[RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

Woo Hoo for you! Who says you have to grow up? I hope you can ride it a bit before spring. On Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 6:07:16 PM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Update...no pix yet. My mixte arrived yesterday. That bike was sure > lovingly packed; I think you could have dropped that box fro

Re: [RBW] FYI: Nitto Fairweather handle bars. Drop bars for riders that don't like drop bars

Howdy Patrick, I will be able to comfortably use the drops. I will not be as bent over with these and the top is just like a Noodle bar. On Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 2:12:16 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > Les: what is the reach and drop? And why precisely do you prefer these? > > I'm cur

Re: [RBW] dynamo light decisions: Lumotec or Edelux?

All dynamo powered LED headlights flicker at low speeds. It's more noticeable with the IQ-X because it's flickering more brightly than other headlights at those low speeds. PJW Peter White Cycles On Thu, Jan 26, 2017 at 7:57 PM, panog wrote: > I have been buying the Edelux II for my dynamo hub

Re: [RBW] dynamo light decisions: Lumotec or Edelux?

Just to pick up on Peter's point on flicker, low speed means walking pace. This means flicker is not apparent in most riding scenarios. On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 11:20:37 AM UTC, Peter White wrote: > > All dynamo powered LED headlights flicker at low speeds. It's more > noticeable with the

[RBW] Re: New shifter

I've been listening intently for updates whispers also. Grant's news was disappointing. But Grant is a clever chap, and that means there is hope that a set-back can be turned into an opportunity. It is a great idea, and I'll be patient until the breakthrough comes. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texa

[RBW] Re: Roadini headbadge

I like it! On Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 11:16:46 PM UTC-7, Daniel D. wrote: > > Just having that headbadge on your bike is good for a 200 watt increase in >

[RBW] FS NOS 58cm Betty 650b

Would you be able to provide a ballpark estimate of what shipping would be to Northern California. I apologize for not sending a private message, but I didn't seem to have to option in my phone. Do you have some pictures of the gram to post as well? -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

Congratulations on receiving your long awaited mixte! I share your excitement in the unpacking ritual. Wishing you an early spring! Richard On Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 6:07:16 PM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Update...no pix yet. My mixte arrived yesterday. That bike was sure > lovingly p

[RBW] Re: Roadini headbadge

WOW!!! Outrageous! Richard On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 8:51:05 AM UTC-5, John M wrote: > > > > > > I like it! > > > On Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 11:16:46 PM UT

[RBW] SamH review from Adventure Cycling

Nice review on the Sam from Adventure Cycling. The writer was so pleased he bought the bike. I know the feeling! Regards, Richard https://www.adventurecycling.org/adventure-cyclist/online-features/mini-road-test-rivendell-sam-hillborne/?utm_medium=textlink&utm_source=BE&utm_campaign=20170125_ED#

[RBW] Re: Roadini headbadge

What a tease! I want to see the full bikeHigh on my list for possible purchase -- 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+unsubsc

[RBW] Re: Roadini headbadge

I dig it! Seems like a definite change in attitude! Has abit more grrr. -- 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...@goog

Re: [RBW] CHOPPED Bosco Bars

I don't see a problem chopping them down a bit; I haven't chopped mine (though I might), but i did lopp approx. 3/8" off my steel Albatross bars, no issues. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Roadini headbadge

I think the new seat lug is also a great step forward also On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 7:40:43 AM UTC-8, masmojo wrote: > > I dig it! Seems like a definite change in attitude! Has abit more grrr. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

Re: [RBW] Re: dynamo light decisions: Lumotec or Edelux?

The SP hubs use the Shimano style connectors. On Thu, Jan 26, 2017 at 8:57 PM, drew wrote: > I have the edelux and love it. Perfect in all ways but price. > > Not to derail, but I just bought the bm eyc for a more budget conscious > build (hasn't arrived yet)and will be connecting to a sp-pv8. A

[RBW] Re: WTB 51 Hunqapillar

I see that as well. Hoping for used but we'll see. Thanks for the heads up. -- 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...@goo

[RBW] Post dynamo, keep the old front wheel?

Post-dyno, my spare wheel stored best under another bike purchased less a front wheel. Keeping that thing around can play tricks on 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 email

[RBW] Re: Post dynamo, keep the old front wheel?

hahaha. thats what im afraid of -- 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 group, send em

[RBW] Re: dynamo light decisions: Lumotec or Edelux?

