Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Just remembered the Gary Fisher Triton- single speed, road. That's 13. There are probably one or two more. Cheers! Chris -- 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] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

F*cking enablers! Clayton n=3 Scott SF, CA -- 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: Bronze Bubbe Build

Nice build! Welcome to the club. There's only 11 of us bronze rosco bubbe folks, or will be once they all sell. I love mine, it's been my go to bike since I got it. On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 8:02:13 AM UTC-7, EasyRider wrote: > > I bought one of the bronze Rosco Bubbe frames, and built it up

[RBW] Re: Rovendell Romulus Modifications

I think it's practically the perfect bicycle. It has that magical Riv combination of smooth ride, and nice, predictable turn in: To my car brain sensibilities it fits in the category of Grand Touring. I like the "sitting in the bike" feel of the long wheelbase, and there's lots of room for fat

Re: [RBW] Re: Pass & Stow Porteur Rack Experiences.

The real advantage of the Pass and Stow rack is the stiffness and stability of it: it won't break, and it won't sway or wobble. Good strength/weight ratio. That is a real advantage, which none of the alternatives possess. Also MUSA by a cool guy. If you don't want a custom rack, or you

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

"How do you decide how many bikes to own?" First, I look at my "needs." Then I look at the garage space in which I can fit bikes. Result: For me, three bikes is plenty. One road bike. One single speed. One commuter/all-rounder. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Rovendell Romulus Modifications

Joe, What do you think of the Appaloosa? Still tempted to purchase one though I might drag my feat until they are all sold. On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 6:50:19 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > My long departed Rom wore cross levers and 32c Paselas for a while. I rode it > on some singletrack

Re: [RBW] Saddles destroying my jeans! Advice?

Get some Wranglers!! Cheers! Chris -- 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] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Current stable: 1. Lemond Alpe d'huez- steel, gofast 2. Trek 930- steel, commuter 3. Rodeo- steel, gofast 4. Quickbeam- steel, drop bars 5. Brompton- folder 6. Raleigh RSW- folder 7. Raleigh Twenty- folder 8. Nashbar Big Ol Fat Bike- fat bike 9. Nihola 4.0- cargo trike 10. Bike Friday Pocket

Re: [RBW] Saddles destroying my jeans! Advice?

Slick Saddle Cover. Slides a little, so it wears out instead of pants. Don't need to go fancy. Even a shower cap works. I'm not sure the stretchy vinyl kind of saddle covers are still around, which are good, but I have a Carradice that works. But you know why bike shorts are black. On Mon, Apr 3,

[RBW] Re: Saddles destroying my jeans! Advice?

Saddle cover! I primarily use the old grey one Riv used to make/sell, but the Aardvark works fine, too. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- 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] Saddles destroying my jeans! Advice?

Hi all- Looking for some advice. I have a Brooks Cambium on my SimpleOne commuter. I love the saddle, but it's destroyed two pairs of nice jeans in very short order (and every leather Brooks I've had has bled dye pretty badly). I'd love to solve it with a dedicated pair of riding pants, but

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Hi Eric, Thanks for the description of your Jones Plus. I have been considering the Jones Plus for its stability but my limited 79cm PBH puts me on spaceframe. Ed On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 9:22 AM, Eric Daume wrote: > My ideal number is three: > > 1) a mountain bike for fast

[RBW] Re: wtb: Homer Hilsen 59cm

I have one with three bottle mounts. https://flic.kr/p/L5qzXE I don't know if you would like the custom paint color. It is a 59. Would consider selling. This bike used to belong to Dave at Riv. Scott On Friday, March 31, 2017 at 1:37:56 PM UTC-6, Eric wrote: > > Bump...still looking for

[RBW] Rovendell Romulus Modifications

My long departed Rom wore cross levers and 32c Paselas for a while. I rode it on some singletrack occasionally and it was ok, but the sizing on that 55cm frame had me with almost no standover clearance. My current 51 Appaloosa has much more frame and tire clearance for that kind of activity.

