[RBW] Recommendations/WTB: smallish saddlebag

2020-07-23 Thread Drw
Thanks Conway, Ive considered the jammer, but I feel it is a bit more bag than I’m looking for. If for some reason, you end up really wantIng to unload it though, let me know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Derailer / Shifter Math for my Custom

2020-07-23 Thread Joe Bernard
Hmm, I'm reading again and now I realize you may not have a Campy 11 shifter for that derailer. In that case I'm out of ideas! -- 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

[RBW] Recommendations/WTB: smallish saddlebag

2020-07-23 Thread Conway Bennett
I have a rust colored road runner jammer bag in good used condition that I am not using. I have been using the jumbo jammer exclusively since I moved and my job changed. These are the best execution of bike bags and I have tried a lot of them. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Recommendations/WTB: smallish saddlebag

2020-07-23 Thread Drw
I suppose i would've bought a bananasax by now, but they are all sold out. So now im considering other things. I mostly need it to hold a normal sized u-lock, multi-tool and tire levers and an extra tube, but i'd appreciate something with capacity for a jacket or sandwich also. Bonus points if

[RBW] Re: Derailer / Shifter Math for my Custom

2020-07-23 Thread William deRosset
I can report that a SRAM 11s road setup shifts both Shimano 11s cogs and Campagnolo 11s cogs with equal aplomb. It also shifts the 10s era 53/39 campagnolo Record chainrings, though one must carefully read and follow the Yaw front derailleur setup instructions. This ain't your childhood Nuovo

[RBW] Anybody regret their Cheviot sweater?

2020-07-23 Thread Matt Beecher
I saw that Rivendell offered a sweater vest recently, but as someone with unusually long arms, I regretted not buying one of the sleeved variety last year. I have such a hard time finding long enough sleeves that I never expected the Riv sweater to fit. What did people think of them? Does

Re: [RBW] Re: HHH ride report

2020-07-23 Thread Robert Tilley
I'm not really an experienced tandem rider but did have a Bike Friday tandem in the past. I just picked up a HHH and built it up myself. I had no issues building it up at all. It went better than any other bike really. I went with Riv's recommended chain lengths and it works fine. I may shorten

[RBW] Re: Derailer / Shifter Math for my Custom

2020-07-23 Thread Joe Bernard
The first thing I would do is try the Campy 11 shifter and derailer with the Shimano 11 cassette. I don't have the cold hard facts in front of me, but anecdotal evidence is the spacing is so close for 11- and 12-speed systems that it'll work just fine. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] RBW Business Model

2020-07-23 Thread Patrick Moore
"Yes" to "... buy one Rivendell and then keep riding it for20 years ..." and "No" to "never to be bothered to get another one." My favorite bike of all time is my 1999 Joe Starck custom Riv Road, but I've bought and sold on 4 other Rivs as I found other bikes better suited to my admittedly

[RBW] Re: Derailer / Shifter Math for my Custom

2020-07-23 Thread aeroperf
>From one ME to another, go for it. You do the math to get as close as you can, but then the testing takes over. Also figure that the Hyperglide cassettes do help you out a bit, and if you can pull the chain reasonably close, you may get the shift. So above your index, you might just be able

[RBW] Re: Derailer / Shifter Math for my Custom

2020-07-23 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Sheldon Brown has an article on Alternate Derailer cable routing (Drivetrain Compatibility?) where he shows attaching the cable on the back or front of the clamp bolt )vs the bottom) to make up for small mismatches. Dont' know if could help you. Ran across it looking for 7s cassette info.

[RBW] Derailer / Shifter Math for my Custom

2020-07-23 Thread lconley
So after several months of inactivity on the assembly of my custom due to being busy on other things (selling house, selling 2 cars, moving, etc.), I am about ready to begin working on it again. I have an 11 speed Dura Ace 12-28 cassette and an 11 speed Campagnolo Athena derailer. I have a

[RBW] RBW Business Model

2020-07-23 Thread Ryan M.
I appreciate buying widgets that are quality made for years and years of abuse. I find Paul Components stuff to be like that and I find Rivendell bikes are like that. That hasn’t stopped me from buying and selling a bunch of products from both companies. I figure I just like to change up

[RBW] Re: WTB Bosco bars, pref 58cm, and V brake levers

2020-07-23 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
I think I can accommodate you regarding both. Will be gone until 9:00 EST tonight but can send some pics and details if you have not scored what you want before then. Ryan Hankinson West Michigan (616)928-4226 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: WTB Bosco bars, pref 58cm, and V brake levers

2020-07-23 Thread Rob H.
Sorry, I shoud have clarified, I'm looking for the non-bullmoose version. Have the stem, just looking for the bars. Thanks. On Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 12:46:10 PM UTC-7 Rob H. wrote: > Trying to finish out a Clementine build and need the widest Bosco bars, > along with some silver linear

[RBW] Re: Two Bike Fridays for Sale

2020-07-23 Thread Julian Westerhout
Both Bike Fridays are sold. Thanks to all, Julian Westerhout Bloomington, Il On Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 3:18:57 PM UTC-5, Julian Westerhout wrote: > > For Sale — Two Bike Fridays. I am selling these on behalf of the owners — > a couple of friends of mine who had plans to do lots of riding

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Paul Levers, Brakes, Thumbies

2020-07-23 Thread Matthew Williams
Shimano. http://www.paulcomp.com/shop/components/shimanothumbies/ On Jul 23, 2020, at 12:40 PM, Rob H. wrote: > Those are Shimano thumbies or Microshift or ...? > > On Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 3:08:41 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > Bump! Paul Thumbies are still available. > Matte

