Re: [RBW] Re: Touring tire & Happy new year

I've used both Marathon Mondials and Supremes. Both are long wearing & flat resistance. The Supremes are a bit lighter & quicker on pavement, and the Mondials have better grip on loose surfaces. Both are great touring tires if you ride both pavement & dirt roads. Can't go wrong with Schwalbe,

Re: [RBW] Re: Touring tire & Happy new year

I just put Marathon Mondials on my Appaloosa and love how grippy they are on gravel. No report yet on durability—but I have another type of Schwalbe Marathons on my e-bike commuter and they’ve been very reliable (one flat in 3,000 miles). I’m doing some light touring with a mix of gravel and

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

Oh, so cool to see this happening! I’ve been mostly lurking here; got my Appaloosa last August and I ride it in Orange County. I’d love to join a ride and February 17th will probably work (family plans permitting). Question: How long/demanding will the ride be? I’m usually a solo rider and

[RBW] Re: 10k km's on the Hillborne

These are my favorite threads: history with a beloved bike. Best thing to read. I have so enjoyed all your ride pics on IG over the years, and I can never see an orange Hillborne without thinking JASON. Leah On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10:03:27 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > Just an

[RBW] Re: FS - 58cm Appaloosa Frame/Fork

Sale pending. On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 6:48:11 PM UTC-8 J Imler wrote: > for sale is my one owner Appaloosa. This style/color - > [image: Screenshot 2024-01-06 at 6.21.24 PM.png] > Riv video link . Blue shown at 1:54. > > Bay Area sale only. $1100. Frame Fork

Re: [RBW] Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

I have to take exception with you Patrick - the people I know who are concerned with cadence came from aluminum bikes, never change their cadence, can tell you what is their cadence, and are always shifting. On a good steel frame, you spin and mash and, yes, you still change gears, possibly

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

> On Jan 6, 2024, at 9:05 PM, Tony Lockhart wrote: > > Looks like we’re going to have a great turnout. Anybody good at mapping out > routes? > > There’s an event at The Rose Bowl on the 17th, but I’m sure there’ll be > parking near the Aquatic Center (for folks driving in). The Zoo/Autry lot

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO Clem Smith Jr L 45

Pretty sure the orange one is 26" wheels and the blue is...650b?On Jan 6, 2024, at 17:43, Kim H. wrote: and there is this one from the San Francisco Bay Area:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/220717641081922/?rid=6952372144853343_id=1=0=0_code=commerce_attachmentOn Saturday, January

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

Looks like we’re going to have a great turnout. Anybody good at mapping out routes? There’s an event at The Rose Bowl on the 17th, but I’m sure there’ll be parking near the Aquatic Center (for folks driving in). The Zoo/Autry lot will have plenty of parking as well. Both locations are right

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO Clem Smith Jr L 45

and there is this one from the San Francisco Bay Area: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/220717641081922/?rid=6952372144853343_id=1=0=0_code=commerce_attachment On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11:59:28 AM UTC-8 Lucky wrote: > This has been on Sacramento CL a long time > [image:

Re: [RBW] Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

On Sat, Jan 6, 2024 at 6:16 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > ... Still, I think there are things "beyond your head" that make certain > bikes feel this way > http://www.matthewbcrawford.com/new-page-1-1 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

I think Jason is right, while agreeing that there is a very large subjective factor, which is why I phrased the question as "feel faster." Still, I think there are things "beyond your head" that make certain bikes feel this way, and feel this way *consistently* over decades of riding; otherwise,

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

Totally! I’ll be on my Soma. Riv and Riv inspired bike ride ;)BenOn Jan 6, 2024, at 11:37, P W wrote:Can I come without a Riv, just to look at all ya’lls Rivs?P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Jan 6, 2024, at 11:09 AM, Elliot Babin wrote:Hi group, long time reader first time poster. I'm an atlantis

Re: [RBW] Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

To me, cadence is an aluminum word - a word that didn't exist in cycling before the requirement for redundant structure and excess rigidity in aluminum frames. Without cadence, finding the natural frequency that planes you bike on a grade is, well, natural. On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at

Re: [RBW] Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

Jason, I find your hypothesis to be the most plausible one yet. I think most of us will concede that the perception of a bike being fast is a subjective thing. It comes down to a bit of magic occurring between the rider and the bike and I'd say you have put your finger on what that magic is.

