Re: [RBW] Re: NYC Rivs

Sounds interesting. I've been curious about 718 since it showed up on the Riv dealer list. And I wish I knew how to build wheels... Brad (in Queens) On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 10:09:01 AM UTC-5, Kainalu wrote: > > I won't be able to make it tonight, wherever you decide, but I had a >

Re: [RBW] FS: TA zephyr triple crankset for sale,w/ Phil wood bb and TA chainrings

SOLD, thanks all! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] FS: TA zephyr triple crankset for sale,w/ Phil wood bb and TA chainrings

Oh man I know. I used to have a shed at our old house out in the sticks but we just moved closer to the city in an apartment and things are a little tight! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

All the time. Although I'm more tempted by the gevenalles than actual brifters -- 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: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

I use Ultegra 6800 11 speed group on my Roadeo and I cannot fault that groupset at allnot at all. On a touring bike, one where I actually am going to use it on tours more than a day or two bike camping, I would go with a bar end or even downtube just for simplicity and ability to repair on

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

What drew said! On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 10:42:47 AM UTC-6, drew wrote: > > Haha. Bill you should be paid by rivendell and my wife should put a hit on > you. i think if there was a frame presale around 1200 now, i would not be > able to say no to that. later, if frames are being sold

[RBW] Re: FS: Two different (but similar) Ibex Wool - made in USA - Polos

Also have a black long sleeve Ibex Polo in large. $60.. > > -- 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: Albastache vs moustache, haters, likers

Thanks all for the input. I'm going with "I probably won't like the Albastache much either. A cheaper scenario for certain. Long shot...anybody got an alba to trade for a mous? On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 9:07 AM, clyde canter wrote: > Do you like the Albastache and not

Re: [RBW] Re: "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

On 12/10/2015 08:55 AM, Philip Kim wrote: Thanks for sharing. switched to flats after reading the flat pedal manifesto, comparing pedal stroke to pistons in an engine. It made sense to me. Flats give me less pain, but I mostly ride them because it reminds me of riding a bike as a kid. Just

Re: [RBW] Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

On 12/10/2015 11:04 AM, Jim Bronson wrote: I find myself re-thinking my allegiance to bar-ends, because I sweat so much between May and September riding here in Texas, that I gum them up fairly regularly. Would you be even more likely to gum up brifters with sweat? I mean, your hands are

[RBW] "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

I pedal like a purring cat kneading in bliss  -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 11:54 AM, iamkeith wrote: > > > I'll say this though: The comfort/ergonomics of most brifters, including > the one you linked, is *vastly* superior to any lever-only design out > there, that I've found. The hoods themselves are large enough that

[RBW] Re: FS: All-City Space Horse, 61cm

This is a great deal for someone tall -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Haha, you guys both need to learn some things about N+1. :-)You buy the complete and tell your wife that the parts were practically free. Ride the bike and keep your Hillborne at least until Summer. When Rivendell is only selling Hillbornes complete, you save the day for somebody who is

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

"I'm wondering if this is another 51, or if this one is a 55. If I were able to actually read the tire size on the big bens to see if it's a 650b or 700c wheel, that would answer the question. " I took the rear wheel shot and measured the seat tube length, the chainstay length and the wheel

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Bill, i have an idea. you buy several complete appaloosas, strip them and sell us the frames. then we sell you our old frames. you can then build them up with the parts from the joe and resell them as completes to the people who bought the appaloosas but are inevitably unhappy with the

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Quit my day job and open up Rivelo South? It wouldn't lose too much money. :-) On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 11:44:13 AM UTC-8, drew wrote: > > Bill, i have an idea. you buy several complete appaloosas, strip them and > sell us the frames. then we sell you our old frames. you can then

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 10:54 AM, iamkeith wrote: > I have one set, of Ultegra STI 9 speeds on my RB-1. I do like them, but > mostly for variety's sake. It's kind of fun to have one bike upon which > regular and frequent shifting is part of the ride experience. If I had

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

In high heat and humidity and sweating profusely I either wear some basic cotton sweat-wrist bands and/or carry thin cotton or microfiber cloths with me . I pretty much keep one in hand or both hands while riding . I sometimes start with a wet one and it's quite refreshing to wipe your face

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

My experience is the opposite. I've never worn out 9 speed 105 or Ultegra brifters, but I go through a set of bar ends every year. On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 12:38 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: > I like them a lot. I didn't go out of my way to get some, but they came on

