Re: [RBW] New Gus shipping from Canada

Hmmm. Tax and death, both unavoidable it seems! My Rawland(s) do make an appearance in town on rare occasion. The 650b version does long distance and the 26r conversion doesn't get out much. Look for a scrappy orange Rocky Mountain mtb set up single speed with scrappy fenders for in town duty!

Re: [RBW] Re: San Francisco/Bay Area Riv Riders

Matthew – sick! Nicholas – you bet! Ahmed – it’d be great to have you. I’ll be posting a route, etc., in the next couple of days that’ll include a few chill hills and at least one coffee shop plus spots along the way for food. I’ve never planned a ride of this sort before so bear with me 

Re: [RBW] ISO: Missing Link wheel building book

Also this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUqul03hbZ8 -- 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] Is there a 31.8 clamp drop bar comparable to a Nitto Noodle 54cm?

Scott, Oh, I missed that you have ALL the faceplaters! Nice! I thought you had one stem you were looking to use, and the randonneur bars tend to need a shorter stem than other drop bars. The RH bar is 115mm reach, vs the M137's 78mm reach - 37mm difference! What is nice about the long reach of

Re: [RBW] ISO: Missing Link wheel building book

I found the book online for free here: https://github.com/ontime/bike/blob/master/Roger-Musson---The-Professional-Guide-to-Wheelbuilding.pdf just keep clicking on "SHOW MORE". Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 4:16:45 PM UTC-8 Scott wrote: > David, > > Grateful for the

Re: [RBW] ISO: Missing Link wheel building book

David, Grateful for the tip. I'll check it out. Scott On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 04:23:04 PM MST, David Person wrote: I am unfamiliar with this publication and don't mean to hijack your post, but when I took up wheel building two years ago I purchased a copy of Roger Munson's

Re: [RBW] Is there a 31.8 clamp drop bar comparable to a Nitto Noodle 54cm?

Jason, Thanks for the Nitto M137 recommendation. I'll check it out. I've already ordered the Nitto made RH Randonneur. In the product description it wasn't noted as a long reach bar. Maybe you could check their site and let me know what you think of the bar description, please? It sounds like

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

Or someone here will find an old Blackburn in the garage that was on a mountain bike 20 years ago. There's gotta be a million of them out there! On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 3:21:48 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > Ibera is lower price brand I see a lot. Without the branding I've seen > very

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

Ibera is lower price brand I see a lot. Without the branding I've seen very similar racks as OE on new commuter bikes. On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 3:08:34 PM UTC-8 Paul Clifton wrote: > Thanks David and Joe, > I just remembered to ask ... any recommendations for cheap 26" wheel > specific

Re: [RBW] ISO: Missing Link wheel building book

I am unfamiliar with this publication and don't mean to hijack your post, but when I took up wheel building two years ago I purchased a copy of Roger Munson's "Professional Guide to Wheel Building" and it was the best $12 I've ever spent. The book is so well written and laid out that it gave

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

Thanks David and Joe, I just remembered to ask ... any recommendations for cheap 26" wheel specific racks, rear mostly, but either I guess. The 700c compatible racks I have around sit so far above the rear wheel that the seat basically goes all the way down on top of them :`( Paul On Friday,

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

It's so pretty! I love that year/color Hardrock. Well done! On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 9:53:31 AM UTC-8 Paul Clifton wrote: > I thought y'all might like to see how the Clemified Hard Rock came out. I > put Boscos instead of Albatross on because it seemed like it'd work better. > >

[RBW] FS: Brooks Swift Titanium

This saddle came on the Ram that I posted about earlier today. Brooks saddles don't work for me. I treated with proofride once when I got it to keep the leather treated. Tightening bolt does not appear to be turned at all. Some marks, scuffs on leather as shown in pics. Looking for $200 net

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

Thanks all. This era of Riv's definitely appeal to me the most. Looking forward to many happy miles on this one. On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 10:59:57 AM UTC-6 John Dewey wrote: > Beautiful score, Mike! Really decent original shape, too. Somebody took > wonderful care of it. > > Here's

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving Morning Clem crash

I'm not fond of crash stories unless something good comes of them. Hope you have an uneventful and rapid recovery JIm. Was the traffic circle new-ish, well marked? Road paint is slick as goose grease when wet due to the little spheres that make it so reflective. There's so much that it is

