[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

I don't think these shifters from Riv are long for this world. I had assumed they operated similarly to Silvers with the clickety-ratchet, but y'all are getting specific indexed clicks. That's like trying to shift a Suntour derailer with Shimano index..not gonna work. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: FS: "Biketinkers Union" patches

Biketinkers Patch - UPDATE - I'm mailing out the patches today. I was very excited to get the Big Envelope today, and extra-pleased that Walter included a couple of the Snow Viking patches I drew for him. I pre-addressed all the envelopes over the last several evenings, so you should get your

[RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

I ride dyno hubs so I never have to think/worry/bother with lighting. I never have to charge anything. I never have to carry something extra. I can go on a five-minute run to the store, or a 30-hour brevet through the dark countryside. Haven't worried about lights for going on 4 or 5 years

[RBW] Re: Hunq Effective TT

Bill, How do you know the geo chart on the Hunq page is effective and not actual? Thanks, D. On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 11:36:05 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > The Geo Chart is on the Hunqapillar page. A 58cm Hunqapillar has a 60cm > effective top tube length. A 62cm Hunqapillar has

[RBW] FS: Riv-ish Parts

I'll take the Soma stem. On mobile and can't reply offlist. My email address is daban...@gmail.com. David -- 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: Clemmin' Around

On 01/30/2016 01:41 PM, Wayne Naha wrote: I'm having the same problem with shifting on my Clem. I've only used friction shifting on my 5 speed freewheel equipped bike. That was no problem to shift. Then I had an indexed shifter on a 7 speed bike, and that was great, too. I could go back

[RBW] Re: My CLEM finally built

Lovely bike. Glad to learn its working well. -- 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: Hunq Effective TT

Oops. Looks like I was posting from my phone at the same time as garth , so that was confusing. We're saying the same thing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

[RBW] Re: FS: merino wool items

bump again with hew prices. feel free to make an offer. On Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 8:46:28 PM UTC-5, joe kelly wrote: > > hi > i am selling the following items: > -MUSA long sleeve merino wool t shirt in slate blue size large. i wore > this a few times but i dont like the color. size large

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

On 01/30/2016 01:16 PM, Doug Williams wrote: Yes, Zendure is made in China but they were designed in the USA as a Kickstarter. They have proven to be quite reliable, definitely more than a few steps ahead of the pack. The Shutter Precision dynamos that everyone is raving about are made in

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

Uh … yeah, it will. There’s the SineWave charger, available as an aftermarket item, and the B Luxos light, which has as an option a USB charging port built into its remote switch. Some dynos may struggle to run the lights *and* the USB charger at the same time, but the workaround there is to

[RBW] Re: favorite mixed terrain tires, winter edition

Schwalbe Big One if we're talking pavement and gravel. It is like a big, plush and seemingly tough enough Compass tire. Just like Jan Heine advises with the Rat Trap pass, they are very sensitive to pressure and can collapse in corners and handle weird if the pressure is too low. When it's

[RBW] Re: Hunq Effective TT

The Geo Chart is on the Hunqapillar page. A 58cm Hunqapillar has a 60cm effective top tube length. A 62cm Hunqapillar has a 62.5 cm effective top tube length. Effective top tube length is the horizontal distance from the point that marks the center of the headtube and top tube, extending

[RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

So back to the original question, I used an Edulux I for years and thought it was perfect. A few years ago I tried the Edulux II and its much wider beam was my new standard of perfect. Lately I mated a Luxos U to an SP hub that allows me to charge my phone during the day and has a handlebar

[RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

Doug, I commute, and the "it's there, no worries" aspect of dynohubs cannot be overstated. I also go on multi-day tours, self-supported, and in that case in addition to providing light at night the dynohub charges a battery pack during the day so that phone, GPS, camera, tablet, Kindle (all

[RBW] Re: Hunq Effective TT

They are listed on the website but i remember hearing those numbers are old and no longer correct, or that they are 'actual' and not horizontal measurements, so the effective TT's are actually longer than shown. On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 8:15:41 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote: > > They're

[RBW] Re: Hunq Effective TT

I don't know for sure either , but my recollection is the opposite: the tables for the older models show the actual length , while the newer ones like the hunq with the 6 degree slope list the effective length. Worth a call to confirm. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: cycling shoes

I have a pair and like them. They are well made and comfortable. They grip the pedal well. Tim Petersen On Monday, January 25, 2016 at 1:49:50 PM UTC-6, Bruce Baker wrote: > > Has anyone had any experience with these cycling shoes?? > > http://cycleurdeluxe.com/ > Thanks, > Bruce > -- You

[RBW] Best off road dynamo light?

