Re: [RBW] Re: My First Riv (clydesdale MTB rider)

2025-02-06 Thread Eric Daume
mountain biking standards) On my modern hardtail, I went from 170mm to 165mm cranks for better pedal clearance. It makes a difference. Interesting also is how different the stack and reach are from the 59 Clem to the Hill bikes. Eric On Thursday, February 6, 2025, Nick Shoemaker wrote: > I a

Re: [RBW] Roadini and "The Curse of the Triple"

2025-02-05 Thread Eric Marth
Brian — Do you have any pictures to share? If the FD is so low as to be touching the chainstay and you're having trouble shifting from the middle ring to the large ring, I wonder if that derailer is mounted a bit low. In the past I've had to install FDs with a larger gap between the top of the

Re: [RBW] What Do Riv Riders Enjoy As COFFEE !

2025-02-02 Thread Eric Daume
Tea. Yorkshire gold, with a touch of honey and milk. Eric On Sunday, February 2, 2025, Garth wrote: > I remember when we used to have such discussions, so as I was making soome > this morning I was wondering just that. "What do Riv riders enjoy by way of > coffee ?" >

Re: [RBW] 36 Views of Mt Diablo (aka Grant's Mountain)

2025-02-01 Thread Eric Floden
28, 2025 at 9:23 PM John Dewey wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> Another shot of GP’s mountain—taken from the Black Point Cafe, my >>>>> favorite lunch joint. I get a table to myself, so quiet and peaceful. >>>>> >>>>> Twenty

Re: [RBW] Re: 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

2025-01-29 Thread Eric Marth
Tim's ride to Keystone after the Hot Dog ride was a blast and certainly a highlight of the weekend. A great route on quiet roads with Steven C., Cameron, Tim and Dan S. Even tho Dan S. and I got dropped for a bit and lost in the woods! On Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:07:00 PM UTC-5 claudia Ja

Re: [RBW] 36 Views of Mt Diablo (aka Grant's Mountain)

2025-01-28 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
I had the same thought. I’m hoping others have shots from the other side … or I may need to do a few photo expeditions myself! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jan 27, 2025, at 8:31 PM, John Rinker wrote: > > Cool project

Re: [RBW] Re: Cold weather hats with brims that keep your ears warm

2025-01-26 Thread Eric Marth
it over my mouth and nose. Easy to adjust while riding I'll add that my wool buff is older and the newer ones aren't as good. They have a big seam in them and the wool finish isn't as nice. Newer ones are by no means bad, just not as good as they were :0) On Sunday, January 26, 2025

[RBW] Re: Leather Saddles - What do you Wear

2025-01-25 Thread Eric Marth
Hi Jay — I'd love to be one of the people who can ride all day in cotton canvas shorts in the summer or chinos in the winter. I prefer the casual look of some cutoffs and just being able to hop on the bike. But for long rides they just don't work for me. I'd love to ride 50 miles around trails

[RBW] Re: Frame Schedule for 2025

2025-01-23 Thread Eric Marth
Perhaps I missed the discussion but I'm surprised to see the Atlantis returning in a production color that isn't Atlantis Green! I think it's cool they're bringing back the Hillborne sage from some of the early runs of that frame! On Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:16:24 PM UTC-5 aaronr...@gma

[RBW] Re: WTB: ron's bikes fabs abs

2025-01-21 Thread Eric Marth
Paul — I"ll keep you in mind if I decide to part with my Abs ;0) On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:15:24 PM UTC-5 Paul Richardson wrote: > eric -- i saw the intimation that the claptrap will replace the smaller > bag, which is what inspired my wtb. i'm not innarested in the

Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

2025-01-17 Thread Eric Marth
. Glad you're back on the road. Let us know when you get the Microshift units installed! Eric On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:45:46 AM UTC-5 J J wrote: > Liz, it sounds like you and your shop went through a comprehensive (and > possibly costly) process of elimination. I'm

Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

2025-01-17 Thread Eric Daume
Are you keeping with friction shifting, or going indexed? Eric On Friday, January 17, 2025, meti...@gmail.com wrote: > Good Friday morning, friends. > > I took a beautiful ride on my new Platy yesterday…yes, there is still salt > and some ice on the roads and snow is everywhere, bu

Re: [RBW] Newbaums color to match honey Brooks?

