[RBW] Re: Touring Load and Packing list with weights

"French press" - now that's a man with his priorities straight. Still, I've got to concur with Kevin M that Via is not too bad at all. But I've never toured anywhere so I'm not speaking as a bike touring expert, only as a coffee drinker. Pete, CT SingleSixtySidepullSam -- You received this me

[RBW] Trouble loading Rivbike.com

They seem to be missing the big picture ;) but otherwise site loads fine on my iPhone 4S. Pete on CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunc

[RBW] Re: Is the San Marcos a true Rivendell?

Only a true Rivendell would come with double top tubes! -Pete SingleSixtySidepullSam ... and a QB -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/

Re: [RBW] Extreme Exercize

I think both you and Patrick would run afoul of "tome" limits with some of your posts! :) Pete in CT (I can be a twit in 140 characters) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://grou

[RBW] Re: Build kits!

The build kits seem to be a logical extension of the typical build sheets listed with some models. It's easy for customers to know the exact cost, and IF it saves RBW some time there's a discount in it too. I think after one or two substitutions it might become a typical custom build anyway, tho

[RBW] Re: Trouble loading Rivbike.com

Dave While we have your attention, any chance that the site could have a "heritage" section where we could access info about previous models? The Cyclofiend site is great, but I for one would love to be able to pull up the old pages for bike models that are no longer current. Just a thought.

Re: [RBW] Last of its kind.

I thought the 66 would look awkward, too but your bike looks great. Even the basket is perfectly proportioned. I'm very curios about the drivetrain. A 40/11 is 99 gear inches, right at the 100 that Grant (and my own experience) suggests is the most you'd need for everyday riding. I've been strug

[RBW] Re: Nuance of the rebate system

Hmm. I did not know that. Something tells me this new system won't last. If this is the way people have to use the system, Riv will now have a lot of little sales with very little revenue - it's going to be like "The Price Is Right" where the game is to get your shopping cart as close to $0.01

[RBW] Re: a few more bullmoose

Haven't used the 'sack yet but put the Platrack to good use last weekend on a run to the local bakery. Needing to transport a cake box, I'm lucky I actually remembered I had just received my rack'n'sack from the sale! -Pete in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Kojak!

I love the Kojak 35s on my Sam. Pretty much a no-compromise solution. Great ride, light weight (in folding version at least) and tough thanks to the belt. Pete SingleSixtySidepullSam... and QB -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

Re: [RBW] Pavement/dirt; fat/skinny; hard/soft: what are your likes?

+1 Steve. I think that BQ's article on optimum wheel and tire sizes may have concluded that the Cypres (and the folding 35mm Kojak too, BTW) was about the right weight for acceptable handling on 700c wheels, but everything Jan has written on the subject would seem to indicate the wider, lower pr

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis vs. Sam

I have 60cm LHT with 26er wheels and it's great. It can look a bit ungainly with the 26s on larger frames if you use skinny tires, but I run 50mm Big Apples and black fenders so the visual perception of the wheels looks pretty good in proportion to the whole bike. Can't say much about speed, as

[RBW] Not So Quick Beam

I've really been loving the single speeding simplicity of my new-to-me QB, but it's not feeling particularly quick. I was expecting a slick, efficient, butter-smooth feel to the bike, but it seems a bit more like I'm riding through peanut butter. I'm finding I need to pedal on slight downhills t

[RBW] Re: Medium shopsack is back!

I find it's usually.worth a call or email to RBWHQ if you see something is not available on the site. On a couple of occasions Spenser has been able to "find" inventory of an item that they didn't know they had - probably the case here. Someone opens an old cardboard box and voila, a couple of S

[RBW] Re: Not So Quick Beam

Thanks guys. I'm certainly not implying it's anything inherent in the bike, and I should be clear that my baseline reference for "sluggish" is pretty darn low! It's just a distinct feeling that I'm pedaling through peanut butter. I certainly don't expect it to "plane" but I expected at least a

Re: [RBW] Not So Quick Beam

Thanks for all the great responses. I'm hoping to work methodically through the variables over the weekend, so I can identify the real issue and (hopefully) learn a thing or 2 in the process. Rather than my usual "change a bunch of stuff and hope for an improvement" method! I'll keep you poste

[RBW] Campy Record 10 group on Rambouillet?

