[RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

I seem to remember in the early 00's that Sheldon Brown was lobbying hard for Rivendell to shorten top tubes, and that people on forums would chorus in on that. That may or may not be germane, though. On Mar 18, 3:33 pm, James Warren wrote: > My 64 cm frame from 2001 has a 62 cm toptube, not 60!

[RBW] Re: 2011 Bombadil Revealed!

Wow! Is that frame Mithril? On Apr 5, 4:54 pm, Marty wrote: > Perfection! > > http://tinyurl.com/32z9k4l > > I even included a video in the set to capture the beauty of the beast. > Thanks to everyone at Rivendell for delivering a masterpiece. Build > will begin soon, but I need to catch my breat

[RBW] Re: 2011 Bombadil Revealed!

gt; > On Apr 6, 12:35 am, Benedikt wrote: > > > Mithril.  Funny. > > > On Apr 5, 5:30 pm, Roger wrote: > > > > Wow! > > > Is that frame Mithril? > > > > On Apr 5, 4:54 pm, Marty wrote: > > > > > Perfection! > > > > &g

[RBW] Re: 2011 Bombadil Revealed!

Hear, hear! On Apr 6, 9:57 am, Marty wrote: > I was not that specific, I simply said I'd like a solid silver - > painter's choice. If it's Mithril, I must say I love it. If not, I > love it just the same. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: building wheels

technical writers (including Alice Starmore on Fair Isle knitting and a book on tile setting) were all that kept me reading when I didn't have to. On Apr 10, 4:43 pm, Thomas Nezovich wrote: > I will second what the others have said for Sheldon as a resource.  I would > also recommend Rog

[RBW] Re: Grant's April 10 post

Fishing pole mounts don't seem that strange for a Rivendell accessory to me. Seems like a natural for the ethos of a country bike, actually. On Apr 10, 2:02 pm, charlie wrote: > He's doing something like Bob Dylan did..doing off the wall stuff > for no particular reason and somehow it catches

[RBW] Re: What is that thing to the right of the fork crown?

Rivendell fork crown lugs were the twin candlestick holders at my wedding. They were the most elegant touch on the table. On Apr 15, 8:06 am, grant wrote: > It COULD be a nakkin ring, and with a Joe Bell paint job, it would > sell for $90 each, with a set-of-six going for maybe $500 (save $40 > o

[RBW] Re: Grant's "Velosophy"...

I wonder if digital/audio versions are done at Amazon, the publisher, or the author's prerogative? If I were the author, I would want to control which proprietary media and software(s) my work was tied to. Maybe sending a note to the author would be a good way to ask for your Kindle version. I hea

[RBW] My Riv Experience

Is there such a thing as a Taiwan 64cm? I had thought that size was only made at Waterford. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: My Riv Experience

More curious than anything else. I'm not sure but I thInk only Waterfords have undertubes, and a 64cm monotube would have a quite long head tube for current Rivthink. I recently rode a 64cm Hillborne and it felt nice and big compared to my 65cm Mercian, which has a much shorter headtube and a

[RBW] Re: Watter bottle recommendations?

I like that the Iris is stiffest at the top of the cage where it can best restrain the bottle. My old Riv Aellee's (sp?) are quite rattly with a Klean Kanteen because the whole cage pivots from the bottom edge of the cage. The only flaw I see with myfavorite Iris/KK 28oz wide mouth combo is that t

[RBW] Re: HS

I've wanted more saddle setback on every bike I've ever owned, and I've read it's the front derailleur's expected operating range that makes bike designers shy away from seat tube angles shallower than 72 degrees. I had a single speed frame made by Mercian with a 71 degree seat tube angle and by t

[RBW] Re: HS

" It would be very cool if they also made a real shifter for the Rohloff. I'm not in the market for a new bike but I'd be very, very happy to get a bar end shifter that was setup to handle the extra throw required by the Rohloff! I'd ditch that damned twist shifter in a split second." I feel t

[RBW] Re: HS

g wrote: > On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 4:10 PM, Roger wrote: > > " It would be very cool if they also made a real shifter for the > > Rohloff.  I'm not in the market for a new bike but I'd be very, very > > happy to get a bar end shifter that was setup to handle th

