[RBW] Re: Quality "budget" steel bike offereings?

Great point. I think that's the hidden drawback with buying cheapo and/or used bikes that budget-bike buyers maybe do not anticipate. All bikes need some degree of maintenance but the crappy ones sometimes are not adjustable when the time comes. They work until they stop working and then that's

[RBW] Re: Redwood Rebuilt.

Looks good, David. Is the Anatomica new to you? Have you ever tried on of the slot versions? I'm curious about a comparison between the two. KJ On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 7:53:26 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: > > Swapped out some parts on my Redwood... > Added: > Selle-Anatomica Saddle > Nitto

[RBW] Re: Riv gear as travel gear

I use a medium Shopsack for a dog travel bag - food, poop bags, leash, towel, etc. It all fits, and with flair! KJ On Friday, May 15, 2015 at 1:46:53 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote: > > I am continually astounded at the utility of Riv-designed clothing and > bags especially when traveling. Here are a

[RBW] Re: Vittoria Voyager/Rando Hyper riders ..... Tread Life

Strange - I've ridden my 700x38s about 1500km so far and they show very little wear at all. KJ On Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 8:23:33 AM UTC-4, Garth wrote: > > > For those here who use the Vittoria Voyager/Rando Hyper tires , how has > your lifespan been ? The 38/40mm set I installed last s

[RBW] Re: Vittoria Voyager/Rando Hyper riders ..... Tread Life

Don't know exactly, but fairly firm. I found these tires get noticeably sluggish when the PSI drops too far. KJ On Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 8:23:33 AM UTC-4, Garth wrote: > > > For those here who use the Vittoria Voyager/Rando Hyper tires , how has > your lifespan been ? The 38/40mm set I

[RBW] Re: Ram/Rom/Red 650b Conversions.

I converted my 68cm Ram to 650bx42 briefly. It was a fun experiment but in the end, I prefer it as 700x33.3. The frame (and likely the Redwood) will easily take those tires and 52mm fenders - or 584 knobbies of some kind. Although the tire and fender clearances for conversion were nearly ideal

[RBW] Re: Brilliant Bicycle Company

As one commenter rightfully put it, "truly unremarkable". KJ On Friday, May 29, 2015 at 4:23:24 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > Thought this might be of interest to the group—a new company selling > simple MUSA bicycles: > > > http://techcrunch.com/2015/05/27/ex-vcs-launch-brilliant-bicycle-co

Re: [RBW] Re: Drop Bar Dirt Hillborne

Hi Eric, I've got about 42mm width and height on Mavic A319s. KJ On Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 1:05:37 PM UTC-4, EGNolan wrote: > > Has anyone put a caliper on the SS's to see how wide/tall they are in > reality? I've got 38's & fenders on an ol' Novara Randonee at the moment & > am hoping I c

Re: [RBW] Re: Drop Bar Dirt Hillborne

Hi Eric, I've got about 44.5mm wide, 42.5mm tall on Mavic A319s. KJ On Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 1:05:37 PM UTC-4, EGNolan wrote: > > Has anyone put a caliper on the SS's to see how wide/tall they are in > reality? I've got 38's & fenders on an ol' Novara Randonee at the moment & > am hoping

[RBW] Re: This is why no one likes riding with me.

I'm glad I came away from a couple of Manny rides unscathed. Endless bike-pushing, sketchy descents and repeated calls to "Kill It!!" certainly don't inspire one to employ conservative riding practices. It would have been a long Medivac back to Canada KJ On Monday, June 1, 2015 at 1

[RBW] Re: My 60cm, Sweet Betty for sale

That A/R is sooo nice. I looked at it more than once as a dirt ambler. Throw on some Smart Sams and Albastaches, hoo w. KJ On Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 8:42:11 PM UTC-4, Abcyclehank wrote: > > If I wasn't the lead bidder for the 64cm all rounder on eBay that ends > tomorrow morning $175

[RBW] WTB: Shimano XT M737 - M770 era rear hub 32H - NOS or close to it

Hi all, Looking for an older XT for a wheel build. Must be: - New or Minty Fresh - Within range of XT 737 Parallax - M770 8-10spd HG - Silver - 32H / 135mm OLD Contact me off-list if you have one. Thanks! Kieran -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

The Thunder Burt is an excellent tire, and rolls well on pavement - especially the LiteStar variant. If you considering that tire, you might also look at the Clement X'plor MSO in 700x50. I've been riding the 40mm version pretty much exclusively throughout this weirdly snowless winter, and they

[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

I believe it is a fairly recent addition. If I could choose one all-purpose tire that does everything reasonably well, the MSO might be it. KJ On Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 9:01:09 AM UTC-4, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > Interesting. I didn't know the MSO came in a 50mm size and Clement > doesn't e

[RBW] Re: Who bought the Legolas?

