Re: [RBW] Re: Are bikes becoming too complicated?

2024-05-24 Thread Chris Halasz
stuff? Can't imagine the investment of time debating the details of a carbon electronic wonder gadget. Sheesh. - Chris On Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:38:54 PM UTC-7 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > I always appreciated solid designs, but definitively stepped off the train > in the late 90's. >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-05-20 Thread Chris Halasz
Nice 58cm bullmoose'd Nitto racked mustard Homer in Modesto ($2300): https://modesto.craigslist.org/bik/d/modesto-rivendell-homer-hilson/7748616636.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Sam Riders - help me pick the right size! 88 pbh

2024-05-14 Thread Chris Halasz
Michael One more note: I had acquaintances my size who were riding 56cm Sams, and I was tempted by that size as well, and I typically size up! On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:42:51 PM UTC-7 Chris Halasz wrote: > Michael > > If it helps, I had a 60cm (double top tube) Sam, and sold it

[RBW] Re: Sam Riders - help me pick the right size! 88 pbh

2024-05-14 Thread Chris Halasz
for the 57cm size (and am so tempted to, if I wasn't just finishing building a Clem L). The new Sams are so nice. Enjoy! - Chris On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:28:30 AM UTC-7 Michael wrote: > New to Rivendell bikes and looking to snag a sam; will most likely use > albastache or albatros

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-05-14 Thread Chris Halasz
Ditto to what Jim said: sorely tempted, and I'm still doing final touch-up on my Clem build. The new Sams are as ideal an expression of a Rivendell as the Clem. And I love the new colors. - Chris On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:36:50 AM UTC-7 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > I have to say tha

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-13 Thread Chris Fly
that Silca pump I got for Christmas.. ;^) Maybe I'll try the sealant in tube thing at some point if I start needing to.. Chris On Mon, May 13, 2024 at 7:58 AM John Dewey wrote: > Only one data point for sure…but I’ve had terrible ‘luck’ with TPU. And my > last puncture occurred JRA on smoot

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-11 Thread Chris Fly
Patrick, How is it to take a tube with sealant out of the tire after the sealant has fixed a hole? Do they stick to each other? Chris Make a space for people to come as they are and not have to just “fit in” > On May 11, 2024, at 2:11 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > >  > I've

[RBW] Will's weekly emails?

2024-04-28 Thread Chris Dresden
I've haven't seen Will's weekly Rivendell news lately. Maybe I missed an update. Chris -- 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-ow

Re: [RBW] Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

2024-04-28 Thread Chris Fly
n, but I'm not that perceptive to know about that one.. ;) On Sun, Apr 28, 2024 at 3:07 PM Jason Noonievut wrote: > Hey Chris - I’ve watched a lot of Neill’s videos. I can ride on the road > and take my hands off the bars comfortably. Here the thing, when the > saddle is far set back, I can

Re: [RBW] Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

2024-04-28 Thread Chris Fly
-for-road-bikes/ Chris, needing to lose some fat in Sonoma County.. On Sun, Apr 28, 2024 at 12:26 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > On Sat, Apr 27, 2024 at 8:23 PM Jay wrote: > >> ... I measure setback on both bikes and the Fargo is coming out as saddle >> 5.5cm setback from BB,

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

2024-04-28 Thread Chris Fly
sorry to say you may have bought the wrong size bike (esp if you put drop bars on it).. the Riv sizing recommendations are, and always have been, to put someone on the biggest size frame they think will work from what I can tell.. I'm sure that works for some folks, but it doesn't work for me..

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Caliper vs Canti

2024-04-23 Thread Chris Halasz
Are all keeping in mind whether a caliper brake that accommodates wider tires may may introduce the inconvenience of having to deflate a tire for wheel removal, which may not be the case for cantilevers? On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:43:36 AM UTC-7 Nathan Mattia wrote: > My 51 cm 650b w

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Chris Fly
in the saddlebag), it seems as it that would be negated when you go to put your TPU tube back in your kit for next time? This is what I've read/seen on videos, so I could be wrong since I've never tried them yet.. YMMV :) Chris in Sonoma Co On Mon, Apr 22, 2024 at 4:36 PM Steve wrote: > Fourflys, I

