Re: [RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

One thing about Tilley hats that may not have been mentioned is that most are washable, and I like a hat that can withstand repeated washings. My Airflow (now 6 years old) gets sweat stained and generally nasty, but a quick wash in the sink and it looks and smells like new - and keeps its

[RBW] Re: Tire rub rehab. Suggestions?

My trusty 2018 Riv Catalog - which I inexplicably have four of - says you can use Sally Hansen's clear nail polish. Actually it says you can use fuschia, too, cuz they're crazy and would do it on a blue frame, but clear is good  On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 7:23:22 PM UTC-8 Justin wrote:

Re: [RBW] Racks/fenders, an aesthetics question

I typically have my bikes with racks set up without fenders. The look doesn’t bother me at all. I can’t stand a rack that isn’t level though... I do live in SoCal so fenders aren’t typically necessary. Robert Tilley San Diego, CA Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 14, 2020, at 10:05 PM, Joe Bernard

Re: [RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

I support the Tilley hat recommendation. I fell in love with an orange and green one in REI a couple years ago, and popped a picture up on Instagram - "Talk me out of this $80 hat." One of our crew here replied, "Get a Tilley instead." I said, "It IS

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire rub rehab. Suggestions?

Exactly the same thing happened to my seatstays last week when my rear Big One flatted catastrophically and I walked almost 5 miles home with wholly flatted tire rubbing the stays (plenty of clearance for inflated tire, but deflated tire was completely flattened against rim and consequently

[RBW] Re: Quick Small Load Carrying

I don't like "meandering" loads, so if the bike doesn't have a rack, I'll be a mule, with my XL Ortlieb messenger/backpack , even though I don't like riding with backpacks much (sweaty back syndrome). XL Ortlieb

[RBW] Re: Tire rub rehab. Suggestions?

Mask and rattle can it with some primer? You can make interesting shapes with the masking and have some fun with it. On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 7:23:22 PM UTC-8 Justin wrote: > Sunday I found myself trapped on a 12 mile stretch of sticky trail of > gritty mud. Had to stop numerous times

Re: [RBW] Alternative to Velo Orange Wheel Stabilizer

For me, at any rate, the flip-down/flip-up Steer Stopper would be useful in the grocery store to momentarily park your bike against the soup cans or Orowheat while shopping. Not sure it's worth $100 to me, but it's worth thinking about. On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 5:00 PM Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY <

[RBW] Re: Quick Small Load Carrying

I have one of these on my vintage mountain bike. Definitely BIN! You will bike happy. https://www.modernbike.com/product-2126196114?gclid=CjwKCAiAt9z-BRBCEiwA_bWv-GU3QlO1KruKwJXm-cZWbdSPViam8-50_2HPfKIiw7sClhtUHOVGGxoCjggQAvD_BwE On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 3:05:39 PM UTC-5 Paul in

[RBW] FS- Rivs on I-Bob 68cm Bombadil, 62cm Sam, 53cm Atlantis

Can get posts up here. Still failing with pictures across most of Google groups Can text photos if you email me a number. Sincerely, Ryan Hankinson West Michigan (616928-4226 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS: 650b Tires + Nitto + IRD

Nitto Stem is sold, the rest is still for sale. Collin in Sac-Town On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 3:38:36 PM UTC-8 Collin A wrote: > Hey Group, > > I've gone through some recent tire-experiments and finalized the tires I'd > like to use for my Appaloosa. If you want multiple things, I can

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

Howzabout a 68 Zombiebeam? (if you're familiar with Birdman's 'beam you'll know what I mean). I've got two corpses...:) -Kai On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 7:03:17 PM UTC-5 Paul Richardson wrote: > okay, so three of us pulling for the much-larger-than-61cm frameset...is > that enough of a

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

okay, so three of us pulling for the much-larger-than-61cm frameset...is that enough of a critical mass to convince the powers that be? barring that, who's holding a 68cm quickbeam and wants to free up room in the stable? paul takoma park, md. On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 4:40:14 PM

Re: [RBW] Alternative to Velo Orange Wheel Stabilizer

+1 for velcro straps. Every bike has one wrapped around the handlebar. Use it to hold your front brake lever and B.O.B.'s your uncle! -Kai On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 12:09:06 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Another product that fails to meet the "no user action required" > requirement is a

[RBW] FS: 650b Tires + Nitto + IRD

Hey Group, I've gone through some recent tire-experiments and finalized the tires I'd like to use for my Appaloosa. If you want multiple things, I can combine and save some money on shipping. Photos Here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/D4YDUqGTy17v8PLP7 650x40 Teravail Cannonball Light Tan: Used