[RBW] Re: Wanted --- 68 CM Quickbeam

What's the top tube length on that? Some very tall frames from that era are not so long. I have a Centurion from about 1983 in my rafters that I remember as being a 62/56. I called it a hunchy frame. On Jun 28, 3:00 pm, William wrote: > One of you tall dudes can have the thrill of having a commut

[RBW] Re: wow

Many Sturmey Archer IGH's are designed around the traditional oln of 120mm, making them easy to swap in to bikes like the Quickbeam. In a few minutes time one could change out a single speed rear wheel with an SA RF8 8-speed wheel/cable/shifter unit. The cable stop attaches to the hub assembly and

[RBW] Re: Supplier of quality waxed canvas?

buy. http://www.fairfieldtextile.com/sounds/Stock_Items_prices_and_charges11.pdf Roger On Saturday, September 28, 2013 7:21:24 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > To answer my own question (I really should learn to Google first, ask > second): > http://www.fairfieldtextile.com/fabrics

Re: [RBW] Re: PDX Sunrise Coffee Club Tomorrow

I've been doing a little bit of coffee riding lately. This Friday, I stopped off on the East Bay Trail for a break. I use a trangia stove and a diy caldera-style cone that wraps around the Klean Kanteen in its Iris Cage. Pictures prove the Klean Kanteen gets a bit blackened

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

Open combs like that nice Merkur are nice razors. They shave nice and close, and don't clog so easily when one hasn't shaved for several days. For Patrick and others, shaving is a regressive technology (now geared primarily towards marketing advances) and many believe that unless you want to go

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

er than the very aggressive razors that came before it and better than all the later solid bar (i.e. not open comb) razors of later decades. On Sunday, November 3, 2013 7:22:54 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Roger, here's my grandfather's Gillette open comb: > http

Re: [RBW] Re: PDX Sunrise Coffee Club Tomorrow

lly nice looking setup. Do you just carry the trangia with > fuel in it in a separate bag? And are you boiling the water in one kleen > kanteen and then pouring it over the coffee in the H2Jo? Have you tried > percolating with it? > > Paul > > On Sunday, November 3, 2013 6:3

[RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

I keep a small carton of milk or half and half in the freezer to take with me on overnighters. It thaws over time, certainly long enough to still have some ice the next morning, and would surely give it a longer life on longer trips. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[RBW] Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue

Superbe levers otherwise). I also need to get that saddle back a little farther. Good Times! Photos of Almost Blue Sam Sitting on the Dock of the Bay:<https://www.flickr.com/photos/56856126@N02/sets/72157643167142163/> Roger -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue

Thanks for the kind words everyone. The Sam Hillborne is indeed a handsome bike. I believe I got the last 62cm in this color, with the next batch, in the standard blue I'm told, not arriving for a little while. Today I went for a spin with the seat set back a little further and found it closer

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD Single Chainring Bottom Bracket Width.

Around 1998, Grant set me up with a Sugino AT and a 115 spindle for use as a single (remember when Riv used to sell cool old NOS parts?). I believe I used a 3mm spacer to get clearance where the chainring bolts mount. This was for use with a 126mm rear hub. I'm not sure if a modern 130/135mm sp

Re: [RBW] FS: Sam Hillborne - 60cm

My wife asked me to let the forum to know she is baffled at this one bike concept and not in agreement. She peppered me with questions about how this would work: how would I get to work if my bike broke down, how would I get exercise, how would I have the right bike for shopping and a weekend r

[RBW] Re: ACW store just got a big revamp and restock for all you Associated coffeeoutside types.

i just received my mug and not only did it arrive intact, it is the cat's pajamas! On Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 7:22:19 AM UTC-7, jinxed wrote: > > Over the last couple years I've had multiple requests for both tees and > ceramic at home mugs. Apologies for taking so long, but I have finally >

[RBW] Re: Curious bit of Rivendell History

I think GP wrote that he'd had a friend or acquaintance by that name, with that spelling. Maybe it was to that person. Roger (first time poster) On Nov 21, 8:41 pm, James Warren wrote: > If you have Rivendell Reader #33 from Fall of 2004, take a look at Page 3, > the last two li

[RBW] Re: Splats rock.

