[RBW] Found Stolen Riv in LA - Help me find the owner!

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[RBW] Hunqapillar for bikepacking

Last year I bought Philips' 48 Hunqapillar frame and I just recently installed a Cliffhanger wheelset with dyno front hub and WI MI5 rear. I am planning to use the Hunqapillar for the GDMBR next year. To get better clearance from the ground, I planned on using bikepacking bags but handlebar bags

[RBW] Re: Soma Supple Vitesse

I've been looking at these tires as well... Been wondering how they compare to Compass' offerings. Also wondering how much clearance the 48mm version would leave under a canti Sam. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bullmoose Variations

Call up Rivendell and ask. They have some of them with a more extreme angle. I recently got a pair. Clayton Scott SF. CA On Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 7:17:14 PM UTC-7, Jonathan wrote: > > Thanks for the reply and the picture. The bars on your Hunqapillar are > exactly what I was

[RBW] Re: Help in selecting a 700C rim for my Appaloosa

I am currently running a Dyad up front and Cliffhanger in the rear with 50mm Big Bens. It's been all good. I'm just under 200 lbs. I've got Shimano XT V brakes which nail either rim IME. On Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 2:34:24 PM UTC-8, Broccoli Cog wrote: > > Hello bike friends, > > I'm am

[RBW] barsack & lights?

Handlebars not an option? Is this a bulky dyno or battery 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] Help in selecting a 700C rim for my Appaloosa

And a quote from the velocity page- "OPTIMAL TIRE WIDTH: 45mm - 65mm TIRE INTERFACE: Clincher / Tubeless" 42mm would be fine, but who wants those pizzacutters?! Your appaloosa can fit big, so use that space be it for clincher or tubeless, as it's good to have options. -- You received this

[RBW] Help in selecting a 700C rim for my Appaloosa

Cliffhangers! Anything else is too civilized. It's been said already that they're great for rim brakes, and yes they're heavier than skinnier rims, putting plenty of thick brake track under those brakes for a long life, but their best attribute is in running bigger tires at lower pressures

[RBW] Re: Boiled Wool: Tooth Proof (a ride report)

Glad to see you escaped with your sense of humor and calf in one peice! One more plug for wool riding gear! -- 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: Bosco Bullmoose Variations

Thanks for the reply and the picture. The bars on your Hunqapillar are exactly what I was referring to. They just seem like they would be really comfortable. I had my Choco Norms angled down like that before I installed the Choco Moose bars. If I could get that angle with the solid feeling (and

[RBW] Re: barsack & lights?

Bill’s thought on mounting the light to the F15 rack directly is a good one. I have done that using a right angle bracket and the Paul’s mount, and it works very well. The bracket mounts at the front, held by the bolt that holds the washer that keeps the bag from slide off. Ted Durant

[RBW] Re: FS: 54cm Hunqapillar

Aaand saddle height in the photos is 75cm. -- 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: FS: 54cm Hunqapillar

nd saddle height in the photos is 75cm -- 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: FS: 54cm Hunqapillar

One of the questions you will definitely get is: what is the saddle height in the photos? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 5:04:30 PM UTC-8, drew wrote: > > i got a lot of inquiries from the teaser hunq post, so i figure ill just > post this in hopes of answering

[RBW] Soma Supple Vitesse

I am running these tires on my Sam and they are huge and plush. So far I’m really liking them. -- 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: 54cm Hunqapillar

i got a lot of inquiries from the teaser hunq post, so i figure ill just post this in hopes of answering more questions ahead of time. 54cm (fits like a 56-57cm) 700c/29er great condition. Circa 2015. I am the original owner. Used primarily for a couple long tours and some overnight stuff.

