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

That's a wonderful set up, Ray. How wide of a tire were you able to put on? I also love the pump behind the seatpost. Such a generous amount of space. Enjoy the ride! John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB - Riv Fork; 26" wheel canti

Maybe reach out to norther cycles? -- 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] Re: WTB - Riv Fork; 26" wheel canti

Great idea. I'd buy two for sure. -Norm '559 forever' Bone in PDX From: Michael Morrissey To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Saturday, April 8, 2017 6:35 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: WTB - Riv Fork; 26" wheel canti I was looking

[RBW] Re: WTB - Riv Fork; 26" wheel canti

I was looking for almost the same thing and couldn't find it. I bought an ordinary Tange 26" fork from Bruce Gordon instead. Perhaps a custom builder could do a run of these forks: 26", lugged, 2.4" tire clearance, absurd number of braze-ons, a nice paint color. I'm not going to say a ton

[RBW] Re: Will the Ocean Air Cycles Erlen Bag Support work w/ my Nitto seat post?

Hi Scott, thanks for the measurement. It looks like I need a minimum 46mm for the Erlen to work. I emailed Ocean Air Cycles and they said they are working on a revised version which will fit the Nitto S-83 seat post. How do you like using the Erlen so far? Thanks again, John On Saturday,

Re: [RBW] Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

I had a Carradice Camper, but I really hated having to struggle with the buckles every time I wanted to get in the bag (the traditional Carradice bags use a belt buckle type arrangement on all the pockets). I switched to a Super C with plastic buckles, and it's much easier to live with. The Super

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Go into most motorcycle shops and you can purchase sheets of it about 12"x18". They use it for protection of paint on motorbike fuel tanks etc. I bought a couple of sheets of it many years ago and cut my own protective dots and strips from it. On Friday, 7 April 2017 19:38:43 UTC+10, Les

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

I never said someone with x bicycles is more or less content than someone with x-y bicycles. I really doubt those of us who have more than, say, 2 or 3 bicycles actually *need* all of them. I do think that at some point, rather than bringing pleasure or contentment, a big bicycle collection

[RBW] Re: Will the Ocean Air Cycles Erlen Bag Support work w/ my Nitto seat post?

Distance from front of Erlen seat rail section to the cross brace is 41.5mm -- 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: 3M helicopter tape

In addition to the info posted above, there's this directly from the 3M website: http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/638116O/3mtm-wind-protection-tape-application-instructions.pdf Some aspects of it may be TMI, but others might fit perfectly with the application of the tape on a bike surface.

[RBW] Re: Will the Ocean Air Cycles Erlen Bag Support work w/ my Nitto seat post?

I have an Erlen here I'd be happy to measure. What's the length of the seat rail clamp on your seat post? -- 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: Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

+1 (+2?) for both Swift & the Sackville saddlebags. I own a few of both and love 'em. One plus for the Swift bags over Sackvilles are the daisy chains and D-rings for lashing gear & stuff to the outside of the bag. The Sackville design optimizes use of the top of a back rack. Another favorite

[RBW] Re: Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

I've had 2 Carradices and though I liked them I prefer the Saddlesacks. I have a small on my Saluki, no rack required and a large on my Atlantis. the small below

[RBW] Re: PSA: Coffee Outside Bay Area

Beat the rain today. Check out more photos at #coffeeoutsideba. On Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 12:01:27 PM UTC-8, Kellie wrote: > > *Chasing Mailboxes* has "Coffee

[RBW] Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

The carradice and swift designs are similar, but I think the sackville design is a highly improved one. The flat bottom and rear vs top opening system is much easier to use, and keeps items in place better, in my opinion. Another difference is size. Sackville medium will be a little larger

Re: [RBW] Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

I don't know the Swifts, but I've owned 2 Sackvilles and oh so many Carradices. BTW, I think that Carradices today are of lower quality than they were 20 or 25 years ago; those I owned from the '90s had leather that, while not as pretty as Riv's, certainly never wore out on my watch. I've seen

