Re: [RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

I wish Grant had answered their questions about the two new frames on camera. Will and the other fellow didn't seem to remember/know what was going on in any detail. The Charlie looks like such I nice frame, the new lugs are beautiful and I think I can put up with the sidepulls. It will probabl

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver crank surprise and the weight of things

This thread made me finally weigh my 59cm Susie and it came in 15.9kg. which is more than I thought tbh. It would be 17kg normally I guess but currently doesn't have front rack and basket. There are a lot of places I could save weight I suppose. I have straight guage spokes, and b17 flyer, dyno

[RBW] Re: Roadini Build is complete

Such a clean build! That Sergio green is really growing on me too. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Susie / Appaloosa indecision

I own Both. The (old)Susie is such a great trail bike but if you don't need the huge tyre clearance I would say that the Appa is a nicer road/gravel bike because of the steeper head tube and lower BB. The new Susie looks super neat and has a 5mm lower BB so honestly get the bike you prefer

[RBW] Re: Which is the best frame size for me? Pictures

Saddle height is easily adjusted, which bike has the more comfortable reach? Stem length is also adjustable with more difficulty, so it depends on what you personally prefer. On Sunday, 23 October 2022 at 07:58:36 UTC+8 John Hawrylak wrote: > I would say which ever one fits you better wrt saddl

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 2022 Gus Boots Willsen

As someone who hasn't ridden for 8 weeks because of a serious knee injury, I am very sorry to hear this. Best of luck with sale. +1 to Gus making a great E-bike, bottom bracket mounted E-motors are easy to find and don't require any other modifications to a current setup. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] For sale: Suntour hats

It is such a nice hat Eric, I would love one but shipping to Aus would be more than the hat. :( -- 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-b

[RBW] Any other Western Australians lurking in this group?

I know the chance is very slim, but I'd love to catch up with any other Riv owners or Riv curious folks locally and I don't really know how else to go about it. I know through third hand accounts that there are definitely other Rivs in the state but who knows if you lurk here too? I might even h

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus front derailleur reccomendation needed

My Susie is clearing a 2.8" rear tyre with a triple setup on a 113mm BB atm. Not the same crank but majority of that era triples were pretty much made for 110mm BBs except for some Suntours which needed crazy long ones. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

Re: [RBW] If you convince Rivendell to bring back "one" former model

I always desperately wanted 58cm Hunqapillar, but the Appaloosa came out with superior Geo and I could never justify the gamble of buying a second hand bike in another country. If I could bring back a model it would be the Suluki. I want an fat tyred road bike, dang it. -- You received this m

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

Oh, this is exciting! I think Grant has/had the all-rounder category between the hillibikes and the country bikes. So the Atlantis/Appaloosa was an all-rounder whilst the Sam/Homer was a country bike. Unfortunately the nomenclature has been somewhat fluid along with the concepts of what certain

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

I love the wrap job on the Handlebars! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

BB's chasing and facing my worthless opinion: Cup and cone BB? *Yes! *The cup sitting perfectly true is integral to the BB functioning correctly, and the lockring won't lock well against paint. Sealed bearing unit? *Nah*, don't worry about it. Anything slightly off is completely compensated for b

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul home polish

*"The other set of cantis are on a new build I just finished."* Whoa, hold up! What a teaser, I can't wait. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Plush old 531 steel frames (was being precious)

My late 80s Holdsworth Mistral is 531c (I assume that's the competition tubing?) And is the only frame I've ridden that has that "planing" feeling that Jan gets so hot under the collar for. I have converted it to 650b and it is my go to roadish bike when I'm not on a Riv. Definitely a special fr

[RBW] Re: The Official Introduction of RoadeoRosa

This is such a wonderful build sir, congratulations. This is the bike missing from the Riv line-up. A light rando frame with canti posts. So perfect. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] Re: Looking for article about a frame builder who built their own hillibike

Whoa, what a great article! Thanks for sharing. -- 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 d

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

Everyone in this thread should please read *Ultra-Processed People* by Chris van Tulleken. It is the only food/diet book anyone really needs to read. You'll never have to worry about extreme or fad diets ever again. Prepare for extreme ennui about everything you have tried up to the point you re

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto 32F Rack weight limit?

