Re: [RBW] Re: Grant coached Bike Snob on today's blog post

"I vote this for Riv's next headbadge" As long as it says 'Free of Petrolatum", I agree. On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 4:44:34 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I vote this for Riv's next headbadge. > > Patrick "wink wink" Moore, who just cut his shoulder length hair to short > enough to

[RBW] A post asking about posts

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[RBW] A post asking about posts

Seat posts. Im interested in two offerings from nitto. The s65 and the s83. The question: Is the S65s angle infinitely adjustable? Nothing, I mean nothin in this world drives me more mad than an ill adjusted saddle. I swore off single bolt posts after purchasing a campagnolo nuovo record but

[RBW] Re: Iron on patches

I have ironed-on a patch to my waxed Baggins Adam saddlebag. It was a bit tricky. Wanted to slide around as the wax melted. I would think stitches would be better for a long-term relationship, although the patch has stayed put for a month now. On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 4:11:39 PM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Re: Tell me about V-brakes

Got it. Many thanks, Kevin On Monday, March 27, 2017 at 6:14:54 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Basically, that the retarding force of the pads is in linear relationship > with the force applied to the lever, or to the travel of the levers. With V > brakes and mechanical discs, more than

[RBW] Re: Advice on Choosing a New Rivendell Appaloosa, Hillborne or Clem

I just got my wife a clementine from someone in Portland. She is pregnant so can't ride it yet but it is a much better looking bike in person then I think some of the pictures showed.i might be more excited then she is. I spend my time shopping for my own bike and only end up buying her one. I

[RBW] Re: Nice conspicuity finds at the Japanese import store

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[RBW] Re: Nice conspicuity finds at the Japanese import store

Those LEDs sound very cool. Really simple, smart, cheap, fun idea! Can you post a photo of them? Do they change colors? There are valve cap LED lights on Amazon for around a dollar each (in a 10 pack). I can think of 5 bikes that need something like that, no problem. Paul in ATL On Tuesday,

Re: [RBW] Silver cranks came today

Got it. On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 5:33 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Patrick: I'm sure that's webspeak for "I/Grant don't want to hear about > how your uber-skinny chain got caught between rings and it's all our fault." > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Silver cranks came today

Patrick: I'm sure that's webspeak for "I/Grant don't want to hear about how your uber-skinny chain got caught between rings and it's all our fault." -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: FS: Brakes (Dia compe 750 and cantis!)

750s gone. Tektro Oryx w/ Kool-Stop pads. No hanger or straddle cable. $20 shipped. Shimano Altus. Dirty but work fine. No hanger or straddle cable. $15 shipped. Dia Compe 860. No hangers or straddle cables. $25 shipped. On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 5:26:15 PM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote: > >

[RBW] Iron on patches

I have always stitched patches on things. I had a weird morning where I ordered some patches to put on my saddlesack. Anyone ironed on a waxed bag? Does it muss anything up? I should probably still put some stitches anyway, correct? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: FS: Brand New In Box - 56CM A. Homer Hilsen 650B Frameset - and Phil Wood BB

I will also consider selling this without the bottom bracket if preferred. Let's say $1500 without the BB. On Monday, March 27, 2017 at 9:29:03 PM UTC-7, B Young wrote: > > > > On Monday, March 27, 2017 at 9:24:36 AM UTC-7, B Young wrote: >> >> Brand new still in the box - Toyo built 56CM A.

[RBW] Re: Advice on Choosing a New Rivendell Appaloosa, Hillborne or Clem

I have toured a bunch on my Sam. I'm a heavy rider and had no trouble. I have a Clem and like it a lot, but it is not quick or as versatile as the Sam...to me. My lovely wife rides a Joe and it is great. She is not as strong of a rider as I am and when I ride the Clem she is much faster than I

[RBW] FS: Brooks, Tektro, Carradice, Nitto and much more...

