Re: [RBW] XL frames and 650b experiences

Yes, prior to the conversion I could barely fit Grand Bois Cypres tires and fenders were out of the question even with 700x28 gatorskins. Short reach brakes. The conversion makes it much more user friendly, if a bit lower to the ground. On Tue, Nov 8, 2016 at 2:19 PM, Ryan Fleming

Re: [RBW] XL frames and 650b experiences

I put together an album of action shots on my 650B converted Riv, here they are: https://flic.kr/s/aHskGLZQGt Yes, I know my fenderline sucks pretty bad. Oh well. :) Regarding Toshi's comments, on these older Rivs the chainstays are not squeezed (dimpled?) for larger tires, so 38mm is the max

Re: [RBW] XL frames and 650b experiences

I have my 68ST/64TT 90s Riv Custom or Road Standard (not sure which) converted to 650b. It is a Joe Starck brazed frame also. Max clearance on my frame is for 38mm wide tires so I'm running 650x38b Compass Loup Loups. Caliper says they measure the full 38mm wide on my rims. Brakes are Tektro

[RBW] love this 67cm Hilsen on the Rivendell site

but I think $4,417 is a little dear for me. However, if I had the money to burn it would be on the way TODAY... https://www.rivbike.com/collections/bikes/products/a-homer-hilsen-centerpull-braze-on-67cm -- -- signature goes here

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto M151F bar story behind it on all those riv builds lately?

I thought anatomical bars were the ones with a flattish section in the downward bend for a flat "in the drops" position. No? These are also available in 31.8 as well which is cool for those that need it, has an "SSB" in the product name. Don't think Rivendell carries but can be found on

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's Stock on Bike Forums has Appreciated

MAKE WEB FORUMS GREAT AGAIN!!! ;) I don't mind being called out by a person with a thoughtful response, often times, I will learn something by listening and be enriched by it. But mindless rants, well, I have to agree with Ron, it's better to just block people who just post a continuous stream

Re: [RBW] Re: SUPERNOVA DYNO LIGHTS

Yea, when I switched from 1st gen Supernova to the 80 lux iQ Premium Cyo T Senso it was a pretty big difference in the real world. The beam was too narrow on the Supernova for riding in the dark at high speeds. I would usually stay behind someone with a better light on downhills when doing Rando

Re: [RBW] Weird email

If it wasn't for Flickr, I would have closed my Yahoo account years ago. I never use my Yahoo mail even though they give you a terabyte of it... On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 8:20 PM, Ray Varella wrote: > Joe, > The Washington Post ran a story today on a very large data

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

This item with the Sackville BarSack looks pretty interesting, although, maybe a bit small to be a Rando bag, which is what I'd want to use it for. Maybe could use a small rear bag in addition? On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 3:01 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Nitto makes a front rack

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

I am using 10 speed with an XD600 non-indexed which claims to be 8 speed, and never had the chain fall between the sprockets except when sitting still in the garage one time. Never when riding. On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 12:38 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 08/26/2016 12:52

Re: [RBW] BICYCLE 'COCKPIT'

Troll. On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 6:02 PM, James Valiensi wrote: > GAWD This aggravates me to no end - referring to a bicycle handle bar as a > "cockpit". Airplanes have cockpits, bicycles have handlebars for crap's > sake!!! > > -- > You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Custom frameset 68cm, Rambouillet goemetry

Mine is pretty similar except don't have threaded chainstay bridge or dimpled chainstays. 68CM seat tube, 64cm top tube. Same color. On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 3:59 PM, NICK SANDERS wrote: > This frame was designed for me at Rivendell. There were only a few > differences

Re: [RBW] Anyone tried the mod174 drop bar from Nitto?

How much more is the reach on a Noodle? On Aug 29, 2016 21:03, "John M" wrote: > > I'm looking for drop handlebars for my Hunqapillar and stumbled onto this > bar from Fairweather in Japan. It's a modified Nitto Noodle with shorter > reach and drop: > > Fairweather

Re: [RBW] 650b conversion question

Most likely it will work. It worked for my bike, a late 90s Riv Custom (or Road Standard, we're not sure), went from 700x30 Grand Bois Cypres/no fenders to 650Bx38 with fenders. The limiting factor on larger 650B tires on my bike is the clearance from the chainstays, there's enough clearance at

Re: [RBW] Re: Rat Trap Pass: reviews? impressions? poetic waxings?

