[RBW] Re: What size A. Homer Hilsen should I get, 54 or 56?

You can definitely ride a 55 or 56, and with the low BB you ought to be able to stand over it no problem. PBH - 25cm (or SH - 15cm = 56cm) guarantees no less than a fistful of seatpost. On Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 11:02:07 PM UTC-4, blakcloud wrote: > > Yes, I have contacted Riv on this b

[RBW] Re: Clem info for the Tall and Long

I'm sure the final geometry is probably still in the works but the top tube on the prototype 59cm on the blug definitely looks longer than 61cm.It looks like it's about ~63cm actual, and maybe ~65cm horizontal. On Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 9:12:25 AM UTC-4, Garth wrote: > > > I had so

[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides

On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 9:28:33 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I'm not sure I would trust a BMX to those demands out in the boondocks > miles from anyone. > > > Why not?YMMV but BMX freewheels (e.g. ACS crossfire) are pretty bulletproof in my experience. -- You received this mes

[RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 1:54:12 AM UTC-4, Esteban wrote: > > Keep them all & problem solved. Bikes are fun. This. Sounds like you're going to regret whichever one you let go. It isn't really that many bikes, honestly.Do you have a car? because, sell *that*. -- You received t

[RBW] Re: How do you clean you bike below freezing?

On Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 10:27:36 AM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: > > When your bike is caked with slush and ice, and you are working outside, > sometimes the only thing to do is get a large bucket of hot water and douse > the bike. It's instantly clean and clear to receive lubrication. Shake

[RBW] Re: How have your Rivendells held up on salty winter roads?

With fenders and an occasional rinse when it gets really sloppy, you don't have anything to worry about. On Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 9:33:04 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: > > There is a 200k on March 5th I'd like to attempt. My only shot at training > is during the next 5 weeks, and the r

[RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

When shifting to the big 22t cog on my quickbeam, I do this.Like James, I guess I've been a bike flipper since childhood, but then the other people i know do it this way too. I usually flip it in dirt, leaves, or grass, but sometimes not and don't find that the saddle has scratched much a

[RBW] Re: OT pocket knives and mineral oil

I've had success with vinegar on high carbon or non stainless knives for camping. You can also use an apple, just cut one up to eat and then don't clean the knife for a few hours. The acid basically creates a layer of Fe3O4 which does provide some protection from flaky red rust.For lower

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear

Wool flannel shirts, wool undewear and socks.Twill dries fairly quickly compared to other cotton, so it's OK for pants. I don't like any kind of 'shell' jackets because i find them suffocating no matter how many vents you add, so I'd rather just be wet and wearing wool. Shells are OK for

[RBW] Re: Original Mustache Bar Brake Lever Positioning.

It's down to personal preference but I find the OG moustaches work best when the tips of the hoods (where the cable exits) are no more than 12.5cm apart.Any more than that and I start to lose the 'on the hoods' position because the wrist angle gets weird. On Sunday, September 28, 2014

[RBW] Re: under-sizing

I do a lot of trail biking (which around here means the woods- hilly singletrack with plenty of roots and rocks) on a Quickbeam, which is sized rivendell recommended saddle height minus 16cm.I have sometimes felt I should have more standover clearance, due to prevailing beliefs.But in

[RBW] Re: Quick Swapping of Wald Basket on Front Rack

It might not be quick (might even be tedious), but small hose clamps are reusable and would keep the basket firmly in place.In any case, as Michael pointed out you need something that has a strong clamping ef

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne

You can distinguish between actual TT length and theoretical/horizontal length. Because of the ~6-degree upslope of the TT on the hillborne, at least on the the original metallic green ones, the size 56 had a 57.5 actual TT length, but a 59cm horizontal length (measured level to the ground)

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Silver Gruppo

I'm a big fan of RR or 'low normal' RDs. If they made one with big jockey wheels it would be fairly unique I would think. On Thursday, July 3, 2014 5:15:35 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > I would like to add that, although I am not a big Shimano fan, the RD 6700 > is a fabulous deraille

[RBW] Re: If you were going to go out and buy a fully modern contemporary bike, what would it be?

