[RBW] Re: Riding the Atlantis

n my experience. I had another bike that did shimmy at about 30 mph (I eventually tracked this down to wheels that were out of true), and putting my knee against the top tube was enough to stop the shakes. Wally -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &qu

[RBW] Possible stripped threads on frame ... what to do?

advice. Wally -- 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 group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: Possible stripped threads on frame ... what to do?

rame don't matter. And I will take care of this before I'm at the back of beyond and it decides to let loose, I promise. Wally -- 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-own

[RBW] Interim tour report from a ride on an Atlantis

ested in seeing more photos and some commentary on the trip, you can go to http://keystoalaska.com. Ultimately I am headed to Homer, Alaska on sort of a beginning-of-the-road to end-of-the-road journey. Wally -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

[RBW] 4 Brooks B17 Ti saddles for sale

Hi Don - I'd be interested in a black one - if you have one, please email pics. Thanks! Wally -- 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

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Road 59cm Complete

for this beautiful bicycle, but make me a (reasonable) offer, and I'll consider it.  Wally -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Road 59cm Complete

Hi! I should have included that info in the original listing - thanks for asking. The standover is 83.5cm (33"), and I have a PBH of 91 cm. Wally -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, se

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Road 59cm Complete

Yes, it does feel a little small for me. Although, it is very ridable, even as is. Thanks! Wally -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubs

[RBW] Atlantis seatpost binder bolt & nut size

went, right? Well,I did. But the bag with the seatpost binder bolt is gone. Does anyone know off the top of their head (no need to disassemble your bike) what the proper size of that nut and bolt are? Thanks for your help! Wally p.s.: And yes, I'm sure the bolt will turn up just the moment I r

[RBW] Re: Atlantis seatpost binder bolt & nut size

Thanks! That should do the trick. Off to the hardware store tomorrow. Wally -- 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 group,

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: S24O in Adventure Cycling

oint routes. They're good people with a good mission, have been at it since 1974, and support the same sort of things that we do here. Their mission and vision statements are here: http://www.adventurecycling.org/whoweare/mission.cfm I hope that all of you are able to ride all you want to in th

[RBW] FS: 58cm Rambouillet, orange, all Campy components

Hi - too many bikes forces me to sell one - a beautiful orange 58cm Rambouillet. Here's the writeup that will go on eBay unless someone here wants the bike first. http://tinyurl.com/ygaw7k4 I'm asking $2,000, and I'll include careful packaging and FedEx ground shipping at tha

[RBW] Re: a tour inside the brooks saddle factory

Best, Wally -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For mo

[RBW] FS: 2 Schwalbe Marathon 47x622, 50 miles, $55 shipped

For sale: a matched pair of Schwalbe Marathon 47 x 622 (700c) tires. These tires have about 50 miles on them. Wire bead, kevlar guard (with the blue kevlar guard label from last season). $55 shipped to your door in the continental US. Please reply off list. --~--~-~--~~~-

[RBW] In the market for a 61cm or 64cm Atlantis

nt to me. If anyone has an Atlantis frame or complete bike they are ready to part with, let's talk. Thanks! Wally --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to t

[RBW] Re: In the market for a 61cm or 64cm Atlantis

minute I do, one shows up on eBay. Wally --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

[RBW] Polishing off the logos

I've got a new wild hair - I've been thinking of polishing off the logos on my derailleur and brake levers. They say "Shimano 105" or just "Shimano", and I was thinking that a plain silver look would compliment my Rambouillet a bit better. I know, you can't see the logos from more than a few feet

[RBW] Re: Polishing off the logos

I wanted to thank everyone for their thoughts and ideas about this. Reporting in: the Shimano 105 logos on the crank arms came right off using a razor blade. I just scraped the paint off, with a light touch on the blade. As usual, less is more. There was also a 105 logo on the rear derailleur. T

