[RBW] Re: The BLAHG, eRivs?

So... sorry to change the subject, but I finally got around to reading the pertinent Blahg entry, and what caught my eye was something else entirely. And unlike an e-riv, it sounds like it's at least a remote possibility. Is anyone else as excited as me by the possibility of a

[RBW] Re: FS Surly ECR size large

Last bump @ $1,400 plus shipping CONUS On Monday, May 22, 2017 at 7:30:44 PM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > Bump on the Surly ECR- looking for $1,500 plus shipping CONUS > > On Friday, May 19, 2017 at 5:45:31 PM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: >> >> For sale is my Surly ECR size large in excellent

[RBW] Re: The BLAHG, eRivs?

Hi - At the outset, I should state, that I would not buy a bicycle with an electric motor. I am not without experience in the world of electric vehicles (known as EVs in some circles). I think EVs are here to stay. I invested in Tesla. I currently drive a Nissan Leaf. I don't think a Leaf is

[RBW] Re: Pick your paint Hunq

hey that's golden gate park, like a two minute ride from my "house" - let's ride!!! On Friday, March 24, 2017 at 5:12:21 PM UTC-7, Christopher Cote wrote: > > The Riv newsletter I received today alluded to this in the subject, but > there were no details in the newsletter. Anyone know the

[RBW] WTB: feeler for 51cm Sam Hillborne, 55 Cheviot, 55 or 58 Betty Foy, Roscoe Bubbe or similar bikes

Hello, everyone. I'm sending out feeler for the price of a used 51cm Sam Hillborne, 55cm Cheviot, 55cm or 58cm Betty Foy, Rosco Bubbe Mixte, Atlantis--but I think I won't be able to afford one, even if used-- (or any bikes similar to ones on this list), with standard Rivendell builds or

[RBW] Re: Pick your paint Hunq

Brilliant execution! Just perfect. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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] FS: Parts Bin Purge Nitto B132 Rando Setup, 650b A23 Rims, Older Cranks w/ new Rings, Wheelsets 650b/700c

Hi David- I'm on mobile and can't reply privately. If you're interested in selling the ta chain guard separately, let me know... Thanks, Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] PSA-55 Sam Hillborn ((( Boston )))

Hey all came across this Sam Hillborn on the Boston Craigs, not my Sam but a real beauty! Peter in Boston -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Pick your paint Hunq

I *think* I'm done with fine-tuning. It's *sooo* good! Things worth noting: - single-digit serial number (!); notice the built-in rear brake stop - the frame is slightly undersized for extra ruff stuff clearance - those are 2.25" smart sams - there's ample clearance at the fork and

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis Rebuild Ideas

I'm against cutting anything off of any of my handlebars, but that's me. I filed off the ridge on my ergon grips so they could slide forwards on my choco bars, so now I've got about an inch protruding back from the grips. My point is you could easily lose those 3cms and still leave room for

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis Rebuild Ideas

I just called Riv and they do seem to say that the Chocos come back about 3cm more than the Albatross which is pretty significant. I am tempted to go Map, but I really wanted that swept back / upright feel and I don't love the curviness of the Albatross. I prefer the lines of the Choco.

Re: [RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 11:32:26 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > Anyone of you multi wheelset advocates have a good system for going from > slick/fender/dyno light to knobby > All of my wheelsets have dynohubs, so in my case it's just a matter of popping one wheelset out and

Re: [RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

banana connectors? On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 2:32:26 PM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > I love the idea of multiple wheelsets and executed it for my wife's 52cm > Clementine. I've got two nearly identical velocity synergy/shimano w/ dyno > wheelsets one with Fatty Rumpkins and one with

[RBW] FS: RockyMounts R4 Tandem Rack

Perfect for your new HubbuhubbuH. Brand new in box. Never mounted. $320 shipped to you on your lucky day! -- 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: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

I have three small ones and "some" bikes. I love my Hunq and will likely not ever get rid of it. My suggestion is to keep the Hunq, and buy a cool kid carrier. I have a Workcycles Bakfiets and in all honesty, it often gets the most road time of all my bikes. I get to be out with my boys,

[RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

Run your Hunq with large Schwalbe slicks (e.g. Big Ones or the latest version of this tire) and you'll never notice a difference between it and a 650b Atlantis. Really. You know your Hunq fits and you love it. On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 1:43:42 PM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > that ceiling thing

[RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

FWIW, I live in a very small house, have a young kid, and built an 8x10 shed to avoid the problem discussed here. I don't know if that's an option for you, but my shed easily holds my four bikes and a sizable workbench with repair stand. Plus the rest of the junk of modern life. Dunno if

[RBW] PSA Bay Area Atlantis

Don't know if this belongs to a lister or not but appeared to be a pretty good deal. Tempted to swap out my Hillborne for this one. Might solve Drew's current dilemma? https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/6155758351.html John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

im no dynamo expert, but, could you put one of those quick connector things near the light and a connector near the hub and swap in the middle section, be it the fendered wire or just regular wire? > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

i can change wheels. And now with paul motolites, i don't even need to deflate. -- 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: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

I love the idea of multiple wheelsets and executed it for my wife's 52cm Clementine. I've got two nearly identical velocity synergy/shimano w/ dyno wheelsets one with Fatty Rumpkins and one with Nobby Nics. Now the hassle I've found is not the actual swap b/c the brake offset is identical but