I've never used a rack that wasn't stronger than the M5 stainless steel screws attaching it to the bike. Years ago Riv said don't put baskets on this rack. With all sorts of wink wink caveats and the advice to always put a strap around your rack/basket to your handlebar. >From memory, Nitto ha

[RBW] Re: FS: New XL (59cm) Wolbis/Susie Frameset

My XL measures 68.5 also. In the latest batch Riv listed the larges (56) as a 68.5 and I assumed they made a mistake on their chart. Just a logical deduction from the ratio of other dimension changes. The ETTs go 625-640-...-685? I think the just wrote down the XLs numbers by mistake. The Ls sho

Re: [RBW] Custom frame bag for Gus

So great, I want one! -- 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 web visit

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne, confused on size/epoch

What I meant to say in my pointless ramble there is that there is nothing about your PBH that suggests a 58cm Sam is too small for you. But that saddle height makes me wonder... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscrib

[RBW] Re: Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

I am yet to see a lime-olive Sam I don't like. Lovely build! That light and bag aren't going to play well though, at best the Edelux will become a defacto bag support. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from thi

Re: [RBW] Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

The brass bits are nice but if you just bend the original light mount a bit it would fit under the straddle cable and do the job nicely. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikers - do you stand and pedal?

Previous folks have covered most of it here but I'll add my personal experience: I had previously used Bosco Bars and never really gelled with them so I put the Nitto Bullbar with a very short stem on my Susie as I was worried about swept back bars making trail riding and climbing too awkward. H

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

When you pull a bike off the wall/roof and pump up the tyres and the tubes fail because they are so old you have too many bikes. Signed, Brendon sold-a-car-to-buy-another-Rivendell McLoughney -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: 173 v. 178 Crank Arms?

I have 180mm cranks on my 58cm Appa and 178mm on my 57cm appa. Clearance is not a problem with the caveat that I run 29x2.1 tyres and don't do crazy single track on those bikes. Crank length is 100% personal preference and opinions will vary wildly. Biomechanics says shorter cranks should be 'b

[RBW] Re: 173 v. 178 Crank Arms?

Oh and don't forget to adjust your saddle height by the same amount you adjust your crank length. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Lovely Blue Riv Custom

I really want to know more about this bike, Is it just an over sized Homer/sam or what is going on here? It is beautiful but seems to have way more clearance than is being utilised. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

I was 100% buying a Charlie until the brake change now I am 95% not going to buy one. I have never had a problem with R559s and have used them on quite a few bikes but their clearance limitations are the real problem. Wet weather downhill performance can be weak but it isn't a deal breaker. I w

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

A Saluki in my size and favourite colour. A rare thing indeed. Sometimes I really hate being on the other side of the world to all these perfect bicycles. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

The tyranny of distance keeps me financially solvent. On Thu, 25 May 2023 at 09:47, Eric Marth wrote: > Brendon, I'd say you've managed pretty well! And maybe the oceans are a > moderating force against your prolific collection. > > On Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 10:16:

[RBW] Re: Whoosa Getting an Appaloosa? 2023

Would almost buy a fourth appaloosa for that purple alone. *Almost.* -- 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...@googlegrou

Re: [RBW] Re: Whoosa Getting an Appaloosa? 2023

> LOL, Brendon, fourth? > My first one was actually my partner's RBW blue 51cm appa. -- 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+unsubs

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

Things have been covered in great detail really not much to add other than a +1 vote for Soma Cazaderos. Bit of a knob, solid centre line and rolls a bit nicer than gravelkings. All the boutique tyre brands are made by Panaracer anyway so let healthy scepticism lead your decision making. Fender

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno - Are you buying one?

