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

The 26" Surly LHT fits Rat Taps with fenders, and is a hoot to ride. (Lest anyone feel the need to reflexively advance the "feels dead" trope, let me suggest that Compass tires have a vivifying effect). But agree, a Riv offering in larger frame sizes that mounted Rat Traps would be a GOOD

[RBW] In praise of fixed mountain riding

Tried riding fixed off-road on a whim. I think it’s now been about 5 years since coasting on dirt. 2 full-time fixed off-road bikes with a third ready on deck, missing a few bits to complete. https://instagram.com/p/BoWsM0VjlJ3/ I REALLY love the extra challenges of rock gardens, obstacles,

[RBW] FS: Silver Barend Shifters

I think Silver bar end levers will work in your DT braze ons with that tabbed washer from RBW -- 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: Canti-Chev?

Yep. I have 2 bikes ready to sell if the cheviot ever goes canti -- 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] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

I've also been waiting for a 26" wheeled bike from Riv since the all-rounder. Although I'm not a short rider (I'm 6' tall, with 89cm PBH), I want to ride a 26" wheeled bike once again. Quick, nimble, fun, and versatile tire sizes. I love my Sam, but I'd buy a 26"er in a heartbeat if one was

[RBW] PSA: 20% Discount on Cheviot Presale Frames

I was hoping for a color different than blue and sage this time around. My bank account is thankful the Cheviots are blue and sage. My mind says, "Buy it, have it painted". The struggle is real. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] In praise of fixed mountain riding

Man, I can’t imagine riding my local trails fixed. It’s got to be a trip! -- 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] Appaloosa vs road bike - (pointless) 19 mile commute time comparison

I think there was another thread along these lines that may have been more appropriate but I can’t find it. This article, which was a link in a bikeforums thread, seemed interesting and relevant to some recent discussions here: http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Articles/SteelShootOut.pdf Bill --

[RBW] Re: What do Hilsen Serial numbers start with?

Canti for ultimate fenderability and rackability!!! Nothing but air between tire and fork crown!!! I always wondered why all Rivbikes are not canti bikes since they are such staunch supporters of fender and rack use. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] N+3 臘‍♂️

I am going to rationalize that I am in good company with you Trader Joe! Looking at the glass as half full, we both do our part to support others Riv dreams. Fortunately for me I buy used almost always because of my 99.5 PBH; however I did buy a large Hubbah tandem, and Will’s Bosco designed

[RBW] N+3 臘‍♂️

Hehe, I just went through the same thing. I was down to N+1 a few weeks ago and everything was just dandy. Then I bought a Seven, then I bought a Hunqapillar. Whoops! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] N+3 臘‍♂️

Rode less this past calendar year than any other during the last decade (following a minor knee surgery, early retirement, and working as much as ever but only doing so doing things I want and love). Planned solution: downside fleet and refocus cycling priorities for this next stage of my

Re: [RBW] Re: Alternatives to lift-a-tube

To be more clear: Grab seat tube just above bottle cage with right hand, hoist bike, front wheel hanging down, to shoulder level, so that your arm forms a very tight "L" bed, with fist just forward of your shoulder. Climb your stairs. On Wed, Nov 21, 2018 at 2:47 PM Patrick Moore wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Alternatives to lift-a-tube

Clever! Though, if the bike were a Rivendell, I'd want something classier-looking. I'll be you could with reasonable ease, some thickish leather strapping, and pop rivets, come up with something equal in aesthetic effect to a Riv frame. BUT! I'd not add something like this unless I had regularly

[RBW] PSA: 20% Discount on Cheviot Presale Frames

Love mine! Totally agree with Will's BLUG post, easily one of my favorite bikes ever! So versatile, and for me the ease of shouldering under the saddle for stairs is much appreciated. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: What do Hilsen Serial numbers start with?

Canti-Hilsen? Never saw one before but I dig it. Are there others? —AC -- 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] Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

Nitto large Long Boy Long stay rear rack. They fit so nicely on 60 Cheviots -- 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: What do Hilsen Serial numbers start with?

Thank you! Compass Babyshoe Pass (42 mm) tires under Gilles Berthoud ss fenders (50mm, if I remember correctly). On Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 10:09:16 AM UTC-8, Sean B. wrote: > > That's beautiful. What size are the tires and what kind of fenders? > > On Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Carradice style saddlebag advice for 51cm Roadini?

The Carradice canvas is still pretty thick and stiff, at least those I've recently bought (though, warning, that of the Junior I just received is not as nice as that of the Nelson LF and Camper LF I got earlier this year or late last year. But still, using the Jr and the SQR, even a big lock won't

[RBW] Re: Tektro CR720 Spring

Thanks Howard thats not a bad idea. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

If we’re talking “they shoulds” they should borrow and invert the 2TT from the new Atlantis for Cheviot top tube (love that curve) On Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 8:45:00 AM UTC+13, Joe Bernard wrote: > They should do that. I had a Cheviot..great bike, but its vibe is very much > 'big

[RBW] PSA: 20% Discount on Cheviot Presale Frames

Screaming deal. I'll admit I'm struggling to convince my wallet and my living room I shouldn't pony up. >From the RBW blast email : The new round of Cheviots are shipping from Taiwan on 11/26 which is also > when we

[RBW] Re: Carradice style saddlebag advice for 51cm Roadini?

