[RBW] Re: FS: Choco cockpit, bullmoose, VO cockpit

And no, I'm in ca. I found that map at a thrift store in either Montana or Wyoming. Can't recall. You're lucky to live 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Choco cockpit, bullmoose, VO cockpit

Bill is right. That's the VO cockpit. The gtnp map is so pretty and so giant. Need to find a space for it or a better home. -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: Ditched the dirt drops for Alba's. Not sure yet...

+1 on Mustache bars. The forward aero-position is just great, and as a bonus you get the outside position. It's right in the middle between Albas and drops. I'm contemplating putting them back on, as the drops aren't quite cutting it for me. On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 4:29 PM, Matt B.

[RBW] Re: Latest Atlantis update

Hi Tim, Thanks for your comments. I did try the front rack on the lower mounting tang, but it hits the top of the fender and reduces the clearance. It might be OK if I reduce the overall clearance for the 38mm tires I currently have, but I wanted maximum clearance for safety off road and to try

[RBW] Re: Latest Atlantis update

Rene, have you ever used interrupter levers? To my eye, your cockpit would perfection if you could also brake while up on the flats. I might try something similar on the QuickBeam, though with a shorter extension. Thanks for sharing the update. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message

[RBW] Ditched the dirt drops for Alba's. Not sure yet...

Another thought is to try Ergon grips, or the similar "Dutch grips" Riv sells. I love Albas, but I can't ride them with round grips. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Rodeo photeo

Mine are also regular casing. The tires are measuring at right around 37 on my rims, and the tire-stay gap is at least 4mm (Hard to get an exact number. Don't know if frame size makes a difference, but mine is the largest size. I was actually inspired to try it after reading an early review

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Albastache

Appreciate the offers but I have one on its way. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Could the end be near? Spring and happy Phil pawls

I love my silver WI hubs. MUSA, light, pretty, smooth, reasonably quiet (not silent, but nothing like a Chris King) and easy to service. I'd only be a little hesitant if heavy mud was a part of your riding, that might make getting to the little setscrews to open the hub for service a little

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Albastache

If that other pair doesn't work out I also have a pair that I never ended up using. Very reasonable offer can take them. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

Kathy: Sorry but this isn't Melanie's sort of ride. She's a bit leery of unpaved roads. We'll have a good group of 50k riders anyway. Jim Warren & I have never set any speed records but we can polish of a pint fairly quickly. doug On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 1:51:37 PM UTC-8,

[RBW] Latest Atlantis update

Rene, I scanned through your Flickr page and must say, you have/had an awesome collection! Wow. And all the builds are very clean and classy, well done! Looking at the latest additions to the Atlantis, specifically the front campee rack, did you try and line up the lower mounting tang with

[RBW] Re: FS: Choco cockpit, bullmoose, VO cockpit

OH That makes more sense. Thanks! On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 8:48:10 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > iamkeith > > Drew can confirm, but what I see is that Drew only posted photos of his > Velo Orange Cockpit. None of his posted photos depict the Choco bars that > he was selling.

[RBW] Re: FS: Choco cockpit, bullmoose, VO cockpit

Ha!. Going totally off topic now, but I just noticed the GTNP map poster on your workbench. I've had that exact same one on the wall in my bedroom for over 30 years. Awesome... and my neighborhood. You don't happen to live nearby, do you? -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: FS: Choco cockpit, bullmoose, VO cockpit

iamkeith Drew can confirm, but what I see is that Drew only posted photos of his Velo Orange Cockpit. None of his posted photos depict the Choco bars that he was selling. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 7:44:39 PM UTC-8, iamkeith wrote: > > Sorry to hear you

[RBW] Re: FS: Choco cockpit, bullmoose, VO cockpit

Sorry to hear you didn't like the Choco Bars, Drew, and hope they work out for the new owner. I still want to try them sooner than later, but now I have a question if you don't mind responding. I keep staring at your photos, and thinking something doesn't look right. They look really

Re: [RBW] not so simple simpleone

Impressive work! On Monday, February 29, 2016, Philip Williamson wrote: > That is amazing. I love the look, and all the mods. > I had my S3X shifter screwed into the rack boss, and it worked pretty > well. Unobtrusive, and easily removed. > > The maglight mount is