Yeah it's the hallmark of a truly excellent eBay seller when they make no specific mention of notable damage like a huge TT dent, but just leave you to notice it in one of the pictures. Classy! :-S KJ On Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 10:36:24 PM UTC-4, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > Yeah, those kind o

[RBW] Re: Nice conspicuity finds at the Japanese import store

This makes me laugh. I few years back my SO bought a set of these (without asking my opinion) and they lasted about 2 days. Money well spent! :-S KJ On Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 2:13:57 AM UTC-4, Evan E. wrote: > > Those LED valve caps are great -- BUT the batteries inside them last only >

[RBW] Re: WTB: 68cm+ Riv or Rivish Complete or Frameset

I believe the Romulus was only made to 63cm (?). The big bike equivalent was the Redwood/Rambouillet, which came in 68cm sizes. Tire clearance on the AHH is substantially greater than any of those. KJ On Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 12:35:57 PM UTC-4, Jeff Schmidt wrote: > > All- > > I am in th

[RBW] Re: FS: Last Nigel Smythe tweed country bag

Aw man, what a schmozzle! LOL On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 11:37:52 PM UTC-4, Richard Rios wrote: > > So I kinda impulse bought the last Nigel Smythe saddle bag Riv had on web > specials...I am more velvet underground grimey than er um insert classy > tweedish band here I can't think of on

Re: [RBW] Re: (maybe) WTB Brooks B68 - Question regarding brooks saddle for Joe Appaloosa

The Cambiums all have that same roundy curvature that I really dislike. I bought a C17 and rode it for about 90 seconds and immediately hated it - that was enough for me. The cut-out version may be more forgiving but the shape is roughly the same as the non-cut ones and the rubber construction

[RBW] Re: regarding orange bikes

I like my orange Rambouillet for the most part. It's very distinctive and unique. Sometimes I do get tired of the creamsicle colour; it does sometimes feel a bit dated and it doesn't match all my clothing. I have thought at times about a repaint in a more neutral tone. Then I think about how it

[RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

How do you have the BMC set up? Mine is great for trails wearing 700x45 knobbies. Personally, I would listen to the Redwood, put on some EL Barlows and let it be a road bike. KJ On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 4:07:52 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: > > My Riv Redwood has been fickle over the past co

[RBW] Re: Large orange HHH build, shake down ride

Very nice! What's the captain's saddle height in the picture? KJ On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 9:55:48 AM UTC-4, Julian Westerhout wrote: > > I finished building our large HHH last night. We took it on a 14 mile > shake down ride this morning in ridiculous 25-30 mph winds. Tried to stay > with

[RBW] Re: Large orange HHH build, shake down ride

Cool, thanks for that ! On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 2:32:45 PM UTC-4, Julian Westerhout wrote: > > KJ, > > From the pedal axle to the top of the saddle is 105.5 cm. > > Julian Westerhout > Bloomington, IL > > On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 1:17:52 PM UTC-5, Kier

[RBW] Re: shakedown campaloosa

Ugh, I need to move to Vancouver Island. And someday I will, god willing :-) Your (friend's) nice photos will have to do until then. Looks like a great time! KJ On Monday, May 29, 2017 at 1:34:09 PM UTC-4, Sky Coulter wrote: > > So I mostly finished building up my 55cm dropbar appaloosa Friday

[RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

Congrats on your burgeoning family, Drew. I don't have any kids so I don't have first-hand experience with that journey but I DO know that I like having a quick bike in addition to my commuter-type one. I might echo David's thought on keeping the Hunq and keeping/adding a fasty bike? Even a ch

[RBW] Re: The BLAHG, eRivs?

