[RBW] Just Wrench as next book would be great. Here's why...

Because Rivbike.com has the uncanny ability to put up videos on youtube regarding bike mechanics subjects that an un-mechanic like me can understand and perform on my bike. I also really enjoyed the upkeep part of Just Ride. So having a Just Wrench would be great. A repair manual, but

[RBW] Re: Anyone got anything bad to say about your Schwalbe Marathon with Green Guards?

thanks Charlie, I weigh 220 myself. Just last year finally went up to 32mm on road tires, and my cross tires are 35s. On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 8:48:16 PM UTC-5, charlie wrote: I have used the Ribmos also (700x32mm) and for me they are a tough tire but seem slower although I will say

[RBW] Re: Been Thinkin'....

don't sweat it, Jim. politics is one subject where the anonymity of the internet often brings out the basal in many. Diverse opinions are what makes the world interesting. On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 8:35:16 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I've received several offlist

[RBW] Re: Been Thinkin'....

Wow! I go on a quickie four day tour and missed a lot of fun! As always, thanks to Cyclofiend Jim for keeping such a wonderful list. And thanks to Jim Thill for keeping things unique, provocative and fun. My trip took me to LaCrosse, Wi, then back south on the Minnesota, Iowa side

[RBW] Re: Any commuters here?

I've been pondering skateboard commuting, but haven't tried it yet. Or maybe a unicycle. Cross-training! I see some, not a lot, of skate board commuters in Chicago. Lately a number of them are using the long boards. Somehow I managed to resist skate boarding as a youth despite hitting my

[RBW] Re: Fall northwoods excursion

How were the water levels? I mention in another thread I just got back from a quickie tour from LaCrosse down the Mississippi Minnesota/Iowa side then back east to Chicago through Wisconsin and Illinois. Mississippi water levels were very low. Some of the ponds in parks in Iowa County, Wi

[RBW] Re: Drop Bar Suggestions?

How does the width of the 46cm Cowbells compare to the 46cm Noodles? I'm really interested in trying the 'bells on my new commuter... it's threadless so the 31.8 is no problem. Thanks, Pete in CT On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 12:45:16 PM UTC-4, lukeheller wrote: I second the vote for the SALSA

[RBW] Re: Shimano CX70s

Having acquired a set of the CX70s from another list member and installing them on the front end of the Hunqapillar, I thought I'd give a quick update. I like the brakes. The CX70 combined with the crown-mounted cable eliminated the horrible chatter problem I had with several other brakes. The

RE: [RBW] Hey I know that voice for somewhere..

Aw, Manny, that's a GREAT picture... From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Manuel Acosta Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 9:18 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Hey I know that voice for somewhere.. Found that one

[RBW] Re: Fall northwoods excursion

Water levels were low. We based out of my ladyfriend's cabin. On Memorial Day there were three good-sized fishing boats tied to the dock there. Now there's barely enough water to float a canoe at the dock. Desertification is well underway in the Upper Midwest! -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Any commuters here?

Matthew J: I fooled around minimally with a skateboard as a kid, but I also think the longboards look like fun. I'd twine and shellac mine, of course. -- 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] Just Wrench as next book would be great. Here's why...

Some people have mechanical aptitude and have no problem performing basic tasks to maintain a bicycle with little or no training. Others have no aptitude and break off 2 out of every 3 bolt heads every time they pick up an Allen wrench, even after considerable instruction and practice. A bike

[RBW] Re: Been Thinkin'....

Matthew: Hiawatha Cyclery isn't by itself worth the trip. But May in Minneapolis is a darned fine time/place to be with a bike. Let me know when you're coming and I'll show you some secret spots to ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Just Wrench as next book would be great. Here's why...

On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Some people have mechanical aptitude and have no problem performing basic tasks to maintain a bicycle with little or no training. Others have no aptitude and break off 2 out of every 3 bolt heads every

Re: [RBW] Just Wrench as next book would be great. Here's why...

