[RBW] Re: Nutmeg Nor'Easter 2023

How was the ride? I missed it this year due to a work trip. Last time my crew made it up was 2021 (a fabulous year) and I'm itching to get back. On Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:45:18 PM UTC-4 RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > > Yes it looks terrible! Hope still fun tho > On Thursday, October 19,

[RBW] Re: Brooks B72 Reissued!

I have a B72 on my Hunq - I 3D printed (well, had an online service do it) a 2-rail saddle adapter in glass-filled nylon, using this pattern - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3143229. It's going on 2 years and has worked great. Awesome that Brooks is reissuing this though and making an adap

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

Another Choco-moose lover here. I had a set of Ortho bars from the first run that I sold off. I just couldn't keep them from slipping in the stem on trails - so much leverage! Switching over to a moose-style bar has been perfect for me - they ain't going anywhere! James On Tuesday, December

Re: [RBW] Re: NYC Riv Ride?

I'm in NJ too - Essex County, but I get out to Frenchtown every once in a while. Sounds like a lovely ride for the spring! James in South Orange On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 10:01:55 PM UTC-5 Robert Blunt wrote: > I am in Pennington NJ and prefer trails. The Delaware has trails on both >

[RBW] Re: FS: Jumbo Rosco Bubbe Iditabike

Beautiful bike! On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 11:35:50 PM UTC-5 Pam Bikes wrote: > Nice bike but what size is it? I only the sizes Riv offers. I'm on the > short end 47. When was it built? Was it a protoype for the Betty Foy or > Cheviot? > On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 7:03:57 PM UTC

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

I've thought about getting my 27.0 Hunq reamed to 27.2 for exactly this reason. Maybe I should just do it already. On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 8:50:56 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > Solution to putting 27.2 seat post into 26.8 seat tube: > > [image: Seat Tube Reamer s.jpg] > > Every 26.8 and 27

[RBW] Re: The do-it-all Rivendell of choice

Randy - I love this photo of your Appaloosa. I gotta up my bike photography skills! James On Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 8:48:49 AM UTC-5 larson@gmail.com wrote: > My riding is road-centric (paved, gravel, dirt farm roads) so my 2TT 62cm > Appaloosa does it all very well. It is comfo

[RBW] Re: FS- Large Hubbuhhubbuh tandem, $1800.

Ayayayay. Going to talk to the family about this. If nothing else, your post prompted me to finally put up my own FS post for the Long Haul Trucker that's been collecting dust in the basement. Got an estimate on stoker size range? My youngest is 4' 10", my wife is 5' 10". James On Wednes

[RBW] Re: FS: lot nitto rack struts, p clamps

No need for so many here, but love this! And that Wald ashtray 😍 On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 11:16:05 PM UTC-5 mma...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello, I have a lot of nitto rack struts with p clamps I'd like to sell. > Some of the clamps are missing rubber, some have hardware. What you see is > w

[RBW] Re: Nivex on a Rivendell?

Pretty cool - but another $250 for the shift lever. Still great to see components like this being made! On Monday, December 12, 2022 at 10:57:26 AM UTC-5 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > The Nivex is on the market now, and I really like the look of it. Even at > $729.00 it feels like mo

Re: [RBW] Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Whoa - the adjusters on those Breezer brake levers! (Super interesting thread overall!) On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 1:53:02 PM UTC-5 J J wrote: > Echoing Shoji's message, I love the diagonal tubes on the Hunqs (and > Bombadils) that had them. > > Thanks for mentioning Joe Breeze. Grant ha

[RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

What are the differences between Hunqapillar generations? I have a July 2010 Waterford 62cm. Right now it's got 2.1" Schwalbe Thunder Burts. I think getting 2.2" tires on the back would be dicey. Did the green generation of the frame have bigger clearance? Longer wheelbase? James On Wedne

[RBW] Re: For sale: Rivendell caps, Riv shirt, bandanas, wool sweaters

Eric - sending you a PM On Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 2:42:36 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello people — I have some stuff that I'm just not wearing or using, > including classic Riv stuffs. Prices do not include shipping. PayPal > Friends & Family or Venmo work best for me. Please hi

[RBW] Short trip suggestions?