I have 10 speed SRAM Rival on my Sam at the moment, just to try it, so I hope I'm not breaking any rules! Though I did go to the trouble to find the all silver components from a few years back. Pete in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Re: Not So Quick Beam

Winds gusting to 40 today, so it's a bit tough to check for sluggishness. You're either rocketing along with a tailwind, or barely moving. Early investigations on the drivetrain reveal a slightly too tight chain, which isn't helping pedaling efficiency or bearing looseness. The chainline is good

Re: [RBW] Re: Not So Quick Beam

This is really great, helpful, info for a SS newbie! Thanks all. I was REALLY running my chain too tight! I might even loosen it some more for the commute home. -Pete in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this disc

Re: [RBW] Re: Not So Quick Beam

Great pic. If you lay a straight edge over the top of the chain you could measure the "static sag" and provide a very good rule-of-thumb for setting up single speeds. To be verified by the Park beer bottle opener test, of course! >From the photo it looks like about 1/4 - 3/8 inch? This might b

[RBW] Re: ISO Grid Grey Slickersack and Platrack

There are only olive 'sacks on the website, right? I hope so since I wanted a grey but bought olive since I thought it was that or nothing! - Pete in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web vis

[RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs

Joe- I know there's at least one other NYC Riv guy on here, and a few in CT, MA, DC and you can't miss BobbyB from NJ. I live in CT and work in Manhattan. I ride my QB or LHT to the station every day and take the train in. I'm not sure what you mean by the Riv "aesthetic." There's plenty of peop

[RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs

I've owned nothing but steel bikes and lived nowhere but the northeast. Except for a winter beater/commuter bike it's a non-issue. I've also been thinking about Joe K's original question and I bet the ratio of Riv/Bob riders to total riders is as high here as it is out west, it's just that Cali

[RBW] Re: 650b and the MTB crowd.

There's always the battle between novelty for novelty's sake and entrenched convention! Never having ridden a 650B I can't say anything about it, other than it would have to be pretty darn superior to both 26 and 700c to get the industry to embrace it. One thing that may, however, is if The Grea

[RBW] Re: 650b and the MTB crowd.

On Thursday, February 16, 2012 5:27:45 PM UTC-5, William wrote: > > true ^^ > > Most shops dont even have an Ultegra derailer on the shelf, much less a > Dura Ace. I've gotten to the point where I feel like the name of every > bike shop employee is: "No-but-we-can-order-it-for-you" > LOL! So

[RBW] Re: 650b and the MTB crowd.

I've made Harris my de facto LBS. UPS ground gets to me overnight. In fact, I have a package from them waiting for me when I get home! Pete -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://g

[RBW] Re: 650b and the MTB crowd.

I've never had anyone at a shop be unfriendly, but honestly most of them have never even heard of the things I'm looking for. Nitto? Blank stare. Cloth bar tape? Chuckle, followed by blank stare. Friction shifter? Centerpull brake? Berthoud bag? Nope, nope and "who?" Koolstop pads? Schwalbe tire

[RBW] Cork Grips - Shellac or No?

Any opinions on whether or not it's preferable to shellac your cork grips? I'm trying them for the first time and they are currently naked, but I was wondering if anyone had pros and cons for leaving them that way vs shellacking them? If it matters, these are the plain version without the groove

[RBW] Re: Need help deciding... Soma San Marcos or Revamp an 84 Trek 610...

