[RBW] Re: The Silver Hubs

2015-08-06 Thread Ginz
So, does anyone think they can wear out the alloy freehub body? :) -- 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: Ride Report: Summit of the Patricks

2015-08-06 Thread Alan Pickett
Maybe I'm just an emotional wreck this week (quitting smoking, diet changes, job change), but seeing the picture of both of you together brought a teary tingle (no actual tear as i am a stoic and emotinally repressed white male) to my eye, and a joyful one at that. Both of you are such

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Summit of the Patricks

2015-08-06 Thread Michael Hechmer
Looks like great fun. My wife and I will drive x-country in mid Oct. Maybe we could hook up for a ride? I'll be coming back via NM for the men's Souarize conference in Bernalillo, New Mexico (http://www.illuman.org) on Nov 6-8. Maybe a ride there too. Not sure yet what bikes we'll take.

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Summit of the Patricks

2015-08-06 Thread ascpgh
What a great event! You can no longer be the poles of conversational spectrum since you've met and been on a ride! Reassurance that good living will result in proof of outcome. My trips up to Rampart were always afoot from the east (parking lot by the USAFA infirmary) up that slew of a valley

Re: [RBW] Re: The Silver Hubs

2015-08-06 Thread Jim Bronson
Question is, can a steel replacement be obtained? A prior post pointed out a 6 pawl cro-mo freehub from the same manufacturer, is it a direct fit? http://o-lite.com.tw/news.php?m=did=16p=1 On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 3:12 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: The prevailing worry is your

[RBW] Re: Dipping my toe into mountain riding at 8800 feet ...

2015-08-06 Thread Deacon Patrick
For those of you playing along at home, this happened: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/Nffez5Li1Ug With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

2015-08-06 Thread RJM
Well, here is what is currently in the garage...keep in mind I have several boxes stuffed to the tops with bike parts too. 53cm Rivendell Roadeomy main road bike set up for fast club riding and training. I even installed a power meter. 48cm Rivendell Sam Hillborneset up for cruising

[RBW] Re: The Silver Hubs

2015-08-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
The prevailing worry is your cassette cogs will dig into the splines and make it difficult to remove your cassette down the line. It's a pretty common thing for riders like us to just say enough, I'm never buying an alloy cassette body again. It's one of the reasons many of us think Deore XT

[RBW] Ride Report: Summit of the Patricks

2015-08-06 Thread Deacon Patrick
We navigated the logistics and met at Rampart Reservoir while Patrick of the Moore was here in the highlands. After mastering the astrophysics of disk brakes and the sun spot expansion of brake pad effect on his front brake, we got underway and had an amazing ride. What a pleasure to meet and

[RBW] Re: my new Roadeo

2015-08-06 Thread RJM
Congrats on it. The Roadeo is a really great road frame...I love mine. On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 10:19:18 PM UTC-5, Don Compton wrote: My new Roadeo, as expected, has been a pleasure to ride. I am using 700x28 Grand Bois tires with 23mm wide rims pumped up 60psi fr, 70psi r. It's like

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Summit of the Patricks

2015-08-06 Thread Ron Mc
tipping my hat to you guys - what a great outing On Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 3:24:42 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: We navigated the logistics and met at Rampart Reservoir while Patrick of the Moore was here in the highlands. After mastering the astrophysics of disk brakes and the sun

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

2015-08-06 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Clayton your trio has stuck in my head overnight... seems like an awesome combo and one which should really enable an amazingly wide variety of riding while at the same time providing a distinct ride experience on each of the three. My trio of Saluki/Bomba/XO-3 offers an extremely wide variety of

[RBW] Cleaning Newbaums Bar Tape

2015-08-06 Thread Kevin Lindsey
Anyone have a good method for cleaning sweat and other stains off Newbaums bar tape? Thanks, Kevin -- 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] Clem Presale is over.

