Re: [RBW] Re: Gabe's Atlantis has come to its new home

Looks great, Bill! Please keep posting pics. Evan E. SF, CA -- 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...@google

[RBW] Re: 56 Atlantis Shakedown Ride

Beautiful build! I love how your stem shifters leave the bars so clean. Evan E. SF, CA -- 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-ow

[RBW] FS: 58cm Hunqapillar on CL Modesto for $2,000

x27;s likely too tall for me. Evan E. SF, CA -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: Bay Area RBW meetup group? ride or camping?

Sounds good to me! I'm in SF but can ride BART wherever. (FWIW, Sundays work better for me.) Evan E. -- 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: Coldest Ride on a Rivendell Ever?

Mark, Dang! You are one tough rider. So, did the water in your stainless bottle freeze after ten minutes or did you add a liberal dose of vodka as antifreeze? Evan E. SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

Fantastic story, Bob! I hope Grant sees it. I bought and read EBDJ and I've been doing the diet part of it but not yet the exercise part. BYou've inspired me to begin. Evan E. SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

ain, I aspire to that). I welcome your suggestions, and hereby release you of responsibility if I gain weight, lose weight, faint, etc.! Thanks, Evan E. SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

Hi Deacon, Agreed: I'll just eat more fat-rich foods, stick with the plan, and see how it goes. (BTW, at dinner a few hours ago I answered my own question when I doubled my portion size. My feet, and the rest of my body, warmed right up, so there you go.) Thanks! Evan -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: 700C Tire suggestion for mixed terrain 200K on Redwood?

Little Big Bens at Riv? 700x38. They have grippy tread but not knobs per se. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/tben-10128.htm Evan E. SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Anyone doing the EBDJ Wednesday Challenge?

s you wish. Serve. This dish is called Joe's Special or Joe's Scramble. It looks like a mess but it tastes good. Substitute kale or chard for spinach and that works, too. Evan E. SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: Anyone doing the EBDJ Wednesday Challenge?

rying! :) Thanks. Evan -- 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 r

[RBW] Re: 2nd Monthly Bay Area Rivendell Ride Sunday, Feb 1

I'll be there. Looking forward to it! Evan E. SF -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Anyone doing the EBDJ Wednesday Challenge?

bout ten days into the EBDJ diet, I noticed my jeans were especially baggy. Decided it might be good to do some counting.) Clayton: Your results are inspiring. Evan E. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

[RBW] Re: What's your Rivendell story?

In 1996, a friend passed along to me a Rivendell catalog that he'd received in the mail. At the time, I didn't ride a bike or care about bikes, but I cared about catalogs (I'm a copywriter). Well, that RBW catalog rocked my world. I read it into the small hours. After all these years I'm still a

[RBW] Re: What's your Rivendell story?

"Comfort. Function. Fun." Sounds like an unofficial Riv motto. On Sunday, August 26, 2012 9:53:57 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: > > Here's mine: >> >> > * 2009:* Got a modern "10-speed". Compact frame, aluminum/composite > material, and spent the next two years trying to go as fast as possible.

[RBW] Re: Signal police

The other day I saw, from behind the wheel of my car, a rider raising her left arm to signal a right turn. It took me a moment to figure out what she was doing, so long has it been since my grammar-school bike-education class. When I ride, I signal a right turn by holding my right arm out to th

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Garage Sale - what'd you get?

Nitto Promenade bars, Technomic stem, Tange bottom bracket. Always nice to visit Riv. Everyone who works there is so friendly--even during a crowded garage sale! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on th

Re: [RBW] Re: Why all the miles?

Fantastic photos, Manny! I, for one, find your story more inspiring than discouraging. At any rate, I plan to ride farther than usual this coming weekend! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the w

[RBW] Re: How to clean a Nitto stem (or other aluminum parts)?

For a full rundown on various aluminum polishing practices, see this thread from Bike Forums. These people take shine seriously! http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/697520-KHatfull-s-Aluminum-Polishing-Thread -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

The other day I took the Appaloosa for a short spin around the RBW neighborhood. That bike didn't so much ride as *glide.* So smooth and comfortable! Will, who received me upon my return, said the bike makes you feel like a kid: "When you ride it you can't help but smile." He's right. -- You r

[RBW] Re: riv sighting.

I, too, spotted a Riv the other day. I was walking along Market Street in downtown SF and spotted a woman, about 65 years old, riding a burnt orange Rambouillet, complete with flower-printed panniers. She stopped at a light up ahead of me, so I ran to catch up, stepped into the crosswalk near he

[RBW] Re: Jenny at Riv may have saved your Sam from being stolen

Inspiring story! Jenny's heroics make me love Riv even more than I did before. -- 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...