Since the blurb you are commenting on is about Compass tires in general as opposed to just RTP, let me just say that, I think they handle just as well as anything else out there in the rain! I've done quite a few rainy rides on them, on warm days and cold ones. I also get many less flats than on

Re: [RBW] ISO: Triple front derailer with flat cages

For $80 it had better work like a fine Swiss watch! On Aug 18, 2016 7:19 PM, "René Sterental" wrote: > Yes. I just installed one on my Atlantis with the triple René Herse > crankset that doesn't work with the regular triples. > > You can find as many as you need in the

Re: [RBW] Free hub body comes loose

Wow, that's terrible. I like their rims for the most part but will think twice about running any of their hubs. Who is the actual OEM, I wonder? Surely Velocity doesn't make those hubs themselves. Novatec? On Mon, Aug 15, 2016 at 6:48 AM, Howard Hatten wrote: > Hi Peter >

Re: [RBW] Less expensive 650b alternatives to Compass/GB tires?

$51 for Extra Leger Lierres, $37 for regular ones, per current exchange rates on xe.com, that's pretty good. How do you get them shipped to the US? The Grand Bois site is very Japanese heavy. When I try to use Google Translate it tells me the page is already in English. On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Less expensive 650b alternatives to Compass/GB tires?

4 tires nets free shipping... On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 5:56 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > "Free shipping on orders over $200" has long been Jan's policy. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > > On Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 4:43:38 PM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: >> >> Not free to ship last

Re: [RBW] Re: Hubbuhubbuh tandem Pre-order is live

Blug says large size will fit up to 6'7" and I want it bad, but a little hesitant. I already have a tandem that doesn't fit me very well. This also needs to wait for our current house to sell before I can commit the money. Would be a shame to pass up if it does fit but life happens sometimes.

Re: [RBW] 205k Eastern Shore Maryland/Delaware Brevet with DC Randonneurs

That explains the getting dark early, I was thinking if you started at 7am this time of year it would probably be light out until 9pm or later. Good job - 11h59m is good in the rain, it's not supposed to be competitive anyway. Camaraderie, not competition, is the name of the game. The friends

Re: [RBW] Rain free ride. What happened?

livin the dream! On Tue, Jun 7, 2016 at 5:05 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > I went too early. It’s pouring wonderfully now. Grin. It’s Patrick of the > Moore’s nemesis ride. I tried to take pictures of the drop off, but didn’t > do it justice. Sorry, Patrick. > > Wonderful ride.

[RBW] Re: Two Nitto racks FS

SOLD On Jun 4, 2016 1:56 PM, "Jim Bronson" <jim.bron...@gmail.com> wrote: > I can't recall model numbers. See pics. > > $40 shipped for the small one, $80 shipped for the large one. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] NIB Veloce 9sp cassette for sale

I have a new in the box Veloce 9 speed I just found when cleaning out the garage. It's a 14-28. How about $40 shipped? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Aggressive cycling pack and I slipped up today

The law in my state says you only have to ride as far right as is "practicable". Therefore I would not have moved over any more than was practicable, and definitely not over the white line unless there was a large shoulder with an assured clear obstacle free distance. If they're racey types they

Re: [RBW] Re: Gifford Pinchot NF

Man I'm loving your photo stream. The older I get, the more I miss the NW. -Oregon native that's been in Texas for a while. On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 10:08 PM, Leaf Slayer wrote: > I've done a fair amount of riding and bike camping in the GPNF and use the > FS map. It's

Re: [RBW] Re: Carry a Multi-tool or loose tools, and why?

Yeah what Steve said. Although, I do have some admiration for people who do patch tubes successfully. I've never been able to get the technique down quite right. On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 1:38 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 05/10/2016 09:25 AM, Ginz wrote: > >> I'd

Re: [RBW] Re: Carry a Multi-tool or loose tools, and why?

