Re: [RBW] It looked like just a little stick...

No photos came through. I busted a very nice Microshift road rd on the Fargo thanks to a stick; not only shattered the cage, but bent the hangar inward fully 90*, so couldn't remove the rd and singlespeed home; had to walk. Bike shop fixed the hangar, but the MS rd was beyond redemption. Sad,

[RBW] Know Anybody in Lake Nacimiento?

I’mm scouting out the route for my 2018 400-mile bike to work at the end of April, and I wonder if anybody on this list lives in or has a friend in Lake Nacimiento? I would love to find a bed to sleep on for one night, but everything online is in the “rent our estate” price range. If you know

[RBW] It looked like just a little stick...

But it bent the der hanger pretty badly. WIped out the nice XT derailer, and broke a couple of spokes. Well, this will motivate me to strip down the bike and finally get it painted or have the clearcoat renewed.

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

Oh, boy! Thanks, Jan! With abandon, Patrick -- 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: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

Patrick, I am currently riding a bike with the knobby Pumpkin Ridge 650B x 42s here in Japan (check both the @compasscycle and @bikequarterly Instagram for some photos). I love the tires for the rides we are doing here in the winter. Of course, we have to weigh the issues of mold costs and the

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

Jan, Since you’re “on the line,” I noticed you have been testing bikepacking rigs including with wider tires. Do you have any plans for supple, 2.1” or wider 700c tires, including nobbies? Your Steilacoms are brilliant in snow and gravel/sand and do amazingly well on pavement. I’d love a

[RBW] Re: FS - Silver Joe Appaloosa 55 (Bay Area)

Appaloosa is sold. I will continue to "Riv it" with my Big Ben'd and Bullmoosed MB-5. -- 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: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

Good question, John. It took some time to dig out all that data from the many tire tests we did. We never tried to show that our Compass tires were fastest – in fact, when we first tested tires, we didn't even sell tires. I pulled together the data... Here are our roll-down tests: Compass

Re: [RBW] Bar wrap direction

René asked: > Just out of curiosity, when wrapping the tape this way, how do you hold both > ends under the brake lever so they don’t unwrap? > And how do you ensure there are no gaps between both tapes on the opposite > side of the lever? Good questions. I should have noted that I’m talking

[RBW] FS: Moving sale, nice parts

Hey group, Im moving to Vermont soon from the Bay Area and would like to take less stuff :). I have some parts for sale all in great condition. Prices include shipping. I tried to attach a photo but no luck. Email me for photos Sugino AT crank, 110/74 bcd, 170mm arm length. $40

[RBW] Re: Lovely Bicycle

Funny as I just read her blog before jumping over to here. I used to be an avid reader but kind of tapered off with her move to Ireland. Although I continued to read it it just didn’t grab me as before. I, for one, did enjoy her bike and product reviews. She changed her cycling over time and

[RBW] FS: Moving sale, nice part

Hey group, Im moving to Vermont soon from the Bay Area and would like to take less stuff :). I have some parts for sale all in great condition. Prices include shipping. Sugino AT crank, 110/74 bcd, 170mm arm length. $40 Sakae SX crank, 110/74 bcd, 170mm arm length . $30 Paul Mini-

[RBW] Re: Head Badge

The headbadge on my Appaloosa was attached loosely with double-backed foam tape. The curvature of the headbadge was a little wavy contributing to the looseness of the badge which bumped off without any damage to the paint or the badge. Just a gentle tug and it was off. Rivendell sent me

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

Jan I do remember the your original tests showing these to be slower. Also, the original tests had the Pasela with a low resistance, about the same as the Grand Bois in it's size. Can you compare the resistance of a Compass tire to these, to allow one to validate your claims?? I do not your

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

On 01/03/2018 06:04 PM, Jan Heine wrote: t has been exciting to work with a tire maker who not only has the resources to develop great tires, but also has been willing to work closely with us to turn the results of our tests into actual tires we can ride. The rest of the tire industry is only

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

P.S.: Tires like the Marathons and others mentioned previously serve a real need in the tire world, too. It's not that one tire is better than the other - it all depends on what you need in a tire. If you are riding half a mile to the train station, as many Germans do, a flat tire will have you

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

We did test Marathons, Rolly-Polies, Maxy-Fasties and Nifty-Swifties. All these were among the slower tires we tested. That shouldn't come as a surprise – these tires weren't designed as performance tires, so we only tested them to see how much you'd gain by going to high-performance tires.

