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

Most before work rides these days are on my gofast Trek 660. I love it! I rode up the canyon today and was treated to two red tailed hawks riding the thermals. I thought to myself that's what I feel like on this bike, like I'm flying but err on the ground. Now i want a hawk in flight headbadge.

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

Robin Williams said that riding a bike was the closest you could get to flying. On a nice back road with no cars around I definitely agree. My go fast is a 1980's Proteus recently brought back to life after sitting for 10 years due to a bent fork. I think after sitting all this time it wants

[RBW] Re: what bolts?

You'd need the bolt by itself, all the Riv seat post braze ons in familiar with are recessed for a nut on one side and an Allen bolt recessed on the other. I'm guessing the Joe will follow suit. So it's just the length you need to figure out. I'm not positive but wouldn't the proper length

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

Anne, what 29x3 tire did you use? The Knard seems quite knobby for mixed surface rides and holds onto mud & snow pretty aggressively. I may be retired in 2017 and the GDMBR is at the top of my to-do list. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

Suddenly I am very aware of my inferior chainstay protectors. I don't know if I can ride to work this morning -- 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: what bolts?

I'm using a Pinhead locking skewer on my Clem right now. As Riv warns, they work, but you'll eventually chip the paint. In keeping with that Clemmy spirit I decided that was an OK compromise, plus with my saddle bag always hanging over it it's not like any touch-up paint in the future will be

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

Soma sells a decent clear Yokozuna chainstay protector for $6 dollars. -- 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

[RBW] Rivs on the Great Divide Route?

I live in Kalispell, MT and had been hoping to ride my Hillborne down to Missoula for the event, if I can swing the time off work. Let me know more about your expected route (I don't believe the Divide route goes directly to Missoula?), and I'd be happy to join you for at least some of the

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

I had a set of Tektro CR720s in the parts bin. I put them on the Atlantis to see how things worked out. The mech at the LBS, reco'd S CX70s. He was running them and liked them a lot. I almost went that way, and I'm sure I'd have liked them... but truth is... once I had the 720s on, I couldn't

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

The Banff extension has long been on my list to ride. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 3:10:25 PM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Hello, > > I'm planning out a June bike tour to coincide with the adventure cycling > associations 40th anniversary party in Missoula, Montana.

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

I agree with Robin but then there's this. Just a bit closer to our feathered friends. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXXUGZvYdzE Tail Winds or Updrafts, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On

[RBW] Re: what bolts?

Hi Patrick, Assuming it's the same seat lug as other Rivs (excepting Clem, I think), then you'll need to replace the "M6 Hex Socket Cap, 22mm length" with the security bolt. I went with the pitlock skewers and seat post binder bolt. They're really spendy, but I don't worry about my wheels or

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

I rode my Riv. custom (basically a beefed-up Atlantis-type frame, customized for me) from Calgary to Banff, then took the Great Divide to Whitefish MT. Full load, front/rear bags, saddle and handlebar bags. Ritchey Crossbite (1.6") tires. No problems whatsoever. You can see some photos on the

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

My go-fast is the Roadeo I picked up a couple weeks ago, used to be a Giordana (I swapped the parts over). Road/tour: Riv Road Standard 650b Off-road/tour: Schwinn KOM-10 with drop bars Off-road: Foundry Auger Way off-road: Specialized Fatboy All my bikes are commuters, all but the Roadeo are

[RBW] SOLD Re: FS: Low Trail Hunqapillar Frame/Fork/SP/HS size 58 - $1,300 OBO + shipping

Stay tuned for a list of parts and accessories. René On Tuesday, February 9, 2016, René Sterental wrote: > Back again with my downsizing plans; I've been traveling a lot so haven't > had time to prepare the Hunqapillar for sale. So here it goes: > > - Pewter custom painted

[RBW] New 1 1/8" threadless stem on 2/10 Blug

High rise with 25.4 mm clamp; looks promising. But puh *leeze* make the clamp with a removable face plate! The larger Grabsack also looks good, but alas it is designed for a 13" laptop, not the 15" I have. They should add a waist strap, too. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that

[RBW] Re: what bolts?

