[RBW] Is there a trick to reassembling center-pull brake calipers?

I have some older Shimano Tourney center-pulls that I'm going to try on my Ram. I disassembled one of the brakes to clean it up a bit, and now I simply cannot get it back together. The problem is trying to get both springs up under the hooks on the brake bridge. Here are the brakes:

[RBW] Re: RBW List takes over West Point Inn

Thanks to all who posted photos. This was truly a magical weekend with a great group. I look forward to a return trip. doug On Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 4:03:02 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Someone needs to write report on this. > > Such a great time, really hard to wrap my head and

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

Steve, "51" for an upslope Riv is kind of deceiving. Back in the day of level-ish toptubes, Grant would have put me on a 53/54/55 bike. The 51 Appaloosa has a virtual toptube of 56.5cm, which, in my opinion, is the better way to list its size. Sizing upslope frames by actual seattube length

[RBW] Re: Smaller Riv sizing

Something is off. I have a PBH of 81.0 cm and am 5'10" tall (yeah, short legs; Grant measured PBH twice). My saddle height is between 70 and 70.5 cm, and this range is essentially what a few different calculators (including Riv's) recommend. You either measured a parameter differently from

[RBW] Re: Ohio to Erie Trail trip

Great photos. Thanks for sharing them. Brought back wonderful memories of my childhood near Canal Fulton, OH. Looks like they've really gotten the towpath restored beautifully all over. I knew that a section near my brother's house in Clinton is quite nice. Didn't realize how many other

[RBW] Re: Dirt Touring with Nitto Campee Lowriders - Front or back?

Can you use the upper eyelet of the fork? Is there enough clearance in the slot at the upper mount to move everything up a bit? Great looking build. Now to get it out & get it dirty! dougP On Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 7:21:54 PM UTC-7, Esteban wrote: > > How it looks with the Albatross

[RBW] Re: PSA 61cm atlantis frameset on ebay

Stuart, I recall Rams selling on this group. It depends in part of course on your price. What color is yours? (Apologies for drifting off topic on this FS listing.) Best wishes, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Ohio to Erie Trail trip

Paul, Great photos. It appears you rode south to north; would you recommend that? Was there a particular reason? It appears from the trail website, that camping options are plentiful and frequent. I have added this tour to my short list for next summer. Any advice, tips, warnings you could

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

So much good input, seems like nothing can beat throwing a leg over one. Any Michigan Riv folks in this size range willing to offer test rides? I'm likely to make a trip to MD soon. James has been great offering his time to help me figure it out. This forum is really a great resource with vast

[RBW] WTB smaller sized Atlantis

I can't pick up an email address from the list for PM with my iPad And don't have another working computer right now borussky at gmail.com -- 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: Dirt Touring with Nitto Campee Lowriders - Front or back?

Are you riding it? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 2, 2016, at 7:21 PM, Esteban wrote: > > How it looks with the Albatross bars. More photos when the Nitto Dynamic > II/MAP/Ahearne bar cockpit arrives this week. > > Tight clearance at the top of the tire! >

Re: [RBW] Re: Dirt Touring with Nitto Campee Lowriders - Front or back?

Awesome! But that handlebar looks dangerously low. The blue tape pops. The tires make me want to ride after a weeklong hiatus. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 2, 2016, at 7:21 PM, Esteban wrote: > > How it looks with the Albatross bars. More photos when the Nitto Dynamic

[RBW] WTB smaller sized Atlantis

I can do photos I will need an email address -- 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: Dirt Touring with Nitto Campee Lowriders - Front or back?