I'm with the others who said that rivendell or surly etc. steel bikes are fully modern. On Wednesday, June 25, 2014 4:58:48 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Most (all?) of us have a strong affinity for steel bikes. Many of us like > various classic or retro properties: lugs, friction dt s

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres tires, a review.

exploring the nuances of supple-walled* 20 inch tires in a controlled environment *not really On Wednesday, June 25, 2014 5:31:03 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Jan Heine loves doing

[RBW] Re: Dapper custom on Blug

I'm guessing Riv leaves the stem not fully inserted so it doesn't get marred or scratched prior to shipping to the owner.That way, it's up to the owner to set the stem height. Riv probably would have done the same with the seat post, but they already know the customer's saddle-height down

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Sizing

If you like how the 59cm AHH fits, I think you couldn't go wrong with either a 58 or a 60. On Monday, April 28, 2014 1:14:50 PM UTC-4, Michael Fleischman wrote: > > Good Afternoon, > I was curious if anyone could help me with sizing me up for a QUickbeam. > My PBH is 85.5 and I inseam is

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for gloves below 35 degrees F?

mittens!trigger mittens work well too for brakes etc. but yeah, mittens. I'll oftentimes put multiple layers of mittens on depending on how cold it is. On Saturday, November 23, 2013 2:58:41 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: > > Looking for gloves and thought I would see what you all use. > --

[RBW] Re: Any Rivsters here commute more than 10 miles one-way? Cold weather tips?

The thing about wool is, it doesn't develop a smell or start to feel gross after wearing it.In fact you can wear it again and again before it needs washing, and it doesn't even *feel* dirty even when you've been wearing it several days (ask me how I know!).Plus if you wash it gently or

[RBW] Re: Any Rivsters here commute more than 10 miles one-way? Cold weather tips?

I have bicycle commuted about 16-17 miles one way for the past several years.I think you have to find what works for you by trial and error, but I've found the following things work really well for me (for New England winter): -Use wool undergarments, next to skin is crucial, merino wool (

[RBW] Re: Recommend wide cotton bartape please...

greengrips.org Better than newbaums, IMHO, although it still comes wtih the awful paper backing unlike velox.Much wider than both though. -Matt On Tuesday, October 15, 2013 5:56:27 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote: > > But not Neubaums. > Need something wider that will more easily wrap over gel pa

[RBW] Re: Aspen Gold 3-day trip

Awesome stuff Patrick. As others have said, keep up the great photos and tactical reconnaissance. On Thursday, October 3, 2013 8:48:41 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > As my wife reminded me upon my return, I've been trying to get out and > immerse myself in Colorado's glorious aspen colors

[RBW] Re: BQ on Mark's rack

I agree with previous comments, I would not worry about using the rack on your SH. I think some readers (myself included) are almost shocked to see negative things written about products in magazines since most mags are merely long editorial advertisements, and any verbiage not glowingly po

[RBW] Re: BQ on Mark's rack

On Wednesday, October 2, 2013 9:56:52 PM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote: > > More pics of the carbon rando bike: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVy2iKYmqK8 > > Is that Darth Vader behind the camera? ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: '80s Peugeot built for off road riding, limited Riv content

Now that is a cool build.Drivetrain is particularly interesting. Looks like a big BMX bike, i.e. tons of fun. On Sunday, September 29, 2013 6:32:21 AM UTC-4, Tom Harrop wrote: > > Hi list, > > Firstly an apology for the limited Rivendell content, but maybe some > members will be intere

[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak S30O

Awesome pictures Patrick. Your backyard/riding territory is gold long after the rush. On Saturday, September 28, 2013 9:36:45 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Inexplicably, Steve joined me for a second ride, this one a sub-30 > hour-outing, with more LCG ridge climbing, and a wee bit of sn

[RBW] Re: Randonnerding totally loaded in Vermont and New Hampshire

dnesday, September 25, 2013 2:38:27 PM UTC-4, Norman R wrote: >> >> Thanks for the report and photos. I rode in that area for about a week >> 20-25 years ago and it was/is a perfect bike riding location. Perhaps >> Montclair Bobby B. or someone else more local could th

Re: [RBW] Randonnerding totally loaded in Vermont and New Hampshire

cling and kayaking. > I've always wanted to do a bike tour in the area, and now you've got that > itch going again! > > Rusty Click > Pittsburgh, PA > > On Tuesday, September 24, 2013 10:02:17 AM UTC-4, Matt Beebe wrote: >> >> Hi All, just thought I'd sha

