[RBW] WTB: Nitto M12, Passhunter, Threaded headset Decaleur

I'm swapping out the brand new stainless Soma Porteur rack for a M12 style rack and a low rider set up. Its for sale too if you are interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] FS: Hunqapillar frame + forks (low trail + original) & parts

Hi all, Since it's pretty clear that there is interest in the separate items but not the complete bike, I'm listing everything separately. I'm traveling next week, but will be back next Saturday, so shipping can be done on the week of November 9 for any parts that sell before that date. - Pewter

[RBW] Re: FS: 60CM Blue Bombadil frame LIKE new

Hey guys, Making one last attempt here before going to eBay. Thanks! On Monday, September 14, 2015 at 1:09:22 PM UTC-7, Kendallspower wrote: > > Trying to gauge interest. I have 2 and I never ride the nicer one which I > am thinking about parting with. It was a wedding gift from > my wife. >

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

I just realized that my Tubus Tara won't work on the Clem without installing mid fork clamps. Does anyone know how the surly front rack would line up with the higher fork braze ons on the Clem? What about the mid fork struts on the new soma porteur deluxe? Maybe I'll have to pony up for the

[RBW] Anyone order a Joe?

Everything about the Joe works for me so I went ahead and pulled that trigger on a 55! If I am reading the receipt correctly (there is a 0003 on there) I got the third one or the third 55? I don't have any problem waiting to March to get it. The little mysteries of the design, color and parts

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

Tim, the Soma struts are angle adjustable , so they are fine. The Surly is also adjustable but in a different way . From the photo here https://recklesscognition.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/front-fender-full.jpg it appears it would work , but I cannot say for certain . The top fork braze

[RBW] Re: Rohloff IGH Questions

> I think its the ultimate technology for worry-free world touring. Not everyone likes these hubs, but aside from incredibly rare hub flange cracks, Ive heard *zero* > legitimate problems with them. As of a few years ago, the record was many 100's of K hubs with zero mechanical failures...

[RBW] Re: basket bags

At under $30 and MUSA, that looks like a possible bargain. Curious about quality, but pretty simple design, so if decent sewing and a good zipper, not much to go wrong. Not waterproof, but then again, neither are the Shopsacks (which I've used daily for years and love), which are water

Re: [RBW] Re: What bar for a Bontrager Race Lite?

I've gone the 1" --> 1-1/8" shim route with poor results. In my case it loosens up over time. I'm not sure what to do to get it on properly. On Sat, Oct 31, 2015 at 10:04 AM, Jim M. wrote: > You can hacksaw the bars narrower. You can also use a shim to fit a 1 1/8" > stem.

[RBW] Re: Clementine tire size?

They should definitely fit. I don't imagine Rivendell would be shipping the bikes with tires that can't be fenderized, and you really need a minimum of 10-12mm for clearance. The Kendas at 1.75" are 48mm, and the fenders are 60mm. I could be wrong, but I imagine these bikes can take the one

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

Beautifully done! Congrats and enjoy riding! Beth in PDX On Friday, October 30, 2015 at 6:21:47 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > > i posted about a 30$ trek 870 frame/fork i found earlier this year HERE >

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

Very nice job. That vintage usually had 27"wheels. Did you have the brake posts moved? Michael On Friday, October 30, 2015 at 9:21:47 PM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > > i posted about a 30$ trek 870 frame/fork i found earlier this year HERE >

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

Do you know the RAL number of the powdercoat used on your frame? Just in case I get lucky! ;>) On Friday, October 30, 2015 at 8:21:47 PM UTC-5, drew wrote: > > > i posted about a 30$ trek 870 frame/fork i found earlier this year HERE >

[RBW] Re: Rohloff IGH Questions

I continue to be drawn to a Rohloph IGH for a new bike. One aspect that slows me down is getting the OEM2 torque arm fixed to the frame. I much much much prefer a clean install over the unsightly long extension links that I see, strapped to the left chainstay on many installs. And I have no

[RBW] Re: Rohloff IGH Questions

Another picture here . (I still have those grips, BTW. Have not since owned a bike in a color that works with white grips. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

I'm always tempted by a deal and I've been eyeing a riv. But not digging those handlebars. On Friday, October 30, 2015 at 3:42:09 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote: > > Looking over the Joe Appaloosa on the Blug and it looks like a great bike. > The pre-order price is a great deal. Anyone

[RBW] Coffeeneuring ride.

