Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs Heron Touring ... GO

My caliper (Paul racer) Sam fits 700x50 tires just fine, and I've run 42s with fenders just fine as well. Neither felt like I was pushing it. -- 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: XL frames and 650b experiences

Tektro R559's with Koolstop mtn pads? -- 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: XL frames and 650b experiences

Better photo here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BKyr5k9DUER/ On Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 8:55:59 PM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote: > I've done a lot of 650b conversions, just have one right now. > 65cm Riv Redwood. > Fits WTB Horizons and fenders. > Some Rock n Roads would be a possibility too.

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs Heron Touring ... GO

Thanks. And yours is from 2009, which would be about the same time, or perhaps just a year or so later than mine was made. Point granted. On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 5:40 PM, Bob K. wrote: > Chris--That's a handsome bike! > > Patrick--Here are a couple of (admittedly very poor)

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs Heron Touring ... GO

Those are WTB Nano 700x40. They measure 37mm on my rims. That's the biggest that would fit in 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs Heron Touring ... GO

My Sam had cantilevers (IRDs, set up by Riv staff -- best brakes I've ever used in terms of stopping power, light touch, and modulation or feel -- and, while it's been 6-7 years, I don't think mine could take such fat tires. I ran Jack Brown Greens. Perhaps I mis-remember. On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs Heron Touring ... GO

Patrick Moore said: "IIRC (my Sam Hill was an earlier model), the Sam can't fit tires much fatter." I run 42 mm Soma Shikoros on my '09 (canti) Sam, and could likely do so with fenders, though I haven't tried. I have also tried 47 mm Marathons without issue. Other folks even run 50 mm Big

Re: [RBW] Heine Heron, Petersen Heron, and other Heron models?

Road Heron was the first bike I got from Rivendell, 1990-something. The bike lives on as a 650b. Lotta good miles on this one: https://flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/sets/72157642068014924 Max Beach Santa Rosa Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: headset adjustment

Jim don't be afraid! it will be obvious if you have not adjusted it properly, too loose and it will wobble, too tight and you won't be able to steer, both of which you will be able to catch and adjust right away. if you get really frustrated, try and find an open workshop day at a bicycle

[RBW] Re: A Clemiversary, or, Lost and Found Again: A Clem's Journey

That's a great story, and an even better bicycle. So glad your Clem was recovered. I would be so upset if mine were to be stolen! The Clem really is a great bike, even if it is an 'entry level' Riv :) On Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 12:35:35 PM UTC-5, ian m wrote: > > Ian, currently dreaming

Re: [RBW] XL frames and 650b experiences

Here's my 1983 Trek 600. It had a tragic encounter with a curb a few weeks after this was taken :( Go for it! Most issues can be worked out or around but really

[RBW] A Clemiversary, or, Lost and Found Again: A Clem's Journey

Awesome. Looks twice as badass with the reg bull moose 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, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

Re: [RBW] headset adjustment

My Rivs have all had 32 mm flats on the headset bits. I'd get a 32 mm adjustable cup wrench, and spend the change on a big, decent quality adjustable wrench which is also useful for bb assembly removal and hitting the dog. (And for many other things; just kidding about the dog; he's already cowed

Re: [RBW] XL frames and 650b experiences

Eric Both of these examples are beautiful. Provided a ton of potential answers. Areas of concern currently are brake issues but I have a set of Silvers, and am willing to modify if necessary (although looks fine during mock up). Bottom bracket drop also is a potential concern asI generally

Re: [RBW] XL frames and 650b experiences

Here are some pictures of my 25" Raleigh Technium 650B conversion; https://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2016/09/raleigh-technium-650b-conversion.html After riding it for a bit, I like the wheels and tires, like the tires, hate the brakes, and am ambivalent about the handling. The frame is nice and

[RBW] headset adjustment

Yes, all 1-inch threaded headsets use a 32mm adjusting nut. You only need one 32 wrench for the adjuster, the locknut can be snugged down with a standard crescent (adjustable) wrench. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me your Legolas