Nothing against the Pit Lock using contingent here (he says in advance to avoid further ruffling anyone's feathers) but the security bolt idea is a great and inexpensive solution -- you just need to remember to pack along the appropriate tamper resistant hex L- wrench if you're the type that

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

Mark, glad you started this. I am planning on leaving Banff in mid-July on a Surly Ogre w 2.2 tires , using my Ortliebs on Tubus racks, as always my bike will be heavy. Would like to get to that gathering in Missoula to celebrate the 40th but the timing doesn't work for me. Hope to see some of

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

you got that right! On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 10:20:27 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > 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

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

Oh nice, that custom is GORGEOUS!! That settles it then. I'm hoping to do Jasper to Banff in three days, then Banff to Missoula in 5-6 days. Is sticky mud a big concern? I've been riding 2.1" Tires in the Atlantis for added mud clearance. If it's mostly rocky/gravel I'd opt for 2.25. Can't

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

A! That delicious, torturous anticipation! Enjoy, because once you get it you can't do that anymore. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 9:06:41 AM UTC-7, Wally Estrella wrote: > > Hi Folks: > > I recently ordered a 64 Atlantis, double top tuber :) Now, I just

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

Redwood - unconverted recently, meaning back to 700c from 650b - Barlow Pass tires make this go smooth & fast Clem - commuting duties, grocery getting 84 Schwinn Voyageur - faux-rando, single speed Trek 330 - 650b'd, needs to be built back up, but certainly go-fast contender BMC Monster Cross -

[RBW] Re: SOLD Re: FS: Low Trail Hunqapillar Frame/Fork/SP/HS size 58 - $1,300 OBO + shipping

Bought! :-) > >> -- 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

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

Right, Joe. Here's the whole short story: When somebody buys a bike, we have to account for the possibility that they'll smash a fork in a wreck. We don't keep statistics on this, but it's got to be way less than 1 percent, and way more than zero (as the bent Roadeo fork in the current BLUG

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

I love my go fast bike, which is my Roadeo. I did not ride it last night outside, but rather have it hooked up to a stationary trainer in the house, which I rode for an hour. Winter is my mountain bike time and I stuck a trainer tire on the Roadeo for a month or two until it warms a little. I

[RBW] Re: what bolts?

I think Atomic 22 offers a nice quil stem locking bolt. http://atomic22.com/quill-stem.aspx On Thursday, 11 February 2016 21:49:34 UTC-8, Patrick D Kelly wrote: > > I've got a joe appaloosa on order. I'd like to try out securing my seat > post and saddle with bolts from

Re: [RBW] RE: FS 56cm Rivendell Atlantis

Bump: Price drop $2200 Complete plus shipping. Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Feb 9, 2016 11:01 AM, "Hugh Smitham" wrote: > Hey y'all, > > Figured I shoot you the link to the Radavists > > recent > post of

[RBW] Re: New 1 1/8" threadless stem on 2/10 Blug

It looks like an up-jutter version of the Ritchey Force Lite stems Nitto used to make in the 90's. Nice stuff, I have a beauty one in my parts bin. KJ On Friday, February 12, 2016 at 12:18:10 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > High rise with 25.4 mm clamp; looks promising. But puh *leeze* make

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

I went fast today on my hunqapillar with clothes in the rear panniers in case the road allowed me to climb higher before turning into packed slick ice that I never ever trust drivers on, especially on a steep curvy canyon road. Turned around and went really fast on my underinflated 2.1" Thunder

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

BUMP. This sounds like a wonderful thing & I hope everyone reads this. >> -- 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: Rosco Bubbe

Sweet! I really like this semi-TIGed direction you guys are taking so there can be more design flexibility, plus the ability to provide a lower point of entry for Riv frames. Of course the fancy fully-lugged frames will always be the cat's pajamas of Rivendell, but I think it's fair to say that

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

Will the mid 70s' Citroen SM ( Sports Maserati) had swiveling outer lights which were disabled in the U.S. Bernie Burton Wichita Falls, Tx On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 11:49 PM, William deRosset wrote: > >But I am a little surprised in a way that after 100+ years(?) of dyno >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