Not BITD - today and for the foreseeable future! Here in Toronto - like many other big cities I would guess - both e-bikes and e-mopeds are plentiful. They are allowed in the bike lanes and don't require a license to operate. I agree they have certain benefits to providing greater utility and

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Road, Rambouillet and a poor man's Hunqapillar

Pictures no worky .. FYI On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 8:53:49 PM UTC-4, rw1911 wrote: > > A pending move has motivated me to thin the herd a bit... > > First up is a Rivendell Road with a very nice 10 speed Campy build. The > 61cm Waterford built frame is Reynolds 753 and 531 fork with light

[RBW] Re: Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

I rode about 65km last weekend on my Nitto Albastache-equipped Rambouillet. The ride was a mixture of pavement, hardpack gravel, and singletrack. Lots of climbing and descending. It was perfect. KJ On Friday, June 2, 2017 at 12:16:50 PM UTC-4, Peter Turskovitch wrote: > > Hi everybody, > > I'

[RBW] Re: Bike computer

I've never really had a computer installed on a bike. I've thought about installing a basic, reliable computer on my road bike as I would like something that tracks distance, speed and odo, like the OP is also considering. Something that always works and requires no managing. I do usually carry

Re: [RBW] Rear hub for Atlantis build: WI or PW?

I know it's only anecdotal but FWIW I have heard more reliability complaints about Phil Wood products than any other manufacturer. I realize some PW owners have had trouble-free experiences, but personally I would seriously would think twice about spending huge money on something having heard t

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Road, Rambouillet and a poor man's Hunqapillar

That Road is sooo nice. GLWS! KJ On Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 1:36:47 PM UTC-4, rw1911 wrote: > > These are now listed on eBay... currently at super low prices with no > reserve! Please take a look and bid! > > > On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 8:53:49 PM UTC-4, rw1911 wrote: >> >> A pending m

[RBW] Re: Rear hub for Atlantis build: WI or PW?

Plus there are quite a few reports of this on the interwebs with respect to the newer XT hubs failing - the T780 and possibly others - it appears to be more than just one or two isolated cases. KJ On Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 9:22:55 PM UTC-4, Clayton.sf wrote: > > Rich, my newer xt rear hub

[RBW] Re: Key Characteristics of a #mannyride

I did a couple of #mannyrides a few years back. I narrowly missed out on meeting up with Manny and gang last year when i was in the Bay Area with a bike. Unfortunate timing, but based on previous experiences, my legs/lungs were relieved. Manny rides include: 1. Pushing your bike uphill 2

[RBW] Re: Any good bike related stops on TCH?

You heading to Ottawa for July 1? One of my fav cities to bike in, although it'll probably be nutty with all the Canada150 doings. Enjoy the drive! KJ On Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 8:45:34 AM UTC-4, ericf3 wrote: > > We head out today driving Vancouver to Ottawa...any good shops worth a > visit

[RBW] Re: (Pic Heavy) Quickbeam Campy Fixed Gear Flip Flop

Wow that is epic! I can't imagine riding around there with a couple fixed cogs. It's challenging enough doing a regular unloaded ride with wide-range gearing! I also wish I lived in that part of the world - for the riding at least. KJ On Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10:31:31 PM UTC-4, christian po

[RBW] Re: Advice and suggestions for custom dirt/pavement allrounder?

Discs, non-stout tube set, mega 29er wheels and rack provisions? Sounds like you need a straight-up custom, Patrick. I'm sure there are quite a few builders that could handle this. KJ On Monday, June 8, 2015 at 6:21:38 AM UTC-4, bertin753 wrote: > > I am thinking that, God willing, I will have

[RBW] Re: Jan reports on new Compass tire prototypes

The EL 650bx50 sounds dreamy. Has Jan weighed in on whether a 23mm rim is adequate for a tire this wide? KJ On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 9:23:06 AM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Looks like Jan got his first production prototypes for two new anticipated > tire models. Even fatter road/gravel t

[RBW] Re: Jan reports on new Compass tire prototypes

Thanks, Jan. Kudos for bringing these to market in a very timely fashion! KJ On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 10:18:19 AM UTC-4, Jan Heine wrote: > > Rim width matters much less with very supple tires, since the sidewalls > don't hold up the bike. So you need to run somewhat higher pressures, but >

Re: [RBW] Advice and suggestions for custom dirt/pavement allrounder?

