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

This is easily the winner for single greatest injection of personalized Easter Eggs in one project that I've ever seen... that is for sure (!) It simply has to be a "best of show" contender somewhere. Congratulations LP! On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:06:30 AM UTC-4 Tom Goodmann wrote: > So

[RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

First off: no one here is going to try and talk you out of two bikes ... :) However, a single bike with an alternate set of bars isn't a bad idea at all. As suggested in the thread: down tube shifters are the way to go for ease of swapping without having to touch with your shifting set up.

[RBW] Re: 5 Boro Bike Tour (was NYC Riv Ride?)

Apparently, I replied to Pam as "author only" by accident, which, means my high praise and admiration for her *absolutely bonkers HERO feat* of flying to LGA and unboxing on the spot to tour NYC by bike didn't make it to the larger group here - *but it should have* (!) Amazing, Pam... just

[RBW] Re: NYC Riv Ride?

I should be around the weekend of 4/6 - keep me posted! On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 8:29:57 AM UTC-5 Caroline Golum wrote: > Bumping this! Back from the shoot, ready to ramble. > > My birthday is on a Thurs this year (3/21) but if anyone is interested in > a ride the following weekend,

[RBW] Re: Paramount @ age 40

gorgeous (!) On Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 2:22:58 PM UTC-5 John Dewey wrote: > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

That Ana purple looks like a direct nod back to the Bridgestone XO's, which, makes it feel just right, to me, anyway... On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 9:34:41 AM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote: > Curious what folks think of the Riv frames in purple. I personally am on > the fence. I keep looking at

[RBW] Re: Best mitten design for very cold weather

I"m a Lobster Mitt man, myself. I commute through the winters in NYC and Pearl Izumi has been the go-to. I think I'm on my third pair in around 25 years or so. They clean up well in the washer, hang dry - never the dryer (ask me how I know). The upper cuff isn't too annoying with various

[RBW] Re: A formal request to one of you...

That has to be the single most disorienting picture of a deck I've ever seen - I'd be sure to break a bone somewhere trying to step on it (!) On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 10:15:43 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > The sprung version is still pretty common. The B68 had been totally out > of

[RBW] Re: moisture in dynamo light - am i screwed?

One other thing: I mounted mine to hang as well but did have it rotated properly (wires hanging downward - lensing in the correct position). On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 6:51:04 AM UTC-4 jeffrey kane wrote: > I had the same thing happen to that exact model after a couple of years of &g

[RBW] Re: moisture in dynamo light - am i screwed?

I had the same thing happen to that exact model after a couple of years of use - mind you I rode nearly 10 hours straight in the rain the day before I noticed it (5 Borough bike tour May 2019). My solution in the end was the trash bin, sorry to say. I've been running an Edelux ll ever since

Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

Same as Patch - but yeah, would love to join so will circle back if I can make it. On Friday, June 3, 2022 at 8:00:07 AM UTC-4 Patch T wrote: > I might be out of town. If I'm not out of town, I'd love to join! > > Patch > E. Wburg > > On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 9:07:44 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy

[RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

Great stories, as usual - I'm pretty sure I remember suggesting that you should consider converting that ol' Betty Foy into your drop bar go-fast bike a long time back ... On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 10:10:18 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > [image:

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

Joe - I have that same hub (or a T-11 or something) but yeah, it turned me off to loud hubs for good: 1. For the small percentage of riding that I get to do in the woods I found it really annoying, like, "no talking in the library" annoying! 2. When I had my bike on the stand doing tune ups or

Re: [RBW] Bike to Ride 70 Miles On

Great story ... the first thing that came to mind for me was: if you can ride it 30 or 40 you can ride it 70! On Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 6:57:50 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > That's awesome! I have ridden a couple 200km (130 mile?) rides on my > Hillborne now and will push as far as I'm

[RBW] Re: Re-Introduction

Nice to meet you, Dave - I've been hanging around here for years but haven't been posting much since 2019 or so. I will say I'm jealous of your LBS though - I love those guys and once managed to squeeze in a visit and ride with them (not an easy feat when you live in NYC)! Anyway, they've got

[RBW] Re: Tomorrow’s the day! New Mixte Day!