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Chris Fly
seems like a lot of faff for a tube, esp to save a few grams on, mostly, bike that are not weight weenie builds (I mean we're riding Rivs!!).. I think I'll stick with latex if I want a fast rolling, lightish tube.. and butyl as backup in the bar bag.. On Mon, Apr 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM Peter Adler

[RBW] Re: TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-21 Thread Chris Fly
Hi Ted, I'd be curious if you came off butyl or latex tubes prior? guess I'm just not that convinced the TPUs are worth the extra price over latex (at least the price of the RH versions).. Thanks, Chris On Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 12:49:27 PM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > I just received a

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Chainstay Ding Peer Review Request

2024-04-21 Thread Chris Halasz
andard, a 61 Bleriot, and a 60cm Bombadil. - Chris On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 2:55:36 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks, Dave. I think I might fall between sizes, between the 52 and the > 59 and, inclined to go small, the 52 alas is spec'd for 650B instead of my >

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-21 Thread Chris Halasz
long torso compared to your inseam, then you may ignore! And we all are anxious to see what you end up with. Personally? I'd love to hear how you drop the whole pack on a custom-painted Roaduno. Cheers Chris SB, CA On Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 2:20:57 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > As

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Chainstay Ding Peer Review Request

2024-04-17 Thread Chris Halasz
on this build; it feels a bit more like an extension of me, or maybe I just feel more sure with the Clem in the type of riding I’m doing now. I’ve grown more accustomed to riding upright, and maybe that extra inch or so of chainstay suits the riding I’m doing now. - Chris On Wednesday, April 17

[RBW] Re: LA Craigslist bike purchase assist?

2024-04-09 Thread Chris Halasz
I did not know that "26 marathon plus scwable (sic) tires" fit a 56cm MIT Atlantis. I emailed the seller. Have not heard back. - Chris On Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 9:08:59 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote: > Yeah, insanely good price. I am actually wondering if it's "hot" .

[RBW] Re: Clem Chainstay Ding Peer Review Request

2024-04-02 Thread Chris Halasz
return of the parts I was receiving from RBW for the build. Off to find some primer and paint today to cover the dings, and will be sure to post photos of that build once complete! - Chris On Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 4:53:02 AM UTC-7 ascpgh wrote: > Tough scenario... > > I agree wit

[RBW] Re: How do I know when a saddle fits?

2024-03-26 Thread Chris Halasz
! Cheers Chris On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 4:45:12 PM UTC-7 Wesley wrote: > On my most comfortable saddle, I generally start noticing irritation of > the skin over my sit bones after about 5 hours. Obviously, that's only an > issue on long rides. This is a well-broken-in Brooks

Re: [RBW] I have questions

2024-03-26 Thread Chris Halasz
Leah I posted a separate thread announcing the arrival of the new (at least to me!) and updated versions of the ubiquitous Gravelkings <https://www.panaracerusa.com/collections/2024-gravelkings>. More choices - but some look nice! Cheers, Chris On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 8:01

[RBW] New Gravelkings for 2024

2024-03-26 Thread Chris Halasz
knobby version. What's also new, at least to me, is a 50mm SK in that updated tread. Hoping to see those available from Riv. Cheers, Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Ride Report--'24 Diablo Summit #3 and first big ride on RoadeoRosa

2024-03-16 Thread Chris Halasz
, in particular those requiring detailed installation, and not related to frame material, geometry, or construction type. Cheers, Chris On Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 6:41:01 PM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > …but did it even happen if there’s no photos to show everyone?? :) -- You recei

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho... stem question

2024-03-13 Thread Chris Kannen
Seems to be good agreement on the clamp mismatch. Ron replied to a query about it with "the 4 bolt will meld to the slightly larger diameter just fine -- if not a little better than a 1 or 2 bolt." On Wed, Mar 13, 2024 at 10:23 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > +1 for the Ritchey Force stems; IME

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho... stem question

2024-03-12 Thread Chris Kannen
hallenge, ended up > with a Miyata pantographed stem from eBay. > On Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 10:03:24 AM UTC-7 Chris K wrote: > >> Hey all, I've got some Ortho Bars in my cart and looking for stem advice >> from those who use this bar. Obv there are multiple fit and frame fact