[RBW] Re: 700 x 32 tire recommendation, please...

I have Pasela TGs on one bike and Ultra Gatorskins on another. The Pasela TGs feel smoother and have a better road feel. -- 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: OT Bunyan Velo

Wow! Impressive magazine! Congratulations, Jim, for your contribution to it. (I, for one, liked the bosque article by Nicholas Carman. Impressionistic and scattered, yes, but poetic, too.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Job Opening, Shipping Department.

If I were younger and cardboard-inclined, I'd be sending my resume to RBWHQ right now. Seriously: John's job description is downright inspiring in its honesty and clarity, and Grant's explanation of the position and its importance makes tons of sense (to me, anyway). As for Jinxed, he wrote an enti

[RBW] Re: First Ride of the Platypus

do the pins / spikes / grub screws on Thin Gripster pedals or on VP Vice pedals, but I think they grip well enough for commuting, and they gouge the soles of my shoes less -- and they are less apt to draw blood. Evan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

Re: [RBW] San Francisco/Bay Area Riv Riders

So: on January 1 meet at 10am at Coffee Movement (1737 Balboa), followed by a 10:30am departure? Note this Bay Area Riv Riders Google group: https://groups.google.com/g/bay-area-rivendell-riders ^ Maybe post an invitation there? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Re: First Ride, First Riv

Sally, Welcome! Evan -- 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 view this discussion

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

*LOVE* this story. Thank you, Leah, for telling it. -- 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 view t

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

Oops. I meant Max, not Alex. -- 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 view this discussion on the

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale Saturday

Keith H. asked about the orange Rambouillet that is missing paint. Will of Rivendell told me that the chainstay bridge and the seatstay bridges were moved farther from the rear dropout to enable larger tires to fit. “I think this frame will take 45s now,” he said. He didn’t say why the top tube

Re: [RBW] Riv Garage Sale hauls

Thanks, Eric! The lever says "Open" on the other side. Does that help with identification? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Riv Garage Sale hauls

Hi Mike, Thanks for the input. Maybe my Riv garage sale skewer is indeed Ultegra. It looks a lot like this skewer

[RBW] Re: FS: Baggins Panniers, Swift, Nitto, Bar Ends

Hi Eliot, Eric Marth of this list is on the hunt for a Cyclone GT. If he doesn’t want it, please place me second in the queue and let me know. Thank you, Evan E. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: WTT: My 52cm 2016 Appaloosa frame/fork for 51/52 Sam Hillborne

Hey Rich, any photos of the Appaloosa? I’m in the market for what you have :) On Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 1:22:29 PM UTC-7 Rich Lesnik wrote: > My Appaloosa is just too similar to my Riv custom, so it's time to get > back to Hillborne. I'll take an even trade or willing to discuss a sale. >

Re: [RBW] Admissions of Things You Ought to Have Known But Did Not: A Thread

When I got my first bike, as a grownup, after not riding at all since childhood, I oiled my chain with Phil Tenacious Oil. Because that’s the only oil I had. And then I left the oil on the chain. Because that’s what you do, right? So why, one week later, was there goo and grit all over my chain

[RBW] Re: Golden Pliers Roadini Raffle

Congratulations, Eric! Beautiful bike (love that orange paint). Good cause! > > -- 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...

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

Hi Rich S., "Evan, your Austro-Daimler is stunning. Did you restore it?" ^ Thanks! I bought it as a frame, from Craigslist. The only restoration per se is the new decals. I bought them from a decal maker in Australia. -Evan -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: Favorite Rivendell model names?

Atlantis. Saluki. Rambouillet. -- 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 view this discussion on the

[RBW] Re: Brooks Brown v. Black

I vote for the black saddle. (Looks better against the frame's color.) -- 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...@googlegro

[RBW] Re: What shade of orange?

Love the Rambouillet orange. Also like the "copper" color of the Raleigh International circa 1974. > >> >> >> >> >> -- 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] Re: What shade of orange?

Eddie, Could you post a pic of your bike in Brentwood Orange powder coat? Evan -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: FS: Kellogg Spectrum Road Bike 62c-c x 56c-c

Wow! Beautiful bike. Beautiful photos. -- 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 view this discussion

[RBW] Re: New batch of Sam Hillbornes this fall.

Tuxedo Sam (black with cream accents, kind of like a fresh-poured Guinness). -- 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...@goo

[RBW] Re: Things I Regret: Beausage on Vacation

s are worth it, right? One source: https://foamnoodles.com/products/black-foam-noodle?variant=28601706193&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrIDz0rHN6gIVUvDACh3-8QcsEAQYASABEgJB7vD_BwE Evan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] What draws you to a single speed bike?