I'm laid up for 6 more weeks with a broken foot (technically a fractured fifth metatarsal), which has kept me from doing most of the things I enjoy and has just generally not been super fun. So I'm trying to look forward to the spring and thinking about planning a bicycle trip somewhere new.

[RBW] Re: Short trip suggestions?

Oh yes, thanks for the reminder! I'll check those out! On Monday, December 19, 2022 at 4:02:36 PM UTC-5 DavidP wrote: > Hey James, > Have you seen Bikepacking.com's map of routes > ? The two in VT seem to be > right up your alley, geared toward ext

Re: [RBW] Short trip suggestions?

> San Diego, CA > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 19, 2022, at 11:28 AM, James M wrote: > > I'm laid up for 6 more weeks with a broken foot (technically a fractured > fifth metatarsal), which has kept me from doing most of the things I enjoy > and has just gener

Re: [RBW] Short trip suggestions?

I'm also totally open to going somewhere and doing day rides from a hotel or hostel. I looked at an old thread someone had about visiting Riv HQ, Mt. Tam, Mt. Diablo, etc... which could be cool. On Monday, December 19, 2022 at 4:25:35 PM UTC-5 James M wrote: > Thanks, Robert! >

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

There's a 52cm Clem H over on the Crust Trader - https://crustbikes.com/a/shopicial/topics/149752 On Monday, December 19, 2022 at 5:24:59 PM UTC-5 eliot...@gmail.com wrote: > Really nice build Wolbis Slugstone? in Sausalito > > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/sausalito-rivendell-wolbis-su

[RBW] Re: Suntour and sardine stickers (and more hats)

I ordered a couple of those sardines - very cool. Where's the picture of the bike on the Big Cartel page from? A Riv staff bike? On Friday, December 30, 2022 at 12:34:57 AM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > Sickkk > > On Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 3:06:33 PM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com > wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

The colors on that Ram are dreamy! On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 12:42:52 PM UTC-5 mmille...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey all. A local STL fellow just posted some bikes > > for sale locally. I just talked with him and am g

[RBW] Re: Simworks Ramble Bar experiences

Looks like mounting these with negative rise could be something like a wider Choco bar, with a little less sweep, which could be good for trail riding. (I love the ChocoMoose on my Hunq, but would be nice to be able to lean into the bars a bit more off road.) On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 1

[RBW] Re: Most Discreet Bell Placement

Re Spurcycle price - they have a "Frankenbell" sale every fall where you can get a good deal on blems. Mine looks perfect, couldn't ID any quality issues. On Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 7:57:03 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Tom: I love a stem-shifter-mounted bell, very cool that the thre

[RBW] Re: Spring Cleaning--Handlebars, Brakes, Stems, Bags

Hey, Conway. What color is that Squall Sack? James On Friday, March 22, 2024 at 8:18:59 AM UTC-4 captaincon...@gmail.com wrote: > 46cm Fairweather Nitto 174aa short shallow Noodle drop bars with lots of > scratches. $90 net-to-me shipped. > > New-in-box Box Three mini-v brakes. I have two pai

Re: [RBW] Nitto/Riv Bullmoose thoughts

Lovely bullmooses in here. I have the choco-moose on my Hunq - which I love - but I'm intrigued about the possibilities of the bullmoose for trail riding... James On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 11:38:08 AM UTC-4 larson@gmail.com wrote: > [image: IMG_2484.jpeg][image: > E3DC21C4-E0AA-43EF

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

This is such great news. Just read all the posts on her new blog! On Monday, April 22, 2024 at 3:38:11 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > And Velouria has an April 2024 post! > > Leah might want to read back issues of Lovely Bicycle; Velouria/Constance > had a similar bike journey, including Riven

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape and/or Grips on an Albatross Bar

I really like to use Oury grips with bar end shifters. First I slice off the flange at the end, then I orient the grooves that run the length of the grips so one lines up with the shifter cable. Then I use twine around the perpendicular grooves t lock the shifter cable into place. Sorry - no

[RBW] Re: English subtitles for Blue Lug's video

Thank you, thank you, thank you! These Blue Lug videos are so good, I actually watched a bunch of this one, not understanding a bit of Japanese :) On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10:22:16 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Masa, you are a gem! I cannot WAIT to sit down and watch the vid