Aargh, my size is backordered! On Dec 3, 2:05 pm, Bob wrote: > Alex, couldn't agree more about the MUSA rain pants. My first > impression of them is very favorable.  Very good value for money. > > On Dec 1, 1:47 am, amoll68 wrote: > > > Pretty cool. > > > I need to get off my butt, and order a

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillars?

opillar ;^) I did see a beautiful parallel tubed Sam Hillborne at Riv HQ the other day. If it accepted bigger tires, slightly different geometry and was otherwise Hunqa-like... Roger On Dec 4, 8:45 am, robert zeidler wrote: > I'm expecting mine 3d-4th week in January, or at least that'

[RBW] Re: Which Rivendell bike?

If you're nimble and on the lighter side, perhaps a Roadeo would fit the bill, as it is the successor to the Legolas, with a few notable changes like bb height and brake type. Mostly, I say this mostly because I just want to plug Vaughn's "Walking the Dog" youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/wat

[RBW] Re: Splats rock.

iam wrote: > LARGER SPLATS are back in stock!! > > Buy!  Buy!  Buy! > > On Dec 3, 7:55 pm, Roger wrote: > > > Aargh, my size is backordered! > > > On Dec 3, 2:05 pm, Bob wrote: > > > > Alex, couldn't agree more about the MUSA rain pants. My first

[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !

I'm about 6'3" and 94 PBH and ride with 170s. I think I only really noticed a big difference form 175s when my knees would get sore and I was at the top of the stroke. Then the 10mm difference (5 at top, 5 at bottom) was a welcome difference. On Jan 5, 8:06 pm, amoll68 wrote: > Not too often does

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

I've been really liking my Marathon Supreme 42-622s (measure about 37.5), but they're too big too fit inside of my fenders. Currently, I'm using GB Cypres that measure almost 32, but I'm hoping to shoehorn an in-between size tire in. What do people think of Racers vs. Kojak's vs. Supremes? The Ra

[RBW] Re: Informal Tall Riders Group

On Jan 8, 10:22 am, Larry Schellhase wrote: ... > I am truly  grateful to Grant and Rivendell for including tall frames in > their off the shelf inventory. It is truly rare to be able to buy a frame of > this size without getting it custom made. I believe the tall frames happened > at Rivendell

[RBW] Re: Skewers?

Okay, this is heresy, but I have a hard time seeing a quick release skewer as having any value except to racers with numb fingers at the top of a mountain. If I lose 30 seconds every time I flat, I'll live with that. The allen wrench I keep in my tool kit is a simpler and lighter way to tighten a s

[RBW] Re: Nitto Front Racks

I've been eyeballing low rider front racks. For the first couple of years Rivendell sold the Nitto Campee with the bolt on low riders, and had a simple low rider only with hoop in development (Reader 15, page 13) but at some point decided to eschew the low and go high. I wonder what made them see

[RBW] Re: Most interesting Riv Reader Articles

On Jan 8, 1:12 pm, George Schick wrote: > ...But my favorite would have to be a tie between the one about Lon Haldeman > & RAAM and the one about Freddy Hoffman. Haldeman's explanation of "used motor oil" on saddles comes right up after all those years! He was misquoted, of course. The typograph

[RBW] Re: Saddle comparison - Brooks B17 vs. Berthoud Touring

That's a lot to copy, but I like where the thinking leads. I think of a nice position by visualizing a skier photoshopped onto a bicycle. For any amount of tuck, there is an equal amount of rump behind the feet as there is to body in front. I don't care about the racer's position stuff. On Jan 9,

[RBW] WTT for a Nitto Campee lowrider front rack

grated front pannier/rack system - especially made for frames that don't easily take a rack All have light to medium use. If there is any interest, it would give me the impetus to finally get some images into my Flickr account. Thanks, Roger -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] WTT for a Nitto Campee lowrider front rack

grated front pannier/rack system - especially made for frames that don't easily take a rack All have light to medium use. If there is any interest, it would give me the impetus to finally get some images into my Flickr account. Thanks, Roger -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: Splats Video

