[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborn

Carla: About five years ago I bought a brand-new 56 Sam in 700c. Loved it: comfortable, stable, versatile, fun. I only sold it because I discovered that I much prefer my bikes pre-scratched and at least 20 years old. But that was just my particular illness. The Sam was (is) still a terrific

[RBW] Re: cool new geometry section on rivbike.com

Man, I'd so like those numbers myself. I think I'll end up calling to find them out before pulling the trigger on a frameset, but it'd be great to have them in the geometry grid itself. Sky in new west On Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 10:07:02 PM UTC-8, Stuart Lovinggood wrote: > > A little

Re: [RBW] iBert with drops - workable?

I've tried drops with an iBert, but the fit was too tight under the bars as you've mentioned. My little guy outgrew the space between the bars and leg support very quickly and complained about it hurting him when he gets on and off the seat. I also found the setup was uncomfortable for me too, as

[RBW] Re: Sam Frame on Ebay (need advice)

Dissuaded, thanks folks! Now that Riv. is doing financing via PayPal thinking it might be time. Along the same lines as my initial post, there is a potentially shady but VERY well priced Cheviot on the NY craigslist (55cm, grey, new) https://newyork.craigslist.org/que/bik/6023730572.html for

[RBW] Re: Front rack w/ basket and panniers

My Nitto 34F has carried more than 50lbs on occasion with no noticable flex. I'm not saying that you should exceed the max weight rating, but I think it is conservative. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Front rack w/ basket and panniers

Yeah, I guess I'll have to do that if j tour. Sometimes I really load the bike with stuff around town and I have a bike seat for my son on the back, so I'm just looking for an easy solution. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] cool new geometry section on rivbike.com

A little bummed the standover heights for Joe aren't listed, if only for the reason that I've tried two of those and would like to know how their calculations match to my fit. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillborn

I have a double digit bike stable, and it might be the most often ridden in that stable. And that includes the Hunqapillar, on which I travel city to city. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 8, 2017, at 4:18 PM, Carla Waugh wrote: > > Hello Sam owners I'm thinking about

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillborn

It's a bike that I think about riding when I'm not riding it. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 8, 2017, at 4:18 PM, Carla Waugh wrote: > > Hello Sam owners I'm thinking about purchasing a Sam for retirement partly > price mostly because it's a Rivendell and lugged. I

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborn

Hi Carla, SHORT VERSION: Get one, you will love it. LONG VERSION: I also have a Sam Hillborne, 55cm size, 700c wheels. Just bought it in 2016 from Rivelo here in Portland. I got one of the Complete Drop-Bar bikes. If it matters, they are now $100 less than when I bought mine, and I

[RBW] Costco runs on bicycle (Was:Front rack w/ basket and panniers)

"Our" Costco in Arlington, VA is about as well situated as one can hope for, with bike lanes all the way there and proximity to a major trail. There's a bike rack near the entrance, though it seems to be used mainly by employees. I've convinced the staff to let me wheel the bike through the

Re: [RBW] Re: Costco runs on bicycle (Was:Front rack w/ basket and panniers)

If I were in that situation I'd buy a trailer designed for kids. You can find cheap ones for sale used. It is easy to put a bunch of large reflectors on it. It's sealed from the weather. It is easy to detach/attach. Drivers seem to be super cautious when they see one (no one wants to run over a

[RBW] Small Appaloosas going away

>From today's Blug: "...we have six 46cm Appaloosa frames left, and 6 complete bikes, and we’re not doing them anymore because people don’t buy small bikes, and we can’t afford to make groovy bikes that don’t sell. The other sizes, no problem.)" If you or anyone you know is seriously thinking

Re: [RBW] Re: Front rack w/ basket and panniers

That's interesting. I can't quite envision that tweak, but I'd like to see 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 emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Remember Good People, Steel is Real!

I know, Keith, I was just rolling with it. Right into a phone pole! -- 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] HiRiser?