Roberta: I have just one thing to add to this thread. One of the things I like most about single-speed is that it encourages effort. When I’m out on my single-speed bike and I see a hill up ahead, I start pedaling harder right away so that when I reach that hill I’ll get up it without suffering

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

An outfit called Clintonville Leather, on Etsy, sells leather top tube protectors in different lengths. Good quality leather, backed by a strip of inner tube and secured with Chicago screws. Here

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD2 BCD?

According to this site, both the inner and outer chainrings on the XD2 are 110 BCD. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

Racing Platypus. Upright handlebars. Safety triangle on a belt. Thousand helmet. 16-19mph. She is . . . the most interesting person on this list. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop recei

[RBW] Free: Brass Housing Caps/Ferrules for Shifter Housing

like them for the price of zero, please reply off list and I'll pop them into a first-class and envelope and pray that they reach you. I pay postage. Thanks, Evan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

[RBW] Re: Free: Brass Housing Caps/Ferrules for Shifter Housing

That was fast. The housing caps are spoken for. Thanks. -- 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 vie

Re: [RBW] Sayonara Japan: A Farewell Tour

Kaido? Or? Evan > -- 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 view this discussi

[RBW] Re: Best all-around useful saddlebag?

Is the Swift Zeitgeist made in USA? It says here on this page, under the "Specs" tab https://builtbyswift.com/shop/zeitgeist-pack/ that it is "Made in Surabaya, Indonesia out of recycled materials." ^ Not a criticism. Just a question. -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: All Time Best Paint Color

Rambouillet orange with the pearlescent gold sheen. (Honorable mention for Atlantis and for Rivendell blue.) -- 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] Hobbyist Tests 46 Rust Inhibitors on Steel

y takes four weeks to dry/cure/harden. Anyway: just wanted to share this info with you-all in case you feel like spraying your bike tubes with something or other. Evan Elliot San Francisco -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: Hobbyist Tests 46 Rust Inhibitors on Steel

y coat all of the insides of bike tubes. Who knows? This DIY-Guy's test is just another evaluation to ponder -- and another test with which to argue. Evan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from t

[RBW] Re: Inspiring Riv Riders: Pamela Murray

Great story, Leah! Welcome to the list, Pam! I hope you’ll visit us once in a while (on the list, that is) and send us some Riv news. Evan On Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 5:28:42 PM UTC-8 Pam Bikes wrote: > Y'all are all too funny. You know how good the Rivs ride so I

[RBW] Wanted to Buy: Downtube Shifter Clamp / Adapter

willing to sell, please let me know. Thanks. And happy holidays! Evan Elliot in San Francisco -- 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-ow

[RBW] Re: Wanted to Buy: Downtube Shifter Clamp / Adapter

e entire unit for $10. Problem Solvers > has a clamp for $40. > > On Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 12:48:13 PM UTC-6 Evan E. wrote: > >> I’m looking for a downtube shifter clamp to which I can attach some >> Rivendell Silver downtube shifters (the shifters that Rivendell o

[RBW] Re: Wanted to Buy: Downtube Shifter Clamp / Adapter

ship on > my expense - I just want to clear out my inventory. Let me know if you're > interested. > > [image: DSCN0951.JPG] > > On Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 12:48:13 PM UTC-6 Evan E. wrote: > >> I’m looking for a downtube shifter clamp to which I can at

[RBW] Re: My Rambouillet Build

Beautiful! Congratulations! On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 2:37:41 PM UTC-8 Ben Miller wrote: > Opps. Here is a photo of the whole bike... > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

Re: [RBW] My Rambouillet Build

Here's my orange Rambouillet (650b). Thanks, Ben, for giving me an excuse to post it. :) https://drive.google.com/file/d/19TrbqrlTfcHNB9_tF1YU0UsdMqx-VaGM/view?usp=sharing On Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 1:45:19 PM UTC-8 J Schwartz wrote: > I love this Rambouillet and it's decently wide gearin

[RBW] Re: My First Riv: Clem Smith Jr. L, it's all the way live

Welcome, Matt! Beautiful Clem. If it's half as sweet as the bass line in "It's All the Way Live," then I think it's twice as nice as most other bikes. On Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 9:02:33 AM UTC-7 Joel S wrote: > Beautiful, enjoy every ride and look at it often. > > On Saturday, March 27, 2

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

Yankeebird, For all I know, you’ve found a bike by now. But in case you haven’t, how about a minty Schwinn, built by Panasonic, circa 1984? https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-1984-schwinn-super-sport/7400869490.html Not my bike. I’m just an enabler. -- You received this mess