I know that excitement - and I know the sleeplessness - or restless sleep it produces. The all-night-in-your-head conversations regarding that one precious object. It's an odd sensation to balance when we all know the ups and downs of contemporary life. The constant dance of need to balance the

[RBW] Re: Have an idea for my stash of unused camera film

ilm-processing-proofing shipping label: https://returns.usps.com/CreateLabel.aspx?ID=9407=Customer=No Lab Instagram: @lti_lightside Jeffrey Kane @jsknycbikes On Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 4:49:28 PM UTC-4, Daniel D. wrote: > > Awhile back because of Grant etc. Thought about getting

Re: [RBW] Re: Vaughn's custom for sale

I started this damn thread .. and could not be more jealous (!). Fit wise: I'd want to be able to switch between drops and say, bull moose (and yet, still hope the BB wasn't too high) but hey, that's why the call it "custom" isn't it? On Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 8:19:49 PM UTC-5, Michael /

[RBW] Re: Vaughn's custom for sale

nd ... it appears to be sold! On Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 10:38:05 PM UTC-5, John G. wrote: > > What are the imperfections, aside from the paint chip? I don’t think it’s > high at all. It’s 700 less than the going rate. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Vaughn's custom for sale

Here's the link: https://www.rivbike.com/products/flyweight-hillibike-custom-54-8cm?_sid=b14ca0d6e&_ss=r&_pos=2&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJqZWZmcmV5LmthbmVAbWFjLmNvbSIsICJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIkxWYjZhQyJ9 On Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 5:44:18 PM UTC-5, Ray Varella wrote: > > What size is it? > >

[RBW] Vaughn's custom for sale

omg - my size ... everything screams *RIGHT* about it. And I mean, *everything* ... well, except for the $3300.00 part (to my wallet, I mean). Though, I am curious about the BB drop? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivsack Banana Sax, Paul Skewers, TRP Brake levers, Helix coffee dripper

Hey Phil - I'll take those Paul skewers. Can PAyPal immediately / just lmk / jsk On Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 9:42:34 PM UTC-5, phil k wrote: > > I am moving and finally pared down to one bike. I've dialed it in, and so > I no longer need some of these parts: > > Riv Sackville Banana Sax

Re: [RBW] Chain rubbing rear tire on Clem.

I guess it depends on how you use your bike and how chill a human you are. Me, I tend to be less chill about things like that. It shouldn't happen on a bike that's supposedly spec'd for tires that big (or quite frankly, any properly designed bike). If it's just a matter of spacers not being

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv Waterford All Rounder, '97-ish

Hey Joe - I sent you a P/M but it could have gotten lost in the ether ... Two quick questions: 1. What's the widest tire that thing will run and/or what's the width on the knobbies you're showing in the pics? 2. What's the stand over height? many thanks / jsk On Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at

[RBW] Re: Cheviot limits

I'm 99.9% sure you can't fit 47's and fenders on a Chev ... so that leaves you in the 42 / 1.75 tire with fenders category. We're running Hetres and V/O Snakeskin fenders (and those are technically only 50 but it's working) on a 55. I could probably scare up a few pics of the fit if you're

Re: [RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

e. 2004, right?" > They all nodded their approval. It made me feel better about the "beausage" > which is more like "abusage" that the body's taken from being on the street > all these years. > > On Thu, Oct 31, 2019 at 8:01 AM 'jeffrey kane' via RBW Owners Bunc

[RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

Personally, I LOVE station wagons and I think, cool is what you make it. We've been in various V-Series Volvo wagons for the past 22 years. The only bike that doesn't slide in whole into the back with the rear seats folded down is my wife's ridiculously long Cheviot. For that land yacht, I

Re: [RBW] A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte

wowza, that is a special rig at a completely reasonable price (!) On Monday, September 30, 2019 at 9:38:00 PM UTC-4, Mark Roland wrote: > > I think all the models you mention with extra seat stays going to the rear > dropout are considered "actual" mixtes. (See Sheldon Brown >

Re: [RBW] Re: All Rounder

these bikes represent the design evolution of the all-rounder as > interpreted by G. Petersen. > > On Wed, Sep 25, 2019, 7:37 AM 'jeffrey kane' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > wrote: > >> I've never understood why the All-Rounder doesn't have a perm

[RBW] Re: All Rounder

I've never understood why the All-Rounder doesn't have a permanent place in the line up. On Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 2:32:36 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Here's the first shots of my new-to-me A/R sans front fender and rack, and > before I upright it with Boscos. It's a bummer I

[RBW] Re: WTB -- BOBish bike. And -- thoughts on this Romlus FS?