Hot off the presses. Here Tail Winds, ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Yep, I'm the opposite. I'm usually willing to pay whatever things cost, and don't need another Rivendell, but those handlebars are the draw all on their own. The fact that a kickass bike comes attached to those irresistible handlebars is gravy. On Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 12:18:34 PM

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

Drew, That is a sick build and mean in a totally rad way!! Keep that baby close at hand. Such eye candy. Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Friday, October 30, 2015 at 6:21:47 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > > i posted about a 30$ trek 870 frame/fork i found earlier this year HERE >

[RBW] Re: I finally bought a Rivendell -- Cheviot!

So i just got through with an interaction with Soma folks over these fenders. It went as well as you would expect. Apparently Free Range and the mechanic who worked on mine both did it wrong and the installation is to blame not the fenders. The example installation on their own blog post was

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

I've been interested in the Joe since they posted those two prototypes. But, I'd rather build it up myself, and, bummer about the color! Why not that *beautiful dark red like the proto* ? I'm really into the Joe, though. I've been dying to own a

[RBW] WTB: Nitto 25.4mm Moustache Bar

After getting a complete cockpit setup with these, I'm very happy and would now like to get another set for an early 80s Trek. So, another WTB... Nitto Mustache Bar, prefer the 25.4mm clamp version as I have stem already. Thanks, David Chicago -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

Hey Michael, this was In the early stages of trek making mountain bikes, so the 800 series all had 26in wheels at that time. The clearances are insane. There is still a ton of room to go bigger than the 2.25 that is in there now. The color is anthracite from Olympic powder coating in Irvine.

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

Thanks for the color information and the information on clearances because I was also wondering about that. I'm now looking for a 60cm 1985 850 or 870 frameset. I checked out the geometry at vintage-trek.com and I really think I would like to build one up in the future. If you haven't

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

I want to, but having just bought a Cheviot, I need to not spend another $2k right now. I also know that I have to immediately replace the front wheel -- no dynamo, no deal. And I don't need a triple. I'm basically never going to use the big ring. So the $400 saved is gone. Yeah, I still want

[RBW] Re: Clementine tire size?

The planet bike fenders look good Do we think they will fit the frame (52cm)? The black will work well with the black clementine coming. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] basket bags

For those who can't spring for a basket bag from RBW, A non-waterproof alternative exists at Wald, US makers of fine bicycle basketry. http://www.waldsports.com/index.cfm/store/bags-and-liners/1372-navy-blue-bag/ http://www.waldsports.com/index.cfm/store/bags-and-liners/1392-navy-blue-bag/ The

[RBW] Anyone order a Joe?

I'm officially in. Let the waiting begin! Cheers! Chris -- 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

[RBW] Re: Rohloff IGH Questions

Maybe I am biased, although as I say above, I never warmed to the Rolloff (Riv content: not long after selling this I bought my Hilsen), but I think Oswald did a very good job with the lines on my custom Rohloff

[RBW] Re: basket bags

I found that a perfectly serviceable option is any reusable shopping bag, like a Trader Joe's bag. No zipper, but if you use a net over your basket, that's really not a problem. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: What bar for a Bontrager Race Lite?

You can hacksaw the bars narrower. You can also use a shim to fit a 1 1/8" stem. I'll check my parts drawer -- I may have a shorter 1" threadless stem. jim m wc ca On Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 8:54:01 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I got a very nice 1996 Race Lite a few weeks ago, and

[RBW] Re: What bar for a Bontrager Race Lite?

I'd go with an On-One Mary bar, but maybe not enough rise? http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/HBOOMA/on-one-mary-handlebar Mike On Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 8:54:01 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I got a very nice 1996 Race Lite a few weeks ago, and before I decide to > sell it, I'd like to

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Wow, I read the blog post and stats on the Appaloosa and rendered it in BikeCad and it just didn't do anything for me, at all. But I somehow missed the proto-Appaloosa linked here and if the only major difference is the fork and longer chainstays, then I'm liking this a lot. They would have

[RBW] Instructional videos on how to make your own ABS fender clips and saddle bag clips are posted on Facebook Rivendell Owners group page.

