[RBW] Re: Sew-Ups Anyone?

2020-04-02 Thread Corwin
Hi Bill(s) - I don't really care where the thread goes - especially if my question gets answered along the way. HED Belgium gives me another option. Namaste, Corwin On Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 4:35:18 PM UTC-7, Bill Schairer wrote: > > Corwin, > > I didn’t mean to hijack your thread. I a

Re: [RBW] What Is a Cheviot?

2020-04-02 Thread 'Dave Small' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hey Leah, Reading through this string I came upon Mark's post and thought "yeah, that's what she needs." In fact, I'd love to see you get it. I'll kick in $50 toward it if you do and you won't have to mow my lawn or make me lemonade. Dave Boston/Indy (but hiding out in Florida for now) On

Re: [RBW] Today's blog is the best

2020-04-02 Thread Peter White
I must respectfully disagree with Jan. There's been plenty of innovation in the past few decades. For example, we now have Powerwheels, Real MAN Saddles, Superleggero Bearing Balls, and many other exciting innovations. It amazes me that so many people are so pathetically ill-informed! PJW On Wed

Re: [RBW] Re: Semi-OT: chambray

2020-04-02 Thread chris feczko
Seconding Gustin. I’ve always had trouble finding clothes that fit well being a bit of a string bean. It’s pretty much all I wear now and I do wear them enough that I’ve gone through a number of pairs of pants. They’re expensive but since they are crowd funded It’s cheaper than a fancy retail st

[RBW] Re: What Is a Cheviot?

2020-04-02 Thread Tom Wyland
So I talked to Will during the Joe A frame presale. At that time he said the new Cheviot is expected June and would have V-brakes, more tire clearance. He talked me out of a Joe A. So I'm in for the new Cheviot as well. I just hope it's orange. Tom -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] What Is a Cheviot?

2020-04-02 Thread Leah Peterson
Dave, my heart is warmed. I would totally mow your lawn ( though I’m at present a desert rat, I’m a born and raised North Dakotan so I know about grass!) but I would not make you lemonade. I would make instead my famous “lemon drop”, which is a brew of ginger root and honey and lemon. Good for y

Re: [RBW] Lovely Bicycle blogs again!

2020-04-02 Thread Dorothy C
I first heard about Rivendell from Lovely Bicycle. I stumbled across her original blog when she wrote about her Raleigh. I'm originally from the UK and my first nice bike as a teenager was a dark blue Raleigh with white wall tires. At 12 years old, that bike was so tall for me that I had to use

Re: [RBW] Lovely Bicycle blogs again!

2020-04-02 Thread Dorothy C
I am also a knitter - learnt when I was 7. I don't have much call for sweaters in SoCal where I live now, but I still knit hats. -- 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 i

Re: [RBW] What Is a Cheviot?

2020-04-02 Thread Dorothy C
Leah, I have to lift my Rivs up and down some curbs to get into the bike rack at work, and I occasionally put one on a hook on the wall by its front wheel if we need to save space in the garage. To be honest, I am sixty and feel I need the upper body workout :) Though my wife usually loads the

[RBW] Re: Semi-OT: chambray

2020-04-02 Thread Michael Baquerizo
@brad Mostly correct. Takeshi of Post O'alls moved to Japan and along with it went his production. He has very high standards and labored to find the right place to do it and so it should be on par with the US product. With that being said, there are certain qualities he prefers that might not

Re: [RBW] What Is a Cheviot?

2020-04-02 Thread Leah Peterson
I totally believe I can thank my Riv for the shapeliness of my upper arms, Dorothy! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 2, 2020, at 8:39 AM, Dorothy C wrote: > > Leah, > I have to lift my Rivs up and down some curbs to get into the bike rack at > work, and I occasionally put one on a hook o

[RBW] Re: Lovely Bicycle blogs again!

2020-04-02 Thread 'Gary L' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hi Joe, Thanks for sharing her new blog. I too have been checking periodically and have always been disappointed that she didn't resurface after she took a break. I'm so glad to see her back, even if tentatively. It was just last week that I had deleted the Lovely Bicycle bookmark from my comp

[RBW] Re: WTB: Drivetrain Parts

2020-04-02 Thread Collin A
That was quick, thanks all for the help! Collin On Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 6:17:32 PM UTC-7, Collin A wrote: > > Hi all, > > Turns out I have worn through some drivetrain parts on my Clem over the > past 2 years, just as Riv is out of stock and as the world is ending, > apparently. I still

[RBW] Re: Have an idea for my stash of unused camera film

2020-04-02 Thread 'Gary L' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hi Daniel, I think that is a fun idea, and I'd be happy to join in. I will PM you. Gary On Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 4:49:28 PM UTC-4, Daniel D. wrote: > > Awhile back because of Grant etc. Thought about getting into film > cameras. Grabbed a deal on b/w film . Wary of hobby creep and expe