Like Kai says: the Jumble is worth a look. On the other hand - that's not a terrible deal for a canti 700c all-roadish bike that appears to fit 35's. Also considering that it's a Riv and may likely have that silky-magic Riv feel. Anyone know max tire size on a Rom? If it fits 38's then I might

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Nitto Basket Rack

Is that $250.00 the firm moving forward price, I wonder? >From my perspective the addition of a traditional tombstone would make this rack way more versatile -- but that's my running complaint about a lot of platform racks on the market today. I get the need for a back stop when attaching a

Re: [RBW] First Rivendell — sizing question

You'd have to work pretty damn hard to get either of those three models anywhere near 18lbs and fitted for practical commuting. I'd wager it's impossible, actually .. and anyway, that's not the Riv ethos. The Sam or Homer with fenders, at least one rack and a basket and a full compliment of

[RBW] Re: In praise of Silver Shifters

What Pam Bikes said, except the opposite: if anyone is looking to sell a pair of Shimano 9 speed bar end shifters (Ultegra or Dura Ace) then I'm 'yer man. Just let me know! On Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 12:02:26 AM UTC-4, Pam Bikes wrote: > > If you still have them, I'll buy them as a back up. >

[RBW] Re: Lookie at my new to me Saluki!

That's a good one, alright: great color AND canti bosses! On Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 7:56:50 PM UTC-4, Justin Schoop wrote: > > Received this beautiful Saluki today. My favorite frame that Rivendell has > produced and I'm so thankful to have this canti Saluki. I love the setup > for kid

Re: [RBW] Re: Quick cockpit swap (say that 10x fast)

>> >> Even if I worked (as I did until 2008; since then I've worked for myself) >> 15 miles diagonally across town (I commuted by bike at least 1/2 the time) >> saves enough, easily, for 3 real bikes. >> >> On Wed, Apr 10, 2019 at 10:13 AM 'jeffrey kane'

[RBW] Re: Quick cockpit swap (say that 10x fast)

An Atlantis is a perfect candidate for a drop/upright easy switch-out and provided yours has DT shifter bosses (and you're OK using down tube shifters) then Shoji and Benz have it right. Seriously folks -- buy another bike (?) where did all the deep pockets come from??? On Wednesday, April

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

Ah, but -- Bill Lindsay: Chev's did have two spellings of the same name on the same model ... so there's that. RBW Owners Bunch On Friday, April 5, 2019 at 1:22:57 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > "I thought there were both h and l

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv MUSA Rain Pants, size M - $50 shipped.

Great offer, Elton. I wore thin a small pair of these and just sayin' to *anyone* who's reading along here: I'll happily pay solid $$$ for a small pair in good condition that might just be growing hair in your bikey cloths drawer not being used ... On Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 8:30:41 AM

[RBW] Re: Race Report from Norcal High School Mountain Bike Racing League

(approve) On Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 6:27:16 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > This is not as off-topic as you may think. Grant is deeply interested in > how my team is doing. > > As many of you know, I'm an assistant coach, ride leader and team mechanic > for El Cerrito High School

[RBW] Re: SRAM Bar End Shifters, my favorite lever

Good to know, man -- I might be heading back towards a bar end setup after winter and am perfectly happy indexing 10 sp drive trains these days. On Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 6:29:37 PM UTC-5, Daniel D. wrote: > > I don't hear them mentioned on here much. Maybe because they're > 10-speed..

[RBW] Re: New Wavie Bar Photos

I like the "idea" of this bar and have been toying with pulling the trigger on a MAP/Ahearne. I did just set up a Billie to replace a Choco Norm on my daily ride ... but again, I keep thinking about those MAP's. I've tried other bars with that shape but haven't been pleased as they're usually

[RBW] Re: PSA: 55cm Cheviot for sale in Sacramento area

*Selling my Rivendell Cheviot mixte bike. It's in excellent condition; my wife used it a few times before she bought a Cheviot of her own (she needed a size smaller).* Seems crystal clear to the point of maybe even too much information necessary -- to me, anyway ... On Sunday, October 21,

Re: [RBW] Got a SP hub! Works good.

