Re: [RBW] Why Wear a Helmet?

My loose "rules": If you are trying to set a record while riding, consider a helmet. If you go over 30 mph, consider a helmet. If you ride close to others, like in a pack, consider a helmet. If you ride fast on single track, consider a helmet. Otherwise, treat it like you do other forms of tra

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Bike Shops in Nashville, TN?

Halcyon has mostly used, with new Breezers, which are Bobish, IMO. They do up a lot of their used bikes in a Bobish way with fenders and racks. We are doing the first Music City swap there with their help Sat 9-12. Come on by! Austin at Green Fleet is always trying new lines like Brompton and h

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Bike Shops in Nashville, TN?

check this out - on a site that recommends the bike swap, they have a photo of a Betty?!? I don't think there will be many Rivs there, but who knows. https://impulcity.com/e/879049/Music_City_Bike_Swap_at_Halcyon_Bike_Shop Edwin On Thursday, May 29, 2014 9:28:38 AM UTC-5, Michael Fleischman wrot

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Bike Shops in Nashville, TN?

Those posters are great. Besides awesome music, we have a bunch of nice poster making operations, led by the Riv endorsed Hatch show print. Music city riding, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

[RBW] s24o Packing list

I am headed out on my first s24o tomorrow with my cousin. I would love to hear the packing list for various folks, as while I have biked nearly everyday for most of my life, I am a city slicker. Tell me about what you bring bike maintenance-wise. Tell me about what you bring camping-wise. Tell m

[RBW] Re: s24o Packing list

"On your 10th S24O you'll be so dialed that you'll be watching the news at home on the sofa, and you'll say "Screw this, I'm going on an overnighter" and in 20 minutes you'll be on the road." A man can dream! Anne - bug spray is a must in TN, that's for sure. Good start, thanks! -- You recei

Re: [RBW] How many of your bikes will take the HAR?

Bill, I like your spirit AND I would like upper eyelets on my Sam! 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...@googleg

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne

I have a 60cm Sam in Nashville. That might not help much, but a woman down the street has several 56 cm Rivs I think if you want I can ask her. Not Sams though. My Dad has ridden my 60cm with no probes but he would ride a 56 if he had his own. Rivs are just so flexy! Edwin Dweendaddy at hot mail

[RBW] Re: Chicago bike-design team unveils its 'Blackline' for national contest

This post http://bikeportland.org/2014/07/28/five-cities-reveal-ultimate-urban-utility-bikes-portlands-entry-compare-109383 has the videos of all 5. In the SF video, there is a quickbeam lurking in the background I think. None of them are as ideal as my Sam as a city bike! But a few do have som

Re: [RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)

The ideal for me is what I am building my new (to me) Hillborne into: Flat pedals so I can wear whatever shoes I am wearing. Fenders - longboard Dyno: never going back. Lights always on front and back Racks fore (Gamoh porteur (thanks for all the suggestions) with Wald 139 basket) and aft (Public

[RBW] New to me Sam

Thanks to this group for all of the advice and parts! Here is my Sam, finally built up in time for my birthday this week. Basic parts list: Riv Sugino Chainguard/40/26 I'll run it 1x8, see how often I use the granny and that wi

[RBW] Re: New to me Sam

It's a 60. -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: Good Connecticut wheel builder?

I always had a good experience with Devil's Gear in New Haven, but don't know about wheel building specifically. 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

[RBW] Re: Scratching an itch...26" to 650b All Rounder...with PICS!

> > I always get why people size down from 27 to 700c, 700c to 650b: more > clearance, bigger, softer tires, it is a Bob/Riv thing. > Why go up in size? Different tire choices? > I thought Jan Heine taught us all that we don't get any advantage from a > slightly bigger circumference tire in term

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne in the house

> > Very similar to my new > ride, > in terms of set up: > I have 1x8 going, with the option to go 2x8 (if I add a front derailer or > shift with my finger/stick/toe) > I have albas instead of your more flat bars. > > I'm lo

[RBW] Re: Another All Rounder on the Bay.

