[RBW] Re: RBW HQ visit

I have a custom in progress - came back from Joe Bell's a couple months ago. Mark and I have been gathering parts since then. I usually go a couple times a month. I call or email beforehand to make sure a visit is OK on the day I plan. So far, there was only a problem on the day they were shooti

[RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

I have not ridden RAGBRAI. I have heard lots about it from people on this list as well as Jacquie Phelan. Jacquie and Charlie rode RAGBRAI several years ago. There is support for disabled people at RAGBRAI. Even to the extent of special meals and lodging. Jacquie was very encouraging about me r

[RBW] Grizzly Peak Century

I just registered for the Grizzly Peak Century (San Francisco Bay Area - East Bay). I've ridden it in the past, but it's been a few years. They now have several new routes with a couple gravel routes as well. I rode the three bears yesterday afternoon. (Sorry, no pics.) It was both easier and h

[RBW] Redlands Strada Rossa

Hi - Anybody here planning to ride the Redlands Strada Rossa? Happens on Saturday, March 16th this year. There are 40, 65 and 90 mile gravel routes. Check it out here . Used to be a guy named David - a teacher in the Redlands area, prolific poster in this group -

[RBW] Brooks B68 Video

I no longer ride Brooks saddles, but I am a big fan of this video . My new custom is enshrined in it. Apparently Mark had it in the stand when Brian came around filming. You can tell that it'

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell and Brooks B68 short film

I'm not a fan of long wheelbase bikes either. Although - amusingly, I have definitely spent more time on my Hubbuhubbuh and the Cunningham Hubbuhubbuh than all my other bikes put togeter. Try finding a longer wheelbase bike than a Hubbuhubbuh. Regards, Corwin On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 1

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

I used to ride 6 miles to MacArthur BART, put my bike in a locker I rented, and hop on a train. In San Francisco, I walked a mile to Caltrain, hopped on another train and get off at Hillsdale. Then I would get my beater bike out of another rented locker and ride 4 miles to my office in Redwood

Re: [RBW] Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

I think Eben Weiss is mainstream. He's owned and ridden carbon bikes. And he rides a lot. I think "mainstream" in the context of cylcing encompasses a broad spectrum from racer wanna-be's to parents with kids in trailers or child seats to people carrying heavy loads on all kinds of bikes. I don

[RBW] Re: Schmidt Dyno

Hi Jock - I had a Schmidt K179 6V-3W Dyno hub many years ago on my original custom. As I recall, I paid about $200 for it. Given the availability of the SON Deluxe dyno hub, I would pay about $100 - the middle of the range of a Shimano DH-3N72 dyno hub. I've also had the Shimano and currently h

Re: [RBW] Digest for rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com - 24 updates in 8 topics

On 1/31/24 05:50, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com < https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email#!forum/rbw-owners-bunch/topics > Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Thinking about getting a 62 Quickbeam

That is indeed a nice Quickbeam. Still shod with the original Suzue hubs. Rich-built to boot! Seems like the most reasonable deal in the best color. Corwin On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 7:43:44 AM UTC-7 mmille...@gmail.com wrote: > Nice one on Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/marketpl

Re: [RBW] Your preferred handlebar for longer rides

Late to the party - but My favorite non-drop bars for any length ride are Albastache. Close second are Mustache bars. Not much difference between the two. Albastache are a little wider and have slightly less drop. I find it hard to tell the difference when switching between bikes though. Mu

Re: [RBW] New Fork Paint Options!

Hi Matthew - That paint job looks really great! I have a frame at Joe Bell's that I need a color for. I got a look at the DuPont Imron color chart - but my understanding is that Imron is no longer available. Joe Bell can literally duplicate any color - but I did not see a lot of options in the

[RBW] Re: FS: Reyn Spooner, MUSA shorts, gloves, wool, cashmere

Hi Eric - Not sure why you say you understand why no one wants it. I would wear it if it were my size. I think it would fit my friend Charlie Cunningham. If you still have the Costco Cashmere, please send it to me. Let me know if I can send you some funds to cover postage. Charlie and Jacquie

Re: [RBW] FS: 1985 Ritchey Ascent (XXL/23”) – $1300

If that's a Suntour roller cam brake, it would have been designed by Charlie Cunningham. Regards, Corwin On Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 10:25:10 AM UTC-8 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsu

[RBW] Re: What dual short/long pull brake levers are out there?