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

Nice, Paul! Looks great. Let us know how she likes it. On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 12:53:31 PM UTC-5 Paul Clifton wrote: > I thought y'all might like to see how the Clemified Hard Rock came out. I > put Boscos instead of Albatross on because it seemed like it'd work better. > > [image:

Re: [RBW] ISO: Missing Link wheel building book

Oooo. I'd sure like same! Scott Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 1:43 PM, Slin wrote: Hi All, I was just chatting with Rich Lesnik and he recommended a wheel building book/pamphlet from the Missing Link (sad hearing that shop is closing, btw). I was wondering if

Re: [RBW] New Gus shipping from Canada

Ian, I could be wrong and would be happy to be corrected, but I think that C receives their Riv frames 'drop-shipped' direct from Taiwan. I vaguely recall discussing this in a conversation with Julian or Simon. Thus they sometimes receive their frames at essentially the same time as Riv HQ does

[RBW] ISO: Missing Link wheel building book

Hi All, I was just chatting with Rich Lesnik and he recommended a wheel building book/pamphlet from the Missing Link (sad hearing that shop is closing, btw). I was wondering if anyone had a copy I could buy or know if there are scans of it somewhere. Thanks! Slin -- You received this

Re: [RBW] New Gus shipping from Canada

I think you'll find it's less roulette and more based on the stated country of origin. It the paperwork shows "Taiwan" as the Country of Origin" the frame will likely attract duty. If it shows a NAFTA country of origin (USA, Canada or Mexico) it should be duty exempt. If it shows "US Goods

[RBW] Re: Will's Roadini SS

I rode fixed when I first got into cycling. Now 75% or so of my bikes are single speeds and I have no fixed gears. The main thing I like about SS vs fixed is being able to have my feet/cranks in the ideal position whenever I want. Also yeah, coasting rules. On Friday, December 16, 2022 at

Re: [RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

+1 on the joys of winter cycling. I lived in Madison for 4 years, and commuted by bike year-round. It helped a lot that the city was good about snow and ice removal, although all the salt pretty much trashed the components on my X0-1 after my first winter there. I ended up turning a Goodwill frame

Re: [RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

The Loma Prieta branch of the Sierra Club actively fought trail access for mountain bikers in the area. It's something many of us here will never forgive them for. Nevertheless, there are a lot of good trails that are worth riding available, many of which see no more than 2 cyclists an hour.

[RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

Winter cycling in colder climates is a fresh and wonderful form of joy. We lived in Madison, Wisconsin for seven years and commuting by riding straight across Lake Mendota was incredibly fun. Plus, I often had the paths to myself and got a lot of entertainment from taking on big snow berms.

[RBW] Re: Will's Roadini SS

Hi John, You're missing out on coasting! I tried fixed-gear once and can't imagine why it became a popular way to ride around 2010. Especially if your single speed is geared low for climbing, it is a relief to be able to relax on the descent. -Wes On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 9:11:03 AM

Re: [RBW] Is there a 31.8 clamp drop bar comparable to a Nitto Noodle 54cm?

Late to the party, but I wholeheartedly suggest the Nitto M137 'dirt drop' bar. I have the 54cm, which measures 54 at the ends but about 49-50cm at the hoods. Not super long reach like a randonneur bar (which won't fit right if you try to re-use your stem, most likely), but still has pretty

[RBW] Re: Will's Roadini SS

I owned a SimpleOne for a minute and I could relate to most of what Will mentioned in his blog, in fact his writing made me want to go back to SS as well. The rear end of the bike definitely feels light and not dealing with derailleurs is liberating. For me coasting is just relaxing, and

[RBW] Re: Will's Roadini SS

Have to admit I haven't worked up the nerve for fixed. Props to those who do ride fixed. And I'd probably need a new wheel; my Peugeot has a 126 OLN Campy 36-hole Record hub. I just love the simplicity and silence...particularly after I ditched an inexpensive SS freewheel for a WI ENO. Why

[RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

The best winter cycling for me is no winter at all. No compromises or adaptations. Summer, Summer, and Summer and Summer. I Love Summer HOT, HUMID Green and Balmy SUMMMER ! Where there are few to none "cyclists" around. In other words, where cycling isn't popular and there is no such

