[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Lovely bike Leah. Makes me think of Tom Wolf's Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. Psychedelics experience/experiments with powerful psychoactive substances that alter perception and mood and affect numerous cognitive processes Sounds about right to me. Groovy baby! On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at

[RBW] Re: The Official Introduction of RoadeoRosa

Bill Fantastic bike! Congratulations! I hope it is all that you wanted it to be. It certainly has been fun following your postings and I hope that you continue to share your particular thoughts, skills and musings with us in the future. I've a couple of questions for you. 1) I'm curious

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

I've been running my blue Ram with 650bx42 with fenders and can agree with Michael that it is a sublime ride. Very stable and comfy. Good on gravel and multi-use paths. Not super fast but reasonable. Plus P50 fenders fit well with great coverable. I am running a 650bx48 on the front with

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

I've owned both the Ram and Rawland Nordavinden. I sold the Rawland and still have the Ram. The Rawland was nice but the Ram is soo much nicer in every way. Just my humble opinion James Poulson On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 5:33:31 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > So it appears Max the

Re: [RBW] Re: Ramouillet max tire

Same as Rich and Toshi here. My blue 58 Rambo fits 700x32 with fenders and 700x35 without, but like Toshi I love the bike with 650bx42s and fenders. JP On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 1:16:09 PM UTC-5 David Hallerman wrote: > Hi. Not clear how the Tektro R539s give more clearance than, say,

Re: [RBW] Gus is complete!

Congratulations! That looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing. On Friday, March 10, 2023 at 6:08:55 PM UTC-6 DavidP wrote: > Congrats! Great build and it looks so comfortable. Looking forward to see > some photos of it out and about. > > -Dave > On Friday, March 10, 2023 at 7:04:21 PM UTC-5

Re: [RBW] WTB/WTT – Huret Jubilee Long Cage Rear Derailleur

No relation to me. https://bikerecyclery.com/nos-huret-jubilee-long-cage-rear-derailleur-2248-touring-rare-take-off/ JP On Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 4:15:33 PM UTC-6 Ken Mattina wrote: > Well since this is just a fun exercise, how about H plus Son rims? Either > the archetype or TB14. > >

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Eric, beautiful build. looks like you had fun with that one! Greg, very nice restoration. James P mid-nebraska On Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 8:45:38 AM UTC-6 Ted Durant wrote: > On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 5:06:27 PM UTC-6 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi all — I just finished up a build,

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

Max & Mike - those are both very nice. Orange is the fastest color! On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 8:14:19 AM UTC-6 maxcr wrote: > Beautiful bike Michael, congrats! > > I must say I felt a bit of deja vu because I also recently bought a 60 Ram > frame on ebay and I just finished building up.

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

ension > experiments.) > > Brian Cole > Lawrence NJ > > > On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 1:19:52 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> You had the stiffness of the steerer as your "quill", plus there was less >> quill effect as your stem/bars were lowe

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

I find this topic very interesting. Hope you don't mind if I indulge myself here a bit and solicit an opinion or three. While I love both the Legolas and Rambouillet, I purchased the Ram first as a used frame, due to the high praise it received on this and other forums. I've had it for over 10

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

I see I hit the send button prematurely. The Ram BB drop is listed as 77mm not the 70mm I mistakenly wrote in the previous post. JP On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 12:14:14 PM UTC-6 MoVelo wrote: > Patrick Moore asked these questions, and since I own both a Ram and > Legolas I will a

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

Patrick Moore asked these questions, and since I own both a Ram and Legolas I will attempt to answer them. Be forewarned I am not the best writer, nor do I believe I am the best at describing the subtleties of various different bikes (ie handling, ride and so forth). The short answers is

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Hawksbill Slope cabin overnighter

Excellent report. Thanks for sharing with us what sounds like an epic adventure. On Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 3:15:59 PM UTC-6 alancrai...@gmail.com wrote: > Great report. Sounds like a fantastic ride and near perfect accommodations > for a rustic overnighter. Thanks for sharing! > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: Fender size for a Rambouiller

nd am moving into a more useful all-round bike as I have had >> too many injuries. >> >> Original message >> From: MoVelo >> Date: 10/20/22 1:52 PM (GMT-05:00) >> To: RBW Owners Bunch >> Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Fender size for a Ra

Re: [RBW] Re: Fender size for a Rambouiller

Im running 50mm SKS plastic fenders on my Ramboulliet when it's in fender mode. I switch back and forth between 700x32s and 650Bx42s so it's good to have a fender wide enough for both of those. It works really well given the location of the brake bridge in back and fork crown in front. Using

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

My Rambo is currently running Panaracer Pari-Motos 650bx42's actual width on Velocity A23's. I love these tires on this bike and it has become my gravel/all-rounder. I have the Tektro 559's set so I can easily switch over to 700c and usually run 35mm in that size. Although it will take 38 the

