[RBW] He Ain't Heavy, He's My Clem Smith L('il Missy)

I thought this day would never come. Well? How do you like the Lil Missy?! -- 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: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

I know you loved that bike. I hope another 68 turns up soon. On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 1:38:37 PM UTC-7, Birdman wrote: > > Thanks, Ryan. Hopefully the lister will see the post, but feel free to put > them in touch! Also, please put me on the waitlist for the Bomba if you > decide to let

[RBW] Re: Ideas for very unobtrusive and very QR saddlebag mounting system for non-Brooks saddles

Photos of current setup would help figure out a solution. Mike "rain again" SLO CA On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 3:11:50 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > With my grocery bike currently away from home, I've been using my stripped > down gofast with Camper Longflap strapped directly to saddle

[RBW] Anyone running a Sackville Saddlebag as Handlebar Bag

I like my banana bag hanging on the handlebars. -- 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 view this

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

The bottom line for me - which veers off into what *I* like cuz that's how threads travel and I feel like I shouldn't keep guessing/presuming what Leah wants - is Clems are awesome bikes and I think worthy of fancy wheels. Which is going to translate to my upcoming custom, another frame I

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Masmojo, I am confused. What is not the case with a Clem? On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 6:38:59 PM UTC-7, masmojo wrote: > > Ted, you are right both can be achieved (usually at high cost) if that is > the goal, that's just not the case with a Clem. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Ted, you are right both can be achieved (usually at high cost) if that is the goal, that's just not the case with a Clem. -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Masmojo wrote: "it's designed around being a comfortable, smooth, stable ride & in that context light weight is sort of antithema." I'm not sure what antihema means but I think the implication is that light weight is somehow at odds with a comfortable, smooth, stable ride. I don't think that

[RBW] Re: FS: 50cm Roadini - Orange and Athena!

Thanks Roberta, appreciate you looking out -- 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 view this

RE: [RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

Sounds like a plan! My standard ride the is the SRT from Center city.  I figured it would be really crowded today.  One  caveat-- I don't/can't ride very fast.  I hope you'd still ride your Legolas so I can admire the color    . Roberta Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab®|PRO Original

[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

Well, I missed the start of this challenge(?), but I've been riding a lot! Love that Bantam! Rode today 22miles, not a Rivendell, but one of my favorite bikes none the less. This is the only bike I have that has a name; she's called Big Baby and I was riding this bike because I just got the new

[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

Thanks Roberta! We should meet up sometime. I am just out of Philadelphia (Berwyn) and ride into town frequently on the Schuylkill River trail, On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 6:59:18 PM UTC-4, Roberta wrote: > > I just LOVE the color of your Legolas. > > I rode my Joe A. north to under the Betty

[RBW] Re: In Praise of the Roadini

My experience of the Roadini is that it feels like you're on a rail, like a train car, it just brings you around all the curves and down the hills on a tight line, no wobbling around, with momentum. It's incredible. On Friday, April 10, 2020 at 9:56:29 PM UTC-4, Dave Grossman wrote: > > I

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Joe, Harsh? Maybe a little bit and maybe not 100% unintentionally. As I said weight reduction on ANY bike is a good thing, but my point is the Clem certainly doesn't seem like it's designed with an eye towards weight saving, it's designed around being a comfortable, smooth, stable ride & in

Re: [RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

Thanks Joe, I will reach out to him. Cheers, -br On Sun, Apr 12, 2020 at 1:31 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Steve Rex in Sacramento should be able to help if you want to fix that > frame. Or Fitz in Santa Rosa..I'm not sure if he normally does repairs but > he's a good frame builder. > > -- > You

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Leah, Consider this: The Susie Clem is … the Susie Longbolts! It has the elegant, curved “top” tube of the Clem L, albeit a little higher. You can get a 53 in the Rivendell (?) blue. (Is this the size you would ride?) It will take most any large tire up to 2.8” or 70mm The 53 cmm size

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Hey Roberta, As you wrote "It's a trade off between utility and weight, I know." you've clearly got a good handle on this thing. Years ago (when they stocked toe clips) I went by RBW to pick between regular and long soma dual gate toe clips. As I was eyeing the two alternatives the guy

