[RBW] Re: Dogs on Rivs -- leash "wand"?

Training, training, training. No wand needed. Approached a woman on bike with dog on leash from behind on a paved trail through a wild area. Large dog on right. About 15 feet ahead a large jackrabbit broke cover from the right, crossing the trail pactically under the dogs nose. I briefly wonder

Re: [RBW] Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

I have a RapidRise on my AHH, with newish (2010) Shimano indexed/friction barcons. Absolutely love them. On my '73 Raleigh Competition I currently have shifters on the downtube, but will shortly return to '70's vintage Shimano barcons (the ones with the inner spring mechanism). While I still ma

[RBW] Re: Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

Yeah, the CX has two problems I should have anticipated. 1. My chain is an NOS Siedisport designed for 5/6-speed clusters, so is extremely sensitive to adjustments. 2. The depth of the inner cage plate, although much less than a MTB front, is too deep for the three-inch difference on my half-st

[RBW] Re: Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

The short cage Jubilee was long ago replaced with a Duopar. It's the front Jubilee that's going back on😀. Cheers! -- 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 emai

[RBW] Re: Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

Nice to see I'm not the only one running a Jubilie on a wide range front setup (49/46/26). Actually will be going BACK on as it shifts much better than a new Shimano CX70! CHEERS! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

[RBW] WTB: OG Burrito wrap

U, Go to Cost Plus Pier One Crate & Barrel Ikea and buy a few large cheap cotton/linen napkins? Cheers! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: How hot is too hot?

In hot weather I carry a water bottle for "the outside", dumping it over my head and back as I go. Dehydration is not the only risk. Be aware also for: * heat exhaustion (clammy skin, sweating profusely; stop, cool off, drink water and mild electrolytes, rest) and * heat STROKE (hot dry skin,

Re: [RBW] Re: Sag Wagon Camping Test Run

Many years ago I was near Salida, CO. Was intrigued that, what I would only describe as a bad 4x4 road actually had a County road number. (Too long ago to remember the number though.) Cheers! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Warm weather bike clothing, long sleeved

Gave up on much of the "racewear" years ago (though still like padded shorts). If the CF crowd has a problem with what I wear, it's not mine. But then they also seem to have a problem with steel frames, comfy tires, racks, lights, full size frame pumps, and fenders. And if they want to ride

Re: [RBW] Warm weather bike clothing, long sleeved

+1 here. In addition to the quick dry, nice options to roll up the sleeves and fix in place as the weather changes. Consider also the "convertible pants" in similar materials (the ones with the zip-off legs). Mornings, legs off, afternoon, legs on. My personal choices are Columbia for shirts

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

🤔Sounds like that's complete with motor 😀 Cheers! -- 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 post to t

[RBW] what kind of bike is it?

Oh, BTW,your Compass tires should work just fine on the "good dirt road" of Grouse Mountain. You can find many stories about riding such roads (and worse) at the Compass bikes blog, Off the Beaten Path. Follow the link from compasscycle.com. There are also extensive discussions there on the b

[RBW] Re: what kind of bike is it?

All-rounder? Country bike? Do It All? Road bike? Commuter? Tourer? For my AHH the answer is YES!!! And More! Have done most of the above (not yet touring but certainly will). Lots of road: good; cracked, broken & alligatored; good dirt; bad dirt; single-track; whatever. My AHH handles all with

[RBW] WTB: 43T, 110 S!LVER chainring

Peter White handles TA Carmina/Zephyr chainrings in odd-tooth counts. A significant variety are available. TA is about the last maker for such rings. (Just wish they still made odd-toothed Cyclotourist rings.) Cheers! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

Re: [RBW] Re: Comic Relief: CLOSE-RANGE crankset

Amen to that. We can all find what works for us. BTW, I love the way Steve set the gearing on his two smallest cogs. Brilliant! Something I will keep in mind going forward. Cheers! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] Re: Comic Relief: CLOSE-RANGE crankset

"Crossover Gearing This refers to a derailer gear system in which the jumps between chainwheel sizes are approximately the same as the jumps between adjacent rear sprockets. This type of gear setup provides a particularly simple shifting pattern, requiring no double shifting at all, but at t

Re: [RBW] Re: Comic Relief: CLOSE-RANGE crankset

WADAYA MEAN Comic Relief😀 Looks like my cranksets! Newer one on my AHH is a 44/41/24 x 12-36 9-spd. 40-year old+ one on my Raleigh Comp a 49/46/26 x 13-26 6-spd. Absolutely LOVE half-step+grannys. Think of them as a wide-range double where you can fine-tune your top gears. WAY too much to go i

Re: [RBW] Second (lighter) wheelset for my Atlantis?

