[RBW] UPDATE - FS: Various vintage componentry

The Suntour Ultra 6-speed freewheel has been SOLD. Here is what is left: I am open to your offers to all of the following: 1.One set of used vintage white Bluemel 700C f/r fenders with an extra NOS Bluemel 700C white rear fender with twelve used Bluemel fender struts and hardware and

Re: [RBW] Re: Carrying groceries on your bike

A recent Costco run! Pass And Stow rack, Wald 139 and a few RokStraps and we're golden... Alex in SF [image: 0-1.jpg] On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 8:43:02 PM UTC-7 aelga...@castilleja.org wrote: > Nice work Paul! I used to do the exact same thing in middle school when I > had a paper route

[RBW] Re: What shoes does your Riv wear?

Paul - From https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/supple-vitesse-ex-700c-clincher-tire, original SV sizes were 23, 28, 33, 38, and 42. My interpretation is that Soma is continuing to make the 42mm SV and the statement you quoted should be read as the available sizes are now 28c to 42c,

Re: [RBW] Re: Best mitten design for very cold weather

https://www.halfordsmailorder.com/deer-mitts-gold-ladies-large-glmitt196golll I prefer simple deer skin mittens with fleece liners for anything below freezing to about -19*c / -19*f I've had the same pair for 10 years. I have terrible circulation in my fingers and numb quickly. IMO Lobster

[RBW] What shoes does your Riv wear?

I'm running Soma Supple Vitesse EX in the 700 x 42 on my Sam Hillborne and like them a lot. I think 380 g's for that size tire is not bad and the price is good. I just saw on the Soma site they are no longer making that size. Here's their verbiage.(Sizes: 28c to 42c 23c (no longer made) I

[RBW] New Riv Day!!

That's a beauty Marc! I add my congratulations. Paul Cunningham in Dallas  -- 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] Re: FS: Appaloosa 62cm

Sold On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 8:36:29 AM UTC-4 Josh C wrote: > Willing to sell just the F/F with BB and HS too if interested. Shoot me a > PM > > On Friday, September 29, 2023 at 7:40:54 PM UTC-4 Josh C wrote: > >> PM me for more pictures or details. I'm also open to putting it in the

Re: [RBW] Re: "A Steamy Lug Affair" by Grant Petersen

Two observations from reading the article. 1. The lugged bike renaissance happened and is ongoing. 2. Neither of my two Rivendell’s are lugged. Well, the Clem has the seat cluster…Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 5, 2023, at 5:05 PM, Ted W wrote:Funny you should mention this I have a couple different

[RBW] 10/23 BLAGH regarding the Roaduno

The latest BLAGH and Riv Instagram show the rear end of the Roaduno: https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog Seems like it's official that the rear ends will not have the gangster lean of the Quickbeam, Simple One, Frank Jones Señor. To me, that narrows the drivetrain concepts to

[RBW] Re: FS - H+ Son/VO Grand Cru Touring Wheel; Waxwing Bag; Shimano Dura Ace Triple 9 Speed RD

Couple of additional details: 2) Rear wheel is 130mm rear spacing. For shipping calculations, the box is 26" x 26" x 7". If something interests you, please send a PM. Offers welcome. Thanks, Huston Lexington, KY On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 11:02:25 AM UTC-4 Huston wrote: > Greetings

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

guessing this is a 60? Either way, larger quickbeam: https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/d/washington-two-sick-vintage-bikes/7673386935.html On Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 11:57:35 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote: > Indeed... Very very tempted... but not local. Note to others interested on >

Re: [RBW] Re: "A Steamy Lug Affair" by Grant Petersen

Funny you should mention this I have a couple different 3D printers, one that prints in resin which is perfect for making positive molds for stuff like this because the end product has very fine layer lines, and i was thinking about how I would design my own lugs… I think you just gave me some

Re: [RBW] Re: "A Steamy Lug Affair" by Grant Petersen

I keep thinking it might be easier now (2023) to do a lugged frame than it was 10 years ago because… You can design the frame with a CAD program, design the lugs with the same program, and print the lugs using a 3-D printer. If you don’t print the steel lugs themselves, you can use the 3-D