2025-01-13 Thread Eric Marth
The traditional method of achieving honey cotton bar tape is to go yellow cloth + amber shellac. Three coats will do it. The more coats you add the darker and shinier it gets... and the better it looks. On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 3:13:58 PM UTC-5 Brian Turner wrote: > I use regular (unpa

[RBW] Re: The Enlightened Homer. Another misguided weight weenie thread.

2025-01-12 Thread Eric Karnes
I too have a 63cm Waterford Hilsen and was very surprised when it first arrived by how light it felt. Super interested to see how this progresses... Eric On Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:50:00 PM UTC-5 Davidbea wrote: > I'm running some BDOP cassettes. I have some 10 speeds but curren

Re: [RBW] Re: Presidential Rivendell's

2025-01-11 Thread Eric Floden
> > Not a Prez, and not a Riv, but when I lived in Ottawa I used to see our > PM's Mom on her bike. And one time, while she was also singing... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

2025-01-10 Thread Eric Floden
si wrote: >> >>> I’m thinking it’s not a “Y”, but a fork in the road. Robert Frost’s “The >>> road not taken” comes to mind. And the poem is set in wooded area, so… the >>> hillibike that Blue Lug was referencing towards the end of their latest >>> Rivendell

Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

2025-01-10 Thread Eric Daume
Clearly it's a Rivendell/Slingshot <https://thecabe.com/forum/attachments/1589025500918-png.1190365/> collaboration. Think of the downtube lug to hold the spring on! Eric On Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > Grant's latest blagh includes a head badg

Re: [RBW] Re: What's the new model going to be in 2025?

2025-01-10 Thread Eric Floden
Yosemite Sam -- 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 visit https://groups.goo

[RBW] FS: Bicycle Sentences by Grant Petersen

2024-12-31 Thread &#x27;Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Rather than have it sit on my shelf, I’ll send it to you for $5 to cover the cost of USPS. First come, first served! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day: My take on a Charlie H. Gallop

2024-12-30 Thread Eric Daume
. Eric On Sunday, December 29, 2024, Bill Lindsay wrote: > "I’m very leery of the lack of stopping power of long reach side pull > brakes in wet weather" > > I'm not sure what exactly this is supposed to mean. You have made > abundantly clear over the years how you

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day: My take on a Charlie H. Gallop

2024-12-29 Thread Eric Daume
Looks great. I love the idea of a dedicated flat bar road bike. But based on my previous experience, I’m very leery of the lack of stopping power of long reach side pull brakes in wet weather. I’ll look forward to a report from the field! Eric In rainy Plain City, OH On Sunday, December 29, 2024

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My take on a Charlie H. Gallop

2024-12-29 Thread Eric Marth
Bravo, Bill, this bike is an unexpected take on a Riv while having the unique Bill Lindsay build signature we can recognize from seeing so many of your bikes here on the forum. I understand getting the build under 20lbs was a target when you started out. Are you satisfied with the final weigh-

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Tinder? Not really, but close.

2024-12-19 Thread Eric Karnes
Congrats! Looking at your seatpost height, I think my 63cm Hilsen might have been a tad too small. Looks like you found the right fit. FYI, I've had both a Cross Check and a very unusual AHH with a 1" treadless stem. I owned them at the same time and the Hilsen was so much livelier that the Sur

[RBW] Re: Video: Repairing Pam Murray's Silver shifters

2024-12-17 Thread Eric Marth
nker wrote: > Hey Eric, > > Is there any merit to lightly lubricating any part of the ratchet shifters > for smoother action? Or would this defeat the friction effect? > > Cheers, John > > On Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 11:06:37 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > >> T

Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2024-12-17 Thread Eric Karnes
This is super helpful info, as I need to stock up on winter riding gear. Thanks! Looking forward to some cold-weather rides along the river... Eric On Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 10:30:07 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > I love winter riding. My favorite condition is a frozen so

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant Interview-How do you listen??

