[RBW] Bar bag for the Riv Bullmoose bar?

If it doesn't interfere with the cables, I love the Multisack. Great bag that holds a surprising amount. I thought they had shown it mounted on a Bullmoose on the Blug somewhere but I wasn't able to find it again. I bet if you sent Riv a picture of your setup, they'd let you know if it would

[RBW] Re: New Chev

Rear brake set-up works so great, I've been doing long skids for fun, which I just couldn't do before.I thought about doing it on the underside, like René did, but figured it was worth a try like this, which really isn't much different. I'd say just go for it! P.S. I still love this

[RBW] Handlebar Bliss

I'm currently riding albatross to get up a little higher due to a shoulder injury. They are nice but I really miss my albastache setup. You can sit a bit upright when you want to but the curves are a nice reach with great control that feels as aggressive as I need. I took the suggestion of

[RBW] Re: WTB: XL/XXL trail bike

Thanks, Reid. I have two wheelsets for the Sam for quick changeovers. One 36 hole for dirt and commuting and one 32 hole for road riding. I've used Mondial 40's with fenders (p50s, I think) for commuting and Smart Sams in the summer without fenders for fun. The lighter wheelset has a set of

[RBW] Re: Question: Quickbeam With Axle Nuts

Phil bolted hubs use an 8mm socket-head bolt with a shouldered washer to fit the dropout slots This isn't a QB, but my '57 Lenton frame with custom Phil hubs here's the perfect tool at McMaster

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Heron Road frameset

yes 130mm rear spacing 1 Simple Trick Removes Eye Bags & Lip Lines in Seconds Fit Mom Daily http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/591bbd089d7c93d085fb8st01duc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Heron Road frameset

Rear spacing is 130mm? On Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 7:41:10 PM UTC-7, mike goldman wrote: > > ST 58 c-top > TT 57 c-c > SO 32.25" > horizontal dropouts > > Roly Poly 700x27mm tires pictured for clearance purposes > > i never really noticed the top tube blem much in the 5 years i've owned >

[RBW] Re: WTB: XL/XXL trail bike

Thanks John! Were you running the smart sams in the later photos with fenders, or was that another tire? Cool setup by the way! Loving how versatile the Sam seems to be. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: A Real Turkey of a Ride Report

I bet you gobbled up the miles after that encounter! I see flocks of turkeys in several places around here, but they are very skilled at evasive maneuvers. Getting close to bear is far easier, though less desirable. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 7:17:59 PM UTC-6, Mark

[RBW] 48 Sam - Convert to 26"?

He says he is using racers now and this seems more about decent cable routing than getting bigger tires. Would the big rivendell sidepulls not clear the fender? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] 48 Sam - Convert to 26"?

Have you tried the Paul racers? How much further do you need those brakes to reach? Also, why not just buy the 26" Appaloosa instead? I'm all in favor of one of a kind bike projects, but I feel an Appaloosa is really close to what you're aiming for. Good luck! -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Sugino XD2 Triple with Ultegra 8Spd Bar End Shifter at Max Travel

Interesting. I'm a bit stumped as to why you can move the FD by hand but not at the shifter. If nothing else suggested already works first, I have one last suggestion, pretty much the same as my previous. If you have more than a few mm of clearance between your chainstay and your granny ring,

[RBW] Re: WTB: XL/XXL trail bike

If you go with 45 Smart Sams, you definitely have to lose the fenders. In fact, I replaced my double kickstand with a single because the Smart Sams rubbed slightly on the kickstand when I pedaled hard. Here's a pic:

[RBW] Re: Question: Quickbeam With Axle Nuts

Beautiful pictures, and a smart setup. I love my dingle cog, and need to set the Quickbeam up with two rings again. I'm glad the spill wasn't too costly. I'm very pro QRs for dingle gear changes. I've used a wrench, but the quick release is so fast. Bill's technique with only undoing one side

[RBW] 48 Sam - Convert to 26"?

