[RBW] Another Riv in Dallas!

Paul, I've only once ever seen another Riv in Dallas, but now that I know you are here, maybe we will cross paths someday. During the week, I can be found commuting from about downtown to and back Addison via White Rock, and on the weekend I'm down in Cedar Hill. But right now, my bike is await

[RBW] Groceries and baskets

Front or rear? Now that I'm able to ride a reasonably short distance without cardiac arrest, I desire to go to our local grocery store and pick up a few items for dinner (and you can be sure that I will get wine cheese and baguettes at least once). To facilitate this chore I will need "on bike

[RBW] Re: Groceries and baskets

OK, so far I'm getting the idea that a rear rack/basket/pannier is better than front for carrying a few groceries, especially given the fact that my bike has more of a road-ish geometry. And that the front basket may do just as fine as long as I don't load it up too much. All of the comments are

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Custom, MB-1, and Co-Motion For Sale

What a beautiful Rivendell. If I didn't already have one, I would jump on that. -- 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: FS: White Industries, Velocity 700C Wheelset

Be of good cheer. Although I don't need a wheelset at this time, I will need another wheelset at some point--oh, and with 130 spacing. So It sounds like a good deal to me, and I'm sure there are others thinking the same thing. --Fred -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

Ok, I'll play. There are lots of beautiful black bikes, a lot of beautiful black Rivendells. So, I say go green. You can worry about what shade and hue. Definitely cream on the head tube because it's a Rivendell and it looks sublime. As mentioned above, go for black components. I typically do

[RBW] "Winter" clothing help

It's fast approaching winter I would like to keep riding to work. My problem is that I don't have any appropriate winter cycling clothing. 30 years ago, I had some wool tights and jerseys, with layers that worked just fine. I can go "all cyclist" and get fancy winter cycling clothes on line or

[RBW] Re: "Winter" clothing help

Update: Great help. I've been swamped at work so I haven't been able to reply to the thread yet. So far I have been reminded that Layering is key (I knew that) and y'all have given me several options in the wool/"not wool" realm. This is really helpful, actually. I hope to buy some stuff as soo

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

What a great narrative! Also mildly inspirational--That whole loosing weight thing was wonderfully wrapped in all the shop-talking. Not everyone can write in such detail without loosing focus. That's the kind of post that can help others figure out what the bike search process is like. Thanks!

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

In Dallas I have met two kinds of people: Those in the know, and those not. The latter are all over the place. They see me in my upright position, and feel that they have to get past me (least they be considered slow). Some of them feel like they need to suggest how I should pedal (I spin more t

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Rivendell Glorius mixte

On Monday, September 19, 2016 at 7:43:48 AM UTC-5, Kevin Brown wrote: > > I have a sale pending. > Not that I need one, but...darn. These are such beautiful bikes. Well worth it! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: Clicking From Crank Area

This is a vital and important question. Its timeliness is timeless. Shoelaces got me on several occasions. Then, the need for a new chain, Then I had an issue with a freewheel (thus hiding the tick). I will now check the pedals and follow the above instructions. Thank you all for your input!

[RBW] Note to self, cold weather and pedal installation.

Last night, well yesterday, two things arrived. My new VP-001 Pedals and My RR44. Yay! The Reader is fun, it's nice to have a throwback to the days of newsletters that are printed. Now to the pedals. I purchased them because I need some more support for my foot. The historically wonderful, and

[RBW] Re: 56cm or 58cm Atlantis

Just to throw something into the mix. That issue about being stretched out is all too complicated to me. I should ride a 58 by Rivendell standards, but my Arms–my arms. They are just a wee too short. This slight variation in body proportion has made my life subtly out of proportion. Suit coats

[RBW] Re: FS 56 Quickbeam

Don't be too hasty to sell. The Riv I bought from someone on this list had been available for a long while. Sometimes these things don't sell that quickly. If I wasn't in the process of remodeling our kitchen, I would be very tempted. but...kitchen. It's even my size. -- You received this mes

[RBW] Re: i need a new helmet

The new Brooks is a little pricy but the Harrier that I bought looks good and fits really well. I don't like the flat black (the only color they offered with the early release), other than that it's great. They also make a "commuter" model, the Island, which also looks great. Hidden under their

[RBW] Ballad of the short arms

My first post, yay! I am currently considering the purchase of a used bike from another forum member. His bike has a unique feature in that the top tube is short. 56cm dt and tt. My body has a unique, and sometimes annoying, feature and that I have tyrannosaurus Rex arms. – – about 2 inches sho

[RBW] Re: Ballad of the short arms

Handelbar plan: Noodle, because I like them, I know how to ride them. Setup of said bars: Normally with Shimano Tiagra road brakes, and maybe Tektro interrupters (always wanted something like that). Saddle height: I don't know, I didn't even know there was a high low option. Not "very high". Comf

[RBW] Re: Ballad of the short arms

As an update, we are moving forward with the purchase, I will soon be a new (used) bike owner. -- 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-b

[RBW] DFW shops

Now that I'm about to become a Rivendell owner I have the dilemma of where to get bike stuff locally. Do any of you know of a Rivendell friendly bike shop in the Dallas area? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: DFW shops

Thanks John. Between the time I sent the question and it being posted (I'm still under probation as newbi, and that's OK) I stopped by Oak Cliff and discovered that they will probably be my go-to place. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Homer in green?!

