Re: [RBW] Re: Why baskets and front bags instead of rear panniers or perfect Rivendell saddlebags?

Best is both worlds! A 137 up front with either my swift sugarloaf or shopsack and 1 or 2 panniers in the rear. About all one could ask for with nearly all day-long commuting or utilitarian purposes. I scored the most recent version of an Ortlieb Vario off eBay. That has been the ultimate

[RBW] Re: Ride Report - Santa Monica to Santa Barbara Century

Congrats! Love seeing people knocking out centuries with swept back bars. Looking forward to seeing what I can do on my Platypus (almost done building!). There is the LA Rivendell ride planned on the 17th, come by! Armand Also in Santa Monica On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 9:30:41 PM UTC-8

[RBW] Re: Ride Report - Santa Monica to Santa Barbara Century

Part 2: 50 miles turned into 60, and 60 inched toward 70, and I knew if I got to 80 I'd be too close to 100 to stop. It was hoot. I felt good. Tired but not exhausted. Sore, but with none of the chaffing and agony I thought I might expect. More a matter of not stopping than pushing through

[RBW] Re: Ride Report - Santa Monica to Santa Barbara Century

Part 2: 50 miles turned into 60, and 60 inched toward 70, and I knew if I got to 80 I'd be too close to 100 to stop. It was hoot. I felt good. Tired but not exhausted. Sore, but with none of the chaffing and agony I thought I might expect. More a matter of not stopping than pushing through

[RBW] Ride Report - Santa Monica to Santa Barbara Century

1.27.24 Perhaps excepting an invitation to a Century ride was overly optimistic. I haven’t ridden more than 35 miles at once in recent memory - Maybe the proposition should have given me pause, but a foolhardy challenge is just what we need to feel slightly nervous about from time to time.

Re: [RBW] WTB: Fork Crown Headlight Bracket

You are more than welcome. Kim Hetzel. On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 3:10:51 PM UTC-8 campyo...@me.com wrote: > Kim: > > Reading your email prompted me to try a Google image search of the French > part, which turned up several places that sell them, including Berthoud > Cycles.

Re: [RBW] Re: Why baskets and front bags instead of rear panniers or perfect Rivendell saddlebags?

If you ever want to bike-pack and go somewhere remote or accessible via single track, having your luggage up in a basket, frame bag, saddlebag, avoids the risk of catching a pannier (or both) on roots, branches, downed trees cut just wide enough for passage, etc. I learned this the hard way on

Re: [RBW] ISO 54 cm Roadini

I have a 55 cm Platypus for sale. It is listed on facebook marketplace https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1614494602310407 A8AB066A-0780-41D7-BCEB-36937CF1D5EC.heic Mary On Thu, Feb 1, 2024 at 4:20 PM

RE: [RBW] WTB Shimano A600 pedal

I am interested but out of country & uncertain about future wi fi. Keep me posted about the “light use” From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Eliot Balogh Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:05 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] WTB Shimano A600 pedal I

Re: [RBW] B17 alternatives

Selle Anatomica Specialized Bridge Sport or Mimic (not comp) On Tue, Jan 23, 2024 at 8:55 PM Brenton Eastman wrote: > I have a B17 on my Sam that I love. 12 years old and showing very little > wear. It's the last thing I think about on all-day rides. > > I bought a pre owned "broken in" C17

Re: [RBW] Re: Why baskets and front bags instead of rear panniers or perfect Rivendell saddlebags?

One reason to put some weight on the front of the bike is that all of your (body) weight is mostly on the rear already. On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 5:26:41 PM UTC-8 Stephen wrote: > I have basically the same reasoning as Ian, and also live in a city and > dont want to leave bags on my bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Why baskets and front bags instead of rear panniers or perfect Rivendell saddlebags?

I have basically the same reasoning as Ian, and also live in a city and dont want to leave bags on my bike when I lock up, plus i like my daily bag to not look too bikey (I use the shopsacks). Convenient and easy, easier to pile up with whatever shit i want, take a jacket or sweater off if i

Re: [RBW] Re: Why baskets and front bags instead of rear panniers or perfect Rivendell saddlebags?

IMO, baggage ought to complement the handling characteristics of the bicycle. My benchmark idea of handling has been formed by 30 years of riding Rivendells which, IME, do best with rear loads, or at least loads biased toward the rear and not the front. On Thu, Feb 1, 2024 at 5:18 PM ian m

Re: [RBW] Re: Why baskets and front bags instead of rear panniers or perfect Rivendell saddlebags?

