Re: [RBW] Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

Thinking outside the box here, with the "fun" driving criteria in mind: If I didn't like SUVs or Vans and if the precious, small-ish cargo areas of German sport wagons ruled those out, I myself would honestly look for a good, used SRT8 Dodge Magnum. Or, if I needed AWD, there was an R/T version

Re: [RBW] Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

Or Cadillac CTS-V. Damn, what a car. -- 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, s

Re: [RBW] Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

Steve, we had an Audi R6 wagon for a while. It was an amazingly fun car to dive, but I could barely fit a bike in -even with the wheels off, and doing so inevitably marred up the fabric surfaces. The american wagons (well, the dodge anyway - not sure about about the cadillac), which sadly have

Re: [RBW] Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

Oops. We had an A6 not an R6, obviosly. I forgot about the Flex, but that's a great idea. They seem to elicit love/ hate emotions though. When my wife replace the Audi, i begged her to look at one and she flat-out refused and chose a Sienna instead. Go figure. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

At the end of this recent thread, i posted pics of my setup. Nitto rack puchased from and still available at Riv, bag by ostrich. Couldn't be happier. https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/77bdoc1Yzt0 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: With respect to the Blahg post and the lack of influence....flat pedal resurgence

With respect to Rivendell's influence: Yea, Grant was being extremely modest. I personally don't think any other company - with the possible exception of Surly and Jones - has had as much impact on design trends or useful and innovations over the last couple of decades. In addition to your

Re: [RBW] Re: With respect to the Blahg post and the lack of influence....flat pedal resurgence

On Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 12:30:27 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > > > > I think that it was Grant who did the most to change all that, and that he > had a cultural (bike culture) effect that was both far earlier and far more > widespread than Surly or Jones. I'd even say that it was l

[RBW] Dirt Drop Bar alternative to Cowchipper with 26 clam

Add me to the list of those wishing. I've looked and not found anything quite as good. Maybe the origin8 Gary II? There's supposedly a 25.4 version that would work with shims. If the extensions are too short and you don't use bar end shifters, you could improve it with control tech Terminat

[RBW] Re: New SimWorks rack

Huh. Maybe this is old news, but i just saw this crust rack, yet another "mini platform," for the first time. Doesn't have the diving board, but it looks like it would work with many canti-style riv forks. https://crustbikes.com/products/small-rack/ -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: How’s your original Rambouillet paint holding up?

Remember that the original decal sets are all gone. (Or, at least there was a thread that said so about a year ago.) So a repainted Ram might become a Renovelo unless Riv could provide the artwork for a group order run of decals from somewhere. I don't need one yet but, since I intend to neve

[RBW] Picture from the Blahg of Gus in action

I don't think it's a bullmoose. I think it's a regular bocso with a threadless, slingshot-shaped nitto stem. -- 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] Picture from the Blahg of Gus in action

Like this: https://global.bluelug.com/nitto-v-4-stem-dull.html -- 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

[RBW] threadless stem/steerer question

Thanks for bringing that stem to my attention, even though i only have a speculative answer for you: By all means, make sure the steerer extends well past the clamp slot relief hole as a minimum, and preferably at least half way up the intersection of the horizontal extension tube. I think th

[RBW] threadless stem/steerer question

If you read Soma's description of that and the similar stem, it says "reduces the need for spacers," not "adds height to a too-short steerer." So it seems like it's an aesthetic thing mostly. Sure would make sense if they provided some actual instructions. -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] threadless stem/steerer question

This might a safer bet, though sold out from here: https://global.bluelug.com/nitto-mcr65-stem-silver.html If you don't need the removable faceplate and 31.8, Riv has a similar one. I have one and think it's great: https://www.rivbike.com/collections/stems/products/nitto-hiriser-25-4-1-1-8-thr

[RBW] Re: Coverting a Rivendell to Lower Trail

Group member René had both an Atlantis and a Hunquapillar with low trail forks. And I believe he shared experiences well. If you use his name as part of the search terms, you'll probably find some good info and pics as well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] No more cheap bikes from China

This is interesting. Hope it doesn't veer too far into the off-limits political realm... but it is not exactly OT even if it does: I was just looking for some old, first generation geometry figures, thinking about the current "epoch" and low-trail discussions in other threads. In Reader #01