Spencer told me early February - the middle of the wet season. I'm not procrastinating next time! On Jan 14, 2:08 pm, JoelMatthews wrote: > Sure hope Riv has a big re-order in place.  I want my pair! > > On Jan 14, 9:20 am, cyclofiend wrote: > > > Drizzly Thursday commute and a quick bit o' edit

[RBW] Re: WTT for a Nitto Campee lowrider front rack

et can go once a lowrider happens - it's perfectly functional in the meantime, but ultimately not to my taste. Since the Nitto lowrider hasn't materialized so far, I'd also be happy to talk about other brands of front lowrider (Tubus, Jandd, Gordon, etc). Preferably a trade, but for sale

[RBW] Re: Bombadil frame on ebay $0.01 1hr!

I don't understand. It's not a Bombadil, but a "very old Vintage Frame bicycle cycle bike Haro Road" in Greece that has almost no description and a $180 shipping charge. On Jan 18, 10:01 pm, Joe Bunik wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110635217630 > ;-) -- You receive

[RBW] Re: Bombadil frame on ebay $0.01 1hr!

Oh... I got Rick-Rolled, ROB style. I'll be ready next time. ;^} On Jan 18, 11:17 pm, Joe Bunik wrote: > Just kidding, apologies if I mislead anyone here. With all the talk of > double top-tubes, you know... > > =- Joe > > On 1/18/11, Roger wrote: > > > > >

[RBW] Re: 26 inch light?

I still lament the late great Avocet Fasgrips. Is the Kojak the closest thing now available in 700x35? I have Marathon Supremes in 700x42 and like them very well (except they don't fit with my fenders). I imagine the Marathon Racer line is just a bit more supple, lighter and a bit less durable.

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

My knees ache a little bit at the memory of it. Keep those knees warm! On Feb 3, 10:19 am, Rob Harrison wrote: > I just registered. Last time I did it was 20 years ago--should be a good > challenge for me. See you all at the ferry! > > Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you ar

[RBW] Re: VO/Rivendell Cross Blog Post

I remember a friend telling me "you go in there and it looks like a bike museum - and you wonder what's for sale and what's an exhibit." On Feb 3, 7:34 pm, William wrote: > I vividly remember my first visit to Jitensha Studio in my freshman > year a Cal in 1987.  I'd never seen a shop like that,

[RBW] Re: Blog post about tubing for AHH

re not privy to the original note that sparked it off, but I enjoyed reading about GP's thought processes in spec'ing tubes in today's internet post as much as I did in print way back when. The reason to not use a hardened seat tube was worth the admission on its own. Roger On Feb 1

[RBW] Re: Blog post about tubing for AHH

Here's the tubing decal I want: http://tinyurl.com/4lngmke On Feb 10, 5:20 pm, "Oliver S." wrote: > Grant's post was timely as I've been obsessing over decals/tubing > details when searching for old bikes on craigslist to restore. I did > learn a few things about tubing, but need to cool the labe

[RBW] Re: vests and what not

fibers may be of interest to some: http://www.tactilefiberarts.com/articles Roger On Feb 18, 3:00 pm, MichaelH wrote: > She probably thinks it was a lot of work for something the kid will > outgrow in a few months, but consider this.  Last Oct, my grandson > came home from the hospital in

[RBW] Re: Just Got Our English Riding Jackets

Liesl, Congratulations on your wedding! Has Warhorse has been delivered to you? Eager to see some photos! On Friday, December 6, 2013 9:46:48 AM UTC-8, Liesl wrote: > > ...yes, there will be pictures of Riv Chica Warrior on her Proto-palloosa > custom with English Riding Jacket and hatchet... >

[RBW] Yet _even more_ travel coffee questions!

As a continuation of this last winter/spring's thread "Yet more travel *coffee* questions! ", it seems the Helix Coffee Dripper

[RBW] WTB: Panniers

I'm looking for a nice set of panniers that I'd use with Nitto lowriders. My first thought is for waxed canvas, and along the lines of Swift or Carsick. There seem to be a great many good bag makers these days. I'll mostly use these just for camping, along with a Hoss saddlebag and a medium Sho

[RBW] Re: Garage sale grabs?