[RBW] Help in selecting a 700C rim for my Appaloosa

For my Quickbeam Fixed/Singlespeed wheelset (light weight bike, 200 lb rider, minimal load, all terrain riding) I debated between the equivilant of what I have now (Rich built Mavic A719) or go beefier with the Cliffhanger. I opted for the Cliffhanger though these wheels have been brilliant for

[RBW] Re: Help in selecting a 700C rim for my Appaloosa

Tim, Any of the rims you mention should be up to the task, and I think it mainly comes to down which you think is the prettiest. I chose the Atlas for my Hunqapillar due its versatility, and I like the brushed silver opposed to the polished or black options for the Cliffhanger or the slight

Re: [RBW] Help in selecting a 700C rim for my Appaloosa

I vote Dyad. I think they'll do fine for what you're speaking of, a light rider with some light off-road and a load. The cliffhanger is definitely overkill and the Atlas might be overkill. JMHO. -Jim On Nov 21, 2017 4:34 PM, "Broccoli Cog" wrote: > Hello bike friends, > >

[RBW] Help in selecting a 700C rim for my Appaloosa

Tim, I have 650b Cliffhangers on my Hunqapillar. I use it for everything you've mentioned and have no complaints. I went with the Cliffhangers mainly to accommodate a wider tire, Rich at Riv told me that the Atlas' (Atli ?) would work just fine running 2.4s but ultimately I just wanted to

[RBW] Protovelo build

Yes, a great looking bike, very clean build. I like the color. Enjoy, Steve -- 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: Boiled Wool: Tooth Proof (a ride report)

I think you are misunderstanding what I am talking about, Steve. If you take a needle, and try to poke it through a wad of cotton, it can be tough to pierce through the wad. So, in a similar way, maybe the teeth of the dog couldn't pass through the weave of the wool sock Patrick was wearing.

[RBW] Help in selecting a 700C rim for my Appaloosa

Hello bike friends, I'm am planning a 700C wheel build for my Joe Appaloosa. I pretty much have my heart set on Velocity rims but the question is which one. The bike will primarily be ridden on the road with the occasional off road adventure on mild singletrack or fire road. I am a 175 lb

[RBW] Re: May be a dumb question but if you've shortened your bars once can you do it again?

this is maybe one instance where trying it out might have been a great idea when I ordered my mixte I originally thought moustache or albastache. Grant said I might like Bosco but I wasn't sold on them - too high and too wide and then we went with Choco-norm bars flipped down and Mark did

[RBW] FS: Ortlieb Classic Messenger Bag

Selling my very lightly used Ortlieb Messenger Bag Classic. It is huge! I am not really using backpacks anymore after spine surgery so this is just collecting dust. It has one huge pocket that is 39L in size. I also bought the additional insert for small things that is included. Asking $75

[RBW] Re: May be a dumb question but if you've shortened your bars once can you do it again?

Like all have said use a good pipe cutter. Just remember the longer you cut 'em...the shorter they get.:) A little humor. : > >> >> >> >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: barsack & lights?

>From your OP, it sounds like you have a headlight that works, but you doubt you are sufficiently visible to cars. If that's the case, I think you should solve your visibility problem directly. The best thing to have is one of these on each leg:

[RBW] Re: FS Salsa Fargo Titanium large

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Re: [RBW] barsack & lights?

I keep a light on my helmet (Exposure Lights “Joystick,” but any reasonably bright lamp will work) year-‘round. In blinking mode, it helps make me more visible to motorists, and it helps light the way if I get caught out after dark, which happens occasionally even in summer. --Eric N

[RBW] Re: May be a dumb question but if you've shortened your bars once can you do it again?

Ryan, FWIW, I've had a hard time getting the bars 'right' for me on my Cheviot. *I* never could get comfortable with the Choco Norm bar. I stumbled on this http://zedmartinez.com/2016/06/rivendell-clem-smith-jr/ Perhaps it will help. I got Bosco bars and am setting them up as in the article.

Re: [RBW] barsack & lights?

A separate but still closely related question: In your (2nd person personal pronoun, plural, genitive case, otherwise stated as "y'all's" or even "all y'all's") experience: where is the best place to place a very bright light for moderate off road riding -- rough and sandy, but generally flat,

Re: [RBW] barsack & lights?

Regarding light height, I've found that a two-light solution works best off-road. One light on the bike, and another on the helmet to light around corners. I keep the light on my helmet all winter. Something to consider if you lower the light height and don't like it. On Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: Pics of your 59cm Clem L's

I've made a strava record of a recent trip up there following on the tail of an experienced guide, and have the occasional Sunday to roll about relatively aimlessly. A nice blustery days ride sounds lovely to me, to Croton dam or wherever... -Kai BK NY On Monday, November 20, 2017 at 10:54:15

[RBW] Re: May be a dumb question but if you've shortened your bars once can you do it again?

