly light. ~pb On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 9:27:21 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > There have been a couple of mentions of early 80's Sequoias in

[RBW] Re: Free for pickup, Sonoma County, Park PCS-1 workstand

Stand has been claimed pending pick-up. Thanks Peter Bridge On Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:32:13 PM UTC-7 Peter Bridge wrote: > I am cleaning the garage and find myself long one workstand. Free for > pick-up, a basic, old, Park PCS-1. Folding legs, spring-operated clamp > with two setting

[RBW] Free for pickup, Sonoma County, Park PCS-1 workstand

I am cleaning the garage and find myself long one workstand. Free for pick-up, a basic, old, Park PCS-1. Folding legs, spring-operated clamp with two settings, one for for skinny tubes and one for fat. Un-fancy, but it has always served. Anybody local and in need? Peter Bridge Sebastopol Ca

[RBW] Re: Has anybody 650'ed a Riv Road?

On Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 1:29:48 PM UTC-7 Matt Beecher wrote: Out of curiosity, did you get the pink one off craigslist? If so, please don't paint it. Be brave enough to ride pink. Who, me? I carefully delayed until it vanished. I was tempted to chase it. I'm already pretty heavily

[RBW] Has anybody 650'ed a Riv Road?

Has anybody on the list 650'ed one of the old Rivendell Road frames, the ones that take short brakes and that max out at 28c tires? What was the outcome? ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: Prescription sunglasses with progressive lenses

James, I have been using Oakley Flak glasses for maybe 15 years. I get them with progressive lenses and whatchamacallit changeable tint. I'm on pair #3. They are tough. I like them very much, and I forget I have them on, which is about the highest compliment I can offer. One substantial irr

[RBW] Re: Coffee Grinder Question

As the conversation has drifted to include electric grinders, I'd volunteer that I'm very happy with my "Krups Precision Grinder Flat Burr" which I found for a very affordable price. Reliably measures the amount of coffee desired. Also a small footprint, and easy to use. I own a ridiculously

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Inventory

Strikes me that there's substantial overlap among frame models, which must create inventory challenges. ~pb On Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 6:04:32 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote: > Covid has wreaked havoc on the bicycle industry as well as many others. > Supply Chain is the latest phrase we all know

[RBW] Re: Back In The Riv Saddle With A '98 Custom Starck-Riv

On Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 9:12:30 AM UTC-7 foolis...@gmail.com wrote: > Paul I might have your Riv. What color was it? Size? >From my vague memory, kinda caramel maybe? Maybe with an area that had been sanded on the down tube? Can't remember the color of the head tube. Unless PB2 r

[RBW] Re: FS Nitto stem, Technomic Deluxe, I believe

On Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 3:56:07 AM UTC-7 Garth wrote: > Peter, At this time you have to switch to the classic groups with a > desktop browser format to be able to "reply to author". > Thanks for the response, Garth. I'm able to reply to author, new format, on both BOB and Classic

[RBW] Re: FS Nitto stem, Technomic Deluxe, I believe

I would reply directly to David, but it seems that this list does not allow me to do that. I wonder whether there is any remedy for that. David, if you ever see this response, I'm good for your stem. Cheers ~pb On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 6:23:34 AM UTC-7 David Wadstrup wrote: > Hell

[RBW] Re: Getting a Riv Custom Painted in the Bay Area

On Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 10:24:44 AM UTC-8, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > > ... > I agree with the whimsical description that a Joe Bell paint job is good > to 3" while a D&D paint job is good to 3', meaning you can't detect flaws > at those distances. This is also reflected in their pric

[RBW] Getting a Riv Custom Painted in the Bay Area

I've been told that D&D use thick paint that isn't flattering on classic lugged frames. I do not have a dog in this hunt, just seeking direct experience. Thanks ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this