[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho... stem question

2024-03-11 Thread Chris K
der clamp section will help it to grip the bars well too, despite the > single bolt. > > > On Monday 11 March 2024 at 03:33:24 UTC+10:30 Chris K wrote: > >> Hey all, I've got some Ortho Bars in my cart and looking for stem advice >> from those who use this bar. Obv there are

[RBW] Ron's Ortho... stem question

2024-03-10 Thread Chris K
Hey all, I've got some Ortho Bars in my cart and looking for stem advice from those who use this bar. Obv there are multiple fit and frame factors that play into something like this, but curious what people are generally going with. Here are the options I'm deciding between: - Faceplater 110mm

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini Build - Mix of Modern and Retro

2024-03-08 Thread Chris Fly
? I owned one of the latter and it >>>>>> would be interesting to use this Sam as a gauge for understanding the >>>>>> Roadini. >>>>>> >>>>>> Aside: I'm thinking (just thinking; action may come but later) of >>>>>

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone else not a fan of the very long chainstays?

2024-03-08 Thread Chris Halasz
, though. Maybe there's more learning for me to appreciate the wider, heavier, bouncier tread. But that's another topic. - Chris On Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 8:30:45 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Ian thinks "there's a heaping good portion of "I got mine" in your > pe

[RBW] Re: Hub recommendations for Velocity Cliffhangers

2024-03-04 Thread Chris Copeland
I second all the recommendations for bitex. On Monday, March 4, 2024 at 11:28:27 AM UTC-8 wboe...@gmail.com wrote: > It really just comes down to what your disposale income looks like, I > think. Freehubs and endcaps are all replaceable on Bitex. I now find DT > Swiss to be a happy medium

[RBW] Re: FS: Roadini 50CM

2024-02-24 Thread Chris Fly
I have to assume it's this one: https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/bik/d/el-cajon-rivendell-radini-50cm/7719401355.html On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 12:00:44 PM UTC-8 Dorothy C wrote: > What color? > > On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 8:48:20 AM UTC-8 James B wrote: > >> I recently

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 50cm Roadini

2024-02-24 Thread Chris Fly
Thanks, I'll check it out! I wonder if this is anyone on here? On Sat, Feb 24, 2024 at 7:15 AM Doug H. wrote: > Here is one on craigslist... > https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/bik/d/el-cajon-rivendell-radini-50cm/7719401355.html > Doug > > On Friday, February 23, 2024 at 10:06:09 PM UTC-5

[RBW] WTB 50cm Roadini

2024-02-23 Thread Chris Fly
Hey all, still searching for a 50cm Roadini.. I know I can still get a new frameset, but hoping to get in with a bit cheaper route.. frameset or complete.. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

2024-02-10 Thread Chris Fly
, but have a bit of backsweep that could help bring the hoods a little bit closer.. Chris Make a space for people to come as they are and not have to just “fit in”On Feb 10, 2024, at 11:27 AM, Patrick Moore wrote:Ethan: Two suggestions:1. Don't use saddle adjustment to adjust your bar. Get your

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

2024-02-09 Thread Chris Fly
that, for me, is far to deep to really be useful.. but everyone has their own preferences.. the other bars I like are the Ritchey Butano bars that have a 73mm reach and 115mm drops.. Chris in Sonoma County On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 5:48:02 PM UTC-8 John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ wrote

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

2024-02-08 Thread Chris Fly
drop that I MUCH prefer over something like a Noodle.. another point is the wider the bars, the longer the reach will feel.. Chris in Sonoma County On Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 7:31:28 AM UTC-8 ian m wrote: > If the standover height is acceptable, then I would argue the larger fr

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO 54 cm Roadini

2024-02-08 Thread Chris Fly
and he was a good 2" shorter than me.. at 5'9" (31" PBH and 68cm seat height normally), I wouldn't consider anything larger than a 50cm and I don't think that will feel small by any means.. BTW- anyone have a 50cm Roadini they want to move on? :) Chris On Wednesday, February 7,

