Re: [RBW] Riv default 113 BB, Tange headset

The real fun with square taper cranksets is that depending on its previous usage/owners they can not give you advertised chainline no matter how good your research is. Some people really like to bottom out that taper! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

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

Thanks for the leads on road wheel sets, I appreciate it. Pretty much accepted It's going to be wheels (and tyres/tubes) to make a meaningful difference. On Tuesday, 14 January 2025 at 03:29:25 UTC+8 isp...@gmail.com wrote: It's fun thinking about lighter weight builds... but forgive me because

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

That is very useful info, cheers. It seems like I am getting very good weight value out of my cheap, 9 speed 11-28 HG-400 at 260g? On Sunday, 12 January 2025 at 19:00:44 UTC+8 Nick Payne wrote: > For a light cassette, steel monoblock cassettes save weight, as they're > mostly empty space. I jus

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

The head badge certainly gives nothing away. But yeah, most likely the new Hillibike. Or something so off the wall no one could predict it. I new Trandem or something. On Saturday, 11 January 2025 at 09:09:14 UTC+8 ericf3 wrote: > The smallest and topmost splash if yellow is obviously a rutabag

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

Ooof. He has the prices on the instagram @CampyCult I want that Holdsworth Professional so badly. On Friday, 3 January 2025 at 05:28:04 UTC+8 Mike Godwin wrote: > I suppose folks have seen this hoard on SF Craigslist. Has anyone > contacted the seller for a price list? > Collection of BEAUTIFUL

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

What a great build, Bill! You have inspired me a great deal. Thanks for sharing. -- 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...

[RBW] Re: Jack the Bike Rack

I have used a Jack the Bike Rack. Unless you NEED the convenience of being able to switch from bike to bike all the time, I found this rack to be so compromised as to not be worth it at all. Best case scenario it keeps the bag from rubbing on your head tube, but it weighs OVER 700g. For referenc

Re: [RBW] Re: The way I design a build, and the first chapter

*Jason Fuller:* *Crust makes some really light-for-their-width options but I've seen too many crack at the eyelets for me to buy them.* Ah, you just saved me a lot of money. Thanks. Well not really because Quills cost a lot more but you know what I mean... -- You received this message because yo

Re: [RBW] Re: The way I design a build, and the first chapter

I look forward to the next part Bill, Thanks. My usual method is throw my parts bin at a frame and see what sticks then open 50+tabs in my browser and see what arrives in the mail a month later. This method seems more organised. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

Re: [RBW] Re: New build challenge: Roadini vs Gallop

Jumping in as this tails off, but recently I inherited some shop scales and started weighing everything. It has only just occurred to me how light our Rivendells generally are in the grand scheme of things. Rim brakes really do make a difference in how light the forks can be built and that seem

[RBW] Re: Susie/Wolbis first rides

This Crust Vid was a huge inspiration for me to pull the trigger on getting a Susie in the second batch, the Ortho-Susie combo just seemed so right. In the end I didn't enjoy the Ortho on my XL Susie because the stack is just so high I couldn't get

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

I'm in the Berthoud is overpriced crap camp. So bizarre that opinions vary so wildly. Mine (an Aubisque) was so soft (I never used anything on it out of the box) it sagged after the first dry 100km I rode it. Worst of all the plastic structure cut across the centre of where your sit bones go. s

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

Can't find a picture but this reminded me that in the past Ronnie suggested putting a piece of brake cable housing over the hanging part of the brake cable when running cantis. It works as a sleeve and prevents the bag from impeding the movement of the cable. I have done this and it does wo

Re: [RBW] Orthos

Just another reiteration of previous posts, but I love my Orthos on my Clydesdale commuter that has been my main suburban steed since January. Held securely with a 25.4 alloy faceplater stem. Super comfy bars on an old Opafiets frame. Hard to get the bars up high enough on those things without