2024-12-16 Thread Eric Floden
> > I prefer a downloadable file... -- 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 vi

Re: [RBW] Re: Nighttime riding reflector strategy

2024-12-16 Thread &#x27;Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Patrick:I also use these in all my night bikes:catazer 3M Bicycle Spoke Reflector, Bike Reflective Strips for 360° Visibility, Easy Install Night Safety Tape, Waterproof for Road, Mountain, and Kids’ Bikesa.coSuper visible at night. –Eric NOn Dec 16, 2024, at 4:50 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:Thanks

Re: [RBW] Nighttime riding reflector strategy

2024-12-16 Thread &#x27;Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
bands. The combination of reflectivity and movement attract the attention of motorists and identify you as a cyclist. I use other gear (lights and reflective vest) at night, but always in combination with ankle bands. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com

[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-14 Thread Eric Marth
Drew: Looks like a great ride! Certainly worthy of the pedestal placement in the Analog showroom, great example of the types of builds they excel with Bones: Whew! The Sergio green, dark gum sidewalls, brown saddle and brick backdrop are putting me into a wonderful tonal headspace On Friday, De

[RBW] Re: Nitto Lugged Seatpost in 26.8

2024-12-14 Thread Eric Marth
Agreed, Laing, I think a lot of us have been crossing our fingers for this option for quite a long time On Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:16:41 PM UTC-5 jamin orrall wrote: > Big deal indeed! I could now run a b17 on my specialized sequoia! > > On Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 4:13:29 AM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

2024-12-09 Thread Eric Marth
Drew: Thanks for sharing these pics, I've read about rides on La Honda and Skyline in Ray Hosler's book about his rides in the area, Once Upon a Ride (many with Jobst Brandt). Seems like a great area for challenging excursions! On Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:09:22 PM UTC-5 Bikie#4646 wrote:

[RBW] Re: In search of: an old Grant interview

2024-12-08 Thread Eric Marth
I believe the video in question was made by Jay Ritchey of Bags by Bird among other endeavors :0) This was one of the first Riv videos I saw when I got interested in their bikes, it's great! On Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:18:52 PM UTC-5 jamin orrall wrote: > No prob! It's a great video. >

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Wooly Warm tweed newsboy cap

2024-12-07 Thread Eric Marth
Cap is sold, thank you much! On Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:34:31 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > > [image: IMG_4205.JPG] > > *Rivendell Wooly Warm tweed newsboy cap — $45 plus shipping to you* > > Tweed wool in green, brown, gold and burgundy plaid. Labeled a size large.

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: New 61.5cm Mustard Homer Hilsen frameset

2024-12-04 Thread Eric Daume
What happened to the head badge? Eric On Wed, Dec 4, 2024 at 1:34 PM Paul M wrote: > Last call for this new Homer frameset with new Tektro brakes. > > On Sunday, 10 November 2024 at 16:06:24 UTC-8 Paul M wrote: > >> New price $1450 includes shipping. >> >> On Mond

Re: [RBW] Some very basic metalworking / frame repair advice

2024-12-04 Thread Eric Karnes
Thank you guys! I'll try the needle nose pliers first and then file as necessary. I like my Rivs with Beausage, so some nail polish and stickers will complete the look. Eric On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:36:28 AM UTC-5 Steven Sweedler wrote: > Eric, same thing happened to m

[RBW] Re: FS: Autumn cleaning

2024-12-02 Thread Eric Karnes
GIVEN AWAY Thanks! On Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:04:50 PM UTC-5 Eric Karnes wrote: > Updated list with price drops... > > Ultradynamico Gray Rose Race 700C x 42 (pair, new, still in shipping box) > SOLD > > Tange 110mm BB (for use with a Riv Wide/Low) (new) SOLD > >

Re: [RBW] Grant’s Mountain, Black Friday Edition

2024-11-30 Thread &#x27;Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Yes indeed! Mostly new to me—I was very pleased with the extensive bike path network. –Eric NOn Nov 30, 2024, at 7:53 AM, John Dewey wrote:That photo was taken on the roads up near Black Point. Great riding out there. JockOn Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 7:43 AM 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] “Best practices” for selling bicycles online without getting hoodwinked?