Give the wider bar some time. I can almost promise that, after you get used to it, you will never be able to use narrower bars again! Part of the reason this works is because the new geometries are so much better than the old NORBA ones. On Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 11:17:05 AM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] 650b Nokian/Suomi A10 tires may not be available

It'll vastly improve the sudden stopping power of your rim brakes as well! -Kai BK NY On Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 11:49:25 AM UTC-5, Peter White wrote: > > Um, yeah, that'll work! > > On Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at 11:24 AM, Lee Legrand > wrote: > >> For all those who will need

[RBW] Re: May be a dumb question but if you've shortened your bars once can you do it again?

Speaking of cutting/shortening handlebars, anyone know why they make MTB bars so dang wide? I'm used to road (drop) bars that are 44cm and then during the Winter months I get out the MTB and here's this whopping 63cm (25") bar that feels weird to steer. Does it have something to do with

[RBW] Re: May be a dumb question but if you've shortened your bars once can you do it again?

A suitable pipe cutter is going to be cheaper than the bike shop labor - especially in these days of Chinese imports. For me, that's always a no-brainer rationalization for owning a new tool. Next time it will be free, plus you'll have it available for plumbing projects, too! FYI, using a

[RBW] barsack & lights?

This is a GREAT question! I’ve been struggling with it for years. I love handlebar bags, but they make headlight mounting a challenge if you don’t have a nice rack-mount alternative. One option is to raise the light high enough to get over the bag. There are various mounts made to add

Re: [RBW] May be a dumb question but if you've shortened your bars once can you do it again?

FWIW, I think I paid about $20 for one of the better True Value ones. I've not used it, but I have used the cheap (<$10? Sold to cut copper tubing for swamp coolers) True Value one on bars and seatposts, and it worked better, certainly, than a hacksaw. FWIW again, a cheap Home Depot jigsaw ($40?)

[RBW] Re: Pics of your 59cm Clem L's

Rear loaded: https://www.instagram.com/p/BWB2iQNB3Ar/?hl=en=yellowhausbicycles Naked: https://www.instagram.com/p/BU65lUJBBUN/?hl=en=yellowhausbicycles Path racer: https://www.instagram.com/p/BTG4j2mhGSc/?hl=en=yellowhausbicycles I have large wald and shop sack mounted to the big nitto with

[RBW] Re: May be a dumb question but if you've shortened your bars once can you do it again?

Thank you Joe; that is very kind of you and I appreciate the offer...but this is probably something I'll want to let my LBS handle...probably is best if my partner doesn't do it. So potentially a little shop labour and I'll probably need another set of the cork grips punched and grooved that

[RBW] Re: Here is an infrastructure proposal so crazy it just might work!

I definitely agree about bike lanes (divided by curbs or not) still having drawbacks. Any time car traffic crosses the bike lane, a potentially dangerous/lethal situation is created. I have been told by the local bike advocacy group (Bike East Bay) that novice cyclists are loathe to ride in

[RBW] May be a dumb question but if you've shortened your bars once can you do it again?

Hey Ryan, here's a thought: My pipe cutter should fit in a USPS Small Flat Rate box. Send me an address and I'll ship it to you, then you can ship it back when you're done fiddling with bars. It seems silly to have it just laying around when most of us are only going to use these things a

Re: [RBW] Re: Casual Observations on Japanese Metropolitan Area Bike Transportation

Hi Bob, Nice write up. Too bad we cant live in a society with similar positives as those shown in your post about Japan. On Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at 10:53 AM, Bob B wrote: > Nice video Jim. Love the idea of the "Gaman" spirit. > > It reminded me of this kinda korny but super

[RBW] May be a dumb question but if you've shortened your bars once can you do it again?

There's no worries with re-shortening, but I recommend getting a good pipe cutter for the job. I paid $35 at Home Depot for one which seemed like a big stack of cash, but it sure makes for a clean, precise, "looks stock" cut. Then bevel the edges with a file and you're good to go. I've done

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Peter, A raised heel changes the gait, be it running or walking, causing greater wear and impact on the heel (as well as altering biomechanics). The “solution” you say the heel is actually created the problem. WIth the excepetion of leather soled moccasins, the uppers on my footwear fall apart

[RBW] May be a dumb question but if you've shortened your bars once can you do it again?