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

Those Breezer seat sandwiches are so hard to find. I did, however, find a 3D printing plan for one that someone put on Thingiverse. I had Shapeways print it in glass-filled nylon, and it's been working pretty well with the B-72 on my Hunq. On Monday, February 6, 2023 at 9:08:12 AM UTC-5 lconl

[RBW] Re: 2023 Nutmeg Country Spring Fling

I already have a bike camping trip with folks out at the Delaware Water Gap that weekend, otherwise would definitely go. I am planning to go back for another Nor'Easter in October though - have had the calendar marked for that in ink! James On Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 8:57:59 AM UTC-4 Ste

[RBW] FS: Blue Lug work hat

Sending this one back into the world. I bought it from J J, also tried it on once, and also decided it wasn't for me. It's a cool hat though. I even tried to convince my teenager that it would look good on her, but to no avail. Selling for the same $58 (shipped) that I bought it for. Photo

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Ride in Asheville NC?

I would love to know more about Asheville area routes, once you folks do this. I was down there at the beginning of April for a couple of days and definitely need to go back. (I just wish it wasn't such a looong drive from northern NJ.) James On Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 10:54:11 AM UTC

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue Lug work hat

Sold quickly to a good home! James On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:30:22 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > Thanks for looking out for me, Eric. Rivendell fans/owners are some of the > greatest humans out there. > > On Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 11:28:04 PM UTC-4 James wrote: > >> Also interested.

Re: [RBW] Bike route mapping & guidance app for iPhone

Another vote for RWGPS. I use it with my phone and a Quad Lock mount. Great route planning on the computer. On Monday, May 1, 2023 at 3:16:19 PM UTC-4 DavidP wrote: > Another RideWithGPS user - it has been my go to for route creation (and > ride/mileage tracking) for a long time and it has co

[RBW] WTB: Fairweather Ongr bag

Probably unlikely, but can't hurt to ask. Looking for one of these - https://global.bluelug.com/fairweather-ongr-bag.html James -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS -looong winter storm list

Rich - did you ever sell the Mafac Raids? James On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 8:39:19 PM UTC-5 richdpow...@gmail.com wrote: > (x-posted riv/ibob) > > > Thank you to everyone who bought an item or two. Everything has been > mailed. I've added a few minor items. I’ve reduced some prices and > i

[RBW] Re: Slipping on swept back handlebars

I couldn't for the life of me get Ron's Ortho Bars to stop slipping. I switched them out for a Choco-moose and never looked back! The -moose bars are the perfect swept back system for rough terrain. On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 8:54:25 AM UTC-4 Bill S wrote: > This is probably not recom

[RBW] ISO: one Fleecer Ridge tire, used a-ok

Hi, all. I want to test fit a Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge tire on the front and rear of my original run Hunqapillar, before dropping the cash on a new set. (I think it's going to be close - pretty sure these first Hunqs were spec'd at 2.1") Anyone have a used tire for sale? Thanks! James --

Re: [RBW] Has anyone tried out their Uncle Ron's Orthopedic Bars?

Hi, JP. Yep - my Hunq has a triple crankset with the outer ring replaced by a guard, so chain is on the "middle" ring in front. I'm not great at bike photos, although tried a little harder than usual for my first Riv photos - but I had also just finished the exhausting climb up to the top of

Re: [RBW] Re: New-to-me Hunqapillar

Thanks, all. Yes, the Hunqapillar is super cool. The Atlantis was always the touchstone Riv for me, but I really love this wooly mammoth! DD - yes to aesthetics on the front derailleur, but also worried about performance with it so far from the chainrings. I guess I should give it a try and

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Technomic 26.0/130/190mm quill stem

Might as well give it a shot! Just sent you a PM. James On Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 1:32:21 PM UTC-5 Paul M wrote: > Hello, This stem came off a vintage Rodriquez tandem that was hardly > ridden. Looks great with some light marring from being inserted into the > steertube. About 90mm u

[RBW] Re: Show me your derailleur stash

The adapter cage setup is "ok". I had it on my Motobecane restoration, set up with 13-32 6 speed in the back, 30/46 in the front. It covered the range fine, but the Campy rear derailleur doesn't track the shape of the cassette the way modern derailleurs do. I swapped it out for a better shif

[RBW] WTB Choco-moose

Even though I'm going to give my Ron's Ortho bars another shot on my Hunq with a longer stem, I really want to try out the Choco-moose bars. Anybody have a set they want to let go of? Preferably in the NY/NJ area so we don't have to deal with shipping, which I assume will be a bear... James