[RBW] Re: Randonnerding totally loaded in Vermont and New Hampshire

; > Wow! Fantastic photos of a grand backroads tour. I presume you are playing > the piano you picked up? I particularly loved the "Coronary" trail. > > WIth abandon, > Patrick > > On Tuesday, September 24, 2013 8:02:17 AM UTC-6, Matt Beebe wrote: >> >> Hi

[RBW] Randonnerding totally loaded in Vermont and New Hampshire

Hi All, just thought I'd share some photos from a recent ride to Vermont. I went to the Northeast Kingdom to visit friends not far from the Canadian border, and took a nice route to get there and back. http://www.flickr.com/photos/43029278@N07/sets/72157635839369194/ There are many, many mil

[RBW] Re: A weekend in the Methow Valley

Wow, that scenery is gorgeous, and nice report.Also, I consider having to get off and walk your bike periodically to be a strong indicator that you are doing things right :) On Monday, September 23, 2013 2:33:50 AM UTC-4, Cecily Walker wrote: > > A group of 7 friends and I took a lon

[RBW] Re: Low Normal Derailers

I haven't had much trouble switching to low-normal from regular sequence derailleurs.I even have both types on different bikes and switch between them frequently.After the first couple of shifts, I no longer have to think about it. Bikes are otherwise set up differently though so ma

[RBW] Re: FS: Albatross bar setup: Miesha's Cork grips, Nitto 11cm Deluxe stem, Tektro MTB levers, Silver shifters, cable housings. $150

; Matt, I was thinking of going to albatross bars from noodles. Can you > give your experience with the alba's and what you are changing to? > JIM D. MASSACHUSETTS > > On Sunday, September 8, 2013 1:29:42 PM UTC-4, Matt Beebe wrote: >> >> Hi All >> &

[RBW] Re: FS: Albatross bar setup: Miesha's Cork grips, Nitto 11cm Deluxe stem, Tektro MTB levers, Silver shifters, cable housings. $150

Sold.Thanks everyone. On Sunday, September 8, 2013 1:29:42 PM UTC-4, Matt Beebe wrote: > > Hi All > > I have a set of albatrosses with levers and cork grips installed (and > shellac'd, by Rivendell), mounted on an 11cm stem, including silver B/E > shifters, cable

[RBW] FS: Albatross bar setup: Miesha's Cork grips, Nitto 11cm Deluxe stem, Tektro MTB levers, Silver shifters, cable housings. $150

Hi All I have a set of albatrosses with levers and cork grips installed (and shellac'd, by Rivendell), mounted on an 11cm stem, including silver B/E shifters, cable housings.Nearly new.Offering here for $150 shipped CONUS. Thanks, Matt -- You received this message because you are sub

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastaches, how're you liking them?

I'm with CT on this one, moustache bars work great for me on offroad/singletrack descents.But then so do 42cm Noodles.I don't get along well with wide bars, and I've tried.In fact, even the old-style M-bars I have are a touch wide, but they're still doable and I like them. I hav

[RBW] Re: Sam creaking today with new set up. Any advice?

Not sure if this will help, but I've had stem creakage before that went away after putting some anti-seize compound (not quite grease, but a solid paste with copper or nickel added) on the wedge and submerged portion of the stem.Never had a problem since. Matt On Saturday, August 31, 2013

[RBW] Re: Stolen SimpleOne (Sacramento)

Wow! really good to hear you got it back. I agree with Ray though, if the pawn shop buys stolen goods, that's their problem, not yours. Matt On Saturday, August 31, 2013 2:54:56 PM UTC-4, David wrote: > > Found! Thirty days later. Pawn shop in town had it listed on CL. Very > kind

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

I use a QR with the large saddlesack, but do not secure the bag to the rack.It just floats on top, never had any problems even riding off road this way. On Friday, August 23, 2013 4:52:52 PM UTC-4, Jim wrote: > > Another vote for saddlesacks. I have a large, in which I can stuff books, >

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

One other point about the large saddlesack: if you use it with a QR saddlebag mount, it is super easy to take on and off the bike. In fact, I'd put it up against anything in terms of ease of attachment/removal. On Friday, August 23, 2013 9:55:20 AM UTC-4, WETH wrote: > > Tom, > Short Answ

[RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

Dual diagatubes?! This bike is going to be amazing and truly unique. Parts lists for the build sounds cool. I love those IRD needle bearing headsets- best ever IMHO, and the Phil Rivy hub will be sweet. Also regarding the 40/26 crank, I have one and after exhaustively cataloging/

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

I'd recommend the Saddlesack Large for books.I own both the Carradice Nelson and Camper and they are great bags, but for books, the Saddlesack bags with a rack are the way to go hands down.They so easy to use and so spacious, they make carrying stuff on your bike a no-brainer. Matt On

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Nice score. I feel the same way as Pudge; the QB is a special bike, one you just keep going back to. On Thursday, August 22, 2013 10:43:24 AM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things > just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quick

[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!

