[RBW] Re: PSA Ram on Ebay

Wow, that's a shame for an NOS frame. The seat cluster is pretty bad. No doubt it could be stripped and restored but as Lum says, that would add $$ and extra effort. KJ On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 6:15:40 AM UTC-7, Ana Candela wrote: > > Here’s a link to the photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

Same here. Thanks Laing! KJ On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 12:23:12 PM UTC-7, phil k wrote: > > A new day, a new thing learned again for me. > > On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 2:42:20 PM UTC-4, lconley wrote: >> >> Every time you change the battery in an electric car, you have a >> relatively large

[RBW] Re: Way Cool Swift Campout Video

Nice! My wife and I did our first bike camping together during the Swift Campout, joining about 50 other folks for a ride-'n-camp on the Sunshine Coast west of Vancouver. Our gear setup needs work, but it was an awesome time nonetheless. Gonna make a habit of it, I think :-) KJ On Monday, Ju

[RBW] Re: Selle Anatomica X series saddles

I've been riding two SA (non-X) saddles on my commuter and road bikes for years. It's the Lay-Z-Boy of leather saddles. I keep trying to transition to a modern road saddle but keep going back to the SAs like an old pair of comfy jeans. They are not super durable - the one on my commuter is neari

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

This goes to show there's a Dick in every crowd .. KJ On Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 10:59:48 AM UTC-7, Richard wrote: > > Viva De Niro!!?? > > Apparently Grant is in full agreement with De Niro's vulgar, classless > attack on the president. That's fine, he's entitled to his opinion. Me, I'm > fre

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

Ooh ooh ooh, can we do vegetarians vs. flesh-eaters next? Puuuhlease? That one's my super-fav! :-S KJ On Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 1:28:44 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote: > > As a group made up of individuals, can we all just agree to let this > thread die? If you just HAVE to post one more

[RBW] Re: 23-tooth 74bcd chainring

Or a 94/58. KJ On Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 2:11:34 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > I'd pass. If I really needed lower gearing I'd get a 104/64 mtb triple > which can go down to 22t, though I've seen some 20t. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Amyone make a headset with no plastic ring on the locknut?

Ye olde Tange Levin headset fits that description. I believe they also make a version with a plastic o-ring as well. https://www.ucycle.com/product/tange-seiki-levin-njs-1-threaded-headset-1656.htm KJ On Monday, January 29, 2018 at 8:04:16 PM UTC-8, lum gim fong wrote: > > Headset for a Rivend

[RBW] Re: Did you stop using Compass tires?

I've had a couple pairs of the Gen. 1 Barlow Passes. I like them, but not that much more than the Jack Brown Greens they replaced. I do admit they have a nice silky ride. The main downside over the JBGs in my experience was that the Compasses were harder to mount perfectly round with no lumps.

Re: [RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

As others have mentioned, what I get hung up on is, what will the CL dude do if/when nobody comes forward for the bike? Does he have an ultimate plan on that? Will he eventually assume nobody is coming back for it and relinquish it to the police as a 'found item'? Or will he keep it indefinitely

[RBW] What type of bike would make you buy another riv

If I could choose and I had the money, it'd be a 67cm single TT AHH with canti posts. Still looking for a used 67 STT y'all! :-P KJ -- 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 fr

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo

Cool ride! -- 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] Frank Jones Senor on the BLUG

That is super nice. I'm not a SS-er myself, but I like that! KJ -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: Old Synergys

Synergys are not tubeless-compatible. I wouldn't try it :-) KJ On Friday, February 16, 2018 at 6:45:18 AM UTC-8, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > I have an old wheelset from Riv that I purchased when I got my S.H. in > '09. Synergy rims, Deore Hubs, 32h. > They don't get any use. > I'm thinking of maki

[RBW] Re: Dumb question- silent rear hub

It's an astounding difference. Most of my bikes have the quiet Shimano hubs whereas one has a super-loud Hope rear. Coasting fast downhill on the Hope is both badass and mortifying at the same time :-S KJ On Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 5:11:21 PM UTC-8, Drw wrote: > > I ordered the riv budget 6

[RBW] Re: First weekend with the Quickbeam

FYI - there is a silver 66 QB on the auction site right now. Not sure if the price is in or out of line, but there you have it.