[RBW] WTB Bosco bars, pref 58cm, and V brake levers

2020-07-23 Thread Rob H.
Trying to finish out a Clementine build and need the widest Bosco bars, along with some silver linear pull brake levers to finish it out. Anyone looking to sell theirs? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Levers, Brakes, Thumbies

2020-07-23 Thread Rob H.
Those are Shimano thumbies or Microshift or ...? On Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 3:08:41 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > Bump! Paul Thumbies are still available. > > Matte aluminum > > 22.2mm > > L/R pair > > 100.00 + shipping > > New, no package > > [image: Thumbies_7077.jpg] > > On Monday,

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Business Model

2020-07-23 Thread Patrick Moore
Which by another obscure train of ideas leads me to another dictum, that of St. Thomas Aquinas: "The end of the artist [= maker] is the good of the artifact [= product]," where "end" is a technical term and refers to that of the 4 causes which is last in generation but first absolutely in the

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Business Model

2020-07-23 Thread Patrick Moore
Skimming the posts on this thread, I was reminded of an early Grantian dictum that appealed to me a great deal (I ended up quoting it in a MBA program marketing paper): "We aren't market driven, we're product driven" -- this after having read ad nauseam about "perception of value" and that sort of

[RBW] Re: RBW Business Model

2020-07-23 Thread Mark Roland
Yes, this is true, authentic customer service. In my experience, that has been a constant since I have been a Rivendell customer. And it is in fact the most important aspect of the business model with a small company making very niche products. Side by side with that, you have the evolution of

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for wet fall

2020-07-23 Thread Andrew Turner
Boiled wool with sandals will be my first attempt, I picked up some 2-ply socks and crocs. That just might do it for me until the temperatures start to drop below 50. Below that and I should probably just avoid creek crossings. Cheers! Andrew On Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 6:49:55 AM UTC-5

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

2020-07-23 Thread Matthew Williams
Rivendell 52cm Mixte-Wilbury FFHS Suffield, CT. https://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/d/suffield-rivendell-mixte-wilbury-frame/7128077631.html -- 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] BUMP: FS: Size 58 c-c with 56.5 or 57 cm tt 2003 Curt Goodrich-built, Dave Porter and Chauncey Matthews-modified 26" wheel Rivendell Road fixed gear custom road bike

2020-07-23 Thread Patrick Moore
If it's an objet d'art, it's gonna cost $1,500. Framing extra. Looking at the photos again -- my daughter took them, who has both an aesthetic eye and a photographic competence that I lack -- the background seems almost "English-cottage-ly" lush. Not quite; end of dry season, xeriscaped yard;

[RBW] Looking for NOS Suntour Superbe, Sprint, Cyclone hubs,

2020-07-23 Thread Joel Stern
Front & Freewheel rear only. Let me know what you have? Thanks -- 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] FS: Islabikes Rotham Balance Bike

2020-07-23 Thread franklyn
Hi, everyone, I am trying to help my sister sell my nephew's Islabikes balance bike. I bought this for him when he was 2. He is now 4 and moved on to a larger pedal bike. This balance bike is well reviewed and very lightweight. My sister keeps it indoor and even though my nephew enjoyed it, it

[RBW] Re: HHH ride report

2020-07-23 Thread Julian Westerhout
Mark, We like the HHH a lot. It is indeed a different beast than our Bilenky, which is a 650b S coupled drop-bar tourer. The HHH is more upright, and better for rides like this one. we also use it in town (going on a bike club ice cream ride on it tonight). On the road it still performs

[RBW] WTB: Dark Realm Wald 139 Basket Bag

2020-07-23 Thread Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY)
Does anyone have a Dark Realm Wald 139 they're looking to part with? Specifically looking for a drip camo or hand-dyed color but open to others. Most are sold out online except pink. I know Blue Lug has the drip camo in stock but b/t the mark-up and the shipping, I'm not willing to pull the

[RBW] Re: HHH ride report

2020-07-23 Thread Mark Roland
Looks like a lovely day on the bike, not a bad consolation. You may have posted this already, but as an experienced tandemist, how are you liking the HHH? I assume the Bilenky is a more traditional road setup with drops? I will be taking possession of a medium HHH shortly. I have a nice 26"

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for wet fall

2020-07-23 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Andrew, It took me a long time to find and dial in what works for me in those conditions, which fall in what I consider the most challenging temp range (wet and cold). Get it wrong, and if you stop (intentionally or for a flat) while still in the elements, hypothermia can set in fast. Now that

Re: [RBW] HHH ride report

2020-07-23 Thread Julian Westerhout
That's a Northern Water Snake. Harmless, but looks a bit like a Cottonmouth, which is not. It is a pretty corridor along the Illinois River in the middle of agricultural lands. It passes through a number of small towns from the 1900s, which have nice old downtowns that are still semi-vibrant.

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Toyo Atlantis w/ Clockwork fork. Disc tabs added

2020-07-23 Thread chris feczko
The bike has been sold, sorry forgot to update this. Chris -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Sackville Banana Sax

2020-07-23 Thread Alex Applegate
Pictures and price? Spencer told me that the next batch should be coming in “early august,” so it may be that the shipping cost would offset my desire to get one even sooner than that. Thank you! Alex On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 4:16 PM Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY < kaiviers...@gmail.com> wrote: > I've