Hmm, could that be "Joel Green"? I'll know soon, when my Joel Green Riv arrives from Massachusetts. -- 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-own

[RBW] Liquid Proofide?

My new Brooks saddle arrived last week. Yesterday, I finally had the chance to unboxed it. It's beautiful...and the Proofide is liquid. Some of it spilled in the box. I'm guessing that it reached some extreme temperature on it's a journey to Texas on the UPS truck that it doesn't want to go back

[RBW] Re: Liquid Proofide?

Follow up. Thanks for all the input, it was/is very helpful. Yes, the refrigerator seemed to do the trick. I guess it's just that cold in England. I shared the information with Rivendell, and they are taking care of me. They had never heard of the proofide arriving in as a liquid. The issue he

[RBW] Let the Little Children Come Unto Me

I am a 10-year-old boy on Christmas morning. The bike didn't arrive until 9 PM. But she arrived. Beautiful, green, shining, and wrapped in swimming pool noodles. Of course this means becoming preoccupied with getting her assembled. It also means: having the realization that I need to be at wor

Re: [RBW] Let the Little Children Come Unto Me

Great point Steve. As it is, I was able to get the parts in position, but...I forgot about grease, so yeah. Also I didn't want to attempt to install my breaks while I was tired/excited. Had I done that I probably would have cut some cable too short. So, today I will get grease, re-thread everyt

[RBW] Fenders: Cream or Silver?

I put wider tires on my Rivendell and the existing fenders are, now, too narrow. So, I'm getting wider ones. Silver is an old standby (very nice; classic) But I also like the idea of cream fenders. Does the Cream match, or mostly match, the Riv Headtube Cream? Since Rivendell sells the cream, I

[RBW] Re: Fenders: Cream or Silver?

> What did you end up buying by the way? > I bought Joel Stern's 56cm short top tubed "Joel Green" Custom Road. as seen on my blog . Photos to come. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders: Cream or Silver?

> The headtube doesn't look cream in those photos. It looks closer to > white, like the Atlantis headtube. > > Of course, it could just be the lighting. > Well, actually it is a rather

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders: Cream or Silver?

And the winner is: Silver. After consulting with my Local Bike Shop, I agreed that since the handlebar tape will be pink and orange, that that is enough eccentricity for a Rivendell. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: Test ride Sam in Dallas?

My observation of what they had at RBM was "not so much"–Well, you did say *faster*–they have lots of *faster*, but the day I went in, they didn't have anything that was *touring, *or the slightest bit Rivendellish. Oak Cliff Bicycle Company (in the middle of the Bishop Arts district) is Riv Fr

Re: [RBW]Bike shop ridiculousness, was Test ride Sam in Dallas?

Anne, I suffered a mild shock the first time I walked into RBM because it's huge. One thing to note about Oak Cliff Bicycles is that they are small. "Micro" compared to RBM. If one is used to that RBM's hugeness, and then goes into a normal bike shop, that too might cause some shock. In other w

[RBW] non-destructive complete removal of tag in MUSA moleskin shirt - anyone know how?

Clothing tags can almost always be removed by closely cutting next to the fabric (the main material). Use small scissors. The tag will then Frey away comfortably. I happen to hate all tags on all of my clothes so they all come off. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[RBW] When Hillborne met Atlantis...a coffee story.

Chris, we shall get together, our Rivs will be happy and we can even play, "I'll let you ride mine, if you let me ride yours" (it helps we ride the same size). But it won't be, at least, until I'm done with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: BLUG reveal of an incredible custom

Wait, WHAT? internal brake cable routing? She is a beauty. -- 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: Anyone have a sub-25lb. complete Rivendell?

WOW that looks familiar, That wouldn't happen to be that which they call "Joel Green," would 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-

[RBW] Re: Anyone have a sub-25lb. complete Rivendell?

In today's lightweight-breakable-plastic world it's easy for people to forget how light steel can be. Sure, Rivendell bicycles often weigh more, but they are built to last, and have more stuff attached to them. Back in the day...(OK, circa 1986) 20 pound steel bikes were available, and 22 pound