[RBW] Re: WTPF - Nitto Noodle, Albastache, and 70mm Tallux stem
I am really, really sorry folks! Some very bad life stuff, and then the holidays happened and I honestly just dropped the ball on this. :( It's my fault, I should have done better. I'll post again in a few days and open this stuff back up to takers. Please forgive my dropping the ball. On Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 10:32:14 PM UTC-5 Michael Baquerizo wrote: > > would be happy to cover shipping on the talkux please let me know if > avail > On Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 7:06:30 PM UTC-5 J Imler wrote: > >> I’m open to the drops and stem is available. >> >> On Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 2:17:00 PM UTC-8 modemm...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> (WTPF = Want To Pay Forward) >>> >>> In this case - the people here have been so kind and helpful I'd like to >>> give back. >>> >>> I have as spare parts 2 Nitto handlebars - a Noodle and and Albastache - >>> plus a 70mm Tallux stem. They're free for the asking; I just ask you cover >>> shipping. >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d05a3bd6-86b4-4343-9474-80bccc7e125fn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] WTPF - Nitto Noodle, Albastache, and 70mm Tallux stem
(WTPF = Want To Pay Forward) In this case - the people here have been so kind and helpful I'd like to give back. I have as spare parts 2 Nitto handlebars - a Noodle and and Albastache - plus a 70mm Tallux stem. They're free for the asking; I just ask you cover shipping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/27c34eaf-5c22-4893-9239-9be719091b6an%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: WTB new Rivendell saddle or other saddle with proper bag loops
Eh, I don't think the loops on the Acorn Large Saddlebag will reach my rails. :( I have the old, 2016-era Rivendell stock saddle with the weird ovular loop on the back; it's not wide enough to use as loops for this bag (or maybe any bag) and it also blocks things. On Friday, December 15, 2023 at 10:04:57 AM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > FWIW: Alternatives to integrated loops that don't require big bolt-on > carriers: neither work as well as loops but might be preferable to > jettisoning an otherwise favorite saddle. I prefer #2 to losing my beloved > original issue Flites and even prefer it to #1. > > #1 VO bolt-on loops are still available: > https://velo-orange.com/products/velo-orange-saddle-loops > > #2 You can simply strap your bag to the saddle rails; I've done this with > my Flites for Sackvilles (both Mediums) and Carradice Juniors, Nelson LFs, > and Camper LFs, and carried over 30 lb in the larger bags with no problems, > unless a bit of thigh-rub is a problem (it doesn't bother me). I wrap the > straps around the rails from the outside of the rails: from inside of bag, > around outside of rails, back to inside of bag. > > >> On Friday, December 15, 2023 at 3:53:33 AM UTC-8 modemm...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> Looking for a cheap saddle with proper bag loops - the new Rivendell one >>> or perhaps one of the V-O ones that have loops. Hopefully someone's got a >>> saddle they don't use or didn't work for their body that they'll let go >>> cheapish! >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/05c778ed-1964-47a3-89b0-31fc23a8131an%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] WTB new Rivendell saddle or other saddle with proper bag loops
Looking for a cheap saddle with proper bag loops - the new Rivendell one or perhaps one of the V-O ones that have loops. Hopefully someone's got a saddle they don't use or didn't work for their body that they'll let go cheapish! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/48b8dd1b-c5e2-4144-9d8b-49a47de04766n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Did anyone get one of the new Acorn Bags yesterday?
