Re: [RBW] Re: Many nice Sam Hillbornes lately

tc: How did you get that pic of your Sam? I wish I could get nice color tones like that! -- 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] From the Blug: Tall Roadeo

And , even though it was a 70-72 frame he ride it with a fistful of seatpost and bars well above saddle. Google “Bike Forums Review Your Rivendell”. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] From the Blug: Tall Roadeo

Also, it was a double top tuber -- 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

[RBW] From the Blug: Tall Roadeo

The bike I referenced in the post above was a 71 seat tube measurement. So a 70 or 72 hilsen i guess. -- 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] From the Blug: Tall Roadeo

I’m guessing they jacked up the seat and bar just to show people how high they will go on this size model. 14 garage door slats seat height is pretty tall though!!! 92cm SH? Remindsme of a Superhilsen I saw on another forum that was like a 72cm frame or sumpn. I’ll have to look it up. --

Re: [RBW] Re: Many nice Sam Hillbornes lately

Patrick: It’s the camera’s dirt removal filter:-) Seriously, not a new build. Alternating among three bikes helps. But yes, I keep them clean. Regards, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2018, at 8:52 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Nice! Thanks. I do wonder how you

Re: [RBW] Re: FT: Your Medium Shopsack for my Large

Sorry, olive. I don’t really care what color I get in return. On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 5:58 PM Belopsky wrote: > Color? > > On Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 7:35:46 PM UTC-4, DB wrote: >> >> I'm looking to trade my large shopsack for your medium. Mine's in great >>

[RBW] Re: FT: Your Medium Shopsack for my Large

Color? On Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 7:35:46 PM UTC-4, DB wrote: > > I'm looking to trade my large shopsack for your medium. Mine's in great > shape, used without any tears, holes or stains. Let me know if you're > interested. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Many nice Sam Hillbornes lately

Nice! Thanks. I do wonder how you (all) keep your bikes so clean, particularly the Atlantis. Was this photo taken just after a new build? Or perhaps it's just that photos don't show dirt? The new Ford Blue (it's a Rivendell custom road, just modifed by C Matthews) is clean because I actually

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino XD600 46-36-26 170mm & Shimano BB's

I forgot to include the link to the crank pics in the original post. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CzHNbh6QZ0NavySlJOkp4Mpt0IDNL5eX?usp=sharing Let me know if you want pics of the BB's. On Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 8:03:06 PM UTC-4, RDS wrote: > > Like new Sugino XD600 46-36-26

[RBW] FS: Sugino XD600 46-36-26 170mm & Shimano BB's

Like new Sugino XD600 46-36-26 crank. 170mm crank arm length. The crank was installed on an attempted bike build, but never used to ride. So, it was installed and uninstalled several times, but the bike never left the stand. A chain was installed a few times & pedalled enough to attempt FD

Re: [RBW] Re: Deacon Patrick is famous

The coolest part is Deacon Patrick’s beard turns white in the winter... you’re still my hero, 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] FT: Your Medium Shopsack for my Large

I'm looking to trade my large shopsack for your medium. Mine's in great shape, used without any tears, holes or stains. Let me know if you're interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Many nice Sam Hillbornes lately

Great looking bike! Because I really like the Acorn bag folks, and to keep me from buying another one myself, I will say Acorn shows at least one black tall rando bag available. I am amazed it still shows available but there it is.

Re: [RBW] Re: Many nice Sam Hillbornes lately

Pretty. Won't that pump fit into that big front bag? On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 5:12 PM, tc wrote: > I use my 2017 58 Sam for paved greenways and roads. It's a standard > 'complete' build, except I swapped out the std Noodles for 46s, added black > cork tape, plus a kickstand.

Re: [RBW] Re: Many nice Sam Hillbornes lately

BTW, I also like the black edition. On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 5:20 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Nice. I draw this lesson from this great variety of Sams: If at first you > don't like a Rivendell model, wait a few years. I think that I'd probably > have kept a 55 X 57 single tt

Re: [RBW] Re: Many nice Sam Hillbornes lately

Nice. I draw this lesson from this great variety of Sams: If at first you don't like a Rivendell model, wait a few years. I think that I'd probably have kept a 55 X 57 single tt Sam that cleared 50 mm tires. But, Rivendell: *Don't *change the Roadeo until I categorically rule it out. It's

[RBW] Re: Many nice Sam Hillbornes lately

I use my 2017 58 Sam for paved greenways and roads. It's a standard 'complete' build, except I swapped out the std Noodles for 46s, added black cork tape, plus a kickstand. Later added an Acorn roll bag, and Acorn's Tall Rando bag (had to wait FOREVER for them to do a black canvas run!).

