[RBW] 3M helicopter tape

This was developed for the leading edge of copter blades to prevent abrasion from desert sand. It's a TOUGH clear adhesive tape available in different widths.You can find it on the auction site. I have it on the 'top tube' of my Cheviot and also use it as a chainstay protector. Excellent paint

[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

Yes, the Vittoria Hypers are pretty decent for that price. I ran 2 sets of the 38/40 so far down to the casing☺ I run them at low pressures, 40-45 or so. Not the highest of volume tires though on A719 rims at least. If you could use a 35mm tires I would recommend the Forte Metro tire from

Re: [RBW] 3M helicopter tape

Also good for discreetly routing electrical wiring along frame tubes, though for the life of me I don't know why anyone would need electrical wiring on a bicycle. On Fri, Apr 7, 2017 at 5:38 AM, Les Lammers wrote: > This was developed for the leading edge of copter

Re: [RBW] Cleland Cycles

This makes me want to quit my job and become a paperboy. Except that we don't have paperboys anymore. And then I couldn't afford to buy these bikes on a paperboy salary. On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 6:04:40 AM UTC-5, Eric Daume wrote: > > Google "paperboy bikes" and you'll see a lot of old bikes

[RBW] Re: Swift Industries luggage?

On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 9:37:44 AM UTC-7, johnb wrote: > > Mike, > > I have the hinterland Ozette and love it. My wife has the new Sugarloaf > and loves it. Both are built to last, very light, great looking and super > useful. I may pull the trigger on a Sugarloaf for myself for commuting.

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

You can buy pieces on ebay, but make sure it's 3M. I made the mistake of buying some that was just clear vinyl with no adhesive. -- 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

[RBW] Cleland Cycles

So I came across these bikes: https://clelandcycles.wordpress.com/history/ I wonder if Rosco's V.1 and 2 are inspired by the triangle double-top tube? I hadn't seen it until I saw the Rosco. Concededly, the short wheel base and chainstays are un-Rosco like. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Cleland Cycles

Google "paperboy bikes" and you'll see a lot of old bikes with a secondary top tube like that. Kona also made a retro mtb model (the Humuhumu) with something similar years ago. Eric On Fri, Apr 7, 2017 at 6:15 AM, Jim S. wrote: > So I came across these bikes: > > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

I like the Resist Nomad tires as a wallet friendly option. I used them on an LHT owned several years ago, and now use them on my commuter. http://resistparts.com/parts/tires-nomad/ Jeff Silver Spring, MD On Fri, Apr 7, 2017 at 5:37 AM, Garth wrote: > Yes, the Vittoria

[RBW] Re: seeking Rivendell Saluki reviews...and maybe a lead

Matt, I have often wanted an Atlantis but have regrettably never gotten one. I do have a 62cm cantied Saluki and a 62 cm Ram. I love them both. As someone else mentioned, the AHH was brought to market as a revised Saluki. The Saluki is not as fast or agile as the Ram, but is not slow

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks C17 carved - natural - $75 shipped

sold -- 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] Cleland Cycles

They still have paperboys where I live, except they drive their routes shitty cars now. On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 7:49:18 AM UTC-4, Jim S. wrote: > > This makes me want to quit my job and become a paperboy. Except that we > don't have paperboys anymore. And then I couldn't afford to buy

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

I went on a "budget" 700x47 tire buying spree last summer. What I came up with was the resist nomads and vee rubber 12s are great. Actually the vee tires I was sent were the grv model which I can't actually find info on but appear to be the same tread as the 12s. The resists are sort of like

Re: [RBW] Cleland Cycles

He's been around since the 1960s apparently, and I think he's not better known because his bikes are very particular to his environment and riding style -- slow mud bogging; look at that bottom bracket! But very interesting and it's gratifying to know he's still at it. I think he was the one who

Re: [RBW] Cleland Cycles

Meant to say also that I doubt very much that Grant was inspired by Cleland; Cleland was such a niche builder and his bikes are radically (at the root) different from Rivendells, in original geography as well as riding conditions and history of builders. No long chainstays on the Clelands! On

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Leah, greed don't enter in. Federal statute require a *minimum* of 3 bicycles, and defines these as road, errand, and dirt. Moreover, the President (Trump!) will give you a gold star if you also own a British Racing Tricycle. Patrick Moore, who is 2 X 30 and then some, and quite free to violate

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne complete

Thanks! I agree. -- 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: Swift Industries luggage?