Cut 'em as short as you like 'em! Seriously, the only real limit is what is too short for you. Way back 20 years ago and more, when even the typical narrow mountain bike bar of the period felt awkward to me, I'd routinely cut off 2" from each end and the bars -- I was using 130 mm or 135 mm stems

Re: [RBW] 650b Nokian/Suomi A10 tires may not be available

Um, yeah, that'll work! On Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at 11:24 AM, Lee Legrand wrote: > For all those who will need this tire but cant get them from Mr. White or > other supplier. > > https://www.buzzfeed.com/hjupiter/bikes-diys?utm_term=. > njo9eXk3Vv#.hbaNe5p9RZ > > See DIY #18 > >

[RBW] May be a dumb question but if you've shortened your bars once can you do it again?

This is about my Choco-norm bars on my mixte Mark at RBW chopped about 15mm or so off the ends. I still find them kinda twitchy with the longer stem...or I'm just so used to moustache bars I have trouble adapting to other bars. That being said, if you've chopped off your bars once, can you

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Hi Patrick, I do not have an answer to why high heel may be worse or better and would be open just like you to the evidence. Also, I think the evidence is there but you may not be aware of it. Rarely do I see anyone mentioning anything other than the typical raised heel or giving a shoe in the

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Campee lowrider rear rack, Shimano cassette.... Hunqapillar

Rack and cassette are sold. full hunq posting to come. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Peter, having a durable heel assumes you are walking in a heel first manner, but it is not the only way. It also implies the heel is separate from the rest of the shoe, and the heel is the landing surface. In bare feet, I for one find landing on the heels first feels not only awkward, but

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Lee: For my mind, at any rate, the question about the benefits or detriments of heels remains open; I just haven't heard sufficiently good evidence either way and, again, the argument "all the others are doing it wrong" seems to me to be a dangerously 2-edged sword. Respectfully, I don't yet see

Re: [RBW] 650b Nokian/Suomi A10 tires may not be available

For all those who will need this tire but cant get them from Mr. White or other supplier. https://www.buzzfeed.com/hjupiter/bikes-diys?utm_term=.njo9eXk3Vv#.hbaNe5p9RZ See DIY #18 On Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at 10:59 AM, Peter White wrote: > We had been expecting to have the

[RBW] Re: Banana Bag Coming Back

not much of a bag person; I do have one of the bartubes before it was Sackville branded , but I am tempted by the new banana bag...I'll probably try and buy one before I retire next June On Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 6:38:56 AM UTC-6, islaysteve wrote: > > I was glad to see that the Banana

[RBW] 650b Nokian/Suomi A10 tires may not be available

We had been expecting to have the A10 650b tires by the middle of October. However, not only have they not arrived yet, we still have not received confirmation from Suomi in Finland that they have even shipped. So, I doubt that we will have these available this winter. -- Peter White Peter White

Re: [RBW] barsack & lights?

You could get an extender/adapter that adds another mount above the bars. Like the Topeak BarXtender , or

[RBW] Re: Casual Observations on Japanese Metropolitan Area Bike Transportation

Nice video Jim. Love the idea of the "Gaman" spirit. It reminded me of this kinda korny but super interesting video on bicycle culture in Japan I saw a few years ago, which was part of the "Cool Japan" campaign (state-sponsored cultural

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for minimalist dress and biking shoes?

I bought 2 pairs of sneakers and a pair of "unSwooshers " (link) from AdBusters 10+ years ago and they are still going strong. Good to pedal with, good to walk about in EricF Vancouver BC http://www.metrohippie.com/wp-content/uploads/shoeinfov2_detail1.gif -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Hi Patrick, I would not use the word stupid since a society is not always progressing but can remain stagnant because of cultural conditioning and society tend to change slowly or resist change. Anyway, it may be due to wear but I am not aware of the reason why shoes have heels and it may be

Re: [RBW] barsack & lights?

"This": https://problemsolversbike.com/article/finally-beginning-to-see-the-light On Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at 8:47 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > ... > > This is interesting, less for the components than for the information > about lighting and positioning. > ... > -- You

Re: [RBW] barsack & lights?