There were a few beautiful complete bikes: a Betty Foy, robin's egg blue with red fills, and the recent proto-Hunqa. Both may have found forever homes today. I got a single Sprint shifter and used Phil bottom bracket. Just yesterday I was about to mail order a different shifter and bracket, but

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

Hey, I like that patch! I would want to participate Friday afternoon through Saturday. I'm not sure how campsites are shaping up. Is everything already spoken for at China Camp? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

[RBW] Marin Camping on Entmoot's Eve (Friday Night)

Angel’s Camp itself. Anyone who either already has or needs a campsite for Friday night – let’s talk about it. Roger -- 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 i

Re: [RBW] Marin Camping on Entmoot's Eve (Friday Night)

Thanks Lee I've biked into Taylor several times and found once they cut it off (at 7 I believe). Two people were escorted away, but I never knew if they were tucked in somewhere else or if they were turned away. All the riders I've talked with believe Taylor never turns away a cyclist, so maybe

[RBW] Re: Overheard at a bike shop

It's the Shoprat Wishlist. The salesman pressures the customer into what he himself wishes he could afford - barely used and at second hand prices - and voila! at some point down the road, gear is showing up back at the shop or on Craigslist for his ilk to get on the cheap. On Thursday, June

[RBW] Re: Jamboree and Entmoot shirts and patches

Was the boat inspired by the wrecked ship up in Tomales Bay? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] Re: Jamboree roll call !!!

I had been planning to camp at China Camp tonight. Anyone else? I may switch over to the Friday Mt Diablo camp out if no one else is headed to CC today. Who's up for China Camp Friday night? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Jamboree roll call !!!

Yeah, I'm on my way to Riv now for the Mt Diablo overnight. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Entmoot Motivated Change

Yes... A chair. I liked the looks of the A Lite products. Also, this group seems to like its beer pretty well. I think in future I would bring growlers of homebrew in 2 liter bottles to save on portaging all those bottles. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Entmoot Motivated Change

On Monday, July 21, 2014 10:35:10 AM UTC-7, Pondero wrote: > > Thanks, everyone. When I posed my question, I definitely didn't expect so > much chair input. I commonly bring a small piece of cloth that I roll up > and strap to my saddlebag, affectionately referred to as my "lollygagging > ma

Re: [RBW] best fenders for Rambouillet? WTB question

Those PDW clips look great. Does anyone know if they are compatible with VO and/or Honjo? -- 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+un

Re: [RBW] best fenders for Rambouillet? WTB question

On Friday, July 25, 2014 6:16:16 PM UTC-7, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro wrote: > > Installed the PDW safety clips tonight. They were a perfect fit on the VO > stays and adjustment was a piece of cake. > Thanks Andrew! That's really helpful to know. For the last few years I've been conflicted betw

Re: [RBW] best fenders for Rambouillet? WTB question

Great to hear Andrew! I prefer VO fenders to SKS and look forward to these clips, for peace of mind if nothing else. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Refined S240 setup!

On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 8:35:07 PM UTC-7, DS wrote: > > ...anyone for a mt diablo juniper or pt. reyes run in September... > Sounds great to me, DS. Let's make some plans. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: Entmoot and Mason Hill Kettles

I use a GSI 1 qt tea kettle that I like really well. I prefer their "glacier" stainless steel line to the various forms of coated or uncoated aluminum in other lines. Here it is in use with a Klikstand / Trangia stove. On Saturday, Augus

Re: [RBW] Re: Refined S240 setup!

f the park. I've always chosen to think positive, and that they were tucked in somewhere. On Sunday, August 3, 2014 3:23:12 PM UTC-7, DS wrote: > > Thinking Samuel Taylor on Sept 20th or 27th for one night out for anyone > interested in joining (Dan, Roger, anyone else). Those tha

Re: [RBW] Re: Refined S240 setup!

I've bike camped at Taylor several times and have always been told by other cyclists that no cyclist is turned away. One time, the biker paddock was filled when another group of cyclists showed up. The rangers led them away, but I don't really know if it was to another site or out of the park.

