[RBW] Re: Real width of Schwalbe Big Ben tires and the effect with fenders.

The tires ride nice, but I've been wondering if they are making the bike feel a little more sluggish than it could be. I switched to them very shortly after getting the bike, and I didn't really notice much of a difference compared to the stock Kendas. I've got over 3000 miles on them now. No

[RBW] Re: Real width of Schwalbe Big Ben tires and the effect with fenders.

I have an Appaloosa and made that same tire swap on mine. Mine is 700c, not 650b, but I'm not sure that makes a difference in terms of width/clearance. I installed the widest SKS fenders Riv sells (B65 I think?) over the stock Kendas. When I swapped to the 700x50 (2.0) Big Bens, I didn't need

[RBW] Re: WTT: Handlebars - My Jones/Noodle/Billie for your Bosco/Albastache

The Jones and Billie bars are spoken for. I have 2 Albastaches inbound, so just looking for some aluminum Boscos now. Anyone want to trade their Boscos for my Noodles? In addition to the Noodles in original post, I also have a Nitto B135 Randonneur bar and a Ritchey Classic short reach drop

[RBW] WTT: Handlebars - My Jones/Noodle/Billie for your Bosco/Albastache

I have a few handlebars that I am not planning to use, and I am in search of some other bars for current and future projects, so am hoping to find someone who wants to trade. I have: - Jones Loop SG 2.5 (Jones Kraton grips and plugs included) - These are the loop bars with rise. Very good

[RBW] Re: WTB: 52 Clem L or 45 Clem H

According to one of the last emails from Riv, they are not doing any preorders for framesets, only for the completes. So, you should still be able to get either color frameset whenever they get them in. Jonathan On Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 8:23:49 PM UTC-5, Johnny Alien wrote: > > I'm not

[RBW] Re: Blahg No. 21 & Instagram post Sam brake cable thing?

It appears to be just the cable and hanger "hanging" there after removing the rear brake. Maybe some cantilever posts will be added later to match the new fork? Jonathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Sam Hillborne, Canti posts, 650b

This file has the geometry for the older Sams. Top of the second page. Jonathan -- 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: Rivendell tandem builds

Paul, I'm glad you revived this thread. I'm on the preorder list for a medium orange Hubbuhubbuh. I also ordered the Silver cranks and the Velocity wheels. As far as steerer length, why not leave it uncut for now? Just throw some spacers on there and cut it later on once you have the bar

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Tried a set of Albatross bars on my Appaloosa, then on my Sam. Wasn't crazy about them on either bike, but they sure look nice. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[RBW] Re: new bike week

I have Microshift thumb shifters mounted inboard. The cable exits at a downward angle, leaving plenty of room to grab the bars right in front of the shifters. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: new bike week

That Appaloosa looks so good! I saw it a few days ago on Utility Bicycle Works's Instagram. It looks even better now that it's finished. I admit, though, I'm biased. I also have an Appaloosa with Bosco bars. I hope you update after you've used them for a while. When I first put them on my

Re: [RBW] Re: 3x9 brifter recommendations? (Sam Hillborne 62cm, Tektro r559, noodles)

Another option would be asymmetric shifting. Brifter for the rear, bar end for the front. He'd have indexed for the cassette, which is where most of the shifting happens anyway, and you'd get the trimming and compatibility of friction up front. On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 8:48:38 AM UTC-5,

[RBW] Re: What're the best cantilever brakes out there?

I haven't used the pricier cantilevers from Rene Herse or Paul, so I can't compare to those, but I did install a new set of CX50s on my Sam. They work great. I had been running a set of Avid V brakes, and switched solely because I wanted to use different set of levers that worked better with my

[RBW] Re: Biggest tire/fender combo on a Joe Appa?

Doug, I'm sure someone will chime in with bigger tires than me, but I have a 58cm Appaloosa with 700x50c Big Bens under SKS fenders. The tires measure 47mm on Alex DM18 rims. Plenty of clearance under the fenders, and I'm guessing I could go 55mm. The tightest spot appears to be at the

[RBW] Re: what brake levers are these / wow, Roman's pink Legolas / RBW staff bikes

They're Shimano Tiagra. Rivendell still sells them. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/braking/products/shimano-tiagra-road-brake-levers-15091 On Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 10:05:08 AM UTC-6, Patch T wrote: > > Roman has built a beautiful Legolas. Excellent mix of beautiful and >

[RBW] Re: Model/Size Recommendations for PBH 82ish -- In between sizes

There were Appaloosas that were available as completes. I have a dark green one that I bought as a complete from Riv. Pretty standard Rivendell build - Silver triple crankset, tektro v-brakes, Sunrace thumb shifters, Deore rear derailleur, Choco bars, Alex rims, Deore hubs. On Saturday,

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Sam as a winter commuter with studded tires. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: pics of a BoscoMoose on a Saluki/AHH/similar head angled bike?

Justin, Your bike won't look like that Cheviot because those are different bars than the regular Boscomoose. There was an early run of the bars that were not built to the correct specs and these were referred to as "bad angle" Boscos. I know because I started a thread about it here, and then

[RBW] Re: pics of a BoscoMoose on a Saluki/AHH/similar head angled bike?

Justin, You're bike won't look like that Cheviot because those are different bars than the regular Boscomoose. There was an early run of the bars that were not built to the correct specs and these were referred to as "bad angle" Boscos. I know because I started a thread about it here, and

[RBW] Re: Self-diagnosed Riv addicts (some) since 1994.

3 in the house currently - my Appaloosa and Sam and my wife's Clem L. 1 on order - Hubbuhubbuh >From the time I came across Rivendell's website 10 or so years ago, I've admired the bikes and enjoyed reading Grant's writings but really thought that owning a Riv was a pipe dream. Eventually,

[RBW] Re: 61.5 Homer on a beautiful December Day

Beautiful bike! I'd love to hear your impressions of how the Homer compares to your Roadini and to the Hillborne you sold a while back. Like Ash, I'm also thinking about a third Riv (I have a Joe and a Sam). Was leaning toward the Roadini, but every time I see one of these Homers... Jonathan

[RBW] Re: Centerpull/Cantilever brakes and saddle bags

I recently encountered this exact issue on my Sam Hillborne. I mounted my Medium Saddlesack, and it pushes pretty hard against the cable (on Shimano CX 50 cantilevers), even with the support of a Nitto R14 rack. I just ordered a Nitto Saddlebag Wire Guard from Rivendell yesterday to deal with

[RBW] Re: Roadini - How do you like yours?

wrote: > > On Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 8:59:52 PM UTC-5, Jonathan K. wrote: > >> Would you recommend one over other bikes to someone who wants a simple >> road bike for (relatively) fast long distance riding? >> > > Definitely! I've been on mine si

[RBW] Re: Roadini - How do you like yours?

Thanks to everyone who responded. Lots of beautiful bikes, plenty of inspiration. I'm really thinking the Roadini will be my next bike. TC: What's the saddle height on your bike? G.E.: What wheels/tires do you have on the Sam and on the Roadini? -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Roadini - How do you like yours?

I'm trying to convince myself that I do/don't need a Roadini. I have a Sam that I bought to be my road bike, but it's been gradually taking on more of a beast of burden role. Originally quite minimalist, I am now running racks and bags fore and aft for commuting. So, I'd like to get a bike to

[RBW] Re: Best brake fork crown clearance calipers?

Mike Varley posted a comparison w/pictures between TRP, Velo Orange, Shimano, and Tektro calipers on his blog a while back: http://blackmtncycles.com/clearance-pt-ii-road-frames/ On Friday, September 14, 2018 at 11:09:54 PM UTC-5, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > Current production and under $100 US

[RBW] Re: A Bike Rides in Brooklyn

That looks like the bike posted here: https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-m-oQxuUh80/ny6IPWX0AAAJ I recognized the flipped Albatross bars. On Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 1:01:28 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > Without question the nicest bike a I saw in two days in Brooklyn was

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Bosco, Noodle, B135, Bullmoose, Moustache, stems, Brooks B17, C15, Sackville Banana Sax

Bullmoose, Moustache, and 25.4 Technomic sold. Noodle and 26.0 Technomic pending. Updated list below. Nitto Bosco, 58cm, aluminum Excellent condition with one notable scratch on the sleeve, as shown in

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Bosco, Noodle, B135, Bullmoose, Moustache, stems, Brooks B17, C15, Sackville Banana Sax

Cromo Bosco, 25.4 Dirt Drop stem, and Banana Sax are sold. On Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 5:08:46 PM UTC-5, Jonathan K. wrote: > > I've got the following items for sale that might be of interest to the > people here. > I've been a member of the list for a little less than a year, and t

[RBW] FS: Nitto Bosco, Noodle, B135, Bullmoose, Moustache, stems, Brooks B17, C15, Sackville Banana Sax

I've got the following items for sale that might be of interest to the people here. I've been a member of the list for a little less than a year, and this is my first time selling stuff here, but I have bought a few items. I have sold lots of stuff on ebay, though. I ship quickly, usually the

[RBW] Re: Notes on a new Sam Hillborne, Albastache handlebars, and on being "fast enough"

Chris, have you posted pictures of your Roadini anywhere? I don't recall seeing any Roadini builds with Albastaches. I would love to see it. (And the Pinarello for that matter!) On Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 10:56:02 AM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > My story unfolded much like yours. Drop

[RBW] Re: Notes on a new Sam Hillborne, Albastache handlebars, and on being "fast enough"

Thanks for the kind words everyone. I always enjoy reading about people's different setups and the how/why they went with the bike/bars/whatever that they did, so that's why I posted mine. Austin: I saw the pictures of your blue Sam in a thread a while back, and it was definitely one of the

[RBW] Notes on a new Sam Hillborne, Albastache handlebars, and on being "fast enough"

I just became a Rivendell owner last fall when I bought a new Appaloosa. I was so impressed with that bike, and loved riding it so much, that I wanted to replicate that super comfortable, smooth ride on my long-distance road bike. I wanted to try a more road-ish Riv, and when the pre-sale for

[RBW] Re: rear racks and long chainstays

I have the medium Big Back Rack on my Appaloosa (58) and it works great for supporting a medium Saddlesack. On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at