His Insta feed is something else. Wow.. KJ On Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 7:27:28 PM UTC-4, Mike Schiller wrote: > > Benedict's frame was built by Clockwork bikes. It is way more MTB than > road bike. He had to get a special LD stem to fit his Portola drop bars. > He also goes by the name Ul

[RBW] Re: Thin Gripsters and Birkenstocks

+1! My fav combo for hot weather riding. I even used both on a mixed terrain Manny ride last summer in SF. The Birks are not ideal for pushing a laden bike up a 45* scrabbley dirt incline, but they were awesome for everything else. KJ On Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 11:11:02 PM UTC-4, Rod Holl

[RBW] Re: Tire trouble & puzzlement

I've been having a dickens of a time trying to get Hetres to mount round and true on an A23 tubeless-ready rim (with a tube). My next try was going to be on a Synergy wheel I have, but it sounds like this type of behaviour happens on those as well. Is the lumpy supple tire syndrome something th

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire trouble & puzzlement

I've been using whatever tubeless tape that came with the wheels (they were bought second-hand). It isn't cloth tape. The bead doesn't seem to seat uniformly all the way around the rim, and dips below the edge in portions of the circumference. FWIW, my Babyshoe Pass tires mount easier than the

Re: [RBW] How are albatross and albastache bars for long distance riding?

These are basically all the reasons why I think the Albastache is superior to the Albatross as a drop-bar alternative. It is somewhere in between Albas and drops and - in my opinion - combines the advantages of both. KJ On Friday, June 19, 2015 at 10:14:58 AM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote: > > I fo

[RBW] WTB: 68cm Atlantis

Ah, the proverbial White Rhino -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: I can't get the shifting dialed in

I would swap in a different RD and see if the problem persists. KJ On Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 10:59:32 PM UTC-4, Tim wrote: > > I'm so frustrated with my drive train. I had Shimano 9 speed bar ends with > a front triple. They worked great in index mode. The indexing got finicky > so I switc

[RBW] Re: Rivet review?

Here are a Rivet Pearl and SA Titanico X side-by-side. Both are new. KJ On Monday, Jul

[RBW] Re: Ram as 650 tourer?!?

FYI - I've covered this in other threads on the topic, but the long reach Tektros would not reach a 650b A23 rim on my orange Ram. The front was fine but the rear wasn't, even if I had filed the slots. I was forced to go with DC 750s (and I ultimately switched back to 700c as I preferred the bi

[RBW] Re: Meanwhile in Toranto...

There are still some decent people left in Canada! :-P KJ On Friday, July 10, 2015 at 12:38:37 AM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > > http://www.buzzfeed.com/craigsilverman/people-in-toronto-created-a-memorial-to-a-dead-raccoon-after?bffbtrending&utm_term=4ldqphx#.wmOnKXK9w > > > You ask about Riv

Re: [RBW] Ram as 650 tourer, a follow up report.

I'll go ahead and be the only voice of dissent. I converted a Ram from 700x33 to 650bx42 recently, and the handling and general swiftness of the bike suffered in my opinion. The bike was no longer effortless to accelerate and just didn't glide nearly as well anymore. I noticed this on hill appr

Re: [RBW] Ram as 650 tourer, a follow up report.

ly for a while. Sans fenders, of course, as I don't > think they'll fit. Should be interesting. > > -Jim > > On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 8:40 PM, Kieran J > > wrote: > >> I'll go ahead and be the only voice of dissent. I converted a Ram from >> 700x

[RBW] Re: Searching for a cheapo saddle with B17 like fit

Were these not fairly narrow in the rear section though? I had one SST.X and it was OK but not nearly the same shape or width as a B17. Maybe mine was one of the later variants. Another worth considering is a Vetta SL from the 90's. Quality lightweight saddle with a wide cantle area. They com

[RBW] Re: Stolen Fuji Touring bike in San Diego.

That's super crummy.. Hope he gets it back. What kind of lock did he have? What does he mean by "chopped it"? KJ On Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 2:21:59 PM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > For those San Diego folks.. 3ish hours old. > > Sad news about good buddy Nick Sigmon. Who was on his first bike

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem (30 of them, actually) in about one year.

