[RBW] Sugino Wide/Low Double Feedback -- Triple vs Double
Perfect for me. I sometimes go all the way to top gear in a tailwind; much more often to lowest gear climbing up from rhe riverbank. Both are just right. Spacing between is fine. Front derailer is the CX70 for doubles. Gears are 40-26 front 12-34 x8 rear on a Bosco Sam. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Ride Report - proto Appaloosa
Hi Bunch! I can report on a recent first ride. I am 53yrs old, 183#, 5'11 tall, 89 pbh, so a bit short of average in torso for my pbh. I bought a brown Appaloosa prototype in size 57.5, which was designed for 89-ish pbh according to the listing. I set my Brooks B68 at 77cm/30.5. The bike has a bullmoose Bosco bar, equivalent to 12cm stem length, which I set at minimum insertion height. It is a beautiful bike, and the proportions please my eye. It looks exactly right. 30 minutes and 6 miles later, shoulder pain told me I was reaching too far to the bars, though. I didn't realize that the long bike would fit long, too. Since I noticed that Keven runs a dirt drop stem on his long bike, I called him about it. He told me this bike's top tube is 4cm longer than that of my 60cm Sam. To get back those 4cm, I ordered an 8cm stem. I intend to sell the bullmoose Bosco bar with the Sam and move Sam's 55cm Bosco bar to the Appaloosa. I think fit will be just right for me. I wonder now if the Cheviot and the prototype Clems are long in this manner. Another way - how does your stem length compare between these long bikes and your other Rivs? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] A Tough Bike To Love
About setting up a long mountain bike: we have 1 long mountain bike, '87 Schwinn sierra, and one short mtb, '90 BstoneMB-1, and I have ridden same rugged trail -/+ 300' elevation on both. The long one feels stable going down fast, more work going back up. The short one feels easy to handle, and to power, going up slow, and still a blast under gravity power. My expectation going into a Clem would be to buy into it and have fun with the whole experience. For me that would include growing some better climbing skills. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Advantages of Multiple-Riv Homes
47Betty and 60Sam help us share good times and good memories. 57.5 Myster'aloosa comes together inconspicuously in the living room, while the rest of the herd mills about impatiently. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Street Clothes, Spandex or Other Bike Specific Clothing
I ride in Riv's undies, socks, pants (green, blue, brown), sborts (boosuckers, gray/blue, gray), wool tops and lots of Riv shirts. I consider all the pants bike-specific despite assertions otherwise. And I don't care anyway. The rest are truly universal. All are great. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Street Clothes, Spandex or Other Bike Specific Clothing
I ride in Riv's undies, socks, pants (green, blue, brown), sborts (boosuckers, gray/blue, gray), wool tops and lots of Riv shirts. I consider all the pants bike-specific despite assertions otherwise. And I don't care anyway. The rest are truly universal. All are great. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Longer front fender? Mystery bike wanted one.
Thanks. That's the brake bridge bracket that came with the extra fenders. My front tips have been prone to wander - not this one. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Video of the San Francisco 300K
Thank you, CampyOnlyGuy! Beauty well done. One visit to SF in 1983, longing to return. That was a great fix. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Ms. Clementine
My mom had a 1940 Henderson Schwinn, like this. They got it right. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Longer front fender? Mystery bike wanted one.
Still in the living room, and I'm having fun detailing the brown mystery bike. It arrived with 50mm Big Bens, followed shortly by P50 Longboards. The lovely fork dropouts favor a rear-bias for the front fender stays. I favor full protection for everything on my Mark's rack, including the headlight out front. The stock front fender is too short for all that, but hey, that rear fender is way longer. Hmmm... Turns out everything that makes a fender become front detaches easily, and a rear becomes a front just as easily. So for the price of a second set, I have a custom-length front and a standard length rear P50 Longboard fender. Pictures at https://www.flickr.com/photos/130691896@N04/ Next week will wash away the road salt. Can't wait to ride! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Raw Steel under clear would look great on...