I've talked before about this, but I'd welcome further information to answer the question below, which I've not specifically asked before. While the Supernova E3 Triple 2 (weird name!) I ordered remains on backorder, I have time to consider more closely the best light for my *off road* riding

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

I can't help but wonder what corners have been cut and/or sacrifices made to be able to sell a 10Ah battery for $37. For example, I'm pretty sure these are from China and I would be curious about the environmental and societal impact of benefitting from paying only $37 for such a battery.

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

Yes, Zendure is made in China but they were designed in the USA as a Kickstarter. They have proven to be quite reliable, definitely more than a few steps ahead of the pack. The Shutter Precision dynamos that everyone is raving about are made in Taiwan. Zendures can be run over by a car with no

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

I'm having the same problem with shifting on my Clem. I've only used friction shifting on my 5 speed freewheel equipped bike. That was no problem to shift. Then I had an indexed shifter on a 7 speed bike, and that was great, too. I could go back and forth between the two effortlessly. But

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

Regarding the Edeluxe II: has anyone used it off road? I have very poor night vision, and I've used the E I on our local dirt roads supplemented by a good battery light; not so much for width of beam as for brightness. I wonder how the E II compares to the brighter Supernovas, *for off road use?*

[RBW] FS: Riv-ish Parts

Cleaning out the bike room a bit. All prices include shipping in the CONUS. On One Midge Bars, 31.8 clamp diameter $25 Nitto Noodle Bars, 26.0 clamp diameter, 46Cm width $50 Soma seatpost, 27.2 diameter, extra long, with insertion marks $25 Soma threadless stem, fits 1 1/8” steerer, 25.4 clamp

[RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

It's also cool to just leave the light on all the time so you just get on the bike and go and its always on. Some people just leave it on. -- 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] Hunq Effective TT

Anybody know where to find info on the effective top tube lengths of the 58 and 62 Hunqapillars? Thanks much. D. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Hunq Effective TT

As to the correctness of them I cannot say, but Riv has in the past always stated in their charts that TT lengths listed were theoretical on the 6 degree models. On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 8:33:39 AM UTC-5, Matt B. wrote: > > They are listed on the website but i remember hearing those

[RBW] Re: Hunq Effective TT

Okay, I recall I emailed Keven about this long ago for a 62cm. He stated the effective TT was 64.5cm . I did not follow up and ask him if the front-center was then longer than stated also or not. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Hunq Effective TT

They're listed on the riv Hunq frame page . On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 8:11:36 AM UTC-5, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Anybody know where to find info on the effective top tube lengths of the > 58 and 62 Hunqapillars? > > Thanks much. > D. > -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

On 01/30/2016 09:21 AM, Lungimsam wrote: It's also cool to just leave the light on all the time so you just get on the bike and go and its always on. Some people just leave it on. Cooler still just to have the option, so you can make the choice by feeling and assessment of visibility and

[RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

I agree there, and I would want that "no worries" aspect for my lights, just leaving them on day and night. But the other problem with dyno's is limited output. If you are only going to run a LED light or two, no problem. But if you want to also charge your phone/GPS and your GoPro...a dyno

[RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

Hmmm...Since Zendure battery packs and some others have a "charge through capability" (they will power stuff while being charged themselves)...maybe what I need is a Zendure hooked up to a dynohub. The Zendure would power all the lights, phone, toys, etc. and the dyno would recharge the

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

On 01/30/2016 09:55 AM, Doug Williams wrote: I agree there, and I would want that "no worries" aspect for my lights, just leaving them on day and night. But the other problem with dyno's is limited output. If you are only going to run a LED light or two, no problem. But if you want to also

[RBW] Re: Hunq Effective TT

Thanks folks. As usual, this list answers all. On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 5:20:08 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Daniel, it's stated here on the geometry chart found on the Frames & Bikes > main page. It has become an assumed measurement in the industry because so > many frames have

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: "Biketinkers Union" patches