Re: [RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

*"The ends of the head tube are not exactly perpendicular to the geometric axis of the head tube, and the fork crowns are not precisely machined so that the headset parts don't always line up correctly. Take your bike to an experienced mechanic who has the appropriate tools to machine the head t

Re: [RBW] WTB: 59 Susie frameset

fillet sellers > (always great connecting with folks from the bunch that way) who reckon I'd > get away with using the Susie for my purposes. That said, *Brendonoid & > Keith*, you've both had me going down the RBW list wormhole - found the > frame failure post & a nu

Re: [RBW] WTB: 59 Susie frameset

Fillet brazed 59cm owner here chiming in to say it isn't a great choice for tough bike-packing bike. Light loads will make the frame notably flex. You'll want a Gus Boots or one of the new lugged ones. The new lugged ones have thicker tubes but most importantly top tubes connect higher up on the

Re: [RBW] Re: For the N+1 group

After buying the Susie a few years ago, I promised myself I wouldn't need another bike. I've been good and mainly just been helping friends get bike builds sorted and buying a new part now and then. Then Crumbworks put the Chunk up for international orders. I couldn't help myself and the sicknes

Re: [RBW] Help me lighten up Sam

On Thursday 25 July 2024 at 11:17:20 UTC+8 captaincon...@gmail.com wrote: Ditch the racks, fenders, and Brooks saddle, and switch to 1x gearing. I have a jack the bike rack with basket and bag, a jumbo jammer handle handlebar bag, and a bxb frame bag--none of which has to be on the bike, but

Re: [RBW] Help me lighten up Sam

Here to add my +1 to say that you have a light bike for what it is doing. To be more helpful, those cro-mo faceplater stems are beautiful and strong but heavy compared to a tallux. The Brooks is heavy. 520g to a plastic saddles ~300g The S-83 is heavier than an S-65 Changing those few things coul

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno - Are you buying one?

Another Riv that excited me until the inexplicable change to sidepulls. I think I know why Riv has done this twice now but damn it is annoying. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

Everyone in this thread should please read *Ultra-Processed People* by Chris van Tulleken. It is the only food/diet book anyone really needs to read. You'll never have to worry about extreme or fad diets ever again. Prepare for extreme ennui about everything you have tried up to the point you re

[RBW] Re: Looking for article about a frame builder who built their own hillibike

Whoa, what a great article! Thanks for sharing. -- 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 d

[RBW] Re: The Official Introduction of RoadeoRosa

This is such a wonderful build sir, congratulations. This is the bike missing from the Riv line-up. A light rando frame with canti posts. So perfect. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

Re: [RBW] Susie / Appaloosa indecision

I own Both. The (old)Susie is such a great trail bike but if you don't need the huge tyre clearance I would say that the Appa is a nicer road/gravel bike because of the steeper head tube and lower BB. The new Susie looks super neat and has a 5mm lower BB so honestly get the bike you prefer

[RBW] Re: Roadini Build is complete

Such a clean build! That Sergio green is really growing on me too. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver crank surprise and the weight of things

This thread made me finally weigh my 59cm Susie and it came in 15.9kg. which is more than I thought tbh. It would be 17kg normally I guess but currently doesn't have front rack and basket. There are a lot of places I could save weight I suppose. I have straight guage spokes, and b17 flyer, dyno

Re: [RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

I wish Grant had answered their questions about the two new frames on camera. Will and the other fellow didn't seem to remember/know what was going on in any detail. The Charlie looks like such I nice frame, the new lugs are beautiful and I think I can put up with the sidepulls. It will probabl

Re: [RBW] Plush old 531 steel frames (was being precious)

My late 80s Holdsworth Mistral is 531c (I assume that's the competition tubing?) And is the only frame I've ridden that has that "planing" feeling that Jan gets so hot under the collar for. I have converted it to 650b and it is my go to roadish bike when I'm not on a Riv. Definitely a special fr

