[RBW] Re: FS: CrustxNitto 31.8 faceplate quill Stem

2020-11-08 Thread Collin A
Sold! Happy Sunday, Collin in Sac On Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 4:12:12 PM UTC-8 Collin A wrote: > Hi All, > > It's not the beautiful Riv fillet version, but it will get the job done if > you are hoping to try some 31.8 bars on your 1" threaded bicycle. > > Ordered it back in August, but too

[RBW] Re: How large of a tire will a Sam Hillborne actually fit

2020-11-08 Thread Nathan F
To repeat what others have said, 48-50 really is the comfortable limit on my 18'. I'm running 43mm and the SKS fenders are TIGHT, especially on the rear. I know normally bike brands normally pad the max clearance to prevent warranty claims, but Riv hasn't on this model. It really can't go much

[RBW] Re: How large of a tire will a Sam Hillborne actually fit

2020-11-08 Thread Mark Allen
For anyone interested in the max size with fenders, the 44mm Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass under Velo Orange 52mm Zeppelin fenders fit my 2018 Hillborne perfectly, but I don't think I could go any larger for either component. Mark On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 10:03:19 AM UTC-5 Nathan F wrote:

Re: [RBW] How large of a tire will a Sam Hillborne actually fit

2020-11-08 Thread James Warren
Do you have the canti version? I have side pull, and I don’t think I could do fenders with Snoqualmie Pass tires. Fenders and Barlow Pass 38 is excellent though. > On Nov 8, 2020, at 7:55 AM, Mark Allen wrote: > > For anyone interested in the max size with fenders, the 44mm Rene Herse > Snoqu

[RBW] Anyone looking to buy anything from Blue Lug?

2020-11-08 Thread Joel S
Maybe we can save on shipping if we put an order in together. Will post on iBob also. -- 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+un

[RBW] 1996 Riv All Rounder update

2020-11-08 Thread John in PDX
The All Rounder came to me from the original owner who had lots of documentation, ordered in 1995, delivered in January 1996. Will continue to evolve components, working towards Shimano 8-speed index, enjoying the Gevenalle shifter pods. Hope this link works. https://photos.app.goo.gl/v9nhn5s

[RBW] Looking for 52cm and 59cm Clem H 's

2020-11-08 Thread Coco Menk
Hi there! On the lookout for some Clem H completes (or frames) for me and my boyfriend. We're big Riv fans, and have been scouring the forums and sites looking for our own ever since coming back from our wanderings in California this past winter. We visited the shop and did some test rides, b

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Blue Riv Banana Sax or similar

2020-11-08 Thread Paul Budnitz
Hey Ben I have an X-small saddle sack in Royal if you're interested in it. Happy to sell it at 50% retail, it is pretty much unused. My wife got a new funky saddle and it doesn't fit the saddle sack! Paul On Friday, November 6, 2020 at 9:36:05 AM UTC-8 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > Gotcha. I hav

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike of the Month: Sam Hillborne

2020-11-08 Thread Joseph Willms
Just ordered my Sam earlier today the minute they went live! 57 cm in Dark Gold here I come! Can't wait! Joe On Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 9:31:00 PM UTC-6 velomann wrote: > "Did Riv send yours to Golden Pliers before the open sale or is yours > being > shipped out with everyone else's? I

[RBW] Re: How to alter a shimano bar pod to fit a microshift 11 speed shifter

2020-11-08 Thread Matthew Mosen
I'm running a slightly different setup but I figured this might be useful info. I have a silver2 shifter in a riv thumb shifter mount on my 1x11 Susie. Shifts through the range easily. I would switch that 9 speed shimano shifter in your photo into friction mode and test if it'll shift through t

[RBW] Re: Wolbis Slugstone Build

2020-11-08 Thread Paul Budnitz
Hello Mark. What an awesome build. Forgive me if you posted this and I missed it — what stem and handlebars are those? I'm looking for a bar just like that one! Paul On Friday, November 6, 2020 at 8:49:38 AM UTC-8 Mark Roland wrote: > > Before all the lovely new Sams get built up and steal th

