[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

58cm Rambo full bike in Huntsville back up at $1500 https://huntsville.craigslist.org/bik/d/huntsville-rivendell-rambouillet-58cm/7430693973.html No connection, Edwin On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 11:01:49 AM UTC-6 Edwin W wrote: > 58cm Rambo in Huntsville > &

Re: [RBW] New Craigslist/others thread

$2000 1987 Rivved out Stumpjumper. Wow! If someone will buy it, it is worth that much, Edwin On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 5:52:27 PM UTC-6 aus...@soundcoop.tv wrote: > Friend's '87 Specialized Stumpjumper made up into a real *nice *commuter, > could-be tourer > Size: 22.5 > Lotta good in

[RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

I made a doodle poll here: http://doodle.com/skm8u4ges4gtxqt5 While I created this poll, it does not mean anything beyond that...! Edwin Nashville, TN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Riv National Jamboree Poll

I put one up at Doodle: http://doodle.com/skm8u4ges4gtxqt5 You can pick from: SF Bay Area July MSP Late Sept or Early Oct -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: The Secret to Success.

Mangandang gabi! I would love a little photo essay on the Acosta clan bikes, esp Papa bear's!! -- 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-bun

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

I have the 40/26 on my Sam with an 11-32? 8 speed in the back. In the 1000 miles I've ridden I have stick shifted into the granny only once, so I haven't put on a front derailer yet. If you are going to be using the 26 more than occasionally, the detailed analysis from Steve seems important.

Re: [RBW] Re: Albas & the German Mirror

Michael F, Can you send a picture? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: Used Bike Pricing - General - Mindless.. Dribble

When you are in low supply, low demand land pricing is tricky at best. I am trying to sell my box bike in Nashville for $1500. It is the only one in town, you can't get one here for less than $3k, but the market is teeny tiny. I know there are 4-5 families within a couple of hundred miles who wo

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

Maybe my feet aren't that tough, but I don't like the sneaker pedals that Riv sells with no sneakers on! But I love them with shoes or flip flops. Not enough flat surface. The Ergons look good and pricey. Harris Cyclery sells the good and cheap ones that look like Raleigh's from the '70's rubbe

[RBW] Thinking about selling my Sam Hillborne

There is always interest, at the right price. It is too small for me but I have some friends here in Nashville that might be interested. At the right price. It is group policy to post things for sale with a price attached, which is why I am giving you a hard time. Attach a link to pictures, to

[RBW] BQ on Mark's rack

In the picture of Mark's rack on the Calfee Adventure, the caption reads, "Heavy and flexible Mark's rack seems out of place on such a high end bike." What are the stiff and light options? Custom? I am thinking of getting a Mark's rack when I can get the cash together. I don't mind the heavy pa

[RBW] Jenny's bar

The latest BOM has a bar that Riv doesn't sell, calling it Jenny's bar. What is it? Looks kind of cool. No rise, round, smooth. Not cheatin' my alba, just looking, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Mech Q: Rear Derailer cable routing

I was looking at my rear derailer cable routing and was not sure if I have it right. I can't find a good set of instructions from alba bar end to derailer insertion, but I know it is not that complicated. I am using the microshift bar end shifter from Riv, friction. >From the vantage point of sit

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Projects, 2013/14 version

Van classic slip ons. Regular $50. Custom $70. Where else can you get the custom version for an extra 20 bones! Edwin "custom in Vans, production in most other things" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from thi

[RBW] Re: Chain Suck under torque in Granny Gear

I was having the worst ghost shifts with my 1x8 set up on my Sam. A good chain cleaning (1st in months) solved it. I used the PDW chain cleaning machine, but a stiff brush and cleaning fluid does the same. Edwin "don't like to clean things much" -- You received this message because you are s

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Park CN-10 cable & housing cutter

I figured "how many cuts do I make?" Why don't I just get a used one for half price? This is the question I ponder on everything bike related (and most of my bike related things are bought used for half price). I brought this same thing up on this list or iBob a year or so ago and got all the s

[RBW] Half Mitts

Half baked, or well done? I got a pair in my last order, and they are working great for this fall transition weather. During the day, I can go bare handed, but sometimes in the late afternoons or evenings it gets chilly for bare hands. These half mitts a

[RBW] Re: what have you carried on your Rivendell?

I carry my boys on the back of my Sam all the time 7 year old sitting on the rack (with a piece of a foam mat for padding) 5 or 2 year old in a kettler bike seat attached to the seat tube. Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] Re: aghast by Rivendells aeropressing technique.

