Re: [RBW] Re: FS Paul Component parts

(1) pair gold (1) pair silver (1) Klamper (one brake left, I broke my selling as a set promise…. Any Hubba owners want a fancy drag brake? ($185)) Moon Units (pair): (1) black (1) Silver (1) Red (1) green Feel free to make offers on multiples, I’ll throw in a Surly flask for anyone c that take

[RBW] Re: FS: 61.5 Swoopy Proto Gallop in silver, with canti studs

I believe they are scheduled for next year. The changes from the prototype that I know of are side pull instead of canti brakes and a less swoopy top tube. It still swoops but not as much. They are now being designed around albastache bars so I don't know if there were any geometry changes becau

[RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

I used to always fender my bikes because I liked the looks but then realized that I was never in any conditions where they were needed from a practical sense so I changed my mind and now never use them. On Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 11:04:25 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I need to t

[RBW] Re: FS: 61.5 Swoopy Proto Gallop in silver, with canti studs

Thanks Johnny. The Charlie may well be my first Rivendell (if a Platypus doesn't drop into my lap first). I'm beginning to outgrow my '90s 650b converted race bike and have my sight set on a roadish Riv. Preferably a swoopy one, just because. On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 8:15:15 AM UTC-4 J

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

I find a use for them nearly every ride - there is always some puddle or a bunch of goose poop that makes me thank my lucky stars for fenders. I rode a club ride last night and was sprayed by the woman riding in front of me because of course she had no fenders. I envied the woman behind me, who was

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini, Mustachioed & More

If the bike came with mid-reach Shimano brakes you're unlikely to get anything wider than 38mm in clearance no matter what brakes you run. It's also unlikely that centerpull calipers will provide appreciably more stopping power than the Shimano dual pivot calipers which already have plenty of

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini, Mustachioed & More

As for max'ing out tires, Piaw is running 38s on his Roadini: https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/77-YZzm-Edk/m/rbDytYzDAAAJ My Roadini is from 2022, not 2017. Grant's been increasing the brake reach and the 2022 no longer uses mid-reach caliper brakes. -- You received this messa

[RBW] Re: FS: swift industry fabs chest L & rons bikes fabs fanny

im a day late (3) on everything on this board! lol On Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 3:49:24 PM UTC-4 in...@brentknepper.com wrote: > all sold, thanks everyone! > > On Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 6:56:16 PM UTC-5 Brent Knepper wrote: > >> hey pals, update: >> -chest sold >> -blue fanny still available >>

[RBW] Re: WTB: zippy skinny tire 62x58ish c-c frameset

Look for a early Lemond Zurich 61 cm. They are on the big side, will Cypress 700x30 tires, short reach brakes with pads at the bottom of the slots. Zippy, good climber, good no hands riding behavior. Or a Lemond Poprad. Both under the radar brakes. Mike SLO CA On Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 6:48

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini, Mustachioed & More

OK, I found the specs for the 2017 Roadini: https://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/173252562647/note-this-unearthed-blug-was-supposed-to-appear#:~:text=The%20same%20tire%20clearances%20%E2%80%94up,more%20stable%2C%20but%20still%20zippy. 35mm without fenders, 28mm with. On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 7:

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

I mean...if I had to deal with goose poop I would bring the fenders back quickly. On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 10:10:11 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I find a use for them nearly every ride - there is always some puddle or a > bunch of goose poop that makes me thank my lucky star

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Paul Component parts

What's left update: (1) pair gold (1) pair silver (1) Klamper (one brake left, I broke my selling as a set promise…. Any Hubba owners want a fancy drag brake? ($185)) Moon Units (pair): (1) Red (1) green Feel free to make offers on multiples, I’ll throw in a Surly flask for anyone c that

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Paul Component parts

What's left update: Adjusters: (1) pair gold (1) pair silver (1) Klamper (one brake left, I broke my selling as a set promise…. Any Hubba owners want a fancy drag brake? ($185)) Moon Units (pair): (1) Red (1) green Feel free to make offers on multiples, I’ll throw in a Su

[RBW] Re: FS: 61.5 Swoopy Proto Gallop in silver, with canti studs

GLWS max! I might have to be the second person to list a silver canti Gallop for sale in this list (but for shorter folks) as I'm once again just finding the bike storage situation to be too jam-packed here and there's a lot of redundancy between the CHG and the Sam. Great bike for those cons

[RBW] Re: FS- Mermaid Platypus, 60cm

Hi all, I have received a couple of questions as to the bike being available. * Yes it is!* Thanks! Tom On Monday, June 5, 2023 at 8:42:54 AM UTC-4 Tom Palmer wrote: > Almost new save a couple of small paint chips. Fit me at 84.5 PBH but that > is the bottom of the range per Rivendell. Alba