A bike with an Appaloosa on the head badge! Spots, patches, shading - an as-brazed steel frame can have it all, just like the horse. I would so do that. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Adopted a stray
A beautiful mystery bike found a home. You know how fun this is! https://www.flickr.com/photos/130691896@N04/with/15996683214/ -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB Jitensha Bar
Hi Amit, I bought one of those flat-but-bent-back Nitto bars from Jitensha several years ago. It's got the red Nitto heat-treat band around it, like the $65 unavailable one on the Jitensha Studio site. I wanted more room outside the last bends, so I made some press-fit solid 6061 aluminum extensions, coated the press-in parts with Houshold (Hogar) glue that GP had recommended for attaching cork grips, and pressed them in. So mine is about 1-1/2 longer on both ends than as-received. I installed that bar with a Dirt Drop stem in a 1987 Schwinn Sierra frame. After a few weeks I didn't like the wrist position, so I replaced the above with an early Stumpjumper riser bar/double clamp stem combo. That's what stuck. If I was you, though, I wouldn't trust somebody else's modified handlebar. At a minimum, I would cut off that hack's extensions and see what I had left. it's pretty narrow like that, though. Thanks for plowing through my story! Please respond if you still want it. Ben On Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 1:55:26 AM UTC-5, Amit Singh wrote: For the Quickbeam! Let me know if you've got one available for purchase please, and thanks! Amit -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Rapid Rise rear derailers?
My daughter's bike has a low-normal Shimano RD, Campy FD and Shimano indexing MB shifters. We picked low-normal so thumbs make it harder, fingers make it easier. We built it with a red 1987 Schwinn(Giant) steel frame, early Stumpjumper quill stem with double clamps and riser bar, Rich wheels, 3x8 drivetrain. All is well 5yrs later. Such a nice 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: OT (grant-related, not Riv-related): lo-carb, high fat protein, ketosis, c.
I started low-carb diet on Sunday 10/26, at 195# dressed for work. I clicked over when Grant blogged that fat accumulating on the outside is an indicator of things going on inside. So far the change has been relatively easy - one grocery trip, some low blood sugars (like 47, 50, 53, 57) and some high ones (like 234, 268) as I adjust my insulin pump program while my body processes change. I use fatsecret.com to look up carb content in everything, and I still dose insulin according to actual carb content, low as it is. Reduction in insulin load is about 50% per day so far. Blood sugar deviates less, and are centered where I want them. Lost 3 pounds last week. Rode my 20mi round trip commute twice and was fine, enjoyed it. I'm encouraged, looking forward to another week. And to showing outcomes to my endocrinologist, who is also a type1 diabetic on a pump. She's skinny and her pump's glucose display is usually right around 70, so maybe it'll just be I told you so. Should be fun. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Who Wants to Ride up Pikes Peak?
What is this 32-22 bail-out of which you speak? You're not even under-geared yet! You must be really strong from playing in thin mountain air. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Gransfor Bruk - need something to actually work on cutting wood.
Midwest we have extensive containment for Emerald Ash Borer, such that on-site fire prep is mostly splitting pallet oak or bundled pine. The GB 439 splitting hatchet is really good attempt that, primarily due to head weight and grind. Same head as 441 Riv sold; shorter handle but still easy to get two big hands on it with safe clearance and leverage. Along with a 425 Outdoor axe for throwing, we enjoy our GB. By the way, last year I commuted past 59 dead ash trees on one half-mile neighborhood street. I hope our containment spares you! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Was Redemption, now fly fishing
At about 8yrs old (1969) Dad bought me a hardware-store bamboo fly rod, level floating line, tied on light mono for leader, and mounted an old autowinding reel just to store the line. Then for 4 years we stood side by side on grandpa's wooden pier and fished dry flies for bluegills at sunset. Those are among my best memories! One of the ways this boy was affirmed as a man. Bless my dad, he probably dodged a lot of saggy loops. Thanks for throwing this thread out there! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tuning Brake Squeal
RCW, I too spent some time in music. Do you remember hearing a universal tuning note called A440? Meaning the string, or whatever, moves 440 cycles per second. So braking causes some components on your bike to vibrate at the frequencies called high D (faster) and low E (slower). I spent less time in physics, more in engineering, and still can't figure out natural frequency, but the diameter of a string, its length and its tension might all affect pitch. Variables like those in a brake squeal situation could include rim diameter, rim sidewall stiffness/size, length/rigidity of brake arms and pads. Music instruments are simple by comparison! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] How many of your bikes will take the HAR?
