[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

Hey Joel, Josh in Corona, Queens over here. They look fantastic. Feel fine. Not too grippy, though. I had an accident last summer which might've (and I mean MAYBE MAYBE) been avoided if my shellac'd cork grips weren't so smooth and slick. After many years of riding them (touring, mostly

[RBW] Re: New batch of Sam Hillbornes this fall.

This is the green I have in mind. Speculation http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2012/02/custom-rivendell-all-arounder.html On Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 7:39:29 PM UTC-7, Joel Stern wrote: > > What was Joe Bell Green? > > > On Friday, May 22, 2020 at 6:26:24 PM UTC-4 dustin schaber wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] Want a San Marcos!

Just looked at the Susie, looks very sweet. I hope it is wonderful. On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 12:09 PM Ash wrote: > Hi Joel, > > I have owned 3 Rivendells between 2016 and 2019. 51cm Appaloosa, 50cm MIT > Atlantis and 46cm (in that order, in succession). Sold each of them to > list members

Re: [RBW] Day Ride Kit

That's how you tell the best campgrounds Patrick. The number of tissues per square meter. And of course when you're bike touring the scenic routes are defined by the number of throwaway diapers per linear mile. Craig in Tucson On Sunday, July 5, 2020 at 6:36:39 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:

Re: [RBW] Cork grips shellac - clear vs. amber

Thanks Mike. On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:31 PM Mike Packard wrote: > Well I just posted on the other cork thread but it was suddenly deleted, > so... > > I've found the RBW cork grips to be more durable than than they seem > without shellac. For the cork-curious the Velo Orange ones are really

[RBW] Re: Platypus Excitment on IG

Stutz also offered a Bearcat model, which would be a badass bicycle name. I feel my Fitz SuperMoto could carry that name pretty well. Fitz Bearcat! https://www.instagram.com/p/CCNSmOpFtdt/?igshid=1w8hwb1o7vp0n Philip Pro-platypus in Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Platypus Excitment on IG

On the other hand, it will probably be a lot easier to spot a stolen Platypus than a TR-r500Sli. Or whatever.(And anyway, aren't we disbanding the police?) Naming vehicles after animals has a long tradition. While horses, cats, and birds get the most attention, you could look at the upcoming

[RBW] Re: Platypus Excitment on IG

Haha man, I thought platypus was a welcome return to form after the years of human named bikes (some of which make me cringe). I the logo, color and headbadge look great. I see no problem with the name. I’ll take an interesting animal over a fictional human any day. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

I found cork grips to be a lovely idea that I could never get right, as others point out. To be fully functional, they need to be bare, but bare they go grungy. I ended up using raw cotton tape and changing it every year or so. Even grungy, it grips and feels good. A bit over a year ago, I

Re: [RBW] Day Ride Kit

"Ultra Urban Honkies might think you take a weapon to protect yourself against all the animals in the backcountry..." This, Craig! This. They also wear bells, put bells on their dogs, bring toilet paper and leave it after use, and hang their colorfully bagged dog poo on trees for the kindly

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

Was it just me or did cork grips hold on to your body heat remarkably warm, even in cooler weather? They're hands-down some of the prettiest grips you could use but I found I'm way too handlebar-curious to be trusted with such permanent grips. ESI grips have totally converted me. They absorb

[RBW] Re: Platypus Excitment on IG

The decals & the prototype head badge are gorgeous; the name is a head scratchier! Cheviot was a stretch, but Platypus sounds like a self destructive miscalculation. I really don;t care about the name myself, but I hope your Platypus doesn't get stolen! I thought the COP in my case was not

Re: [RBW] Day Ride Kit

Hah...I cut and pasted from a word document and didn't notice my "it's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it" equipment. When on Tucson's bike paths, which have won international awards for their design, I usually don't go heeled (old West term). Although there are some

[RBW] FS: Kellogg Spectrum Road Bike 62c-c x 56c-c

Kellog Spectrum Road: $950 pickup/drop-off I'm gonna try to clear a few hooks and made some space, spin off a couple/few steeds that don't get out much. Between me not having any bike boxes, and all my local LBS having a very hard time getting any new bikes, so no free boxes readily

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

Thanks Tom On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 5:40 PM Tom Wyland wrote: > I thought they looked great, but were too hard for my "soft computer > hands." They were also slippery when wet. I prefer the more spongy Velo > Orange "cork blend grips" >