Def potentially interested in a Riv tandem! I hope the sizing works out for me and the old lady. KJ On Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 7:55:58 PM UTC-4, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > New blug update with a tidbit about 30 tandems coming next Fall. No > photos and no other information. > > Also, the Appal

[RBW] Re: Cambium VS. B-17 question

It's funny because I know a lot of people ride the C17, but I didn't find that it resembled a broken-in B17 in any way when I tried one. I rode it for about 2 days before taking it off and selling it. It mostly felt like a semi-hard rubber saddle with a very rounded top. It seems to me the whol

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

We've played this game before, but it's always fun. 68cm orange Riv Rambouillet with Albastaches and Jack Browns 62cm black Soma Cross Check with Soma Clarence bars and Vittoria Voyager Hypers/Smart Sams/Kenda winter studs 68cm rattlecan black and gold Shogun 500 1x9spd 650b conversion with Alba

[RBW] Re: Bike Flights experience so far...pretty good

+1 for BikeFlights. The customer service is also very good and prompt. KJ On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 5:59:13 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Many of you noticed I had 5 bikes up for sale. I had wanted to sell 2, > and ended up selling 3. One of the three was a local sale, which is always

[RBW] Re: Weekend s24o report - Waist deep booze! Gourmet food in many courses! Slightly Hungover!

Good stories, buds! Thanks for sharing. Last weekend I did the at-least-once-annually canoe camping trip in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario. It's a happy place for me, since my pops took me there plenty when I was a young tyke. Lots of good adventures from that time that I won't soon forge

[RBW] Re: Whoo Hoo! Not your grandfather's Pasela!

Nice Patrick! Is that the frame that was getting modded/painted? KJ On Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 2:35:18 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > The new wheels were finally ready and I picked them up just now and > mounted the Elk Passes. f/r 60/65, though I may reduce pressure a bit. > > The ti

[RBW] Re: Double leg Kickstands... lets talk

In what way are the plates deforming? Bent or bulged up or something? Interested to know more. Is it a matter of Riv bikes having their plates enhanced to be made more resiliant to heavier stresses then? Would a thicker reinforcement be their solution to this? KJ On Friday, August 14, 2015 a

[RBW] Re: Double leg Kickstands... lets talk

What about a double-legger for strictly front-loading, i.e., on a porteur? If the main carrying weight of the bike is on the front, and the front wheel is always supporting it by virtue of never leaving the ground, would a plate-mounted kickstand that elevates the rear wheel and only supports t

Re: [RBW] Double leg Kickstands... lets talk

A 1" section of an old inner tube works too! KJ On Monday, August 17, 2015 at 11:00:37 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > An easy, convenient alternative to a Flickstand, which doesn't work with > fenders, is a short, stout rubber band around your front brake lever. > > On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at

[RBW] Re: Double leg Kickstands... lets talk

This web special Cheviot's description bears mention of a "stout plate". So I guess there's more than one plate in use across the Riv model range? The message indicates reassures that DL kickstands are safe to use, so maybe they are not danger absolute after all. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p

[RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group

Does the US have an equivalent of Canada's Interac EMT? It's an inter-bank money transfer using email. I've asked this before on similar threads but don't recall what the answer was. http://www.interac.ca/en/interac-etransfer/etransfer-detail It works very well - much preferable to PP if you as

[RBW] Re: WTT New Barlow Pass for New Jack Brown Green

How long have you had the Barlows mounted? They may need more em-puffening time. I have both them and the Jack Brown Greens on similar width rims and the Compasses are certainly wider. KJ On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:50:46 PM UTC-4, Bill Ruprecht wrote: > > Hi, > It's too bad i didn't w

[RBW] Re: FS 68 cm rivendell rambouillet

Shout outs to 68 Boo-Yays! What colour is this one? KJ On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:26:20 PM UTC-4, Jim Wood wrote: > > For sale: 68 cm Rivendell Rambouillet with a Campy Centar groupset and > Mavic Open Pro wheels. I just had a local shop (Red Barn Bicycles > www.redbarnbicycles.com) re

[RBW] Re: A very nice bike!

Come over to the M-bar Dark Side, Patrick !! Mwuahaha! KJ On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 2:38:33 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > > I rode it around the parking lot: a very very comfortable bike; and forgot > to take a photo. The LeTour has me reconsidering Moustache bars. > > -- You receive

[RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet

That 47 Proto frame is super-adorbs! KJ On Friday, August 28, 2015 at 2:25:35 PM UTC-4, Coconutbill wrote: > > To be more specific, there is a frame for sale in my size! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

[RBW] Re: What is that minimalist chain watcher on the 60cm Cheviut?

