[RBW] Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

If your brake-mounted headlight falls into your wheel, that means your front brake has detached from the fork. In that case the light may make you crash, but you'd crash without the light too. -- Mark Anderson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

Nope. It'll hold most of it, but I don't think you can top the rest of that list with sunglasses and a lunch. -- 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] Barsack (sackville) help needed

I once had a cheapy Avenir Metro bar bag that had a textured plasticy cylinder/liner that kept its shape. Worked really well. Wish I knew what that material was. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

We don't get that much rain in these parts and usually know the season when it's going to hit. My Hillborne has been fenderless for almost two years since I got a fendered Brompton for commuting. I swap wheelsets often and fenderless allows for gravel fun with Smart Sams:

Re: [RBW] Re: Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

Ok. Almost sold but can it hold: One multi tool One lightweight rain jacket One tube Spare brake cable Patch kit Sunglasses 7” mini pump (mini morph) Iphone Keychain Bag lunch I would just get another Carradice Pendle bag but I dont like how floppy/sloppy/shapeless they look in my bikes. --

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

On Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 10:04:21 PM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > Sticky this thread please so readers are easy to find. While I agree in principle, maybe we should ask Reed about notfine.com, where he is hosting the files. You know, just in case, this is a temporary holding zone…simply

Re: [RBW] Re: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

Joe, your all-rounder is gorgeous. Looks right unfendered. Where in GA are you? I am in ATL/Decatur. Seems like I’ve seen more Riv owners from GA on the list in the past year. Regards, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2018, at 7:18 PM, Joe Gates wrote: > >

[RBW] Rivendells nicely represented at the Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder in Chatham, NY today

Now that I think about it... I was driving back from from Great Barrington, MA to Kingston, NY this afternoon on the Teconic and saw a couple of nice 1x bikes covered in mud strapped to the backs of cars. Bet they were returning from Chatham -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Rivendells nicely represented at the Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder in Chatham, NY today

Cool! Wish I had know about that Do you know who organized it? Jason -- 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] Rivendells nicely represented at the Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder in Chatham, NY today

What a great ride! 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] Rivendells nicely represented at the Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder in Chatham, NY today

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[RBW] Hanging Edelux 2, tail-light wiring

Hi all, I picked up a hanging edelux2 recently and it's one of the earlier ones that do not support a tail-light direct connected to it--there's no extra port. I know that means i can't wire the tail-light thru the headlight so that it turns off/on with the headlight. But can i still wire

[RBW] Rivendells nicely represented at the Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder in Chatham, NY today

I spotted a double tt Appaloosa, a green Hunq, a fawn-colored Hilsen. Honorable mention to a silver Heron. Sorry, no pics, I don't do the smart phone thing and it was way too wet and muddy for a camera. The ride, sponsored by a local brewer, was spectacular and challenging; a riding buddy said

[RBW] Re: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

Today was Leo's last naked and free romp. Pic below. But after 60 miles on wet roads this morning my feet were drenched, and I can't imagine all the grime coming off the roads in Lyme, CT, where they heavily salt and sand into the spring, being good for the drivetrain. Fenders go on this

[RBW] 57 vs 61 Roadini

I was on the fence, went with 61 (91PBH, 6'1") and think a 57 would be too small. About 360 comfortable miles on it so far, mostly long stretches at a time. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Extreme Commuting--a checklist ride complete

The Eastbay Skyline Trail is here: http://gurmeet.net/hiking/hikes/East_Bay_Skyline_National_Recreation_Trail.html Gives a lot of info about the trail divided into 4 sections from Wildcat Canyon Park in Richmond to Cabot Lake. All DIRT. I haven't ridden all of it, but if someone does please

Re: [RBW] Traditional Cycling Shoes Makers?

Follow up, in case anyone is playing “Fixed gear pedal retention” at home. Grin.I emailed each of the companies with classic leather cycling shoes and only heard back from one (Arturo shoe), and they only go up to size 11.5EE, so too small for my flippers. The ongoing testing of leather and

[RBW] Re: Any new Hilsen news?