Both are very nice looking bikes, but that Legolas is particularly pretty, and a very becoming combination of retro and new. How wide a tire will the Legolas take without fenders? On Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 12:01 PM, reynoldslugs wrote: > The Legolas and Roadeo are two of my

[RBW] Re: Show me your Legolas

The Legolas and Roadeo are two of my favorites. Here's a current version of my red Legolas (the first iteration of this bike is cyclofiend's maxie0309 link, posted earlier): https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/albums/72157645542691980 And the battleship grey - kidney bean Roadeo is also

[RBW] headset adjustment

Hi all, I was going to attempt a headset adjustment, which I've never done. I need to buy two wrenches to do the job. It's probably obvious to others, but I can't figure out what size wrench to buy to adjust the headsets on my Rivendells. Are they all going to be 32 mm? That appears to be the

[RBW] XL frames and 650b experiences

I've no experience in conversions, but I'm looking forward to photos of your experiences with those big bikes! -Kai Brooklyn NY -- 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

[RBW] A Clemiversary, or, Lost and Found Again: A Clem's Journey

Clem Smith Jr. arrived this month last year! I threw mine together in one long night after work, cannibalizing other bikes, and by the next day it was already the most comfortable bike I had ever ridden. Smooth and stable, this Clem rode with aplomb down steep hills and flew over mangled city

[RBW] Re: Show me your Legolas

Not a lot of those in the wild... http://www.cyclofiend.com/cx/2010/cx063-jimmather0510.html http://www.cyclofiend.com/cx/2009/cx049-maxie0309.html https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/albums/72157638961642965 other Riv-models can be found here:

[RBW] XL frames and 650b experiences

Just completed my fleet by purchasing a Joe/Joe 68cm Riv Custom frameset. Considering a 650b build possibly due to severe overlap of ride options. Plan to reconfigure the 68cm Atlantis and 64cm Bombadil also. Will constitute my winter projects here during an uncertain Michigan winter.

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

Soma Oxford on a 52 frame for me. I also found the original Boscos a little too long and trimmed them a half inch. Needed more room especially with bar end shifters. The Somas work well, no more thigh strike. I have a pair of used Albatross bars coming to see how they compare as they are

Re: [RBW] Forum post stats?

Link works in Google Chrome - you are tied for #1 poster this month and #5 all-time! :) On Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 12:28:31 AM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote: > > Link not showing it -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] 650b Atlantis Pic on the BLUG

ooh!... I'd been trying to save up for a 56cm / 650b Hunqapillar, but now that there's a 650b Atlantis... - Max On Friday, November 4, 2016 at 9:42:18 PM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > Aren't they going proportional? Big-700c, medium-650b, small-26". That was > my take. I have a beloved 700c hunq,

[RBW] Re: Cheviot Build

Looks great! I have a gray frame too and hope to have it built up next week. On Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 5:04:08 PM UTC-4, Howard Hatten wrote: > I found some time to get my frame built up. I've only been on a couple of > short rides and I'm enjoying this bike tons. I still have to wrap

Re: [RBW] Heine Heron, Petersen Heron, and other Heron models?

A few shots of an original Heron/Waterford road model. Love this bike. https://flickr.com/photos/108619385@N05/sets/72157644631896944 Hugh On Saturday, November 5, 2016, Patrick Moore wrote: > Good to know that Heron carries on. Their models sound interesting. > > > >

[RBW] FS: Retroshift 1x10 Shifter Set and Retroshift Burd RD

This shifter setup has only a few hundred miles on it. The shifters use Shimano pull ratio so will work with any 10spd Shimano derailleur as far as I know. Same goes for the RD - should work with any 10spd Shimano shifters. Asking $140 Shipped email me off the board for info! -Dave --

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs Heron Touring ... GO

Hi all, this is my first post on this board, I've been lurking for a while. I recognize a lot of names from when I was active in the old iBOB mailing list years ago. Anyway, I signed up here because I'm considering a replacement for my Heron Touring. It's featued on Cyclofiend's "current