[RBW] Neck gaiters claimed

On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 1:27 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Well used, but still warm and both reasonably clean. Tag reads something > like "Seirus Innovation". Unstretched dimensions, profile view: 10" long > and 7" high. > > Takem both if you can usem both, but don't takem if'n

Re: [RBW] ENO eccentric rear hub

It's easier to remove and install with vertical dropouts -- which is made to fit -- than removing or installing a standard hub from/in horizontals or, more so, track ends. Only, once you get the axle into the verticals, you have to rotate the hub to tension the chain. But this is very easy; grab

[RBW] Re: Did any listers accept the free money Riv was offering at the end of 2017?

Bill Thanks for the advice. Like you said, you are 'local' to them so it's easier to develop a relationship. It's hard to see how you could do such a large cash outlay without having concrete plans on how to use it up or some understanding on how to use it. One nice RBW did was to offer a

[RBW] Re: Did any listers accept the free money Riv was offering at the end of 2017?

I could spend it all in one phone call: Roadeo for me Glorious for the wife Hubbahubbah for us Custom... -- 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] Candy Bar gone

iROBS, Thanks as the Baggins bag and bell are spoken for. JH -- 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: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

Hetres were the tires before Compass -- 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: How to mount B tail light on this rack?

Hi Ash, I used two p-clamps on my Burley Piccolo rack to mount a Planet Bike taillight. I found the taillight acted as a lever arm and kept rotating downward. The solution was to wrap a small piece of inner tube over the rack before installing the p-clamps. Of course, you can just rubber-lined

[RBW] Re: Riv visit, quick note

I'm just waiting for BlueLug to post some photos of the Frank Jones Sr seeing as they have the frames already.. -- 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] Bell Gone.

The bell is spoken for, and the CB is looking for a new home still. Thanks. -- 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: Did any listers accept the free money Riv was offering at the end of 2017?

No notion of a time limit ever came up with me. Everybody at Riv knows I'm using my credit when I'm buying things, and I'm friendly with them all. If any of them had any reason to request that I use it, I'm sure they would say something. Dave, in particular, is the one who sweats the

[RBW] Re: Did any listers accept the free money Riv was offering at the end of 2017?

Bill I thought it had a 1Y time limit? If it had a longer time limitation, it would make sense for a Waterford F/F plus equipping it with RBW parts John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 1:23:44 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > One of the last BLUG posts for the year

[RBW] Re: Opinions sought regarding the G One; as good as Compass's fatter Extralights?

I cannot comment on the G-ones, but I have drafted the local cycling club on my F@E on 26 x 3.8 Surly Black Floyds. Laing > > -- 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: T.O.M. How'd your Rambouillet turn out?

Man, that looks great. Funny, just the other day while I was doing some off-season maintenance work on my Ram I looked at the frame thinking that it sure would be nice to have the lugs outlined in a contrasting color. But this additional pin stripe job is over the top. I sure don't have the

[RBW] Re: Opinions sought regarding the G One; as good as Compass's fatter Extralights?

Somewhat related question to Snoqualmie Pass users: do any of y'all use the SP on a 35 mm outside/27 mm inside rim? If so, how fat do the SPs measure in real life? Thanks. On Wed, Jan 3, 2018 at 1:18 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Sending to both lists because there are some

[RBW] Opinions sought regarding the G One; as good as Compass's fatter Extralights?

Sending to both lists because there are some who aren't on both lists. Can anyone give a personal description of their rolling resistance and "feel"? I am interested in the lightest 700C X 60, the "Liteskin". In particular, can anyone say how well they roll, how well they last, compared to the

[RBW] Re: cork-grip removal

I'll add to installation tips. I don't glue my grips on. I use a strip of cloth handlebar tape on the bar, then put the grip on over it, carefully getting it snugly on. I've never had any issues with grips slipping or moving, and they can be removed carefully if needed and re-installed.

[RBW] Re: FS: Atlantis 64, double top tube

PM Sent! -- 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: T.O.M. How'd your Rambouillet turn out?

On Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 12:41:12 PM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote: > > Just wondering how it turned out and if you have any pics. Searched the

[RBW] Re: cork-grip removal

I'm not going to add any tips to removal, but if you are going to install them: You just need a little Gorilla Glue. If you keep it on the lighter side, you can remove them without drastic measures. Yours, Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

Did they test the Compass tires against Marathons. Rumplins, and Hetres yet? -- 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] Did any listers accept the free money Riv was offering at the end of 2017?