[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

I just LOVE the color of your Legolas. I rode my Joe A. north to under the Betty Ross Bridge in phila and back. 17.5 miles round trip. It's not a particularly pretty ride, but the ride is ever changing --downtown, bike path, street, neigborhoods, MUP, etc. I'm more likely to go this way

[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

Nice day on the Legolas today. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 12:42:07 PM UTC-4, ted wrote: > For true weight weeniedom you need to get out a kitchen scale and weigh the > bag and saddles. I suspect leaving off the bag saves more weight than > swapping to a no spring saddle. Hi, Ted. According to website, he saddle saves 3/4

Re: [RBW] In Praise of the Roadini

I've very definitely felt "tippy" on some bikes; notably certain otherwise very nice mountain bikes (like my 1996, still-Santa-Cruz-made Bontrager Race lite) and a certain Fuji Royale road bike, to name the 2 that come immediately to mind and no, I didn't like that feeling either; the Rivs have

[RBW] Ideas for very unobtrusive and very QR saddlebag mounting system for non-Brooks saddles

With my grocery bike currently away from home, I've been using my stripped down gofast with Camper Longflap strapped directly to saddle rails. This is not a heart-rending or earth shaking need, but it would be nice to have some sort of -- I guess -- saddle-mounted or seatpost-mounted QR with which

[RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

He’s excellent Bill. I know he had a stroke a number of years ago and was building after he recovered. I don’t know about a recent stroke. He would be my first call for that sort of repair. I wonder if you could slip a short piece of tubing through the bottom bracket and braze it up? Mark

[RBW] Re: For sale: 64cm Quickbeam

Bill, You will love the Hubbuhubbuh. Such a good bike and keeps you and another rider connected. Breaks the Social Distancing protocol currently. I was dialing in both of mine (long story) recently and during test rides all the Michiganders out for health fresh air seem to think there is

[RBW] Re: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

Thanks, Ryan. Hopefully the lister will see the post, but feel free to put them in touch! Also, please put me on the waitlist for the Bomba if you decide to let it go and that deal falls through! Brd -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

I’m no expert, but the experts that have seen the break said it was likely a combination of poor mitering of the seat tube and lots of mashing on a single speed by a big guy on a tall frame. For whatever reasons, it’s a relatively common failure point in the Quickbeams. I’ll post photos in a

[RBW] Re: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

Birdman, There is a Riv lister contemplating selling a rare 66cm QB. He feels his is to small and checked with me about my 68cm. I sidetracked him with the possibility of my 64cm Bombadil once I get my Gus! Makes me nervous  about my 68cm Quickbeam. Probably my least replaceable bike

[RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

Steve Rex in Sacramento should be able to help if you want to fix that frame. Or Fitz in Santa Rosa..I'm not sure if he normally does repairs but he's a good frame builder. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

A Panasonic defect? I'm surprised to hear that so many of the big QBs have cracked. -- 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: PSA: 56cm Saluki on Ebay

Btw, I believe the Saluki in question does indeed have a 57cm toptube as shown in the geometry chart. The pic on the Ebay listing shows 56 but his tape measure is oriented to give a shorter measurement than accurate. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Anyone running a Sackville Saddlebag as Handlebar Bag

I use a bagboy as a front bag and think it's perfectly suited, I added a larger coroplast stiffener to stop sway. I've also used a medium up front but it encouraged overloading. -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

Sorry for your loss, but it's a goner, I've got two 68s in the same state. The fork is a great start on a replacement if you're feeling crafty. Did it crack front to back? Would love to see some grisly pictures. -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: What have you learned during the isolation?

i've learned that government can be incredibly stupid. I guess I already knew that but this confirms it. On Friday, April 10, 2020 at 6:20:52 PM UTC-5, aeroperf wrote: > > > It’s the first time I’ve started a thread, but I’d be interested to hear > about what you’ve learned that’s new to you.

