[RBW] WTB: Grand Bois Randonneur handlebars

Greetings from Durham, NC! I am interested in the Grand Bois Randonneur bars. Anyone interested in liberating some? TIA, Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Rivendell Saluki for sale 58cm $1700.00

58cm Saluki 650b Wheels Nitto Bars, Stem, Post Sugino triple crank LX rear D LX hubs Brooks B17 Saddle Nitto Mark's Rack Silver Bar end Shifters Will supply pictures on request. Frame is in great shape. I will ship but you pay shipping. Please email with questions. Thanks -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Raleigh Superbe - a set on Flickr

Nice find! There's not a garage bike I won't buy for $5 The nuts,bolts and other dodads are always worth that. This is in a league of it's own for a nickel though. On Oct 2, 11:51 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I found this bike yesterday at a yard sale ... for $5. So far, I have

[RBW] Re: Twin legged kickstand

I rwally like the double legged stand for my Hunq, but the kickstand plate broke. I think it was a combination of several hundred miles of fully loaded touring and I didn't trim the legs enough. Riv was happy to replace it,even offered to reinstall and repaint,but I tookcare of that locally.

[RBW] Re: Handlebar bag surprise

Thailand? Ooo, you could have some doozies when it comes to snakes, ones I'm just not used to thinking about. Really interesting snake, tho', that it launches itself that way... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view

[RBW] Free Kickstand

Pulled from an early 90's Trek 360. Trimmed to 265mm Long. Aluminum alloy. Made in USA. Some discoloration from age, but works just fine. Looks like the top one on this page: http://www.greenfieldny.com/chart_bicycle.htm Will ship to anyone, anywhere. Would just ask for help with the postage.

RE: [RBW] Rivendell Saluki for sale 58cm $1700.00

May I see a couple of pictures? Thanks. And would it be possible to measure standover with current tires? -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Holby Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 10:33 PM To: RBW

[RBW] Big Apples and Sams

Searched the archives and can't find anything conclusive. Anyone put 700 x 50 Big Apples on their first run 700c green, canti-equiped Hillborne? If so did it work? Any clearance left to speak of? I think max tire on the first Sams was 44mm and 45 on the later ones. (??) RBW web site shows

Re: [RBW] Free Kickstand

This has been taken. Thanks, Sean From: Sean Whelan strummer_...@yahoo.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, October 3, 2011 8:31 AM Subject: [RBW] Free Kickstand Pulled from an early 90's Trek 360. Trimmed

[RBW] Re: Wow you go really fast on that thing

I did a large (3000+ riders) metric century earlier in the summer and got a number of comments. The first, as expected, was from a passing roadie to his buddies, Man, it's gonna be a long day on THAT thing, referring to my Sam. Happily, it got better after that. I got passed by probably several

Re: [RBW] Got a Spare B67 in Black?

Eric, I do have one in excellent condition. Email me off-line. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Oct 2, 2011, at 8:48 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Let me know if you do. Used is OK ... in fact, preferred. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org --

[RBW] Re: Twin legged kickstand

I use one on my LHT commutility bike and love it. I cut the legs down so that one wheel is only 1/2 off the ground (it usually sits nose-down when empty, but tail-down with anything on the back. It had it almost perfectly balanced the other day, so it would rock back and forth on its Big Apples

[RBW] Re: Wow you go really fast on that thing

I forget the exact wording, but the Bike Snob NYC book described roadies as not really enjoying cycling, always trying to minimize effort, minimize riding time, etc. I've also noticed that the stereotypical roadies are the least imaginative cyclists, who consider a road bike with 105 parts to

[RBW] Non-existant Tire

Hi, I think the tire I'm looking for doesn't exist. I had been using Panaracer Pasela TG 700x37's on my Hillborne for the better part of 2009 till last spring when I rebuilt the bike without fenders and with Schwalbe Marathon Dureme 50's!. The tires are really too big for the Hillborne, but

