Re: [RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!

My Road Standard is red with cream headtube, and it really stands out. Cream fenders are waiting for a rainy spell to be installed. :) On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 2:03 PM, Cecily Walker wrote: > I love that colour combination, Shawn! And of course, I love the cream > fenders. :) > > On Wednesday,

Re: [RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

My '97 Rivendell Road still uses its original (I believe) Phil Wood FW and front hub on Sun CR18's. I can't tell you the mileage (I bought it used this spring) but they have been well ridden. I've never felt a smoother ride. The Riv rolls so easily on those wheels. However, if I were building n

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

Also, the July 19/20 date conflicts with RAGBRAI, on which I met several RBW bunch folks. Another vote against it for midwesterners. I'd love to make it to Riv HQ for any of these events, but that date rules this one out. Tim On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 3:43 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thil

Re: [RBW] Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

I got a Carradice Nelson recently and like it a lot. It's pretty big (about Medium Sackville Saddlesack size), so you may want a smaller Carradice like a Barley. They're cheapish, handsome, and durable. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:40 PM, Tom Goodmann wrote: > With a school year just about under

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddles - A Weighty Question

Cecily- I'm a large mammal; I weigh 210# now (was #260 a couple years ago) and I have no problems with my Brooks. I have a B17 Select on my gofast bike (Giordana XL-Eco) and a Brooks Flyer on my Rivendell Road Standard. I like the springs of the Flyer because I bounce on the saddle a lot when tr

Re: [RBW] Re: Re-thievery

My little brother did a similar thing in Iowa City a couple years ago. His MTB got stolen, and less than a week later he saw someone riding what he thought was the same bike in a public area downtown. He went over to the guy as he stopped and looked closer to confirm. Assured it was his (beausag

Re: [RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

I recently converted my Rivendell Road to 650B x 38mm Grand Bois Lierre (from 700C x 28mm Ruffy Tuffy). The Lierres roll very well and are quite comfy. I inflate them to about 60 psi (slightly lower in front, higher in back). I rode 200 miles on them at RAGBRAI and liked them immensely. Grand B

Re: [RBW] WTB: A. Homer Hilsen 55cm, 700c wheel size. FF only

That's like a backwards version of my Riv Road: designed for 700c/short reach brakes, fits 700x28 max. with long reach brakes, fits 650x38. Makes sense, I guess, since the Hilsen is the scion of the Road Standard > Rambouillet geometry. On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 4:22 PM, William wrote: > For w

[RBW] Grand Bois tire mishap -- user error

I recently converted my Rivendell Road to 650B and equipped it with 38mm Grand Bois Lierres (Hetres won't fit between the fork stays). I love love love this setup. Fast AND comfy! However, I went to air up the front tire last weekend and the tube blew. POP! So, with mild cursing, I replaced

[RBW] St. Louis or KC -- trip ideas?

g for advice. I've been to STL back in high school and did the Arch and Zoo; that's my level of familiarity. Thanks for your advice, Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] Classic Bicycles Calendar

But even Greg's "Gitane" and the Colnago are both lugged steel, i presume? On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 8:53 AM, Jan Heine wrote: > After the success of last year's *Classic Bicycles* Calendar – our stocks > sold out within a single day! – we teamed up with Rizzoli again to bring > you a *2014 Calen

Re: [RBW] Re: My Nitto S-83 doesnt fit Brooks rails

Yeah, geez. :) I feel lucky owning 3 lugged steel bikes. On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 3:16 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I'm just imagining the wealth of owning at least 3 Titanium railed Brooks > saddles. > > Did you try 3 of 5? 3 of 20? 3 of 36,000? The mountains of wealth! > > Anyway, like o

Re: [RBW] Re: Mech Q: Rear Derailer cable routing

Yup, rear derailer cable runs on the right (crank) side of the BB. You can route the rear shifter cable from the right bar-end, to the LEFT downtube stop, and have it cross over back to the right side if you like. I do this on my bikes and it makes for better (less severe bends) cable loops from

Re: [RBW] Re: The Mysteries of Bike Assembly

The newest Campy shift cables are 4.1mm, down from 4.5mm "normal" shift cables and 5.0mm brake cables. Segue: I recently rehabbed a 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10 as a commuter. It came with a rear chainstay U-brake and front cantilevers (Deore XT M730). The original brake cables were heavier gaug