[RBW] Re: No more cheap bikes from China

Agreed and no doubt that the democrats co-opted the fiscal/budget responsibility issue at that time, that they then claimed the high ground, or that they have largely retained it since. My intention really isn't to argue sides. The deja vu thing was the main reason I posted, but I do find it

[RBW] Re: No more cheap bikes from China

I asked Jim to delete. Sorry all - really just thought it was interesting from a historical standpoint, and didn't want it to degenerate. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[RBW] Re: Experimental MIT Atlantis Build

Are the chainstays long enough to allow use of all 9 cassette cogs with each chainting, without cross-chaining becoming an issue? -- 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 fro

[RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

In the spirit of fond nostalgia, and not criticism orlamenting of change: I really wish I'd have gotten some speed-blend tires. -- 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

[RBW] Rosco Bebe in the BLUG

Are we sure it's not an attachment point for a Burly trailer or something? I don't think i would trust a kickstand while loading a child in a seat, and understood that to be the main benefit of a front-carry seat. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

I don't know how serious you are about this but if you're really going to go to the trouble, I'd suggest instead installing studs for roller cam brakes on the mid stays and using an old Suntour brake, which are plentiful, like THIS

[RBW] Appaloosa review

To be fair, the brake bosses look like they're tig welded, not brazed. The welds -at least the ones we can see-aren't pretty, but that method was probably chosen for reasons of strength. A builder's eye would be better than mine, but i think you can see there was decent penetration. I can't im

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

RE Geometry: I haven't delved into the details too deeply yet, but speaking personally as one who long wanted but never quite fit one of the old Atlanti sizes - nor *most* of the more recent 6 degree models - these appear to be* just different enough*! I'd have adequate stand over clearance

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

So have any locals, who have been able to see and ride the sample, looked at the bottom bracket and are you able to describe it better? I'm still wondering what "combination tigged / fillet brazed" means. That's the only unknown detail that gives me any pause whatsoever. -- You received thi

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

Ah, thanks. And "a limited number" appears to be about 9 or 10 of a size. "Elude" should be "allude," of course. On Friday, April 6, 2018 at 2:38:31 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Keith: The details are still being uploaded so you probably haven't seen > this yet. The pre-sale price is $100

[RBW] New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

Joe, why do you say the top tubes are shorter than on the appaloosa? I guess I'm not seeing that unless you mean they will "feel" shorter if you raise the handlebars, because the head tube is a half or whole degree more slack? What I'm seeing is that these look like they might have been intenti

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

I think I've even seen something that says a frame size as much as "4 cm less than than would fit on the old 2.5 degree models" is ideal. I'm going to be offline for a bit and unable to corroborate that with a reference though. In the meantime, standover heights for the new atlanti ARE listed,

[RBW] Re: Seen on My instagram: 700x55 Compass slicks

I'm just guessing like everybody else of course, but I can't imagine this not fitting on the Atlantis or even Tim's Appaloosa. The Rat Trap Pass comes in at quite a bit under the labeled size so, if the same hold true here, it shouldn't even be close. The Hunquapillar and Clem, on the other

[RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

Man, so sorry to hear. I completely empathize with the 'want to throw up' sentiment. I feel physically ill every time I look at ding in the top tube of particular frame of mine. More bad news: I seem to recall a recent thread that said that Riv was out of Rambouillet decals. But you should

[RBW] Slightly OT: "How a bicycle is made."

I just stumbled on this video, and think many of you might enjoy it. Especially if you tend to geek out on history & manufacturing techniques like I do. Takeaways: I clearly need to find better a terminology than "bottom bracket" for describing the spindle/bearing/cup assembly or cartridge t

[RBW] Slightly OT: "How a bicycle is made."