[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Saluki on Ebay

>From Rivendell catalogue #19: "The Saluki is an A. Homer Hilsen that uses 650b wheels . . . . For mid-sized frames (56cm to 60cm), we don't have a [size] preference, which is why A. Homer Hilsens and Saluki overlap sizes in this range . . .We have some [Saluki] models that use cantilever

[RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

Hi Ginz, Thanks for the tip, Bilenky does nice work... But yeah, let's see if maybe I can find a fixer here in CA. Worst case, I dismantle it and part it out on Ebay (or rebuild those Hugi hubs on 650B rims?) Best, -br On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 6:49:00 AM UTC-7, Ginz wrote: > > Bilenky,

[RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

Hi Ken, LOL, yeah who doesn't like ToeJam (TM) and a good HandJob (TM)!! (Apologies to the list moderator, I'll try to #BeBetter). BTW, how do you like your HHH? My girl and I are beyond excited to pick ours up! Got the very last orange size M. Riv dug up a pair of prototype threadless

[RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

Hi Ray, I would in a heartbeat, he was great to work with! Brought him a saddle-handlebar distance and height from my Quickbeam for him to replicate on the Cousin IT. He drew it out and nailed it... I heard a while back that he had a stroke or something and was not in business, but I can

[RBW] Re: FS Items: Fork, Stem, Crank, Shifter bits, Bar other small bits

The TA crank and bb are claimed. That 2 bolt seat post with 1 inch set back is still seeking a new home. On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 8:40:30 AM UTC-7, Mike Godwin wrote: > > Another update, add some stuff > > On Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 11:10:11 PM UTC-7, Mike Godwin wrote: >> >> >> Update on

[RBW] Re: For sale: 64cm Quickbeam

Hi Ryan, 68cm QB? Wow, that's a big 'un! Funny you mention the Copenhagen wheel, those sounds slick! I considered buying last December while they had a special deal on it, but couldn't commit the $$. My tandem just broke recently and I've got a Hubbuhubbuh on the way (!) If I had a bigger

[RBW] Re: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

Thanks, Julian. I hadn’t thought to see if Riv has an extra BB shell. I’ll look into that! Isaac -- 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: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

Isaac, That is indeed a major bummer. If you do not find another you might call Riv and see if the BB shells are available and send it off to a frame builder (a fair number of them in Portland) and have it fixed. Although not a cheap repair it will almost certainly be less than a

[RBW] FS: 54CM Soma San Marcos

This is my bike. It's on Craig's List for San Luis Obispo, California. I'm located in Paso Robles. Details and contact info on my posting. Please don't reply through the RBW site, as I don't know how to use it. Thanks, Paul Gross

[RBW] For sale: 64cm Quickbeam

Bill, If it is time to part with it or consolidate the fleet; however if you love the bike. But need a boost beyond the single speed. I ran a Copenhagen wheel on my 68cm and absolutely love it. Pedal assist just easier acceleration and riding with a tailwind whenever desired. Up to 30 Miles

[RBW] Anyone running a Sackville Saddlebag as Handlebar Bag

I've done it with Carradice bags which have that "flopped down" look on the back..this translates well to the bar position. Sackvilles are designed to sit flat under the saddle, I think the position (I haven't tried it) would be awkward up front. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

Hey bunch, Long shot here, but I’m looking for a 66 (preferred) or 68cm Quickbeam frame set. I just discovered a crack in my BB shell and I’m devastated. Isaac in Portland OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Saluki on Ebay

I have a Hilsen badged Saluki (SA### stamped bottom bracket). Even sized pre MIT Hilsens are Saluki in disguise. But the larger sized Saluki were lost in the consolidation. Largest 650b Hilsen is a 58cm. I think most Saluki were side pull and the canti ones are kinda rare. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Saluki on Ebay

I’m not sure I agree with that. I’ve had two 60cm Saluki’s and a 58cm Homer Hilsen. All were 650b. I think the Saluki overlapped the AHH and was phased out. Personally, I prefer the Saluki name and badge. Best regards, Matt in Oswego, IL -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Saluki on Ebay

Also, the Saluki came first. It's not a proto Hilsen, it's a Hilsen before the name change..I don't know what necessitated that. I like Saluki and its headbadge better. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

I do believe James will be specing a narrower (and tubeless) tire on those fancy new wheels. -- 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: PSA: 56cm Saluki on Ebay

Some Salukis had mounts for side pull brakes and some had canti posts. The geometry chart for the Saluki is on this page at the bottom: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html Yes, the Saluki was essentially a Hilsen with 650b tires. For a while, Rivendell offered both. The Saluki name and

[RBW] Re: Anyone using a RBW Nitto Basket Rack on a Clem H?

