[RBW] Re: Got my 61 Roadini set up!

Please look on the RBW website for the Stem - Nitto DirtDrop (MT-10) 8cm X 26mm with a 22.2 mm quill. You will be able to have plenty of height adjustment and the proper clamp size. I do not know what angle of the extension you wish for your bicycle. There are other models listed on the

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

I don't think the 26th would have such a long "toptube" for its seattube size. Plus the under-tube cable routing would be to clear the child seat. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Got my 61 Roadini set up!

Shoot, hit send too early. ...feel right should help. Estimate how many centimeters back you think you need, then subtract that from 11cm. I'll bet 8 or 9 would work. I don't worry about matching tape to saddle cuz all my saddles are black, I just pick a color that contrast well with the

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

I assumed that it was the 26th anniversary mixte... On Friday, April 5, 2019 at 5:55:40 PM UTC+13, Joe Bernard wrote: > Interesting stuff. I believe the double TT mixte is the Baby Bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Got my 61 Roadini set up!

That's a nice bike! I recently bought a Shimano 118 BB which should be close enough for your cranks, they're easy to find via The Google. 110mm is way too long for a dropbar on a road bike Riv sized for you. It's pretty hard to nail it without buying a stack of stems, but riding with your

[RBW] Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Interesting stuff. I believe the double TT mixte is the Baby Bike. -- 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: Front Rack For Big Wald Baskets

GP wrote about having direct input with NTTO regarding racks and baskets for Rivbikes. When you read about the new racks on the Blahg and see the final product photographs you will be able to make a truly informed decision. A little time spent waiting on product development will undoubtedly

[RBW] Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Obligatory Spoiler Alert. In here , from today's Blahg : *Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?* > > They're all the same kind of

[RBW] Front Rack For Big Wald Baskets

I've used both SOMA racks. The big one works and looks great, but it's kinda like always having a front load even when empty, it felt heavy and unwieldy to me. The Demi has fixed struts that I felt placed the rack too far forward of the headtube, and I wouldn't dare load 20 lbs. on it. As the

[RBW] Front Rack For Big Wald Baskets

I finally decided to pull the trigger and am awaiting the delivery of a new Atlantis! I'm transferring most of the parts from other bikes but still debating on the front rack. I'm currently using a Surly 24 pack rack and just strapping a big Sackville basket bag on there. That rack won't

[RBW] Re: recommendation for a flared drop bar with 25.4 clamp size

Looks good. Thanks. On Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 5:52:33 PM UTC-7, jandrews wrote: > > “s” > Yes I bought the frame new on presale and organized having the head tube > sprayed before Rivendell shipped out to me -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Original Rivendell Mountain Bike

On Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 2:07:42 AM UTC-5, Steven Sweedler wrote: > > How wide a tire would these mtbs fit, is 2.35 possible, Thanks Steve > > I have managed to stuff 2.25 Schwalbe Winter Marthons under fenders on mine ... just barely! Currently it has Rat Trap Pass tires and no fenders,

Re: [RBW] Re: Original Rivendell Mountain Bike

On Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 6:59:43 PM UTC-5, John McBurney wrote: > > How does this bike compare to the Bombadil? Just eyeballing it, it seems > similar > The Bombadil has more BB drop, shallower head tube angle, a bit more fork rake, somewhat longer chain stays, 584 and 622 rim

[RBW] Re: Original Rivendell Mountain Bike

On Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 9:52:58 AM UTC-5, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > Not sure who sent me this one - > That would be me :-) Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] I Visit God’s Roof Whilst We Get Ours Replaced

In which I find a spine, put it in my pipe and smoke it, and shrink and grow and shrink and grow by three feet at a time. https://deaconpatrick.org/visiting-gods-roof-whilst-ours-gets-replaced With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.CatholicHalos.org www.DeaconPatrick.org -- You