Good trick, making an eyelet-doubler. Careful with loading and angles, don't want it moving around. RivHQ told me my Sam wasn't designed for substantial front loads therefore recommended Nitto mini+small basket not Nitto BFR+big basket. Seen a lot of big ones since, so might as well save $ and get the BFR. It's a shame to hide the beauty of fork bends, tips, dropouts, and SON hub behind bags anyway. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Quick question on the Cheviot
Re MTB chain stay length: my 1990 MB-1 is much easier to pedal on long uphill trails than my 1987 Schwinn Sierra, and the Schwinn goes downhill like a rocket rail sled in comparison to the B'stone. Those two bikes are kind of at extremes of chainstay length - I think the MB-1 broke ground with short stays and the Schwinn is classic early trail bike. FWIW. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Habitual rides, riding habits
My favorite rides include my family. Yesterday wife, daughter and I rode to Memorial Day parade, then downtown for lunch, then to nearby town to mow in-laws' yard, then home. 4 legs, 30 mi total, great trails with my fav people. We have it good. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Sackville SaddleSack Large or Medium for Rides to Beach?
Def Large, but get all the sand out after the trip! I would use my basket for the return trip. Se ems like sand in your bag would be like sand in your shorts - rubbing things raw. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Pedal Stroke Click
Check that all of your chainring screws/nuts are tight. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Saddlesack Medium and Biking to School
I bought one from the first batch- it's a black one, metal tag says serial no. SSM-0009 - and even though it's just right for commuting, the urge keeps rising to buy a tan in Large. It would really look nice on my pewter Sam. From my experience, you did good. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?
Teva. Bought at the August sidewalk sale in Petoskey, MI about 10 yrs ago, for maybe $20. They look just like the ones I've since seen in pics on rivbike, with a blue pattern on the straps. Sandal riding is relaxing for me, and I'm easy on them. Held up through 1 yr on gripsters, 2 or 3 yrs before that on grip kings. I can count on a couple slide-offs per year, wherein I scrape a heel on a pedal surface, but I'll pay that price. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: bike commute meals
I find motivation comes easy after eating well before the ride! Start the fish (salmon or tilapia) sautee in olive oil with onions portabellos, start the coffee, flip the fish and add fresh tomatoes and asparagus, prep the strawberries, blue or blackberries and almonds, then load the plate and the mug and open the Bible. Sustains my 9-mile commute and morning's work, with steady blood sugar due to protein content and low glycemic index. Type 1 diabetic for 40 years now, with insulin pump, and this works really well! I have a blessing in knowing my blood sugar and insulin load; for those who don't, a breakfast like that should work at least as well as it does for me. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: How many mountain bikes do you own?
Just one - 1990 MB-1, biggest frame size offered. Early owner installed a Manitou 2 bumper fork. I put in fresh elastomers last year, and it's quite nice. The stock Ritchey stem was a neck-breaker race setup, way stretched out, so I changed to a dirt drop and now ride pretty comfortably. I've noticed over the years that suspension reduces bounce - tires don't stay airborne as long over roots and rocks - and I get a little better control in rough sections. I do like that. Ben -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Grin Fundo pics?
Manny's recent post included a couple of Grin Fundo intersects, but is there a participant who plans a more complete ride report? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.
Hi Clayton. So Sorry! You're farther down that road than me, so I'd appreciate your advice in return. As far as riding goes, I'll offer something. My tingling, burning and yet numb finger symptoms went from tolerable to not so, just one month ago. Although there was some aggravation/trauma in July, in the form of an encounter with a caulking gun, the diagnosis by Orthopedist is carpal tunnel syndrome. Work involves a good bit of typing, and I've been type-1 diabetic for 40 years, so I assign to riding a minor significance in terms of its contribution to this condition. I rode above-saddle Alba bar for last 3 years; a big, new Hillborne since May with really high Bosco bar; yet carpal seized the day. Doc sold me a Hely Weber wrist brace to maintain neutral position at sleep, so I wear it to ride, also. My pain frequency and intensity are both improving, and riding has gotten much more comfortable. I've washed the brace without damaging it. Surgery may still be in my future, but I'm going to let the brace run its course first. I meet the bar by letting my forearm bring the neutrally-braced wrist and passive hand to the Bosco grip, and then I just allow my hand to guide that grip without flexing my wrist. So far, so good. Incidentally my grip is just purple cloth tape over cork tape, wrapped tightly by Rivendell's builder, and not very cushy. Wishing best for you, Clayton, Ben -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Practical differences - SON vs Shimano Dyno hub?
