Re: [RBW] Re: Silver 2 shifters

Elect your next cog with the amazing "Silver Ballot Lever"! -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver 2 shifters

Silver Ballot Lever? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver 2 shifters

Silver Bindlestiff's Toothpick. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Rosco v.3

Whos gonna design their bikes then? -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver 2 shifters

1. Since RBW is into calling their bikes . " hobo bikes". How about calling the shifter "___'s toothpick"? Name your favorite hobo in the blank space. 2. Since RBW is into calling their bikes . " Country bikes". How about calling the shifter "___'s toothpick"? Use your favorite

[RBW] Re: Cheviot build in progress

How did you run that wire to the tailight? -- 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: Cheviot build in progress

Jeff posted: >Here's a few pics of my hack(s): I was going to get some tubing for making a custom spacer for the chainstay bridge, but the cork spacer is a fun and practical idea. There are a couple of new photos in my Flickr album, from the commute this morning.

[RBW] Since we are talking handlebars...mythbusting and are bars like saddles?

Is there such a thing as the "best bar"? Compass touts theirs as the best Rando bar. The Noodle is celebrated worldwide. Others swear by their carbon bars. But is there really such a thing as the "best" bar? *1. Or do you think it is too personal a contact point that any one bar can be the

[RBW] FS: Speedplay Frogs with cleats $75 shipped CONUS

https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/BrG7su pm if interested. They spin buttery smooth. Not much use on them. Just the pedals and cleats. -- 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: FS: Windstopper tight

Bump, now 50$ shipped, CONUS!! Get 'em before winter hits! > -- 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: Rosco v.3

Also, Grant retiring should not be construed as Riv closing. I have no insider knowledge beyond a few casual chats over the years, but I'm fairly certain GP expects the business to continue indefinitely. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Rosco v2 has landed!

That was my impression from riding the 50cm RB demo that's up for sale now. It had a sprightly "road bike" feel; stable like my Appaloosa, but perhaps a little lighter/quicker feeling. They're great bikes, and I love the graphics and matte paint. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver 2 shifters

I use them on bumpy dirt roads over a home-made (ie, ignore the ramps; it's a 15-30)) 9 speed cassette, and they are wonderful -- better than the old Power Ratchets, IME. On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 5:10 PM, Lee Legrand wrote: > Hey Bill, > > Does the silver shifters work on a 9

[RBW] BUMP: Make offers for these and the wool vest.

On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 12:29 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > The vest is a nice one and, at 22" pit to pit and 29" from bottom of > standup collar to bottom of hem, fits me very well in the torso, but my > neck is too thick for the collar -- I can't zip it up. Size 16 neck. At >

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino XD2 with Tange BB

Cranks are sold. On Friday, October 28, 2016 at 12:59:40 AM UTC-5, Geeter wrote: > > Sugino XD2-600 Crankset-Installed on bike but never ridden. > 175mm Arms > 110 BCD > 48-36-26 > Crank Bolts Included > PLUS!!! Also new Tange 68x110.5 Square Taper BB > > > > $110 net to me. Shipping

Re: Noodles uncomfortable? Was: [RBW] Re: Nitto M151F bar story behind it on all those riv builds lately?

Switched from Noodle to Nitto/Compass Maes Parallel, they work well Ergos. For vintage non aero levers, Strata Bailey bars. -- 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: Silver 2 shifters

I agree with Reed. Silver downtube shifters are great with 9 speed. That doesn't guarantee you will love them. I find operating a downtube shifter is about as hard as tying ones shoes. It's pretty easy. Some people run Velcro shoes anyway and some people insist on index. I know how to tie my

Re: Noodles uncomfortable? Was: [RBW] Re: Nitto M151F bar story behind it on all those riv builds lately?