Re: [RBW] Re: "A Steamy Lug Affair" by Grant Petersen

Renaissance it was  NAHBS—and others—to the rescue. Thankfully gratefully. Jock On Thu, Oct 5, 2023 at 12:38 PM Ted Durant wrote: > Grant wrote, "I think we're at the point in bicycle history where lugged > frames will either undergo a renaissance or face extinction..." > > It's nice to

Re: [RBW] Re: "A Steamy Lug Affair" by Grant Petersen

Grant wrote, "I think we're at the point in bicycle history where lugged frames will either undergo a renaissance or face extinction..." It's nice to be on the other side of almost 25 years later and see which way it went! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: What shoes does your Riv wear?

Patrick, no dented rims (fingers crossed) but picked up a NASTY roofing nail the other day. SO grateful it — A: didn't pierce my rim — B: was rear & not front. Anyone out there have a similar nasty object poke a hole in a rim? Jock On Thu, Oct 5, 2023 at 10:38 AM Patrick Moore wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: What shoes does your Riv wear?

In the Conti 5000 camp here @ 32mm. Ram + Ebisu (x2) + Waterford Paramount — Saluki @ 38mm Pari-Moto All comfortable, light, fast, reasonably durable + affordable. Jock On Tue, Oct 3, 2023 at 9:14 AM Drew Saunders wrote: > My Quickbeam is wearing Riv Jack Brown 700x33.3, which I over-inflate

Re: [RBW] Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

Love the color scheme too! Congrats on the new bike :) Max On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 12:43:25 PM UTC-4 daniell...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks Joe, me too! They’re calling it Sergio green. It is so pretty and > definitely falls into that faerie-elvish category that Grant recently >

Re: [RBW] Re: Best mitten design for very cold weather

All leather for this job is a tough choice in my use case. I need mitts to be occasionally waterproof but more often breathable. And in fact, I'll err on the side of breathable because a very waterproof mitt will leave me with wet hands inside anyway. To get leather to the waterproof stage,

Re: [RBW] Re: Best mitten design for very cold weather

I also like my Kinco mitts but one note of clarification is that their built in liner is of the 'fingered/gloved' type so each digit is lined separately within the mitten. They are otherwise much warmer than the now heavily worn out cashmere lined leather gloves I was previously using for

Re: [RBW] Re: Best mitten design for very cold weather

Thanks, a second +1 for Kinco products. They're on my short list. On Wed, Oct 4, 2023 at 2:02 PM David Pulsipher wrote: > The best mittens, hands down - for warmth and cost are the Kinco Ski Mitt > . They can be broken in so they aren't super > dextrous, but as far as

Re: [RBW] Re: What shoes does your Riv wear?

There's no way you can pump a road tire high enough to prevent a dented rim when you hit a sharp-edged pothole (or, around here, 6" expansion cracks) at a high enough speed. I've done this myself even with tire overinflated. On Wed, Oct 4, 2023 at 8:10 PM Piaw Na(藍俊彪) wrote: > ... If you

Re: [RBW] What shoes does your Riv wear?

Good sealant can prevent glass flats. Use a thicker tire or use sealant. Modern sealants work fine with tubes and tubeless against small holes from thorns and glass particles. I routinely ride through fields of glass shards and patches of goatheads on very lightweight tires and -- so far, so good.

Re: [RBW] Re: What shoes does your Riv wear?

Note that at least some modern sealants work very well in at least some very thin, supple tires. OS *regular* formula works as well or almost as well in lightweight tubes (70 gram Schwalbe 559X~23 mm tubes) in paper thin RH Elk Passes, and in lightweight tubes (100 gram Schwalbe 559/584X42mm

Re: [RBW] Re: "A Steamy Lug Affair" by Grant Petersen

That's a really nice piece and he's right about all of it. I have two hobbies, bicycles and woodworking. In both cases, my eye is drawn to those "inefficient" details and it's what I love most about both of them. With bicycles, it's the consistency of a fillet braze from someone who has spent

Re: [RBW] Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

It's so pretty! I love the Vintage Rivendell Green (I know they call it something else but this was a color that appeared on early Rivs). Joe Bernard On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 8:03:12 AM UTC-7 daniell...@gmail.com wrote: > This thread came to mind yesterday when I rode my new Roadini

