[RBW] backs!!!

Hi all, I'm curious to hear any comments thoughts, etc on back issues and riding. The context is that this fall I've had some nasty lower back/hip pain. Rest and some stretching & PT has "solved" the issue, but I'm still having trouble getting back on the bike without a little stiffness in the

[RBW] Re: Triple Bypass

On Friday, 3 January 2025 at 7:28:21 am UTC+11 Bill Lindsay wrote: Seriously though, that amount of climbing in a day is a pretty serious. Depending on your constitution, the altitude may pose an additional challenge. 10,000 feet of climbing in 110 miles can definitely be done on a Rivendell.

[RBW] Re: Triple Bypass

My bulk of high elevation riding has been in south central CO, near the Rio Grande adjacent town of Creede. My longtime friends' family has owned a cabin in a camp called Spar City 14 miles up the valley at +/- 9500'. We were graced to have access to it as a basecamp resource, 850 miles away, f

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Tosco Bars 60mm

Looking for a pair of Nitto Tosco bars 60mm with the 25.4 clamp size. located in the Bay Area and also willing to pay shipping. if any one is holding or has a pair in their parts bin and wants to get rid of them please let me know! thank you -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Re: backs!!!

My old yoga teacher, Pamela Brown (a good teacher, she was a direct student of Iyengar), took up yoga initially because of bad back problems. She eventually wrote a book titled "Your back, yoga and you". I have a copy in my bookshelf, but I suspect that it's probably no longer in print: https:/

[RBW] Re: FS New Nitto faceplater quill stem

Sold apologies for the delayed update Best, IY On Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:12:44 PM UTC-5 NYCbikeguy wrote: > Nitto MCR22 > > 22.2mm quill stem diameter > > 4 bolt face plate > > 25.4mm clamp diameter > > 190mm post length > > +10 degree angle > > 120mm stem length > > dull bright fin

Re: [RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro Ride May 4, 2025

I signed up today and found there was a $60 (yes, sixty!) fee to have the bib mailed. As far as I could tell, there wasn't any information on in-person pick up whens and wheres, and not being from NYC, I couldn't take a chance. For the 20 mile Philadelphia ride in October, the pick up bib opt

Re: [RBW] backs!!!

One aspect of bike fit that you might want to check is sufficient saddle setback. I’ve found over the decades that sometimes sliding the saddle rearward so that your core torso muscles support your upper body’s weight — of course, this means that your torso core muscles have to be sufficiently tone

Re: [RBW] Re: backs!!!

+1. I’ve verified this by neglect. As in my earlier post, walking is a great therapy for overall and especially back and leg stiffness. On Fri, Jan 3, 2025 at 8:06 AM Mathias Steiner wrote: > … People gotta move, is my takeaway. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] FS: Craigslist, etc 2025

Hope its OK to start this 2025 thread: Saw this on Craigslist. First posted two weeks ago, but just updated. UNIVEGA ” GRAN PREMIO” - $350 (santa rosa) https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/santa-rosa-univega-gran-premio/7811355689.html Sold by Palo Alto Cyclery. Probably circa 1978. All SunTour,

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

Yah, I saw the link. I like the Paramount that appears to be about the same era as Jock Dewey's esteemed ride. This collection of bikes seems like a hoard that was in Watsonville/Salinas/Monterey area listed on SF and Santa Cruz Craigslist maybe 5 years ago. Mike SLO CA On Thursday, January

[RBW] WTB: Crust Juan Martin bars

Hey y'all. I'm slowly accumulating bits for a Susie build. I'm buying more new bits than I have in the past, so figured I'd put the ask out there to try get some secondhand (or third or fourth) bars. I know I'm lessening my chance of finding 'em but I'm looking for the silver 26.0 version,

[RBW] WTB: 54 Hunqapillar

Howdy all, Ive been after a Hunq for quite a few years but never seem to come across one in my size. Anyone out there interested in parting with a 54? I'd prefer a frameset but would consider a complete bike. I'm fairly certain I would be a 54. Most of my bikes are in the "medium" range or 52

[RBW] My First Riv (clydesdale MTB rider)

Howdy, I've been Riv-curious for a while now and after much debate I think I'm ready to bite the brass. After looking through rivbike.com and through google trying to learn more, I've only narrowed the search a little and am still unsure what Riv would suit me best, and so am hoping to find som

[RBW] Rivendells of the UK

I was sent a link to the UK branch of Rivs but can’t seem to find it now? -- 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...@googl

[RBW] Long Time Lurker, New Riv Owner!

Hi All, I hope your new year is off to a rolling start! I've been lurking in this group since 2010, all the while pining for a Rivendell. I finally got a lugged Roadini frame and have the bike built and rolling. Here's a link to a Flickr album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBWHdJ And here's an ove

[RBW] Re: DIY "Pec Deck" bag support

Looks good! Love the Analog Cycles touch! -Nick South Minneapolis On Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 8:55:49 AM UTC-6 steve...@gmail.com wrote: > Three consecutive days of cold wet weather drove me to a fit of cabin > fever. > > My antidote: two Nitto rack struts recently purchased from RBW, a

Re: [RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro Ride May 4, 2025

There is in person packet pickup for the three days before the ride, and if I recall correctly, there is a spot to pickup your bib day of in lower Manhattan, close to the ferry terminal. The course start and finish lines are usually in the same places, so most of the information surrounding the

[RBW] Re: backs!!!