If that frame sells for $1500, it sure did hold its value! What did that frame set go for in 1995/6? 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] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

> > Here is one of me > and one of my sons. > > 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 emai

[RBW] Re: Hillborne finds its true self

> > I have my > Hillborneset > up like that - Albas, Chainuard/40/24 (though I don't use the 24 and > don't have a front derailer yet). It does seem to be "made for that." That > was how I first rode a Riv at Riv world HQ - a

[RBW] Re: Spring Commutes

> > What is the front rack under the basket? 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. To post

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone FS

$350? Seems pricey. Edwin in Nashville - saw it on craigslit, but it is too small! On Thursday, May 9, 2013 10:49:50 PM UTC-5, cwr wrote: > Not mine. > > Nashville Craigslist > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Can't wait to see how it looks. A couple of years ago I got the mandarin orange b17 and it bled dye more than my other Brookses. Not horrible, came out in the wash, but surprising. Some of those afternoon rides after work in work clothes are really hot here in Nashville! Edwin -- You receiv

[RBW] Re: Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

In TN that would add 10% to all my Riv orders, something I probably will take into account. While that might not be good news for Riv exporting its goods to others out of state, the recent USD/Yen exchange rate trend has got to be good news! In mid 2007 a dollar bought 120 yen. In late 2011 it o

[RBW] More chainring q's: how big a middle on SH?

I have been running Rivs Sugino 26/40/chainguard on my Sam. I'm wondering how big I could go without hitting the chain stay in that middle position? 42? 44? I probably wouldn't go bigger. When would the chainguard not guard chain? Any experience would be great. I have just been running it 1x8 wi

Re: [RBW] Re: UnRacer Paraphernalia description.

> > He can have his "light racey" bike and his "fun" bike. > As for all of this "un-racer" stuff, I think you have to have been a "racer" to get it. I gave "Just Ride" to a bunch of my family members, all long time "just riders" and they were puzzled by all the time spent on racer culture, as

Re: [RBW] Re: DIY 40-26 questions

I have the 40/26, with 11-32 8 speed in back. I use the bike for commuting and occasionally have a kid on the back. I don't have a front derailer yet, but if I ever use the granny (haven't yet), I might consider a front derailer. I reach all 8 rear cogs with no problems, friction bar end shifte

Re: [RBW] Re: LBS Love...

Benji was amazing with price and ferrous with his time. That means he ironed things out while you spent time with him! -- 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 a

[RBW] Re: 10 Bikes - could you do it?

Sam hil for daily riding. Got it. Brompton (i have a crap little ss dahon as my foray into folding land) Dutch box bike for 2 kids up front. Have a Joebike boxbike Jan heine inspired randonneur as a go fast. I have 3 little kids I can't really be out randonneuring all the time! Fat bike for suspe

Re: [RBW] poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

Large wald on the front Spring loaded rack on back Considering wald folding baskets in back 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

I lived in that neighborhood and biked on that road everyday for 3 years. So sad. Snashvilleo scary. I think Seth was a great addition to this small world of RBW an to the broader universe. May he rest in peace. Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Free new single speed bikes!

Those are silly deals. And the 7speed Transfer is less than $400 for bike, fenders, rack, dyno hub and lights. Wow. For those who have a few years before they can afford a Betty... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

[RBW] Child seat

For a single child: I like the type that have a bracket that fits on the seat tube: easy on and off, not much left on your bike when the kid is not. Kettler makes some like that. I like having the kid in the font, though, but with the iBert it is limiting in weight capacity and space with typica

[RBW] Re: The Mini-Triangle is back!

Great!! I was so disappointed when Riv stopped carrying them that I called Jog a lite who said they were not making them anymore. I was out at RBW a few weeks ago and thought I was so lucky to pick a couple out of the garage sale corner!! Quality products is what Riv carries! -- You received t

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone done a metric century or longer on Albas?