[RBW] Re: Dirt droppish questions for smallish impulse buy

I want to thank those of you who chipped in on the handlebar question. I think I have determined that this Rock Combo just doesn’t fit me, no matter what bar I put on it. So it is all back to stock, will be up for sale. Thank goodness for my always perfect Atlantis. If anyone’s always wanted

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

Had the same pair, sans shellac, on albatross bars on my Homer Hilsen for 9 years. I find them supremely comfortable and they've only gotten better with age. paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

I thought they looked great, but were too hard for my "soft computer hands." They were also slippery when wet. I prefer the more spongy Velo Orange "cork blend grips" which are softer and can be mounted without glue. They are

Re: [RBW] Day Ride Kit

Oh, I ride out of my wee town and through another five miles away before I get to the trails. The hatchet is only intended for wood, but available for alternate needs should an educational opportunity presents itself. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, July 5, 2020 at 3:16:53 PM UTC-6, Steve

Re: [RBW] Day Ride Kit

I'm surprised: judging from your photos, I'm surprised you encounter any people at all on your rides.  Or is the hatchet not meant for people? On 7/5/20 5:07 PM, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: I've had and witnessed enough odd encounters since people have busted out from

Re: [RBW] Day Ride Kit

I've had and witnessed enough odd encounters since people have busted out from quarantine that I've added my GB wee hatchet to my daily kit. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, July 5, 2020 at 2:38:01 PM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: > > What is the pistol for? Are the bike paths particularly

Re: [RBW] Day Ride Kit

What is the pistol for? Are the bike paths particularly unfriendly there? --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jul 5, 2020, at 1:11 AM, Craig Montgomery wrote: > > This time of year in southern AZ. 20-40 mile rides pavement and/or dirt.

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

> > Love mine. Have used them for years on my Surly CC and now Cheviot with > Albatross and Bosco bars. > They are coolish in the summer, and not-super-cold in the winter. I do not treat them or shellac them or anything, I let them get a little grimy from natural use, which makes even better.

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

I like that cork grips are made of a natural material, but I tired them for about 5 seconds and thought, "no way." Much prefer super-grippy mountain bike grips of which there are many good ones, eg, the aforementioned Ergons, DMR deathgrips, etc. Riv sells the ESI Chunky, which some people

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

Thanks Scott. I ride for more than 45 minutes. I generally fast the meaty part of my hands where the grips would be. Right now I just have tape on the ends that has had shellac applied. It seems to work well. Not broken, maybe leave well enough alone. Do you tape over the whole grip or just

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

There's no gription to be had without something applied inside there, they'll just spin around ahead of the bar-ends. I'm not a fan, I prefer a softer clamp-on grip like Ergons but they don't play well with bar-end shifters. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

Hi Joel, I have used these when I ride my AHH with an Albatross bar. I am back to drops for the time being. I do not glue them on. I use them with bar end silver shifters. I use a single wrap of Newbaums over the grip and shifter cable and then put twine over that. Then I shellac them. I

[RBW] Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

I put cork grips on a bike and rode it yesterday. I cannot recall where I got them, but I’m not a fan, as they don’t feel very comfy. I doubt I will use them again. Best regards, Matt B in Oswego, IL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

If you do not glue them, or double-sided tape them, the will tend to rotate on the bar. I have a second set on a different bike that I haven’t firmly attached yet, and I didn’t realize how much torque you tend to put on a grip in normal riding. If you find another way to attach, let us know.

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

Thanks. A good friend who is a fly fisherman told just a little while ago he only uses U40. I do use barend shifters, I wonder if I could avoid gluing them, if this might hold them in place, On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 1:55 PM aeroperf wrote: > > > I’ve had them for 5 years on my Sam with

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

I’ve had them for 5 years on my Sam with albatross bars. For me, they are not too hard, and just the right size. I really love them, and would hate to have to pull the bars or brake levers and destroy them. I’ve asked three different fly fishermen what they put on the cork rod grips and

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

The eastern part of the peninsula Is not great, the middle and western end are doing great. I moved away years ago, lived in Brooklyn and Manhattan for a bit. I am in MA now, quiet roads mostly. Enjoy your rides. On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 1:46 PM Justin Kennedy wrote: > I’m in Ft Greene. Love