My GF has one on her Trek 620 1x9. Works great. KJ On Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 2:13:43 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > On the Riv-site there's a 1x9 Cheviot complete: > > LINK > > On photo 5 of 7, there's a really cute minimalist chain bumper

[RBW] Re: ISO/WTT/WTB MKS GR-9 pedals, clips (Large), straps

Sorry Patrick, just gave away a pair! Albeit with Med. clips. If you are sticking with toe clips/straps, do yourself a favour and get the MKS Urban Step-In pedals instead or the GR-9s. Better shape, bigger toe flip tab and better balance that hangs the pedal in such away that entry is easy. Mor

[RBW] Re: Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

Nice write-up! Thanks for sharing. As an armchair PBP observer, I am truly in awe of those who can accomplish it. You narrative does a great job of illustrating it as a roller coaster of emotional and physical exertion. It seems like you really had a transcendent experience! KJ On Monday, A

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

The Soma/VO porteur racks are not as sturdy as you might think - the fork crown attachment hardware is quite flimsy and exhibits noticeable flex under anything more than a modest load. It looks solid but it doesn't really perform that well in heavy use. There are ways to beef up that weak point

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

>From the listing pictures, that QB appears to be in really nice shape. I don't see anything obviously weird or concerning about it. Go for it! KJ On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:02:28 AM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote: > > WOW, thanks for all the great feedback. It definitely sounds like a mu

Re: [RBW] Re: My New Roadeo

Agreed. I do wonder if my Ram has a future as a touring bike. The fork would need more attachment points - or maybe a different fork. It's quite overbuilt in its present config as a stripped-down, go-fast type machine - especially for a lanky dude like me. I wouldn't mind replacing it with a X

[RBW] Re: Carless? How many miles per day do you ride?

My Mon-Fri commute is about 8km each way from the west side of downtown into the city core. It gets progressively more and more dense and crowded as I go - tolerable on good days, hellish on bad ones. It is 100% on city streets that include unseparated bike lanes, sharrows and nothing at all. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

Pics! Pics! On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 12:48:16 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > This all causes me to wonder how my Saluki is successfully swallowing up > the Switchbacks. I know it's a Saluki, and I know they're EL Switchbacks. > What's different about my combo (he wondered)? > > -- Y

[RBW] Re: Show me your Garage/Workshop/Cave/Storage Spaces

Nice bike hut! Congrats on securing a nice spot to work with. I'm living in a small apartment in the city. I look forward to the day I get a blank slate to design a bike spot like this. Some day . KJ On Friday, September 25, 2015 at 1:11:49 PM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > > for the first time in

[RBW] PSA: 57cm Romulus for sale on Toronto CL

Not mine, and I don't know the seller. I'd pick it up if it were in my size. 57cm $700 CDN. http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/2693066110.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne

[RBW] Re: A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

Looks fairly similar to the Klickfix system that Swift uses for their Paloma bag: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bluelug/sets/72157643588376734/ Maybe there's some compatibility there, not sure. KJ On Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 4:01:58 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Nitto makes a front

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

Sorry if I sounds confrontational, but in this day and age, you can't "be respectful of wildlife" while also participating in a killing spree. Some of us get through life very well without feeling the need to go on a violent rampage .. Peace, KJ On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 4:13:15 PM

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

Sure, nature can be cruel but the balance is there for a reason. Hunting for sport and unnecessary food stocks is indefensible, period. It's a practice steeped in tradition and dogma, like racism and fossil fuel extraction. It's a textbook display of human arrogance. I understand this is not th

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

quot;violent rampage" comparing hunting with racism don't know whether to smh > or lol. > > On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 2:02:54 PM UTC-8, Kieran J wrote: >> >> Sorry if I sounds confrontational, but in this day and age, you can't "be >> respectful of wil

Re: [RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

pecially since it's off topic. > > On 12/02/2016 05:49 PM, Kieran J wrote: > > I wrapped up my piece, but since you asked: in depth research into this > topic and other food industry issues led me to stop eating meat long ago. > > Are you arguing against taking a moral

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

Sorry, Bill. I think we're done :-s Enjoy the Rivs. KJ On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 6:31:13 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Drew > > I do have a build sheet PDF for the 56cm Hunqapillar. Send me a PM and I > will email it to you. If you want to get it straight from Rivendell, email > Bri

[RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

Among other saddles, I've tried the B17, the Rivet Pearl and the regular S-A (not X) from a couple of generations (although not one of their current 'plate logo' versions). My impressions are that the Rivet is a nice composition in feel between the B17 and S-A. It combines elements of each, and

[RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

om splaying. YMMV. > > On Monday, December 5, 2016 at 1:18:26 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: > >> Among other saddles, I've tried the B17, the Rivet Pearl and the regular >> S-A (not X) from a couple of generations (although not one of their current >> 'plat

[RBW] Re: Fabricated floor-to-ceiling repair stand

Awesome!! Lots more holes to fill with tool trays, work lights, beverage openers ... KJ On Monday, December 5, 2016 at 1:48:28 PM UTC-5, BSWP wrote: > > After using a proper bicycle work stand a few weeks ago, I knew I needed > to get one for home. But I can't stand wobbly or tip-overy stands,

[RBW] Re: Albastache on what frame?

