[RBW] Re: seeking Rivendell Saluki reviews...and maybe a lead

Hi Matt, I have a 53 Rivendell All Rounder with 26inch wheels, which is like an Atlantis, and a 54 650B Saluki. I like both. The Saluki feels taller and steadier and lighter. The All Rounder feels more sluggish but quick in the turns, and stronger and takes wider tires with fenders. Lately

[RBW] Re: Saddles destroying my jeans! Advice?

While the covers will work it seems silly to have a saddle that you can't use without a cover on it. Saddles are a personal thing but my usual go to when it isn't a Brooks is a Fizik Aliante on a road bike and a WTB saddle for almost anything else. They are well made, comfortable, cheap and l

[RBW] Saddles destroying my jeans! Advice?

I too have found the WTB saddles quite comfortable. The Pure is about 148mm across the back (from memory), and like Brooks has a flat back and a fore-aft dip. The make four different Pure saddles starting at about $40. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

simple - I don't import Chinese cut cookies -- 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 gr

[RBW] Re: Saddles destroying my jeans! Advice?

Rivet. Debbie's great to work with and the saddles are brilliant. I ride a Diablo on both my Hunqa and QB. One white, one black. No bleed ever. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 8:56:28 PM UTC-6, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Hi all- > > Looking for some advice. I have a Brooks Cambium

[RBW] Re: Saddles destroying my jeans! Advice?

I second the Rivet. I have one on my Hunq and another on a Moots go-fast, and love 'em. They're a bit pricey but comfortable and, so far, no evidence of bleed. Kevin On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 7:31:37 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Rivet. Debbie's great to work with and the saddles are

[RBW] Re: Saddles destroying my jeans! Advice?

For those jeans, you can always send them to: http://www.indigoproof.com/repair-your-jeans/denim-repair-1 Rain, the owner, works magic here in Portland with vintage sewing machines. JAB @ Rivelo in PDX On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 7:56:28 PM UTC-7, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Hi all- > > Looking fo

[RBW] Rovendell Romulus Modifications

Jonathan, I have albatross bars and 650b wheels on my Romulus. I love it for light touring and commuting as well as pleasure rides on paved surfaces. I use my Cheviot for heavy loads and longer riding on dirt and gravel. If I didn't have a Cheviot, I would have bought the 55 Appaloosa Grant fea

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Ron, How do you decide how many non-Chinese non-cut cookies to not import, and which non-Chinese non-cut cookies that you didn't import are currently in your rotation? Bob K. in Baltimore -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Bronze Bubbe Build

dstein, photos please? On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 12:32:07 AM UTC-4, dstein wrote: > > Nice build! Welcome to the club. There's only 11 of us bronze rosco bubbe > folks, or will be once they all sell. I love mine, it's been my go to bike > since I got it. > > On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 8:02:1

[RBW] Rovendell Romulus Modifications

Weth - your conversion has gotten me thinking and then I saw a comment I think from Grant comparing the Sam Hillborne to the Romulus, except for wheel size. Have your ridden and Sam and can you compare? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

This is an interesting question. I have a wife and 5 kids. In our garage there are, I dunno, 20 bikes or so. The kids all have 2, and there are a couple that are in-between kids. My wife and I each have 4, plus there's a Brompton. Hell, I guess there must be more than 20. With that said, I freq

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

> > Right now for me N = 6. With a garage and a full basement for storage, > there is room for more, but at the time i cannot think of what niche i need > to fill and feel i have an embarrassment of riches in the bikes i already > own. I think the near future might see the number drop to 5.

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Jim, That is just like my situation! Here in Nashville there are so many garages that eclipse my bike collection in value with just one car and nobody blinks an eye, but mothers/mothers in law types seem to be interested in how many bikes I have! I have a bunch of kids bikes and a few in the sh

[RBW] FS: Velocity Cliffhanger rims + extras

selling velocity cliff hanger - they were bought in anticipation for a Clem, but due to sizing went with an Appaloosa. rims are black, tubeless compatible, msw. these are brand new. 32h for front and rear, 650b /27.5, laced and unlaced, front rim is laced. Asking $100 plus shipping velocity

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I just build up old frames when it strikes my fancy. my way -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Saddles destroying my jeans! Advice?