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

Things have been covered in great detail really not much to add other than a +1 vote for Soma Cazaderos. Bit of a knob, solid centre line and rolls a bit nicer than gravelkings. All the boutique tyre brands are made by Panaracer anyway so let healthy scepticism lead your decision making. Fender

Re: [RBW] Re: Whoosa Getting an Appaloosa? 2023

> LOL, Brendon, fourth? > My first one was actually my partner's RBW blue 51cm appa. -- 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+unsubs

[RBW] Re: Whoosa Getting an Appaloosa? 2023

Would almost buy a fourth appaloosa for that purple alone. *Almost.* -- 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...@googlegrou

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

The tyranny of distance keeps me financially solvent. On Thu, 25 May 2023 at 09:47, Eric Marth wrote: > Brendon, I'd say you've managed pretty well! And maybe the oceans are a > moderating force against your prolific collection. > > On Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 10:16:

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

A Saluki in my size and favourite colour. A rare thing indeed. Sometimes I really hate being on the other side of the world to all these perfect bicycles. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

I was 100% buying a Charlie until the brake change now I am 95% not going to buy one. I have never had a problem with R559s and have used them on quite a few bikes but their clearance limitations are the real problem. Wet weather downhill performance can be weak but it isn't a deal breaker. I w

Re: [RBW] Lovely Blue Riv Custom

I really want to know more about this bike, Is it just an over sized Homer/sam or what is going on here? It is beautiful but seems to have way more clearance than is being utilised. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: 173 v. 178 Crank Arms?

Oh and don't forget to adjust your saddle height by the same amount you adjust your crank length. -- 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

[RBW] Re: 173 v. 178 Crank Arms?

I have 180mm cranks on my 58cm Appa and 178mm on my 57cm appa. Clearance is not a problem with the caveat that I run 29x2.1 tyres and don't do crazy single track on those bikes. Crank length is 100% personal preference and opinions will vary wildly. Biomechanics says shorter cranks should be 'b

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

When you pull a bike off the wall/roof and pump up the tyres and the tubes fail because they are so old you have too many bikes. Signed, Brendon sold-a-car-to-buy-another-Rivendell McLoughney -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikers - do you stand and pedal?

Previous folks have covered most of it here but I'll add my personal experience: I had previously used Bosco Bars and never really gelled with them so I put the Nitto Bullbar with a very short stem on my Susie as I was worried about swept back bars making trail riding and climbing too awkward. H

Re: [RBW] Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

The brass bits are nice but if you just bend the original light mount a bit it would fit under the straddle cable and do the job nicely. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

[RBW] Re: Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

I am yet to see a lime-olive Sam I don't like. Lovely build! That light and bag aren't going to play well though, at best the Edelux will become a defacto bag support. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from thi

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne, confused on size/epoch

What I meant to say in my pointless ramble there is that there is nothing about your PBH that suggests a 58cm Sam is too small for you. But that saddle height makes me wonder... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscrib

Re: [RBW] Custom frame bag for Gus

So great, I want one! -- 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 on the web visit

[RBW] Re: FS: New XL (59cm) Wolbis/Susie Frameset

My XL measures 68.5 also. In the latest batch Riv listed the larges (56) as a 68.5 and I assumed they made a mistake on their chart. Just a logical deduction from the ratio of other dimension changes. The ETTs go 625-640-...-685? I think the just wrote down the XLs numbers by mistake. The Ls sho

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto 32F Rack weight limit?

I've never used a rack that wasn't stronger than the M5 stainless steel screws attaching it to the bike. Years ago Riv said don't put baskets on this rack. With all sorts of wink wink caveats and the advice to always put a strap around your rack/basket to your handlebar. >From memory, Nitto ha

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul home polish

*"The other set of cantis are on a new build I just finished."* Whoa, hold up! What a teaser, I can't wait. -- 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] Re: Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

BB's chasing and facing my worthless opinion: Cup and cone BB? *Yes! *The cup sitting perfectly true is integral to the BB functioning correctly, and the lockring won't lock well against paint. Sealed bearing unit? *Nah*, don't worry about it. Anything slightly off is completely compensated for b