Canti-Sam's maybe? I think the new (MIT) Hilsen's are noted in the new catalog but I don't think any schedule or ETA has been announced... though life has been crazed and I could have missed it. That said, I am pretty sure they are a future event... Bob On Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 4:37:55 PM

[RBW] Re: Any new Hilsen news?

New ones just arrived a few months back, no? On Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 4:39:03 PM UTC-4, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > It may be awhile before my catalog/brochure tracks me down... For those > that do have one in hand, is there anything mentioned on the timing of the > new Hilsen's or has anyone

[RBW] Barsack (sackville) help needed

I riveted some coroplast in, works great. Ever present bandanna keeps the noise down. There's something that'd work better but I didn't have any on hand... -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

I endorse this plan. I keep the Bleriot fendered and racked for winter grunge, but the Ram must run free! You’ll feel faster and more carefree. I fendered my Roadini as my go fast rain bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] 57 vs 61 Roadini

+1. Call/write to Grant. I ordered 57 based on my Soma San Marcos sizing and Grant called me to switch it to a 54 which fits perfectly. The geometry is unique to that frame. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: 57 vs 61 Roadini

I'm 6'1". For Riv refernce, I own a 58cm Hunq with Albatross bars and its fits well. It sounds like you all believe in sizing up, which I figured would be the response. I will surely contact Riv when I am ready to pull the trigger but just wanted to get an opinion from all of you like

[RBW] Any new Hilsen news?

It may be awhile before my catalog/brochure tracks me down... For those that do have one in hand, is there anything mentioned on the timing of the new Hilsen's or has anyone heard more? I assume that they will need to get through the new Atlantis builds and delivery before anything else big

[RBW] Re: 57 vs 61 Roadini

+1 to what Patrick says... I know I prefer a little too large of a frame rather than a little too small. That said, other (younger and racier) folks prefer the opposite. Still, I would be leaning to the 61 though the conversation with people at Riv should be really helpful. If they have a

Re: [RBW] Traditional Cycling Shoes Makers?

Except for the hauling my bike on my shoulder bit, I wasn’t far from looking like this guy yesterday, but that’s naught new. Grin. My wife hosed me off before she’d let me in. Grin. Oh! How I love the good, sloppy mud! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Barsack (sackville) help needed

Many years ago, I had a similar shaped bag, might have been Kirkland or Kirtland, it had a foam liner. Sort of like a backpacking pad material. It was white, semi dense closed cell foam. It held the shape of the bag and dampened the noise of anything bouncing around when it was only partially

Re: [RBW] Barsack (sackville) help needed

FWIW, several years ago when I put clips and strap pedals back on both Rivendell Roads, Tony Colgrave in England sent me 2-3 pr of Brooks saddle leather leftovers rough-cut into size 10 inserts for my too-flexy boat shoes. They worked a treat: stiffened and thickened the interface between foot and

[RBW] Barsack (sackville) help needed

The stiffener ideas should work, but you may end up with a bigger problem: noise. Personally I'd rather have the flattish look than listening to keys and a patch kit bouncing around against a piece of plastic. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: 57 vs 61 Roadini

Aye, 95% sure you’ll love the 61, but talk with Grant and Co., this is what they do. Grant sized me non-standard (I’m a 90 pbh riding a 62 Hunq and 66 QB) and I love the ride of the larger frames. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Barsack (sackville) help needed

Different application, same idea: I have cut up old Rubbermaid tubs the handles broke off of and my wife was happy to see turn into insole stiffeners to make minimalist running shoes into stiffish soled cycling shoes. Leather layer on top and good to go. Still puzzling out if there is a

Re: [RBW] Barsack (sackville) help needed

I've used material cut from old gallon milk jugs for stiffeners for small items. You can get bigger pieces of flexible but still stiffish plastic with the very cheapest ring binders from Target and so forth. On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 1:05 PM, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > Hello, >

[RBW] Barsack (sackville) help needed

Hello, My barsack sags/flattens alot and looks ugly just flopped there in front of the bars and I was wondering what material could be used to form a cylinder inside the bag so it could keep its shape and not get all flat looking. Anyone done this? -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

Thanks for doing this. I started reading them today and enjoyed Grant's view into starting a business, with the financial worries that come with it. I've tried being a good customer for a few years and feel a bit guilty that I doubt I will buy any big ticket items from him again, now that I

[RBW] Re: Extreme Commuting--a checklist ride complete

This has been a fun and interesting read. When I first started riding in my adulthood, I was living in Georgia and commuting to/from the EPA in Athens, GA. I think I went from a 20 minute driving commute to a 30 minute riding commute, since I could simply start riding through the quad at UGA.