Love the color! I for one appreciate the look of the rear rack parallel to the top tubes! :-p -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/8JfMX_

Re: [RBW] Re: What this country needs is a Country Bike

Ironically, I just bought the 2005 back issue of VQ (then VBQ) that has the interview with GP and JH, and it's funny to see their differing opinions. Grant is all "it's great if a bike is flexible to be equipped any way someone wants" and Jan is all "but didn't the French essentially figure out

[RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs

I walk by that Kog every day on the way to and from work. The moustache bars always make me smile - especially compared to all the stubby little sawn-off flat bars that seem so trendy on fixies around town. I fully expect to see guys riding around clutching a bare stem eventually! -Pete -- You

[RBW] Re: Not So Quick Beam

I just wanted to close out this mystery and thank you all for the tips. I'm pretty sure what I was experiencing was a combination of factors, in no particular order: 1) The chain was definitely too tight. Proper, looser tension helps, more so while pedaling than coasting. The WI freewheel still

Re: [RBW] Re: Not So Quick Beam

Just one phone pic at the moment. (Apologies for the busy background.) http://www.flickr.com/photos/ppesce/6775321708/in/photostream -Pete -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://gr

[RBW] Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

Thanks for the links. I pre ordered the kindle version too, (clicked through the link on Kent's site, so hopefully Kent gets a nickel!) and will pick up the paper version from RBW when available. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Not So Quick Beam

Thanks Patrick. I may have pictures but you've got the thousand words! Pete -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/kuDw55PaoVQJ. To post

Re: [RBW] Re: Not So Quick Beam

Bill- I thought about a sprung saddle - I've always been intrigued by the B72 actually - but I'm quite surprised/happy with how much extra "spring" the bike has now with the slightly larger, slightly lower pressure, and more compliant (can't say "supple" any more!) Paselas, compared to the JB's

[RBW] recent Atlantis changes

I used to think the lack of consistency along models years was frustrating, but now I think it's sort of charming. The variation over time reminds me that real people are responsible for Rivs, not robots. However, chain stays that are are so long that a standard chain won't wrap a 48/32 ( or wh

Re: [RBW] Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

OR... Tell your pub you'll include a number of signed copies (10% maybe?) with any order a bookstore places. Then everyone's happy. The worst that could happen is you get 100,000 orders and have to sign 10,000 or so books! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

[RBW] Re: Grip King Supreme--Version 2.0 is about to be unveiled!

Beautiful job. Those things are awesome, and huge. They are as big as frying pans. (I guess they'll join eggbeaters and lollipops in the pantheon of food-themed pedals!) -Pete (now disconcertingly self-conscious of my skinny 'Kings) On Monday, February 27, 2012 11:51:53 PM UTC-5, William wrote:

[RBW] Today's Blug Post

"Stuff Grant thinks is neat" is a tricky business model. Obviously there is a strong core of people who think that bike stuff-Grant-thinks-is-neat is neat, but the model would obviously be weaker at the margins. Riv always seemed least strong as a lifestyle company, most strong as a bicycle make

[RBW] Mounting D+D mirror to fork

I have the Bike Eye from Harris on my LHT (http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/mirrors.html) and it works pretty well. I wanted to avoid damage from parking in crowded public racks, and it has been successful in that regard. It is not ideal for reading license plates or checking out someone behind y

[RBW] In like a Quickbeam

Beauty! I think "On vehicle for delivery" are the sweetest four words in the English language. I'm loving my new-to-me alba bar Quickbeam too... Pete in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web

[RBW] Re: Weight

We'd all be much more content if BQ would stop publishing pictures of fully-kitted Herse randonneurs that weighed 17 lbs! As an experiment, I weighed my 60cm Sam with its racks 'n fenders n' stuff and it was about 28 lbs.(I can't recall if the handlebar bag was on there, but I"m pretty sure it

[RBW] Re: FS: Spring Cleaning, Small Parts

Still have the cork grips? (apologies that I can't seem to reply off list from my phone) Pete in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch

Re: [RBW] NAHBS

I appreciate that these are show bikes, and it's exactly the point that they are exquisite and perhaps even, in some cases, a bit too ambitions, impractical, or daring. It's great that in a venue like this the builders can just "go for it" and make bikes that showcase their skills and imaginat

