[RBW] do these bars look too high?

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5836/23051338044_2cd564a8af_n.jpg I'm really liking my newly mounted dirt drop stem. It's not a simple change but for me was so worth it. Next up something to wrap on the tops where I do most of my riding. Thought about a different bar but I just like the noodle

[RBW] Re: Bike(s) for sale. 2 Rivendells plus 2 Rivendell wanna-be's

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Re: [RBW] do these bars look too high?

I agree, with both comments. On 12/16/2015 02:44 PM, Scott Henry wrote: Whether or not you like them is more important than how they look. But yes, they look about 4 to 6 inches too high for me. Scott On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 12:48 PM, Pete Porvaz wrote:

[RBW] do these bars look too high?

Yes, they look too high but if it works for you who cares? If having the bars that high is making your riding more enjoyable or allowing you to ride more/ longer then I say ride with pride! I once had an old Audi. People would often make comments and I'd say "It took me a long time to find

Re: [RBW] do these bars look too high?

Whether or not you like them is more important than how they look. But yes, they look about 4 to 6 inches too high for me. Scott On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 12:48 PM, Pete Porvaz wrote: > https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5836/23051338044_2cd564a8af_n.jpg > > I'm really

[RBW] Re: do these bars look too high?

Dirt drops are fun. When I got mine I forgot that a Dirt Drop sunk all the way down is still about as tall as a Technomic halfway up and had my bars monstrously high on my Clem. Like the others said, so long as the fit is right (and you didn't overjudge height playing around like I did :P),

[RBW] Re: do these bars look too high?

if they work then yeah it's fine, i would just get a regular stem and bosco/albatross at that point. On Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 2:30:32 PM UTC-5, Pete Porvaz wrote: > > https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5836/23051338044_2cd564a8af_n.jpg > > I'm really liking my newly mounted dirt drop stem.

[RBW] do these bars look too high?

They look perfect to me! :) https://flic.kr/p/oGrr8K Enjoy the ride, Erl -- 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: Bike(s) for sale. 2 Rivendells plus 2 Rivendell wanna-be's

87. 75.5 SH On Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 12:17:22 PM UTC-8, drew wrote: > > what is your pbh bill? > -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Somebody get these guys some Sackvilles

In a louche, late Victorian way ... I would guess that the photo dates from the mid 1880s, given the "maturity" of the bicycle design and the pre-Dunlop tires? On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 9:59 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > they look pretty stylish to me > > -- > You received this

[RBW] Bike(s) for sale. 2 Rivendells plus 2 Rivendell wanna-be's

My wife is getting laid off. In the grand scheme of things, I think that's a very good thing, because I think her part time job combined with all the other things in her life was running her ragged. I think this will force her to slow down and enjoy herself a little bit more. Financially,

Re: [RBW] Re: Somebody get these guys some Sackvilles

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[RBW] WTB 48cm Bombadil or Hunqapillar

I currently have a 52 Bombadil and am looking to go down a size. -- 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: Somebody get these guys some Sackvilles

Way cool! Now that's what real bicycling is all about. Fixed gear riding up and down mountain passes, coasting with their feet on the fork pegs and using a front wheel spoon brake to control their speed. Mind blown! Thanks for sharing, JohnS On Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 11:44:15 PM UTC-5,

[RBW] Re: Somebody get these guys some Sackvilles

I looked again at the picture in full screen mode and noticed the year, 1898 is at the top. Something else that I didn't notice at first is that the two guys on the left have their feet on their pedals and are leaning against each other to stay up, try that at your next group photo. Also love

[RBW] Re: Sunrace 'one at a time'

I read the description on the Riv website , and having used Sun Tour Power Ratchet thumb shifters since their inception , I have to wonder if these Sunrace are ratcheting or not ? Of course ratchets make a "click" sound , so I assume in order to click these Sun Race shifter must have a

Re: [RBW] do these bars look too high?

