[RBW] Re: Help from coastal riders: how to deal with sand?

+1 on the wax lube. :-) On Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 11:20:43 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: > I don't ride the beach, but rI ride a lot of wet grit. I use Wippermann > stainless chains and wax lube (Molten Speed Wax, and extend it with White > Lightning Clean Ride) - nothing sticks to it. > Befor

[RBW] Re: Help from coastal riders: how to deal with sand?

Not sure if you're using fenders already but they help a lot. A good mudflap on the front that is 4-5" wide and hangs within 2" of the ground helps immensely. You can't really find mudflaps wide/long enough on off-the-shelf fenders so they usually have to be homemade with a rubber sheet or som

Re: [RBW] S24O Report: Avoiding the Toilet-Eating-Bog by Bikepacking to Another

Andrew, it's an iPhone whatever, three years old or so. Joby's Gorillapod and their iPhone app to set the timer. Jay, och! It's worse than that. Far harder to leave. I had begun replacing the plastic plumbing with copper when the brain injury hit, so knew this day was coming. But because of the

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam chainline w/ PW freewheel?

An update, of sorts, I think and hope ;) I finally and recently received a PW built rear wheel w/ a double freewheel on it. The chainline seems just fine. I didn't check dimensions on it, but looks fine. I must've been more worried about the numbers than operation of it, thus posted the orig

[RBW] Bridgestone Kabuki SMD on Craigslist (Woodstock, GA)

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/bik/d/bridgestone-kabuki-smd/6274820442.html The listing says this has stainless steel tubes with aluminum lugs and was marketed for use near the ocean where rusting is a problem. Has anyone seen one of these? I wonder if this was a Grant design. Nice looking

[RBW] Sold snoqualmie-pass tires

Sold -- 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-owners-bunch@goo

[RBW] S24O Report: Avoiding the Toilet-Eating-Bog by Bikepacking to Another

A fabulous report, well written and accompanied by beautiful photos. I'm glad the reservoirs are full. Sorry to learn about the bathroom. Best wishes, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: FS: Olive Acorn Trifold, Gravel Kings, Tiagra Brake Levers, Claris Derailers

Feel free to make offers. I am going to be moving and want to clear out all the parts and extras I have. I also have a bench mount Park Stand. The PCS-12 in great shape that I won't need anymore. *$75 shipped* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] PSA: Bay Area custom I wish I could afford

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/d/rivendell-custom-bicycle-58cm/6282926428.html This is my size but I can't afford another bike right now. Bad photos but nice components. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

[RBW] Re: FS: Olive Acorn Trifold, Gravel Kings, Tiagra Brake Levers, Claris Derailers

Claris derailers are sold. -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

1. I've tried the Sunrace and Paul thumbies and am currently running Silver shifters on Paul thumbies. I like them both but prefer the Silver/Paul combo. They are very long compared to the Sunrace shifters but they work very well. Nice and smooth with a great look with the CNC'ed aluminum.

[RBW] FS/T: Brooks Flyer Special, used, $75

For sale or trade is one Brooks Flyer Special saddle. The Flyer is a sprung B.17, and "Special" refers to having the big hand-hammered copper rivets and some extra chamfering on the bottom edges of the leather. Bought new by me in 2013, used regularly through 2016, used only occasionally sinc

[RBW] FS Sam Hillborn 55cm

Chris King headset included and Thin Gripster pedals, Dark Grey VP-001. -- 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...@googlegr

[RBW] Re: Help from coastal riders: how to deal with sand?

Fenders should take care of most of the grit, but the drivetrain is cheap to replace compared to the frame. Riding and storing your steel frame near the sea will result in corrosion. And quick. Make sure that you treat the inside of your frame. Also, rinse and wax the frame and lube all of t

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

If ever someone gets to try this, please post your experience http://www.bimoz.ch/de/ On Saturday, 26 August 2017 07:40:08 UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote: > > https://content.superpedestrian.com/the-copenhagen-wheel > > My wife talks electric bikes. Thought I could get her a rivbike and then > ju

[RBW] Re: PSA: Bay Area custom I wish I could afford

Wow. I'm guessing somebody is working on this deal as I write. I'm in the same bike boat at the moment. On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 12:34:21 PM UTC-4, Surlyprof wrote: > > > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/d/rivendell-custom-bicycle-58cm/6282926428.html > > This is my size but I can't affo

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone Kabuki SMD on Craigslist (Woodstock, GA)

No, not a GP design in 1978. The Kabukis were pre-Grant by a ways. I had a Kabuki SS Submariner mixte for a moment, and I currently have a Kabuki SYD mixte frameset hanging in my closet, awaiting a build. The frames are okay, the parts decent Suntour, but it's not a $300 bike. On Monday, August

[RBW] Re: PSA: Bay Area custom I wish I could afford

You guys in CA have all the cool craigslist listingsprobably a good thing because that bike is my size ;-). Ryan Arlington, VA On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 4:02:09 PM UTC-4, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > Wow. I'm guessing somebody is working on this deal as I write. I'm in the > same bike boa