After studying a Riv Reader report of their side-by-side drag test on then-current Shimano and SON hubs, I purchased a SON28 x Velocity Synergy 36h wheel from Rich Lesnik, and it's performed beautifully for several 1500mi+ riding seasons. Not many miles off-road, but I hop curbs and bang up and down hills a bit. Powers one of the IQ CYO variant headlights (the one with a closer-range reflector setup) and the tail light that Riv now sells. I'm satisfied, fully. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Albas and Saddle Width
Larry, I rode Alba/B17 combo for 2 or 3 years, 9mi commute each way, never over 55mi per day. Reach to the bars was longish, found myself holding the tips often, so wasn't completely upright, but still got sore and stood every 3 or 4 miles to get comfortable again. I'm about 40# heavier than you, and new B68 suits me much better with upright bars. The B17 is good on my MB-1 which stretches me forward more. Ben -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: On tour
enjoyed your pics. thanks! we ride the wheelway between Harbor Springs and Bay Harbor when vacationing in Petoskey each summer. good times. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Brooks B-68 Replacement?
Got my new Honey B68 from Ben's Cycle 2 months ago. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: DIY 40-26 questions
Couple years ago i pulled the outer ring off my XD2 triple and put on a guard, leaving the 36-24 middle and inner rings as-is. The 36 was plenty high for me with 11 cog on 8spd cassette, and I could get to all the combos. New Hillborne runs guarded 40-26 with 12-34 8spd, and that's great, too (I do like the 40-26/12-34 better, though). I learned that a slightly longer bottom bracket can improve reliability of front shifts to low gear by moving it farther from the innermost spring travel position of the front derailer. With no third ring hanging out there to be concerned about reaching with the derailer, you can afford it now. Ben -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Nitto Saddlebag Grip
Hi John. I bought a Nitto Grip with a Saddlesack M, and have used it on Brooks B15, B17 and B68, always with a rack under the bag - Nitto R14 on Schwinn Sports Tourer, Pletscher on Specialized Sirrus, and Nitto Campee on Rivendell Hillborne. Plays well enough with all of those. The Grip's offset changes the front-to-back position of the bag relative to the saddle, rack and wheel, but I haven't really cared. I bought it so I can take the bag with me, so I don't sweat security. Can't be too much worse than leather straps in saddle loops, though, can it? However, if you want better security, you could probably replace the Shimano quick-release with one of those carved-nut axle caps - Riv and Peter White sell them - I use one for a generator wheel but forget the brand name. Keep the keyed socket on your key chain, and spin it off pretty quickly. Good luck! Ben -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?
I bought a black Saddlesack M in the first batch, along with a Nitto QR handle. It moves like this: - take the bag to the bedroom to load up tomorrow's clothes - leave the bag in the kitchen overnight to load up lunch before commuting - take the bag to the locker room to change into jeans and workshirt for the day - take the bag to the work area as lunchbox - back to the locker room, load up work clothes again - take the bag into the coffee shop to protect wallet, cell phone, pocket knife, tools on board. Don't know how I'd give up all the utility of a QR, actually. A bag in a basket - sure, but not subdivided, smooshy lunch space - losses in my book. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 2 day Delaware Water Gap Ride
So beautiful. I enjoyed this very much, thank you! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: First Riv Ride
Sounds like fun, Tom! Frank must be a great guy. We've ridden in quite a few local cycling events, and thus far my wife's Betty seems to be the only Rivendell in Fort Wayne. What bar and saddle are you starting with? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Question 27 wheel conversion to 700c wheels and maybe to 650b
Hi, Hugh. When my 1972 Sports Tourer started breaking spokes, Rich Lesnik built new 700C wheels with Synergy rims on my original hubs, which look like the Phil 'Rivy' hubs. Thus it needed no frame spacing change in the rear; and the O/C rear wheel improved the strength of the 120mm-spaced rear wheel. It's been all good since! I kept the original center-pull brakes by extending the shoe slots with an endmill to gain the 4mm or so of adjustment required. That's not a recommendation!! A brake with more reach would have been the safe approach. I looked over my '90 Bstone MB-1 with XT cantilevers, and if yours are similar, the brake shoe post will have to angle downward to contact a smaller wheel's rim, because there is no adjustment for rim diameter. I don't like the prospects - some of your braking force will be lost to a bending moment applied to the shoe's post, and the angled shoe will have more chance for tire contact. Those are old brakes, and mine are old eyes. Maybe the adjustment you need exists in a modern brake, or maybe I just didn't see it. So take a good look at yours! Ben -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Long Shen trip
That investment casting story is superb. My riding buddies in the factory have the link in their emails already. New bike - It'll be too big for you intrigues me most! Back to the Bison? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Experience with Long-Finger Gloves