Stephen, I would contact Rivendell. Ask to speak with Brian or Mark and pose your question. There is a chance they have encountered this situation before. Best of luck, Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Sugino XD2 Triple with Ultegra 8Spd Bar End Shifter at Max Travel

Thanks, I changed the BB from 122nn to 113.5mm. The FD easily moves out further when pulled by hand. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 1:08:06 PM UTC-4, EasyRider wrote: > I'm with Patrick Moore on this one. > > If you didn't replace the bottom bracket when you replaced

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Bliss

> > I went from Noodles to Albastache, back to Noodles, then went to a wide > single speed flat bar, then Albatross, back to the flat bar and now on > Original WTB dirt drops. I have big issues with my hands and they always go > numb (lots of hand surgeries). My current favorite bar is the

[RBW] Re: FS: Bosco, Albatross, Sackville, Silver/shimano shifters, VP Pedals, Nitto Stems

thanks to everyone who reached out! the list is quickly shrinking. update on whats left to save you and i time emailing back and forth. On Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 9:59:22 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > update on whats left Pictures HERE >

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Bliss

I really dig albastache like many here, I just wish I could put my "regular" sized components on them as opposed to road bar sized stuff. -- 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] Re: WTB: XL/XXL trail bike

Reid, I spent a season riding the very rooty and rocky trails here in MD on my Sam. I was definitely "underbiking," but it was a lot of fun, and I never even once had to fix a flat. Part of that "luck" is due to the fact that I don't mind walking, and I pick my way down hills rather than bomb

[RBW] Re: Sam got hitched: breaking in the Cheviot with a C overnight

The whole C+GAP is definitely on our bucket list! I'm working everyone up toward longer unsupported trips. Baby steps... On Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 1:51:48 PM UTC-4, WETH wrote: > > Great photos. Beautiful bikes. I love that stretch of the C canal. > You have the perfect bikes for years of

[RBW] Re: Sam got hitched: breaking in the Cheviot with a C overnight

I've taken our son to camp on the C (by bike) last year (DC end, we live in Alexandria), but not yet all of us. It will be much easier next time, now that we have a trailer! https://www.flickr.com/gp/edith_john_stowe/fJ5A37 On Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 1:41:29 PM UTC-4, EasyRider wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: WTB: XL/XXL trail bike

Hi Phillip, I was definitely eyeing your listing! You pretty much nailed both the potential deal breakers and the things that caught my eye. I'll keep mulling it over, but I'm suspecting that the drops/single speed will indeed be what gives me pause. Thanks for the response though! Reid On

[RBW] Re: WTB: XL/XXL trail bike

Thanks for all the input folks, it's given me plenty to think on. I did have a hard tail (too small) for a while and ventured out on the Austin trails, some of which are indeed a little too interesting for my taste. The idea of a new wheelset for the Sam is a good one (cheaper than a new bike,

[RBW] Sam got hitched: breaking in the Cheviot with a C overnight

Great photos. Beautiful bikes. I love that stretch of the C canal. You have the perfect bikes for years of adventures. After the Erie Canal, plan a trip on The GAP trail if you haven't ridden it. All the best, Erl Kensington, MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Sam got hitched: breaking in the Cheviot with a C overnight

John, looks like you had a great time. "Grandma" lives too far away to babysit our little guy, so my wife and I took him camping with us a few weeks ago on the C at Antietam Creek, near Harper's Ferry. No bikes this time, but it won't be long. On Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 12:24:01 AM UTC-4,

[RBW] Re: 48 Sam - Convert to 26"?

i THINK, you could get canti bosses spaced for 26" wheels, put paul motolites on and still be able to swap between a fat tired 26" and a normal tired 650b. The pauls have a lot of easy vertical adjustment. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Sugino XD2 Triple with Ultegra 8Spd Bar End Shifter at Max Travel

I'm with Patrick Moore on this one. If you didn't replace the bottom bracket when you replaced the crank, I'd look there. Those old Shimano triples use wide spindles, ~125mm wide. The Sugino XD2 uses a 107-113, depending on the chainstay width. For your bike, I would guess anything in the

[RBW] Re: WTB: XL/XXL trail bike

Hi Reid, I'm selling an XL Singular Gryphon. It's a big bike - the only one I've ever seen where "XL" meant "XL." Geometry drawing: https://www.flickr.com/photos/singularcycles/3190336963/ CL ad (w/pics): https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/6130517876.html Possible deal breakers for you: -