Switched from Schwalbe Marathon 650Bx38 to the Compass LLP EL 650Bx38. Over the same routes in back to back weeks I was 1.5 mph faster on the Compass tires. Yeah, they're twice the cost, but would still be less expensive than new wheelset. Cheers! 7 year old AHH with 190# 62 year old motor --

[RBW] OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking

At those temperatures I would go with a water-RESISTANT shell that could be treated with something like Nikwax(tm). This over a poly or nylon hiking shirt. Nylon or poly convertible hiking pants on the bottom, no rain gear. Didn't say if expecting rain overnight but light sleepwear or a change

[RBW] Re: OT: Japanese Woodworking

AWESOME! So to mount. Do you lean the bike over and step over? Swing your leg over the handlebars? or Swing your leg over the back ;-) Rack and panniers? OMG, what's the total weight? And did you make it home? Safely? Deacon, I hope I can keep up when I'm your age (or I already am your ag

[RBW] Re: OT: Japanese Woodworking

Contact hidatool.com out of Berkely, CA. Many tools available. Only a few books though. If you call, they may be able to put you into contact with other resources. If I remember this weekend Fine Woodworking once had an article on an American Japanese woodworker who taught the craft. What s

[RBW] Re: Bear Country Bike Camping

Thanks for the link to an excellent article, Will. It's been bookmarked. I was aware of Brad Treat's fatal bear encounter from some original reports last year. I hadn't realized he had actually collided with the bear though. Adding bells would be an excellent option, as would an air horn.

[RBW] Re: Bear Country Bike Camping

Thanks to everyone for their considered responses. These are somewhat long term plans right now. One planned route is out of Bozeman up Bridger Canyon then camping somewhere on Flathead Pass. Return next day down the west side of the Bridgers. A few comments: Pannier storage is an option but

[RBW] Bear Country Bike Camping

Planning some bike camping (S24O and longer) in bear country. Camping off dirt roads and fire trails. Looking for advice for packing bear canisters. Suggestions for mounting and/or racks specifically designed for carrying such rigid containers. Cheers! gajett p.s., I do have significant

Re: [RBW] Headset nut: aluminum vs steel

A pipe wrench or "Channel-locks" are certainly better than slipjoint pliers! (Sometimes you just gotta do what ya gotta do.) Re hammers... "If it can't be fixed with a hammer, it can't be fixed!" (I told that to a copier repair person once. He laughed so hard he dropped his screwdriver. Took

Re: [RBW] just waiting on my white Bluemels

As a devotee of half-step+granny I'm interested in your gearing. Tooth counts front and rear please. I'm finding building half-steps getting challenging as many chainwheel makers have very limited odd--toothed options. the T/A Zephyr being an exception. Cheers! -- You received this messag

[RBW] Re: kindness

One thing I value on this group is that people can disagree and still remain friends. A large part of this is that opinions are backed up by reasoned arguments while the authors remain open to challenge while others can judge the merits for themselves. As a group we value the "Rivendell exper

[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

Can't speak to the Conti's but I recently replaced my worn-out original Schwalbe Marathon 650Bx38 with Compass Loup-Loup Pass extra-lights of the same size. The difference is phenomenal! Seat of the pants and watching average speeds over several common routes indicates the Compass tires are 1

[RBW] Re: Downhill and uphill and getting old and fat and passed.

Grabbed my 40-year-old Raleigh Comp for a spin Friday, heading up a moderate hill. Heard bikes coming up from behind and soon passed by a couple of full-kit youngsters on spendy plastic bikes. Not surprised they passed mye by but was surprised how SLOWLY they passed. I'm still getting in shap

[RBW] Re: book of possible interest to Rivendell riders

I grew up with vinyl (still having a couple hundred records but haven't spun them in DECADES). I frankly don't get the notion that vinyl "sounds better". I really think, for us older folks (boomers) it comes down to what we grew up on, while the new kids are attracted by the "cool factor" no

[RBW] Re: S24o Kit Evaluation

Don't know what happened to my previous post (which I deleted as nothing was added). I just wanted to celebrate the collective wisdom of this group in their generous advice to Justin. What an incredible community and resource! Cheers, GAJett -- You received this message because yo