[RBW] Re: WTB Choco-moose

Thanks, Doug and Eric. I've seen them on the Rivendell site, and may end up going that way, but would love to buy a used pair, if anyone has `em collecting dust! (Might have sent a version of this as a private message - sorry - still getting used to the posting system here!) On Friday, Februa

[RBW] Re: WTB Choco-moose

Thanks, everyone. Very appreciative of the info and offers! James On Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 8:19:26 AM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > Lean times allover could free up my choco-mooses. They're great on my > Clem, but it's currently wearing moosey-mooses. What say $180, pickupab

Re: [RBW] Re: New-to-me Hunqapillar

Decided to switch things up on my Hunq - the Ron's bar is cool, but didn't have the additional forward hand position I needed. Decided to switch over to the Choco-moose (thanks, Kai!) and it's definitely a better fit for me. A little more width on the back would be nice, probably noticing it m

Re: [RBW] Re: New-to-me Hunqapillar

[image: IMG_20220227_172146741 - small.jpg] On Monday, February 28, 2022 at 9:47:51 AM UTC-5 James M wrote: > Decided to switch things up on my Hunq - the Ron's bar is cool, but didn't > have the additional forward hand position I needed. Decided to switch over > to the

Re: [RBW] Has anyone tried out their Uncle Ron's Orthopedic Bars?

Hi, Brynnar. I have a set of Ron's Bars that I'm not going to use (switched over to Choco-moose on my Hunqapillar). Like-new shape, maybe some marks from clamping, but otherwise perfect. Centering looks good on them too - the edge of the blue tape in the photos is the center. I'd sell them

Re: [RBW] Has anyone tried out their Uncle Ron's Orthopedic Bars?

Thanks for the tip! I've sold a fair number of handlebars online lately and they're a pain, first having to custom make a box, then dealing with shipping rates. Anything that helps - helps! On Monday, February 28, 2022 at 11:44:50 AM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > Since you mentioned the cost of

[RBW] FS: VO Cigne stem

Velo Orange Grand Cru Cigne stem, "noir" black, 1-1/8" threadless, 90mm length x 145mm rise x 31.8 clamp. $60 shipped in the USA. Includes the original drawstring bag it came in and all bolts. Hardly used - one small scratch on the rider side of the stem (third photo). See photos here - http

Re: [RBW] Re: New-to-me Hunqapillar

2022 at 9:51:18 AM UTC-5 mcgr...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Third time's the charm? >> >> [image: Screenshot 2022-02-28 095048.png] >> >> On Monday, February 28, 2022 at 9:48:37 AM UTC-5 James M wrote: >> >>> [image: IMG_20220227_172146741 - small.j

Re: [RBW] Re: New-to-me Hunqapillar

ails. I have some Fizik gel strips under >>> the cloth tape. Good times. >>> >>> [image: IMG_20220412_125620395_HDR.jpg] >>> [image: IMG_20220412_125659408_HDR.jpg][image: >>> IMG_20220412_152602361_HDR.jpg] >>> On Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at

Re: [RBW] Re: New-to-me Hunqapillar

id you catch? Catch and release or take home to eat? > > On Thu, Apr 14, 2022 at 6:19 AM James M wrote: > >> I took the Hunq out to Stokes State Forest for an afternoon of >> bikefishing and scouting for an overnight next month. It was super nice - >> I'm really

[RBW] Re: A Hunq

Johnny - can you tell me about your frame bag? Custom, I assume? I'm about to make one for my 62cm Hunq and am debating whether to do one zipper like yours appears to be or two horizontal zippers with a divider. My main use will be for storing tent poles and fly rods. (Plus a frame bag just

[RBW] Re: A Hunq

Nice - love the OG poster! On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 3:54:08 PM UTC-4 Jennings wrote: > I've had my Hunqapillar since 2010-2011. I still even have the postcard > and poster Riv was selling at the time. [image: HUNQ.jpeg][image: > hunqa.jpg] > > On Friday, April 15, 2022 at 7:16:17 PM UTC-4

[RBW] Re: A Hunq

Beautiful bike, Dave. How did the Surly rack work with the Riv fork? I was thinking of picking one up for my Hunq. On Friday, April 22, 2022 at 2:35:54 PM UTC-4 Dave Grossman wrote: > Yup also my favorite bike of all time. It rides great no matter what you > put it through and no bike looks li