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[RBW] Re: Ride Report from Beacon: An Applaloosa and a Rivendell Fork Hit the Road

Hi Bob. We have great riding in every direction here. This was a real simple route, I will try to google map it for you. Let me know if/when you plan on coming up this way. On Monday, March 27, 2017 at 7:04:21 PM UTC-4, Bob B wrote: > > Hey Mark! Great ride report. Cool to hear about listers

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant coached Bike Snob on today's blog post

I vote this for Riv's next headbadge. Patrick "wink wink" Moore, who just cut his shoulder length hair to short enough to require this sort of stuff. On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 4:41 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > Me, I’m a Dapper Dan man. > > --Eric Norris > campyonly...@me.com >

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant coached Bike Snob on today's blog post

Me, I’m a Dapper Dan man. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Mar 28, 2017, at 3:35 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I like it! > > On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 3:22 PM, Ian A > wrote: > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant coached Bike Snob on today's blog post

I *like* it! On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 3:22 PM, Ian A wrote: > [image: FOP Pomade] > > -- 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 cranks came today

I could switch the WI over to 2x with new rings but mostly I wanted to own these beauties from Riv. As for moving from 1x to 2x I have found that I prefer a high cadence and smaller steps between gears. The 2x will allow me to stay in a narrow 95 to 100 rpm window AND have low gearing for

[RBW] Garage Sale, Riv and Nitto stuff, at Gravel & Grind April 22nd and 23rd

Hey gang, Second annual garage sale is happening at Gravel & Grind in Frederick MD on April 22 and 23rd. We’ll have Nitto bars and stems and maybe racks, Brooks stuff, Complete Rivs, Riv frames, tires, tubes, rims, cranks, chains, cassettes, derailleurs, bags, lights, brakes, etc... all as

[RBW] Re: FS: Brakes (Dia compe 750 and cantis!)

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[RBW] FS: Brakes (Dia compe 750 and cantis!)

Album of them all: https://www.flickr.com/photos/14767344@N07/albums/72157681951021075 Dia-Compe 750 are setup for recessed. Kool-Stop pads. 3 straddle cables. $35 shipped. Tektro Oryx w/ Kool-Stop pads. No hanger or straddle cable. $20 shipped. Shimano Altus. Dirty but work fine. No hanger or

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant coached Bike Snob on today's blog post

[image: FOP Pomade] On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 2:30:18 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > "Fop chariot." I like that one. Will have to use it! > > Patrick Moore, who just rode his 2003 fop chariot on our bosque's dirt > paths in rainy, foppish, ABQ, NM. > > On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 2:28 PM,

[RBW] Re: Advice on Choosing a New Rivendell Appaloosa, Hillborne or Clem

Thanks Michael. I normally bike home on the waterfront and could meet up. Currently with the water levels I have to bike on the west side. Have you used it for touring? Why did you choose that model over others? I love the albatross bars I put on an old jamis steel cycle cross bike and wouldn't

[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

I've had the lump-bumpy-reflective-stripe issue on plain ol' wire bead Marathons in 32/559, and the bumps never rode out. So much soapy water massaging I'd get dishpan hands. On the bright side, they never got a flat. No such problems with Kojaks. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: Car Bike Rack

I may try that Les. It makes sense to try an adapter with my existing rack first. It's an older 2" Yakima upright. Thanks. -Bill On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 2:19:42 PM UTC-4, Les Lammers wrote: > > I'd try a quality hitch adapter first. The extra few inches of overhang > will not be an issue.

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant coached Bike Snob on today's blog post

"Fop chariot." I like that one. Will have to use it! Patrick Moore, who just rode his 2003 fop chariot on our bosque's dirt paths in rainy, foppish, ABQ, NM. On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 2:28 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 03/28/2017 02:13 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Bob B

[RBW] Nice conspicuity finds at the Japanese import store

We like a few products from the Japanese import store. The store is called Zipang and it's in El Cerrito. We were on a visit a couple weeks back and I wandered down one of the aisles to find a couple cool cycling related items, for practically free. 1. A nice fender-contoured red rear

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant coached Bike Snob on today's blog post

On 03/28/2017 02:13 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Bob B disagreed with me and Bob K stated that he's with Patrick and Bob B I think the two Bobs might have misunderstood my post. I think Eben Weiss is a very talented writer, is very funny, and I think BSNYC is a great blog. In my post, I was

Re: [RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

These Almotions are the first Schwalbe tires that I have bought that were anything other than perfectly round. I have had Kojaks, Big Bens and Thunder Burts. All were/are great. Third ride on these this morning and they seem to be getting better little by little. Or am I getting used to it? I

[RBW] Re: FS - Sackville, Chris King, Schwalbe

gah. i'm still not awake. didn't realize these were all public posts. sorry group! sackville, ck hs & smart sams all SOLD! On Friday, March 24, 2017 at 12:37:24 PM UTC-7, ant ritchey wrote: > > Hey folks. Got a few things to move along here. Prices do not include > shipping. PM/text