I have had no issues with staining from my "natural" (undyed) leather Brooks. I still wear through crotches on a regular basis, though, even on the smooth leather - I just had to "retire" (to gardening duty) another pair of shorts last week. -John On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 10:56:28 PM UTC-4

[RBW] wtb: Nitto stem 90mm (Nitto Technomic Deluxe or Tallux)

My eyes are peeled for a 90mm stem. Thanks!! -- 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

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Such an interesting exercise. For me, it's really a matter of convenient storage and mental space, and how my SO's tolerance has changed throughout the years. When I first got into buying and tinkering with bikes, I owned a group-living home and there isn't that much bike storage for 6 people.

[RBW] Re: FS: Velocity Cliffhanger rims + extras

sold thanks! On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 10:11:31 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > selling velocity cliff hanger - they were bought in anticipation for a > Clem, but due to sizing went with an Appaloosa. > > > rims are black, tubeless compatible, msw. these are brand new. 32h for > front and rea

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

A colleague of mine introduced me to the formula "d-1", d being the number of bikes that would lead to a divorce. So, the right number of bikes is one less than would cause a divorce, but one more than you currently have. Hopefully, a number between n+1 and d-1! Ride Safely, Bob from Beaverto

[RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I'm thinning the herd to a Rambouillet, a repainted Cannondale H300 Resurecctio, a Rans Rocket recumbent, and eventually a folding gold rush replica recumbent. Now selling Bianchi Milano, Trek Bellaire, Specialized Rockhopper 29th, and Surly Long Haul Trucker. -- You received this message b

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Nice! The chainguard works with a derailleur? --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Apr 4, 2017, at 7:13 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > > I just build up old frames when it strikes my fancy. > > > my way > > > -- > You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Saddles destroying my jeans! Advice?

For me, these wear really well. Made for rubbing and abrasion in a way denim is not. They are my main knickers now (my wife cuts um and adds elastic.) http://www.duluthtrading.com/search/searchresults/86125.aspx?kw=fire%20hose%20jeans&processor=content With abandon, Patrick On Monday, April 3,

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I suppose another person might also ask besides the $70K SUV, "Why so many kids" but that's neither here nor there. Mother in law probably never asks THAT question. ;) p.s.: I love kids and would like more, so don't take it as a personal attack or anything, just saying, that some people might co

[RBW] Re: Clem Rear Hub Dust Cap

Thanks for the advice. Problem solved. Sometimes a little dab of lube goes a long way. On Friday, March 31, 2017 at 2:56:39 PM UTC-5, jwd wrote: > > Have any Clem users had a problem with the dust cap of the rear hub > rubbing? I can temporarily stop the rubbing by stretching the rubber back

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Hi Eric, The Simplex chainguard is made for a piston FD. I figured out how to attach it to a Cyclone FD This was just a mock-up, BB not yet installed (waiting on a tap to chase the thread) I used an precise

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Jim Bronson: On the topic of producing too many humans, I justify it with the following parenting (not a word until the 1970s) ideology - I just don't think we need to take of our children all that well. That is, we need to provide a home that's not awful, i.e., a home that could qualify to ado

[RBW] Bike destinations in Japan and Amsterdam

My wife has re-caught the travel bug and we have someone to live in our house and take care of the dogs so we're off to both Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Kurosawa) and Amsterdam this summer. These seemed to both be very bikeable places (obviously Amsterdam) so I wanted to solicit any suggestions and e

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Another masterpiece - what bars are those Ron? IanA. -- 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 pos

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

That Nihola looks very nice. Living mostly alone, I have no need for one, but if i shopped for a family, I'd seriously consider one. Which reminds me of another niche. A British racing trike with platform rack for a big bin. You couldn't carry 120 kg, but you could easily carry 40 or 50 lb, and do

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Hi Ian, thanks - GB Maes, the stem is a 70mm GB Hiduminium. I learned along the way, thinking the single braze on shifter boss would fit Huret or Simplex. No go, it's English only, so I have a Cyclo Super on the braze on for rear, and a single band-clamp with Huret for the front.