I approve of the music, though. It sounds like Justin Townes Earle...a Nashville son. Livin' Music City, Edwin On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:46:42 PM UTC-6, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Found on the blug. > Glad rivendell is selling aeropresses at the BBH but traditional aeropress > techniqu

Re: [RBW] Re: Pics from inside Waterford

JUST like one of those Chinese factories where one factory spits out the same frame for a bunch of different brands! Seriously, I would love to take a tour around there. Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscrib

[RBW] Re: Biking around Franklin, TN?

Last weekend I went on a terrific 40 mile loop, mostly on dirt roads (some of which were trail-like) in Hickman Co., west of Franklin (Williamson Co). Here is the route: http://www.mapmyride.com/us/dickson-tn/love-potion-40-from-7548-route-334435217 Edwin On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 1:41:35 PM

[RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike preference?

The first bike that I bought, with my own hard earned money was a Redline BMX in 7th grade or so. I still have it. The first useful bike I got was in 8th grade. I would tally up my babysitting money and go to the local bike shop (Larry and Jeff's on 79th and 3rd in NYC). Each time I would think,

[RBW] WTB Rear Cream Longboard

Cracked mine today, not sure how. It involved a broken spoke and my 7 year old riding on my rear rack. I am sure all of those are connected, but not sure how! Anyone have a mismatched rear cream longboard lying around looking for a mate? You can contact me at dweendaddy at hotmail. Maybe biking

Re: [RBW] WTB Rear Cream Longboard

Shoot me an email: dweendaddy at hotmail On Sunday, March 9, 2014 12:32:39 AM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote: > > You got it. I bought a new set to replace the front, so I have the rear > lying around. > > cc > > > On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 8:27 PM, Edwin W > > wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's Overseas Trip - What do you want?

I agree. Lights at all times make biking wonderful. Especially in winter. Besides these things my wishes from Taiwan are mostly culinary: xiao long bao, xian do jiang... mm. Lacking daodi zhong guo fan in Nashville, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[RBW] Re: Bike Stretch and the most all aroundish of all arounders?

> > There was a great deal on a drop bar 60cm Sam a few weeks ago that I > really considered. I have a 60cm alba Sam that does everything I do on a > bike, but I thought it would fun to have a drop bar version as well. I > would build them up only slightly differently. One for town (albas), the

[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains

I ride my Sam everywhere I go, which is mostly to and from work and around town, about 2000 miles a year. When I was building it up I got the 26/40/bashguard Sugino crank from Riv and an 11-28 (32?) 8 speed cassette. I delayed putting a front derailer on it until I saw my usage patterns. After

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

Design looks amazing. Sadly I won't be there, but I would still order a T shirt. I'd drop the "entmoot," but I'm not designing it or going! Edwin (I'll be riding hot, literally, in Nashville) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

Re: [RBW] Does anyone use fenders off road?

I did a 40 mile dirt road ride in February on my befendered Sam (longboards with 38s) and got some sticky mud jammed up there. I rode with a stick for the last half and did some on the fly mud clearing and still had to dismount a few times. Not too fun. If you are on gravel it should be fine, ju

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 speed cassette question

I was having some shifting problems and found a sticky pulley. I diagnosed it but the chain catching when spinning the pedals backward. I cleaned it up (2.5 Allen I think to take it apart) and got it spinning freely. Of course I had ready bought replacements, but have those for the next time

Re: [RBW] Re: Pedal Stroke "Click"

I had a similar click/creak. I pulled the crank arms, greased and reinstalled. Solved. Silent again, Edwin -- 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] Riv Rip-off?

I don't know much about this "Virtue" Bikes, but one color they offer is "Atlantis" green: http://virtuebike.com/bicycles/2014-virtue-one-atlantis-green Hm Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?

