[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

Speaking of LWB, which Roberta and I were, we have a question. I’m getting a new Chev which will have a longer wheelbase than its predecessors. But can anyone tell us what the WB is on the current 55cm model? As always, thanks, Friends. Leah (and Roberta) -- You received this message

[RBW] Speed wobble

Knee against the toptube is free, and also helps heaps. -Kai -- 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] Speed wobble

Put your hands back on! Otherwise there's expensive needle bearinged headsets that can help. I swapped out the headset on my Clem and noticed a difference in no handed stability. Unscientific, but it seems to work. I switched due to need, and that a friend had a good used one to try, not to

Re: [RBW] Of Bikes and Bread

SORRY! It's 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. 1.5 teaspoons. SORRY! I just made a batch of dough and as I measured I thought I might have typed it wrong. SORRY! I fixed it below: On Sun, Mar 22, 2020 at 10:53 PM David Bivins wrote: > Here's my take on the same recipe that lambbo posted. I've been making

Re: [RBW] Speed wobble

Reminds me of a Henny Youngman joke: The patient says, "Doctor, it hurts when I do this." "Then don't do that!" Or you could try clamping the top tube between your knees. On 3/23/20 10:01 PM, Friend wrote: Does anyone have suggestions for correcting a wobble I get when I ride with no hands?

[RBW] Re: Homer x Rene Herse

My homer clears Snoqualmia passes easily On Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 10:36:34 PM UTC-4, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > To those who’ve tried: will my Waterford Homer clear Snoqualmie Pass or > Hurricane Ridge RH tires? > > Thanks, > D. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Speed wobble

Does anyone have suggestions for correcting a wobble I get when I ride with no hands? -- 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: Appaloosa Presale

Thank you. Metal fender installation is a labor of love. Conservative estimate would be that i have 6 hours to do the install. 2 of that would be in the fabrication of the spacer for under the fork crown.Getting the fore-aft angle just right and the profile to fit the fender. This a

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

Ken, the bike looks great! I went with bosco bullmoose bars and canti brakes too. The bike rides really well and the bars offer a wide range of riding positions. I ended up taping the front/middle portion because the "time trial" position I'd comfortable for faster riding or into headwind. --

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

Decades ago when top tubes were horizontal and wheels were either 27” or 700c, going by seat tube length sizing worked. These days not so much. It only lets you figure out if you can get the seat to the height you want and how long a post you will need. I think the larger two sizes of Clem Ls

Re: [RBW] Semi OT post? - What bike would you take to the Himalayan foothills? And would you even go?

Not really answering your question, but there was a great Riv in Nepal ride report last year: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/nepal%7Csort:date/rbw-owners-bunch/mRSBSqx3vzs/jcqbR7AhAgAJ Sounds like a great opportunity. Go for it! It doesn't have to be permanent.

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

Those more "enlightened" use things like reach and stack to better determine a bike's fit - and also consider what these should be based on different handlebars and so forth. But that's not most people, and in the case of Rivendell, you have to do a bit of diligence to even find those

Re: [RBW] Re: Crash Stories

Turtles?? The local Motorcycle riders call'em City Titties. Yeah, Sounds better to me to! :-) On Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 1:53:06 PM UTC-5, RichS wrote: > > Leah, > > Watch out for the road turtles even in dry weather! The ones in my neck of > the woods are pretty robust. > > Best, > Rich

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

one of the best oranges Riv has done , especially lately On Monday, March 23, 2020 at 7:06:33 PM UTC-4, Ann L wrote: > > Beautiful bike and congratulations! I am intrigued by the chain > ring/crank set up. What components did you use? > > On Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 1:04:09 PM UTC-6,

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

Wow, that's an incredible bike! The fender line is on the verge of poetic, so balanced and still. Did you install them yourself? Also impressed by the clarity of the bike, despite a big rear rack and a front bag. On Monday, March 23, 2020 at 6:08:02 PM UTC-4, Ken Yokanovich wrote: > > My

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

Beautiful bike and congratulations! I am intrigued by the chain ring/crank set up. What components did you use? On Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 1:04:09 PM UTC-6, Bill F wrote: > > Appaloosa presale is up today. > > I pulled the trigger on a blue 60 cm for my first Rivendell. -- You

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

I have not relied on seat tube length for some time, it's not a good indicator of whether a bike/frame will fit or not. It may seem nonsensical, but wheels size make a big difference. My 53, 26" wheeled Atlantis is more analogous to a about a 50 in the frames they have now. All my old

Re: [RBW] WTT: My Nitto Campee Front Rack for Your Mark's Rack

Trade Found!! That was quick! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Mar 23, 2020, at 3:21 PM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > I’m looking to downside the front rack on my adventure bike, so I thought I > would see if anyone is interested in

[RBW] Re: WTT: My Nitto Campee Front Rack for Your Mark's Rack

PM sent Max On Monday, March 23, 2020 at 6:22:02 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > I’m looking to downside the front rack on my adventure bike, so I thought > I would see if anyone is interested in upsizing their Mark’s rack (or > similar Nitto model). Made of tubular Cro-Mo tubing expertly

[RBW] WTB: White Industries 16T Freewheel or 16/18 Dos

Let me know if you have anything! -Dave -- 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

[RBW] Trade wanted: My brown B17 for your black

I think I have a black one. Are yours brown or honey? Got a pic? -- 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: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

Jason, I think you're spot on about what they call the frames. I start at the seattube length as a ballpark because I generally know what Rivs fit me, but the toptube length matters MUCH more..especially on frames that have grown longer over time while still being called the same number. And

[RBW] Re: Homer x Rene Herse

If you scroll down to bottom of page, Grant addresses tire clearance on a pre-MIT/pre-kickstand plate Homer. http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/hilsen/index.html On Monday, March 23, 2020 at 2:40:38 PM UTC-5, Chad wrote: > > I’ve got an earlier 650b Homer (Toyo) so YMMV, but I believe the >

[RBW] Re: Homer x Rene Herse

I’ve got an earlier 650b Homer (Toyo) so YMMV, but I believe the clearances should be similar to your Waterford 700c . My Homer was a RBW build with Fatty Rumpkins and SKS P45 fenders and the clearance is really tight. I’m having to constantly adjust the fenders to keep them from from

[RBW] Re: Silver 2 Shifters - Install Question

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[RBW] Re: 1x drivetrain question

My research turned up these suggestions to help chain on and 'ensmoothen' your shifting, esp. if you'll be going over bumpy terrain: - Use a narrow-wide chain ring; the teeth profile grabs at the chain better than a traditional ring's teeth. (Or, use a chain guide ... but you might

[RBW] Re: FS - Garage Sale : Nitto, White Industries, Rivendell, Shimano etc.

Updates: - Rivendell Silver side pull brake calipers - $40 > - MKS CR9 platform pedals - $30 > - IRD Alpina front derailleur - $20 > - Sachs Huret clamp-on downtube shifters - $40 > - Shimano clamp-on downtube shifters - $20 > - Shimano Deore LX rear derailleur - $20 > - Sugino Triple 170

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

Some very good visuals there! And while much of the article doesn't translate very well, I loved this translated line: "Riv has the ephemeral nature of a frame that is going to become vintage in a matter of seconds" I jumped on one of the last remaining 45cm Clem H's (46cm stays) because I

[RBW] Trade wanted: My brown B17 for your black

If you do not find one to trade for I have an all-but-new black B-17 to sell. -- 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] Trade wanted: My brown B17 for your black

Hello all, I'm looking for a black B17 in good condition. I have several brown ones -- ideally we can do a straight trade. Let me know what you've got. Thanks, Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: FS: Clem Smith Jr Disc 59

I reached out to Walt since there seems to be a lot of interest. Here are the details for anyone interested. I would be really curious to hear folks experience. I typically charge $100 for the frame (including the crossbrace between seatstay/chainstay). Forks (if I think it's appropriate)

Re: [RBW] Re: Crash Stories

https://youtu.be/B-H5g9WEqCc Evil Knievel was the inspiration for most of our bike-related tomfoolery in the ‘70’s. He, and this toy, prompted us to spend a lot of time trying to trash a 3-spd Raleigh by jumping it over the creek in our backyard. It was the hand-me-down bike that no one

[RBW] Re: FS - Garage Sale : Nitto, White Industries, Rivendell, Shimano etc.

> - Rivendell Silver side pull brake calipers - $40 > - MKS CR9 platform pedals - $30 > - IRD Alpina front derailleur - $20 > - Sachs Huret clamp-on downtube shifters - $40 > - Shimano clamp-on downtube shifters - $20 > - Shimano Deore LX rear derailleur - $20 > - Sugino Triple 170 crankset -

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

Just a data point, but I just saw a blog post from Blue Lug in Japan comparing the older and newer versions of the Clem L / Clementine... I used Google translate (for the Japanese->English) and though only so much came through well, it was still worth reading. The pictures themselves are

[RBW] Rene Herse Sample Sale

We're all in this together, and we've been encouraged how everybody has been pulling together to face this challenge. At Rene Herse Cycles, we've thought about what we could do to help. Most of us can still ride our bikes – solo – for transportation, exercise and to keep our spirits. Most of us

[RBW] Silver 2 Shifters - Install Question

You should not use the toothed washer in a barcon configuration Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca -- 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: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

What's that long rear rack masmojo? On Monday, 13 January 2020 11:01:13 UTC-5, masmojo wrote: > > Loaded  > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/joyDoL5DKMT27NvQA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Silver 2 Shifters - Install Question

Finally getting around to replacing some well-worn *bar-end* shifters with a new set of Silver 2s. The Silver 2s arrive from Riv with this washer: [image: washer2.JPG] I understand the purpose of the stop washer on a downtube setup. But, should one use this washer when mounting Silver 2s as

[RBW] Re: FS: Clem Smith Jr Disc 59

Hello all, thanks for the interest. I actually bought this second hand from another list member who hired Walt to do the conversion. I can't speak to the exact amount, but I believe it was in the neighborhood of a couple hundred bucks. No paint, this frame is just rattle-canned on the disc

[RBW] FS - Garage Sale : Nitto, White Industries, Rivendell, Shimano etc.

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[RBW] Re: 1x drivetrain question

I have two bikes set up with 1x11 drivetrains. They're both off-road specific rigs. The first is a Surly Krampus with a Shimano SLX drivetrain. 11-46 cassette and a 26t Wolftooth narrow-wide chainring. It works flawlessly. I like not having to think about front shifting. The gear range may

[RBW] FS - Garage Sale : Nitto, White Industries, Rivendell, Shimano etc.

Selling off a stash of nice, used, but certainly usable parts. All prices *include* shipping CONUS. Open to reasonable offers, certainly for anyone interested in multiple items :) Photos of items available here. - Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Re: What is a gear-chart, and how do you use it?

Yes, I did also. Alpine gearing - front step was 1.5 rear steps - the chart helped to know where the next half-step was that required a double shift. Much easier when there were only 5 rear cogs. When I got my Paramount P-15 - it was half-step plus granny - the gear chart was not as necessary,