[RBW] Re: seeking Rivendell Saluki reviews...and maybe a lead

I have both and LOVE both. Both cantis. I've set up the Saluki with drops and ride it the longer distances on road (though it's great on fire roads with Fatty Rumpkins), and use it on the indoor trainer. The Atlantis get's ridden most the time, road and commuting, and all the off-road adventures

Re: [RBW] Bike destinations in Japan and Amsterdam

I'm also heading to Amsterdam (and London and Paris) this summer so I'd love to hear suggestions as well. Best, Addison Addison Wilhite, M.A. Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology *“Blazing the Trail to College and Career Success”* Educator: Professional

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Interesting thread! Bikes I think are elegant ,practical and I will ride and are special Nothing I have to go into debt for...if I want a bike I'll save for it and buy once other obligations are met. The expectation and parts picking are all part of the fun I have sold bikes for a reasonable

[RBW] Re: Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved

Sorry about your friend's bike getting stolen here. I've lost a couple over the years. It's a horrible feeling. Don't people teach their kids not to steal! Didn't they used to hang horse thieves? Rant over. Please look me up if you do make it over here. Jay -- You received this message bec

[RBW] Re: Bronze Bubbe Build

Very tasteful. I do like that bronze color On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 10:12:16 AM UTC-5, EasyRider wrote: > > oops, forgot the jpg file extension. > > On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 11:02:13 AM UTC-4, EasyRider wrote: >> >> I bought one of the bronze Rosco Bubbe frames, and built it up over the >>

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Ron, It looks like your return air (and air handler) are right by the front door...? That would be an odd setup. Maybe that's just a bedroom door and not an outside door? On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 10:59 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > Hi Eric, > The Simplex chainguard is made for a piston FD. > I figured ou

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

ooh, i would love to see a picture of the curt goodrich custom! On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 1:31:31 PM UTC-4, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Interesting thread! > > Bikes I think are elegant ,practical and I will ride and are special > > Nothing I have to go into debt for...if I want a bike I'll save fo

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

On Tue

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

awesome! I always admired his handywork On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 1:41:01 PM UTC-4, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > > > > >

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

> > My N has been stable at 8 for awhile which is too many. Luckily for me D > is apparently greater than 8 but it is possible D = 9 so I am not pushing > it. I think that my preferred N should be closer to 4, but I seem to be > having a hard time downsizing. There is one main reason for this,

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Sorry Phillip ...the harvest gold and me on the left for a rather nice 65km Charity ride for a home for patients with Alzheimer's ...it has one of Riv's vegan bar tubes Mix of Nitto , a little campagnolo, old suntour, brrooks...this and that. With Compass Stampede pass EL tires...best road tire

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 10:31:31 AM UTC-7, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > When I shuffle off this mortal coil , I'll want them out in the world > where they'll be ridden and loved. I am not in the least bit morbid or > anything but they are a legacy that I have to consider. > I fully expect t

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne Frameset, Racks, etc.

Sale over. Thanks to all who purchased. Decided to keep the Sam a bit longer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@g

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Indeed. I wonder if he's still actively building. It may be to some that Rivendell customs are extravagant. But they are lovingly crafted. They're beautiful machines. Now, it seems like it would be hard to exceed the already high standards of the production models. But the customs do pull it

