[RBW] Re: Another Appaloosa Rider

That looks fabulous so far, particularly the stem ornament. I am encouraged by the tilt of your choco-moose bars - they're tilted down enough that I could see that being genuinely comfortable. The bosco-moose bars my wife's Clementine came with make no sense at all, given that you can't adjust

[RBW] Steerer Tube Honing

My Tech and Tallux stems both "buttomed" out in both my Rivbikes' steerer tubes. I got a Nitto Pearl stem. Has less rise. Also, the Tech Deluxe has less rise . 190mm quill, I think. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Another Appaloosa Rider

This one's named Athansor. A good, reliable, sturdy horse for new beginnings and adventures :) Preliminary photos so far: (still thinking about how to build it up - suggestions welcome!) https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/albums/72157664228668683 -E. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

Very nice looking! And versatile! On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 3:05 PM, ian m wrote: > Jonathan, > > IMO the porteur rack is far too versatile a rack to limit to only one way > of use. Ride it bare for those chance days you find a small Weber grill on > the road or want to

[RBW] FS last few items- Nitto R-14 rack, Acorn bag, Shopsack, Zefal pump, Wald basket w/cargo net and Tubus rack

Acorn handlebar bag in olive. Very good condition and recently purchased from Drew in SF but sold the bike it was going on. $30 plus shipping Nitto R-14 top rack. Cut stays to 27cm to fit 56cm Hillborne. Includes all hardware and stays plus P-clamps $105 plus shipping. Sackville Shopsack medium

[RBW] Re: Best size Big Apples for Dyad rims?

That looks great! Nicely proportional with the Karate Monkey. I hope they serve you well. Philip www.biketinker.com On Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 7:40:04 AM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > I took Philip up on his generous offer and I'm trying out the BA's right > now. So far, I'm liking

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

#partynils On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 5:05 PM, Doug Peterson wrote: > Lots of fun! Looks like Nils rode with the photog. This one is a keeper > for future promotions. > > doug > > On Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 10:50:15 PM UTC-7, cyclotourist wrote: >> >> Here's the first

Re: [RBW] Stolen in East Bay: Grey Saddlesack (large) + brooks B17 saddle (honey)

I'm sorta guessing that the reason they took the bag was because it was attached to the saddle. It's known that you can resell brooks saddles for actual money, whereas I doubt your off-the-shelf bike thief would be able to sell a canvas saddle bag. So, I'm guessing that it was easier to take the

[RBW] Re: Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

Counterpoint: Give the included hardware a try & if it's problematic he can always upgrade to a rack & attach the box per the various suggestions. A suitable rack likely will cost more than the box. dougP On Monday, March 28, 2016 at 12:15:26 PM UTC-7, Guil Felix wrote: > > Hi Leah! Of the

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

Lots of fun! Looks like Nils rode with the photog. This one is a keeper for future promotions. doug On Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 10:50:15 PM UTC-7, cyclotourist wrote: > > Here's the first video I've seen of the ride: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPtJGuNLGyY > > Rivendell sighting @ the

[RBW] Steerer Tube Honing

That makes perfect sense. I just cleaned it up with the hone. I didn't take anything off. The butted steerer tubes I'd seen previously have been Columbus and had helical ridges so when I didn't see them I didn't give it any thought. Thanks for the advice! -- You received this message

[RBW] Steerer Tube Honing

The steerer is butted and it sounds like you have inserted the stem to the transition. The butt is there to reinforce a highly-loaded part of the bike. Don't try to turn it down. Instead, seek ye a shorter-quill stem. Best, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Stolen in East Bay: Grey Saddlesack (large) + brooks B17 saddle (honey)

Thanks all. And, FYI, I had not yet done what I had planned to do...wax/ball-bearing the allen nut connecting my seat to the pit-locked seat post. That would have at least the thief down. Dave: there's nothing obviously special about the bag--the leather was waxed, but it was still in new-ish

[RBW] Steerer Tube Honing

I'm trying to put a fairly long Technomic stem in my Heron and it is only going about halfway down the steerer tube. It didn't seem rusty or anything, but I cleaned it up and tried taking a few thousandths off or knocking off any high spots with a brake cylinder hone. It's nice and shiny now

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

Jonathan, IMO the porteur rack is far too versatile a rack to limit to only one way of use. Ride it bare for those chance days you find a small Weber grill on the road or want to pick up a case of beer after a ride. I strap my tent and sleeping bag and whatever other large/odd shaped things on

[RBW] Re: CLEARCOAT o'er baremetal & why we don't do it anymore

Have to wait for the RBW lugged Titanium model to come out for the non-painted look. -- 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: FS: MAP/Ahearne Bar Setup - Albatross - Soma Oxford - Nitto Stems

Bump, offering MAP bars on their own now. MAP/Ahearne Bar Setup - 57cm width bar with Shimano mtb Silver brake levers for canti/sidepull AND regular cork grips that have been clear shellacked (these are slid on with a layer of cotton bar tape underneath, meaning they can be gently taken off),