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

I have run a set of 29x2.1 Thunder Burt Liteskins on my BMC, and they fit in a similar fashion to the Bronsons Bill has shown. A comfortable amount of clearance all around. KJ On Friday, March 9, 2018 at 10:14:11 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > > >

[RBW] Re: WTB/ Double kickstand recommendations (non-pletscher)

I've been using an Ursus Jumbo on my Bantam porteur for past year or two - works great, super solid. Heavy as a rock though. KJ On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 7:08:57 PM UTC-7, Drw wrote: > > Looking for a double kickstand for rosco mtn mixte imminent baby hauler. I > had a pletscher a while bac

[RBW] Re: WTB Sugino 30-46t double crankset w/ 175mm arms (or triple to make a double w/outer chain guard) or another brand 2x9

I have a 175mm Suntour XC Comp 94/58BCD triple I could let go of. I believe it has 42/32/22 rings. DM me if you're interested. KJ On Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 4:13:25 PM UTC-8, Pancake wrote: > > Great idea, this is just the sort of creative suggestion this list > generates, thanks! I'll

[RBW] Thin Gripster alternatives?

I have multiple sets of the VP Thin Gripster/VP-001. Great pedals but they have all developed clicking noises in the bearings. Some of mine have relatively low miles so I'm wondering about their longevity. I note that RBW sells a bearing service kit but IMO it's too expensive. Have others exper

[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

Funny you mention that - I also have a pair of Vices (bought used) and they have been great. They are slightly thicker than the TGs but just as good otherwise. I always just assumed it was luck and that it was a matter of time before they started giving me problems too. I might try the Wellgo B

[RBW] Re: Ride length on Jitensha/Map type bars? Updated my Redwood.

I've done some longer (100k-ish) rides on the Soma Clarence bars, which have a similar but not identical shape to these. No issues came up for me at all running thick foam grips and MTB trigger shifters. For mixed terrain in particular, those are my preferred shape. KJ On Monday, January 27,

[RBW] Re: 650b clearance on Rambouillet?

Here are some pics of my 68cm Ram wearing 584x47 Byways: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu-oMfegnvb/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet KJ On Monday, February 24, 2020 at 3:21:41 AM UTC-8, Wyatt wrote: > > I've seen a few 650b Rambouillet conversions on here over the years, but I > can't quite r

[RBW] Re: Vaughn's custom for sale

That's a lotta chedda for someone else's blemished custom frame. There's something perversely decadent about a Riv shop person being able to afford something like this (in addition to several other Rivs) and then Riv starting again from scratch to fix a couple minor issues. Only in Rivland I gu

Re: [RBW] Re: Vaughn's custom for sale

In hindsight, my comments sound judge-y and insensitive. That was not my intent; I don't know anything about the original buyer of this custom so I shouldn't go there. My opinion of Riv's custom prices remains the same though. KJ On Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 2:06:07 PM UTC-8, Mark Roland wrot

Re: [RBW] Re: Vaughn's custom for sale

reason for not buying a custom may be E: I'm way too opinionated > to completely surrender the design process to Grant. Grant has talked me > out of a custom at least twice over the years. My stock Rivs are > spectacular, partially because I ride Grant's frame size :). >

[RBW] Re: My Custom Rivendell

Are those shifter bosses on the headtube? Wonderfully nutty. What size tires will you be running? KJ On Monday, March 2, 2020 at 11:25:03 AM UTC-8, lconley wrote: > > My custom arrived last Wednesday. > > I have been slowly assembling it, but first I weighed it and the coated > the inside of t

Re: [RBW] Re: Vaughn's custom for sale

Amen to that On Monday, March 2, 2020 at 3:08:40 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I hope the buyer rode it in the dirt and put a couple more scratches on it > and thinks we're a bunch of idiots who need to get off the internet! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: WTB: Saluki 62cm

Did that one mentioned on the Paceline Forum not pan out? KJ On Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 10:03:58 AM UTC-7, Justin Schoop wrote: > > With all the rivendell frames that I've owned, the Saluki was/is my > favorite. If there is a 62cm that someone is willing to part with please > let me know. Th

[RBW] Re: Paul motolite reviews?

