[RBW] Re: Bedrock Mountain Clogs in Stock!

Wow these are cool. Thanks for getting them on my radar. Wondering whether sizing runs true to their sandals... On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 1:29:47 PM UTC-6 Calvin Yolo wrote: > I had the leather ones and just purchased the green suede as a back up > pair. I have a ton of miles walked in my

[RBW] Re: FS: Jumbo Rosco Bubbe Iditabike

Oh man. I’ve been waiting for the day one of these popped up here. Alas, now is just not the time for me. Someone is gonna be a lucky dog! On Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 11:02:37 AM UTC-7 steve...@gmail.com wrote: > Nice build Kai - for sure the wildest Rivendell I've seen yet. Just > looking

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Jumbo Rosco Bubbe Iditabike

build! Any idea on minimum saddle height and max tire size?On Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 12:54:49 PM UTC-6 Teague Scott wrote:Oh man. I’ve been waiting for the day one of these popped up here. Alas, now is just not the time for me. Someone is gonna be a lucky dog!On Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 11:02

[RBW] Re: Manivelle basket rack on Sam Hillborne

This rasket has had me intrigued for a while now! Cool to see one in use here. What do you think of the Manivelle? How does it hold up to a decent load? Does it get a little noodly? I'd plan on using it on my basketpacker. I currently use a big ol' Surly rack with a 139 strapped to it. Works we

Re: [RBW] Re: Manivelle basket rack on Sam Hillborne

might be nice to have an easily removable basket on > this Sam - and since so many others do the Marks / Wald combo there is a > reasonable chance I will learn they are right! Until that time…I am having > fun with this $94 solution! > > On Tue, Jan 30, 2024 at 1:13 PM Teague Scott

[RBW] Re: Susie Build

Nice build! Wondering who crafted that saddlebag 🤔 On Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 5:33:44 PM UTC-7 in...@brentknepper.com wrote: > good shots Ben! > > -Brent in chicagotoo > > On Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 4:35:13 PM UTC-6 Ben Hannon wrote: > >> No derail! The forward position has shellac b

[RBW] Re: Susie Build

y with a sewing machine they're not > too technical to make, just time consuming. > > On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 3:07:00 PM UTC-6 Teague Scott wrote: > >> Nice build! Wondering who crafted that saddlebag 🤔 >> >> On Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 5:33:4

[RBW] Re: bike mechanic in Boise

You might try Ryan at Bike Touring News on 36th and Hill. He’s a solid dude. They used to sell Rivs. Since he took over the shop pretty much focuses on Surly, but he still stocks excellent parts and is really knowledgeable about bicycle adventuring in Idaho. - Teague in Boise On Wednesday, Jul

[RBW] Re: Bike build day: Atlantis w/ Bullmoose & '81 Trek 510 Jean-Luc Picard

Haven't heard of an old Trek frame potentially fitting 48s... what year is this 510? I have an '83 614 frame hanging up in the shed, waiting for a 650b conversion. From what I've read it'll fit 42s & fenders, but only with dimpling. On Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 12:15:03 PM UTC-6 exliontamer w

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Touring Cantis, VO brake set and thumbie mount, possible tires

Hey Zed, Sent a PM. - Teague -- 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 view this discussion on the

Re: [RBW] Dynamo Hub Recommendations

Anyone have experience with the Kasai hub that Riv and Soma Fab carry? They look to be on par with the SP. -- 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 r

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Hub Recommendations

Good stuff in here, thanks all. I think I'll pass on the SP and go for one of those Kasai hubs. Anyone have specs for the Kasai (rim brake obviously...)? Flange diameter, center to left/right, spoke hole diameter? Same as the SP PV-8? I'll end up ordering from Riv, so they can just pass the inf

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Hub Recommendations

I'll let Bones clarify, but I'm assuming yes, identical measurements. The only spoke calculator I could find with a plug and play SV-8 option is Edd. https://leonard.io/edd/ Here's what the Edd spoke calculator has to say for the PV-8: 52 mm flange diam. 26.5 mm c-l & c-r 2.7 mm spoke hole diam.

