[RBW] Re: Panaracer Gravelking 650b - reviews - experience

I have 650b x 42 GravelKings (without knobs) on one set of wheels and 650b x 42 Compass Babyshoe Pass on another wheel set. Both are set up tubeless. Even though the GravelKings were not tubeless specific they bled less sealant through the sidewalls than the Compass tires which are TC. The

Re: [RBW] WTB: bike poncho/cape

Agreed though I️ think new from Rivendell it was over a $100. -- 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: FS/T: have Ortlieb Office Pannier, want MultiSack or Sackville Jumbo Grabby or...

Edit: older model, more along these lines (links to a sale page!). Insides all the same, some pockets, laptop carrier,

[RBW] FS/T: have Ortlieb Office Pannier, want MultiSack or Sackville Jumbo Grabby or...

This model , but gray & black

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

Thanks; good to know. I've got a second wheel for my '03 Curt, with a S3X with a freewheel (70/53/44); rather wish I'd used a Sunrace AW for a lower bottom gear (70/53/39). But I hardly ever use that wheel; the 17/19 Dingle gives me 70" and 63" ... On Thu, Nov 9, 2017 at 10:36 PM, Shawn Granton

Re: [RBW] WTB: bike poncho/cape

I have a Campmore cape, thin nylon cape. I actually like it better than the Carradice cotton or nylon ones I owned, which were respectively too hot and cut too tight; but the stupid leg loops are very inconvenient compared to the Carradice waist ties. I cut the loops off and attached 2 short

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

Patrick- The older (pre Sunrace) ones were the "slippy" ones. The "No Neutral" ones from Sunrace shouldn't theoretically slip. -Shawn No one actually looks at email signatures anymore, but here goes nothing: http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/ http://societyofthreespeeds.wordpress.com/

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

Those are very usable gear ranges and indeed, you get much more range with a 2 X 2 than even most 1 X 3s. But what's this talk of derailleurs? Isn't this for a Sheldon-type shift by finger system? On Thu, Nov 9, 2017 at 10:20 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

The best rear fork end for ss or fixed is the long horizontal, sloped so that your rear brake pads (if you use a rear caliper) remain more or less aligned with the rim when you move the wheel back and forth. I'd much rather have track ends on a ss/fixed frame than verticals, but I'd much rather

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

Patrick, I would start with one of these setups for a 35mm 700c wheel, but the derailleur doesn’t require an exact match. That’s just my OCD: 36/42 x 16/22 = 45” 53” 62” 72” 36/44 x 16/24 = 41” 51” 62” 76” I might even fool around with a reverse pull fd, so the up/down of downtube shifters

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

Shawn -- very interesting, informative; it makes me want a 3 speed off road bike! The only thing that gives me pause is: don't stand in 2nd gear. Heck much of my climbing is standing. Is this a universal rule for all IGHs or just for pre-Sunrace AWs? And surely some of those rough stuffers and

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

A bit late to this, sorry. But the Deacon asked me off-list about Three Speed Mountain Bike Resources, and as a (semi-competent) go-to for things three speeds, I figure I should say *something.* Alas, there is no "go-to" list for three speed mountain biking, but to cover some of the points

[RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

Regarding dropout style, here is Sheldon's QuickBeam page comments: > The rear fork ends are definitely a good-news/bad-news feature. Current > fashion seems to require the atavistic rear-opening design for > singlespeed/fixed-gear bikes,

[RBW] MSL: Sackville items on sale

I was by Mountain Sports Ltd (MSL) in Bristol VA today, grabbing a replacement/spare tube for my son's bike, and while in there, chatted w/ the owners for awhile. They don't have any Rivendell frames left anymore, but they have quite a stock of a variety of Sackville bags on hand, that

[RBW] WTB: bike poncho/cape

Hey Erl, if you have one laying around you might try just going with a regular poncho to see what you think. I rode in an old army poncho once last year and it was ok, I tucked the excess in and sat on it... I'm sure a cycling one would be a better solution though. I missed riding the past

[RBW] WTB: bike poncho/cape

Thanks. I'll keep an eye on that auction! But, wow, $20 shipping makes it pricey already. Thanks again for alerting me to this. -- 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

[RBW] WTB: bike poncho/cape

Thanks. I'll keep an eye on that auction! -- 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] WTB: bike poncho/cape

Erl, I️ thought about bidding on this but really don’t need another jacket. I️ saw a medium poncho at Rivelo but no larger. Would be curious to head your impressions. https://m.ebay.com/itm/Grundens-Bike-Poncho-Large-Rivendell-designed-/253247845797 -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

This is silly. It is a single speed or a manual shifter bike. For single speed you need an EBB, sliders, or horizontatal drops. Adding a "dangler" to it is like saying "I am not shifting my derailer bike so it is a single speed". regarding vertical drops, yes better, but not as good as through