2024-11-27 Thread Eric Daume
y current go-to for the best shipping rates. Eric Plain City, OH who would be interested in that Clem if only it were a 59cm On Wed, Nov 27, 2024 at 9:03 PM meti...@gmail.com wrote: > I responded to a FB query for a blue, 52cm Clem Smith Jr. L on the > “Rivendell Bicycles BUY/SELL/TRAD

[RBW] Recent Problems with Posts in Mac's Mail App

2024-11-26 Thread &#x27;Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
happen on my iPhone or iPad, where deletion works as it should. Anybody else seeing this? P.S. I’m running Mac OS 15.2 Sequoia on my Mac, and iOS 18.2 on my iPhone and iPad. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall Photos 2024

2024-11-26 Thread Eric Karnes
se telling him to get it. Did I get that roughly right, Bill? Eric On Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:05:54 PM UTC-5 nmtr...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey Eric, > > What's the story on the brown Homer? It looks great, but that doesn't seem > like a typical Riv color. Was this a c

[RBW] Re: FS: Autumn cleaning

2024-11-25 Thread Eric Karnes
condition, SOLD NOS Deore XT M737 front hub: SOLD Free with any of the above: Specialized Ergonomic clamp-on grips GIVEN AWAY Orange Voile strap set (new) GIVEN AWAY VO threaded to threadless adapter Thanks! On Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 6:52:18 PM UTC-5 Eric Karnes wrote: Updated list

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone selling recent/old BQ issues?

2024-11-24 Thread Eric Marth
Paul, thanks as always for your thoughtful reply, I always appreciate your messages and emails. Dustin, thank you for the kind offer, PM sent! :0) On Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 8:13:26 PM UTC-5 Dustin wrote: > Uff. Sent to early. > > Eric: I, too, missed out on the saddle,

[RBW] Re: FS: Autumn cleaning

2024-11-23 Thread Eric Karnes
: Specialized Ergonomic clamp-on grips GIVEN AWAY Orange Voile strap set (new) GIVEN AWAY VO threaded to threadless adapter Thanks! On Friday, November 22, 2024 at 8:34:48 PM UTC-5 Eric Karnes wrote: > Hi all- > > > Apologies for the multiple for sale posts. I’m doing some autumn cleaning

[RBW] Re: Anyone selling recent/old BQ issues?

2024-11-23 Thread Eric Marth
I'm adding the full run of BQs and the brown Brooks Professional saddle to my all-time Paul Germain heartbreaks. Hoping the list doesn't get any longer! On Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:58:42 PM UTC-5 Bikie#4646 wrote: > It seems I owe apologies all around. Nathan, please forgive my highjacki

[RBW] FS: Autumn cleaning

2024-11-22 Thread Eric Karnes
clamp-on grips Orange Voile strap set (new) VO threaded to threadless adapter Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kOX-FDnsJdsFN--fBp8TLme9QTuocVHM?usp=sharing Any questions, feel free to PM me. Thanks! Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Bump: FS: 57cm Roadini FFH (Sergio Green)

2024-11-20 Thread Eric Karnes
Sold! Thanks, Eric On Friday, November 15, 2024 at 5:39:42 PM UTC-5 Eric Karnes wrote: > Did you miss out on the latest batch of 57cm Roadinis? If you can do > without lugs, I still have this one for sale. I've had a few inquiries but > haven't sold it yet. PM me i

Re: [RBW] Leather Cycling Shoes for Flat or Clipless Pedals

2024-11-20 Thread &#x27;Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Paul: Need your mailing address. Thanks. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Nov 20, 2024, at 12:30 PM, 'Paul Germain' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > Payment sent Eric. Thanks. > > Paul Germain >

[RBW] Anyone built their VO Camargue into a riv-inspired swept back build?

2024-11-20 Thread Eric Daume
Yeah, I had a 130mm stem on the VO with the Oxford. The Bosco comes back even more, so it would need something even longer. Eric On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, DavidP wrote: > In the back of my head I remembered seeing a Camargue on Eric's blog and > it looks like he had Soma

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Leather Cycling Shoes for Flat or Clipless Pedals

2024-11-20 Thread &#x27;Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
PayPal is fine—send it to campyonly...@me.com and use Friends and Family. –Eric NOn Nov 20, 2024, at 12:09 PM, 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:Thanks Eric. This "scoop" area looks fairly swallow. So I think I have some old rubber cleat hole covers which I can Shoe Goo

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Leather Cycling Shoes for Flat or Clipless Pedals

2024-11-20 Thread &#x27;Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Sorry, no. Some Shoe Goo would probably do the trick. –Eric NOn Nov 20, 2024, at 11:12 AM, 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:Hey Eric,Do you still have the rubber inserts to fill the cleat area? Paul GermainMidlothian, Va.On Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:36:46 PM UTC-5 campyo

Re: [RBW] what can I expect when changing from drop to upright bars?