2015-08-06 Thread Wayne Naha
The Blug has announced that Riv has sold out their entire first run Clems and Clementines. They are sold out until 2016. It looks like the Clem/Clemintine experiment turned out fairly successfully for them. There must be a lot of new Clem and Clementine owners out there waiting anxiously

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Summit of the Patricks

2015-08-06 Thread Shoji Takahashi
great pics-- makes me very happy to see the Patricks shredding together. shoji On Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 4:24:42 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: We navigated the logistics and met at Rampart Reservoir while Patrick of the Moore was here in the highlands. After mastering the

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Summit of the Patricks

2015-08-06 Thread Deacon Patrick
That would be great, Michael. I'm not sure which Patrick you were refering to, so let me know if you will be near Pikes Peak and we can fine tune a ride for what makes sense for you. Loads of dirt road options. Just know that all rides have ...pending brain cooperation on the day of the

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Summit of the Patricks

2015-08-06 Thread dougP
Now the cat's out of the bag! Hordes of California Rivendell riders are salivating at the prospect of riding in Alpine meadows, green trees, wildflowers, etc.. Posting pictures was a wonderful PSA for your area. Is it too early to start planning 2016 expeditions? dougP On Thursday, August

[RBW] Re: Ballad of the short arms

2015-08-06 Thread Fred Craven
As an update, we are moving forward with the purchase, I will soon be a new (used) bike owner. -- 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: Sugino Wide/Low Dbl Crank - Chain Rub Issue

2015-08-06 Thread RDS
I think the chain is a 9 speed SRAM chain. So, it sounds like I'll just need to avoid the extreme gear combinations which is easy enough to do. Thanks for all of the help. Since I have two different length BB's, I determine which provides the best chainline. On Monday, August 3, 2015 at

[RBW] Re: Rib-Inspired hiking gear?

2015-08-06 Thread Mathew Greiner
While not minimal, the Riv Sackville Stickpack seems like the most Riv-inspired backpack, no? Agreed. Just hike. Though wool socks make a lot of sense are are a joy to wear. On Monday, July 27, 2015 at 2:37:47 PM UTC-5, Justin August wrote: Hey Folks- This summer I've really re-discovered my

Re: [RBW] Many parts FS.... Link with pictures provided

2015-08-06 Thread Joel Stern
I have the all black ones available, 2 pair. Medium, $15 shipped for both pair. On Tuesday, August 4, 2015, Brian Campbell bdcampbel...@gmail.com wrote: How much for the gloves and what sizes are they? Thanks! On Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 8:19:54 PM UTC-4, Patrick Shea wrote: Hi Joel:

[RBW] Best Riv frame for rear childseat?

2015-08-06 Thread Daniel Jackson
What do you all think is the best frame for this purpose? Hunq, Cheviot? Good old Sam? Clem? -- 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: What's in your garage?

2015-08-06 Thread Mike OShea
Currently in my garage.. 2015 60cm Cheviut - wife's 2014 55cm SAM 2014 Kona Cindercone MTB 2013 Cervello RS carbon road bike 2012 Novaro Pika MTB- daughter's 1987 Gary Fisher Montare MTB Rodeo on my wish list! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Best Riv for rear child seat?

2015-08-06 Thread Daniel Jackson
what frame do you all think would be best for a bike built specifically for this purpose? Hunq, Cheviot? Good old Sam? Clem? -- 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] Wool blanket recommendations?

2015-08-06 Thread mike gasparino
Hey guys, Been looking a buy a new wool blanket and been doing a little research but I figured I would see if yall had any opinions in the matter. So far I'm leaning towards the more popular Pendleton and woolrich options. Any other brands out there I should check out? Thanks! Mike -- You

[RBW] A. Homer Hilsen Touch Up Paint

2015-08-06 Thread Steve Cole
I've got a few nicks on my AHH and would like to touch them up. It's a Toyo version and I need some help identifying both the blue and the white colors and hopefully sources for the paint. Thanks, Steve Cole Arlington, VA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Best Riv for rear child seat?

