[RBW] Re: Just fixed, or new bike day? - either way, thanks to the nice Riv folks

One of my favourite recent bike videos, great job! If it had been me it would've been twice as long to account for searching through the pile of tools I'd accumulated in the blue carpet work area... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Red Bombadil!

That is strange. I'm pretty sure it's one of the older-style forks crown with (a bit) less clearance. The newer fork crowns have what Brian described as a 'frown'. Here's a photo from Leslie's flickr where the new frowning fork crown really obvious: https://flic.kr/p/bq9xMA. More on this later,

[RBW] Re: Potential Der. Hanger for SimpleOne / QB?

Oh, nice find... so would that work OK on an old frame with forward-facing horizontal dropouts? -- 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-b

[RBW] Riv headset spacer bell mount outside diameter in line with your spacers, or wider?

I just finished installing one on my Bomba about 5 minutes ago. Yes, the OD of the bell mount 'collar' is larger than the OD of the other spacers so it does stick out a bit. If it bothers you, and you really want a the bell there, maybe it's the excuse you need to get a custom spacer made? Not

Re: [RBW] Re: My 71 cm AHH

Joe, I recently switched from a 10 cm Tallux + Albatross to a 80 mm Dirt Drop + Noodles on my 68 cm Bomba. I loved the albatrosses and there was no real reason for changing other than I felt like tinkering and I had some Noodles in the basement. It's a good combo for me, the short reach and ext

Re: [RBW] Re: Large Saddlesack space between rack and saddle loop

What Chris said. I don't have my bike to measure right now, but my saddle height is 91 cm and the straps that came with the large SaddleSack didn't reach. It works fine after swapping them for longer ones. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: My 71 cm AHH

Congrats on the Homer! I love seeing other big bikes on here. Liesl, not exactly what you requested but here's my 68 cm Bombadil with the rider of a 54 cm Homer... https://flic.kr/p/boK3HF -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

Re: [RBW] Re: Squishy Brakes

Also meant to say, from the description of "squishy" lever feel mechanical advantage may not be the problem, and I'd also try better brake pads before anything else. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Squishy Brakes

As long as the angle of the canti arm is less than 90° from vertical, lowering the straddle cable always increases mechanical advantage. See MAITOY . If you're looking for more mechanical advantage (although that is not necessarily what you need to do

[RBW] Re: New-to-me 64 cm Bombadil!

Thanks guys. Yep, the 68 has noodles with bar ends at the moment and I'm planning to go with bullmooses and thumbies on this one. Maybe green bartape over the grips with dark shellack will complement the brown nicely... Good point about the scratches, might as well cover them up while they're

Re: [RBW] Re: What is the advantage of expensive hubs?

Forgive the minor thread hijack, but actually I'd love to hear some more opinions on XT vs LX hubs. I couldn't work out which are 'better' because there are (of course) different criteria for different purposes. For my purposes, weight is completely irrelevant. I want the better sealed, more du

[RBW] Re: What is the advantage of expensive hubs?

Hi Jim & others, Thought I'd share my experience. I'm not planning to buy boutique hubs again, mainly because service is difficult to come by outside the US. I had a Phil Wood hub go bad within about 3–6 months (failed ratchet ring). The tools for replacing the ratchet ring are apparently not a

[RBW] Re: Two more builds

Yeah, it looks great. I didn't even know a red B17 was a thing! Too bad, my better half has made it clear that I'm only allowed three saddles, although I think that was intended to stop me buying more bikes... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: Two more builds

Cool bikes, guys. Bill, is the saddle on the Schwinn really that red, or is it just the light? -- 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-bu

Re: [RBW] FS: Olive green Sackville BarSack + Nitto BarSack Rack

Firstly, this is now sold. Thanks for the interest. I was intending for people use the 'Reply to author' function, but I've personally found that to be extremely unreliable so I can understand why you wouldn't. Anyway, if I'd seen that you'd been trying to get in touch I would have emailed you,

Re: [RBW] FS: Olive green Sackville BarSack + Nitto BarSack Rack

Oh crap! I got a couple of replies off list, but I somehow missed these posts. My apologies, I wasn't ignoring you on purpose. Acually I thought I ticked the "email updates to me" button, as well. Bruce, I have two people interested but if they both fall through I'll get in touch. Sorry again.