[RBW] FS: Pair of Schwalbe 700c BIG APPLE tires and tubes (50x622)

south end of Denver today - the weather was nice, and it was a great way to ring in the new year. I enjoy reading everyone's postings in this group - there is a lot of wisdom here - and want to wish each of you the best possible 2009. Wally --~--~-~--~~~---~--~-

[RBW] Re: FS: Pair of Schwalbe 700c BIG APPLE tires and tubes (50x622)

That was fast ... they're sold. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 group, send em

[RBW] FS: 63 cm A. Homer Hilsen Frame and Fork

0, plus $60 shipping. Based on that, I'll ask for $1,200, which will include shipping to the lower 48. Please PM me with your interest. Thanks! Wally -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this

[RBW] Re: WTB/ISO Paul Thumbie adapter for Silver shifters

I've got bike buddy who owns a machine shop that specializes in hardware. I"ve sent him the image for a SWAG on cost and minimum quantity. On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 12:10:02 AM UTC-5 thetaper...@gmail.com wrote: > I've had good luck with the Velo Orange thumbie adapters. > > On Monda

[RBW] Re: WTB/ISO Paul Thumbie adapter for Silver shifters

Yeah, I get that on the regular off the shelf hardware. It was for the adapter. On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 7:40:56 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote: > Only the adapter plate is special, the rest is just hardware. This cries > out for someone with a 3D scanner and 3D printer. But this is Paul's >

[RBW] Re: Are Riv Sliver shifter + Paul thumibe days over?

I had checked w/ Paul a year or so agothis was from Gary the sales fellow "Rivendell ended up being the only entity that ordered them, and even then it took several years for them to eventually buy the whole last run, so from a financial standpoint I don’t think we can do it." On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne/Quickbeam sizing question

6'-3", 92PBI straddling a 64QB w/ 42 tires on it. On Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 10:19:03 AM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > > Does anybody have the sizing options sorted/readily available for the > Simple Ones & Quickbeams? > > I've got a 60 but I'm really enjoying sizing m

[RBW] WTB/ISO Riv Sackville Stickpack

first option. Stay well! Stay the distance! Email me, pleases and thank yous! Wally in Maine -- 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

[RBW] Re: Brake lever preference with Nitto Noodles

Another vote for TRP RRLs. I have them on my Quickbeam with Nitto Dirt Drops and on my bikepacker w Klampers. On Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 10:45:55 AM UTC-4, Erik Wright wrote: > > Howdy, > > I have a Roadini set up with 46cm Noodles. I'm using 9spd 105 brifters > that I took off my old road

[RBW] Re: Help Pimp My Quickbeam

> basket did you get? > > On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 8:49:58 AM UTC-7, Wally Estrella wrote: >> >> Here's my Bregalad in its current form. With recent swap out of that >> HEAVY Wald 137 to the half version of the "racing" basket. So, much faster >

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Custom Paint Color Help

Any color other than orange will just make the bike slow. But, you already new that ;) Can't what to see this refreshed Ent! On Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 10:36:22 AM UTC-4, Birdman wrote: > > Hey Bunch, > > The bottom bracket shell replacement on my Quickbeam is going well and it > will be

[RBW] My bailer's remorse meet your buyer's remorse? Gus Boot Willsen

, but I'd consider a blue) and have buyer's remorse on it.let's talk. Shoot me an email directly. I'd even possibly be happy to offer a Off Course Of Remorse Of Course reward. If not, Will says RBW has plans for a 2021 make of GBW. Stay well! Stay riding! CHEERS! W

[RBW] Re: frame timeline?

Update - Hillibikes and Atlantis framesWe found out the Hillibike boat won't reach Oakland until the 28th, so we'll only be able to start shipping frames and building bikes in early May. It usually takes about a week and a half from the time the boat arrives to when the container arrives here.

[RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

*Is anyone planning to tour with theirs?* Yep, my Gus will be a commuter/grocery-getter/bikepacker ride -the guS-UV. I'm planning on Tumbleweed racks for it. The TW racks are designed around modern wider hubs/frames, but I think it'll squeeze in OK to mount on a Gus. I've seen a pic of a T-ta

[RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

What about rim/tires? For rims it'll be Velocity Cliffhangers. For rubber it's either Schwalbe Johnny Watts or Surly Extra Terrestrials as options. Here's hoping for an email update today... On Friday, May 6, 2022 at 2:13:45 AM UTC-4 brendonoid wrote: > The Hive mind here is real. I was thinki

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

Yeah, it's growing on me w/ the black. I went w/ mostly silver (black RD, cassette, chainring). An all black component build would definitely be great! On Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 12:12:18 PM UTC-4 hinton...@gmail.com wrote: > The more I look at it though, the black does compliment the black i

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

*"The Gus forks are no longer the complicated crowns of the original run"* OH NO! The OG fork look was one of my favorite parts of the design! Well, I'll just have to be happy w/ what's available and JUST RIDE! Can't wait to get Gus in hand and build it up. On Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 2:38:5

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

My Gus has shipped! MY GUS HAS SHIPPED! MY! GUS! IS! ON! THE! WAY! Walnut Grove to Crusty Acres here in Maine! Which is typically 7 days. Unfortunately I'm preparing for a three day bike trip next week-end, so muh Gus won't be ready for me to build up until I get back on June 6th. That's goi

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

dnesday, May 25, 2022 at 1:06:24 PM UTC-4 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Great to hear they are starting to ship Wally! Can’t wait to see the > build! > > Did you have them prep it at all or just ship it as it came? > > On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 9:51:16 AM UTC-7 wallye...@gmail.c

[RBW] Re: Memorial Day Bike Ride in Boston

NICE! A few weeks ago I had a gang of 11 take the Reformatory Trail from Concord onto the Minute Man and into Boston. The back out to Lexington then left over to Battle Road. It's always a fun day! We'll try to go down once to twice a year. Enjoy the ride! When traveling back through Arlingt

[RBW] Paul Silver thumbie mount

WTB the Paul Silver thumbie mount. Only need the right, but would take the set. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

Lovely build! is that an 11 speed cassette? I'm going 1x11 with Shimano (11-51) cassette and RD. GREAT NEWS! My Gus arrived yesterday (6-1). VERY GOOD news! He's getting framesaved before this week-end. Good news! I'm finally going on that bikepacking trip in Cape Cod that's been in the plann

[RBW] Re: front carrying options for 2022

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbVfD1Hu9xN/ I've had 25# box of kitty litter on the rear. Luckily it's only a mile home. I'm currently running Nitto Dirt Drops RM-013, 52 w/ either a small or medium BXB Goldback. With plenty of clearance for my big mitts between the side pockets and brake lever

[RBW] Re: front carrying options for 2022

there was some redesign on the stay clamps or something like that. IIRC Surly offered replacements up for free. Most likely any one purchased today would have the new design, if not Surly should still be offering the replacement items. On Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 1:05:00 PM UTC-4 JAS wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: long wheelbase, Hillibikes + tray racks

I confirmed yesterday that a GBW will fit just fine in a 1-Up rack. The wheelbase is about 53 inches on Gus. The length of the rail on 1-Up is 54" which is what 1-Up states as max wheelbase. The Equip-D says it can take a 56" wheelbase. On Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 12:32:50 AM UTC-4 JAS wrot

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

no issues on my Gus for self-steering. I was riding no-hands on straights and even into a few gradual corners. On Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 12:29:45 PM UTC-4 Daniel MacPherson wrote: > 700cc tires. 2.3 inches G-One Speed Light Tires. Very little tread so > they are quick. > > So far I love t

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

I'm running Paul Motolites and the Kool Stop mountain pads, in salmon, for my Gus. No issues for fit or squealing. On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 6:30:18 AM UTC-4 brendonoid wrote: > I have found that the thin line salmons, when working, are great pads but > by far the fussiest to setup. Getting