[RBW] Re: FS: Jumbo Rosco Bubbe Iditabike

Thanks GoGo! And with that, the bike’s sold! Thanks everyone. Happy trails to all, and I’ll try to sink the proceeds into bills, but if there ends up being a monster Roaduno come April… -Kai On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2:08:18 PM UTC-5 gogou...@gmail.com wrote: > > I rode with Kai a few

[RBW] Re: Maiden voyage with my new Homer

Nice looking build Don - congrats! I'd say your time spent sweating the details paid off. Looks like Albatross bars with Paul levers (both are favorites of mine), and are those Paul Racers? Beware though - I've repeatedly discovered I don't fully know how I want a new bike to be finished out

Re: [RBW] 31.8 clamp FD recs

All great looking options! I ended up going with a brand new Ultegra 6603 triple. an eBay seller in Canada had a great asking price so I went for it. Still has the plastic stopper and red alignment sticker on it!On Jan 6, 2024, at 2:37 PM, Luke Hendrickson wrote:I run the IRD Alpina with a

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

I can make February 17th too. I am in Simi Valley but can drive to a meet up with a bike on the car. On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11:37:23 AM UTC-8 philip@gmail.com wrote: > Can I come without a Riv, just to look at all ya’lls Rivs? > > P. W. > ~ > (917) 514-2207 > ~ > > > > > On Jan

Re: [RBW] 31.8 clamp FD recs

I run the IRD Alpina with a 46-34-22 and an 11-34 8s cassette (friction). I think that it looks good/just like older Ultegra FDs. On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2:30:26 PM UTC-8 Patrick

Re: [RBW] 31.8 clamp FD recs

Or was it 42/32/22? I forget. On Sat, Jan 6, 2024 at 3:29 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > I used one of my 2 old 740x fds with a Bontrager pipe spindle triple, IIRC > 46/36/2 > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] 31.8 clamp FD recs

I've used an Dura Ace derailleurs with outer rings as small as 38 teeth, then 42 and then 44, with no problems I'm aware of. B irony that I mean that someone else might find the shifting problematical, but it seems fine to me. Hell, I used one of my 2 old 740x fds with a Bontrager pipe spindle

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini Feedback

Oh shoot, I didn't realize the Crust was 650b in smaller sizes. Velo Orange Rando frameset is the only other production road frame that comes to mind, but I haven't read/heard much about it's ride quality. The modular dropouts are a really neat

Re: [RBW] Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

My two hypotheses are 1) the frame stiffness is perfectly matched to your power output at optimal cadence, so you do get that energy return known as planing and/or 2) the fit is perfectly matched to your biomechanics, which I believe can be sensitive enough that even a bike with similar numbers

[RBW] Re: 31.8 clamp FD recs

Index or friction shifting? If friction, it shouldn’t matter. I’m running a c. 1990 Campy Croce d’Aune FD, designed for 39/53, on my 26-42 “double with a chain guard” and it works fine. When I ran a 24-36-46, I used a Suntour XC Pro, mainly because it was a gorgeous derailleur. Friction front

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO Clem Smith Jr L 45

This has been on Sacramento CL a long timeRivendell Clem Smith Clementine - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslistsfbay.craigslist.orgOn Jan 6, 2024, at 11:35, maxcr wrote:Not a frameset but worth it!https://www.rivbike.com/products/45cm-clem-limeolive-web-specialOn Saturday, January 6,