[RBW] FS: Olive green Sackville BarSack + Nitto BarSack Rack

Hi list, I've had this handlebar rack and bag combo for a couple of years and only used it once or twice, so it's time to find it a new home. I would say the condition is 'like new' except for a small scuff m

[RBW] SKF Bottom Bracket for Homer Hilsen

We used a 107 mm SKF for a Sugino triple on the better half's AHH. Crank clears the chainstay fine. Would a chainline measurement be helpful? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: WTB: large Riv frame w/ tyre clearance for trail riding, e.g. 68 cm Atlantis

Thanks for the replies. I would also be happy with a massive Hilsen, but it doesn't seem as sensible to get a 67 cm when Riv sells 72 cm frames (although I haven't worked out the max handlebar height on the 67 cm... maybe it's taller than a 64 cm Sam?). However I will keep an eye on those aucti

[RBW] WTB: large Riv frame w/ tyre clearance for trail riding, e.g. 68 cm Atlantis

Hi list, It's (literally and figuratively) a tall ask, but I'm wondering if anyone has a really large Riv frame and fork that they would like to sell or have been thinking about selling. I'm looking for a bike for trail use so I'd like Sam Hillborne tyre clearances and larger. V-brake/canti pos

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 speed cassette question

Oops! Thanks Steve. On Tuesday, 15 April 2014 21:24:54 UTC+2, Steve Palincsar wrote: > The spacing between 7 and 8 is NOT identical. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

[RBW] Re: 7 speed cassette question

Hi Zack, I was having problems which chain skipping and ghost shifting, which were solved when I switched from 9 to 8 speed. However, I think the spacing on a 7 speed cassette is the same as on an 8 speed (someone correct me if I'm confused). If that's true I don't know if changing between the

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

Yes please! It looks like a long Bombadil to me. Same fork crown as my Bombadil, canti/v-brake posts, room for big tyres. Wonder what sizes they'll offer...? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] Re: rear rack mounting question

Tried to post before but I think google ate it, sorry if this comes through twice. I had to bend the struts in order to avoid the same issue when I installed a Tubus rack on a 54 cm AHH with Silver calipers. Riv's youtube site has a video showing you how to do it: hold the struts in a vice and

Re: [RBW] Tire swapping Saturday

Nice one, Bill. So is your Hillborne maxed out at 43 mm or is there room for more tyre? Tom Germany -- 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-own

[RBW] Re: FS: 68cm Quickbeam --Just a reminder

Sorry about the thread hijack, but are there other large persons' bikes currently for sale on the list, Ryan? Can you point me in the right direction? I'm hopefully-soon-to-be-in-the-market (not for a one-speed, sorry Kelly) but I haven't seen any listed recently... -- You received this messag

[RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

Cool, too small for me though. The Redwood is from before the long reach Tektro brake era of Rivs, so it would have limited tyre clearance (by current Riv standards), right? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fr

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

>From the Archives: https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/DWJHrzq02O0/wreDnVqV1QgJ -- 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-bu

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne as tourer

Bill, that is exactly what I wanted to know, thanks! -- 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 t

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne as tourer

Grant or Dave sez in this Blug post "Bar exit height should be listed on every bike’s geometry charts". Is this information (or frame stack) available somewhere for Rivs? It's not in the Geometry google-doc. I'm not trying to be a smarty pants here, this would be useful for me because I want to

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe 650B/27.5 Thunder Burt Review

Hmm, they look like fun. 49 mm you say? I wonder if they'd fit without fenders on a Hillborne... -- 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-

[RBW] Re: Albatross V-brake levers

If you're after cheaper ones, there are also the Tektro levers that Riv used to sell which can be switched between long- and short-pull. If I was buying new ones I'd probably try the super-cheap Shimano

Re: [RBW] Re: Albas & Thumbies setup

Found it by googling. This is what I meant! Sorry about the multiple posts. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Albas & Thumbies setup

Yep, but I wonder if anyone's tried mounting thumbies right at the ends of the bar to have the shift levers in roughly the same position as if they were bar end shifters. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?

