[RBW] Veterans Day November 11, 2016

Thanks to all of you who served. And thanks to all of you who provided support though letters, phone calls, care packages and so much more. Those touchstones from home kept us going in so many ways. Am pleasantly surprised that even Google is into it.

[RBW] blug notes

I'm not a Twit either. -- 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] Modifying an MTB crank for touring

My go-to cranks for touring used to be the Middleburn RS7 square taper, setup with 38-27 chainrings, but Middleburn have bitten the dust and are no longer in business. As I ride pronouncedly toes-out heels-in, I need cranks that flare out from axle to pedal, which excludes cranks such as the

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

One time I called to ask about a bike mechanical issue and the person that answered talked in a very loud and almost angry voice telling me "Don't listen to those people on forums! If you have a mechanical question call us we are the pros we deal with this every day! We know what we are

[RBW] blug notes

Indeed - I make it a habit to stay away from twitter! -- 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

[RBW] blug notes

Stay away from Twitter if you don't want to fathom this. There's a great deal to fathom there. -- 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: What's the longest you have ridden on your Rivendell period?

I did a few 300k brevets on my A Homer Hilsen. -- 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

[RBW] Re: What's the longest you have ridden on your Rivendell period?

I am not a long distance rider, but I rode the Wine Country Century twice on my old Ram, and 4 times on my old Roadeo that I sold to someone on this forum. At 65, I am enjoying my new Roadeo, but shorter distances and less hills. I have ridden lots of centuries over the years and wish I had

Re: [RBW] Re: What's the longest you have ridden on your Rivendell period?

The Green Mountain loop in Vt in 2011. -- 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: What's the longest you have ridden on your Rivendell period?

The Green Mountain loop in Vt in 2011. -- 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: An idea I was too lazy to execute is now a kickstarter

Everything I know about it is in that dynasnap link. Click on the blue text. -- 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] blug notes

I cannot fathom anyone disagreeing with any part of that. Those are not Republican or Democratic beliefs in my mind, just good human ones. Eamon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Wtb long nitto struts

Anyone have some long nitto rack struts they aren't using? -- 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] FS: 62 SimpleOne

Clayton SF was looking for one a few weeks ago, might want to find that post. On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 1:27:36 PM UTC-8, Mark Benedetto wrote: > > Bumping this > > On Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 10:06:30 AM UTC-7, Mark Benedetto > wrote: >> >> This bike is still available. >> >>

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

One thing I find comforting and slightly amusing about Grant & Co. is they almost all have calm, soothing voices. I can't tell if it's picked up from Grant, or just a natural part of being the type of person who would apply to work there, but it's a signature of RBW. They have a sound. --

[RBW] Re: blug notes

Thanks Olof for the heads up. Interesting take on things; I do enjoy my Riv's. On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 7:48:48 AM UTC-5, Olof Stroh wrote: > > Just went to the new site and read Grants blug 24 hours after. Enough to > make me support Riv. As that should be necessary. > > > > Olof

Re: [RBW] Re: blug notes

I agree with a lot of what Grant writes, but it's not 100%, not even this time. I am glad I finally have a Riv, though. Tim On Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 3:06 PM, Austin ^ wrote: > +1 it made me glad I have a pair of rivs and that I just sent some > currency their way for

[RBW] Re: blug notes

+1 it made me glad I have a pair of rivs and that I just sent some currency their way for a few things. I don't usually find myself fully in agreement with Grant's perspective but this time 100%. On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 4:48:47 AM UTC-8, Olof Stroh wrote: > > Just went to the new

[RBW] Re: An idea I was too lazy to execute is now a kickstarter

can you share additional details. I would certainty be interested in it John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ > -- 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: blug notes

Yes thanks for posting Olaf. Grant managed a nice modesty in his response which is admirable too. Once there I found myself reading some of his other how-to cycling essays on the riv site. I always appreciate how his perspective can remind me riding a bike doesn't have to be some form of

[RBW] Re: blug notes

In the USA we believe in taking turns, 8 years of Ds then the Rs get a chance. A continuing snake dance of progress. We had 8 years of Clinton, then 8 Bush II then 8 Obama. Fair is fair. As Mao said, "Let a hundred flowers bloom" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: blug notes

meh -- 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: RBW Web Site

Yes. It's working now, for me, on Firefox. Instead of deleting cookies, I think I'll bake some for the road. On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 5:25:17 PM UTC-8, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > I opened the link with the intention of trying the directions below. Low > and behold after three days of

[RBW] Re: RBW Web Site

I opened the link with the intention of trying the directions below. Low and behold after three days of trying the site it opened before I needed to try anything else. I'm guessing someone at HQ found the source of our problem and fixed it. Michael On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 5:55:07

[RBW] An idea I was too lazy to execute is now a kickstarter

I mentioned here years ago that I wanted to develop a magnetic dynamo wire connector. Something that would pop apart and would self-plug magnetically like a Mac power cord. I never spent any actual work on it, but somebody has a kickstarter doing it. I just pledged to get a couple.