2024-11-18 Thread Eric Daume
I just want to say, I think it’s awesome that Minh choose the QB as his one bike! Eric Wannabe minimalist, but six bikes now. Do I really need two folding bikes? On Monday, November 18, 2024, Minh wrote: > I ride my QB with albatross bars (exclusively for about 10 years now), for > a few

[RBW] Bump: FS: 57cm Roadini FFH (Sergio Green)

2024-11-15 Thread Eric Karnes
Did you miss out on the latest batch of 57cm Roadinis? If you can do without lugs, I still have this one for sale. I've had a few inquiries but haven't sold it yet. PM me if you're interested... Eric On Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 9:35:24 PM UTC-5 Eric Karnes wrote: &g

Re: [RBW] Re: Joining RBW Owners Bunch without a Gmail address?

2024-11-11 Thread Eric Daume
I use the email interface, but delete 99.5% of the posts (probably 80% of those unread). If I ever want to dig something up, it's online somewhere. Eric On Mon, Nov 11, 2024 at 4:40 PM Paul M wrote: > You need to click on "My membership settings" and then click on > &qu

Re: [RBW] Center pull braze on brake questions

2024-11-03 Thread &#x27;Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Both of my Alex Singer bicycles came from the shop with Mafac Racers. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Nov 3, 2024, at 3:31 PM, Robert Blunt wrote: > > Hello everyone, > I just snagged an elephant frame whose geometry i

Re: [RBW] B&M Bottle Generator

2024-10-28 Thread &#x27;Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
One Dymotech generator on its way to a new home, one still available. It can be yours for $25 with shipping. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Oct 27, 2024, at 10:42 AM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote:

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-10-28 Thread Eric Marth
Hillborne Bronze green, 51cm $4,500! https://www.ebay.com/itm/405311264062 Really frustratingly bad photos and description but looks like a nice clean bike overall. On Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:56:22 PM UTC-4 jerry...@gmail.com wrote: > Not mine, no affiliation... > Rivendell Roadini Fra

[RBW] B&M Bottle Generator

2024-10-27 Thread &#x27;Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
To whoever was looking for the Busch & Müller Dymotech generator: I have two that I don’t need. Contact me offline if you’re still searching. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Susie/Wolbis first rides

2024-10-27 Thread Eric Marth
I always appreciate Jason's builds, photos, explorations and the write-ups he shares about ride quality and feel. Great to have his notes on another Riv frame! On Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:53:20 PM UTC-4 ben.r...@gmail.com wrote: > hell yeah! > welcome to the club. you're going to abso

Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa has arrived. Considering putting it together myself but have never done this.

2024-10-23 Thread Eric Marth
ust to wrench see if they can help out or check the bike over. No shame in having a shop look it over for peace of mind as far as safe installation. Make sure those quick releases are properly clamped on the wheels, too! Cheers, Eric On Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 2:33:08 PM UTC-4 Benjam

Re: [RBW] Commuting lights in 2024?

2024-10-22 Thread &#x27;Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
-rechargeable light): https://ridepdw.com/collections/tail-lights/products/daybot-usb-tail-light Daybot USB Tail Light ridepdw.com Thanks for reading my rant. Yes, YOU can help curb the taillight arms race! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy

Re: [RBW] Commuting lights in 2024?

2024-10-22 Thread &#x27;Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
enough for riding at speed, but they’re great as daytime running lights and the taillights are quite bright. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Oct 22, 2024, at 10:14 AM, Michael Morrissey > wrote: > > Hi Everyone!

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

2024-10-22 Thread Eric Marth
ely crisp dry evening for the last leg home. > > [image: PXL_20241020_213129603.jpg] > > On Sunday 20 October 2024 at 19:33:08 UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > >> [image: 241020 Rapp 06.jpg] >> >> On Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 9:30:34 PM UTC-4 Eric Norris wrote:

Re: [RBW] WTB: 650b Wheels for Susie

2024-10-21 Thread Eric Daume
I live Velomine and have used them several times in the past, but boy, their website sucks. I'd much rather have some modern filters for diameter, hub size, disc, etc, rather than their random grouping of wheels by category. Eric On Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 6:48 AM Matt C. wrote: > FY

Re: [RBW] WTB: 650b Wheels for Susie

2024-10-20 Thread Eric Karnes
I've had great experiences with Velomine. Over the years I've ordered three wheelsets from them. While not up to the level of Rich-built Riv wheels, they have great deals and the wheels have always been solidly built and durable. Eric On Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 4:53:38 PM UTC-4