[RBW] Do you ride your drop bars above, at, or below saddle height on your Rivbikes?

I like to discover my dropbar height by shifting it over time until I find I'm using the drops about 1/3 of the time when just riding along. Turns out that puts the tops a few cams above the saddle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: I ordered a Sam!

On Thursday, August 7, 2014 11:27:12 AM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > ...don't forget to document your box art... > - Jim > One trade off to the joy of being able to visit RWHQ often is that I never get packages with box art. My Hillborne was handed to me seconds after having its head badge

[RBW] Re: S/O for the 64cm Rambouillet?

Here's a chart that may be helpful: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html Out of curiosity, are you eyeing them at a bike shop that has both a 62 and 64 in stock? On Dec 16, 11:00 am, Kieran J wrote: > Any 64cm Ram owners out there? I'm curious to know the standover > height for one of the

[RBW] Re: Stolen Bleriot.

Oh man, I just saw this thread. Terrible. I think Manny's Bleriot, in the many ride and camping threads in which it starred, gave me more vicarious enjoyment than any other bike. Like all of us, I'll miss it. I once recovered a stolen bike by seeing it parked in front of a store (probably an unwi

[RBW] Re: Kudos for New Riv wool bike jersey -

Sounds like they're great. Are these on their site now? I looked but didn't seem to find them. On Dec 20, 9:14 pm, Joan Oppel wrote: > I had to share my thoughts on this since I like it so much.  I saw Grant's > post about getting these in and that they'd be the last from this New Zealand > sup

[RBW] Re: Upgrading my Trek 520?

I saw a 2008 Trek Catalog that shows geometries on the next to last page. The 62cm Hunqa (largest size) is indeed a larger bike than a 25" Trek, but the 64cm Bombadil is more similar in size to your 67cm Homer and especially closer to the 69cm Homer you considered. http://www.trekbikes.com/pdf/2008

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

I like a French Press, and figured a way to make a 16oz Contigo insulated stainless mug and a French Press plunger do double duty for drinking and coffee making. The Contigo fits water-bottle cages and is easy to use while riding. I re-purposed a plunger from a plastic Peets travel French Press t

[RBW] Re: Every Day Carry - Here's Mine, What's Yours?

I'm surprised by the similarities of my kit with Amit's: In my old Candy Bar Bag: Pump Hanky/Tool Roll with: - Spoke Wrench - Multi tool - Tire tools - Leatherman Micra - Patch kit with Presta/Schrader adaptors & 4mm, 5mm and 3/16" Allen Wrenches Coin Purse Key Chain with locking hub key Tissues

[RBW] Re: Jack Taylor photos - build assist (and many parts) from RBW

That headtube photo is beautiful and poignant. Far better than perfect. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/6818456461/in/set-72157629173650165/ On Feb 4, 12:17 pm, David Blessing wrote: > Thanks for the pictures. The shifters are beyond cool. > Not riding today.  12 to 14 inches of snow in

[RBW] Re: Atlantis vs. Sam

> To people I do know -I've found that making anyone feel good about the > good things about their bike is an excellent way to get them to ride > it more often. Question: So, what's the very best bike of all? Answer: The one that makes you want to ride more! You've found a universal and inexpensi

[RBW] Re: 64 Atlantis still FS

I'm not in the market for an Atlantis right now, but I am curious about yours. IIRC, shortly after the Atlantis was released there was strong lobbying by some people who wanted top tubes shortened on Rivendells. Again from a foggy, decade old memory, it may have been Sheldon Brown foremost among t

[RBW] Re: My "Grilver" AHH

Riv is so on a roll with colors in the last couple of years. The Roadeo/Hunqa grey with red or orange, the last two Hillborne's, Simpleone, and now this accidental choice. I find very often that when I relax my grip a bit that serendipity will trickle in. And that has made all the difference.