My wife and I each have a "Boxy Rando" bag from back in 2016, during the time when they used snaps and didn't put their logo patch on the bags. We love those bags, and it was time for me to get a bag for the back of my bike, instead of using my Ortlieb panniers. So I waited for the Large Saddlebag to become available and bought one. It arrives today! I'm exited. On Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 11:55:09 PM UTC-5 Bikie#4646 wrote: > Jon, > I noticed that Acorn continues to modify and improve most of their bags. > The "Large" saddle bags now seem to have gone back to the drawstring inside > (instead of the recent zippers) and two leather straps to hold the flap > down (instead of the more recent single shock cord). A nice new touch (in > my opinion) is the replacement of the larger and wider side pockets with > flatter zippered pockets on the sides. > > Those new flat side pockets make the bag a little more narrow and > "streamlined," even a cleaner look. I never liked the larger side pockets > on my old Carradice bags much. > > Though the leather "flap" straps are a bit slower to deal with than the > single shock cord on the flap, I think they lend a nice look, dare I say > "retro'? And a bit more secure, I feel. > > My 2 cents. I have been a big fan of Acorn and their "MUSA cottage > industry" model. The workmanship has always been superb and pricing is > super fair. I've probably owned more than 18 of their bags over the years. > Great folks to work with, too. > > Paul Germain > Midlothian, Va. > > On Friday, December 8, 2023 at 6:43:05 AM UTC-5 modemm...@gmail.com wrote: > >> I got one of the new Acorn Bags "large saddlebags" yesterday when they >> became available. Did anyone else get any of the new bags? I'm excited to >> check this one out when it arrives! > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2123988e-bc26-4faa-bd98-8c4f731998dfn%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum
Man just USE your bikes! I read this blog post a while ago and was like "WTF, people will drop a minimum of 2.5k on a bike and not ride it!?!? - must be NICE to have that kind of cash!" Bikes are meant to be ridden. Rivendells will stand up to just that; they're very much made for it. And seriously, if you can afford to have a Rivendell to not use it... share? :D On Friday, December 8, 2023 at 8:45:37 AM UTC-5 Josh C wrote: > This is just the thread that I needed right now; John thanks for pushing > it back to the top. I'm considering using a very well-equipped Atlantis as > my daily driver/commuter and I guess what I was feeling was a sense that I > should be using that bike for its intended purpose instead of riding > something that I don't enjoy as much simply to preserve the Riv. I was > thinking of buying another Riv (a clem) for this purpose but after > considering the cost of it + tax + a few changes, I'd be into it for a > similar sum. I might as well ride the Atlantis. I'll report back. > > John - I agree, your Atlantis ameliorated that rock and the overall > aesthetic of that canyon. > > On Friday, December 8, 2023 at 8:38:03 AM UTC-5 sarahlik...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Your Atlantis is living life right ! >> >> On Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 3:25:49 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: >> >>> On a recent road trip in the Southwest, I rode my beautiful Atlantis >>> along the rim of the Grand Canyon from Desert View to Hermit's Rest. At one >>> point I stopped at a viewpoint, leaned the bike against a rock to take a >>> photo, and (of course) it fell over. Still beautiful and ever-so >>> functional, the Atlantis has a souvenir from the canyon and the canyon is >>> that much more stunning with some Interior Russian blue-green added to its >>> majestic hues.[image: IMG_2280.jpeg] >>> Cheers, John >>> >>> >>> On Monday, October 9, 2023 at 10:24:29 AM UTC-7 daniell...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> Thank you Max and Philip! I'm really enjoying the color scheme and how it plays with the changing leaves on the ground. It had its own fall yesterday when a strong gust of wind knocked it over at a coffee shop. A little less precious everyday On Monday, October 9, 2023 at 12:03:25 PM UTC-4 philip@gmail.com wrote: > An absolutely perfect bike! > > P. W. > ~ > (917) 514-2207 > ~ > > > > > On Oct 5, 2023, at 9:43 AM, danielle da cruz > wrote: > > > > Thanks Joe, me too! They’re calling it Sergio green. It is so pretty > and definitely falls into that faerie-elvish category that Grant recently > remarked on (warned against?) when encouraging more black parts on bikes, > but I love it. > > Just rode it to the bookstore for more exposure therapy, locking up to > the painted black bike rack. Baby steps. > > > > > On Oct 5, 2023, at 11:58 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > It's so pretty! I love the Vintage Rivendell Green (I know they call > it something else but this was a color that appeared on early Rivs). > > Joe Bernard > > On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 8:03:12 AM UTC-7 daniell...