[RBW] PSA: 54cm Quickbeam on Los Angeles Craigslist

That won't last long. Great price in a currently warm town. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

I love how smug and condescending this is. Makes me want to run out and buy a roll... On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 5:07:09 PM UTC-8, jeffrey kane wrote: > > Your chain stay protector is doing it's job if it protects the paint on > your stay -- and if it does that (and often) then it's

Re: [RBW] Rivs on the Great Divide Route?

I have an Atlantis. Actually, I have two Atlantises. But when it came time to do the GDMBR last summer, I opted for a Surly Krampus with 29x3 tires, and I was thankful for my choice every single day. I loved the upright handlebars, the wide tires and the disk brakes. However, an Atlantis would be

[RBW] what bolts?

You could put a ball bearing in the Allen hole of the stem. I keep meaning to do this, but I futz with my set ups too often. -- 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: what bolts?

I don't know if these are any good in practice (been meaning to try them, alas), but they're made by Pitlock for exactly what you want to do. A bit more elegant than Super Glue and a ball bearing, with a price to match, but still

[RBW] Re: The order, now the wait....

Atlantis bikes are so gorgeous! Congrats and please post pics. -- 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: Chainstay protector

I love how far this thing has gone. I had no idea everyone had a chainstay protector philosophy ;) -- 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: Nice ride today, or: everyone needs a gofast road bike.

Me: Bleriot- My do everything bike with fenders, front rack, handlebar bag for commuting, errandonneuring, Randonneuring, recreational road riding, century riding, torestauranteuring. Blue Sam -Same set up and uses. And hoping to one day get a: Boulder All Road - as a go faster, do everything

[RBW] Nice ride today, or: everyone needs a gofast road bike.

My no-name electric-pedal-assist folder is the shopper with folding baskets. Bike Friday NWT and Riv CLEM are sorta tour-ish, but light and fast. My only 700c skinny-ish tire go-fast is a KHS hybrid with a high power electric kit. It goes FAST ;) -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Nice ride today, or: everyone needs a gofast road bike.

My local LBS told me they had their floor demo Cannondale electric hybrid bike up to 40mph in their parking lot. -- 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: Pondering fatherhood

It means get your riding in while you can! On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 10:09:31 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Yep yep yep > -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

Even before a trailer, I found a front mount baby carrier to be a great option, starting at year 1. Eventually moved on to rear carrier, trailer, strider bike, Big Dummy, Burley Piccolo, and his own two wheels. He is six now. All the systems are good at various times and for various

[RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

Wow now that is a good deal!! I may have to order some... My 2.25 TBs are still running since the oregon outback. I've had one flat, after hitting a broken beer bottle on the trail. I've also started using the 2.1's just to get a bit more clearance when it's muddy. The 2.25s lock up pretty

[RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

Good luck! My wife and I have a 2 year old and a 2 month old. Definitely busy, and hard, but worthwhile. Less time for riding, tinkering with bikes, less spending on bike bits etc... Especially in the newborn infant stage. Almost all of my riding right now is commuting, and it isn't a very

[RBW] Re: The joys of modern lighting... we've come a long way!

>But I am a little surprised in a way that after 100+ years(?) of dyno lighting there isn't a dragless hub yet. >Also, dyno lights with a lens that allows you to see into a turn when turning. >Also, lower prices for these things. >Also, why taillights aren't built into frames yet. Dear

[RBW] what bolts?

I've got a joe appaloosa on order. I'd like to try out securing my seat post and saddle with bolts from http://www.bicyclebolts.com/. Anybody know what size/which bolts I should get? I've used pinhead locking skewers on my bikes up to now. Any (anti-)recommendations for skewers and the joe?

[RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

I have to agree about the stainless steel or chrome chain stay protectors. I've often looked for one myself, but they've all but disappeared from the bike part/accessory scene in recent years - except for those advertised from the UK and, as you say, shipping cost would be high. There was

Re: [RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

BTW, that shot with the Ibert was taken right after my non-drive side pedal snapped off! Equipment checks and a steady and aware riding style are extra important with precious cargo, but some things cannot be foreseen. Forgot to mention the Hooptie accessory for the Big Dummy, fantastic!