Could it be the new tall persons' Riv with the special seat cluster that was in the lug-making–movie? I wouldn't complain...! -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Albas & Thumbies setup

I've been thinking about trying reverse levers for a while now, but I don't want to give up the extreme convenience of bar-end shifters. Has anyone tried using reverse brake levers and mounting the thumbies right at the very ends of the bars, so that the shift levers can be positioned like bar-

Re: [RBW] 3 bikes including a 68 cm Quickbeam on eBay (not mine)

Jim, 'Large BIcycles' is another Google group: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/large-bicycles Tom -- 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

[RBW] 3 bikes including a 68 cm Quickbeam on eBay (not mine)

Hello all, No personal connection, but the link to this eBay auctionfor three bikes, including a 68 cm QB, was posted to the Large Bicycles list. Sorry if this

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

Hmm, "SimpleQuickOne"... some buyers may not get what they expect! (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Tom -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: New (to me) Bombadil build

Really like the big bullmoose bars. Great build. -- 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 th

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Rivsters here commute more than 10 miles one-way? Cold weather tips?

As someone from Australia (hot) commuting in Germany (cold) I definitely qualify as a wimp. Must find some of those chopper gloves, they look the business! Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma Grand Randonnee, from a Rivendell perspective

Guys, Sorry to stick my oar in but it seems to me that the question is how the seat tube (frame size) is measured. If it's measured all the way to the top of the seat tube where the seatpost clamp is, then the HT extension will be (roughly!!!) cancelled out by the seat tube extension, and the

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma Grand Randonnee, from a Rivendell perspective

Jim, I'm late to this, but as a data point: I have a PBH of 100 cm I would not expect to get the bars anywhere near high enough with that Soma frame and a Tallux stem. High enough for me means at least saddle height or higher. To illustrate: I have a 66 cm Peugeot frame with a level top tube. O

Re: [RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

Thanks Jeff, good find—but it's sold now. Ah well, next time. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

Well, it's still listed for sale and the seller has told me he doesn't want to part it out. I don't expect it to happen but I thought it was worth checking if anyone wants some parts for a drop-bar build and could team up as Bill suggested. The seller hasn't specified most of the parts on the b

Re: [RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

That would indeed be great, but it's a big ask. I enquired on eBay about parting it out, but at that price I expect he'll get a buyer for the whole bike before the weekend's out. There were at least two bidders on the original listing. We'll see, though! -- You received this message because y

Re: [RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

I'd be all over it if it was just the frame. Shipping & taxes to Germany are far too expensive for a whole bike (you pay VAT on the shipping price, too). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

Ahhh I want that frame. SH orange, canti-posts. Perfect. -- 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. T

[RBW] Re: wtb: Rivendell Bombadil ~ 56cm ~ diagatube?

But if you did that, how would it be different from a Hunq? In-between frame size? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 68cm (Rivendell only)

Deal! I should probably wait patiently at the back of the queue because I already have a 68 cm Bombadil... -- 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 r

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 68cm (Rivendell only)

I've also been keeping an eye out for a 68 cm Atlantis. Don't think there are all that many out there, unfortunately. Enjoy the QB! Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] Re: '80s Peugeot built for off road riding, limited Riv content

I'm pretty sure Rigida rims are made in China. They're cheap here, but theirs were also the only rims I could find that are wide, silver and have 36 holes and aren't disc-specific. Mavic rims are about 1.5–2 times the price, and Velocity rims are only available in very few places and are far mo