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> This thread came to mind yesterday when I rode my new Roadini to the >> climbing gym. It arrived in Cambridge from Walnut Creek Tuesday night >> and I >> kept my Cheviot decal-scratching partner and our very enthusiastic, >> bike-loving neighbor away as I carefully reassembled it myself with a >> beer >> in the garage. Though they are far more mechanically inclined than I am, >> I >> would not let their less-careful-than-mine mitts near this shiny new >> bike. >> It’s my bike, so of course I feel this, but it truly is the most >> beautiful >> bike ever and I suddenly have that *my bike is precious and must not >> be marred – ever – *feeling. >> >> Fast forward to the agony at the climbing gym. Which area of the rack >> looks cleanest? Which other bikes will be near mine and do these bikes >> appear to be owned by kind and considerate people who will be careful >> not >> to touch my bike with theirs? Should I just bring it inside with me? Is >> anywhere truly safe??? >> >> Today it is still precious as I await the first scratch, scrape or >> ding. I look forward to when it’s less precious and I can let my guard >> down >> a bit. The beauty will remain. >> >> >> >> >> On Oct 5, 2023, at 10:36 AM, dylan green >> wrote: >> >> I too have a '93 XO-3 as my daily driver. I recently sold my last >> 'nice' bike and am on the hunt for either a Legolas or Toyo atlantis as >> a >> project. The Bridgestone is such a great bike >> I sometimes find myself thinking I don't *really need *another bike. >> But then again, I'm on a
[RBW] Did anyone get one of the new Acorn Bags yesterday?
I got one of the new Acorn Bags "large saddlebags" yesterday when they became available. Did anyone else get any of the new bags? I'm excited to check this one out when it arrives! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f8c2c849-2627-4a9c-96ad-1aab434f02e5n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Do V-O's thumb mounts 100% for sure work with Silver-1 shifters?
Since I'm too impatient to wait for V-O's email response ( :D ) - can anyone confirm 100% (i.e., from personal experience) if V-O thumb mounts ( https://velo-orange.com/collections/shifters-1/products/vo-thumb-shifter-mounts-22-2-23-8 ) work with Rivendell's Silver-1 barend shifters without modification to either? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/c5c5d572-86a1-4295-9879-eb2f8365b7can%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: WTB Riv thumb shifter mounts or IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc.
A generous offer from a list member fell through (the parts were lost) - so - anyone else have anything they'd be willing to sell/etc? :) On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 5:04:06 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > Yes, as does any friction shifter ! > > On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 3:35:02 PM UTC-5 modemm...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Huh! Are they likely to work with my 9 speed drivetrain? >> >> On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 3:12:43 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote: >> >>> Years ago I bought a set of Sunrace SLM10 thumbshifters along withe some >>> Falcon ones. I've never used them, but you can still buy them retail. They >>> both have ratchets, albeit plastic, but they work just fine. Looking at >>> buyer comments it's about common issues with any thumbshifter, like the >>> shifter needing retightened, or the cables fraying, or "my dog ate my >>> shifters and now they're junk... what crappy shifters, one star !" People >>> are nuts. >>> >>> $15 shipped https://www.ebay.com/itm/224487667033 >>> >>> On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 2:42:47 PM UTC-5 modemm...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> Anyone? :) On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 8:53:03 PM UTC-5 Jon Craig wrote: > Basically looking for a way to get my Silver barend shifters off my > barend! Riv thumb mounts, the IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc etc etc. > My budget's limited, so I'm hoping someone has something that'll do this > laying around they'll let go cheap! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/53009687-a87c-4fc2-8889-c4e05d3f31f3n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: WTB Riv thumb shifter mounts or IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc.