[RBW] Re: Maiden voyage with my new Homer

Congrats Don! Looks like a nice build. My new Homer frameset is hanging in my basement just waiting for me to hang some parts on it. Can't wait to get it on the road!. On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2:11:54 PM UTC-5 Donzaemon wrote: > Hi folks, I've spent the past few months lurking and

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

Can I come without a Riv, just to look at all ya’lls Rivs?P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Jan 6, 2024, at 11:09 AM, Elliot Babin wrote:Hi group, long time reader first time poster. I'm an atlantis owner in West LA and would love to join up for a February ride. any of those dates work for meOn Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: ISO Clem Smith Jr L 45

Not a frameset but worth it! https://www.rivbike.com/products/45cm-clem-limeolive-web-special On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 1:11:59 PM UTC-6 Carlos Quinteros Jr wrote: > Hey all, > > Looking for a Clem L 45cm frameset. If anyone has one they are wanting to > part with or knows of one for sale

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

 VARUN!!!I’m still rockin’ the tires you sold me. It’ll be great to hang!BenOn Jan 6, 2024, at 11:08, Varun Raghavan wrote:I'd love to join this year. I finally got my first Riv and would be great to meet more folks in LA. I'm tentatively in for 2/17 pending childcare for the day. I'm in the

[RBW] Re: WTB – Nitto 34F Rack

Thanks for the suggestion! I snagged one for $200CAD ($150USD) shipped to me so all good. On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11:11:49 AM UTC-8 rockthr...@gmail.com wrote: > I go with Blue Lug. Shipping from Japan isn’t cheap, but it’s offset by > product costs being cheaper. So give it a look.

[RBW] ISO Clem Smith Jr L 45

Hey all, Looking for a Clem L 45cm frameset. If anyone has one they are wanting to part with or knows of one for sale send them my way please. Thanks in advance! Carlos LA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: WTB – Nitto 34F Rack

I go with Blue Lug. Shipping from Japan isn’t cheap, but it’s offset by product costs being cheaper. So give it a look. Plus, it opens up the opportunity to buy other Nitto, MKS, and Blue Lug goodies. Items arrive quickly and well packed. On Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 9:54:58 PM UTC-6

Re: [RBW] Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

The bikes you like the most ride the fastest.That’s just science!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Dec 28, 2023, at 2:35 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:This is hardly a new question for me or for others, but it is a question that strikes me anew when I ride the 1999 Joe Starck and find, once again as always in

[RBW] WTB: 47/48cm Hunqapillar, Atlantis (pre 2018 or so), Appaloosa, or similar

Hello I'm looking for a complete bike (frameset OK), any condition, of these models (or similar) for a fair price. Needs to easily accommodate 2.1 tires, the standover (with 2.1 tires) can't be more than ~75cm, and at least at ~52cm top tube. Probably best with 26 inch wheels but could be

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: New MKS Pretzel pedals coming out next month

I just picked up a silver set to go on my Polyvalent, they arrived yesterday. I think they're gorgeous and the platform is gigantic. My friend had the same thought, essentially a fancier version of Riv's riff on the monarchs. On Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 9:10:26 AM UTC-5 Justin Kennedy

[RBW] Hunting Unicorns

Greetings. Does anyone happen to have a 56 cm Bombadil or 54 cm Hunqapillar frame gathering dust somewhere? I sold my Hunq a few years ago and haven't stopped regretting it. Many thanks, Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: NYC Riv Ride?

long time pedaler, first time owner -- would love to meet for a ride! a ride out to the beach with a stop at any of the aforementioned spots is always fun. I personally like hitting up spumoni gardens on the way back. grand army plaza @ prospect park is a good meet up spot for a ride like

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

Hi group, long time reader first time poster. I'm an atlantis owner in West LA and would love to join up for a February ride. any of those dates work for me On Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 9:14:36 AM UTC-8 Keith P. wrote: > Yes! > I was just thinking it was time for another LA ride. > > I’d be

Re: [RBW] Re: Touring tire & Happy new year

Mathias is right on. Since I like some off-road capability, I ride Schwalbe Marathon Mondial, which do well with road as well as dirt and are readily available in 26 and 700c. One tire that is also a gem is the Specialized Pathfinder Pro. Rolls super fast on pavement with a smooth mid line, but

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

Saturday the 17th works best for me - but I'm flexible On Tuesday 2 January 2024 at 21:04:04 UTC-8 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote: > Would love to join! I vote for Saturday the 17th, weekend + no > interference with potential valentines day events. Monday the 12th can do, > but it's a Monday!