Up periscop(a). If it works ... But OTOH, with a bar that high, perhaps the Albatross or somesuch would make more sense and be more comfortable? On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 3:51 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > No, your frame is too low ;-) > > -- > You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Bike(s) for sale. 2 Rivendells plus 2 Rivendell wanna-be's

I love your preemptive bike money scheming. Very well done. - Ryan On Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 10:24:40 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > My wife is getting laid off. In the grand scheme of things, I think > that's a very good thing, because I think her part time job combined with >

[RBW] Re: do these bars look too high?

Around here, I don't think you can get the bars too high. But if I were going to ride drop bars they would be about where you have them. But as everyone else has said, if it works for you then it's perfect. On Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 2:30:32 PM UTC-5, Pete Porvaz wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Sunrace 'one at a time'

Sorry, having difficulty sending Image directly to you, not sure if this is because I am still kinda new around here or because I am not familiar with the sort of counterintuitive way that Google works!? I am using the 8 speed rear, but not really sure how much difference it makes!? Basically,

[RBW] do these bars look too high?

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[RBW] Re: New Hunqapillar frame geometry

I tend to agree. The long bike idea seems fine. I'm neither for or against it. I've not yet heard anyone claim revolutionary ride results, so I don't see it as such an immense improvement that all bikes must be long now. I do think the crossover is becoming redundant. Clem, joe, hunq and

Re: [RBW] Converting a triple into a wide range double

http://bbgbashguard.com/products/130-bcd-44t-blackredbluesilver I used this product to make a 6503 Ultegra crank into a wide low double. Using the silver version of course. I did not switch out the chainring bolts when I removed the big ring and added this item as the bolts weren't corroded.

Re: [RBW] Converting a triple into a wide range double

As mentioned, shorter singlespeed or BMX chaingring bolts and spacers are what you need. http://www.bikewagon.com/sugino-single-chainring-bolt-set-5-chromed-steel On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 8:31 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: >

[RBW] Re: New Hunqapillar frame geometry

Remember all those complaining cyclists you hear after every century? "Dang! My bike has too long a chainstay! I would have had FUN if my wheelbase was shorter" "Darn it! I could have finished faster if my bike was a little less stable and wasn't so darned comfortable!!" Remember all those

Re: [RBW] Somebody get these guys some Sackvilles

combination toptube/downtube? (main tube?) On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 10:44 PM, dstein wrote: > http://imgur.com/TD5zst4 > > Shamelessly stollen from reddit.com/r/bicycletouring > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners

[RBW] Ch-ch-ch-changes... in 2016

Wow, that's a helluva weighty hint Dave dropped today in the RBW Tumblr blug. Hilsen, Atlantis, and Hunq are all getting "longer" AND will now have limited upgrades/changes/customizations available. I like it! Go Riv!! Don't want a kickstand plate, and prefer a normal chainstay bridge? Done!

Re: [RBW] Re: New Hunqapillar frame geometry

Post of the Day Award goes to Jeff!!! =- Joe Bunik Nut Creek CA On 12/16/15, sameness wrote: > The Roadeo will also have clearance for 55s and three top tubes. > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike(s) for sale. 2 Rivendells plus 2 Rivendell wanna-be's

Sorry to hear about the crunch but it sounds like things'll be better all around! On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 2:44 PM, Ryan Ray wrote: > I love your preemptive bike money scheming. Very well done. > > - Ryan > > > > > On Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 10:24:40 AM UTC-8, Bill

Re: [RBW] Re: Sunrace 'one at a time'

I've got the one-at-a-time shifters on a marin "urban 29er" (hamilton). I have them mounted "backwards" which really seems like the right way to me, if you want to call them "thumb shifters". With this "backwards" mounting, they actually are operable by your thumb(s). Basically, I love them. I'm

[RBW] Re: New Hunqapillar frame geometry

The Roadeo will also have clearance for 55s and three top tubes. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- 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: Sunrace 'one at a time'