Re: [RBW] Re: What's the longest you have ridden on your Rivendell period?

Last year it rained off and on for the whole ride. Thankfully, it was a light rain. Nothing bad. Temps in the 50s. It was a fun day.I had a great time. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: What's the longest you have ridden on your Rivendell period?

I rode mine about 135 miles in a day which definitely was all I could handle physically, not because the bike was uncomfortable. It was fully loaded at the time though so it was a long, long day. On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 4:14:29 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > So I typed up this long

[RBW] Re: blug notes

Simple, good thoughts that seem obvious to me, and just common sense from a humanity-moving-forward standpoint. We need stuff like that right now. Thanks, Grant. dougP On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 4:48:48 AM UTC-8, Olof Stroh wrote: > > Just went to the new site and read Grants blug 24

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Web Site

WETH, My AHH build order was not that long ago. It should be there also. I'm not sure what happened. I emailed Roman about it. I hope it and the related orders can be restored. Tim On Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 3:59 PM, WETH wrote: > Tim > I had the same experience-my email

[RBW] Re: blug notes

One of the beauties of Riv is knowing there is a community of people who to a very large extent share values. I appreciate Grant not just for what he has said in this Blog post but what he says everyday through the Riv ecology! Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at

[RBW] FS: TA Specialties Carmina Crankset

Still available. -- 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: RBW Web Site

Tim I had the same experience-my email is no longer in the system so I cannot reset a password! Annoying! I just placed an order on the old site, so I know I am using the correct email. I guess I will have to call Riv to sort it out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: RBW Web Site

I had trouble even after deleting cache, browsing history, cookies, etc. and then re-starting browser and computer. (I use Chrome.) Then, yesterday morning it suddenly started working on my laptop, without doing anything new. My only best guess is that my *router's* history needed to be

Re: [RBW] Mudflap quandry

well my post(using twee) actually and I've seen them on your bikes and they look fine. I do like the berthoud mudflaps a lot. I'm just getting the stock mudflaps for the SKS cream longboards on my mixte though. My partner made me some homemade jobs on my X0-1 from, I think, deerhide, and these

[RBW] Re: RBW Web Site

If you are using Firefox: Tool > Option > Advanced > Network Click Connection settings button and change proxy settings. Default is "Use system proxy settings." Changing to "No proxy" worked for me. Please note that it may affect security. For more help:

Re: [RBW] Re: What's the longest you have ridden on your Rivendell period?

The Flatbread 200K, the one I rode last Saturday. Weather was terrible in 2015, was it not? I missed it in 2014 and 2015, but some folks last week during the ride were commenting on how different the weather was this time - sunny, clear skies, up to low 60s during the warmest part of the

[RBW] Re: FS MicroShift Bar End 2/3 x 9 Bar End Levers

Sold On Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 9:20:13 AM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > For sale: MicroShift Bar End 2/3 x 9 Bar End Levers. Micro indexed front > shifter accommodates double or triple cranksets. Rear shifter is 9 speed > indexed or friction. Cassette Spacing: Shimano/SRAM 9.

[RBW] Re: RBW Web Site

In broad strokes, not accounting for every browser and OS combo ever: If you are using Windows, open up the site then press CTRL + F5. If you are using Mac/Safari, open up the site then press SHIFT + the browser reload icon. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Web Site

I deleted the Riv site cookies and can access the site. However, more than just my account password was deleted in the move. It appears my entire account is gone. I tried to reset my password and my email address is no longer recognized. Since I have these values stored in the LastPass

Re: [RBW] Fenders for 700c Hunqapillar

I have a set of VO 63mm silver fenders I'd sell cheap. I used them with Smart Sams 2.1 w/o issues. Very solid mounts. Cheers, Patrick On Thursday, November 10, 2016, adam leibow wrote: > Hello, > I am going on LA>SF tour this January, and I want to explore my fender >

[RBW] Re: What's the longest you have ridden on your Rivendell period?