[RBW] Re: '80s Peugeot built for off road riding, limited Riv content

Thanks for the comments. I was also hesitant to spread the dropouts that far but there wasn't much to lose. My main concern was losing the brake bridge, so I used tie-down straps to support that and the chainstay bridge. I have no idea whether there is any practical effect to that, though. Luck

[RBW] '80s Peugeot built for off road riding, limited Riv content

Hi list, Firstly an apology for the limited Rivendell content, but maybe some members will be interested anyway. I've been thinking about getting another Riv to use as a specific MTB / off-road bike. I think a 64 cm Sam would be just about big enough for me and give me enough tyre clearance fo

[RBW] Re: Anybody put a Large Saddlesack on top of Sackville Panniers?

Hi Kip, I haven't tried that specific combo, but I have used Ortlieb panniers on a Tubus rear rack, with my large SaddleSack sitting on top. It worked fine in terms of everything being securely attached etc., but there was zero access to the contents of the panniers without removing the SaddleS

[RBW] Re: FS: BIG (71cm) A. Homer Hilsen DeLuxe build $3750

Wow, that is an extremely nice bike. I presume it will sell quickly, but if it doesn't and your friend decides to part it out, could you post again? I would be interested in the frame and fork. Tom Germany. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

Re: [RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

If it helps... on Google Chrome on my Mac OS computer the thumbnails in your original post were upside down. When clicked, the full-size images were right-side-up. In your most recent post, the first two thumbnails and full-size images are right-side-up, but the thumbnail AND full-size image fo

Re: [RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

I always thought the problem with Patrick's photos was the electrons getting flipped as they crossed the equator to reach me in Australia, but I'm perplexed to report that the upsidedownedness persists even here in Europe... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Used Bike Pricing - General - Mindless.. Dribble

Kelly, I wondered what you'd done with your 68 cm Atlantis. If I had one of those I certainly wouldn't be selling it! I would leave the Bomba built up as the touring/commuting bike it is now and the Atlantis would be a dedicated mountain bike. (In other words, you could/should keep both...) It

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne Rohloff Conversion

That's great. Did bending the rear triangle from 120 mm to 135 mm spacing on such a nice bike make you anxious at all? -- 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 a

Re: [RBW] VO Touring Hub vs XT?

Tony, There seems to be a silver DH-3N80 with 36 holes available here (in Germany). There's also an XT dynamo hub (Silver, aluminium axle, 36 holes. DH-T780.) but I don't know how it compares to Shimano's other dynohubs. These pages are in German, I'm afraid: DH-3N72

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

Jim, I use a bungee ball on the bottom of my large SaddleSack. The cord loops through the leather on the bottom of the bag and around the top of the rack. It holds nice and secure. It's not exactly quick release, but it's quickER release... personally I find it more time-consuming (we're talkin

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

I've also been looking at hubs recently and got pretty confused by several comments I came across about old vs. new XT vs. LX hubs, for example the switch to aluminium axles. Say you just wanted the toughest, most durable current-generation Shimano hub and didn't care at all about weight. Is LX

[RBW] Moselle Valley ride

Over a couple of days last week Cat and I rode our Riv bikes (my 68 cm Bombadil and her 54 cm Homer) along part of the Moselle Valley bike path (Moselradweg) in Rheinland-Pfalz near the border between Germany and Luxembourg. We rode about 200 Km from Trier to Koblenz over 2.5 days plus a side t

Re: [RBW] Re: Practical differences - SON vs Shimano Dyno hub?

> > >> I've got a SON Klassik and a Shimano DH-3N70 dynohub and I find them both good. The SON lives on my Bombadil (touring, commuting, transport) and the Shimano lives on a beater / city / winter bike. The Schmidt seems "nicer" but I would not swear that I can tell the difference when riding.

[RBW] Re: Zurich bike shop recos?