[RBW] Re: Bump: WTB: Riv/Sugino XD2 Wide/Low 170mm

2024-10-20 Thread Eric Karnes
Found! Thanks to all who have reached out. -Eric On Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 11:31:17 PM UTC-4 Eric Karnes wrote: > Thanks! I'll take a look. And if I can't find an 'original', I'm also open > to the New Albion/Clipper version that Riv currently has for s

Re: [RBW] Soma sale - Triple crankset $28

2024-10-19 Thread Eric Daume
Super tempting, but I already have a NA crankset from the last sale ("only" 65% off) sitting on my shelf. FYI, these say "XD2" on the back of the arms. Eric On Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 8:25 PM velomann wrote: > Just got another "Overstock Extreme" email from

Re: [RBW] Re: Calvin / Park Tool - Rapid Rise derailleurs - new video

2024-10-18 Thread Eric Marth
I think Jim has the largest collection of rapid risers among the forum so quite appropriate that he shared the link! Thanks for posting, always fun to watch Calvin's videos. This guy gave me the confidence to start working on my bikes. On Friday, October 18, 2024 at 12:00:58 AM UTC-4 Danny wro

[RBW] Re: New Yorker ran my letter to the editor re: The Art of Taking it Slow!

2024-10-18 Thread Eric Marth
Well said, Caroline! I'm glad they ran your letter, thanks for sharing it here :0) On Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:04:36 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > I was so excited to read this and it was so interesting to read. Thank you > for taking the time to write it. > > On Thursday, October 17, 2024

Re: [RBW] Re: Mounting a Ron's Fabio's Chest on my Homer

2024-10-18 Thread Eric Marth
Excellent demo, description and pic, Brian! This is the info I needed for my reference above :0) On Friday, October 18, 2024 at 8:14:55 AM UTC-4 Brian Turner wrote: > This is the proper Ron’s Bikes way to do it: > > I cut a piece of cable housing and installed it on the brake cable between > t

Re: [RBW] Re: Mounting a Ron's Fabio's Chest on my Homer

2024-10-17 Thread Eric Marth
off easily and there is plenty of room > for brakes and cables etc. > [image: P1020345.JPG] > On Thursday 17 October 2024 at 07:24:27 UTC+8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Same chest on my Appaloosa with a Nitto M1 rack. Running Paul cantilevers >> on this rig, rack helps

[RBW] Re: Paul Moon Units

2024-10-17 Thread Eric Marth
I will never find it again but I read somewhere that Paul Price said the Moon Units don't work any better than other cable hangers, but they look cool. I gave up on them because they're too fancy and expensive, realizing a humble cable hanger is all you need. I still have a set on my Appaloosa

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

2024-10-16 Thread Eric Marth
Eliza: Dropping by to share my jealousy of the roads thru that estuary, or whatever it is! JoshC: Neat bridge ;0) On Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 5:54:34 PM UTC-4 Josh C wrote: > It's hard to beat October in the Midwest, and it's my favorite time of > year in Central Indiana. Parke County

[RBW] Re: Bump: WTB: Riv/Sugino XD2 Wide/Low 170mm

2024-10-15 Thread Eric Karnes
bottom brackets etc. > > IanA Kitimat BC > > On Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:33:26 PM UTC-7 Eric Karnes wrote: > >> Is it ok to bump a WTB? Hopefully? Still on the lookout for an XD2 >> Wide/Low. I'm also open if you have 170mm XD2 crank arms. I can always >> s

[RBW] Bump: WTB: Riv/Sugino XD2 Wide/Low 170mm

2024-10-15 Thread Eric Karnes
Is it ok to bump a WTB? Hopefully? Still on the lookout for an XD2 Wide/Low. I'm also open if you have 170mm XD2 crank arms. I can always source the rings and guard separately. Thanks! On Friday, October 11, 2024 at 12:25:17 AM UTC-4 Eric Karnes wrote: > Hi all... > > >

Re: [RBW] Orthos

2024-10-11 Thread Eric Marth
Hello — I've been running my Orthos for over a year with a 26.0 Technomic, no slippage. I've long suspected what Brian Turner confirms: The widest Toscos are quite similar to the Orthos. On Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:57:05 PM UTC-4 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Armand, i agree! The width, t

[RBW] WTB: Riv/Sugino XD2 Wide/Low 170mm

2024-10-10 Thread Eric Karnes
Hi all... Looking to find a classic Riv/Sugino XD2 Wide/Low crankset (in 170mm) for the rebuild of my beloved SimpleOne. If you have one that you’re looking to part with, shoot me a message. Thanks! -Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

Re: [RBW] Cycling caps: useful or merely decorative?