Re: [RBW] Re: FS - Sackville TrunkSack small (olive) - $60

I had Riv send the e-gift certificate directly to your email; it should be there by tomorrow. Once you get it, please ship to: Tim Gavin 3225 12th Ave SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Thanks! On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 1:33 PM, sean wrote: > TrunkSack has been sold. Thanks! >> > > -Se

Re: [RBW] 650b conversion dilemmas - Riv with short reach brakes

I have a short-reach equipped Riv as well ('97 Road Standard). I could barely fit a 700x28C Ruffy Tuffy, no room for a Cypres. When I converted it to 650B this spring, I gained plenty of vertical clearance for fenders. I'm putting SKS Longboards on it soon. The max tire size I can fit now is 65

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b conversion dilemmas - Riv with short reach brakes

The math works thus: 700C diameter is 622 650B diameter is 584 difference of 38mm half of that is19mm the 650B wheel drops the entire bicycle 19mm. Then subtract the difference in tire size. 650B tire is 38mm 700C tire is 32mm difference is 6mm Hence the 13mm, because the 6mm big

Re: [RBW] POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

I put white on my blue/white Giordana when I tuned her up this year. Looks great on that classic racer. But I used the grey housing on my Riv, and black on my Schwinn KOM. I like the grey because it doesn't stand out but looks nice. On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 2:24 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > White.

Re: [RBW] Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

I've never had the Zefal fall off the peg when riding. However, it gets bumped off all the time when I'm walking the bike, carrying it up stairs, loading it in my truck, etc. So, I strap it. I salvaged a velcro strap from a cheap underseat bag with a broken zipper. Tim Gavin, Cedar

[RBW] Fall = fenders

headtube and graphics. Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA '97 Rivendell Road Standard (Reynolds 753, 531 fork) Nitto moustache bars, Silver bar-ends, Cane Creek SC5 levers (gum) Brooks Flyer with Carradice Nelson 50/40/30 Campy triple crank on Phil BB 9 speed 11-32 cassette with Microshift derailer Sh

Re: [RBW] Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

That's correct; I put my strap at that same place where the Silver shifters will hit the top tube. I have a piece of vinyl electrical tape there even if I'm not carrying my pump. On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 10:49 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > Where you have a

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Bill- I have some sheldon's fender nuts, but I didn't use them because I didn't have any bolts that fit them (fenders had one size smaller in hardware). I understand that they make de-fendering easier (no need to remove brake caliper, etc), but I don't see how they'll improve fender line. They m

Re: [RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

My '88 Schwinn KOM-10 MTB has a vertical pump peg behind the seat cluster. Unfortunately, I'm using the chainstay bridge to mount a fender, so I can't use that location right now. It's a nice feature, but kinda bewildering as the bike has the peg but no fender or rack eyelets. On Thu, Nov 7, 20

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Bill- Thanks for the advice. I need to pick up a couple M6 bolts (and a better method to attach the fender at the chainstay bridge) at the hardware store and I'll give it a try. I can see how they would help you get the fender as high as possible. Unfortunately, that won't let me step up fro

Re: [RBW] Re: Possible One Pot Meal for S24O

That's a great idea, Andrew. I went on a backpacking trip in the Smokies with my son's scout troop and we spent too much on dehydrated food. We even avoided the backpacker meals, and still spent a bunch on dried fruit and such. Tim On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 3:02 PM, BSWP wrote: > A perfect comp

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Thanks for the visual, Christoper. I'm afraid that moving the fender back may cause the flap to get very close to the ground; these are a bit low already (650B wheels). I'll give it a try and measure. I can always trim the flap, or--worst case--buy the shorty flap from Riv. http://www.rivbi

[RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

'm feeling speedy. The Riv is for riding for the pleasure of riding. It's versatile, sexy, and fast. Tim Gavin On Thursday, November 7, 2013 6:05:40 PM UTC-6, Jim Cloud wrote: > > Tim, > > You've obviously converted your Riv from 700c to 650B. How has that > worke