[RBW] Re: Silver2 shifter apparently shift 12 speeds fine, even with SRAM rd

H, gonna have to try this w/ my Shimano 11 speed (11-51). On Monday, July 11, 2022 at 6:41:00 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > https://bikesnobnyc.com/2022/07/08/index-this/#more-11189 > > I'm only up to 10, and that with an 8-sp-era road rd and Barcons, but this > is heartening news. > > I

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day (last week) A New to me Quickbeam

Nice, Bill! the build looks great! I hope you enjoy the Ent as mush as I have mine! On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 6:01:40 AM UTC-4 brendonoid wrote: > Very classy build! I love it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

"This is Paul (Kalamazoo), who goes by Doc. He is a real doctor, a retired emergency room physician, and this pretty Appaloosa is his retirement gift to himself. " Love Doc! Good human! He has a place here in Maine. I'll typically seen him at the LBS. Haven't seem him, but should reach out to

[RBW] Re: Does anybody out there have Paul Minimoto FRONT brakes on their Atlantis?

I had Neo-Retros on my Quickbeam, but switched to Minimotos two years ago. Well worth it in the extra stopping power. On Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 12:24:17 PM UTC-4 ack...@gmail.com wrote: > Looking for pics of other Atlantis owners' Minimoto set-ups. I currently > have Neo-Retros , but the

[RBW] Re: wtb: Rivendell x Nitto threadless Bullmoose B901 bars

whatbars.com has all 3 bars in the database for the visual overlay On Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 2:46:04 PM UTC-4 Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > I recall also being somewhat confused by the different versions when > previously considering some bar changes. The Fairweather is definitely > wider a

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

creech. >>>> >>>> >>>> Sincerely, >>>> >>>> Daniel M >>>> >>>> On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 8:07:10 AM UTC-4 Paul Clifton wrote: >>>> >>>>> Good to know the Salmon pads squeal for l

[RBW] WTB Mark's rack

Looking for a silver Mark's rack Thanks, Wally -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.co

[RBW] Re: WTB Mark's rack

m also looking for one of these but they appear to be sold out >> everywhere. Anyone have a lead? >> >> Jeff >> (Alabama) >> >> On Thursday, 18 August 2022 at 08:29:17 UTC-5 wallye...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> Looking for a silver Mark's rack >&g

[RBW] Re: Philadelphia Bike Expo 2022

It's on my calendar, so that means I'm hoping to go. I'm riding the Appalachian Gravel Grinder the week before, so I have to juggle some PTO and cat-sitter stuff. My wife has some family in Philly so that's a plus on me getting down there. It'll probably be an Oct 28th decision... On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: The scariest Rivendell - Halloween Special - Pumpkin QuickBeam and Carbon

Orange is now definitely the fastest color! Are you actually riding this faster Ent or just mock it up? if mocked up, send it for a spin anyhow! On Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 10:30:27 AM UTC-4 JohnS wrote: > Looks like fun! > > JohnS > > On Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 10:21:21 AM UTC-4 D

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam pulling double duty

AWESOME! If I were forced to have only one bike, it would be my Quickbeam! On Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10:40:15 PM UTC-5 Robert Dowtin wrote: > I've been getting a lot of miles on both my Riv Road and my Quickbeam, > never as much as I'd prefer but admittedly a lot. I have been having su

[RBW] Minimotos on a Quickbeam?

issues for tire clearance (currently has Shikoro 42s on it). Also, did you run the rear cable into the center holder then out to the noodle or just from the directly into the noodle from around the seatpost? Thanks, Wally in Maine -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: Minimotos on a Quickbeam?

not with fenders though!). I would not >> recommend routing the cable through the holder; just run it like normal >> V-brakes. On my SS I ended up using a minimoto in the front and a neo-retro >> in the rear so that I could continue using the rear brake bridge. Most of >&

[RBW] tell me how a loaded Gus/Susie handles

and how the handling is when loaded in different manners: front: low w/ panniers and/or high w/ a bar bag or basket frame bag? rear: big saddle bag and/or an over the center of the rear wheel rack load with panniers on the rear? My intended build would be w/ Tumbleweed racks (already have them).