Re: [RBW] NAHBS

:39:56 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Mon, 2012-03-05 at 06:33 -0800, Peter Pesce wrote: > > I appreciate that these are show bikes, and it's exactly the point > > that they are exquisite and perhaps even, in some cases, a bit too > > ambitions, impractical

[RBW] Re: Don't read if you don't like heresy (a.k.a. my new road bike which isn't a Rivendell)

Very nice! It is indeed rare to find a "road" frame that will take 32's or even 33.3 JB's. I was looking for such a thing myself and the Soma Stanyan seemed like the best option. But once you're spending $700 you may as well spend $1k, and then... well, you know how that goes! -Pete in CT > >

[RBW] Re: Somebody please buy this before I do

Oooh that's tempting! Given that I'm still trying to convince my wife that the pile of junk in the corner of the garage just "magically" transformed into my new-to-me Quickbeam I'd be in serious trouble too if yet another new bike showed up! On Tuesday, March 6, 2012 1:59:44 PM UTC-5, HappyCam

[RBW] Re: Any truly appealing panniers I'm missing?

I like the looks of the Carradice Kendal: http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/08/traveling-by-bike.html http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&under=type&product_id=52 And the Swifts are nice also. On Tuesday, March 6, 2012 6:01:03 PM UTC-5, Scot Brooks wrote: > > I'm really close t

[RBW] Re: Specialized saddles

Thanks for the tip on the Specialized - good to know. I have cheap, 20 year old Specialized saddle on my beater bike that is still going strong. And +1 for WTB, too. I have a WTB Pure V Pro that I like quite a bit. For some reason I just can't get Brookses to work for me. On Thursday, March 8, 2

[RBW] Re: Specialized saddles

While we're giving Specialized some love, and the tweed police (cue Cheap Trick song) seem to be on a donut break... I have pair of Specialized Touring shoes that are comfortable, easy to walk in, and among the more graphically-understated options out there for SPD shoes: http://www.specialize

Re: [RBW] Re: Specialized saddles

Apologies. I did not intend to mock or embarrass anyone. On Thursday, March 8, 2012 11:34:59 AM UTC-5, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 11:30 AM, Peter Pesce wrote: > > and the tweed police (cue Cheap Trick song) seem to be on a donut > break... > > > > Wh

Re: [RBW] Re: Specialized saddles

Offensive post deleted. On Thursday, March 8, 2012 11:47:43 AM UTC-5, Peter Pesce wrote: > > Apologies. I did not intend to mock or embarrass anyone. > > On Thursday, March 8, 2012 11:34:59 AM UTC-5, Seth Vidal wrote: >> >> On Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 11:30 AM, Peter Pesce w

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne

My new-to-me Quickbeam had a similar effect on me. My LHT is still the hauler/grocery bike, and my Sam is still the long-rides-with-hills bike, but I commute mostly on the QB now, and try to find more and more reasons to ride it other times too. My QB is set up with alba bars, and there's just

[RBW] Using a Sam Hillborne as a "go fast-ish" bike

I have a Sam that has been set up a few different ways. Like you, I use the Sam almost exclusively for 20-30 mile fun/exercise rides. I'm not capable of going "fast" by any measure, but my Sam is my "go fastest." bike. Whether it will feel lively to you is another question. I think the SH is pr

[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?

That's a good point, Jim. I'm not sure many people consider the amount of UV a bike that is used for daily transportation gets. I know I don't, or didn't, until now. If you lock your bike up outside a lot (perhaps less an issue for Riv owners) not only the saddle, but the tires, bar tape, brake

Re: [RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?