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

Personally, I prefer the term dual-control lever. And while I love them -- loved Shimano 9, loved Campy Record 10 -- I didn't like Shimano 10 and haven't been able to settle on a choice for a new set. I hate telling myself how much I like D/T shifters. I mean, I'm already a grouch but still

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

"I'll say this though: The comfort/ergonomics of most brifters, including the one you linked, is *vastly* superior to any lever-only design out there, that I've found" Another notable exception is SRAM. The S500 brakelevers are brifters with the guts ripped out. They are still very heavy

Re: [RBW] Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

With the bar ends, it's more a function of sweat dripping off other parts of my body since they are closer to the rider. It seems to go from my chin right on to the bar-ends fairly frequently. With brifters, the mechanism is much farther forwards so they seem to get less sweat. They do get the

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

I agree about the Silver bar-end for triple cranks. My highly eccentric Bike Friday cockpit is a SOMA mustache-like bar (Ergon grips, I don't use the curved portion) with a Shimano Sora brifter for the rear and Silver bar-end for the front. My Itty bitty hands struggle to make front shifts by

[RBW] Re: Albastache vs moustache, haters, likers

I've had and liked both. I've also had Albatross, Bosco and several drop and mountain bars. I love the Albastache and will probably never give it up unless I need to get even more upright (saving the replaced Albatross should that day arrive). I've never felt more comfortable with a set of

[RBW] Re: FS: XL Rando Bag for Haulin' Colin Rack plus a small saddlebag

Looks like that link is just going to 1 photo. There's more: http://s821.photobucket.com/user/dabanzer/library/Bags?sort=3=1 David Chicago -- 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] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

When I used brifters more often, I did simultaneous shifts all the time, especially when transitioning from the big ring to the middle ring. I'd hit the button on both brifters to go to a smaller ring on both front and back, and it would be a perfect transition every time. Well ok one time I

Re: [RBW] Albastache vs moustache, haters, likers

On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 9:07 AM, clyde canter wrote: > Do you like the Albastache and not the moustache? > If so why? > > I tried moustache bars twice on a couple different bikes several years ago, and I tried to love them, I wanted to love them, but I could never get

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

I think the reason i use "brifter" is because I'm too lazy to type out "dual control lever". Perhaps if we used an acronym? DCL? "I decided to go with DCL instead of bar-ends" perhaps? On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 6:01 PM, Eddie Flayer wrote: > tongue in cheek, but to some

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

> > I'm a late adopter (like many on this list, I am sure) and have never used > brifters, but I like reading about others' experiences. One question: what > is the beef with the term "brifter"? Always getting educated on this list, 1x8, shifting with a bar end and never really tempted by

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

I think brifters are great if I am riding on the hoods. With any other position the advantage/ convenience compared to BEs is negligible (and maybe advantage BE). That said, I almost always ride on the hoods on my roadish bike. Cheers! Chris -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] FS: TA zephyr triple crankset for sale,w/ Phil wood bb and TA chainrings

Just tell her it's perfectly normal to keep your bikes inside when you live in an apartment ;) On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 10:24 AM, mike gasparino wrote: > Oh man I know. I used to have a shed at our old house out in the sticks but > we just moved closer to the city in an

Re: [RBW] "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

>Next, let's talk about whether your bicycle is "standing" on the spokes on the bottom of the wheel or "hanging" from the spokes on the top! Dear Eric, Cool! Pluck the spokes of your very evenly tensioned wheel on Earth, with the tires deflated, the wheels supporting the bike on the ground

Re: [RBW] Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

I've been riding Shimano Atheena 11 spd shifters on my road bike for about the last 6-7 years. They have been crashed and ridden in some gnarly conditions and still work better than my brand new Ultegra or 105 brifters I've had over the years. They are SILVER and look really nice on steel

Re: [RBW] Re: "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

I am very definitely not among the ultra fit, but even I like retention of some sort when riding fixed, for fear of losing the pedal at some critical moment; I daresay one could get used to riding fixed without retention, though. But: one *other *little advantage to retention, at least I find

[RBW] Re: "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

I like riding free on flat pedals, no retention whatsoever. I cannot say for sure if any component I have ever installed or removed on/from a bike has ever made me faster or more efficient. I have always been a slowpoke. Perhaps only the ultra-fit can benefit from these types of things. --

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

tongue in cheek, but to some degree I think the term Luddite is apropos in this conversation. Of course bar ends and downtubes are just fine, but the dual control lever is a work of engineering art all to itself. Maybe we should call them paddle shifters. Me thinks a great invention. To each

[RBW] Re: Early Christmas - Heron Touring

Anyone have a copy of BQ Vol 3 #1 that I can buy or take a look at? I learned it has a review of this bike and though it would add to my knowledge base. Thanks for digging! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FOUND: BQ Vol 3 #1

Never mind - I found it / ordered it on Jan's site. -- 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] WTB: BQ Vol 3 #1

Anyone have this issue? It has a review of the Heron I picked up recently, and thought it would be a good read. Does Jan still sell issues this old? Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: New Silver or Grand Cru Crankset?