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

find the rest of my parts. Wally in Maine On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:14:42 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Added the LimeOlive in large to my cart at 12:04. Was distracted by my > daughter just long enough, they were gone. Went for the dark gold! Now the > waiting gam

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

on!" then see it in person then say "WOW! That's sharp!". I'm looking forward to finally getting a mermaid Gus. Almost went w/ the orange, but I have an orange Quickbeam. Good luck w/ the Susie/Wolbis! On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 1:09:01 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmai

Re: [RBW] Re: Mermaid Builds

OOOH! I like this very much, Eric. I had been leaning towards a mix of green parts. So, similar too, but different than Leah's Platy II. Due to availability though I've found I'm getting more silver and/or polished parts than I hoped. At minimum I'll have green Paul Love Levers :) On Mon

[RBW] Re: Mermaid Builds

Roberta, What a lovely bicycle for sure! I'm glad I went with the mermaid over the orange for my Gus. Besides I'd get questioned with "You have an orange bike already (the Quickbeam)!" On Monday, December 20, 2021 at 10:56:52 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > My Platy pics were posted by me on June

[RBW] GBW specs?

This info was listed on the Riv Susie page: "These numbers are important: seat post: 26.8mm FD clamp: 28.6mm Standard 1" threaded headset (included) 73mm bottom bracket shell" Aside from headset difference of 1-1/8" on GBW is everything else the same? TIA! Wally

[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

Wow! Such a great looking bicycle! Love, love, love the color! I have an orange Quickbeam. I've been meaning to get it repainted, and was considering a green, BUT everything I see another orange Riv, I say "NOPE! ORANGE IT'LL REMAIN!" Continue to JUST RIDE! On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 8:

[RBW] Riv backpack?

d-bikes Thanks, Wally in the land of only one area code. -- 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...@googl

[RBW] Re: Riv backpack?

> >> I believe you're referring to the *STICKPACK*. >> >> [image: e674e9ce2744bd47dc0dbd278cd366f7.png] >> >> On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 3:09:19 PM UTC-5 Wally Estrella wrote: >> >>> sorry, I can't recall the name of the RBW backpacks from many

[RBW] Sam Hillborne FS

Moving parts over from this Sam to an Atlantis. Selling Sam frame/fork, headset and brakes. One left side chain stay chip –will get a better pic. down tube blemish chip. I'll upload other pics, later, as some came out blurry on my phone. https://www.flickr.com/photos/67559836@N08/albums/7

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne FS

Sam has been sold. Thank you. > > -- 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, sen

[RBW] WTB Sackville Hub Area bag, olive

Hi Folks: I'm looking for a nice set o'Sackville Hub Area bags in olive. Hit me w/ a PM CHEERS! Wally -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fr

[RBW] Re: freaking gorgeous

SWEEET! I guess I should check in over there. Need to get caught up on Iver Johnson stuff. Antique collecting has taken the back burner lately with building up my Atlantis and riding my '86 Trek taking the priority of my time and $. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

[RBW] Re: freaking gorgeous

Yes. The annual "Fitchburg Rides" event is happening next month. The Fitchburg Historical Society will have some really cools Ivers on display. I've been the past few years, also participate as I run the kids bike rodeo for the event. IJ was producing bikes from about early 1890's to WW2. On

[RBW] Re: freaking gorgeous

SWEET for sure! On Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 7:48:23 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: > > they actually still are, currently dba Henry Repeating Arms. > Back to the Flying Merkel, made in Miami, Ohio (no relation to Iver > Johnson) > > >

[RBW] Re: Show Bill your British Racing Green Bike.