Re: [RBW] Re: FS - Sackville, Chris King, Schwalbe

Received and noted. Thanks. On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 11:58 AM, Antonioni Vicente < likewisewildf...@gmail.com> wrote: > Received. I'll get at ya when I've got the actual shipping costs covered. > > Thanks, Pysreeck! > > On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Patrick Moore >

[RBW] Re: Car Bike Rack

I'd try a quality hitch adapter first. The extra few inches of overhang will not be an issue. On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 10:20:52 AM UTC-4, William R. wrote: > Thanks for sharing Leah. This Saris looks like it would be a good rack for > my situation. I am currently experiencing a car rack

[RBW] Re: Grant coached Bike Snob on today's blog post

Bob B disagreed with me and Bob K stated that he's with Patrick and Bob B I think the two Bobs might have misunderstood my post. I think Eben Weiss is a very talented writer, is very funny, and I think BSNYC is a great blog. In my post, I was poking fun at those OTHER people who claim to

Re: [RBW] Re: FS - Sackville, Chris King, Schwalbe

Received. I'll get at ya when I've got the actual shipping costs covered. Thanks, Pysreeck! On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Great; thanks, Ant. Money sent. > > Address: > > 3512 Nolina Court NW > Albuquerque, NM 87120 > > Patrick > > On Tue, Mar

Re: [RBW] Re: FS - Sackville, Chris King, Schwalbe

Great; thanks, Ant. Money sent. Address: 3512 Nolina Court NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Patrick On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 11:48 AM, Antonioni Vicente < likewisewildf...@gmail.com> wrote: > yo-hey patrick! > > was outta cell service for a spell. pardon the radio silence! > > the sack is all yours.

Re: [RBW] Re: FS - Sackville, Chris King, Schwalbe

yo-hey patrick! was outta cell service for a spell. pardon the radio silence! the sack is all yours. cost $20 on the nose to ship slowest/cheapest last time. guessing it'd be no different this time but i'm happy to just "bill" ya after i get it packaged and to usps, as well. paypal f to

[RBW] Re: Advice on Choosing a New Rivendell Appaloosa, Hillborne or Clem

Jonathan, If you want to test ride a 56 Hillborne with Albatross bars, that is well-racked and shod with new Schwalbe Mondials, I have one downtown that you are welcome to ride. I am also an 85 pbh, and it fits me nicely. Michael Allen On Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 8:35:57 AM UTC-7, Jonathan

[RBW] Re: 59cm Roadeo for sale

Hello? On Monday, March 27, 2017 at 12:24:36 PM UTC-4, Kyle Adkins wrote: > > Asking 2500 for my Roadeo with around 1000 miles. Full campagnola Athena > group, Maverick open pro rims, campagnola record hubs, Chris king headset, > and many other great parts. This bike is in perfect shape. It

Re: [RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

I wonder if quality has declined? I've owned 3 pairs of BAs, the first dating back to their initial appearance in the early 2000s (when they cost $80 or more retail!). This was a 26 X 60 mm pair. The next pair, circa 2010, was a 700C X 60 pair; and the last, a couple of years later, was a pair of

Re: [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

No drop bars planned by me. If the build comes through I'm thinking of maybe some Soma Clarence bars I already have. Never used them on a bike before and got them as Mary's were no where to be found. On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 11:32:11 AM UTC-4, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > I'll throw in that if

[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

I've had the lumpy/bumpy issue with three of the four sets of Schwalbe tires I've owned. I really, really like the Big Apples but I'm reluctant to buy new ones because I don't want a lumpy tire and I don't want the hassle of having to return a lumpy tire. On Monday, March 27, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: Silver cranks came today

Why replace the WI with this, just wondering>? On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 10:47:05 AM UTC-4, Jayme Frye wrote: > > New Riv Silver crankset came today. I quite like the finish; just the > right amount shine for my taste. These will be going on my FAtalantis > replacing the White Industries 1X

Re: [RBW] Car Bike Rack

Mitch, Go to their site they have fender cushions.. On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 9:21 AM, Mitch Browne wrote: > Bruce, >> > > The 1Up doesn't appear to be fender friendly. Have you placed a fendered > bike on the 1Up? > > That's an issue with many Riv type bikes. > >

[RBW] Re: Grant coached Bike Snob on today's blog post

HAA!!! Great read. 60% of the time, Eban is funny every time. I've had that carbon conversation with customers oh I don't knowseveral hundred times? On Monday, March 27, 2017 at 12:01:21 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I know many of you don't read BSNYC because of the profanity, sexual