Well. I have wondered if the lady-friend and I are the only Riv owners on the continent. Glad to hear there are others! Tom Köln, DE -- 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 f

[RBW] FS: Rivendells 68cm - three of them sort of

Kelly, Not sure if you're a subscriber but someone recenty posted over on the Large Bicycles groups that they're looking for a 68 cm 'touring' frame... Good luck with the sale (or not, if you secretly want to keep them), Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: IGH on a touring bike?

This is a good point. The pawls on mine sometimes don't engage properly (actually, they never have done since new) but I'm outside the US so there's very little I can do about it without paying over $100 to ship it back to Phil Wood, since they don't make the tool for replacing the ratchet ring

[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen 67cm DTT

You're killing me! But I think it's a bit too small, and I'm trying not to do anything foolish. Good luck with it. Tom -- 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] Re: Actual Tire Sizes

Don't know if I'm helping or hindering here, but Continental has a 42 mm 'cyclocross' tyre with some side knobs. Here. Don't know anything about them. I'm also checking out tyres in this category & size range

[RBW] Re: Loaded Bombadil

That is superb. You've still got room for a frame bag if you need it... Enjoy the ride! -- 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+uns

[RBW] Offroad tyres (was Re: Riv Bikes Tackle The Mountains)

Thanks for the tyre info. So is that RIv 700c or 650B? I am considering Clement tyres for my currently-nonexistent 700c trail bike. They have 53-622and 40-622 options. Has anyone tried them? PS I tried to split this in

Re: [RBW] Riv Bikes Tackle The Mountains

Looks like a nice ride, and good photos too. Can someone tell me what tyres this blue Rivis wearing? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] any metal fenders that will fit 700/42c tires

To add to what Grant said: I use 60 mm 700c Berthoud fenders with 60 mm Big Apples and there are no clearance issues whatsoever—in fact I still spaced the fenders away from the frame—because the frame has so much tyre clearance. Having said that, the fenders are only just wide enough to cover t

Re: [RBW] Nice to Ride the Bombadil again..

That looks really nice. Good call on the colour. By the way I've had good luck fixing squeaky B17s with a bit of Obenauf's or equivalent between the leather and the metal frame... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

Re: [RBW] Bombadil experiment

Nice work, as usual. Do the brakes feel any different? -- 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

[RBW] Handlebar Bag Recommendations?

I use a Carradice Barley saddlebag as a handlebar bag on my albatross bars. Two buckles on the bars and one on the quill. It is very secure and no swaying that I have noticed, but a cable hanger for cantis would get in the way (I use v-brakes). I can take a photo tomorrow if you like? You can't

[RBW] Re: Dynamo USB charger

Kelly, that's interesting to hear, 'cos I couldn't get mine to work with three different iPhone models. In fact I even tried hooking it up to the wall via an AC adapter to be sure it was fully charged and the phones still complained. I'm not that worried about charging my phone so I gave up on

[RBW] Re: Dynamo USB charger

I am also skeptical about dymano-powered iPhone charging. iPhones are not only picky, as Jim and Minh have mentioned, but they may get pickier over time. The Busch und Müller e-Werk + cache battery combo was supposed to charge iPhones (which it did at first) but Apple disabled it with a softwar

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Junior speculation

You've got me all excited... I noticed a new big bike was mentioned in the lug video, but I hadn't thought about what type of bike it would be. I would be love a large folks' Sam Hillborne. I'm already considering a 64 cm as a mountain bike but a 67 would seal it. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: New AHH build drivetrain problem

This is one of those annoying things that seems to have a few possible causes—I had the exact same problem with my Waterford Bombadil. In my case, it was the plastic bottom bracket cable guide that was at fault. The one that came on the bike new from Riv was black with only one mounting hole, b

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 speed Dura Ace indexing versus 7 speed Shimano non-DA indexing

I didn't read the whole Sheldon article you linked and I'm sure you're aware of this 'cos you build your own cassettes, but just in case—he does also have a cheat sheet for cassette spacing . -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[RBW] Re: How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.