Thanks everyone. PJW, I appreciate your point about choosing based off aesthetic at this point. That's pretty much what I came to after researching on your webpage. Trouble is, I like the look of both! A coin toss it is then Love Patch -- You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Re: FYI: Nitto Fairweather handle bars. Drop bars for riders that don't like drop bars

Hi Les, Do you need a shim to use these bars with a Nitto stem? Thanks, PG -- 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: Nitto Noodles vs Soma Highway One Bars

Thanks Les. I was unaware of these bars...they look great. Are you in the US? Where did you order them? PG -- 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: dynamo light decisions: Lumotec or Edelux?

I much prefer the Shimano-style connectors. Easier to set up, easier on and off the hub. Try fiddling with the spade connectors in the dark near the end of a 600k brevet and you’ll know what I mean. Schmidt’s spade connectors, by comparison, look like almost Victorian. --Eric Norris campyonly..

[RBW] Re: F.S. 55cm Bleriot frame set

Les - I sent you a PM. On Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 4:23:14 AM UTC-7, Les Lammers wrote: > > I'm offering my original owner 55cm Bleriot with Chris King head set, > Pletscher kickstand and SKS fenders. But wait there is more...a > fresh bottle of Carol Hanson Marine Scene touch up nail po

[RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

In 2016 I decided to re-read all the readers, I'm up to RR28 right now, so I had an advantage. I thought I got all of them right but Grant's posted answers disagreed with 3 of them. STI is clearly wrong (it was SIS). 26" was king of the American road from 1930 to 1960s, but I'll give them that

Re: [RBW] Re: dynamo light decisions: Lumotec or Edelux?

We now have a good solution for this. Schmidt is making, and I'm stocking, co-axial connectors. You place them in line a few inches from the hub. Then the spade connectors stay on the hub, and you connect and disconnect the wires using the co-axial connector. One connector for both conductors. If y

[RBW] FOR SALE: Nitto ChocoMoose, Ruthworks lightweight Handlebar bag Crust Stem, Crust Leather Bar, etc

Hi, I've got some great stuff for sale. 1. Nitto Choco Bullmoose Bar/stem combo - $120 2. Ruthworks Lightweight Handlebar "Brevet" Bag, black camo Xpac - $80 3. Crust Bikes Leather Bar, 666mm Wide drop bar & 6cm Nitto Technomic combo (you want a short stem mated to these bars to accommodate for

Re: [RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

Dream was good, probably acceptable given the "low car.." clue, instead of carb. tree to bike: MY answer was cork, but rubber (one person)--that's as good or better! snap prone fork is carbon, but one sharpshooter had aluminum, and...kind of works, too. if I were a dumb millionaire (for the reco

[RBW] FS NOS 58cm Betty 650b

Private message attempted. Let me know if you did not receive it. Ryan Hankinson 6169284226 -- 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+

[RBW] Re: F.S. 55cm Bleriot frame set

I made a concerted attempt to ride ever bike I owned last year and my favorite of all was the Bleriot! Yes I have more expensive and "nicer" bikes made in Japan and America, but the Bleriot always put a bigger smile on my face. PBH 83, SH 72.5, Bleriot = 57cm 38mm Pari-Motos (I never felt comf

Re: [RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

I got SIS, which easily gives my age away. I guessed 26 x 1-3/8 for "dead wheel size", too, which is silly because I know some department store scrap metal still uses them. Whoops! I immediately gave up on Dave's Riveopardy. I'm all out of the smarts! Joe Bernard -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Nitto Noodles vs Soma Highway One Bars

I'm in Florida and ordered them from Japan. The bummer was that EMS was $43 but once the bars arrived I was smiling. I never used the drops with Noodle but will with these. :-) http://store.fairweather.cc/store/p26/MOD174_ALL_ROAD_BAR_by_NITTO.html On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 12:48:42 PM UT

[RBW] Re: SamH review from Adventure Cycling

Great review...those Sams do sound like terrific bikes. They are good-looking bikes for sure. But ...what's not to like in the Rivendell lineup? On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 9:21:24 AM UTC-6, RichS wrote: > > Nice review on the Sam from Adventure Cycling. The writer was so pleased > he boug

[RBW] Re: Roadini headbadge

As Bill would say.APPROVE On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 9:59:05 AM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I think the new seat lug is also a great step forward also > > > On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 7:40:43 AM UTC-8, masmojo wrote: >> >> I dig it! Seems like a definite change in attitude! Has

