[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

Lever / handlebar mount = a Paul's with an old bar end; it was temporary when it went on. "nothing as permanent as a temporary solution" Kickstand = a single pletcher; i don't love the double kickstand on a tandem or other bike; in my experience, less stable; the single kickstand = a bigger

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

M G Thank you so much for showing me your fine bike. I forgot to ask (and others may be interested as well): —what is the lever/handlebar mount for your drag brake? —what kickstand do you use? —which rear rack? Thanks again! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

I sent you a PM On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 7:57:39 AM UTC-4, Rob Kristoff wrote: > > what did you do with the motolites? Interested in selling? > > Rob > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

what did you do with the motolites? Interested in selling? Rob -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

Thanks. Looking forward to it! —thanks Paul > On Jun 5, 2019, at 21:30, M G wrote: > > @Paul BurnsI'm in the Berkshires, near GB / you can take a look in person. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google > Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

@Paul BurnsI'm in the Berkshires, near GB / you can take a look in person. -- 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: Rivendell tandem builds

Paul, I'm glad you revived this thread. I'm on the preorder list for a medium orange Hubbuhubbuh. I also ordered the Silver cranks and the Velocity wheels. As far as steerer length, why not leave it uncut for now? Just throw some spacers on there and cut it later on once you have the bar

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

Thanks, MG—beautiful bike and very helpful description. Anyone else have an update/suggestions/advice/pics? I’d be looking to ride it 80% on tarmac and 20% on dirt roads in the rural hills of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, ideally with some sort of baskets/panniers to get groceries. Also:

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

Hi Adam, I have small HHH, and friction shift (Shimano 9-speed bar-end shifter, Deore derailer, IIRC). I haven't had any problems with rear shifting. Stoker is usually one of my kids (<65 lbs), so there's not much frame flex. My front shifter (Silver triple) occasionally is problematic for

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

As a current Hubbuhubbuh owner, one piece of advice I can share is that friction shifting was a PITA. My theory is the amount of distance the cable travels combined with how much more a tandem frame flexes (longer tubing distances + the weight of two people) equals mucho ghost shifting and

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

I'm wondering if this might be the bicycle to try out Jones h-bar? Swept back - very wide grip. Could be ideal. On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 4:13:18 PM UTC-6, Jim S. wrote: > > Hi all, > > I was wondering if any prospective Rivendell tandem owners would be > willing to share what they were

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

I've ordered a set of custom wheels from Rich, White Industries 40 spokes F/R in silver and the tandem Silver crankset RBW offered a while back. Have a set of Mini-Motos that I had ordered to test but never installed. The rest is TBD. No fenders so I can put it on a roof rack as it will be for

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

Jim, Like Bill, I will likely build ours up as a Clem-istic tandem. Velocity/Rich wheelset with generator hub. Silver cranks. V-brakes (I'd actually prefer cantilevers, but the way the rear seat cluster is built looks like it will preclude that without a lot of bodging). Suntour ratchet

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

I'm thinking about it as a Clementine/Clem Smith for two. It'll have Bosco bars, at least initially. It will have Silver cranks. It will have Rich-built wheels with a dyno front hub and a disc-capable rear. It'll have V-brakes, probably some vintage parallelogram style Shimano XT ones that

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

The effective top tube measurements on the Hub match those of mountain bikes almost exactly. Would be easy to set one up with straight bars at seat level to mimic a MTB feel. On Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 8:21 PM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > Hi

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

Hi Michael. When I said "tandem rally speedster" I was referring entirely to the bicycle. From what I can see, the majority of models from most tandem-specific makers are versions of the popular style of bicycle for club riding, regardless of age--tires on the skinny side, drop bars, latest

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

Cannondale Tandem 29er comes with flattish bars, 2.1 inch tires, triple crank and is a blast to ride. DC potholes aren't much of a problem. I commute on a drop-bar road bike, but haven't felt the need for them on the tandem yet. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

Do not associate the term rally with the term speedster. My experience has been that there are more teams in the 80's than in their 20s, more in their 70s than in their 30's and probably more in their 60's than in their 40's. My 26 X 1.75 tires may be wider than avg but do not attract much