I ride all around on a b17 with Albas. I don't go that far usually, but when I did 35 or so recently... slowly so there was a lot of time in the saddle, hour 4 (I said slowly) felt better than hour 1! Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Re: Opniel knives

Soaps Hatchets Pocket knives Leather Wool Twine Steel What middle aged white dudes like. Am I middle aged already? Young (for this demographic) at "just" 40, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from thi

[RBW] Re: Cold weather water ideas - how to stop freezing bottles?

I have been very impressed with the insulation capabilities of the Kleen Kanteen insulated line. I have put ice and water in it and had it out all day in the Nashville heat, and the cubes were still formed many hours later. I haven't tested it the other way, keeping things unfrozen in freezing

[RBW] Long Shot: WTB Noodle Cockpit

I have been playing around with changing my Hillborne over to Noodles. I was thinking: - 44-48cm Noodles - 8-10cm Nitto stem - Some kind of typical drop bar brake levers. Someone have all those together they are not using? Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscri

Re: [RBW] Long Shot: WTB Noodle Cockpit

I think I have a deal. Thanks to all who offered their help. Can't get a new bike, but I can get a new cockpit! 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

[RBW] Re: Speaking of Stem Shifters...

Two questions for this knowledgeable group: 1. Has anyone put one of the Sun Race thumbies that Riv sells or Falcon thumbies ($12!) that VO sells on a stem?

[RBW] Re: Phase Two of an Atlantis build

Front derailer? Whaddya need that for? Living the 1x8 dream, Edwin ps - I am going to switch to drops on my Hillborne this winter. Can you swing by Nashville and tape up my bars? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

[RBW] Albas to noodles

'm going to swap out Albas for noodles. Thanks for the help so far and for these questions. I've never been a racer, always a rider and have loved my Albas for the last two years on my sam， but wanted a new bike and thought this was a cheaper way to go. Intrigued by more positions, I'm going

Re: [RBW] Albas to noodles

Yes, Steve, I am learning, one job at a time. Edwin On Wednesday, December 17, 2014 7:52:31 AM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 12/17/2014 07:41 AM, Edwin W wrote: > > How do you lengthen cable and housing. That's kind of a joke, because I > cut it too short, but if you

[RBW] Which is best: Roll-out or default tire size on cyclecomputer or measuring wheel vertically?

A good measurement technique I read about (the great sheldon perhaps) is to put a drop of oil on your tire, roll it and measure the distance between the two spots. Old news to the pros on this list, I am sure. Your rookie, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Re: Poor man's Quickbeam?

My 1970's Raleigh Sprite serves as my poor man's quickbeam. I converted it from 1x5 to fixed and it works well. Only apace for 32s under the fenders, but what can you do? There are so many old steel bikes that would serve as a poor man's quick beam. You have to give up a bit of the perfect-ness

Re: [RBW] Sam"s versatility

If you are near Nashville, I'd be happy to let you ride my 60cm single tt Sam. You can email me at dweendaddy at hotmail I didn't buy one until I rode one, but so many others have. Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Wald Basket Mod

Tremendous. What have you got On the top of the rack? Some kind of plastic? Tell us more. -- 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+

[RBW] Re: Kids' Riv-esque Bike

For new bikes, the Raleigh mtn scout in 20" is good: no fd, no shocks. I think specialized might make one. I got an old trek mtn bike on cl for my boys, but that took a little looking. If you post where you live, this group will identify good finds on cl to look into. Then have your lbs clean i

[RBW] Re: Towards a new category: high performance upright

Transporty -- 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-bun

[RBW] Re: "unused" Mystery Bike on the website!

This post had me look at the Web Specials. If you want a Cheviot for a single speed build: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-118.htm $1000 gently used AHH 56cm http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-114.htm Niche, but nice. Like David, I am going to try to keep my stable for a year... includi

[RBW] Rivendell gofast!