[RBW] Re: Latest Atlantis update

Thanks Steve. You are correct. John, 70mm rake for 40mm of trail. René On Monday, February 29, 2016, John Hawrylak wrote: > Rene > > What fork rake did you use and what is the geometric trail? > > The Atlantis looks very sharp, especially the racks > > John Hawrylak

[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

Ha, glad you have your priorities straight! We're going clockwise this year, so Hangar's up front. Actually not on the course this year. But on the 100k route, Brew Rebellion in Yucaipa is a fine choice! They open at noon! On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 3:09 PM, James

[RBW] Girl crush

Clementine frame is due tomorrow! We'll give her a nice early mtb kit amd holler back. Know there is fun afoot in Fort Wayne. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Ditched the dirt drops for Alba's. Not sure yet...

On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 5:36:53 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Plus, as a bonus, I could ride the drops/curves/hoods/forward position AND > have brakes. When I'm upright and cruisin', no need to brakes. That's my > "tra-la-la, oom-pum-tiddly-pom" Pooh position. No brakes required.

[RBW] Re: How to clean the Word's Dirtiest Saddlebag?

I don't see it as being all that dirty. Underside yes but who the hell looks under your saddle bag? If your that anal about it 1 part Dawn,2 parts hydrogen peroxide mixed in a spray bottle. Spray it on, let lt sit for 5-10 minnutes wipe it off, do it again and scrub it a little bit , hose it

[RBW] Re: Latest Atlantis update

Rene What fork rake did you use and what is the geometric trail? The Atlantis looks very sharp, especially the racks John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Latest Atlantis update

Rene, that us indeed a unique and beautiful Atlantis! I like the bars and levers, they are very elegant. Congratulations on a great build and the completion of a visionat least for now! (Are we ever truly finished?). Cheers, Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: touch up paint

Thank you to all that replied. I ordered the paint from Waterford. 17 years ago I picked up my first Rivendell (Longlow) at there shop, they gave me a great tour so I thought I would patronize them. On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 12:28:15 AM UTC-6, Robert Husfield wrote: > > I just got a

[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

 50k + Time at Hangar 24 = Us returning to town at the same time as 100k peopleI'm guessing Doug will concur.It'll be fun to meet you and ride with you, Kathy! I'm doing the 50k.-Jimmy Warren-Original Message- From: kathyscarr...@gmail.com Sent: Feb 29, 2016 1:51 PM To: "SoCal All Rounders

[RBW] Re: touch up paint

That sounds like a good plan, David. I was going to comment that $30 seems a bit much for touch up paint, but if the exact color/paint is available, then of course folks can buy it if they want. People trying to match colors, or looking for a color for a repaint, might try visiting an

[RBW] Latest Atlantis update

Hi all, My Atlantis just got it's latest makeover that to me, makes it finally perfect! Well, I may still try to put the Compass Randonneur bars with a 5cm stem on to see what it feels like (marvelous on the Homer), but aside from that, it's now the way I always dreamt it. I installed the

[RBW] Re: Ditched the dirt drops for Alba's. Not sure yet...

I've been mulling your dilemma since you posted it, Mark. I keep rereading it attempting to puzzle what seems so familiar. I think (dangerous territory!) hand/wrist comfort was part of my challenge with Albas and why I switched (and delightedly so) to A'staches. The more "technical" (a poor

[RBW] Re: How to clean the Word's Dirtiest Saddlebag?

I looked at those photos and saw a wonderfully used bag that has a lot of life left. Dirty? Doesn't look it to me, but then you lot have seen my bikes and I don't think them particularly dirty either, at least once things dry and flake off or come off in a good rain. Grin. I wouldn't touch

[RBW] Re: Ditched the dirt drops for Alba's. Not sure yet...

Hi Mark, As others have stated, there is much personal preference and anatomy at work. However, in case it is helpful, here is a photo of albatross bars on my Surly LHT 58cm: https://flic.kr/p/fvX7CU I am about 5'10 and my seat height is about 75 1/2 inches. As others mentioned it took me a

[RBW] Re: How to clean the Word's Dirtiest Saddlebag?

Try something gentle, like cold water & Woolite on the fabric, and leather cleaner on the leather? John -- 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: Ditched the dirt drops for Alba's. Not sure yet...

