Re: [RBW] Re: New (old) bike day? An Eroica bike

They have earth tones galore. Three shades of brown plus khaki, maroon, copper and burnt orange. Add to that the other browns you can make with lighter colors and amber shellac, and there’s more like eleven shades of brown. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: PSA: Hunqapillar

Considering that it appears to have tumbled down a very serious hill, yes..that price is a smidge optimistic. -- 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: PSA: Hunqapillar

price is WAY too high. On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 7:38:42 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > With, uhhh, chainsuck. > > > https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F272898070034 > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Hunqapillar

I agree it’s awesome to see a bike so thoroughly enjoyed, but it makes the asking price seem a bit much. Sky in new west > On Oct 24, 2017, at 9:05 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Right?? I bet Grant would get a kick out of it. > > -- > You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: PSA: Hunqapillar

Right?? I bet Grant would get a kick out of it. -- 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: PSA: Hunqapillar

i don't know if I'd pay much for it, But man, it is cool to see a rivendell ridden this hard -- 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] First Rivendell - A.Homer Hilsen

Congratulations on becoming a Riv owner and welcome to the group! Regards, Richard -- 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: Slipping Crank Arms

Kevin, I experienced this myself with the same crank. I put a new arm on and it’s been fine ever since. Note: Barely there touch of grease and torqued the bolt. Regards, Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

An endorsement for the Sycip single barno rise, very wide, shallow sweep back, made by nitto (and i like their wonder bar also). Ron On Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 10:51:34 AM UTC-4, Mike Williams wrote: > > I second the Soma Osprey bar. Comes in 25.4 clamp, silver, 710mm wide, > 40

[RBW] Re: PSA: 58cm toyo atlantis in oregon for 1250

Tried to get him to ship it, but lives in a small town with no bike shop and doesn't know how he would ship it -- 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: Another orange bike - Holey Hillborne Build

Sam Hillbornes are wonderful bikes. I’m grateful that I have one. Yours is a beauty! Regards, Richard -- 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] Proto-proto-lift-a-tube

I am not certain I approve of the tiny lower dual tube, but I do like the bike! Can anyone give its pedigree? Patrick "no need to slam *dat *stem!" Moore On Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 11:30 PM, Max S wrote: > http://www.theracingbicycle.com/images/Moorson_full.jpg > > > -- > You

[RBW] PSA: Hunqapillar

With, uhhh, chainsuck. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F272898070034 -- 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

[RBW] Re: Looking for Photo

Was the mount part of the rack, or an add-on? There are a bunch of frame & rackmakers who've done the curved mount. pjw did one fairly recently; maybe that was what you saw? (I've got two machines with eDeluxes, but neither of them have a curved mount.) -david parsons On Tuesday, October

[RBW] Any RBW owners close to Schaumburg Illinois?

I'm looking for someone from the area to potentially help me out. It's definitely bike related : ) Best, Marc -- 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: Fender Mounted Rear Dynamo Light?

And also: I internally route the wiring on most of my machines, but if your frame is painted a dark neutral color it's easy to find zipties that match so between them, transparent tape, and the dark wiring it's actually pretty easy to route the wiring externally and not have things look like

[RBW] Re: Fender Mounted Rear Dynamo Light?

On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 8:36:13 AM UTC-7, Tom Norton wrote: > > Anyone had any experience with the above type light? Some. I prefer to braze a mount onto the NDS seatstay and attach the light to that, but it's just as easy to run a power lead out a fender stay and up to the light.

Re: [RBW] Re: New (old) bike day? An Eroica bike

Newbaums has three shades of brown? On 10/24/2017 07:02 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: I got my hands on a stem of the identical model (SR Custom) but with a longer extension (100mm vs 80mm).  So now the fit is much better.  This means wrapping the handlebars.  I had KHAKI Newbaums on-hand, but the

[RBW] First Rivendell - A.Homer Hilsen

Looks great! Love those brown LBBs -- 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,

[RBW] Re: FS-Joe Appaloosa

Still for sale? -- 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: First Rivendell - A.Homer Hilsen

Very beautiful and a great Rivendell! Happy rides! -- 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: Another orange bike - Holey Hillborne Build

Sweet! -- 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: First Rivendell - A.Homer Hilsen

That is a really beautiful bike. May you have many years of fun riding together :) -- 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: Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

I would stick to 9-speed and go with these shifters for an upright bar w/o bar ends. MicroShift Flat Bar Double/Triple 9 speed Thumb Shifters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CJXMFK4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wC87zbK9C5E8A I would go with 9-speed to avoid snags with road versus mountain components not

[RBW] Re: New (old) bike day? An Eroica bike

I got my hands on a stem of the identical model (SR Custom) but with a longer extension (100mm vs 80mm). So now the fit is much better. This means wrapping the handlebars. I had KHAKI Newbaums on-hand, but the shade is not right for this bike. I visited Riv HQ so I could view the three

[RBW] Re: Fender Mounted Rear Dynamo Light?

