Re: [RBW] Favorite Rivendell model names?

I don’t think anyone mentioned the Long Low. Love that 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

[RBW] Jan's post

It appears that Jan's post was taken down. Either he took it down himself or the moderator did. For those of you that missed it , Jan is offering to pass on the revenue from Bicycle Quarterly subscriptions to Black Lives Matter LINK HERE

[RBW] WTB quickbeam or simple one

Are you looking for F/F/HS or complete ? -- 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 discussi

[RBW] Re: WTB quickbeam or simple one

I think you'd actually be a 58 on that bike...for more roadish use... 56 would work too I'm 5'10" with an 84.5pbh and have a 58 SO ...and used to have a 58 QBboth with tires maxed out. it wasn't too big. On Friday, May 29, 2020 at 9:46:46 AM UTC-4, Andrew Huston wrote: > > Likely a long

[RBW] Re: Dark Green B17 Special

Thanks Benz Looks like that links to a saddle that's been purchased...maybe I was too slow. JS On Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 8:57:03 PM UTC-4, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > > A bit expensive for a used Brooks, but this is > available. I know that someone was discounting

[RBW] Re: FS: WOOL here (Riv Aussie, jerseys - short/long, new & used)

Hi David not sure if you received my PM following up re: the Green Short Sleeve shirt thanks Jason On Friday, May 22, 2020 at 10:11:08 PM UTC-4, j.schwartz wrote: > > I’ll take the green short sleeve > Thank you -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[RBW] FS: WOOL here (Riv Aussie, jerseys - short/long, new & used)

I’ll take the green short sleeve Thank you -- 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 disc

[RBW] Re: New batch of Sam Hillbornes this fall.

Root Beer! On Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 9:32:22 AM UTC-4, Eamon Nordquist wrote: > > Getting back to the original topic, what is the old color being brought > back for the new batch if Hillbornes? I would guess by the wording that > it’s not a color that was previously used for Hillbornes. There

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

://www.obsidianmonarch.com On Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 4:45:31 PM UTC-4, Hetchins52 wrote: > > Please tell us about that saddle cover. Custom leatherwork to a Berthoud? > Really nice! > > David Lipsky > > On Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 8:46:13 AM UTC-7, j.schwartz wrote: >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

What are the approximate sizes for the tubes here? Did you spec the wheel size or did GP ? Plans for racks? Looks great. On Friday, May 8, 2020 at 9:13:35 AM UTC-4, Bill Schairer wrote: > > “ It's perfect. Comfortable, beautiful, with a nice springy > ride..basically it's a Rivendell. But a Ri

[RBW] good deal on 60cm Ram near Phoenix

no relation , just came across this listing: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bik/d/mesa-rivendell-rambouillet-road-bike/7113747837.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] Re: Tall Arm V-Brakes

FYI the old Tektro arms that are on there now (not sure of the model number) are 110mm from center of bolt to brake wire. On Friday, April 24, 2020 at 9:29:04 AM UTC-4, j.schwartz wrote: > > Thanks for all the info everybody and especially the chart of arm lengths. -- You receive

[RBW] Re: Tall Arm V-Brakes

Thanks for all the info everybody and especially the chart of arm lengths. -- 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...@googl

[RBW] Re: Analog Cycles: Free Tubeless Clinic on Instagram Live

Maybe headset installs and maintenance? also BB install and removal. (also the associated tools needed) I guess most people on this list are using threaded headsets and sq.tape bb's. It's sort of the last frontier of home mechanics since the frames often come with the headsets and bottom brack

[RBW] Re: First(ish) impressions of Sam Hillborne

looks pretty much perfect. Congrats. I've had a few Rivs come in and out of my life and currently have 4 (Sam, Joe, Clem, SimpleOne) The only one that I've never thought about moving on is my very first Riv. A 2009 first generation 56cm Sam. If I only kept one bike, that would be it. On

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Hudson Valley, about two hour north of the city Been up here for about 3 years after many years in Brooklyn -- 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: PSA: 56cm Saluki on Ebay

Was unusual for this frame to be made without canti posts? or there were just different runs? Does anyone know the standover for the 56 with presumably the max tires under fenders? This frame was essentially a 650b proto hilsen if I remember correctly? Were there any differences? How is it dif