Paul has a lever that's a little overkill for you. It's called the duplex lever . If you look at the picture, it gives you an excellent idea of the difference between short and long pull levers. It's all in the placem

Re: [RBW] Widest tires on green Quickbeam?

I have run 38mm Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Duremes under SKS longboards on my green Quickbeam. I think they were P45s. Given that the widest tire I am aware of fitting on a Quickbeam (also green) was 44mm, this seems correct. Regards, Corwin On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 7:36:17 AM UTC-8

Re: [RBW] FS 62 cm 2022 MIT Atlantis 4100 OBO

Actually, there is one more candidate in the long-pull drop bar brake lever category: Dia-Compe 287V levers. I have a pair. Rivendell has sold them recently as well . I suggested to Grant that a market exists for a d

[RBW] Re: Tire Recommendations

I’m partial to the Schwabe Hurricanes. Mine are wider at 2.4 inches. They have never flatted on me, and are just now starting to show some wear after three and a half years and more than 2000 miles. I should add that these Hurricanes are mounted on my tandem and endure lots of abuse. I feel com

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

Patrick - You forgot the Ram! Regards, Corwni On Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 2:23:07 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > Roadeo, Roadini, Sam, Homer, and the Nitto Noodle? > > FWIW, after having used any number of drop bars, my favorite is the Maes > Parallel, available from Rene Herse but not from

[RBW] Re: Hub recommendations for Velocity Cliffhangers

I'll second the recommendation of White Industries hubs. Phil Wood is also a great option if you want your hubs to last forever. Regards, Corwin On Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 3:26:15 PM UTC-8 Josh C wrote: > I'd recommend a set of white industries hubs if you are looking for > something more h

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

In my opinion, the best value in Rivendell bikes for road (and occasional off-road) is the Ram. It has longish chainstays. Not as long as current models - but plenty long to support wide tires and a comfy ride. The Ram has a rather deep bottom bracket drop (77mm in my 60cm size). The only bike

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

Hey Max - If you are one of two people worldwide that run sew-ups on a Riv, I am the other one. I had Rich build a set of wheels for sew-ups so I could run them on any of four Rivs (my wife would not tolerate 33mm tires on the Hubbuhubbuh after riding 71mm tires). Regards, Corwin On Wednesda

Re: [RBW] Re: Revisiting the Nitto 52f Basket Rack

Hi Leah - Sorry to be late to the party. I did get the Nitto 52f Basket Rack. In fact, I bought two. One is mounted on my Hubbuhubbuh. I have a Wald Racer basket zip tied to the rack. The other is mounted on the Cunningham Hubbuhubbuh. I really love the rack. It swallows massive loads without

[RBW] Re: I have questions

Hi Leah - I have been riding 40mm tires on my custom and 44mm tires on my Quickbeam and have noticed no difference in performance - only in comfort. I would imagine 48mm tires would be no worse in performance and slightly more comfortable. Regarding the light and charging your phone - I have a

Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

; > Eric > > On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 2:03 AM Corwin Zechar wrote: > >> It's definitely not new bike day. That was back in the first week of >> February. Not even New Bike Month. So it's New Bike Quarter? >> >> Anyway, I picked up my much antic

Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

es with the Albastache >>> combo. >>> >>> I think you win the Riv with the lowest bars award! >>> >>> Eric >>> >>> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 2:03 AM Corwin Zechar wrote: >>> >>>> It's definitely not new bike da

Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

Bike Radar weighed the Micro version they reviewed at 208 grams, lighter >> even than the old Xpedo titanium spindle pedals with 180 lb weight limit in >> my pedal stash, and a good 5 oz lighter than my go-to Dura Ace spds. >> >> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 12:30 PM Corwin Z

Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

ince I have SPDs on all my bikes now. >>>> >>>> Bike Radar weighed the Micro version they reviewed at 208 grams, >>>> lighter even than the old Xpedo titanium spindle pedals with 180 lb weight >>>> limit in my pedal stash, and a good 5 oz lighter tha

Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

y, March 23, 2024 at 2:53:45 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, Corwin. I'm a pedal snob and love lightweight SPD-type >>>>>> pedals, and there's a (earlier version?) pair of Micros on eBay for $25, >>>>>>

Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

in > my pedal stash, and a good 5 oz lighter than my go-to Dura Ace spds. > > On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 12:30 PM Corwin Zechar wrote: > >> Hi Patrick - >> >> Love the Richey Micros. They are one-sided and weighted to be in the >> optimal position when you want t

Re: [RBW] Re: Eroica California

According to the website, Eroica California is open to all road racing, cyclocross and gravel bicycles with carbon, steel, titanium and aluminum frames. The only requirement left over from prior years appears to be that the bike must have drop handlebars. Regards, Corwin On Wednesday, April

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

Hi Leah - I would generally agree with what Ted said. Riding position and fit are very important. But I don't think that's the only criteria I would use. I have ten bikes. Five are Rivs. I have a Custom, Quickbeam, Roadeo, Ram and Hubbuhubbuh. I find that geometry is important in my riding. Som

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

Since you could easily put the same components on either a Roadeo or a Roadini (with the possible exception of the stem - if you had a Roadeo with a threadless steerer), I don't understand how the difference would be in the components. Seems to me that the difference would be mostly in the stan

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

My orange creamsicle (the fastest color) Ram is currently wearing 38mm Schwalbe Marathon Racers. The Racers are mounted on skinny Mavic Open Pro rims, but still measure 37.25mm. I would wager, I could mount a pair of Schwalbe 40mm tires on the Ram with adequate clearance. I ride the Ram and my

[RBW] Re: Favorite clip-in/flat pedal combo?

Hi Glen - I have MKS Ezy pedals on my Dahon Hon Solo. Have not tried clipless. I imagine it would work well. The Ezys come off easy once you know the trick. Regards, Corwin On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1:42:16 PM UTC-7 Glen wrote: > Following on to this; has anyone here used the MKS ezy pe

[RBW] Re: TRP RRL vs Shimano Tiagra

I'm 6'0", 200 lbs. Both the RRls and Shimano Tiagra (and similar Shimano levers) work very well for me. I find the distinction to be more in the areas of reliablility, ease of setup, and usability than comfort. Although I ride in a more "aerodynamic" posture than most on this list, the feel of

Re: [RBW] DIY build or order complete?

I have been paying $200 for (three) Riv Builds for more than fifteen years now. I think $200 for a great build is an exceptional value. Could I do it myself? Sure. But Riv doing the build saves me lots of time (and aggravation, when I discover I need some small part, lube, tool, etc.) And I nev

[RBW] Re: Getting in over my head

Late to the party here - but I think getting in over your head is one of the most exciting things about life. I find myself getting in over my head at nearly every opportunity. I've been on club rides where guys twenty years older than me rode away from me going uphill, and downhill! I've ridd

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

Hi Philip - I have a Roadeo waiting for paint. The claimed tire clearance for Roadeos is 33mm (basically a Jack Brown tire) as I recall. I'm reasonably sure I could put a 35mm tire on a relatively wide rim and make it work without fenders. Regards, Corwin On Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 2:04:48 

[RBW] Re: Electric Bikes and Organized Rides

Hi Eric - I don't have a beef with people that need an assist. My beef is with people that buy an electric "bike", which they have no intention of pedaling. Many of these "bikes" are really motorcycles with pedals attached in an ergonomically impossible place - just so they can be called bicycl

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

This sounds like a circus version of Critical Mass. On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 8:10:59 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I did it again. I went to that crazy Wed night Grand Rapids ride. From now > on I’m calling it “wilding.” As in, “I am going wilding! See you way past > bedtime