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Hub Recommendations

Wow, didn't know those existed! I just ordered a Kasai non-Field Serviceable yesterday from SomaFab Shop - didn't even see those FS Dynacoils! Just checked up on them and it looks like they don't have a silver 32h rim-brake FS in stock. Now I'm wondering whether it's worth it to forgo the memo

Re: [RBW] Re: BQ fund drive for Black Lives Matter

Totally agree. Thanks Jan! - Teague in Boise -- 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 view this dis

[RBW] WTT: my large Saddlesack for your Baggabond (pretty sure that's the one)

Hi! So, I just purchased a large olive saddlesack from a fellow list member. I was hoping to support the bag with a Mark's rack, but the bag is just too deep! I'm thinking that the Baggabond would be a slightly better fit with the Mark's (I know - might not be the best rack choice...) and I hav

[RBW] Re: Talk Me Out of Building My Own Wheels

The wheel building section in the "library" on the Wheel Fanatyk site provides lots of excellent tips: https://www.wheelfanatyk.com/wheelbuilding-library/ I built my most recent set of wheels after cogitating over many of the tips and guidelines laid out there and I'm happy as could be. I did m

[RBW] WTB/WTT: Tallux, 26.0, 80mm (maybe 90) length (for my 25.4, 110mm)

Hi folks, I'm looking for a Tallux (tall quill, dull bright finish, stamped "Nitto") in 26.0 w/ 80mm length (from center of quill to center of bars). 90mm length might work out as well. With a bit of luck there's someone out there looking to go from Noodles to Albatross bars - I have a Tallux

[RBW] WTB: Ram or Hilsen fork, 260mm steerer (for resurrection)

Hi Riv folks, I'm trying to resurrect a Sequoia I just came upon. Sure, not a Riv, but very, very Riv-ish... The original fork is a little tweaked but is likely alignable; I just don't have any leads on reputable frame benders here in Boise. Figured I'd see if anyone has a suitable Riv fork si

[RBW] Re: WTB: Ram or Hilsen fork, 260mm steerer (for resurrection)

Hi Conway, thanks for the offer, but I'll have to pass. Trying to maintain a bit of balance between the frame and replacement fork. This old frame maxes out at ~38mm. Seems that the hierarchy of suitable forks (I could be wrong...) would be: 1. Ram 2. Quickbeam 3. Hilsen 4. Hillborne I have a l

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Ram or Hilsen fork, 260mm steerer (for resurrection)

rote: > > Maybe contact Soma/Merry for a Grand Rando or San Marcos replacement > fork? > > > Fair winds, > > Captain Conway Bennett > 239.877.4119 > > On Tue, Dec 10, 2019, 12:21 PM Teague Scott > wrote: > >> Hi Conway, thanks for the offer, but I'

[RBW] Re: WTB: Ram or Hilsen fork, 260mm steerer (for resurrection)

Thanks for the responses. It has been a busy few weeks and I haven't had the chance to think about this again. I’m now rethinking what might work on the Sequoia… I’m a rookie in the world of caliper brakes and didn’t consider the drastic effect that tire clearance might have on suitability. Oop

[RBW] Re: FS: Home Office Edition. Rivendell Custom, Atlantis, Hunqapillar, Wheels

Hey Karl, Potentially interested in either one of those wheelsets. A couple of details for each needed first: What is the 1. OLD? 2. Spoke count? 3. Cassette compatibility? I'm assuming that WI hub is 8(9/10)spd... - Teague in Boise -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

[RBW] Re: FS: Bags, Bags, Bags and More

Hey Ahmed, I sent you a PM! - Teague On Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 11:57:08 AM UTC-6, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Can you post a picture of the VO saddle bag and the VO rack? > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ > > On Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 1:22:09 AM UTC-4, Ahmed Elgasseir wrote: >> >> Corona Cl

[RBW] Re: WTB: Bolt-on Rear Derailleur

I've got one of these on some horizontal dropouts. Works pretty well: problem solvers tensioner/hanger

[RBW] Re: Recommend a film camera

You're going down a mini-wormhole here! There are plenty of opinions out there... There are Olympus people, Canon people, Minolta people, Petri people, Hasselblad people, etc. Depending on year, all of these companies made cameras that excelled in ways and potentially fell short in others. You

[RBW] Re: Recommend a film camera

Oh yeah, and check out some Forest Hill Film Lab videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbDG7XYhdWuSrRvhMcFxSeQ Grant has mentioned him in a Blahg post or two. He does some vintage camera reviews that are pretty cool. He also has good videos on shooting basics. Also, reviews for dys: http

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction vs Indexed

I run friction on both my bikes - 3x9 and 1x11. I like being able to get things perfectly dialed so my drivetrain is silent. I know you can get that with an indexed system, but it's nice to know I never have to worry about it failing. Once you spend some time with friction you'll be able to shif

[RBW] WTB: 59 Susie frameset

Sitting here, still nursing a broken heart after missing out on Bones' Susie a couple of weeks back. Joined the group some years ago but have held out on getting a Riv ($$$; been rocking the Riv-adjacent). I thought this might be the one! Was emailing back and forth, deep in contemplation, and

Re: [RBW] WTB: 59 Susie frameset

Alas, it must be a 59. 94cm pbh here. On Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 9:08:27 AM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Teague, must it be a 59? C&L still has a 56. > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 21, 2024, at 11:59 PM, Teague Scott wrote: > >  > > Sitting here, still