[RBW] Re: Big Apples and Sams

Hi , I was just posting about my early green can't Hillborne and tires, So, I don't have experience with 700x50 Big Apple, but I have been running 700x50 Marathon Duremes. Yes they fit. http://gallery.me.com/jasonaschwartz#100117view=nullbgcolor=blacksel=0 -- You received this message

RE: [RBW] Non-existant Tire

How about this? http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/6124570571/in/photostream Good size, brown (not gum per se, but close) sidewall. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of jandrews_nyc Sent:

Re: [RBW] Non-existant Tire

I think that's the wrong link. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5_ExxLXov_8J. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Brake Shoes for Tektro 720's

Hi I am replacing brake cartridges in my Tektro 720 canti's. I purchased them a couple of years ago and they have the longer cartridges that I think have been discontinued. Tektro now sells these brakes with shorter shoes. Does anyone know what the best replacement is? Thanks Jason -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apples and Sams

Thanks, Do you happen to know the actual width of those Duremes? Clyde On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:25 AM, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.comwrote: Hi , I was just posting about my early green can't Hillborne and tires, So, I don't have experience with 700x50 Big Apple, but I have been

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apples and Sams

I don't , I don't have the appropriate tool. I do have a small millimeter ruler that I can try to approximate. They are on Synergy rims. I'll let you know what I come up with. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this

RE: [RBW] Non-existant Tire

Sorry. This is it -- but the tire may not be what you're looking for. http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/continental/bicycle/themes/city/tour/travelcontact/travelcontact_en.html From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

Re: [RBW] Non-existant Tire

thanks for that, do you know if they really measure out at 42mm? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/1GoPCreS7OoJ. To post to this

RE: [RBW] Non-existant Tire

No. I could remount them on a spare rim and see what they measure, if you need an exact measurement. I can tell you they were pretty cushy. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of jandrews_nyc Sent:

[RBW] Re: Brake Shoes for Tektro 720's

If you want to use the holders, the Kool Stop V Type inserts should work though I'm not positive. However, I highly recommend ditching the holders for the Kool Stop Mountain pads in Salmon if you have clearance for them! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Wow you go really fast on that thing

Cut 'em dead answers: It's for time trialing. 12 lb without pedals. But to be fair to roadies, most I meet here in cycling city, ABQ, NM are friendly and positive. On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 9:11 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: I had a three-wheeled rickshaw, which was

[RBW] Bridgestone Atlantis with Watanabe bags

I saw this gorgeous Atlantis on Flickr and had to share: http://www.flickr.com/photos/guuwatanabe/sets/72157627476480046/with/6138130753/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Bridgestone Atlantis with Watanabe bags

It is a Bridgestone Atlantis not the Riv Atlantis. On Monday, October 3, 2011 10:33:52 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: Is this definitely a Riv Atlantis? Graphics look different... Whatever, it IS a stunning bike. -Original Message- From: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone Atlantis with Watanabe bags

On Oct 3, 10:33 am, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: Is this definitely a Riv Atlantis?  Graphics look different... Whatever, it IS a stunning bike. Re-read the subject line: it's a Bridgestone Atlantis. The fork crowns were later used for XO1 crowns. According

[RBW] Re: Non-existant Tire

Jason: I measured a 50 mm Schwalbe Marathon Supreme at 46 mm actual, mounted on a Mavic A 719 rim, at 50 psi. The 40 mm version of the same tire measure 40 mm on the same rim. These are both black wall with the reflective strip. dougP On Oct 3, 8:22 am, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.com

[RBW] Re: Brake Shoes for Tektro 720's

Jason: My Tektro 720s came with black pads that wore out in a couple of years. I replaced them with Kool Stop salmons. I just bought the pads slid them into the Tektro holders, perfect fit. These are the long ones that extend way back into the fork. 40 mm front tire needs a bit of a squeeze

[RBW] Re: Worn out Chainrings?