Looks like Riv says just a little filing needed. Can anyone confirm? On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 3:41:26 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > I think I have sunrace thumbshifters that are not as nice as silver > shifters but I *think* that silver shifters can be mounted to them. If > anyone can confirm that is true I would be happy to send you the > thumbshifter mounts for free. They are just sitting around. Like these > > > https://www.rivbike.com/products/sunrace-one-at-a-time-thumb-shifter-right-side > > On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 3:35:02 PM UTC-5 modemm...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Huh! Are they likely to work with my 9 speed drivetrain? >> >> On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 3:12:43 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote: >> >>> Years ago I bought a set of Sunrace SLM10 thumbshifters along withe some >>> Falcon ones. I've never used them, but you can still buy them retail. They >>> both have ratchets, albeit plastic, but they work just fine. Looking at >>> buyer comments it's about common issues with any thumbshifter, like the >>> shifter needing retightened, or the cables fraying, or "my dog ate my >>> shifters and now they're junk... what crappy shifters, one star !" People >>> are nuts. >>> >>> $15 shipped https://www.ebay.com/itm/224487667033 >>> >>> On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 2:42:47 PM UTC-5 modemm...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> Anyone? :) On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 8:53:03 PM UTC-5 Jon Craig wrote: > Basically looking for a way to get my Silver barend shifters off my > barend! Riv thumb mounts, the IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc etc etc. > My budget's limited, so I'm hoping someone has something that'll do this > laying around they'll let go cheap! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/10e66ed4-2881-469c-8573-6e79964ecc3bn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: WTB Riv thumb shifter mounts or IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc.
Huh! Are they likely to work with my 9 speed drivetrain? On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 3:12:43 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > Years ago I bought a set of Sunrace SLM10 thumbshifters along withe some > Falcon ones. I've never used them, but you can still buy them retail. They > both have ratchets, albeit plastic, but they work just fine. Looking at > buyer comments it's about common issues with any thumbshifter, like the > shifter needing retightened, or the cables fraying, or "my dog ate my > shifters and now they're junk... what crappy shifters, one star !" People > are nuts. > > $15 shipped https://www.ebay.com/itm/224487667033 > > On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 2:42:47 PM UTC-5 modemm...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Anyone? :) >> >> On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 8:53:03 PM UTC-5 Jon Craig wrote: >> >>> Basically looking for a way to get my Silver barend shifters off my >>> barend! Riv thumb mounts, the IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc etc etc. >>> My budget's limited, so I'm hoping someone has something that'll do this >>> laying around they'll let go cheap! >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/46f1c237-b498-4146-bc72-b796493368f8n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: WTB Riv thumb shifter mounts or IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc.
Anyone? :) On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 8:53:03 PM UTC-5 Jon Craig wrote: > Basically looking for a way to get my Silver barend shifters off my > barend! Riv thumb mounts, the IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc etc etc. > My budget's limited, so I'm hoping someone has something that'll do this > laying around they'll let go cheap! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/dd470272-5ec8-4929-8e5a-441ae0e1b43fn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] WTB Riv thumb shifter mounts or IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc.