2015-08-06 Thread LeahFoy
Keven @ Riv steered me toward my Betty Foy when I needed a kid-hauler. He had one himself and used it for the same purpose! Not sure how the rest of Riv's frames stack up, but the Betty is an approved kid-hauler. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] sheared off crank bolt

2015-08-06 Thread Jim Bronson
On a recent trail ride with my Redwood, I decided to stand and pedal rather than downshift. This had the most unfortunate consequence of the crank bolt shearing inside the bottom bracket. It also resulted in a nearly 6 mile walk back to the house. My question is: can the rest of the bolt be

[RBW] Re: sheared off crank bolt

2015-08-06 Thread dougP
Jim: There is a process called electrical discharge machining which could be used to save the BB. It's meant for things like bolts broken off in engine blocks similar expensive things. Were it my problem, I'd just buy a new BB. Quicker, simpler, less problem sourcing. EDM is great if you

[RBW] FS: Poor Man's Riv ... New 58 cm Fuji Connoisseur -- Reynolds Steel, Lugged Fork, Down-Tube Shifters, etc... $495

2015-08-06 Thread Jack K
Hey Riv folks, I have a new (as in zero miles) 58 cm Fuji Connoisseur that I'd like to sell, at what I think is the extremely attractive price of $495. This is a retro inspired modern bike with Reynolds steel frame, downtube shifters, long reach brakes and other Riv-ish goodies. These sold for

Re: [RBW] Finally done it.

2015-08-06 Thread Chris Chen
Welcome Wayne! But of course, you've always been with us anyway. On Sun, Aug 2, 2015 at 3:34 PM, Wayne Naha w.r.n...@gmail.com wrote: It's been a long time coming. After being in this group for I don't know how long, I have finally become a legitimate, fully fledged member by purchasing a

[RBW] Re: Many parts FS.... Link with pictures provided

2015-08-06 Thread Joel Stern
Sorry, I also have some cotton bar tape 8 rolls Tressostar BLACK, $4 each, plus shipping, buy a few and I will split shipping, these are bulky so cannot ship first class Viva cotton tape, 6 rolls as follows 2 pair (2 in a pack) green 1 pair Lt Navy blue These seem to be a bit more expensive

Re: [RBW] Many parts FS.... Link with pictures provided

2015-08-06 Thread Joel Stern
Patrick, the FW's are 6 speed, did I mess up? I have the 3 FW's, 2 are ST and the pedals. How are you? I had a car accident 5 years ago and 2 surgeries. I hope to ride one day and will keep 1 of my Bleriots with that hope. No need to have more that one when I gave not ridden Joel On

[RBW] DFW shops

2015-08-06 Thread Fred Craven
Now that I'm about to become a Rivendell owner I have the dilemma of where to get bike stuff locally. Do any of you know of a Rivendell friendly bike shop in the Dallas area? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] WTB Cheviot/Betty Foy

2015-08-06 Thread Steve Cole
I'm looking to get my wife a step through for a special occasion. I would like to buy either a 55 cm Cheviot or 58 cm Betty Foy. I prefer to buy only the frame, fork, headset and bottom bracket but am open to buying a built-up bike. Please send a private message if you have a bike you can

[RBW] Re: Cheviot ~ Is more than 1 bottle holder available?

2015-08-06 Thread Eric Wolforth
Well the reason I posted this question was that I really want to purchase one for my lady friend. Touring long rides are definitely planned for this new rig. Is having just 1 water bottle holder a strike against a Cheviot? I honestly have to say maybe it is. I'd like 3 water bottle mounts

[RBW] Re: WTB: 51 cm Sam Hillborne

2015-08-06 Thread Stanley Withouski
52 will work as well :) On Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 2:26:39 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: Blue 52s were made, too, if that's a possibility. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] FS - 56cm Sam Hillborne frameset

2015-08-06 Thread Jim Bronson
gorgeous Sam! On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 7:09 PM, 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: I moved down a size on my touring rig to a new black cream Sam. So, my older 56cm (orange) double TT frame set is up for sale. I'm the only owner, having purchased it

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report: Summit of the Patricks

2015-08-06 Thread Patrick Moore
Michael: please do get in touch if and when you come to NM. I can't promise epic rides or magnificent scenery, but such as I can offer, I'd be delighted to offer. On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 3:05 PM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like great fun. My wife and I will drive x-country

[RBW] FS - 56cm Sam Hillborne frameset

2015-08-06 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
I moved down a size on my touring rig to a new black cream Sam. So, my older 56cm (orange) double TT frame set is up for sale. I'm the only owner, having purchased it new, completely built at the end of 2010 from Renaissance Bicycles in Henderson, NC (a Riv dealer of sorts) when he closed up