Yes the Compass cranks are beautiful, and compared to a new Carmina, a bargain. They also require proprietary rings, a definite drawback. Thanks also for the posts of the "silver" cranks from RBW. They are definitely not going on my bike. I run a 44/30 White Industries crank on my Ram and

[RBW] Re: Albastache vs moustache, haters, likers

I preferred the Albastache, but neither bar worked for me. The brake levers cannot be rotated down far enough (the curve interferes), for my stiff wrists. I had to lift my fingers off the bar, rotate my wrist down to get my fingers in the right spot and then brake. Splat! I just ran into that

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

If you want to try it out I have an 10 speed Tiagra group I might be able to ship to Texas for 150 or so. - 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 from it, send

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

I've got a bike with Shimano Ultegra 6800 11-speed shifters and they are really nice. Light touch and shifts great. Haven't had them more than 18 months so I can't comment on durability. I have had some Campy Veloce 10-speed shifters in a shimergo setup for more the 4 years and they have a more

[RBW] Re: Albastache vs moustache, haters, likers

as mentioned, mustache is narrower and more forward. i thought that the differences with the albastache would be fairly minimal, but it really is a cross between an albatross and a mustache bar. i had mustaches on a fastish bike and liked them a lot. my big touring bike had albatross bars

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

Dear Jim, Tempted? Nah. I just use 'em when appropriate. I either use downtube shifters (7s friction and 10s indexed) or Ergo/doubletap levers (10s). On my long-distance bike, I actually use the Campagnolo 10s shaped levers and (10s) downtube shifters, as on longer events, or on extended day

[RBW] Re: "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

I'm kinda a clipless person for road riding and mountain biking but will be throwing thin gripsters on the Atlantis. I don't know if my pedal stroke is smooth and efficient or not (and I would bet on not) but I find the shoes for clipless that I have are excellent. I think clipless gives an

[RBW] FS: XL Rando Bag for Haulin' Colin Rack plus a small saddlebag

I made up a bag for a list member specifically to fit a Haulin' Colin porteur rack, and made an extra bag for myself in the same size as I intended to get the same rack for a bike. Changed my mind on the rack, so now have an extra bag with a matching saddlebag. $200 shipped for both bags.

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

I have one set, of Ultegra STI 9 speeds on my RB-1. I do like them, but mostly for variety's sake. It's kind of fun to have one bike upon which regular and frequent shifting is part of the ride experience. If I had to choose or only had one bike, I still like simple, separate shift levers of

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

Sure, I have one Campy Ergo bike, '05 with nice power ratchet front shifting. Rebuildable, triple friendly. Variety is good, keeps your mind from following ruts. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

I have used Ultegra 9speed that I didn't like much for their hand shape, or lack thereof. I switched to Campy 11 speed that matches perfectly with Shimano 9 speed derailer and cassette. I like them a lot in spite of my aversion to Campy in general. But when I get on my LHT with downtube

Re: [RBW] "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

>From the article: "When you last rode your bike with flat shoes, or your pub cruiser / fixie, did your foot keep lifting off the pedal through the back of the stroke? Do your cleats actually allow you to add more power through the back of the stroke or simply make you feel like you have better

[RBW] WTT for or WTB 62 Hunq frameset

https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/T13LLX79960 -- 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: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

"Brifter" is a mashup of BRake lever and shIFTER. I'm pretty sure it was invented by Grant, and not intended to be a denigrating label. It's simply a way to call them something without using "STI" or a long phrase like "integrated brake/shift lever." -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Thanks Bill! This is giving me the happy feels. I'm hoping it's built up and ready for a test ride next time I'm in the neighborhood. Maybe a very long test ride. :) chee-hoo!! On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 9:33 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > "I'm wondering if this is another 51, or

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Folks, I kid you not: "We at *Rivendell Ranch* love the *Appaloosa* though we work successfully with many other breeds. Our desire is to breed Appaloosas with the right temperment for the *Family*, *Amateur*, and *Non-pro* that have the conformation and athletic ability the *Professionals*

Re: [RBW] Re: Early Christmas - Heron Touring

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[RBW] "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