Basically looking for a way to get my Silver barend shifters off my barend! Riv thumb mounts, the IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc etc etc. My budget's limited, so I'm hoping someone has something that'll do this laying around they'll let go cheap! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/df4b82ea-fa1e-4b61-b54a-2d02f33e9b8an%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] WTT: (my) Nitto Noodle for (your) Nitto 132 Rando bar (44cm width, preferably)
As the title says, I'm hoping to arrange a trade for my Nitto Noodle handlebars, for Nitto 132 Rando bars, 44cm width, preferably. It seems I'm going to have to try lots of bars so I may as well do it as cheaply as possible. :D -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/c7525c94-7883-4343-acd2-311a7644dac1n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D
Eh, I'm really thinking of going back to a drop bar of some sort - there's 1000 of them out there, and it seems ones with shallower drops and mid to high flare are going to make the drops usable. And I probably want something with a longer ramp for even more position variability. There are just. so. many. bars. now. On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 10:47:53 AM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > I love handlebar discussions. I am a pretty big fan of the Albastache bars > and generally have moved to them in instances where I would normally use > drops. Similar to you I don't really ride in the drops so Noodles just > don't have the same amount of options. That said I also love the look and > traditional feel of drops. I plan to try out the Blue Lug specific variant > of the Noodles. They are the same bar but with shallower drops and less > reach. It seems like that could be perfect and make riding in the drops > more accessible. As far as anything that would keep you with road levers > for brifters thats about the only options. Albastache bars are clunky set > up that way because of the way you need to throw the lever to shift. I have > only held off trying the BL bars because I am waiting for a stem I want to > come in so that shipping makes more sense. > > Now if you do want to move toward a thumb shifter route for road bikes I > cannot recommend the Losco bars enough. So good for a sweptback road > experience. > > On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 9:54:02 AM UTC-5 modemm...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> I have a 2016 Sam, from the batch of completes that year. I love the >> bike, and now that I'm riding a lot more (my wife was gifted with being >> able to ride again after not being able to for years; she has a '16 Sam >> too), I swapped bars from the stock (Nitto Noodle) to an Albastache. >> >> The Noodle was only giving me ONE hand position, on the hoods. The drops >> didn't feel usable to me and the flats are just too narrow for my comfort. >> The hoods position was putting a lot of pressure on the meaty part of my >> hands behind the thumbs. >> >> The 'Stache fixes that and gives me a lot of hand positions - on the >> "hoods" (but it's a big flat on the 'Stache of course), behind them, and >> pretty much all along the rest of the bar. I like it, but... >> >> I do miss the hand position that only comes from having a drop bar on >> being on those hoods in that orientation; I just need one that will put >> them in a spot that doesn't put all the weight on the meaty-hand-part >> behind the thumbs. >> >> I have to admit I also miss how the bike looks with a drop bar. O_o I >> dunno, I guess the bike just "wants" that look, to me. >> >> I'd also like to not run the shifters as barend shifters... So I'd go >> thumbie or some type of (S DON'T TELL GRANT) brifter. >> >> The other issue I don't have access to the funds that some others around >> here seem to. :) These bikes were EXPENSIVE to us ($2,600 a pop and we've >> added front and rear racks, fenders, etc.) >> >> Ideas, comments, questions, help, etc, etc? I'm sure lots around here >> have Sams and have done this handlebar/cockpit rodeo lots of 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0ac10612-356d-4069-b87f-0e13741c639dn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D
I have a 2016 Sam, from the batch of completes that year. I love the bike, and now that I'm riding a lot more (my wife was gifted with being able to ride again after not being able to for years; she has a '16 Sam too), I swapped bars from the stock (Nitto Noodle) to an Albastache. The Noodle was only giving me ONE hand position, on the hoods. The drops didn't feel usable to me and the flats are just too narrow for my comfort. The hoods position was putting a lot of pressure on the meaty part of my hands behind the thumbs. The 'Stache fixes that and gives me a lot of hand positions - on the "hoods" (but it's a big flat on the 'Stache of course), behind them, and pretty much all along the rest of the bar. I like it, but... I do miss the hand position that only comes from having a drop bar on being on those hoods in that orientation; I just need one that will put them in a spot that doesn't put all the weight on the meaty-hand-part behind the thumbs. I have to admit I also miss how the bike looks with a drop bar. O_o I dunno, I guess the bike just "wants" that look, to me. I'd also like to not run the shifters as barend shifters... So I'd go thumbie or some type of (S DON'T TELL GRANT) brifter. The other issue I don't have access to the funds that some others around here seem to. :) These bikes were EXPENSIVE to us ($2,600 a pop and we've added front and rear racks, fenders, etc.) Ideas, comments, questions, help, etc, etc? I'm sure lots around here have Sams and have done this handlebar/cockpit rodeo lots of 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0e8caed3-7970-46a5-a033-38120f6b8e55n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Has anyone else tried the new Riv seat?