[RBW] Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

All great choices! Sackville medium is nice if that's your only bag, it's pretty big! It's pretty waterproof Swift saddle bags are more audux type, a bit smaller. Not as waterproof The carradice are the cheapest. The leather straps are much lower quality compared to Sackville, and wear out

[RBW] WTT New Marks rack for old marks rack or Nitto R14

Got this taken care of thnx 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

[RBW] Re: Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

I'm partial to waxed canvas and love Sackville. But I switched to Frost Rivers bag because it plays better with bikepacking with my tent, sleeping bag and pad on the rear rack because it goes sideways. Love the large side pockets too. Only downside so far is I had to add the draw chord to

[RBW] Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

I'm in the market for a new saddlebag and would enjoy reading some of your opinions. Has anyone used/currently uses any of these saddlebags? If so, I'd enjoy reading about what you like and dislike. Thanks! - Swift Zeitgeist (either size) - Sackville Saddlebag (medium) - Carradice Barley or

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Marc40a, Thanks for the heads-up on the water application technique. Super helpful! I've had a roll of this in my bike toolbox for a decade+ and have used it to great success in small applications, like spots on sides of the head-tube where bar-end shifter housing rubs, but larger areas always

[RBW] WTB: New or Used Compass Naches Pass (26″ x 1.8″) Tire

Hey Riv folk, I realize this is a long shot, but no harm in trying ... If anyone has a Compass 26″ x 1.8″ Naches Pass tire, or tires, they'd like to sell, I'm in a buying mood! Can be new or used, 1 or more tires, but only interested in the black sidewall version. Even a Naches Pass that's

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

$1.65 per foot plus $2.85 shipping for 1" wide tape at

[RBW] WTT New Marks rack for old marks rack or Nitto R14

Ahh sorry I didn't specify, I'm in DC :/ -- 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: 3M helicopter tape

Can anyone provide a rough estimate of the cost??? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 10:24:02 AM UTC-4, George Schick wrote: > This is good to know - I've been looking for something like this for chain > slap protection. It's gosh awful expensive, though, so it's good to

Re: [RBW] Re: book of possible interest to Rivendell riders

Thanks, Addison, and good to know that my cheapo plastic pen is a decent one; it certainly write nicely compared to ballpoints and #4 or even 2H pencils! My hand doesn't cramp, and it forces me to write more slowly and with a more relaxed hand. And, not least, my writing with it is almost legible.

[RBW] Will the Ocean Air Cycles Erlen Bag Support work w/ my Nitto seat post?

Hi everyone, Is anyone using their Erlen bag support with either a Nitto S-83 or the lugged Nitto S-84 seat post? I'm looking at the cross piece on the bag support and wondering if there is enough room for the support to fit if the full length of the S-83 saddle clamp. I see longer

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Would this be thick enough in 1 or more layers to prevent top tube dings from flopping handlebars? -- 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: book of possible interest to Rivendell riders

Patrick, those Lamy Safaris are nice pens and a smoking deal in my book. When I was just getting my feet wet I found this site a good primer as a newby: https://www.bestfountainpen.com/ It allowed me to gain some knowledge and set a bar for quality. Only later did I go down the rabbit hole of

[RBW] WTT New Marks rack for old marks rack or Nitto R14

Phillip- Are you in the Bay Area? If so let me know and we can meet up. -Justin -- 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] WTB - Riv Fork; 26" wheel canti

The stock fork stinks and limits what you can do up forward. I did the same sort of thing with my 59 xo-2 but actually used 58 cm hunq fork and dropped the canti posts. I think I ended being into the fork for around $300 which is in custom range. Depending on what tires you run maybe start

[RBW] WTT New Marks rack for old marks rack or Nitto R14

I ordered the marks rack for rear rack use with the toplight rear Dynamo light. This new version doesn't have a tab but brazeons on the side for headlights. Looking to trade this for an old marks rack or R14 rack with the tab to mount the rear b toplight dyno light. The marks rack is brand new

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

On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 8:58:12 AM UTC-7, Charlie R wrote: > I received a Rivendell email yesterday about another possible batch of the > Rosco sort of mountain mixte.  Sounds like the same as the last batch with > maybe a different color.  Cost is estimated to be $800 without bottom >

Re: [RBW] Sackville Saddlesack Large or Medium?