Hi Mark, On my Hunq, I raised my stem about even or maybe a little above my saddle, so that I could give my Albatross bars a bit of a downward tilt. If you look on the Riv staff bikes webpage, I have them set something like you see on Will's Sam & Hunq. This way my wrists stay straight in

[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

I just registered Chuck and myself for the 50K (next year I'll get him to do the 100K). Dave and Steph are registered for the 100K so it will be a major Wrightwood contingency. I'm really excited for my first official "ride". And it will be a really special day as the 2 guys share the 19th

[RBW] Re: Ditched the dirt drops for Alba's. Not sure yet...

Hi all, I love my Albatross clone Soma Oxfords. At first I wrapped with bar tape only and had some hand issues and tried some Ergon GP grips in the slim profile. Absolute perfection for me. I finally settled on angling them up so my palm is supported by the flat and bars at saddle height.

[RBW] Re: Ditched the dirt drops for Alba's. Not sure yet...

Hello Mark, FWIW, I would recommend raising the bars about an inch if possible. That's where I have my Alba's on my '82 Stumpjumper and my Big Dummy. I had the Stumpjumper out on Sunday for a 22 mile ride on the snow melt soaked D rail trail since it has full fenders. No numbness at all at the

[RBW] Re: touch up paint

When I needed touch up paint for my sage green Brompton I wound up mixing my own using modeler's paint. It took a bit of trial and error but got it to match exactly. I think I bought bottles of three different colors and would up only needing two. Total spend was about $3. Maybe start with

[RBW] Re: Ditched the dirt drops for Alba's. Not sure yet...

I tried Albas jacked up to max height on an 8cm stem on my Sam and loved them. I could sit straight up. Awesome for looking around at the scenery, and great comfort and leverage for standing on the pedals riding. But, after 40 miles, my hands felt stiff and a little beat up. I had red marks on

[RBW] Re: Ditched the dirt drops for Alba's. Not sure yet...

i hear you. i loved albatross bars. they were the single item that brought me to riv and exposed me to a type of riding that i actually enjoy, long before i ever saved up to buy a frame. I had to eventually move away from them because of the wrist/hand pain. i lost feeling in half my hands for

[RBW] Ditched the dirt drops for Alba's. Not sure yet...

I've had this experience with Albas mounted to close. It sounds counterintuitive that you would have sore hands from an upright bar, but in reality we're not riding completely upright. We're still leaning in somewhat, and I found my hands trying to figuratively push the bar further away with a

[RBW] Re: Ditched the dirt drops for Alba's. Not sure yet...

While no one can tell you what works for you , you may as well try them higher , a lot higher judging by the photo . I think I started mine an inch above the saddle and rose it another inch or so later on. I could still likely go higher , maybe some day , ho hum, ..My reference point

[RBW] Re: FS Salsa Cowbell 2 handlebars

The Salsa Cowbell's are sold On Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 1:36:48 PM UTC-8, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > For sale: Salsa Cowbell 2 handlebars 31.8 clamp 46mm width in great > condition with minor scratches from mounting once $45 plus shipping CONUS > > Thx, > > Bruce in San Diego > -- You

[RBW] Re: Ditched the dirt drops for Alba's. Not sure yet...

I've just now completed the albatross set-up on all three of my bikes. I couldn't be happier. When I first switched from drop bars to albatross, I noticed two things. First, it takes a little while to adjust/learn the new grip positions, and second, I needed to get the bars in the right

[RBW] Ditched the dirt drops for Alba's. Not sure yet...

I decided to try swapping my Soma Portola dirt drop bars on my Atlantis for Albatross bars. I had them on for a short while last year in winter and enjoyed them, but ultimately switched them out because I found the very upright position made it difficult to ride fast or into the wind. I've been

[RBW] touch up paint

Johanna at Waterford tried to find a match for my Sage Green Hillborne (Taiwan-built), but they had not used that color on any of their bikes. I'm not sure if any of the blue Sams were built at Waterford. Might be worth a shot checking to see if Waterford has the Sam blue. The folks at

[RBW] Re: FS: Tires - Big Ones, BG Rock/Roads, 650b Knards

Dav, If the Knards are still for sale I'll take them for 40$ Manny On Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 2:37:53 PM UTC-8, David Banzer wrote: > > Selling tires I'll probably regret in a month, but they're not on a bike, > so off they go. > > Paypal Personal on these please, or cover fees. Shipping