Re: [RBW] "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

Sorry, but why on Earth are vertical dropouts preferable on a single speed? That makes a chain tensioner, eccentric bottom bracket or rear hub mandatory. No thanks. George in NoCal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

Is this BLUG a response to the “3-Speed MTBing Resources?” thread? It seems too much of a coincidence. 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

Re: [RBW] "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again—but if you ride dirt and carry stuff and climb super steep hills and don’t have a bike-purist hang up, get a frame with vertical drop outs and set it up like the picture above. Is this said by way of opposition, so that the "classic" single speed

[RBW] WTB: bike poncho/cape

it's been raining on and off all week, and I am sick of my leaky Shower Pass rain jacket. I want to experiment with using a cape/poncho. Anyone have one they want to sell? Ideally looking for a: Grudens size large (Riv is out of stock), J rain cape, or carradice pro-route. Thanks, Erl damp

[RBW] FS: Parts Bin Purge

Update: Price Drop TA Crankset $275 Nitto Cockpit $250 Phil BB $90 All prices are shipped. Keith -- 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: FS: Sage Green 64cm Rivendell Rambouillet Frameset

Price Drop! $750 will get the fine frame shipped to you! Keith -- 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: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

I agree with Will that vertical dropouts are preferable for ALMOST everybody. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 5:00:13 PM UTC-8, tc wrote: > > ...says Will in the November 9th (today) Blug post. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

...says Will in the November 9th (today) Blug 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 to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[RBW] Enjoying autumn colors

I also enjoyed your autumn pictures very much. Thanks for sharing them with the group. Paul in Dallas --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS Silver Power Ratchet Shifters and Bar-end Pods

Not only do the stubby IRD shifters work on the bar-end pods, they are ideal on the bar-end pods. Regular Silver downtube shifters on bar end pods work fine but they really are long. The stubby IRD variant is closer to the length of Shimano and Suntour bar-end shifters. They are great. In

[RBW] Re: 46cm appa clearance

I have 51 Appaloosa and 42MM tires and fenders with lots of space, so, I think ca. 46mm size would fit. WTB has a 650BX47 tire. For a wider tire, Riv suggested trying wider fenders, by cutting out the fenders near the chain stay and around the front fork crown. On Wednesday, November

[RBW] Re: FS Silver Power Ratchet Shifters and Bar-end Pods

Hey, Jon- Yeah, the bar-end pods will work with IRD shifters. Cheers, Tim On Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 7:25:29 AM UTC-8, Jon BALER wrote: > > Do the bar-end pods work with the ird shifters? I already have the ird > shifters on a choco bar, and was considering switching to a albastache

[RBW] WTB: 55-56cm Riv

Possibly a Sam email me if you need more info. lhtbikert...@gmail.com -- 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] Enjoying autumn colors

Hello Takashi Beautiful photos. The photos seem to be in a quiet and remote region, but the absense of vehicles in the photos is interesting. I am curious as to how much traffic you encounter on such rides and how the interaction with car drivers is. Do you find people driving at quite high

[RBW] Re: Winter tires - studded

>From my experience, studs are an asset. In my region, there is a freeze thaw >cycle at times that leave invisible ice at low points, run-off points. This is >when studs are unbelievably useful. I've been surprised a few times when I've >stopped for some reason and put my foot down to discover

[RBW] Re: Panaracer Gravelking 650b - reviews - experience

I just put the 38mm ones on my Kogswell, because the 42mm Compass tires were interacting poorly with the fenders. They're definitely not as supple and smooth as the Compass tires, but seem acceptable so far. No flats yet, but I haven't yet put more than a hundred miles on them. /Jeremy On

[RBW] Re: Enjoying autumn colors

Next fall for Autumn shots...earlier winter than last year :) On Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 7:35:58 AM UTC-6, Takashi wrote: > > Thank you Ryan. > I suppose that your mixte would look very pretty beneath leaves of > Canadian trees. > I'd like to see pictures of your ride! > > Takashi > > Ryan

[RBW] Experience with Wolf elliptical chainring?

even works with singlespeed. no tensioner needed. Clayton Scott ST, 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] Experience with Wolf elliptical chainring?

I wonder if one of these would work with a Rohloff driven bike equipped with a chain tensioner. It seems to me that it would. -- 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

[RBW] Re: POST YOUR BIKE PICS ON FLICKR RIVENDELL SITE

Those are some very nice bikes and locations!! (I think there will be a 650b Hunqapillar in my future... one day...) - M On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 10:14:24 AM UTC-5, Jon Dukeman,central Colorado wrote: > > I saw a post where owners were wanting a site to up load photos of their >

[RBW] Re: 52cm, 650b-wheeled Quickbeam for sale.