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

I'd love to join this year. I finally got my first Riv and would be great to meet more folks in LA. I'm tentatively in for 2/17 pending childcare for the day. I'm in the west part of the valley but it would be fun to explore Glendale/Pasadena/etc. on bike On Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 9:47:48 

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

17th sounds great! On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 11:45:26 AM UTC-8 dylantho...@gmail.com wrote: > should be great! > > On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 9:02:12 AM UTC-8 Neale S. wrote: > >> 17th is open for me! >> >> On Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 9:47:48 PM UTC-8 Brian Cunningham wrote: >>

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Noodle 54cm

Looking for a Nitto Noodle 54cm handlebar to purchase. Let me know if you are holdin'. Thank you, Brad -- 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: Jumbo Rosco Bubbe Iditabike

I rode with Kai a few years ago and got to see this piece of rolling art up close…it is very well done and a great bike . On Friday, January 5, 2024 at 8:48:30 AM UTC-5 ian m wrote: > You may get one snowy ride in with this weekend's Noreaster > > On Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 5:56:03 PM

[RBW] WTB/T Nitto Tallux 5cm Stem

Good morning, Looking to shorten my reach a bit, and I'm wondering if one of you might be holding a Nitto Tallux 5 or 6cm stem (25.4, 225mm). I'm happy to purchase or I have an 8cm, 26.0 for trade. Cheers, John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: WTB Mark's hub area rack with stabilizer hoop

PM sent. Bones On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 12:14:35 PM UTC-5 Robert Blunt wrote: > Hello everyone, > I am wondering if anyone has a Nitto Mark's hub area rack with the > stabilizer hoop(MF2) laying around. I am looking for one for my Saluki > build and Riv doesn't appear to have any at

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini Feedback

As I wrote earlier and it looks like Ron is going in this direction: " I'd like to see a Columbus Spirit tubed frameset just like the Malocchio with tigs, slanted top tube, threaded fork, and a nice powder coat at a reasonable price. Kinda like a BMW 2002 from the olden days." I'd want

[RBW] WTB Banana bag or similar

Hi all, I’m looking for a banana seat bag or something similar that can hold tools, tube, phone, wallet, and maybe a layer. Is anyone looking to offload a bag like that? Cheers, Keith -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini Feedback

A Riv may not be the bike for me this time.. I'm also considering a Litespeed Arenberg (the new one, seems like some good numbers) or maybe even splash out on a custom Fitz or Sycip here in Sonoma County.. On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 9:23:21 AM UTC-8 Chris Fly wrote: > the issue with the

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini Feedback

the issue with the Crust for me is the three smallest sizes seem to be 650b and I don't really want a 650b bike.. plus the brake thing might bug me if I did want to run larger tires in the future.. thanks Eddie! On Friday, January 5, 2024 at 7:38:49 PM UTC-8 eddietheflay wrote: > I have the

[RBW] WTB Mark's hub area rack with stabilizer hoop

Hello everyone, I am wondering if anyone has a Nitto Mark's hub area rack with the stabilizer hoop(MF2) laying around. I am looking for one for my Saluki build and Riv doesn't appear to have any at the moment. Thanks, Robert Blunt Pennington NJ -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Roadini Feedback

Ronny has a blog post about his Malocchio build and seems to really enjoy it. https://ronsbikesblog.com/2023/11/01/2052/ Compared to the Roadini, it's a fair bit lighter and the geometry is certainly geared more towards spirited riding. I owned 2 Roadinis, one larger size (gen 1) and a