Re: [RBW] WTB: 59 Susie frameset

First off, I want to thank y'all for reaching out/chiming in here or directly. *Garth*, I've had a couple leads on Susies come in already, thanks for the offer. I've had some phone chats with a couple potential 59cm fillet sellers (always great connecting with folks from the bunch that way) who

Re: [RBW] Re: Haters Gonna Hate - for the "Cult-like Fanbase"

Just want to point out that since releasing the Romanceur, Lightning Bolt, and (pretty sure) Nor' Easter models, originally disc-only framesets, Crust has subsequently offered each in a rim-brake flavor as well. Cough cough, sounds like some trend-following to me ;) On Wednesday, September 25,

Re: [RBW] Re: NMSW

Digging this thread up... About to get into building some wheels for my new-to-me Susie. I'm getting some Cliffhangers, leaning towards NMSW, and am contemplating silver (ano?) vs. polished. I didn't see any mention of a difference between these two finish types in the thread so far. I guess po

Re: [RBW] Re: NMSW

s of the road. >> Although, I have not tried to polish it with some kind of compound to >> restore its luster. >> Since then, all my bto wheels from Rick were all non-polish (regular) >> version. >> If there is an anodized version, I would personally go to that route. &g

Re: [RBW] Re: NMSW

On Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:58:12 PM UTC-5 Teague Scott wrote: > >> Thanks Ed, Josh >> >> Good to hear about the polished NMSW working out for you. I'm planning on >> following suit. >> >> Did some more googling. *Velocity says*: >> &qu

[RBW] WTB: Crust Juan Martin bars

Hey y'all. I'm slowly accumulating bits for a Susie build. I'm buying more new bits than I have in the past, so figured I'd put the ask out there to try get some secondhand (or third or fourth) bars. I know I'm lessening my chance of finding 'em but I'm looking for the silver 26.0 version,

[RBW] Re: Charlie Gallup tire & fender dilemma

I don't have a Gallop, so I can only help so much! I do run Snoqualmies with 52mm VO Zeppelin fenders and they're a match made in heaven. Could one run the Zeppelin fenders under caliper brakes? Can't say myself. Do you have 52+mm between your squeezed brakes? Could one riding Snoqs with fender

Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

Steffen - really digging that Susie shot! Looks chilly and bleak! On Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:32:21 PM UTC-7 Keith P. wrote: > That photo rules. 👌 > > So great. > k. > > On Jan 14, 2025, at 3:33 PM, Steffen wrote: > >  > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] WTB: shorter extension 25.4 90-190/faceplater stem

Hey y'all. I'll try make this my last ask for a bit! Looking for a 60 or 85mm extension 90-190 or similar 4-bolt faceplater stem. More interested in the 90-190 as I don't need much rise. Not trying to use a quill adapter and threadless stem. Thanks! - Teague in Boise -- You received this mes

[RBW] Re: New S!LVER hub questions: free hub removal, parts availability

hub > body off, exposing the pawls on the free hub body and the drive ring on the > hub shell. You can lube up the drive ring with heavier oil or light grease > to quiet things down. > > BL in EC > On Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:01:35 AM UTC-8 Teague Scott wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts

Discontinued. The last batch of Susies was sold off this past summer. I did note mention of a new model later this year in one of the recent newsletters. Perhaps this'll be the one to replace the Susie/Gus fatty hillibike niche. On Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:55:09 AM UTC-7 Frank Brose wrote

[RBW] New S!LVER hub questions: free hub removal, parts availability

Hey y'all. Just received a New S!LVER hub after much debating about what to use in a rear wheel build for my Susie and have a couple questions. In the past I've built up a couple wheelsets with good ol' Shimano cup 'n cone hubs -- M900 and M756. I used to be a regular at my local coop and would

[RBW] Re: What's the new model going to be in 2025?

D. BYU has commissioned Riv to design a new model to send missionaries out on. I have a cousin that went there on a rugby scholarship and that's what the big Y reminds me of. OR D. Wishbone seatstays or chainstay yoke (both?) are in the mix. On Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:57:58 AM UTC-7 A. Wal

[RBW] Re: New S!LVER hub questions: free hub removal, parts availability

product page and the words > for the replacement 130mm end cap make it seem that you just pull em off. > If in doubt call Riv > > BL in EC > > On Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:32:29 AM UTC-8 Teague Scott wrote: > >> Seems this most recent iteration did away with the

[RBW] Re: New S!LVER hub questions: free hub removal, parts availability

wrote: > The freehub-side end cap is likely tighter than the non-drive end cap, and > when removing it, the small o-ring that creates a seal might be damaged. If > that happens, contact Rivendell -- we have replacement o-rings. > > On Friday, January 10, 2025 at 1:25:19 PM UTC-8 Te