Grant was right when he said it was hard to sell smaller sized bikes! B-) Anyone interested at $900? Or make me an offer... Thanks, Steve On Friday, August 4, 2017 at 9:34:55 AM UTC-4, stevef wrote: > > I bought this new from Riv in 2010 It's from the last/final batch of > Quickbeams they

[RBW] Experience with Wolf elliptical chainring?

That makes sense, Clayton. I would think it is more noticable for lower cadance, higher torque riding — a lot of what I do, kwhich magnifies the “jouncy” pedaling. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Enjoying autumn colors

Takashi, Thank you for those beautiful photos. They brought a smile to me, too. It looks so lovely there, and even reminds me of my childhood home in the Catskill mountains of NYS. Best, Anton On Monday, November 6, 2017 at 9:13:12 AM UTC-5, Takashi wrote: > > > Hi, > > I visited Aizu area

Re: [RBW] Panaracer Gravelking 650b - reviews - experience

I’ve put a few hundred miles on a set of Gravelkings. My impression is that they ride as well as Pari-Motos. I haven’t had any flats with these tires that I can recall, but I can’t say for sure whether they’re more flat-resistant than other tires. One minor quibble is the size of the sidewall

[RBW] Experience with Wolf elliptical chainring?

I use an absolute black oval ring on my Jones mtb. the theory behind it is that it smoothes out peaks and valleys of power to the drivetrain and thus resulting in more traction. Been running one since they first came out. I really wanted to dismiss the ring when I first got it but the hype

[RBW] Panaracer Gravelking 650b - reviews - experience

Trying to decide on tires for a new build. This bike would be used as an everything bike but mostly on road riding. They come in 38, 42 and 48 sizes. I'm looking for a less expensive alternative to Compass that has better flat protection since I will be commuting on this bike. Anyone had any

[RBW] Re: Goofy question about silver shifters

I've quieted them by gently squeezing the D together (inward) with a pair of electricians pliers. Put something soft between the tool and the ring. On Monday, October 30, 2017 at 6:14:25 PM UTC-7, nash...@gmail.com wrote: > > I have a pair of silver shifters set up as thumbies on a set of

[RBW] Experience with Wolf elliptical chainring?

This looks to be the old biopace but actually done correctly, with the teeth increase happening in the power stroke rather than the gap between strokes. https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/powertrac-elliptical/products/elliptical-110-bcd-chainrings Here’s what they said when I called

Re: [RBW] Re: Enjoying autumn colors

Takashi, Thanks for the beautiful images. I have a Bar Sack as well and I admire your creativity in adapting the bag to work on a front rack. Nice work! Regards, Richard On Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 9:58:43 AM UTC-5, Takashi wrote: > > Decaleur I made up by buying a basket hardware, >

Re: [RBW] Re: Enjoying autumn colors

Beautiful, Takashi! I always love your annual convex mirror photo — just wee enough that it doesn’t mess with my vertigo. I have two such mirrors on one of my routes (and need for more on other routes but they go wanting so far!) and in actual life it messes with vertigo so I don’t use them and

[RBW] Re: FS Silver Power Ratchet Shifters and Bar-end Pods

Do the bar-end pods work with the ird shifters? I already have the ird shifters on a choco bar, and was considering switching to a albastache bar with bar end shifters. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Enjoying autumn colors

Thank you Mike. I'm glad that you enjoyed pictures. Takashi Mike Williams wrote: > > Great photos Takashi, thank you for sharing > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Enjoying autumn colors

Patrick, In Aizu area, it tends to be rainy in this season of year. I am glad I visited there even if it was raining. Next time I visit, I will be careful not to miss elves! Here are pictures of the ride on a week after it, in Nagano (near where I live). Sunny this time!

[RBW] Re: Enjoying autumn colors

Thank you Ryan. I suppose that your mixte would look very pretty beneath leaves of Canadian trees. I'd like to see pictures of your ride! Takashi Ryan Fleming wrote: > > I love your pictures. So evocative! Autumn is my favourite season, but in > Winnipeg , MB the autumn colours maybe last 6-7

[RBW] Re: FS: All-Paul SS Set Up, and Misc

Front rack pending. On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 4:21:01 AM UTC-5, MartyG wrote: > > Crankset pending. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

Speaking of Joe Clark and Kebec: I recall a CBC satirical group mercilessly poking fun at Conservative Prime Minister (very briefly) Joe Clark back in the day, but that's neither here nor there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pktt77AJjNo Patrick "Be still my fervid imagination" Moore On Thu,

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

Wasn't there an icebikelist? A Google, vb, intr, calls up this: http://www.icebike.org/the-history-of-ice-biking-and-winter-cycling/ And this: https://joeclark.org/icebike.html I see that this was updated as recently as 2005 ... I recall a back page feature in the Montreal Gazette or whatever