[RBW] My one-year review of Cheviot

That's a lovely Chev, my friend. An interesting note about the "wrong" side of the frame explaining the right way to pronounce Cheviot: I can't do it. I've asked Grant, I've read the decal, but every time I say it, it comes out Chevy-aught. So Chevy-aught it is! -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Grant and RBW staff's involvement in this group

Ahh, good-old bikelist.org. How long has RBW Bunch been around? -- 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: Grant and RBW staff's involvement in this group

Jim It is always good to periodically tell the story. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- 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: Grant and RBW staff's involvement in this group

On Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 11:36:19 AM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Way back in the beginning of this virtual group ride, when dial-up was a thing and gmail wasn't... But wait, Rivendell still uses dial-up, no? Say it ain't so! Thanks for herding the cats, Jim! -- You received this

Re: [RBW] FS Brooks C19 Black

Conway, A local list member is going to pick it up tonight. I will touch base tomorrow if he doesn't show up. Thank you for your interest. Paul On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 2:01 PM, Conway Bennett < captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'd like that for my wife's bike if it's still available. >

[RBW] FS Brooks C19 Black

I'd like that for my wife's bike if it's still available. -- 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: Many nice Sam Hillbornes lately

Here's my first generation SH which I think is the same frameset that Patrick used to have. it's 56cm with a 59 top tube and cantis. When I purchased it at Riv HQ, Kevin sold me the last green/gold they had and they were awaiting the arrival of the first shipment of orange Sams. He told me at

Re: [RBW] Re: Many nice Sam Hillbornes lately

Thanks, Richard; I was going to repeat my question about the differences. I would like to see photos. On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 1:30 PM, RichS wrote: > Patrick, > > Quick summary to answer your question about the difference between the Sam > and the Atlantis: I have

[RBW] Re: Many nice Sam Hillbornes lately

Patrick, Quick summary to answer your question about the difference between the Sam and the Atlantis: I have both. They are splendid rides. The ‘53 Atlantis with 26 inch wheels feels more “planted” than Sam. Turns in quickly and easily (26” wheel effect?). Super stable carrying a 20+ pound

[RBW] Re: Bar-swapping: Drops out, Jitensha bars in

thanks - I just did it for trainer time in the winter to give me some more body positions and muscle groups. But when once I got it on the road, I loved it. Grabbing the cork ends makes for very fast steering, but I found all the inside hand positions to be very stable and very slow steering.

Re: [RBW] Re: Deacon Patrick is famous

DP, forget this front cover stuff, hold out for the centerfold ;-)). Joking aside, that is a great action shot. -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,

[RBW] Who swaps out wheel sets to keep from buying new bikes?

I’ve debated this, and am only a rear wheel away from a “go-fast” Barlow Pass extra wheelset I could use on either my Hunqabeam or Quickbeam. It may happen one day. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] My one-year review of Cheviot

Awesome, purposful build, Josette. I love how you dove in and did it anyroad! Rivendells love all weathers. Grin. You keep your bike so clean! I think my bikes started off different colors, but they end up being the same redish/brown/grey. Might get you the color you want? Grin. Keep on riding

[RBW] Re: Grant and RBW staff's involvement in this group

I agree, secret identities blow. I've never seen Bill L. and Mark A. in the same room!*. Kinda makes me wonder...** -Kai BK NY *I've never even been to Walnut Creek, that might have something to do with it **a lot of stuff does, most things actually On Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 11:45:39

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickie Velogical Review

I didn't read your comment that way, FWIW, but I am interested in hearing how well, or badly, they work with the Edeluxe and Ixon Premium and ilk. And: If the Velogical does power a, say, Edeluxe, will it power the Edeluxe and a tail light? On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 9:33 AM, Mat Grewe

Re: [RBW] Re: Many nice Sam Hillbornes lately

@Patrick, the blue was a stock color up to 2016 (I have the same color). It's nice but if the 2017 Sage green been an option, I'd have gone that route. 62cm sage-for-blue trade anyone? :-) -Austin On Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 11:11:56 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Tim -- nice

