Re: [RBW] Re: FS big nitto front rack 34F

2019-02-27 Thread Tom Horton
John all i ever used were ortleibs panniers i have a set of smaller ortleibs and larger ones Both mounted fine on the nitto front rack Not sure the triangles will get in yr way a pretty big rack be glad to measure it if you want Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 27, 2019, at 6:14 PM, John

Re: [RBW] Re: No response from Riv ...

2019-02-27 Thread Drw
Sheesh, I’ve only had what would be described as amazing correspondence with any and everyone at Rivendell by phone or email and I’ve asked some really irrelevant questions. I’d imagine it’s a tech issue or a busyness issue. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar fender options

2019-02-27 Thread Patrick Moore
I just asked a similar question on the iBob list. I've got the SKS's too and the front is way too short. Also 60 mm (actual; in reality, about 60.5 mm) Big Ones. >From the drawings, the rolled edges of the square 65 mm Sims limits the interior width to 58 mm, which is considerably narrower than

[RBW] Re: Riding the Four Inch Snow Rail

2019-02-27 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Ha! Aye, Craig. Doubtless, biking and snow have gone together from the very beginning. 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto, kingcage, microshift, flaps etc.

2019-02-27 Thread Drw
Nitto grip, king cage, salsa cage and shifters have been claimed pending payment. -- 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: FS big nitto front rack 34F

2019-02-27 Thread Friend
I can't believe this rack is still available! It seems like a steal. On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 9:37:40 PM UTC-5, Craig Montgomery wrote: > > Primarily I use Carradice Super C fronts. I've used Karrimors which you > probably won't find. Have a wonderful set of Beckman's but you won't

Re: [RBW] Re: FS big nitto front rack 34F

2019-02-27 Thread Craig Montgomery
Primarily I use Carradice Super C fronts. I've used Karrimors which you probably won't find. Have a wonderful set of Beckman's but you won't find those either unless you're lucky. Jandd Mountain and Standard front panniers. The Mountain panniers are small. The Standards are pretty big but

Re: [RBW] Re: No response from Riv ...

2019-02-27 Thread Joe Bernard
I get longish answers from Grant about this, that and the other thing sometimes; and sometimes not at all. He's made it clear on the Blahg he reads all the conversational (the only kind I send) email, but can't answer every one. I try to speak in a "this is what I think" way without asking a

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Tallux 130mm 25.4

2019-02-27 Thread RDS
Looking to purchase a Nitto Tallux stem with a 130mm extension with clamp size 25.4 for Bosco bars. Located in Georgia. -- 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

[RBW] FS: Nitto, kingcage, microshift, flaps etc.

2019-02-27 Thread Drw
Another round of small stuff -Nitto saddlebag grip/quick release- mounted and maybe used once. Basically new - 85$ shipped -microshift shifters- these came on a set of Paul thumbies. Only friction. Seem to handle up to 10 speed. Ratchety like silvers. I assume they are off of bar ends. Should

Re: [RBW] Re: FS big nitto front rack 34F

2019-02-27 Thread DarinM
I have happily used Carradice Super C front panniers on my 34F. If I remember correctly, one of the hooks locked into the triangulated section in the front of the rack. Darin On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 5:08:44 PM UTC-8, John McBurney wrote: > > Any advice on panniers for the big Nitto

Re: [RBW] Re: No response from Riv ...

2019-02-27 Thread David Bivins
That's terrible to hear about curt responses! I've emailed with Roman about film and photography, with Grant about diet, and with anyone who will answer about orders, fit, etc. I understand that it's difficult to call from Australia. I have work colleagues there (I'm in Brooklyn, NY) and we

Re: [RBW] Re: FS big nitto front rack 34F

2019-02-27 Thread John McBurney
Any advice on panniers for the big Nitto racks would be appreciate. I have a bunch but have found fit to be a issue with some. John On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 6:14 PM John Bokman wrote: > Tom, could you tell me what kind of panniers you used with this rack? > Looking at the triangulation of the

Re: [RBW] Re: SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

2019-02-27 Thread John McBurney
Sorry the date doesn’t work out for you but let’s go ride soon! John On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 7:17 PM Pam Bikes wrote: > Great event! I'm not sure I can commit since I have so much going on in > Charlotte. This will be the start of our BikeCharlotte event and I'll be > introducing Bike

[RBW] Re: SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

2019-02-27 Thread Pam Bikes
Great event! I'm not sure I can commit since I have so much going on in Charlotte. This will be the start of our BikeCharlotte event and I'll be introducing Bike Benefits Bingo, Tour de Sabor, and more events. If anyone is nearby, let me know. Thank you for planning this. I'd like to do

[RBW] Re: No response from Riv ...

2019-02-27 Thread OwenS
I have to agree. As much as I'm loving my rivendell bike, they were TERRIBLE at responding to my emails - slow response times, and curt responses. And it isn't as easy to just call them from Australia. On Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 5:39:51 AM UTC+11, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I emailed

Re: [RBW] Re: No response from Riv ...