Re: [RBW] Silver cranks came today

I just looked it up on the Rivendell site. Nice low Q, of the Ritchey Logic width. But the copy says, "Not for 10 or 11 speed drivetrains!" with the exclamation emphasizing the warning. Why is it not compatible with 10 or 11? I'm using a Logic with 10, and I've used a Pro 5 Vis with 10; no

Re: [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

I'll throw in that if one were driven to run drop bars, the ~59.3cm effective TT might allow that (as mentioned by, I think, Grant in the e-mail). Anyone thinking about building an ultra-race Rosco mixte with lifter tube?? Bob -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

I just looked up the recommended PBH for a 60cm Cheviot - 84-94cm - so if someone was at the lower end of the Cheviot range, then it could seemingly be an option. I do know the 60cm Cheviot can seem pretty big, though it seems perfect when riding. That said, I have a PBH right at 89 and I can

Re: [RBW] Silver cranks came today

They're pretty. I take it that these are cold forged? The arms are bulkier than I care for, but not grossly so. (The Ritchey Logic and the old Pro 5 Vis are my benchmarks for elegant crank design.) What's the Q when set up for a typical 135 mm OL rear hub? On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 8:47 AM, Jayme

[RBW] Re: Car Bike Rack

I've got the Yakima Two Timer on the back for two bikes - works great with a wide variety of bikes, downtubes, heights, fenders, tire width, wheel size, etc I've got the Yakima Raptoraero on the roof which works with a

[RBW] Silver cranks came today

New Riv Silver crankset came today. I quite like the finish; just the right amount shine for my taste. These will be going on my FAtalantis replacing the White Industries 1X setup. Cheers Jayme

[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

I am still undecided on the Almotions. The reflective stripe isn't printed round and in the stand they look out of round but feel nice riding around. They do not feel nice like the Bicycle Rolling Resistance review lead me to hope for. I think that the tested tire and the TLE version are

Re: [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

Jim, that is the spectrum that Grant mentioned it would be suitable for: 77 to 87. On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 10:33:15 AM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote: > > this is only for 77 to 87 PBH? > > On Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 4:41 PM, Irving > wrote: > > Ugh... if someone wants to

Re: [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

this is only for 77 to 87 PBH? On Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 4:41 PM, Irving wrote: > Ugh... if someone wants to buy my 60cm Cheviot I may be interested in > becoming #8... > > > On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 8:58:12 AM UTC-7, Charlie R wrote: >> >> >> I received a Rivendell

[RBW] Re: Car Bike Rack

Thanks for sharing Leah. This Saris looks like it would be a good rack for my situation. I am currently experiencing a car rack conundrum though. We are a one car family (my wife and I, plus two kids) and we just recently bought a new-to-us Outback wagon. It came with a nice 1.25" trailer hitch

Re: [RBW] Car Bike Rack

> > Bruce, > The 1Up doesn't appear to be fender friendly. Have you placed a fendered bike on the 1Up? That's an issue with many Riv type bikes. Mitch Browne San Luis Obispo, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Ride Report from Beacon: An Applaloosa and a Rivendell Fork Hit the Road

And there's always the Metro-North railroad which, for a one time fee of $5, allows you to take your bike for a ride to the rides. -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

Re: [RBW] Car Bike Rack

You should chewck out the 1 up USA rack. I have had Thule and Kuat and I like this one the best by far. Really easy to load a bike... On Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 12:43 PM, LeahFoy wrote: > Hi, All, > > Over the weekend I replaced my old Honda Odyssey with a newer model, >

Re: [RBW] Re: Still seeking Butternut?

Adam, I sent you an email to the address listed by your name. Let me know if you didn't get it. On Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 9:42 PM, adam leibow wrote: > thank you!, it would be excellent > > > On Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 8:16:57 AM UTC-7, Christopher Wiggins wrote: > >>

[RBW] FS: Brooks, Tektro, Carradice, Nitto and much more...

Tektro levers and Carradice bagman are spoken for. -- 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] Re: Ride Report from Beacon: An Applaloosa and a Rivendell Fork Hit the Road

Hi Roberta, The bag is a Sackville Saddlesack XSmall - tan available from Riv here: https://www.rivbike.com/collections/bags/products/sackville-saddlesack-xsmall-tan It is a great bag and cavernous for anything with XSmall in its description. Not so big that it hits the backs of your legs while