[RBW] Re: FS: "Canti-Rom" Romulus 59, built for randonneuring

If this setup is too fancy/expensive, I was thinking about removing the rack/bag/dyno and selling it more in its original form for a much lower price. Let me know if that would be of interest to anyone out there in Riv-land... Thanks, Dan in DC -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: My one-year review of Cheviot

Hi Josette, Great bike! Hope to see you riding around. I mainly ride around Arlington and Cambridge for my commute-- ride the nice bike when you can... which is all the time! When I have a bit of extra time, I'll take a ride along the Charles. Also, Battle Road is great for biking with kids.

[RBW] Grant and RBW staff's involvement in this group

I think it’s great, too. I also think it’s great he uses his real name, as does Jenny. What would not be cool is a Riv employee anonymously posting. That would be sorta like calling in to a conference call without letting anyone know - basically snooping. That can get you placed on notice

[RBW] Re: Grant and RBW staff's involvement in this group

I always think it's a great thing when GP or one of the gang responds in a thread. It adds a wonderful aspect to our discussions. But I do want to be exceptionally clear on this point - it is _NOT_ a direct line to RBW, Rivendell Bikes, Rivbike.com or anything to do with the denizens of Walnut

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickie Velogical Review

I apologize, I didn't mean to imply that the are not compatible, as I do not know myself! Peter said they do not *guarantee* their lights are compatible. On Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 10:28:16 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > And apology if this was answered earlier, but do B and Schmidt

[RBW] Re: Grant and RBW staff's involvement in this group

It's a very good thing to have Grant and the Riv staff comment here. On Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 10:25:45 AM UTC-5, Erik Wright wrote: > > I've been perusing this group for about a year now, and can I just say > that it's really cool and special to have Grant et al so involved here? I > was

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickie Velogical Review

And apology if this was answered earlier, but do B and Schmidt lights actually work with the Velogical or not? On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 3:12 PM, Mat Grewe wrote: > Hey Peter, > > Out of curiosity, did B or Schmidt give a reason as to why their lights > are not compatible with

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickie Velogical Review

Hey Peter, Out of curiosity, did B or Schmidt give a reason as to why their lights are not compatible with Velogical dynamos? Or, has their stance changed in the last few years? Thanks, Mat On Friday, June 3, 2016 at 10:13:49 AM UTC-5, Peter White wrote: > > Keep in mind that while Velogical

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Items - For Sale

Sale pending on the bar end shifter pods. On Monday, March 26, 2018 at 12:51:45 PM UTC-5, Mat Grewe wrote: > > Just the bar end pods are still available. Everything else has been sold. > >- Silver bar end shifter PODS ONLY - Lightly used - $25 > > -- You received this message because you

[RBW] My one-year review of Cheviot

Hi Rivendell owners! I am writing to share a blog post I wrote about my Cheviot — impressions, pictures, and stories from this past year commuting to work, running errands, and going out with friends by bike. :)

[RBW] Grant and RBW staff's involvement in this group

I've been perusing this group for about a year now, and can I just say that it's really cool and special to have Grant et al so involved here? I was recently keeping a close eye on the hotly developing "Lower price Atlantis" thread and every time I saw that Grant replied I just thought to

[RBW] Re: Bar-swapping: Drops out, Jitensha bars in

The map ahearnes with your additional “tri- like” bars are Avery cool idea! -- 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] Who swaps out wheel sets to keep from buying new bikes?

I think for me, I’d need only 2 wheel sets. One running something like Snoqualmies, and another with 2” knobbies. I could actually get identical size rims to minimize brake adjustments. Chain, cassettes, pretty much everything else *could* be the same, though I tend to like drops for road and

Re: [RBW] Re: Many nice Sam Hillbornes lately

Tim -- nice build. I had in mind another Sam, also drops, but IIRC the drops were lower. But a slate blue with cream; was that a stock color? On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 6:18 PM, Tim Bantham wrote: > Patrick, I'm not sure if mine was one that you had commented on but if so > I

Re: [RBW] Re: Many nice Sam Hillbornes lately

Perhaps it was 56; I seem to recall it too was a 2009. At any rate, it did have a 59 tt. Single one, though, with cantis. Question: Bob, you get 47s (labeled) in your 2009. What is the actual width, and how wide a tire (actual) can this model take? Perhaps I short changed mine by sticking with

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

I only meant that you can't lump Victoriana with Kells or arabesques; they're completely different aeshetic types of "fill in the space". On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 7:39 PM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Well, not really. The definition is "fear

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

What, the hot dog? I love boiled hot dogs. But not if they're too long. On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 6:04 PM, dougP wrote: > You've boiled it down to its essence. > > dougP > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Who swaps out wheel sets to keep from buying new bikes?