Has anyone here used these shifters? I'm thinking of trying the right shifter for a 1 x 7 . On Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 7:53:07 PM UTC-5, Dave Johnston wrote: > > Maybe just read what it says on the Rivpage: > > " ... Trivia: These are actually made for shifting Sturmey archer >

Re: [RBW] New to me Rambouillet, with photos

Top shelf components! Nice build! I owned one of those orange Rams at one time. I regret selling it, but I had purchased my Custom and thought the Ram to be superfluous at that time back in 2005ish. Now, I know better that the proper number of bikes is N+1. On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 11:49 AM,

[RBW] Ch-ch-ch-changes... in 2016

They're changing up a LOT. I remember when I would have been riding 53-54 Rivbikes with very little standover clearance and a fistfull of seatpost. Now I fit 48cm (45 on the Clem) with a sloping toptube and lots of seatpost on a long frame. Change can be good for business, and I like where

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike(s) for sale. 2 Rivendells plus 2 Rivendell wanna-be's

Update: I've received multiple notes on the Atlantis. I think it's fair to predict that one of these will pan out. The Hillborne has gotten one solid (and local) inquiry, but I would not mind hearing from others who want to have "next shot" at it. The Gunnar and Paramountain are still

[RBW] Re: Bike(s) for sale. 2 Rivendells plus 2 Rivendell wanna-be's

Great prices all around, man that Atlantis and an orange Hillborne! :) I admire the commitment to a new-release Riv build. I can't quite get my head around going away from an Atlantis in favor of the Appaloosa... unless there are fit concerns. My brief ownership of a to-large Atlantis left

[RBW] Re: New Hunqapillar frame geometry

Longer frames done right seem to have a more plush and stable ride. Good for most riding. Maybe not optimal for fast twisty stretches, Also noticed Hilsen will be available with braze on center pull option. Braze on RacerMs and the Hilsen sound like a marriage made in heaven, IMO. On

[RBW] Re: Sackville Jumbo Grabby

I know this gap you speak of. I bought the Grabsack a week or two ago and have been using it as a cross body purse. I love it. But I did NOT love that gap. If you open the flap, you'll see the bungee cord is knotted. If you make another knot to shorten the bungee cord, the gap disappears! This

[RBW] Re: Sunrace 'one at a time'

Maybe just read what it says on the Rivpage: " ... Trivia: These are actually made for shifting Sturmey archer internal gear hubs (SunRace bought Sturmey-Archer several years ago). We figured out that — easily and slickly and with no monkey business, but just a slight factory switcheroo, they

[RBW] Hillborne with Albatross bars waiting on shifter..

Just hanging out, waiting for the left thumbshifter so I can go ride -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] New Hunqapillar frame geometry

Hi all, I saw on the Blug today that AHH, Atlantis, and Hunqapillar are getting longer in 2016. I had been thinking about buying a Hunqapillar. But now I'm wondering whether a longer, 2016 Hunqapillar is worth waiting for? Does anyone have any thoughts about the effect that the longer frame

[RBW] WTB: Atlantis 61cm

Looking for a frame. I have a 64 that I purchased from Riv last year and have always felt that it's a little too big. Am willing to sell my frame to help purchase a 61. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] FS Proto Hunqapillar / Appalossa 650B 52 CM

What's the approximate top tube length and standover on it? -- 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.

[RBW] Re: PSA 65cm Hilsen on CL

I agree, they look so much better with just a single top tube. -- 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: New Hunqapillar frame geometry

Which is to say, in my view, it is no longer as well suited as a MTB/tourer, and leads to greater overlap with others in the Riv line-up. I'd set a Hunq as my dream mountain tourer, and had hoped to save for one, but I don't see a longer bike as an improvement. With the changes proposed in the

Re: [RBW] do these bars look too high?