Re: [RBW] WTB: Park CN-10 cable & housing cutter

I bit the bullet and bought one new at my LBS. I've used it a bunch since then. It's a good cutter for zip ties too. Tip: don't use the housing cutter for other stuff like fender stays. It doesn't do the job well and it dulls the cutter. Bolt cutters work for fender stays. On Fri, Nov 8, 20

Re: [RBW] WTB: Park CN-10 cable & housing cutter

-bunch@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Tim Gavin > *Sent:* Friday, November 08, 2013 3:04 PM > *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* Re: [RBW] WTB: Park CN-10 cable & housing cutter > > > > I bit the bullet and bought one new at my LBS. I've u

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

made a mistake and put cream ones on, once I saw them >> on the bike I knew I'd made the right choice. I run fenders year round here >> in Vancouver, rain or shine. >> >> >> >> On Thursday, November 7, 2013 8:20:37 AM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote: >>

[RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

porary of Grant Wood). [image: http://thegazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Little-Bohemia-Tavern-1941-Marvin-Cone1.jpg]<http://thegazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Little-Bohemia-Tavern-1941-Marvin-Cone1.jpg> Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] WTB: 700C wheels

they'd like to clear out? Shipped to 52404. Thanks, Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA -- 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-bun

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 700C wheels

;> > >>> > >>> > >>> On 11/11/13, dougP wrote: > >>>> Tim: > >>>> > >>>> What hub spacing does the Raleigh need? Age-wise it may be on the > cusp > >>>> of > >>>> 126 and 130. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Rivsters here commute more than 10 miles one-way? Cold weather tips?

I commute about 8.5 miles, but the coldest I've ridden so far is about 45˚F (it's 12˚F now). I plan on working my way down to 35˚F, and then maybe 25˚F. Technique: Hunched over aero riding position keeps more of your body out of the cold wind. Gear: I got some Cannondale slice winter gloves use

[RBW] Re: Need dirt road riding tips...

Make sure your lights and other accessories are firmly attached. Bumps like to jar things loose, and you may not hear the sad "clatter, clatter, clatter" of your light bouncing in dirt/grass like you would on the road. Tim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 700C wheels

David- I saw your bike on iBOB; very nice job. My gf's father's is the same model and color, but a standard tube (non-mixte). He and his wife bought them as a set that included the mixte, but it was wrecked a couple years ago when my gf was run into by a car in Chicago. She healed up fine, but

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: What would YOU do?

I would contact her and say it's not kosher to use your photo. But not before buying the saddle. $50 is a great price. :) On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 7:00 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > maybe your ex-gf is selling it? > > > On Wednesday, November 13, 2013 1:12:32 AM UTC-6, Shawn Granton wrote: >> >> Hello

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Catalogue Quote Post

Speaking of itzy-bitzies: I managed to unintentionally take apart one of my silver shifters when installing it. The itzy-bitzy spring boinged off into the nether. :( I made a replacement from a click-pen spring. :) On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 9:35 PM, dougP wrote: > Page 29: "If you ever see

Re: [RBW] Re: POLL: "Leaf Music" on your Longboard-ed Rivendell?

They get scooped up by the front mudflap. Usually I can just nudge the flap with my toes while riding and they'll fall out. That said, I took the mudflap off for yesterday's ride. I was sick of feeling like "Mr. Plow" when I went through leaves. The mudflap comes on and off in about a minute.

Re: [RBW] Re: Invisible Bike Helmet.

I'm not sold on the tradeoff, comfort-wise. The entering premise is that bike helmets are uncomfortable, but this collar doesn't seem any better. Seems like it would make you sweat, chafe, and would flop around during vigorous riding. I'm very curious about how the accelerometers detect a tumble

Re: [RBW] FS: Redwing boots

I've had a pair of Red Wing 957's for umm, 18 years. MUSA, hand stiched leather. They're very comfortable and durable (obviously). They have a relatively smooth work sole that became slick over time, so I cut a diagonal waffle tread in them with a soldering gun. Huge improvement; I no longer d

Re: [RBW] New stuff on my Roadeo

It's my size and gorgeous, but it would fit in between my Giordana (gofast) and Riv Road Standard (gofun). Tight company, there. Especially for a cheapskate like me. On Fri, Nov 15, 2013 at 5:24 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > 1) Slow bike selling season (people gearing up for holidays/recoverying >

