[RBW] FS: A Homer Hilsen 54cm frame/fork

For sale: A. Homer Hilsen 54cm, takes 650B wheels and caliper brakes. Full rack and fender mounts on frame. Fork has braze-ons for Nitto rack mounts. Toyo built. Great condition, some paint chips, no dents or dings. Some residue from previous owners chain stay wrap (shellac and twine).

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

I am very fortunate to have gotten a discount orange Cheviot frame that I had built up recently. It replaced my Surly Pacer (my wife will definitely not tolerate any more bikes!, but am very fortunate that she tolerated a replacement bike!). The bike is setup with an Albastache bar, thin

[RBW] New chainring for my Roadeo

May not be a big deal to a lot of you, but most 11sp systems have an unusable high gear for me. I hate a 50t big ring. I have Ultegra 6800 on my Roadeo, but use a Campy 12-29 cassette. TA finally makes a 48t chainring for the 6800 crank. I get my old 4 -1 ( 52x13) high gear and all the ones

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

To exclude smiles from logic is illogical. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 7:48:22 PM UTC-6, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > > One thing I will add... For bikes I have bought, as well as other things, > the ones I regretted were the ones I decided on with only logic. The

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

I will just add my vote, such as it is, for the Cheviot. In fact, I have voted with a deposit as I have had a 60cm grey reserved for awhile now. I initially thought about a black Clem (actually a Clementine) but decided that if I was going to get a Rivendell, I wanted something I would more

[RBW] Fender for blue Rambouillet?

I have 32,s on it now. Not a tremendous amount of clearance. But that's ok. I have my Bleriot for that. I might try the Rambouillet as 650b some time. But I want to run it 700c at first. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Tire advice

I was responding to rob's experience, but thanks. As far as pressure goes, I'm riding Barlow Pass ELs at 45/50, Rat Trap Pass ELs at 30/35, and GB Cypres ELs at 60/65, with a 240 lb rider over a diverse gamut of surfaces, urban to rural, smooth pavement to single track. One flat this year, a

[RBW] Fender for blue Rambouillet?

My concerns are probably more down to nervousness about tire-to-fender clearance. I mostly ride without fenders in not-very-rainy California, and don't like them much when I do. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Fender for blue Rambouillet?

There was a change to clearances I believe. Later Rams had more tire clearance. My Redwood (a larger Romulus) will fit 38mm tires - 32mm tires with fenders fit nicely. David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Cheviot (or Sam)

IMHO..orange cheviot is more visible in daytime traffic. On Saturday, August 13, 2016, Surlyprof wrote: > Sean, > > That green was one of my favorite Riv colors (except maybe the recent > matte green Roscoe Bubbe). Was surprised when they didn't do it again. I >

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

Sean, That green was one of my favorite Riv colors (except maybe the recent matte green Roscoe Bubbe). Was surprised when they didn't do it again. I always thought I'd paint my Hillborne that color if I ever bother to repaint it. I also thought the grey looks pretty great in the blug shots.

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

I think green bags would look better on the orange bike. But if I ever get a Cheviot, I'll be looking for the green no-cream-headtube bike and put tan bags on it. That would be gorgeous! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: CSJ: Non-moose Boscos

I love it, Kai. You managed to make a brand new Clem look like it just got back from a world tour. Nice! -- 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: Cheviot (or Sam)

This thread has been so informative. Thank you all for your comments and stories. Having lots of data points certainly is helpful in determining what course of action to take - to buy or not to buy a Cheviot. I've read through the comments a few times and the consensus seems to be that those

[RBW] FS: 62cm 2016 Sam Hillborne

After a great "summer of Sam" the trails are calling and I'm selling this bike to make room for something I can take off road. It's got about 2000 bike path miles on it and nary a scratch. Looks and rides like new. Thanks for looking. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/5731128797.html

[RBW] FS- 58cm NOS Betty Foy and 50cm Used 94 RB-T

Bump Weekend Special $1000 shipped New Frameset never ridden. CUSA Ryan Hankinson West Michigan 6169284226 -- 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- 64cm Wisconsin borne Samuel Hillborne frameset

Price Drop Bump! Getting back to listing this frame and fork. Will sell to any listers for $600 +bikeflights ($40ish), here's the craigslist ad- http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/5731011339.html Thanks -Kai Brooklyn NY On Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 9:54:04 AM UTC-4, Kai Vierstra wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Tire advice

Hey, Rod. Not sure if you were asking me, but I run mine 30/40psi, and let them drop maybe 5psi before pumping back up. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 9:02:40 AM UTC-6, Rod Holland wrote: > > Huh. Nothing like my own experience with Compass ELs. Out ocuriosity, what >

[RBW] FS: Tires & Large Green Saddlesack

I am cleaning out my garage and selling the following 1 large green saddlesack only used a handful of times and in like new condition - $200 shipped to CONUS This bag is HUGE, needs a support. More bag than I need so it has to go. New tires (Big Bens still have tags attached) I bought a

[RBW] Re: CSJ: Non-moose Boscos

Picture? Jim D.Massachusetts On Friday, August 12, 2016 at 1:21:43 PM UTC-4, Kai Vierstra wrote: > > I placed my order in January, being way too excited for a big bike > to wait for details (like specific sizing). I don't think the reach is that > much different

[RBW] Fender for blue Rambouillet?

Hmm, I guess my Romulus had tighter clearances than the Ram. Or I'm sensitive about clearance between tire and fender. So never mind! -- 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] Re: If you were going to design a poor man's faux Riv "just ride" bicycle ....