Too high is the back of the beholder. If it works for you, then it's not too high. On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 11:48 AM, Pete Porvaz wrote: > https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5836/23051338044_2cd564a8af_n.jpg > > I'm really liking my newly mounted dirt drop stem. It's not a simple

Re: [RBW] Re: New to me Rambouillet, with photos

When the blue rams were made, most tires labled 35 were actually 32 or less. I know I was a bit disappointed when I discovered that a "35" tire that was barley 31 maxed out the Honjo fenders. Of course the SKS fenders are more forgiving. Michael On Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 5:44:47 PM

[RBW] Re: Somebody get these guys some Sackvilles

>First thing is chubbier tires! Wow! Dear Doug, Those aren't even pneumatic tires. A modern medium-width tire (something like a 42-584) would change the experience pretty profoundly.. Cheers, Will William M. deRosset Fort Collins, CO On Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 10:36:07 PM UTC-7, dougP

[RBW] Re: New to me Rambouillet, with photos

Scott, Love the cream and orange. Beautiful bike. You did good! Jon > > > -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Somebody get these guys some Sackvilles

And some air! Those are obviously solid tires. (Sorry, "tyres.") On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 10:36 PM, dougP wrote: > First thing is chubbier tires! Wow! > > dougP > > > On Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 8:44:15 PM UTC-8, dstein wrote: >> >> http://imgur.com/TD5zst4 >> >>

Re: [RBW] New to me Rambouillet, with photos

Yes, it's the medium Minnehaha bag from Banjo Brothers. I've had it for several yeas and it has held up well. The stitching on mine is sturdy and even. The cotton panels have been durable. However, the leather straps are thin compared to a Carradice, and will streetch the first time they

[RBW] Re: Converting a triple into a wide range double

I have also seen chainring replacer tabs but only in black and sets of 4. If you have a sugino you could use an ugly spacer in the hidden spot behind the arm. links for examples not pushing any vendors: http://www.cambriabike.com/Raceface-Crank-Arm-Tab-Spacers-Crank-Parts.asp or ebay:

Re: [RBW] Re: New to me Rambouillet, with photos

My Kojaks were made much later than my blue Ram. I doubt that the Kojaks measured the full 35 mm, but they were certainly at least 32 mm, and there was plenty of open space around crown and bridges. Older Open Pro rims. On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 5:52 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote:

[RBW] Re: PSA 65cm Hilsen on CL

Very nice... Hmm, only a 12.5 hour drive for me. :) On Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 12:09:15 PM UTC-7, Sky Coulter wrote: > > Seems like a super good price > > http://lascruces.craigslist.org/bik/5354825157.html > > -Sky in New West, BC > -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: New to me Rambouillet, with photos

I have so many reasons to be happy: - I recovered my blue Rambouillet - I was able to spend some time on a (marginally faster) orange Rambouillet - I know the orange Ram went to a good home - The orange Ram is still in the area, and I get to see it from time to time - I didn't have to ship it when

[RBW] Somebody get these guys some Sackvilles

Ha, their luggage looks pretty tidy and buttoned-down to me. Perhaps the prototypes for Sackville! Awesome terrain. -- 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

[RBW] Re: PSA 65cm Hilsen on CL

Amazing price for someone tall :) On Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 2:09:15 PM UTC-5, Sky Coulter wrote: > > Seems like a super good price > > http://lascruces.craigslist.org/bik/5354825157.html > > -Sky in New West, BC > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: PSA 65cm Hilsen on CL

I'd buy that sight unseen. I love that "Single top tube on this frame is no longer available, now it's a double" is a selling point. - Ryan On Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 11:09:15 AM UTC-8, Sky Coulter wrote: > > Seems like a super good price > >

[RBW] Re: New to me Rambouillet, with photos

Super nice. My orange one could only take 32s and fenders but there is a little known secret about orange: Not only is it the fastest color, it also rides a full tire size up. - Ryan On Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 10:02:29 AM UTC-8, Scott Loveless wrote: > > Most of you are probably