I had several requests to make an instructional video on ABS quick release fender clip making. I couldn't figure out how to splice them together into one, so there are four posts. They cover my thinking on material selection, strap width, heating the plastic and imagination. I needed a quick

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Hey Patrick, I'm in the same boat as you, I'm an 87 pbh and I ordered the 55. I don't doubt my choice though. I don't think you can go wrong either way but I've got my reason for going with the 55. In the not too distant past I was a big frame guy. I went with two 60cm Sams. An orange canti

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Should we read anything into the Joe's page listing testimonials about the hillborne? :p > > -- 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] Re: What bar for a Bontrager Race Lite?

Yeah, I was gonna suggest the Soma Clarence, which is basically the same thing. Nice bars for MTB. KJ On Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 8:50:52 PM UTC-4, velomann wrote: > > I'd go with an On-One Mary bar, but maybe not enough rise? > http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/HBOOMA/on-one-mary-handlebar >

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Hey Patrick, I'll chime in since I first had a 58cm Hunqapillar, then sized up to a 62. I too am on the line between sizes. You're looking at a slightly smaller jump from 55cm to 58cm with the Appaloosa. In my case the smaller size required just too much post and stem protrusion to be

[RBW] Anyone order a Joe?

Hey Chris, how did you find out how many 55's were left? Is that posted somewhere or did you talk to Riv? Just wondering because those would be interesting numbers to know. I wonder if Riv would/could extend quantities to, say 20 in certain sizes if 10 sold really fast. I also wonder what would

[RBW] Re: Rohloff IGH Questions

I retrofitted a Litespeed Blue Ridge with a Rohloff hub about 17 years ago - I think my hub serial number is in the 2000s. It's never given me any problems, and has been toured on

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Not sure what the 0003 is because I ordered (a 55) on the 28th and my receipt has the same number. I,m plenty stoked as well as it will be my first Rivendell. Looking forward to seeing the color and other specifics. R. On Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 4:36:50 AM UTC-7, William R. wrote: > >

[RBW] Rohloff IGH Questions

Curious: Since modern derailleur drivetrains are so amazingly reliable -- I can speak with certainty of 9 speeds and with some confidence about 10 speeds, and these both frictioned and indexed -- what is the value of Rohloff if you are not doing a world tour? I'm curious as an onlooker -- I have

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

I've jumped in. Ordered a 55. The thing that worries me is that my PBH is 87, right on the line between 55 and 58. Any thoughts on if I should try to switch over to size 58? The sizes are so close it probably won't make any real diff except for the single/double top tube (I lean more towards

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

Looks great. What kind of tires di you have 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

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm STT Sam Hillborne complete

Price reduced to $1299 On Friday, October 23, 2015 at 10:56:31 AM UTC-4, Jeff B wrote: > > Price reduced to $1450, bike is in DC metro area. Details here: > > http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/5280862199.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Ah, I see, thanks David! -- 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] WTB: Nitto 25.4mm Moustache Bar

Out of curiosity, do you run road levers or mtb style levers on the 25.4 version -- 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] Possible trade: my 64QB for your 62?

hey group, just wondering if anyone feels that their 62 Quickbeam is a little small? Might be interested in trading for an orange( the fastest color) 64 Quickbeam? Just testing the waters. Thanks! -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Dark red is what it needs to be.-Original Message- From: Robert Bolesta Sent: Oct 31, 2015 1:46 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe? I've been interested in the Joe since they posted those two prototypes.

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto 25.4mm Moustache Bar

The only difference is the clamp diameter between the 25.4 & 26.0. Everything else is the same. David Chicago On Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 5:55:34 PM UTC-5, drew wrote: > > Out of curiosity, do you run road levers or mtb style levers on the 25.4 > version -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

I'm not a fan of red bikes, but I would prefer orange. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Add a bunch (10 or more) to the cart and it'll let you know how many are in stock. David Chicago On Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 7:09:21 PM UTC-5, William R. wrote: > > Hey Chris, how did you find out how many 55's were left? Is that posted > somewhere or did you talk to Riv? Just wondering

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

jeeelousy On Friday, October 30, 2015 at 6:21:47 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > > i posted about a 30$ trek 870 frame/fork i found earlier this year HERE > . > > > >

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

At first I wasn't sure about the bars but warmed to them very quickly and hope they will work out OK as I did order a 55. I don't think the 0003 number on the receipt has to do with who ordered in order because my receipt also has the 0003 on it and I ordered on the 28th. R. On Friday,

[RBW] WTT/B

Need a Bosco Bullmoose 54cm for wife's Clementine; have a used 58cm to trade. Also nitto parts, bags galore, other options. Give me a holler off-line. Ryan North Muskegon, MI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To