[RBW] Re: Extreme Commuting--a checklist ride complete

Kellie, It’s Piedmont. From campus I can take 11th up to Taylor and turn right toward the hills. It eventually becomes Mabury. A left on White later becomes Piedmont. That’s out near Alum Rock Park. It’ll take you as far as Jacklin which you can turn off and keep riding along the east

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

Agreed. I’ve already marked this as a favorite bookmark on my computer. So fun to read the history of Riv through the articles of the Reader. Thank you for posting it. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: 57 vs 61 Roadini

I do not have anything very useful to add but I am also at or around that 89 pbh number, usually have a 78cm saddle height and have studied (studied being a little overstated) the Roadini numbers. Like you said, the reach difference, as far as I can tell, is minimal, at least workable. I

[RBW] 57 vs 61 Roadini

I would just email Grant @ Rivbike.com. It's about a sale you'll eventually make so it's not like you're just picking his brain. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: 57 vs 61 Roadini

Because the customs have a top tube that slopes about 2 degrees, and the Roadinis have a top tube that slopes up 6 degrees (what Riv called the Expanded geometry.) It’s a different sizing strategy. My experience with the expanded versus classic Riv geometry is that my expanded frames tend to

[RBW] Re: 57 vs 61 Roadini

I have a 89.2cm PBH and am 6ft. When I ordered a Riv custom road, Grant put me on a 61.5cm frame. I can't imagine why you would ride a 57. Joe in GJT -- 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: 57 vs 61 Roadini

How tall are you overall? From pbh/sh measurements, it sure seems like the bigger one is correct. I wouldn't think you'd be at risk of being too stretched out unless you're 6' or less. (I'm extrapolating from experience with other frames, though - not Roadini.) -- You received this

[RBW] Re: 57 vs 61 Roadini

*I* would go for the larger frame for long term comfort and confirm the size with Riv. On Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 10:49:45 AM UTC-4, Dave Grossman wrote: > > Attention Roadini owners.can I have some feedback > > I am debating grabbing a Roadini frameset in the near future to fill the >

Re: [RBW] Re: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

... and thank you! On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 7:54 AM Peter Andrews wrote: > Hi Max, > > This is a 60cm Bomba, seat height is 80cm, crank length 175 (I’m 6’3”). > > -Peter > Oakland Bomba-Commuter > > On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 3:44 AM Max S wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

Hi Max, This is a 60cm Bomba, seat height is 80cm, crank length 175 (I’m 6’3”). -Peter Oakland Bomba-Commuter On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 3:44 AM Max S wrote: > That’s a great looking set up! What size Bomba is it, if you don’t mind me > asking, and what is the seat height? > >

[RBW] 57 vs 61 Roadini

Attention Roadini owners.can I have some feedback I am debating grabbing a Roadini frameset in the near future to fill the road bike void in my life. According to the Riv charts, I am basically at the top end of the 57 and the bottom end of the 61. I have a 89.5-90ish PBH and

[RBW] RIV Catalog Arrived

Thanks! I have 2 orders coming in though, so I am hoping I'll get one soon. Can I get back to you next week? Best regards, Matt in Oswego, IL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] RIV Catalog Arrived

Matt, I received my Hail Mary catalogue then another with an order. You can have my extra. -- 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] Billie Bar initial review

Great write up Adam. I may try them flipped to see if my 'forearms on the bars' power cruising theory has merit. > -- 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: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

That’s a great looking set up! What size Bomba is it, if you don’t mind me asking, and what is the seat height? - Max “which Riv fits the Big Ones best?” in A2 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this