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Decaleur

Love, love, love, that Mercian! Thanks for the head's up on the Decaleur and the great post with all the deets. As an owner of the horizontal decaleur, I concur that it's a great product. Nice to know I can find parts as needed now, or another for a future bike. BTW I have one in the modern

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

At 74, I bike a mile farther than the same month last year. May in 2022 I did 200 miles, May in 2023 I did 201, May this year I’ll do 202, for example. Since the goal depends on the weather, it works out to about 1350 a year. This keeps me (slowly) improving without killing myself. I mean,

Re: [RBW] Roadini Feedback

I briefly had a Roadini a few summers back. I really like the proportions of it--the tall head tube, long (but not too long) chainstays, but I wouldn't consider it a sporty road bike. The vintage Treks I've had have felt considerably sprightlier. To me, the Roadini felt more like an old school

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

Only in beds, Cindy and I gave up camping awhile ago, my last big camping tour was the Great Divide in 2016. I am riding more days and less miles/day.After tge last month of most rides in the 30’s F, high 50’s are predicted for the coming weeks. Steven Sweedler Plymouth, New Hampshire On Sat,

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

You're living my best life, Steven. I hope the weather is agreeable on your tour. Will you be sleeping in beds or on the ground? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 7:36:11 AM UTC-8 Steven Sweedler wrote: > In 2021 I made a goal of 7000 m. to coincide with turning 70.

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

Good luck Bill S with your healing and goals for 2024. Brady, a 600k would be epic. London-Edinburgh-London 2025! Amazing. One cool thing about goals is that writing them down is a brain hack that helps make you see it through. Even though we aren't going to bug you about it, it's kind of

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

In 2021 I made a goal of 7000 m. to coincide with turning 70. I surpassed my goal, riding over 8000 m/ yr for 3 years now. I am tryingvto maintainnthat mikeage for at least another year. Tomorrow I start atour in Portugal that should be a good start. Steven Sweedler Plymouth, New Hampshire On

Re: [RBW] Roadini Feedback

If one is considering the Malocchio, I would check out the Romanceur Canti. Very light weight with the Reynolds 853 tubing, no strange brake matching and greater tire compatibility. I love mine. David Hays > On Jan 5, 2024, at 10:14 PM, eddietheflay wrote: > > Crust Malocchio. Real lugs, real

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Decaleur

oops, this was the link I wanted to share on Tad's Umberto Dei condorino restoration https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1940-umberto-dei.179124/ On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 8:53:02 AM UTC-6 Ron Mc wrote: > thank you Takashi, the Mercian is a labor of love x2, and I'm going to end > up

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

[image: Extra Years.jpg] On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 8:00:00 AM UTC-6 Bill Schairer wrote: > My annual goals for the past for the past 7 years, going into the 8th have > been Simple, Measurable, and Achievable - except I missed it in 2023 by > about 70 miles due to filling a cancellation

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Decaleur

Hi Ron, I'm not in need of a decaleur right now, but that Mercian is so beautiful! (It's no secret that I'm partial to wooden fenders.) Takashi 2024年1月6日土曜日 13:17:52 UTC+9 Ron Mc: > Thanks again, Steve - this is my longest-term bike, and the baseline for > measurements any time I build a

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

My annual goals for the past for the past 7 years, going into the 8th have been Simple, Measurable, and Achievable - except I missed it in 2023 by about 70 miles due to filling a cancellation spot for hernia repair 12/26. I do have my High goal (6,000 miles) vs my Minimum goal (5,000 miles).

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: New MKS Pretzel pedals coming out next month

I put them on my cargo bike and all I can really say is they’re big and grippy! Lmk if you’d like a pair. I still have the silvers available. Don’t think I’ll be replacing the Monarchs on my Platy. On Friday, January 5, 2024 at 6:40:07 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Justin et al: Anyone