[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville HappiSack grid gray, Nitto Big Rack black

My Inbox tells me this rack needs more detail: I bought it latter 2019 from Analog Cycles. It was on a bike for a few months and used for shopping runs then I pulled it. Now I'm down to two bikes and it's going on neither so it's been sitting all of this year..very good condition. It has a

[RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

Thanks for sharing this John, it made things click for me much better than my prior lifelong method of randomly adjusting straddle cable lengths and yoke positions until it felt not horrible. Mark On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 3:02:18 PM UTC-4 John Phillips wrote: > There is also this article

[RBW] Re: Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

Yes - pretty sure Russ has swung a leg over a Riv or 2. When he and Laura lived in Portland they would occasionally swing by Rivelo and there's a Path less Pedaled Rivelo shop visit video. And I know he'd welcome the opportunity to do a Grant interview. And Supple is the perfect term, both for

[RBW] Re: Brake levers for setting up Canti front and V for rear wheel

Patrick, Benz, bfd, Joe, Ginz, Dave et al, More than an anything, this is an itch I've had for while. As much as I like riding, 50% of this hobby is about satisfying my need to tinker with things. Appreciate you sharing your points of view. They will be handy during my ongoing journey

[RBW] WTB: Nitto 32f Campee Mini Front Rack (and use with V-Brakes?)

I think I have a spare 32f at home in Cambridge, MA but I’m traveling for the rest of the month. If you’re still looking when I’m back, happy to work something out Max -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Brake levers for setting up Canti front and V for rear wheel

I used those forte (tektro) dual pull position levers for awhile with canti brakes and found they sucked. Even in the short pull mode they pulled too much cable for cantis so the offered a really stiff feel with very little modulation. I can't see any reason to run V brakes in the rear unless

[RBW] WTB: Nitto 32f Campee Mini Front Rack (and use with V-Brakes?)

I used a 32f with Shimano v brakes on the front of my Clem for a while, which to my understanding has basically the same fork as the Hunqapillar. It worked with no problems, but the clearance was exceedingly tight between the transverse cable and the bottom of the center rack strut. The cable

[RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

I definitely know how to set them up, wants hard is explaining how to do it! :-) -- 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: 650b/700c tires, Campagnolo, Albatross, Sugino, Surly (SF Bay)

I am starting off as local SF Bay pick-up only because shipping has been difficult lately for obvious reasons. I will spray all parts with sanitizer and can leave them safely on my porch in Hayward for easy contactless pick-up and may be able to drop off parts around the East SF Bay next

[RBW] 60cm Orange Cheviot gathering dust anywhere?

Hi Jeff. I have an orange , 60 frame and fork. It's built up with E bike components. I have a blue one also with regular components. I don't need two. I'm willing to sell frame and fork. DM me if interested. Jon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Brake levers for setting up Canti front and V for rear wheel

@Garthn - bingo! Those were the kind of levers I wanted. Wish they were all-black, but for my experiment phase I'd be happy to go with those. Also sold on the fork-mounted cable-stop. Thanks for both recommendations. On Tuesday, 4 August 2020 at 00:10:45 UTC-7 Garth wrote: > > I totally

Re: [RBW] Re: Earl Craig's Atlantis on the Blug

Ted, it's not rocket science. The tube looks good (on this bike) but serves no real, practical need. On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 5:44 PM ted wrote: > The point is, looking good is a practical reason for it. Furthermore you > don't seem to feel there is a practical reason for that tube not to be >

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto campee 32f mini front rack

Seriously a long shot, but I don't suppose you still have this for sale? On Friday, 18 October 2019 at 16:46:02 UTC-7 jamin orrall wrote: > price drop to 70 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Earl Craig's Atlantis on the Blug

The point is, looking good is a practical reason for it. Furthermore you don't seem to feel there is a practical reason for that tube not to be there on that bike, but you do seem to feel its existence should be justified by some non aesthetic motivation/rational. That seems sort of arbitrary

[RBW] Re: WTB tall, vintage 26" cantilever frameset + requesting Rat Trap Pass reviews

Can't help you on the bike but I will be getting a set of the Rat Trap Pass this week to put on my '96 Specialized Stumpjumper I'm setting up with Jones H loop bars and a bunch of Paul components stuff. I'll come on back to this thread after a few rides and let you know about the tires. If they

[RBW] Re: WTB tall, vintage 26" cantilever frameset + requesting Rat Trap Pass reviews