[RBW] Re: SoCal Rivsters San Clemente S24O

Thanks guys, it was super fun riding and hanging with you all. There's already talk of a possible San Diego ride and Hugh and I are planning a little LA exploration ride if anyone else is interested. Pannier ramble: After a debating endlessly between Sackville & Swift, I stumbled on the Carsic

[RBW] Re: SoCal Rivsters San Clemente S24O

Thanks guys, it was super fun riding and camping. Truly learning a lot from spending time with more seasoned cyclists. There's been talk of a San Diego ride and Hugh and I are planning a little LA exploration ride if anyone else is interested. Pannier ramble: After debating endlessly between

[RBW] Re: So what's the best degreaser to use these days? (was El Duke...)

Phil Wood hand cleaner On Saturday, August 31, 2013 7:51:19 AM UTC-7, bwg wrote: > > Hello, > > I'm wondering what mild, effective degreaser options there are these days, > since the excellent El Doo-kay is no longer available. > > Thanks, > Bruce > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

I must've been drinking the same sort of Kool-Aid as Grant , before I even discovered Rivendell. I discovered Rivendell oddly through a google search of "bike camping"; then Riv'd out my tig'd steel steed which was stolen... and eventually met Homer. The biggest influence for me to start biking

[RBW] Re: LA Bump Ride.

Good day for a ride and not quite as hot as the desert. my camera battery was lost early in the ride (not so interesting story), so all the picture taking was done by Hugh. After seeing Hugh off in China town, I rode to Union Station - a few trains were cancelled so I rode around for a few mor

[RBW] Re: LA Bump Ride.

David: stumptown is my favorite. will it be open for 10/6? Mike: thanks for sharing that contraption with me. I have a collapsable plastic one. sort of wonder if there is some weight savings. Anyhow, it's a way classier and possibly more compact mechanism. -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: LA Bump Ride.

David, walked about 20 feet from the concert venue I was at, and I'll be darned, I accidentally found Stumptown today. Weird coincedence. Pictures to prove it http://www.flickr.com/photos/coconutbill/9767272226/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Minimalist Riding Shoes

I've been trying to get a casual cycling shoe made by these folks out in Mariposa. They make really nice moccasins for hunting and renaissance faires. I have a pair of the 2 button boots. http://www.nativearth.net/ I sent a

[RBW] Re: Non-Nitto Front Rack Recommendations

I've been working on a new mini rack for Soma called the Champs Elysee. They aren't due in for a couple months, but if you're still in the market when they show up you should take a look. It m

[RBW] Re: Northern East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride-- Sunday, October 6th

I'm in. -- 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@

[RBW] Re: Northern East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride-- Sunday, October 6th

I think I need to swap my drops for oxfords or wonderbars. The geedoneays weren't really cutting it last weekend. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma Grand Randonnee, from a Rivendell perspective

The seat post clamp is further from the cluster because there's less chance of heat distortion at the clamping point. We've seen issues in the past with integrated binders that didn't clamp down properly as a result of this. If you have adequate standover it shouldn't have an affect your saddle

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma Grand Randonnee, from a Rivendell perspective

If anybody cares Nitto has a 280mm version of the Technomics quill available now. That should be more than enough rise for just about any build. https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/internet-bob/qXP5MLcLIFs On Wednesday, November 13, 2013 11:49:43 AM UTC-8, NickBull wrote: > > Garth, > > You

[RBW] Re: BLUG bike

Proper! -- 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@

[RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

> > What angles? Tires? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

rack designed to be broadsheet sized > and designed to carry 50kg. > > cc > > > > On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 3:30 PM, Evan Baird > > wrote: > >> What angles? Tires? >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

[RBW] Re: Mt Diablo Sunday ride

The riding was really nice on Sunday. I got to go up and ride the ridge line in Tilden. Just gorgeous. -- 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-o

[RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

Don't compare New Albion to Rivendell. They're really not in the same league. Feel free to compare them to Surly, VO, Public and the like though. -- 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] Re: Soma Oxford vs. Nitto Albatross

It's worth noting the Nitto comes in a steel version, which the Soma doesn't. Probably won't matter for road riding, but for gravel/single track it makes a big difference. On Monday, February 24, 2014 8:42:24 AM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: > > Thanks for this, Scot! The Albatrosses look to be a

Re: [RBW] New Albion Privateer - not the best face yet, but getting there

Just posted another build up here. http://newalbioncycles.blogspot.com/2014/02/privateer-build-for-gravelbikecom.html?m=1 In all honesty, the Privateer is identical to the Pake C'mute, with a few little tweaks that make it more versatile, lighter giving. I actually owe a C'mute, and its a fine