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma Grand Randonnee, from a Rivendell perspective

A shorter (than 180) crank is probably a good call. I 650'd my Riv Road Standard and its 175 cranks are pretty low now. I've grazed the pavement once or twice. I put light loads in a Wald basket on the Mark's rack on front, and I can load it up to about 10lbs before it starts affecting the handl

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

+1 for gore-tex hikers. The lighter-weight ones are just dressed up sneakers, and will last you about as long. Quality boots are generally heavier, but can last forever. Like a Rivendell. I wear my Belleville gore-tex combat boots when it's cold & rainy. I was issued 3 different pair, so that'

Re: [RBW] SKS P55 fenders

That's a pretty big difference in tire size. 650b x 42 mm = 668 mm diameter 700c x 45mm = 712 mm diameter Difference of 44mm diameter, 22mm radius. So you'd have to extend the stays 22mm. You probably don't have that much extra length on the stays. With longer stays, you probably could make the

Re: [RBW] Longboard installation

You are not alone! I just installed some last night and had the same issues. Front tip: Bend the fork attachment clip to lower the front. And/or lengthen the upper stays. I also find that snugging the fender up to the bottom of the fork/brake is vital for good alignment. The bent tip from the

Re: [RBW] Longboard installation

I guess the secret to the front tip-up is: Hiding it under a rack and/or basket so you never notice it. :) Tim -- 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 ema

[RBW] Phil Wood love

rs later! Phil Wood means it when they tout their bulletproof, sealed hubs! I got new sealed bearings from my LBS and will build these hubs up to Velocity Synergy rims using DT Swiss Competition spokes. Looking forward to another 17 years (or more) on them! Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids IA P.S.- the

Re: [RBW] Re: 57 Canti-Rom and 58 Quickbeam on Paceline forum

And tons of other gems, including a Pegoretti. Good thing they're a bit small for me, or I'd have to buy something from this guy. On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 4:46 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > And an Atlantis frameset > > > On Thursday, February 13, 2014 2:31:37 PM UTC-8, rcnute wrote: >> >> Now's yer

Re: [RBW] Nitto R-14 vs Velo Orange Constructeur

The VO Constructeur rear rack doesn't connect to mounting bosses. It's designed to mount directly to metal fenders, or to the brake bridge (with an accessory mount). The brake bridge mounting doesn't look too bad to my eye. But not as nice or sturdy as the R-14. BTW, I have an unused R-14 you c

Re: [RBW] About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

Nice pickup, Bill. Is yours the red with gold decals? Chainstay rear brake? I have its younger brother, an '88 Schwinn Project KOM-10. Mine has a chainstay U-brake, though. I'm using it as a town/winter bike, currently with Nokian W160s under P65 fenders. The chainstay brake does make for eas

Re: [RBW] About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

ing and will retain its value. I'll either hold onto it for > other builds, or if I hate it I'll sell it to the group for 65% of what I > paid for it, and it will be like I rented it. > > Trail cruiser sounds like a good name for it. I'm going to check out the > Ti

Re: [RBW] About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

ese cheapskates". I know you probably spend more than you should. > Haha! I was also just trying to encourage you to Bullmoosify your KOM > because it would look great. > > Is your's red white and blue? Maybe a Tri-Color Harlequin wrap would be > in order! > > On W

Re: [RBW] About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

eflective powder, but a whole frame > would be really cool. It's a boring gunmetal grey in the daylight, though. > :( > > I'm with you on the orange/grey Hunqacolor. > > > On Wednesday, February 19, 2014 11:48:44 AM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote: > >> No prob. >

Re: [RBW] About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

com/product-p/m11.htm > > > On Wednesday, February 19, 2014 12:18:05 PM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote: > >> I just pestered Waterford with a request for a braze-on/repaint estimate. >> I asked them to quote a single color paint, and to quote me the "full >> Rivendell"

Re: [RBW] Re: Retrofitting Riv custom for rails to trails riding

For the trails you're describing, your Riv should be fine with minor changes. I ride my Riv on hard dirt, crushed lime rail trails, and rough pavement, and 584x38 Lierre's (under fenders) have been fantastic. However, on loose dirt or anything technical, then you'd want a bike with 2" or bigger t