What about a light, flexy frame for the Albastache? Your other rides are towards the beefy-ish end. Maybe a 531 Trek or something? (Although I do remember you having one or some frames like that in the past [?]) I have a 'stache on my Ram "fast-ish road bike", and it is there to stay. I never g

[RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

S-A also did an interesting crowdfunded project to make a leaf-dampened full carbon version of their saddle, for you weight weenies out there. It looks nuts! And it costs $400. KJ On Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 1:22:48 AM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote: > > I received an email from Selle Anatomica tha

Re: [RBW] 650b vs 700c

I tend to agree. My own experiences comparing 700c to 650b run completely counter to the BQ gospel. No bashing Jan et al - but pseudo-science is a good word. KJ On Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 9:41:37 AM UTC-5, Matt B. wrote: > > >> > That's why the concept is so weak. Especially when looki

[RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

Every time I come on here, you're getting a new bike Bill! :-P KJ On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 6:37:22 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > > > > -- You received

[RBW] WTB: Nitto 32R rear rack

Hi All, I'm scoping for one of the MED Nitto 32R rear racks, as per below. Drop me a line if you have one to spare. Thanks, Kieran Toronto, Canada

[RBW] Front Low-rider Panniers on Rambouillet?

Hi All, Hope everyone is having a nice holiday season! I'm curious about how the Rambouillet handles with different configs of a front load. I've only ever really used a small Swift Bandito up on the handlebar, but never anything more substantial. Have any Ram owners ever: - somehow run

[RBW] Front Low-rider Panniers on Rambouillet?

I will add that the most extreme (and yet possibly most logical) option would be to commission a new low-ish trail fork from Tom Matchak or another builder, and powder the whole shootin' match. I'm wanting to reserve that as a last and most sensible/costly resort. KJ -- You received this mes

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

Same here. My 68cm Orange *barely* fits a 700x35 in back without a fender. YMMV. 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+unsub

[RBW] Re: Front Low-rider Panniers on Rambouillet?

would be no problem. > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ > > On Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 11:51:50 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: > >> I will add that the most extreme (and yet possibly most logical) option >> would be to commission a new low-ish trail fork from Tom Matc

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Low-rider Panniers on Rambouillet?

Nice!! On Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 11:04:28 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Tubus makes superior alternatives to P clamps for fork mountings (these > work for other purposes besides mounting lowriders, btw). > > Photo from thetouringstore.com > > > [image: Inline image 1]

[RBW] Re: Front Low-rider Panniers on Rambouillet?

til spring to try it out! KJ <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Lg9-yyTR2hc/WGXMZvLUsJI/A1A/V8hnlRTp97QGkbmGqJYZiDy1jCWUaw3wwCLcB/s1600/IMG_3439.JPG> On Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 4:24:49 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: > > Hi All, > > Hope everyone is having a nice hol

[RBW] Re: Olive green metallic Rivendell

Thanks for sharing this Garth. I like the Green Gold Metallics, which there are a couple of them in there. Maybe for my next custom! :-S KJ On Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 9:31:18 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote: > > If the metallic you're looking for is of Dupont Imron type, have you seen > a color cha

[RBW] Re: Seeking clear, nose-breathing friendly over glasses goggles

I've had mixed results with combining clear lens Bolle ski goggles and a balaclava for sub-zero winter riding. My bala is different that yours in that it only has the eye slot and no open mouth-part. The two pieces overlap on my nose/cheeks, and I've had intermittent problems with them fogging

[RBW] Re: PSA: A/R on Craigslist

Wheels "built by Hiroshima at Jetensa" LOL KJ On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 3:37:00 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Not mine, nice original All Rounder with flag cranks and some nice Suntour > bits. He must have clobbered the rear derailer on something to warrant > replacing with a low-end-

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