Re: [RBW] New Albion Privateer - not the best face yet, but getting there

Just posted another build up here. http://newalbioncycles.blogspot.com/2014/02/privateer-build-for-gravelbikecom.html?m=1 In all honesty, the Privateer is identical to the Pake C'mute, with a few little tweaks that make it more versatile, and lighter tubing. I actually owen a C'mute, and its a f

Re: [RBW] New Albion Privateer - not the best face yet, but getting there

Just posted another build up here. http://newalbioncycles.blogspot.com/2014/02/privateer-build-for-gravelbikecom.html?m=1 In all honesty, the Privateer is identical to the Pake C'mute, with a few little tweaks that make it more versatile, and lighter tubing. I actually owen a C'mute, and its a f

Re: [RBW] New Albion Privateer - not the best face yet, but getting there

On a related note,Google groups is basically unusable without a mechanical keyboard. -- 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

Re: [RBW] New Albion Privateer - not the best face yet, but getting there

smartphone touchscreen have been maddening. >> >> Joe Bernard >> Vallejo, CA. >> >> On Thursday, February 27, 2014 6:01:59 PM UTC-8, Evan Baird wrote: >> >>> On a related note,Google groups is basically unusable without a >>> mechanical keyboard

Re: [RBW] New Albion Privateer - not the best face yet, but getting there

I prefer downtube shifters over all other styles. They're easy to maintain, and they don't get in the way. The fact they're relatively cheap is a bonus. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: 9 to 8 speed worth it for better friction shifting?

My buddy Will used to run friction with an Alfine hub on his 650b Vaya. Said it worked ok. Seems sketchy to me though. On Friday, February 28, 2014 10:07:52 AM UTC-8, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > Since we're talking friction-shifting, I thought I'd ask again (cuz I do > this periodically): Anyone

[RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike preference?

Mongoose BMX bikes > Schwinn hardtail > Specialized CrMo single speed > Ironhorse long travel hardtail > KHS OX steel hardtail single speed conversion > Specialized fixed gear > Surly Cross Check w/ Albatross bars > Steamroller with mustachio bars > Soma ES w drops and friction shifters > Origi

[RBW] Re: New Albion Privateer - not the best face yet, but getting there

More pictures! On Friday, February 28, 2014 4:53:32 PM UTC-8, eflayer wrote: > > Rode the Privateer about 20 miles today. It seems similar or better in > terms of overall riding experience to my Rambouillets, Bleriots, and Gunnar > Sport. I'd bet if you could ride it blindfolded and the others t

[RBW] Re: New Albion Privateer - not the best face yet, but getting there

It varies. We started with the headtube and seatube values and made it work. On Sunday, March 2, 2014 5:21:24 PM UTC-8, Dave Johnston wrote: > > Looks great, I hadn't thought of it for an upright build. > > Evan, Do you know what the top tube slope is on the Privateer? > &

[RBW] Re: You know you are riding in San Francisco when

That cycle truck is wicked! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

The Soma has a hypertex layer. Perhaps that makes it less supple. I certainly have no idea. http://www.panaracer.com/technologies.php On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 3:26:05 PM UTC-7, Clayton wrote: > > I just did a picture comparison between the two. They have exactly the > same tread. Both are ma

[RBW] Re: Better brakes for canti-Saluki?

I'm still loving the Rivendell Ribbits. I never have to toe them. -- 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.c

[RBW] Re: Edelux - Blug Post

Not to beat a dead horse, but there are several solutions which allow you to mount the light the right way up. Wouldn't you want to light positioned further forward anyway? http://harriscyclery.net/product/m.a.p.-fender-mount-for-headlight-3607.htm http://www.renehersestore.com/servlet/the-341/

[RBW] Re: New Albion on SF CL?

Overall not a bad looking build. I can't get into the mini-v brakes though. -- 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...@goog

[RBW] Re: Riv-esque Bike shops in Portland?

Velo Cult? I have yet to visit, but it looks like that type of spot. I've always stopped by Citybikes when I've visited. That's a pretty neat shop. On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 4:21:55 PM UTC-7, Skip Richmond wrote: > > Where are the box dog bikes of multnomah county? > the american cyclerys of t

[RBW] Re: Poll: What are your single speed gears?

I've been running a 94mm 34/16 gearing, but just converted it to 1x9 with a Riv 9 speed cassette. Still technically a single speed til I connect the derailleur cable. My 1X1 is standard 32/16. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

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