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

; >>> https://monterey.craigslist.org/bik/d/carmel-by-the-sea-soma-san-marcos/7772195224.html >>> >>> On Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 10:36:55 PM UTC-7 Corwin Zechar wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Philip - >>>> >>>> I have a Roadeo wait

[RBW] Re: "Rivendell Custom"

Point of clarification... The price of a new custom is currently $5K. I agree that the price for this frame is high - especially given much of the value of a custom frame is in the fidelity to the sizing and riding of the person the frame was designed for. I paid $2700 for my first custom about

[RBW] Re: "Rivendell Custom"

ite > anymore. So, Corwin, I'm happy for you that you were able to order a custom > to replace your stolen one before the tap was turned off. My first CG road > in mustard(outlier then, but popular now) was 2300 in 2001 and my MN mixte > ordered in 2015 was 3500. > > On Fr

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet 60cm complete

Hi Frank - As a new Ram owner with a PBH of 88 (as measured by Grant) and a couple of 60 cm frames (and one 62), I can say this frame is probably too small for you. But that statement is subject to your preferences. My son is two inches taller than me and he rides bikes with seat tubes of 57 an

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

Those Shimano drop-bar levers are still available! Buy them at rivbike.com, amazon.com, ebay.com and several other places. Regards, Corwin On Monday, July 11, 2022 at 3:52:46 PM UTC-7 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > I must ride a lot slower than all's y'all's... but I've honestly never had > any tro

[RBW] FS: Three NOS Shimano 7-Speed Rear Derailers and a Suntour Crankset

Greetings and Salutations - Jacquie and Charlie are again seeking to further liquidate their stockpile of NOS parts and components. Today we have three 7-speed Shimano rear derailers and a Suntour crankset for sale. The asking price for each of the derailers is $300. Jacquie is uncertain about

Re: [RBW] High bars at a club ride

At the outset, I will say that I agree with pretty much everything said so far in this thread. I heartily agree with RIDE WHAT YOU LIKE. I will also say that I hate riding upright. I have the interesting situation in that I captain two tandems every week - once a week for Charlie Cunningham and

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt photo archive on instagram

Wow Eric! Those photos are fantastic. I tried to read Jobst' reports, but came up short. Thanks very much. Corwin On Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11:26:47 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks for the tip, Rich, that sounds really cool. > > On Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11:05:34 AM UTC-4

[RBW] WTB Stainless Steel Driveshell for Chris King Classic Rear Hub

Greetings and Salutations - I realize this is kind of a longshot. And please excuse the cross post on the BOB group. Over a year ago, my Rivendell Custom was stolen. It had Chris King Classic hubs with the stainless steel driveshell upgrade. I recently came into a set of Chris King Classic hub

[RBW] Re: Your Road or Road-ish Riv Rubber Radius (tire width)

I generally go as big/wide as the bike will accommodate. For some bikes (e.g., my Hubbuhubbuh) this is 75mm. For others (e.g., my Quickbeam) it is 44mm. I recently came into a Ram. It arrived with 28mm Ruffy Tuffys. I was surprised at how good they felt. Reminded me of the sew-ups I rode as a y

Re: [RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

My answer is much like Joe Bernard's. I would choose my custom. Either the first one (stolen April 2021) or the second one - currently at Joe Bell's awaiting paint. My frame (especially the first one) is/was much like a Roadeo. So much so, that Mark suggested a Roadeo instead of a custom. I dec

Re: [RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

Hi Ryan - Pictures you say? I have no pictures of the new custom yet. But I do have a few pictures of the original. If you don't look too closely, you can see my new custom in these pictures. Coincidentally, the new custom will be the same color as the original. Mark Nobilette originally sent a

Re: [RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

...forgot a subtle difference - the new custom has hand carved lugs. Mark gave me a set of Roadeo lugs and I marked them up for Nobilette to work some magic on. Corwin On Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11:56:40 AM UTC-7 Corwin Zechar wrote: > Hi Ryan - > > Pictures you say? I have no

[RBW] Re: Do you Rapid Rise? (Share pics and thoughts)

Really hard to make ends meet with a 20% markup. With a 10% or 20% markup, you're more likely to be selling groceries than bikes. I would be discouraged too. Working hard and putting lots of resources behind a project you love - only to have it become impossible is really tough to deal with. R

[RBW] Re: All Time Best Paint Color

My favorite color has to be the deep purple of my original - and soon to be reincarnated custom. I will admit I am a big fan of the orange creamsicle as well. Especially now that I have an orange creamsicle Ram to look at every day. On Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 4:08:42 PM UTC-7 Keith P. w

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

Hi Bill - I was at Rivendell last week. I saw the Roaduno prototype up close. Not sure what dropouts they are using - but I recognized the angle on the rear dropout as the same angle on the rear dropouts on my Quickbeam. For me, the angle is not as critical as I thought it would be. I rarely c

[RBW] Rides With Charlie...

I have posted a couple of times that I spend a lot of time on tandems. Mostly with Charlie Cunningham. We have been riding for over a year. Our destinations have included Point Reyes, Petaluma, Mt Tam, Samuel P. Taylor park, Turtle Island, Sausalito, Richmond, Oakland, San Rafael and San Franci

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini 61 on Craigslist (not mine)

Here, here JJ! I agree completely. Having Mark do the build and set up my bikes is one of the main reasons I buy bikes from Rivendell. Mark raises wrenching on bikes to a very high form of art. Regards, Corwin On Friday, September 23, 2022 at 3:15:28 PM UTC-7 Ryan wrote: > Believe me...I was

Re: [RBW] Riv Hobson - Zingo cable cutter

I have a pair of Park cable cutters - bought about ten years ago. Then I saw Mark Abele using Felco cable cutters. The Felco are not cheap, but they cut Yokozuna Reaction cable housing rather handily this week. Regards, Corwin On Friday, September 23, 2022 at 8:19:17 AM UTC-7 Steven Sweedler w

Re: [RBW] Rides With Charlie...

ictor >> >> >> >> On Tue, Sep 20, 2022 at 10:35 AM Corwin Zechar wrote: >> >>> I have posted a couple of times that I spend a lot of time on tandems. >>> Mostly with Charlie Cunningham. We have been riding for over a year. Our >>> destinations

Re: [RBW] Rides With Charlie...

tember 20, 2022 at 2:38:15 PM UTC-4 vhans...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Corwin, >> >> I have heard. Thanks for all you do! >> >> Victor >> >> >> >> On Tue, Sep 20, 2022 at 10:35 AM Corwin Zechar wrote: >> >>> I hav

[RBW] Re: WTB Stainless Steel Driveshell for Chris King Classic Rear Hub

, Corwin On Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 9:01:49 PM UTC-7 Corwin Zechar wrote: > Greetings and Salutations - > > I realize this is kind of a longshot. And please excuse the cross post on > the BOB group. > > Over a year ago, my Rivendell Custom was stolen. It had Chris King Classi

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Basket Rack: is it too heavy?

I "have" two basket racks. Each rack is mounted on a Hubbuhubbuh. One is on mine, the other on the Cunningham tandem (basket and rack gifted by me). About the weight - I do not notice a difference. But I may not be a good judge of any difference in weight. I regularly hoist, throw around, etc.

[RBW] Seeking Advice - Shimano 9 Speed Downtube Shifters

Greetings - About 18 months ago, my house was burglarized. Among the items stolen was my Rivendell custom. I am now trying to replace the custom. The frame is now at Joe Bell's waiting for paint. I have been trying to find Shimano 9 speed downtube shift levers for a while. I missed out on a co

[RBW] Re: Seeking Advice - Shimano 9 Speed Downtube Shifters

Hi Keith - I've ruled out 10 and 11 speed as I want to be able to swap wheels between bikes and have several bikes with 9 speed setups. And I don't care if I have a friction option. Not sure how that impacts things unless I was interested in brifters (which I am not). Thanks, Corwin On Tuesd

Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking Advice - Shimano 9 Speed Downtube Shifters

Hi Bill - I will gladly take those 9 speed down tube shifters off your hands. Let me know whenever it's convenient for you. I am in no hurry. Regards, Corwin On Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 12:02:57 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I have a set of used 9sp down tube Dura Ace shifters > > I

[RBW] Re: Seeking Advice - Shimano 9 Speed Downtube Shifters

I agree. Using 10 speed shift levers requires the cable routing hack on the rear derailer. Regards, Corwin On Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 6:18:13 PM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: > Just thinking out loud and clarifying before I suggest something wrong: > > If you use 10 speed shifters and want indexin

[RBW] Re: Seeking Advice - Shimano 9 Speed Downtube Shifters

Hi Matt - I am familiar with the gentleman in Albuquerque. We have traded several times (both directions). I now have options on two sets of 9 speed Dura Ace levers. And both are local. So hopefully - no shenanigans required in Albuqurque. Regards, Corwin On Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 8:28:

Re: Re: [RBW] Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

There's some nice lug work on that Phillips frame Philip. Regards, Corwin On Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 8:55:05 AM UTC-7 Philip Williamson wrote: > If anyone needs Speedblend tires for their period-correct 2004 Hillborne > or Quickbeam build, these are the first I’ve seen in a decade or so:

[RBW] FS: Late Spring Cleaning

It's amazing how much stuff you collect over a few years. I have gone through my parts bin and various other cubbyholes around my house where parts and accessories seem to gather. All prices include shipping. If you are interested in something and think my price is out of line - please let me know

[RBW] FS: Late Spring Cleaning

It's amazing how much stuff you collect over a few years. I have gone through my parts bin and various other cubbyholes around my house where parts and accessories seem to gather. All prices include shipping. If you are interested in something and think my price is out of line - please let me know

[RBW] Grizzly Peak Century

Registration for the 2011 Grizzly Peak Century opened today. Last year I spent too much time contemplating the ride - registration was closed when I decided to sign up. So I registered right away this year. Starting at Island Picnic Area (in Tilden). Anyone else riding? Anyone else starting from

[RBW] Bianchi Cyclocross

Hi - We suffered a fire in 2005. In addition to destroying nearly everything in the house, the fire damaged the finish on a Bianchi Cyclocross frame I had acquired second hand. In July, I took the frame to Maas Brothers in Livermore and had it powdercoated. After Maas Brothers was finished, I too

[RBW] FS: Ritchey Pro Cranks

These are NOS (in the box). Crank length is 172.5 mm. Chainrings are 52/39. Pictures here: http://picasaweb.google.com/Ernfast/RitcheyCranks# $50 shipped. Or best offer. Thank you, Corwin --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] RBW Crowd at Triple Rock Berkeley

About a week ago, I visited a bar in Berkeley, California called Triple Rock. I have seen a Hillborne and an A. Homer Hilsen out front on more than one occasion. Any chance the rider of either bike is on this list? If so, I would like to get together for some Berkeley area rides. I am in Alb

[RBW] Re: Saluki FS - not mine

This is not my Saluki - but I know the guy who is selling it. The sale was apparently motivated by the purchase of a Ducati 916. He has an XO-1 and RB-1. Feels the Saluki is more than he needs. I feel partially responsible since I turned him on to Rivendell in the first place. I can vouch for

[RBW] Re: Cycling caps: useful or merely decorative?

I have a few of the old caps - a Bianchi, two Cinellis, a Clement, and a couple made by a young woman under the moniker "alloneword". I also have a stubby Rivendell cap. The Riv cap is way too small for me. Gives me headaches. Will be posting it soon for sale. Regards, Corwin On Tuesday, Octob

Re: [RBW] An attempted RoadUno reconfiguration failure

An 8 tooth jump between chainrings does not necessarily require a tensioner. One example of such a build is my Quickbeam as originally delivered. The Quickbeam had 32 and 40 teeth chainrings with a 22 tooth freewheel. No need for a chain tensioner as the dropouts supplied enough travel for the r

[RBW] Re: Joining RBW Owners Bunch without a Gmail address?