I'm not sure how it makes more sense to put a bag into another bag than into a basket, but to each their own. My perspective probably comes from living in the Bay Area where I refused to leave anything attached to my bike that didn't look like a part of the bike or was easily removable, far

Re: [RBW] WTB Shimano A600 pedal

I have an extra set or two. Let me confirm condition but probably light to moderate use. On Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 5:56 AM Bernard Duhon wrote: > Ok , > > ES600 pedal is less desirable than the A 600 it replaced. > > one on ebay NOS is asking over twice the price of a new one. > > > > So I’ll ask

Re: [RBW] B17 alternatives

Does anyone remember the once common Fuji "Belt" saddle? I rode one for about a year on a Fuji Royale "12 Speed" before I decided that leather style was less important than rearside comfort. For some reason -- IIRC it was shaped like a B 17 -- the "Belt" didn't chafe and poke as much as the B 17s

Re: [RBW] SPD pedal recomendation

I’m a fan of the Shimano PD-T8000 pedals, which I use on my so-called gravel bike, which is just a Surly Cross-Check. I got the pedals new for about $90.00, not the suggested retail price of $130.00. https://ride.shimano.com/products/pd-t8000 Russell Duncan Leverett, MA On Thursday, February

Re: [RBW] Re: Why baskets and front bags instead of rear panniers or perfect Rivendell saddlebags?

I used to put my work kit into a shoulder bag and put that bag into my Carradice Camper Longflap; I still don't understand the advantages of a big front basket except that you don't need to undo and re-do straps. On Thu, Feb 1, 2024 at 4:31 PM ian m wrote: > Short and sweet answer: I can put a

Re: [RBW] FS: Rambouillet 54cm, Classic Blue

Steven, I am interested in this bike, but unsure about clicking links. Can you email photos directly to me or post a few here for others to see as well.JLOn Feb 1, 2024, at 3:02 PM, 'Steven Seelig' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:Sad to part with this Classic Blue version, but have finally realized

[RBW] Re: Why baskets and front bags instead of rear panniers or perfect Rivendell saddlebags?

Short and sweet answer: I can put a bag in my basket and take it with me when I'm off the bike. On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 5:18:59 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > I'm curious why so many Rivendell-listers prefer baskets to rear > saddlebags or panniers -- saddlebags in particular

Re: [RBW] B17 alternatives

B-17 user her but still never 100% happy with them. I recently tried the cutout version and find it to be a huge improvement over the standard B-17. I have tried the several saddles over the years, the Berthoud is so close but not quite the right fit for me. The Aspen being slightly too narrow

Re: [RBW] Stolen 1995 Rivendell Road Standard recovered!

Ah, lovely news. Congrats! On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 1:21:00 PM UTC-8 ant.w...@gmail.com wrote: > Great to hear you're reunited with your bike. I also want to echo Matt's > warning on acetone. Isopropyl alcohol (aka. IPA or rubbing alcohol) will > clean off the permanent marker

Re: [RBW] WTB: Fork Crown Headlight Bracket

Kim: Reading your email prompted me to try a Google image search of the French part, which turned up several places that sell them, including Berthoud Cycles. Interestingly (as you point out) they are all overseas. Anyway, I now have leads to track down! Thanks so much! --Eric Norris

[RBW] Re: WTB: Fork Crown Headlight Bracket

... There's only one in stock from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/cyclingcolors-Dynamo-Holder-Bracket-Front/dp/B08F7ZW8TF Kim Hetzel. On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 3:04:43 PM UTC-8 Kim H. wrote: > I have the short BUSCH & MULLER Head Lamp Mounting Bracket. However, the > best I can see from

[RBW] Re: WTB: Fork Crown Headlight Bracket

I have the short BUSCH & MULLER Head Lamp Mounting Bracket. However, the best I can see from my search are these two options:

[RBW] FS: Rambouillet 54cm, Classic Blue

Sad to part with this Classic Blue version, but have finally realized that I should ride a 56cm. And it just so happens that another customer of my LBS HappyGo Bikes in Washington, DC was moving on from hers. So trading the blue for a dark green. Photos should be accessible via the link

Re: [RBW] Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

I've been thinking a lot about saddles since yesterday's experiment. I was reading the articles on bike.bikegremlin.com and I had some good take-away's. For one, I re-measured my sit bone width, and it was 115mm (I'm 155 pounds, 32" waist and 6'0, so I have a skinny butt!). Two: I think

[RBW] FS: 54cm Rambouillet, Classic Blue

Sad to part with this Classic Blue version, but have finally realized that I should ride a 56cm. And it just so happens that another customer of my LBS HappyGo Bikes in Washington, DC was moving on from hers. So trading the blue for a dark green. Photos should be accessible via the link

Re: [RBW] Re: Manivelle basket rack on Sam Hillborne

I've been using a wald 137 with a tote bag from Sim Works for commuting for a few years. It's just a hair too small, mostly due to the fact my 13" laptop doesn't quite lay flat. The Manivelle seems like the perfect size but then I'd have to get a custom made bag to fit. Really adds some cost.