How it looks with the Albatross bars. More photos when the Nitto Dynamic II/MAP/Ahearne bar cockpit arrives this week. Tight clearance at the top of the tire! https://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/27971395971/in/album-72157670443840716/ Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Wednesday, June 29,

Re: [RBW] Ohio to Erie Trail trip

Awesome! Great trip! On Saturday, July 2, 2016, 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > After experiencing many of the Mid-Atlantic rail trails and towpaths, I > took the Sam touring bike for a 365-mile, 5-day self-supported trip from > the top to the

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

The first Bombadil I had was too large for me. Ended with a 58 Hunqapillar of the gray version. It was a 60cm frame. René On Saturday, July 2, 2016, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 07/02/2016 09:57 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > >> I'm on the "go big" side. At 5'-7" with a 71cm

Re: [RBW] Vintage Riv Ancestor FS

How tall a rider would fit this bike? I cannot figure it out from your size description. René On Saturday, July 2, 2016, Eric Norris wrote: > In case anybody on this list is looking for a near-mint condition English > Raleigh from the 1970s: > >

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

On 07/02/2016 09:57 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: I'm on the "go big" side. At 5'-7" with a 71cm saddle height, I never would have predicted I could ride a 51 Appaloosa with drops, but the one I rode at RBW was perfect. So I bought it! I'm confused. Since when is a 51 cm bike "big"? Sounds to

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

I'm on the "go big" side. At 5'-7" with a 71cm saddle height, I never would have predicted I could ride a 51 Appaloosa with drops, but the one I rode at RBW was perfect. So I bought it! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Ohio to Erie Trail trip

After experiencing many of the Mid-Atlantic rail trails and towpaths, I took the Sam touring bike for a 365-mile, 5-day self-supported trip from the top to the bottom of Ohio using the *Ohio to Erie Trail*, which links 16 trails of all types and surfaces linked with urban and rural road

[RBW] Re: PSA 61cm atlantis frameset on ebay

It looks pretty beat up, but still really cool. . I have a 60cm Ramboullet that I am playing with selling. Is ebay the way to go? Are there people out there that are looking for a Ram? Just curious. My wife is all over me to thin out my quiver of bikes. On Saturday, July 2, 2016 at

[RBW] Vintage Riv Ancestor FS

In case anybody on this list is looking for a near-mint condition English Raleigh from the 1970s: http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/272294740160? I’ll give any list member a discount on shipping and a break from the Buy It Now price. --Eric Norris

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

Funny - it might be my selective memory but I kind of recall that, in years past, it was the exact opposite: I seem to remember lots of people saying "Riv told me to get a bigger size than I'm used to, and now I wish I would have listened." I think the shift to the "expanded sizing" & more

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

It seems like there have been a number of Rivs listed for sale here by owners who indicate that they a just a bit too large. Personally, I am small; 5'5 and I believe my PBH is about 79, I haven't measured in a while. According to the published chart, I should be on a 53 Bleriot. However, my

[RBW] WTB smaller sized Atlantis

Bo. Do you have any photos? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

In my opinion, 88 PBH would do better on a 60 Cheviot. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

I have a 52 Sam and a 53 Bleriot. Both fit great but the Sam pushes the limit. I had a 55 Bleriotwent to the 53. Small jump so both bikes fit. I think the main thing is knowing your reach and standover to know if a frame will fit. Fo me I use standover and TT length to size the bike, regardless

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

My pbh is 88. I have a 58 Sam with a 111 stem. Short legs long torso. Stradling the top tube of my Sam,I'm just touching the top tube.Very comfortable on my Sam. Would I be better off with a 55 Cheviot or a 60?? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] WTB smaller sized Atlantis

I have a 53.5 Atlantis I will sell you Bo Richardson 60 6764838 Bellingham wa -- 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] Smaller Riv sizing

I don't have any Rivs with the 6 degree top tube (other than the clem which is different because it only comes in three sizes which are thus meant to take a HUGE range of riders for each), but my gut says that 56 would indeed be too big for you. That size is directly comparable to the 61cm, 3

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

I don't have any rivs with the 6 degree top tube (other than the clem which is different because it only comes in three sizes which are thus meant to take a HUGE range of riders for each), but my gut says that 56 would indeed be too big for you. That size is directly comparable to the 61cm, 3

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

Hey Andrew, James here from Gravel & Grind. Per our conversation, here's some pics of a Joe App 51 mocked up as we talked about. The guy I used is 5 10 with a 83.75 pbh. He described the position as 'groovy'. That's a Nitto 10cm dirt drop stem, the saddle set to your height and the stem

[RBW] Gravel & Grind's First Annual Rivendell + Bridgestone Owners Bunch Coffee Ride and Social