Hi Andrew - Back in the days of the Rivendell email list - hosted by Alex Wetmore and moderated by Rivendell employees (most notably Sterling Hada), you could subscribe with any email account. When the email list was disbanded and the Google Group was created, I subscribed with my junk email/Gm

[RBW] Re: FS: Fall Liquidation

2h3aZ9 On Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 2:07:49 PM UTC-8 Corwin Zechar wrote: > This is a fraction of the stuff I have to sell. Selling stuff here is like > drinking from a fire hose. Please excuse the cross posting to RBW and iBOB > lists. > > Brooks B17 Special Saddle - Honey > &g

[RBW] Re: FS: Fall Liquidation

r. This brake has a mounting bolt long enough to mount on a fork. Comes with a Sheldon Fender Nut. Can include a recessed mount nut as well if you like. Asking $10 + shipping Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YyhxubDf3vd2h3aZ9 On Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 2:07:49 PM UTC-8 Corwin Zechar

[RBW] Re: Asking for your opinion on locking up a Riv

I second most of what has been said by others. Nice bikes are meant to be ridden. Investing in a good solution for locking up your bike is wise - but not fool proof. I have lost saddles and other stuff from bikes that were locked up. I have invested in Kryptonite Faghettaboudit locks, Hiploks, a

[RBW] FS: Fall Liquidation

This is a fraction of the stuff I have to sell. Selling stuff here is like drinking from a fire hose. Please excuse the cross posting to RBW and iBOB lists. Brooks B17 Special Saddle - Honey This saddle came on the Ram I acquired a couple years ago. B17s are a little too wide for me, so I of

Re: [RBW] Re: Toyo frames

Hi Christian - Actually, Toyo frames have a 3 degree upslope in the top tube from back to front. Not easy to see, but visible if you look carefully. I have a creamsicle Ram and a green Quickbeam. Both Toyo built. Also have a custom and a Roadeo built by Mark Nobilette. And a Hubbuhubbuh presuma

[RBW] Re: FS: Fall Liquidation

https://photos.app.goo.gl/YyhxubDf3vd2h3aZ9 Thanks, Corwin On Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 6:20:54 PM UTC-8 Corwin Zechar wrote: > Further price reductions. More new Items. TA Crankset is gone. See Below. > > MKS Supreme Pedals > > Some of the smoothest pedals I have ever ridde

[RBW] Re: FS: Fall Liquidation

free local pickup. Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YyhxubDf3vd2h3aZ9 The Brooks saddle, TA, No Name and 50.4 Cranksets, books and bottle cages are all gone. On Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 4:21:47 PM UTC-8 Corwin Zechar wrote: > New Item: > > Nitto Tallux Stem - 10cm reach, 225mm

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: Leather Saddles - What do you Wear

Late to the party, but here goes... I only have one leather saddle these days - a Berthoud Galibier - the skinny one with titanium rails. The Galibier is mounted on my Quickbeam. The rest of my bikes have Fizik Alliante (The Bull) saddles. I wear the same stuff whether astride the Quickbeam, R

[RBW] Re: FS: Fall Liquidation

tools. Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YyhxubDf3vd2h3aZ9 On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:55:01 PM UTC-8 Corwin Zechar wrote: > Price reductions, what's left and new items... > > > Rivendell Short Sleeved T-Shirt, Size XL > > This T-Shirt is embroidered with the Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Re: Is it worth it? Am I crazy?

Hi Patrick - My daughter also lives in Brooklyn. She's across the street from Prospect Park. I've spent lots of time in many areas of New York City - including lots of time in Brooklyn. I would never leave a bike I wanted to keep outside in New York City. The weather is harsh. And often, if the

Re: [RBW] Possible to Shorten Brake Cable/Housing

I learned something REALY valuable from your post. Inserting a brake cable in reverse, you can thread a new cable from drop (or other) levers. In the past, I have inserted a new cable, but had to remove the housing from the drop bar lever and had to insert the cable in the housing separately. Th

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 &