Thanks for keeping the ideas coming. Initially I discounted the SQR because it doesn't support the bottom of the bag. With the examples shown and since the heaviest thing I'll carry is a u-lock, rethinking... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

Exactly. Hand-wringing though it may be, it's pretty much the only reason why I don't own a Chev yet, even as I was tempted for the umpteenth time by the January presale discount . Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA

[RBW] Canti-Chev?

They should do that. I had a Cheviot..great bike, but its vibe is very much 'big tires and fenders' and the road brakes seem a little out of place on it. Cheviot should be a canti/v-brake bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

My Rosco Mountain Mixte is very much like a canti-cheviot. It's the bees knees! With patience, you could pick one up used, probably in mint condition with worn pads. -Kai BKNY On Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 1:57:36 PM UTC-5, A. Nostuh wrote: > > According to my inside sources at Riv HQ,

[RBW] Canti-Chev?

According to my inside sources at Riv HQ, "the idea of a canti-Chev has been tossed around here a bit", very tantalizing. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: FS: Velo Orange (VO) Grand Cru Quill Stem, 120mm

found a new home, thanks! On Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 5:48:48 PM UTC-5, Minh wrote: > > Thanks to everyone that's helped clear out my parts box, just a few things > left. prices do not include shipping, PM me with your zip to get final > totals. > >

[RBW] FS: 60cm blue Rambouillet, nearly complete

What year is the 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

Some people on this list don't even wait for the paint to dry before getting a new one...!;o) -- 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: What do Hilsen Serial numbers start with?

That's beautiful. What size are the tires and what kind of fenders? On Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 11:48:21 AM UTC-6, ML / SF wrote: > > My 2018 MUSA canti-AHH is stamped C1 > > > On Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 10:27:46 AM UTC-8, Lum Gim Fong wrote: >> >> First two characters please.

[RBW] FS: Silver Barend Shifters

I'm gearing up my Redwood again, but decided to make it rinko-friendly, so I'm opting for down-tube shifters instead of bar-ends. Selling... Silver Bar-End Ratcheting Friction Shifters - just installed new black plastic washers Downtube Stops (go over dt shifter mounts) Few pieces of dark gray

[RBW] Potential Trade: 56cm Toyo Atlantis for something taller

Backstory: I've been encouraging a friend over the past several years to get into cycling from a "Just Ride" perspective, and have helped source, then trade/sell frames as he figured out what he likes. He picked up a 56cm Toyo Atlantis a few years back after trying out a Clockwork custom frame

[RBW] Re: Alternatives to lift-a-tube

I thought I'd jump back in about a month later to update with what I came up with. I had a DIY lift a tube in the back of my mind these past few weeks, and last week went to a hardware store for some lightbulbs and decided to stand around in there looking for things I could use to make a

[RBW] Re: Grant's BLAHG: Gus Boots update: headbadge, etc.

Nice sleuthing, Joe! Good god that shifter looks good enough to eat. On Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 1:33:58 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Here's a sneak peak I found in tires. > > https://www.rivbike.com/products/tire-schwalbe-g-one-allround-tire > -- You received this message because

[RBW] Toyo serial number decoding

Now that we cracked the Waterford codes. What about Toyo? Woukd be nice to date my Rambouillet as it is a mystery version with all the green version frame accoutrements yet is blue and the serial # is sky high fir a Ram . Bought stock in retail store so not a custom paint job. -- You received

[RBW] Re: What do Hilsen Serial numbers start with?

So according to this: https://waterfordbikes.com/w/support/serial-numbers/ My Roadeo is a December 2010 -- 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: What do Hilsen Serial numbers start with?

awesome. thanks everybody! so fun to get nerdy over this stuff, especially when i'm at work and can't be riding my bicycle. -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's BLAHG: Gus Boots update: headbadge, etc.

Excited about the GUS. Especially the filet brazed version. Not sure if I will be able to afford one though. Is the difference between filet brazed and TIG'ed more than aesthetic? More excited about how the new shifters are coming along. I imagine I will get two sets when they become available.

Re: [RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

You buy a new bike every time your brake pads wear out?  That's silly. On 11/20/18 10:56 PM, Kainalu V. wrote: Whatevs! Once the bike stops abruptly, I get a new one. End of story. Adjustments are for chiropractritractors -Kai BKNY On Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 10:20:13 PM UTC-5, Steve

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's BLAHG: Gus Boots update: headbadge, etc.

Good catch Joe. The tires looks bigger than 2.25” in the picture. I wonder what size is the Gus Boots in the picture? > On 21 Nov 2018, at 2:33 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Here's a sneak peak I found in tires. > > https://www.rivbike.com/products/tire-schwalbe-g-one-allround-tire > > -- >