And a good time was had by all! On Sat, Jan 30, 2016 at 1:17 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > Biketinkers Patch - UPDATE - I'm mailing out the patches today. I was very > excited to get the Big Envelope today, and extra-pleased that Walter > included a couple of the

[RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 8:45:10 AM UTC-8, Mojo wrote: > > Lately I mated a Luxos U to an SP hub that allows me to charge my phone > during the day and has a handlebar switch, and an amazingly wide and > consistent beam. The Edulux now seem adequate but less than ideal. I > appreciate

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

I thought that too Joe when I first saw them but shifting them is comfortable enough. I push and pull with me thumb and sometimes on the rear shifter I use my index finger from under the bar to push it up. The real issue is this shifting, it's starting to drive me nuts. Last night I went on a

[RBW] Re: Riv bike packing documentary

Oh! THAT bike packing. I was thinking mud and mosquitos bikepacking. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 4:05:21 PM UTC-7, Mitch Browne wrote: > > > Several months back I believe a link was posted to a Riv video or web > how-to for a new way of packing bikes for

[RBW] Re: Hunq Effective TT

Daniel, it's stated here on the geometry chart found on the Frames & Bikes main page. It has become an assumed measurement in the industry because so many frames have upsloping tubes now. No one cares what the actual measurement is because it doesn't answer the question being asked. We need to

[RBW] Re: Riv bike packing documentary

google your friend: https://vimeo.com/133708979 On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 3:05:21 PM UTC-8, Mitch Browne wrote: > > Group, > > Several months back I believe a link was posted to a Riv video or web > how-to for a new way of packing bikes for shipping. > > It involved cutting strips of

[RBW] Re: WTB: 45cm Clementine Frameset

Very nice! I wish my wife would get excited about getting a nice bike so we could ride together. But so far, not so much. You two are lucky to share that. On Friday, January 29, 2016 at 4:10:12 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > I got a call from Riv, saying there was one in blue available.

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

Roll with the date night, brother. Ride tomorrow ;) -- 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: Clemmin' Around

Another thing to consider with the Sunrace thumb shifter is that it may not work well with your particular brake lever if you want to use the Riv-preferred orientation. When I installed mine alongside a Shimano Deore T610 lever (which has its clamping screw to the *inside* of the bar), I

[RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

Brian, I'm certainly with you on the "blinding issue". But there are smartly designed battery lights as well. I have the Ixon Core battery powered lights made by Busch & Müller and there are a few others. It seems that the Germans have cornered the market on intelligently designed beam

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv bike packing documentary

Perfect, This plus Emil's riv bike packing video should do the trick. I cannot do this alone ;) Thanks. On Sat, Jan 30, 2016 at 3:13 PM, eflayer wrote: > google your friend: > > https://vimeo.com/133708979 > > > On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 3:05:21 PM UTC-8, Mitch

[RBW] Re: Riv bike packing documentary

the group is here to provide just in time tech support. On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 3:05:21 PM UTC-8, Mitch Browne wrote: > > Group, > > Several months back I believe a link was posted to a Riv video or web > how-to for a new way of packing bikes for shipping. > > It involved cutting strips

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

Get after it, son! I'm at work all weekend (care home, I stay for the duration), so no riding for me. Have fun in the rain! -- 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] Re: Riv bike packing documentary

On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 3:05:21 PM UTC-8, Mitch Browne wrote: > > Group, > > Several months back I believe a link was posted to a Riv video or web > how-to for a new way of packing bikes for shipping. > > It involved cutting strips of card board the width of the box and then >

[RBW] Re: Shimano DH-3N72 Dyno Hub Light Recommendation

As far as I have seen the Mark's has 4 strut eyelets, and a plate that hangs from the front of the rack with a hole in it. The M18 has two strut eyelets only. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

I'm a bit mystified by the thumbshifters being mounted inboard like that. It seems to me it would take some gymnastics to get your thumb/fingers over there. My Bike Friday has Silvers on Paul Thumbies mounted on the outside of V-O Porteur bars where it's simple to hit it with my thumb, fingers,

[RBW] Riv bike packing documentary

Group, Several months back I believe a link was posted to a Riv video or web how-to for a new way of packing bikes for shipping. It involved cutting strips of card board the width of the box and then inserting the strips in the frame triangle and other areas of the shipping box to stiffen the

