[RBW] Re: going down the Brooks rabbit hole...

If that doesn't work out and you feel adventurous, try a Selle Royal Lookin Womens saddle, the Moderate is 198mm wide, if not there is the relaxed version about 228mm. These have a sweet spot everywhere, so there's no comparing them with Brooks or many other types. Their foam/gel stuff has to b

[RBW] Re: FS - Bags: Sackville TrunkSack & Makeshifter Outback Saddlebag

Both bags are now *SOLD*. Thanks for your interest. Huston Lexington, KY On Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 4:01:44 PM UTC-4 Huston wrote: > Update: > > 1. Rivendell Sackville TrunkSack - Small, olive. I bought this bag from a > fellow list-member with the intention to change a Wald/bag setup for

[RBW] Re: going down the Brooks rabbit hole...

How wide is the SQ saddle? I have very narrow sitbones and can ride a B17 at 50-60 degrees so not totally upright. There are some easy ways to measure your sitbone width. On Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 8:51:23 AM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > If that doesn't work out and you feel adventurous, try a S

[RBW] Hub sounds in Kraftwerk's Tour de France: 1983 and 2003

I'm not well versed in the Tour de France but I've been enjoying Kraftwerk's song of the same name. The song was originally released as a single in 1983 and features some hub noises and also some (I think) pump noises as well. 1983 version. The gr

Re: [RBW] Re: going down the Brooks rabbit hole...

Using the SQ “fit kit” (piece of corrugated cardboard!) I get a consistent measurement of 110mm. The second part of the SQ method for choosing the right saddle is to add between 10-50 mm to this measurement base on your posture on the bike. Based on my slightly forward leaning position I would a

[RBW] Re: Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

Hi Sofie, I might choose option 3, but with a caveat. Let me explain. Your Clem is relatively new to you. You are using it and discovering what kind of riding you like to do and how the bike best suits you, and how you can incorporate it into your daily life. This is wonderful! That said, I w

Re: [RBW] Re: going down the Brooks rabbit hole...

I’m 140#s, rode. B67 when I was about 150, maybe a bit less. I never noticed anything from the springs. I used a B68 (no springs) for years, sold them all stupidly but the 17 seems to work well for me. I got a bit of chafing from the B68 flare but should have put a couple of holes in it and tied

Re: [RBW] Re: going down the Brooks rabbit hole...

So I installed the B67 this morning and experimented a little. I was pretty precise about positioning the same as the SQ. I started with the saddle dead level. Very short ride had me sliding off the saddle - forward. But it felt ok just slippery. So I figured perhaps that is why I see so many Br

Re: [RBW] Re: going down the Brooks rabbit hole...

I ride my brooks level, I use a high quality level to ensure this, I never slide. Nose up gets me numb. Many brooks riders ride nose up. I cannot. If numbness persists I have read recommendations to put the nose down a bit. Sent from ProtonMail for iOS On Wed, Mar 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM, Richard R

[RBW] FWIW: Traditional manufacture ("make by hand") of Nepali kukris

Not on-bicycle-topic but certainly on Rivendell-scale-of-interest topic, given the axes and knives and home-carved mallets and spoons, not to mention manually controlled film cameras and manual, friction shifting. This caught my eye, especially as I've just been re-reading "Kim" and Peter Hopkirk's

[RBW] Re: Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

I second the recommendation of waiting until you really know what you want. If you do go down the building wheels road, you can try getting some wheels built by Pro Wheel Builder (PWB) in Georgia. I had two sets of Velocity Atlas (650b) wheels built and shipped to me for $650. I sent my own Shi

[RBW] Re: Coffee Grinder Question

For me, it was because I lived in an area where I lost power so often during the winter. After I bought the little burr grinder I realized it made better coffee. But the blade grinders aren't terrible, kind of like riding an aluminum Trek from the 90's with 20mm tires pumped to 160psi on a wash

Re: [RBW] Re: going down the Brooks rabbit hole...

RMRO asked " So I have a question; what is this weird science at play that is so counter intuitive? Nose up says crotch pressure to me. How does this work?" I always thought the 'nose up' is required since the B17 shape is like a hammock, you need the nose up very slightly to get the sit bones

[RBW] Re: A Rivendell in Southern Living magazine

Wow, good looking and looks good. Any guess on the model or is it a custom? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 7:06:18 PM UTC-4 Tommy Patterson wrote: > HI all, > > I just came across a nice full-page picture of a rivendell on a trail > (double top-tube homer?) while f

[RBW] Re: Hub sounds in Kraftwerk's Tour de France: 1983 and 2003

Back in 2015 Kraftwerk played a gig at the TdF *Grand Depart* in Utrecht. There's an interview in *Rolling Stone* with Ralf Hütter where he talks about their long association with cycling: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kraftwerk-on-cycling-3d-spiritual-connection-to-detroit-56548

[RBW] Peace Wheel T-shirt

The Peace Wheel T-shirt I ordered when they were fist available shipped on Monday & arrived today (Wednesday). Absolutely great service. The shirt looks as good as it does in their on-line photos. Thanks Rivendell for supporting Ukraine! dougP -- You received this message because you are su

Re: [RBW] Re: going down the Brooks rabbit hole...

Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 23, 2022, at 5:35 PM, 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > RMRO asked " So I have a question; what is this weird science at play that > is so counter intuitive? Nose up says crotch pressure to me. How does this > work?" > > I always thought the 'n

[RBW] Re: Coffee Grinder Question

I'm fascinated by the manual grinder. I'm into coffee enough to roast my own beans, but I can't see the benefit of manual work when my Virtuoso does a fine job for all of my use cases. Now, a manual espresso maker... Will On Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 4:58:29 PM UTC-4 Mark Schneider wrot

[RBW] Re: Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

Wow, thanks so much to all of you for the incredibly thoughtful advice. I'm going to keep my Clem as is for longer with a few minor tweaks... I ordered some extra light Juniper Ridge RH tires (48mm) and will see how that changes the feel. I'm also playing with the saddle setback (thank you for

[RBW] Re: Coffee Grinder Question

Is this for home use - lots of beans - or a single cup when camping? The guy on Firebox stove.com has a manual grinder that he has on his videos and website IIRC. But he's only using it for a single cup in an Aeropress. On Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 7:22:41 PM UTC-4 wboe...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: going down the Brooks rabbit hole...

I'm nose up since I like setback and I'm short and the rails angle my (saddle) nose up when I slide it all the way back and I have a weird size seatpost I'd post a picture but don't want too many comments that I always get. I sit on the back not on the front where the nose is up. That's

[RBW] Re: Items FS: Bridgestone RB-1, Albastache Bars, Stems, & more

*Updates...* *1989 Bridgestone RB-1 63cm - $450 - SOLD* Details are in the Facebook post. Prefer a local sale but I will ship to list members at buyer's expense. Can arrange a meetup in the DMV area. Link to Facebook posting.

[RBW] Re: Where in the world has your Riv been?

Here's another way, perhaps unconventional way, to quantify "well traveled": I've been using Strava to record miles since 2014. I've been using Wandrer since 2020 to quantify where I've been. I just recently passed 0.01%. I've ridden 1 ten-thousandth of the rideable roads on planet Earth (a

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: Riv 50/52 Step Through (Platypus, Clem L, Cheviot)

Crust listed some complete Clems and I was able to grab one. Since I have some parts I wants to use I am going to be listing up some parts from this soon. If anyone is interested in a silver crankset or the new 650B wheelset on this thing before I list them feel free to hit them up. I am probabl

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Clem L complete

Lovely bike, Marc, and whoever bought it. If there's another 52 cm mustard Clem L that someone wants to sell, please drop me a note! - Max "I step away from the list for a week and this happens!.." in A2 On Monday, March 21, 2022 at 3:19:26 PM UTC-4 Marc R wrote: > Sold > > On Sunday, March

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Clem L complete

Max, its not a mustard but Crust bikes has a complete lime green one available right now. On Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 11:04:15 PM UTC-4 Max S wrote: > Lovely bike, Marc, and whoever bought it. > > If there's another 52 cm mustard Clem L that someone wants to sell, please > drop me a note!

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: Riv 50/52 Step Through (Platypus, Clem L, Cheviot)

Johnny, thanks for the tip on Crust stock. Tempted to grab a 45 for my spouse. Does anyone know the timeline for Riv to get Clems in again? And do they only sell Clem Completes now? Or can you still grab just a frame from time to time? -Danny On Wed, Mar 23, 2022 at 9:42 PM Johnny Alien wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: Riv 50/52 Step Through (Platypus, Clem L, Cheviot)

Dee Dee, I think Clems are going to be available again toward the fall of this year (?). Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I think somewhere on the site there was a rough estimate for availabilities written on a piece of cardboard or something lol. Not sure if this is the place to post this

[RBW] WTB: Choco Bars and 8cm (or 10cm) Tallux

Heyo Anyone holding onto some choco bars they want to get rid of? I normally run simworks fun3 bars on my Appaloosa with a 6cm faceplater stem, but the broken ribs mean I need a less aggressive position for several weeks. I've got billie bars on my commuter and they feel fine, so I'd like to fi

Re: [RBW] Re: going down the Brooks rabbit hole...

I've tried nose up, and even slightly raised it is numbing. Level works best for me. When I slide nose up it's uncomfortable. Sliding level is never a problem. I ride a B67 with chrome springs. I'm a big fellow, and it sometimes feels bouncy to me, not so much a rocking motion. The saddle makes

Re: [RBW] Re: Hub sounds in Kraftwerk's Tour de France: 1983 and 2003

Gotta say that Trans Europe Express is my favorite as well. I have tickets to see their 3D show here in July. The last one was cancelled due to COVID so hopefully this goes on as planned. I need to track down the original Tour de France and check it out. I only have the 2003 version. Robert Ti