Just a counterexample. I've got a large on my double top tube cant Sam, and I love it. I use it for commuting every day as well as touring and camping rides. I agree it's extremely big, but I like having the option of filling it up and don't really see a significant downside to having more

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

Matt: I have a 61 Bleriot (sidepulls, not canti's) I would consider selling. Email me at denning at bright.net if interested in talking. I am in Ohio. Thanks, Dick > > > > On Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 7:10:53 PM UTC-4, Matt Beecher wrote: >> >> I cannot get a Rivendell Saluki out of

Re: [RBW] WTB - Riv Fork; 26" wheel canti

I hope this works for you, because it's already such a great, fun bike. It'll be really cool to enhance it. I got tremendous use out of my low price red XO-3, riding it to work and all over back in 2000. I'm 6'4", but I made it work with the Riv bar at the time shaped like Albatross but that

Re: [RBW] Sackville Saddlesack Large or Medium?

Medium is really big. Large is extremely big. The medium is bigger than carradice's biggest bag. I can fit sleeping bag, tent, u-lock, multi-tool, a couple shirts and overnight toiletries in mine and then strap the sleeping pad to the top. For me, it's too big for commuting or general riding

[RBW] Re: WTB - Riv Fork; 26" wheel canti

One more thought, if I can't find a Riv fork an old segmented canti MTB fork would also be cool and I could manage w/o the braze ons. Tony On Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 11:35:19 AM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > I'm looking to re-fork my XO-3 for easier 2" tire clearance and mid-fork > braze

[RBW] WTB - Riv Fork; 26" wheel canti

I'm looking to re-fork my XO-3 for easier 2" tire clearance and mid-fork braze on's for rackage. I've got a 59cm XO-3 and the head tube is about 24cm so I'd need at least that, more would be fine or preferred on the steerer tube. 26" wheel canti preferred as I want to run my Bruce Gordon

[RBW] Re: book of possible interest to Rivendell riders

Long time audio geek here, but not so much with the tubes and vinyl these days. I my case, it's CD's ripped to a hard drive, streamed to a Squeezebox, digits delivered to a 4-way digital crossover feeding multiple amps, horn tweeters and high-efficiency woofers and a couple of subs. Lately

Re: [RBW] Sackville Saddlesack Large or Medium?

I just bought a used Large and am still a little shocked at how big it is, I have both an Adam and a Hoss and was looking for a more Adam than Hoss sized bag. I must say it is a very nicely made bag in a very different style than the Cartwright series. Steve Plymouth, NH On Sat, Apr 8, 2017 at

[RBW] Sackville Saddlesack Large or Medium?

I'm trying to decide which Sackville Saddlesack would be better for my Sam. I now have a rear rack so either would work. I plan on using it for commuting, running errands, and the occasional S24O. I have a Mark's rack on the front with a Wald basket for some extra carrying space. My original

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

Congratulations Chris and everyone else who ordered. We'll be looking forward to the build photos. Speaking of which, has anyone from the first round built theirs up as a mountain-ish bike. I thought that bike could be really fun decked out with a set of Thunder Burts. John -- You

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

When contentment is derived from having things or having less things, then contentment is always regulated on external things being set. Which is always have within it, discontentment since nothing external is set but comes and goes. It is not so much as having bicycle N+1 bicycle but I think it

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

Adam Leibow wins for my favorite stable. I would love a lighthouse sequoia, Ramanceur, Hunqapillar and I also recommend the BMC to the budget conscious. If I ever needed to liquidate I'd replace everything with that monster cross. It's a killer bike for the price but you sort of need to be

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

I think this is somewhat more intricate, with many subtle human motivations lying between need and greed. Certainly few Americans live anything close to strictly on need, and of those that do, many are not doing so voluntarily. Our economy and our culture is just not set up that way. When does

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Mixte

Davey, In all fairness, I did not ride the Clem-L more than perhaps around the block. The way it was set up, the Clem felt nearly like riding a Gazelle Dutch bike I once owned. In other words, very upright. My Rosco, though still quite upright, gives me just the slightest amount of forward