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

2024-02-04 Thread Chris Halasz
longer, or even a large bag front or rear. Fortunate to live within walking distance of many nice grocery stores. - Chris On Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 11:35:08 AM UTC-8 velomann wrote: > I've done quite a bit of self-supported touring over the years, mostly > solo, and I pretty q

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

2024-02-02 Thread Chris Halasz
loved a bike ride, and while she preferred the front basket, when we transition her basket to the rear rack, the stability (she loved to move around, especially side-to-side on corners) improvement was significant. Cheers Chris On Friday, February 2, 2024 at 7:02:44 AM UTC-8 Shoji Takahashi

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

2024-02-02 Thread Chris Halasz
Keith Did you return the same day? There is a small contingent of Rivbike cyclists in Santa Barbara. May have to organize a ride someday so folks can experience a Mountain Drive ride. - Chris On Friday, February 2, 2024 at 6:42:18 AM UTC-8 SallyG wrote: > Wonderful story! Love y

Re: [RBW] SPD pedal recomendation

2024-02-01 Thread Chris Matta
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

Re: [RBW] Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

2024-01-31 Thread Chris Halasz
accommodations? Maybe they just buy a Roadeo? I'd love an Albatross-equipped Roadeo. - Chris On Monday, January 29, 2024 at 7:07:07 PM UTC-8 cz...@sonic.net wrote: > I think Eben Weiss is mainstream. He's owned and ridden carbon bikes. And > he rides a lot. I think "mainstream"

Re: [RBW] Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

2024-01-31 Thread Chris Halasz
or 5mm key handy and (ideally) have a seat post with a fore and aft screw for the adjustment. I recall an old video of Eddy Merckx micro adjusting his saddle height while out on a ride. Makes me feel just like Eddy. - Chris On Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 9:26:36 AM UTC-8 krhe

[RBW] Re: B17 alternatives

2024-01-24 Thread Chris Halasz
for purchase if anyone's interested! - Chris On Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 8:55:33 PM UTC-8 brenton...@gmail.com 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 &qu

[RBW] Re: Roadini Build - Mix of Modern and Retro

2024-01-21 Thread Chris Fly
I can see that.. Looking forward to the build! Chris On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:04:04 PM UTC-8 Jay wrote: > I hear you 'fourflys', I was undecided before going with the DT and the > RRSL levers. My Fargo has brifters and on the mixed-surface, often > technical trails I r

[RBW] Re: Roadini Build - Mix of Modern and Retro

2024-01-21 Thread Chris Fly
into a Roadini that I may put a Campy 10 Triple group I have on it.. Chris On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 10:33:55 AM UTC-8 Jay wrote: > First post here! I've been reading some of the threads and this sounds > like a good place...my new happy place ;-) > > I ordered the dark

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini on Brevet--SFR Del Puerto Canyon 200k ride report

2024-01-17 Thread Chris Fly
on the perception of weight for sure.. :) Appreciate the grounding truth! Chris On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 10:29:02 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > "what I don't want is a bike that feels "heavy" or "sluggish" when being > ridden.. I think we all kn

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini on Brevet--SFR Del Puerto Canyon 200k ride report

2024-01-17 Thread Chris Fly
makes sense! and I totally get what you mean.. while I certainly wear "kit" when riding.. my days of wearing stuff that has logos all over it are mostly gone.. I do have a couple of classic Salsa jerseys I still like to wear.. and i also have some more MTBish stuff for those days when I want to

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini on Brevet--SFR Del Puerto Canyon 200k ride report

2024-01-17 Thread Chris Fly
s that box normally. Appreciate it! Chris On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 9:14:23 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > fourflys wanted feedback on maybe buying a Leo. > > My general impression of your search for info is that you want it to be a > racing bike that takes wide tires.