[RBW] Easy on/off (with bolted clamps, like Ergons?) non-anatomical grips for bottom of drop bar hooks

Speculating here. I may come to a situation where I will be swapping SA AM and ASC wheels. The ASC takes a unique and proprietary trigger shifter, thus a wheel swap would mean a shifter swap. I mount my trigger shifters toward the bottom of the curve on the right-side drop bar hook, about 3" below

[RBW] Re: Easy on/off (with bolted clamps, like Ergons?) non-anatomical grips for bottom of drop bar hooks

Red Shift offers drop bar control grips that are sized for road bars vs flat bars. You can get just the lower grips. I've seen these for sale on Amazon as well as Red Shift's website. On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 2:58:43 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > Speculating here. I may come to a situati

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell HubbuHubbuH, Medium, Complete

Fielded some interest at the $3,000 number, yet still no takers so let's try for a bump. Another trip to LA planned for Sunday-Monday if someone in SoCal wants to step up. Thanks :) On Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 10:41:46 PM UTC-7 Jared Wilson wrote: > Okay, lets try $3,000! > > On Saturday, M

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell HubbuHubbuH, Medium, Complete

Also, now willing to explore shipping with compensation for packing materials and labor. Let's chat! On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 12:32:03 PM UTC-7 Jared Wilson wrote: > Fielded some interest at the $3,000 number, yet still no takers so let's > try for a bump. > > Another trip to LA planne

Re: [RBW] Re: Easy on/off (with bolted clamps, like Ergons?) non-anatomical grips for bottom of drop bar hooks

Thanks, I hadn't heard about these. Actually, easy on/off aside, those might be the answer to my perennial left palm problem with numbness and pain in all except the hoods position, tho' with sufficient fidgiting I can ride for 5 miles non-stop in the hooks. But I expect that once on they'll be st

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 9:10:11 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: I find a use for them nearly every ride - there is always some puddle or a bunch of goose poop that makes me thank my lucky stars for fenders. LOL, yeah, we've had no rain for a month here and the goose poop at the

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

I'm curious now. Is goose poop worse than horse poop? On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 1:30:58 PM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 9:10:11 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > > I find a use for them nearly every ride - there is always some puddle or a > bunch of goo

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 3:35:01 PM UTC-5 pi...@gmail.com wrote: I'm curious now. Is goose poop worse than horse poop? Well, at the risk of seriously derailing the thread, ... that depends. Fresh horse poop is pretty bad but it dries out quickly and then isn't a problem. Goose poop stays a

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

I've really learned to love fenders (honjo/VO) even outside of rainy season. Keeps a lot of dust and dirt off the drive train if placed correctly, reducing wear and maintenance. Sometimes there are unavoidable puddles or wet spots. Animal waste. Human waste. (City riding) keep bags and strapped

[RBW] Re: FS- Mermaid Platypus, 60cm

What is the saddle height in the photo? BL in EC On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 11:32:00 AM UTC-7 Tom Palmer wrote: > Hi all, > > I have received a couple of questions as to the bike being available. * > Yes it is!* > > Thanks! > Tom > > On Monday, June 5, 2023 at 8:42:54 AM UTC-4 Tom Palmer w

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini, Mustachioed & More

Albastache are undeniably great bars, but for my (less) money, Soma 3 speed 2’s are the greatest mustache on the planet. They’re fairly wide at 54cm, and they take “normal” brake levers, which I don’t get scared I’m going to catch on some underbrush with. And my thumbies fit anywhere, so I don’t

[RBW] J&G Bicycle Wear is going out of business later this year

...as to exactly when, I did not bother to ask via email. This company has been around for decades. I don't blame them for retiring. I recently bought some rain gear from J&G Bicycle Wear. This was a week ago ~. All their rain jackets are SOLD OUT ! ...except 2XL. All prices are reduced and

[RBW] Re: Shifters - UNO shifter

I'm definitely UNO-curious. In the meantime, I've been running the Microshift 11 speed for over a year, in both friction and index mode. It's awesome. I run a 1 x 11 and it's been flawless after you dial in the fit bolt. On Monday, June 5, 2023 at 5:43:41 PM UTC-6 Stephanie A. wrote: > I'm loo

[RBW] frameset trade offer: orange med gus for your 50-51cm ~other riv

lookin for a 51 homer, 51 sam, 50 atlantis, or 51 appaloosa. anything on the smedium side that isnt too hulking and has no step trhu/frame swoopiness. 650b preferred. gus is very low mileage with a couple of paint dings, will post pics if any one cares to see. I love the gus but it is a lot o

[RBW] Re: I spy a yellow Platypus

Yes, this is the dream realized Yellow Platypus! And I have been very very absent from social media because I cannot stop riding this bike! On Friday, June 2, 2023 at 2:27:41 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Yes! Good eye, Max! And Ryan, good memory! My RivSister (we met on > Instagr