I've thought about it for getting both a little more height and extension for my old mtb, but realized I would have to find a way to deal with a brake hanger (it's drilled into the stock stem). The fork doesn't have enough threads to fit one into the headset. Otherwise it would be perfect for

[RBW] HiRiser?

I got one. Planned to install it on a 90s norba mtb with a short/low head tube. Fyi, its a nice stem, butit didn't quite work. Or it worked, but was funny looking on that bike is more accurate. The quill is really long, so a lot stuck out, even inserted as far as possible. I think it will

Re: [RBW] Re: Front rack w/ basket and panniers

You can always carry the weight on the back! On Thu, Mar 9, 2017 at 5:40 PM, Timothy Orr wrote: > > > I figure I can try limiting the weight I carry on the rack to try to avoid > the issue, but I'd hate to need to replace the fork. > > > -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Remember Good People, Steel is Real!

I meant that as a joke. I was in santa monica in '74, doing similar things, and realize there were no helmets. If we got hurt, we were taken to the doctor riding in the back of a wood-paneled station wagon, with no seat belts. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Front rack w/ basket and panniers

Thanks, Reed and Drew! I was curious why the Nitto 34F rack was only rated to 35lbs. It seems like it could handle much more than that. The Surly 2.0 rack is rate to 70lbs (!), which seems like wa more than I'd ever carry. The person I'm getting the bike from, Kurt who is a member of the

Re: [RBW] iBert with drops - workable?

+1, drops might work, but an albatross with positive rise will give more clearance for kid's knees and shoes. Important when kid grows. -- 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: Costco runs on bicycle (Was:Front rack w/ basket and panniers)

Now that's cute! I'd buy one, though I don't know if there is any particular merit for this role in the small wheels. I think I'd find it rather long to wheel through the aisles, though I happily do that with my own regular length bikes. Austin: Gotcha. My west-most-side Costco has a cemented in

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

A thought as an aside: a 44 X 12 (99 gi with 27" wheel) is smack in the middle of a 50 X 13 and a 50 X 14; and at the other end, a 24 X 32 (20 gi) is just 10% lower than a 30 X 36 (22 gi). I got compact, indeed sub compact, gearing with a 52/38 using a cassette with a 16 t Miche outer cog. IOW,

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Good People, Steel is Real!

Haha. That response made me chuckle out loud (I refuse to use 'lol'). -- 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: Costco runs on bicycle (Was:Front rack w/ basket and panniers)

Nothing too crafty, the racks in question are basically a few of these - http://www.parkitbikeracks.com/br-04-traditional-galvanized-bike-racks - chained together right outside the exit portal. If there are only one or two other bikes I can park parallel to the rack, taking up a large amount

Re: [RBW] Re: Costco runs on bicycle (Was:Front rack w/ basket and panniers)

maybe they'd let you wheel something like this through the aisles: http://www.dinosaursandrobots.com/2009/08/david-mahans-ingenuous-grocery-getter.html On 3/9/17, Patrick Moore wrote: > Austin: thanks. And yes, parking might be a problem. Can you describe your >

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Good People, Steel is Real!

On 03/09/2017 04:22 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: I think I'm right, unless you want to take a humorous comment and turn it into an actual statistical analysis of how many people in Long Beach had ever seen a bicycle helmet in 1974. For the purposes of my story centered on kids on Sting-Rays in the

[RBW] Re: Costco runs on bicycle (Was:Front rack w/ basket and panniers)

I've owned a Big Dummy for a number of years and it works exceedingly well for these types of trips. Can fit four large grocery bags in the back no problem, I do this almost every week. On occasion, I've found myself carrying five cases of beer, a Weber grill and cooler, a live adult human, a

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

On Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 12:59:50 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 03/09/2017 03:32 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: > > > > On Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 11:16:59 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: >> >> >> >> On 03/09/2017 01:05 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: >> >> >> >> On Wednesday, March 8,

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

Dude, c'mon. Not here, not anywhere. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 1:12:30 PM UTC-8, Skenry wrote: > > Too bad this didn't come up on yesterday's women's day. Maybe her > husband can show her how her bike works. > -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Good People, Steel is Real!