Re: [RBW] FYI: Nitto Fairweather handle bars. Drop bars for riders that don't like drop bars

Hey Patrick, The reach and drop is in this link: http://store.fairweather.cc/store/p26/MOD174_ALL_ROAD_BAR_by_NITTO.html They are actually Nitto All Road Model 174 bars and do not seem to be available in the USA. Why are they more comfortable? I will actually be able to use the drops. On Thu

Re: [RBW] FYI: Nitto Fairweather handle bars. Drop bars for riders that don't like drop bars

Sorry, scrolled through the link earlier, but too fast and missed the figures. Thanks, Garth, for listing them. It's interesting that they have the same 125 mm drop as the Maes Parallels I love (compared to 140 mm drop for the Noodle), but 40 mm less reach (115 for the MPs). I used to like deepish

[RBW] Re: Post dynamo, keep the old front wheel?

I typically just buy the dyno hub, unlace the wheel, give the old front hub away & lace the new hub up in 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 t

Re: [RBW] FYI: Nitto Fairweather handle bars. Drop bars for riders that don't like drop bars

i used to have the Nitto 174, and switched to the Compass Maes. The Nitto 174 had too short of a reach for me, locking my hands at the hoods of the levers. I got the maes and it offers more room to move my hands around, but still a short drop. I think if you use modern STI type of levers, the

[RBW] Re: FYI: Nitto Fairweather handle bars. Drop bars for riders that don't like drop bars

Do the ramps slope down condsiderably more than a noodle? I like the noodle a lot but wouldn't mind less reach and drop. -Dave -- 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

Re: [RBW] FYI: Nitto Fairweather handle bars. Drop bars for riders that don't like drop bars

I like them for the same reasons you stated. They are actually Nitto Model 174 all road bars. On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 2:55:54 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Sorry, scrolled through the link earlier, but too fast and missed the > figures. Thanks, Garth, for listing them. > > It's inter

Re: [RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

Well, I'm the "rubbery" person but you know "slingshot" would have worked too. Especially if you like to carry a means of self defense when you're pedaling along. Best regards, Richard On Fri, Jan 27, 2017 at 1:31 PM, Grant Petersen wrote: > Dream was good, probably acceptable given the "low ca

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

Yep, even better, a mega Clem-L! I'm on the list... -- 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

[RBW] Re: Roadini headbadge

I think it looks dumb. A real shame when you consider metal head badges are rarer than the creature they put on it. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Re: Roadini headbadge

Fightin' Italian tomcat for the scrappy ally race win! With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 11:16:46 PM UTC-7, Daniel D. wrote: > > Just having that headbadge on your bike is good for a 200 watt increase in > your power. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] WTT: 175mm XD2 triple for 172.5

Hey Folks, I have a 175mm XD2 triple with standard Riv chain rings that I'd like to swap for the same crank but 172.5. I'd maybe even prefer the wide/low double with chainguard. Maybe 500 or 600 miles on the crankset since I bought it off a list-member in like new condition. Some of the miles

[RBW] Re: Roadini headbadge

I don't know. A white bobcat with an eye patch is pretty rare in my neck of the woods. Course we have plenty of white tigers... On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 6:36:26 PM UTC-5, John Hawrylak wrote: > > I think it looks dumb. A real shame when you consider metal head badges > are rarer than

[RBW] Re: Roadini headbadge

I L-O-V-E love it! Eamon -- 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 group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Roadini headbadge

Bill or anyone else in the know, have you seen it Yet? I emailed Riv this morning asking when the Roadini's were expected to arrive but I did not hear back yet. The newsletter said Joes would be here on February but didn't say much about the rest of the incoming bike models -- You received t

Re: [RBW] Re: dynamo light decisions: Lumotec or Edelux?

Peter, could you direct me to the co-axial connectors on your website? I can't seem to find them. Joe in GJT -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: Roadini headbadge

I don't want or need a road bike, but that headbadge has me almost ready to order -- 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: Roadini headbadge

I don't know anything specific about Roadini delivery dates. I did spend a good long while talking seat lugs with Grant and I really like the new seat lug. I've purchased myself out of the Roadini market by purchasing a lift-a-tube Rosco Bubbe, plus I have a 650b Atlantis on the way.and a HH