Amazing! Great job. -- 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-o

[RBW] Re: Two rack questions

Thanks, good answers on both points... I will carry some extra bolts, an excellent backup that I would not have thought of! -- 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, se

[RBW] Re: Removing brake cable hanger from headset: replacement spacer required?

Yep, I'll probably get one of those next time I order from Riv. Anyway the hanger has been replaced with a spacer now, bag is happy, bike is 50 g lighter by Doug's estimate. Bet that gets my average speed up over 10 mph! Next up, to shave the brake pads... -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

Shawn, It can definitely work. I'm without a photo capture device this week, so I can't prove it, but we've put a large SaddleSack on my GF's 54 cm (650b) Homer. B68, SH about 70 cm from memory, Tubus Cargo carrier. I guess if you're on a 54 cm Hunq you'd have a bit more post showing. Anyway, i

[RBW] Re: Removing brake cable hanger from headset: replacement spacer required?

I tell myself I left the hanger there in case I hated V-brakes and decided to go back to cantis, but I have to say my laziness would probably have won, and the hanger would have stayed there forever. I just got a Carradice Barley saddlebag which fits perfectly as a handlebar bag on my Albatross

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil v. 2.0 and new Fatty Rumpkins

What a beast! Great stuff. I'm curious, what made you give up on the EBB? -- 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...@googl

[RBW] Re: Hupe or Fender for saddlebag support (if it rides too low)?

I had good luck with the Hupe... I installed one, upside-down and secured with zip ties, on my GF's commuter (not a Riv) to hold up her SaddleSack small—and it works brilliantly. Maybe the upside-downness is the key? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] Re: Hi from Kai, Hillborne roller and web enthusiast

Every time I see a large bike, I can't help thinking, "would it fit me?", hence the saddle height question. But Liesl's right, I can see how that would be considered weird out in the real world...! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Hi from Kai, Hillborne roller and web enthusiast

Nice looking bike! I'm always happy to have more tall riders on the list. Can I ask your saddle height? I'm 6′5″-ish but all legs and ride a 68 cm Bombadil with a saddle height of 90 cm. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions - Is Grant Eating the Wrong Stuff?

Yeah. The presentation of health issues in the media suffers greatly from dumbing down and miscommunication, among other things. I looked at that Salon article and there are points that I don't believe an evolutionary biologist would have made in such an unqualified way, which suggests to me th

[RBW] Re: How do Silver Shifters work?

Sorry for being dense, but does this mean you swapped the guide pulley WITH the tension pulley? Or you swapped them both for an unnamed replacement? I would like to try it... - Excessive guide pulley play. Again - part of the system these days. > This play allows a dumb system - i.e. any ind

[RBW] Re: V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

Hi Owen, I use Shimano V-brakes (107 mm arms), 700C Big Apples (57 mm actual width on my rims) and Berthoud 60 mm steel fenders. It works great, although it was necessary to put a dent in (or should I say cold set) the fenders to get the housing stop/quick-release thingy on the V-brakes to clea

Re: [RBW] Hunq and Hilsen on Ebay

Looks like it's sold, did you get it? -- 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, s

Re: [RBW] Hunq and Hilsen on Ebay

I guess it depends on what you want to do with it. Maybe the lack of standover isn't an issue, e.g. if you want it for touring. I have a 68 cm Bombadil with barely any clearance and it doesn't matter in the slightest for touring, commuting etc., but I've been ogling that 62 cm Hunq as a dedicat

[RBW] Re: several (big) Toyo Hilsens

Ryan, if you don't have any luck with MSL someone seems to have a 68 cm Rambouillet they're looking to sell over on Large Bicycles. Don't know the seller personally etc... -- You received this message because you are sub

Re: [RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

That is stupendous! Could you not get some more chain rings on it, though? Is that threadless stem + dirt drop + albatross at the back? -- 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: No Bombadil????

And my Bomba has clearance for 60 mm big apples with fenders and room to spare. -- 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...

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

I guess they were building them to order anyway... It's also their only bike for tall riders other than the AHH. I wouldn't fit on a Hunq (or a Surly). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

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