On Monday, August 19, 2013 3:04:27 PM UTC-4, Cecily Walker wrote: > > One of the things I'm discovering with each passing day is how my > previously held ideas about what made a bicycle comfortable are being > smashed to bits by the Betty Foy. > This pretty much sums up the Rivendell experien

Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives

On Monday, August 19, 2013 4:03:58 PM UTC-4, Rex Kerr wrote: > > On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 2:18 PM, Deacon Patrick > > wrote: > >> Carbon blades are the only reason to get Opinel knives that I can see, >> other than good value for a stainless blade. Carbon holds a sharper edge >> than stainless,

[RBW] Re: 56 cm Heron PBH

My guess would be somewhere in the neighborhood of 81-83cm though.But call Riv. Matt On Saturday, August 17, 2013 1:57:54 PM UTC-4, Dick Combs wrote: > > Anybody tell me the recommended PBH range for a 56 cm Heron > Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: 56 cm Heron PBH

Your best bet is to call Rivendell for advice, I'm sure they will help you out and they know their stuff cold. Matt On Saturday, August 17, 2013 1:57:54 PM UTC-4, Dick Combs wrote: > > Anybody tell me the recommended PBH range for a 56 cm Heron > Thanks -- You received this message becau

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders wear for cycling shorts for long rides?

I wear regular underwear and whatever pants for anything under 50 miles, and will think it through a bit more if I'm going for 80+. I did a 3.5 month tour using MUSA shorts (and a pair of pants too) and a mix of wool boxer briefs and regular cotton boxer briefs. I was averaging 70 mil

Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives

On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 5:25:00 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: > > Patrick, the most useful knife I've ever handled (own 3 permanently > clipped in bags) is the Spyderco Native > > I have a small spyderco (don't remember what the model is called) that I've carried in my jeans watch pocket for I d

[RBW] Re: Cracked Ramboullet

Peter, you hit the nail on the head!To Chris: be patient, and I bet you'll be delighted with your newly repaired and painted frame. Be sure to post photos when you get your frame back, and remember, the folks at Rivendell are all great people or they wouldn't be working there. They

[RBW] Re: Brooks Flyer quick fix please

If I were you, I'd probably just nurse it through. If the problem continues maybe look into the Lon Haldeman break-in method, though it's too late to do it now before your ride this weekend, because you need at least a couple of days to complete the process. I've never had to use this me

[RBW] Re: Talk about beausage!

o not have existed back > then." > > Which photo gives you that idea? They all look in the ball park, given > baggy pants and camera angles. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Friday, August 9, 2013 5:09:45 PM UTC-6, Matt Beebe wrote: >> >> Fascinating! The p

[RBW] Re: Talk about beausage!

Fascinating! The photo of the guy moving camp certainly gives modern "bike packing" a run for the money. And the stories.. how about the guy who killed a 5 and a half foot snake that had just slithered across his face while he slept! I also notice, the concept of "stand-over clearance

[RBW] Re: PETA for Fat Tired Bikes!

I hope the little guy makes it too, and fat soft tires could only have helped!Sometimes I make 'psst-psst' noises when I see the little critters up ahead to scare them away (though I must seem pretty strange to bystanders). Anyway the squirrels generally have surprisingly good hearing and

[RBW] Re: The irony of things: bass-ackward fender mismatch.

Nice setup and thanks for posting a photo. It looks like it wouldn't hurt to add a little something, maybe a piece of plastic water bottle, to the back of the rear fender.From the photo it looks like you might get some back spray the way it is. Matt On Wednesday, August 7, 2013 7:2

[RBW] Re: Voiding the un-warranty

When it comes to warranty issues, technically that's known as "just riding along", I'm sure... On Monday, August 5, 2013 3:12:17 PM UTC-4, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > AHH shenanigans... http://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/9443416529/ > > --Smitty > -- You received this message becau

Re: [RBW] Re: Greetings! - 64cm Atlantis?