I carry a patch kit, but only for dire, dire emergencies. Like that time I had 5 flats on a 600K. I flatted for the last time with approximately 126 miles to go, just heading out on Day 2. Nobody else in my group was riding 650b, everyone else was 700c. Had I flatted again I would have been

Re: [RBW] solo on River Road

River Road is great on a weekday. Nice pics! Thanks for your service to our children. On May 5, 2016 8:31 PM, "Ron Mc" wrote: > Today I met a class of 4th graders at the river, and since I was going to > the river, hauled along a bike. > Since Thanksgiving, the kids have

Re: [RBW] FS: Big Guy Wool

Just a general commentary on "Big Guy Wool" I find even the XXL wool doesn't fit me that great, I'm 6'7" about 270#. Find myself wishing for a triple X in wool. Most of the time I just wear synthetic as it comes in many more sizes. I guess wool is just too much of a boutique product to make

Re: [RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

Old enough to know better, young enough not to care ;) On Apr 19, 2016 16:49, "IanA" wrote: I'd take that over the comments that I get. My bikes are Riv-like in set-up. My daily ride is a single-speed and I live in a valley, so hills in every direction. I'm 48, most of my

Re: [RBW] Re: Cambium C19's?

For my friends that ride Brooks saddles, the shape change signals that the saddle is broken in to their rando-ing satisfaction. On Sat, Mar 26, 2016 at 12:55 PM, Lungimsam wrote: > Never used one but from what I gather: > 1. No leather maintenance > 2. Waterproof > 3.

Re: [RBW] Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

I'd let him know that "STEEL IS REAL!!!" :D On Mon, Apr 18, 2016 at 8:42 PM, Julian wrote: > I was out on my Rambouillet on a club ride on Sunday (a near perfect > spring day -- sun, blue skies, temps in upper 70's, little wind), enjoying > the day and the company for the

Re: [RBW] Rivendell, A. Homer Hilsen - $3200

That is one of the prettiest used Rivs I have seen. On Mon, Apr 18, 2016 at 12:54 PM, Monique Arsenault < bellinghamhomeopa...@gmail.com> wrote: > A.H.H. came out in the summer of 2006. Serial number 0069. Nitto drop > handlebars & stem. Shimano break levers, Tektro R556 sidepulls front & >

Re: [RBW] Re: bar ends... evening our the shifts...

I find new cables are most effective in evening out my shifting when a drive train cleaning didn't help. On Apr 17, 2016 11:55 PM, "'Mobile Bill' via RBW Owners Bunch" < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > It's late, so let me clarify! Evening OUT the shiftsno such thing as > "doere

[RBW] Re: FS: some old Bicycle Quarterly and Rivendell Readers

Sold. On Apr 8, 2016 7:42 PM, jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: > BQ Volume 5 No 1-4 > BQ Volume 6 1-3 > BQ Summer 2008 > Rivendell Readers 38, 39 > A BQ postcard > > How about $10 plus actual shipping. Shipping zip is 78714. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Saddles

Just to be contrary, I use a Terry Liberator Y Gel and it's the favorite saddle I've ever had. On Apr 5, 2016 9:41 AM, "Jay in Tel Aviv" wrote: > Seeking the collective wisdom of the group before spending $$ on > another new saddle that may or may not fit me on my Sam

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for online photo storage?

flickr On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 12:21 PM, Lungimsam wrote: > Iphone full. Need online place to store photos. > Must be: > 1. Free > 2. Same quality as pics on phone. Dont want to lose resolution. > > What do you all use? I notice you all have lots of Rivrelated photos. Must

OT: Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

That's a good idea. I should bail out early to ride my bike, because otherwise I have no time to ride my bike, what with a new baby and trying to pack up the house to move. On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 1:35 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > another datapoint is making the same route and

Re: [RBW] Bike lockers

"Please lock bike to inside center rail" Is what I see on the case. On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 1:25 PM, Lungimsam wrote: > Saw these. > Wonder why they don't want you to lock the case. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

That's true about the vibration. One other way of gauging resistance is to note the perceived effort it takes to sustain any given speed say 15 mph. I've been riding supple tires since late 2007 but one metric that I noticed right away when I switched from 700x28 Conti UltraGatorskins to Grand

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

And is that compared to the regular Barlow or the Ultralight Barlow? On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 11:24 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > " I admit it was notably faster on the SBs (and should be for the size > difference)," > > Ron Mc, > > When you say the Strada Biancas are notably

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivs on the Great Divide Route?