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini on Brevet--SFR Del Puerto Canyon 200k ride report

2024-01-17 Thread Chris Fly
edit to my above reply- just read through Bill's post when he initially built up Leo.. good stuff and good comparisons.. Thanks! On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 8:10:08 AM UTC-8 Chris Fly wrote: > Bill, > > Good Stuff! I had pretty much written a Leo off as I really couldn't fin

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini on Brevet--SFR Del Puerto Canyon 200k ride report

2024-01-17 Thread Chris Fly
and MC, I'd be curious how you would compare the BMC Road and your Leo (in drop bar mode)? Thanks, Chris On Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 7:18:17 PM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I posted a photo of the drop bar build that I had on that bike in 2018. > This thread links to that

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver crank surprise and the weight of things

2024-01-14 Thread Chris Fly
if you just look at the numbers, you can go down a long rabbit hole and certainly justify a heavy bike.. I agree 1mph isn't anything.. what you can't justify with numbers is what a heavy bike *feels* like when riding.. some heavier bikes certainly can "ride light", but many don't in my

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver crank surprise and the weight of things

2024-01-14 Thread Chris Fly
Bleriot I had was certainly overbuilt for sure, but it wasn't too crazy.. Anyway, I'm certain I'm the outlier here in my thinking and that's ok, I still love looking at the classic Rivs and enjoy riding my Dad's AHH. Chris in Sonoma County On Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 7:49:52 AM UTC-8 rmro

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini Feedback

2024-01-11 Thread Chris Fly
Hi Maggie, I sent you an email with some questions. Thanks! Chris On Monday, January 8, 2024 at 4:27:19 PM UTC-8 Maggie Zhou wrote: > I have contemplated selling my 50cm roadini that has a modern brifter > build (all Shimano 105). It's the first production batch circa 2017, so >

Re: [RBW] Advantages of triple drivetrains (VO post)

2024-01-09 Thread Chris Halasz
, "if you ain't hikin', you ain't mountain bikin'". If it gets that low, I appreciate the change in blood circulation by just walking those few minutes. - Chris On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 12:30:47 PM UTC-8 John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ wrote: > Bill L stated: " If it were

[RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-01-09 Thread Chris Halasz
Sad way to start off the year: STOLEN: Rivendell Rambouillet - $200 (Santa Barbara) Nice 54cm Rambouillet, nicely built. Not mine, just saw in on CL. https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/bik/d/santa-barbara-stolen-rivendell/7705846559.html On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 10:20:00 AM UTC-8

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

2024-01-09 Thread Chris Halasz
The video depicts "simulated displacement of the bicycle frame when excited at a natural frequency of 446.54Hz. The motion is magnified five times." Requesting some help with my simple mind on this. 446.54Hz? And magnified five times. I can't help be reminded of the wreck.bikes.tech Jobst days,

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini Feedback

2024-01-06 Thread Chris Fly
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 is

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini Feedback

2024-01-06 Thread Chris Fly
comes with an 80mm drop, which could be one reason >>>> you like it over the Roadini. But the Hilsen probably won't fit in my >>>> travel bike box. >>>> >>>> On Fri, Jan 5, 2024, 17:54 Stephen Durfee wrote: >>>> >>>&g

[RBW] Re: Roadini Feedback

2024-01-05 Thread Chris Fly
am zipping around at >> my, fast for me, 18-19 mph.. >> >> I would be looking to build up with drop bars BTW with a modern-ish >> group.. >> >> Finally, anyone have a 50cm frameset (or complete maybe) they are looking >> to move? >> >> Thanks, &

[RBW] Re: Roadini Feedback

2024-01-04 Thread Chris Fly
Roadini.. I don't mind welds and they don't look too bad from the pics.. :) Thanks. Chris On Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 3:02:27 PM UTC-8 Tony Lockhart wrote: > Hi Chris, > Thanks for sharing your story. I’m sorry to hear about your dad’s passing > however I’m happy to hear that

[RBW] Roadini Feedback

2024-01-04 Thread Chris Fly
I would be looking to build up with drop bars BTW with a modern-ish group.. Finally, anyone have a 50cm frameset (or complete maybe) they are looking to move? Thanks, Chris is Sonoma County, CA :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

Re: [RBW] Riv's new handlebar bag

2023-12-21 Thread Chris Halasz
Nick Does the Routeworks bag rattle? - Chris On Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 11:57:18 AM UTC-8 Nick Payne wrote: > On Thursday 21 December 2023 at 3:41:18 am UTC+11 campyo...@me.com wrote: > > My biggest issue with handlebar bags of this type is that most designs > have a tend