>From the chainring, i think this was Raleigh's factory, btw. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet in San Diego

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Rambouillet-Fork-Lugged-Steel-Road-Bike-Fork-1inch-Threaded-Japan-700c/323190037736?hash=item4b3fa09ce8:g:3TYAAOSwH1VaxWRc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[RBW] Re: Lanky 'Lantis Thought Thread on the FB

Thanks for posting. I've never followed anything on facebook too closely (even before the current dust-up), so I wouldn't have seen this. I thought that page was more about pictures than conversations. From a quick read, it didn't sound too inflammatory or troll-ish, thankfully. Mostly a bun

Re: [RBW] New Wavie Bar Photos

This in ADDITION to th "billie bar?" Wow, they are slaying 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

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

By golly, that's probably pretty close. Pasting the photo here for prosperity after the auction goes away: On Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 2:42:20 PM UTC-6, Edwin W wrote: > > We have not yet seen what the two larger sizes will look like, but wasn't > there a seat tube to downtube double top t

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

On Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 2:42:20 PM UTC-6, Edwin W wrote: > > We have not yet seen what the two larger sizes will look like, but wasn't > there a seat tube to downtube double top tube in there? > Inspiration could have come from this: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-French-bicycle-fra

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

There was a bubba tube in there, too. New atlantis tube is nice, but the rosco bubbes were still the coolest ever. I do like "rainbow" though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Whoa, hadn't read this yet, but seems like more than a 'hint.' I've been telling myself that with a pending purchase of the new Atlantis, I would own all the Rivendells (if not bikes) that I'd ever need. But that assumed "making due" with my too-big-frame but just-right-700c Clem. I think I'd

[RBW] Re: Frustrated by RBW lack of inventory

Since you're reading this thread, Grant, I had an idea and some thoughts for what they're worth: When an item is out of stock, maybe the website could give a better explanation of *why* its out of stock and, in certain cases, offer the option to purchase anyway.In other words, is the item "

[RBW] Happy Fantastic Rivendell Perfecto Shopping Experience!

You're right. That was my bad. I'm quick to jump into an existing conversation sometimes, and to blab the first thoughts that come to mind even when they don't add anything, but shy about starting my own. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Darn it. I so badly wanted a wooly mammoth on my headbadge, whether it was called hunquapillar or not. Can't even tell you how much - except to say that that my kids have been saving pennies so that when scientists in Russia finally clone one, I'll be able to travel to see it. (BTW, I th

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

In the spirit of speculation fun, here's my big guess: I think the aspect that they need to "pull off" is getting someone to produce a 45mm wide rim brake rim. Grant has multiple times lumped disc brakes together with motorcycle technology, so I think someone would be crazy to expect that to ha

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

I've got #44. I'll scan this week. -- 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] Re: Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

Ok, so sounds like I do NOT need to scan #44 after all. Awesome. -- 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.c

[RBW] Ram in the Dirt

Matt, that's beautiful and looks like lots of fun! I have the exact same bag setup on my Ram. I still think of mine as too precious to ride in the dirt, but I probably need to get over that. On another note, I love them but I'm always a bit awe struck, conflicted and envious when I see photos

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

Thank you again, Reed, Grant, and everybody who helped. I keep thinking about the coffee table book idea, and how great it would be. I would sure buy one. Wouldn't it be great if we could get enough commitments to do a limited-edition bulk publishing and give the profits back to Rivendell.

Re: [RBW] Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

I use fenders mostly because of the protection they provide to the bike, which is why all my Rivs other than the quickbeam have them. I treat them as more precious than Grant & Co. would like me to. As you say, I get drenched no matter what if its raining - but that's actually fairly rare in m

[RBW] Are new bag colors coming?

I actually happened to ask Vince about this yesterday (not the color part, but why certain ones are missing.) Sounds like the medium sackville is getting a slight redesign, so existing stock is moved to last chance section of website. Didn't sound like colors were changing, other than blue whi

[RBW] Are new bag colors coming?