[RBW] Bleriot (57cm) on Craigslist - Asheville

Best of luck with your sale and let us know the outcome. As a Bleriot owner, I'm always interested in the market! Steve -- 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

[RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

Congratulations and Good luck Jim!! As a father of two sons, two and four, and working full time while going to grad school I have to say that becoming a parent is the single most difficult thing I have ever done. But it is by far the most rewarding thing I have ever done, and has changed me

[RBW] Pondering fatherhood

Congrats on the coming baby! You might want to contemplate a new top tune on your Riv. It's looking like you might have a tube that has rusted through. Keith -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

In my opinion, one high point of father son riding is going on father son overnighters conspired by Manny! Photo Proves Manny Approves On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 11:32:50 AM UTC-8, ttoshi wrote: > > It

[RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

It gets better

[RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

I forgot to add, she built her go-fast -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

Ron, Congratulations on her wrestling achievements! Jim, Congratulations. In part in means family rides in your future: https://flic.kr/p/f8XTFU and https://flic.kr/p/o47xfw Enjoy the ride, Erl On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 7:45:20 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > I forgot to add, she built

[RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

Jim, btw, this is what it's all been about. Erl, thanks, I'm just in awe. The drive is all her (she's always charged at everything and hated to squirm) - she gets all the support she wants. She's the same way in grades - when she was little she got mad at the teacher if she didn't get 100.

Re: [RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

I means that your life is going to change in many ways, but for the better. As for biking, start looking for a trailer. I suggest a larger (100 pound capacity) Burley trailer. The baby won't ride in it right away, but you can the seat out and use it for cargo. You will be making many emergency

[RBW] Nitto Hub Area racks & their accompanying Sackville bags

Finally getting around to installing the HA racks and bags. Was only slightly skeptical of the irish-strap-as-lone-attachment hardware. Post-s24o, approx 100 miles and lots of bumps...very impressed! No loosening what so ever, though i shied from putting anything too heavy in them. So my

[RBW] Re: Sorta FS post: Bags in Martexin Ranger Tan fabric.

Alright, this project is officially moving forward. If anyone else is interested, I'll be ordering fabric early next week, so there's still time to jump on this pre-order. David Chicago On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 10:11:49 AM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote: > > Hello RBW-OBiers, > I have a

[RBW] Re: The order, now the wait....

Congrats! How long is the wait? KJ On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 11:06:41 AM UTC-5, Wally Estrella wrote: > > Hi Folks: > > I recently ordered a 64 Atlantis, double top tuber :) Now, I just have to > wait... > > Plenty of time to decide on selling the Sam as whole or part out the parts

[RBW] The order, now the wait....

Hi Folks: I recently ordered a 64 Atlantis, double top tuber :) Now, I just have to wait... Plenty of time to decide on selling the Sam as whole or part out the parts for use on the Atlantis. Well, I'll need canti's for the Atlantis. CHEERS! Wallyh -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: The order, now the wait....

dolefully, you'll probably have time to vacillate on the component selections about a half-dozen times each. -- 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

Re: [RBW] The joys of modern lighting... we've come a long way!

I'm all for the advances in light technology and how relatively low the cost is to obtain a good light but like Andrew said, during my commute at night I'm constantly blinded by the 400-1000 lumen lights everyone has mounted on their handlebars. I have a Cygolite from Riv on a Paul Gino

Re: [RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

Even before a trailer, I found a front mount baby carrier to be a great option, starting at year 1. Eventually moved on to rear carrier, trailer, strider bike, Big Dummy, Burley Piccolo, and his own two wheels. He is six now. All the systems are good at various times and for various

[RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

Hmm, my posts don't seem to make it here, but will try again since nobody's mentioned: The now unavailable and apparently un-invented, but formerly ubiquitous (early 80s; height of civilization time) stainless steel adhesive chainstay protector is the only way to go (or to have gone). Easy

[RBW] Re: New Shoe's for the Bombadil

compass tires. so hot right now. On Monday, February 8, 2016 at 6:51:57 PM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > > > > > > Thanks to list member's Chad, Phillip and Bryan my Bombadil

[RBW] Re: WTB: Rat Trap Pass Tires.