[RBW] Rovendell Romulus Modifications

I have never ridden a Sam, so I cannot compare. The Romulus would be fine for touring. The narrow tire clearance would make it less enjoyable on dirt than a Joe, I think. All the best, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Wow, what a thread! I feel much better about my own bike collection: 2006 LHT 2007 A Homer Hilsen 2014 Surly Pacer Rockhopper 29er - For my kids to use Stumpjumper 29er - For my use Betty Foye - My wife's bike 1969 Scwhinn Twinn Tandem 1989 Marin Eldridge A host of kids bikes No Carbon bikes. On

[RBW] Re: Rovendell Romulus Modifications

that's a funny thing about rivs even before long chainstays isn't it? You do feel like you're in it not on it On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 11:17:27 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I think it's practically the perfect bicycle. It has that magical Riv > combination of smooth ride, and nice, predic

[RBW] Re: FS: NIB Brooks Team Pro in Maroon

On Monday, March 27, 2017 at 9:28:18 PM UTC-7, Jim Robertson wrote: > Hi: > I have a new in box Brooks team pro in rare maroon paid 160 asking $135 > shipped conus. Reason for sale I got it for a build and it didn't work with > the colour of the bike like I thought it would. Let me know if inter

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

This is a fun thread! I just have one bike. Riv Protovelo Hunqapillar/Appaloosa. 62cm. 29x2.15 Big Apples. Got it of the list just a bit ago: https://www.instagram.com/p/BR_WNQHhzL4/ Dad bike/commuter/tourer/go fast/off roader. I'm kind of hoping to just own this bike, and only this bike, unt

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

What kind of child seat is that? On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 12:49 AM, Timothy Orr wrote: > This is a fun thread! > > I just have one bike. > > Riv Protovelo Hunqapillar/Appaloosa. 62cm. 29x2.15 Big Apples. Got it of the > list just a bit ago: https://www.instagram.com/p/BR_WNQHhzL4/ > > Dad bike/com

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Jim, That looks like a single child seat for Desi. I find it idealistic that he believes one bike is enough. 24 years ago when my first child was hauled around I thought so too. Now 6+4 occasionally but in transition due to retirement, children moving out and on into their own homes, etc. Al

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I, like Tim, have settled on a one-bike approach, plus one. So not really like Tim at all. I have a new Appaloosa that replaced a Surly Straggler as my do-it-all bike. I had a hardtail fat bike but sold it as I didn't really enjoy riding any trails tougher than I could ride on my Straggler. And

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

The goal of this bike is to see how well a cheap bike with some upgrades (read: Cheap wheels off an older Trek Belleville / Swobo Fillmore (I think?)) holds up for commuting. $99 for most of what you see, with the wheels/tires off the Trek. Rack I had laying around. Milk crate circa 2007. http

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

See, honey? I'm a minimalist with just my two bikes. Grin. To answer the question, I am usually happy with two bikes. The window when I'm not gets smaller every year as I do better riding the QB on longer rides in the spring when the roads are clear for miles and miles, but the trails are still

[RBW] Rosco Bubbe Mixte

Hello friends.

Re: [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

Gratuitous bump as it appears we are at 7 bikes when we need 8. Just tempting you all. You know you 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

[RBW] WTB: 61cm Atlantis

Hey group, i used to have a 64 Atlantis, sold it because it was a little too big. Im seeing if anyone has a 61 Atlantis out there they just dont ride that much.Thank you! -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Currently I have 2.5 bikes. I would prefer 2. I don't log enough hours to justify more to me. 1) Saluki: Commuter, Road, Coffee, Fire trail, everything but the rocks, roots and downhills. 2) El Mariachi: Rocks, roots and downhills. 29er with front suspension. In a world where I can sneakily do

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, Nitto, Sackville

I'm interested in the rack, if still available. --Steve -- 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 pos

[RBW] FS - WI/SP Cliffhanger 650B wheel components, WI Eno Hub/17-19 FW, WI Eno Crank,

I've got some pricey parts cluttering up my garage and thought process and figure I'll throw some of them up for grabs in case you want it more. Shipping not included unless specifically noted. #1 - Fancy Wheelset that was going to go on my now sold Bombadil. These are components, not a built