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

My local LBS (Cycle Mill, Ellicott City, MD) is a Copenhagen wheel dealer and has one available to demo. They let people do quick demos at their recent party. Everyone was really impressed with how powerful and smooth it was. On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 3:16:46 PM UTC-4, Ash [who works to

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

It is a Raleigh comfort bike with twist shifters. Always had problems with the front chainring shifts not working well and chain drop. Hesitations, etc. Ever since it was new. I figure that friction shifting will get her an easy shift every time. I think that IRD set Riv sells looks good, and it

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

IRD Silver SOS power ratchet Thumb shifters on Choco bars. I have left and right switched, so I can mount them on the inner part of the grip. 1. I like that they have enough cable pull to use with Shimano Dynasys (10 speed mountain) 2. Yes, easy to use. 3. I'd say I shift one direction with

[RBW] Re: Anyone have a sub-25lb. complete Rivendell?

Rebuilding a Riv Rambouillet in orange to make it a lively sport touring bike. Current config w Nitto M13 front rack is 23.5 lbs on bathroom scales. Once I finish it out will weigh it on Park bike shop scales. Nitto road bars & Pearl stem Generic bar tape that came on bike Ultegra headset threa

[RBW] Re: Anyone have a sub-25lb. complete Rivendell?

Frame size is 54 On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 5:03:19 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > Rebuilding a Riv Rambouillet in orange to make it a lively sport touring > bike. Current config w Nitto M13 front rack is 23.5 lbs on bathroom scales. > Once I finish it out will weigh it on Park bike

[RBW] Re: Anyone have a sub-25lb. complete Rivendell?

Tektro R556 brakes On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 5:03:19 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > Rebuilding a Riv Rambouillet in orange to make it a lively sport touring > bike. Current config w Nitto M13 front rack is 23.5 lbs on bathroom scales. > Once I finish it out will weigh it on Park bik

[RBW] Roadini Gray vs Blue?

Went to riv today. Blue looks great in person, happy with my order. Bummer no 50 built for a test ride. -- 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

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

You'll get friction front, index rear with Shimano or MicroSHIFT thumbies. She might be happy with that..friction front is easy to learn. Beyond that I would warn against buying her shifters or a bike YOU like better. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

I am apparently a sucker for crowdfunded technology projects, against my better judgement. I've pre-ordered one of these and will be installing it on my Clem. I will share my results, when and if it arrives. /Jeremy On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 12:16:46 PM UTC-7, Ash [who works to bike] wrote

[RBW] Roadini Gray vs Blue?

Went to riv today. Blue looks great in person, happy with my order. Generally imo Rivs look better in person photos don't do them justice. Bummer no 50 built for a test ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Roadini Gray vs Blue?

The roadini actually inspired me to pull my romulus frameset out of the closet and build it up without fenders or racks. Other than loosing my chain on a shakedown ride today, i couldn't be happier with it. That said if i was buying a roadini, it'd be the grey fer sure. Love it w the old style

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

Microshift indexed thumbies she will like you for it On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 4:24:45 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > You'll get friction front, index rear with Shimano or MicroSHIFT thumbies. > She might be happy with that..friction front is easy to learn.

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

ps - try Universal Cycles On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 4:57:43 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Microshift indexed thumbies > > > she will like you for it > > On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 4:24:45 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: >> >> You'll get friction front, index rear

[RBW] Re: 200 miles on 10 bikes, an essentially pointless self-challenge

Yesterday I said: "Bike #4, my Niner Seven Fiver, could hit 200 tomorrow, if I can get a 100k in on my first day of sabbatical. " I managed to get a 100k in on a meandering journey through the East Bay Hills, this time tending towards the North. The scenic highlight was a quick out and ba

[RBW] Re: PSA: Bay Area custom I wish I could afford

I gotta get me some of those made in USA Nitto handlebars. ;-) BL in EC On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 9:34:21 AM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote: > > > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/d/rivendell-custom-bicycle-58cm/6282926428.html > > This is my size but I can't afford another bike right now. Bad

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

if it will make you feel better, think of Microshift as the new SunTour, because that's what it is. Between my daughter and I, we have Microshift index on two bikes, bar-ends and thumbies, and they're Perfect after years and long miles. On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 4:58:38 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc

[RBW] Re: Portland to SF?

I used *Bicycling The Pacific Coast Highway* on a trip from Fort Bragg to San Diego 17 years ago, and found it both indispensable and without flaw in those pre-GPS days. Glad to see it's still being updated (and published). John in Portland, Oregon On Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 9:17:37 PM UT

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

Maintenance. That is exactly why I'd like to upgrade my wife's Public. Bikes like that are pretty cheaply outfitted. I always struggle with her brakes and keeping the Nexxus hub dialed in. I'm scheming to slowly change out Riv quality parts as the cheaper parts wear out or become problematic

[RBW] WTB: large early All Rounder frameset 26" wheel

I realize this is more than a longshot. Looking for an early Rivendell All Rounder frameset, 26" wheels, can accomodate a crank bolt to saddle height of 810 mm. top tube of 60 cm (+or -)Thank you. Steve Plymouth, NH -- Steven Sweedler Plymouth, New Hampshire -- You received this messag

Re: [RBW] Re: Portland to SF?