I meant medium "SaddleSack" getting redesign, but it looks like all but blue are gone anyway. -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: 57 vs 61 Roadini

How tall are you overall? From pbh/sh measurements, it sure seems like the bigger one is correct. I wouldn't think you'd be at risk of being too stretched out unless you're 6' or less. (I'm extrapolating from experience with other frames, though - not Roadini.) -- You received this messag

[RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

I'm sure it's just a matter of time. On Monday, May 21, 2018 at 1:49:17 PM UTC-6, Belopsky wrote: > > . -- You received this message because you ar

[RBW] New geometry charts available

Interesting. Joe appaloosa geometry seems to have changed. -- 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: New geometry charts available

On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 8:05:37 AM UTC-6, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > > Also, in reference to iamkeith's post... It seems I remember two different > sets of geometry numbers around for the Appaloosa. I just concentrated on > the one I thought correct but I did cringe at the potential for confu

[RBW] Re: New geometry charts available

In my above analysis, I meant to say that the 55cm Appaloosa appears to be bigger than the 56 cm MIT Atlantis, and that both of those are in turn bigger than either the *58cm legacy Atlantis or the 59cm, 2016 MUSA Atlantis.* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] PSA: 60cm orange Rambouillet complete $1450

Yeah, i don't think it'll work for you. I have an 87 pbh, 6'2" overall, and own a 60cm. It fits well, but borderline too small if anything. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: New geometry charts available

On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 11:47:45 AM UTC-6, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > > The actual page for the Appaloosa frame shows a chart with different > numbers (59.7 tt) but I believe that is actual/physical top tube length and > not the effective/level length, taking into account the sloping top tube.

[RBW] Jobst on short chainstays

I was daydreaming about a bike project and looking for information about some old IGHs this memorial day morning, and stumbled on a google group thread from 1991 in which Jobst Brandt participated. I thought this off-topic comment about chainstay length was interesting. Echoes everything Riven

[RBW] Re: Hidden Gift of Riding a Bike

:-) -- 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, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@goog

[RBW] Re: Jobst on short chainstays

You guys are correct. I didn't consider the context of Jobst's comments, and what length of stays were even available in that era. Obviously, as those of you who were even more familiar with his contributions and philosophy than me realized, he was pretty outspoken about this too. The light

[RBW] Re: FS: 62 Rambouillet 745$ complete bike ebay

On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 5:46:10 PM UTC-6, Eric Karnes wrote: > > This is indeed tempting, and exactly my size. Anyone know the max tire > that can fit on an orange Rambouillet? > >> >>> For what it's worth, that's not really an 'orange' Rambouillet. It's a 'blue' one with a custom paint j

[RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

Interesting that the description specifically describes them as a tire for 'transforming your 29er mountain bike.' That's not unlike the original 26x1.75 'compass' tires. I don't think Jan had any delusions of them fitting many existing road bikes, but I'm sure some customs will follow. The

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

Patrick, as far as I know, the G Ones, Big Ones and Super Motos are all slightly different, and represent an evolutionary sucession of the same "beach racing" balloon tire concept. Each has replaced the other. My super motos won't wear out, so that's the only one I've tried. -- You receive

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm orange Rambouillet complete $1450

I lack the language to describe ride characteristics well, but I have both a 60 Ram and a 60 Quickbeam - so close enough. I'll say that, despite theIR similarities on paper, the subtle differences make them feel like very, very different bikes. I'll also say that I would never, ever sell eit

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm orange Rambouillet complete $1450

Regarding my description of differences above: I meant that the QB is 1/2" longer top tube, not 1/2 cm. I recently raised the handlebars and shortened the stem on the Ram, and the resulting, more upright position now seems to work better with my long torso. -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm orange Rambouillet complete $1450

In case i didn't say it clear enough, i compared to the QB because the Simple One is supposed to be a clone. From center of bb to front axle on QB looks like about 24 1/8", while the Ram is about 23 1/2". That should give you an idea about tco. My ram has 33 tires and fenders and, even then,

[RBW] Is this an insane idea?

I feel the same way and am eventualy, absolutely, buying a sturmey archer IG hub for my QB. Only question is whether it's the classic, easily-cabled 3 speed with chain indicator or the nicer but heavy 8 speed with the wierd rotary shifting, like Eric Norris did: https://www.flickr.com/photos

[RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

Philip, didn't you put a sturmey archer 3 speed on yours at one point? With the shifter on the seat stay? What did you not like? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

;-) For now, maybe. There was also a time when Grant wouldn't tig weld a frame. I know he doesn't like IGHs because it's not immediately visible how they work from viewing the outside, but I also think that applies to the more elaborate ones. Who as a kid didn't tear down and rebuild one or

[RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

I hear you on all that, Joe, and basically agree as well. And I don't mean to turn this into a IGH debate - but in this case it's vaguely relevant to the discussion at hand about how best to add gears to a QB/SO. The things that I personally like about IGHs happen to be the same things that ap

Re: [RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

Eric, you posted while i was typing much of the same. Earlier in the thread, I linked to pictures of your Quickbeam with the 8-speed hub. Is that the one that gave you trouble? On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 9:56:25 AM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: > > Joe: > > I have IGH on two bikes—both are Stur

Re: [RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

Eric - sorry for repetition. I was typing while you posted much of the same comments. Earlier in the thread, I linked to pictures of your 8 speed Quickbeam. Is that the one that gave you trouble? On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 9:56:25 AM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: > > Joe: > > I have IGH on two

[RBW] Re: Low-Normal rear derailleurs... R.I.P.?

Wasn't there talk once of Riv making a Silver-branded derailleur where the spring in the parallelogram could be reversed, so it would work either way? I'm sure it was a long shot. I hated rapid-rise but, as others note, it's just what you get used to. Look for the deore xt or xtr mountain bi

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

"Ridable prototypes by mid July!" That might just coincide with my first visit to the bay area in a couple of decades, and what I hope to be my first ever visit to RBW HQ. Yipee. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

? Not sure why anyone would think plus tires are off the table. I've used cantis with 3.8" tires on 65mm rims and they were perfectly adequate. All 2nd hand accounts we've heard of conversations with insiders/employees seem to suggest that a plus sized project is a possibility, even if not this

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

We sort of discussed this earlier in the thread. Grant stated that there was some key thing that they needed to pull off, and we postulated that it might be a new rim. Garth noted that such 45mm rim brake rims have existed for a long time in 26 (snowcat) and 29 (kris holm) but not yet 650b. As

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

On Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 10:52:37 AM UTC-6, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > I think there’s a certain irony in lovers of modern Rivendell designs > being worried about the extra weight of tubes needed to support having disc > brakes. > > > I too think the bigger issue is flexibility of the fork

[RBW] Re: Bought a Rambouillet from CL...

That ebay fork appears to still be available. If your frame is blue and the steerer tube is the correct length, this is a no-brainer. If not, I'd have Riv build me a new one with the correct crown if it were me. Lisiting: https://www.ebay.com/itm/323210418368?ViewItem=&item=323210418368 On

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

On Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 9:04:23 PM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > Single HHH sounds pretty fantastic... I thought the HHH was supposed to be > a 'double Clem' myself so maybe the new Riv Mtn is a lugged MIT Clem but a > bit heavier duty...?!? I'm slow and didn't understand Grant's c

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Man, I hope this doesn't come off as snotty because I definitely don't mean it that way but, I'm not following your logic at all. Why would a wider-than-currently-available rim brake rim be considered "proprietary?!" You realize don't you, that the ONLY reason 650b mountain bike wheels and tir

[RBW] Re: Why not a suspension-corrected fork/frame?

Setting aesthetics, appropriateness of riding style and necessary design/handling compromises aside, I'm surprised nobody has pointed out the most obvious strike against suspension (not to mention disc brakes): longevity and built-in obsolescence. After every past or current, state of the art,

[RBW] 58 Appaloosa Build (a tale of two bike frames)

That's a 75.5cm saddle height? Sure looks good, if not slightly high, to me. Shorter stem might look better and would also allow it to be higher but, if this one fits, it's great. Nice call. I've struggled with this exact same conundrum since the shift to expanded sizing. I wish I'd have go

Re: [RBW] Re: Why not a suspension-corrected fork/frame?

My first disc brake bike, which was state of the art when I got it, uses a 22mm Hayes caliper mounting standard. Try and find something that fits. My modern, once-modern replacement suspension fork has ISS caliper mounting tabs. All new forks use post mounts, so when it wears out, I'll be for

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

I am guessing as much or more than anybody of course, but I'd be surprised if they were NOT all going to be 650b. Especially if, as we're hoping, there's a new rim involved. More sizes would cost more and a huge part of the popularity of the 650b size, at least for other manufacturers, is th

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

I'll take the opposite argument, though you partly made it yourself: For fatter tires to work well, the air pressure is *extremely* critical, and even minute differences make a huge difference. I adjust for every ride but, to me, that's still less hassle than dealing with negative and positi

[RBW] Billie Bar bar rotation at stem clamp?