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

I love the wrap job on the Handlebars! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

Oh, this is exciting! I think Grant has/had the all-rounder category between the hillibikes and the country bikes. So the Atlantis/Appaloosa was an all-rounder whilst the Sam/Homer was a country bike. Unfortunately the nomenclature has been somewhat fluid along with the concepts of what certain

Re: [RBW] If you convince Rivendell to bring back "one" former model

I always desperately wanted 58cm Hunqapillar, but the Appaloosa came out with superior Geo and I could never justify the gamble of buying a second hand bike in another country. If I could bring back a model it would be the Suluki. I want an fat tyred road bike, dang it. -- You received this m

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus front derailleur reccomendation needed

My Susie is clearing a 2.8" rear tyre with a triple setup on a 113mm BB atm. Not the same crank but majority of that era triples were pretty much made for 110mm BBs except for some Suntours which needed crazy long ones. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

[RBW] Any other Western Australians lurking in this group?

I know the chance is very slim, but I'd love to catch up with any other Riv owners or Riv curious folks locally and I don't really know how else to go about it. I know through third hand accounts that there are definitely other Rivs in the state but who knows if you lurk here too? I might even h

Re: [RBW] For sale: Suntour hats

It is such a nice hat Eric, I would love one but shipping to Aus would be more than the hat. :( -- 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-b

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 2022 Gus Boots Willsen

As someone who hasn't ridden for 8 weeks because of a serious knee injury, I am very sorry to hear this. Best of luck with sale. +1 to Gus making a great E-bike, bottom bracket mounted E-motors are easy to find and don't require any other modifications to a current setup. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Which is the best frame size for me? Pictures

Saddle height is easily adjusted, which bike has the more comfortable reach? Stem length is also adjustable with more difficulty, so it depends on what you personally prefer. On Sunday, 23 October 2022 at 07:58:36 UTC+8 John Hawrylak wrote: > I would say which ever one fits you better wrt saddl

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you Rapid Rise? (Share pics and thoughts)

Grant has said previously that no one local is interested, including Paul. I was more pointing out that I wouldn't be paying hundreds of dollars for anything made in China, and that the prices Grant was talking about definitely makes domestic production more attractive. There are lots of places in

[RBW] Re: Do you Rapid Rise? (Share pics and thoughts)

A bit more concerning in the blahg was that the tooling to make the non-cnc'd version was going to cost ~$19k? I suspect that would be a no go for proceeding. I sort of wish Paul or white industries or someone local would just do it for a crazy expensive price. At least it would be MUSA and you

[RBW] Re: Clemuno Jr

8 Joe Bernard wrote: > Yes but they're heavy which is how you get to Grant/Riv's position, "Why > not just ride a derailer bike if you need gears?" At which point I look at > the light derailer Riv I have now and say, "Good point Grant/Riv!" > > On Saturda

[RBW] Re: Clemuno Jr

An internal geared hub would give you the slick aesthetic of that single speed without all the walking and expensive knee replacements. That is what I am thinking I'd do with this frame. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

[RBW] Re: Clemuno Jr

I think the Roaduno is going to have much lighter tubing than the Clem. So not going to be as good to load up or off road. I for one welcome a road bike I can put Antelope Hills on, however. So I am looking forward to it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Todays Email and the RoadUNO

Long and Light, canti-posts, Clearance for 55mm tyres. With a decent IGH on this bike it looks like it is going to be a better (for me) version of the Charlie H. Gallop. Pretty excited since the Sidepull brake change has put me off the CHG. Thoughts? -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Your Road or Road-ish Riv Rubber Radius (tire width)

I love the Rene Herse options but if the conditions aren't perfect, Panaracer Paselas are just so good on damp/wet roads for confidence braking and cornering. I run the biggest (38s) on my two mainly road bikes, the Homer and the Holdsworth. If they made a 42-44 in the Pasela I probably wouldn'

[RBW] Re: Ride report: Shenandoah foothills

Oh man, I almost missed this amazing ride report between all the FS posts. Such a great write up! Thank you again Eric for all your thoughtful contributions to this community. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe f

[RBW] Re: How Many Bars on the Appaloosa?