I'll bet Kevin over at Boulevard Bikes in Logan Square can get them for you. I haven't lived in the city in many years, but he was usually up on this kind of thing. On Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 5:37:23 PM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote: > > Longshot as they haven't been out too long, and

[RBW] Re: The order, now the wait....

Thank you! 2-3 months On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 11:06:41 AM UTC-5, Wally Estrella wrote: > > Hi Folks: > > I recently ordered a 64 Atlantis, double top tuber :) Now, I just have to > wait... > > Plenty of time to decide on selling the Sam as whole or part out the parts > for use

Re: [RBW] The order, now the wait....

> > > Plenty of time to decide on selling the Sam as whole or part out the parts > for use on the Atlantis. Well, I'll need canti's for the Atlantis. > Congrats! You won't get as much value out of the components if you sell them with the Sam. And, buyers often prefer to do a custom build

Re: [RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

The great stories of kids who have gone on to embrace the love of bikes (and other passions) from their parents are wonderful. However, IMO, one of the hardest things one has to do as a parent (two daughters in their 20s and a teenage son) is deal with the reality when one (or all) of your kids

Re: [RBW] Rivs on the Great Divide Route?

Hi Mark, I rode the GDMBR, last August. Not on a Riv, but a Surly Ogre. I was riding WTB Nanos 29x2.3". The ride was fine with this setup, but I'd hesitate to go any narrower than about 2" tire width. The route offers alternate options in many places where you can avoid the most technical

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

Your chain stay protector is doing it's job if it protects the paint on your stay -- and if it does that (and often) then it's going to be filthy before long. All that pretty cloth tape & twine work ends up looking like it's covered in black slime after a time and well, if that's your idea of

[RBW] Nice ride today, or: everyone needs a gofast road bike.

20 miles -- no biggy; but I had no errand to run, so I took the gofast. The Elk Pass tires are so nice; I can detour onto dirt, firm dirt and light gravel, if I like -- despite their weight of 175 grams. Not that gofast bikes need to have this capacity; but it is nice to have it when the tires

[RBW] Old Man Petersen decal

Following up on the threads relating to the new frame decal for Old Man Petersen's goodie shop, here it is on my Atlantis: https://www.flickr.com/photos/33786397@N03/albums/72157664380184592 Perfect fit! The designer did an excellent job. dougP -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] The joys of modern lighting... we've come a long way!

Ryan: The problem, I believe, is more from the design of modern lights than the brightness. By and large, the lights you can buy in US—and this includes pretty much every LED light on the market—throw out a cone of light that shines up and much as it shines down. It might be “focused,” but

[RBW] Re: The joys of modern lighting... we've come a long way!

I love my dyno light and hub. But I am a little surprised in a way that after 100+ years(?) of dyno lighting there isn't a dragless hub yet. Also, dyno lights with a lens that allows you to see into a turn when turning. Also, lower prices for these things. Also, why taillights aren't built into

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

When I did my Varsity rebuild circa 1971, one problem I had with the conversion was that, with a 39 or 40 t ring, 16 and 18 t cogs, and a heavy 1/8" wide chain, the chain would smack the newly hand-sprayed stay roughly over bumps. I had some vague idea of chrome, and (this being Nairobi, where

Re: [RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

Ron -- great photos! This is edging away from the original thread, but whatthehell: here is Catie, freshman, at a friend's house, ready for the Christmas ball. [image: Inline image 1] On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 3:03 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > Rene, I've always taken the approach

[RBW] Rivs on the Great Divide Route?