[RBW] Re: WTB:48cm Nitto Noodles

Thanks to everyone that responded to my query. I have found what I was looking for. James On Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 1:24:29 PM UTC-5 MoVelo wrote: > I'm wondering if anyone on this list might be holding the above referenced > item they would like to rid themselves of. Straight an

[RBW] WTB:48cm Nitto Noodles

I'm wondering if anyone on this list might be holding the above referenced item they would like to rid themselves of. Straight and true preferred, but scratches, glue, tape residue, bugs and boogers are fine with me. Please pm me. James Poulson Centralish NE -- You received this message

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Noodle 46cm

I'm wondering if there might be someone holding some 48cm noodles they might want to move along. Straight and true required, but glue, bugs, buggers and scratches are alright by me. Reply off list please. Thanks James Poulson Centralish NE -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Cottonwoods in leaf: acequia/ditchbank trail ride

Looks fun Patrick. Couple of questions. Do those trails see a lot of traffic and that is what keeps the vegetation down? How high does the water get during the irrigation season? I am assuming it varies depending on the time of year. I love finding these kinds of unintentional recreation

Re: [RBW] Re: A Quiet Ride and Thoughts of Bicycle Commuting

> > On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 1:12 PM MoVelo wrote: > >> Too bad they feel they have to put their articles behind a paywall. Who >> does that anymore? >> >> On Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 7:05:47 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: >> >>> I know that I am push

Re: [RBW] Re: A Quiet Ride and Thoughts of Bicycle Commuting

Too bad they feel they have to put their articles behind a paywall. Who does that anymore? On Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 7:05:47 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > I know that I am pushing the boundaries of this thread to the breaking > point, but I also think that these tangents are fully

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

I'm still loving my Rambouillet and would probably be it if I had to pick just one. Currently set up with 650Bx42's it makes a very comfy and beautiful gravel bike. :-) JP in Goatville On Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 12:35:04 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Yes, Corwin, I agree with

Re: [RBW] Re: Dealing with wind

Central Nebraska here. Winds and goatheads! If I can plan a ride out into the wind and with the wind on the return after I'm warmed up, I do. Sometimes that's not possible so I just bear it. I'm 66 and ride drops level with the saddle. Aero tuck the best you can. Cross winds can be just as

[RBW] Re: The Whimsical Illustrations of Uncle Rinne

Awesome John. Thanks for sharing. jp On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 6:39:41 PM UTC-6 John Rinker wrote: > A recent Bikepacking > profile on > Tetsuro Ohno highlights his 'Uncle Rinne' character. Many of his > illustrations seem to

[RBW] Re: How do you track mileage?

I use Ride with GPS on my iPhone. It keeps track of yearly mileage and all the other stats, pauses when I pause and can run it the background whilst I surf other apps. Also there is a pretty big library of rides from others who have shared with the app. Remembering to turn it on at the

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

I'm old enough to have lost enough hearing to not be bothered by buzzy hubs, and I try to keep an appropriate social distance from those that could potentially be bothered by them. My Chris Blings are noisy and sometimes I can hear them. My Shimanos are silent, I think. On Monday, February

Re: [RBW] Has anyone tried out their Uncle Ron's Orthopedic Bars?

Patch Thanks for the reply. I knew you lived on the edge, but please becareful or your bars will end up like Eric's, who's are seriously wacky. JP On Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 2:38:12 PM UTC-6 Sam Perez wrote: > Eric , > I did the same thing I think it’s the outer bend I compared my

Re: [RBW] Has anyone tried out their Uncle Ron's Orthopedic Bars?

I'm curious, and I know I have seen this in numerous bike photos before, but why is the chain so severely cross chained. That being the big cassette cog in the back and big ring in the front? Is there a convention for photographing bikes that I am unaware of, or do most folks cross-chain like

[RBW] Re: Legolas Rackless Dirt Rando build

Nikko Excellent photography and a very nice build. Couple of questions. Is the finish of the bike sort of matte, because it looks that way to me in a couple of the shots. Perhaps it is the way you have the lighting set. Also, I'm curious about what the rear hub is/ Thanks JP On Sunday,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 55cm Hillborne PRICE DROP

Ahmed Your Hillborne looks great. I am in the market for one but in a larger size. If your's was a 58 I'd be all over it. I do see there is a 60cm on Ebay with a starting bid of $2200.00. I am a little confused about that size tho as the chart I have shows a 58 and then a 62. I confess I

[RBW] Re: Where is Deacon Patrick?

Garth Thank you so much for this info. I too have wondered about Deacon's whereabouts. I am sorry for the groups loss, but joyed to have found him and his writings. Sharp wit within a truly compassionate soul seems to be so rare these days. Peace jaypea On Sunday, December 26, 2021 at

[RBW] Re: Why did you buy your first Riv?