Oh I might be interested in this. PM incoming. On Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 4:44:26 PM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote: > > I have a 22” 1986, Schwinn Cimarron frame and fork. Fork is a lugged > unicrown and the frame is a mix of fillet brazing lugs an an ovalized top > tube. Rear is 130mm

[RBW] Re: WTB tall, vintage 26" cantilever frameset + requesting Rat Trap Pass reviews

I'd prefer a bit larger of a frame, but I'll certainly keep this offer on the back burner! Thanks Brian, Andrew -- 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

[RBW] Re: Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

Does anyone recall if Russ has ever ridden a Rivendell? I know he's a fan because he once commented very favorably on my Hunqapillar. On Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 12:11:17 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > To be clear - I didn't expect my comment to get so much play - it's just > the word I'm

[RBW] WTB tall, vintage 26" cantilever frameset + requesting Rat Trap Pass reviews

I have a 22” 1986, Schwinn Cimarron frame and fork. Fork is a lugged unicrown and the frame is a mix of fillet brazing lugs an an ovalized top tube. Rear is 130mm headset is 1”threaded. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] WTB tall, vintage 26" cantilever frameset + requesting Rat Trap Pass reviews

I've been drooling over 26" dirt drop builds / builds and was hoping to get some pointers and maybe even score a frameset while I'm at it. For the most part, my experience

[RBW] New Frame Day

Congrats, those are both beautiful bikes! -- 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

[RBW] Rivendell Sam Hillborne electric bicycle conversion (CDN)

Not mine, no connection https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/bik/d/surrey-lower-west-rivendell-samuel/7171448391.html EricF Vancouver -- 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] New Frame Day

"I will confirm that the fillet work on both my Gus and Susie is beautifully and masterfully done. Could not feel or eyeball anything that looked less than perfect." Same for the fillet joints on my custom (I know that's redundant cuz custom but bear with me). My frame has fillets and lugs

[RBW] New Frame Day

I like that blue. -- 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 discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: The Quickbeam Rides Again!

I wouldn't sweat it, Ryan. Ride it til it breaks, it probably won't break! -- 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] New Frame Day

I will confirm that the filet work on both my Gus and Susie is beautifully and masterfully done. Could not feel or eyeball anything that looked less than perfect. Ryan Hankinson West Michigan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: The Quickbeam Rides Again!

All I know is that I love my Quickbeam to death. Maybe the amazing ride that so many of know should be credited to the manufacturing by Panasonic being less than perfect (saying this tongue in cheek; sorta). Can anyone specify the manufacturing timelines: colors and or serial number to

Re: [RBW] Re: Earl Craig's Atlantis on the Blug

Mostly, it’s interesting to me that in going from an 18” (46cm) mountain bike frame to a 60cm frame there is apparently no need to make any design changes for the sake of rigidity. Or that, in this area, tubing gauge is much more important. I suppose I have been way overestimating how much bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Earl Craig's Atlantis on the Blug

No argument as far as the Atlantis goes. On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 11:10 AM Ryan M. wrote: > I sometimes wish I were y’all enough to have a double top tube bike, but > I’m short and always ride small bikes. Oh well...they do look nice to me. > > -- > You received this message because you are

[RBW] Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

To be clear - I didn't expect my comment to get so much play - it's just the word I'm not into. The PLP folks seem lovely and I'm interested to hear what they think of the Hillborne. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Earl Craig's Atlantis on the Blug

I sometimes wish I were y’all enough to have a double top tube bike, but I’m short and always ride small bikes. Oh well...they do look nice 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Earl Craig's Atlantis on the Blug

Improving aesthetics meets an aesthetic need. Sure, another 12 oz won't make a practical difference on a heavy bike, but the point is, there's not practical reason for it, with the qualifications already described. It's like adding a 12 oz mascot made of chromed steel to a specially braced front

Re: [RBW] Re: Earl Craig's Atlantis on the Blug

Compact frame, though. *And* it has fork braces! I used to see those on old rod braked roadsters: some clearly garage-industry blacksmith work made from crude steel rods, some more sophisticated, chromed and with heavy, chromed springs at the handlebar clamps. One wonders if the springs were the

[RBW] Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

I’m very excited to see his review of the Riv...won’t sway my opinion of Rivendell bikes but I always find his videos entertaining and I really like their channel. They make some great patches too, if you are into that. Does the new Sam have long chainstays like the new Atlantis or is this

[RBW] Re: Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

What excites me is that it's a 650b Hillborne... perhaps a production sample from the upcoming release? That'd be cool to see! Nathan in PDX -- 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: Earl Craig's Atlantis on the Blug

Even a large frame for heavy rider doesn't need an additional top tube. Check out Shaq's bike here. It does have beefier tubing though per the article. Bill Walton rides around here on a pretty normal bike as well. 