Awesome score Tony.Like others have said a trade for a 61 could probably be found without much trouble, but then again the Atlantis has a low BB and a slacker ST angle, so even with fat tires you might end up fitting fine on it. Either way you are definitely in the ballpark so enjoy! On

Re: [RBW] Bike Choice

Rex, I'm dig the chronology/evolution of your bikes over the years on flickr.You can see where you began homing in on good fit with the Nishiki, then the 520 (awesome touring and camping pics!), and finally arrived at a perfect fit on the AHH. Nice Schwinn Voyageur too. On Friday, Aug

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Choice

On Friday, August 2, 2013 11:33:26 AM UTC-4, Anne Paulson wrote: > > The key to getting bikes accepted as a normal mode of transportation > is getting women to ride. As long as bike commuting is something done > predominantly by young men, it is seen as something for crazy > daredevils, not so

[RBW] Re: Rivs on the Great Divide, was Jamboree

I have ridden the northern part of the divide, using 40mm tires fully loaded on a regular touring bike, and I would definitely not hesitate to do it on an Atlantis.Parts of it were gnarly, but they were not that long and were actually kind of fun.I found that those washboard roads go fr

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

, with the stick's zero positioned at the seat post center.) > > -Jim W. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 1, 2013, at 12:45 AM, Matt Beebe > > wrote: > > It's not actually clear which frames on the current geometry chart show > the effective rather than a

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

It's not actually clear which frames on the current geometry chart show the effective rather than actual TT lengths. I know for example that the Hunqapillar TT lengths listed are definitely not effective length though, I don't even think they are actual length. Matt On Thursday, August 1

[RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 5:21:24 PM UTC-4, David Craig wrote: > > Matt: > > "Also, Surly measures their Crosscheck and LHT frame sizes *exactly* the > same way Rivendell measures theirs: Center-to-top (i.e., top of TT). > My better half owns one of the early crosschecks which is sitting

[RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

rather than 80mm of the Riv, but I don't reckon that makes an appreciable difference in how big the bike feels. Matt If you measure a LHT the same way you measure an Atlantis, a 56 LHT is more > equivalent to a 58 cm Atlantis. I had a 58 Atlantis for years, but a 58 > Trucker f

[RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

"Buying a Surly using the Riv sizing guideline apples-to-apples is quite likely to result in a bike that's on the too-big side. " I could see that if you aimed for a fistful of seatpost on a Karate-Monkey, you'd end up with a bike that is too big.But it seems the Cross-check and LHT have si

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

Just wanted to add that another option is to use a Pantone color, Joe Bell will let you do that too.So if you can find one that matches your shirt could go that route. Matt On Tuesday, July 30, 2013 6:09:01 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote: > > On Tuesday, July 30, 2013 4:52:27 PM UTC-5

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

013 6:09:01 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote: > > On Tuesday, July 30, 2013 4:52:27 PM UTC-5, Matt Beebe wrote: >> >> Joe Bell can definitely match a color if you send him a sample. I did >> this when my custom frame was ready to be painted. He told me he'd do his >>

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

Joe Bell can definitely match a color if you send him a sample. I did this when my custom frame was ready to be painted. He told me he'd do his best to match the color, but then asked me to be "rigidly flexible" in my expectations, then proceeded to do an unbelievably awesome job.The

[RBW] Re: Sudden Onset Bike Purchase

Wow, what a great score!You'd have been nuts to pass it up, the albas and couplers cinching it like that. On Monday, July 29, 2013 11:03:13 PM UTC-4, Sergio wrote: > > Hello! I'm writing to introduce myself as a new (used) Rivendell Atlantis > owner. It wasn't a planned event and certainl

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

No matter what color you pick, Joe Bell is painting it, so it is going to look friggin awesome.That being said, if I were going to pick black, maybe I'd ask if he could give it a bit of a pearl/fine-metallic finish. Either way, I can't wait to see it. Matt On Monday, July 29, 2013 4

[RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

Even shops that are aware of and support Rivendell sizing techniques can sometimes lead you astray. I once had my PBH measured at such a shop, an otherwise really great shop which shall remain unnamed, and they measured it at 88cm, which in retrospect I think is definitely about 2cm too low

[RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

Well at least this encounter with the bike-fit establishment ended well, despite their best efforts :)I give your friend a lot of credit for sticking with what he felt was the best size. Perhaps what happened here is an instance of a phenomenon Grant Petersen explains in his essay abou

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: Motorcycle Riding and Bicycles

hich is probably a good thing), and I like > to stick to back roads as much as possible. Same when I'm riding > bicycles... > > BB > > On Sunday, July 21, 2013 2:33:45 PM UTC-4, Matt Beebe wrote: >> >> Warning: text that follows is a downer! >> &g

[RBW] Re: Atlantis build help

First of all, good on you for building up an Atlantis for your wife! Regarding the rear shifting, have you tried adjusting the derailleur set screws? http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/rear-derailler-adjustments-derailleur On Sunday, July 21, 2013 5:44:54 PM UTC-4, shawn wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: Motorcycle Riding and Bicycles

Warning: text that follows is a downer! I used to ride motorcycles in my 20's, and had lots of friends through motorcycling. Many overnight trips into Vermont and the Adirondacks.I met my better half through motorcycling, though neither of us ride anymore. Sadly I lost two of my rid

[RBW] Re: Regarding Seth Vidal

Hi Eunice, Thank you for posting here, and so sorry for your loss. You and all of Seth's family and friends have definitely been in my thoughts; he just seemed like a very special person. It is good to hear that Seth's beloved bicycle was part of his memorial.I can only echo what D

Re: [RBW] Re: Need shoe recommendations for riding.

I like to just use pedals that are shoe-agnostic, rubber block pedals are good for this. I imagine grip-kings are good too if you don't use pins, but rubber is definitely easy on leather soles, moccasins or bare feet. Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Newly built-up LongLow

Nice setup! looks like a smooth riding bike, ready to go anywhere. What kind of dynohub are you using there? On Thursday, July 18, 2013 1:27:46 AM UTC-4, IanA wrote: > > Towards the end of 2012, I bought a 1998 Double Joe F/F/HS LongLow from a > list member. I bought parts from Germany,

[RBW] Re: Terrible News

Seth's contributions here were always positive.Not surprising that he was also a prominent contributor in open source software community. His death is tragic and the circumstances infuriating. On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 3:03:07 PM UTC-4, Peter Pesce wrote: > > via Twitter: > > *ThePathLe

Re: [RBW] Re: What brand was that Japanese bartape RBW just stopped selling?

I use Greengrips tape, it's great in my opinion. It's a little wider than velox and Viva tape, and has similar paper peel-away backing as Newbaums (which I'm not crazy about, but it's not a big deal). Matt On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 10:41:02 AM UTC-4, ccanter wrote: > > Has anyone used this? >

[RBW] Re: Morning coffee ride on the freshly painted All Rounder!

Looks like a fabulous morning! The green paint looks sweet, and the bike seems to eat those 650b wheels right up. Clearance! leave it to a Riv anyway. On Saturday, July 6, 2013 12:07:17 PM UTC-4, jinxed wrote: > > This mornings ride has been in my head for a LONG time, and the last week

[RBW] Re: Portland to Seattle through the backdoor on a Romulus

Looks like an awesome, scenic ride.Great photos! On Thursday, July 4, 2013 6:30:01 PM UTC-4, joe b. wrote: > > I-bobs please excuse the cross post. > > Fellow Riv-lister Oliver & I took Jan Heine's route as inspiration, though > we did it more slowmo than rando. Three days included some

Re: [RBW] Re: Newbaum's cloth bar tape

Also check out greengrips tape: http://www.greengrips.org/ It is good quality and very easy to wrap. Matt P.S. For some reason, sometimes their site doesn't load the first time you go to the URL (maybe it's just my computer), but after that no problems. On Monday, July 1, 2013 6:

Re: [RBW] Re: LBS Love...

+1 for Harris Cyclery. Everyone there is great, and Elton and Susan have been especially helpful to me. On Sunday, June 30, 2013 3:33:13 PM UTC-4, Jim wrote: > > Boston Area is lucky. We have Harris Cyclery. You could not ask for > better. Good people, good stock, good shop.

[RBW] Re: Hammered finish and lugged handlebars anyone?