[RBW] Re: Gus - bikepacking mode

Thanks for the info, Brian and Scott! I'll check out those spots. I'm really only familiar with the panhandle, and have been lucky to spend several weeks in winter at a house on Indian Pass. FWIW - if your travels ever take you to the area, Leon Sinks ,

Re: [RBW] New Gus shipping from Canada

In my experience of shipping bikes and parts, it's generally a ~$50 flat fee for brokerage clerical charges no matter what and Russian roulette on import tax fees. Coming from us to Canada there are various import rules of taxation on new vs used related bikez: us parts, us manufacturers,

[RBW] Re: Will's Roadini SS

Hello Ryan, I'm very inspired my Will's Roadini build as well. I haven't done much SS riding, I'm more of a fixed or multi-gear rider. How do people feel about SS vs. fixed? Am I missing something by not riding SS some of the time? Thanks, JohnS On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 10:57:35 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

Athens Georgia ranks even below Girona on that lonely planet list, and I would still consider that a step down (though at least not an entire staircase down). I would take lonely planet with a grain of salt, since the thread started with winter cycling, and SF Bay Area is about 5 degrees

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

Beautiful score, Mike! Really decent original shape, too. Somebody took wonderful care of it. Here's another one, blue came along right after creamsicle. I think these bikes were created during Grant's Holy Days : ) https://www.flickr.com/photos/146626768@N06/albums/72157702711634681 BEST/

Re: [RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

I think John was talking about Athens, Georgia. I've visited but never cycled there, and can confirm that there is food every bit as excellent as you'll find anywhere. Especially if you're into soul food or barbecue. -W On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 8:39:11 AM UTC-8 pi...@gmail.com wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

I've been to Athens. It definitely doesn't have mountains comparable to what you can find in the Santa Cruz mountains. The sheer variety of terrain from desert to open fields to redwood forests in the Bay Area beats Athens. For food, try getting great Asian food (Chinese, Japanese and Indian) in

Re: [RBW] Re: San Francisco/Bay Area Riv Riders

I’m in San Mateo but would be interested in joining in. :) Ahmed On Thu, Dec 15, 2022 at 11:21 AM nicholas price wrote: > I’m also in Nob Hill. Will be out of town for new years but would be happy > to meet up for a later ride. > > Nicholas. > > On Dec 14, 2022, at 07:51, Brendan Willard in SF

[RBW] For Sale - Brooks B67, $125.00 shipped

I had this on my Clem for a couple hundred miles. Loved it but was gifted a B17 which to my surprise I liked even more. Genuinely like new with possible exception of rail markings from seat post clamp. Pics to follow in comments. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Gus - bikepacking mode

Brian, here are a few places one of my friends likes to go: https://floridahikes.com/florida-trail-croom-hiking-trail https://alafiatrails.com/ https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/biking-cross-florida-greenway Some of that seems a bit more intense mnt. bike stuff, but some of those areas

[RBW] Re: Gus - bikepacking mode

Ryan, thank you! Regarding the Pec Deck, I didn't actually buy the "bag 'o parts" Ronnie was selling on his site for $75... I had enough spare rack struts and Nitto daruma bolts to make the exact same thing. The only thing I changed was upgrading to a solid 3/8" aluminum rod (from McMaster) for

[RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

Well, LONELY PLANET disagrees, with this to say: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-places-for-a-cycling-holiday I've lived both places as cyclist, and confirm LP. Athens, with its year-round warm sunny days, an endless matrix of beautiful quiet country lanes (i.e. no traffic),

[RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

Or make your winter riding destination the Central Coast of California, San Luis Obispo for winter riding. Less traffic, same great riding weather! Mike SLO CA On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:21:17 AM UTC-8 pi...@gmail.com wrote: > It's not hype. The Bay Area has the best winter cycling in

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

Nice Michael. I have the same crank that is on my Roadeo. Picked it up long ago at the Cow Palace bike swap meet for 30 bucks. Mike SLO CA On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:47:22 AM UTC-8 Joel S wrote: > Beautiful, enjoy it, these older Rivendell bikes are my preferred models. > > On Friday,

[RBW] Re: Gus - bikepacking mode

Thanks for the kind words, Paul and Scott! The past two winters, my wife and I spent our Jan - Feb on a barrier island called Anna Maria Island. It's close to Bradenton / Sarasota, and basically within the Tampa Bay / St. Pete area, but you have to drive all the way around the bay to get to