Oooh! I don't have a BRG bike! It's my fave color on a bike. I'm hoping to build up another bike next year and have that as the color! I do have a BRG Brooks B17 :) Now, to drool over these posted pics On Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 12:51:28 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: > > All in good fun

[RBW] Unracer Patch. Please and Thank You.

I'm looking for an un-racer patch. If you'd like to un-own the one you have.I'm a guy looking for it. CHEERS! Wally -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: The Quickbeam Rides Again!

WOW! WOW! WOW! Now I feel I should send my orange (was the fastest color) 64 out just to get painted BRG! I'm a green lover all the way! #BRGisthefastestandmoststunningcolor. On Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 3:03:41 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > I wouldn't sweat it, Ryan. Ride it til it br

[RBW] Re: Eugene OR to Pacific coast

miles to Florence and the coast. Enjoy your ride! Best, Wally On Aug 16, 8:27 pm, Anne Paulson wrote: > A few years ago, I took Amtrak to Eugene with my toddler son. We rode over > to the coast and biked back to California. Now that little toddler has > turned into a college freshman andI

[RBW] Re: Kool Stop Thinline Rounded Nut

Jason, When replacing old pads for new I save the hardware as future spares. I'm sure I have some in the spare parts bin at home. I'll check tonight. In the mean time if someone chimes in w/ a source that would be great too ;) CHEERS! Wally in Maine On Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

I run a JIS thru the tomb stone hoop then wrap it around the bars on each side of the stem. On Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 7:58:36 AM UTC-4, jandrews wrote: > > What's the best method for rigging up a an Irish strap as a semi-permanent > support between mini-front and bar or mini-front and

[RBW] Re: Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

Kiley, For the steps I'd suggest installing a board to the outer edge of the steps to roll up or down. Keep it wide enough for getting the bike on, but narrow enough to not become a trip hazard. CHEERS! Wally On Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 2:56:35 PM UTC-4, Kiley Demond wrote: > &g

[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Came across this on a random WWW search of baskets and racks. https://www.flickr.com/photos/jimg/12060356153/in/photostream/ At least for these ones it was bolt/fork crown snap and not the canti mounts. On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 7:16:51 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Apparently enough cr

[RBW] Re: How do Rivendells fare fenderless on dry salty winter roads?

I had pedaled through a few heavy Maine winters on a Surly Karate Monkey and Ogre -both fenders. Maine sees quite the range of snow from wet apple sauce to the powder to ice. I gave the bike a good wash before winter and light frame waxing. After each storm just wiped it down w/ no issues.

[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

Welcome to the Entmoot! Be hasty and enjoy the ride! Great job w/ the shellac. On Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 3:43:45 PM UTC-4, Tully Lanter wrote: > > This 58cm Quickbeam is my first personal Riv. It arrived from a list > member (thanks!) in early July, just in time to languish on the patio

[RBW] Re: Not so permanent Basket + Rack

Here is Clayton's quick release https://www.instagram.com/p/BikZT3rgWXx/?taken-by=dirtdancedesigns Hopefully the link works. On Friday, August 31, 2018 at 11:32:52 AM UTC-4, Clayton wrote: > > I have a quick release basket I made using a tool box buckle. You’ll have > to dig around in my Instagr

Re: [RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

I'm running Soma Shikoro 38s on mine. Measured on Velocity Atlas rims they come in at just slightly over 36mm. I may break down and try the Shikoro 42s. On Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 12:52:31 PM UTC-4, Tully Lanter wrote: > > Keith - That's an interesting note about the spring colors and

[RBW] ATTN: Mass and Boston Folks: Builders Ball?

this route seem bike friendly to get to the location? https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28618464 We're either taking the DownEaster back to Maine or will get a shuttle back from a friend who's driving down. CHEERS! Wally 207land. -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[RBW] Re: Mt Tam Hunqs