Another Riv that excited me until the inexplicable change to sidepulls. I think I know why Riv has done this twice now but damn it is annoying. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

Re: [RBW] Help me lighten up Sam

Here to add my +1 to say that you have a light bike for what it is doing. To be more helpful, those cro-mo faceplater stems are beautiful and strong but heavy compared to a tallux. The Brooks is heavy. 520g to a plastic saddles ~300g The S-83 is heavier than an S-65 Changing those few things coul

Re: [RBW] Help me lighten up Sam

On Thursday 25 July 2024 at 11:17:20 UTC+8 captaincon...@gmail.com wrote: Ditch the racks, fenders, and Brooks saddle, and switch to 1x gearing. I have a jack the bike rack with basket and bag, a jumbo jammer handle handlebar bag, and a bxb frame bag--none of which has to be on the bike, but

Re: [RBW] Re: For the N+1 group

After buying the Susie a few years ago, I promised myself I wouldn't need another bike. I've been good and mainly just been helping friends get bike builds sorted and buying a new part now and then. Then Crumbworks put the Chunk up for international orders. I couldn't help myself and the sicknes

[RBW] Re: Going from Sam (60cm to New Atlantis (59cm) - asking the unaskable: how will the New Atlantis feel?

I feel like I am particularly qualified to comment on this thread. I currently own and ride regularly a 63cm MUSA homer (2011) a doubleTT 60cm MIT Sam (2013) and a 58cm appa (2018). Very different and very similar bikes all at the same time. The set up and parts choice effects how 'heavy' they f

[RBW] Re: Silver2 thumb mount on stem

Always a fan of stem mount shifters for a clean cockpit and ease of changing setups. Using a thumby there is a great idea for a x1 setup. Good thinking! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] PSA: Cheap fenders killed my bike.

Hey guys, I just wanted to let everyone know the obviously stupid thing that I did even though I knew it was stupid has ruined my bike. Maybe this will help others as a warning or something... ? I've been running some cheap plastic fenders SOMA somethingorothers that did not have those plastic e

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

They are Daihatsu Copens? On Monday, 12 April 2021 at 17:20:26 UTC+8 brendonoid wrote: > Bones, what is your opinion of the Canti Lightning Bolt? I would be very > tempted to get one if another batch ever goes up for sale. Very nice shot, > btw. > > On Monday, 12 April 2021 at

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Nissan Figaro's. On Monday, 12 April 2021 at 17:22:12 UTC+8 brendonoid wrote: > They are Daihatsu Copens? > > On Monday, 12 April 2021 at 17:20:26 UTC+8 brendonoid wrote: > >> Bones, what is your opinion of the Canti Lightning Bolt? I would be very >> tempted to

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

gt; David > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 15, 2021, at 10:02 PM, brendonoid wrote: > >  > > I finally got all my parts for my 'Picnic Bike' build and managed to get > it all together last weekend. Only done a few short test rides and cannot

Re: [RBW] FS: Brooks B68

If Sam passes on this I will take it! If you are willing to ship international of course, I realise that can be a big obstacle. Going to try to work out how PMs work. On Friday, 7 May 2021 at 10:06:59 UTC+8 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > Sam, I've tried to reach out but haven't heard back. >

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Riding a hunq in Japan, the perfect life? Must be pretty close. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: From the Selle A blog, Sun and riding

Australian here. I work outdoors. I never wear shorts or short sleeves outside, always gloves that cover the backs of my hands. Hat is not optional. Autumn/Winter/Spring is cycling season. Luckily only had one cancer scare. It was enough. I see people like Ultra Romance looking like a buttered

[RBW] Re: Ride differences between Bombadil and Appaloosa

I wish I could help on the comparisons but I have never ridden a Bombadil. RE: the tubing differences. The Appa (all current 'silver' tubed Rivs) have the single butted tubes so I can only assume they are heavier by whatever fraction that entails. I too suspect the Waterford built rivs are going

[RBW] Re: My Betty Foy after 10 years

That is the best looking Riv I have ever seen. On Tuesday, 18 May 2021 at 02:55:16 UTC+8 JAS wrote: > > Pam, you are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your trusty Betty Foy > and all of her beauty marks. She is definitely a work of art. I'm > impressed with your mileage, daily riding, hau

[RBW] Re: Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

Interesting that this topic has come up. I have just put 300kms on some Antelope Hills on a 57 Appaloosa. When I first put them on I was dismayed at the wheel flop or 'self steering'. I thought I had wasted a lot of money and was pretty bitter. I have run them consistently at 30psi on road and

[RBW] Re: Have you ever considered trading in your Sam for an Appaloosa?