So many of you have mentioned carrying a chain tool in even a fairly minimalist kit. I don't want to jinx myself, but I have never needed one on the road. What are the common problems that require a chain tool? Busted link? From what? Learning…. slowly, Edwin -- You received this message bec

[RBW] Re: Using my Rivendell to find grace and humility - a ride report

I would be surprised if a single speed were faster than a geared bike on mixed terrain. The net weight differences will be small, percwntage wise, whereas the gain in efficiency (maybe not the right word) when changing gearing needs will be large. Don't ask me for specific numbers! Either way,

[RBW] Re: Bike for Catie

Funkatube! I think if you built that up as you describe most people would like it. What does she think? On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 12:54:02 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > How about this? Cruiser frame, $125, to be built up with Alfine 8 speed > hub or else 1X9 derailleur system; roller

[RBW] Re: Seen on BART: Sackville

shib·bo·leth ˈSHibəliTH,-ˌleTH/ *noun* 1. a custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people, especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important. On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 7:28:26 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > > I

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish minivan hack for the dad- and mom-jeans set

That is awesome! I agree some sort of skirt guard so that the kid can't put their toe in the spokes. I was riding my youngest home on my rack and I think he put his foot in between the rack struts and broke his tibia. OW! That was the worst dad worst bike advocacy moment for me since we have ou

[RBW] Re: my joe appaloosa setup

Tell us more about the rear light mounting! Edwin On Monday, May 9, 2016 at 3:35:31 AM UTC-5, Patrick D Kelly wrote: > > I've put together an album with a lot of tedious details about how I've > configured my joe appaloosa, including: > > * surly front rack > * jones loop h-bar > * interesting r

[RBW] Re: my joe appaloosa setup

t; Interesting, and clever. On Monday, May 9, 2016 at 10:33:09 AM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote: > > Tell us more about the rear light mounting! > > Edwin > > On Monday, May 9, 2016 at 3:35:31 AM UTC-5, Patrick D Kelly wrote: >> >> I've put together an album with a lot

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne FS

That seems like a good deal. Is it a 62 or 64? On Monday, May 9, 2016 at 9:44:26 AM UTC-5, Wally Estrella wrote: > > Moving parts over from this Sam to an Atlantis. > > > Selling Sam frame/fork, headset and brakes. > > > > One left side chain stay chip –will get a better pic. > down tube blemish

Re: [RBW] Re: Trimming a Fender

That, my friend, is slick! IF you lived in my neighborhood I would learn a lot from you. Gotta find a bolt supplier like that in Nashville, Edwin On Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 6:26:08 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Hi Kevin, > I used the diving board mount hole on the rack (and kept it functional)

[RBW] 29x2: Anyone with Maxxis Urban Tire Experience?

I saw some Maxxis on someone's bike the other day and went looking at their 29x2ish offerings for a Clem or Appaloosa type bike. Has anyone used their Torch (29x2.1 53-622, 625g) or Grifter (29

[RBW] FS: Stickpack $110 shipped

I have one, gave one to my brother, but it is too Riv-ish, not technical enough for him! These are to be used - sturdy and still light enough to pack as an extra bag or take biking when you are going to hike in the middle.

[RBW] Re: New Rivendell

On the 2-TT deal. I agree that it is mostly aesthetic with the functionality of protecting your pump. I had a single TT Sam and traded it in for a double TT Appaloosa. I like the pump protection piece. I think I like the simplicity of the look of single TT, but it is cool to have a unique looki

[RBW] Re: Ordered an Islabike Cnoc 20

I find kids bikes last about 2 years, size wise. That bike looks like the perfect kids bike. Don't mess with training wheels, go the Sheldon way. There is a great video called something like "teaching biking without pain" or something on Youtube. Check it out for tips. 3 boys successfully rid

[RBW] FS: Stickpack $110 shipped

Sold -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@go

Re: [RBW] First S24O, on the C&O Canal

Great write up!! I've done some camping with my boys but no bike camping yet. Riding from our home in Nashville is a bit too far for them. But not too much longer. As for the respect for tent closures and bugs... keep working on it, as I am with my 10, 8, and 5 year olds. They struggle with tha

[RBW] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

Saris bones is the best I have seen for a rack that goes back and forth between cars, if you have space to store it in between uses. For folidng up and leaving in the trunk, I got one of these for my wife's car in case I meet her somewhere and it is a long way back: https://allen.bike/products/ul

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes and frames for now... Bags, components, misc. to follow

Cool bikes! Tip: to see the information click on the "see more" tab on the top picture in the middle. Bob - I think you should add the prices to the post, so people don't have to click around a bunch to see a bike that is too cheap (haha) or too expensive for their budget. Edwin On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: Kickstands and Clems

I agree with Eric. I have a double legged Joe A and it works well. AND it has fallen over a bunch of times, too... Uneven ground, uneven weight.. gotta watch out. Best thing when it is loaded is always a tree! Good luck, Edwin On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 9:16:46 AM UTC-5, Alex K wrote: >

[RBW] Re: 26" road/gravel tire shortage

Good ol' Pasela... probably would have the same side wall issues (wearing out before the tread), but much cheaper! https://www.amazon.com/Panaracer-Pasela-1-75-Wire-Bead/dp/B00B01L9GM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pb_opt?ie=UTF8 Edwin On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 4:23:28 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

Lyman wrote about german mirror on albstache " i have not found a way to mount them without interfering with hand grip" I had one on Noodles for awhile and found that to be a perfect match, better than when I had it on albatross. I just switched back to albatross and found that the mirror just f

[RBW] MUSA pants and shorts replacement elastic band?