Huh - I'm curious. Did you ever have the black plastic one they included with the 2016 Sam completes? If so, how does it compare? On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:41:29 PM UTC-5 Tom Goodmann wrote: > Riv shipment just delivered, including the new seat, which I mounted right > away for a neighborhood spin. I find it immediately comfortable and am > eager to try it on a longer ride; first impressions are very positive. > Have any of you ridden it yet? > > Now for that new derailer/derailleur! > > Tom > Miami, FL, where it is currently 82ºF > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/be7d87ba-cb54-4d13-b407-f668cb0d80c6n%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?
Do these work with Silver-1 shifters? I don't have -2's, I have -1s. On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 12:15:12 PM UTC-5 reca...@gmail.com wrote: > I use the MicroShift road thumb shifter mounts with the silver shifters. > > https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=106560 > > They are very nicely made, work great, and the pair comes in at less than > $40. > > On Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 7:46:05 PM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> If you are eager to acquire the X and O thumbie mounts that Rivendell >> sells and want to pay less than 45 dollars each for them, maybe just say >> how much you want to spend, and maybe somebody who has a set will sell them >> to you. Or maybe you have something that retails for $90 that you no >> longer want and you could trade? There are ways to shake things loose in >> this community. >> >> Bill Lindsay >> El Cerrito, CA >> >> On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:53:51 AM UTC-8 modemm...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> Yeah, the Riv ones I knew about. 90 bucks just to mount shifters is >>> really expensive, though. I was hoping there was another option LOL. Maybe >>> some will come up used. >>> >>> On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:26:47 AM UTC-5 Jay Lonner wrote: >>> >>>> As near as I know the only game in town are the mounts sold by Riv for >>>> that exact purpose, which you must be familiar with but I’ll link here >>>> anyhow: https://www.rivbike.com/products/z558mz-cnv-oialk. Paul used >>>> to sell adapters for their Thumbie mounts, but they are neither 1. cheap >>>> nor 2. currently in production, so would require some scrounging. >>>> >>>> Jay Lonner >>>> Bellingham, WA >>>> >>>> Sent from my Atari 400 >>>> >>>> On Nov 11, 2023, at 8:13 AM, Jon Craig (Vendraen) >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> So what options exist for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to >>>> thumbies? That don't cost a fortune - $60-$70 per shifter seems just crazy >>>> honestly. Is there anything more reasonable? >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/61dece19-cbd9-4e45-aa30-112be72084f0n%40googlegroups.com >>>> >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/61dece19-cbd9-4e45-aa30-112be72084f0n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/292f8941-2ef3-4536-acc9-8a723d60c717n%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?
Yeah, the Riv ones I knew about. 90 bucks just to mount shifters is really expensive, though. I was hoping there was another option LOL. Maybe some will come up used. On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:26:47 AM UTC-5 Jay Lonner wrote: > As near as I know the only game in town are the mounts sold by Riv for > that exact purpose, which you must be familiar with but I’ll link here > anyhow: https://www.rivbike.com/products/z558mz-cnv-oialk. Paul used to > sell adapters for their Thumbie mounts, but they are neither 1. cheap nor > 2. currently in production, so would require some scrounging. > > Jay Lonner > Bellingham, WA > > Sent from my Atari 400 > > On Nov 11, 2023, at 8:13 AM, Jon Craig (Vendraen) > wrote: > > So what options exist for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to > thumbies? That don't cost a fortune - $60-$70 per shifter seems just crazy > honestly. Is there anything more reasonable? > > -- > 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...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/61dece19-cbd9-4e45-aa30-112be72084f0n%40googlegroups.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/61dece19-cbd9-4e45-aa30-112be72084f0n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/87d079ff-729e-4a5d-8f7d-e4935137bc3dn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?
So what options exist for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies? That don't cost a fortune - $60-$70 per shifter seems just crazy honestly. Is there anything more reasonable? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/61dece19-cbd9-4e45-aa30-112be72084f0n%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Bag options on an Albastache bar?