Sounds like it ain't broke. Now don't go fixing it! 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. To

[RBW] Re: In search of the Delaware Gear

I can't remember which BQ issue had the tucking stat, but I thought it was more like 25mph rather than 35mph. There was an article about tucking in the last year and since then I have tested it a good bit and found for my not particularly aero 6'0 2-- pound self on a 35 lb (give or take) Sam Hi

[RBW] German Mirror + Drops? Send pics, please.

I am getting used to my noodle conversion now, after a couple of hundred miles, but I am missing my German mirror from my albas. Who has a picture of how they attach a German mirror to drops? I'd like to see the options. Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[RBW] Someone is going to get a big old deal.

Just too much overlap with my Sam. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-122.htm Whew, hard to not pull the trigger. Back to work, head down. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Someone is going to get a big old deal.

Drew, You are a lucky guy. I was so thinking about getting a few years ahead of my 3 boys and having that as their first 26-er. 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 email

[RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

I've been following that journal and he is pretty amusing. As are Boris and Antoine. -- 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+unsubs

[RBW] Re: Can I call dibs?

When is the wedding... that might determine whether the Clementine would "fit." I would get that one Shoji linked to. Good deal! On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 10:16:53 PM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Theres a 52cm Betty Foy up on the site. Fiancee sent me the link. I get > home and after maki

[RBW] Re: Clem PreSale.

> Only on this group would a Sam be considered for someone who wants to ride > fast on roads! > Riding not so fast on roads and elsewhere with my Sam, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Nashville Protovelo

No relation to me and too small. http://nashville.craigslist.org/bik/3389407544.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/AQkxFhILFb8

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for reflective vests?

I got this dorky/workwear thing that seems effective for areas where they are not used to cycling http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057XCCY2/ref=pe_385040_127541860_TE_dp_1 [image: Click here for a larger version of the picture] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Fender pondering.....

If you want pre painted (though limited sizes) I saw something about the Portland Fender Company. http://www.portlandfendercompany.com/ I haven't tried them. How do you break your plastic ones? I might go metal when I break my sks longboards, but they have been good for 3 or 4 thousand miles

[RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

> > As I ride without retention, I think of myself JUST like this guy! > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ud5T5I4XcA Riding free, Edwin > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] Clem Geometry

I was trying to see what the effective top tube lengths are for the Clems. I am getting a small frame for my boys to grow into and was trying to figure out what kind of stem/bar to get. I could wait until it arrives, but that would leave me nothing to do in the meantime! Was there ever a chart

[RBW] Re: Keven

As many of you Riv-obsessed folks know, one of the most important things about a good visit to Riv is that your partner enjoys it. Keven whipped up some espresso for my wife when we visited and she left with a better taste of Riv, literally and figuratively. Not that she wants me to buy as many

[RBW] Clems have shipped!

When I talked to them they said they would be shipping them in order of when they were bought. So you must have been front of the line. They did say I was pretty close, so it should be pretty soon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

I've slowly been accumulating parts for my Clem build, but with all of this chatter I realized I needed to get the last few things ready! I put in an order for a few more things at Riv HQ to finalize things for when the frame comes… a week or so? Looking forward to seeing all of the bikes, Edwi

[RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

I think Clems are blue, green and gray. Clementines are black, orange and blue, but slightly different blue? I've got a lil' gray Clem cooking. Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

Just posted on the Blug: http://rivbike.tumblr.com/ "For anyone in the initial Clem preorder (framesets), we’re shipping them out starting today. They look great. The earliest of adopters got an unexpected treat of creamed fork crowns. They look real nice. Here’s a phone video of how the rinko h

Re: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

ded, correct? I didn't happen to see one get pulled out > of the box in that video. Not a biggie, just have everything else ready to > go except that. > David > Chicago > > On Monday, October 26, 2015 at 5:06:19 PM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote: >> >> Just posted on the Blu