Re: [RBW] About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

g paint for now, and figure out some sturdy clamps to add racks. I've had good luck with the Nitto clamps on my M-18 rack, maybe I'll get a set of those from Riv. Cheers, Tim On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 2:34 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > I thought about the Resurrectio badges. They wouldn&

Re: [RBW] Re: Retrofitting Riv custom for rails to trails riding

I have about 5-700 fast and comfortable miles on my Lierres. One tiny puncture flat (tiny in-and-out from something, I never found the foreign object), easily patched. If you're really worried about flats, try the Soma Xpress, Fatty Rumpkins or Marathon HS420s (in rough order of weight/puncture r

Re: [RBW] About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

t; would be really cool. It's a boring gunmetal grey in the daylight, though. >> :( >> >> I'm with you on the orange/grey Hunqacolor. >> >> On Wednesday, February 19, 2014 11:48:44 AM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote: >>> >>> No prob. >>> >>&

Re: [RBW] About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

eady >> have a velocity wheelset that has reflective powder, but a whole frame >> would be really cool. It's a boring gunmetal grey in the daylight, though. >> :( >> >> I'm with you on the orange/grey Hunqacolor. >> >> On Wednesday, February 19,

Re: [RBW] Re: About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

For my gf's dad's Raleigh rebuild, I did innertube, then Deda "leather" tape, then twine. No shellac yet, but I told him to at least shellac or wax the twine. On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 1:29 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > "I plan to start with basic foam grips (or pipe-wrap), then tape, twine > and sh

Re: [RBW] Re: BLUG bike

I'd give it to you if I could. But I borrowed it. :) Is that a House of Talents basket? I got one for my gf's bike, and it's lovely. On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 12:32 PM, Andrew Letton wrote: > "Which one's Pink?" > Beautiful bike, and I like the twine wire handling. > cheers, > Andrew_who goes

Re: [RBW] Re: About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

Nice bike, great pictures. The bullmoose bars should rock for trail cruising. Throw a basket on, and it'd be a good beer run bike, too. Thanks for the detail shots; I can see that the frame of my KOM is almost identical. Same lugs, same cable braze-ons, same tubing, same chainstays. Same seat

Re: [RBW] Re: About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

KOM have a level top tube, or is it a sloper? The Paramountain > is level. > > On Friday, February 21, 2014 6:17:27 AM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote: >> >> Nice bike, great pictures. The bullmoose bars should rock for trail >> cruising. Throw a basket on, and it'd be a g

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of bikes deserving a 700x40 knobby tire....

Yeah, that bike is set up right. Ummm, anyone got a 61cm Legolas they're looking to sell? :) On Fri, Feb 21, 2014 at 6:53 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > I think that's what I shoulda' got! > > Cheers, > David > > "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal > > > > > > On Fri, Feb 21, 20

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you have too much twine?

steampunk lowrider? On Sun, Feb 23, 2014 at 11:01 PM, hsmitham wrote: > Mike, > > Yes that's definitely a labor of love. I love it! But I can appreciate > creative beauty from afar. So as much as I love it I personally would go in > a different direction. Regarding can you twine too much? Nah t

Re: [RBW] Re: Sunday Single-Speeding

me an unobstructed rear view, and uses the width/convex shape of the mirror to its most potential. You can see my goofy face in its reflection. Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 8:50 PM, WETH wrote: > Howard, I like the mirror. The advantages are that it appears quite > robu

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/rambouillet/rambflyer/index.html The Rambouillet fits up to 700x38mm tires, according to the flyer. The Redwood flyer also claims 700x38 clearance: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/romulus/redflyer/index.html Silver brakes and 750 centerpulls will have too long of rea

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

hink the modern Dia Compe 610 brakes or the Paul Racer M's would be > very smart on a Redwood. > > > On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 1:35:09 PM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote: >> >> http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/rambouillet/rambflyer/index.html >> >> The Rambouillet f

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

I guess I spend a lot of time on bikes with Silver/Tektro R559 brakes on skinny forks (short reach-to-650B conversions), where I do have that problem. Again proving that a bike designed with the proper clearance is best. :) Tim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

ely in front of the fork blades. No matter how skinny the > clearance at the fork blades is, the brake pads shouldn't be in there. > > Sorry for taking this thread on a tangent, but now my interest is piqued. > Ha ha. > > > On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 4:30:57 PM UTC-8,

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior Custom: the Build!