What others have said. By far the most powerful brakes amongst my bikes. They have put me over the handlebars at least once due to their brute power (and user error on my part). KJ On Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 4:13:12 PM UTC-7, Justin Schoop wrote: > > Thinking about upgrading to the Paul mot

[RBW] Re: FS - 62cm Breadwinner Continental Complete Bike

Put it on the Paceline forum as well - perfect material for that place. Cool bike. KJ On Monday, May 27, 2019 at 1:00:23 PM UTC-7, stoker wrote: > > Hi All - > > I am looking to sell my son's Breadwinner which is only a couple of years > old - unfortunately, he has outgrown it with a major gro

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet seat post size

27.2. KJ On Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 8:53:44 PM UTC-7, S wrote: > > What is the seat post size on the Rambouillet? 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 fro

[RBW] Re: For Sale: 64cm Rambouillet complete

Nice deal! On Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 11:07:25 AM UTC-7, Jeffrey B wrote: > > Custom olive green paint in great shape, includes everything pictured: > LX/Mavic wheelset - open pro rear, MA3 front, 32 butted spokes, 7 sp > 48cm noodles w/nitto stem > Tektro levers and r538 caliper brakes > Shima

[RBW] Re: Recommendations on cycling to Rivendell and around San Francisco and the Bay Area

Ride or hike on Mt. Tam including a stop at the West Point Inn! So awesome. KJ On Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 10:41:36 AM UTC-7, Ana Candela wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I’ll be attending a workshop in Santa Cruz, visiting Riv HQ, and > rambling/touring around the Bay Area the first ten day

[RBW] Re: Bike Rear View Mirrors

Nice habit! One of my pet peeves is other cyclists or pedestrians NOT doing the mirror/shoulder check when stepping out or passing. They just drift right out. It's these people that need to have a rear-view mirror glued permanently to the side of their head :-S KJ On Thursday, September 19,

[RBW] Re: Advice Sought on Hubs and Rim Choice

That one looks pretty nice. Would look right at home on an all-silver/polished wheel. KJ On Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 11:12:15 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > https://bitexhubs.co.uk/product/bx103r/This one is available in 135mm > QR and silver ! > > >> >> >> -- You received this me

[RBW] Re: 67 cm A. Homer Hilsen on eBay -- not mine

Man that was my grail bike a few years ago! Good find. KJ On Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 4:06:07 AM UTC-8, Julian Westerhout wrote: > > There's a nice 67 cm single top tube A. Homer Hilsen with what looks like > a typical Riv build on eBay. > > The seller is asking $1600 or offer. https

[RBW] Re: F.S. 54cm. Blue Rambouillet frame and fork

It appears to have mid-seatstay hourglass bosses, so the paint job must be post-stock. Cool frame! KJ On Monday, July 25, 2016 at 2:34:45 PM UTC-4, rod...@verizon.net wrote: > > Selling a lovely immaculate 54cm. blue Rambouillet frame and fork. Asking > price 1,250.00 plus shipping costs tbt a

[RBW] WTB: Dynamo Wheel

Hi all: I am looking for a used 700c Dynamo wheel for a project. I'd prefer a Shimano or SP hub and a wide rim, like Dyad or Mavic A319. Going on a winter commuter, so nothing fancy please. Colour and condition negotiable. Please direct message me if you have something. Thanks! KJ -- You re

[RBW] Re: Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

What size wheels/tires you hoping to run? Not sure if it would handle "like a Riv" but maybe something in old Raleigh Competition/Professional/International/Super Course family? Many of those have 120 OLD. KJ On Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 5:29:29 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > If you

[RBW] Re: Ready to Ride

So much eye candy! I'm loving that 58Hunq in particular. KJ On Monday, January 25, 2016 at 5:56:42 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > There is a treasure trove of Ready to Ride Rivendells now on the site. > That 59cm Roadeo is beckoning me. > > http://www.rivbike.com/category-s/1072.htm > > 1

[RBW] Re: My CLEM finally built

Woah, a Proshift RD ! KJ On Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 8:43:00 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Lousy inside pics for now, but at least I can show it off. > > MUSA ProShift "CNC era" rear derailer. > Campy Xenon front double widened for 8-speed chain, shifts the XT triple > just fine. > Sh

[RBW] Re: Shimano DH-3N72 Dyno Hub Light Recommendation

My GF's commuter bike has a Lumotec Lyt on a Mark's Rack via the front mount point and stock mounting bracket. Works great. https://www.flickr.com/photos/70712473@N05/14014557376/in/photostream/ KJ On Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 9:19:21 PM UTC-5, RDS wrote: > > Light Recommendation > > I hav