[RBW] Re: Nice Hunqapiller on ebay

Very nice - love the color scheme. On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 1:58:02 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > It's a hell of a nice bike! The price keeps falling. > > [image: s-l1600.jpg] > On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11:56:00 AM UTC-4 Andrew Turner wrote: > >> It's been up for a hot minu

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Bagman quick-release brackets and adapters

Hi, Jim - any of these still available? I would take one. James On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 6:30:28 PM UTC-5 Jim S. wrote: > bump. $45 each, shipping included. > > On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 12:16:16 PM UTC-6 Jim S. wrote: > >> I have three of these for sale. $50 each, shipping include

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Baggage For Sale

Hi, Karl. Count me in for the #8 Baggins bag James On Friday, September 9, 2022 at 2:20:48 PM UTC-4 Karl wrote: > Needing to dramatically downsize my "stuff" so, first post is my Rivendell > Bags I have had collecting dust and Golden Retriever hair! If interested, > please note the number on

[RBW] WTB: Brooks B67

Hi, all. I'm looking for a decently-priced B67 or B68 for my Hunq. Color doesn't matter that much. I've been riding a B72, but the lack of real saddlebag loops is going to be a problem as I move to a bigger bag in the rear. I started off with a B17 on this bike, but the wider saddles definit

Re: [RBW] Doldrums

Interesting on Wandrer.earth - I'll have to check that out. I've been manually mapping new roads here in NJ post-ride in Google Maps for a few years, which is it's own kind of fun as I walk back through my recorded routes on RWGPS to see what new segments I picked up. I love a good dead end t

[RBW] Re: The World's Ride

Interesting, thanks. Cool to see several double-top-tube bicycles in there! On Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 8:34:49 PM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote: > Some lovely photos by Steve McCurry of very utilitarian bicycles around > the world. Of course, these really make our 'fancy' bikes look even that

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv caps - Duluth Pack - BxB Goldback - Tumbleweed Prospector

Dang - sweet deal on caps! Count me in for next on the unlikely chance it falls through ;) James On Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 8:28:23 PM UTC-4 jinxed wrote: > Caps pending!! Thanks Paul > > On Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 6:27:56 PM UTC-6 jinxed wrote: > >> Lost part of my post... >> I ge

[RBW] Re: FS: Pedals

Hi, Laing. I sent a PM on the platform pedals. James On Friday, October 14, 2022 at 12:43:17 PM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > Platform pedals and parts picture. Note that the Urban pedals have silky > smooth sealed bearings, and the GR-10 are the normal ball and cone MKS > bearings that seem to get

Re: [RBW] Re: Alternatives to the RH Oracle Ridge [Nutmeg Nor'Easter 2024]

o lean towards road and > gravel if those are options. > > Franco Rinaldi > c: 646.403.0661 <(646)%20403-0661> > > -Pardon any typos, Siri typed this message- > > On Oct 14, 2024, at 4:06 PM, James M wrote: > > Have you checked out the videos and photos from

Re: [RBW] Re: Alternatives to the RH Oracle Ridge [Nutmeg Nor'Easter 2024]

Have you checked out the videos and photos from previous years? Also - Ronnie Romance usually posts the routes the week before the ride, including a tire width recommendation for each route, it feels like 38/42's are usually the recommended minimum. James On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 3:50:5

Re: [RBW] Re: Alternatives to the RH Oracle Ridge [Nutmeg Nor'Easter 2024]

My crew is going to be doing the ATB 55, maybe with an early shortcut to cut it down to 45, if anyone wants to link up. I'm the guy with the beard and the Hunq :) James On Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:19:21 PM UTC-4 gogou...@gmail.com wrote: > I am going to do this… Rolling out at 9am > I

Re: [RBW] Re: Alternatives to the RH Oracle Ridge [Nutmeg Nor'Easter 2024]

epic weekend > > Franco Rinaldi > c: 646.403.0661 <(646)%20403-0661> > > -Pardon any typos, Siri typed this message- > > On Oct 24, 2024, at 6:16 PM, James M wrote: > > My crew is going to be doing the ATB 55, maybe with an early shortcut to > cut it down to 45,