I have a Zeitgeist saddle bag in the large size and love it. Bought it with my winnings from my first and only foray into a paid fantasy football league. It's well made and has served me well. Funny you post that @ultraromance bag, I have been waiting on that one. He has a pre-order list you

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Thanks. On 04/07/2017 02:53 PM, Les Lammers wrote: It does nothing to the paint. The same material is sold as Invisabra for automotive use. On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 1:51:24 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: And what, if anything does it do to the paint underneath? On 04/07/2017

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Rob that is a nice Peugeot. I didn't ride mine for years mainly because the headset threads were munged ...long story...but my partner and I found a Japanese fork - tange and he cobbled together a headset out of various Tange headsets we had. Basically my PX-10 has Nitto stem and moustache

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Sometimes bicycles just accumulate without any rhyme or reason. In my case, I started with TBBITW (my Trek 1000), which served me well for about two decades by itself, but then was extended into an xtracycle and made even better. ~15,000 miles of long distance riding later I started doing

[RBW] Re: Did someone buy Grant's Atlantis?

Maybe Grant reached his personal "N"? He does seem to be picking up examples of the latest offerings, putting his money where his design thinking has taken him. Also called "eating your own cooking". dougP On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 7:41:26 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote: > > The

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

I think the Kojaks look have a really cool moto look, especially the fat ones. When I bore of the 26x2.15 Big Bens on my commuter, I'll either get Kojaks or some ThunderBurts in 26", if there are any left. For the OP, I imagine the Little Big Ben 700x40s are as indestructible as the 26

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I commuted on beaters for years; some of them were quite nice riding if not nice looking, or expensive; *item, *the 1966 or so Bottechia World Champion that I fixified; the early model, sports tourer Raleigh Technium, also fixified -- heavy and flexy, but man, Cadillac!; but then I considered by

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

Easy, I am riding 40mm Clement X'plor USH MSO on my Sam now in the 120 Tpi version. They are a really good tire. The reason I was interested in the Compass is because I wanted a smooth or a herringbone style tread. In other words more road like since that is where I am mainly riding these days.

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I'm in the minority here in that I'm a bike minimalist. I've got TBBITW (The Best Bike in the World), a 2012 55cm Betty Foy. My husband has a 52 Clem H, in case I need a back-up bike. I've admired the other mixtes Rivendell has to offer - oh, how I love them! - but I don't NEED them. I use my

Re: [RBW] Re: Did someone buy Grant's Atlantis?

I love (and have) a metal-colored bike, and I can see how that new silver Appaloosa might have functionally and aesthetically replaced the first Atlantis. -- 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: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Patrick Moore, who has actually been thinking very recently about gratitude as a means to habitual *memento Dei.* Patrick Moore, who is 2 X 30 and then some, and quite free to violate the > anti-Silly act of 1908, in ABQ, NM. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Have as many as u want - I have 5 but I'm about to get another rivendell (cheviot). 1. Custom fillet brazed Lighthouse (Tim Neenan) Road - Shimano Ultegra 6800, thomson/thomson, H plus son wheels 2. Surly Krampus - Full chris King sour apple (headset, BB, hubs), velocity duallys, hunter

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

I just covered the triangle of my bikepacking bike's frame last week to mitigate rub from baggage. I bought a large sheet from the online retailer named after a South American river and used a paper cutter to cut it to size. The key for application is to spray the frame with water, spray the

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

In theory, in an ideal , Platonic world Patrick , I agree that if most of your riding is commuting, ride the best. And if I had perfect security, AKA bike inside at work with me I'd totally ride my Rivendells to work On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 4:36:12 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

Well its official! Word came down that the order was placed. No firm date, price or color but hey its all good - its getting produced! I'm already planning out my build which is half the fun. On Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 9:08:15 AM UTC-4, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > John, don't you have a

Re: [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

I am not in the queue but that is excellent news! A good day indeed... Bob On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 6:45:39 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Well its official! Word came down that the order was placed. No firm > date, price or color but hey its all good - its getting produced!