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Summit of the Patricks

2015-08-06 Thread Patrick Moore
I am laughing as I type. I'll let you on into a secret: the photos of me riding and upright were staged. Unstaged, I was either 1/2 mile behind the Deacon or timidly walking my bike or falling over. (Nursing a beer and Ibuprofen as we talk.) I fell twice, and tried many other times. Even when

[RBW] Re: Cleaning Newbaums Bar Tape

2015-08-06 Thread Deacon Patrick
Och! Disregard my advice then. I had to look up those words. I'm still (gingerly) scratching my head. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 5:11:47 PM UTC-6, Kevin Lindsey wrote: ...look a bit more presentable... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Summit of the Patricks

2015-08-06 Thread Manuel Acosta
Looks good I like The Patricks Riding. On Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 1:24:42 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: We navigated the logistics and met at Rampart Reservoir while Patrick of the Moore was here in the highlands. After mastering the astrophysics of disk brakes and the sun spot

[RBW] WTB/WTT thumbshifters, levers, 26in tires, bullmoose?

2015-08-06 Thread drew
picked up a complete and very clean 89 rockhopper today. not a huge fan of the cockpit, so i want to go bullmoose. this is gonna be my car rack/rain/dirty bike, so i dont want to invest too much. im 100$ in and i want to keep it under 250$ so i dont start loving it too much. i have a lead on

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Summit of the Patricks

2015-08-06 Thread DS
That's all I can think about when I see/hear pictures of Deacon Patrick's rides: my own white knuckles gripping the handlebars on the those unbelievably steep descents with large drop offs. The butterflies are a turnin'. What was the elevation (low and high)? Looks like an awesome time

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Summit of the Patricks

2015-08-06 Thread Deacon Patrick
DS, I started at 7,800 feet, peaked at about 9,500 then met Patrick at 9,200ish, and the reservoir is roughly 9,000 feet. It's got some gentle rollers, then a steep climb away from the reservoir to more rollers on a forest service road. This ride link shows the route we did, though we turning

[RBW] Re: Cleaning Newbaums Bar Tape

2015-08-06 Thread Kevin Lindsey
Sorry, yes, I applied shellac. I'm not opposed to a bit of grime and sweat on the tape; but if there happens to be an easy way to make it look a bit more presentable, then I'd be grateful for any hints. Many thanks, Kevin On Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 5:21:13 AM UTC-4, Kevin Lindsey wrote:

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Summit of the Patricks

2015-08-06 Thread Daniel D.
You said crossing the streams was bad!!! -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

2015-08-06 Thread murphyjrfk
RJM if that hillborne is a orange canti version and you decide to sell I'd love to talk. My dream stable might be a fat tired cantiborne and my current one! I love the hillbornes! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Cleaning Newbaums Bar Tape

2015-08-06 Thread Deacon Patrick
Beausage! I no longer treat my Newbaums and really like the way it wears sweat, dirt, and grime and still solid, soft, and grippy without being cushioned. Of course, you could replace it, but that would be throwing away thousands of miles of beausage. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: You might be a Riv owner if you...

2015-08-06 Thread Philip Kim
When you bike to the LBS to get a couple of things and one of the mechanic comes over and says, Ahh, the spirit of Grant is with us. Thanks for bringing it in. When all your lady friends say, Cute bike! When all your guy friends say, Cute bike... On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 6:35:08 AM UTC-4,

[RBW] Re: Cleaning Newbaums Bar Tape

2015-08-06 Thread LBleriot
On Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 5:21:13 AM UTC-4, Kevin Lindsey wrote: Anyone have a good method for cleaning sweat and other stains off Newbaums bar tape? Thanks, Kevin I spray a little Woolite carpet cleaner and sponge off the grunge. I'm okay with a little beausage, but not on the

[RBW] Re: Cleaning Newbaums Bar Tape

2015-08-06 Thread EGNolan
I've got some h'bars that have 5+ years of beausage the h'bars with barely 2 months of usage just ain't the same. A li'l shellac some time they'll be great. Enjoy the sweat goop that accumulates (just a humble suggestion) change when you change the bars, not a moment sooner! Best, Eric On

[RBW] Re: The Silver Hubs

2015-08-06 Thread Rich Lesnik
Well, bad on me! We checked the freehub body at Riv today, and, while the spacer and bearings are indeed steel, the freehub body itself is alloy. Sorry. Still a great hub, though. On Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 8:16:03 AM UTC-7, Rich Lesnik wrote: Another interesting characteristic of the

[RBW] Re: Cheviot ~ Is more than 1 bottle holder available?

