[RBW] Re: Finally building up the Hubbah Hubbah- any tips?

Awesome! Would love to see photos of the build and the experience. We test rode one when visiting Riv on vacation and right away I was able to pilot it, regardless of which member of the family was stoking. I don't think it was my deft handling, as I'd NEVER ridden a tandem in my life prior to

[RBW] Craigslist goodies

Definitely a Candybar Bag, and I think a Little Joe. Those early models are a bit horrendous with collecting grime, but they're useful and cool-looking. I have a Candybar around here somewhere if anyone wants it for $35 shipped. Joe "too many bags" Bernard Vallejo CA. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

> > Thanks for all the thoughts and comments. Regarding Surlys in general, > yes they seem to be made for long torsos. My Ogre has an uncut steerer and > all the spacers my LBS had...and with a Jones bar, it's a dream. > With my 90(.5) PBH, that 60cm QB on eBay is a tad small. Will confirmed

Re: [RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

Thank you for the correction. I had mixed up the model with the Pacer. IanA -- 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] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

Per the surly website the steamroller can run up to 700x38 tires. On Oct 19, 2017 7:55 PM, "Ian A" wrote: > Tire clearance is a massive difference. The Steamroller can only handle > 25mm tires or so. > > IanA > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Sam and Barlow Pass 700c

I've run Barlow Passes with fenders on my Homer. Personally, I think Barlow's are ideal for road riding and can also tackle most fire road/dirt situations. Snoqualmie might be nice for more intense off roading though. On Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 8:41:43 PM UTC-7, Antone Könst wrote: > > I

Re: [RBW] Re: Ventile Exploration

Hi Patrick, I'm with you, I have been very unimpressed with waxed cotton trousers in the past. The (expensive) pants I've used from Fjällraven were simply horrible: neither breathable nor waterproof, they were really the worst of both worlds. However, the wax that is typically used on these

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Velo Orange Compact Crankset 46/30 $125

Somebody who was selling one ... He said it originally had a TA crankset, but he no longer had that. The VO crankset worked just fine and looks very much like a Stronglight, so I was happy to use it. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Oct 20, 2017,

[RBW] Re: Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

At the risk of over simplifying things, a QB vs. Surly x or Surly y is going to as different/similar as a geared Riv and a somewhat similar Surly. My approach to this question was simple. I did a national search of Craigslist and found my 66cm QB and we've been bashin' n' crashin', crankin' n

[RBW] Re: Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

I rode a friend's Quickbeam a few years ago. I enjoyed it. I ended up buying an All-City Space Horse frameset and having that built into a single-speed. It has canti brakes and semi-horizontal dropouts. I like the way it rides more than the QB.Different build and personal preference

[RBW] Re: Finally building up the Hubbah Hubbah- any tips?

I don't think the timing chain is that big of a deal. I have an old crappy tandem with an eccentric bottom bracket. Adjusting it's not been difficult. My HHH is on order. I do intend to let my bike shop handle the build though - mostly due to front derailleur issues (I'm lousy at that part)

[RBW] Re: Velolumino Tail light wiring (grounding)

Hi Kai, i guess i was confusing conductivity with magnetivity? so yeah that makes sense now! On Friday, October 20, 2017 at 3:12:37 PM UTC-4, Kainalu V. wrote: > > Aluminum is a better electrical conductor than steel, so the ground should > be even better? > -Kai > BK NY -- You received

[RBW] Re: Ventile Exploration

You might want to surf over to Wiggy's (Riv sells their bags) and check out the Ducksback windshirt. I do not have one, but I have several other Wiggy's products. They work well and breath well. On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 7:41:57 PM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > Thanks Will, > > In

[RBW] Re: FS: Velo Orange Compact Crankset 46/30 $125

Who the heck owned an Alex Singer and put these on 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: Velolumino Tail light wiring (grounding)

Hi Minh, It should be fine with aluminum fenders. I installed the light+hot wire and then checked to make sure it all worked before cutting ground wire. You could also use a voltmeter to check conductance. shoji On Friday, October 20, 2017 at 2:34:38 PM UTC-4, Minh wrote: > > Hi Shoji, > >

[RBW] Re: Velolumino Tail light wiring (grounding)

Aluminum is a better electrical conductor than steel, so the ground should be even better? -Kai BK NY -- 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] Re: Velolumino Tail light wiring (grounding)

Hi Shoji, Thanks for this link, i had not seen it before. in this example, isn't he basically running a wire from the fork to the bottom bracket, and then only running 1 wire to the rear light (for power). so by screwing into the bottom bracket, will the rear tail light ground through the

[RBW] Re: Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

There's a 60cm orange Quickbeam on eBay right now: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Quickbeam-Orange-60cm-Good-Used-Condition-/152729592842?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275 I've never ridden a Steamroller, but I do have a 60cm green QB, and could easily fit on a 62. I got 60cm frame to better run

[RBW] Re: Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

"of course, right after that, they came up with the track style dropouts used on the rosco bubbe bikes" The Rosco Bubbes do have semi-horizontal dropouts, but I wouldn't call them track style. I'm sure that's all you meant. Track style would be rear facing horizontals with no derailer tab.