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Yes, the snow piles around Kensington and Rockville are quite amazing. Given the warm temps and sunshine predicted for the next four days or so, there should quite a bit of melting. The sunny days are quite a nice break from the shoveling! Steve -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

Ya I will!! But now my wife is talking about a date night. Doesn't she know there is another woman in my life? Her name is Clem, she was conceived in California, born in Taiwan and has bolt ons from Japan. She's a little stout but I like 'em that way! Care home eh Joe? That's a tough job, my

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: "Biketinkers Union" patches

Great news, Philip! Ever hear of The Thinking Feller's Union? I saw them at The Independent in SF way back in the early '90s. Music to do good work by. Cheers, Patrick Shea On Sat, Jan 30, 2016 at 1:17 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > Biketinkers Patch - UPDATE -

[RBW] Re: FS Rivendell Saddlesack medium in olive

Sackville bag is sold On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 3:40:30 PM UTC-8, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > For sale is my Rivendell Saddlesack medium in olive that was used a few > times. $150 shipped CONUS > > Thanks, > > Bruce in San Diego > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: favorite mixed terrain tires, winter edition

Dear Neil, Define "winter" in your neck of the woods. For my winter riding on the Front Range of Colorado, that's -10degF (once or twice a winter) and teens to mid 30's degF (very common) with a few days of well above freezing to help consolidate the snow into glare ice--or melt it off

Re: [RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

It may just be luck of the draw combined with nailing the cable tension. One time I had a 9-speed Shimano bar-con accurately shifting a Shimano derailer and 8-speed cassette with one extra click. IIRC it was a matter of using what I had, and assuming I would go friction but tried the clicks

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

I have to report the same shifting issues that are being mentioned regarding the Clems as built by Riv. In terms of what I am used to regarding gears, I have ridden it all with the exception of 11-speed. I mostly ride 6, 7, 8 speed friction these days. I haven't yet had much time to try to

Re: [RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

On 01/30/2016 06:44 PM, Tim Wood wrote: I thought that too Joe when I first saw them but shifting them is comfortable enough. I push and pull with me thumb and sometimes on the rear shifter I use my index finger from under the bar to push it up. The real issue is this shifting, it's

[RBW] F/S: Nitto, Clement, Velocity/Paul wheels, assorted goodies : )

Hey All, Up for sale are a heaping handful of items I'm looking to pass along. All prices include shipping to the lower 48 US states. Please contact off-list to inquire. *Photos here*: https://www.flickr.com/photos/125432464@N02/ -Zefal Hp X 3 frame pump, black (well used) $15 -Velo

Re: [RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

Sorry Steve, I re-read that and it does need clarification: When I shifted to the small chainring up front, the rear derailer started skipping, clunking and became misaligned. Good point about the chain length not being a factor and the tandem example. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

Love the big dummy! Hey Mark, have you tried hooking up the burley trailer yet? Because of the shape of the Clem rear dropouts I wasn't able to install my chariot trailer receiver. I guess we'll be needing this part to make it happen https://burley.com/product/hitch-adapter/. However I read a

Re: [RBW] FS: Riv-ish Parts UPDATE

Midge bars and Soma stem have been sold. Everything else is still looking for their forever home. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Jan 30, 2016, at 10:29 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > > Cleaning out the bike room a bit. All

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: "Biketinkers Union" patches

Proud to rid in solidarity with all my brothers and sisters of the open road, and the cluttered shop! On Sat, Jan 30, 2016 at 6:46 PM, Patrick Shea wrote: > Great news, Philip! Ever hear of The Thinking Feller's Union? I saw them > at The Independent in SF way back in the

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 56cm 2003 Rivendell Atlantis.

*56cm** Atlantis * Bump: No price drop on the complete build and I've removed the second wheel option. But I will consider selling frame & fork with headset $1500.00 plus shipping in the CONUS *Images * *Build:* ·

[RBW] Re: F/S: Nitto, Clement, Velocity/Paul wheels, assorted goodies : )

All built wheels are 700c. Sorry about that! -Bryan On Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 12:20:36 AM UTC-5, comveo wrote: > > Hey All, > > > Up for sale are a heaping handful of items I'm looking to pass along. > > All prices include shipping to the lower 48 US states. Please contact > off-list to