[RBW] FS: Dark Realm Wald 139 Basket Bags (Pink! and Drip Camo)

Both are for a big Wald (139) and have the OG ghost logo rather than the new lightning bolt logo. Pics available upon request. 1. PINK! with a little adhesive stain/wear from an old patch. $50 local pickup NYC. Shipping possible but you pay actual shipping charges. 2. Drip Camo, great

Re: [RBW] Rons Bikes Linen Hat

Yea still available. I’d like to get what I have in it out of it. It was like 60 bucks with shipping. Let me know if you’re interested. We’ll figure out the details. Thanks On Thu, Oct 5, 2023 at 11:20 AM Henry Vest wrote: > I have a Green linen Rons bike hat that i just bought. Just doesnt

[RBW] Re: New Riv Day!!

The frame is a work of art. Enjoy! Jim On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 10:34:56 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > Beautiful frame!! Congrats! > > On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 10:11:09 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > >> This one felt especially good because Marc is my riding

[RBW] Rons Bikes Linen Hat

I have a Green linen Rons bike hat that i just bought. Just doesnt seem to fit me. Let me know if anyone is interested. Thank you -- 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] FS: Nitto Stems (Tallux, Dirt Drop, UI-87)

Three Nitto stems for sale. Pics avail upon request. 1. Tallux - 25.4, 100mm reach; practically brand new, great condition $70 shipped ($65 local pickup in NYC) https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-tallux-stem?_pos=1&_sid=8bc6e0872&_ss=r 2. Dirt Drop - 25.4, 80mm reach; used but in good

[RBW] FS - H+ Son/VO Grand Cru Touring Wheel; Waxwing Bag; Shimano Dura Ace Triple 9 Speed RD

Greetings list members. For your consideration: a varied lot of parts/accessories that should appeal to the RBW group. 1) Shimano CS-HG70 (105) 9 speed cassette. 12-25. Excellent condition. $40 shipped to CONUS. 2) Velo Orange Grand Cru high flange touring hub (Shimano HG) laced to H+ Son

Re: [RBW] Re: Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

I too have a '93 XO-3 as my daily driver. I recently sold my last 'nice' bike and am on the hunt for either a Legolas or Toyo atlantis as a project. The Bridgestone is such a great bike I sometimes find myself thinking I don't *really need *another bike. But then again, I'm on a group dedicated

[RBW] Re: New Riv Day!!

Beautiful frame!! Congrats! On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 10:11:09 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > This one felt especially good because Marc is my riding partner here in > Kalamazoo. Which means, I get to see this gorgeous bike in person and ride > along next to it! I really

[RBW] WTB: Ron's Fabio Chest - S - classic waxed

Looking for a Fab's chest in S - classic waxed preferred. Thanks, d -- 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] Re: New Riv Day!!

This one felt especially good because Marc is my riding partner here in Kalamazoo. Which means, I get to see this gorgeous bike in person and ride along next to it! I really love that gold bike packing decal Marc added - it’s the tattoo he has on his wrist, homage to his decades of bike touring

[RBW] Re: New Riv Day!!

Congratulations! It's gorgeous. And all hail Leah the matchmaker. On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 9:46:51 AM UTC-4 Marc Irwin wrote: > Thanks to Leah Peterson for putting me in touch with Michael Downs, I now > have a limited edition Yves Gomez. I've wanted a Riv mixte since I heard > of the

[RBW] Re: FS: Appaloosa 62cm

Willing to sell just the F/F with BB and HS too if interested. Shoot me a PM On Friday, September 29, 2023 at 7:40:54 PM UTC-4 Josh C wrote: > PM me for more pictures or details. I'm also open to putting it in the > stand and going over it with you on FaceTime or the like. Thanks. > > On

Re: [RBW] Another 26" Atlantis build

Thanks for the offer, Stephen but I already have a stem that I'm considering replacing... but I may also end up sticking with the current stem (60mm Technomic) because I intend to go a little wider on the bars. Going with wider bars AND a slightly longer stem may end up pushing my reach a little