Rich, your site appears to be down. On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 8:50 AM, Rich Lesnik wrote: > I rode my Riv. custom (basically a beefed-up Atlantis-type frame, > customized for me) from Calgary to Banff, then took the Great Divide to > Whitefish MT. Full load, front/rear bags,

Re: [RBW] On tire supple-itude

I think we've gotten to the point with this discussion that people should just choose a tire according to their preference. If a smooth, fast ride is a priority for you, ride supple tires. If longevity and flat resistance are a priority for you, don't ride supple tires. On Tue, Mar 22, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 46/30 subcompact/cyclotourist/wide-low crankset

I don't think they're ugly. Just looks like a basic functional 80s silver crankset to me. The wider BCD is not a issue to me, I'm running a 130/74 Ultegra triple crankset as a 44/28 double currently. I used a BB Bash guard in lieu of sawing or filling teeth off of the old big ring. Everyone

Re: [RBW] Re: FS:nitto stuff, acorn bag, filson jacket, woolrich, odds & ends, free stuff.

there is not a Groups app, thereby necessitating switching to the mobile browser to visit the Groups site. I think that's non-ideal. But anyway, I digress. On Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 12:40 PM, Bill Lindsay <tapebu...@gmail.com> wrote: > Jim Bronson > > Your screenshot is a screenshot of

Re: [RBW] Re: FS:nitto stuff, acorn bag, filson jacket, woolrich, odds & ends, free stuff.

I don't seem to have that option to reply privately, although I would like to have it. See attached screenshot. On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 8:00 PM, dougP wrote: > That little down arrow next to the "Reply" arrow / button has a "reply > privately" option. This is your friend

Re: [RBW] Re: MIESHA HAS LEFT RIVENDELL

I wonder if she knows people are waxing nostalgic over her on the email list. ;) On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 2:28 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > Wil Miesha’s new employer name a product after her? I think not. > > --Eric Norris > campyonly...@me.com > www.campyonly.com >

Re: [RBW] CLEARCOAT o'er baremetal & why we don't do it anymore

On most bikes it's boring, however, I think clear coat on fillet brazed frames looks rad. On Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 12:15 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > I think blasted is how Brompton does their bare steel frames, and yes, > it's kinda boring. > > -- > You received this message

Re: [RBW] Curious Brooks damage

balls of steel? On Wed, Mar 9, 2016 at 9:48 AM, Mark Reimer wrote: > > > I've been riding a Brooks B17 Special since I got my Atlantis, which was > about

Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle riding weather

Ha. Austin is terrible too, now that you mention it. Don't move here :D On Mon, Mar 7, 2016 at 11:27 AM, Ryan Ray wrote: > Don't listen to these people. Seattle is terrible. > > - Extremely high rent/housing prices. > - Public transportation is woefully underfunded and

Re: [RBW] Seattle riding weather

There are plenty of people in the Seattle Randonneuring group who make the R-12 (a 200K every month for a year) and K-Hound (10,000KM in a year) so it must not be that bad ;) Actually I'm from western Oregon originally and had weather not so dissimilar to Seattle. I never really thought twice

Re: [RBW] New tire

The Michelin Pro 2/3/4 Race/Endurance are great tires if you can get them for a reasonable price. I just don't have a bike anymore that they are suitable for. I don't run anything under 38mm. But when I did have a bike that would take 28s I ran the "25" labeled version for a number of years

Re: [RBW] Re: How forged cranks are made

Mine is the exact opposite, my knees feel best on 170s but they feel inefficient to me as I'm 6'7". I settled on 175s. Used to ride 180+ when I was younger but alas my knees don't agree with the longer cranks anymore. On Feb 25, 2016 9:05 AM, "Michael Hechmer" wrote: >

Re: [RBW] FS: 65cm Homer Hilsen

close, but I think I really need the 67. On Sat, Feb 13, 2016 at 3:48 PM, David Craig wrote: > Hey, Folks. > > Haven't posted for quite awhile. I've been on a medically prompted hiatus > from cycling for the past couple of years. The wife and I will be hitting > the

Re: [RBW] Re: Rear derailer on my Hillborne

Microshift is making a Dyna-sys compatible 10 speed bar end shifter, I have not tried it though. On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 9:10 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: > >> "Both shifts to 36t in back and work up to 10 speed index Shimano road >> STI systems." > > > Yes, I can

Re: [RBW] Re: Rear derailer on my Hillborne

what did you do in lieu of a barrel adjuster? just make the adjustments at the downtube? I used the M4000 Alivio on my wife's bike because it is similar in design to this XT but has a barrel adjuster. On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 10:21 PM, Surlyprof wrote: > The price was a

Re: [RBW] Re: Rear derailer on my Hillborne

I have the Microshift R10 also and it works great and looks pretty in shiny silver. On Feb 17, 2016 08:49, "Ron Mc" wrote: > Adding to the SunXCD choice is the Microshift R10, which is the same > derailleur at lower cost. Aside from that, I would dodge the low-end >

Re: [RBW] 2,000 miles safe for a Riv-bike on a car trunk rack?