[RBW] Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

Glad to see Russ reviewing a Rivendell and curious to know what effect this will have on Riv sales assuming a positive review. I agree that the word supple is greatly over used on his channel, but overall he seems like a good dude who is trying to promote the non-competitive cycling ethos in

Re: [RBW] Re: Earl Craig's Atlantis on the Blug

Unless nobody ever looks at it, I'd argue that improving aesthetics **is** a practical purpose. I also suspect that in many situations an extra 1/2 lb in the total bike + rider + stuff (e.g. bags, tools, spares, cloths, water, food, etc) weight is imperceptible, and therefore not a practical

Re: [RBW] Re: Earl Craig's Atlantis on the Blug

You are right that a second top tube will do something structurally; there's no avoiding that, and I overstated my own case. But my point is that for anything but a very large frame, or for a frame to be ridden by someone exceptionally heavy, there's no **practical** purposes served by the added

[RBW] Earl Craig's Atlantis on the Blug

Patrick has set (ok tied) a new record for drifting off topic--original post! -- 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] Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

Agree on the s-word. I try be flexible on these things though. When the day comes that someone starts marketing brake pads as supple, I may be headed for hermit land. Carl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

I'm looking forward to the review as well. I love that Rivendell threw in a HappiSack just in case Russ was foolish enough to review it bare-boned. On Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 7:25:37 AM UTC-5 masmojo wrote: > I watch him, he drives me crazy with how he "tests" things sometimes. His > test

[RBW] Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

I watch him, he drives me crazy with how he "tests" things sometimes. His test of clipless Vs. Flat pedals for example only demonstrated one thing & that was that he didn't understand exactly how to use clipless pedals effectively! LOL He has improved a lot though he's gotten popular enough

Re: [RBW] Re: Earl Craig's Atlantis on the Blug

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO23WBji_Z0 On 8/3/20 11:37 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: My biplane crown (new Chauncey) is racier than your biplane crown, and I'll bet the bike faster than your Della Santa -- it has an /alloy shell QR/ SA hub. (This bike as fenders, racks f and r, lighting, but

[RBW] Re: Brake levers for setting up Canti front and V for rear wheel

If you are are riding really rocky, rooty, steep trails where rear brake is primary, then I can certainly understand v brake on the rear. (On my Small Hunqapillar, the rear cable stop is in such a tight spot I gave up and put v brake on). Now, on the front, my hunqapillar has terrible

[RBW] Re: Brake levers for setting up Canti front and V for rear wheel

Sorry, maybe I missed it, but you don't say what type of bar you're running? I assume a flat or non drop bar? Tektro makes an adjustable mountain lever, I believe it's called the switchblade ( or something like that) they have a little knob that adjusts the cable pull from long to short (or in

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

Mark & Joel VO also sells a replacement 34T ring with the triplerazier tabs for $50 https://velo-orange.com/collections/cranks/products/middle-ring-for-gc-triple-crankset-34t If using the VO or Defiant, it may be wise to buy 1 or 2 spare 36T rings. VO has a 20% off sale from time to time.

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

I believe VO uses the same mold as the IRD Defiant cranks: https://www.interlocracing.com/shop/product/ird-crankset-defiant-triple-4060 I'm pretty sure the VO crankset is not "hollow." I like the look of the VO/Defiant, which is based on vintage Sugino Mighty Tour which is based on old Campy

[RBW] Re: The Quickbeam Rides Again!

The QB in the Reader had a bulge in the seattube near the seatlug. There definitely seems to have been a string of issues with the Panasonic frames. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Brake levers for setting up Canti front and V for rear wheel

I totally relate to Ash and Will on the preference for a stronger rear brake, as my Bombadil is set up this way using 2 different models of cantis on it. On my local back roads many are unpaved and rather primitive, and all them very hilly, some of which are well over 20 percent grades. Going

Re: [RBW] Re: Earl Craig's Atlantis on the Blug

As is my habit, I overstated my case. What I said is technically true, because of physics, but I can believe the real world effect might be negligible. In the back of my mind was the side discussion on here or iBob about the supposed deadness of the Surly Cross Check frame. Some forum members