RE: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

I am building mine as a first 26 inch size bike as my boys grow into that size. The first one 9 years old) will get it as soon as I get it built up, assuming he can fit! Cockpit: dirt drop stem and swept back bars so that he can reach. Cotton grips. Shifting: simple thumbie for a 1x8 with Altus

RE: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

Pudge you are right about those Gamoh racks. That is why I took it off my Sam! Maybe I'll pop one of those cheap little Nashbar front racks on, it is what he has on his 24" bike now. Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

Re: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

James, I don't think many people have them yet! I know I don't. 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...@googleg

[RBW] Front Racks with Top of Fork Attachment

With several Riv models now including attachment points at the top of the fork crown (including the new Clem/Clementine and Appaloosa), I would like to see some picture of how people use them and with which racks. Interested, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Zed, Impressive work, and so fast! I got my lil' Clem (46?) today and put a few hours into it. I'll get some pictures by the weekend. I messed up on a few things! Two steps forward, one back, and so forth. One thing I noticed is that some of the eyelets are m5, I think (standard) and some are

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Here you will see: 1. The frame with wheels. See how high the stem is? That is as low as it will go without a hammer, it seems. 2. The clearance of the rear wheel. Need to work on the fender line! That was the last thing I did last night, tired and a bit ornery. 3. The tightness

[RBW] Ways to make your Rivendell cheap

Or seem cheap... Compare it to the Merckx 70 ! It's all relative, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Build help needed

Soo... continuing in my Clem build project, as I was installing my vintage sugino gp crank set with 165mm arms, I hit the chain stay with the chain ring. I was upset at scratching the chain stay, but I'm set on having this bike for the long haul, so it will get scratched. (But THIS early?).

[RBW] Re: Build help needed

chainring int the future. Might do 120. Thanks again. Edwin On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 12:58:10 AM UTC-6, Edwin W wrote: > > Soo... continuing in my Clem build project, as I was installing my > vintage sugino gp crank set with 165mm arms, I hit the chain stay with the > chain

[RBW] Re: Build help needed

So it sounds like: Get a new bottom bracket with a longer spindle, which would move both crank arms out and increase Q factor. Get some spacers for drive side. This would move the existing spindle inward on the non-drive side and outward on the drive side. Q factor stays the same, and you'd be

[RBW] Re: Build help needed

Thanks for help and suggestions. I swapped out the 110 for a 122.5 and the LBS didn't charge me much for it. Stem coming tomorrow, then on to levers, shifter and cables. Thanks for all of your help, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

OK! Getting there. Need to wrap grips and get a bell, need a mm or so of spacing at the bashguard so the chain doesn't rub... some other fine tuning is needed, I am sure. The basket is probably too big, but my son said he liked it this morning so we can hold on to it for awhile. Setting up the

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Here is a Flikr album of the few photos I have taken. 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

Re: [RBW] LARCC

Artisanal bike caps, beards of all variety, you sure that wasn't in Portland? Posted from F-150 country, Edwin in Nashville -- 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, se

[RBW] Re: The original Riv mixte

A bit pricey for the bike it is, perhaps, but I think it is reasonably priced for a piece of wall art! So good looking. On Monday, November 16, 2015 at 9:29:29 AM UTC-6, Pudge wrote: > > Very pretty, but a bit pricey. > http://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/5250204541.html > > > > The owner has

[RBW] Re: It was a nice day for...

Ron, I had a daily commuter 10 years or so ago that was a Raleigh 925 fixed gear with some upright bars. A colleague saw it and said, "oh, you ride a cruiser." For some reason, I took such offense on behalf of my bike! Cruiser is one style of bike that I have never really taken to, and didn't

[RBW] Re: Blue Clementine

Keep the pics coming as you build it up. On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 3:45:41 PM UTC-6, Pudge wrote: > > Got my Clementine frame and began the build, pic attached. The blue is > nothing like the turquoise-y color of the prototypes – it's much more > gray-blue, very similar to the blue Hil

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith fenders?