[RBW] Re: ISO 54 cm Roadini

Judd, I was in the same boat recently, actually still am. Can I ask what your height and PBH is for reference? Doug On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 4:20:19 PM UTC-5 Judd Levy wrote: > Hello fine folks > > I am looking for a 54cm Roadini, no preferences for year or color. Prefer > complete

Re: [RBW] SPD pedal recomendation

For what it's worth the Shimano T421 (https://amzn.to/47UiDeI) are much cheaper ($60), sere the same function, and have the benefit that the cleat tension on these are perfect for little kids and adults new to clipless. My kids use them and are highly satisfied. On Thu, Feb 1, 2024 at 1:20 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Seat lug crack

Thank you to everyone who replied with ideas/suggestions. @Jeremy: The seat lug extends about a millimeter above the seat tube and the seat tube is seated under a short lip at the top of the seat lug. For now, the crack is isolated to the top of the lug. @George: I am not the original owner.

Re: [RBW] Stolen 1995 Rivendell Road Standard recovered!

Great to hear you're reunited with your bike. I also want to echo Matt's warning on acetone. Isopropyl alcohol (aka. IPA or rubbing alcohol) will clean off the permanent marker instantly without damaging the clear coat. On Tuesday 7 November 2023 at 02:14:09 UTC Matthew Williams wrote: >

Re: [RBW] B17 alternatives

Brenton Eastman wrote: Anyone here have other saddles they enjoy? Maybe something lighter weight and/or more modern looking, while still having all day comfort. Jumping in on this discussion: Does anyone here have experience with the Brooks Team Pro Saddle? I have a leather Idéale racing

Re: [RBW] SPD pedal recomendation

I recently got a set of MKS Solution pedals, big platform on one side., spd clips on the other. They're nicely weighted, so you can easily pick the side you want. I got mine from blue lug: https://global.bluelug.com/mks-solution-pedal-siver.html C h r i s On Sun, Jan 21, 2024 at 4:13 PM Bernard

[RBW] Re: Nitto R10

The Nitto RBW51 or R14 could be perfect for your use case. Blue Lugs product page for the R14 even has pictures of it mounted to similar bikes using a rear bag. https://www.rivbike.com/products/lkajagliu6546afe https://global.bluelug.com/nitto-r14-rear-bag-supporter-silver.html On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: WTB: Campeur Front Rack

One last try- including a picture for clarity~ Looking for the discontinued Velo Orange Campeur Front Rack, *not the Nitto Campee Front Rack* which has a different finish and lacks the integrated decaleur. [image: Velo Orange Campeur Front Rack - Special Order only - BMTBonline.com] On

[RBW] ISO 54 cm Roadini

Hello fine folks I am looking for a 54cm Roadini, no preferences for year or color. Prefer complete but open to frame as well, thanks. -- 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] B17 alternatives

I love my B17s but could never get along with C17s. I've come to appreciate the dorky comfort of Ergon grips (GA3) so figured I'd give their saddles a try. I played around with their saddle selector for a while and eventually landed on an

Re: [RBW] B17 alternatives

The Aspin is 18mm narrower than the B17- If you're trying to be comparable then the Aubisque/Vars/Mente City saddles would be a lot closer in dimensions. Aspin is 157mm, B17 is 175mm, and the Aubisque is 180mm. I nearly selected selected the Aspin myself but my friend pointed out the

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Winter 2023-2024 Ride Photos

Stunningly beautiful pic & bike. I am no expert but that mountain looks decidedly inhospitable!Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 31, 2024, at 1:53 PM, Josh (BertoBerg) wrote:My Homer overlooking the Sound. Mt. Rainier is in the background. An unusually warm January day for us!<14989057.jpg> -- You

Re: [RBW] Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

I'm perfectly comfortable on B17s, and always have been... but I've recently (past 2-3 years) switched to Berthoud saddles. I think one of the issues Brooks saddles can have is that there seem to be inconsistencies in the quality and thickness of the leather used. I'm still using a 15 year old

Re: [RBW] Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

Jay, Here is my data point FWIW. I adjust my B17s to be nose up higher than back-of-saddle up. In other words, my saddle has less of a nose-up position less than the back flat position discussed here, creating a hammock shape, but again with the nose a bit higher than the back. I find B17s