Here is a nice fun way I do rear dyno light on my bike. https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/qJfbWC -- 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] Fender Mounted Rear Dynamo Light?

Since my Rambouillet and Disc Trucker commuter favor rear bias loading I like the fender mounted dyno lights. My Nelson Longflap (daily on commuter, with to Ram for road trips) would cover anything on the seatpost or seat tube. My big saddle bag has a place for a clip-on tail light. My daily

[RBW] Re: Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 10:51:43 AM UTC-4, Melanie wrote: > > Has anyone found a trigger shifter that works well with swept-back bars? > I may have to install bar ends or go the oddly mounted thumb shifter > route. But triggers near the brake levers would be ideal. Thanks. > Melanie

[RBW] Re: Slipping Crank Arms

All - Thanks for the well-informed help. No, I've never greased the spindle. I always figured that the crank arms are one of the few parts on a bike that rely heavily on friction to stay in place, so the thought of greasing 'em up never really occurred to me. Given that I've put about a

[RBW] Re: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

If anyone has a 61, I’d love to know the virtual top tube length and the stack. Jay -- 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: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

Picked mine up yesterday. Really happy with the blue. Pointed tips with contrasting paint and the paw prints are really nice touches On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: Another orange bike - Holey Hillborne Build

Too hard to rustproof I haven't personally drilled any holes in anything, but I did consider getting a kickstand and going after it with the drill press. On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 2:34:42 PM UTC-4, LBleriot wrote: > Why not drill out that second top tube? > > >> >> -- You received

Re: [RBW] Fender Mounted Rear Dynamo Light?

I have a dynamo fender mounted tail light on my MAP. Unlike Eric's experience, Mitch was apparently able to get the wire inside the rolled rim of the Honjo fender. Worth noting that this bike uses a SON SL hub and setup, so negative is grounded to the frame and the wire in question is a thin

[RBW] Re: Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

They just slide around the bend, similar to how a quill stem slides around bend. They are regular XT and Saint shifters and DON'T have a hinged clamp. but are easy to get around. Clayton Scott SF, CA On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 1:33:01 AM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote: > > Clayton, how did you

[RBW] Re: Another orange bike - Holey Hillborne Build

Why not drill out that second top tube? On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 8:43:56 AM UTC-4, lconley wrote: > > This is as close as I get to a racing bike these days. Kind of an tribute > to the drillium bikes of my youth. I love the giant drilled high flange > hubs. This is my default “event”

Re: [RBW] Looking for Photo

There are numerous renditions of the DIY solution using a sidepull brake arm as a lamp bracket. Type ‘brake arm light mount rando’ into the googler and click images. You should see lots of ideas. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Another orange bike - Holey Hillborne Build

Those high flange hubs are so pretty. Why no closeup of the rear one...? --Ed C. On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 5:43:56 AM UTC-7, lconley wrote: > > This is as close as I get to a racing bike these days. Kind of an tribute > to the drillium bikes of my youth. I love the giant drilled high

[RBW] Re: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

Congrats, Nels, and thanks for sharing. --Ed C. On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 8:32:09 AM UTC-7, Nels Sorenson wrote: > > Frame arrived yesterday, did a quick built up and now trying out stems to > see which is the ticket. > This is the first drop-bar bike I've had in twenty years. After a

Re: [RBW] Looking for Photo

No … but that’s a very interesting idea. I have a few old chainrings laying around, and I might give this a try! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Oct 24, 2017, at 10:05 AM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > >

[RBW] Looking for Photo

Sorry, Eric, I should have taken the 23 extra seconds and included the link. Is this it? https://www.instagram.com/p/BYJ9v9vlZMa/?taken-by=rivbike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Looking for Photo

I'm pretty sure there is a similar photo on the Riv Instagram account. If it's the same one, the curved mount is made from a chainring. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Slipping Crank Arms

I've had 2 different Sugino cranks which this happened to. I think the cleaning and grease is a great idea. I, however, didn't do that but just put it back on. I found that I couldn't get the bolt tight enough with the relatively low leverage of the multi tool that I keep on the bike. I had to

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

There are alternatives to the F5 Titan Stem in the 31.8mm quill variety in the form of Velo Orange and the Nitto UI-12 . Benefits include removeable

[RBW] Fender Mounted Rear Dynamo Light?

I have one on a frameset I bought earlier this year. It does a good job, I think. I also do not believe the wiring goes back to the front light, but I have not looked closely. Cheers, Matt B Oswego, IL. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Fender Mounted Rear Dynamo Light?