Mine did 4700 miles on trunk rack in 2014. The biggest worries as others have mentioned are theft, and making sure that the retention mechanism is properly set. The bike can take it fine. On Feb 12, 2016 6:02 PM, "Lungimsam" wrote: > Provided their are no accidents of

Re: [RBW] 2,000 miles safe for a Riv-bike on a car trunk rack?

Mine has damaged the car paint much more than the bike paint. The pedals tend to contact the paint. I don't always have time to remove them if I'm driving to a brevet. On Feb 12, 2016 9:02 PM, "Steve Palincsar" wrote: > > > On 02/12/2016 07:02 PM, Lungimsam wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

Wife gets induced on Friday. What will it all mean? On Feb 10, 2016 9:40 PM, "Deacon Patrick" <lamontg...@mac.com> wrote: > Awesome! > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 8:09:31 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: >> >> Y

Re: [RBW] Shutter Precision PV-8 Dynamo (SP dyno) Hub 36h questions

What air pressure system? The SONDeluxe is sealed. I know of the old oil-can style hubs, in case of a sudden change in temperatures, could develop a pressure gradient and suck in moisture, but that was fixed in production many years ago. On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 10:56 AM, Lungimsam

Re: [RBW] Re: "My first Roadeo" and chainline/BB question

I went on a 200K last month and unfortunately found out all the tubes I had taken with me that were new in the box were bad - the seams were not sealed. I run 650Bx38. Desperate to get down the road, someone loaned me a 700c tube. It's still in there several hundred miles later. Definitely not

Re: [RBW] Re: Best off road dynamo light?

I believe so. I don't ride off road with mine but I do ride on a narrow paved trail at speeds up to 30mph. The light throws a pretty wide beam. You'll probably want to helmet mount your battery light though. I wish I had a little more visibility around corners when I'm going over 17. On Mon,

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Lamp Holder No. 6 (aka Nitto Screw Mount LEFT)

In my opinion the auto light on sensor doesn't work that well on the B lights and I prefer to switch mine manually. For me the light is almost always on when I expect it to be off, so I just manually switch it off. On Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 10:17 PM, Lungimsam wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Shimano DH-3N72 Dyno Hub Light Recommendation

I didn't realize B made a IQ Fly version of the Premium now with the 80 lux output also like the IQ Cyo Premium. The Fly version seems a bit more handy if you're starting from scratch. Thanks. On Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 10:36 AM, franklyn wrote: > On Mark's rack, it certainly

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

Dynohubs are way less hassle IMO. They're always there when you need them. I don't even have to think about my lights and that's the way I like it. I've ridden both hubs and battery lights extensively on long brevets. I'll stick with the hub. On Jan 29, 2016 18:52, "Doug Williams"

Re: [RBW] Re: Shimano DH-3N72 Dyno Hub Light Recommendation

I have the B Lumotec IQ Cyo Premium T and it is a great light as others have mentioned. However, mounting it on a small front rack would not be it's strong suit. I'd recommend the upside-down Edeluxe for your rack if you have the scratch. On Thu, Jan 28, 2016 at 9:49 PM, Keith Muller

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

I installed my first King Cage Iris that way too. It works if you put in the bottle from the side, never had one fall out. That said it works better the correct way. On Sat, Jan 23, 2016 at 10:47 AM, LeahFoy wrote: > My mother-in-law got excited over my husband's new

Re: [RBW] Re: What is my Rivendell really? Crisis of identity?

The only existential crisis I am having is, why am I not out riding with my friends right now? Unfortunately I am stuck on a conference call. Hazards of working in IT. On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 11:11 PM, dstein wrote: > Haha, I was really hoping from the title that this

[RBW] What is my Rivendell really? Crisis of identity?

I've always assumed my bike was a custom just because it said Rivendell on the downtube. But now after many years and many pictures of others' older Rivendells I'm thinking maybe it's a Road? My Riv has a 68cm C-C ST and a 64 C-C TT. Did they once make a stock Road in that size? It also has a

Re: [RBW] XT Rear hub 135 to 130mm respacing?

I have one of those later model XT Hubs with the aluminum axle also. Don't know if mine is the T780 but it definitely has an aluminum axle. I jam it in the 130 spaced dropouts, been that way for a couple of years now, no problems. You do need to pull a little bit to get the wheel in there, which

Re: [RBW] What is my Rivendell really? Crisis of identity?

Yes, it does have a Joe Bell paint job, although it could use a respray. Thanks for the replies everyone. On Jan 22, 2016 17:39, "Joe Bernard" wrote: > Branching off what Ted said, it's definitely custom as I relate to the > progression of Riv-labeled frames, with Joe

Re: [RBW] I Bailed Off Flicker

Google Photos now offers unlimited storage at "high quality" but not original quality if your device has high megapixel count. I have been using Flickr since they offered a terabyte free at original resolution, but my general online presence is more Google integrated. So now I upload to both

Re: [RBW] FS Misc, mostly vintage bits; bullmoose, super setback post, pedals, cranks, levers

is the 5500 crank arm for the right side double or triple? assume double? or is the crankarm indpendent of the crank bolt sockets. I have a 6503 that's pretty sad looking, would like to replace with a nicer looking 5500 or 6500. On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 11:15 AM, EGNolan

Re: [RBW] Re: Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

Or 603? Oil resistant! http://www.na.henkel-adhesives.com/industrial/product-search-1554.htm?nodeid=8797714087937 638, maybe even better? http://www.na.henkel-adhesives.com/industrial/product-search-1554.htm?nodeid=8797714153473 On Wed, Jan 6, 2016 at 3:24 PM, Jim Bronson <jim.b

Re: [RBW] Re: Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

Maybe 609? http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/tools/Applicators/Caulk-Sealants/60921-609-general-purpose-retaining-compound-10-ml?infoParam.campaignId=T9F=CjwKEAiAk7O0BRD9_Ka2w_PhwSkSJAAmKswxkr6CBhk8LC19IWGttvLSoe7XebMRa2RsuLn-En3VbRoCPATw_wcB Retaining compound sounds ideal... On Jan 6, 2016

Re: [RBW] Re: Big bike jinxing- big Clem?

It is time to sell some bikes to make room for a Clem. I may let loose of my 69cm Eisentraut frame, even. On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 3:38 PM, David Banzer wrote: > Officially not a rumor. 65cm Clems in the next batch according to the > newsletter. With the sloping top tube, a

Re: [RBW] Clem Wheel Lock Anyone?

I don't know anything about the lock, but I ordered a bunch of tubes that weren't available in the US from Starbike, worked out fine, had no problems with them. They use DHL for shipping and IIRC it took about 10 business days for them to get to me, seems reasonable coming from another continent

Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

You could set your Hilsen up to be more "roady" with a stem change, could you not? I vote for keeping the ability to run 38s with fenders. That's what I run on brevets. On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 7:16 PM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > You might try playing with the tires first.

Re: [RBW] Big bike jinxing- big Clem?

I need something than can accommodate a PBH of 100, might consider a Clem if Riv will support that PBH on their rumored Big Clem. I would work my 2nd job (lyft/uber) extra to get it. On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 11:22 AM, Kainalu wrote: > Big, as in mid to upper 60's Clems

Re: [RBW] FS: 650b Wheelset - Velocity A23 Rims - SP Dynamo Hub - $300 plus shipping

awesome. wish I had $300 lying around ;) On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 3:51 PM, David Banzer wrote: > I switched my Redwood back to the original 700c wheelset, so selling this > wheelset that I had built up for the then converted 650b build. > I built these wheels myself - I'm not

Re: [RBW] PSA: Eroica California early registration

6.1(a) and 6.1(c) might be hard for many Rivendell owners to meet, that being, downtube shifters required and brake cables that go over the handlebars. I don't recall Rivendell selling brake levers with the traditional out-the-top cable arrangement in recent years. But otherwise, it sounds like

Re: [RBW] Interesting Simple One mod into "touring/cx" bike

Why would anyone do this? There are other Rivendell models that fit this role without frame modification. I don't mean to be overly negative but this is seriously (expletive) stupid. On Sun, Dec 27, 2015 at 3:15 PM, nathaniel nichols wrote: > Found this on local CL, not

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

Generally true, although my buddy's Riv custom sets up really well for fenders, probably because he specified it needed to be built that way. I am jealous of his custom, the fenders look so clean compared to mine. On Tue, Dec 29, 2015 at 2:47 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid Rise Rear Der

But does it go to 11? On Dec 29, 2015 12:49 AM, "Benz, Sunnyvale, CA" wrote: > It is a *logical* idea. > > Imagine if we didn't have the legacy baggage of pulling cable to downshift > in the back. Wouldn't it make more sense if both front and rear derailleurs > did the same

Re: [RBW] Re: Ever buy parts just because they're shiny?

t; wrote: > yuplotsa times and usually they worked really well, too. That is a > pretty derailleur...the older Suntour stuff was really nice too. Is that > the new Suntour deralleur to shift a 10-cog cassette? > > > > On Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 2:06:12 PM UTC-6, Jim Brons

Re: [RBW] Re: Sunrace 'one at a time'

It's making me appreciate bar ends and Noodles. Nobody talks about which side and which orientation those should have. The one bike we have in the house with albatross-like bars (soma oxford) also has bar end shifters, not thumb mount. I will stick to obsessing about gear ratios, you guys can

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

Barlow Pass tires are currently installed on my Redwood and it's a nice ride with them. No room for fenders, though. On Wed, Dec 23, 2015 at 7:50 AM, David Banzer wrote: > Thanks for this. I'm rebuilding my Redwood as a 700c road bike (think 38mm > Barlow Pass tires will

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

A good rando always carries a spare shifter cable! I do! On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 9:25 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 12/21/2015 09:55 AM, Brian Campbell wrote: >> >> >> I did a 200k with the downtube shifting with no ill effects. On a >> subsequent ride, one rider broke a

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

I always just looked down at my cassette to see where I was, when I ran brifters. Actually, I do that with bar ends also, just a quick glance. On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 7:08 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > I do have a question about brifters. On both my thumbies, and bar-end > friction

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

wrote: > > On 12/21/2015 05:53 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: >> >> I like the ergonomics of the way the Campy hoods attach to the bars, >> but I don't like the thumb operated Campy downshift mechanism. I >> prefer the Shimano style, but that method is probably patented. >

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

I like the ergonomics of the way the Campy hoods attach to the bars, but I don't like the thumb operated Campy downshift mechanism. I prefer the Shimano style, but that method is probably patented. On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 4:20 PM, Mark Reimer wrote: > On the oregon

Re: [RBW] Converting a triple into a wide range double

http://bbgbashguard.com/products/130-bcd-44t-blackredbluesilver I used this product to make a 6503 Ultegra crank into a wide low double. Using the silver version of course. I did not switch out the chainring bolts when I removed the big ring and added this item as the bolts weren't corroded.

Re: [RBW] Somebody get these guys some Sackvilles

combination toptube/downtube? (main tube?) On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 10:44 PM, dstein wrote: > http://imgur.com/TD5zst4 > > Shamelessly stollen from reddit.com/r/bicycletouring > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] New to me Rambouillet, with photos

Top shelf components! Nice build! I owned one of those orange Rams at one time. I regret selling it, but I had purchased my Custom and thought the Ram to be superfluous at that time back in 2005ish. Now, I know better that the proper number of bikes is N+1. On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 11:49 AM,

Re: [RBW] do these bars look too high?

Too high is the back of the beholder. If it works for you, then it's not too high. On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 11:48 AM, Pete Porvaz wrote: > https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5836/23051338044_2cd564a8af_n.jpg > > I'm really liking my newly mounted dirt drop stem. It's not a simple

Re: [RBW] Re: "adequate" fender clearance

I roll with 7mm, LoupLoup Passes 650Bx38, Rivendell P45 cream Longboards. Probably not ideal, but I'm not about to change it. On Mon, Dec 14, 2015 at 9:36 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Well there you have it. I guess there is a situation where you will find > Jan say 20mm.

Re: [RBW] Re: "adequate" fender clearance

Heh. For me, I tend to pick up acorns quite a lot. Leaves are another frequent visitor to the innards of my fender wells. I ride 99.999% on pavement, but the nearby Southern Walnut Creek Trail that I like to ride on goes through a heavily treed area as it's in the flood plain for Walnut Creek.

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

ergo 11 to 9 set set up, and will probably do that > when my current Ultegras wear out (they're starting to shift poorly right > now). > > > On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 8:05:33 AM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: >> >> I find myself re-thinking my allegiance to bar-e

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