Maggie: if your light is bright enough to ride by, it will be easily seen by oncoming traffic even if it is attached at the dropout -- there are little doodads that bolt to the eyelets and let you mount lights down there. At fork crown height, no problem either. This is interesting, less for the

[RBW] barsack & lights?

Curious about other responses. Been toying with the idea of a BarSack for my AHH, but currentlyvhave a marks/platrack going, with an edelux mounted on one of the struts. Curious where I could/should move this light if I dropped the racks in favor of the f15/BarSack -- You received this

[RBW] barsack & lights?

Which part of the fork do you mount your light on, and why do you believe it’s too low for visibility to cars? I ask because a lot of dynamo-powered lights (including mine) are mounted on the underside of a front rack, that puts these lights at the level of the fork crown at best.

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Heels may well add nothing to foot health, but apparently they don't hurt, to judge by the 80 and 90 year olds I've known who wore heeled shoes and remained ambulatory until very near death without any foot complaints! I'm still open to the answer; it's obvious that millennia of people got by

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Peter: That is one difference between European, at least Swiss, attitudes, and American ones: Here, it's alost cheaper to buy a new shoe, and certainly easier, than to find a competent cobbler who replace soles and heels. In fact, most shoes up to the middle price ranges nowadays aren't even

[RBW] FS: Clem L 52

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[RBW] Re: Casual Observations on Japanese Metropolitan Area Bike Transportation

Cool video re cycling in Tokyo: https://www.citylab.com/transportation/2016/03/tokyo-bike-lane-streetfilm-gaman-spirit-video/471945/ They don't have separate bike lanes. Everyone is just civil and cooperative to each other. In this area, I think Japan's lack of cultural diversity works in its

Re: [RBW] Re: Phil "Rivy" freewheel wheelset opinions?

Why do you think you need a dishless rear wheel? How much do you weigh? On Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at 7:47 AM, Belopsky wrote: > Tried to send you a message.. > On Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 6:01:23 AM UTC-5, Trevor saxton wrote: >> >> I have a 650b rivy wheelset that I

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Hey Peter, It may last longer but what does this say about foot health? I think that is central to the minimalist shoe idea and to this post. Not how shoes last longer but is a raise heel better for your feet? On Mon, Nov 20, 2017 at 4:19 AM, Peter Turskovitch wrote:

[RBW] barsack & lights?

Fellow Sackville BarSack runners-- What do y'all do about running front lights with the barsack? I love this bag. I have no immediate desire to run a different front bag, but with the shortness of the days where I live right now, I need to be running a front light during my evening commute.

[RBW] Bosco Bullmoose Variations

I'm looking for information on different versions of the Bosco Bullmoose bars. Most of the ones I've seen have a grip section that comes back parallel to the Bullmoose triangle. I have seen a few though, where the grip section angles down much more sharply, pointing down towards the ground. Was

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for minimalist dress and biking shoes?

tevas, new balance...whatever isn't a leather soled dress shoeall seem to work fine. use vp 001 pedals, or mks allways pedals. On Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 1:44:38 PM UTC-5, lum gim fong wrote: > > Since some of you are minimalists, I was wondering about what you wear for > biking,

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Thick heels last longer. That's what they're for. They exist to allow you to walk farther before replacing your shoes. The vast majority of shoes, for centuries, have had a little extra material in the places that wear the most. That means raised heels. Raised heels mean that your shoes can

Re: [RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Hi Lum, I see how they are using it from the ad. It reminds me when I have discussions of people who buy organic chicken. What is organic chicken? Its chicken that eats organic food that is mostly some kind grain but chicken natural diets are not grain and include greens, seeds, insects and

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: Small, tubular bar bag --- FOUND!

Chris: the bag came yesterday; very nice! And thanks again. Best, Patrick On Thu, Nov 16, 2017 at 11:25 PM, Christopher Murray < chrispmurra...@gmail.com> wrote: > Patrick, > > I have a small saddle/handlebar bag made by Banzer. It is very similar to > the xs Sackville bag. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Boiled Wool: Tooth Proof (a ride report)

I don't think you'd be able to get a cotton ball through the eye of a needle either. On 11/21/2017 09:19 AM, lum gim fong wrote: Cotton ball i meant -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Pashley Guv'nor 22.5"

Damn, I wish this was a 3-Speed. Somebody from the flatter parts of the country should snag this deal. -- 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: Pashley Guv'nor 22.5"

Just a friendly bump -- 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: Boiled Wool: Tooth Proof (a ride report)

Cotton ball i meant -- 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: Phil "Rivy" freewheel wheelset opinions?