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B68, Paul Cantis, DA Barcons, Gravelkings, Nitto Stem, Tektro Levers

2023-12-15 Thread Chris Halasz
account ID! PS: I'll stop the updates here, and if anyone's interested in a trade for the saddle or stem, I might be interested in some 55-60cm Toscos or Loscos, or 165-170mm 130/74BCD triples, and maybe some nice flat pedals, and we can negotiate what's fair in the trade. Thanks, Chris

[RBW] Re: HUGE Rivendell archive update: Catalogs, flyers, brochures and more

2023-12-14 Thread Chris L
I think the Hunqapillar was first offered around 2011 and I have one from the first batch, bought from the original owner a few years ago. Just as an interesting observation, I've been following RBW since 2011 and for much of that time, most of the opinions I encountered outside this small

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B68, Paul Cantis, DA Barcons, Gravelkings, Nitto Stem, Tektro Levers

2023-12-14 Thread Chris Halasz
) - $30 Photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sea-fisherman/albums/72177720313362957/with/53397069665 Will split most efficiently packed USPS shipping from Santa Barbara, CA If interested, please do not attempt PayPal transactions without verifying my account ID! Thanks, Chris

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B68, Paul Cantis, DA Barcons, Gravelkings, Nitto Stem, Tektro Levers

2023-12-14 Thread Chris Halasz
! Thanks, Chris On Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 8:57:00 PM UTC-8 Chris Halasz wrote: > In an effort to clear out some space in storage: > > *Brooks B68*, Brown - $120 > > *Paul Touring Cantis* Silver - $90/set (two sets) > > *Shimano Dura-Ace* 9-Speed Barcons - $80 >

[RBW] FS: Brooks B68, Paul Cantis, DA Barcons, Gravelkings, Nitto Stem, Tektro Levers

2023-12-13 Thread Chris Halasz
account ID! Thanks, Chris -- 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 view this

[RBW] Re: Has anyone else tried the new Riv seat?

2023-12-07 Thread Chris K
Chris - I wanna say my Ergon saddle is the SR Allroad Comp. Nice basic saddle. On Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7:58:55 AM UTC-7 Steven Seelig wrote: > I replaced a Brooks Flyer Curved on my Xtracycle now Bafang E-bike that is > about as upright as it gets. Agree that at first I wasn'

[RBW] Re: Has anyone else tried the new Riv seat?

2023-12-04 Thread Chris Halasz
Chris Which Ergon did you use that has a narrower horn? Curious if it's one of the wider Ergons for more upright riding. On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7:19:28 AM UTC-8 Chris K wrote: > Just put one on and I'm not sure I like it... yet. The material is comfy > but I can't tell w

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

2023-12-04 Thread Chris Halasz
ditching my 90mm stem for a 35mm one. These >> changes transformed the Gus. The part of this that might apply to your >> situation; wide bars feel great on the trails, experimentation can be fun & >> rewarding. >> [image: image0.jpeg] >> Sent from my iPhone >>

[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

2023-12-04 Thread Chris K
J, question about your mothbars - do you find yourself ever using other hand positions? Intrigued by this bar but it looks like holding on anywhere but the ends would be awkward with such a wide bar. On Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 4:20:31 PM UTC-6 J wrote: > I've always had problems with

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone else tried the new Riv seat?

2023-12-04 Thread Chris K
With several more rides and miles, I am liking it more and more. I like the ability to move around on it. No soreness. Currently set up in a fairly upright position, around 60º or so. The horn is still a little wider than I would prefer, but I guess I'm getting used to it. On Saturday,

[RBW] Re: Long chainstay content: Esker Hayduke LVS review at The Radavist

2023-11-16 Thread Chris K
Thanks for the link. I saw a solo rider on a tandem the other night. Rally long chainstay on that ride, haha On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 2:07:31 PM UTC-7 Jeremy Till wrote: > I thought some on here might be interested in The Radavist's review of > the Esker Hayduke LVS >

[RBW] Re: Has anyone else tried the new Riv seat?