If you are thinking of getting the SKS fenders that Riv sells: On the little Clem I built up, I put p55s on there with Panaracer Pasela 26x1.75. I know it will fit p65s, so I think I would suggest those, un

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith fenders?

Let's crowd source this puppy. I vote for the B65s! The P55s are too small and the black ones don't match enough, to my eyes. My two cents, worth slightly less than that, Edwin On Friday, November 20, 2015 at 3:29:38 PM UTC-6, Tim Wood wrote: > > Hey Keith, you and I seem to enjoy fretting ove

[RBW] Clem decals

Anybody put on their own? Tips/techniques? I am a little intimidated... Edwin Nashville -- 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+uns

[RBW] Re: Clem decals

t; disappointed when you get your bike with them already installed and > clearcoated. > > Here's a link to the Riv youtube video: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9NHDbvFlrc > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Friday, November 20, 2015 at 2:54:45 P

[RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

The way I think about it is this (supported by the article): if you get in a wreck, a helmet will probably help. Then I think of these questions: Do you think wearing a helmet when walking would make you more safe, less safe, or about the same? Do you think wearing a helmet when driving (as the p

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

Tim, You wrote about car safety: "because cars have four wheels and are good at staying on them." I agree, but still 30,000 people die in car wrecks every year and 280,000 get head injuries from cars. Each year. Still, some things are safer than others. Biking in the Netherlands is safer than

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

Eric, The numbers are something like 600 deaths a year from cycling, 4000 a year from walking and 30,000 a year from motor vehicles. The numbers doing these activities vary wildly of course. If you know several people who were killed on bikes last year, you know several of the 600 or so who wer

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

Please excuse all the typos and autocorrects! Some more Freudian than others. -- 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...@g

[RBW] Re: 56CM Sam Hillborne - Double Top Tube

Switching bars is SUCH a drag for me. I know others on this list switch cockpits at the drop of a hat. Why don't they live near me and teach me their magic? That said, I first fell in love with a Sam with albas. I switched to drops about a year ago, and I think I'll switch back when the choco mo

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

I haven't measured his PBH, but he's 9. I think he is about 4'6". It's a stretch, literally, but he rode all over town today. The only way I could (barely) justify it is that his two brothers will ride it, too, as they age up. And that it is awesome. At the record shop there is a guy who rides

[RBW] Re: Is Joe the evolved Sam?

Bill, I am one who would want just a frameset. If it were offered like a Clem, for a $700 presale (wow wasn't that a great deal!) I would have jumped on it, transferred everything over from my Sam and sold the Sam frameset. But it was not to be. Reading your email ALMOST made me want to order i

[RBW] Re: New Silver or Grand Cru Crankset?

Looking at those compass cranks makes me think: They are beautiful. They are well made and well engineered. They are crazy expensive for someone like me, but the upside is they make even a $250 crank look cheap and reasonable. Cheap and reasonable, mostly used and low fi, Edwin -- You rece

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

What drew said! On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 10:42:47 AM UTC-6, drew wrote: > > Haha. Bill you should be paid by rivendell and my wife should put a hit on > you. i think if there was a frame presale around 1200 now, i would not be > able to say no to that. later, if frames are being sold an

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

> > I'm a late adopter (like many on this list, I am sure) and have never used > brifters, but I like reading about others' experiences. One question: what > is the beef with the term "brifter"? Always getting educated on this list, 1x8, shifting with a bar end and never really tempted by "br

[RBW] Re: Valve Stem eating Synergy Wheels

Update: Had another one of these valve base flats. Different rim (CR18), 38mm Vittoria Randonneur tires. Tube: Kenda. Replaced it with one of the Riv-sold Rubenas that looks like it has reinforcement at the base. And I slipped an extra piece of tube over the stem. Edwin On Friday, September 1

[RBW] New Cheviot build for my wife.

What tire and fender combo is that? I have a pair of VO snakeskin 50mm coming for my Sam. Any installation tips? Great looking! 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 email

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