Well for some if us who leave bikes locked up outside it IS an issue! Not while riding of course. I have a 15 minute commute/ 13 hour bike rack lock up/ 15 minute commute. The time this particular saddle spends without its "ass hat" is vastly greater than the time it is covered by me. Other bik

[RBW] Re: Using a Sam Hillborne as a "go fast-ish" bike

I doubt there's an ideal bar for s Sam, as there is no "ideal" build for a Sam. The versatility is the virtue. If you want to sit up and watch the scenery, and Albatross or similar would be great. For fast-ish road riding it's hard to beat drops. Wide Noodles with interrupter levers feel especia

[RBW] Re: My SimpleOne (a set on Flickr)

Very nice! I was never a fan of the cream tires but with this frame color they look perfect. Some unique shots there from angles you don't often see (under-the-stem?!) All this Simple-One-Love makes you wonder why the bike sold so poorly that Riv discontinued it. Was it really just the price?

[RBW] Re: Headset and bottom bracket life expectancy

Oh! You didn't say you were (or might be) talking about those new fangled external BBs and headsets. I'm assuming that's what's on your friends carbon road bike. I've heard tell of those going bad in 500 rainy miles. I have an external BB (no idea which flavor) with only a couple hundred dry mil

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne

I have a Sam and a Quickbeam and have them set up quite differently, so they don't really overlap at all. I suppose you could make a single speed, stripped-down Sam, and do a 3x5 hack on a QB or SO and load it with luggage, but you'd be fighting the inherent nature of each bike. Riv seems too s

[RBW] Re: New Frame Specials up

As the owner of a single sixty sidepull Sam I'd say if you are looking for a road-y Sam they are great. I have had both the big Tektro sidepulls and the DC 750 centerpulls on the bike and both have handled my 235 lbs readily. Granted, I don't have any 10 mile long mountain pass descents around h

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne

The problem with a lot of conversions is tire clearance. I've been looking for an older road frame that would fit more than 28s and in my neck of the woods (NYC Area) there's not a lot out there, and when something shows up its rare that it sells for less than a new Surly or Soma. The SO / QB a

[RBW] Re: Albatross bars

I love the alba bars on my Quickbeam. They really change my mindset about riding compared to drops, from a sporty "must go faster" to a pure fun "wheee!" If you tape the front curves (or, even if you don't) they offer a few different hand positions to relieve fatigue and enable you to get down

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne

"Clearly not enough people will pay 1k for a dedicated SS frame" Maybe part of the problem was the fixation (no pun intended) on "single." Even though some have disparaged the thought that the SO/QB would be used with an IGH, I'm thinking why not? In fact, maybe it should have been market to wo

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne

Not sure how many people have unrealistic expectations of Raleigh 3 speeds, but OK. I can understand steering clear of IGHs if they're not your thing. Seems like the only expectation that was "unrealistic" in this case was that the SO would sell. I'm just throwing out a hypothetical (and appare

RE: [RBW] Re: Newsflash: High-trail Rivendells work with rear-load bias!

I recently put a wald basket on the Marks rack on the front of my QB. Can't say I like it much. At rest, anything (like a pair of gloves) causes the front wheel to swing around smartly and slam the brake lever into the top tube (alba bar set up). In motion, my modesty loaded commuting bag slows

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B72

Patrick- I might be interested. Let me know when pics are up. -Pete in CT On Thursday, April 12, 2012 10:24:00 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Used but in good condition. Photos forthcoming. $50 plus shipping, CONUS. > > -- > > - > Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM > For

[RBW] Re: Albatross OR Bosco

Can't comment from experience, of course., but it seems to me that the Bosco will be higher. On my Alba bars, I have them tilted backwards a bit to lessen the tendency of my hands to slide forward on the grips under braking. (as in the first and last photos on the Hunq page: http://www.rivbike.

[RBW] Re: Newsflash: High-trail Rivendells work with rear-load bias!