[RBW] Re: recommendation for a flared drop bar with 25.4 clamp size

“s” Yes I bought the frame new on presale and organized having the head tube sprayed before Rivendell shipped out to me -- 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] Re: Original Rivendell Mountain Bike

I really like the looks of the GBW, but this well might be my dream bike. Man. That. Is. Beautiful. Eric On Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 10:52:58 AM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > > > On Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 3:25:43 PM UTC-7, Christopher Cote wrote: >> >> All this discussion around the

Re: [RBW] Re: Original Rivendell Mountain Bike

How does this bike compare to the Bombadil? Just eyeballing it, it seems similar John On Thu, Apr 4, 2019 at 7:40 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Interestingly the rarest original Riv looks most like the current ones. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Original Rivendell Mountain Bike

Interestingly the rarest original Riv looks most like the current ones. -- 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: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

Gabe: Take advantage of that thought & follow thru. I have a 16 year old Atlantis & was awestruck when I rode the newest iteration. I thought my bike was comfortable but the longer wheelbase is amazing. Got a chance to ride an hour's worth of RBS staff favorite trails & couldn't believe how

[RBW] Re: recommendation for a flared drop bar with 25.4 clamp size

I have a black pair, I think you are right, the current version is 31.8 -- 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: Time trial 'bike' - is it a thing?!

Thank you Garth for enlightening me on this world of biking. I might have seen such events on the TV, but had no idea at some point the those bikes had the invert upright frame design. Seems like now a days they just have super long seat post. So somebody did dirt touring on a TT bike! That

[RBW] Re: Crust Towel Rack Drops on Your Riv? Which stem are you using?

John, Thank you. I've been riding with this setup for 8 months or so...maybe a bit longer. I ride roads and light trail rides; can't ever say I've ever "mountain biked"...I enjoy a nice saunter into the forest to make coffee and take pictures. I have no complaints about the bars or stem...I

[RBW] Re: recommendation for a flared drop bar with 25.4 clamp size

OT, but is the cream on the headtube of your Simpleone custom? I thought they all had green headtubes. -- 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: recommendation for a flared drop bar with 25.4 clamp size

Thanks Spencer I don't think they are produced anymore in that size as the world has gone to 31.8 Are yours silver or black? On Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 4:10:19 PM UTC-4, spencer robinson wrote: > > I have a set of Salsa Woodchippers here with the 25.4 clamp size, short, > shallow, and

[RBW] Re: Crust Towel Rack Drops on Your Riv? Which stem are you using?

Forgot to say, the Black tires, black B17 and black bar tape look great on that green Hunq. John On Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 4:33:40 AM UTC-7, Stephen W. wrote: > > John, > My 59 650b Hunqapillar...Towel rack...5 cm Technomic stem. > > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: recommendation for a flared drop bar with 25.4 clamp size

I have a set of Salsa Woodchippers here with the 25.4 clamp size, short, shallow, and flared out. They might am option to consider. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Crust Towel Rack Drops on Your Riv? Which stem are you using?

Hey Stephen, Those photos are a big help. I've been waiting on the next generation of Analog Cycles 3cm stems, but I've been leaning towards that 5cm Technomic (1st choice), or the 8cm Dirt Drop or 7cm Technomic as runner ups. How long have you been riding that set up and how do you like

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

Hmmm... This review is making me think about dipping my toes in Atlantean waters again Gabe On Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 2:28:23 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I said the 56cm 650B Atlantis was a perfect bike and that I wouldn't > change a thing. > > Mike Williams asked for a

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

I don’t have a 27.5 Hunqapillar. If I wanted to run straight bars for all riding I might prefer the Hunqapillar over the Atlantis, maybe. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: FS Nitto Racks M12, Marks, R15

*Marks Rack Sold* *M12 Sold* On Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 3:20:09 PM UTC-5, Frank Brose wrote: > > I'm done. I have the racks on the bikes I need and ride so these are for > sale. All in good shape with very little use. Prices include shipping in > the CONUS. > Thanks, > Frank > > Nitto m12