Kevin, It honestly does sound like you might not be getting on with the frame, or that it isn't going to do what you want it to. I certainly wouldn't want a drop bar on an Appaloosa. They are way too long. I am also at the point in my life where I don't get on with drop bars much at all. So my

[RBW] Re: Crank Repair Advice

I have ridden a tapped helicoiled crank for 8+ years with no issues. As others have said, if it was done properly there is no issue. Sounds like bike shop dude wanted to sell a new crank! :P -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt photo archive on instagram

Wow Eric, what a resource. Thank you so much. -- 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 dis

[RBW] Re: Susie W. Longbolts Build video

Thanks Eric, I have previously used these Neo Retros on my Appaloosa and on an old GT. I didn't like them either time, I have used a lot of canti's over the years and I would have put them at the bottom of the list. With these different pads and perhaps a more agreeable rim-to-brake-pivot ratio

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

Those clearances are super tight, Keith. Nicely done! I know that the first batch of Susies had an issue with the forks having to be re done because they were accidentally 650b somehow. But there is a lot more clearance in the new batch it seems. -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Susie W. Longbolts Build video

I finally finished it folks , please enjoy! -- 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...@google

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

Erg no edits I meant I've had that set up on my Appaloosa and it has been amazing. On Susie I have a Bullbar on a 30mm Discord and it is super stiff. Susie needs a stiff bar off road methinks. On Saturday, 30 July 2022 at 05:44:02 UTC+8 brendonoid wrote: > > I've been runni

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

I've been running Billies' on a 130mm Technomic and it is pretty dang flexy but the most comfy setup I have ever had. I love it. Totally get why some people would find it iffy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Which Dyno Hub?

I have only used son28s for years but recently acquired a Shutter Precision. The cheaper dyno has a much courser rotation feel but you don't notice it riding. However, I deeply dislike the shutter precision's flange spacing which is unnecessarily narrow and I worry about wheel strength its long

Re: [RBW] Homer 6 months review and questions

Your Homer looks perfect and I would second everything that Roberta has just said. Looking at your build in that photo the only things you could lose weight on are all utility comfort things. The saddle, Dyno, kickstand and brass bell are all weight saving opportunities but also things that I p

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day (last week) A New to me Quickbeam

Very classy build! I love it. -- 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 on the w

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

After bending the head tube on my silver Appaloosa I was never going to run fenders on a knobby tyre again. However, rolling down the gravel hills at high velocity I discovered that a 2.8 tyre can very handily lob rocks around the down tube and into my face. Would love peoples opinions on ugly M

[RBW] Re: Susie's Limits

Originally it was 160 pounds, one of the main reasons I didn't jump on the first batch. Over six foot that was a very low weight limit and it made me nervous. Somewhat Ironically, photos of this exact bike made me think, actually I'd be fine. I rode down the stairs to the underpass on the weeke

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

Beautiful parts choice and build, and yeah, these hillibikes need short stems to run flat bars. They are lng. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

I have found that the thin line salmons, when working, are great pads but by far the fussiest to setup. Getting them to be quiet can require such ludicrous amounts of toe-in that the pad wont last more than 1000 miles. One trick that has worked previously worked is cleaning the pads themselves

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

Re: the rims, Supply issues mean just getting what I can get and I'm happy. Non machined black 36hole was all I could get. Honestly since using non-machined rims 12 years ago I have come to prefer them that way. Other than feeling the rim join during braking the first few miles it wears even an

[RBW] Re: WTB: Replacement fork for 58cm Hillborne

Weird wreck? Are you okay? What happened? I do not have a fork, 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...@googleg

