[RBW] Re: My First Date With Clementine

Terrific, Mark. Looks great-- I like the "CLEM" logo on the hub. Some really nice touches by the Riv folks. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 11:22:02 PM UTC-5, Tim Wood wrote: > > Nice!! Congrats mark, looks great. I like the alx fenders, less shiny then > the plastic ones. Enjoy getting to

[RBW] Re: My First Date With Clementine

Very nice. I to like the small touches that adorn your bike. Things like the different coloured nipples are just one example. Happy riding. -- 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: My First Date With Clementine

I have to say those bikes are growing on me. I like the black a lot and the OEM parts...Silver cranks and the Clem hubs are good-looking. They're great bikes and it's awesome to see more affordable Rivs. I really like the shot of the bike with the box of Clementine oranges over the rear wheel

[RBW] Re: Is Joe the evolved Sam?

I was of the same mind as Edwin. When Joe showed up, I thought of buying one and tranferring the parts from Sam and buying some fatter tires for one wheelset. I thought Joe might be better on trails but feared I'd miss the road feel of Sam. I've noticed that 45 Smart Sams fit the Sam but rub

[RBW] Re: My First Date With Clementine

Hi Mark, Looks great! Are you trying to order another Alex DM18 in 650b to build up the wheel? My understanding is that they're in the Alex catalog, but not available through distributors. Looks like Riv's supplier was able to have a batch made for the complete bikes. There's no doubt that

[RBW] Re: Is Joe the evolved Sam?

O.. 2.5 Hunq! I like that idea. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Is Joe the evolved Sam?

This is basically my thinking on it too. To me, a new owner of a Sam that I like very much, despite its limitations (e.g. brake choice and clearance), I don't feel the Joe would bring enough of an upgrade to justify either a substitution or addition. A longer wheelbase sounds like it could be

[RBW] Re: New product: quill stem with 31.8 open clamp

Nitto also has a decently affordable quill 31.8 in a wide range of choices and two options in angle. On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 9:22:04 AM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote: > > A Chinese company, Factory Five, has produced a 1"

[RBW] New product: quill stem with 31.8 open clamp

A Chinese company, Factory Five, has produced a 1" quill stem with an open, 31.8 mm clamp area ($100 retail). Now, you can fit modern 31.8 diameter handlebars to your bike with a 1" steerer without using a quill-to-threadless adapter. The appearance is pretty nice: it has a polished silver

[RBW] For Sale Riv items MUSA, Sackville, Clem

All items are sold. Thank you to everyone who inquired and for putting up with my typos. Sincerely, Richard -- 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

[RBW] Re: Is Joe the evolved Sam?

Long chainstays allow the use of road cranksets without needing wider bottom brackets. I'm not sure if any Riv models would need wider than normal bottom brackets, but on my large Clem, with the longest chainstays of the sizes, I'm able to use a Dura Ace 7410 crank that utilizes a 103mm bottom

[RBW] Re: Is Joe the evolved Sam?

There was a 56cm Atlantis FS posting last week with XT bits. That would possibly have been your dream bike, if you like the Hillborne's roadiness, but want cantis, clearance, and beauty. The 56 is the largest Atlantis frame that uses 559s. Personally, I'm a little shaky with Appa's 52-53

[RBW] Re: Is Joe the evolved Sam?

" Personally, I'm a little shaky with Appa's 52-53 length chainstays. " I'm not sure I follow what this means. Does this mean: a. I've ridden a bike with 53cm chainstays, and the ride was unstable. When I ride a bike with 53cm chainstays, I'm a little shaky b. I don't believe there is any

[RBW] Flatsack vs. Grabsack

Hi, All, I need a good bag for hiking/walking the dog/tossing in my Wald basket. I was interested in the tan Grabsack because it looks functional AND lovely. Yesterday Riv announced the Flatsack, and I love the size and the gray color. Do any of you have the Grabsack? I'm worried it will be a

[RBW] Re: Flatsack vs. Grabsack

Sounds like you "need" both to experiment with! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 1:45:55 PM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote: > > I need a good bag for hiking/walking the dog/tossing in my Wald basket. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Heat Gun to Attach Patches to Bags

Hi Paul, Thanks for the hot glue tip for patches! I stitched two and a half patches onto an old Carradice once, and it was a LOT of work. My last patch I put on a jacket by ironing on, and then putting 5 or 6 stitches around the perimeter. It's gone through the wash once with zero problem.

Re: [RBW] Re: New product: quill stem with 31.8 open clamp

The F5 is IMHO way nicer looking. But the variety of options with the Nitto is a plus. Doug On Wed, Dec 2, 2015 at 11:09 AM, Irving wrote: > Nitto also has a decently affordable quill 31.8 > in a > wide

Re: [RBW] Re: Heat Gun to Attach Patches to Bags

You're welcome Philip. As I say, the trick is to be careful not to put too much glue on - just enough that it will not ooze out the edges of the patch when you press / burnish it down. It that happens, I think you can clean it up by gingerly scraping around the patch with a razor blade or the

Re: [RBW] Re: Heat Gun to Attach Patches to Bags

Meade, I'd be happy to do the work. I have an industrial hot glue gun and a "hobby" gun, which works pretty well for small jobs like this. Anytime! Paul Germain www.GermainArt.com germain...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Meade Anderson To: RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] New product: quill stem with 31.8 open clamp