Looking for a mountain bike in 1989ish, I discovered Bridgestone and Grant's marketing philosophy. Both of which clicked with me. So, I ended up with an MB2 because it was purple and almost as good as the MB1. I rediscovered Grant and Rivendell thru IBOB, and fully reveled in the Kool-Aid.

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me some bikes with black components

My reference to 'dirt' showing up less on black was imprecise. By 'dirt' I meant that filth that turns black due to grease, oil or other lubricants. I prefer silver components myself since I can better tell when they need a good cleaning. The only experience I've had with black was on a car I

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me some bikes with black components

i always figured black components became a thing to make the dirt less obvious James Poulson On Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 6:30:52 PM UTC-6 Paul Brodek wrote: > Thanks, Lucky! Knobbys are kinda scarce. I had a Toothpaste one for a > while, like that color as well. > > Paul Brodek >

[RBW] WTT: 59 Legolas for 59 Rodeo

Hello all; I have a beautiful orange Legolas that I have enjoyed for almost 10 years now, but have decided to move it along if anyone is interested. I wanted to put feelers out to see if there might be a 59 Roadeo lurking amongst y'all in need of a new home. PM me. Thanks James Poulson --

[RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

[image: Shop Helper.jpg] My shop is embarrassingly messy, but I did have a helper today. On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:29:56 PM UTC-5 eggman...@gmail.com wrote: > Wow! a dream for most of this groups users, I gotta say. You lucky mf. > Props on how the shop is set up with the hanging

Re: [RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

Greetings to those who have had to suffer thru the smokey haze of these wildfires. I am sending my rain dance wishes to you all. In the meantime wear your masks. On Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 8:36:25 PM UTC-5 Bill Gibson wrote: > All week the smoke from California has made the sun copper

[RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

The sunrises and sunsets have been fantastic here in flyover territory. Thanks. On Monday, August 24, 2020 at 11:05:45 AM UTC-5 Ash wrote: > > The smoke situation in South Bay Area keeps changing between bad and very > bad. > > These pictures are from a trail I frequent. Before the fire vs

[RBW] Re: Converting a Legolas from threadless to threaded/quill

I vaguely remember some time back this being a topic. My memory tells me there was some concern that the unthreaded 1" tube on the Legolas was too thin to thread. Those with better memories can tell me I am right or wrong. I too have a lovely Legolas with an unthreaded stem and would prefer a

[RBW] Re: What have you learned during the isolation?

i've learned that government can be incredibly stupid. I guess I already knew that but this confirms it. On Friday, April 10, 2020 at 6:20:52 PM UTC-5, aeroperf wrote: > > > It’s the first time I’ve started a thread, but I’d be interested to hear > about what you’ve learned that’s new to you.

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

ersion? With the setups so > similar, how do the 2 bikes compare in ride qualities? > > Thanks > > Bruce > > Sent from my iPad > > On Feb 10, 2020, at 10:54 AM, MoVelo > > wrote: > >  > Hello everyone. Thought I jump in here and post pics of my two Rive

[RBW] Re: New ROADEO

Bill I bought my Legolas second hand so not sure if it is Waterford or Nobliette. How can I tell the difference? thanks James Poulson On Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 9:20:46 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > When I got my Nobilette Legolas, I asked myself "why don't they have Nobi > build

[RBW] Re: Seen on My Instagram: My new 57cm Legolas Frameset

Stem envy! On Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 5:45:06 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Hopefully a Instagram Link to Rivbike's feed > > > Roman and I both ordered 57cm Legolas framesets at the same time. > Nobilette built them up, and they arrived from paint

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Blu Ram

$800.00 Frame only. On Monday, March 6, 2017 at 3:57:09 PM UTC-6, MoVelo wrote: > > I am wanting to gauge interest. Will send pics to those interested. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

[RBW] FS: 58cm Blu Ram

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[RBW] Re: Atlantis Redo

Ken Thank you for sharing you labor of love. Having gone thru a similar process I can fully understand the hard work, frustration and dedication it took you to get to the beautiful result. Enjoy the fruits of your labor . James Poulson Kansas City, MO On Friday, December 6, 2013 1:12:53 AM

[RBW] Re: Bay Area bike tour write-up and photos

Jim Thanks for the wonderful pics and post. A trip like that has been on my bucket list for some time now. Kudos to you for doing it and reporting it. I look forward to more posts. By the way, I was unaware of being able to ship bikes via Amtrak. I have taken the train to the Emeryville

[RBW] Re: Tubeless candidate???

Has anyone had success with Foss tubes against goatherds? On Jan 21, 1:47 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Today I pulled my Rivy down from the hook and find the rear tire flat. a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/6733538469/in/photostream/;Yep, another goathead.