Yes, RJM is correct: the Phil Rivy hub is freewheel. You'd be limited to a 7-speed freewheel on the Phil. If you want to run 9 speeds on the rear, you need a cassette hub. The Phil cassette hub is almost $500, and is gorgeous. The mid-level Shimano hubs are ~$50-75, and perfectly ok. Nothing w

Re: [RBW] A lugged steel boomerang? My Hillborne is back!

30 minutes! :) I know how that is; I do the same when I receive a shipment of bike parts. Tear into them! Binge bike building! Congrats on the bike, and many happy returns! Tim On Thu, Feb 27, 2014 at 11:57 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I must have been ready with my build kit. About 30 minu

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

David- You've seen this auction, right? Three XXL tall bikes, sold as one lot: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tall-Huge-Big-XXL-XXXL-Rivendell-Panasonic-Cannondale-/151241231527?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item2336ae0ca7 On Thu, Feb 27, 2014 at 7:31 PM, David Banzer wrote: > Unfortunately it didn't g

Re: [RBW] Baby got new shoes ...and now JimD's baby needs 38's

I've enjoyed the ride and durability of the Lierres I've been running since last summer. But the Compass Loup Loup pass is the same price, and supposedly an improved design. Sounds like a winner! On my bike, P45 longboards fit over the Lierres with plenty of clearance. On Sun, Mar 2, 2014 at 4

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

+1 on the ITS micro-knobby tires. I use the Mk2 version 2.1" under SKS P65 fenders on my Schwinn KOM townie--when I'm not running studded W160's in the winter. $16 from JensonUsa, I figured I'd give them a try. I mounted the 2.1" on

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice Rivish bike on eBay (in San Francisco)

My '88 Schwinn KOM-10 has the same lugged uni-crown fork. Also made in Greenville, MS. Another Schwinn classic. On Thu, Mar 6, 2014 at 8:58 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > I really like the extra gusset around the unicrown fork. Seems like a > thoughtful measure. And the Biopace stickers are a real

Re: [RBW] Brifters on a country bike

s are more versatile in that regard. Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA -- 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...@goo

Re: [RBW] Re: Heron (from RBWWHQ) gets new life as 650b

Very nice! I have similar clearance on my Riv Road 650b conversion. Plenty of room above for fenders, but no room at the legs/stays for anything wider than a 38mm tire. I have Lierres on mine; the red B-lines look great. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Atlantis?

I friction shifted 9 speeds with Silver bar-ends, with no problem. (11-32 cassette, Microshift rear der). I don't pay attention to the ratchet clicks, just move the shifter gently until the desired cog is engaged. I've since retro-fitted to 7 speeds, but not because of shift quality. I went bac

Re: [RBW] Re: 'Nother 65 Redwood

Nice bike, at a nice price. Can't beat that! Congrats and enjoy the ride. On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 2:58 PM, David Banzer wrote: > Woohoo!! > > > On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 12:49:01 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: >> >> Ah yes, I see it now. I was

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires make a difference?

A10's ride similarly. I'm keeping an eye out for A10s on clearance for my Riv and my gf's 51 San Marcos. Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA USA On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 1:12 PM, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > I'm with you on the Nokian A10s... I'm glad I have them for the winter ice

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

I like this game. I ride fast and heavy, just like the aircraft I flew for 5 years--the B-1B . I love the ride of 700c 26mm Cerf Blue tires on my Gofast Giordana, and I love the ride of the 650b 38mm Lierre tires on my Riv Road. On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 6

Re: [RBW] New Bombadil build

ground for Bilenky, but they've put S&S couplers on many a triple tube tandem, and probably even more off-beat frames. Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA USA On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 1:42 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > I finally polished up my new, an

Re: [RBW] Bike Snob NYC still rocks

Wow, that joke is choice. I like that about Bike Snob NYC; he swings for the fences. He strikes out occasionally, but he homers quite often. On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 9:47 AM, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > The article about why cars will kill over 3 Americans this year was > pretty eye opening t

Re: [RBW] Re: New version of the AllRounder?