I think Keith's got the right idea, to put the heavy stuff up front on a step through. That way the more than powerful Clem fork takes the weight alone. Weight the back and there's the issue of frame flex, at least that's the feeling I had on my step through Rosco B. I put 70lbs of groceries in

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

On the other hand 2” (51mm) tires seem like overkill for a light rider on anything resembling a road or mup. Going to 1.75” (45mm) seems like a good call for non Clydesdale folks not bombing over ruts and boulders. Heck 1.5” (38mm) would probably work fine, even if they might look a bit lost in

[RBW] For sale: 64cm Quickbeam

This bike is first complete bike I bought from Riv. It's been ridden for lots of enjoyable miles over the years (mostly as a fixed gear commuter) but it's not in the rotation these days. This bike needs a rider! I still really love this bike (!) but I need more gears for my current needs, and

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

No, Mas, I don’t agree - I can’t see myself selling this bike. Well, if they came out with a Susie Clem then MAYBE. The bike isn’t THAT heavy. I love the bike, actually. It’s the most comfortable bike I’ve ever ridden. It just needs to lose a few pounds, and I think with its new wheels, it

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

"I applaud your efforts, but it's a bit like buying a chunk of lead & complaining that it weighs too much." I doubt you intended it, but that seems a little harsh. Nobody is trying to make an ultralight Clem (and she *is* getting a different bike later), Leah's just looking to improve a bike

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

The Pasela is a great, reasonably light, and not too expensive tire, but it is a bit narrow for a Clem/Clementine. A bit like putting Pumps on a linebacker On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 8:42:41 AM UTC-5, anniebikes wrote: > > Leah, I've always thought the stock Clem L is a bit weighty. Mine is

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

For true weight weeniedom you need to get out a kitchen scale and weigh the bag and saddles. I suspect leaving off the bag saves more weight than swapping to a no spring saddle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

It's always good to make the bike as lite as possible, but as others have pointed out the Clem is a Big, Heavy, Cushy bike; that's sort of it's defining characteristic. I applaud your efforts, but it's a bit like buying a chunk of lead & complaining that it weighs too much. Now that you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone using a RBW Nitto Basket Rack on a Clem H?

I have a Pass & Stow for that purpose. I’m still waiting for the big basket to be back in stock. > On Apr 12, 2020, at 8:42 AM, j.schwartz wrote: > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Yes, I swapped my saddle and removed my Carradice Junior bag. It was still heavy but so much better. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2020, at 11:03 AM, Leah Peterson wrote: > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Saluki on Ebay

Was unusual for this frame to be made without canti posts? or there were just different runs? Does anyone know the standover for the 56 with presumably the max tires under fenders? This frame was essentially a 650b proto hilsen if I remember correctly? Were there any differences? How is it

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Lightening our Rivendells...it’s what #RivSisters are doing this year. Yes, Annie, I think you’re going to be so pleased, even with a little weight savings. Roberta switched out her saddle yesterday from sprung to not sprung and was amazed just at how great a difference that made. I never

[RBW] For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

Bilenky, but he is in Pennsylvania and you are in California so that’s not ideal. -- 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] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Leah, I've always thought the stock Clem L is a bit weighty. Mine is the 2016 version so I think it's the shorter version (though not the prettier sparkly blue color like yours). But still it's heavier than I want it to be. Sure, it climbs well, can haul weight, and is super on dirt roads. This

[RBW] Re: Photos of The Stable - Part 1/4: A. Homer Hilsen

Nice build Colin. I like the chainring light holder--I did the brake arm variation on my last dynamo build. On Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 11:07:22 PM UTC-4, Collin A wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > > > I am working on a few pet projects with the fleet, now that I have way > more time to spend at

[RBW] PSA: 56cm Saluki on Ebay

I tell ya, Ted, I love the traditional look of a flat toptube but I see why they've largely fallen out of favor. The reach on that frame would fit me perfect with a Bosco-ish bar, but the saddle would be slammed and I would have 0 standover. Dangit! -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline

Rosco Bubbe was a project to blow through a stack of extra forks they had. I don't think you'll ever see those frames again. -- 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,