Thanks! Swinging a leg over a high rear load is a chore even for us long-of-limb-ers. I think I still have scar from the first time I lashed a milk crate to rear rack. My scheme is actually even more nutty- I have a way to clip my commuter bag/briefcase directly onto the Platrack (inspired by

[RBW] Re: V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

I think it's entirely frame dependent. I ran 55mm Big Apples (in 26'" though) with big fat Planet Bike fenders and the standard Deore V-brakes that Riv sells (sold?) on my LHT with no problem. But I doubt they'd fit on my Quickbeam... -Pete in CT On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 7:11:52 AM UTC-5,

[RBW] Re: Hillborne finds its true self

Same here. Had drops - Noodles and Nitto Rando - on my Sam and it was never quite right for my use. If I were doing a tour it might be different, but the way I use it the Alba bars transformed the bike, mostly by transforming MY attitude when I get on it. With the Albas (or, I'd imagine, most s

[RBW] Re: Sidepull brakes versus Cantilevers

I've never had a bike fail to stop because of the type of brake on it. (Of course I don't do radical MTB stuff or descend mountain passes in the rain with a full touring load, so YMMV). It's usually just comes down to clearances, aesthetics and personal preference. -Pete in CT On Thursday, Ap

[RBW] Re: Decent $500-$600 off the shelf bike???

Torker also makes some good stuff in this price range: www.torkerusa.com/bikes/commute/ On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 4:12:26 PM UTC-4, EastBayGuy wrote: > > So my little sister is looking into getting a new/First bike. she plans on > going on a few S240's and will be commuting in the somewhat fl

[RBW] Re: Geared bike, most like Simple One?

+1. I'd suspect that precisely the characteristics that give the SO/QB their qualities will make them a poor tourer. Secondy, the Atlantis is widely considered one of the nicest loaded-touring frames ever. If I already had an Atlantis I can't imagine I'd be looking for a different bike to go t

[RBW] Re: brakes for newer Hillborne frames

I've run both DC 750 centerpulls and Silver sidepulls on my Sam. Both work great. Just depends on your preference. Obviously to use center-pulls you need to to add cable hangers front and rear. Front is a standard piece. I used the Nitto "keychain" hanger from Riv in the back and it worked well.

[RBW] Re: ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

One of the UK shops (SJS, I think) has these at a decent price. There is also a domestic Ebay vendor who has them every so often. Pete in CT On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:12:59 PM UTC-4, ccanter wrote: > > I need a set of these. Riv used to sell the Tektros. Searches only turn > up Paul levers

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa - the first of a whole new horse breed?

Hey Jeremy- Do you have a pic of the Bosco bars on your QB? I moved my Albas to my Sam, and put Noodles on the QB, but now I want to go back to upright on the QB, and I'm not sure if I should get another set of Albas or try the Bosco. Thanks! Pete in CT On Sunday, May 5, 2013 11:47:12 AM UTC-

[RBW] Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

I have the AL Albas on my Sam with no issues, but I'd hardly say I stress them' Pete in CT -- 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+

[RBW] Re: Albas and Saddle Width

I ride a B-17 Narrow with drop bars and a B-17 regular with Albas. Provides just the right adjustment in width for the different postures in my case. -Pete in CT On Monday, July 1, 2013 5:19:32 PM UTC-4, Larry H wrote: > > I'm wondering what type (width) of Brooks Saddle people use with Albatros

Re: [RBW] Albas and Saddle Width

You mock the 135, Patrick, but seriously where else can you find that much old world British craftsmanship concentrated in a single package? I might buy one for the springs-per-dollar ratio alone! Pete in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Crazy New Urban S240

I had been stymied on S24Os thus far but this is a great idea. Thanks for the inspiration! Pete in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-o

[RBW] Do you find you ride slower with Albas than with drops?

Yes, I feel a bit slower vs drops or even flat bars, but I'm much more upright, and comfortable, and having more fun, so who cares. Pete in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Terrible News

via Twitter: *ThePathLessPedaled* @*pathlesspedaled* Just found out a reader from Durham was killed in a hit and run. RIP Seth Vidal. http://bit.ly/1bljzbI http://www.