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

Very nice Jonathan! Great photo's too. Just like mine, I've got a 58 too, except for the bars of course. I don't have any racks on mine yet either. I will have to take some photo's of mine and post for comparison. Enjoy it. Bill in Westchester, NY -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: FS Nitto Mark's Rack M1

The Nitto Mark's rack is sold On Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 5:54:09 PM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > For sale is a Nitto Mark's Rack M1 with some double stays. Includes all > hardware and some new P-Clamps. Purchased from Rivendell. $110 plus > shipping CONUS > > Thanks, > > Bruce in San

[RBW] Re: FS Busch & Muller B Luxos B Lumotec IQ Dyno light

The Luxos B is sold On Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 6:32:16 PM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > For sale Busch & Muller B Luxos B Lumotec IQ Dyno light in excellent > condition and no scratches. Includes all original hardware, wire, > instructions, reflector and mounting bracket/arm. $120 plus

[RBW] Re: Stolen in East Bay: Grey Saddlesack (large) + brooks B17 saddle (honey)

Bummer. I'll keep my eyes out as well as I travel the mean streets of El Cerrito Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, March 28, 2016 at 8:26:07 AM UTC-7, Sean Kline wrote: > > Hi all: > > Stolen Sunday March 27 ~8 pm in front of Cerrito Theatre/Elevation 66 > Brewery in El Cerrito: > > -

[RBW] Re: Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

Hi Leah! Of the wooden bike boxes I've seen out there, that one is a pretty good looking one. I personally would forgo the included mounting hardware and get a nice sturdy front rack to mount it on, either using xxl zip ties or toe straps. A couple of Riv irish straps couple be a stylish option

[RBW] Re: Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

On Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 3:15:24 PM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote: > > You all surely remember my zany husband. You know, the one who got a Clem > solely because it "matched" my Betty Foy, even though his pile of junk > Target Schwinn "rode just fine". Well, I don't know what's come over him >

[RBW] Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

Jonathan, IMO the porteur rack is far too versatile a rack to confine to only one method of use. Keep a large basket with some mini bungees for grocery runs or carrying a pot of food to a potluck, ride with the rack bare for strapping a tent and sleeping bag on a camping bag, or for those

[RBW] Re: CLEARCOAT o'er baremetal & why we don't do it anymore

I think Raw/Clear with cream head tube and panels/decals would be A++ aesthetically whether it was bead blasted or rougher. I would definitely consider that for an upcoming Saluki re-paint. -Justin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

Leah, I think hose clamps are far better than zip ties for securing baskets to racks, and reuseable. Steve On Monday, March 28, 2016, LeahFoy wrote: > You guys are funny. And my husband smiled as I read to him how so many > agreed he should strap a box to his bike. > >

[RBW] Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

It's the Soma Porteur rack. Still debating on what to use with it. I go back and forth between wanting a giant basket on there and also not wanting one on there. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

Looks like the Soma Porteur Rack Delux. On Monday, March 28, 2016 at 11:30:28 AM UTC-4, dougP wrote: > > Really nice. What front rack is that? -- 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: Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

Just as a quick note, I recently installed a box on the front of my wife's Clementine. Very happy with how it looks, not sure about the functionality yet. /Jeremy

Re: [RBW] Stolen in East Bay: Grey Saddlesack (large) + brooks B17 saddle (honey)

That sucks Sean and here's hoping you get it back. Will keep my eyes open in N. Berkeley. Any particular characteristics about the saddlesack aside from the grey color? Patches, buttons, stains, etc? On Monday, March 28, 2016 at 6:56:19 AM UTC-10, danmc wrote: > > Ouch! I'll keep an eye peeled

Re: [RBW] Stolen in East Bay: Grey Saddlesack (large) + brooks B17 saddle (honey)

Ouch! I'll keep an eye peeled around work in Emeryville / West Berkeley. That really sucks. Dan > On Mar 28, 2016, at 8:26 AM, Sean Kline wrote: > > Hi all: > > Stolen Sunday March 27 ~8 pm in front of Cerrito Theatre/Elevation 66 Brewery > in El Cerrito: > >

[RBW] Re: Yepp Mini on Rivendell experiences?

I'm getting my previous posts up on my new "Grid" AI designed site (still in beta, so a bit quirky yet), and thought this one was appropriate to re-share with the group here: https://thegrid.ai/with-abandon/picket-wire-canon-april-2013/ With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

Check his tires for sizing, the 52cm Clem is likely 650B? Having an official rack that this straps to looks far better/stronger/heartier than those long, untriangulated stays they call mounting hardware. It's the way I would go. He should also be aware that weight on the front will effect

Re: [RBW] Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

Hah, funny reference Patrick. The author of that blog is my boss and riding friend. Small world. On Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 6:37:01 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Let it flow, let it flow. Let him accessorize his bicycle as he see fit. > Don't cramp his style. He may end up like this: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Yepp Mini on Rivendell experiences?

Thanks guys! On Mon, Mar 28, 2016, 11:44 Shoji Takahashi wrote: > Congrats to you, Tony and family. Riding with a child and family is a > wonderful experience. > > shoji > > > On Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 8:55:07 PM UTC-4, WETH wrote: >> >> Tony, >>

[RBW] Re: Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

Maybe not small zipties, but I just bought some huge heavy-duty ties from Ace Hardware which might be strong enough. Toe straps are another thought..they're pretty strong and you can pull them very tight. Whichever method you use, I agree that mounting the crate on a rack is the way to go. --

Re: [RBW] Stolen in East Bay: Grey Saddlesack (large) + brooks B17 saddle (honey)

Awfully sorry to hear it, Sean. Pretty brazen thief, that being a place with quite a bit of foot traffic. Will keep my eyes peeled. -- 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] Stolen in East Bay: Grey Saddlesack (large) + brooks B17 saddle (honey)

Terrible. We were just talking about how unlikely it was to have the saddlesack stolen in a recent thread! Will say a prayer you get them back. -- 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: Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

You guys are funny. And my husband smiled as I read to him how so many agreed he should strap a box to his bike. Garth, yes, it is good to let people be individuals, but I'm also a believer in playing to one's strengths. When it comes to launching research centers, designing the layout and

[RBW] Re: Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

I will not get into the aesthetic (actually i like the wood...) my concern is on the mounting, i think a rack would be more secure, never a big fan of the stem plates, but think they would work better with a wire rack. the other thing he may not be thinking about is that the wooden box will be

Re: [RBW] Re: Yepp Mini on Rivendell experiences?

Congrats to you, Tony and family. Riding with a child and family is a wonderful experience. shoji On Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 8:55:07 PM UTC-4, WETH wrote: > > Tony, > Congratulations!! > Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Stolen in East Bay: Grey Saddlesack (large) + brooks B17 saddle (honey)

Sorry for autocorrect. That should have been large 'Saddlesack' bag, grey Sent via phone-pls excuse brevity and misspellings > On Mar 28, 2016, at 08:26, Sean Kline wrote: > > Hi all: > > Stolen Sunday March 27 ~8 pm in front of Cerrito Theatre/Elevation 66

[RBW] Re: Stolen rivs in seattle

Me too, Michaelas if moving isn't stressful enough. I really hope you get them backmaybe someone will do the right thingbut failing that, I hope the police will be responsive or someone has sharp eyes On Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 1:25:40 PM UTC-5, Jon Dukeman in the foothills of

[RBW] Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

Really nice. What front rack is that? -- 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: Bleriot Touchup Paint, Redux

Kinda funny, my wife and daughters have created quite a collection of nail-polish for me, for the bikes... I also have a Sally Hansen Hard as Nails for the green Rambouillet, Emerald City (now discontinued). The orange for the Bombadil (Rambouillet orange), is a creamcicle color, I can't

[RBW] Stolen in East Bay: Grey Saddlesack (large) + brooks B17 saddle (honey)

Hi all: Stolen Sunday March 27 ~8 pm in front of Cerrito Theatre/Elevation 66 Brewery in El Cerrito: - Large grey Saddleback (with some tools) - Brooks B17 honey brown saddle If you see either of these surface in the Bay Area, particularly the less common SaddleSack bag, please contact me:

[RBW] Re: CLEARCOAT o'er baremetal & why we don't do it anymore

Going with clear powder is fine so long as you understand that you will either paint the bike again in the future, or accept that it *will* rust and that you *will* see it. I think it is great option if you need a cheaper paint job and don’t want to risk filleting out crisp lugwork. Some

Re: [RBW] Bleriot Touchup Paint, Redux

I have atlantis touch up paint that I can take photos of later today when I am 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, send an email to

[RBW] Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

That. Is. Very. Good -- 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] Re: Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

I think it's trick, but you're going to have to get creative on the stem side. Might be a way to use Nitto struts attached to the fork crown bosses I would contact the guy who makes these, show him what you have for bosses and let him offer a mounting solution. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

Leah,How boring a world if everyone were alike, looked alike, thought alike, acted alike and on and on and on !!! Without Distinction there is no Life , in fact there is no choice but to be the distinct One one is ! Life is Celebration after all :) -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: First Rivendell, first ride, first post, New Joe Appaloosa

Looks great! On Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 10:04:51 AM UTC-4, 2016_joeApp wrote: > > Got my "Joe" on Wed. built on Fri. Went for a 20 mile ride!. All I can say > is Wow!!! Rides smooth as silk. My ride is a 62 never had one that big. > What a difference the correct size can make!!! I'm

Re: [RBW] Bleriot Touchup Paint, Redux

Steve, Thanks for the info. You did a great job on your Bleriot. I need to touch up my Atlantis. All the best, 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

Re: [RBW] Bleriot Touchup Paint, Redux

Thanks, Ed! I don't know if I've seen any Atlantis-colored nail polish, but who knows? You might do better with model paint, or a perhaps a custom mix of that. Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

Great looking bike! Enjoy it, and welcome! Steve -- 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: Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

Patrick, thanks for the travel tips! I have not toured Scotland, perhaps one day. That photo of you "parting the waters" is quite something! Cheers, Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

Good looking bike there! Happy New Bike Day! On Sun, Mar 27, 2016 at 10:48 PM, Justin August wrote: > This top pic popped upon Instagram for me and I instantly thought that Riv > should be speccing these identically to your build and that I can't imagine > a more