Could you run Noodles with a shim with this stem? The front face opening would be convenient for packing up the bike. -Jim On Wed, Dec 2, 2015 at 11:21 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: > A Chinese company, Factory Five, has produced a 1" quill stem with an open, > 31.8 mm

Re: [RBW] New product: quill stem with 31.8 open clamp

You could use a shim such as this: http://www.amazon.com/Wheels-Manufacturing-26-0-31-8-Handlebar-Shim/dp/B000AO7DJW -J On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 2:25:56 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Could you run Noodles with a shim with this stem? > > The front face opening would be convenient

[RBW] Re: Flatsack vs. Grabsack

Deacon, you are a bad influence. :) I won't deny having that very thought. Chris, you are the greatest. I can't possibly take your beloved sack from you (though I honestly would return it).But you get a million kindness points regardless! Instead, how about you tell me more about why you love

[RBW] Re: My First Date With Clementine

Thanks for the comments all. I agree Rivendell put in some nice touches to finish off a substantial and well thought out bicycle. I plan to write more after a month or two of riding. David, yes, when building my dyno wheel, I would like the rim to be the same as the one on the back (though I

[RBW] Re: Flatsack vs. Grabsack

The bag is just a nice size for daily use. It looks utilitarian without being overly so. If you haven't seen any of the Sackville bags the quality is really impressive. It isn't frilly over the top niceness but well made built to last niceness. That said, I purchased mine when they were first

Re: [RBW] Re: Heat Gun to Attach Patches to Bags

Has anyone considered contact cement? It has to be spread on both bag and patch. The challenge is to control how much goes on the bag so it doesn't stick out the sides of the patch. I found a glue called Pliobond. I haven't used it on patches but around our house it has reattached shoe

[RBW] Re: Velocity Dyad/Aerohead vs Atlas

I don't know other than my own thoughts on it I had a 700x50 flat on me and come off the rim locking up the ride, the sidewalls balloon out more .. so my thought is wider will help keep the tire on the rim in case of a flat, reduce the ballooning and allow lower pressure maybe??Made

[RBW] Re: Velocity Dyad/Aerohead vs Atlas

Well I have he Atlas on my Bombadil, only thing to watch if you like 50's is the width. I do believe the Atlas is 25 and dyads are what 22? Forgot On Monday, November 30, 2015 at 7:47:46 AM UTC-6, Philip Kim wrote: > > Looking to get a wheel set built with either of these two rims in 650b >

[RBW] Re: Velocity Dyad/Aerohead vs Atlas

Is there a rule of thumb for relationship between tire and rim width? On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 9:38:53 PM UTC-5, Kelly wrote: > > Well I have he Atlas on my Bombadil, only thing to watch if you like 50's > is the width. I do believe the Atlas is 25 and dyads are what 22? Forgot > > On

[RBW] Re: Nitto big front + Arkel cam lock=???

Not sure about the big front rack but have mounted small arkel bags on the front campee with the removable pannier carrier. Given how much adjustability both the Arkel & Ortlieb bag system have, it is hard to imagine not being able to adapt them. Michael On Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at

[RBW] Re: My First Date With Clementine

Mark, She's a beauty! Love the black with those shiny new parts. Congrats on getting a Clem. An old bike shop trick... *Lightly* spray the bars with hair spray to get the grips to slide on.When the hair spray dries it will also keep the grips from slipping or turning.. Jon > -- You

[RBW] FS- Shimano 105 headset

Sold. 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

Re: [RBW] New product: quill stem with 31.8 open clamp

Is there no 26 quill stem with a front opening? Seems like somebody should've done that by now. -- 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] FS: Rivish Items FOR SALE (Frame, FD, Brakes, Fenders, Tires, Seat & Seatpost)

A few items to sell. Paypal for payment. I will only ship to continental USA. I will pay for normal shipping charges. Contact me via private message for questions and/or to request pics if the below link does not work.

[RBW] Re: Is Joe the evolved Sam?

i purchased a new hunq frame a couple of years ago. it was a lot of money and still is a lot of money for me. my wife still thinks that the whole bike was 2k, not just the frame. since then, i bought a used sam from a too generous group member. the hunq is racked and bagged and adorned with

[RBW] Re: Flatsack vs. Grabsack

I love this group. On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 8:31:38 PM UTC-5, Christopher Murray wrote: > > Hi Leah, > > I have the grab sack and it is really cool. I will send it to you to try > out if you promise to send it back. Should only be a couple bucks postage > each way. Use it for a few

[RBW] Re: Flatsack vs. Grabsack

Hi Leah, I have the grab sack and it is really cool. I will send it to you to try out if you promise to send it back. Should only be a couple bucks postage each way. Use it for a few weeks and decide. I'll pay the shipping to you (tis the season) you pay to mail it back. Chris -- You

[RBW] Re: Flatsack vs. Grabsack

Also, seems to me Leah from your essay that you want the Grabsack, i.e., were it offered in gray this wouldn't be a question. But! As I recently read on one of these online groups: "Less is more? No. Less is less. Enough is enough." Keep it simple and get the Flatsack. On Wednesday, December