Re: [RBW] It is summer: updated sandal discussion?

Bedrock Cairn QB in the background On Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 12:43:58 PM UTC-4, Drw wrote: > > They really only have 2 models. An essentially barefoot trail running > sandal and the cairn. i think It’s worth upgrading to the higher level > cairn if you are gonna

[RBW] My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I have drop bar bikes, and albatross bikes. On my drop bar bikes (Quickbeam, old steel Bianchi, Colnago Master), I know how many miles I travel, because that is the point. On my alba bikes (Cheviot, AHH), I never know how many miles. I am far more concerned with making sure I remember to put my

[RBW] Re: 60cm Rambouillet

The frame is currently in MA, and I won’t be leaving DC until Nov 20th. Here are some old pictures when it was built up: https://flickr.com/photos/63018801@N00/sets/72157632683590627 Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: 60cm Rambouillet

I have an orange 60cm frame, but won’t be able to ship for weeks. Michael -- 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] Off topic-cold/wet boot recommendations

LL Bean boots. Warm, long lasting. Living in the Northeast for years these handle mud, sand, snow when it's cold, and just get hosed off when dirty. I sound like a shill, but after 40 years of using this boot it just works.

[RBW] Re: Long bikes

I love Alba bars for the more upright position for commuting and scanning my environment when I ride. I had this same problem when I first started to build bikes as I have very long arms and a long torso. https://flic.kr/s/aHsjBBA4v5 When I set out to build this Homer, I could fit on the 59 or

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Questions

https://flickr.com/photos/63018801@N00/sets/72157632683590627 My 60 Orange Ram as a 650b machine with Hetres. The drops are 48 noodles. My pbh is 87.5 and the saddle is at 77.5. Hope this helps, Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

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

https://flic.kr/p/pBp2SL This is a picture of the front before I added the rack and basket. The grey cable housing goes to a clamp on cable stop that I sourced from Riv. The shifter cable continues under the BB shell which on my silver QB has metal cable guides on the bottom. The cable

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

I stole Eric's and Phillip Williamson's idea, and use my QB in the same way. Three speeds are great around relatively flat Washington, DC, and the low gear helps when I'm bringing home groceries or adult beverages. My top, direct drive gear is also 72 in, and I have a freewheel in the back.

[RBW] All arounder Handlebar recommendations GO!

https://flic.kr/p/pCbcz8 VO Tourist on the left, Nitto Noodle on the right. Both very comfortable. Silver goes a bit faster than the blue so I picked handlebars to match. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Broken Crank (Quickbeam)

I ran a Campy square taper crank with one 39t ring on the outer side of the crank with single ring bolts for a long time. The Campy 110 BB set up a perfect chainline. Recently switched to the VO with 44t ring and 115 BB which is a little inward. Michael -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

Luna Mono on Gripkings thanks to Patrick. I can now run barefoot, but for long rides I need a little help. My feet get stronger everyday! Michael -- 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] Re: Updated 'Beam

That is a serious whip... -- 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 post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: My Quickbeam was sad after the Entmoot...

Thanks all for the nice comments. They are pretty, but more importantly I love to ride the snot out out of them both. Patrick (who I thank for Luna Sandals), I wanted to have the top gear my cruising gear because the S3X hub is direct drive in third gear, unlike other SA three speed hubs. My

Re: [RBW] Re: My Quickbeam was sad after the Entmoot...

Hi Eric, I credit you with my first hearing of putting an S3X hub on a Quickbeam when you posted about it here, which prompted me to grab Phillip's wheelset. I too hope that the hub is reliable, and found this video that shows the limited number of moving parts. http://youtu.be/AJmUds2YQ74

[RBW] My Quickbeam was sad after the Entmoot...

... and so I changed her around again. Enjoying the beach in Cape Cod, but missing the herd: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrivers/14449164508/ After seeing all the other Quickbeams having fun on the left coast, I brought her home to try something new. First new brakes (Paul), then new tires

Re: [RBW] Re: Indian Head 100 and Seagull Century rides?

Indian Head, but I'm not feeling the Century on my Quickbeam this year. Michael -- 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: Albastache conversion Complete!

Functional and beautiful! Have fun and look forward to a ride report. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: FS- Green Rambouillet, 60cm, built

Here is another 650b Ram, and a 60cm like yours! http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDS3yHa -- 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: Rambouillet or San Marcos

Height 6' 1/2 PBH 87cm Saddle height 77cm Ram 60cm Quickbeam 60cm AHH 61cm I have never had any problems with standover on any of the bikes and the Noodles on the Ram are about 2cm below saddle. Currently the Ram is set up 650b, but I ran Jack Brown Greens happily as I weigh 196 lbs.

[RBW] 14 Sep - DC Area Atlantis Ride

I'm in. AHH 60cm with Albas and grip kings so anybody can take it for a ride. Did the Arlington loop clockwise today as part of a longer trip on my 650b Ram, and had a nice lunch in Shirlington. At least we should stop for coffee... Michael -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: quickbeam/S.O. questions

I have two Quickbeams and love them both. One lives here in Washington... http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrivers/sets/72157631759010530/ And the other in Cape Cod. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrivers/sets/72157618452191962/ Front basket, back basket, upright bars or noodles, I always smile

[RBW] Re: DC area 60-62cm Atlantis for a test ride?