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

That XL limeolive Susie is so perfect! Mine is currently sitting in customs hopefully will arrive early next week. I am also surprised at the lack of builds being posted. That Gus is looking nice too! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

> > My Gus has shipped! > MY GUS HAS SHIPPED! > I'm sitting here in the other side of the world wondering how much longer I have to wait for that email from riv. Then I have to wait for it to ship to the other side of the planet. Sigh. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Lights on a Platy

Okay so my coffee hasn't worked this morning, I'm blaming the covid. I need to stress a point that I made in my head and not in my first response. The downtube where it connects to the headtube is the most stressed, critical part of a bike frame, do not drill a hole there. IF YOU REALLY HAVE TO,

[RBW] Re: Lights on a Platy

*cable guide not *chain guide*. Always proof read folks! On Thursday, 19 May 2022 at 08:59:03 UTC+8 brendonoid wrote: > There is already a hole in the BB where the chain guide attaches for > drainage. I would work out a way to use that and, like you said, drill the > hole in the sea

[RBW] Re: Lights on a Platy

There is already a hole in the BB where the chain guide attaches for drainage. I would work out a way to use that and, like you said, drill the hole in the seat post at the top. Leave the frame unmolested for future owners/corrosion reasons. -- You received this message because you are subscri

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

I love that you have only had this bike for ~3 months and it already looks like it has *lived*. -- 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-b

Re: [RBW] Re: That new rear derailer

I finally got around to reading the latest blahg and those last few images show that Grant is tantalizingly close to solving the exposed barrel adjuster problem that Shimano never solved. Very interesting. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

The differences I can spot: -The top tube decal has moved to the chain stay. -The rear dropout is the new one that first appeared on on the Platypus, replacing the old one that had the ugly tube squish connection. There is a slight change to seat stay braze-ons positions probably due to this ch

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

That is a good effort with the colour balance. Looks pretty spot on. -- 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...@googlegroup

[RBW] Re: Overnighter Photos

Wonderful, photos, bicycle and countryside! -- 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 discu

[RBW] Re: 10 years of Rivendell on my Homer Hilsen

*What did your mother say when you showed up on it this Mother's Day??* "Your sister can drive you home." She never really *got* it. -- 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 f

[RBW] Re: Wonderful Japanese Bike Storage

Yes please! That is so elaborate yet functional. I love it. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

The Hive mind here is real. I was thinking the T-rack would be perfect on the Susie since it isn't supposed to carry much weight. I thought a t-rack on the front fork (the strongest part) would be the safest way to have a basket and some manythings cages for a lightweight/overnighter/explore typ

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

Thanks for the review I enjoyed it! I think you are right about the canti posts but I suspect it is much too late to change it. On Monday, 2 May 2022 at 12:24:02 UTC+8 Jason Fuller wrote: > I started a review of mine, to pay back the privilege of owning one > already! I haven't so much as proo

[RBW] Re: That new rear derailer

You can't just flip the spring on a derailleur. You need to change where the cable is pulling from and where it is attached. Non-trivial since it is built into the single molded top part. Where the barrel adjuster is attached on a rapid rise derailleur is actually the biggest flaw in the design

[RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

I had a thread about handlebar choice a few months ago, then Rivendell without any fanfare slipped a new Nitto bar into their lineup which basically filled all of my criteria. The new Bull bar seems to have gone under the radar, (it didn't immediately sell out) and is going to be perfect for m

[RBW] Re: It might be even nicer on a Rivendell: 1975 news feature film on bicycle postman in rural Ireland

When I first started as a bicycle postie I had a single speed and the hilliest run in the office. Fittest year of my life. Really great job though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

I have had too long to think about my build. I now have 3 handlebars and 2 stems to choose from. Like, four? colours of brake cable and 7 colours of bar tape and I'm going crazy right here. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

*It would be great if the folks at Rivendell could inspire Brooks to reissue the B68. Even if just one color. * According to Grant on reddit yesterday, they have! It's some time off but it's happening. Details to follow! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

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