I run an I-XQ and Son Deluxe Wide Body on my daily ride here in NYC. Considering how many riders use blinking lights in my town the second or two of flicker at spin up almost makes me feel like one of the regulars! And I say spin up because it never flickers at normal rolling speed, which,

[RBW] Re: Nutmeg Nor'Easter

I'm on the fence but hoping ... won't camp though On Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 12:09:37 PM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > > Awesome! Cool to see so many people make it out... > > I'll be camping, but Saturday only. Friday I will visit friends in New > Haven and

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

Sale proof ... I wish I'd thought of that (!) On Friday, October 12, 2018 at 3:17:51 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > One benefit is it's sale proof. I have a tendency to sell bikes after not > too long, but who would buy this?? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

Properly hideous (!) On Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 5:30:27 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Here's an update/finished build on my Sparkly Orange Roadini, which > answers the question, "What if you intentionally oversized a dropbar bike > for flatbars?" I think Will @ Riv will like it, he's

[RBW] Re: New SimWorks rack

forward access to the center hole on the crown. On Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 9:57:57 AM UTC-4, David B wrote: The rack that Keith linked to is a new rack that Crust is offering. Not the > one with lowrider attachments. > > > On Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 5:57:26 AM UTC-5, jeffre

[RBW] Re: New SimWorks rack

I like that Crust Rack exactly because it doesn't have a diving board (and I like the platform size for the basket, too). The Crust works off a pretty smart "truss" or bracket that attaches to the center hole on a fork crown. That bracket is quite beefy and spreads the load outward similar to a

[RBW] Re: OT: Kids' bikes. Islabikes is closing.

We went with a Fairdale Weekender Archer when my son hit 5' 1" or so -- the Adult small size was designed around 27.5 (650b) wheels and with it's sloping top tube was a perfect "grow into" size. We never did install racks or fenders but there were plenty of attachment points on the fork and

[RBW] Re: Help with fenders

Shoji's links are spot on -- I'd say grab a coffee (or a beer) and read through them. Getting your hands on the JP Weigel / BQ article would be very helpful as well. My 2 cents: I'd suggest a sharp awl as opposed to drilling. Alu fenders are super soft and a small round file will remove the

Re: [RBW] Re: Fil Processing

Awesome -- just shoot me a DM when you're ready / jsk On Monday, October 1, 2018 at 3:52:19 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > Thanks! > > I’ll send you a roll soon. > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com > @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > > On Oct 1, 2018, at 12

[RBW] Re: Fil Processing

Eric: $8.00 per roll to process plus $12.00 for full roll scans. We send scans via WeTransfer link. Shipping is on you but we'll hold negatives for a bulk return every month or two so you dopn't have to pay back and forth every time you send something in. -20% discount for RBW list members

[RBW] Re: Film Processing

I run a lab in NYC: LTI-Lightside (www.lti-lightside.com) We run a lot of C-41 and B+W film, daily -- we no longer handle E-6, though. I've looked through the Darkroom.com site and give them a thumbs up for going after the mail-in market. I think the Riv guys use them and I'm guessing they do

Re: [RBW] Off or on-topic? Cannabis oil

Rivendell branded edibles ... now maybe that's something we could all get behind (!) On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 4:49:57 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > sniffing* tubular glue*? now that's something that's definitely on topic. > > On 09/11/2018 04:41 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I

[RBW] Re: The ups and downs of my Clem Smith Jr

Hey Jim -- I don't know what RD came with the Clem but I can't imagine why you couldn't make it work for 9 speed just by working the limit screw (and/or B-Screw depending on how wide of a range you wanted). I'm an Index-Only guy myself so depending on budget I'd look to Shimano 9 for the

[RBW] Re: 90 degree stem

That's a good tip -- I didn't realize what the Dynamic ll (2) was. SimWorks has a Nitto in silver or black. It's 25.4 (it's a beauty, too) https://sim.works/collections/stems-simworks-by-nitto/products/gettin-hungry-stem-lettuce?variant=16532774595 Velo Orange has one with a 31.8 clamp and