The trick is to only sell a bike after you haven't ridden it for five years. *looks at shed full of bikes*. Works perfectly. Honestly though I have both and the last 3 years the 2 Appaloosa's (one crashed then replaced) have been ridden a lot more than the hillbourne. But that is my preferences

[RBW] Re: Have you ever considered trading in your Sam for an Appaloosa?

oth. Have you considered purchasing some bikes for your partner? > That's what I did. Now if my wife gets on my case I just point out that > *SHE* doesn't need four bikes and to stop counting mine! > > Good Luck! > Bones > > On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:48:13 PM UTC-4

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

Similar story, but my single TT 57cm just feels more right than my 58 double tt did. Better fit? Slightly more ideal geo? Just a better colour? We aren't talking earth shattering differences, but the differences are good ones. On Thursday, 1 July 2021 at 10:43:35 UTC+8 Justin wrote: > Fantastic

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

BP, your bike build is excellent. Can I please ask which handlebar that is and also do you like the new Beartrap pedals? On Thursday, 1 July 2021 at 14:50:15 UTC+8 brendonoid wrote: > Similar story, but my single TT 57cm just feels more right than my 58 > double tt did. Better fit? Sl

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

Just done a few hundred kms with a rapid rise. Have never used one before, I certainly feel the advantages friction shifting it. If I was running indexed I honestly don't know what the advantage would be? It would be very hard to tell and the few but significant downsides would seem not worth it

[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Appaloosa?

The 34f is a lot of rack. The 32f isn't enough rack for a basket with any kind of load in it. Not even because of the weight. The wald basket allows a small weight to put a torque on the rack that it isn't designed to take and Nitto says specifically not to do it. The Marks rack is actually str

[RBW] Re: Nexave Rear Der

I think if there are any parts you are waiting to get cheaper it's probably time to give up and start accepting that demand is well and truly outstripping supply these days. Those Nexave derailleurs were the most savvy business thing I've ever seen Riv do. They were sold out by the time I'd wo

[RBW] Re: Front rack for Romulus?

Nothing to add of use here except that that photo is like a still-life, with the jug in the window and the peeling paint. Just perfect. Bike is gorgeous too! To be helpful to the question, just because you can squeeze a fender in a space and the tyres dont rub doesnt meen its *safe. *Been there

Re: [RBW] RIP Susie Longbolts

Just here to add my condolences and mourn the fact that there is one less Susie in the world in my size. I like to run a strap around the bike up to a roof rack when possible so if all else fails and the rack falls off the tow hitch, the whole lot will swing and scrape along the back of the car

Re: [RBW] Clem L frames live 3et 8/12/21

I know of people who regularly purchase 'Limited/Collectible' stuff online. You have your cart ready (as much as you can) have paypal ready in your browser with quickpay or whatever. Refresh page constantly from a minute before the release. It goes live it shouldn't take more than 5 seconds to

[RBW] Re: [Repainted] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route

That is such a special bike. Congrats! The paint colour seems extremely close to the original Sam Hillborne green, is this deliberate of coincidental? -- 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: Hub Play

I have recently purchased an MI5 hub that I haven't laced yet and now im feeling like I shouldn't have spent the money? My 10 year old Phil Wood tourings don't have any play at all. The axle set up on the Phils 'pre loads' the bearings though you'd think that would loosen after thousands of kms

Re: [RBW] New Roadinis will have clearance for 42 mm tires

There is a downside to powerful long reach brakes. The mounting bolt. I have used Paul Racers for years on my Homer commuter and when I had a stop sign at the bottom of a steep hill, I'd had to replace the front mounting bolt multiple times because it had bent under daily braking loads. Meanwhile

Re: [RBW] New Roadinis will have clearance for 42 mm tires

diff sizes are off the same way so i'm not sure if somethings weird about the fork jig, the crown lug or what. Maybe I am just crazy. On Thursday, 27 January 2022 at 18:41:24 UTC+8 brendonoid wrote: > There is a downside to powerful long reach brakes. The mounting bolt. > I have use