I never had a problem doing this. After all, if you are spreading a chain's wear over 3 cassettes, you are not going to wear it in to one of those cassettes alone. On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 8:53 AM, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > Is it ok to run the same chain on different cassettes

Re: [RBW] Re: Who swaps out wheel sets to keep from buying new bikes?

I tried that 25-30 years ago, only with a various moderately high end mountain bike frameset )the last of 3 was a '91 Stumpjumper Team), years ago, and found that I preferred different bikes for different purposes. I had wheels for 2" knobbies, wheels for 35 mm Fatboys or City Slickers, and a

[RBW] Re: Who swaps out wheel sets to keep from buying new bikes?

When you switch wheels i am guessing you run the same chain on the different cassetes on the different wheels. Is that ok for the chain since the cassette wear pattern differs from wheel to wheel? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Who swaps out wheel sets to keep from buying new bikes?

Is it ok to run the same chain on different cassettes (regarding different wear on those cassettes)? -- 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: Suntour to buy five Grupo with cable stops

forgive the typos, was posting from my phone's text to speech app. On Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 8:39:52 PM UTC-6, Thomas McCause wrote: > > Looking for $75 Plus shipping for the power ratchet shifters cranks front > and rear derailleurs and freewheel. Feel free to make an offer -- You

[RBW] Re: Who swaps out wheel sets to keep from buying new bikes?

+1 - what Bill said... I love the idea, I love the possibilities! But those wheels, sitting there in the corner or hung on hooks, they can call out to you... I heard someone state that almost any cool bike part can have that effect but wheels, in my experience, are the worst... or the

[RBW] Re: Who swaps out wheel sets to keep from buying new bikes?

I have clinchers and tubies each for two bikes -- 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

Re: [RBW] Bar-swapping: Drops out, Jitensha bars in

my buddy put cowchippers on his tandem you can see the width and flare here On Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 11:01:13 PM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > > I have a Cowchipper on my Roadeo and like it a lot. I went nuts and used > a Woodchipper on my road bikes for a

Re: [RBW] Bar-swapping: Drops out, Jitensha bars in

I have the Jones SG on my Gunnar now. I went from the Specialized Hover bars, to Salsa Cowchipper, to the Jones. I trimmed the Jones a bit for width. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Who swaps out wheel sets to keep from buying new bikes?

Hi Tom, This is something I have not yet accomplished but have been considering a lot lately. I have too many bike projects taking up space and cluttering my mind. I do enjoy tinkering and have had reservations about doing a big purge only to later regret getting rid of certain parts so I’m

[RBW] Re: FS Sackville and Brooks

This is perfectly fine with me, Max. Someone buy Max's Olive Saddlesack so Max can buy mine. Steve Butcher Stockton, Missouri On Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 11:06:58 PM UTC-5, Max S wrote: > > Let me know if this is breaching etiquette somehow, but... If someone > wants a Medium Sackville

[RBW] Who swaps out wheel sets to keep from buying new bikes?

Hello Tom, I am a confessed wheel junkie. I do swap wheels often and have 5 sets for my 2 disc brake bikes and many for both 700c, 650b, and 26” Rivish bikes. Light wheels have the thinnest tires and wide have fatter tires. Like Bill, this also means buying a frame is easy because I already

[RBW] Re: Who swaps out wheel sets to keep from buying new bikes?

When I converted my Sam to single speed, I left the rear derailler and rear shifter on the bike and kept the cassette wheel and chain - to be able to switch back and forth. That must have been 3 years ago and I haven't switched once. Anyone want a decent used wheelset cheap? Jay On

[RBW] Re: Mt Tam Hunqs

Jenny, I love that you know that Elvis song! -- 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