I think I'm right, unless you want to take a humorous comment and turn it into an actual statistical analysis of how many people in Long Beach had ever seen a bicycle helmet in 1974. For the purposes of my story centered on kids on Sting-Rays in the early '70s, the comment stands. -- You

Re: [RBW] iBert with drops - workable?

I put an ibert on my clementine with bosco bullmoose bars. Works ok, but i had to cut part of the seat away to accomodate the bullmoose section. Our little girl River is still too inclined to lay back to try to make eye contact w me for us to go for many bike rides just yet (i worry about

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

And the lady who didn't charge her battery probably wouldn't charge her lights, or lube her cables or replace her chain or... Too bad this didn't come up on yesterday's women's day. Maybe her husband can show her how her bike works. On Thu, Mar 9, 2017 at 4:04 PM, Steve Palincsar

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

On 03/09/2017 03:55 PM, Scott Henry wrote: Not sure on why you would need a tablet. Do you take extra cables and spokes on your rides too? For the most part, electric shifting is pretty rock steady. Being with a shop that sells them, I've had one DI2 come back. One. I stopped

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

Yes, I carry spare cables at all times, and on really long brevets (more than 600K) I carry an extra bar end shifter too! And a spare tire too for that matter, at all times. I run high spoke counts so I don't have to carry spare spokes - never had a spoke fail on a wheel with 36 or more spokes

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

On 03/09/2017 03:32 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: On Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 11:16:59 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 03/09/2017 01:05 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 9:29:31 PM UTC-8, Bill M. wrote: On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 2:14:48 PM

[RBW] iBert with drops - workable?

I mounted it up on my Road Standard/Custom with 46cm Noodles, seems pretty tight under the horizontal part of the bar. Should I switch one of my Rivendells to upright bars to run this? I have some upright bars in my parts bin, I think some Moustaches and maybe Albatross(?) not exactly sure. It

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

Not sure on why you would need a tablet. Do you take extra cables and spokes on your rides too? For the most part, electric shifting is pretty rock steady. Being with a shop that sells them, I've had one DI2 come back. One. I stopped trying to see how long the battery lasts, It just keeps

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Good People, Steel is Real!

I think you're wrong: the MSR and the Bell Biker came out in 1974. On 03/09/2017 03:39 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: Ha! I don't think anyone in Long Beach, CA. in the early '70s had ever even SEEN a bicycle helmet! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Costco runs on bicycle (Was:Front rack w/ basket and panniers)

The Costco in SW Austin has a freeway in the front of it, but on the backside there is green space and gravel walking paths that are smooth enough for riding. Additionally, the roads that abut to the backside of the store and green space are bicycle friendly. That being said I've never tried to

[RBW] Re: Remember Good People, Steel is Real!

Ha! I don't think anyone in Long Beach, CA. in the early '70s had ever even SEEN a bicycle helmet! -- 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] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

The one Randonneur that I know who has electronic shifting, it has failed him twice on long brevets. He says hooking it up to his laptop and resetting the whole system fixes it. He's an extremely strong rider despite being in his mid-60s and he can deal with having front shifting only. Last

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

On Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 11:16:59 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 03/09/2017 01:05 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: > > > > On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 9:29:31 PM UTC-8, Bill M. wrote: >> >> On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 2:14:48 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: >> >> On 03/08/2017

[RBW] Re: Costco runs on bicycle (Was:Front rack w/ basket and panniers)

Though I have a Costco card, I don't shop there regularly, if at all. But it just so happens that the Costco nearest to me is in Richmond, CA and is just off the Bay Trail and adjacent to a very popular public dog park. Tons of bike/pedestrian traffic goes by Costco all the time. Every 2-3

Re: [RBW] Re: Costco runs on bicycle (Was:Front rack w/ basket and panniers)

Austin: thanks. And yes, parking might be a problem. Can you describe your "creativity"? On Thu, Mar 9, 2017 at 11:22 AM, Austin ^ wrote: > On the infrequent occasions I need to do a costco run I bring a flatbed > trailer, haulin colin trailer pulled by my hillborne.