[RBW] Re: FS Nitto Racks M12, Marks, R15

*M12 Sold* On Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 7:29:14 PM UTC-5, Frank Brose wrote: > > *Mark's Rack Sold* > > On Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 3:20:09 PM UTC-5, Frank Brose wrote: >> >> I'm done. I have the racks on the bikes I need and ride so these are for >> sale. All in good shape with very little

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

Bill, don’t you have a 27.5 Hunq? If so, when would you choose it over your new Atlantis? Thanks, 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 emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Touch-up for the mustard/butternut color?

Thanks Weston, please send us an update with your impressions! Doug On Mon, Apr 1, 2019 at 2:09 PM Weston Hein wrote: > I have a mustard Clem and was going to order a RAL 1027 touch up pen. Not > sure if it's exact but should be close enough for me. Hope this helps! > >

[RBW] Re: Weird Comments from the Peanut Gallery...

I always pass those guys on the next climb - few people can climb with me On Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 9:47:01 AM UTC-5, Robert Hakim wrote: > > This wasn't so recent as it was memorable... >> >> > A few short days after my partner and I moved to our new neighborhood, we > were riding back

Re: [RBW] Re: Wind, fixed gears, drop bars, and old ladies, nice and nasty

I was once wearing a similar costume on a morning multi-modal commute -- wool knicks, wool sox, wool jersey (actually, Rivendell Wooly Warm cycling sweater over wool jersey), wool cycling cap, and twee little Vittoria sheepskin-lined winter ankle-height cycling boots -- dapper indeed! -- that,

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

As a new owner of a 56cm 650b Atlantis, I have to precognitively say that the new Atlantis is a perfect bike. I say that because my Atlantis came to me with Choco bars installed and I really like them, but they’re not ideal for me. Like Bill and Joe, I want me some drops on my Atlantis. I’m

[RBW] Pretend New Bike Day: The Stolen Clem

Somehow, I knew this would happen. (Lol we all did). It’s a great bike ~ Clems rule! Congrats! 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 emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Original Rivendell Mountain Bike

On Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 3:25:43 PM UTC-7, Christopher Cote wrote: > > All this discussion around the GBW, plus my recent interest in older 26" > wheel bikes (a lugged Trek 930 and now an Atlantis) reminded me of the > mountain bike listed in the early Riv catalogs and Readers. In RR #3,

[RBW] Re: Time trial 'bike' - is it a thing?!

Looks comfy! On Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 6:20:08 PM UTC-5, Ash wrote: > > > First I thought it must an April fool post. I had no clue such thing > existed. An inverted Riv of sorts! > > > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/sacramento-1986-nishiki-linear-pursuit/6848557336.html > > --

[RBW] Re: Weird Comments from the Peanut Gallery...

This wasn't so recent as it was memorable... > > A few short days after my partner and I moved to our new neighborhood, we were riding back from the store- groceries in the basket. A spandex clad racer on an uber-stiff, ultra racey carbon rig slowed down as he passed us and in a very odd,

Re: [RBW] WTB: 61cm Roadini frameset

Reid, I have a 62 Ram complete that I could sell for a reasonable price. I'm in NOLA so maybe we could meet in the middle somewhere. Let me know if you're interested and I can email you a few pics. Thanks, Tommy Patterson On Wed, Apr 3, 2019 at 2:10 PM Reid Echols wrote: > Hi folks, > > Just

[RBW] Re: Crust Towel Rack Drops on Your Riv? Which stem are you using?

I should note this stem is the same as the one Rivendell sells, but the quill length is shorter. I think Riv is 225mm, while the one I am using is 190mm. On Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 8:40:23 AM UTC-5, MCT wrote: > > I use the Nitto NTC-DX in 70cm reach with my towel rock on an MUSA Homer. >

[RBW] Re: Crust Towel Rack Drops on Your Riv? Which stem are you using?