I have an AHH 61cm with Albas that would love to ride with you all, too. Michael -- 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] Brooks Flyer quick fix please

I find that there are two adjustments I need to make to Brooks saddles when I first put them on a bike. Everyone knows about the up and down tilt that depends on how high your hands are in relation to the saddle. Equally important to me is the slight side to side adjustment of the nose which

Re: [RBW] Re: Need shoe recommendations for riding.

Try to get rid of the toe clips and move your feet around. I use Grip Kings and Tevas with or without socks, or Sambas with heavy wool socks below 40 deg. When I'm seated I have the ball of my feet just in front of the spindle. When I have a slower cadence or am out of the saddle I shift my

Re: [RBW] Shimano bar-end shifters Albatross bars for commuting

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjBBA4v5 This is exactly what you describe. These are the 8 speed Shimano from Riv, and the rear wheel is a Phil Rivvy hub with a 7 speed freewheel. I have no problem using the right shifter in index mode. I did use a newer rear der which I assume has a floating top pully

Re: [RBW] What's the trick with Albatross bars?

I use a longer stem that is also a bit higher compared to setting up a bike with drop bars. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrivers/7844475238/ Hard to tell from this photo but the grips are higher than the saddle. I would agree with the above that angle of the bars is also critical. Michael

Re: [RBW] How are you guys putting Hetres on Rambouillets???

Thanks, I was unsure as to use the decaleur but that makes a lot of sense. I will use it for a light to start. Michael -- 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

[RBW] How are you guys putting Hetres on Rambouillets???

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrivers/8444744962/ I needed a winter project and started this a few weeks ago. Thanks to the others that came up with this idea. I weigh 200, and the extra air in the tires makes this a more comfortably bike than with JB Greens. I have another 650b steed (Rawland

[RBW] How are you guys putting Hetres on Rambouillets???

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrivers/8444744962/ I needed a winter project and started this a few weeks ago. Thanks to the others that came up with this idea. I weigh 200, and the extra air in the tires makes this a more comfortably bike than with JB Greens. I have another 650b steed (Rawland

[RBW] Sunday Toodle Ride Report

Out and about for a ride on a misty, seasonably warm day here in DC. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDB9kpG I am hoping to be able to ride through the rest of the winter if it stays this mild. I don't do snow (although I have great respect for my Northern Bretheren). Michael -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Sunday Toodle Ride Report

Absolutely! Hope to run into you one day, Steve. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/PY5t_Gh9JtwJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Quickbeam BB length.

Shimano 110 came out when I switched to Campy 110 because I wanted smaller Q cranks and I only used the big ring. The chain line is fine when I run her fixed. Silver QB http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrivers/sets/72157618452191962/ Michael -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] A Friends New Hilborne

Great ride! The color looks fabulous and she looks like she wants to go miles and miles. That Holdsworth is sweet, too... Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Is the Velocity Synergy the only 650b rim being sold for use with rim brakes?

This is my AHH, 60cm with a rear wheel built by Rich at HOW. Phil Rivy 36 spoke almost dish less with a seven speed freewheel. Rim is a Synergy 700c. I weigh 210 on a good day, and routinely put 25 lbs of camera equipment and stuff in the rear basket. Alba bars keep my weight back and I

[RBW] Re: Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

http://flic.kr/p/6WjpJ4 Front and rear der with friction thumbies to make a three speed. Dos Eno in the back, and the original QB Sugino crank in the front. I enjoyed doing a century with this transmission, but at the time I didn't have a bike with gears that was as comfortable. I never had

[RBW] Re: What Is Your Moustache Attitude?

http://flic.kr/p/a9aRtg Here is a side view where I ended up. After a year I switched to VO Rando bars after trying many angles and stems. I never figured out how to make these comfortable on this bike. I do think the location of the brake levers effects comfort also, as there is a lot of

[RBW] Quickbeam in Chicago

http://flic.kr/p/cdMRXL Hey, I was out there that day also! I was passing through and couldn't pass up a chance to ride along the lake. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells - DC NoVa

Orange Ram and Blue Quickbeam. I ride from DC to anywhere in NoVA. Say hello if you pass me... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: my 10 speed quickbeam

Not long. Just need to have the correct wrench in the bag. I'm usually out by myself and hope the flat occurs near a pizza joint... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: my 10 speed quickbeam

http://flic.kr/p/6WjpRk Another option. I ran a four speed QB with the double up front, and Dos Eno cog in back. Thumbshifters and front and rear Der and I finished a century with some friends. I found the clamp on chainstay cable stop on the Web, and the bottom bracket on my silver

[RBW] Re: Q-Factor and 52 Year Old Knees

I have a medial meniscus tear that flares up if I ski too much, or cycle with cranks that are too wide. I'm a doc, and my orthopedic surgeon buddy was no help, but for me, and narrow tread or low Q (different terms for the same thing) helps eliminate the grating and pain in my right knee. I

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Quest...

I have a Campy Centaur square taper with the 110 BB with a 39t ring on the outside that works for me. I have a Phil rear hub with the Dos Eno 16/19 on one side, and a 18t cog fixed on the other side. My 52 year old knees are sensitive sensitive to Q, and this works just fine. Here is a

Re: [RBW] 650 vs. 650B

Spokes in NoVA has Specialized 26 X 1.50/2.2 tubes which I have been using without difficulty with 650b tires from 32mm to 42mm wide. They have both Presta and Schrader valve varieties. Although the Schwalbe 650b tubes have that cool clear valve cap, I can't tell the difference between the

[RBW] Re: bars for a simpleone?

I went with drops, and as this was my first Riv (QB Silver 60 cm) I asked the folks at Walnut creek what size bars I should get. I was drinking the kool aid about a larger frame than I had ever ridden, and I went with the 48 cm Noodles they recommended. I am 6'1 with a PBH of 86.5, and have a

[RBW] Re: New Simple one

IF the Simple One has the same geometry as the Quickbeam... I have a PBH of 86.5, am 6' 0.5 tall, and have long arms. I have both a 60cm Quickbeam (with a 90mm stem and drops) and a 60cm Surly Crosscheck (with 90mm stem and Mary Bars) and feel great. Standover on the QB is fine with 35mm

[RBW] Re: Riv Reader 650B Conversion

This is on the Riv website: http://www.rivbike.com/article/misc/650b_from_700c_conversions -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Internal gear hub?

I definitely need low Q, and had fits with knee pain with the stock QB cranks past 20mi. First went with to a Sugino double with the existing BB (113 square). Recently I changed the BB to 110 Campy square with an old Veloce square taper, and moved the 39t ring to the outer position. Perfect

[RBW] Re: B17 vs Team Pro... any direct comparison wisdom?

When I first started drinking the koolaid a couple of years ago, I started with a B17. Although it was much better than the Terry Fly it replaced, (on my then fast bike with handlebars below seat,) I started to have chafing on my inner thighs. I thought a narrower saddle would fix that, and I am

[RBW] Re: Drop Bars vs. Non-drops

I look at the Alba/Moustache/Noodle as a range of bars for a range of positions. My Alba bike is a Kogswell P/R with fenders and a front basket for commuting and trips to the market. Although I can use the front of the bar to get more aero, it is only for brief periods, and mostly I'm sitting

[RBW] Re: a racing Riv Ram

Smart bike, thanks for sharing. Just recently received a Rich built Phil rear wheel for my Ram, and 7 speed friction shifting is great. Enjoy your race. Michael On Jun 9, 11:00 am, BykMor byk...@gmail.com wrote: Who says Riv's aren't racing bikes (well, none of US do, but...) Here's a pic of

[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

I'm running a 42 ring up front with a Phil fixed 17t in back currently, although I put a Dos Eno 16/19 on the original wheel set as well. I live in flat Northern VA, and never used the 34t ring up front, and decided I needed more gear inches than the stock 40/18 60 inches. I also had issues with

[RBW] Great Riv Ad

http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/ This is a blog that Grant has referred to in the past, and now has an advertisement for Rivendell Bikes. The ad compares his bikes to classic film cameras such as the Leica M4. As a photographer for thirty years, and a more

[RBW] Re: stem length?

Wait till you have kids, then you can build lots of bikes that need rebuilding as they grow.. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Traveling to DC and Richmond

Count me in, but I have been doing more snowshoeing than riding the last two weeks here in Northern VA... On Jan 11, 11:35 pm, R Gonet richard.go...@earthlink.net wrote: It was 13 in Richmond this morning. On Jan 11, 10:09 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2010-01-11 at

[RBW] Trek Resurrectio

Trek 850 frame from 1985. Tange Prestige with lugs. Built with 650b wheels and Paul Motolite BMX brakes. Currently has Col de la Vie tires, but I plan on trying knobbies in the future. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrivers/sets/72157622744325327/ Michael -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Other Riv-ish companies of interest to us all

Hennessy Hammocks have changed my interest in sleeping outside overnight. They are also very committed to the environment. http://hennessyhammock.com/ Michael Rivers Washington, DC --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam crankset

Thanks everyone for your answers. I thought I thought I would update the group as to my final choices. I needed a 41t ring, so that excluded the pure track cranks with 144bcd, where the smallest ring I found was 46t. The suggestions about double cranks pointed me towards a JIS double, and the

[RBW] Quickbeam crankset

I'm interested in changing the stock cranks of my Quickbeam to a single ring. I don't use the smaller ring for my style of riding, and a triple crank is too wide. I wonder if others have made this switch, and what BB length, type and cranks have worked. I will probably go to a 42t ring as

[RBW] Re: Photos of the new Rivendell Quickbeam

Here is my 60 cm tooling around D.C. yesterday. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrivers//sets/72157618452191962 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email