[RBW] WTB: Handbar -- Albatross, Choco Norm or Soma Oxford

(cross Post from internet-bob) Hey all — I’m looking for an upright swept back 25.4 clamp bar that accepts bar end shifters. Either of the three named above would be great for me — it’s for a back-up build so I’m open and will consider alternate suggestions that fit the bill as well. Many

[RBW] FS: Nitto B302 North Road Bars

Hey Eric — what’s the clamp 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: Need 'dark' theme parts recommendations for MIT Atlantis

SimWorks has a great selection of black parts -- much of it Nitto made Stem: https://www.sim.works/products/gettin-hungry-stem-lettuce?variant=16532774595 Seatpost: https://www.sim.works/collections/others-simworks-by-nitto/products/beatnik-post?variant=16532777091 Fenders:

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

Matt's reply to the OP wasn't something we haven't seen here before - (*Please do not introduce political non “bike” talk on the board)* - I mean, perhaps it could have been more eloquently expressed ... but if I had to guess, it's a sentiment that has been generally agreed with across the

[RBW] Re: I'm the best at bad photos - Frank Jones Jr

What Davey Two Shoes said ... On Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 8:29:16 PM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > It has started. Need to sort out cranks and stem, bars en route.. > https://photos.app.goo.gl/WQl3246iJBqZJ8Ev1 > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Tektro R559 vs. Dia-Compe 750 centerpulls.

I've used both on the same bike before. Both worked well enough not to be significantly distinguishable in terms of performance. Both are quite easy to set up. Personally, I don't like the looks of large caliper brakes so settled on CP's as my go to on bikes that offer the clearance. On

[RBW] WTB: Riv MUSA Rain Pants / size small (the orange ones)

HI all, I'm looking for a pair of the old Riv MUSA Rain Pants / size small (the orange ones) ... mine haven't really been good for rain for years now but I love them as a wind and filth barrier for winter commuting. That said, I've nearly worn them to tatters and are wondering is anyone has an

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

Any decent wheel can hop a curb or take an urban pothole here or there, really (even lightweight 700c racing wheels). However, I suppose that ham-fisted curb BASHING (if that's what you're referring to) would be something else altogether, I guess. On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 2:23:19 PM

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

ince it doesn't say, I'm assuming it's probably > 130mm. Is that correct? Is it convertible? I think the wheels look > splendid. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 10:19:28 AM UTC-8, jeffrey kane wrote: >> >> Ever the gent

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

sy. People suggested I just keep peddling to stop the >> noise... >> >> >> On Jan 17, 2018, at 12:15 PM, jeffrey kane <jsk_o...@mac.com >> > wrote: >> >> I'm not bugged by the look --- my crankypants problem is that I can't >> stand noisy/buzzing

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

: > > Not sure what they are either, but I dislike the look :/ > > On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 9:17:16 AM UTC-5, jeffrey kane wrote: >> >> Wowza, I doidn't know Pacenti was offering built wheel sets. I can give a >> super-positive thumbs up to the Brevet rim ... but

Re: [RBW] Lightest 650b wheelset that can take a 42mm tire?

Wowza, I doidn't know Pacenti was offering built wheel sets. I can give a super-positive thumbs up to the Brevet rim ... but it's not clear to me what hubs those are. Does anyone know? On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 2:06:01 AM UTC-5, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > Probably something like this: > >

[RBW] Re: Good New/Bad News on my repaired Atlantis

Oh (+) 1 on the Paul Moon Units ... it's one of those rare parts you'll kick yourself for not having purchased *YEARS* ago after grousing over the 40 bucks ... as if. On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 7:52:39 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Congrats, John! When I talked with Mark Nobilette he

[RBW] Re: Several things I saw at Blue Lug

gawd, those guys are cool... On Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 8:24:32 PM UTC-5, Takashi wrote: > > Last weekend I visited Blue Lug (a Riv dealer store in Tokyo), and saw > several things that might be of interest to people here. > > Frank Jones frames: > Blue Lug has 3 stores, and I saw them

[RBW] Re: Several things I saw at Blue Lug

gawd those guys are cool ... On Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 8:24:32 PM UTC-5, Takashi wrote: > > Last weekend I visited Blue Lug (a Riv dealer store in Tokyo), and saw > several things that might be of interest to people here. > > Frank Jones frames: > Blue Lug has 3 stores, and I saw them

[RBW] Re: My gift to the bunch

Nice job, Marty -- your work file work is excellent and should print beautifully! I run a photo lab in NYC with a pretty cost-effective online print ordering platform: https://www.lti-lightside.com/order-custom-prints So here's my gift to the bunch: I can't do "free" (I do have partners and a

[RBW] Re: Pedal Choices

I don't know what they're sending as "stock" on the Clem these days but the plastic/nylon VP 535 that they used to spec is pretty hard to beat -- unless one has something against plastic/nylon bodies. I'd certainly give them a spin (no pun intended) before shelling out for something else. On

[RBW] Re: WTB (iBob cross post) 30 x 46 square taper (170 approx) crank, silver

Hey Dan, the rims are the old Velocity Twin Hollow that Riv used to see as their "budget" wheel set. There's lots of width with the Bleriot though (front & back), in fact, the crimped chain stay work is really nice for tires of this size on this frame. The WTB's with tubes are coming in around

[RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

Here's an interesting Instagram post from the folks at Old Spokes Home in Burlington, VT: https://www.instagram.com/p/BbPtcscl8Zr/?hl=en=oldspokeshome It's about three speeds, in crappy conditions ... I'd call it a resource On Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 6:10:28 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Binder bolt and nut specs?

(+) 1 on bicyclebolts.com -- their stainless steel bolt quality is quite good. You don't have to buy the Tamper Proof caps (they have regular hex head types as well) -- I use the Tamper Proof caps because I lock my bike up here and there in NYC. On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 9:20:51 AM

[RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

I think you're getting onto something there -- 3 speed MTN bikes could be the new single speed MTN bikes. Now, which company would take that on? A super durable, lightweight 3sp. IG hub and stealthy shifter (no doubt incorporating some sort of dropper seat post button as well). I vote for Sram

Re: [RBW] Cross Post: looking for flat, thin and serviceable nylon pedals

effrey > > The "Clem Smith" VP-538 is an excellent, low-profile nylon pedal IMO. > > =- Joe Bunik > Walnut Creek, CA > > On 11/4/17, jeffrey kane <jsk_o...@mac.com > wrote: > > I posted this to the iBob list as well so my apologies for the > redun

[RBW] Cross Post: looking for flat, thin and serviceable nylon pedals

I posted this to the iBob list as well so my apologies for the redundancy: I'm in search of a nylon or plastic type body -- I don't care for replaceable steel pins. I really like the nylon-like models: they don't scratch stuff that they come in contact with and are usually pretty light.

[RBW] Re: Wrecked my Atlantis

Damn John, Very sorry to hear that -- and glad to hear you're not hurt. I frequent paths along both sides the Hudson, often as early as 6:00 - 6:30am. No doubt it was pretty much pitch black at that hour yesterday. I'd guess if your shop thinks your frame warrants a trip to Belinky they're

[RBW] Re: 10x200 update. An eleventh bike, and blast(s) from the past

Coincidentally, the hardly too-serious (more hilarious) TeamDreamCyclinTeam launches a new selection of apparel, both cycling performance specific and casual today (9/19 at 12:00pm PST). Ordering is easy though the website but they have a large online / social media following and things do sell

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish rides in metro NYC area?

Well, this morning was the kick off of the NYC Velo Spring Adventure Series --- here's their blurb describing the first leg: Bear Mountain ATTACK – Sunday 4/23 @ 8:00AM at Antoinnete’s Patisserie . 75 miles of beautiful riding in upstate New

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

I tried it for the front derailleur clamp once -- didn't work for me. The cable pulling action caused the clamp to slip - whether that was on the clamp / tape interface or the adhesive / frame interface (or both) I'm not totally sure but either way, it was a no go. I'd never considered cloth HB

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborn

Genius clip: like watching the Marx Bros race Laurel and Hardy and the The Three Stooges ... it almost makes me think that the prerequisite was "no previous bike handling experience allowed" (!) On Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 9:41:24 PM UTC-4, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > Yeah, no. > >

[RBW] Re: WTB: Riv cheapy pedals

Joe, if you don't find them locally -- you can rest assured that they do exist online and are easily obtainable. I just picked up a pair of VP-535's on EBay for around $11.99. They're cheap (and cheap feeling) -- like, probably not serviceable cheap feeling -- but whatever, they're $12.99 and

[RBW] Re: F.S. 55cm Bleriot frame set

It's a great bike at a great price. PBH 81.3 will fit fine (and man, that's such a specific measurement that I don't even want to think about how you got it) . It fits 42's (Hetres and/or Baby Shoe Pass tires) AND Berthoud S/S fenders. And will fit either Tektro long reach calipers or Dia

[RBW] Re: FS: my old 1x10 set up.

Hey Mike, been meaning to get back to you on this -- do you still have the XT 11/36 and KMC chain that you want to move? lmk/jsk On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 12:06:26 PM UTC-5, mike gasparino wrote: > > Hey guys, have had these laying around for a while from an old 1x10 build > on my riv: >

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD crankarms only

Hey Nick have you tried asking these guys -- http://www.northercycles.com/shop/ -- they sell the set but seem open to options and ideas. On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 6:03:14 AM UTC-5, Nick Payne wrote: > > Who sells the XD cranks as a bare set of arms without chainrings? My web > searching

[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?

Ha, Garth -- then I'll trade you that Bomba for the rusting out Magna sitting behind my building any day -- just let me know when you're ready. John G -- I never did a conversion but I moved through two Riv's (Bleriot & Slauki) onto Jeff Lyon's L'avecaise 650b model and I agree -- this

[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?

Hi John, I don't know your bike but do know your roads -- and ride them daily. I'm on 650b rigs, primarily running Gran Bois or Compass 42's and Panaracer Pari Moto 1.75's. From all I've learned along the way -- lighter and more supple tires are really worth it for ride quality. It's likely why

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > > On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 10:00:12 AM UTC-8, jeffrey kane wrote: >> >> Ah, ok, the Joe is too long in the TT for drops. In your eyes, what does >> the Hunq represent in "upgrade" highlights -- aside from mayb

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

Ah, ok, the Joe is too long in the TT for drops. In your eyes, what does the Hunq represent in "upgrade" highlights -- aside from maybe all those braze ons? On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 12:03:09 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Jeff asked about the Atlantis and the Hunqapillar vs my

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

Bill, Do you think either of these rides -- the 650b Atlantis, the 650b Hunq -- would provide significant benefits for a two-week Sierra tour over the Joe? On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 2:11:09 AM UTC-5, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > I would be very interested in hearing more of your

[RBW] Re: Show me your Legolas

Elfin Green, man ... somewhere in the "spring green / "bright olive" family sounds right to me. Creamy head tubes work with nearly everything, of course, but I wouldn't rule out Sky Blue with the green idea, either (!) On Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 7:46:49 PM UTC-4, Call Me Jay wrote: > > I

[RBW] Re: In search of trade: Long shot, at that - 56cm Hillborne for something that fits me better

Igor, Igor, Igor ... you should have just snapped up my Belriot when you had the chance. On Friday, October 21, 2016 at 1:21:01 PM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote: > > I recently got this bike, and it's awesome and I ride it daily, but it's a > tad bit big. It's green, has all the Rivvy bits. > > I'll

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

I'll chime in with a quick six year synopsis of my leather saddle experience: I like B-17's with upright bars but they don't work in drop bar mode for me (too wide at the rear and in-between my legs). I tried a Brooks Swift in drop bar mode for a while, which, wasn't too bad but did sag so

Re: [RBW] Re: Hypothetical albastache handlebar setup

Funny -- I've used both the SCR-5 type (which, I believe were Campy Record 10 clones) and the RRL and have come to wish for the flared out lever of the RRL matched with the SCR-5 body (!) ... On Monday, September 26, 2016 at 12:21:41 PM UTC-4, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > on drop bars TRPs are

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

If it's that silver Steve Rex with the chromed lugs he's been posting on his Instagram account then, wow! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: FS: Garage Sale

Hi Corwin -- it looks like you didn't get the google pic link attached / jsk On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 11:04:51 PM UTC-4, Corwin wrote: > > Hi - > > Need to clear out space and raise some money. This is what I have to offer: > > Silver Shifters: > > Used these on my custom for a while. Only

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