Re: [RBW] Clem L 3-speed traily camper van

ng, just asking. > > That aside, me, I love 3 speeds. > > On Fri, Apr 10, 2020 at 7:51 PM j.schwartz > wrote: > >> I've been riding this a lot lately after finishing up the build over the >> winter ...and it's feeling very good >> 59cm Clem L , new

[RBW] Re: Chocomoose Versions

s that swept back generously. Currently, I'm running flared drops with one of those Analog 30mm quill stems. I'd like to know if the hand position on the bars where the curves that drop down would be too stretched out for me. thank you On Monday, April 6, 2020 at 10:32:51 AM UTC-

[RBW] Re: Chocomoose Versions

Thanks Joe I think the optical illusion with this bar and photos is based on how much ppl slam the stem or not. To my eye, and knowing what I know about how I like to set up my bikes, a bike with this bar set up high doesn't seem that it would be comfortable to me, however on some of the photos

[RBW] Re: Chocomoose Versions

Thanks all Maybe I am thinking of the BoscoMooses. The context with which I'm asking the question is really just about knowing as I'm interested in potentially getting a set and when looking at photos of other bikes online with this bar, some look slightly different to my eye than others. Reall

[RBW] Chocomoose Versions

Greetings, hope everyone is staying safe and sane out there. Question about the Chocomoose bars. Were there multiple versions of this integrated stem/bar handlebar? Was there an initial version that was improved later on? thanks JS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: What Fenders Are These?

Is is possible it could be these 63mm VO fenders? Looks like it , including the kick-in bend for the rear to make room for the chainrings https://velo-orange.com/collections/fenders/products/vo-fluted-63mm-fenders-700c On Friday, March 27, 2020 at 6:01:45 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > SimWor

Re: [RBW] daily post ur riv

28 PM UTC-4, David Hays wrote: > > Hi J, > Nice build. Is that the On One Midge Bar? > Thanks. > David > > On Mar 24, 2020, at 6:15 PM, j.schwartz > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Appaloosa after some minor tweaks, including silver sh

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

one of the best oranges Riv has done , especially lately On Monday, March 23, 2020 at 7:06:33 PM UTC-4, Ann L wrote: > > Beautiful bike and congratulations! I am intrigued by the chain > ring/crank set up. What components did you use? > > On Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 1:04:09 PM UTC-6, Bil

[RBW] Re: Advice on Crankset for Roadini Preorder

30 and a 12-27 cassette. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Friday, March 20, 2020 at 12:28:28 PM UTC-7, j.schwartz wrote: >> >> Bill >> In your experience a 42 single ring up front and an 11-32, say 10-speed, >> cassette in the back is appropriate

[RBW] Re: Advice on Crankset for Roadini Preorder

Bill In your experience a 42 single ring up front and an 11-32, say 10-speed, cassette in the back is appropriate for a more roadish bike with moderate to sometimes intense hills? I will be building up a similar bike and have some Sram Apex 10-speed drivetrain bits including cassette, derailleur

Re: [RBW] Re: Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

Thanks Justin totally agree This group needs to stay in it's lane or it's really not worth being a part of. On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 8:16:07 PM UTC-4, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > As someone who has two loved ones on the front lines and another at high > risk all of this anti-science dism

[RBW] Re: WTB: IRD Quill Shifter Mount

digging. > > Marty > > On Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 6:06:15 PM UTC-4, j.schwartz wrote: >> >> Hi >> Sadly I cracked my IRD quill mount and I'd like to find a new one. >> >> [image: IMG_3564.JPG] >> >> Curious if anyone has one on this

[RBW] FS: TIRES - 29x2.1 - Vittoria Mezcal, 120 TPI - Barely used

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[RBW] FS: TIRES - 29x2.1 - Vittoria Mezcal, 120 TPI - Barely used

Bump $50 incl shipping -- 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 visi

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

sounds like you're describing a Hilsen or a Hillborne -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Tires: Teravail Cumberland 29x2.6 - Light & Supple - Brand New

Thanks , good idea FYI, the 2.6 Teravail's have been traded for some 2.35 Maxxis Ikon's think that will be the sweet spot On Monday, February 10, 2020 at 11:16:57 AM UTC-5, masmojo wrote: > > Typically, there's some adjustability to the kickstand. Try loosening the > main bolt & fudging it