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

It comes off easily. There are 1" and 2" strips on ebay. On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 10:24:02 AM UTC-4, George Schick wrote: > This is good to know - I've been looking for something like this for chain > slap protection. It's gosh awful expensive, though, so it's good to know > that you can

[RBW] Re: sierra to the sea 2017

I did the STTS in 2014. I was surprised by the volume and rudeness of car traffic on the rural roads in central CA. Make sure you have a mirror to see what is coming up behind you! The ride was fun with a good group of people. Fairly well organized, they have been doing this ride for a

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Nice one Mark! On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 10:35:23 PM UTC-6, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > Tasty bikes. Too bad about the low bb on the Combo. > > On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 7:22:31 PM UTC-4, rob markwardt wrote: >> >> the forgotten link >> >>

[RBW] FS: Sugino XD2 Triple Crankset w/ New Willow Rings. 175mm

Started gathering parts for a build that I'm abandoning and parting out. so... Sugino XD2 Triple Crankset. 175mm length. Some wear to the arms, but would polish up. Including 3 new Willow chainrings - currently setup for photos as 49/37/25, but I have other sizes (49, 46, 39, 37, 34 - 110 bcd &

[RBW] Re: FS/FT- 23" Stumpjumper, F/F & extras -$225-

Bumping and lowering. $200 plus shipping. Thanks, David On Friday, March 31, 2017 at 2:13:17 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > I picked this up from Ant, am just a hair shorter than him, and decided > it's not going to work for my intended drop bar build. > Offering it up again to the list,

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Mixte

Could you comment and the difference in ride characteristics between your Rosco and the Clem? Thanks Duderino! On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 6:53:18 PM UTC-4, Steve Butcher wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

For me, a commuter is a cheap bike I do not worry about locking up. Crime is low here, that is not the issue, but I feel bad beating up nice frames..but paint is paint and can always be repainted later? My things do not stay pretty long, I've been out on my BJ Audax End End just a few times

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I just *may* give my single car to my daughter when she starts her junior year in HS in August -- not at all sure. But of the 3,600 miles I've been putting on the car for each of the last 3 years, at least 2,600 are for her. If I do that, I'll want to buy a dedicated shopping bike, with capacity

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

I've been very pleased with how well Compass extralights hold up off road, in firmish dirt (even light sand) and gravel. With modern sealants for thorns, I feel more confident with my Elk Passes on dirt than I used to with beefier road tires like Kojaks. I agree, I'm happy to spend top dollar for

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

I commuted across town for several years on 559 X 32 mm non-Tourguard Paselas. They ride well for the price, but FWIW, I found them rather delicate (sidewalls started to decay after a year or so in the sun; I once scraped an inch of tread off the rear casing with an unplanned skid), and very

[RBW] Re: book of possible interest to Rivendell riders

Tony: I am in agreeance. And there's more. He writes about the return of the written journal, i.e., the moleskine, the return of film over digital photography, the return of the retail store, the return of the analog watch, and I think there's going to be some business about fountain pens

Re: [RBW] Re: book of possible interest to Rivendell riders

On the audible.com comment I have the same problem, I prefer books on digital format and can't bring myself to buy a digital copy of a book about analog. Real books are great, but they take up way too much space (i have a small place), new hardcovers are going for like $35 these days, I always

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

And what, if anything does it do to the paint underneath? On 04/07/2017 10:24 AM, George Schick wrote: This is good to know - I've been looking for something like this for chain slap protection. It's gosh awful expensive, though, so it's good to know that you can buy it in strips, too.