2019-02-27 Thread David Bivins
I would assume you're correct about an outgoing email problem - I called recently and talked to Grant about a fender fit issue, so they're ready and willing to help via phone at least! On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 6:26 PM Toshi Takeuchi wrote: > > Hmm, I've emailed Grant, Will, and Jenny recently,

Re: [RBW] Re: No response from Riv ...

2019-02-27 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Hmm, I've emailed Grant, Will, and Jenny recently, and it is fairly unusual for me not to receive a reply from anyone, so maybe there is an outgoing gmail problem with Riv. It was clear that they probably saw my email because they were able to accommodate my request regarding an order... Hmm.

[RBW] Re: FS big nitto front rack 34F

2019-02-27 Thread John Bokman
Tom, could you tell me what kind of panniers you used with this rack? Looking at the triangulation of the rack, I"m wondering if those added supports might prevent me from mounting my Lone Peak panniers. I can't adjust the hooks, unlike an ortlieb or some such. Do you know if this rack was

[RBW] Re: FS: 51cm Appaloosa full bike or frame and 50cm MIT Atlantis frame

2019-02-27 Thread Ash
Hi Sean, Now that I have picked up the 46cm Appaloosa frame and started building it, need to free up space. Can't wait for much longer on local inquires. I'll update this thread as soon as I find someone who can pack the bike/frame. In a day or two.. Thank you, Ash On Wednesday, 27

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell tinkering..

2019-02-27 Thread Steven Sweedler
Great history Craig, thats the frame I have coveted the most. Steve On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 10:19 PM John McBurney wrote: > Wow. Very cool. Thanks for sharing. You must have some great stories to go > with those pictures. > > John > > On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 3:57 PM Craig Montgomery > wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell tinkering..

2019-02-27 Thread John McBurney
Wow. Very cool. Thanks for sharing. You must have some great stories to go with those pictures. John On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 3:57 PM Craig Montgomery wrote: > Owen, Deacon, Kiley, > You bet. The bikes invite "messin' with." I remember reading the early > catalogs where Grant would make

[RBW] Re: Riding the Four Inch Snow Rail

2019-02-27 Thread Craig Montgomery
You'll get a kick out of this Deacon. There's nothing new under the sun bubba. https://www.flickr.com/photos/76358100@N07/33071231778/in/album-72157691396892282/ Craig "Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the noonday snow" in Tucson On Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 4:07:14 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tinkering..

2019-02-27 Thread Craig Montgomery
Owen, Deacon, Kiley, You bet. The bikes invite "messin' with." I remember reading the early catalogs where Grant would make suggestions on different ways to set up his designs. I remember unboxing that brand new '96 All Rounder and thinking "now what the hell can I do with this?" The bike

[RBW] Re: SKS fenders secu clips

2019-02-27 Thread Tom Wyland
Or disconnect one of the ends of the V strut from the fender. The purpose is to squeeze it into a skinnier V and push it into the clip. Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: No response from Riv ...

2019-02-27 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks, Ash. Will call. On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 12:31 PM Ash wrote: > Patrick, > > There seems to be a problem with Will's email system. Better to call him. > > Yesterday I was at Rivendell HQ to pick up my new Appaloosa frame. I > mentioned to Will about my emails to him over last few months

[RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

2019-02-27 Thread Ryan M.
I got the Schwalbe G-One Allround 650bx57 tire mounted to Velocity Cliffhangers to fit in my Appaloosa so I don't see why the Compass Antelope Pass tires wouldn't. I have the Antelope Pass tires on my Niner Sir9 right now and they honestly look a bit thinner than the Schwalbe G-ones. I think

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

2019-02-27 Thread Patrick Moore
Mark: Thanks for this. It is a bit apples:oranges, but a useful data point nonetheless. I think at this point my principal interest in the APs is whether it exhibits the same "floppy" feeling that the 60 mm (700C) Big Ones do, even at what for such a fat tire is pavement pressure -- 26+ under my

[RBW] Re: No response from Riv ...

2019-02-27 Thread Ash
Patrick, There seems to be a problem with Will's email system. Better to call him. Yesterday I was at Rivendell HQ to pick up my new Appaloosa frame. I mentioned to Will about my emails to him over last few months to which I had not received response. He looked up the outbox on his laptop

Re: [RBW] No response from Riv ...

2019-02-27 Thread Patrick Moore
As my boss gently suggested recently when I told her a client wasn't responding to emails: Why not call him? It did work. Thanks for nudging me toward the obvious. On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 12:19 PM Richard Rios wrote: > Why not just call and ask? I've had emails go unanswered on occasion but >

[RBW] No response from Riv ...

2019-02-27 Thread Richard Rios
Why not just call and ask? I've had emails go unanswered on occasion but the phone always seems to be picked up pronto when I've called -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Red Bubbes?