Where's the video of the downhill STAMPEEDE! ? On Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 6:15:31 PM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > You should send that over to RBW if you haven't already... > > On Monday, March 26, 2018 at 1:13:19 PM UTC-7, Kurt Manley wrote: >> >> 4 Hunqs from yesterdays ride on Mt Ta

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr Finally "done"

Oh! FJR looks GREAT! The PW hubs can drop straight down after removing the bolt. The cap isn't just a flat washer, it's stepped so that's what keep the axle centered on the track end. Hopefully that makes sense. :) On Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 12:28:20 AM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: FS: More Brooks Saddles and a Fujita

PM'd on #3, B17S On Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 2:10:59 PM UTC-4, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Round 2 of attempting to purge some saddle stash. I have photos of all so > please feel free to email me if you'd like to see them. Payment of PayPal > Friends and Family is appreciated. Ship

[RBW] Re: Truss-frame Atlantis!

<https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ESAqPE4CMv0/WuMerjympRI/A3Q/MrY6RUUxcwA-nm6O3zVVWf4WYVXDHFb2wCLcBGAs/s1600/Iver_Johnson_Truss_Bridge_Frame_Patent_1901_1.jpg> On Friday, April 27, 2018 at 8:58:51 AM UTC-4, Wally Estrella wrote: > > > <https://lh3.googleuserconten

[RBW] Re: Truss-frame Atlantis!

Earliest on the Iver Jonhson Truss was is 1901. I have a circa 1908 being restored. A dented up frame only, having to scaven

[RBW] Re: Your favorite Rivendell?

Past owner of a 62 Sam. Current @ 64 Atlantis and 64QB. The 'Beam wins it for me. On Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 6:30:55 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I've owned 5: 3 custom Roads, 56 (55?) single tt, canti Sam, and blue Ram, > later model with room for 32s and fenders and space in between.

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

Got mine yesterday as well. Here in Maine, ayuh! On Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 11:19:31 AM UTC-4, Daniel MacPherson wrote: > > Got mine yesterday. I’m in FloridaMaybe the east coast get priority.😉 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Quickbeam on Jersey gravel

HEAR! HEAR! A Quickbeam, Jack Brown's and some gravel from 207 land last week-end. Sometimes I think of going w/ 38s (Soma Shikoro's maybe?) I go on a ride then say "JB's all the way every day!"

[RBW] Re: dogs on Rivs

Here's my buddy Boston Terrier, Iver. Out on July 4th parade duties last year. He's typically on the rear, but I didn't make the effort to mount one on the Quickbeam, so on the Nitto he went.

Re: [RBW] dogs on Rivs

I put the milk crate in the middle of the living room. A few days of this Then put the crate on the side so the top was perpendicular to the floor. Put a treat for him to go in to get it. A few more days of this... Then flipped it upright so he then had to jump into the crate to get the t

[RBW] WTB Olive Backabike panniers

Looking for a set of good set olive Backabike panniers. Preferably the older style where it needed to be strapped thru the eyelets versus the most recent leather strap design. Hit me offline via email. CHEERS! Wally "backabagless in Maine" -- You received this message becau

[RBW] Re: WTB Olive Backabike panniers

Got some! Thanks! On Monday, June 25, 2018 at 11:04:50 AM UTC-4, Wally Estrella wrote: > > Looking for a set of good set olive Backabike panniers. Preferably the > older style where it needed to be strapped thru the eyelets versus the most > recent leather strap design. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: 50 Miles on the Quickbeam today - thoughts on 40x18

Jack Brown Blues. I'm on my second set. I had considered JB Greens and some flavor of Compass, but love the JBB enough to keep them rolling. On Monday, December 11, 2017 at 1:23:40 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > What tires do you all commonly use on the QB? A rough guesstimate using > Jim

[RBW] FS: S!LVER double crank with guard

n the price. You won't get'm before Christmas, but can ride into the New Year with them. CHEERS! Wally in Maine -- 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

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