2023-11-15 Thread Chris K
Just put one on and I'm not sure I like it... yet. The material is comfy but I can't tell where I should be sitting on it, if that makes any sense. Coming from an Ergon saddle the nose of the Riv saddle is super wide. That's my least favorite part of the shape. On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillborne fork on a Heron?

2023-11-13 Thread Chris Dedinsky
..@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> I just want to chime in to say, that’s the sexiest Heron I’ve ever seen. >>> So well done! 落 >>> >>> On Nov 9, 2023, at 7:10 PM, Chris Dedinsky >>> wrote: >>> >>> Appreciate the threadless ins

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillborne fork on a Heron?

2023-11-09 Thread Chris Dedinsky
Thank you for the kind words! It's really a delightful unit. On Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 4:15:56 PM UTC-8 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > I just want to chime in to say, that’s the sexiest Heron I’ve ever seen. > So well done! 落 > > On Nov 9, 2023, at 7:10 PM, Chris Ded

[RBW] Re: Hillborne fork on a Heron?

2023-11-09 Thread Chris Dedinsky
Appreciate the threadless insight too Wes. I wouldn't have considered that as an option. Bit I'll keep it in mind as I do a bit more research. Thank you! On Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 7:52:34 AM UTC-8 Wesley wrote: > Just FYI, you have more choices than you might think with the fork. If you

[RBW] Re: Hillborne fork on a Heron?

2023-11-09 Thread Chris Dedinsky
Wow - that's really generous Ted, thank you kindly. I'll let you know how things proceed. Smart advice about paying attention to the axle/bearing seat distance and to the rake. I should take stock and note that a new fork won't necessarily be plug-and-play. No matter how much I would like that

[RBW] Re: Bag options on an Albastache bar?

2023-11-09 Thread Chris Dedinsky
This is tangental to a Ron's Chest, but I saw this image in a Craigslist ad and took a screengrab cause I thought it looked good with the Albastache bars: [image: 00I0I_eIxUWD3gGlz_0t20CI_600x450.jpeg] On Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 8:22:12 AM UTC-8 modemm...@gmail.com wrote: > So I'm

[RBW] Re: Hillborne fork on a Heron?

2023-11-08 Thread Chris Dedinsky
That's very nice - I like the sloping fork crown on there and was a good idea to have Waterford put one together for you when you did. On Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 1:14:19 PM UTC-8 CJ wrote: > I didn't care for the original fork on my Heron Touring, so I contacted > Todd Kuzma somewhere

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-10-30 Thread Chris Dedinsky
Anybody know more details about this Hunq: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/7682361768.html?lang=fr=ca On Friday, October 27, 2023 at 8:58:27 AM UTC-7 Drew Henson wrote: > I had the chance to buy that legolas and I just don't have the funds to > pull it off right now. whoever gets it

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

2023-10-07 Thread Chris L
l thing that was mentioned earlier. Very > interesting indeed! > > On Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 5:42 PM Chris L wrote: > >> RH Antelope Hill in the Endurance casing on my 54cm Hunqapillar. I'm a >> heavier rider and have to inflate the front to the max of 55 psi to keep it >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

2023-10-07 Thread Chris L
I had the same issue and fixed it by going back to Deore V-brakes. Haven't had a single issue with brake squeal since. On Friday, October 6, 2023 at 7:54:00 PM UTC-5 Bill Fulford wrote: > I bought Paul brakes for my Atlantis and initially loved them. Now, > however, they squawk like a stuck

[RBW] Re: Ride Report + Film photos

2023-08-01 Thread Chris Manke
Wonderful shots! I also have had many rides cut short due to wildfire smoke here in Canada. This summer has been one of the worst on record! It seems like this fall I will have to get most of my riding done. I hope you are able to get out again when its less smokey! On Monday, July 31, 2023 at

[RBW] Re: Thinking about Roadini

2023-07-24 Thread Chris Fly
This, for me, is a great wrap-up.. had a couple Rivs, have my Dad's AHH now that I will never part with.. as much as I love the marketing and look of a Roadini, just not sure it's the right bike for what it appears to be.. they do look great though! Chris On Monday, July 24, 2023 at 6:44:32

[RBW] Re: Asheville Riv Rendesvous Recap

2023-07-21 Thread Chris Clodfelter
Looks like it was a great get together. On Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 8:31:50 AM UTC-5 Gary L wrote: > Just a quick recap from our fantastic Riv weekend in Asheville. > > It was a blast. Almost 25 riders from Indiana to FL, including 10 local > folks. Everyone was great and the bikes were, as

Re: [RBW] 650b Gravel Bikes?