[RBW] Re: Shimano DH-3N72 Dyno Hub Light Recommendation

My GF's commuter bike has a Lumotec Lyt on a Mark's Rack via the front mount point and stock mounting bracket. Works great. https://www.flickr.com/photos/70712473@N05/15322575328/in/photostream/ KJ On Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 9:19:21 PM UTC-5, RDS wrote: > > Light Recommendation > > I hav

[RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

Personally, I cannot imagine life without a dyno hub. It's always on, and always works. I value this particularly in the depths of winter when I'm commuting in the dark more often than not. Plus, it's cold out - I don't want to fiddle with plugging in this and that .. I just get on and go. Batt

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

But. They will .. eventually .. fail. Right? KJ On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 12:19:03 AM UTC-5, Doug Williams wrote: > > But batteries are really getting stronger, cheaper, and lighter. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: The order, now the wait....

Congrats! How long is the wait? KJ On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 11:06:41 AM UTC-5, Wally Estrella wrote: > > Hi Folks: > > I recently ordered a 64 Atlantis, double top tuber :) Now, I just have to > wait... > > Plenty of time to decide on selling the Sam as whole or part out the parts >

[RBW] Re: New 1 1/8" threadless stem on 2/10 Blug

It looks like an up-jutter version of the Ritchey Force Lite stems Nitto used to make in the 90's. Nice stuff, I have a beauty one in my parts bin. KJ On Friday, February 12, 2016 at 12:18:10 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > High rise with 25.4 mm clamp; looks promising. But puh *leeze* make

[RBW] Re: A Singer in my size available! But....

Anybody else notice that blue Nobilette Herse in the sale section? Kind of a weird (and vaguely worded) background explanation attached to it. It would be interesting to know the actual brake drop and 650b tire clearance. LINK

[RBW] Re: WTB: 46/30 subcompact/cyclotourist/wide-low crankset

There's a beautiful NOS Ritchey Logic Compact 46/29 double on there now: LINK Not sure about your preferences on Q-factor - these will not be super narrow, bu

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 46/30 subcompact/cyclotourist/wide-low crankset

e cranks just to get the rings, which are >> 29 >> > and 44 (not 46). >> > >> > On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 11:30:33 AM UTC-8, Kieran J wrote: >> >> >> >> There's a beautiful NOS Ritchey Logic Compact 46/29 doub

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 46/30 subcompact/cyclotourist/wide-low crankset

You always have a line ready, don't ya! ;-) KJ On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 7:53:56 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > If I win the crankset at $93, I'll gladly take the rings and sell the bare > arms for $102.50. ;-) > > On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 4

[RBW] Re: Joes are in, photos on da BLUG

Wut is up with that big goofball spoke protector on the rear hub? Is Riv just inching closer and closer to being a cruiser bike company? Kwik Bitumen.. conjures "Keystone Kruiser XL" and "Tarsander" as possible alternates. KJ On Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 6:45:47 PM UTC-5, Neil wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Joes are in, photos on da BLUG

Dork Disc - I like it! I also really like the mustard colour - especially when darkened by the underexposed photography. There's something mid-century modern about it. KJ On Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 8:42:38 PM UTC-5, Lungimsam wrote: > > @ Kieran: > Those are jokingly called "dork discs"

[RBW] Re: Off Topic, but perhaps not by much: Mac and Ubuntu compatible music manager?

Hey Patrick, What are you trying to do, just rip CDs into digital files? I still use iTunes because the OSX alternatives I tried don't sound as good using my digital streaming/DAC/stereo setup. I agree that iTunes is a bit ogre-like at times, but I always reluctantly come back to it. It's prob

Re: [RBW] Re: Off Topic, but perhaps not by much: Mac and Ubuntu compatible music manager?