I don't know about lugged bars, but I do wish Rivendell would come out with some chromoly Noodle bars. Maybe just two sizes: 42 and 46cm.That would be sweet.And chromoly cranks too :D Matt On Saturday, June 22, 2013 11:21:16 AM UTC-4, Michael wrote: > > Would be interesting if Ri

[RBW] Re: Powder Coated S.H. and Dureme 50's

The powdercoat looks good and sturdy.I love the 50mm Duremes.This is one of the OG green ones right? My better half has an OG green one, beautiful paint but it is definitely somewhat temperamental. She's been getting by with some nail polish that Elton at Harris Cyclery gave her, wh

[RBW] Re: New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

tions. The good news is, my bike > lives up to it's name of Shadowfax, being a steed that makes sure it's > rider is always on. I've since pummeled them with endless questions about > bags and racks and whatnot and they handle them all wonderfully. > > With aband

[RBW] Re: New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

Hi Mike, A tour to mark ten years is an excellent plan :)I'd love to see some pics of your Curt Goodrich A/R. About the ST decal, yes it's an option, you can request wrap-around or diamond style.They even have different outline colors to choose from. Matt On Tuesday, June 25, 20

[RBW] Re: 50K on a Sunday morning

Looks like a beautiful ride, the kinda solo excursion that can heal the soul.So jealous of those mountains and wide open spaces. On Sunday, June 23, 2013 4:50:48 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Absolutely perfect weather today, so I had to jump on the opportunity to > get out and a

Re: [RBW] New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

> Can you give build particulars? Tires, in particular? > > On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 6:42 AM, Matt Beebe > > wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> A couple years ago Rivendell mentioned in their mailing list update that >> their custom queue had gotten very short. T

Re: [RBW] New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

ulations. That's a bike and a build after my own heart. > > Can you give build particulars? Tires, in particular? > > On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 6:42 AM, Matt Beebe > > wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> A couple years ago Rivendell mentioned in their mailing l

[RBW] Re: New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

imagine a custom being anything > but costing more money to do pretty much the same thing. Still, it's fun to > play with the possibilities. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Monday, June 24, 2013 6:42:59 AM UTC-6, Matt Beebe wrote: >> >> Hi All, >> &

[RBW] New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

Hi All, A couple years ago Rivendell mentioned in their mailing list update that their custom queue had gotten very short. This certainly planted a thought in my mind and after pondering for a while, being a huge fan of all bikes Rivendell, I decided to order my first custom from them, an

[RBW] Re: Carradice

Carradice has outstanding customer service. They've always been way-above-and-beyond helpful whenever I've contacted them about minor stuff with old bags (issues that had nothing to do with quality). They really do stand behind their goods. As for quick-release capability, I like the Nitt

[RBW] Re: Get on your bike or the rise of the unracer

Loved it! On Friday, June 21, 2013 3:54:45 PM UTC-4, bwphoto wrote: > > > I ran across this from the London Cyclist a great example of promoting the > "unracer" or just riding. Admittedly it does take place during a "race" but > the end tells it all. Here's the link: > http://ibikelondon.blog

Re: [RBW] Re: New to Albas after drops/staches...did this happen to you?

FD with > it. So, it's not that, but* combined *with a *deep drop BB* that Riv > prefers, now we have an issue ! > > > On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 5:37:30 PM UTC-4, Matt Beebe wrote: >> >> I remember reading in the blug or maybe RR that some Rivendell models >

Re: [RBW] Re: New to Albas after drops/staches...did this happen to you?

t, but* combined *with a *deep drop BB* that Riv > prefers, now we have an issue ! > > > On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 5:37:30 PM UTC-4, Matt Beebe wrote: >> >> I remember reading in the blug or maybe RR that some Rivendell models >> might have been designed with slacke

[RBW] Re: DIY 40-26 questions

Definitely do it.Setting the limit screw works just fine, and you can get used to any nuances it introduces to shifting. I have been using the Riv bash guard crank on all my bikes for years now and love it.For a while it was just the "quickbeam crank" and I would just run the stock

Re: [RBW] Re: New to Albas after drops/staches...did this happen to you?

I remember reading in the blug or maybe RR that some Rivendell models might have been designed with slacker ST angles than ~72, except that there is a point where front derailleurs become difficult or impossible to fit, due to the angle of incidence between the chainstay and seattube.I thoug

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