2023-07-03 Thread Chris L
Because I prefer really wide tires and no toe overlap, I would prefer 650B for my bike. I looked into having disk tabs added to my Hunqapillar and I could buy a different (non-RIV, of course) frameset for what that modification would cost, and that's not including paint. I could have them

[RBW] Atlantis touch up paint?

2023-06-23 Thread Chris Balaschak
Anyone have a bottle of Testors 2135 they would be willing to part with? Can't seem to find any available - if you've got a source, let me know! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Max tire size on Bleriot?

2023-06-13 Thread Chris Dedinsky
nd of clearance that leaves you with (granted this is rim dependent, >> in part). I've seen some images online with folks running Paul Racers and >> Ultradynamico Rose (650bx47.99) and Gravelkings (650bx48). Would love to >> hear any insight/experience. >> >> Chris &

[RBW] Max tire size on Bleriot?

2023-06-13 Thread Chris Dedinsky
(650bx48). Would love to hear any insight/experience. Chris -- 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.co

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2023-06-12 Thread Chris Buzzini
positive. Total type 1 fun. >>>>> >>>>> See you all at the next one! >>>>> >>>>> Ben >>>>> >>>>> On Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 9:28:47 PM UTC-7 Tony Lockhart wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Great pho

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2023-05-27 Thread chris . buzzini
Same here, see you all in a bit. Sent from my iPhoneOn May 27, 2023, at 8:23 AM, Bryce Dwyer wrote:Hi all — on my way but will likely arrive right at 9:00On Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 9:56:23 AM UTC-7 Houston Wilson wrote:Hi everyone,I'm looking forward to seeing y'all this Saturday at Griffith

[RBW] Re: FS / WTT - Nitto R10 for Nitto Campee R20

2023-05-17 Thread Chris Copeland
Bump On Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 11:47:34 AM UTC-7 Chris Copeland wrote: > Hi all, I've got a Nitto R10 bag support that has some signs of use. > Really enjoyed using this as a large saddle bag support/rest. However, I > want to be able to run a pannier on the Bassi Hog's Back this i

Re: [RBW] forthcoming Hillibike "combo" predictions?

2023-05-16 Thread Chris L
ut I i really like my appaloosa. > > > On Monday, May 15, 2023 at 8:39:49 PM UTC-4 Chris L wrote: > >> RBW have stated at least once that the Hunqapillar will come back, but in >> a different form. I hope that's what is coming in October. >> >> If they didn't

Re: [RBW] forthcoming Hillibike "combo" predictions?

2023-05-15 Thread Chris L
RBW have stated at least once that the Hunqapillar will come back, but in a different form. I hope that's what is coming in October. If they didn't make major changes to the Hunqapillar, a newer version would just be an Appaloosa. Other than longer chainstays and probably heavier tubes,

[RBW] FS / WTT - Nitto R10 for Nitto Campee R20

2023-05-04 Thread Chris Copeland
a photo. https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bop/d/seattle-nitto-r10/7615851017.html If you're interested in a trade, lets talk! thanks, hope something can work out -Chris Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2023-04-26 Thread Chris Buzzini
Great idea. I'll do my best to join as well. Looking forward to it. On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 9:00:35 PM UTC-7 Tony Lockhart wrote: > I can make it on the 13th or 27th. Also, I teach for a living so the > schedule's wide open during the summer. > > On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 10:21:18 AM

Re: [RBW] rack for Wald 139

2023-04-17 Thread Chris Clodfelter
I use the Sunlite and the Soma Champs Elysees for my 139. On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 7:29 PM J Schwartz wrote: > Greetings > I'm interested in racking my Wald 139 big basket and am curious what ppl > are using for a rack. > I just got an email that the basket rack is back in stock at RBW, and I'm

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