True, I guess I can only presume the motives. Just so we are clear, I always encourage my customers to learn, I frequently loan out my tools, and I've given instruction to DIY types whenever I've been asked, all for free. Lighten up. Cheapness may not be exactly the right word. More like fear

[RBW] Re: Any commuters here?

When I'm not working from my home office, I ride to whatever office I work out of. The thought of driving to the office in Seattle traffic is abhorrent to me. It's more enjoyable to pass all the bumper-to-bumper traffic on my Atlantis than to be part of the pack at a stand-still. On Sunday,

Re: [RBW] Just Wrench as next book would be great. Here's why...

On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 10:59 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: True, I guess I can only presume the motives. Just so we are clear, I always encourage my customers to learn, I frequently loan out my tools, and I've given instruction to DIY types whenever I've been

Re: [RBW] Just Wrench as next book would be great. Here's why...

Lest we forget there though that Grant has said/written on more than one occasion that he dislikes doing wrenching on his bikes so someone else would have to write that book. I nominate the star in those videos, my wrenching/design hero Mark. Also, I have seen many many a kludged bike in NYC

Re: [RBW] Just Wrench as next book would be great. Here's why...

I should also clarify the Bike Shop Horrors are not usually your garden variety ham-fisted attempts to change a flat, true a wheel, adjust a derailleur, or install a bottle cage. One that I recall involved a scavenged handlebar, shimmed with PVC pipe, held together with a u-bolt and duct tape,

[RBW] Re: FS: NIB Saluki 52 cm Pewter w/ 2 Headbadges, 650B - $1,500.00

Hoo boy..this one's gonna be hard to talk myself out of. I remember admiring the first pewter Saluki many moons ago at RBW HQ. My nice Phil 650B wheels would have a home again... Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 5:35:42 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: Still in box ?!?!?!?!

[RBW] Re: Just Wrench as next book would be great. Here's why...

Grant has also mentioned that his personal bike (I believe he was referring to the proto Atlantis?) is the worst exammple of the Riv staff bikes. Many shops offer maintenance classes, from simple flat fix up to complete bike assembly. These can be well worth the time cost to learn one's own

[RBW] Re: Shimano CX70s

Thanks for the update! My set of CX70 is still in the boxes. I may have to end up selling them... On Thursday, October 4, 2012 9:38:42 AM UTC-4, Ginz wrote: Having acquired a set of the CX70s from another list member and installing them on the front end of the Hunqapillar, I thought I'd

[RBW] Older Rivendell Model Info

Is there any info on Riv models no longer in production somewhere? I see the posts but a not familiar with the bikes. I am only on my first Rivendell (2012 Hillborne) so am not familiar with the history. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Drop Bar Suggestions?

I've tried the VO Course and Rando bars. The Rando had too much flair for me. The Course was comfy but too wide at 46cm. I prefer 42cm's give or take. I have some Belleri randos that I like, with minimal flair. Stumbled upon some GB Maes parallels at 41cm, that might be a tad too narrow. --

[RBW] Rivendell Frame Catalog

As a new Rivendell owner ('12 Sam Hillborne) I am really familiar with the current line-up of frames available, but know nothing about those frames no longer in production. Is there a document or site that might describe the past models? Given that for me, the perfect # of bikes is however

[RBW] Re: Drop Bar Suggestions?