Rob: The middle is shot the big is kinda iffy. What, you can get all the way to Washington but you can't get across LA? Humpf! dougP On Oct 2, 10:06 pm, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.com wrote: January.  I measured it today and it looked fine, however, I think I'll do a complete

RE: [RBW] Bridgestone Atlantis with Watanabe bags

Is this definitely a Riv Atlantis? Graphics look different... Whatever, it IS a stunning bike. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Karl Fundenberger Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:58 AM To: RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Brake Shoes for Tektro 720's

Doug, did you have to pull the silver pin out and replace it? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/3bQWSWzAGvUJ. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: Brake Shoes for Tektro 720's

Yes, replacing v-type inserts involves pulling that silver pin. Your new inserts should come with new pins, also. Keep the extras because they tend to disappear when you drop them in your workshop. To Doug P's point above, I concur that there are some minor variations in the exact geometry

[RBW] Re: Non-existant Tire

Continental tires typically run fairly narrow but why not ask the Continental USA Distributor, Highway Two. https://www.highwaytwo.com/ FWIW The Origin 8 tires jinxed mentioned are called Navig-8er 29r Kenda has a new 700x45 tire called the Bitumen

[RBW] Dirt Roads of Washtenaw County (Michigan) Ride Report and Photos

Dear Rivendell Owners Bunch; Dad and I were supposed to go bicycle camping in Traverse City this weekend, but when I came down with an upper-respiratory infection we decided it was best if the trip was cancelled and I was given a chance to rest. I didn't take that chance, and besides this

[RBW] FS: Fizik Microtex honey brown bar tape, two boxes

I imported these as it is difficult, if not impossible, to find in the US. I have two extra boxes. Not an exact match for a honey Brooks, but close...and a good sub for more expensive leather. Looks like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37964304@N05/5325538027/ $30 for two boxes shipped

Re: [RBW] Dirt Roads of Washtenaw County (Michigan) Ride Report and Photos

On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 3:57 PM, Amit Singh asd...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Rivendell Owners Bunch; Dad and I were supposed to go bicycle camping in Traverse City this weekend, but when I came down with an upper-respiratory infection we decided it was best if the trip was cancelled and I was

[RBW] Re: FS: Fizik Microtex honey brown bar tape, two boxes

these are now sold. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/HeXNN327rLUJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Brake Shoes for Tektro 720's

I've got the short-shoe brakes, and bought long-shoe Yokozuna (salmon) replacement pads from Rivendell by accident. Rivendell has pads for both, $7 each. http://www.rivbike.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=yokozuna Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Oct 3, 8:36 am, jandrews_nyc

[RBW] Re: FS: Fizik Microtex honey brown bar tape, two boxes

I see that it's sold, thank goodness, temptation removed! But, is it leather or not? Just curious. It looks very nice. I'm considering my next unnecessary bar tape purchase. Thanks! Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone Atlantis with Watanabe bags

It's rather fascinating that Grant was able to reuse the name, and with such longevity. I guess he really liked it. Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Dirt Roads of Washtenaw County (Michigan) Ride Report and Photos

Nice photos, Amit. Thanks for posting! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/OlDjIQ5XNFMJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: FS: Fizik Microtex honey brown bar tape, two boxes

no, it is not leather. imitation something or other, but a good color and decent look and feel. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Brake Shoes for Tektro 720's

I have the Yokozuna pads on two of my bikes and my wife's one bike. We both like the way they deal with Minnesota weather. FWIW, the mechanic at my LBS prefers a fairly generic one piece pad/ post brake pad. Have them on my third bike and they work just as well as the more expensive options.