Re: [RBW] Re: Regarding Seth Vidal

Beautiful tribute Anne. Thanks for the reminder. A nice way for us all to keep Seth in our thoughts. Pete in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an emai

[RBW] Bending a Silver Hupe

Just buy some tool dip at the hardware store and re dip them. If the colors don't match all the better in the Riv world. And bend them extra wide so they'll fit over the 2 layers of helicopter tape plus two layers of bar tape you'll need to keep your seat stays intact! Pete (Hupe-in' it up) in

[RBW] Re: Blug 7/22/13

I read about this reflectoring idea on Sheldon's site a while back. Don't recall if it was a Sheldon idea or a Jobst Brandt idea, but it sounds like it meets all the ideal criteria for reflectors - as much surface area as you want, motion, etc. As most rims are bit convex in cross section (or a

[RBW] Re: Child seat

I use a Yepp Mini front seat on my 60 Sam with Alba bars. I was surprised how little room - as in none - I have between the nose of the saddle and the back of the seat. I'm not slim, mind you, but I'm not that fat and I cannot fit between the saddle and seat to straddle the top tube. I had to d

[RBW] SP PV8 Dynohub for the Ram

I think the SPs have been discussed a few times here and/or on the bob list. Lots of short term, generally positive experience, no long term. I've been commuting with one for a year with no issues. Can't comment on the notchy feel as ive never had another dyno hub. Can't feel anything while ridi

Re: [RBW] why asymetric?

I'm thinking that a few mm one way or another just doesn't matter. Some will say they notice. Some will say they don't. If you can get the inner ring of your triple to clear then maybe it's all good. Btw, who ever said chain stays are always symmetrical? - Pete in CT -- You received this m

Re: [RBW] Complaints about bad roads

On a related note, how big we're your riding companions? The popular online tire drop calculator indicates 85 psi in a 37mm rear tire for a 225 lb rider with 75 lbs of bike and gear. My LHT actually rides much nicer with a good load on it. I always assumed it did so because that's what's it was

RE: [RBW] Mystery Bike!

Ooh! Will Riv get someone to make a new version of a suicide shifter? I'd absolutely LOVE a Silver Suicide Shifter for my QB! Pete (shiftless in CT) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: I really like my Rivendell bicycle and riding it makes me happy

Michael- I guess "Local Man Does Something Because He Enjoys It" just isn't considered news! :) Pete in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owner

[RBW] Mystery Bike!

Any more pics?! It's been a week and it's the long awaited mystery bike and you STILL don't have it put together? :) Inquiring minds want to know! Pete (loving Rangutan) in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this di

[RBW] Nitto rear racks vs. Topeak racks with slide on trunk bag attachment tracks.

I use the Topeak system on my LHT commuter / utility bike and find it very convenient. I have a couple of the topeak accessories, and have managed to jury rig a few other things to work on the track system (like a waterproof plastic ammo box.) On my Rivs, however, it's all nitto and canvas and l

[RBW] Re: Fitting my SimpleOne not so simple

A Sam isn't a simple answer - my QB fits me better than my Sam (60cm), and I'm about the same height as you. That being said, I was only able to get my Sam to work with a setback seatpost. And it actually worked better for to keep the stem as is and just move my butt back. It seems to me that a

[RBW] Re: Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles

Does this make him an "UnRacer" now? :) On Friday, August 24, 2012 1:47:22 AM UTC-4, Jim Cloud wrote: > > Just picked this up from internet traffic: > > > http://news.yahoo.com/lance-armstrong-stripped-tour-france-titles-internet-shock-233032763.html > > > Jim Cloud > Tucson, AZ > -- You re

[RBW] Nitto Randoneur bars. Have tyou used them?

I started with 46 cm Noodles based on info here and the Riv site. Rode them for a while and liked them well enough. Tried 45 cm Nitto rando bars next. While 45 is the widest they make, that is at the ends of the drops. The hoods are about 7cm narrower, making these feel like 38s. Surprisingly, I

[RBW] Re: Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles

Tim. Sounds like the very common shudder that is cured with a fork crown mounted cable hanger. Did Riv suggest that? Pete (canti-free, only V) in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Does your technomic stem extension sit level on your bike? The top of the "7".

I've only ever seen 72 degrees listed as the angle for nitto technomic stems, which is within a degree of most every riv head tube. How is yours angled down so much? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion o

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