I really like the Soma Highway Ones for 26.0 stems. I almost always right compact drops. -- 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] a quick introduction

Hello. I've been lurking for a while and a few threads have come and gone recently that I would have liked to participate in, but it felt rude to drop in without at least saying hi first. So here are a few quick tidbits about me that may be relative to the discussion here: I don't own a

[RBW] FS: Nitto Racks, VO Fenders, Honjo Fenders, Schwalbe Marathon 26

Greetings, everyone. I'm doing some end of summer swapping of accessories, and have a few items I would like to sell. All but the tires are pictured here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/linkbeak/tags/racks/ 1. Nitto Campee front rack. This is the one with the flared, removable pannier

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Frame Catalog

I've got some archive info here: http://cyclofiend.com/rbw with more in the to do/to scan pile. There is an unlinked page to the Generation 1 production frames here: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/gen1/ Hope that helps a bit. - Jim / cyclofiend.com On Thursday, October 4, 2012 10:08:14 AM

[RBW] Re: Older Rivendell Model Info

Hey Dave - You are a new member, so your posts are moderated. I just realized that I passed through this question as well, and here's the answer I posted to the other thread: I've got some archive info here: http://cyclofiend.com/rbw with more in the to do/to scan pile. There is an

Re: [RBW] Re: Older Rivendell Model Info

Welcome to the list! Besides the great material that our esteemed list-master Cyclofiend has, there is the thumb drive of old Riv Readers: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rrusb.htm That will steep you in Riv lore and history. And Discontinued bike models are not available. Really. Check eBay.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Frame Catalog

Roland (Della Santa) also made a few of the early Rivendell frames. He mentioned this to me on the phone about two years ago, during the order process for a new Della Santa. The first Rivendell iI got from Grant is the Heron Road. Favorite discontinued models are the Rambouillet and the Legolas.

[RBW] Re: a quick introduction

Hey Scott, Thanks for the photos, and the intro. For me this proves there is a BOB in just about every neck of the woods. Kindest Regards, Chris Redding, Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web

Re: [RBW] Been Thinkin'....

Say, here's an idea... Let's start a satirical Google Group and call it Helmet War Like screaming curses into a paper bag when I'm fed up, this could be a no-holds barred forum with no rules; just enter at your own peril, and simply regard the scorch marks on the back of your head (as you

[RBW] FS: Misc stuff

Email offlist if interested. Combined shipping and local pickup can be discounted appropriately. Reasonable offers considered. 2011ish Surly Long Haul Trucker frameset, 54cm, Blue Velvet, includes FSA Orbit XL-II headset ($60 new), and stock (Kalloy?) polished silver stem and seatpost and

[RBW] Re: FS: Misc stuff

PS: $350 shipped on the 1985 Raleigh. On Thursday, October 4, 2012 2:35:11 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Email offlist if interested. Combined shipping and local pickup can be discounted appropriately. Reasonable offers considered. 2011ish Surly Long Haul Trucker frameset,

[RBW] Re: Shimano CX70s

I just ordered a set of the CX50s with an attempt to use 650bs on a 26 frame due to their large amount of vertical pad adjustment. I'll let y'all know if it works. they seem like very nice brakes and the pads are totally replaceable with cartridge style pads. if I end up liking them a lot, I

Re: [RBW] Been Thinkin'....

It wouldn't be a newly created boxnow.The boxwas created when the RBW forum was originally defined. The original definition of this forum was to discuss Rivparts and products and Riv-inspired riding activities. This narrow definition made it morerestricted than iBOB. I recall there being

[RBW] Some fall color camo.

Took a super fun jaunt today in some fantastic fall weather. Colors are in full swing at the mile high. Speaking of color, I picked up a Fizik test saddle (in bright yellow) to try out on my cross bike, then unexpectedly sold the bike...still wanting to give the seat a try since a new crosser

[RBW] Re: Some fall color camo.

Ha! I have a red test saddle on my blue Hilsen right now. On Thursday, October 4, 2012 3:22:50 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote: Took a super fun jaunt today in some fantastic fall weather. Colors are in full swing at the mile high. Speaking of color, I picked up a Fizik test saddle (in bright

[RBW] Re: Any commuters here?

99 percent of my riding on my Sam was commuting until recently. I bought it when my commute went from 10 miles round trip to 46 and i wanted a bike that I would enjoy sitting on for a few hours everyday. I set it up with a SON dyno, wired lights front and rear, and a DiNotte rear flamethrower

[RBW] Re: Any commuters here?