[RBW] Re: Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

for the friction shifters, a couple of alternate ideas: My Fargo has 10 speed mountain dynasys rear der and cassette, but uses a 9 speed friction shifter. I took a dremel to the shifter to get more travel out of it. My rosco build uses 10 speed mountain/dynasys in the rear, and 10 speed

[RBW] Handmade Bicycle Basket

Email rayvarella007 at gmail dot com for inquiries and more pictures. Thank you. -- 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] HiRiser?

Anyone tried/trying this stem? THIS ONE I think it might be just right for one of several of my TSFM (too-small-for-me) mtb projects. I've found some older Ritchey 1" quills in the used bins around

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

On 03/09/2017 01:05 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 9:29:31 PM UTC-8, Bill M. wrote: On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 2:14:48 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 03/08/2017 04:21 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: For my next bike, I'm planning on

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

Which cranks and rings were those, Bill--I'd like to set up my all road bike with a 44t big/28-32t small crankset and 10 speed shimano road mechs, but I'm having trouble finding a crank that'll work. Steve On Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 12:29:31 AM UTC-5, Bill M. wrote: > > On Wednesday, March

[RBW] Re: Front rack w/ basket and panniers

I have the nitto big front rack with a medium wald on my hunq. i've used panniers on it quite a bit and never had a problem. i do try to even out the load from side to side and front to back of the bike. i also only keep the stuff i need to get to easily in the basket. i suppose it keeps the

[RBW] FS: 650b rim brake wheelset / SON28, White Ind, Velocity / $700

Hi Bunch, I recently had the folks at Golden Saddle in LA build me a wheelset that I won't be using after all. I have only used them on a few test rides, totalling no more than 200 miles. They're still in amazing condition. I think this is a good deal. Tell me if you think otherwise. both:

[RBW] Re: Costco runs on bicycle (Was:Front rack w/ basket and panniers)

On the infrequent occasions I need to do a costco run I bring a flatbed trailer, haulin colin trailer pulled by my hillborne. I have one big tub with a lid that takes up ~75% of the deck for "smaller" items and leave bulky things like tp out in the open. I keep a variety of straps and bungees

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 9:29:31 PM UTC-8, Bill M. wrote: > > On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 2:14:48 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 03/08/2017 04:21 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: >> >> For my next bike, I'm planning on going etap "wireless" with mid-cage RD. >> I want to run 11-32 in

[RBW] Re: Costco runs on bicycle (Was:Front rack w/ basket and panniers)

I use a 2006 Honda Accord for Costco. If your personal safety is in question, might be best to use the correct tool for the job. On Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 12:05:37 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Reed: please post a photo of one of those 50 lb loads when you get a > chance. > > Question

[RBW] Re: FS: Medium Saddlesack Olive Green - $150 shipped

Bump - $140 shipped for the medium saddlesack. On Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 3:53:58 PM UTC-8, gordo wrote: > > Hi All, > > This bag just came through as part of a complete bike purchase. I use a > small saddlesack daily and do not need the extra capacity. Some > scuffing/discoloration on the

Re: [RBW] ird power ratchet shifters keep loosening

The fixing bolts kept loosening on my Silver BES and on my old Campy Record dt shifters. Blue Loctite keeps the bolt in place, but allows you to tweak tension. In fact, I dumped the Silvers' D ring bolts -- no use if they stay tight -- and used button head screws. On Thu, Mar 9, 2017 at 4:54 AM,

[RBW] Costco runs on bicycle (Was:Front rack w/ basket and panniers)