Re: [RBW] Gauging interest: Brass cable housing clamps

Count me in for a couple!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Jun 1, 2023, at 5:11 PM, Eric Marth wrote:Hello friends — I recently found some nice brass cable housing clamps. The manufacturer liked my pictures and asked if I'd be interested in importing some for other cyclists. I love the idea but I'm just no

[RBW] FS: MUSA Pants, T-Shirts, A Railroad Shirt, and a Couple Other Things

Hello, I have the following items for sale: - One grey Peace Wheel T-shirt size XL - new but without tags: $15 - One Blue Platypus T-shirt size XL - worn a few times but in good shape: $15 - One pair of the new Black MUSA pants size Large - worn a couple times, washed in cold wa

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

This was a great time, thanks for putting it together, Houston. Really nice meeting everyone! Neale On Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 2:37:54 PM UTC-7 Keith P. wrote: > So sorry to have missed this! > > Looks like it was a hoot. > > Let plan another ride soon. > > k. > > On May 28, 2023, at 10:26 AM, B

Re: [RBW] Re: Whoosa Getting an Appaloosa? 2023

I just ordered a 57cm purple one and will likely do Antonio's build. I'm really excited. I had a purple MB-2 from around 92' that met its fate too early 20 years ago on top of my buddy's roof rack in a low garage... I imagine most of you can 100% relate to obsessing over your next bike. I th

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Hunqapillar Frameset

Sold On Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 12:31:55 PM UTC-6 Daniel Rooke wrote: > Hello, > > > I have a nice 62cm Hunqapillar frameset for sale. I bought it built up > off the list about a year ago but it’s always been too big for me so I’m > reluctantly selling it. I think it’s been sold a few time

Re: [RBW] Re: Whoosa Getting an Appaloosa? 2023

I'll be playing the Appaloosa lotto today. Pretty sure I'll be fighting for a purple but, honestly, I love both colors so I'll be happy with either of them. Just not sure if I want a 54 or a 57... On Fri, May 26, 2023 at 10:44 AM Eric Marth wrote: > LOL, Brendon, fourth? > > I knew you had two..

Re: [RBW] Re: Whoosa Getting an Appaloosa? 2023

Got my 57 in purp! On Fri, May 26, 2023 at 3:06 PM Keith Weaver wrote: > Looks like I got mine! All paid for, and order confirmation received. I'm > seeing some have already sold out. > > On Fri, May 26, 2023 at 8:45 AM Keith Weaver > wrote: > >> I'm hoping to get one, have been planning the bu

[RBW] WTB: Bridgestone Seatpost Binder Bolt ('94 RB-T)

I realize this is a long shot, but does anyone happen to have an old Bridgestone seatpost binder nut and bolt like the one pictured here? I've got it rigged up right now with brake nut but it's ugly. This is for a '94 RB-T.[image: bstone_binder_0ee10f62cd8c1d951b78117fadb49b80bcd6223a.jpg] --

Re: [RBW] FS: Sackville Trunksacks, Olive & Khaki

Both sacks spoken for, thanks everyone. -Jacob On Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 11:41:46 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: PM sent at 12:40 pm MDST ... Patrick "Oh, me! Me! Me!" Moore On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 12:32 PM Jacob Kersey wrote: Hello RBW bunchers, Found a pair of forgotten small Rivendell/S

[RBW] Need help sizing for the upcoming Appaloosa

Long rambling post ahead, but bear with me... Folks, I'm stressing about this way more than is probably necessary but I've been pining for an Appaloosa for years and I really want to make sure I won't be bummed out by a poor fit. So, here's the deal. I called Riv and spoke with Roman. After discus

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Wiring inside the Fork and Frame?

It's a bit of mess right now, but here's the wiring for my GBW: For the bottom we reemed out the hole near the drop outs ever so slightly to let the wires fit through and water sealed it with some goop (hot glue): https://photos.app.goo.gl/r5PvzDjBGAFrSycc7 For the top we used a downtube barrel a

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

Ted, goose poop is definitely worse. Zoology 101; geese (as do all birds) excrete their urine through the same orifice as their stool. So, for the record, goose poop is an acidic mix of piss and $H!T. Use FENDERS and just say NO to bird poo! On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 4:39:52 PM UTC-4 Ted

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

Piaw, , goose poop is definitely worse. Zoology 101; geese (as do all birds) excrete their urine through the same orifice as their stool. So, for the record, goose poop is an acidic mix of piss and $H!T. Use FENDERS and just say NO to bird poo! On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 4:35:01 PM UTC-4

Re: [RBW] Gauging interest: Brass cable housing clamps

Not sure if my last message went through or not since I don’t think my email had been approved for the list yet. I’m interested. On Wed, Jun 7, 2023 at 8:07 PM P W wrote: > Count me in for a couple! > > P. W. > ~ > (917) 514-2207 > ~ > > > > > On Jun 1, 2023, at 5:11 PM, Eric Marth wrote: > > 