2024-10-01 Thread &#x27;Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
I guess I would reply that a cycling cap is not a baseball cap. If you wear one under a helmet, the short brim makes it possible to see where you’re going; a longer brim would block you view unless you ride in a very upright position. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy

Re: [RBW] I already scratched my bars...

2024-10-01 Thread Eric Marth
Ouch! Sorry to hear about the scratches. Never fun to encounter damage before you've even left the house. Never had this problem with Nitto stems and certainly not with a face plate stem. There's plenty of length in the bolts to back them out without removing the plate while allowing plenty of

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

2024-10-01 Thread Eric Marth
Cheviot last week, with the leaves >> well on their way to crimson and gold, I just couldn't head right back >> inside on such a fantastic autumn day. >> >> [image: Pergola'd Cheviot.jpg] >> >> On Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:31:03 PM UTC+2 Eric

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Presale - who are the lucky new owners?

2024-09-27 Thread Eric Marth
Oh and the mustard frames with peanut-butter-brown sidewalls is just a gosh-darned slam dunk On Friday, September 27, 2024 at 8:56:25 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Liz in Cincinnati: YAY! They saved you a purple Platypus! > > Purple wasn’t my color of choice and now I adore that p

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Presale - who are the lucky new owners?

2024-09-27 Thread Eric Marth
Philip — Add to fluctuating demand that there's something like a one-year turnaround from the time they order frames to the time they receive them. I believe this timeline is somewhere in the ballpark of being correct, others who know better please let me know. Big surge during the peak-pandem

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Quick release saddle bag holder

2024-09-26 Thread Eric Floden
> > > I have one and just love it. Not for sale, sorry -- 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

Re: [RBW] Modern carbon fiber frames and components [Haters Gonna Hate - for the "Cult-like Fanbase"]

2024-09-26 Thread Eric Floden
I kind of like reading this from time to time: https://surlybikes.com/blog/some_answers_to_just_about_any_bike_forum_post_ive_ever_read If you think your bike looks good, it does. If you like the way your bike rides, it’s an awesome bike. You don’t need to spend a million dollars to have a grea

Re: [RBW] Re: Asking for your opinion on locking up a Riv

2024-09-25 Thread Eric Karnes
I can relate. My current living situation required me to make the following decision: (A) Lock up my current Riv outside in South Philadelphia (albeit under a rain cover and behind a locked gate in the back yard of a row house); or (B) Sell it and not have a nice bike to ride. Needless to

[RBW] Re: Hello all...

2024-09-25 Thread Eric Marth
Welcome, Philip. As others have suggested a call to Rivendell would be a great way to go. They're really good at matching people's needs, riding style, preferences, etc. with their frames and getting you matched up with the right frame size. On Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 12:52:39 AM UTC-4

Re: [RBW] Curing a Brooks sprung saddle of squeaks and creaks

2024-09-25 Thread Eric Marth
ray grease mentioned is a lubricant under the WD-40 label. Check your hardware store for a spray grease if you are undertaking a sprung saddle silencing solution using the instructions above. If you use standard formula WD-40 your relief will be temporary at best, it doesn't hold up as a

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul and King parts

2024-09-24 Thread eric swain
Paul Touring Cantis with Moon Unit and Hunter Nugz sold. On Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 3:35:53 PM UTC-7 eric swain wrote: > Bump. Paul Touring Cantis with Moon Unit and Hunter Nugz now $200. > > > On Monday, September 2, 2024 at 12:18:22 PM UTC-7 eric swain wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] Hello all...

2024-09-23 Thread Eric Daume
You seem like a good candidate for the step through modes (Platypus, Clem). No worries about standover height then. Eric On Sunday, September 22, 2024, Philip Hamilton wrote: > Like many, I've recently read the New Yorker article (posted below) that > features Rivendell bicycles.