DCRandonneurs Eastern Shore 205k November, 2015. I wrote it up here somewhere. -- 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] Fenders for 700c Hunqapillar

thank you! if i had known there was a 60mm option from GB, i'd have just gotten those. just placed the order. thanks! On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 1:44:36 PM UTC-8, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > The widest fenders I'm aware of are these 60mm from Berthoud: > >

[RBW] Re: RBW Web Site

I just tried again using Firefox and still got the down message. If someone would kindly send me their phone # I will call and talk to them directly. Michael On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 6:04:21 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > Delete all cookies and cache on your browser -- You received

[RBW] Re: RBW Web Site

I am definitely not removing "all" cookies from my browser, that would create a headache with every password protected site I have ever visited. I did remove the Rivendell cookie and that had no affect on the result. Michael On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 6:04:21 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote:

[RBW] Re: New geo chart

That is really really funny! I'm thinking about moving to 29 Hunqapillar Trail myself! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 1:55:29 PM UTC-8, M D Smith wrote: > > Bill wrote: > > Have Grant set you up on a custom super light 650b Legolas inspired road > bike. That

[RBW] Re: New geo chart

Bill wrote: Have Grant set you up on a custom super light 650b Legolas inspired road bike. That would be hot! To which I reply: Please pardon the OT post, but I'd like to share a moment- I read this list in digest mode on an iPad. In Bill's post, "650b Legolas road" bike is highlighted

Re: [RBW] Re: What's the longest you have ridden on your Rivendell period?

Which one? On 11/10/2016 04:30 PM, lum gim fong wrote: 200k on my Bleriot. Comfortable the whole way. Noodle drops, Flyer saddle, Loup Loup tires, MKS Touring pedals. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Fenders for 700c Hunqapillar

The widest fenders I'm aware of are these 60mm from Berthoud: http://store.biketouringnews.com/gilles-berthoud-stainless-fenders-700c-x-60mm/ And these 63mm from VO: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/fenders/700c/vo-fluted-63mm-fenders-700c.html Both listings say they should work

[RBW] Re: What's the longest you have ridden on your Rivendell period?

200k on my Bleriot. Comfortable the whole way. Noodle drops, Flyer saddle, Loup Loup tires, MKS Touring pedals. -- 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

Re: [RBW] FS: 62 SimpleOne

Bumping this On Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 10:06:30 AM UTC-7, Mark Benedetto wrote: > > This bike is still available. > > Forgot to mention the rear wheel is a flip-flop with 15t fixed > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

Me too! I'd love to actually meet Grant and the crew in person ...considering I've been a Bobette and a Rivendell customer for 23 years now. Even on the phone, Grant, especially , is absolutely charming . Of course anyone else I've spoken to over the phone has been very friendly and helpful .

[RBW] What's the longest you have ridden on your Rivendell period?

So I typed up this long post to Lum gim fong, and then realized that he was just asking about Boscos. Woops I'm going to post it anyway, so I can feel like my effort was justified, even if it wasn't. 1000K is the farthest I have successfully completed. I'm 2 out of 3 at that

[RBW] Fenders for 700c Hunqapillar

Hello, I am going on LA>SF tour this January, and I want to explore my fender options before it's too late. I will be using 50mm tires and it seems like one rule of thumb people use is to use a fender that's 10mm wider than the tire size. So, in my case, I want a 60mm wide fender according to

[RBW] Re: Custom colors on a Roadeo

Actually oddly enough, I like the dark blue with the cream and I always thought that was a really nice looking bike On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 2:10:38 PM UTC-6, Mark R. wrote: > > >

Re: [RBW] What is the furthest you have ever ridden at one time with Boscos?

Patrick I think you missed a detail of Michael's (lum gim fong) question. He was asking how long people can ride with Rivendell Nitto Bosco Handlebars: Bosco Bars

Re: [RBW] What is the furthest you have ever ridden at one time with Boscos?