Hello, I'm planning out a June bike tour to coincide with the adventure cycling associations 40th anniversary party in Missoula, Montana. I'm thinking of flying to Edmonton, riding or busing to Jasper, then riding the Icefields Parkway to Banff. Haven't heard of the Icefields Parkway? Do

Re: [RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

You did good, too, Patrick. On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 4:10:05 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Ron -- great photos! > > This is edging away from the original thread, but whatthehell: here is > Catie, freshman, at a friend's house, ready for the Christmas ball. > > [image: Inline

[RBW] Re: Rivs on the Great Divide Route?

I seem to remember that a Riv employee rode a proto-Hunqapillar the entire 2700+ miles. I think that speaks well for the Atlantis doing the same. On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 4:10:25 PM UTC-6, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Hello, > > I'm planning out a June bike tour to coincide with the

[RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

When my first daughter was born (19 years ago, time flies) I ran out and got a Burley trailer. I was really excited to get her into the fun of biking with me, but the first few times we rode around the local lake she fussed and complained. The highlight for her was getting out at the park at

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

One option I use and I haven't seen mentioned are the leather protectors that Velo Orange sells. They're very nice and enhance the look of the bike: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/chainguards-stay-protectors-kickstands/vo-leather-chainstay-protector-self.html René On Thu, Feb

Re: [RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

Rene, I've always taken the approach with my daughter to be a facilitator, not a teacher. Growing up fly fishing at the creek, we might not fish at all. Sometimes she would fish 10 minutes, sometimes none,

Re: [RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

Congratulations on the new (forthcoming?) child. My daughter is one of the best things that happened to me, joy far outweighing grief. But be aware: daughters, at least my daughter, became less of a handful but a lot more expensive as she got older! I bought my now 14 1/2 year old daughter some

[RBW] Comfy sneakers for sale! New Balance, 9.5 D / EE

I am selling two sneakers. New Balance M 574 GS - 9.5 D - $45 shipped, worn twice. New

Re: [RBW] New Shoe's for the Bombadil

Adam i see what you did there! :) On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 10:46 AM Allingham II, Thomas J. (Retired Partner) < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > Justin: I have a set on my Saluki. No fenders. There's enough clearance > so that there's no rubbing, even under heavy pedaling, but definitely

Re: [RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

What Rene says is very true. My older (9 year old) son likes to point out that I like bikes, but he likes "sports." So we throw the football back and forth, and it's good. My younger son is all about bike camping, though! On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 4:22 PM, René Sterental

[RBW] WTB/WTT Jack Brown tires

I would prefer the lighter clean label, but would consider blue label if they are in good condition and the price is right. I have a like new set of Roll-y Poly's that I would also be willing to trade. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] PSA: 54cm Quickbeam on Los Angeles Craigslist

Seems like a good build with lots of extras at what I'd consider a bargain: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/bik/5443873624.html Not mine, no affiliation, etc. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] WTB/WTT 7cm Nitto Tallux stem

I have a 8cm Tallux and want to go a size shorter. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Old Man Petersen decal

Glad ya like it! And it does look quite sharp on your Atlantis. I've got mine on my Clem, where I maybe could've gone with a slightly yellower tan, but I was trying to match as many Rivvy colors as I could more or less, so I think the way it came out is the way it needed to.

[RBW] Pondering fatherhood

Hey hey! Congrats Jim! A lot of good fatherly advice in this thread, but I'm here to say that bikes and beer will be the key to survival! - not that I'm condoning drinking to cope, I am a police officer after all! But I find that getting away on my bike and having a beer is some of the best

Re: [RBW] PSA: 54cm Quickbeam on Los Angeles Craigslist

Very cool! And orange... yum! Weird how it begs to have 650B wheels on it though! On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 6:58 PM, sameness wrote: > Seems like a good build with lots of extras at what I'd consider a bargain: > > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/bik/5443873624.html > >

[RBW] Re: Nice ride today, or: everyone needs a gofast road bike.