Tigging, lugging, filleting, it'sall good. Hell, makem outof carbonfiber. Just keep the signature Rivendell fit/handling combination -- *that's* what makes a Riv a Riv (IMO). Oh, and put a removable face plate on that threadless, upjutting 1 1/8" steerer stem! I could use one of those for the

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

The only reason he grew the beard longer is for the air drag so the rest of the peloton could keep up. -- 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: Rosco Bubbe

Not to derail the topic - that means I'm derailing the topic while denying it - but why do people still drag laptops along on a bike? I've gotten to where I use my smartypants phone for most web stuff at home..I can't see where I would need the huge version on the road. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Pondering fatherhood

Congratulations, new Father! Yes, your life will be different, but better. Many people will offer advice, lots of it good advice, but choose your own way. People have been raising children for a long time now, what works is not rocket science. It is a privilege to be blessed with the

Re: [RBW] 2,000 miles safe for a Riv-bike on a car trunk rack?

Yes, definitely protect the paint. I had two spots rubbed through to bare metal on my Homer. I'll still use the rack if I have to but will protect with foam or a towel. Two or three layers of electrical tape would probably work well. My two spots were under the top tube and on the seat tube

Re: [RBW] 2,000 miles safe for a Riv-bike on a car trunk rack?

Duct tape foam pipe insulation around all the tubes to protect them. Remove the pedals. Use the luggage (for a trip of that distance there must luggage eh?) for packing. The bike will be fine. The rack is OK but I'd worry about theft. Pipe insulation & bungee cords or Keven's straps can

Re: [RBW] RE: FS 56cm Rivendell Atlantis

Dave: My Atlantis is a 58 & my PBH is 85-86 cm. I've ridden Hugh's 56 & also Ian's 61. The 56 would only require minor seat adjustment to fit and the 61 felt a bit stretched out, with not much stand-over clearance (on 45 mm Smart Sams). If you look on the Atlantis sizing chart there is

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

u software developers on-call who need to haul their laptops back and forth to work? that would be me...PITA as it isthank goodness it's not every week but it works out to about one week in 4 or 5 On Friday, February 12, 2016 at 2:04:49 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Not to derail the

Re: [RBW] RE: FS 56cm Rivendell Atlantis

Hugh, Out of curiosity, what is your PBH? Have you ever ridden any of the other Atlantis frame sizes and compared them? On Friday, February 12, 2016 at 10:36:05 AM UTC-8, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Bump: Price drop $2200 Complete plus shipping. > > Tail Winds, > > ~Hugh > On Feb 9, 2016 11:01 AM,

[RBW] Re: FS 56cm Rivendell Atlantis

I would think being featured on the Radavist would bring a price increase! -- 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] Reviews and/or photos of Big Ben 700c X 55 tires?

Is anybody in a position to share experiences with these tires? I'm able to find photos and comments for the 50mm version, but *nothing* about the 55mm version. Photos of them mounted on a bike would be fantastic! On the surface, it looks like it might provide a good compromise of the

Re: [RBW] Reviews and/or photos of Big Ben 700c X 55 tires?

Super Motos are excellent tires. They have tons of grip on pavement, gravel, and dirt. They will slide on loose dirt and mud, though. The tread of the Big Ben would be a bit more secure in the slop than the Super Moto's, but they're a heavier, less supple tire. I think you'd be giving up some

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

One use case for that (lugging a laptop) is commuting... rod -- 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] Pondering fatherhood

Jim, enjoy your new life! Available trumps perfect. Ben -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

Ah. I guess it was a stupid question..I know nothing about IT stuff. Back to bikes! -- 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] 2,000 miles safe for a Riv-bike on a car trunk rack?

Salt is a big concern in the winter on a trunk rack. I would put it inside if at all possible. Don't worry about loading the pedals, the bike weighs a lot less than you do. On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 7:02 PM, Lungimsam wrote: > Provided their are no accidents of course, will

Re: [RBW] 2,000 miles safe for a Riv-bike on a car trunk rack?