Very weird to think that 17 years ago, it's possible that you were on your Atlantis. "Hey! That bike's a real classic, isn't it?"-Original Message- From: "John A. Bennett" Sent: Aug 28, 2017 3:22 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Portland to SF? I used Bicycling The Pacific Coas

[RBW] Re: Help from coastal riders: how to deal with sand?

Thank you. Matt B and LBieriot: I'm a fan of fenders, both for prolonging the life of bike and tires and also for completing the look of the bike. Currently, I'm running 52 mm Big Bens and have little give for fender clearance. Part of the point of getting this bike was the ability to ha

[RBW] Re: Interesting bell-Made in Germany, Latin

Since no one has said this yet, that is a beautiful unique vintage bell. Does it work? On Friday, August 25, 2017 at 10:59:42 PM UTC-5, mike goldman wrote: > > I bought a 1978 Schwinn Breeze 3 speed and this was on it. Can anybody > translate > > mike goldman > rhode island > ___

[RBW] Re: Portland to SF?

Benz: I forgot to mention one way cars. Between major airports, e.g., SJO to PDX, you can often rent a one way dirt cheap but you have to shop around. Rental companies often wind up with an excess in one location & shortage at another. You'd need to check several agencies, and it's luck of t

[RBW] FS: Clem H - 59 - Green - $700 with fenders

Bike is hardly used. I typically ride my Surly LHT. its collecting dust. $700 plus shipping from 34695. -- 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 r

[RBW] Re: WTB: large early All Rounder frameset 26" wheel

Here is the only one I know of: http://bike123.com/used_bikes/used_sbikesview.php?ID=3804 It's been for sale for quite a while. Go for it! jim m walnut creek, ca On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 4:48:34 PM UTC-7, Steven Sweedler wrote: > > I realize this is more than a longshot. Looking for an

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: large early All Rounder frameset 26" wheel

Jim, I tried buy this bike, I had a connection with Larry Black, while touring through Nueva Helvetia, Uruguay, I met a bicycle collector who went on to work for Larry. After several back and forths, he would't sell it as a frameset, and I couldn't get a price built up. Frustrating indeed. Withi

[RBW] Re: FS: Clem H - 59 - Green - $700 with fenders

Wow, pretty great price. A pic might help make it sell even faster. Sky in new west On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 5:45:07 PM UTC-7, mike smith wrote: > > Bike is hardly used. I typically ride my Surly LHT. its collecting dust. > > $700 plus shipping from 34695. > > > -- You received this mess

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

It appears to be a low power, low weight mid-drive for the price of higher power/weight systems. Cool if that's what you're looking for, but it seems geared more towards the very restrictive European market. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: Portland to SF?

I second Doug's recommendations and John's book recommendations. My wife and I rode the Oregon section in 2008 fully loaded on a Trek 1000 and a skinny cyclecross bike doing 50 miles a day. We didn't have the right equipment, the wind was always in our face and I learned why I should have purcha

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

Low power, low weight is exactly what I'm looking for. Just a little something to help with stop/starts while hauling modest loads (like a kid on a trailercycle, or a couple bags of groceries) around town. It pushed all the right buttons for the project I've got in mind. Were I building up a tr

[RBW] late summer overnight

That's a nice set-up and a good looking Atlantis. Glad you took advantage of the nice weather. -- 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: late summer overnight

Man. Indiana makes my Colorado terrain look positively flat. Grin. (Picture has your Atlantis going straight up). Isn't it wonderful to get out, wherever out is?! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 5:10:15 PM UTC-6, MattB wrote: > > It was a perfect weekend for a long summer o

[RBW] late summer overnight

Looks like a fantastic set up! If it's not stealing the thread, I'd love to hear you're thoughts on the Soma Shikoro tire what size is that? Tim Portland, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] Re: Portland to SF?

Great route. Lots of little towns, which makes it easy to travel light. Plus, you'll be riding all the best parts of it. If you end up riding through Nehalem, stop at Buttercup for THE BEST chowder on the Oregon coast. Each serving is made fresh with super unique flavors. Gluten free and vegan o

[RBW] PSA: Bay Area custom I wish I could afford

Looks like it's a Protovelo. Horrible pictures, cool bike. Tim -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

Hence, "cool if that's what you're looking for." 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...@googlegroups.com. To pos

[RBW] Re: Anyone have a sub-25lb. complete Rivendell?

Some high end stuff in there!! I have a blue 54. -- 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 t