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

I’m in Ft Greene. Love biking to Rockaway but typically the opposite end, near Riis & Ft Tilden. On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 1:24 PM Joel Stern wrote: > Justin, thanks, I did not know about gluing them on. Where in Brooklyn? > I grew up in Far Rockaway many years ago. > > On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

Justin, thanks, I did not know about gluing them on. Where in Brooklyn? I grew up in Far Rockaway many years ago. On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:06 AM Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) < thesixtht...@gmail.com> wrote: > I used them for years and loved them, but I've switched to ESI grips > recently

Re: [RBW] Cork grips shellac - clear vs. amber

Jon, I’ve heard some people use pieces of old tubes under bar cloth. Don’t know what road bike tape is. On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 12:54 PM Jon Dukeman wrote: > No cork is mid bar. I put road bike tape under cloth tape for extra > padding then clear shellac over cloth tape and twine.. > About 3

Re: [RBW] Cork grips shellac - clear vs. amber

Thanks Kim. On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:59 AM kim young wrote: > I’ve used these. They save my wrists on long rides. > Not sure how much cork they have in them, because they are kind of > rubbery-but they don’t dry out. > > Asti Natural cork foam grips > >

Re: [RBW] Cork grips shellac - clear vs. amber

No cork is mid bar. I put road bike tape under cloth tape for extra padding then clear shellac over cloth tape and twine.. About 3 coats. Hope that helps Jon On Sun, Jul 5, 2020, 9:39 AM Joel Stern wrote: > > Thanks On, did you wrap over the cork? > > On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:25 AM Jon Dukeman

[RBW] Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

I had them on a Cheviot and found them to be slippery. -- 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] Cork grips shellac - clear vs. amber

I’ve used these. They save my wrists on long rides. Not sure how much cork they have in them, because they are kind of rubbery-but they don’t dry out. Asti Natural cork foam grips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CX4Z4X1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.EFaFbFA96DK1 kim in az On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 8:39 AM

Re: [RBW] Cork grips shellac - clear vs. amber

Thanks On, did you wrap over the cork? On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:25 AM Jon Dukeman wrote: > For cork I prefer Spar Varnish. Save shellac for cloth bar tape and twine > Jon > > On Sun, Jul 5, 2020, 8:39 AM Joel Stern wrote: > >> Would you recommend shallac before putting grips on the bars? >>

[RBW] Re: Hi from sunny New England!

Where in NE are you? On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 6:40:30 PM UTC-4, Peter Brunelli wrote: > > [image: 8D2B1EEA-F54D-4D06-9F43-0226EB44CA60.jpeg] > Just dropped in to see what other Riv owners are up to. I ride a 59cm > Canti-Rom and it has been a great bike. Not getting a ton of play due to >

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

I used them for years and loved them, but I've switched to ESI grips recently just to change things up. I put some new cork grips on my wife's new bike a few months ago. They're gorgeous and comfortable for commuting and leisure riding. They aren't soft but I wouldn't say they feel hard or

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

I saw a thread talking about Varnish and U40 I think it was, but I could not find it on line. A friend who is fly fisherman does not use Varnish as was talked about but I have asked him to send me the name of the product he uses on the cork of his rods. Thanks On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 10:38 AM Drw

Re: [RBW] Cork grips shellac - clear vs. amber

Would you recommend shallac before putting grips on the bars? On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 7:54:06 PM UTC-4 René wrote: > Excellent! > > On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 4:00 PM Ron Mc wrote: > >> absolutely friend - it will soak right through. >> The U40 sealant won't build up a glaze. >> >> >> On

[RBW] Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

I’m not a big fan. They look gorgeous, but if you shellack them, they just feel like wood. If you don’t shellack them, they get beat up and dirty pretty quick. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

Do they add comfort? Cork may not be that soft so I am curious. I would like to use these on an albatross bar if they absorb shock (not a real issue and have some flex. I currently have my bars wrapped in tape and shellacked, Thanks . -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Day Ride Kit

This time of year in southern AZ. 20-40 mile rides pavement and/or dirt. Same stuff. Just change bikes. Sunscreen/zinc oxide for nose/top of ears Phone (per orders of my wife, not me) Camera: Panasonic Lumix iPOD with 900 tunes if in an urban setting Battery powered back up lights front and