[RBW] Re: WTB: XL/XXL trail bike

I'll echo what others have said about using the Sam. As long as you're not doing rocky/rutty single track it can take it. I built mine up specifically to do road and trail duty. Maybe pick up another wheelset and put some fat knobby tires and a cassette on it for offroad duty. It's cheaper

[RBW] Re: Sam got hitched: breaking in the Cheviot with a C overnight

C is great on the Sam--I haven't been out there yet this year. And I have family in Syracuse--next time I go up I might have to load the Sam on the family truckster's hitch rack and hit a stretch of Erie Canal as well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Sam got hitched: breaking in the Cheviot with a C overnight

awesome the c is great, very fortunate i live in dc On Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 12:24:01 AM UTC-4, John Stowe wrote: > > I've had my Sam Hillborne almost 5 years ago now, and I've been hoping to > get my wife on a Riv since then. Our upcoming Erie Canal trip this summer > provided the perfect

[RBW] Re: WTB: XL/XXL trail bike

Reid, I agree with Patrick. I have used my Sam on trails around the bay area and it tends to feel similar to my rigid mtb days in the '80's with a little more bb drop. Conway was selling a set of new Smart Sams for $60 (https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/d6TmbLyGdkg).

[RBW] Re: WTB: XL/XXL trail bike

My advice, if you haven't already scouted out the trails you want to ride and concluded otherwise for yourself, is to pick up a beater 80s or 90s MTB and try the trails before you invest in a fully rigid trail bike for Austin. Most (all?) of the fun trails are full of limestone. It's rough on

[RBW] Re: Sam got hitched: breaking in the Cheviot with a C overnight

Fantastic! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, May 15, 2017 at 10:24:01 PM UTC-6, John Stowe wrote: > > I've had my Sam Hillborne almost 5 years ago now, and I've been hoping to > get my wife on a Riv since then. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Sam got hitched: breaking in the Cheviot with a C overnight

As a fellow Sam and Cheviot owner, I really need to "grandma" to watch my kids so my wife and I can go camping on the C Last fall I took the Sam and rode from Cumberland to D.C. and have really been wanting to get my wife out on the trail ever since. Thanks for sharing. Ryan Arlington, VA

[RBW] Re: 48 Sam - Convert to 26"?

To keep the already relatively low bottom bracket drop from going down further, I believe you'd have to use a tire wider than 42mm/1.75". Like a RTP or a Big Ben. (The outside diameter of such a wheel is about the same as a 650b x 42.) In that case, perhaps you'd need wider fenders, and those

[RBW] Re: FS: Bosco, Albatross, Sackville, Silver/shimano shifters, VP Pedals, Nitto Stems

update on whats left Pictures HERE > >> >> >> >> *Shipping is included in the listed price*, and listed price is net to >> myself via paypal friends and family. Almost everything has seen very low >> mileage / great

[RBW] 48 Sam - Convert to 26"?

I've got a 48 Sam and am considering having cantilever bosses brazed on to run 26" wheels. I see lots of conversions from 700c to 650b, etc., and I can't think of why this conversion would be problematic, but wanted to check to see if anyone with Rivendell-specific experience/knowledge had any

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Bliss

I'll add in here, I've never tried an Alba, but I've never had a bike with a top tube long enough for it. Most Riv frames would be perfect with Albas. Two that I'm a huge fan of are the original Moustache and Ahearne Map bar - both on shorter-top-tube frames. Moustache was my first, about

[RBW] Re: FS: Wheelsets and tires, 700c and 26, What's Left

Folks— Here's what's left. Please feel free to make offers. I have a bunch of wheelsets and that I’d like put on the block. I’d be willing to break up a wheelset if just a front or rear is needed. Shipping for wheels would be via Bike Flights, between $20-40, depending on how

[RBW] Re: WTB: XL/XXL trail bike

Have you tried riding trails with your Sam? You might be amazed. IF nothing else, it gets you out there, learning trail skills, riding, while you find your Hunq. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, May 15, 2017 at 8:41:05 PM UTC-6, Reid Echols wrote: > > I'm in the market (aren't we all?) these