Re: [RBW] Re: Bridgestone Atlantis with Watanabe bags

Hence the enigmatic 2, no? Mike in drizzly So. Boston, Mass On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 6:11 PM, islaysteve alkire...@verizon.net wrote: It's rather fascinating that Grant was able to reuse the name, and with such longevity. I guess he really liked it. Steve -- You received this message

[RBW] Wow you go really fast on that thing

I got my own is that a ten-speed? and how old is it question today about my Roadeo. My bike was parked in my shop. The guy was really nice, but he just thought my bike had to be older...I ended up telling him about Rivendell. :-) - k -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram-Representin' at Levi's Fondo - Sonoma County Ride

Here's a write up I came across: http://www.northbayvoice.org/20111002347/community-voices/musings-on-the-2011-gran-fondo.html Sept 29th next year... just sayin'... On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.netwrote: Max, Glad to hear you were out there too! Too bad

Re: [RBW] Re: Wow you go really fast on that thing

On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 7:01 AM, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: I got passed by probably several hundred people over the course of the day To put in perspective, that means you didn't get passed by the other 2,800!! :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] WTT: 46cm Noodles for 44cm + 2 sets Tektro brake levers for trade + Brand V bar bag

Hey folks, I have a set of 46cm Noodles that I'd like to trade for 44cm. I received them used from someone on the list and they are pretty nice, with some peeling on the heat treated red band. There will probably be some shellac and tape residue when I unwrap em. Also have 2 sets of Tektro

Re: [RBW] Dirt Roads of Washtenaw County (Michigan) Ride Report and Photos

Beautiful scenery and bikes. This is Michigan, right? On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 1:57 PM, Amit Singh asd...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Rivendell Owners Bunch; Dad and I were supposed to go bicycle camping in Traverse City this weekend, but when I came down with an upper-respiratory infection we

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram-Representin' at Levi's Fondo - Sonoma County Ride

Thanks David! Cool article. And yes, Sept. 29 next year. Sounds good to me too. The organizers did a great job. You pay them, and they take care of it all. That would just leave us to arrange our Riv subculture meetups or carpools. -Original Message- From: cyclotourist

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram-Representin' at Levi's Fondo - Sonoma County Ride

Hey, look at name #300 on this list: http://milliseconds.com/participants/final_list/division/140253 -Original Message- From: cyclotourist Sent: Oct 3, 2011 7:31 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Ram-Representin' at Levi's Fondo -

[RBW] Re: Brake Shoes for Tektro 720's

The silver pin retains the shoe into the holder. Just pull it straight up. I re-used the original; it doesn't get any load. A buddy lost one while we were on tour just replaced with a piece of a paper clip. It's not anything high tech. dougP On Oct 3, 11:32 am, jandrews_nyc

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram-Representin' at Levi's Fondo - Sonoma County Ride

Heck yeah, rocked the course... oh wait, that says DNF Uhhhm, nevermind... On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 8:24 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.netwrote: Hey, look at name #300 on this list: http://milliseconds.com/participants/final_list/division/140253 -Original Message-

[RBW] jaxed and craigslist

Hi folks, I don''t know if I was the only one here who used bike.jaxed.com to look for rivs (and other bikes) available on craigslist. But I used it quite a bit and when the craigslist links were removed due to a CD from craigslist I was a bit sad. So I wrote a craigslist crawler for my own

[RBW] Re: jaxed and craigslist

Coolsays the man with addictions, but... please don't pass the bottle to me. On Oct 3, 9:04 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: Hi folks,  I don''t know if I was the only one here who used bike.jaxed.com to look for rivs (and other bikes) available on craigslist. But I used it quite a

[RBW] Re: Wow you go really fast on that thing

I get teased from some of my fellow club members. Out of town, especially in the Bay Area or Sonoma Co., I always get compliments. Many folks think it is an old bike, but many will ask questions and when I tell them about Rivendell, they are very complimentary. My 59cm Roadeo is the best bike I

[RBW] Re: Non-existant Tire

I've used those Contis in 559-47. Didn't much care for it. Too many flats and didn't roll well. I liked the 32-559 Sport Contact though. YMMV Jay On Oct 3, 5:45 pm, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: Sorry.  This is it -- but the tire may not be what you're looking