2015-08-06 Thread Ron Mc
I find myself grabbing the seat post or the seat tube much more often to lift a bike than the top tube, so I like top tube pumps, and dislike seat tube pumps. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Clem Presale is over.

2015-08-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
That is exceedingly good, since their biggest problem as a business is cashflow. Their Taiwan suppliers want their money up front. Now that shipment 1 of the Clems is pre-sold, Riv should have the money on hand to pay the supplier the moment the shipment is ready. That's great for them.

[RBW] Re: You might be a Riv owner if you...

2015-08-06 Thread Kellie
When you visit a LBS with your bike, they say there's a sheep in the house! -- 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] WTT 2 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 40mm tires for set of 50mm's

2015-08-06 Thread Bruce Smitham
Want to trade my 2 Schwalbe Marathon Supremes tires with less than 10 miles on them for a set of same tires but in 50mm for tour de big sur in 2 weeks. Thanks, Bruce in San Diego -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Cleaning Newbaums Bar Tape

2015-08-06 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Do you apply shellac to your tape? On Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 5:21:13 AM UTC-4, Kevin Lindsey wrote: Anyone have a good method for cleaning sweat and other stains off Newbaums bar tape? Thanks, Kevin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: You might be a Riv owner if you...

2015-08-06 Thread Jim Bronson
-all the crabon fibre guys refer to your bike as a touring bike just because it has bar end shifters. On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 9:31 AM, LeahFoy jonasandle...@gmail.com wrote: ...get asked often about your beach cruiser. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Clem Presale is over.

2015-08-06 Thread Daniel D.
congrats to the buyers. I just couldn't pull the trigger but have a feeling I may regret it. Holding out for a Sam On Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 2:40:19 AM UTC-7, Wayne Naha wrote: The Blug has announced that Riv has sold out their entire first run Clems and Clementines. They are sold

[RBW] Re: You might be a Riv owner if you...

2015-08-06 Thread LeahFoy
...get asked often about your beach cruiser. -- 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

[RBW] Re: You might be a Riv owner if you...

2015-08-06 Thread DS
...get asked often, sis it a cycloscross bike or a touring bike, what is it? ...get a comment of 'yeah, I'm thinking of a nice steel bike with wide tires too for commuting and errands' after you just beat them up a 6 mile climb by 10 minutes ...your toddlers primary piece of cutlery is

[RBW] Re: How do I tell if I need a spacer for a 7speed cassette?

2015-08-06 Thread Ron Mc
if your rear hub spacing is greater than 126mm, then you need a spacer On Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 1:00:44 AM UTC-5, Lungimsam wrote: Hi y'all, Want to try a Shimano 7speed cassette with tight spacing I like on my Blue Sam. How can I tell if I need a 4.5 spacer or not with my freehub?

[RBW] Re: Clem Presale is over.

2015-08-06 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
Really good to hear! I was a bit worried because it seemed like they were (and still are) taking a big gamble with the whole Clem/Chev/Appa push in place of their regular framesets and in-house builds. I'm glad it's working out for them and I can't wait to see people's Clems. I still wish

[RBW] Re: Cheviot ~ Is more than 1 bottle holder available?

2015-08-06 Thread Gum N Nuts
I use zefal hpx frame pumps on a 60 cm cheviot and a double-toptube 62 cm hillborne. Picking the cheviot up by the seat tube seems the more intuitive spot due to the top tube being lower than where I tend to grab, so the frame pump is not an issue. For some reason, whether it be due to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Presale is over.

2015-08-06 Thread James Warren
Your plan is a good one! On Aug 6, 2015, at 7:58 AM, Daniel D. wrote: congrats to the buyers. I just couldn't pull the trigger but have a feeling I may regret it. Holding out for a Sam On Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 2:40:19 AM UTC-7, Wayne Naha wrote: The Blug has announced that Riv