[RBW] Sackville Shop Sack & Wald basket

I've had both the large and medium Walds on a Mark's rack. The large rack was too wobbly for my taste, but the combo of a medium basket with the Riv sack is insanely great for commuting and errands. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: speaking of the blug... new Atlas rim

On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 5:45:07 AM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: > > Looks like the NoBS is also available as a 26", too.But not in > 650b.It says "mill finish"; is the Atlas just a polished version of > this rim? > > I just built a wheel using a "No BS" rim I ordered from Velocity USA's

Re: [RBW] Yet _even more_ travel coffee questions!

I can definitely taste how paper strips the oils and bass notes out of the types of coffee I roast (Jjavas, Yemens, East africans, etc). Lighter bodied, brighter coffees may be less affected. As for plastic, it's not rational it just gives me the heeby jeebies. Not sure if I taste it. It does r

Re: [RBW] Yet _even more_ travel coffee questions!

Wow iPhone Autocorrect and a bouncing bus really conspired against me in that post. sorry... -- 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-bunc

Re: [RBW] For sale 62cm Waterford Built Hunqapillar (revised posting)

Oh man, I test rode and wanted THAT bike. Even though it was a transitional version of the Hunqapillar of which surely very few were built, it seared itself into my brain as the perfection of that type of bike. I believe it eventually sold to a customer and no doubt is making that person very ha

[RBW] Re: Sam"s versatility

load has carried well for me on hardpack off road surfaces, like I imagine your local fire trails would mostly be. Roger On Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 6:25:13 AM UTC-8, michael sellers wrote: > > Some thoughts from the group please? I have my wife"s Riv ordered and hope > to pla

[RBW] Re: Klean Kanteen Conversion Questons

Klean Kanteens are very versatile and durable. My wife and I use them daily, in several ways: - drinking water around the house in uninsulated bottles - keeping coffee hot for hours, poured fresh out of the French Press - holding tea for sipping slowly over an hour's time In addition

[RBW] Camera Bag companion for ShopSack / Wald Basket

Recently, I've been working on my camera skills in conjunction with investing in new camera gear (Olympus EM10 with several native and adaped lenses), and have been looking for a good way to carry an outing's worth of equipment along in a secure fashion. Camera bags are great, but bag inserts

[RBW] Re: Klean Kanteen Conversion Questons

Yep. It's got a Youtube (click here) and everything: On Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 3:06:29 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Russ Roca style? > > With abandon, > Patrick > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: New White Industries ring design!

On Friday, March 6, 2015 at 3:56:58 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > ... You can't run > wide/narrow rings with multiple chainrings because if you shifted from one > to the other and didn't hit the right kind of tooth, the chain would skate > on

[RBW] Re: The newest BLUG

If you ask the person whose career/volunteering is based on being the go-between of goods/services and those who need them if it is a good idea to cut them out of the loop and give directly, I would guess you'll always hear them tell you their role is important and to keep them in the loop. --

[RBW] Re: FS: New Phil cassette hub

I notice the blue stripe on the hub and haven't seen that very much before. Does the blue stripe denote something particular, like its specs or product line? On Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 9:28:32 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > That link let's people edit your ad. Let's try this one. > > > http

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: New Phil cassette hub

Gotcha. That hadn't occurred to me. On Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 12:35:51 PM UTC-7, Forrest Harvey wrote: > > That is tape to protect the hub I believe > -- 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: Rivendell Timeline

I added a note that Appaloosa was first available in March of 2016. I think Appaloosa was, like the various iterations of the name Roscoe Bubbe/Boscoe Rubbe, a name that was floating around for awhile waiting to be paired with a bike concept that was going to move forward into production.The o

[RBW] Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

Ben Zobrist was the A’s Greek God of Walks! RBWHQ is pretty much on the commute from Danville, where a lot of ball payers have chosen to live, and the Colisseum. Maybe he stopped by when he was a local... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: One month VO Touring rear hub review.

Bmx guys get really proud of how loud their hubs can be. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRnj1he3beU I have a Profile Madera single speed hub spaced out to 120mm for my single speed commuter and have found the buzzing bees of coasting is easier and more effective than pinging my bell. And pedali

[RBW] Re: One month VO Touring rear hub review.

On Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 8:26:50 AM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > If ah puwt aneey baseball cards in mah spoekes its gunna be 70's Oryuls, > Hon! > My Appaloosa don't want none Unless it's got Oryuls, hon! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

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