Rivendell and Bridgestone Owners Bunch meet up followed by a dirt road coffee ride up to the Frederick Watershed. Meet at the shop August

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

I'm 5'11", barely 1" taller, yet my saddle height is 77-78, depending on the shoes I wear. I guess my torso is shorter comparatively, yet I have long arms. My stock original Homer configuration from RBW had me on an 8cm stem on Noodles, which felt too far out no matter how much I raised the

[RBW] WTT: Olive SaddleSack Large for Grey, black or Tan

I am interested in trading my well-used but not abused olive, large SaddleSack for your large grey, black or tan one. Photos available. Please contact off list. Thanks, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] WTB smaller sized Atlantis

Trying my luck here. Looking for a smaller sized 53-54.5 Atlantis. Would also be interested in any Appaloosas that may be out there. Thanks in advance. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

Yes. My PBH is 84. I wear a 30 inseam in pants. Saddle height measured in my MB6 and Jonesis 70cm. I'm gauging that my saddle height may indicate longer torso than legs, 5'10" btw. I'm not sure if this all adds up but I've measured multiple times and this is what I get. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

Just a follow-up. I contacted Riv HQ and they no longer sell this frame and said that even if were to get one from Soma they could not build it up due to changes they made to the frame (different sizes and some wheel size changes). On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 7:44:54 AM UTC-7, Alex Wirth-

[RBW] Re: Smaller Riv sizing

Yes, this is a discussion that has been provocative in many respects on behalf of the "Riv sizing philosophy" and on this blog. No two people are built the same and it's important to take all the factors mentioned by the responder above - "long limbs / short torso, vice versa, long legs only,

[RBW] Soma San Marcos questions....

Turns out that Riv HQ does not sell this frame anymore and even if you get one elsewhere they will not build one up because they say Soma has made changes to the frame. :( -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS 58cm NOS Betty Foy

Paul. Maybe it would be perfect for your 2nd wife or girlfriend. JK sorry it is not more petite for her. -- 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: Smaller Riv sizing

My daughter went down one size from their guidelines and got a perfect fit for her Cheviut. She has short legs and a long torso for her size. My wife has the exact recommended size on her Betty Foy and has very little seat post showing. When I bought my Rambouillet I was inside the specs for

[RBW] Re: FS 58cm NOS Betty Foy

Oh man, would've jumped if this was a 47cm (for my wife). On Friday, July 1, 2016 at 11:11:21 PM UTC+8, Abcyclehank wrote: > > Anyone interested in a classic Betty for a loved one or self I have your > complete frame/fork/HS/BB/SP $1300 shipped CUSA only. > > Also two sets of excellent used

[RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

How tall are you, Andrew, and do you have a notion about your proportions? Long limbs / short torso, vice versa, long legs only, etc. And your PBH, of course. This would help give you better feedback. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: FS Honey Brooks B17 Imperial

Saddle is sold. It was the last thing in my suitcase on the way out the door to the airport. Hope it fits the buyer better than it did me. Jay On Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 6:59:36 AM UTC+3, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > Some interest but no takers yet. > Bump and reducing price to $80 including

[RBW] Re: Sackville SaddleSack medium

Joe, they're the "Long buckle Sackville leather straps 15 inch" that sell for $12.00 each. If you look under the small external pocket, you'll see them peeking out. On Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 10:08:24 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > The ShopSack I posted earlier has sold. I'm now

[RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

I am curious if anyone in the group has had success opting for a smaller size frame than would be suggested by the folks at Rivendell. I have had a difficult time finding comfort on my 56 Sam but the jump down seems rather large. Maybe my proportions are ill built for their methods but a bike

[RBW] Re: Extent of thread chasing necessary on new Riv frame

Thanks Keith and Kevin, At the suggestion of Bill Lindsay in an older thread, I got myself a tap and die (5mm and .8 thread pitch). I think this will take care of the bottle bosses, rack, and fender mounts, right? So I'll have to look out for the BB threads. Checked with a couple of my LBS's

[RBW] PSA 61cm atlantis frameset on ebay

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Toyo-Built-61cm-Rivendell-Atlantis-2-Touring-Frame-set-/112044859069?nav=SEARCH Sky in new west -- 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