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

Manny, That is a hell of a photo set. Nice picture proving. Cheers, Tarik On Mon, Jun 20, 2016 at 10:46 PM, Manuel Acosta < manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Tandem looks good. > > Rides good with the proper captain and stoker. > > Will and Roman can attest. > > Pictures proved that

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

That's the way I see it. It's a fun and versatile all-rounder of a bike, not a traditional road-touring bike the way most tandems seem to be. That said, I do wonder how it would ride with some nice plump Compass Switchback Hills on it >>I believe Grant has suggested the lower profile

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

I don't have a whole lot of tandem experience, but I am looking forward to changing the captain's drop bars on my new-to-me Santana Vision (later changed to Fusion? Anyway, similar 26" bike with fat tire capabilities) to Albatross or similar upright bars. We've tested it enough for me to know

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

I have looked at the picture and the specs posted on hubbahubbha and find myself with three concerns. First, I hope the bike can handle drop bars. Since starting to ride a tandem 6 years ago my wife and I have done a couple of three day rallies every year. I have no memory of seeing a

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

Tandem looks good. Rides good with the proper captain and stoker. Will and Roman can attest. Pictures proved that tandems are not slow up dirt roads (when you have the proper captain and stoker) https://flic.kr/s/aHskCvrS8H Manny "The stoker makes no mistakes" Acosta -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

We were there last Saturday (my wife bought a Hillborne) and I took the HHH around the building a few times with my kids on the back (one at a time). Very comfy. Rode like a bicycle. I liked it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

And a brilliant use of a John's Irish strap! On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 1:39 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Here's the link: https://www.instagram.com/p/BGvQYc0LxKA/?taken-by=rivbike > > On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 6:48 AM, Daniel Jackson < > daniel.seth.jack...@gmail.com> wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

Here's the link: https://www.instagram.com/p/BGvQYc0LxKA/?taken-by=rivbike On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 6:48 AM, Daniel Jackson < daniel.seth.jack...@gmail.com> wrote: > New photo up on their Instagram feed. Check it out! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

* that was suppose to be PRE-blog during initial design then photos from the factory when Will and another RBW employee visited. Ryan -- 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: Rivendell Tandem

Grant has shared some early pics per blog with me and asked at that time for me not to share them. I second emailing Grant and he will send a link to the blog and keep you abreast of all details pertaining to the HHH. He is very open to questions and even some suggestions but likely wants the

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

New photo up on their Instagram feed. Check it out! -- 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] Re: Rivendell Tandem

Email Grant and get on the HHH mailing list. He's sending out updates almost every other day. Not sure the protocol with posting HHH clique stuff publicly .. They've recently been doing some road/trail testing around Riv HQ. I think they aim to have some prototype demos built up soon. KJ On

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

I didn't see anything either. Can someone post them? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 17, 2016, at 6:25 AM, Michael Hechmer > wrote: Email. Pictures? Not in my mailbox. I'd love to see them. Michael On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 10:14:38 PM

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

Email. Pictures? Not in my mailbox. I'd love to see them. Michael On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 10:14:38 PM UTC-4, Kieran J wrote: > > I'm also seriously considering it when "Deposit Day" rolls around. The > recent Size L pics Grant sent around look awesome!! > We *need* this bike to tow

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

I'm also seriously considering it when "Deposit Day" rolls around. The recent Size L pics Grant sent around look awesome!! We *need* this bike to tow our 75lb Lab down to the lake for picnics .. KJ On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 7:08:01 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > A recent posting on

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem question

Send your email to both grant(at)rivbike.com and dave(at)rivbike.com and they will take care of you. If Grant's email is busted, Dave is the one who will resolve that issue anyway. A call would make sense if you want to be doubly-sure. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, February 7,

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem (30 of them, actually) in about one year.

Def potentially interested in a Riv tandem! I hope the sizing works out for me and the old lady. KJ On Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 7:55:58 PM UTC-4, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: New blug update with a tidbit about 30 tandems coming next Fall. No photos and no other information. Also, the Appaloosa

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem (30 of them, actually) in about one year.

Splits sounds like Grant found a way around the problem of shipping longbikes. Some time after the original Mystery Bikes were sold, he said on the Blug that a production version was off the table because they were too long for a standard bike box. Solution: Breakaway Longbike! I read