From 60F to about 40F I wear plain leather work gloves, like yard gloves, from the local farm supply (TSC in Indiana). They keep the wind off and aren't hot as I warm up. Last pair was 11yrs old when I lost them, so trying deer skin gloves this year from same shop. So far, even better purchase on cork grips, and already soft. As dedicated riding gloves, leather lasts forever, or until you forget where you stashed them... -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Front Rack ideas
Mark Abele confirmed it today - Nitto Highrider rack (Campee 35F). That Atlantis also has a Nitto 33R on the back. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Front Rack ideas
I don't think it's a 2-strut. Take a close look at the drop-bar Atlantis photo under Our Bikes at rivbike.com - that front rack is a pannier rack, with a triangulated deck; wide, closed frame on the sides; and a loop at the bottom. And it's different from the rear one. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Front Rack ideas
René, you are right - that is the current BRR on the front of the photo-lantis. So the BRR will be my BFR. Nice. Thanks! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Front Rack ideas
Great pictures, Earl! The Nitto front rack on that Bombadil - that's the one I want. Same one that's on the lead Atlantis photo on Riv's site. The big front rack sold today at Riv, as installed in the site video, obscures the beautiful fork legs. I prefer the rack leg proud of the fork leg so they both stand out. Not planning to use front panniers, so not making the utility tradeoff. Anybody know the what and where on the earlier one? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Ride Review: The Appaloosa
Was reading RR27 this morning - my favorite touring tale, Luka the Wire-Haired Fox Terrier - and noticed the Vision Thoroughbred in the adjacent article. There are similarities to the Appaloosa. The author really liked that bike, and ended the story with a foreshadowing of things to come... On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 4:50:12 PM UTC-5, Montclair BobbyB wrote: WOW, with that configuration you should call it your Appa-palooza... Cantis and 26 in fatties... NICE!!! On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 6:51:52 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote: This bike is •the bomb*. I think there's the impression out in the cloud that suggests it's a cruiser built for flat-lands. I don't think this idea holds much water to anyone who saw Keven drop like a falcon on a vole during his Appaloosa-descent down Shell Ridge this past Sunday. With those l-o-n-g chainstays and diagatubes, the bike held a line over rough terrain that was elegant and true—and fast. This is not to mention all the other parts of the uphill-and-down single-track trail riding that the Appaloosa handled like, well, like its namesake. At 5'2,I never thought this design could be made small enough for me—but there it was, a little Appaloosa that I could stand over. I took it for a ride, and then rode it again, and then rode it some more…I took it for spins 4 days in a row and just fell in love. The Bosco's are crazy comfy and a million hand positions, goofy as they look. Upright, relaxed with elbows on the grips, crouched down with hands on the flats—whatever you need. This bike is really a bit of a revolution. Mine will be maybe the 7th (?) in the world and will be the only one with canti's, 26 wheels, and clearance for 55cm fatty tires and fenders. It'll be a Riv Chica War Horse! SO that's the news on the custom front. RCW -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Recently joined the group; and now a new Riv [frame] owner
Hi Tom! Similar story here - I bought the last green 60cm Hillborne sale frame, which was a shop return. With custom paint it'll be only a bit over $100 from new frame price - Yay! I'm at the low end of 60's pbh range, figuring to use bosco bars and enjoy the extra retreat. I have an Albatross bar with Silver bar-ends and mtb brake levers on a Specialized commuter, and it has served me Very Well. That machine, stock, had a flat bar road bike cockpit (grin), but the pursuit of comfort brought a low-rise mtb bar, a moustache bar on a steer tube extender, and finally the Albatross, where comfort lives. Good chance you'll like it, too. It would be fun to swap pics with you down the road. What say? Ben Guthrie On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 9:15:55 PM UTC-5, Tom Goodmann wrote: Just over an hour ago, I snagged the last Sam Hillborne frame from Riv at the sale price; I'm going to wait on the build a bit and think over drops, moustaches, or albies, but am leaning towards the albatross bars as something new for me. But really, I can't wait to try the new ride. Much appreciation to this welcoming group. Any Riv riders in South Florida? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Recently joined the group; and now a new Riv [frame] owner
After discussing experience, preferences and finances, Jared told me my 5'11 x 89pbh wants the 60cm, and he proposed the last green sale frame. Given the frame discount, I asked about custom paint, and Keven Mowen hooked me up. His painter's backlog was low enough that my frame could be done by month end - today! Interesting idea that, splitting the cables. You sound like you've done cables before, so if Jared buys in you might as well follow your bliss. I'll look forward to hearing how they work. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