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini, Mustachioed & More

DavidP wrote: If switching from drops I'd be tempted to try an Albastache over a Mustache. If the stem feels short with a drop bar it's probably about right for a 'stache. I totally was/am tempted by the Albastache. I'm leaning Mustache because the Albastache ends seem to come back maybe 1-2

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

Even in high desert ABQ, NM with a citywide average of 9.5", fenders are useful and not merely ornamental; 3 of my 4 bikes have them. Our monsoon has been coyly making an early appearance with brief (<10 minute) showers (here they record 0.05" amounts); I put off a very short ride to Albertson's ju

Re: [RBW] Re: I spy a yellow Platypus

I'm not a yellow bike fan, but I have to say that your Platypus does look pretty; I don't know, perhaps different colors look better on different types of bike? I always considered my yellow w/black accents Motobecane Grand Record to be a rather ugly bike, tho' it was a beater so that didn't matte

[RBW] Re: Need help sizing for the upcoming Appaloosa

Ted, are you setting up the Appaloosa with dropbars or flat bars? On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 6:09:50 PM UTC-6 ted.l...@gmail.com wrote: > Long rambling post ahead, but bear with me... > > Folks, I'm stressing about this way more than is probably necessary but > I've been pining for an Appalo

Re: [RBW] Re: I spy a yellow Platypus

It looks nicer than Leah's purple one. (Ugh.) On Wed, Jun 7, 2023 at 7:27 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > I'm not a yellow bike fan, but I have to say that your Platypus does look > pretty ... > On Wed, Jun 7, 2023 at 6:06 PM Sarah Carlson wrote: > Yes, this is the dream realized Yellow Platypus! A

Re: [RBW] Re: I spy a yellow Platypus

Patrick Moore-Or-Less, you will forever bait me! Your color blindness has warped my sparkling raspberry into purple?! Sigh.On Jun 7, 2023, at 9:31 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:It looks nicer than Leah's purple one. (Ugh.)On Wed, Jun 7, 2023 at 7:27 PM Patrick Moore wrote:I'm not

Re: [RBW] Re: I spy a yellow Platypus

I tease. Your purple lavender orange red Platypus is indeed pretty. On Wed, Jun 7, 2023 at 7:38 PM Leah Peterson wrote: > Patrick Moore-Or-Less, you will forever bait me! Your color blindness has > warped my sparkling raspberry into purple?! Sigh. > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Need help sizing for the upcoming Appaloosa

Hoch's question about intended bars gets to the crux of choosing a frame size, I think - you want a larger roomier frame for swept back bars and less reach for drop bars though by changing stem length you can likely get both bars to work on either. I have the same PBH as you and am comfortable

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

Hi Patrick- Thanks for the compliment! The bars are the Nitto 177 (aka the Noodle). This is my road-gravel-singletrack bike hence the need for same wild gearing. Its a 38 in the front and a 10-42 in the back. I don't use the 36 and 42 tooth cogs very often but when I do its usually on very stee

Re: [RBW] Re: Need help sizing for the upcoming Appaloosa

Thanks to the help from my LBS I was directed to bike insights and pulled up another frame I own and compared it to the Appa. I came to the conclusion that I should go with the 57cm based on the overlaid wire frames of the bikes and purchased one of these in purple. To Hoch’s question, I want to r

[RBW] Re: I spy a yellow Platypus

Great color. It may be my favorite, enjoy. On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 8:06:52 PM UTC-4 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote: > Yes, this is the dream realized Yellow Platypus! And I have been very very > absent from social media because I cannot stop riding this bike! > > > On Friday, June 2, 2023 at

[RBW] Anyone local to Portland, OR able to assist ?

Need facilitation for a small purchase. Seller won’t ship. Send me a DM if you’re down to help. -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini, Mustachioed & More

Thanks so much for the link to the Tumblr page for the 2017 version of the Roadini. Sorta jibes with what Ed told me. He said I might be able to get 35mm in there with the sidepulls. But I guess that text from Grant was presuming use of their complete stock build's mid-reach sidepulls? Because

Re: [RBW] Re: Need help sizing for the upcoming Appaloosa

You’ve already concluded the 57 was the right size. I think so, too, based on the fact you wanted to set this up as an Upright dropbar bike. Higher the bars, closer the bars come towards you. 54 would’ve felt too cramped. Best wishes on the build! On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 9:05:29 PM UTC-6

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

Almost 200 riders on the map now, and quite a few lovely photos of some fine Rivs around the world. See the top of the thread if you want to add a pin. Cheers, John On Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 12:07:35 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > Just a reminder on this map if you haven't gone through the