Ubiquitous = Mp3. As long as the bitrate is decent (256kbps and above) it will do. Unless you are having big problems with it, or you have mega-audiophile control requirements, iTunes is just fine. KJ On Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 8:46:30 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > That is all more

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

The two orange Ram framesets that I have bought, sold and bought were in the $600-700 range, including the original headset. I feel like a complete Ram in a popular mid-size such as yours would realistically sell for around $1200-1500 complete. If it didn't come with saddle or pedals, it might b

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

The vast majority of the Rams I've seen (including most of those posted on Cyclofiend) have the window dropout. Oranges thru to Greens. My 68 Orange #RB0384 has it. KJ On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 9:53:34 PM UTC-5, George Schick wrote: > > Les - yes, exactly! Only now I'm really confused bec

[RBW] Re: PSA: NOS 56 Rambouillett on KC Craigslist

The Ram has enough shortcomings that, unless it is exactly what you want, the price is quite high compared to options available. I like mine but I would never consider paying $1800 for the frameset - even if it was NIB. KJ On Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 12:19:22 AM UTC-5, Chad wrote: > > https://

[RBW] Re: Seattle riding weather

This made me grin out loud. GOLzz. KJ On Monday, March 7, 2016 at 7:55:04 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. > > For grins I tested this out the other day, though not intentionally. I > headed off without grabbing my ventile jacket. Oops.

Re: [RBW] Pass & Stow Porteur Rack Experiences.

The CETMA racks are, unfortunately, garbage. I have an older generation Half-Rack and the workmanship is very poor - I almost thought about trying to return it when I got it, I was so dismayed. The P&S seems miles better in terms of quality. I intended to get one before going all in on a custo

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day!

Good to know. I was reading over on the other supple tire thread - I have MSOs and Smart Sams on hand to start me out, but I might have to lay my paws on some TBs eventually. Mine's waiting for me at the border. I'll have it on Sunday! KJ On Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 3:24:02 PM UTC-4, Davi

Re: [RBW] On tire supple-itude

I completely agree with your assessment of the JBGs. A lot of people don't consider them to be in the same league as the Compass offerings, but I totally do. They get slagged a lot for being too stout or having too much rolling resistance, but I don't see it. There's something just "right" abo

Re: [RBW] On tire supple-itude

Err, I meant wealth - not dearth. KJ On Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 4:40:52 PM UTC-4, Kieran J wrote: > > I completely agree with your assessment of the JBGs. > > A lot of people don't consider them to be in the same league as the > Compass offerings, but I totally do. Th

[RBW] Re: How many 68cm Quickbeams were made?

Did you buy that 68 off the Big Bikes list? KJ On Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 8:49:24 PM UTC-4, Kainalu wrote: > > Wondering if anyone knows how many 68cm Quickbeams were made in total. I > know they're all dark green and that there were no more than 200 of the > green frames in total. > I a

[RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

Similar here, as well. I ran regular Barlows last summer and fall, and now again in the spring commuting on winter crud and debris-strewn downtown streets. Probably a couple thousand KM on what were already used tires. I've only had a single rear flat so far in owning them, which I feel is pret

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

What tires are on there? KJ On Monday, March 28, 2016 at 1:41:55 AM UTC-4, Jonathan Neve wrote: > > Long time listener, first time caller. Got my Appaloosa unboxed and built > yesterday afternoon. I had plenty of time to sit and ponder on what I > wanted this build to look like, and enough par

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

o > visualize my ideal touring bike as something that can get from the grocery > store/farmer's market to some mildly techy singletrack all in the same > day...achievement unlocked? > > On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 11:13:20 AM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: >> >> What t

[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano Octalink V1 bottom bracket

I heard that Octalink V1 is the new square taper. They are 100% bound to plummet in supply and skyrocket in value. KJ On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 2:31:19 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Keith > > I can absolutely wait. I won't even have my frameset in my hands until > May. Thanks very m

[RBW] Re: I'm in on the Fat-Lantis club

Nicely done, Bill. I like the colour details too. KJ On Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 4:38:41 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Since I'm using my Appaloosa as my camping bike, my Atlantis got kind of > demoted to the humiliating state of "really heavy road bike". That's not > good enough, so I

[RBW] Re: Anyone using Compass centerpulls on thie Rivendell?

I think it's fair to say that the Compass brakes are almost exclusively geared towards custom frames. If you are dying to put some long-reach centrepulls on a Riv, use the Pauls. KJ On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 10:24:32 AM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > Wow. Sounds like a niche of a niche boutiqu

[RBW] Re: FS: Custom Rando Rig - Lejeune Campeur replica - Low trail - Inspired by Sam Hillborne

Was this made by that Cyclops guy, Olivier? I've followed his blog with interest over the years. KJ On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 10:06:46 AM UTC-4, Jeremy Ross wrote: > > Asking $2950 USD shipped in North America, open to offers. > > Pics here: http://toronto.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/5543461682

[RBW] Re: Cambium C19's?