2019-02-27 Thread EasyRider
When I bought my bronze R. Bubbe two years ago, I seriously considered the red one, which is nearly identical except for a longer TT intended for swept-back bars. I think I've only seen ONE picture of a built-up red R. Bubbe. Anyone want to show theirs off? -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] 1996 Bicycle Guide Steel Tubing Throwdown

2019-02-27 Thread John McBurney
In the new book Japanese Steel there is a section on tubing. It seems tat even as Japanese Steel like Tange Prestige and higher end Ishiwata steels were eclipsing Columbus and Reynolds, the branding was more at the level of the frame maker. It was also common to mix and match tubes.

[RBW] No response from Riv ...

2019-02-27 Thread Patrick Moore
I emailed some time ago to donate my recent $25 gift certificate either back to the asset side of the balance sheet, or to a needy cyclist, but no one responded; think it was to Will. Who best to contact about this? It's not a big deal, but I don't want $25 useful dollars (actually, $50 if they

Re: [RBW] Re: 1996 Bicycle Guide Steel Tubing Throwdown

2019-02-27 Thread Addison Wilhite
Funny, I've had that same article up on my site for years:

[RBW] Re: FS: 51cm Appaloosa full bike or frame and 50cm MIT Atlantis frame

2019-02-27 Thread Sean B.
Ash, Have you have you decided if you'll ship either of these frames? On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 4:29:35 PM UTC-6, Ash wrote: > > Selling two Rivs to build two new Rivs. > > > For now Bay Area only, until I figure out shipping logistics. > > MIT Atlantis 50cm Frame - $1,100 > > 2017

[RBW] SKS fenders secu clips

2019-02-27 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
You've gotta push harder than you think you'd need to. To give yourself a little more leverage you could sandwich the stays with a couple wood blocks and a clamp, but I think you can do it with the power of will. Good luck! -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: SKS fenders secu clips

2019-02-27 Thread lconley
It is possible the clips are sacrificial and must be replaced. If you look inside the clip, is there any evidence of plastic being sheared off? Laing Cocoa FL On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 11:50:20 AM UTC-5, Reid wrote: > Hello all, > > I have SKS fenders on a Clementine and the front

Re: [RBW] NAHBS film photo challenge

2019-02-27 Thread Jim M.
There are a good number of volunteer shifts available, if anyone is interested: https://www.nahbs.com/volunteer You get a nifty "staff" t-shirt and free admission. jim m wc, ca On Monday, February 25, 2019 at 10:24:49 AM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: > > It probably gets you access to

[RBW] Re: 1996 Bicycle Guide Steel Tubing Throwdown

2019-02-27 Thread lconley
My Rivendells have tubing decals. The decals even describe the strength and metallurgy of the "Silver" tubing. Laing Cocoa FL On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 12:09:03 PM UTC-5, Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > Good article, (thanks to Peter from the CR group) with an insert >

[RBW] 1996 Bicycle Guide Steel Tubing Throwdown

2019-02-27 Thread Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA
Good article, (thanks to Peter from the CR group) with an insert commentary from Grant: http://www.thetallcyclist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bicycle-Guide-Magnificent-Seven-Test.pdf And you wonder why Rivendell never applies tubing decals? (But many lugs include a heart-shaped cutout...)

[RBW] SKS fenders secu clips

2019-02-27 Thread Reid
Hello all, I have SKS fenders on a Clementine and the front fender has the plastic security clips holding the struts to the fork braze on. A branch jumped up between the tire and struts and the clip did just the right thing. However, now I can't get the clips to snap on to the struts again.

[RBW] Re: Spare Nitto Parts?

2019-02-27 Thread Matt
Thanks, all! Much appreciated. -- 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] Re: Spare Nitto Parts?

2019-02-27 Thread Ron Mc
Bob's got it, Ben's stocks all Nitto small parts On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 6:34:44 AM UTC-6, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > Maybe this? > > > https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-seat-clamp-bolt-assembly---s65/seatpost_part_nitto__870-972-10/product > > Bob > >> >> -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Was: Potential Trade, now FS: 56cm Toyo Atlantis

2019-02-27 Thread David B
Frameset claimed, pending payment. Thanks, David On Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 11:24:29 AM UTC-6, David B wrote: > > Following up on this thread. No trade emerged, so I'm selling my friend's > frameset (56cm Toyo Atlantis) for $750 plus packing and shipping. > Local pickup is HIGHLY

[RBW] Re: Spare Nitto Parts?

2019-02-27 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I popped a seat post bolt and ordered its replacement from Riv. 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] Re: Spare Nitto Parts?

2019-02-27 Thread Bob Lovejoy
Maybe this? https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-seat-clamp-bolt-assembly---s65/seatpost_part_nitto__870-972-10/product Bob On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 12:06:02 AM UTC-6, Matt wrote: > > Anybody know if there's a way to get spare Nitto parts or if they come > complete and that's that? > > I

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tinkering..

2019-02-27 Thread Fullylugged
Fat tires approved! -- 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: Spare Nitto Parts?

2019-02-27 Thread 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch
If it is the back half of the aluminum clamp that is stripped, you can drill and rethread it. I stripped those threads on the GAP/C Canal trail but repaired it later. I think that I went from the original 6mm bolt to an 8mm (or 8 to 10mm). I can check it out if you want to know for sure. The