Re: [RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

I think using what you have and adding what is needed or used is all we should have. The accumulations of bicycles is nice but you cant just ride them all, all the time and justification for having them lessen the reason to have them. I read or heard that the late comedian Robin Williams had

[RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

This is always an interesting thought experiment, if nothing else. I've decided that n=2 for me: a Sam (with 42 Soma Shikoros) and a Surly Troll (with 3" WTB Rangers). I'm going to roll with this combination for the foreseeable future--maybe even take DP's advice and do three years--that seems

[RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 10:28:03 AM UTC-7, Brian Campbell wrote: > > Sell everything but the Sam and buy northing else. Chances are you will be > just fine, since the Sam can do all of the riding and eventual kid hauling > (Congratulations!) that you will likely do. Set it up with new >

[RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

Then keep the hunq and purge everything else. What's the BB drop on the thing? -david parsons On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 10:43:42 AM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > that ceiling thing actually looks kinda promising. there is a subtext of > unspoken wife expectation that im either feeling or

[RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

that ceiling thing actually looks kinda promising. there is a subtext of unspoken wife expectation that im either feeling or imagining, and actually, i think Leah's bike suggestion would do a lot to assuage them. i do agree that the sam would probably be a totally adequate 1 bike. The problem

Re: [RBW] Hubbuhubbuh (HHH) tandem group on Flickr

Flickr is passe from the standpoint of needing a Yahoo account to use it. But otherwise it's a good service and offers 1TB of storage for free. That means your can store quite a lot of full resolution photos. Google will give you unlimited photo storage if you accept their lower resolution

[RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

Sell everything but the Sam and buy northing else. Chances are you will be just fine, since the Sam can do all of the riding and eventual kid hauling (Congratulations!) that you will likely do. Set it up with new bars/saddle/rack if you need to. I have 2 bikes my AHH and a 1989 Trek 950

[RBW] FS: What’s now left-- drivetrain, brake, seatposts, wheelsets etc.

Thanks for all the replies. Here's what's left. Make offers!Prices include shipping in the lower 48. It’s best to contact me at ekdouglas (at) mindspring (dot) com Photos can be seen at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/147685640@N03/albums/72157684339820996 *Drivetrain*

[RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

Drew, How tall are your ceilings? http://www.businessinsider.com/stowaway-bike-storage-system-2015-12 John On Monday, May 29, 2017 at 6:55:17 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > Say you had a hunqapillar, a Sam and a couple vintage bikes. But mostly > the hunq and Sam got ridden and you felt like you

[RBW] Re: Even a riv (design) can wobble

The steering on the clem is very light without load. It likes a little weight over the front. On Monday, May 29, 2017 at 4:38:47 PM UTC-4, dougP wrote: > > This is interesting, and a bit surprising. We stopped at Rivendell a > while back & my wife test rode a Clementine. She found it to be

[RBW] Re: Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

I second Michael's wish for further information. I use Barlows, and although I've got plenty of clearance with my Berthoud fenders, I have often thought I'll try the Bon Jons when I eventually wear the tread down. I like the ride with the Barlows, but I also liked the ride with Jack Brown

[RBW] Hubbuhubbuh (HHH) tandem group on Flickr

Hi all, I really enjoy seeing the various tandem builds. I may be behind the times - Flickr could be passe. Nonetheless, I created a Flickr group for the HHH: https://www.flickr.com/groups/3722065@N25 Hopefully, a few of you can add your photos when you have the time. Enter code here... --

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis Rebuild Ideas

Maybe ease into it. I suppose the transition to full super upright would look like noodles-albastache-map/ahearn-albatross-choco-bosco. -- 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: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

Eric, your point is acknowledged and agreed with. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Shopsack or Sugarloaf

I own a medium ShopSack. As Jim. S. says, it's very useful when not in the basket. I use mine to commute. It holds a small tool bag, a change of clothes, and personal items, with plenty of room to spare. Off the bike, the handles are the perfect length for either carrying it at your side or

[RBW] Re: Atlantis vs Appaloosa

I'm 65 and officially old. I have a 55cm Chevoit and labored over the purchase decision. It's very comfortable ride and extremely stable. You can ride and let your mind wander w/o worry long as you aren't doing rough stuff. Fine on 'normal' trails. I perhaps would have preferred geometry more

[RBW] FS: What’s left and additions, drivetrain, brake, seatposts, wheelsets etc.

Folks— Still downsizing. I’ll also be posting a couple of frames and matching wheelsets next week. Discounts offered for multiple items. Feel free to make offers. Prices include shipping in the lower 48. It’s best to contact me at ekdouglas (at) mindspring (dot) com Photos can be

[RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

I just want to second the idea of getting two sets of wheel for that one bike and *to make sure that the rims have the same width*--will make wheel changes much easier. On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 2:23:33 AM UTC-4, Ian A wrote: > > One bike + a home workshop. > > On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

One bike + a home workshop. On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 11:30:52 PM UTC-6, christian poppell wrote: > > I believe Jobst Brandt had only one bike and he went everywhere! I think > you can satisfy want and need all in one shot. You want an Atlantis and at > that point you only need one bike!

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis Rebuild Ideas

Ugh! Now I'm really starting to worry that I need to rethink. I've always been happy w/ my hands just over my brakes on the noodles just at its set up in the picture. Seems like the chocos might be too far back. On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 11:18:35 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > Choco bars come

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis Rebuild Ideas

Choco bars come way way back. Further than albatross even. The map bar are a good suggestion for an uprightish bar on a bike without a super long top tube. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and