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

"We are aiming for one hundred and still have so far to go" On Apr 4, 2017 6:41 AM, "Jim S." wrote: This is an interesting question. I have a wife and 5 kids. In our garage there are, I dunno, 20 bikes or so. The kids all have 2, and there are a couple that are in-between kids. My wife and I ea

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Me too. Or, better: I too! On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 11:36 AM, Philip Kim wrote: > ooh, i would love to see a picture of the curt goodrich custom! > > > On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 1:31:31 PM UTC-4, Ryan Fleming wrote: >> >> Interesting thread! >> >> Bikes I think are elegant ,practical and I will

[RBW] creaking berthoud fenders

Hi all, I was hoping for some ideas on stopping my front fender from creaking. It happens most noticeably when I pedal out of the saddle. (Yes, I know the obvious answer - stay in the saddle.) I'm not sure what to change. Makes me wish I'd have left the SKS fenders on it. Thanks in advance for

[RBW] WTB: 61cm Atlantis

Hello Michael, Just sent you an email, - Frank -- 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 thi

Re: [RBW] creaking berthoud fenders

I don't suppose, by any chance, your fender is making contact with the inside edges of the fork crown/fork blades? When you get out of the saddle, you're twisting the frame and the fork, and I've experienced the front wheel actually rubbing on the fork on one of my bikes. On 04/04/2017 09:34

Re: [RBW] creaking berthoud fenders

Did you use leather washers between the fenders and the frame? I have a bag full if you need a few. –Eric N > On Apr 4, 2017, at 6:34 PM, Jim S. wrote: > > Hi all, > > I was hoping for some ideas on stopping my front fender from creaking. It > happens most noticeably when I pedal out of t

[RBW] Swift Industries luggage?

Hey, anyone here using Swift luggage. I almost pulled the trigger last year and the itch has returned this year in anticipation of some summer bike camping. I'm considering the Jr Ranger panniers. But the Sugarloaf looks pretty sweet too. A little more exciting than my practical and dependable

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Mixte

That's beautiful! Thanks for sharing! On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 3:53:18 PM UTC-7, Steve Butcher wrote: > > > > > >

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Hey, Jim-- It's a BoBike Maxi SC. I like it alright. I kind of wish I could mount it a little lower so the weight wasn't up so high. Also, it's a little flexy. But I got it for free from the side of the road, so I feel like I can't really complain. Cheers, Tim Portland, OR On Tuesday, Apri

[RBW] Re: Saddles destroying my jeans! Advice?

I know the jeans dilemma. Once you find a brand and model that works, change is hard to face. So, if I may offer some food for thought. Maybe it's the jeans and how they fit? Perhaps try the Levi's (or other brand) cycling jeans that have a hint of lycra in them? I got around the Brooks dye b

Re: [RBW] Bike destinations in Japan and Amsterdam

Well you have to go to Blue Lug if you are going to Tokyo. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

I'll add an endorsement, I have one out of the first batch and it's a great and versatile bike. Because of the wide range of people it will fit, it can be used for guests as well. Most bikes won't be quite as flexible in regards to sizes of riders it will fit. Ray Vallejo CA -- You receive

Re: [RBW] WTB: 61cm Atlantis

Ah, no worries man! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 4, 2017, at 6:36 PM, 'frank_a' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > Hello Michael, > Just sent you an email, > - Frank > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscri

Re: [RBW] WTB: 61cm Atlantis

Hey Joe, i sorta bit off more than I could chew in getting a 64 Atlantis, im ~6ft, 89.5 pbh, so pretty close to your measurements. Ive ridden a 61, and it felt small, so I went 64. I pretty much always look at the Riv pbh chart and if im between sizes I tend to go larger Sent from my i

Re: [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

I've been so intrigued/enamored with this bike since I saw the first one at Riv. An RBW mixte with wide tire clearances and 650b sounds like a dream bike. Seems like the perfect bike for camping, trails, around town errands and even growing old with. Even went as far as to ask the wife if I co