I use the Nitto NTC-DX in 70cm reach with my towel rock on an MUSA Homer. Important to know it is an MUSA Homer because the top tube is not as long as the MIT Homer, so the reach is not as long as the MIT homer. I like a wide stance or grip with a shorter reach, so this set up works well for

[RBW] Re: Crust Towel Rack Drops on Your Riv? Which stem are you using?

jandrews, C-C at the bar-ends is 680 mm. Stephen -- 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

[RBW] Re: Crust Towel Rack Drops on Your Riv? Which stem are you using?

Looks good John Do you know the width of those bars? Looks like they are currently offered in a 615mm, 645mm and 675mm option. I believe the early model was 700mm? On Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 7:33:40 AM UTC-4, Stephen W. wrote: > > John, > My 59 650b Hunqapillar...Towel rack...5 cm

[RBW] Re: Original Rivendell Mountain Bike

Reginald, I'd love to see pics of your bike. 25 years ago, the cream headtube was really special, but now when I see an early Riv in one color, I think they look really understated and classy. Perfect for a Riv MTB, IMHO. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Crust Towel Rack Drops on Your Riv? Which stem are you using?

Ryan Did you end up installing the Towel Rack on your Appaloosa? -- 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] recommendation for a flared drop bar with 25.4 clamp size

Soma Sparrow? 2 widths offered now. 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 emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Time trial 'bike' - is it a thing?!

Such design was in vogue in the 80's/90's. That's a track bike, obviously, and here is road TT bike ridden by 5 time TDF Champ Miguel Indurain, A Pinarello ridden in 1992. He's 6'2 . http://www.vintageluxurybicycles.com/indurain-tt And some of various designs from the 80's on up. Before

Re: [RBW] Re: Original Rivendell Mountain Bike

How wide a tire would these mtbs fit, is 2.35 possible, Thanks Steve On Thu, Apr 4, 2019 at 9:59 AM R. Alexis wrote: > I have a Rivendell Mountain also. It was supposed to have it's own > proprietary lug set. Looks like there was not enough interest in the > Mountain and more in the Road and

[RBW] Re: Original Rivendell Mountain Bike

I have a Rivendell Mountain also. It was supposed to have it's own proprietary lug set. Looks like there was not enough interest in the Mountain and more in the Road and Allrounder that going with it's own lug set was not feasible, so they used the Allrounder lugs with stouter tubing, sloping

[RBW] recommendation for a flared drop bar with 25.4 clamp size

That's good information, Philip. I was about to throw in the towel on my RM-3s cuz the hoods position isn't working out for me, but I guess I should rotate them down, raise that long stem and give the drops a whirl. I never use drops on "normal" dropbars, but these are pretty different. Maybe I

[RBW] recommendation for a flared drop bar with 25.4 clamp size

Oh, also, you don’t ride the RM-3 on the hoods. You can, I do, but they should be high enough that the drops are the default or control position. That’s within an inch of saddle height. That means when shit gets real, you drop to the drops. If you are doing long touring rides, maybe a less dirt

[RBW] recommendation for a flared drop bar with 25.4 clamp size

I don’t ride super long distances, just 40 or 50 miles at a stretch. Usually much shorter, 10 or 20 miles. The RM-3 is my favorite bar. I like the Midge, too; with bar-end shifters it works the same. The RM-013 is much more “normal,” deeper, less flare, but still a great bar for me. For a

[RBW] Re: Wind, fixed gears, drop bars, and old ladies, nice and nasty

2 decades ago, while wearing knickers, wool over the knee socks, Sidi cycling slippers, Irish wool sweater, and a Navy watch cap, I got a "My you look dapper" from a 90 year old. Dapper! And I'm sure she know what dapper is. I had to look it up. Craig in Tucson On Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Pretend New Bike Day: The Stolen Clem

Me too me too! I'll borrow the old man's eChopper so I can keep up! 藍 -- 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