[RBW] FS: Tires: Teravail Cumberland 29x2.6 - Light & Supple - Brand New

Perfect new shoes for your upcoming Wolbis. I bought these brand new last week in the hopes of maxing out my new Clem L...and they are just a bit too big. I'd heard of other users successfully running 29x2.6 tires on their new Clems, but the clearance is too tight for me. These are brand new , mo

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

So far looks pretty great.. I think Oranges are tricky to get right and I don't think Rivendell always nails with their oranges. ... I do also think the Butterscotch color from the Original Apps should be an always color for that bike..like Hunqapillar Green or Atlantis Submarine Green On Sunda

[RBW] Re: Silver2 shifters on non-Riv mounts

Bummed to hear the Silver 2 shifters don't mount perfectly on the Paul thumbies...even with the adapter. That was my plan ..to use the Paul mounts in 31.8mm size and the silver 2 shifter. Does anyone know if there's another shifter mount with a 31.8mm clamp size? On Thursday, January 23, 202

[RBW] Re: New 55cm 700c Atlantis. Same as my 55cm 700c Appaloosa?

Anyway, it will be interesting to see the new Appaloosa's too. This new 55, 700c Atlantis looks to my untrained eye to be a slightly longer Appaloosa with a more than slightly longer wheelbase. On Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 7:14:25 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > 5.4mm of rake? LOL. 54mm,

[RBW] Re: New 55cm 700c Atlantis. Same as my 55cm 700c Appaloosa?

p;builds[]=&builds[]= On Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 11:05:29 AM UTC-5, j.schwartz wrote: > > I know these bikes are essentially interchangeable , but I thought the > difference was in wheelsize preference... Now that they are both 700c, I'm > just curious is one being m

[RBW] New 55cm 700c Atlantis. Same as my 55cm 700c Appaloosa?

I know these bikes are essentially interchangeable , but I thought the difference was in wheelsize preference... Now that they are both 700c, I'm just curious is one being moved into a different category than the other? The published Geo numbers are slightly different, but are they different en

Re: [RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

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[RBW] Re: 2020 Goals

Congratulations to Joe and Doug! 💪 -- 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

[RBW] Re: Riv. Redwood >> paint color code?

Hi Jay Did you ever find out the color code for the Redwood? On Friday, April 19, 2019 at 11:25:43 AM UTC-4, Jay P wrote: > > Hi, > > I am would like to have my Atlantis repainted the same green (or so) as > the Redwood. > > Does anyone know the color code and style (pearlescent? flamboyant?)

[RBW] Re: compatibility question: double FD on triple

Thank you for this. I have had luck pushing the limits but in this case, I'll just get a triple specific FD. was tempted by the price on that Claris. On Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 1:51:27 PM UTC-5, aeroperf wrote: > > > The Claris FD-R2400 that came with the double Suguino XD2 on my Sam did >

[RBW] Re: New vs. old Homer geometry, ride characteristics

I don't have much to say on ride characteristics bc I've never ridden an AHH, but...as far as aesthetic design goes, I have an interesting take. I purchased my first Riv in late 2008. It was the first gen SH , the green and gold one. I think it was their first "expanded" geo bike. I was reall

[RBW] compatibility question: double FD on triple

Greetings, Curious if the group thinks this on-sale Claris "double" front derailleur would work well with a Riv Silver 44/34/24 triple crankset on a Clem L? https://www.rivbike.com/collections/garage-sales-parts/products/claris-double-front-derailleur In my experience, cranksets with smaller la

Re: [RBW] briar tires

I really like this name for these type of tires. I may put Briar Tires on my Hillibike. -- 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+uns

[RBW] Re: Clem L front derailleur

Can someone who knows tell us the FD clamp size is for the new 59cm Clem-L? On Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 9:20:18 AM UTC-5, David Carner wrote: > > You did not mention the size of your Clem L and as Joe mentioned the tube > size may vary by bike size. My August, 2019 Clem L 52 also requires

[RBW] Re: FS: Specialties TA Syrius 50/34, 9 or 10 speed Chainrings for 110bcd - $80

Chainrings are sold thank you -- 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

[RBW] Re: WTB: Budget Triple Crankset

FYI that Sugino sold On Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 1:29:31 PM UTC-4, Jeffrey B wrote: > > Here is a genuine Sugino for $60 > > http://www.718c.com/movesale > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] What size BB spindle comes on new 59cm Clem framesets?