710 miles without sleep on the 2007 Paris-Brest-Paris. Not a recommended strategy if you are a normal human being. Lots of great stories, though. And nerve damage. Cheers, Patrick On Thursday, November 10, 2016, lum gim fong wrote: > Century? Double century? 1200k? > I'm

[RBW] Re: Mudflap quandry

I had a pair for my partner's bike. She did not want fenders so I sold them to a lister. >From what I could tell these were super nice and well-made. if I needed new mudflaps, it would be hard to justify the price for berthouds knowing these were around. On Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at

[RBW] Re: New geo chart

I've really come to like 650b. Also have the San Marcos in that. Really nice riding bike which is why I am considering the Roadeo -- 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

Re: [RBW] Mudflap quandry

The milk-jug vibe speaks really well on Rando rides. The more expensive the bike you ride the better. It says I am putting this piece of recycled trash on my fine bike to keep the spray off my fellow riders. Your comfort is more important than my fine looks. It looks especially great with some

Re: [RBW] Mudflap quandry

Tom: "These" -- the antecedent got lost in the traffic. Are you referring to the Riv Sackville flaps? Despite my (and others') snide remarks about twee and all, I am interested in the Sackville flaps; I just want to be sure that they don't look like trash after the first mudpuddle. At $18,

[RBW] Re: Custom colors on a Roadeo

FWIW, the color page does no justice to the colors in real life. I am fortunate to be friends with JB, so when he painted my Riv, I just asked him what he thought

[RBW] Re: Bartape that matches Honey Brooks saddles?

Cinelli gel cork tape in natural colour. I have it on a couple of bikes. It's well padded, lasts well, and doesn't look grungy after having been in use for a while. I bought it online from either Wiggle or ChainReaction:

[RBW] What is the furthest you have ever ridden at one time with Boscos?

Century? Double century? 1200k? I'm not talking touring with overnight stops and 12 hours off the bike at one time.More like event rides/brevets, or just homemade long distance rides. Thanks for the reports. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

Thanks for all that -- now I get it -- you're at least a size bigger than me and I didn't realize that your size Joe was 700c ... On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 1:18:33 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Jeff asked about why I would buy a Hunqapillar to replace an Appaloosa. > Just that it's

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

Jeff asked about why I would buy a Hunqapillar to replace an Appaloosa. Just that it's MUSA, and I'd pick a color, and it would have no toe-overlap with a longer front center plus smaller diameter wheel. Any ride you can do on a Hunqapillar, you can also do on an Appaloosa, if you want to.

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

Ah, ok, the Joe is too long in the TT for drops. In your eyes, what does the Hunq represent in "upgrade" highlights -- aside from maybe all those braze ons? On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 12:03:09 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Jeff asked about the Atlantis and the Hunqapillar vs my

[RBW] Re: FS: Mint condition A. Homer Hilsen

Nice, I wish it wasn't in my size because its tempting but I'm overloaded on bikes at the moment, hope it goes quick! On Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 3:38:34 PM UTC-8, Abcyclehank wrote: > > That is the deal of the season. Win/Win situation. > Sorry you are parting with it, but happy for

Re: [RBW] Mudflap quandry

PATRICK, I have these on several bikes, and they work very well -- stiff enough to do their job, but flexible enough to negotiate curbs, etc. They hold up well in use. They look "used" almost right away, but at least in my experience never look trashed out. And the reflective material piece is

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

Jeff asked about the Atlantis and the Hunqapillar vs my Appaloosa for an upcoming California Alpine tour. I have no intention at this time running the Appaloosa for that tour. I think of the Appaloosa as an S24O bike. If I left today on that tour I would use a bike that I've never shown off

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

Jay asked for a comparison between the blue and green Bosco. They ride the same. Like a roadish Rivendell. It's like a Hillborne with cantilever brakes that you could easily set up single speed. The max bar height on the green one will be higher. I'd get the blue one because I like the bars

[RBW] Re: New geo chart

Have Grant set you up on a custom super light 650b Legolas inspired road bike. That would be hot! -- 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: Mudflap quandry

How do the Berthouds compare to the Velo Oranges? VO gives the dimensions to theirs at 6.5 X 4.5; are the Berthouds similar? Per VO: "VO fender mud flaps are cut from 13-15 ounce Wickett & Craig fine harness leather. The leather is oiled for durability and long life. Mounting hardware is

Re: [RBW] Custom colors on a Roadeo

Olof...that is an absolutely gorgeous colour Chris, I know Bill sent you the link to the JB/Campy only paint colour chart, and Grant has also indicated that the jumbo box of Crayolas are a useful tool for determining colour. My ideas only for colours that go with cream ...are that I like

Re: [RBW] Re: New geo chart

That would be nice. Until then, the Soma San Marcos came in 650b for all its smaller sizes. But it's not as light and sporty as a Roadeo. On Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 9:44 AM, stevef wrote: > Anyone else wish they'd do 650b Rodeos at least as an option in smaller > sizes? > > On

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Marks Rack

SOLD On Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 2:23:14 PM UTC-5, Brian Campbell wrote: > > Marks Rack for sale. 2 sets of struts. Rack has an extra hole drilled for > a fender stabilizing mount. $90 shipped USPS Priority mail. All payments > via paypal friends and family or buyer pays any fees. > >

[RBW] FS: riv bullmoose handlebars

$110 shipped -- 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] FS: schwalbe thunder burt 29x2.1 pair

$55 shipped -- 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] Sackville MultiSack – dimensions / trade?