Has anyone replaced the elastic band on their MUSA pants or shorts? I replaced with climbing webbing, but it has no stretch. I would love to hear of a tried a true source, as it is hard to see how thick the bands are online, and I am not sure where to even go in person to find such a thing. I th

[RBW] Re: MUSA pants and shorts replacement elastic band?

; Here's a link with different colors: > https://www.joann.com/sewing/sewing-and-quilting-supplies/elastic/ > > I've also ditched the buckle and gone with a 1" plastic strap adjuster... > > Cheers, > Patrick > On Monday, August 31, 2020 at 8:16:00 AM UTC-4 Edwin

[RBW] Re: (Best) metal fenders for Joe Appa?

I have had good luck with the Berthoud fenders on my Joe. Pictures here with a ton of room with snoqualmie pass tires (44mm). Edwin On Monday, October 5, 2020 at

[RBW] Re: Weirdest Rivendell ideas?

Splats and Half Mitts have to be up there. Half mitts with the thumb I find are actually pretty useful things to have around, take up little space and weigh very little. Never got the splats, but I see their (dorky) practicality! Edwin On Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 6:43:36 PM UTC-5 J L wrot

[RBW] Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

I've never been a racer so a lot of what Grant is trying to get away from never applied. But a few things REALLY changed daily biking for me: Ponchos: so so much cooler! No wrestler trying to make weight by running stairs in plastic bag feeling anymore for those rainy commutes. Bike size. I wen

[RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

Looks like a (Maxi) Mini Velo! On Thursday, November 21, 2013 2:33:39 PM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: > > > https://plus.google.com/photos/110759113894226395434/albums/5948811384486030177 > > Hopefully link works. Set to public. > > Cream SKS Long boards are on the way from Rivendell. But the rest

[RBW] Re: mechanical issues

My creaks have mostly been saddle related, and I have heard lots of good solutions on this list. Good luck! Edwin -- 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 e

[RBW] WTB. Bosco Bar (non-Bull Moosed)

I have a side project (Yuba Mundo cargo bike for kid and cargo hauling) that I would be interested to try a Bosco on, if someone has a used one that they didn't like because it was too wide, too much of a rise, too much sweep back or too slippy. You can email me off list at dween daddy [at} ho

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

Wow. It sure is hard to please a crowd. Color: I like em rich and dark. Others don't. Cream head tube: I like mono color. Tire size: like the Sprats, some ride only fat, others only lean. Brakes: phew! At least it is 50/50 here. Unless you add some dedicated center pull fans. Something that

[RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

I think lights are great - much more important for safety than anything else. My hierarchy, based on zero science is: 1. High quality dynamo driven lights on all the time - daytime running lights during the day, focused Euro-style beam at night. Steady, non-blinking. 2. Blinking lig

[RBW] Re: When to say goodbye to a bike

Like the Astors said regarding real estate, "always buy, never sell." Not an Astor in real estate or bikes, Edwin -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: Second Life Bikes - Kerri Martin

We have the Oasis Center bike workshop run by a nice guy named Dan. https://www.oasiscenter.org/programs/youth-engagement-and-action/bike-workshop.html Nashville Ridin' Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe f

[RBW] Re: Rivendell "SimpleBeam" - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

I agree with the Mixte idea. It is even more "niche" than the QB or SO, but an as of yet unexplored niche! On Monday, November 25, 2013 10:17:03 AM UTC-6, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > In a separate thread, I seem to have been volunteered to collect names of > those seriously interested in a next

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

"Wheelies are the best trick ever invented. That’s just a fact." On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 9:36:41 AM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote: > > Thought many of you fellow un-racers might appreciate this as much as I > do: > > http://surlybikes.com/blog/post/racing_sucks > -- You received this message be

[RBW] Re: Albas & Thumbies setup

Why not bar end shifters in the bar end? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Albas & Thumbies setup