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul and King parts

2024-09-22 Thread eric swain
Bump. Paul Touring Cantis with Moon Unit and Hunter Nugz now $200. On Monday, September 2, 2024 at 12:18:22 PM UTC-7 eric swain wrote: > King 2nut conversion is sold. Thanks. > > On Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 10:34:48 PM UTC-7 eric swain wrote: > >> NOS Chris King 2nut con

Re: [RBW] FS: Phil portable grease gun, Phil hand cleaner

2024-09-22 Thread Eric Marth
Hi friends — The grease gun is sold pending payment. One tub of hand cleaner available. Thanks again! On Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:57:57 PM UTC-4 Steven Sweedler wrote: > Pm sent > > Steven Sweedler > Plymouth, New Hampshire > > > On Sun, Sep 22, 2024 at 12:20

Re: [RBW] Re: (perhaps) dumb question time (bottle bosses)

2024-09-22 Thread Eric Floden
Completely with Jay EricF On Sun, 22 Sept 2024 at 10:51, Jay Lonner wrote: > Bill, > > I appreciate your online persona and believe (perhaps naively) that I > discern an almost Socratic intent behind some of your more pointed > commentary. We’re all works in progress of course, but for what it’

[RBW] Bump: 63cm MUSA A. Homer Hilsen (and price drop)

2024-09-20 Thread Eric Karnes
message... Eric On Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 9:04:27 PM UTC-4 Eric Karnes wrote: > Hi all! Looking to sell my A. Homer Hilsen. > > > Purchased in 2019 from this list. While a great bike that I rode regularly > throughout the height of the pandemic, it’s been gathering dust s

Re: [RBW] Re: (perhaps) dumb question time (bottle bosses)

2024-09-20 Thread Eric Daume
Low bosses also allow more room for a frame bag above them, though the bosses have been low longer than frame bags have been a thing, so I'm thinking that keeping the weight low is the original reason. Eric On Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 10:17 AM Ginz wrote: > My guess is that they want to

[RBW] Re: F: Pair of Pacenti Pari-Moto 650B Tires

2024-09-19 Thread &#x27;Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Sold pending payment.Eric Nwww.CampyOnly.comInstagram: @CampyOnlyGuyTwitter: @CampyOnlyGuyOn Sep 18, 2024, at 8:18 PM, Eric Norris wrote:I discovered these in my tire cache—I no longer have any 650B wheels, so they need a new home.I believe these are new—or nearly so—with only the most minor

[RBW] F: Pair of Pacenti Pari-Moto 650B Tires

2024-09-18 Thread &#x27;Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
questions. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy -- 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 ema

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell children's bike

2024-09-17 Thread Eric Daume
Conventional wisdom says kids don't have enough hand strength for hand brakes. In fact, the CPSC requires kids bikes to have a coaster brake (they can't be hand brake only). Eric On Tue, Sep 17, 2024 at 12:42 PM Nick Shoemaker wrote: > > I’m intrigued by this too, but a littl

Re: [RBW] Re: Knicker Quest

2024-09-16 Thread Eric Floden
> > > On the clothing tab, it says this (my emphasis): We want our riders to look as elegant and stylish as their bikes. Our clothes combine the ultimate in performance with an understated look. Our jerseys are simple and elegant. *Our knickers *are performance cycling wear that disappear when yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Knicker Quest

2024-09-16 Thread Eric Floden
I would like to know as well. And I have been unable to figure out how to ask... On Mon, Sept 16, 2024, 13:40 Igor wrote: > Resurrecting this old discussion. RH has never restocked. I've emailed > Jitensha to find out if those are still available.. Any new findings? > > On Monday, March 2, 2020

Re: [RBW] 53cm Bridgestone RB-T $325 plus shipping

2024-09-15 Thread Eric Marth
Wow, great price on a cult-ish RB-T! I had one that was a size up and it was too small for me. Haven't checked yet but if you haven't cross-posted to iBoB I'd recommend it. Surprised it hasn't sold yet! On Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 1:32:37 PM UTC-4 RichS wrote: > David, > > Your RB-T i

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-13 Thread Eric White
The silence is very nice, most of the time, but when I ride my commuter with IGH and belt in the rain, I get a bit of wet belt squeak. It's not intolerable, but it's not silent either. On Fri, Sep 13, 2024 at 2:50 PM ian m wrote: > Belt drive is extremely practical for people who don't *care *fo

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