110 or 113? -- 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 https://

[RBW] WTB: Budget Triple Crankset

Looking for a budget, used but useable triple crank for my upcoming Clem-L build... which will be a 3 speed with a Paul Melvin. Rings need to be a 20t spreadsomething like 44/34/24 would be ideal. I’m flexible on arm length (170-175) Thanks -- You received this message because you are subs

Re: [RBW] replacing my old B+M dyno light with what?

Thanks Peter Given that the price for the Cyo Premium and the newer IQ-XS are essentially the same, how does one make the choice of one over the other? Jason Also re: the toplight...I'm not necessarily looking to change it..I just need to purchase another rear dyno light for a different bike an

[RBW] replacing my old B+M dyno light with what?

I have an old Busch & Muller Lumotec Cyo dynolight from about 2012. It was one of the earlier LED headlights with a good beam at the time but it was eclipsed by newer models basically every year. Still, it's been a great light for my purposes all these years. I'm going to replace it on my mai

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

Bonus points for the Schrader valves! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Seeking Advice: Best Tires for Non-Ideal Rims

ozens of bikes with that combo, zero > issues. > -james / analog cycles > > On Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 9:34:57 PM UTC-4, j.schwartz wrote: >> >> I am waiting for a new 59cm Clem-L to arrive and plan on building it up >> as a pretty basic off-road bike. Most of t

[RBW] Re: 8-tooth spread on QB/SO track-ends

es DosEno freewheel. Then you run little > cog with big chain ring, big cog with little chain ring. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Monday, October 14, 2019 at 4:24:57 PM UTC-6, j.schwartz wrote: >> >> Curious if the 8-tooth "max" spread can be pushed

[RBW] 8-tooth spread on QB/SO track-ends

Curious if the 8-tooth "max" spread can be pushed by a tooth or two? Is that just a conservative figure or has anyone successfully run a larger (9 or 10 tooth) chain ring size difference on their Quickbeam or Simpleone and still had good brake pad alignment on the rear wheel? I'm rebuilding my SO

[RBW] Re: WTB: 58cm Sam Frameset

Dave here's a link to the old geo chart with the older sized SH's on it https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gfiN1kOxVrthdc6eScUF9fP5n-BvRBILbBMYiEg5LM4/edit#gid=0 On Friday, October 11, 2019 at 12:34:40 PM UTC-4, Dave Grossman wrote: > > I received a message from a list member about a 56I

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

ng out back? > > On Thu, Oct 10, 2019 at 15:57 j.schwartz > wrote: > >> At Shaupeneak Ridge in Ulster County, New York. >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Offroad Mountain Clem-L’s

So great Anyone successfully running 2.4’s on their Clem? -- 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] Offroad Mountain Clem-L’s

Who has their Clem L set up as a true off-roader ? -- 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 thi

[RBW] Re: FS: Crust x Nitto "Shaka" Bar

Sorry for not posting earlier these were sold thanks Jason > -- 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.

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Kite Bar in Black

Greetings looking to purchase a slightly used Kite bar in Black. I am wanting to avoid purchasing directly from Japan Does anyone have one to sell? or know where one can be source stateside? Thanks J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Dustin Harbin's Teeth and Face

I was pleasantly surprised to see Grant's re-posting of Dustin Harbin's (dharbin) Op-Ed in the Times today as well as his Go Fund Me page https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/aug-20-no-26-lugs-new-bikes-used-bikes Dusty is an old friend of mine and one of the kindest, most ch

[RBW] Re: Chacos vs. Bedrocks

Can any Bedrock wearers speak to the differences in the models and/or footbeds. is one or the other better suited to biking on flat wide pedals? On Monday, August 19, 2019 at 7:48:25 PM UTC-4, Robert Hakim wrote: > > > > On Monday, August 19, 2019 at 12:21:22 AM UTC-6, Jonathan D. wrote: >> >

[RBW] What's the latest in 700c fenders? Planet Bike Cascadia ALX (50mm), PDW Full Metal (45mm) on a Rambouillet?

I have some used Planet Bike cascades ALX aluminum fenders with he built in flaps and stays that Id be happy to sell if you’re interested . I used them on my Hillborne for about a year and a half...and they were very solid and pretty carefree. I liked them a lot. They are black like the link you

[RBW] WTB: 31.8 Paul Thumbies

I know the RBW group is an odd place to look for 31.8 anything , but curious if anyone has a set of 31.8mm clamp Paul thumbie mounts for Shimano they’d like to move on. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe