Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

We sort of discussed this earlier in the thread. Grant stated that there was some key thing that they needed to pull off, and we postulated that it might be a new rim. Garth noted that such 45mm rim brake rims have existed for a long time in 26 (snowcat) and 29 (kris holm) but not yet 650b. As

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

? Not sure why anyone would think plus tires are off the table. I've used cantis with 3.8" tires on 65mm rims and they were perfectly adequate. All 2nd hand accounts we've heard of conversations with insiders/employees seem to suggest that a plus sized project is a possibility, even if not this

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

"Ridable prototypes by mid July!" That might just coincide with my first visit to the bay area in a couple of decades, and what I hope to be my first ever visit to RBW HQ. Yipee. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

[RBW] Re: Low-Normal rear derailleurs... R.I.P.?

Wasn't there talk once of Riv making a Silver-branded derailleur where the spring in the parallelogram could be reversed, so it would work either way? I'm sure it was a long shot. I hated rapid-rise but, as others note, it's just what you get used to. Look for the deore xt or xtr mountain bi

Re: [RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

Eric - sorry for repetition. I was typing while you posted much of the same comments. Earlier in the thread, I linked to pictures of your 8 speed Quickbeam. Is that the one that gave you trouble? On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 9:56:25 AM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: > > Joe: > > I have IGH on two

Re: [RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

Eric, you posted while i was typing much of the same. Earlier in the thread, I linked to pictures of your Quickbeam with the 8-speed hub. Is that the one that gave you trouble? On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 9:56:25 AM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: > > Joe: > > I have IGH on two bikes—both are Stur

[RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

I hear you on all that, Joe, and basically agree as well. And I don't mean to turn this into a IGH debate - but in this case it's vaguely relevant to the discussion at hand about how best to add gears to a QB/SO. The things that I personally like about IGHs happen to be the same things that ap

[RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

;-) For now, maybe. There was also a time when Grant wouldn't tig weld a frame. I know he doesn't like IGHs because it's not immediately visible how they work from viewing the outside, but I also think that applies to the more elaborate ones. Who as a kid didn't tear down and rebuild one or

[RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

Philip, didn't you put a sturmey archer 3 speed on yours at one point? With the shifter on the seat stay? What did you not like? -- 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

[RBW] Is this an insane idea?

I feel the same way and am eventualy, absolutely, buying a sturmey archer IG hub for my QB. Only question is whether it's the classic, easily-cabled 3 speed with chain indicator or the nicer but heavy 8 speed with the wierd rotary shifting, like Eric Norris did: https://www.flickr.com/photos

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm orange Rambouillet complete $1450

In case i didn't say it clear enough, i compared to the QB because the Simple One is supposed to be a clone. From center of bb to front axle on QB looks like about 24 1/8", while the Ram is about 23 1/2". That should give you an idea about tco. My ram has 33 tires and fenders and, even then,

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm orange Rambouillet complete $1450

Regarding my description of differences above: I meant that the QB is 1/2" longer top tube, not 1/2 cm. I recently raised the handlebars and shortened the stem on the Ram, and the resulting, more upright position now seems to work better with my long torso. -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm orange Rambouillet complete $1450

I lack the language to describe ride characteristics well, but I have both a 60 Ram and a 60 Quickbeam - so close enough. I'll say that, despite theIR similarities on paper, the subtle differences make them feel like very, very different bikes. I'll also say that I would never, ever sell eit

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

Patrick, as far as I know, the G Ones, Big Ones and Super Motos are all slightly different, and represent an evolutionary sucession of the same "beach racing" balloon tire concept. Each has replaced the other. My super motos won't wear out, so that's the only one I've tried. -- You receive

[RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

Interesting that the description specifically describes them as a tire for 'transforming your 29er mountain bike.' That's not unlike the original 26x1.75 'compass' tires. I don't think Jan had any delusions of them fitting many existing road bikes, but I'm sure some customs will follow. The

[RBW] Re: FS: 62 Rambouillet 745$ complete bike ebay

On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 5:46:10 PM UTC-6, Eric Karnes wrote: > > This is indeed tempting, and exactly my size. Anyone know the max tire > that can fit on an orange Rambouillet? > >> >>> For what it's worth, that's not really an 'orange' Rambouillet. It's a 'blue' one with a custom paint j

[RBW] Re: Jobst on short chainstays

You guys are correct. I didn't consider the context of Jobst's comments, and what length of stays were even available in that era. Obviously, as those of you who were even more familiar with his contributions and philosophy than me realized, he was pretty outspoken about this too. The light

[RBW] Re: Hidden Gift of Riding a Bike

:-) -- 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-owners-bunch@goog

[RBW] Jobst on short chainstays

I was daydreaming about a bike project and looking for information about some old IGHs this memorial day morning, and stumbled on a google group thread from 1991 in which Jobst Brandt participated. I thought this off-topic comment about chainstay length was interesting. Echoes everything Riven

[RBW] Re: New geometry charts available

On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 11:47:45 AM UTC-6, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > > The actual page for the Appaloosa frame shows a chart with different > numbers (59.7 tt) but I believe that is actual/physical top tube length and > not the effective/level length, taking into account the sloping top tube.

[RBW] PSA: 60cm orange Rambouillet complete $1450

Yeah, i don't think it'll work for you. I have an 87 pbh, 6'2" overall, and own a 60cm. It fits well, but borderline too small if anything. -- 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: New geometry charts available

In my above analysis, I meant to say that the 55cm Appaloosa appears to be bigger than the 56 cm MIT Atlantis, and that both of those are in turn bigger than either the *58cm legacy Atlantis or the 59cm, 2016 MUSA Atlantis.* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: New geometry charts available

On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 8:05:37 AM UTC-6, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > > Also, in reference to iamkeith's post... It seems I remember two different > sets of geometry numbers around for the Appaloosa. I just concentrated on > the one I thought correct but I did cringe at the potential for confu

[RBW] New geometry charts available

Interesting. Joe appaloosa geometry seems to have changed. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Has RBW ever made bibs?

I'm sure it's just a matter of time. On Monday, May 21, 2018 at 1:49:17 PM UTC-6, Belopsky wrote: > > . -- You received this message because you ar

[RBW] Re: 57 vs 61 Roadini

How tall are you overall? From pbh/sh measurements, it sure seems like the bigger one is correct. I wouldn't think you'd be at risk of being too stretched out unless you're 6' or less. (I'm extrapolating from experience with other frames, though - not Roadini.) -- You received this messag

[RBW] Are new bag colors coming?

I meant medium "SaddleSack" getting redesign, but it looks like all but blue are gone anyway. -- 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

[RBW] Are new bag colors coming?

I actually happened to ask Vince about this yesterday (not the color part, but why certain ones are missing.) Sounds like the medium sackville is getting a slight redesign, so existing stock is moved to last chance section of website. Didn't sound like colors were changing, other than blue whi

Re: [RBW] Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

I use fenders mostly because of the protection they provide to the bike, which is why all my Rivs other than the quickbeam have them. I treat them as more precious than Grant & Co. would like me to. As you say, I get drenched no matter what if its raining - but that's actually fairly rare in m

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

Thank you again, Reed, Grant, and everybody who helped. I keep thinking about the coffee table book idea, and how great it would be. I would sure buy one. Wouldn't it be great if we could get enough commitments to do a limited-edition bulk publishing and give the profits back to Rivendell.

[RBW] Ram in the Dirt

Matt, that's beautiful and looks like lots of fun! I have the exact same bag setup on my Ram. I still think of mine as too precious to ride in the dirt, but I probably need to get over that. On another note, I love them but I'm always a bit awe struck, conflicted and envious when I see photos

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

Ok, so sounds like I do NOT need to scan #44 after all. Awesome. -- 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.c

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

I've got #44. I'll scan this week. -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

In the spirit of speculation fun, here's my big guess: I think the aspect that they need to "pull off" is getting someone to produce a 45mm wide rim brake rim. Grant has multiple times lumped disc brakes together with motorcycle technology, so I think someone would be crazy to expect that to ha

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Darn it. I so badly wanted a wooly mammoth on my headbadge, whether it was called hunquapillar or not. Can't even tell you how much - except to say that that my kids have been saving pennies so that when scientists in Russia finally clone one, I'll be able to travel to see it. (BTW, I th

[RBW] Happy Fantastic Rivendell Perfecto Shopping Experience!

You're right. That was my bad. I'm quick to jump into an existing conversation sometimes, and to blab the first thoughts that come to mind even when they don't add anything, but shy about starting my own. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Re: Frustrated by RBW lack of inventory

Since you're reading this thread, Grant, I had an idea and some thoughts for what they're worth: When an item is out of stock, maybe the website could give a better explanation of *why* its out of stock and, in certain cases, offer the option to purchase anyway.In other words, is the item "

[RBW] MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Whoa, hadn't read this yet, but seems like more than a 'hint.' I've been telling myself that with a pending purchase of the new Atlantis, I would own all the Rivendells (if not bikes) that I'd ever need. But that assumed "making due" with my too-big-frame but just-right-700c Clem. I think I'd

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

There was a bubba tube in there, too. New atlantis tube is nice, but the rosco bubbes were still the coolest ever. I do like "rainbow" though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

On Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 2:42:20 PM UTC-6, Edwin W wrote: > > We have not yet seen what the two larger sizes will look like, but wasn't > there a seat tube to downtube double top tube in there? > Inspiration could have come from this: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-French-bicycle-fra

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

By golly, that's probably pretty close. Pasting the photo here for prosperity after the auction goes away: On Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 2:42:20 PM UTC-6, Edwin W wrote: > > We have not yet seen what the two larger sizes will look like, but wasn't > there a seat tube to downtube double top t

Re: [RBW] New Wavie Bar Photos

This in ADDITION to th "billie bar?" Wow, they are slaying 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

[RBW] Re: Lanky 'Lantis Thought Thread on the FB

Thanks for posting. I've never followed anything on facebook too closely (even before the current dust-up), so I wouldn't have seen this. I thought that page was more about pictures than conversations. From a quick read, it didn't sound too inflammatory or troll-ish, thankfully. Mostly a bun

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet in San Diego

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Rambouillet-Fork-Lugged-Steel-Road-Bike-Fork-1inch-Threaded-Japan-700c/323190037736?hash=item4b3fa09ce8:g:3TYAAOSwH1VaxWRc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[RBW] Slightly OT: "How a bicycle is made."

>From the chainring, i think this was Raleigh's factory, btw. -- 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.

[RBW] Slightly OT: "How a bicycle is made."

I just stumbled on this video, and think many of you might enjoy it. Especially if you tend to geek out on history & manufacturing techniques like I do. Takeaways: I clearly need to find better a terminology than "bottom bracket" for describing the spindle/bearing/cup assembly or cartridge t

[RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

Man, so sorry to hear. I completely empathize with the 'want to throw up' sentiment. I feel physically ill every time I look at ding in the top tube of particular frame of mine. More bad news: I seem to recall a recent thread that said that Riv was out of Rambouillet decals. But you should

[RBW] Re: Seen on My instagram: 700x55 Compass slicks

I'm just guessing like everybody else of course, but I can't imagine this not fitting on the Atlantis or even Tim's Appaloosa. The Rat Trap Pass comes in at quite a bit under the labeled size so, if the same hold true here, it shouldn't even be close. The Hunquapillar and Clem, on the other

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

I think I've even seen something that says a frame size as much as "4 cm less than than would fit on the old 2.5 degree models" is ideal. I'm going to be offline for a bit and unable to corroborate that with a reference though. In the meantime, standover heights for the new atlanti ARE listed,

[RBW] New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

Joe, why do you say the top tubes are shorter than on the appaloosa? I guess I'm not seeing that unless you mean they will "feel" shorter if you raise the handlebars, because the head tube is a half or whole degree more slack? What I'm seeing is that these look like they might have been intenti

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

Ah, thanks. And "a limited number" appears to be about 9 or 10 of a size. "Elude" should be "allude," of course. On Friday, April 6, 2018 at 2:38:31 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Keith: The details are still being uploaded so you probably haven't seen > this yet. The pre-sale price is $100

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

So have any locals, who have been able to see and ride the sample, looked at the bottom bracket and are you able to describe it better? I'm still wondering what "combination tigged / fillet brazed" means. That's the only unknown detail that gives me any pause whatsoever. -- You received thi

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

RE Geometry: I haven't delved into the details too deeply yet, but speaking personally as one who long wanted but never quite fit one of the old Atlanti sizes - nor *most* of the more recent 6 degree models - these appear to be* just different enough*! I'd have adequate stand over clearance

[RBW] Appaloosa review

To be fair, the brake bosses look like they're tig welded, not brazed. The welds -at least the ones we can see-aren't pretty, but that method was probably chosen for reasons of strength. A builder's eye would be better than mine, but i think you can see there was decent penetration. I can't im

[RBW] Deacon Patrick is famous

To think, we almost lost track of you for a while there. -- 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 po

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

It's akin to high-centering on a speed bump in a car with low clearance and a long wheelbase. -- 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-bun

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

Again, purely a guess on my part. Hope I'm right. -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

On Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11:46:05 AM UTC-6, Kainalu V. wrote: > > > Is that in fact the case? Covering tig welds with a brass fillet? I > assumed it would be more like a tigged front triangle with brass in the > back. I know that some builders use electric welding of one type or another >

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

That graph is cool. A bit like a venn diagram, but better. Here's an interesting open source diagram that compares stack and reach of various known bikes. I bet this service/function could be used to map "function," too, by someone more ambitious than me: https://public.tableau.com/shared/2Z

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

On Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 10:31:15 PM UTC-6, Dave Small wrote: > > I've been out on a 6-day tour and mostly offline, and got home today to > the Blug and this 128-post (as I type) string. I've just read through 'em > all and Scott is the only one who's broached the thing I latched onto wh

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

On Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 9:55:05 PM UTC-6, phil k wrote: > > Iono I'm liking the new Atlantis better. Me too. It just looks "right" for what it is. Or at least for what I've personally always wanted an Atlantis for - which is a fat/knobby-tired road bike that i can comfortably ride on

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

> > . > > > You have snow on the ground 7 months a year? If so, maybe your "other > bike" should be something like this > > > :-) You mock, but if you only knew here's the road and hot springs 10 miles from my house. These tourists are shuttled up on dog sleds, riding side-by-side with

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

-chainstay All Rounder (ie: Atlantis) the 'fringe' bike among them - unless they're talking the 'other' end of the spectrum. <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SFA4zo-kSSQ/WrQvWVPsnKI/L_g/YRDFscaaPwsQpB0em5U6RHndb0zq6UgXgCLcBGAs/s1600/4WYSteeds.jpg> On

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

Jeesh, you guys. I think that I, or maybe most of us, forget how idiosyncratic our world views are. I'm certainly guilty of forgetting that most of this forum is made up of people how live in or near urban areas and ride on paved surfaces - however 'rough' they may be. But remember that on

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

Oops. I was typing while Grant was responding. i don't think I contradicted him. So here are some semi-related questions that I'm thinking about with the the backdrop of today's news over the newly escalating trade war: - Do tariffs and sanctions on China affect Taiwan as well? Or are they

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

So everybody realizes that the picture on the Blug is of a 26" wheel bike, and that it exaggerates the appearance of chainstay length, right? On Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 10:39:15 AM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Ryan: I know nothing about modern mountain bikes and am mystified by the > geomet

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

It was actually Dave who used (qoined - no pun intended) the "penny difference" analogy. -- 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+un

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

... I mean think of this: There was a long period of time during which Rivendell was the ONLY bike company who offered road and touring- type bikes with rational tire clearance and a proper fit. The beautiful frame details and business ethic were simply icing on the cake. Nowadays, you can't

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

> > > On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 8:18:42 AM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: >> >> Maybe the next Rosco/Roadini project should be a Rosco-Hunq. >> >> >> Also, I kind of think that that's exactly what the Clem Smith Jr. project was: Just as the Rosco Bubbes' impetus grew out of a stockpile of

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 8:18:42 AM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > With a Tiawan-built Atlantis 'a little bit more' than an Appaloosa is > there a compelling reason to hold on to the Appaloosa in Riv's line up? > ... That leaves the AHH, Roadeo, Hunq and MUSA Atlantis frames in the > r

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

Maybe "tunnels" like Ritchey and Potts used? -- 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 g

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

That's my understanding too, which is why it's such a curious decision. Made sense for the limited-run FJS, but presumably this will remain a permanent model. 6 degree top tube indicates fewer configurations / sizes likely. Another thing about the FJS is that it didn't require cable routing

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

Very interesting news. So many questions Ironically, the 2016 geometry revisions - particularly the addition of the 59cm/650b - have had me seriously trying to figure out how to swing an Atlantis purchase for the first time ever. I've continued to think of that model as my aspirational ze

[RBW] Re: Keven Sighting on Riv Instagram

On Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 8:34:47 AM UTC-7, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > > > Grant has pictures and comments on his latest blagh just saw it this > morning... > https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/early-march > > > Really cool bike! But what I want to know is "what is the

[RBW] Re: Unsafe helmets

Hopefully I can put this here and everybody will understand I do so for interest's sake only. REI joins the boycot: https://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-news/rei-halts-orders-popular-outdoor-brands-including-camelbak-bell-giro-response-nra-boycott/ -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

Yes, today was the deadline, right? If anybody hears, please post an update. I'm sure little ol' me can't have much effect but, if it helps put things over the edge, I can try to defer some other expenses to get a couple more credits and/or purchase something that I wan't but don't yet need.

[RBW] Re: Riv headbadge T-shirt?

On Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 12:14:48 PM UTC-7, Jay Lonner wrote: > > I would like to see Riv make a bigger commitment to their entire clothing > line. Between my Hunqapillar and Rambouillet I'm all set, bike-wise, so > I've pretty much hit a wall in terms of hardware needs. But I'm always i

[RBW] Re: Unsafe helmets

Well if nothing else, it is a timely topic. The following headlines just started coming across my news feed, from today's news cycle. NBC, BBC, New York Magazine, Wall Street Journal, CBS. All talking about how such boycots are having an effect. It's a veritable mainstream media conspiracy,

[RBW] Re: HAVE: Hubbuhubbuh Orange Medium; WANT: Sage Small

Cross-post of potential interest for you, Max: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/internet-bob/C-GR9CSI-TI On Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 10:40:46 AM UTC-7, Max S wrote: > > Just like it says on the tin: have an orange size medium Rivendell > Hubbuhubbuh Tandem, but would prefer a size

[RBW] Re: Make me a baby Mtn. step-thru

I learned of and watched a "new" charlie brown christmas special this year. Had me cracking up - despite some eerie, seemingly prophetic allegories to the current political climate and me-too movement. Here's a snipit, but there's much more of the same where this came from: https://www.youtub

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

Max, I didn't read your message properly at first. Don't know if you noticed, but there are still small sage Hubba Hubba frames available, while the mediums are long gone. I know its a hassle but I'd bet you could find someone who wants that orange medium, since its the most needed size, and

[RBW] Re: Make me a baby Mtn. step-thru

Congrats. That's really cool you found one. Don't beat it up "too" much. My 2 cents: - If by "riv stock" you mean nitto, consider using a different, cheap seatpost for a while. The kid seat will most likely clamp around the post and mar it up. Not long after that, you'll likely get a trai

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

On Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 6:49:23 AM UTC-7, Max S wrote: > > > Biggest impulse purchase ever, but such an easy riding bike, and fun for > the whole family! Wanted the sage colorway in size small. Alas, they ran > out, so we settled on orange in medium — less good, because it’s more >

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones track end

That's speaking your peace and countin' to three for certain! -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones track end

First production QBs ended up being made by Panasonic, I believe. -- 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.c

[RBW] Frank Jones track end

Total speculation: the QB was conceived as a low cost, utilitarian bike with minimal frills. The stamped steel dropouts were stong and effective (not to mention ingenious at the time), but not especially pretty. The FJ was intended to be very much the opposite. Plus, manufacturing and desi

[RBW] tons of frank jones info on bluelug

Don't beat yourself up, john. You would have only had a 5 second window to get one anyway. I wonder what it would cost to have Blue Lug ship one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] Re: Does anybody own a new 59cm / 650b Atlantis?

So I'm not sure what happened with the delay in the public message here, but Paul was nice enough to respond and we finished this conversation by PM. Just wanted to say though that, for anyone considering this, you should take a good hard look. His bike is gorgeous and, as I told Paul, it's a

[RBW] Re: 29 x 2.3-2.5 Knobby Tire & Rim Recommendations for Clem.

Tom - regarding the 2x chainring wide/low configuration: It's not a problem at all - you just might need a longer bb spindle. That's what I have on mine, with a pant guard in the outer position. Fender needed notching, but tire is fine. One great thing about this setup, that I've never hea

[RBW] Re: 29 x 2.3-2.5 Knobby Tire & Rim Recommendations for Clem.

When I was first building up my 59cm Clem, I used 2.4 Maxis Ardents. I can only find the few random photos below, though. They fit the frame just fine but, as you note, the front would likely be too tight with a fender in use. (Kind of a nitpick of mine actually - that something that is as

[RBW] Does anybody own a new 59cm / 650b Atlantis?

If so, could I please see some photos and bother you to take some measurements? -- 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: Design your custom

56cm version of the Clem Smith Jr.; 700c wheels like the 59, but perhaps slightly shorter chainstays; all-lugged construction. Done. I know that the Clem was conceived as a 'beater' bike of sorts, but why shouldn't the bike I ride 75% of the time be my nicest? If/when I do a custom, this is

Re: [RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 8:51:54 AM UTC-7, lconley wrote: > > I have 22 bicycles, 9 of them Rivs ... > Nothing to add to the main disucssion, but DAMN. I thought I was the worst one here! You're my new hero! (Really) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Who wants a Hunqadiscer?

On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 5:19:36 PM UTC-7, Dave Grossman wrote: > > ... The fact that they spec bikes with parts that could have been found 30 > years ago is what makes them endearing. > > ^ This is true. However, because I'm the kind of guy who will only buy a bike that I believ

[RBW] Re: Who wants a Hunqadiscer?

(Please excuse my sloppy typing and syntax in the above posts. Too much of a hurry today, and wish there was an edit feature...) -- 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 i

[RBW] Re: Who wants a Hunqadiscer?

Grant made comment in the last year or so, that the idea of a "plus" sized, hunqapillar-ish bike came up several times a year among Riv staff members. Thought maybe your inquiry was dovetailing with other, ongoing concept ideas... On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 2:20:03 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard

[RBW] Re: Who wants a Hunqadiscer?

Wait - are you saying Roman indicated that this could become a possibility? I've avoided the temptation of posting to your other thread, because I have way too many dream bikes / fantasies / wishes. However in regards to this particular model idea, I'll give an emphatic "yes," but with the fo

[RBW] Velocity customer service

Funny. I use velocity rims as often as possible, because i like to buy american-made. I bought one custom built, full wheel from them and my customer service experience was also fantastic. The only reason I've never done it again is because they only have black hubs. Who are all these people

[RBW] Re: New Roadini or hang on to Sam

On Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 6:32:49 PM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote: Call RBW And ask which of their bikes has the thinnest tubing and shortest > chains stays. I’m no expert but I think ... they will tell you that your priorities are skewed and that you're shopping at the wrong bike co

[RBW] Did you lose your Silver Roadeo?

René, since nobody has said it yet, thank you for making the effort! -- 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...@googlegroup

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