Patrick, My go fast or slow fast is my Roadeo. With the 28 Grand Bois Cerfs, I can wander off road once in awhile and not lose anything on pavement. The other thing is that I am so tuned to the Riv handling that other brands just do not inspire me. Don C. On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at

[RBW] Re: Nice ride today, or: everyone needs a gofast road bike.

I like your statutory minimum 4 proposal... Mostly because of conveniently aligns to my own stable! Saluki - commuter, all round Bombadil - singletrack fun-coaster, commuter alternate XO-3 - 'beater' (in the most endearing way), single speed Bob Jackson - go fast Is a fat bike somehow both

[RBW] Re: The order, now the wait....

I did not know that Atlanti could be had with 2TT! The website does not show this, maybe it was covered in a Blug somewhere back in time. Cool, anyway. - Andrew, Berkeley On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 8:06:41 AM UTC-8, Wally Estrella wrote: > > Hi Folks: > > I recently ordered a 64

Re: [RBW] PSA: 54cm Quickbeam on Los Angeles Craigslist

cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > Weird how it begs to have a 60cm frame on it though! > Agreed. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- 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

Re: [RBW] PSA: 54cm Quickbeam on Los Angeles Craigslist

Oh, that's what I meant. On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 8:48 PM, sameness wrote: > cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> Weird how it begs to have a 60cm frame on it though! > > > Agreed. > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > > -- > You received this message because you are

[RBW] NAHBS Rivendell Owner's Bunch/iBOB Social Ride--Sat 2/27 5:30pm

Hey Folks- Just bought my tickets for NAHBS, definitely getting excited about this event! As a resident of Sacramento, I thought I'd organize a meetup for my friends on the Rivendell Owner's Bunch and Internet-BOB group, and share some of the fun stuff about living and riding in Sac. Towards

[RBW] Rosco Bubbe

This name resurfaced on the BLUG yesterday. Its original proposed incarnation was a child's bike, which Grant determined to be too expensive to sell. The reintroduction specifies "adult bikes" with a seat-clamp intended for the new tandem. Hmm... -- You received this message because you are

RE: [RBW] New Shoe's for the Bombadil

Justin: I have a set on my Saluki. No fenders. There's enough clearance so that there's no rubbing, even under heavy pedaling, but definitely no room for fenders. I think there's a couple of pics of the clearance on my Flickr stream (which I can no longer access from my work computer). Tom

[RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

Some things to consider that in our experience with four children eliminate the "brutal" so many parents experience: -- Breast feeding -- Co-sleeping (no drugs or alcohol or soft beds) Baby and mom quickly learn to sleep all night, even as nursing. It's the lugged steel of parenting. Grin.

[RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

Like you, Mark, I find the "extra" clearance of the 2.1" wonderful -- though if I had the green Hunqapillar I'd likely love the extra width/float of the 2.25s. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 8:12:49 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Wow now that is a good deal!! I may

[RBW] Bleriot (57cm) on Craigslist - Asheville

Hi, I have my Bleriot listed locally - I am happy to talk shipping if you are interested: https://asheville.craigslist.org/bik/5442543081.html Kristy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

Congratulations! And great comments here. Everything that Toby said is entirely accurate, in my experience. Andrew in SLC On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 8:09:31 PM

[RBW] Re: FS/T: 59 AHH

OO... the rootbeer Homer! That's a smashing color On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 7:56:45 PM UTC-5, Dave S wrote: > > Complete Bike as seen here: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/staff1.htm > > Would trade for 57cm AHH or Roadeo Frame or bike. Serious buyers please > PM. > --

[RBW] Re: Nitto Hub Area racks & their accompanying Sackville bags

I don't have the HA rack, but I do have the backobike bags with the same attachment

[RBW] Re: Nitto Hub Area racks & their accompanying Sackville bags

And P.S. I do use these often with a decent load weight, including grocery shopping and sometimes overstuffing. But nothing they should not be able to handle. And of course it is a snip of the scissor and a quick seal with a match to shorten the replacement straps, which do appear to be much