[RBW] Re: S24o Kit Evaluation

On Monday, January 30, 2017 at 9:01:53 PM UTC-8, Justin August wrote: > > Doing the s24o thing this year. I'm wondering about my kit and what I'm > missing or taking extra. > > - Grand Trunk Ultralight Hammock > - Marmot Sawtooth (good to 15F) > - Caldera Cone with Fosters Keg > - GSI Soloist >

[RBW] Re: S24o Kit Evaluation

ull a light groundsheet over you so it doesn't slide off. You will likely want to keep the dew off you bag. Can make morning packing quicker. If any chance of rain or fog I would recommend a lightweight rainfly. (Unless camping extensively above treeline I always carry such a fly

[RBW] Montana Legislator proposed banning bicycles on all two lane roads that don't have a shoulder

codifying bicycles as having the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of motor vehicles. Cheers, GAJett Cross-posted from the Montana Randonneurs group. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Crankset snafu and front derailleur conundrum

My AHH runs a 24-41-44 chainset with an old SunTour Cyclone fd. Shifting is perfectly adequate in upshifts over the 17 tooth change. My older Raleigh Competion sports a 26-49-52 chainset with a ancient Heuret Jubilee fd, perhaps the lightest and most delicate of front ders. With gentle shif

[RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

I am mostly familiar with the MUPs of the East Bay Regional Park District in the SF Bay Area. I almost always use my bell when approaching from the rear, and from the front if other users don't seem to be paying attention. I ring several times as I approach (e.g., ding-ding ding, ding-ding-din

Re: [RBW] Re: Silent bell until needed/Using a bell

My excitement was with a dog not off-leash. Instead the dog was on one of those leashes on a reel that allow them to be 10 or 12 feet away from the owner. Came around a nearly blind corner (having slowed anyway out of caution) and there was the dog on one side of the trail, the owner on the o

[RBW] Re: Off topic-cold/wet boot recommendations

ls so more bike friendly. Frequently rode down to -25 although not for long distances. A favorite memory is riding in 6 to 8 inches of fresh powder, the snow "exploding" off my feet at the bottom of every pedal stroke. Actually quite beautiful! Cheers, GAJett -- You received this mess

[RBW] Re: Off topic-cold/wet boot recommendations

abric. (Which is why fishnet base layers work so well ;-) Cheers, GAJett -- 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...@g

Re: [RBW] Re: Extreme long johns...

Patrick, Mojo, Thanks for the links! Now if we could find a less expensive source than Brynje's for bottoms, as Deacon would also like, that would be even better. Cheers On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 7:15:30 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > So, cotton works well? Good to know, since cotton fi

[RBW] Re: Extreme long johns...

I have used fishnet for over 45 years, and some of my current inventory dates to that time. NOTHING compares to the flexibility of fishnet as a base layer. Large air pockets create a very warm layer next to the skin, especially if the overlying layer fits closely. Opening the outer layer all

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Road Standard - spreading the stays?

The Retrogrouch posted a writeup on 753 tubing on the tenth ( http://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/2016/11/classic-tubes-reynolds-753.html?m=1) as part of his series on tubing. Resetting the stays doesn't sound like a good idea, and may not be functionally possible. Flexing them by "forcing" t

[RBW] blug notes

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[RBW] Re: Deacon Patrick update

Bookmarked! Thanks for the info. Cheers On Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 12:52:56 PM UTC-7, WETH wrote: > > Robert's thread "Saturday in Indiana" and his Hunqapillar put Deacon > Patrick on my mind. Deacon and I exchanged emails this morning, and he > reports contentedly riding his Rivs around th

[RBW] Re: Saddle setback, frame angles, riding position, riding style (was: Can we talk about Riv bike sizing again?)

For various reasons my main bikes, over 40 years, have always had the saddle slammed FORWARD. On my AHH with a Nitto seatpost, the Brooks Pro is as far forward as possible. My old Raleigh Competition came with a straight seatpost and separate saddle clamp. In this case I was most comfortable

Re: [RBW] Re: VO vs Berthoud fenders

Many thanks. This is very helpful. Cheers, GAJett On Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 3:39:47 PM UTC-7, Brian Campbell wrote: > > My AHH is running 700 X 38 Compass Barlow PAas EL tires. The fenders are > 50mm VO Snakeskin(?). They required very little modification to fit. A > little

Re: [RBW] Re: VO vs Berthoud fenders

ed to stay with the 38 (Loup Loup Pass). Cheers, GAJett On Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 8:40:17 AM UTC-7, Brian Campbell wrote: > > Here is a picture of the Hilsen with VO fenders and Berthoud Stays: > > > <http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/AHH/IMG_20160924_14