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

My Quickbeam is spaced to 130mm and I use the Surly cassette spacer and cog kit to get a perfect chainline. I like the 130 spacing as I can use any of my road wheels. Also, I run 43mm Gravel Kings on my QB no problem. I consider the geometry on my QB near perfect as an all around road bike, and

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Appaloosa 60cm pics with big tires, thoughts on upright riding position

Thanks! I think it's the algae slowly climbing up the back of my house that really makes the Grilver pop! To me they are pretty much the same bike, though the Clem's geometry is closer to the newer Appaloosa's. I love those bullmoose bars but when I put them on my Appaloosa (62.5 TT) they felt

[RBW] Aluminum Fenders for Babyshoe Pass

I'm sure this has been covered before but I can't seem to dig it up. I'm looking at Rene Herse and Honjo (or anything else). I've only ever used SKS in the past. Which size is my best bet? Babyshoe Pass (standard casing) Velocity A23 rims (set up tubeless) Crust Lightning Bolt Canti Much

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

Bag: Aside from how weird that unsolicited "opinion" was in general, it didn't even make sense in light of the fact it's a Grant product which Grant always puts on the bars. I don't think I've ever seen a pic of a Banana Sax on the saddle of a Grantbike. Wheels: Yes, 650B and 700C feel

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

I had a feeling there must have been some discussion on this one after finally catching up with the Blahg and seeing the teasers. Like Kai I have my fingers crossed for a biggie in any color but assume the working text from Ian's link confirms it'll get capped at 61cm. I have a tall 27"/69cm

[RBW] FS: Assorted Trangia Stuff

Hello, friends! The endless purging of unused items continues, this time some Trangia cook/stove stuff I don’t need. All prices are USD, and do not include shipping. Shipping will start at $5 USD, depending on what and how much you get. Local contactless pickup can be arranged (around Mount

[RBW] Quick Small Load Carrying

masmojo, I sometimes ride over to that Aldi when I get bored with stores in my area. Paul in Dallas Urban explorer. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

Yankeebird, Thank you for not discounting or ignoring your wife’s criticisms of her Homer/650b wheels. Like, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. Signed, Leah, who was told on Instagram - and I quote - “That bag [a beautiful new BananaSax in gray grid] needs to go under the saddle and a bar

Re: [RBW] Ride suggestions for San Diego area

I've never biked out in San Diego, but I've taken two awesome spring break trips to go to breweries and play golf with a buddy. This thread is making me long for being out there for a few days. I'd give anything to play a round at Goat Hill Park in O-Side, grab lunch at Pizza Port, hit all my

[RBW] FS- 62cm Sam Hillborne. $1200 OBO

Black and white DTT with Canti- Brake mounts https://photos.app.goo.gl/qysj6C4QYYD7aaos8 Ryan Hankinson West Michigan (616)928-4226 -- 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

Re: [RBW] Alternative to Velo Orange Wheel Stabilizer

voile straps work well but of course don't meet at least two of the requirements op listed On Mon, Dec 14, 2020, 1:26 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > This is brilliant. I must order one, assuming they have it for 1" threaded > headsets, and that I have enough room for the spacer mount. > > The

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Appaloosa 60cm pics with big tires, thoughts on upright riding position

Wow, I'm also reallly drawn to that grilver clem. Hoping to get a appaloosa of similar size this next round too. Bones, how does your clem compare to your appaloosa? stephen On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 9:21:07 AM UTC-8 Bones wrote: > Here is my 62 Appaloosa with 50mm Cazarderos on

Re: [RBW] Re: Wanted: Appaloosa 60cm pics with big tires, thoughts on upright riding position

Stunning bikes y'all! Thanks for sharing. Any thoughts on upright bars for climbing hills, cranking hard...? On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 5:36:23 PM UTC-8 Eric Daume wrote: > That's a great looking Clem, love the grilver color. It sorta makes me > regret selling my Clem... both of them! >

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Appaloosa 60cm pics with big tires, thoughts on upright riding position

The grilver color never looked that good to me but that Clem H looks GREAT. Makes me want one! Dan S Snowy Southern WI On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 11:21:07 AM UTC-6 Bones wrote: > Here is my 62 Appaloosa with 50mm Cazarderos on Cliffhangers (measure a > true 50mm). I fit a 2.1"

[RBW] FS- 62cm Sam Hilborne canti-mounts $1200 OBO

Beautiful Black and Cream Sam see pics in Link https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipNWvUuZfHmBHG5-GDmWxurB6ggbORAVO54NanMt Ryan Hankinson West Michigan (616)928-4226 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Ride suggestions for San Diego area

Robert's suggestions were spot-on. Those are all pretty close to I-15 and have plenty of fire road to explore. Peñasquitos Preserve can be linked up with some paved paths and road to make it out to the coast at Torrey Pines. I used to have a loop from Poway down Poway Creek trail through PQ