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Some great bikes out there. My ideal number is two bikes...which is what I'm currently sporting: 1. 62cm SimpleOne. My everyday city commuter. I absolutely love it, and if it ever gets stolen, I'd immediately order a custom made to the exact specs. I don't have a car, so barring extreme

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

My ideal number is three: 1) a mountain bike for fast single track riding (so, no racks, fenders, or underbiking) 2) a relatively stripped down bike for solo road rides (but fenders are still nice for wet rides, and with fat tires, why not?) 3) a racked/fendered/etc bike for pulling the kids

[RBW] Rovendell Romulus Modifications

I was thinking of modifying my Romulus and was curious what others have done. I currently have the noodle drop bars and was thinking of putting on cross check levers. However I was wondering what handlebars folks have used. Most of the pictures online kept the drop bars. However I one of the

[RBW] Re: Three 55cm and No 51cm Appaloosas Left

Call the dealers like Gravel and Grind, maybe you'll get lucky. -Dave J On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 7:07:50 PM UTC-4, REC wrote: > > I asked Roman to clarify something from Grant's blog about only three > Appaloosas left, and this was his reply: > > > "Grant was referring to 55cm Appaloosa

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

So I have a few factors that help me decide, the first is how much I value my marriage,second space and lastly trying to balance that with my constant search for the "perfect" stable. My ideal number is around four. one for fastish for me road, single speeder, all rounder, and mountain bike.

Re: [RBW] Three 55cm and No 51cm Appaloosas Left

Hi Roberta, I missed out on the 51 Green Appaloosa complete while I was studying my fit. I did not want to make an expensive mistake of getting a too big a bike. On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 6:51 AM, REC wrote: > I asked Roman to clarify something from Grant's blog about only

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I'm not sure what my ideal N is, although I'm pretty much within 1 or 2 of the realistic max due to storage issues. The current fleet (9 mine, 1 wife's, and 2 -soon to be 3 - tandems): Old Schwinn MTB shod with studded Schwalbes that serves as a winter commuter. Abusable and tough. Trek

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Mixte Build + Riding Impressions

I love the sticker on the downtube! Perfect message for people less inclined to "get rad". On Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 4:14:21 PM UTC-4, Ed Carolipio wrote: > > I've built up and have been riding the Bubbe "Mountain Mixte" (aka "Step > Thru" for the purists) for a couple of weeks now so it

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne Frameset, Racks, etc.

***Updated*** > I recently bought an Atlantis which came up for sale locally. As a > result, I am selling my Sam Hillborne. I am not the original owner of the > Sam. I bought it off Ebay. The frame is, I believe, a 55. I am selling > the the frame/fork with the headset, brakes, front and

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I forgot the beater, "lock up with no worries" category. Since I work for myself and at home, I don't need to worry about parking a commuter, but when I go to a store, the Hon Solo can either be folded and put into a shopping cart, or it can be locked outside and left with less worries than for

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I like the idea of two numbers: real and ideal. I'm not the only one whose Ideal is N-2: my ideal is three or four, based on riding types. Rivendell Quickbeam - fendered, dynamo, fixed. Commuter, in-town rider. Soon to be back to a dingle setup and nicer tires, which would put it back on

[RBW] Three 55cm and No 51cm Appaloosas Left

I asked Roman to clarify something from Grant's blog about only three Appaloosas left, and this was his reply: "Grant was referring to 55cm Appaloosa completes. That being said and I'm sorry to say, we're totally sold out of 51cm Appaloosa framesets and completes. Almost all of them were

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I've been through a very large number of different bikes trying to get exactly what I want, and now I'm very, very close. I have as many bikes as fit the kinds of cycling I do. It seems to me that the only rational rule of collection is to have bikes that you want to ride or bikes that you want

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

So many great bikes! Steve S - care to share any pictures of your all rounder on tour in the Yucatan?!? Sounds like quite a trip. On Mon, Apr 3, 2017, 18:42 Esteban wrote: > Bikes are fun. I have several. I try not to keep count - don't use a > bicycle computer, either. >

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Bikes are fun. I have several. I try not to keep count - don't use a bicycle computer, either. > > I DO have three Rivs: - Orange Quickbeam running Jack Browns - Riv Road custom ('99 Joe/Joe) on 30mm Challenge Strada Bianca tires - 700c green Hunquapillar swallowing 2.35 Schwalbe Big Ones, 2x10

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

My number is 4. Last year I went from 7 to 3, since then I bought a Hunquapillar frameset that is waiting on a few parts. My three are a 96 Riv Road custom, designed for 28's w/fenders, with cantis, I ride it with 32's and fenderless, a 2000 Riv All Rounder, 42's w/fenders, BG lowriders, used as

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Bob et al: The “n” discussion is somewhat odd for me. I have about 30 or so bikes. I don't need that many; I'm usually pretty happy with whatever bike I'm riding at the moment. Right now my Roadeo and Della Santa are probably at the top of the list. Why so many? I choose bikes

[RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

For me the magic number is 3*. That's two steady, unsellable steeds and 1 rotating experimental bike. The * denotes my wife's last gen Salsa Caseroll which is soon to become a Rosco bubbe Mixte and our Gary fisher Gemini tandem. My rides: 1) 56 cm double tt Sam H. 2) 58 cm Quick B. 3) 1993