No glad you did. Interesting to see different individuals perspective. Like you Chad I have bounced back and forth over the years. Today I have a go-fast road bike with and the rest of my bikes without. Both feel right to me. Whatever gets someone out riding with happy feet and mind is right

[RBW] Re: "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

on long rides with long climbs on platform pedals, I've found different ways to use different muscles by mashing toe-first, heel-first, front-to-back (still spinning, just changing the aspect of my foot). I get preached at by clipless evangelists and smile. On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at

[RBW] Re: "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

Thanks for sharing. switched to flats after reading the flat pedal manifesto, comparing pedal stroke to pistons in an engine. It made sense to me. Flats give me less pain, but I mostly ride them because it reminds me of riding a bike as a kid. Just fun for me. On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at

Re: [RBW] WTB: BQ Vol 3 #1

On 12/10/2015 07:01 AM, MartyG wrote: Anyone have this issue? It has a review of the Heron I picked up recently, and thought it would be a good read. Does Jan still sell issues this old? I believe all back issues are available (some are reprints). For example: bq_back_issues

[RBW] Re: New Silver or Grand Cru Crankset?

Michael , FWIW have you seen Sugino's Alpina 2 and Mighty Tour cranks ? Both of these are normal five bolt pattern(no silly hidden bolt). If you are not everse to ordering overseas the "top of the line square taper" Mighty Tour is in your price range . You can get just the arms or a

[RBW] Re: New Silver or Grand Cru Crankset?

Looking at those compass cranks makes me think: They are beautiful. They are well made and well engineered. They are crazy expensive for someone like me, but the upside is they make even a $250 crank look cheap and reasonable. Cheap and reasonable, mostly used and low fi, Edwin -- You

[RBW] Albastache vs moustache, haters, likers

Do you like the Albastache and not the moustache? If so why? Best, Clyde Canter -- 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: "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

My experiment with kick back hubs compelled further experimentation with pedals. Even my beloved White Industries pedals did not quite work right with the back stroke to engage the brake. So I tried a set of 45Nrth flat pedals. Still using the White with BG Half Clips on my long distance

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

So is it orange-ish or green-ish? I liked the earlier looks-more-orange pic, but *love* this looks-more-green/yellow one. Either way, I need this bike! On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 7:23:20 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Let's make it happen! You definitely wouldn't pay $2400 for a

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

Another brifter fan here (although I dislike the term). When I returned to riding in 1994 after a long hiatus, STI made such a positive difference in my comfort and confidence on the bike. I see no reason to give that up as long as I'm using drop bars. My experience is solely with Shimano

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

I like them a lot. I didn't go out of my way to get some, but they came on a used bike I bought. And, they're great! Especially for spirited off-road riding, when you're in the drops and don't want to let go of your grip to move your hand. Amazing in that application! But they do wear out

Re: [RBW] Re: NYC Rivs

2 more slots available for January 29th's wheel building seminar, I'm signed up, get it while you can http://www.718c.com/free-classes -Kai -- 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: Anyone order a Joe?

Appaloosas at Rivendell Ranch. That's amazing! On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 7:23:32 PM UTC-8, BSWP wrote: > > Folks, I kid you not: > > "We at *Rivendell Ranch* love the *Appaloosa* though we work successfully > with many other breeds. Our desire is to breed Appaloosas with the right >

[RBW] Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

I find myself re-thinking my allegiance to bar-ends, because I sweat so much between May and September riding here in Texas, that I gum them up fairly regularly. Then something like this comes up.

Re: [RBW] FS: TA zephyr triple crankset for sale,w/ Phil wood bb and TA chainrings

Oh yea. The Atlantis has its own bedroom -- 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: New Silver or Grand Cru Crankset?

I would also consider the IRD cranks. Similar to the VO, they also have a 94bcd version (Mjolnir). -J -- 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] "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

I had been using clipless from the early days of The Look/Mavic pedals, switched to SPD. While on a tour in 2014 I started using the unclipped side of the Shimano 530 pedals When I got home I switched to pinned platform pedals and haven't missed clipless at all. Still wearing Shimano sandals for

[RBW] Re: New Silver or Grand Cru Crankset?