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

Thank you very much Leah, great reply! That's very reassuring. My Cheviot is the dream bike I have been waiting for my entire adult life. I am glad the Platypus didn't get too much of a work-over. (now if they would only bring back that Orange or bronze/green color... I have the Riv blue color

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

Just a little, tiny interjection into this thread: I'm curious why your wife doesn't like 650B and prefers 700C? If she prefers thinner tires -- for example -- couldn't you replace the tires with thinner ones instead of replacing the whole bike? Patrick Moore, "running" 24.8" 29 mm tires, 25.6"

Re: [RBW] Alternative to Velo Orange Wheel Stabilizer

This is brilliant. I must order one, assuming they have it for 1" threaded headsets, and that I have enough room for the spacer mount. The Shimano locking headset would also be an option, but installation is more involved and, I assume, more problematical? 2003 Ultegra cartridge headset for 1"

Re: [RBW] Re: Pandemic cycling in Manila

You have a much more up to date and doubtless thorough overview of the situation, at least in Manila. As I said, our only visit was in 1976 under Marcos, and only my brother went back once for a visit right after college (my mother was that rarest of rare birds, a Filipina who liked her privacy).

Re: [RBW] Alternative to Velo Orange Wheel Stabilizer

The 'Headset Locker' seems like a great solution, if you have enough extra length on your steerer tube. On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 9:09:06 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Another product that fails to meet the "no user action required" > requirement is a Shimano headset locker for city

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

Excuse me if I missed this somewhere, Leah, but do you find that the cockpit was stretched forward in the Platypus like we seem to have found it in last year's Clem L'? What's the stem length compared with the two bikes? To refresh your memory, I have a Cheviot 60cm that is PERFECT with 11mm

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

This bike sounds a lot like the Rosco Roads, which used SimpleOne forks, but tire clearance with fenders is apparently better . My Rosco Road has 130mm rear spacing and I do 700x35 to be on the safe side, but could probably do 700x38. The RU is supposed to do 700x45 with fenders. I wouldn't

Re: [RBW] Alternative to Velo Orange Wheel Stabilizer

Another product that fails to meet the "no user action required" requirement is a Shimano headset locker for city bikes. Google "HP-NX10 headset locker". I haven't used that product. I use velcro straps when I need to prevent wheel flop. I leave the right length velcro strap permanently

Re: [RBW] Alternative to Velo Orange Wheel Stabilizer

Bob, My solution probably doesn't meet your requirements, but boy does it do what you want. It's a commercial product called a SteerStopper [https://steerstopper.com]. It holds my front wheel complete straight and firmly whenever I engage it. It doesn't meet your need to not do anything to

[RBW] Re: Pandemic cycling in Manila

Patrick, My wife is from the Philippines and I know from my visits that there is a strong cycling community there. Mostly mountain bikers, because the roads can be pretty bad. Having braved Philippines traffic in Manilla, I would frequently walk and wouldn't be at much of a disadvantage, you

[RBW] Re: Quick Small Load Carrying

Paul, I frequently stop at the Aldi near Huffines park right there on my way home at the end of a ride. I have a Basket 90% of the time and a large basket bag, but I have done the two bag balance before especially when I was a young scud living in Austin with a minimum wage job. I used to have

Re: [RBW] Alternative to Velo Orange Wheel Stabilizer

I use a toe clip strap to lock the front brake lever. If the wheel can't roll, the bike wont fall when loading/unloading panniers. IanA On Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 3:14:06 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > +1. I use my bike/bikes for grocery shopping -- wheel them into the aisles > -- and

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

I toured in Greece two years ago and did find some unfriendly dogs. Was just south of Volos at our northern most point. Loved finding locally made Halvah in every little shop. Steve On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 8:43 AM J Schwartz wrote: > So great to see this bike in Greece! > I love Volos and the

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

I expect these are sized like the more recent Rivendells such as the Sam Hillborne, etc. The 54cm would be the right size for me, and I would have ridden a 56 or 58cm Quickbeam, for example. Chris On Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 8:58:54 PM UTC-5 Berkeleyan wrote: > Okay, after reading the

[RBW] Re: 7 Speed to 9 Speed Conversion Question

Thanks all! On Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 9:42:53 PM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote: > Brian--a 10-speed cassette with one cog removed will turn your 7sp into an > indexing 9sp. > > On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 9:57:40 AM UTC-5 Brian Campbell wrote: > >> Hi. >> >> I am helping a friend with a

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

So great to see this bike in Greece! I love Volos and the tsipouradika there. I've also spent an incredible long week overlooking the city from nearby Makrinitsa. I have family in Thessaloniki and I've been half planning / half dreaming about a bike tour somewhere in the country at some point