If you hang it outside, you'll probably get some paint scuffing from the contact points of the rack. Not a huge deal, but you may feel otherwise. On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 5:06 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > I would lie my bike on its side any day before strapping it to a trunk

[RBW] 2,000 miles safe for a Riv-bike on a car trunk rack?

Provided their are no accidents of course, will driving 2,000 miles with the Sam on the trunk rack, hanging from the top tube, damage the bike in any way? I was thinking of putting the Sam in the trunk, but the pedal/crank will bear all the weight/vibration during the trip, being pinned to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

Interesting concept to use the spare forks. I wouldn't have thought that small runs/ semi custom would be economically feasible. The things you learn here! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Rivelo

Looking to check out this shop when I'm in Portland in late may On Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 7:09:15 PM UTC-5, Evan Baird wrote: > > Stopped off Rivelo when I was up north. Very nice space. > > https://www.instagram.com/p/BBgDMC-ItSU/ > -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] 2,000 miles safe for a Riv-bike on a car trunk rack?

I would lie my bike on its side any day before strapping it to a trunk rack. I kinda hate transporting bikes outside the car, which is why I own a couple folders which fit in my Fiat Abarth. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] RE: FS 56cm Rivendell Atlantis

Hi Dave, My PBH is 84cm~84.5cm and saddle height 72.5cm~73cm. I have ridden a 53.5cm, 58cm & 61cm the 53.5cm felt small but rode really nice. The 58cm felt good and would fit me with very little standover but would work it felt a bit taller but not a deal breaker. I was planning off road riding

[RBW] 2,000 miles safe for a Riv-bike on a car trunk rack?

I'd be more concerned about carrying the bike outside the car, in the weather, parking ( theft risk), rear end collision, etc than I would be about the weight issue. Take one pedal off to better distribute the load while it's lying on its side, brace it or something. Anything is better than

[RBW] Re: 2,000 miles safe for a Riv-bike on a car trunk rack?

Yes, you are overthinking this. The bike will be fine on the trunk rack provided nothing obviously bad happens. If you are scared of something bad happening, and have room in the trunk, put it in the trunk. The bike will be fine in the trunk. On Friday, February 12, 2016 at 4:02:17 PM

[RBW] Re: 2,000 miles safe for a Riv-bike on a car trunk rack?

Yes, you're being neurotic and overthinking this. Grin. Check the straps when you gas up. Good to go! Issues on a rack v. inside the car: -- bugs -- dirt settling on bike due to the vacuum at the rear of the car. -- theft With abandon, Patrick On Friday, February 12, 2016 at 5:02:17 PM UTC-7,

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

I used the Chupacabra, which has similar tread to the Knard but which mounted tubeless better on my Rabbit Hole rims. On the Divide, a rider is going to spend almost all their time on dirt. I recommend a mountain bike tire. On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 5:22 AM, 'Mojo' via RBW Owners Bunch

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

Very nice! On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 9:58:36 PM UTC-5, 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 > > Not mine, no affiliation, etc. > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA

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

Since Rich rode the Divide a few years ago, the Canadian route has been changed. The new section from Sparwood to the US border has a worse surface and steeper hills. On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 6:50 AM, Rich Lesnik wrote: > I rode my Riv. custom (basically a beefed-up

[RBW] Re: FS 56cm Rivendell Atlantis

Eric, You would think. The Apaloosa doesn't help :) ~Hugh -- 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: Pondering fatherhood

Congrats! Once you get over the initial 'what the hell did am I doing phase' (lasts 1-2 months) you'll want to negotiate with your spouse on weekend time to get some bike riding in, at least till they turn 4 or 5 and they start filling your calendar with activities, b-day parties, etc. My

Re: [RBW] 2,000 miles safe for a Riv-bike on a car trunk rack?

Hole in one! On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 5:02 PM, Lungimsam wrote: > > > Maybe I'm just being neurotic and overthinking this. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] 2,000 miles safe for a Riv-bike on a car trunk rack?

On 02/12/2016 07:02 PM, Lungimsam wrote: Provided their are no accidents of course, will driving 2,000 miles with the Sam on the trunk rack, hanging from the top tube, damage the bike in any way? Odds are good it would damage the paint. Racks like that are notoriously hard on bike paint