Re: [RBW] Re: An Appaloosa build video

The grips are a generic LBS brand I've had in the spare parts pile for forever and I can't remember, I'm sorry. They aren't very comfortable and I often use them to make sure I'm happy with a handlebar setup before doing anything more permanent because they are bolt ons. Which was the case here as

Re: [RBW] Re: I'm a New Bike Commuter

My commute is 3kms one way basically the same as you. You could just throw your backpack you like to use in the Wald basket. It wouldn't get easier than that. The convenience of not leaving anything on the bike is great. Worrying about how a load feels isn't going to be an issue over such a shor

Re: [RBW] Re: Heterodoxy — reconciling RBW with the mainstream

Hans Rey, the legendary trials rider and lifetime GT salesman has a charity that donates bicycles to people in various poor areas. The sort of place where having a practical bicycle means you can hold down a stable job because you can commute 18kms now whereas you used

[RBW] Re: "Riding-a-bicycle Zen"

Riding a bicycle on my own in a forest and the quiet that isn't quiet at all, but the constant birdsong, rustling of leaves and crunching of gravel beneath tyre. About two hours in when my body has relaxed into the effort of it and the rhythm of the pedaling has replaced the burbling inner monol

[RBW] Re: [Repainted] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route

That last photo amongst the logs by the lake is beautiful. On Monday, 14 March 2022 at 11:47:33 UTC+8 Jason Fuller wrote: > Did 50km of muddy, snowy double track and trails today and while I'm > absolutely smashed, the Bombadil is still shiny I don't understand. > Dirt won't stick to it. Go

Re: [RBW] Re: Dealing with wind

Nick, As a lifetime resident of Perth, I can attest to the wind issue. For me I have always been lucky geographically to commute with the prevailing winds at my back a good part of the year. I know friends not so lucky who were quick to adopt e-bikes for this reason. One of the reasons I became

[RBW] New ride video.

Hey folks, Lots of people seem to have enjoyed that last few videos I've posted so here is a link to a new one! I thought it would be nice to have at least one ride video for each of my Rivs. I am hoping to do something a bit special for my Homers 1

[RBW] Re: New ride video.

Thanks Eric! The local trail networks have received a lot of funding and work over the last few years. Mountain Bike Parks have received the majority of funding but the trail networks linking them have also benefited. It has been a great time to be a Riv rider! -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: New ride video.

No Jason! I don't want to be the reason you crash that beautiful bicycle! I've already 'written off' the Silver Joe so I'm mentally relaxed about being silly on it. I actually came off that morning after the Gopro had gone flat because the B-67 stops you getting your weight far enough back in em

[RBW] Re: New ride video.

I would certainly like to see footage of your Bombadil bombing it! -- 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.

[RBW] Re: New To Rivendell, Appaloosa Initial Impressions

That is one handsome bicycle! The dark green has always been my favourite of the Appaloosa colours, sad that I missed out on one all those years ago. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

[RBW] Re: Fender Wobble

There are so many possible sources for *disheartening and weird *wobbles. It seems to me that fenders are an unlikely culprit. My instinct is the same as Joe's RE: the front rack. It could also be something as simple as the tyre pressure getting a bit low in the front wheel. On Tuesday, 12 Apr

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Cheap fenders killed my bike.

at 4:53:33 AM UTC-7 Ashwath Akirekadu > wrote: > >> Steel is real!!! >> >> Come to think of it, the head tube is the only part of the bike frame >> that has inherent fail-safe feature - ie the steerer rube. Is a very, >> very, very, very, very, very unlikely scenari

Re: [RBW] Two Lone Wolves Go On A Riv Ride

This warms my heart. Thanks for sharing. On Friday, 15 April 2022 at 08:49:30 UTC+8 JAS wrote: > There's nothing like a guide on the side to show you the ropes regarding > bike routes, coffee shops and other treasures in a new town. I'm really > glad you found a fellow rider who "gets it." > >

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

*It would be great if the folks at Rivendell could inspire Brooks to reissue the B68. Even if just one color. * According to Grant on reddit yesterday, they have! It's some time off but it's happening. Details to follow! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

I have had too long to think about my build. I now have 3 handlebars and 2 stems to choose from. Like, four? colours of brake cable and 7 colours of bar tape and I'm going crazy right here. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

[RBW] Re: It might be even nicer on a Rivendell: 1975 news feature film on bicycle postman in rural Ireland

When I first started as a bicycle postie I had a single speed and the hilliest run in the office. Fittest year of my life. Really great job though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

I had a thread about handlebar choice a few months ago, then Rivendell without any fanfare slipped a new Nitto bar into their lineup which basically filled all of my criteria. The new Bull bar seems to have gone under the radar, (it didn't immediately sell out) and is going to be perfect for m

[RBW] Re: That new rear derailer

You can't just flip the spring on a derailleur. You need to change where the cable is pulling from and where it is attached. Non-trivial since it is built into the single molded top part. Where the barrel adjuster is attached on a rapid rise derailleur is actually the biggest flaw in the design

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

Thanks for the review I enjoyed it! I think you are right about the canti posts but I suspect it is much too late to change it. On Monday, 2 May 2022 at 12:24:02 UTC+8 Jason Fuller wrote: > I started a review of mine, to pay back the privilege of owning one > already! I haven't so much as proo

[RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

The Hive mind here is real. I was thinking the T-rack would be perfect on the Susie since it isn't supposed to carry much weight. I thought a t-rack on the front fork (the strongest part) would be the safest way to have a basket and some manythings cages for a lightweight/overnighter/explore typ

[RBW] Re: Wonderful Japanese Bike Storage

Yes please! That is so elaborate yet functional. I love it. -- 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] Re: 10 years of Rivendell on my Homer Hilsen

*What did your mother say when you showed up on it this Mother's Day??* "Your sister can drive you home." She never really *got* it. -- 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 f

[RBW] Re: Overnighter Photos

Wonderful, photos, bicycle and countryside! -- 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 discu

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

That is a good effort with the colour balance. Looks pretty spot on. -- 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...@googlegroup

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

The differences I can spot: -The top tube decal has moved to the chain stay. -The rear dropout is the new one that first appeared on on the Platypus, replacing the old one that had the ugly tube squish connection. There is a slight change to seat stay braze-ons positions probably due to this ch

Re: [RBW] Re: That new rear derailer

I finally got around to reading the latest blahg and those last few images show that Grant is tantalizingly close to solving the exposed barrel adjuster problem that Shimano never solved. Very interesting. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

I love that you have only had this bike for ~3 months and it already looks like it has *lived*. -- 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-b

[RBW] Re: Lights on a Platy

There is already a hole in the BB where the chain guide attaches for drainage. I would work out a way to use that and, like you said, drill the hole in the seat post at the top. Leave the frame unmolested for future owners/corrosion reasons. -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: Lights on a Platy

*cable guide not *chain guide*. Always proof read folks! On Thursday, 19 May 2022 at 08:59:03 UTC+8 brendonoid wrote: > There is already a hole in the BB where the chain guide attaches for > drainage. I would work out a way to use that and, like you said, drill the > hole in the sea

[RBW] Re: Lights on a Platy

Okay so my coffee hasn't worked this morning, I'm blaming the covid. I need to stress a point that I made in my head and not in my first response. The downtube where it connects to the headtube is the most stressed, critical part of a bike frame, do not drill a hole there. IF YOU REALLY HAVE TO,

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

> > My Gus has shipped! > MY GUS HAS SHIPPED! > I'm sitting here in the other side of the world wondering how much longer I have to wait for that email from riv. Then I have to wait for it to ship to the other side of the planet. Sigh. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

That XL limeolive Susie is so perfect! Mine is currently sitting in customs hopefully will arrive early next week. I am also surprised at the lack of builds being posted. That Gus is looking nice too! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: WTB: Replacement fork for 58cm Hillborne

Weird wreck? Are you okay? What happened? I do not have a fork, 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googleg

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

Re: the rims, Supply issues mean just getting what I can get and I'm happy. Non machined black 36hole was all I could get. Honestly since using non-machined rims 12 years ago I have come to prefer them that way. Other than feeling the rim join during braking the first few miles it wears even an

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