It seems like you usually have the brake levers or thumbies taking up a little real estate, and the others in the bar ends. I choose to have the shifters in the bar ends (they are called bar ends shifters, after all, and you don't have to buy the extra hardware) and the brake levers taking up t

Re: [RBW] The Utility of Mulitple Wheelset's

If I want a different ride, usually it is more than just wheels and tires. Like different geometry, handlebars, etc... -- 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

[RBW] Best/Worst

I love the grouping of the best/worstfor the January Sale. My thoughts on best: Good lip stuff, Obenauf's, hemp twine, pine tar soap, John's Irish strap, can never get enough! Albas - love em. Mark's rack - I eventually will get one of these. On worst:

[RBW] Re: Best/Worst

German Mirror: I have Albas and mount it just forward of the brake levers. At first I was really annoyed that it kept moving, knocking into things, etc, but now I actually like that it can move, so I can rotate it in when I put it in a car (or when I am wearing my poncho over my handlebars durin

RE: [RBW] ebay Atlantis 61 cm

If that frame sells for that price (and why not?), after 10 years of good and hard (not abusive) use, it will sell for more than its original price. Which was what? Not to use original price to value it. It is worth less than a new Atlantis, and priced accordingly. Edwin -- You received thi

Re: [RBW] Bianchi

Bars turned up like that is Rivish before Riv existed. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To pos

[RBW] Re: Biking around Franklin, TN?

Doug, I am in Nashville and would love to meet up for a ride this summer. I don't get out for long rides much, but I hear there are a lot of rides in the Franklin, Leiper's Fork, Santa Fe (pron. Santa Fee!), Fly and other towns in Williamson and Hickman Counties. Up here in Davidson county (wh

[RBW] Re: FS: 60 cm SimpleOne complete bike

> > I don't see any pictures either > -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this gro

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

Finally got around to weighing my 60cm Sam. 36 pounds Build Sugino 26/40/bashguard crank Sneaker pedals Mark's front rack Wald medium basket with bungee net and a spare irish strap Longboard fenders Brooks B17 Nitto seatpost Nitto stem (pearl?) 11cm Albas CR18 rims with 36 spokes Novatech cheapie

[RBW] Rivish single speed

My Hillborne 1x8 took over my Raleigh Sprite 1x5's uses, so I "fixed" it into a single speed. Now they are different and I ride both. Can't figure out how to load a pic on my phone. Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

Re: [RBW] Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv

I've had a lot of different rigs over the last several years with kids: trailer, boxbike, rear kettler, Yuba Mundo. The dedicated kids bikes are awesome for kid hauling and not unloaded, especially compared to a Riv. I think dedicated bikes for kids are only needed for 2 or more. Currently on my

Re: [RBW] Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv

One more thing on the seat vs. trailer. With the seat on bike you can talk to your kids easily up front, a bit in the rear, very hard in the trailer. I do think if you topple the kid falls a long way, but I don't like having my kids at bumper level, either. I have always been cavalier about hav

[RBW] Re: Spam from Grant?

I sent a bunch of money, just in case. Anything for the cult. -- 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...@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: Stolen S. Hillborne reunited with owner

I bet the owner forgot to include the frame in the locking job. Just that one time. Just by mistake. And an opportunist walked by. No way would a thief "defeat" a u-lock, then lock it back up all neat and tidy. I have forgotten to include the frame in the lock once in the last couple of hundred

[RBW] BLUG: New color on prototype and Cheviot

So at the end of this blugpost, it reads: "Bottom photo: here’s that same Chameleon color on a prototype frame. It’s a better picture and shows the color better. The Cheviots won’t have cream headtubes though. See top photo. This frame is in our showroom if you want to see it. Want one? Limite

[RBW] Re: Blug post

"It’ll be wildly unlike any other bike we’ve done or that exists today." Please give me an 'xplanation on that. Or is the newest blug post with the banana seated pooodge-oh! a hint I'll get one and put some drops on my Sam and we'll be two Rivs to go go, Edwin -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

Like Riv is for bike advice, PW is for lights. Call him up, tell him your intended use, and he will tell you the best option(s). I have not heard of him steering anyone down the wrong path (he knows how to illuminate it haha). A conversation is worth a thousand group postings, in this case. Sh

[RBW] Re: Grunden's Poncho -- works for fastboys?