Reed: please post a photo of one of those 50 lb loads when you get a chance. Question about Costco runs on a bike. I've used my bike (not a Rivendell, old Motobecane racing bike with panniers good for 40 lb) for one or two Costco trips, but approach to both Costcos on the Westside of ABQ, where I

Re: [RBW] Front rack w/ basket and panniers

I run a Nitto Campee front rack with removable low-rider pannier mount on my Hunq, with a Wald basket up top. It all works great. Some folks (BQ, for instance) worry about stiffening a fork by attaching a rack at the top and bottom, reenforcing it. I try to avoid it on my lighter-tubed BQ-style

[RBW] Front rack w/ basket and panniers

Hey! I'm about to acquire my first Riv. I was planning to run the Surly front rack 2.0 with a Wald 139 and front panniers, but I've heard that running a basket with panniers on the same rack will really stiffen the front fork and could potentially cause some damage to the fork. I've seen lots

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborn

I have a 55cm Sam on 700c wheels and drop bars. I also have a carbon fiber bike that weighs half as much and a hard tail mountain bike with 2.25" tires. I ride the Sam 95% of the time. I bring the mountain bike if I am driving my truck to the trails and ride the race bike when I want to feel

[RBW] WTB/WTT: black Brooks B68 or C19

Bump! Saddle is going on a bike I am building up for my 14 year old son, so I'd rather not put a brand new Brooks on it. Thanks. Erl -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville TrunSack Small - Olive

Bump - $75. I think it's pretty close to new. On Monday, March 6, 2017 at 9:06:46 AM UTC-6, Jim S. wrote: > > $95 shipped. Thank you for your consideration. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Feb 24th Century Ride on the Sam Hillborne

> > Thanks for all the responses. Les is right in that we flew out to Mardi > Gras the next morning and partied like rock stars. Great time for my first > trip out there. > My next adventure will be biking the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail next month. Les is supposed to come along and

[RBW] Re: Feb 24th Century Ride on the Sam Hillborne

I'm impressed. Good for you and good for the Sam! On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 11:25:42 AM UTC-6, Daniel Betancourt wrote: > > I finished my first Century ride after around 2 months of preparation. I'm > including a few pics of the ride below. I took the day off of work as I > wanted to get

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborn

Carla,I used to have a sam. Great just to ride around, but also useful for running errands etc. I had tektro 559s, and was not a fan. I later switched to Paul Racers which were much better. the sam does all things pretty well, but not excellent at one particular thing, which works for me. most

[RBW] Re: Remember Good People, Steel is Real!

Did his helmet survive? ;-) -- 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: cool new geometry section on rivbike.com

I believe all the Waterford bikes are pretty much built to order and you can get different paint color for an upcharge. Since Riv and Waterford already have the designs and jigs for previous size models there is no reason for them not to keep offering them. -Dave J -- You received this

[RBW] Re: ird power ratchet shifters keep loosening

You might try removing any grease on the d-ring bolt and melt some beeswax on it, if you have any that is. Or, if you have some linseed oil try that, better than buying loctite. On Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 6:54:07 AM UTC-5, Jon BALER wrote: > > Anybody else have a problem with ird power

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

I attached that video of Merckx to give image to Jan Heine's observation of the riding style necessitated by the CFRP frame he tested in the current BQ and how it differed from his regular bike(s) with frame flex, suppleness. He illustrated his point by describing how Merckx pedaled with his

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborn

Ive had two 700c Hillbornes. Very stable and comfortable riding if that's your thing. Both of mine were second/third owners and not set up well for me/too overbuilt for my weight = too boring for me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] ird power ratchet shifters keep loosening

Anybody else have a problem with ird power ratchet shifters frequently loosening up? My rear shifter needs to be tightened every about 1-2 times a week (my commute is ~100 miles/week). It's easy enough to tighten while riding, but there should be a way to avoid this. I'm talking about the