[RBW] Re: PSA: New Sams are open for order

2020-11-08 Thread i
Glad I jumped on the 54 when I did! On Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 10:42:21 PM UTC-5 velomann wrote: > It looks like the gold frames are only available in 48 now, and the blue > only in 57 or 60. > That's how I read it anyway. > Day 1, 7:40 PM PST. > > Mike M > > On Thursday, November 5, 2020

Re: [RBW] Re: Handlebar bags

2020-11-08 Thread S. Greco
Howdy Patrick & Leah 1. The current weight spec is 4kg or ~8.8lbs. It's pretty hard to get beyond this weight unless you are carrying something very heavy. For instance, a 32oz water bottle will fill most (not all but most) of this bag's internal volume, but that bottle + water still only weighs

[RBW] WTB: albatross bar or similar for upright setup

2020-11-08 Thread Adam Ratcliffe
I'm looking to convert my Surly Midnight Special to a more Rivendell like upright setup and am interested in Albatross, Billie, or Choco bars. Would also be interested in suitable brake levers and friction shifters (11spd compatible). Cheers Adam -- You received this message because you are s

[RBW] Re: Wolbis Slugstone Build

2020-11-08 Thread Andrew Stevens
Nice! I'm waiting on mine, and have been stumped looking for rims. How do you feel about the Rhyno XLs? Those are the 36 hole right? I don't believe they came in a 32. Would you recommend them over waiting for Velocity Cliffhangers to come back in stock? Thanks Andrew in Austin On Friday, Nove

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Olive Green SackvilleHappisack

2020-11-08 Thread Alex K
Happy it found a good home! On Friday, November 6, 2020 at 2:23:10 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > Received; many thanks. > > On Thu, Nov 5, 2020 at 3:49 PM Alex K wrote: > >> acksf78 at gmail >> On Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 10:11:16 PM UTC-8 Alex K wrote: >> >>> [image: 00CB1CB8-A5C0-4891-BB5

[RBW] Re: Handlebar bags

2020-11-08 Thread S. Greco
The spec is 4kg (8.8ish lbs). I ride mine filled with heavy camera gear and haven't noticed any steering issues. I'll have production samples in a few weeks, perhaps you'd like to test one? On Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 9:59:33 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > About how much weight can you put on t

Re: [RBW] Re: Post Ur Riv

2020-11-08 Thread Ryan Nute
I think Ted said it was Waterford. I'm partial to the blue as well but this is the nicest brown I've seen! Ryan On Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 2:51:56 PM UTC-8 Joel S wrote: > Very nice. Who did the repaint? I am near Springfield but I’ll keep mine > blue. > > On Thu, Nov 5, 2020 at 5:49

[RBW] Re: Bike of the Month: Sam Hillborne

2020-11-08 Thread Will Rose
This is my first post here because I just picked up my new Sam from Riv yesterday. Just the Frame/Fork, etc., because, unlike some others, I did not do a good job of scheming and saving, etc. I've been wanting my first Rivendell for quite some time, admiring them from afar (and close up up they

[RBW] Re: Running a Mark's rack/basket....AND a handlebar bag?!?!?!

2020-11-08 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
No, not ok. that's going to have ill, very ill, or maybe very very very ill affects on your steering when it's even remotely snug (it could tighten up at will). You're looking for a failsafe, not something to actually do anything until it's needed. You might try a fairly loose loop of paracord

Re: [RBW] 1996 Riv All Rounder update

2020-11-08 Thread Steven Sweedler
John, wonderful bike, and color. What is the saddle height in the picture. Thanks, Steve On Sun, Nov 8, 2020 at 1:42 PM John in PDX wrote: > The All Rounder came to me from the original owner who had lots of > documentation, ordered in 1995, delivered in January 1996. Will continue > to evolve

[RBW] Re: Running a Mark's rack/basket....AND a handlebar bag?!?!?!

2020-11-08 Thread Ben Mihovk
Holy smokes I didn't even think about steering! I've just been tinkering in the basement and haven't hopped on the bike to try any of these configurations. So just to be clear, you think if I do something loosely connecting head tube to tombstone, it'd work okay as a failsafe? I appreciate it

[RBW] Re: Running a Mark's rack/basket....AND a handlebar bag?!?!?!

2020-11-08 Thread Ben Mihovk
Actually...even better, you mentioned the attachment doesn't need to do anything until it's needed...would there be any issue using the irish strap to handlebars connection but keeping it loose enough that it just goes behind the bag? That might be my best move. On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at

Re: [RBW] Anyone looking to buy anything from Blue Lug?

2020-11-08 Thread Sam Perez
I am ! And great idea ! On Sun, Nov 8, 2020, 10:24 AM Joel S wrote: > Maybe we can save on shipping if we put an order in together. Will post > on iBob also. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from thi

Re: [RBW] 1996 Riv All Rounder update

2020-11-08 Thread S. Greco
such a classic! i really get nostalgic about this era of Rivendell. any idea what this color is? it seems like it was somewhat common on rivs from this time. On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 3:14:47 PM UTC-5 Steven Sweedler wrote: > John, wonderful bike, and color. What is the saddle height in th

Re: [RBW] Anyone looking to buy anything from Blue Lug?

2020-11-08 Thread Joel S
Sam, I can order, you can but my stuff will be more expensive to ship I bet. Will send PM. On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 3:36:50 PM UTC-5 Sam Perez wrote: > I am ! And great idea ! > > On Sun, Nov 8, 2020, 10:24 AM Joel S wrote: > >> Maybe we can save on shipping if we put an order in toget

Re: [RBW] WTB: Nitto swept back bars

2020-11-08 Thread diekaiser
Thanks Sam! How did you like them? I’m wondering if they are a bit too narrow compared to other bars like the albatross or billies... On Friday, November 6, 2020 at 11:46:16 PM UTC-8 Sam Perez wrote: > I have both bars left bank has leather bar tape and an origin8 quill with > it. > > > https:

Re: [RBW] Looking for 52cm and 59cm Clem H 's

2020-11-08 Thread Matthew Williams
Here's a 52cm Clem Jr. L frameset: $1200 Ann Arbor, MI https://www.ebay.com/itm/174500220729 On Nov 6, 2020, at 10:46 PM, Coco Menk wrote: > Hi there! > > On the lookout for some Clem H completes (or frames) for me and my boyfriend. > > We're big Riv fans, and have been scouring the foru

[RBW] Sackville Medium capacity

2020-11-08 Thread Patrick Moore
The usual poor photo, but not for lack of trying. Point is that I am once again surprised and pleased at the Medium's capacity. I just carried home 3 bottles of a surprisingly good but cheap ($8 on sale) Aregentinian Malbec, a half-gallon of milk, a quart of vegan mayo, toothpaste, and 2 pint packa

[RBW] Clem L 59 on a 1Up rack

2020-11-08 Thread 97r...@gmail.com
Clem owners considering a 1Up rack will be happy to know that the rack accommodates our long wheelbase just fine. My Clem L 59 fits the rack’s tire rail with a tiny bit of length to spare. The 1Up is a really interesting rack option, especially for heavy bikes. We just purchased an e-bike for m

Re: [RBW] Looking for 52cm and 59cm Clem H 's

2020-11-08 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Hi Coco, here is a 59 Clem H - not sure if it’s still available. Price was right and there was interest on the List, but the seller never marked it sold, so here ya go. https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/-FGRmLO7Z28 -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Wolbis Slugstone Build

2020-11-08 Thread Mark Roland
Sorry, did not fully answer Andrew's questions. I have Cliffhangers on my Hubbuhubbuh, which is also new to me, so could not give you a comprehensive comparison. They are fine, a rounded profile with a flat silver finish and no eyelets. The Rhynos have eyelets and a more traditional boxy profil

Re: [RBW] How large of a tire will a Sam Hillborne actually fit

2020-11-08 Thread Mark Allen
Yes, it's the canti version from the last run (2018/2019) before this month's release. On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 10:59:08 AM UTC-5 Jimmy Warren wrote: > Do you have the canti version? I have side pull, and I don’t think I could > do fenders with Snoqualmie Pass tires. Fenders and Barlow Pa

Re: [RBW] Re: How to alter a shimano bar pod to fit a microshift 11 speed shifter

2020-11-08 Thread Andrew Turner
Super helpful! Glad to know the Silver2 barends can work as-is with 11 speed, that's news to me. As far as pairing the microshift shifters to shimano bar ends, they fit just fine, I think the major difference I can find is that the little flat square "peg" that the shifter fits on are angled differ

Re: [RBW] 1996 Riv All Rounder update

2020-11-08 Thread Patrick Moore
John, that's lovely. I can't read the tires' labels (generally I hate over-logo-ing, but I advise RH to make their labels bigger) but are your tires Naches Passes? Extra lights? I've put almost 200 miles on the Naches Pass EL's that I installed on my June 2020 Matthews custom to replace the Elk Pas

Re: [RBW] 1996 Riv All Rounder update

2020-11-08 Thread Patrick Moore
The color is a very nice green that Grant seemed to like in the early days. My first All Rounder-based 26" wheel road custom was the same color (one reason why John's AR provokes such a torrent of nostalgic sentiment). I've since come to prefer Rivendell's later sage green (which goes perfectly wit

Re: [RBW] Re: Handlebar bags

2020-11-08 Thread Patrick Moore
Sam: Thanks for this update and clarification. Will you please keep the list updated on developments and progress toward sale to public? I can't guarantee that I'll be a customer, but of the many bar bags I've tried, and the many more I've read about, this one is among the most promising. $180 is

[RBW] WTB: 58cm Atlantis

2020-11-08 Thread Michael Iauch
Please get in touch if you have one you'd be interested in selling. Frameset or complete. 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

[RBW] Re: Running a Mark's rack/basket....AND a handlebar bag?!?!?!

2020-11-08 Thread spencer robinson
I have a rack, basket and handlebar bag on my Sam. I do not have a strap on my basket, I do check all the mounting nuts and bolts when I clean and lube. I always have an Irish or full spectrum strap in the stuff I carry, then if I find a cool thing or 2 at a yard sale or carry home a 12 pack, I

[RBW] Re: Wolbis Slugstone Build

2020-11-08 Thread Paul Richardson
looking great. love the wild direction you went with the build--really suits (what i consider to be) a totally whacky frame. good synergy!! paul takoma park, md. On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 6:10:33 PM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote: > Sorry, did not fully answer Andrew's questions. I have Cliff

[RBW] Re: Running a Mark's rack/basket....AND a handlebar bag?!?!?!

2020-11-08 Thread Ben Mihovk
Yeah...for the little I'm carrying in the basket, I'm probably being overly cautious insisting on trying to find a permanent place for the strap. On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 6:38:07 PM UTC-6 spencer robinson wrote: > I have a rack, basket and handlebar bag on my Sam. I do not have a strap >

Re: [RBW] 1996 Riv All Rounder update

2020-11-08 Thread John in PDX
Nice comments, thanks. Color official name os golden olive, and that it is. Little metallic, little pearl sheen to it. Don’t think cream would be a good contrast. Tires are older Compass. Think they are equivalent to Natches Pass, 1.8”. Room for fenders. Tektro 720 cantis. Still dialing

Re: [RBW] 1996 Riv All Rounder update

2020-11-08 Thread Greg J
Beautiful, John. Timeless bike! And I actually prefer the single color paint jobs from the earlier Rivs, I had a light blue Road that I sold that was a single color. I now have an early AR also, but it has a contrasting cream head tube, and I think it makes it a little foppish. Greg On Su

[RBW] Walking shoes/boots advice, once again after 6+ months

2020-11-08 Thread Patrick Moore
Over 6 months ago I provoked a thread about comfortable and durable footwear for ~ 5-mile hikes that are also seemly for casual about-town wear. Many kindly replied, and the upshot was that I set my red and beady eye on Redwing's Chukka model. In the event, the proposed trip provoking the question

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Silver or Dia Comp Downtube Shifter or pair of Bar End Shifters

2020-11-08 Thread Nikko Mendoza
Hey Rob, How much are you looking to get from your bar-ends? On Tue, Nov 3, 2020 at 3:45 PM Rob H. wrote: > I think I've got some silver bar end shifters, including pods. If you > decide to go that way, private message me. I live near Oakland. > > On Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 11:31:24 AM UTC-

Re: [RBW] 1996 Riv All Rounder update

2020-11-08 Thread Patrick Moore
Aha. Thanks for the clarification. So this means that my current (summer, 2020) road bike may be the culmination of the trend starting with the XOs and passing through the All Rounder, but diverted toward road/pavement riding: 26 X 42s with fenders, normal gauge, thinnish-wall 531 frame, geometry t