Anyone have the dimensions of the MultiSack?.. (wondering if I might be able to fit a laptop in it...) Anyone have a MultiSack that they want to trade for a new GrabSack? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Mudflap quandry

What's wrong with Berthoud mudflaps? Too heavy? Theyre super tough.. you probably should treat the leather first, but if you want to be matchy-matchy get the berthouds. The tweedy ones are nice-looking but for something that's gonna get dirty the tweed seems a bit twee to me. On Wednesday,

[RBW] blug notes

Read the post to go Grant! He has my support! -- 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: New geo chart

Anyone else wish they'd do 650b Rodeos at least as an option in smaller sizes? On Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 12:07:55 PM UTC-5, Matt Rhodes wrote: > > Hey all, > > Just a heads up that an updated geometry chart has been posted on the new > site, including all the details on 650b Atlantae and

[RBW] Re: Mudflap quandry

On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 9:19:29 AM UTC-5, ian m wrote: > > Leather looks and works great. Also very easy to find at a thrift store as > old purses, gloves, I made one with a simple cut and a drilled hole. > Rear flap seems superfluous. > Rear flap is superfluous if all of your rain

RE: [RBW] Custom colors on a Roadeo

It would be nice to see riv get back to their metallic paint jobs on their standard bikes too. Their flat glossy paint jobs are gorgeous but making them metallic would bump them up to the next level of beauty. Just an opinion. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Mudflap quandry

Leather looks and works great. Also very easy to find at a thrift store as old purses, gloves, I made one with a simple cut and a drilled hole. Rear flap seems superfluous. On Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 7:59:22 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I see that Riv has one of those fancy,

RE: [RBW] Custom colors on a Roadeo

Interesting! But I'm glad you liked the color. It is a beautiful shade of deep red. From Bells color selection I did see a color I was considering in my mind. I really like his metallic options as they add just a bit of sparkle to the sheen -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] blug notes

Just went to the new site and read Grants blug 24 hours after. Enough to make me support Riv. As that should be necessary. Olof Stroh Uppsala Sweden -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

Bill, Do you think either of these rides -- the 650b Atlantis, the 650b Hunq -- would provide significant benefits for a two-week Sierra tour over the Joe? On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 2:11:09 AM UTC-5, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > I would be very interested in hearing more of your

Re: [RBW] Re: Mudflap quandry

On 11/09/2016 10:50 PM, lum gim fong wrote: Do flaps act as stick scoops? I never experienced that, but I have experienced the flap acting as a leaf broom at this time of year, sweeping fallen leaves from the roadway and making quite a disconcerting noise in the process. -- You

Re: [RBW] Mudflap quandry

On 11/09/2016 10:56 PM, Eric Norris wrote: I had very good results cutting a mud flap from a piece of rubber gasket material that I bought at the local Ace Hardware store. They had the material in a sort of rust red that IMHO looks much nicer than black. I made a template out of cardboard,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Carrdice Bagman Support Quick release for Low Saddles

SOLD On Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 11:08:10 AM UTC-5, Bob K. wrote: > > Thanks, Brian! Carradice mentions something on their site called a "Bagman > Adaptor." I have no idea what that is and I don't know much about these > supports in general as I've never used them before. I'd scoop yours

Re: [RBW] Mudflap quandry

Cut the flap from a gallon-milk jug, then strengthen the flimsy plastic with reflective tape. Light, cost effective and functional. Marc > On Nov 10, 2016, at 6:51 AM, Curtis McKenzie wrote: > > I live in two worlds. Fancy Sackville mud flap up front and one made from >

[RBW] RBW Web Site

Delete all cookies and cache on your browser -- 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] RBW Web Site

I still can't open the new web site. I get a message dated 11/7 telling me it will be back up on 11/8. Are others experiencing this too? Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop