[RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

i bought/am buying the SP/atlas wheel that justin was selling today. never used a dyno system before. battery lights always did their job. on tour, it could get tricky, but i never really considered ponying up. but sometimes the stars align and a good deal meets up with me having a little extra

Re: [RBW] FS: 56 cm Glorius, periwinkle

If it was larger, I'd think about getting it for myself!!! On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 8:34 PM, dougP wrote: > Says cyclotourist, who has how many Rivendells? I think Mrs. cyclotourist > needs a second Glorius. :-) > > dougP > > On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 7:03:32 PM

[RBW] Re: Stolen rivs in seattle

More info on this cool story: https://www.facebook.com/AaronsBicycleRepair/photos/a.116607528360586.13433.113752518646087/1101179329903396/?type=3 Also another BikeIndex success story from here in PDX:

Re: [RBW] FS: 56 cm Glorius, periwinkle

Says cyclotourist, who has how many Rivendells? I think Mrs. cyclotourist needs a second Glorius. :-) dougP On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 7:03:32 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Ride it at your own peril! > > > >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] New CLEM pic, short review

Looks like a great machine to me! I always have liked the look of butterfly bars on a bike. -- 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: Another Appaloosa Rider

Perhaps I'm being over-broad in my generalization. But the lack of adjustable angle and stem length means that you've eliminated two of the three axes of adjustment available to a rider. While I'm sure it does (it must!) work for some people on some specific sizes of bike, as a general rule I

Re: [RBW] FS: 56 cm Glorius, periwinkle

Ride it at your own peril! On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 6:48 PM, David Carroll < david.charles.carr...@gmail.com> wrote: > David is absolutely correct. > On Mar 30, 2016 6:25 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > >> "She would like to get a cross bike for events and some races, so has

Re: [RBW] FS: 56 cm Glorius, periwinkle

David is absolutely correct. On Mar 30, 2016 6:25 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > "She would like to get a cross bike for events and some races, so has > decided to part with this beloved bike." > > See people, this is the result of the Strada Rossa :-) > > > On Wed, Mar

[RBW] Re: Another Appaloosa Rider

I would disagree with the statement that the Bosco Moose bars on the Clementine make no sense at all. They were designed by someone with a lot of handlebar design experience. To state that the Bosco Moose defaults to a wrist-straining angle is kind of broad. While I am still becoming

Re: [RBW] FS: 56 cm Glorius, periwinkle

"She would like to get a cross bike for events and some races, so has decided to part with this beloved bike." See people, this is the result of the Strada Rossa :-) On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 4:20 PM, Dave C wrote: > 56 cm Rivendell Glorius Mixte

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bombadil Frame, Wheelset, Dynamo Front Wheel, Gugino Double Crankset

Velocity Atlas/SP hub wheel is spoken for. -- 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

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

Hi Bruce, If this is the acorn bag with pockets in the back, then I'd like to purchase. Thanks! Toshi in Oakland (Pls let me know the price to paypal to Oakland) On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 5:24 PM, Bruce Smitham wrote: > Update on items *SOLD*: > > Acorn handlebar bag in

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

Update on items *SOLD*: 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bombadil Frame, Wheelset, Dynamo Front Wheel, Gugino Double Crankset

Sugino crank - $100 175mm -- 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

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa on the Radavist

Evan, yeah that wording is a little weird, but I think they were going off of Riv's description, which says its a mix of those two frames. Guessing because it's long-ish, built for touring and has an extra wide fork (Hunq) but can also simultaneously do well on trails and work as an all-rounder

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Appaloosa Rider

I've used Ergons on an upgright, straight-ish handlebar on a commuter bike before, and I liked them a lot. But the shaping seems a little odd for the swept-back-bar hand position - the little flap part being on the inside, rather than facing the rider. Hey, if it works, it works. My wife seems

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

That really sucks. My panniers were stolen off my bike at the Del Norte BART station yesterday. Granted, they're of the Dutch oilcloth/saddlebag variety and not very fancy, but dammit they were useful! EC cyclists beware... On Monday, March 28, 2016 at 8:26:07 AM UTC-7, Sean Kline wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

Based on what I have read about tires, there are different testors who have come out with their tire testing results. Whether the results are reliable and valid is contested by many. Each would probably say their tesults are reliable and valid, and give convincing arguments. So, at this point,

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 cm Glorius, periwinkle

I forgot to mention. If you want it shipped, that's fine, I will have it professionally packed and shipped (at your cost, of course). I live in Southern California, so a meet-up is possible for local purchase. best, Dave On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 4:20:58 PM UTC-7, Dave C wrote: > > 56 cm

[RBW] FS: 56 cm Glorius, periwinkle

56 cm Rivendell Glorius Mixte (periwinkle) for sale. Pictures will be forthcoming Wednesday. My wife is selling her Glorius, purchased new in 2005. She used it infrequently over the years since she primarily rides her Romulus and 29er mountain bike. She would like to get a cross bike for

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

I'll report for my daughter, also. I put Jack Brown greens on her upright and she didn't like anything about them (she never thought they were fast enough, though her nature is fast), but I have to think the 60 tpi made a difference. She's ridden many miles on three sizes of Challenge on two

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa on the Radavist

Great story and photos! But I do wonder about this fragment: "their [Rivendell's] two most famous touring bikes, the Sam Hillborne and the Hunqapillar." Um, Atlantis? Evan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bombadil Frame, Wheelset, Dynamo Front Wheel, Gugino Double Crankset

Price of Sugino crank? Length of arms? 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

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

if you run the pressures appropriately low, Challenge does a very good job of adding limited puncture resistance to fast cozy tires. I've put many thousand miles on them on 3 bikes. Their belts don't prevent flats, they just slow them down - it takes a couple of weeks for the glass shards to

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bombadil Frame, Wheelset, Dynamo Front Wheel, Gugino Double Crankset

let's see if this works https://www.flickr.com/photos/128930488@N06/albums/72157666041251670 -- 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: FS: Bombadil Frame, Wheelset, Dynamo Front Wheel, Gugino Double Crankset

Frameset and dyad wheelset are spoken for. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bombadil Frame, Wheelset, Dynamo Front Wheel, Gugino Double Crankset

Here's a working link: https://flic.kr/s/aHsku4dPA9 What size is the frame? On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 12:13 PM, Sky Coulter wrote: > Justin, > > Maybe it's me, but the flickr link doesn't seem to be working. > > Sky in New West > > > On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at

[RBW] Re: FS: Bombadil Frame, Wheelset, Dynamo Front Wheel, Gugino Double Crankset

Justin, Maybe it's me, but the flickr link doesn't seem to be working. Sky in New West On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 3:11:06 PM UTC-7, Justin Schoop wrote: > > A little spring cleaning to make room for a new project. > > -Bombadil Frameset w/ bottom bracket. I believe I am the third owner

[RBW] FS: Bombadil Frame, Wheelset, Dynamo Front Wheel, Gugino Double Crankset

A little spring cleaning to make room for a new project. -Bombadil Frameset w/ bottom bracket. I believe I am the third owner of this frame. Bought on the list about a year ago. No rust or dents but scuffs and scrapes for sure. And some chain suck. Still a great frame with plenty of life. $600

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

Short of a comprehensive testing and measuring project, the only way to compare stiff to suppler to supplest is to try a lot of them. Come to think of it, without actual riding experience, even accurate numbers wouldn't mean much. But others posted their continuums earlier in the thread, no?

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

He has featured an Atlantis before. This pretty one On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 1:45:23 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > From the article I find the assertion kind of questionable that Rivendells > "most famous two

[RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

I appreciate that the TPI factor was addressed. I wonder who is making tires with multiple layers of casing and slathering them with rubber and puncture protection and marketing them as 300+TPI high-performance tires? Everything else is just reinforcing the idea of supple Compass tires vs.

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Appaloosa Rider

Ergon grips are fabulous. I've tried the Riv corks a couple times, but the round, hard-ish shape doesn't work for me. I also like that the Ergons are bolt-on for easy bar swaps. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Appaloosa on the Radavist

Appaloosa gets the usual high quality Radavist treatment. Makes you say, "Daamn!" http://theradavist.com/2016/03/jonathans-rivendell-joe-appaloosa-touring-bike/#6 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

I find it odd that "Rivendell" isnt on every downtube. Like, for the non custom models you actually have to look up close for the makers name -- 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] Re: Naked Appaloosa

love it On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 2:06:52 PM UTC-5, scott wrote: > > > Bike with friends. > -- 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: Another Appaloosa Rider

I really like the mustard frames ... but I have to say that the blue of the appaloosas is growing on me. What is it...almost like a robins egg blue? I like the grey blue of the hillbornes too. Anyway sounds like a swell addition to your stable ... Bikes are therapeutic to me and I do not

Re: [RBW] Pass & Stow Porteur Rack Experiences.

The Pass & Stow works great with top loads and panniers. When I have a child seat blocking the rear rack, I can move panniers to the front, no problem. I do wish that I had a bag for the top rack for better load balancing, but I too have had problems with Freight - fortunately, it seems,

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

>From the article I find the assertion kind of questionable that Rivendells "most famous two touring bikes" are the Hillborne and the Hunqapillar. They've never heard of the Atlantis? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 11:43:10 AM UTC-7, Philip Kim wrote: > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Naked Appaloosa

And there we have it folks: Joes look good naked, too. On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 9:06 AM, scott wrote: > > Bike with friends. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Naked Appaloosa

Will you be naming "Naked Appaloosa" Lady Godiva? (Sorry, it had to be said.) But yes, I was impressed with RBW's attention to details. I got a complete but still had to put it together and appreciated how I didn't have to remember a million little things (this is the second time I've put

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

http://theradavist.com/2016/03/jonathans-rivendell-joe-appaloosa-touring-bike/#1 Looks like it's up now. I was really partial to blue, but now I want one in the mustard color... :) On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 10:03:43 PM UTC-4, Justin August wrote: > > I see it got shot today for the

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Appaloosa Rider

Everyone else: Thanks for the congrats and good wishes! I guess it's not a coincidence that the bike arrived at the same day my therapist told me that I had more or less completed my grief journey. Seriously good timing, RBW. Jeremy- The grips are Ergon grips (GP1, I think). I love the look of

[RBW] Re: Appaloosas set free

which is nice if you like to cherry-pick parts. There are a lot of unique Rivendell build choices in this group. I have to say, the parts package for the built up appaloosas seems really sweet and you get to take advantage of some economies of scale... and you know Riv won't spec crap parts. I

Re: [RBW] Naked Appaloosa

When I saw the subject "naked appaloosa" I really was expecting some photos. :) It'll be interesting to see a "non-standard" appaloosa. Most important option: what handle bar will you be putting on? On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 8:17 AM, scott wrote: > My wife's 51 cm Joe

[RBW] Naked Appaloosa

My wife's 51 cm Joe frame and fork just arrived. I called Riv a couple of weeks ago to buy a complete bike when Will asked, "Do you want a complete or a frame and fork?" All I needed were 650B wheels (working on finishing them right now) so I figured why not. It will be a crazy mess of parts

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Centerpull Racer, Nitto R14, VP-001 Pedals, Dia-Compe ENE DT shifters, Sugino crankset, shimano BB un-55

$12 to convert them to non-recessed from Paul https://paulcomp.com/shop/service-parts/racer-extra-long-bolt-kit/ probably even less with a trip to the hardware store On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 8:46:48 AM UTC-6, Philip Kim wrote: > > Pauls are recessed. Sorry! > > On Tuesday, March 29, 2016

[RBW] Re: Another Appaloosa Rider

Congrats, Eunice! Love the pics!! Brian Hanson Seattle, WA On Monday, March 28, 2016 at 10:02:35 PM UTC-7, Eunice Chang wrote: > > 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

[RBW] Re: Stolen rivs in seattle

So happy that you at least got one of your bikes back...I hope the other finds its way home too! On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 6:19:02 PM UTC-5, Michael Ullmer wrote: > > Update! Thanks to Aarons Bicycle Repair in White center and Bike Index I > got my hillborne back. Someone brought it in to

Re: [RBW] Stolen rivs in seattle

Drop them a postcard. :) Aaron's Bicycle Repair, Inc. 9988 15th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98146 https://goo.gl/maps/e9cMDtVXAdA2 On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 2:07 AM, Edwin W wrote: > Nice work to that shop. I'm across the country, but wish I could pop by and > say "thanks!" >

[RBW] FS - New Conti Crossride tires

These were mounted but not ridden. 700c x 42mm. $30 each on the Rivendell site: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t109c.htm Asking $48, shipped free, CONUS, USPS Flat Rate Priority box. Please reply off list. Paul Germain Midlothian, Va. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

sorry to bring up OT, but I'm reminded of a favorite Car and Driver editorial - speed v. velocity. 100 mph in an exotic GT is velocity. 100 mph in a bugeye Sprite is Speed. On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 6:44:43 AM UTC-5, ascpgh wrote: > > Funny how the sensation of being on the knife's

Re: OT: Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

I end up pacing with and meeting a lot of guys who are dialed into strava, measure their performance with it every ride, and shoot to improve that performance - even log-in and compare specific routes with other friends,. More power to them, and it's always good to meet other riders on the

Re: [RBW] Stolen rivs in seattle

Nice work to that shop. I'm across the country, but wish I could pop by and say "thanks!" Support your local bike shop!! Edwin Nashville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

Funny how the sensation of being on the knife's edge of performance on a bike, with increased vibration and increased feel of the road surface is processed as "faster" in the brain. Sensory inputs that release the fight or flight substances in the brain must be at play. Scientific

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

thanks Jan, in a way the casings thing is apples and oranges, in that, manufacturing vulcanized tires and hand-glued tires is apples and oranges. The casings that Jan worked out with Panaracer are special, and Panaracer has jumped on it in several new lines of tires. Since Jan brought up

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell jerseys, original 62cm Rambouillet

Hey Jay! I live in Bellingham and would be siked to check out the full bike setup sometime in the next couple days! On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 3:56:10 PM UTC-7, Jay Lonner wrote: > > Classic Riv jerseys for sale, barely worn and in great shape. Size XXL, at > 6'3" and 210" they fit me