[RBW] Re: Will's weekly emails?

2024-04-28 Thread Jacob Kersey
Hey Chris, here's the web link to last week's email, in which Will mentions that lots of folks (including him!) appear to have been unsubscribed for reasons unknown, though sounds like they're working on it: https://mailchi.mp/a4cd9171d526/sams-may-15th-more-roaduno-details?e=f9b06c6a4b Still

[RBW] Will's weekly emails?

2024-04-28 Thread Chris Dresden
I've haven't seen Will's weekly Rivendell news lately. Maybe I missed an update. Chris -- 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: Bilenkey Tandem 4 Sale

2024-04-28 Thread 'John Mottl' via RBW Owners Bunch
How tall and what inseam was the captain. And what 8is the cockpit length for the stoker position (tip of stoker saddle to centre of bars at shoulder width? On Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7:35:07 AM UTC-6 mhec...@gmail.com wrote: > > *The Basics:* > >- Custom, Large, Coupled, Touring Tandem

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

2024-04-28 Thread Greg Kagay
Anyone else notice this? Yes. I recently came to the same conclusion, the Roadini frame has more frame setback (see below) than the many (race-oriented) frames I have owned over the decades. I set up my Roadini last fall, partly with leftover components, including a 100mm Cinelli stem and

[RBW] Homer Hilsen Head Tube Length 58cm

2024-04-28 Thread Owen
If anyone has this bike would you mind sending me this dimension? It would be much appreciated. Thanks, Owen -- 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] Homer question

2024-04-28 Thread xerox-dream
Hello all, I had a pretty basic question, but wanted everyone’s opinion and expertise. I am thinking of getting a 58CM 2019 a homer Hilson my PBH is 86 to 86 1/2. currently I’m riding a 55 CM platypus and that’s been great. just reaching out if anyone has a similar set up with a similar PBH?

Re: [RBW] Bombadil camping trip

2024-04-28 Thread Ian Buckley
Looks like a beautiful trip! I just moved to Victoria and can’t wait to get out on the trails. Was this trip with folks from the VIBC? Ian in Hillside/Quadra On Thursday 25 April 2024 at 20:19:56 UTC-7 Keith P. wrote: > Wow. How fun! > > On Thu, Apr 25, 2024 at 8:16 PM Jason Fuller wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Favorite clip-in/flat pedal combo?

2024-04-28 Thread Josh Brown
I'm a huge fan of the MKS Ezy-Superior system, which includes several models. You can buy extra adapters and share pedals between as many bikes as you have adapters for. If you find a couple different pedals for a couple different use cases it makes switching them out very effortless. Josh in NY

Re: [RBW] Re: Best way to measure frame

2024-04-28 Thread Art
Thx On Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 5:40 PM jeffbog...@hotmail.com < jeffbogdanov...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Center of crank to top of seat tube > > On Tuesday 23 April 2024 at 16:33:55 UTC-5 Art wrote: > >> [image: IMG_0052.jpeg]I’ve been away from bikes and Riv for a few years. >> I have a 2006 Atlantis

[RBW] Re: hoppin on on the brevet wagon - Chicago Randonneurs Barrington 200k

2024-04-28 Thread ian m
On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2:42:54 PM UTC-4 Brent Knepper wrote: big "from each according to their ability, to each according to their needs" vibes to have such celebration and comfort available as more riders rolled in :):) >From a fellow non-competer, big fan of the cooperation and

[RBW] FS: Supernova dynamo lights

2024-04-28 Thread Jay Lonner
Up for sale here are two sets of Supernova lights that are takeoffs from our Bike Fridays (Bikes Friday? What would William Safire say…). Each set includes a black anodized E3 Pro 2 headlight and Tail Light 2. The headlights are on Multimounts , and have spade connectors for a SON dynohub

[RBW] Re: Eric M.'s new video: Shop tour, favorite workshops, tool organization and my next bicycle build

2024-04-28 Thread Eric Marth
Wow, thanks for the kind words, Jim! Always a pleasure, sorry this one's so long. The uncut version was like 2 hours. On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 11:32:09 AM UTC-4 J J wrote: > So good, a pleasure to watch. Thanks for the great work, Eric! > > Check it out here: > >

[RBW] Re: Jimmy's Hunq!!1

2024-04-28 Thread Eric Marth
Well it's a total jaw-dropper, well done, bravo, enjoy the ride! On Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 3:55:21 PM UTC-4 J J wrote: > Thanks Eric and Jim! Will's blog post was the first I saw of the full > paint job and the build. Up to yesterday afternoon I had only seen a few > low res teaser

[RBW] Re: hoppin on on the brevet wagon - Chicago Randonneurs Barrington 200k

2024-04-28 Thread Adam
Thanks for the write-up. I'm excited for all the Chirando stuff on the schedule. Haven't made it out there yet but am eyeing the calendar. Adam in Oak Park (I think we may have met briefly in Riverside or around there sometime in January? I was riding my Hillborne) On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: parts clear out (wheel sets, bags, stems, brakes...)

2024-04-28 Thread Logan Eiland
Hi John. It’s a long list but they’re there at #15. $90. Thanks for the interest.On Apr 28, 2024, at 9:07 PM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:What are you asking for the D/A 9 speed bar ends??  Not on the list but in the picsJohn HawrylakWoodstown NJOn Saturday, April

[RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-04-28 Thread Kim H.
Rivendell Clem Smith Clementine - $2,150 (Sacramento) https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/sacramento-rivendell-clem-smith/7735990306.html Kim Hetzel. On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 6:22:31 PM UTC-7 jamin orrall wrote: > Awesome color Saluki and a good price! I believe this is or was John's

[RBW] WTB: HappiSack

2024-04-28 Thread Vince Allmaras
Hello, Anyone holding onto a HappiSack they are looking to move? Recently missed out on the for sale listing from earlier this month on the list. Best, Vince in Twin Cities -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-04-28 Thread jamin orrall
Awesome color Saluki and a good price! I believe this is or was John's bike (rivendell employee). This would explain the very history heavy description. On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 11:01:54 AM UTC-7 Matti wrote: > Saluki here: >

[RBW] Re: FS: parts clear out (wheel sets, bags, stems, brakes...)

2024-04-28 Thread 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
What are you asking for the D/A 9 speed bar ends?? Not on the list but in the pics John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:44:45 PM UTC-4 eil...@umich.edu wrote: > Hi all. To make an upcoming move easier, I'm hoping to clear out all parts > and accessories not currently

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51/52 (?)cm $1500

2024-04-28 Thread Dave S
Hello, I'm in NJ and would like to buy this. Maybe you're close enough to avoid shipping? Let me know your zip. Dave 732-232-6086 On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 8:03:31 PM UTC-4 johnb wrote: > > Let’s drop this to $1500 +shipping. > On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 8:39:08 AM UTC-4 johnb

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51/52 (?)cm $1500

2024-04-28 Thread johnb
Let’s drop this to $1500 +shipping. On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 8:39:08 AM UTC-4 johnb wrote: > This is a report of this ( > https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/ecnmO2IgLLw). New price > same bike. I am vague on the size since there was a spirited discussion in > the original

[RBW] Re: Toyo Atlantis Wheelbase?

2024-04-28 Thread John Rinker
You da man, Jeff! Thank you. Cheers, John On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3:26:24 PM UTC-7 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > Hey John, my 64cm Toyo measures 107cm > > On Sunday 28 April 2024 at 17:04:15 UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > >> Anyone know where I might find the wheelbase measurement for a 64cm

[RBW] Re: Toyo Atlantis Wheelbase?

2024-04-28 Thread jeffbog...@hotmail.com
Hey John, my 64cm Toyo measures 107cm On Sunday 28 April 2024 at 17:04:15 UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > Anyone know where I might find the wheelbase measurement for a 64cm Toyo > Atlantis (circa. 2005)? I have a few older Riv geometry charts but they > don't show this. > > Cheers, John > -- You

Re: [RBW] Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

2024-04-28 Thread Chris Fly
for sure.. I would guess if you can swing your arms back and have no feeling of falling forward for a while, probably too far back.. but also, many folks talk about feeling your feet are "reaching" when the saddle is too far back.. I've read you can also tell by glute activation, but I'm not that

Re: [RBW] Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

2024-04-28 Thread Jason Noonievut
Hey Chris - I’ve watched a lot of Neill’s videos.  I can ride on the road and take my hands off the bars comfortably.  Here the thing, when the saddle is far set back, I can do this, when it’s perfect fore/aft, I can also do this.  When it’s too far forward yes I would fall.  So this alone only

[RBW] Toyo Atlantis Wheelbase?

2024-04-28 Thread John Rinker
Anyone know where I might find the wheelbase measurement for a 64cm Toyo Atlantis (circa. 2005)? I have a few older Riv geometry charts but they don't show this. Cheers, John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino XD2

2024-04-28 Thread Andrew Joseph
Nick,You are awesome. Thank you for this information!  Happy Sunday…Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 28, 2024, at 3:35 PM, Nick Payne wrote:Spa Cycles in the UK sell their XD-2 cranks for STG30/pair without chainrings. Made for them by Sugino but without the Sugino logo stamped near the back of  pedal

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite clip-in/flat pedal combo?

2024-04-28 Thread Patrick Moore
Corwin: tangent, but related: will you please post a photo or photos of your Hon Solo? I bought, modified, and rode one for several years back before my daughter had her license (and took over my car), and when I had to chauffeur her around. I'd put the HS in the boot of the compact, drive her to

Re: [RBW] Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

2024-04-28 Thread Chris Fly
I think the one thing that fore and aft on a spreadsheet (meaning the nose of the saddle should be xxcm behind the saddle based on xx leg measurement) is how heavy you are from the waist up.. the heavier your torso and/or head is, the further back your saddle will probably have to be to ensure you

[RBW] Re: Favorite clip-in/flat pedal combo?

2024-04-28 Thread Corwin Zechar
Hi Glen - I have MKS Ezy pedals on my Dahon Hon Solo. Have not tried clipless. I imagine it would work well. The Ezys come off easy once you know the trick. Regards, Corwin On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1:42:16 PM UTC-7 Glen wrote: > Following on to this; has anyone here used the MKS ezy

Re: [RBW] Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

2024-04-28 Thread Patrick Moore
On Sat, Apr 27, 2024 at 8:23 PM Jay wrote: > ... I measure setback on both bikes and the Fargo is coming out as saddle > 5.5cm setback from BB, 7cm on the Roadini. > There's the reason for the difference. I've always (well, since Grant taught me to do this 30 years ago) started assembly and fit

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO // WTB // blue homer 54.5

2024-04-28 Thread Robert Calton
I spoke with this gentleman last week during my search and it is indeed a 58cm frame from the 2019 run. On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 8:46:35 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > That post says its still available as of 3 days ago but he also mentioned > its most likely a 58 not a 54.5. The 54.5 is

[RBW] hoppin on on the brevet wagon - Chicago Randonneurs Barrington 200k

2024-04-28 Thread Brent Knepper
hey friends, from seeing folks sharing east coast and west coast brevet ride reports in the rbw/ibob/650b ecosystem, I'd like to share yesterday's ride as the Chicago area finally has a rando organization! yesterday's 200k ride was an out n back from Barrington, IL to Darien, WI- the ultimate

[RBW] Sugino XD2

2024-04-28 Thread Andrew Joseph
WTB: New/Like new Sugino XD2 crankset w/170 crank arms Sent from my iPhone -- 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: FS: Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-04-28 Thread Matti
Saluki here: https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/portland-62cm-rivendell-saluki/7741642940.html On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 10:20:00 AM UTC-8 maxcr wrote: > Time for a new FS thread? > > I saw this 63 Roadeo on the Crust classifieds and thought a tall member > here might be

[RBW] Re: Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

2024-04-28 Thread Jay
Thanks for the messages. I still have about 15mm I can push the saddle forward, just have to switch saddle bags. I've been between sizes before, always made the larger one work. Smaller bike, not as well (25mm setback post and 120mm stem make for a strange ride). I've had bike fits, as

[RBW] Re: Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

2024-04-28 Thread Tony Lockhart
Hi Jay, Sorry to hear that things aren't working at the moment. Have you thought about getting a professional bike fit? Or perhaps making various adjustments and documenting them over and extended period time? FWIW, I'm also on a 57cm Roadini with 170mm S!lver Cranks, Nitto 65 seat post, and