Re: [RBW] Re: Have an idea for my stash of unused camera film

2020-04-02 Thread David Bivins
Hi all, I just did a film giveaway on my Instagram page (davidshootsfilm) - I was getting rid of expired film and film I wasn't planning to use in the next year. I'm focusing on a narrow range of films and HC-110 as developer for the year. In fact, Philip on this list was one of the film recipient

[RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-04-02 Thread Joe Bernard
I would recommend posting actual numbers you get with a tape measure for this, that chart is going to be confusing for people. Center of crank bolt to top of toptube will give the seattube number Riv uses to size their frames. The toptube is mostly level so you can do a real (not "effective")

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-04-02 Thread Mike Williams
Whoa! Did I read that correct? A MUSA built Waltworks Atlantis? Only of its kind? Interesting. -Mike Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 2, 2020, at 1:30 PM, Matthew P wrote: > >  > Dear RBW Owners, > > I am selling a 56 cm 650b MUSA Atlantis. It's geometry is listed in the > attachment.

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-04-02 Thread Matthew P
Thanks Joe and thanks for the catch Mike. WATERFORD, not Walt Works -Matthew On Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 11:26:21 AM UTC-7, Mike Williams wrote: > > Whoa! Did I read that correct? A MUSA built Waltworks Atlantis? Only of > its kind? Interesting. -Mike > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Ap

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-04-02 Thread Mike Williams
Ahh. Yes, I shoulda figured that. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 2, 2020, at 2:48 PM, Matthew P wrote: > >  > Thanks Joe and thanks for the catch Mike. > > WATERFORD, not Walt Works > > -Matthew > > >> On Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 11:26:21 AM UTC-7, Mike Williams wrote: >> Whoa! Did I

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-04-02 Thread Joe Bernard
I figured it was a typo but went looking for WaltWorks anyway and found him on Instagram. He made a custom 20-inch-wheel gravel bike for a little person! -- 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] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-04-02 Thread Matthew P
Here are some rough measurements made with a tape measure on this Waterford Atlantis. I give the measurement from the Riv 2017 geo chart in parentheses when available. Assume any discrepancies are my own error. seat tube: 56 cm (vs. 56 cm) top tube: 57 cm (vs. 57.7 eff. tt) down tube: 62.25 cm

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-04-02 Thread ted
Looks to me like you got the stand over from the 53 row. -- 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 vi

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-04-02 Thread Matthew P
Good eye ted! I gave a double look at that and should have checked. correction - standover, cm: 82.65 Thanks! On Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 1:27:39 PM UTC-7, ted wrote: > > Looks to me like you got the stand over from the 53 row. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Have an idea for my stash of unused camera film

2020-04-02 Thread aeroperf
I knew there was a reason I saved a Rebel G and an assortment of lenses. I think it is a great idea. If you saved any sheet film, I also have two sizes of Speed Graphics... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

[RBW] Riv content over on Radavist (04/02/2020)

2020-04-02 Thread Neil Doran
Some nice b+w film, Shell Ridge, SF skate scene mashup over on Radavist today: https://theradavist.com/2020/04/one-day-in-the-bay-with-rivendell-on-black-and-white-35mm/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from t

Re: [RBW] Of Bikes and Bread

2020-04-02 Thread David Bivins
Looks delicious! Probably has a nice nutty and tangy flavor, too. On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 11:00 AM j.schwartz wrote: > Not my best effort, ..but with not that much to do (all my Rivs are > currently dialed in), I had plenty of time to cultivate a new starter. > This is with very course whole whea

[RBW] Re: Today's blog is the best

2020-04-02 Thread Jason Fuller
hehe, somebody got fooled. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Today's blog is the best

2020-04-02 Thread Eric Floden
Got fooled? I guess I did too. I was not expecting any institutional attempts at humour in these times. Must go back and re-read it EricF Vancouver's Indoor Wonderland On Thu, 2 Apr 2020 at 16:49, Jason Fuller wrote: > hehe, somebody got fooled. > > -- > You received this message because you a

Re: [RBW] Re: Today's blog is the best

2020-04-02 Thread Joe Bernard
Wait 'til you guys finally catch up to who got fooled here and who didn't 😁 -- 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

[RBW] Silver2 xoxo shifter thumb shift mounts in stock

2020-04-02 Thread Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY)
https://www.rivbike.com/products/z558mz-cnv-oialk -- 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] Silver2 shifter mounts have arrived

2020-04-02 Thread dougP
Just ordered a pair of these: https://www.rivbike.com/products/z558mz-cnv-oialk?variant=31168895975535&utm_source=esc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nowbackinstock Now we can all stop fiddling with work-arounds. Can't wait to get these installed. dougP -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Who needs a custom?