Blue Roadeo with fork braze ons would be purchase #1. -- 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] Baggins and Bell

I'll take the bell please!! Joe On 1/3/18, Joe Huddleston wrote: > FS; 1.A 1st. generation Rivendell Candy Bar Bag (c. early 2000's). Good > used condition (the circular leather RBW emblem and the leather fob > side/ring were eventually removed).IMO excellent

[RBW] Did any listers accept the free money Riv was offering at the end of 2017?

I wish!! -- 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] Did any listers accept the free money Riv was offering at the end of 2017?

One of the last BLUG posts for the year invited folks to buy a $6000 Riv store credit for $5000. This helps the RBW cashflow and is way cheaper to Riv than a line of credit. For those fortunate enough to take them up on it save a ton of money, provided they can think of ways to spend it. I

[RBW] Re: Lovely Bicycle

Thanks Bob, for the link. That's a gentle update, and a good omen for the new year. I wish her the best. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 8:04:06 AM UTC-8, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > Sorry - and glad! - to resurrect this particular post... > > http://lovelybike.blogspot.com

[RBW] FS: Soma B-Line 650b Tires (38mm) plus tubes - $65 shipped.

Bought a new wheelset for my Rivendell Redwood, and these came with. Redwood is now sporting Compass Switchback Hills, and I don't have another 650b bike, so selling these. FS: Soma B-Line Tires. 650b. 38mm. Minimal wear. Comes with tubes - at least a pair, likely 3 or 4, as I have a bunch

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

Peter, I think you’ll find today’s blog a timely answer to your question... https://janheine.wordpress.com/2018/01/03/12-myths-in-cycling-1-wider-tires-are-slower/ Further, you can get back issues by topic, including tires, here: https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/print/4-pack-bq-back-issues/

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

I've often read on Jan Heine's blog that the BQ team has "proven" that big tires are just as fast. Where can I read these tests? I'm a subscriber to BQ but I've only read the last two editions. On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 5:38:54 PM UTC+1, Jan Heine wrote: > > It's true that René

[RBW] Re: Lovely Bicycle

I do totally agree. The stories, pictures, reports of adventures and discoveries, those were and are the things I really appreciate. I am just so glad to know she is ok, riding her bike, enjoying life even with the seemingly inevitable challenges and surprises that we all face at times. I

[RBW] Re: Lovely Bicycle

Thanks for sharing. I am glad, cause I really enjoy the writing. I suspect I won't miss the tech/spec posts anyways. I really enjoyed the stories and exploring the various aspects of cycling in her life. On Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 11:04:06 AM UTC-5, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > Sorry - and

[RBW] Re: Lovely Bicycle

Sorry - and glad! - to resurrect this particular post... http://lovelybike.blogspot.com An update from Velouria... nothing earth shattering but very real, very grounded, and made me nod in agreement and smile. To a great 2018 for all, Bob L. Galesburg, IL On Thursday, June 15, 2017 at

Re: [RBW] WTB: Larger frame Riv

I've been slow in getting around to putting my Rosco Bubbe v2 on the market - if it's interesting, I'll gather more details for you. It's the one officially sized as a 55.5 but with 66cm effective top tube: [image: Inline image 1] Original details from RBW here: http://roscobubbe.tumblr.com/

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Options for Seat Heigh of 65

Thank you everyone. There are some great options no hadn’t thought of the 47 Roadini. That might be a great choice and compliment to the Clementine. I also like the idea of a 48 Sam but looks like I would have to wait a for a used one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] WTB: Larger frame Riv

Hey Justin, I’ve been thinking about finding a new home for my 62cm Hunqapillar, either as a complete bike or a frame and fork. Would that be if interest to you? I can take pictures and put together more details. Best, Reed On Wed, Jan 3, 2018 at 6:00 AM Justin Schoop

[RBW] WTB: Larger frame Riv

Looking for larger size frame (at least 61cm). Open to what’s out there. Thanks! -- 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: ENO eccentric rear hub

You must determine whether you want the eccentric forward or rearward (or if you have the option of positioning it forward or rearward) - this determines chain length (the rearward position can use a longer chain). I used it on bicycles (Sam H and Roscoe Bubbe) where I wanted more tire