I used dream bars when they came out but switched to noodles and sold off the dream bar, I like them very much. I also use Nitto B115, which seem similar to me without the sweep back and a tad of flare. I can't really tell the difference when I switch back and forth on various bikes but I

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver 2 shifters

Hey Lee, I (and many others here) run friction with these shifters and nine speeds with great aplomb. In fact, I have a set on a bike with a ten speed cassette and it seems to work even *better* there! More on that if you're curious:

[RBW] OT PSA: Ibex merino shirts at Sierra Trading Post

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Re: [RBW] Re: Silver 2 shifters

Hey Bill, Does the silver shifters work on a 9 speed cog cassette? I have heard that 9 speed change using a friction shifter is too much. What are your thoughts? On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 4:19 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Yes that looks like the Silver 1. Riv got told that

[RBW] FS: Saddlesack, Grips, etc.

Hi all- A few more things up for sale. All prices include shipping CONUS. Small Riv Saddlesack in Gray. Basically just like new. Only ridden a few times. Nice bag, but I don't really need something this big. $110 Riv Cork Grips. Also barely used. Have a few coats of shellac, but never

[RBW] Re: Rosco v.3

I remember a Blug post or email stating that they were given a larger credit line to work with this year. These may just be projects that he's been itching to do for a long time but didn't have the funds. We can only hope. John On Friday, October 28, 2016 at 2:24:45 PM UTC-7, Christopher

[RBW] Re: Rosco v.3

All these new Riv projects make me wonder if Grant is pondering/ thinking about retirement. It seems like a LOT of these projects have their roots back 15+ years ago in Riv history. It looks a bit like he is doing all the projects he always wanted to do. Just the Riv tandem alone has been

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa and Thursday Night Football

This was not a Ryan only post but what is the probability that all 3 of us are Riv loving Ryans. -- 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: Silver 2 shifters

Yes that looks like the Silver 1. Riv got told that the casting mold was worn out, and so Riv would have to buy a new one. That's why Riv designed the Silver2 THIMBLE. If the manufacturer was telling the truth and the mold really is used up, then presumably the Silver1 shifters will start to

[RBW] Re: Rosco v2 has landed!

Jeff, the frame looks great. If you don't mind sharing, what are your thoughts on how this bike will ride? I wonder which bike in the Rivendell line-up this is most comparable to? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: Noodles uncomfortable? Was: [RBW] Re: Nitto M151F bar story behind it on all those riv builds lately?

if set up correctly they are very comfy in the hoods. On Friday, October 28, 2016 at 10:55:43 AM UTC-4, Richard Rios wrote: > > @ drew. On the riv RM13 no / no so much. On something like the nitto RM3 > yes, good position ain't so comfy in my oponion. -- You received this message because you

RE: Noodles uncomfortable? Was: [RBW] Re: Nitto M151F bar story behind it on all those riv builds lately?

@ drew. On the riv RM13 no / no so much. On something like the nitto RM3 yes, good position ain't so comfy in my oponion. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa and Thursday Night Football

Funny...I was thinking the very same as you...actually the Jags were sporting Harvest Gold uniforms which looked like the same colour as my Riv road. But I also did think of the Appaloosa sky blue and mustard/butternut colour too. Serendipity or something. Once the game was 24-0 I turned it

Re: [RBW] Cheviot build in progress

Different brakes would be needed, but I concur, even in bikes with braze-ons for cantilever brakes, the touch points are not equidistant. It would also help tremendously to have the braze-on to be able to screw in the daruma for the front fender directly, instead of having to hang it from the

RE: Noodles uncomfortable? Was: [RBW] Re: Nitto M151F bar story behind it on all those riv builds lately?

Thanks to all who answered! I have found your answers quite interesting and they clearly show how individual bar comfort is, almost as much as saddles (and I would call my Dream Bars the B17 of bars and my first DB replaced my old Cinelli - slightly more narow - which also is a classic).

[RBW] Re: Cheviot build in progress

Drop out i mean -- 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: Cheviot build in progress

Pretty fenders!! Rivendell has been the fender champion for a long time so I'm surprised they don't make sone of the bikes so the bridge is equidistant from the drop off. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa and Thursday Night Football

Ryan it's good you see Riv while watching Thurs NFL, cause what I see from the Jags is #1 and if they played the Browns on Thursday night it would be #1 vs #2, man I hate the "color rush" era. On Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 7:08:58 PM UTC-7, Abcyclehank wrote: > > Just arrived home after an