Hi Michael, Not sure which frame you are hoping to use the crankset on, but I believe you have a Rambouillet. On mine, I have one of the Grand Cru mkII 50.4 doubles - 172.5mm arms with 44/30 rings on a 115mm BB. The chainstay-arm and chainstay-ring teeth clearance is perfect, but the bolts

Re: [RBW] "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

I gave riding without retention a fair chance (over a year). It took more time to unlearn clipless than it did to learn. My two cents. If clipless pedals were banished from the face of the earth I'd adapt. Given the choice I'll take clipless anyday. IM (most) HO Clyde Canter Ps, I read the

[RBW] Re: Albastache vs moustache, haters, likers

Grant describes it quite well when saying the Albastache is a cross between an Albatross and a Moustache. Albatross = great bar for more upright, non technical riding of all types, but if you want to be in the curves and have brakes you're outta luck (Mama bear's porridge). Moustache = great

[RBW] Re: FS: 60CM Blue Bombadil frame LIKE new

Sold the BB. Need this gone 1800 OBO Thanks! On Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 5:38:45 AM UTC-7, Kendallspower wrote: > > Hey guys, > > Making one last attempt here before going to eBay. > > Thanks! > > On Monday, September 14, 2015 at 1:09:22 PM UTC-7, Kendallspower wrote: >> >> Trying to gauge

[RBW] FS: TA zephyr triple crankset for sale,w/ Phil wood bb and TA chainrings

250 shipped for everything! Need gone! wife is clearing out parts bin : \ lol -- 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: NYC Rivs

I won't be able to make it tonight, wherever you decide, but I had a thought. There's that new Riv dealer, 718 cyclery. I went by there and it's a great spot. What my thought was is a get together at one of their wheel building seminars. They're free, and not surprisingly they're very popular.

[RBW] Rivendell Heron 59cm Touring Nitto Compass - $1900

Everything is almost brand new. I've ridden it less than 1 mile sadly. Son hub XTR rear hub XTR derailluers Connex stainless chain G-Master headset Uber rare Avid brakes Dia Compe levers Yokozuna cables and housings, pads Phil Wood BB Honjo Fenders Nitto Crystal Fellow post Sugino cranks 175

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Let's make it happen! You definitely wouldn't pay $2400 for a frameset in a heartbeat. You've got some price in mind. Let's figure how to sell the parts you can't afford to keep around and get you on one. Somebody else qualified their "in a heartbeat" with "if it was $700 like the Clem. If

[RBW] Re: Albastache vs moustache, haters, likers

My Atlantis came with Moustache. I replaced with Albastache. I like them both. The moustache is a more aggressive bar, narrower and more forward. The Albastache is wider, a tad higher, and the bends are more relaxed. I like the albastsache more, but I an 62 y.o., if I was 25 y.o., I think the

Re: [RBW] FS: TA zephyr triple crankset for sale,w/ Phil wood bb and TA chainrings

I feel your pain, brother. My wife is wanting me to clean out mine as well. And we only have a 1 car garage, so there's that additional pressure to keep things tidy as well. I'd really like to get a nice shed and throw all my gardening and yard maintenance gear out there, but, they don't come

Re: [RBW] Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

A couple of my bikes have brifters (Foundry Auger - SRAM Rival 10s double tap, Giordana - Campy/Sachs 8s Ergopower) One has grip-twist shifters (Specialized Fatboy - 10s SRAM XO) Two have bar-ends, both currently in indexed mode (Riv Road/650b - 10s Shimano, Schwinn KOM - 9s Shimano) I guess I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: New Silver or Grand Cru Crankset?

I run 44/28 and I only use the 28 if it's really steep, and usually by the time I'm done with it I'm out of breath, so having to find the right gear in the back after upshifting again is a welcome respite for me. On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 6:31 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote: > Yes

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

If you like click-shifting bar-ends, I see no reason not to try brifters. Those Shimano levers have a nice shape for riding on the hoods, and you might like not having to reach back to shift. A lot of RivBobs like bar-ends, but there's a reason there's so many brifters on the road. Check 'em

[RBW] Re: Albastache vs moustache, haters, likers

I couldn't get either shape to work for me. The curve lands in just the wrong spot in my palm, creating tingling and pain after anything more than 10 miles. But I'm a road-only rider at this point; either bar would be good for mountain-bikey-type terrain as an alternative to flat bars. On

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

I've converted to brifters, and I won't look back. I've had Shimano STI, Campy Ergo and SRAM DoubleTap. Currently have Campy and SRAM in my stable, and I prefer the SRAM DoubleTap ever so slightly over Campy Ergo. I didn't like Shimano STI as much... Both the Campy and SRAM hoods are very

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Haha. Bill you should be paid by rivendell and my wife should put a hit on you. i think if there was a frame presale around 1200 now, i would not be able to say no to that. later, if frames are being sold and i could save/strategize, i'd go to 1600$ no problem. right now, dropping 2400$ right