"Not really looking for advice, but curious to hear what other folks have tried, etc." I'll take that at face value and not offer advice. Over the last ~30 years, I'm running a longer top tube, and a taller stack. I'm 5'10" with pretty normal proportions, and I always thought of myself runnin

[RBW] Re: backs!!!

Thanks all, I appreciate hearing thoughts from everyone. It's easy for me to neglect leg stretches post ride, something I've been working on doing more consistently. And yes, getting on/off the ground is an excellent goal! Adam On Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:05:09 PM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote

[RBW] Re: backs!!!

Hi Adam - I hope this gets better for you. Curious on where your drop bar is in relation to your saddle and what you would say is your spine/back angle when riding (90, 75, 45 degree)? I've had the bars more aggressive years ago and they're more upright now (hoods 2cm above saddle), but any po

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

The Schwinn Paramount at the link below looks like a Chicago built Paramount to me. Chromed lugs, chromed fork, seat and chainstays and more curve in the fork suggest to me it pre-dates Waterford built Paramounts like Jock's. Regards, Corwin On Friday, January 3, 2025 at 4:22:11 PM UTC-8 Mike

[RBW] Re: Triple Bypass

A recent investigation into a non-car method to get to a CR event in North Carolina with a bicycle revealed that multiple long-distance Amtrak routes now permit bicycles, not only as checked baggage, but as assembled vehicles in carry-on storage: https://www.amtrak.com/onboard/baggage-policy/ba

[RBW] Re: backs!!!

My experience is that there are many reasons for back pain so getting lots of ideas may be helpful. Keep trying until you find something that works for you. I finally figured out about ten years ago, after 20 years of off and on lower back pain, that I was over-rotating my pelvis forward. This

Re: [RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro Ride May 4, 2025

Debating. Would love to do it. Would my Holdsworth Professional with 32's do the trick? I love my Bleriot, but it weighs a ton. Haven't ridden in NYC since I did a Monster Track race on a brakeless track bike. I'm so much smarter now lol. Fred Chicago On Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:31:3

Re: [RBW] backs!!!

I’ve lower bavk pain on and off tor years, seeing a chiropractor has been very helpful. Stretching, core strength yoga all help but the greatest relief cameftom chiropractic adjustments. Steven Sweedler Plymouth, New Hampshire On Fri, Jan 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM Adam wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm curiou

[RBW] Re: backs!!!

I'm not sure I can be helpful to you, but I do have relevant experience. I've had back pain for most of my life, since at least when I was 15 years old. It was bad enough to get me a nick name in high school because I occasionally walked around bent forward at the hip like a chicken. Later in

Re: [RBW] Re: Triple Bypass

My tandem pal and I pedaled west to east, up and down the spine of the Cascades a while ago all loaded up with cross-country camping kit. A grand summer’s outing. That’s a mean beast. We conquered the climbs, Washington, Loup Loup, etc. one after another, by taking 10 minute breaks every hour by t

[RBW] Re: backs!!!

I've done some stretching, especially my hamstrings to alleviate a tight back. Building core strength is helpful as well. I use an upright bar, Bosco, but lean forward some during rides to stretch my back. One position for an hour or more ride isn't comfortable to me. Doug On Friday, January 3,

[RBW] Re: Long Time Lurker, New Riv Owner!

Welcome Michael! What a beautiful build. The black Hunt rims really look neat with that lime-olive paint. Well done, and enjoy the ride! Cheers, John On Friday, January 3, 2025 at 5:59:19 PM UTC-8 babypop wrote: > Hi All, > > I hope your new year is off to a rolling start! > > I've been lurkin

[RBW] 2025 S.M.A.R.T. goals

I did pretty well on the 2024 goals I posted to this group. I did not get 100% of them but I had a pretty good year. For 2025, my goals include: Another try at 10,000km 25% of each town/park in Marin County on Wandrer.earth 25% of each town/park in Alameda County on Wandrer.earth Do at least

[RBW] Re: FS: 55cm Original Riv Road complete

Bump + lowering price to $2500 Best, IY On Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:25:40 PM UTC-5 NYCbikeguy wrote: > Hi All, > > Looking to sell a 55cm Rivendell Original Road Bike > Pics here: google drive folder >

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

And those chromed lugs appear to be Nervex as well... Regards, Corwin On Friday, January 3, 2025 at 6:20:23 PM UTC-8 Corwin Zechar wrote: > The Schwinn Paramount at the link below looks like a Chicago built > Paramount to me. Chromed lugs, chromed fork, seat and chainstays and more > curve in