I have used the Grundens over the last couple of years and like it much more than the nylon versions I've tried, like a Vaude that packs up very light and tidy. The Grundens is heavy so doesn't flap as much as those nylon ones, but I haven't used it for rides longer than 5 miles or so. Utility

Re: [RBW] Re: New Olde Quickbeam!

I find that there is something nice about a single speed, fixed or not. I do find that Ina single speed I can get over stuff that I ALWAYS shift on if I have the choice. I have a Sam with 1x8 which makes shifting easy and a fixed gear old Raleigh Sprite 49x18 700-32 (thanks Marty). I can't imag

[RBW] Re: Clem on the Blug

Grant, let me help you with your questions (yes, I know you weren't asking me directly, and that they were not really questions): - No bottle mounts. I thik that’s kind of neat, but it’s not neat if it’s a dealkiller, and it will surely be that for somebody, so on they’ll go. - Goo

[RBW] Re: Not Riv, but new Rivish build...

My orange Sam is, um, green with envy. Couldn't resist. Edwin -- 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...@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: Clem on the Blug

With this new bike and big tire clearances, there will have to be a new fender -= P60 longboard? Liking that 59 Clem, but wondering about overlap with my Sam, Edwin On Friday, October 10, 2014 8:22:27 AM UTC-5, Leslie wrote: > > It's up: > > http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/99627421939/clemshots

[RBW] Re: Please help me with my Honjo fork crown problem please.

I love the look of metal fenders and hope to have them one day, but hearing installation discussions like these terrifies me. I take long enough to put on the sks longboards, cursing and adjusting along the way. Give me a ten minute bike job and I'll make it an hour, Edwin -- You received th

[RBW] Re: Riv for the wife

If she has lasted on the Motobecane for 38 years, she can wait a little while to find a used Betty! If she is small and you are in Northern Virginia you can check this out: http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/4716339938.html Good luck! Edwin On Sunday, November 2, 2014 10:21:21 AM UTC-6, Michae

[RBW] Re: WTB: Looking for a poncho

I have a Vaude and a Grundens. Different beasts. The Grundens I heavy and substantial and doesn't flap around. I use it if it is raining when I leave home. Like this morning. The Vaude I leave at work, rolled up in its little pouch, light as a feather, for when I need it in a pinch. "Just enoug

[RBW] Re: Neat New Stuff (BLUG Holiday Mailer PDF)

I remember a blug entry that said 1/5.5th of the email list will get one.. now who has been naughty, and who has been nice? On Thursday, November 13, 2014 9:19:06 PM UTC-6, ted wrote: > > Got a paper coppy in the mail today. Very nice. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Flats and Hetres

This discussion made me thankful for our lack of bike infrastructure in Nashville: I'm forced to ride in the (clear of debris) track of the right car tire. Bike lanes can't be neglected and full of junk if there aren't (m)any. Never thought I'd be thankful for that. Haha. Edwin -- You receiv

[RBW] Re: To the southern folk out there

I may be in the south, but today I could not, I say could not get my rear brake to work on my Yuba as I was biking my kids to school. I got home and fiddled around with it and aha! the brake cable had accumulated a bit of water and had frozen. That is not supposed to happen down here. Cold snap

Re: [RBW] Re: To the southern folk out there

You say "of course in Carolina it's mustard." I would say that Mustard sauce is popular in the Columbia, SC, area, but the dominant theme in the Carolinas is pulled pork with a vinegar-based sauce. My family is from the Pee Dee region of SC, and that's what we tend to. Edwin On Thursday, Novem

[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis

I love the simple look of that bike. Pedals and cables will add to the functionality, I guess, but it won't be as sleek. I really do love the look of the single top tube, horizontal, with bars at seat height. It is what so many of us grew up looking at, I guess. Not too much seat post or stem,

[RBW] Chain Catchers

Never heard of such a thing. I run my Sam 1x8 and occasionally throw my chain off the 40t front ring. I think it is usually going fast downhill, maybe shifting into the smallest rear cog while hitting a bump? I have a 26t ring up front for emergencies (used once in 2k miles) so I have been reluc

Re: [RBW] Why Wear a Helmet?

I would love to see the same chart for car wrecks. Walking deaths. Stair falls. For biking in the Netherlands. I know a guy who was in a bike crash. He lived, with no head injury. He was not wearing a helmet. I'm not convinced that is why he lived, with no head injury, but it is a correlation.

[RBW] Re: Single Speed Single Track

I can't wait to see how that white saddle weathers out there! I like the silver, too. Cursing myself for passing on a quickbeam recently, but still married, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

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