Tried to send you a message.. On Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 6:01:23 AM UTC-5, Trevor saxton wrote: > > I have a 650b rivy wheelset that I am looking to sell, they have about 300 > miles on them, were built by Rich at RBW. I don’t use them anymore as I’ve > moved have moved to single/fixed

[RBW] Re: Boiled Wool: Tooth Proof (a ride report)

Aye, Andy, the fender flap works a charm! It was one of those odd things that would have never been captured in a picture except I had stopped to take pictures, which caused it to happen. WIth abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Boiled Wool: Tooth Proof (a ride report)

By measure of mental and physiological reaction I find a rampaging dog (if of adequate size) nearly matches a potential oncoming vehicle hit. Cars don't continue to maraud after they knock you down. Learned to squirt my water bottle, attempting to get the stream into their mouth. Has worked for

Re: [RBW] Here is an infrastructure proposal so crazy it just might work!

Agree. Lanes applied without circumstantial aforethought become kill zones. Here is a local marked lane on a boulevard with parallel parking: Perhaps a bad bike lane location

[RBW] Re: Casual Observations on Japanese Metropolitan Area Bike Transportation

I go to Japan for fun at least 2-3 a year and I love the cycling culture there. My wife is Japanese so she still keeps her mama chari in Osaka. I use her sisters bike when I need one. My wife tells me when she went to University, she had two bikes. One to get to the train station and another

[RBW] Banana Bag Coming Back

I was glad to see that the Banana Bag is going to make a comeback in the Sackville line: https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/asst-mid-nov-notes-on-bike-gear-here-for-the-most-part-but-miscellaneous-things-will-creep-in I also had to laugh as the new improved Banana

Re: [RBW] Boiled Wool: Tooth Proof (a ride report)

On 11/20/2017 11:15 PM, lum gim fong wrote: They say a needle cannot pass through cotton I think you've got that saying a bit scrambled: it's a /camel/ that can't pass through the /eye of a needle/. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Here is an infrastructure proposal so crazy it just might work!

They've been creating a lot of bike lanes around where we live in Fremont, CA. All over the bay area they've been painting them green to increase awareness. That's been really nice. They have also put in protected areas in places with high congestion. I like them. Traffic keeps getting

[RBW] WTT: Chico Norm for Albatross

Daniel, Are you in the bay area? I might be interested. Are chocos road or mtb brake compatible? John -- 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] Casual Observations on Japanese Metropolitan Area Bike Transportation

Bob, I had similar experiences in Tokyo last summer. Everyone was so nice and respectful to each other. Not the bay area experience I'm familiar with. Due to a lack of bike lanes downtown, many rode on sidewalks. I think they all rode step through because they were constantly putting their

[RBW] Re: Pics of your 59cm Clem L's

The Clem is wearing 2" Big Bens now. I liked the G Ones (particularly on bumpy roads and trails), but they didn't leave me enough room for metal fenders. Brad Queens On Monday, November 20, 2017 at 10:45:36 PM UTC-5, Kainalu V. wrote: > > How skinny? Were those big schwalbes tubeless

[RBW] Phil "Rivy" freewheel wheelset opinions?

I have a 650b rivy wheelset that I am looking to sell, they have about 300 miles on them, were built by Rich at RBW. I don’t use them anymore as I’ve moved have moved to single/fixed gear full time (I use a white eno/Dyno combo on my Bombadil full time now and am loving it) Rivy wheelset

[RBW] Have you had a Baker's Cyst?

We’ve had great result with homeopathy for all kinds of things, though we’ve never had a baker’s cyst. I’d recommend looking into cell salts as a starting place (easy to do yourself, with a book) or work with a homeopath. Essentially, they help kick the body into gear to address what is going

[RBW] Boiled Wool: Tooth Proof (a ride report)

A few generations ago, Lum. I wonder, though, how do “they” make cotton shirts. Poor lads, unable to pass a needle through cotton. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group