[RBW] Will's Roadini SS

Have to say...I like that bike a lot. Very clean and elegant And Will's post : https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/singlespeed-roadini?mc_cid=1ea8aef045_eid=0074b52ae1 nails what I like about single-speeds; for some years now my SS PX-10 has been a fave. Apologies to Rivendell but riding that

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

Beautiful, enjoy it, these older Rivendell bikes are my preferred models. On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 8:19:24 AM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote: > I haven't had a proper Riv for about 5 years and had been itching for a > simple, rackless bike to take out on mid-day rides with no destination in

[RBW] Re: Gus - bikepacking mode

Awesome setup and perfect kit, Brian. Thanks for sharing. Where are you planning to camp in Florida? I'm always interested in spots to check out down there. I'm really eager to get my Gus out on an overnight sometime soon, and there's a chance I'll make it to the state park on Saint Joe

[RBW] Re: Gus - bikepacking mode

That's a really nice setup! If you don't mind my asking, what region of FL are you planning for your overnighters? I used to live in Tampa and St. Pete back in the late '90s. One of my friends mentioned there's an amazing stretch from Tampa that cuts across the state, at one time it was going

[RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

It's not hype. The Bay Area has the best winter cycling in the world. But you don't have to live here to enjoy it --- come visit for a few days in winter with your bike. It's not a coincidence that the spate of outdoor companies in the 1980s (Patagonia, Power Bar, Clif Bar, Specialized,

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

Max & Mike - those are both very nice. Orange is the fastest color! On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 8:14:19 AM UTC-6 maxcr wrote: > Beautiful bike Michael, congrats! > > I must say I felt a bit of deja vu because I also recently bought a 60 Ram > frame on ebay and I just finished building up.

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

Patrick-yes that 'sedate' feeling is a good way of explaining the Ram vs Legolas. 'Twitchy' maybe is a bit too negative for the Legolas. I steer mainly with my hips to innate a turn and both bikes then 'fall' into and complete the turn. The Ram is just a tiny bit slower at this than the

[RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

I enjoy watching those videos as well! I could never keep up with he or Ms Cools but those rides look beautiful! On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 9:54:47 PM UTC-8 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > Dude living in San Francisco here: it’s pretty great  > > On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 2:26:54 PM

[RBW] Re: Gus - bikepacking mode

Thanks Eric! Yes, I was happy to see Brendon's clever use of that half-frame bag. In that case, the shortened section of fender is crucial to keep it off the tire. Re: my camping setup, I've been bikepacking since about 2010, so I've had a good amount of time to acquire and test stuff out,

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

Very nice bike, I also am a big fan of Nitto’s lugged seatpost and stem. Steve On Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 8:19 AM Michael Ullmer wrote: > I haven't had a proper Riv for about 5 years and had been itching for a > simple, rackless bike to take out on mid-day rides with no destination in > mind. I

Re: [RBW] Platypus ride report

Hi Patrick, I really like a front basket. It is more convenient than a handlebar bag or a saddlebag. There is not fixed amount to put in, like a bag. With a small cargo net- like motorcylists have to lash a helmet on their bike, allow me to make an unplanned stop at the store and get what I

[RBW] New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

I haven't had a proper Riv for about 5 years and had been itching for a simple, rackless bike to take out on mid-day rides with no destination in mind. I picked this up from a seller on Pinkbike. Aside from the wheels/drivetrain, I've switched up everything else about the build. I especially

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving Morning Clem crash

I'm sorry to hear that. I had a similar event a few years ago on a "new bike day". I was riding along on my new-to-me Atlantis and taking a turn at what seemed like a safe speed. I think my tires hit a dense patch of goose poop, causing the wheels to go out from under me. I barely

[RBW] Re: Gus - bikepacking mode

Also very curious to know a typical camping set up and pack list for the low weight you describe hauling :) On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:49:53 AM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > Nice rig, Brian! > > I'm reminded of Brendon's seat-tube bag on his Susie, this was the best > picture I could

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving Morning Clem crash

"many days I will take my 650B converted Road Standard" Yes, this is a great combo. I did the same to my pre production sample Road and love it as a 650B. Hope you take the time needed to heal fully and enjoy perusing bike parts catalogs as you consider handlebar options. Salsa