Scott- I have a line on a 59cm '93 XO-1 for sale. 26" wheels. If you're interested, I'll get you the details as soon as I know more. Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA USA On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 1:10 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Have you ridden a 29er equipped the way you

Re: [RBW] Re: Is that a pre-release of the War Horse on the home page slideshow?

I like the silver/green headbadge. Mine is bronze/green. On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 6:17 PM, Dan McNamara wrote: > I am really looking forward to seeing this bike in person. My now 2.5 year > old and I were at RBW HQ for the design conversation between Grant and > Liesl. Hoping to bring the lit

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

rg/nva/bik/4389844676.html>. Only $200! So tempted... Just some bikes that came up on my radar, and caught my eye after seeing your lovely Saluki. Cheers, Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains

to a double + ring guard, then you should tighten the "H" screw on your front derailer to limit its range to the two chain rings. Cheers, Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA USA On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 4:30 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > This intrigues me. I'm getting frustrated wit

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Loup Loup Pass 650Bx38

FYI, I just built up a set of wheels with new Synergy rims, and had no problems seating the bead of my Grand Bois Lierre tires. I put a little soap on the beads to help, of course. The Lierre tires seated up way more easily than they ever did on the ZAC19 rims. Velocity claims to have fixed the

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Stretch and the most all aroundish of all arounders?

Nice concept, Richard. My Riv Road Standard is probably somewhere between a San Marcos and a Roadeo. I've +1 stretched it into a country bike, which the 650b conversion made possible. I'm now +2 stretching it into a road touring bike with panniers. I feel I must see if the Riv can handle a tour

Re: [RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains

C'mon, Patrick, you know where to find this info. http://sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-spacing.html AASHHTA! (although it doesn't have 11 speed Shimano on there yet) On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 4:02 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > In my experience fiddling with these things, this is what I've found. Al

Re: [RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains

> chain flex. Certainly not inconsiderable, but still, with modern chains and > long stays, I don't think it's a huge issue, particularly if these cross > chain gears are relatively little used. > > > On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 3:06 PM, Tim Gavin > wrote: > &

Re: [RBW] Can i ride in hiking boots?

I ride all winter in my old combat boots, Belleville 790V's, because they're Gore-tex. I don't like the suede leather, though. I'd wear my smooth black ones, but the

Re: [RBW] Dia-compe centerpulls and Mark's rack?

Riv did. On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 9:59 AM, Rick wrote: > Thinking of putting the Bleriot's dedicated mark's rack on the saluki. > But whereas the former had the sidepulls, the latter sports the dia-compes, > and there

Re: [RBW] 1975 Eisentraut A series touring - rivvy build

Many high end 70s bikes were 700c, so it could be either wheel size. To check, put your Riv wheels on there and measure from the center of the brake bolt hole to the rim brake surface. short reach = 39-49mm (most modern road brakes) "standard" reach = 47-57mm (old road brakes, tektro 539) "long"

Re: [RBW] 1975 Eisentraut A series touring - rivvy build

To expand, 700c was the size of tubular rims, and 27" was the most popular clincher size. That may be another indicator of the wheel size. On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 5:05 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > Many high end 70s bikes were 700c, so it could be either wheel size. To > check, put your

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Frame Fitment Update

I ride 650 x 38mm GB Lierres, and I weigh 220 lbs. I have good luck with those tires (standard casing, no EL available in that size at the time) I used the Tire Pressure Calculator and it gives me 55 psi front/65 psi rear. Since you'r

Re: [RBW] Re: Racks! (WTB?)

The $150 (actually, only $123) Nitto Mt Campee R20 carries panniers quite well. I have Vaude panniers clipped onto mine very securely. The R20 doesn't have a lower, second rail like the 32/33R Big Ba

Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

Non-aero brake levers fit the moustache bar diameter (23.8mm), and have the same cable routing (in this usage) as MTB brake levers. Think the old Campy SR/NR ones, where the cable exits the pointy top of the lever. However, no one sells a new/reproduction non-aero lever. I've been keeping my eye

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