[RBW] WTB: saddlesack small or equivalent carradice/ostrich

looking to pick up a medium sized saddlebag as a gift for a friend. saddlesack small in tan, or carradice barley in green, or something similar. if you've got something to unload in the 100$ or less range, let me know. thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Clementine / Cheviot comparison and random questions

Hey Bob, I can't comment on the Mixte comparison but I can on the fit of the 59 Clem. I have a PBH of 90cm and my saddle height is usually around 78.5 and I love the fit. I was a little leery of the top tube length and the stand over but I am very happy with the fit and a 52 would have been

[RBW] Re: FS: Choco cockpit, bullmoose, VO cockpit

ok choco bars and vo cockpit are gone. so here is what's left -vintage nitto bullmoose 61cm width-45$ shipped -13cm/25.4 tallux, about 2 weeks/20 miles old- 60$ shipped -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] touch up paint

What about the blue? Anyone know where not-a-Waterford-Hillborne touch-up paint in blue could be had? -- 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 Riv custom mixte - what I'm thinking for colour and build

Well...my knees are not the greatest, I'm afraid to sayand since they are not I'm more of a spinner. On Friday, February 26, 2016 at 5:25:50 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > On your crankset are you really asking for your two chianrings to be 36T > and 40T? That's like a half step

[RBW] WTB: Mustache bar 26cm clamp

Selling my Noodle bar to a friend, looking to try the Mustache. 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

Re: [RBW] Clementine / Cheviot comparison and random questions

Bob, I have a 60 cm Cheviot and had a 59 cm Clem (trying to sell, actually). The rides are similar to me, but I had the same wheel set on each bike. The total length of the Cheviot with Big Apples is about 77". The distance between tire contact points is more like 52". It may be too long for the

[RBW] not so simple simpleone

That is amazing. I love the look, and all the mods. I had my S3X shifter screwed into the rack boss, and it worked pretty well. Unobtrusive, and easily removed. The maglight mount is also quite good. I like the idea of turning the body to turn it on, since it seems easier, closer, and less

[RBW] touch up paint

Yep. I just ordered a bottle of white from them for my Roadeo. Takes them a few days to mix it up and it was $20 plus $10 shipping. -- 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

[RBW] Re: not so simple simpleone

Nice build! I've done the same outer chain ring to chain guard conversion a few times now, works well. JohnS On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 1:27:55 AM UTC-5, Steve Greco wrote: > I had, for a very long time, wanted to add a Quickbeam to my collection > but just barely missed the last batch

Re: [RBW] Rodeo photeo

I'm wondering this as well. I have Barlow Passes (regular casing) on my RB-T but don't have the RB-T at home to test fit them on my Roadeo. I test fit a 35mm tire measuring a true 35 (Schwalbe G-One) and had less than 2mm of clearance at the chainstays. It had some fairly aggressive knobs

[RBW] Re: not so simple simpleone

Great adventure that will lead to more! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 11:27:55 PM UTC-7, Steve Greco wrote: > > I quickly began to wish I could get some gears on it, and went about > scheming the best way to do it. > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: not so simple simpleone

Well...that was a nice way to get my creative juices flowing this morning! I find the way folks make their "own" bike entertaining...and this one is an excellent example of quality entertainment. Well done, sir! Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] touch up paint

You can buy the color (Sam Hillborne Orange) from Waterford directly and it's about $30 shipped. -- 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: not so simple simpleone

Steve, Nice work, that really looks like a great set-up. - Frank On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 1:27:55 AM UTC-5, Steve Greco wrote: > > I had, for a very long time, wanted to add a Quickbeam to my collection > but just barely missed the last batch of silver beams. I eventually scored

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Thumbies with Silver Shifter adpaters and some Freewheels

What are the teeth count on the 600 fw ? -- 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

[RBW] Re: How to clean the Word's Dirtiest Saddlebag?

Patrick, Do what you need to clean it then reapply wax treatment to return the fabric's water resistance. I got wax in a paste form in a tin from Archival Clothing to retreat my Carradice Nelson Longflap. Their offering now is an Otter Wax bar, cheaper from the MUSA source: