[RBW] Re: FS: Alpacka Packraft Setup + Aquabound Paddle

There is a story in Adventure Cyclist of some guys out of Fairbanks riding mtbs along the Alaska Range (west to east) and used home-made pack rafts to ford water ways. 250 miles IIRC. The author of that article is also in a Scientific American from a few months back, helping out with water

[RBW] Re: For all-rounder fandom doing spring overhauls

Man, that looks like my long ago released AR. Right year of construction. Mike SLO CA On Friday, April 5, 2024 at 9:32:53 AM UTC-7 Ryan wrote: > Ugh...I have a CK headset on my 1997 A/R which is probably suffering from > benign neglect...maybe I'm not the only one > > BikeFarmer Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

Gone! Its orange, it even sells fast. Mike SLO CA On Monday, April 1, 2024 at 7:24:20 AM UTC-7 chefd...@gmail.com wrote: > check out this Riv adjacent Ebisu in Davis, CA > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Drop Bombadil in the depths of the Old Forest

Man, that big view is so cool. It looks like the rock displaced the trees, but that is not the case. I could spend hours walking around that spot. Fabulous photograph of the interaction of plants and the earth. Mike SLO CA On Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 11:40:58 PM UTC-7 plumber...@gmail.com

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

Eric D asked what model Treks. Good question, as I just walked in on the sout side of the store and exited on the north side. Well, went back to the LBS today after dental appointment. I was looking for 1) a chain checker tool, and 2) Purple Loctite #222. Fizzled out on both. The long

[RBW] Re: Spring Cleaning--Handlebars, Brakes, Stems, Bags

Hi Brendan Looks like the Cap'n lists his wants as "per shipped." So the bars, 90 bucks might seem high, but I bet since the box will be large for that one item, my guess 30-40 bucks shipping if you do not have a commercial account. I was surprised of the shipping costs I forked over for parts

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 61 cm Roadeo f/f/hs

her > walnut creek > > On Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 5:07:27 PM UTC-8 josh.yo...@gmail.com wrote: > >> All of them if you can. Thanks! >> >> On Sat, Mar 2, 2024 at 5:06 PM Mike Godwin wrote: >> >>> Hi Josh >>> >>> Let me know which photos

[RBW] Kool Stop Cross Threaded Dual Compund Brake Pads - PSA

Hello Folks rant cross-posted on ibob list I ordered one bike's work of these pads Kool-Stop Cross Threaded with Dura 2 Dual Compound Brake Pad | Tree Fort Bikes since Riv does not have the 55 mm long

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

it's easy to overlook something. > > Eric > > On Wed, Mar 6, 2024 at 12:50 PM Mike Godwin wrote: > >> Went to my LBS looking for a bike box, and there is one wall with new >> long-chain stay-wheelbase Treks ready to ride out the door. I figured >> someone would

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

Went to my LBS looking for a bike box, and there is one wall with new long-chain stay-wheelbase Treks ready to ride out the door. I figured someone would copy Riv sooner or later. People have been copying Riv since late in the last century, much like folks are copying RH tires since about

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

I think my FS Roadeo is a good contender! All prodding aside, it is a great pavement bike, works well on dirt roads too as it will fit 700x35 tires. Mike SLO CA On Monday, March 4, 2024 at 7:50:49 AM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > The Ram is indeed a worthy contender, but I was thinking of current

[RBW] Re: FS 61 cm Roadeo f/f/hs

Hi Josh Let me know which photos, or all of them and will happily send them along. Mike SLO CA -- 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] Free for shipping Nisi Sport Torro Stretto 27 inch

Cross posted to ibob list. Before I donate these to the Bike Kitchen, wheelset 27 inch 36 hole rims laced to early QR 600 hubs, probably from an Arabesque group. Single wall, no eyelets. Galvanized spokes. Front and rear true, each with the Made in Italy sticker, front only with the Nisi

[RBW] Re: FS 61 cm Roadeo f/f/hs

Correction on wheelset, it is Shimano WH-RS10 Mike SLO CA On Friday, March 1, 2024 at 8:30:42 PM UTC-8 Mike Godwin wrote: > Hi Folks > $1200 f/f/hs. Buyer pays shipping of course. > Thinning the herd again. Up for grabs, ha, 61 cm Roadeo, white with blue > accents. I bought it i

[RBW] Re: The Official Introduction of RoadeoRosa

Rhodochrosite pink? (MnCO3). I particularly enjoy the stem, with the stem clamp bolt to one side. Mike SLO CA On Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7:54:37 PM UTC-8 Steve wrote: > I say it's OK to geek out over bikes - especially if it's a unique > Rivendell. > > Steve in Asheville --- Waiting

Re: [RBW] FS Items Brakes, Seatposts, Saddles, Derailleurs

On Monday, February 12, 2024 at 7:02:54 PM UTC-8 Mike Godwin wrote: > All claimed items shipped today USPS. Last update for remaining items > > Pacenti Forza Classico rims, silver, asymmetric/symmetric pair, 32 hole, > NIB $220 > > Brooks Swallow, black, steel rails, like ne

[RBW] Re: FS: 700c Mavic/XT Wheelset 100/135

David, great idea with the spinning video. Mike "no need for another wheelset against the wall" in SLO CA On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 6:15:57 AM UTC-8 Dave Grossman wrote: > I rode on these hoops on my Homer. I sold the Homer and saved them as a > backup for my Hunq but haven't used them

Re: [RBW] FS Items Brakes, Seatposts, Saddles, Derailleurs

. 26.4, uncut. $20 Shimano long cage 105 RD, RD-5501, $25 Tiagra short cage RD, RD-4500, $15 Anyone need a pair of Mafac Racers, all bits, one mounting nut missing. Make offer. On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 10:11:01 PM UTC-8 Mike Godwin wrote: > Hi Folks > Thank you for the great re

Re: [RBW] FS Items Brakes, Seatposts, Saddles, Derailleurs

pivots with decent levers,* short cable >> lengths*, and salmon pads stop very well indeed.] >> > >> On Sun, Feb 11, 2024 at 12:31 AM Mike Godwin wrote: >> >>> Hi Folks >>> >>> Some bits from parting out the Monstercross, other items that just se

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Items Brakes, Seatposts, Saddles, Derailleurs

Hi Jock Yes, XC Pro FD available Mike SLO CA On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 10:08:32 AM UTC-8 John Dewey wrote: > Mike, if the XC PRO front D is still around, I’ll take it! > > Jock > > On Sun, Feb 11, 2024 at 9:21 AM Mike Godwin wrote: > >> Hello folks >>

[RBW] Re: FS Items Brakes, Seatposts, Saddles, Derailleurs

Hi sorry about that! What a dope I am. Forgot to write THESE ITEMS CLAIMED sheese Both B17s Paul skewers Diacompe 750 brakes Crystal Fella post Sanyo Gen set 105 RD Mike SLO CA Mike SLO CA On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 9:21:29 AM UTC-8 Mike Godwin wrote: > Hello folks > > Both B1

[RBW] Re: FS Items Brakes, Seatposts, Saddles, Derailleurs

Hello folks Both B17s Paul skewers Diacompe 750 brakes Crystal Fella post Sanyo Gen set 105 RD Mike SLO CA On Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11:31:17 PM UTC-8 Mike Godwin wrote: > Hi Folks > > Some bits from parting out the Monstercross, other items that just seem to > p

[RBW] Re: FS: Black Mountain Cycles V5.5 Monstercross 60 cm Olive Oil

Sold. f/f/hs. Some parts to be listed in the near future. Mike SLO CA On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 1:50:20 PM UTC-8 Mike Godwin wrote: > I have the opposite Ian, a lot of the cool bikes I see FS or trade are on > the small side for me. > > Mike SLO CA > > On Sunday, Decembe

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

I recall "reynoldslugs" (Max Beach) on the ibob list positing thin/slim seat stays add to the effect of a bike feeling fast, or least adding to the swing effect when pedaling. I tend to agree with him on that when comparing my Lemond Zurich and mid-70s Bob Jackson to say a Roadeo. But, the

[RBW] Re: FS: Black Mountain Cycles V5.5 Monstercross 60 cm Olive Oil

:38:42 PM UTC-5 Mike Godwin wrote: > >> Hi Folks >> Reposted my bike to San Luis Obispo craigslist. Black Mountain Cycles >> Monstercross 60 cm - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslist >> <https://slo.craigslist.org/bik/d/san-luis-obispo-black-mountain-cycles/77

[RBW] Re: FS: 60 cm Quickbeam

Hi Joe, my $0.02 It seems like two sets of wheels will come with the bike? If so put that in your FS description too. Its a reasonable asking price as a starting point, since it also has lighting and a generator hub. You will likely get some bites if you are willing to ship, or help with

Re: [RBW] Re: Compliments

Indeed. Rode along with the SLO bike club one day on my Roadeo (white with blue head tube) with my Sunday riding buddy. A few folks were asking about it, one rider even took some photos. Other comments from strangers have been, "its vintage, how old is it?" or "you have a triple chainring,

[RBW] Re: FS: Dia Compe Gran Compe 610 Centerpull Brakes

I have these on my Roadeo, like em a lot. Open wide for fatter tires of course. With koolstop pads. Mike SLO CA On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:10:47 AM UTC-7 bunny...@gmail.com wrote: > Dia Compe Gran Compe 610 centerpull brakes. > Comes with straddle cables and hangers. > Recessed nut. >

Re: [RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

Pump peg for the Charlie HG should be in the front. That is the perfect place to gouge a hole in one's shoulder. But, I guess a pump would not wedge tight in the obtuse angle of the top tube/seat tube lug. Better to place it on the seat stay. Mike SLO CA On Monday, October 30, 2023 at 7:02:48 

[RBW] Re: The Places Our Bikes Take Us

Wow, that is just beautiful Andy. What a special place to live. Mike SLO CA On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 7:42:41 AM UTC-7 RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > Whoops, got away without signatuure... > > Andy Cheatham > Pittsburgh > > On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 10:41:52 AM UTC-4 RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Boomerang Rivs

Heck Bill, seems like the shipping features are worthy of a photo or two. 1 boomerang Riv in the stable (Roadeo). Mike SLO CA On Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 11:37:39 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I received my second "boomerang Riv" yesterday. My definition of a > "boomerang Riv" is: > > -I

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

Supple Vitese 700x38 on Bob Jackson Challenge Strada Bianca 700x32 on Roadeo (measure about 33.3) Gravel King slicks 700x38 on BMC Monstercross All nice smooth rolling, the feel light enough. Got my first flat on Bob last week from a goathead. I've not had issues with them, mount easily and lie

Re: [RBW] Riv Road spotted

A red Riv Road spotted on the Lighthouse Century, a gray-blue Homer, seemed like a 26 inch wheeled machine, both in front of me. The Homer and red Riv riders stuck together and I could not catch them. One or two Roadinis spotted too. I rode my white with blue accent Roadeo, two friends on a

[RBW] Re: Wheel Builder

Hi Folks A good thread here to ask a question, somewhat related. A coworker was lamenting that a spoke broke on his Campy Nucleon rear wheel. I suggested Gerd Schraner web pages for info on the wheel (2002 era). But I could not find a link to the darn web page. Only his book. Got link? Based

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino XD2 triple crank arms 170mm

Hey Bill, what brand triplizer ring are you using on the Romulus, and teeth combo? Mike SLO CA On Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 8:08:20 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I just bought a lovely Romulus complete. It came complete from Riv in the > early part of this century and Riv's standard

[RBW] Re: Stuck shifter cable head

I've stuck cable ends in the past, hate it, the worst problem I think. Started putting grease on cable ends and a little dab in the shifter hole. Mike SLO CA On Monday, September 4, 2023 at 7:04:37 AM UTC-7 rus...@gmail.com wrote: > What about cutting the cable off flush and drilling down

[RBW] Re: First Ride, First Riv

Hey SallyG Congrats on the Riv. They are nice riding steeds. And, I recognize that spot! MikeG SLO CA On Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 1:36:55 AM UTC-7 Roberta wrote: > > Congratulations. Isn’t the first ride magical? The good news is that > magic feeling doesn’t go away. Happy riding. > >

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

Man o Man, someone needs to pick up the Roadeo for 1300 bucks. Thats almost the cost of the parts! Mike "1 Roadeo, but not my first goat rope" Godwin SLO CA On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 9:47:48 AM UTC-7 plumber...@gmail.com wrote: > > Seller sent these pictures it looks like 60cm frame

[RBW] Re: FS 61cm MUSA Homer Frameset

Alex What is the reach on the brakes? Are they Dia Compe 750s or similar size? Mike SLO CA (who traded a Waterford 61 cm HHH for Legolas many moons ago) On Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 5:00:42 AM UTC-7 Alex Wirth wrote: > Bump :-) > > On Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 7:43:57 AM UTC-4 Alex Wirth

Re: [RBW] Plush old 531 steel frames (was being precious)

Oooh, I have some of those charts too. I think the 531 magic was also in my 1970s era Bob Jackson, and less so in a 1974 Paramount and late 70s Vent Noir. The BJ did not have a model marquis transfer on the frame other than multiple BJ labels, but, no fender eyelets on the Campy dropouts, a

[RBW] Re: WTB: zippy skinny tire 62x58ish c-c frameset

Look for a early Lemond Zurich 61 cm. They are on the big side, will Cypress 700x30 tires, short reach brakes with pads at the bottom of the slots. Zippy, good climber, good no hands riding behavior. Or a Lemond Poprad. Both under the radar brakes. Mike SLO CA On Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at

[RBW] Re: LF/WTB 26.6 Single Bolt Seatpost

Thanks folks Seat pillar saddle attachment thing found. Mike SLO CA On Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 2:30:23 PM UTC-7 Mike Godwin wrote: > Hi Folks, > Cross-post on ibob list. > > Looking for a 26.6 seat post for a Bridgestone 200 mixte build. Does not > need to be show quality,

[RBW] LF/WTB 26.6 Single Bolt Seatpost

Hi Folks, Cross-post on ibob list. Looking for a 26.6 seat post for a Bridgestone 200 mixte build. Does not need to be show quality, functional one bolt design. All aluminum desirable. Thanks Mike SLO CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Rivendell paint color repetition: Your thoughts

Two favorites, yes the original Ram orange. And, the original slightly metallic deep blue on the Legolas. Stunning. Mike "sparkly white blue accent Roadeo" SLO CA On Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 7:05:09 PM UTC-7 Bikie#4646 wrote: > Eric, > I seem to recall being attracted to the "Butterscotch" Saluki

[RBW] Re: Lighter than your Platypus

Patrick I did not realize the Matthews had so many gears and cables and things hanging from its industrial frame. There's your problem. Mike "green Bob Jackson World Tour likely >31.99 lbs" SLO CA On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 6:58:49 AM UTC-7 Marc Irwin wrote: > [image: Heavier Hunq.JPG] >

[RBW] Re: FS Items - NIB Rims, Wheelset, Shifters, Brakes etc

a pdf page and combined the file). Mike SLO CA  On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 12:09:37 PM UTC-7 Mike Godwin wrote: > Updated list, Suntour seat post Suntour shifters, DA shifters, no-name hub > claimed. > > *Campagnolo GS Strada* crank and 45 t ring, 144 bcd, 170 arms, 9/16 peda

[RBW] Re: FS Items - NIB Rims, Wheelset, Shifters, Brakes etc

:21:08 AM UTC-7 Mike Godwin wrote: > Hi Ryan, et al > Yes, in fact the rig I picked up was a SS - Bianchi Speciallisimo (1981) > with a Tange Prestige aftermarket fork. I went a different direction with > that project, the wheels remain, and the crankset too listed above. The >

[RBW] Re: FS Items - NIB Rims, Wheelset, Shifters, Brakes etc

clean up >> nicely. >> >> I have a pair of 36-hole Ambrosio rims w Record hubs that were redished >> for my PX-10 SS in 2011. Still spin smoothly still true and have held up >> really well on our rough Winnipeg roads for....over 30 years >> >> On

[RBW] Re: What do I replace coroplast with in Sackville

John S What is fiber board? Masonite? Chipped wood product? Mike "who uses 2 x cardboard glued cross-grain for front basket base" SLO CA On Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 5:54:05 AM UTC-7 JohnS wrote: > I'm with Ian, but instead of plywood, I use 1/8" fiberboard for bike bag > stiffeners. Cut

[RBW] Re: What do I replace coroplast with in Sackville

Get a 6-pack of the thin plastic cutting boards, dollar store or other such place. They come in different weights. I use them in bags i make pushed into sleeves. Mike SLO CA On Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 11:12:50 AM UTC-7 Ian A wrote: > In a set of Lone Peak panniers I used to have, the

Re: [RBW] Riv Garage Sale hauls

Hi Evan I scrounge that model at the bike co-op to find matching ones. I think it is 62xx series Ultegra. Mike SLO CA On Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 10:46:12 AM UTC-7 Evan E. wrote: > Thanks, Eric! The lever says "Open" on the other side. Does that help with > identification? > > -- You

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

Does anyone have a scan of the You Need 7 Bikes article? Need for a friend. Not me, no spouse, and I'm almost there with two frame/forks hanging on the wall. Mike SLO CA On Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 9:48:56 AM UTC-7 pi...@gmail.com wrote: > In my garage, I have: > > 1. Custom touring bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Old RBW road bike like the Rambouillet?

Also, there was a mixup in frame requests, a batch of Romuluses (Romuli) arrived with canti posts. Every so often you see one come up for sale. Mike SLO CA On Friday, March 24, 2023 at 12:29:56 PM UTC-7 Doug Van Cleve wrote: > Thanks folks, it was bugging me that I couldn't remember. > > I

Re: [RBW] Re: Old RBW road bike like the Rambouillet?

What crankset is on the Saluki? looks like a TA, the one with 3 bcd drillings: 110/74/54. Mike SLO CA On Friday, March 24, 2023 at 8:23:49 AM UTC-7 John Dewey wrote: > RamBOBs, > > I think all of these are quite accurate recollections. Our little family > peloton (admittedly, a kind of

[RBW] Re: FS: Cool Vintage Components (Sugino, Suntour, Shimano)

anks Mike, what does swaged mean in this context ? What would a fair > price be ? $100? $75? > > On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 7:56:15 PM UTC-7 Mike Godwin wrote: > >> I like the Sugino Mighty / Super models. The one you show is the swaged >> version, it appears anyway from yo

[RBW] Re: California bike route advice - Lompoc to Santa Barbara

Have not ridden that route since 1986, but 246, and I suspect to 154, ya'll got a big hill there. But an awesome downhill to Goleta. 101 has OK shoulders except at the bridges. Mike SLO CA On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 6:20:21 PM UTC-7 Jim S. wrote: > Hi all, > > This is a shot in the dark

[RBW] Re: FS: Cool Vintage Components (Sugino, Suntour, Shimano)

I like the Sugino Mighty / Super models. The one you show is the swaged version, it appears anyway from your photos. Dare I say, the asking price is high for a swaged crank. Mike "not always a bottom feeder" SLO CA On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 12:18:37 PM UTC-7 eliot...@gmail.com wrote: > I

Re: [RBW] Re: any bike photos of bikes with the Dia compe 980's?

Hi John S Erik Billings who did the braze-on mods and other frame stuff, I asked him to make a rigid longer drop cable hanger. It is chro-mo tubing, probably seat stay tube with a 6 mm barrel braze-on. Erik made two of them, one went to someone on the i-bob, 650b, or Riv list. Powder coated

Re: [RBW] Flood Season Riding in CA

Jim Don't forget that the impact by hydraulic mining in the 1860s-1875 or so, irreparably modified the American-Sacramento Rivers' inland delta by raising the streambed something like 15 feet, I've read. I think the 1862 flood may have been slightly influenced by the hydromodification,

[RBW] Re: Small window without rain

Shoot, was really close to your starting point (Brooklyn and Lakeshore) last weekend, on Central Coast this weekend. Mike SLO CA On Friday, January 6, 2023 at 11:56:49 AM UTC-8 edwardb...@gmail.com wrote: > Going in an Oakland ride at two. Starting at Arizmendi Lakeshore going > through lake

Re: [RBW] Flood Season Riding in CA

Jeremey, Eric, et al Get some photos of the rack line in between flood/release events to gauge river heights. A fun hydrologic exercise while riding. Rack line? The topmost line of organic and anthropogenic debris parallel to flow deposited on river bank/levee. Lower flood levels will result

Re: [RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

Vons on "The" 101 starts in Paso Robles, though I've never shopped there. I have shopped at the Safeway in Atascadero, SLO, King City, Salinas, Gilroy, Hollister, and Morgan Hill. Mike "no longer in "the" bay area Godwin SLO CA On Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 2:33:26 PM UTC-8 George Schick

[RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

Or make your winter riding destination the Central Coast of California, San Luis Obispo for winter riding. Less traffic, same great riding weather! Mike SLO CA On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:21:17 AM UTC-8 pi...@gmail.com wrote: > It's not hype. The Bay Area has the best winter cycling in

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

Nice Michael. I have the same crank that is on my Roadeo. Picked it up long ago at the Cow Palace bike swap meet for 30 bucks. Mike SLO CA On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:47:22 AM UTC-8 Joel S wrote: > Beautiful, enjoy it, these older Rivendell bikes are my preferred models. > > On Friday,

Re: [RBW] Dura-Ace and Japanese Recycling

John discovered the older FD magic. All my bikes have older (late 20th century) generally two-ring FDs - Campy, Suntour, Shimano - shifting triples. I really like the aesthetics and function. Mike "scrounging the bike kitchen for gems" Godwin SLO CA On Friday, December 2, 2022 at 5:48:30 PM

[RBW] Re: FS Silver 2 bar end shifters

Three thumbs up for the Silver 2 shifters as bar-end shifters. If you are hesitant to run them as bar end shifters, they are very adaptable. The right side/rear shifter does loosen a bit on rides, but the shape is fine. If ya'll are accustomed to friction shifting, piece 'o cake. Just a few

[RBW] Re: Homers and road touring

I had a MUSA Homer years ago, 2005-ish or so. With a Nitto rear rack, my return trip from TJs with both panniers loaded displayed whippy behavior. OK for the short rides from the grocery store or TJs, but I would not like handling even for a S24H. Frame was 61 cm for your consideration. Mike

[RBW] Re: FS- SON delux/DT Swiss dyno wheel 284.88€

Is the price difference worth it? I never liked the buzz with a shimano dyna hub. Its not a lot, just there all the time A SON hub may buzz a little at the beginning of a ride if the bike has sat for a while, then goes away after 1/4 mile or so. Buzz meaning the magnet notchiness differences

Re: [RBW] help identify a small part and a source for it

I use these nylon spacers from Ace Hardware, though the link is for Granger Spacers - Grainger Industrial Supply Mike SLO CA On Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 6:17:04 PM UTC-7 J J wrote: > Thanks

Re: [RBW] Re: Two Lone Wolves Go On A Riv Ride

It seems apparent, to me anyhow, the Racing Platypus rider was strongly influenced by the philosophy of Calvin and Hobbs. Mike "who needs ephemeral rules" SLO CA On Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 12:47:56 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I got on the horn to The Lone Wolf and asked

[RBW] Re: Rivendell and Planing - proof?

Dramatic for sure! Mike SLO CA On Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 3:15:37 PM UTC-7 Mackenzy Albright wrote: > [image: PXL_20220825_220133171_2.jpg] > > I recently acquired this orange Clementine. We all know early generations > paint are negotiable. However, I find the crack patterns quite

Re: [RBW] Canti-Rom - 63 cm - CA Delivery

ed. > > - Jimmy Warren > > > On Aug 4, 2022, at 11:51 AM, James Warren wrote: > > Hi Mike, > > > Standover is just under 88 cm with the Panaracer 700x37s on the bike. > > - Jimmy > > On Aug 4, 2022, at 11:39 AM, Mike Godwin wrote: > > Hi Jim > Wh

Re: [RBW] Your Road or Road-ish Riv Rubber Radius (tire width)

35 Gravel King slicks on the Roadeo, 38 Gravel King slicks on the BMC Monstercross, 38 SOMA Supple Vittesse (measure 35, but tall) on the Bob Jackson, 35 Bontrager somethings on the Poprad. Sometimes the GK tires on the Roadeo seem wide because the front end handling seems to change a bit

[RBW] Re: Potential buyer etiquette

As a potential buyer and infrequent seller, perhaps I sometimes correspond too much. A Nitto rack or some other jewel, its rare that there are crickets on the other end. Heck, at least crickets make noise! But I never thought of Eric's example, and Ken Y hit the nail on the head. If I sit back

[RBW] Re: FS: Canti-Rom - 63 cm - CA only

Hi Jim What is the standover height on this beautiful bike? Mike SLO CA On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 4:05:43 PM UTC-7 Jimmy Warren wrote: > > Hi RBW Forum Friends, > > Photos show a bike that’s been in my large hoard that has always gotten > way too few miles. (I have a Ram and a Hunq and a

[RBW] Re: Me packing a frame for shipping (repair & repaint)

Anyone that has received something from me finds the void spaces filled with plastic capped 1-gallon milk jugs, or 64 oz soda bottles. Lightweight and they don't collapse. Styrofoam is good too, left over from someone's electronics or tool packaging. Mike "i'm with Joe on zip ties" SLO CA On

Re: [RBW] Searching for bike akin to Quickbeam

I think the old Le Tour III will have the 0.866 inch, or is it 0.886 inch ID fork steer tube. I think that was up until about 1982. Others here will have a better date range when Schwinn switched to 22.2 mm stem/steer tube diameter. You can always shave down a Nitto stem to fit, particularly if

[RBW] Re: #PlatyPosing: Post your pics here! (Riv Mixtes welcome, too.)

I want Benz' bike Mike SLO CA On Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 4:12:45 PM UTC-7 Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > I will play this game (except the hoisting part)! > > [image: 2019Apr04-Rivendell_Wilbury.jpg] > > Rivendell Wilbury, repainted in "Cheviot orange", outfitted as an >

[RBW] Re: Riv Enthusiast at Midnight Oil show

Cool I was at the local Ace Hardware here in San Luis Obispo, and got comments on my BMC Monstercross from Rivvy folks. So, yes I have a Riv too. Jarrod and Ariel (howdy!) We chatted in the parking lot for a while, apparently standing too close to a parking spot that a giant SUV with Texas

[RBW] Re: FS Items

ent for the Tallux stem > > On Saturday, 4 June 2022 at 22:25:06 UTC-5 Mike Godwin wrote: > >> Campy seat post is spoken for. >> >> On Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 7:40:16 PM UTC-7 Mike Godwin wrote: >> >>> Hi Folks >>> Apologies for my cross-post with those o

[RBW] Re: FS Items

Campy seat post is spoken for. On Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 7:40:16 PM UTC-7 Mike Godwin wrote: > Hi Folks > Apologies for my cross-post with those of you on the i-bob list. Some > bits and pieces up for your consideration. PDF compilation of parts photos, > ask if you want to se

Re: [RBW] Old Bike New Day

Good heavens no, 4.36 chains. That would be the highest point in the whole wide world! Mike "about 300 ft MSL" SLO CA On Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 7:54:18 PM UTC-7 Jim Bronson wrote: > The elevation is 436 chains? > > Jim > austin suburbs, tx > > On Sun, May 22,

Re: [RBW] Re: Latest Blahg, Leah, sheep

When I lived in the East Bay of SF Bay Area, a popular route for the racey crowd was along Mt Diablo Blvd in Lafayette. I would take my tricked out folding Peugeot coaster brake 20-inch bike with a plastic white basket with appropriate plastic flower to Ace Hardware. I changed every part on the

Re: [RBW] Two Lone Wolves Go On A Riv Ride

Fabulous. When I first moved to San Luis Obispo, a coworker stopped by my cube and within the first week of the new job. I started riding with him and his longtime riding partner. Every Sunday for 7.5 years we have a ride date, except of course when one of us is out of town. Colors? I assume

[RBW] Re: Which rims did Rivendell endorse in the early days?

My floor model Ram used Bontrager Mustang or Fairlane (some kind of Ford) with offset rear rim. They had a big stack of Weinmann single-walled rims, and Velocity rims of some flavor. All back just at the turn of the century. Yup back in the early oughts. Mike SLO CA On Tuesday, April 12, 2022

[RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

That sounds really neat Bill. I was always under the impression that a canti-roa may not fly with gate keepers at Riv. But since it is a custom from Riv and you are staying with the Riv design principles then it is go. Can't wait to see it. Mike SLO CA On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 1:01:28 PM

[RBW] WTB-ISO: Nitto Technomic Deluxe 9 cm

Hi folks Pardon for the cross-post to the ibob list too. Here I am again, looking for 9 cm Technomic Deluxe. Probably the same one I sold to one of you! The continuous transfer of goods between ibobs and ROBs. Thanks Mike SLO CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] How do you track mileage?

My riding buddy has his phone and a wireless computer on his bike. He tells me the mileage, I write on my calendar hanging on the fridge by a Riv superconducting magnet, by hand, with ink. Or trace it out on google map. Mike SLO CA On Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 2:51:15 PM UTC-8

[RBW] Re: FS(Bay Area): 58? Quickbeam

Nice rig, glad its too small. Mike SLO CA On Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 4:55:56 PM UTC-8 diekaiser wrote: > Alright, I can confirm it's a 56. Sorry folks! And thank you Christopher > for pointing this out. The standover from the catalog was throwing me off > since I didn't catch the note that

[RBW] Re: Buzzy hubs, hipster or window rattling?

Are you pissing all the neighbors off, or pissing off all the neighbors? I think the grammar needs to be explored as much as the hubba bubba of the hubs. I am not the one to dissect the grammar though. Is off at the end of a sentence a preposition? I cannot recall. Joe, just a gentil jab who

[RBW] Re: FS: Soma Sparrow 52cm silver handlebars

Hey Eddie Any takers yet? Mike SLO CA On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 10:34:21 AM UTC-8 eddietheflay wrote: > look better right side up: > > https://www.vcjshop.top/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=297217287=57.88 > > Now $50 shipped. > > On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 3:06:41 PM UTC-8 eddietheflay

[RBW] Re: Back in the Fold, er Bunch

ooks of those Roadeos...nice accents with the Jagwire and > blue chainring bolts. > > > Who makes the black hubs? Suntour superbe or Shimano dura-ace? > > On Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 11:35:08 PM UTC-6 Mike Godwin wrote: > >> Howdy >> An old, but new to me R

[RBW] Re: Twine Wrapping

The tricks to keeping it from disaggregating is wrap firmly but not super tight, and the pull-through piece. You know the twine is wrapped tight enough when the pull-through is difficult to accomplish. Pull the loop at least half way under the wrapped section. Make the pulling ends of the

[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

Wow that is a cool art project! Just lovely. Mike SLO CA On Friday, January 28, 2022 at 5:42:41 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > No relation to seller but an exquisite 62cm Rambouillet in San Francisco. > Lots more pictures on instagram. > > https://www.instagram.com/p/CZP662ePJRl/ > > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Platypus (50cm) and Randonneur (63cm)

Hi Daniel I saw the JB on LA craigslist, thinking, that bike has to be Daniel's. Now, the truth is out. Fabulous looking bike. Luckily it is too big for me, and my former Roadeo is coming back to the west coast. Mike SLO CA On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 3:05:29 AM UTC-8 Marty Gierke,

[RBW] Re: trip report: Virginia to Walnut Creek on my Atlantis

Nice write-up Tom. 2011 or 2021? Either way it appears to have been a great trip. I'm looking forward to my cross-country jaunt. Mike SLO CA On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:45:00 AM UTC-8 tgc wrote: > http://tomheadswest.blogspot.com/ > > -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

Regarding the Reynolds tubed bikes, my 1997 Lemond Zurich planed for me (Reynolds 853 61cm frame, me usually around 180 elbows). Max tire size is 700x30. And it was a real hoot riding as a 650b conversion. The 650b conversion seemed to amplify the plani-ness of the frame. Its too bad those

Re: [RBW] FS: Fly 6 Rear View Camera/Taillight

Patrick A few years ago, a few cyclists were riding up 13 from the southeast end of Berkeley, a rider's buddy got nailed by a car, and it was hit and run. So this time, the cops believed the riders that it was the driver's fault. They are useful, and fun to watch downhill racers too. Berkeley

[RBW] Re: WTB Quickbeam Frameset

Bill, would you be able to contain your excitement with the Dos Enos sitting on a corner of your desk, just waiting for the bike. Mike "I could build a bike around that part" Godwin SLO CA On Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 8:56:17 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > This is a quote from Grant's

Re: [RBW] FS: Rambouillet frameset 64cm c-t

The three of us! Mike "one size does not fit all" SLO CA On Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 2:02:17 PM UTC-8 christian poppell wrote: > Hey Kevin, > > Apologies for listing it as a 62. Like you said, I was basing that from > what the previous seller had stated. Totally makes sense why it felt so

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