Dave - thanks so much! I'll do some measuring! Also let me know how you like the different lever position! I'm intrigued! On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 4:08:25 PM UTC-5 DavidP wrote: > I happen to be in the midst of an Albastache bike build and I test fit a > Chest and a Fanny. > > Stem length is 70mm. Note that my brake lever position is not the > conventional 'stache placement but further back to allow brake access from > both forward leaning (on the hoods) and upright positions. > > Depending on your bar to tire distance you might want to keep the Mark's > rack to support the bottom of the bag. This bike has a VO canti mount rack > and there is ~12" from the center of the bar clamp to the highest portion > of the tire (~10" to the rack platform). The seat post is high for > clamping in a work stand; saddle will end up about even with the bars. > > Going in to this exercise I figured the Chest would be overkill on a bike > like this, and I probably still lean that way, but it's growing on me. > > [image: PXL_20231110_194943840-chest-1024.jpg] > [image: PXL_20231110_195003021-chest-profile-1024.jpg] > [image: PXL_20231110_195515343_fanny-1024.jpg] > [image: PXL_20231110_195639978-fanny-profile-1024.jpg] > > -Dave > > On Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 7:11:21 PM UTC-5 Eric Daume wrote: > >> Another vote for a saddle bag, this time with a photo. >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Nov 9, 2023 at 7:09 PM Eric Daume wrote: >> >>> Another vote for a saddle bag: >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Nov 9, 2023 at 7:05 PM Frank Brose wrote: >>> >>>> I use a Riv Banana bag. >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> On Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 5:57:33 PM UTC-6 Coal Bee Rye Anne >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> This is and old moustache bar build from several years ago but this >>>>> upcycled military surplus style small saddle bag worked great, both on >>>>> the >>>>> moustache bar as well as in the similar central ‘pocket’ of some >>>>> butterfly >>>>> trekking bars. Same thing with the smaller VO Croissant bag pictured on >>>>> the saddle. >>>>> >>>>> I’m now using the same bag on a Chocomoose bar and it does snug up >>>>> better with the stick mount on the flat center of the Chocomoose than it >>>>> did with the dirt drop stem and moustache bar or trekking bar, since the >>>>> stick tends to hit the stem bolts, but the size and shape otherwise tuck >>>>> well into the curve of the moustache style bars. Certainly not as roomy >>>>> as >>>>> some larger bags like a Ron’s Chest but no interference with the brakes >>>>> or >>>>> grips that I recall and the saddle loop strap spacing pretty much fits >>>>> within the same space. Maybe if you have enough room to offset the bag >>>>> below the levers like I would with a tall frame you may have greater >>>>> clearance between a bigger bag and the grips/levers. I just never tried >>>>> any bags larger than shown here with this setup, unfortunately. >>>>> >>>>> Best of luck! >>>>> >>>>> Brian Cole >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, November 9, 2023, Patrick Moore >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Plenty of options if you use a saddlebag! >>>>>> >>>>>> Patrick "all rear loading all the time" Moore >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Nov 9, 2023 at 9:22 AM Jon Craig (Vendraen) < >>>>>> modemm...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>> So I'm wondering what my options are for bags on an Albastache setup. >>>>>>> I currently have a Mark's rack with an Acorn Bags boxy Random, but I'd >>>>>>> rather run something like a Ron's Bikes Fabio's Chest. Has anyone done >>>>>>> this? Is it possible?!?!? :) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> 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...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> >>>>&g
[RBW] Bag options on an Albastache bar?
So I'm wondering what my options are for bags on an Albastache setup. I currently have a Mark's rack with an Acorn Bags boxy Random, but I'd rather run something like a Ron's Bikes Fabio's Chest. Has anyone done this? Is it possible?!?!? :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/97fbb549-cc02-4511-9bec-8abff28b29b2n%40googlegroups.com.