[RBW] Eric M.'s new video: Shop tour, favorite workshops, tool organization and my next bicycle build

2024-04-28 Thread J J
So good, a pleasure to watch. Thanks for the great work, Eric! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMf-7Kq-g8k -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

2024-04-28 Thread Chris Fly
sorry to say you may have bought the wrong size bike (esp if you put drop bars on it).. the Riv sizing recommendations are, and always have been, to put someone on the biggest size frame they think will work from what I can tell.. I'm sure that works for some folks, but it doesn't work for me..

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-28 Thread Ted Durant
On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 7:10:32 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: >> At 22t of required chain wrap, take your pick of any rear derailer Bad Sunday morning math. 13 teeth of chain wrap. Even better On Apr 28, 2024, at 9:36 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > The thing that keeps coming to mind is the

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
"I would expect much crisper shifting with that setup than a wide-range triple up front. " If you build one of each and offer the comparative ride report, I'll be pleased to read it. I still have the gear chart in front of me the last time Patrick Moore offered the theory that three gears in

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Appaloosa Overnighter

2024-04-28 Thread larson....@gmail.com
Very nice ride report and a good looking Appaloosa! I ride my Appaloosa in a similar way and love it. How do you like those handlebars? Randy in WI On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 6:44:10 AM UTC-5 Dan wrote: > I bought my Appaloosa because I wanted a bike for adventures. I wanted a > bike that

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-28 Thread Ted Durant
On Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 12:41:12 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: But I keep coming back to theoretical efficiencies: IIRC, the gearing effect of tooth jumps in back are more or less double what they are in front. So the question is, how to get just 2 or 3 big jumps in back without a IGH.

[RBW] Re: The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
The alternate configuration for this Romulus is going to be a re-think of a popular build configuration when I first got into cycling in the early 1980s: "sport tourer". My first drop bar bike was. a 1983 Univega Sportour. It had 28mm tires, a fairly wide range 2x6 drivetrain, and attach

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO // WTB // blue homer 54.5

2024-04-28 Thread Johnny Alien
That post says its still available as of 3 days ago but he also mentioned its most likely a 58 not a 54.5. The 54.5 is a 700C size. On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2:03:12 AM UTC-4 Kim H. wrote: > I tried. > > Kim Hetzel. > > On Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 10:59 PM Brenton Eastman > wrote: > >> That

Re: [RBW] FS: parts clear out (wheel sets, bags, stems, brakes...)

2024-04-28 Thread alan lavine
Hi I’ll take the Riv handlebar bag. Alan On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 6:40:54 AM UTC-4 ryan.o...@gmail.com wrote: > HI Logan, I'll take the face platter stem. If I'm first in line, let me > know payment, etc. Might send you a fedex label for shipping if that works > for you? > > Cheers, > Ryan

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

2024-04-28 Thread Jason Noonievut
Cranks on my Riv are 172.5, 175 on the Fargo, but my road bike also has 172.5 (5.5cm setback).I still have room on the rails of the Riv, just have to change my saddle bag (to one without a quick release).  I’ll report back in a week or so!JasonOn Apr 28, 2024, at 1:56 AM, Brenton Eastman

Re: [RBW] FS: parts clear out (wheel sets, bags, stems, brakes...)

2024-04-28 Thread Ryan Ogilvie
HI Logan, I'll take the face platter stem. If I'm first in line, let me know payment, etc. Might send you a fedex label for shipping if that works for you? Cheers, Ryan On Sat, Apr 27, 2024 at 11:44 PM Logan Eiland wrote: > Hi all. To make an upcoming move easier, I'm hoping to clear out all

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO // WTB // blue homer 54.5

2024-04-28 Thread Kim H.
I tried. Kim Hetzel. On Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 10:59 PM Brenton Eastman wrote: > That Facebook post is from Jan 2023 so I gotta assume that bike is gone. > Also the head tube looks very tall for a 54. Does anyone know if there were > 700c versions of AHH in 54.5? > > On Apr 27, 2024, at 9:04 PM,