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I have gone through a significant transformation as a cyclist in the last year and a half. I was once heavily influenced by racing. As you would expect I owned many carbon fiber road bikes. I also owned the latest and greatest carbon fiber CX bike with hydro disc brakes. Now that I have

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

N=4 for me currently, and I'm pretty happy with that. I'm not counting the bikes I'm fixing up to sell/give to others, just the bikes for me. 1) Rivendell Road Standard, 650b conversion, 38 mm Pari- Motos. This is my road-oriented all-rounder and touring bike. 2) '88 Schwinn KOM-10. Rigid lug

[RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

My philosophy is a diff bike for every situation, as many as space will allow... In no particular order: 1. 62cm Hillborne completely murdered out 2. 2007 Hardtail Stumpjumper XT, XTR, Fox 3. 1999 GT Karakoram for locking up in suspect areas 4. Micargi Island Tandem w fully custom accessories;

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Like others have mentioned, I have certain niches that I want to fill without too much overlap. I feel like I'm in a pretty good place right now with N = 4/5, and I'll hopefully just move one on if a worthy and economically viable upgrade presents itself in one of these niches. First the 4

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Complete bikes... 1. Road Standard/Custom 650Bx38, fenders - all weather pavement, most used 2. Redwood 700x38, no fenders, sunny day pavement. Possible future 650B conversion. 3. Clem Smith Jr - riding with 13 month old and off curbs and on the trail to Moms house and so forth 4. 80

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

SOLD! Thank you all! -- 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: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

George, I've had two 1x1's over the years both setup with either Fat Franks or slicks. That is one great bike. I used to throw knobbies on it to take to Kettle or Palos and then throw the slicks back on for commuting. On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 2:25:07 PM UTC-5, George Schick wrote: > > I

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Ah, the N+ question. > > I have gone through many swings in the past years. I used to be a craigslist hunter and would grab something and flip something else. That was great in two regards: It allowed me to try so many bikes out while calming my curiosity, and it has allowed me to find out

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

For some time I'd been feeling like the sweet spot for me is 7 bikes. They all have their niches but a bike is a bike and obviously there are redundancies. That being said I did recently realize the fluctuation in bikes can also be about life happenings as much as pragmatic needs about bike use.

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I'm not much of a cycling minimalist. My cycling has changed quite a bit over the years and I've been through a lot of bikes but I tend to buy and sell to keep the costs to a level where I won't get divorced. By a lot of bikes, I really mean I've been through a lot of bikes. I've settled on

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I spend more time than I ought to considering this question... glad I'm not alone. I guess I have two N#'s... the academic N# and the actual N#. To get the #'s out of the way; Actual: N=11; 4 mine/ride able (Saluki commuter, XO-3 townie, Jones All-surface, Rockhopper camp bike), 3

[RBW] Re: Bronze Bubbe Build

Thanks Chris, thanks Tony. On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 3:23:08 PM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > Great looking bike, particularly the mustache bars... don't see enough of > those! > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I have 3 &"1/2" bikes. I live in an area where the trails are mostly constructed from compacted limestone "screenings" (the very fine leftovers from the sorting of various sizes of crushed limestone rocks). Ordinarily, i.e. with regular rainfall during the late Spring, Summer, and early Fall

[RBW] Re: Bronze Bubbe Build

Great looking bike, particularly the mustache bars... don't see enough of those! -- 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] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

No longer any Rivendell's that I personally own, but my wife has a Cheviot. I have/will have: 1. 2016 Bob Jackson Audax End-End. My go-fast bike. 2. 2017 Bob Jackson Vigorelli. Single speed go-fast road (frame en route). 3. 1976 Richard Sachs Road bike. Go-fast vintage mostly-Campy bike. 4. 2009

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne complete

For anyone interested in building up a Riv, and who cannot fit a 62cm, I'd like to offer a "build kit". The kit would include everything except the f/f/hs. So basically a standard Rivendell build kit plus everything that is listed in my original post, all for $900. The saddle and rack are still

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I have two bikes: 1. 2011 A. Homer Hilsen-Road/Commuting/Rando riding etc. 2. 1989 Trek 950 Mountain bike-Lugged frame & 1" threaded steerer version. Trail/Single track riding. I owned as many as 9 bikes at a one time ( Chrome Schwinn Paramount, Tom Ritchey, lugged Sport touring bike, Tome

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

bob, i currently have 2 bikes after a lot of rotations. seems to be the same ideas you have 1.) Norther Custom, 650b randonneur bike - for longer rides where i want to push it, but still has capacity to carry light camping stuff if the site is far away, also will be used for commuting when i