One other benefit of a fender-mounted taillight is that it won’t blind the rider behind you like most new LED blinkies will. And … it’s not flashing, which means the randonneuring gods will smile on you (blinking taillights are not permitted at PBP). --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com

[RBW] Fender Mounted Rear Dynamo Light?

I’ve run it along the fender stay to chainstay (which doesn’t look as slick, but is less hassle if you’re worried about clearance). -- 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

[RBW] Re: Fender Mounted Rear Dynamo Light?

The only other issue I've had with the fender-mounted rear dynamo light, at least the classy one from Velo Lumino, is that it sticks out and gets banged on things if I'm not really careful. But boy, does it ever look good! On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 8:36:13 AM UTC-7, Tom Norton wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Fender Mounted Rear Dynamo Light?

Sure. The only problem you’ll have is getting the wiring back to the light. There are a few ways to do it—the cleanest of which is to run the wiring inside the rolled rim of a metal fender. Unfortunately, Honjo fenders (and plastic fenders) don’t have a rolled edge that’s big enough to accept

[RBW] WTB: Map/Ahearne Bars 610mm & short pull flat bar brake levers

ooking for MAP/Ahearne 610mm bars in silver, and corresponding brake levers in silver. for short pull brakes. i can buy it or trade for following: almost new nitto B135 45cm handlebars brand new makeshifter outback saddlebag tan

[RBW] Fender Mounted Rear Dynamo Light?

Anyone had any experience with the above type light? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Slipping Crank Arms

If you’re not into the whole match-matchy thing, a rounded out lefthand crank arm can be replaced with pretty much anything, so long as it’s the same length as the one on the drive side. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Oct 24, 2017, at 2:52 AM, Joe

Re: [RBW] Re: Slipping Crank Arms

The late great Sheldon Brown recommended greasing square tapers, as well as the crank bolt. I’m dealing with a similar issue right now, which seems to have been solved by tightening the bolts with a torque wrench set to 36 foot-pounds. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy

[RBW] Looking for Photo

Somebody posted a photo of their bike recently, and I need help finding that image (I must have deleted the email). The shot was of the drive side, and showed a bike with a front rack to which was fastened an Edelux headlight on a curved mount. If that was your bike, please contact me—I’m

[RBW] Re: PSA: 58cm toyo atlantis in oregon for 1250

At least 3X I hope someone buys it. On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 9:28:10 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote: > > Nice that seller listed the serial number. It does look like a good > deal. A comparable new one would be at least 3X as much. > > dougP > > On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 5:18:27 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] Another orange bike - Holey Hillborne Build

This is as close as I get to a racing bike these days. Kind of an tribute to the drillium bikes of my youth. I love the giant drilled high flange hubs. This is my default “event” bike, rode the Cross Florida on it this year. Very comfortable and fast, even on brick roads. Frame: 56 cm metallic

[RBW] Re: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

So I guess that the Roadini is the new Bleriot, only, you know, not 650b. I say this as a Bleriot owner. I took a good look at the photos on the Riv site last night and it's a great-looking bike. Similar price point to where the Bleriot was, and the blue color is even quite similar. I

[RBW] Re: Slipping Crank Arms

Hi Kevin, I had a similar occurrence with a drive side arm but my fix was as simple as cleaning off the spindle, re-greasing, and reinstalling and tightening a little tighter than before. This was a NOS ritchey made by Sugino. After the above steps my problem was solved although I did remove

[RBW] Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

Couple more thoughts, Melanie: I'd forgotten about a very short-lived experiment i did with trigger shifters on an albatross bar. Ironically, on the same bike i now wish to try boscos on now, i posted pics in this thread a couple of years ago:

[RBW] Slipping Crank Arms

Unfortunately I think you rounded the spindle hole the first time the arm came loose. Now it's sitting on the spindle with a not entirely uniform friction fit, which causes it to gradually wiggle itself loose, then the rounding continues. Maybe someone here has a stray left Sugino arm hanging

[RBW] Slipping Crank Arms

Greetings. I have a strange problem with the Sugino cranks and solicit thoughts from this group. Specifically, the left (non-power side) crank arm keeps coming loose. This has happened four times (three times on my commute home yesterday) and both before and after a recent swap of the bottom

[RBW] Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

Clayton, how did you get the clamps past the bend on the choco bar? Could you share pictures? -- 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] Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

Melanie, do those shifters detach from the mounting clamp? If so, I'm wondering if something like this would work, on the straight section near the stem clamp: https://paulcomp.com/shop/components/sram-shifter-adaptor/ These are 31.8 and possibly sram specific, but i can't believe someone