Mike, how would you say the SA compared to the C17 Carved in terms of flexibility/butt feel? The SA is my go-to saddle, in spite of its well-known drawbacks. I tried a regular C17 for about 5 minutes and hated it; too hard and too rounded a top. Being a vegetarian/almost-vegan, the Cambium desi

[RBW] Re: Executive Fatlantis riding, Albatross musings, Carradice front-mounting

Looks great, Mark. I wonder how the Longflap would do on a porteur rack type scenario. Is the bag attached to the bike in any other ways besides the straps on the bars and the tombstone? KJ On Monday, April 25, 2016 at 12:32:56 AM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote: > > I had all day Saturday to mysel

[RBW] Re: Ending the year off right.

Great photos. You guys really do live in paradise. Happy New Year! KJ On Monday, December 31, 2012 6:26:47 PM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Finished the year with an overnight bike camping trip with the Venturing > crew near Mt.Tam. Interesting that just four years ago these same students >

[RBW] Re: bar grip removal

Just use water. Peel the lip of the grip away from the bars, drip some water in, then start twisting. KJ On Sunday, January 6, 2013 12:23:30 PM UTC-5, fulf wrote: > I'm planning to switch my bullmoose bars for albatrosses. Need to remove > the ergo bar grips to do this and was wondering if

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rambouillet and Rivendell Models....better with age

Steve, the solution to your problem is to turn up the screen brightness to the max. Easy. I have some other beefs with iPhones/smartphones/creeping technology, but that's not one of them ;-) KJ On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 10:47:26 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 03/13/2015 10:31 PM

[RBW] Re: A New MUSA Single-Speed Option

Yikes, look at those welds at the dropouts :-( KJ On Monday, March 16, 2015 at 11:41:11 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > Only $1,000, and made by Waterford ... > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] A Tough Bike To Love

I'm not sure the super-duper-long chainstays would do well on MTB material. I could be wrong.. KJ On Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 6:40:11 PM UTC-4, A. L Young wrote: > > Are there headbadge photos somewhere? A man-hole cover seems to come to > mind for the Clem Jr. (Btw, do an image search for

[RBW] Re: Clem info for the Tall and Long

Thanks for sharing Garth. What is your height/PBH? Incidentally, I sent Keven some questions regarding my fit on a 59cm Clem last night, waiting to hear his thoughts on it. The TT value you mention certainly is shorter than I would prefer as well. Maybe they'll make a embiggened Clem too, which

[RBW] Re: Clem info for the Tall and Long

I heard back from Keven about the larger Clem sizing - doesn't look like I'll fit onto a 59cm, but he did say the 64cm Clementine will happen, and that they were also working on a 66cm Big Guy Bike that will be Clem-like. KJ On Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 9:12:25 AM UTC-4, Garth wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: LHT vs Clem ??

Others have mentioned that the Clem is very beefy - not sure where I read that. So, it may not be all that different than the LHT in terms of stoutness, although I would be surprised if they ended up having identical handling characteristics. Rivs do have a certain "sparkle" in the way they rid

[RBW] Re: need help troubleshooting my eyc dyno light and sp hub combo

Same here as the rest. I've been running a Shimano DN-71 whatever hub for a couple of years of daily riding in all conditions and it has never let me down. I find the connector very easy to detach for countless tire changes, as long as you install the wires properly at the outset. The SP appears

[RBW] Re: Ram as a light tourer-your experiences?

I think the Rambouillet is basically a textbook example of a light tourer. Tire clearance with fenders is restricted and most lack mid-fork lowrider eyelets; otherwise, it's pretty great. The Ram is not some superlight waif - I don't think it would take issue with some baggage attached. KJ

[RBW] Re: I test rode the Clem

HAHA On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 9:36:50 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > CLEMENTINE: the Classy Lassie with the Sassy Chassis > > You're welcome -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

Jeez David! Hope you're OK. The perp did some good damage to your ride - hopefully you walked away relatively unscathed. KJ On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 9:59:27 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: > > Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? > Worth sending back to