[RBW] Re: Bronze Bubbe Build

Saddle height is probably about 70cm. Standover with 38mm tires is about 30.5 inches. I'm 5'7" and I can put my fleet flat down with some room to spare. Fitwise, it's very comparable to my 53cm RB-T, but the Bubbe can handle much wider tires and is easier to get the handlebars up high. On

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I concur with Eric Norris. N=11. I'm currently at N-2, but the two obvious voids are getting filled this month. Then order will be restored. BL in EC. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Depends on the riding but for me 3 is the perfect number: one go fast road bike, one single speed/around town bike, and one mountain bike (with one or more of those capable of carrying a load for S240's). That being said I have 5 and very creative storage solutions to say the least (no garage,

[RBW] Re: Bronze Bubbe Build

Beautiful bike and a nice choice of parts on the build! Can I ask you what your saddle height is on this bike? Enjoy! On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 12:09:45 PM UTC-4, EasyRider wrote: > > Here's a closeup of the fender and rack mount. The Rawland front rack > doesn't come with a separate tang

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I use the be happy with you have than what you don't have principle and I am at 2. -- 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] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Bob: I should have given my wife credit for figuring out what N equals. Seriously, though … With the sale of my Rivendell Road, I’m down to 11 bikes, with N=12. That’s more bikes than I can ride, and about as many as I can comfortably store, even with three in the garage and one at the hotel

[RBW] Re: Bronze Bubbe Build

Here's a closeup of the fender and rack mount. The Rawland front rack doesn't come with a separate tang or integrated bolt like a Nitto. Instead, it's a tab like those used to mount a fender to a rear brake bridge or fork crown with a bolt. If you've mounted fenders before, you know that this

[RBW] FS 56 cm double TT Sam frame

I had the same problem. You need to switch to Desktop mode. Can't PM in the mobile mode. Have a great trip. -- 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

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

My riding style is very conducive to having just one bike and the only benefit (beyond pride of ownership) to having two would be having a spare if my primary bike is in the shop, which rarely happens. My main bike is a custom built Karate Monkey and my back-up is a custom built 1984 Trek 830.

[RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Hey Folks: I know threads somewhat similar to this pop up every now and again, but Ryan's question to Eric in the Rivendell Road SOLD thread made me wonder how folks settle on their stable size. I fall squarely in the minimalist camp, but I'm guessing others here probably don't. So: 1. How do

[RBW] FS 56 cm double TT Sam frame

A couple of people have expressed interest. I am riding the Cross Florida (on my orange Sam) this weekend and will get back to you on Monday (maybe Tuesday depending on how sore I am) Not real good at posting from the phone and haven't figured out PM from the phone. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Rivendell / VO Randonneur Front Rack with Decaleur compatibility? -- also, trade me? (FT)

When I make a bigger porteur bag I'll usually sew in a couple of straps that I can loop around the handlebars to keep the bag from sliding forward (I use drop bars on everything I ride, so I can't just have huge loads expand sideways because then they infringe on my shifters and brakes) but

[RBW] Re: Iron on patches

Fabric glue should work well on a waxed canvas. On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 6:11:39 PM UTC-5, scott wrote: > > 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

Re: [RBW] WTB Nitto R14 Rack with Tombstone

Yeah, I'm kind of suspecting that Soma is the same and just using an old picture for the product. At the moment, I'm using a Nitto Big Bag Rack for saddlebag support, which is a little overkill. I don't really mind that at all, but I'm going to be shipping the bike for a trip soon, and I

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Road SOLD

Basically, the Bike Room filled up: https://flic.kr/p/SdV8fs Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Apr 3, 2017, at 6:31 AM, Abcyclehank wrote: > > Most important question for the list how did you and your wife settle on a >

[RBW] Re: seeking Rivendell Saluki reviews...and maybe a lead

Had a 56cm Atlantis. Traded for a 59cm AHH which was traded for a 60cm canti Saluki. Very happy with the Saluki although it was nice to run "monstercross"-sized tires on the Atlantis. It's my happy medium bike, combining construction ideas of GP and rando/brevet ideas of JH/BQ. I load it

[RBW] Rivendell Road SOLD

Most important question for the list how did you and your wife settle on a N-factor. Good luck in your hunt. I would have snatched your road in an instant but am in the 68cm frame range. Sincerely, Ryan Hankinson West Michigan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] seeking Rivendell Saluki reviews...and maybe a lead

I have a 58cm 650b Hilsen. My kids call it "Homer" when I ride slow and "Saluki" when I ride fast. Because we all know that the most important factor in the speed of a bike is the name.  Doug -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"