Re: [RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

I had an All City Big Block. Great bike and I was a fool to sell it. Mine was a 61, which is comparable to the Steamroller in a 61. Not a high-stack bike, mind you. Jay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

Here's another thought, prompted by eric's comment: One big issue with larger Surly frames like the 62 you're contemplating, at least to me, is poor fit due to too-short head tube/stack height. For some reason, as great as their bikes are, they refuse to proportionally scale these

[RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

I have/have had both (Simpleone) in 62cm. I hated both of them. I could never get comfortable. I like a long top tube with my hands high and couldn't seem to put them where I liked them. I finally tried a cross fork on the Steamer similar to the Crosscheck fork. With that and a steer tune

[RBW] Re: Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

I know it's not quite the same thing, but there's always the option of a white industries eccentric eno hub. Works on ANY riv frame. There was a blug entry or reader article or something, that specifically said that this was the reason Rivendell is unlikey to do any more single speeds (of

Re: [RBW] Re: Ventile Exploration

Even my fastidiously maintained waxed cotton bag begins to leak through the stitch holes of the seams. Even thought the base material is not nearly the functionality of the EtaProof/Ventile, the needle holes and threads of fabrication which leak. If similarly made of PVC sheet, my Carradice

[RBW] Re: Finally building up the Hubbah Hubbah- any tips?

No specific advice to add to what's below, but I'm in the same boat, having just picked up frame and cranks from Riv. I brought mine to LBS for tube/rear BB facing and headset installation, but plan on doing the rest myself. I'll keep an eye out for your status reports as the thing comes

[RBW] Re: Sam and Barlow Pass 700c

Yes. I think in the "bigger is better" movement, there might be a tendency to blow over that sweet spot in pursuit of "more." I had Barlows on a vintage bike with oodles of clearance and road it all summer as my main squeeze, did R2D2 on it with those tires. Then a couple weeks ago the axle

[RBW] Re: Sam and Barlow Pass 700c

I am currently using Snoqualmie Pass standard weight on my Sam with no fenders. Previously used Jack Browns with Honjo hammered fenders (tried brass and aluminum). Even ran it with 50mm Big Bens (needed Eno single speed eccentric rear hub to do it). I love the combination of fat and light with

[RBW] Re: Finally building up the Hubbah Hubbah- any tips?

Hi Tim, If you can build up a single, I think you'll probably be fine building up your tandem. Setting up the timing chain is different, but not difficult. I don't have a spanner tool and instead managed to rotate it into place correctly. The other difference with Rivs is the threadless

[RBW] Re: Finally building up the Hubbah Hubbah- any tips?

I am building mine myself. The are some very competent mechanics at several LBSs, but nobody cares as much about my bike as I do. I use the LBSs when I am in a hurry for a repair now and then and to install headsets, but I build my bikes myself. All I have left on the HubbuhubbuH is the front

[RBW] Finally building up the Hubbah Hubbah- any tips?

Tim, When I got my first tandem several decades ago I built it up myself. After it was built up, a few people commented on how “tricky” tandems could be. Not so. I built my HHH this year and it went together very smoothly. Set up the rear just as you would if it were a single bike, get

[RBW] Finally building up the Hubbah Hubbah- any tips?

I just ordered the wheels and stoker Bosco bars from Riv for the tandem. I got the cranks when I was in Walnut Creek over the summer so I have all of the Riv-specific parts I need. I plan on taking Grants suggestion of having it assembled at an LBS. I thought about doing it myself. I'm a

Re: [RBW] Sam and Barlow Pass 700c

I'm using Snoqualmie Pass and no fenders on my Sam Hillborne, and it is so wonderful. The Extralights. -Original Message- >From: Carla Waugh >Sent: Oct 19, 2017 10:35 AM >To: RBW Owners Bunch >Subject: [RBW] Sam and Barlow

Re: [RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

If you're looking at QB alternatives, the Cross Check is a better fit (wider tires fit, canti brakes, lots of braze ons). You could also look at the Black Mountain Cycles Monstercross. It's like a CC, but a bit lighter tubing, more stack, less reach. I've had both a CC and a BMC MC, both fine

[RBW] Re: Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

I've been getting the single speed itch, too, especially looking ahead to the winter and the type of riding I usually do. I've never ridden a QB, but I have borrowed a friends Steamroller for a few rides. I really liked it. I'm around 200lbs, and the tubing didn't feel dead to me. I wish Riv

[RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

If we are talking Surly Steamrollers, the clearance is much better than 25s. It will easily fit 38s. Though these days maybe more than that would be good. 38s without fenders is pretty much the max. I had one for a few years, and that was a few years ago at this point, it was a fun bike as I

[RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

I used some leftover wheels from my Quickbeam and built up a Creamroller about 8 years ago. Not a huge fan and will strip it back down to sell off frame, fork, and front brake. Not much clearance, not very practical without fender boss, and too heavy duty steel tubing to give it just a kind