99 percent of my riding on my Sam was commuting until recently. I bought it when my commute went from 10 miles round trip to 46 and i wanted a bike that I would enjoy sitting on for a few hours everyday. I set it up with a SON dyno, wired lights front and rear, and a DiNotte rear flamethrower

Re: [RBW] Some fall color camo.

Beautiful photo! It almost looks like a rare species sighting. -Original Message- From: jinxed Sent: Oct 4, 2012 3:22 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Some fall color camo. Took a super fun jaunt today in some fantastic fall weather. Colors are

[RBW] Re: Been Thinkin'....

That's a pretty big box! For a much more contained container visit the CR list. The rigidity is actually kind of refreshing. .  But I left the iBOB group because I felt we were being challenged to stay within a certain box.  Are we suggesting to create one here? Respectfully yours, Bobby

Re: [RBW] Been Thinkin'....

On Thursday, October 4, 2012 12:27:50 PM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Say, here's an idea... Let's start a satirical Google Group and call it Helmet War Like screaming curses into a paper bag when I'm fed up, this could be a no-holds barred forum with no rules; just enter at your

[RBW] Re: FS: NIB Saluki 52 cm Pewter w/ 2 Headbadges, 650B - $1,500.00

Yep. I bought it :) Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Thursday, October 4, 2012 9:49:44 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: Hoo boy..this one's gonna be hard to talk myself out of. I remember admiring the first pewter Saluki many moons ago at RBW HQ. My nice Phil 650B wheels would have a home again...

[RBW] Re: Any commuters here?

I commute every day either in Berkeley or San Francisco on my simpleone with a big front rack and a large front basket. It is a joy to ride and fast for my cross city commute. I see an Atlantis rider many days right where duboce meets market st. These bikes are built to be used! -- You

[RBW] Re: Shimano CX70s

I forgot one thing -- I skipped the stock pads and went straight to Kool Stop salmon. I'm quite satisfied! -- 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: Some fall color camo.

the bike is beautiful... but the saddle is the wrong tone. You must be really comfortable with your self... I couldn't go out in public with my bike dressed like that. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: NIB Saluki 52 cm Pewter w/ 2 Headbadges, 650B - $1,500.00

Finally the wheels have a friend! Congrats Joe! That will be a great ride. Dan Marin On Oct 4, 2012, at 5:46 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Yep. I bought it :) Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Thursday, October 4, 2012 9:49:44 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: Hoo boy..this one's

[RBW] Re: Some fall color camo.

I lost all my sartorial dignity in high school, and being mismatched goes right along with all the riding mustache ribbing from the peanut gallery. On Thursday, October 4, 2012 7:21:45 PM UTC-6, Michael_S wrote: the bike is beautiful... but the saddle is the wrong tone. You must be really

[RBW] Rode my Giant Defy road bike today because...

... the Bleriot's Twin Hollow/Deore wheel is in the shop for a hub overhaul. Gettin' it back Saturday, I hope. I must say, the folks at Rivbike.com know how to make a comfortable bike. When I got on the Defy today, I felt disoriented for the first 30 seconds or so, with the bars so low.

[RBW] Re: a quick introduction

Welcome to the group! I, too, started here before owning a Rivendell. That changed in a couple months, though. This is one of the friendliest forums you will find. The people here are really nice. Enjoy!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Need rut-riding tips...

Anyone have any tips for mastering riding through ruts? You know, the ones that run the same direction as you are going on the street. For some reason the roads in my area seem to be developing long cracks and ruts lately. Long separation seams opening between lanes. Ruts on the shoulders. I

[RBW] Re: Need rut-riding tips...

Surly Moonlander is rut-proof. On Friday, October 5, 2012 12:29:49 AM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: Anyone have any tips for mastering riding through ruts? You know, the ones that run the same direction as you are going on the street. For some reason the roads in my area seem to be developing