Huh. I haven't installed mine yet, but a big part of why i got it was to eliminate the unsettling "flex" (torsion) I've had with my bosco bar. If you're sure it's rotating inside the swaged clamp band rather than metal actually twisting beyond and outside of the clamp, you might try Sheldon's

[RBW] Billie Bar bar rotation at stem clamp?

Oh... are you saying that even the collar rotates in the stem clamp? If so, then you probably just really need to tighten it down hard! That is indeed a lot of leverage. The nitto stem, with the stainless clamp backing nut, can handle a lot of torque. I'd be worried about an all-aluminum st

[RBW] Billie Bar bar rotation at stem clamp?

*... with a threaded hole, maybe.* -- 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, send

[RBW] Re: Cutting down grip area of Choco bar?

Do you already have the Choco bars? It seems to me that they're basically the same exact bar/function as an Albastache bar, just specifically for someone who WANTS it to reach back further. The albastache is divine. Maybe I'm over-simplifying it though. I never tried the choco because, with

[RBW] Re: Cutting down grip area of Choco bar?

I forgot about the different lever compatibility. I always hate suggesting/discussing non-rivendell products here, but another option is the Soma 3 Speed II bar, which is a moustache that fits mtb levers. I want to try that one some day. It would make your primary grip position the straight

[RBW] Re: FS: NOS Rosco Bubbe v.5 frameset (the green one) $1000/shipped

Leroy, Pretty sure the attached geometry diagram is the correct one. Why do I have this, you ask? I agree with Paul that it was the nicest looking one, and also the one that fit me. I'm probably going to regret letting one slip through my fingers some day but, for me, it came down to the us

[RBW] Re: WTB: 58cm Quickbeam/SimpleOne (or others?)

Paul's rosco bubbe frame, for sale below, is the right size and has horizontal dropouts... -- 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+

Re: [RBW] Re: 53 cm LWB Atlantis test ride

I still like "Atlantis 3." "LWB" suggests that there is something remarkable or out of the ordinary about long chainstays. That might be the case for now, but probably not indefinitely. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Wool at 100*+

I like wool, but I did recently discover one disadvantage on really hot days: Here in Wyoming, there are a lot of sheep farms in the rural areas. The biting flies from those farms, which become more active the hotter it gets, targetted me with a vengence while leaving lycra-clad riders much le

Re: [RBW] Re: Dear Riv, please make a wider Noodle

On Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 8:31:23 AM UTC-6, Jeff wrote: > > Tony, I’ve been going through a journey that I’ve written up a bit on the > iBob list, looking for a 46cm bar as you’ve described. I’m not sure if > you’re a member of that group - I can provide more detail if you’re not, > but the

Re: [RBW] Re: Dear Riv, please make a wider Noodle

Oops - in my above commentary, I referenced the wrong bar sizes. The noodle bar in the pictures, and the one I replaced with the dirt drop, was 48cm, not 46. The even older one that made me feel claustrophobic (not shown) was a 46. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Velocity Cliffhanger wheelset sold

On Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 7:09:25 PM UTC-6, _ wrote: > > My list of list-pet-peeves include: > ... > -for sale posts from email users followed by an entirely NEW THREAD saying > the thing for sale has sold > > ;-) On Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 6:53:58 AM UTC-6, mkernan...@gmail.co

Re: [RBW] Socketed Seat Lug on a Hunqapillar

Only asking this because I'm naturally curious about and interested in such things - not such use I have any actual experience: A fillet joint wouldn't really be the alternative here, would it? I thought the alternative was the "spoons" type connection, where a shaped piece is socketed into th

[RBW] Re: N+4?

I totally get it. I'm getting a new Atlantis, and it's just going to go to the back of the que until I finish some other bike projects and until I can afford a wheelset. It will likely be several years before I ever ride it. Like you said, "when you see a Rivendell that you like, you need

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