On Sat, Aug 13, 2016 at 6:01 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > After reading a couple of other responses: my complaint is only about the > Sports (well, and the rod braked roadster, Indian version). Sprites are > fine; I'm sure that a Raleigh Superbe would be different, too. Hell,

[RBW] Re: FS: late 80's KHS Montana

My 1983 Takara Highlander also had a 21.1mm steerer. Maybe the KHS is older than late 80's? On Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11:23:36 AM UTC-5, Shawn Granton wrote: > > > > On Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 6:02:17 AM UTC-7, franklyn wrote: >> >> I have respaced the rear drop out to 130mm and

[RBW] Re: WTB: 7 spd bar end shifters

I'm shifting 7 with *Riv bar end pods* and my old Zeus downtube levers - works great Rivendell also sells* silver shifters in bar end pods

[RBW] Re: WTB: 7 spd bar end shifters

Do you need indexing? Friction works well on a 7spd cassette, and you can mix all sorts of things together for that to work. If you are set on trying to find the now rare period correct Shimano 7spd barcons, I can sell you a new in the box set for $120 shipped. If the rear wheel is a shimano

[RBW] Re: FS: late 80's KHS Montana

On Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 6:02:17 AM UTC-7, franklyn wrote: > > I have respaced the rear drop out to 130mm and installed the headset. I > was about to install the stem when I realized that it uses a less common > standard steerer tube with inner diameter of 21.1mm (or .833"). After some

[RBW] Re: Tire advice

Huh. Nothing like my own experience with Compass ELs. Out ocuriosity, what pressures were you running? rod -- 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] Wool Shirts/Jerseys

I've had pretty good luck with a few Smartwool items I bought on sale at Sierra Trading Post (long sleeve under $50). Get on their email list and watch for good deals (particularly when they offer a discount and free shipping). Otherwise, their prices are pretty average. I think I also bought

Re: [RBW] Re: Wool Shirts/Jerseys

I've found lLS Italian merino wool crewnecks and turtlenecks (also 3 button-necks, but I don't care for those) in great abundance* at my local GW (Coors near Paseo), but never a ss wool shirt. But for $4.49 a shirt, you could cut the sleeves ...? I like these for base layers. * My current count,

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire advice

Eric, yes, the slivers of wire and micropunctures are what bedevil me as well. Pesky staples from postings on telephone poles eventually find their way onto the road. Tires: I've used several of the ones under discussion and have to give props to the Soma 650b B Line 38mm. A variant of the

Re: [RBW] Re: If you were going to design a poor man's faux Riv "just ride" bicycle ....

After reading a couple of other responses: my complaint is only about the Sports (well, and the rod braked roadster, Indian version). Sprites are fine; I'm sure that a Raleigh Superbe would be different, too. Hell, even my Schwinn Collegiate felt less awkward than my Sportses. Patrick "That's my

[RBW] FS: late 80's KHS Montana

Hi, Folks, I have this frameset for sale. It's a slight bit of mystery. I got it off craigslist because it had some interesting details, it fits me, and it was inexpensive. The stickers/decals say it's a KHS Montana Pro. I posted some pictures here a month ago and several members have chimed

Re: [RBW] Re: If you were going to design a poor man's faux Riv "just ride" bicycle ....

Well, I stand by my impression, over several of them. I'm not complaining about the Sprite; I owned 2 of those, and though cheap, they didn't feel awkward like my Sportses did. On Fri, Aug 12, 2016 at 10:54 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 08/12/2016 08:54 AM, Patrick

Re: [RBW] Re: Fender for blue Rambouillet?

The fender only needs to contact the chain stay bridge. If a P45 is touching the chain stays, it can easily be trimmed back. It's been a few years since I've installed SKS fenders on a Rambouillet, so I don't know if they need to be trimmed or not, but it's easy to do. PJW On Sat, Aug 13, 2016

[RBW] Re: Fender for blue Rambouillet?

The fender doesn't touch the chainstays? -- 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: Fender for blue Rambouillet?

I've got a 60cm Ram that fits P45 fenders and 32 Paellas pretty easily. gary On Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 12:13:51 AM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > Building up my new to me blue 54 Rambouillet and 32mm tires fit with > clearance but P45 fenders are too bulky for the frame. > > What are you

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

Hi Caroline. Welcome. Would be great to see a pic of your City Betty with the racy Albatross bars! Regarding the comparison of the Clementine to the

[RBW] Re: Fender for blue Rambouillet?

I have P45s on my 66 Ram and no problems with the fender/frame fitment. The only issue I had was that there was very little clearance for my 33.333 JBGs. Side clearance was okay but the center clearance was super tight and I was constantly hearing bits of gravel scrape against the fender. Now

[RBW] Re: For Whom The Bell Tolls

True, not much

Re: [RBW] For Whom The Bell Tolls

There has been praise for the Spurcycle bell over on IBob, definitely a beautifully worked tool that is supposed to have quite the *ding ding*. But when given a choice, I fall squarely into the *bringg* camp these days. I think I recall another vintage bell still lying around in a parts drawer

[RBW] For Those Who Are "In-Between" Riv Sizes

Hey Ray, long time no see. I definitely recommend riding the larger Appaloosa if you get a chance. The geometry sheet tells me the 51 with dropbars is too long, but it fits great. I'm about to try Choco-Mooses on it just because I have them, and I'm curious how it will fit. -- You received