[RBW] Re: All beausage team nomination

Funny you mention that, as this thread made me think of what was likely the same bike. I remember seeing the eBay auction for it a couple years back. I think the listing promoted it as "the world's only beater Vanilla" and it certainly looked the part. KJ On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 3:22:5

[RBW] Re: LF: 67cm STT Hilsen

UTC-4, Kieran J wrote: > > Like the title says, looking for a 67cm AHH for upright fat tire service. > I might also be interested in a 64cm Hillborne. > > Prefer frameset but completes also fine. Cosmetics not overly important. > > If anyone out there is looking to find a new h

Re: [RBW] WTB (or trade for): rear hub

The Shimano LX hubs (and undoubtedly other models) are quite silent. Almost no pawl noise. KJ On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 8:13:59 AM UTC-4, Dave Johnston wrote: > > Ah, I looked it up, here is the Shimano Silent Clutch: > > > http://www.shimano.com/media/techdocs/content/cycle/EV/bikecomponen

[RBW] Re: FS: Evolv Cruzer Shoes - men's 13

Shoes are sold. On Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 1:58:04 PM UTC-4, Kieran J wrote: > > I have a pair of tan new-ish Evolv Cruzer approach shoes for sale. > > Cool shoes. These have been said to work well for cycling, and they do. > Comfy, lightweight and fast-drying. > >

[RBW] Re: Go fast-ish tires on the Hillborne

To those looking for a nice mid-fat 700c slick that straddles supple and durable, consider the Vittoria Voyager Hyper 700x38. I've had a set of these on my commuter for a few months and they have been awesome. Really nice road feel and zero flats while riding through broken glass and accumulate

[RBW] Re: Go fast-ish tires on the Hillborne

Haha! Well, if 700x38 is more like "skinny-fat", then I am missin' out :-P KJ On Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 4:14:47 PM UTC-4, Mike Shaljian wrote: > > Is 700 X 38 really "mid-fat"? Man, y'all need to get on a bike with 60mm > Super Motos and see what the REAL plush and fast experience is about.

[RBW] Re: Toyo's Philosophy

That 1983 MTB is so cool !! KJ On Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 9:31:08 PM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: > > > http://toyoframe.com/en/about-toyo/our-philosophy/ > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Pondering the Clem Complete

I hear you on this. The whole Clem sales apparatus has been pretty unusual as far as retail buying experiences go. I have not ordered one but I might have if one had been large enough for me. It's all a bit seat-of-pants for my liking. $700 is not a crazy amount for a solid and versatile frame

[RBW] Re: 64cm Quickbeam on eBay.

On the fence? Think of all the cool tires this bike could wear.. Smart Sams, MSOs, Voyager Hypers, Barlow Passes, Rock n Roads Big Bens A lifetime of swappin'. Ahhh ! KJ On Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 5:42:21 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: > > Not mine, if I had one it wouldn't be on eB

[RBW] Re: Good camera for on the bike

If you do end up going the route of an actual camera, consider one with tactile controls with buttons and dials, rather than a small camera with everything buried in a screen-based menu system. It will help with mitten-ed usage and impatience when composing a shot in bad weather. I alternate be

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 Canti Waterford Sam Hill in Hilsen blue with Ritchey, Phil

Cool !! I wish it was a 64 ... KJ On Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 11:12:47 AM UTC-4, Phobos wrote: > > Spectacular rare Sam needs forever home. I have too many bikes, and some > need to move. This will be the hardest for me to part with so it goes > first. > > This is a Waterford, USA ma

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for rear derailers?

My Ram is sporting a Shimano XT RD-M737 8spd-era long cage indexed to a SRAM PG990 11-32 9spd cassette with Dura-Ace 7700 DT shifters mounted to bar-end pods. All works great. My commuter bike is running the XT RD-M750 long cage, which has been the most massive superhero of an RD I've personall

[RBW] Re: What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

I keep going back to ye olde Adidas Samba. I was particularly into them when I still rode with clips 'n straps, as the aero profile of the shoe worked well in that regard. I'm sticking with them on platform pedals cause they're just great, comfy, minimal shoes. I've been trying out the Evolv C

[RBW] Re: Where do you mount your lights?

I don't cycle much in pitch dark, but I do enjoy wearing a Petzl headband LED light when camping and walking the dog on dark trails. It's the best, and I could picture it also doing really well in supplementing a dyno setup like others have suggested. KJ On Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 4:32:01 PM

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