[RBW] Re: tire pressures

Berto Tire Pressure App says 38 front, 52 rear. So your 45 AVERAGE is spot on! It just needs to be redistributed. Cheers, GAJett On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 6:48:27 AM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: > > So if I am 175lbs., on 27.9 lbs. of Bleriot, with 5 lbs. of front baggage, > on 65

[RBW] Re: Is there a trick to reassembling center-pull brake calipers?

trick. If this doesn't work, then the only issue remaining would be trying to install the springs incorrectly. Make sure they are in the right orientation? Take a look at the brake you haven't disassembled for additional guidance. gajett On Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 10:04:05 PM

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

t panniers. Never a problem with shimmy or riding hands free. No real idea why as I don't know how the geometries compare. gajett On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 3:24:31 PM UTC-7, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > I've been a Rivvy sorta guy for the last ten years, owning several of > t

[RBW] Re: Plastic fenders - never again

member (who is admittedly rough on equipment). I have little problems with other bike maintenance issues from cable replacement to wheel building, but that was my last set of SKS's. gajett On Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 3:22:49 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > I'm not the world'

[RBW] Re: Triple to double crankset - how to do it gearwise?

I've run HS+G for about 40 years after reading an article by Frank Berto(?) in Bicycling. I still strongly prefer HS+G over any other gearing - a very wide range with little duplication. * When shifting between the large & middle rings I have ratios like a straight block racing cassette (yet

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

Hellishly dangerous though! Don't use near an open flame, like a gas-fired water heater. A friend spilled some once, the pilot light ignited it and burned down his parent's house. Use outside and use solvent resistant gloves if you go this way. Other options above, Goo-gone, Citri-solve, con

[RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

Imagine this happening on a 100 kph descent. -- 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 post to this g

[RBW] Re: Tenkara Erandonee

Not an easier way to carry fishing gear on a bicycle. I lash my tenkara rod to the top tube, everything else goes in pockets or a butt bag. About two minutes from dropping the bike by the water and having my line in the water. Cheers, GAJett On Monday, July 6, 2015 at 9:26:11 AM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: Hilsen Overhaul

Those are some pretty impressive breaks! Took a look at the Gevenalle front. It only has a 14-tooth capacity. My old Superbe had 18, so works perfectly well on the current 17-tooth jump. On the old Raleigh, with the 23-tooth jump, it worked perfectly well as long as I didn't use the bottom 2

[RBW] Re: Sackville Bar sack on front rack?.

I am thinking about adding an accessory bar below the handlebars as a mount for the F15. One example is the Thorn Accessory Bar T Shaped 55 mm Extension . [image: Thorn Thorn Accessory Bar T Shape

[RBW] Re: Hilsen Overhaul

What derailleurs have you been breaking? My Hilsen has a 44-41-24 triple setup. This originally came with a nondescript "wide-range triple" front derailleur, which shifted miserably. I then put on an old SunTour Supurbe "racing" derailleur. This shifts like a dream on the 17-tooth jump from

Re: [RBW] OT pocket knives and mineral oil

A better solution for your better knives might be Renaissance Wax. It was discussed on Oct 17 in a Field and Stream blog. Advantages are that it is nearly permanent, contains no acids, requires no heating, and was originally developed by the British Museum for conservation of iron works of all

Re: [RBW] Fred Matheny roadbikerider.com Compass tire review...on a Roadeo!

Three flats in two years from goatheads running the Marathon + smartguard on my Hilsen. In all cases, they just missed the main tread, entering where the tread meets the sidewall. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] Fred Matheny roadbikerider.com Compass tire review...on a Roadeo!

Years back I rode my bike through a field of goatheads at Brannan Island State Park in the California Delta. No point in pulling the little buggers (100's!). Just took off the tires & tubes and threw them away. Cheaper to replace than to use many dozen patch kits! Not to mention hours of my

[RBW] Re: Weight

I'll worry about how much the bike weighs after I get 40 pounds off the engine ;-) GAJett On Thursday, March 1, 2012 11:15:37 PM UTC-8, HappyCamper wrote: > > I have a 64cm road bike and I just made the mistake of weighing it. 35 > lbs. THIRTY. FIVE. > > It seems astronom

Re: [RBW] Re: Can I rant just a minute?

I've ridden a Brooks Pro for years, first on a Raleigh Competition (replacing the original B-17) and now on an AHH. It has NEVER hurt me, even when new, the way other saddles have. And it has never seen the business end of any blunt instrument (other than my bum). BTW my gearing is a "half-st