2020-04-02 Thread Jason Fuller
Thanks for posting the in-progress update Joe! Looks very nice. Can't wait to see it with paint. If I were looking at a custom, I think it would be designed around 26 x 2.1 with 65mm fenders, and I'd alternate presently between Naches Pass and Gravel Kings. I'd push for medium trail, and geo

Re: [RBW] Of Bikes and Bread

2020-04-02 Thread lambbo
Wow what mill, how did you get it? On Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 11:00:40 AM UTC-4, j.schwartz wrote: > > Not my best effort, ..but with not that much to do (all my Rivs are > currently dialed in), I had plenty of time to cultivate a new starter. > This is with very course whole wheat flour from

[RBW] Re: FS: Racks, Saddles, and a Nitto Noodle bar

2020-04-02 Thread Ahmed Elgasseir
FS: Update and bags, racks, and more. *Here's what is still available -* Brooks B17 honey colored - $70 Carradice Bagman QR (size M) saddle bag support with quick release, never used - https://global.bluelug.com/catalog/product/view/id/22932/s/carradice-bagman-qr/category/40/ - $75 Nitto S

Re: [RBW] Of Bikes and Bread

2020-04-02 Thread Nick Payne
Bicycles and bread. Well, I baked a loaf of bread this morning - 50/50 wholemeal and rye - and then went for a bike ride. And towards the end of the ride I stopped at a bulk grocery and bought a couple more kilos of rye flour so I can keep baking. -- You received this message because you are s

Re: [RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-02 Thread Leah Peterson
Joe - you may start 30 days of biking on a Frank and end on a custom. Nathan - that’s a lot of miles! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 2, 2020, at 4:55 PM, Nathan Mattia wrote: > >  > I haven’t done anything for 30 days in a row since I was in Jr. High. > BUT, > In the last 2 weeks I’ve ridden

[RBW] Re: Have an idea for my stash of unused camera film

2020-04-02 Thread Daniel D.
I'll get them out next week. I would like at least one physical photograph mailed back, please. :>) -- 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-ow

[RBW] WTB DirtDrop 8cm 26.0 clamp

2020-04-02 Thread Eric G@rs
Anyone have one that they're looking to sell? Eric SF -- 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 vie

Re: [RBW] Of Bikes and Bread

2020-04-02 Thread David Bivins
Nick, do you have a ratio of rye to all-purpose or rye to whole wheat, etc? I have about 5 lbs. of rye flour but I've not had much luck with it. On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 9:19 PM Nick Payne wrote: > Bicycles and bread. Well, I baked a loaf of bread this morning - 50/50 > wholemeal and rye - and the

[RBW] WTB: Clem L 52

2020-04-02 Thread BRETT ROBINSON
Hopefully bumping this is ok; if you’re looking to sell a 52 Clem L let me know. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Of Bikes and Bread

2020-04-02 Thread Leah Peterson
I made this loaf on Tuesday. Yellow pots are just so happy. -- 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. T

[RBW] Re: Nice Try, Assholes!

2020-04-02 Thread dougP
Obviously these guys planned ahead. Probably set up more bike racks in the area the same way. Sheesh, one more thing to check before leaving your bike. dougP On Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 8:03:37 PM UTC-7, Matthew Williams wrote: > > Public Service Announcement: Always check the bike rack!

[RBW] WTB: Clem L 52

2020-04-02 Thread Joe Bernard
I don't have a Clem L for you and it seems you've been looking a while so I have a question: Would you be interested in a different step-thru/mixte-ish Riv? There's a gorgeous 55cm Betty Foy that was listed here a while back that's still for sale (my all time favorite Riv paint job). No relation

Re: [RBW] Have an idea for my stash of unused camera film

2020-04-02 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
--Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Apr 2, 2020, at 7:06 PM, Daniel D. wrote: > > I'll get them out next week. I would like at least one physical photograph > mailed back, please. :>) > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Of Bikes and Bread

2020-04-02 Thread Nick Payne
My recipe is 500ml warm water in which I dissolve a packet of dried yeast, add a small amount of salt, and then 250g rye flour, 250g spelt or hard wholemeal flour, 50g of rolled oats, 25g each of sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, poppy seeds, and caraway seeds, a tablespoon of honey

[RBW] Re: Nice Try, Assholes!

2020-04-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
If the rack can be disassembled with a wrench then there is no benefit to pre-loosening the bolts. Even if they are tight, the thief can still disassemble it with a wrench after you park your bike. In fact leaving it tight is better for the thief because you won’t notice that it’s easy to take

[RBW] Nice Try, Assholes!

2020-04-02 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I see a lot of sign posts that lift like golf flags. Be safe, give it a wiggle. -Kai -- 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