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

It does nothing to the paint. The same material is sold as Invisabra for automotive use. On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 1:51:24 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > And what, if anything does it do to the paint underneath? > > > On 04/07/2017 10:24 AM, George Schick wrote: > > This is good to

[RBW] WTB: Small Clem Jr Frame

I Am looking to see if anyone has a H frame Clem Jr in the 45 size they want to sell. -- 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: book of possible interest to Rivendell riders

I prefer records and friction shifting. Records are just what I grew up with - same with friction shifting on the Schwinn I rode back in the day. I have CDs, stream music, and am fine with the index shifters some of my recent bikes have had. And yet, there is a sense of grace and connectedness

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Thanks. I like the Bleriot because it does everything, it's fendered, and it's the one bike that I always try to keep in ready-to-go at all times mode. I ride it around the city, on trails, and my favorite is to take out on the many gravel trails East of Seattle heading into the mountains.

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

thank you. On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 7:30:43 AM UTC-7, stoker wrote: > > Rob - that's a lovely collection of bicycles. -- 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: Did someone buy Grant's Atlantis?

Cash flow drives an owner to all sorts of measures. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

I'm on my 3rd year with Schwalbe 700c-38 Little Bens. They have served me well on pavement and gravel. Jon >> . >> >> -- 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: FS: Sam Hillborne complete

IMO the best color combo for the SH. Good luck! -- 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: Did someone buy Grant's Atlantis?

I would think even Grant would want to sell a bike now and again from his personal collection. With new models coming out it must be tempting to have other bikes. On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 11:28:47 AM UTC-4, BenG wrote: > > Cash flow drives an owner to all sorts of measures. -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Did someone buy Grant's Atlantis?

In my experience, people in the bike business are much less sentimental about their bicycles than the rest of us. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Apr 7, 2017, at 9:49 AM, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > I would think even Grant

[RBW] Here is your balance!

I keep getting wonderful emails from Rivendell declaring “Here is your balance!” (my mind adds the exclamation mark. Grin.). How true it is, given I ride a bike now, on a Rivendell, despite having constant neurological vertigo attempting to throw me off the planet! Grin. I believe, however,

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

This is good to know - I've been looking for something like this for chain slap protection. It's gosh awful expensive, though, so it's good to know that you can buy it in strips, too. Entering the product name into a Google search and then pulling up all of the images I see lots of photos of

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Rob - that's a lovely collection of bicycles. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

Vee Tires is a bit of mystery, since there are 2 such companies. Vee Tire and Vee Rubber . I have looked at both sites and left confused ! On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 9:37:22 AM UTC-4, Conway Bennett wrote: > > I went on a "budget" 700x47 tire buying spree last summer. What I came up >

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Wonderful collection! What makes you choose the Bleriot, Trek, and Hetchins as your principal rides? Do you cycle (!) through your preferences? I share many of your prejudices, though not all -- I like disc brakes -- and I like what I see in the photos. All properly set up with drop bar a wee bit

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I told the wife about this thread and she laughed, since this has been a constant theme throughout our relationship. I've owned as many as 5 or 6 bikes at once but because of various constraints I think my ideal is somewhat less than that. Up until recently the constraints were mainly space

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne complete

Build kit sold. Someone buy this frame, I'll lower the price to $925 shipped. On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 4:14:55 PM UTC-7, Will Ashe wrote: > > Shipping and packing for the build kit or frame/fork/headset will be about > $100 per my LBS. I will split the cost so tack $50 on to these prices

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

I have Compass Gran Bois 42mm Hetres in cream on mine. The bike is orange and with the cream tires they look stunning (in my opinion). The ride is great too. I'm sold on Compass and other supple tires to the point I don't want to ride anything else. On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 9:37:22 AM

[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

I have 700x38 Panaracer Paselas on my Rosco, in the non-tourguard version. A new pair go for about $50. I have the same tire in 32 on an RBT and had 1.75s on a Trek 950 before swapping out to Big Bens out of boredom. Most of my 14 mile daily roundtrip commute is on bike paths and city streets,

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, Nitto, Sackville

All sold. -- 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] Re: 3M helicopter tape

I have it on the Hilsen. It's almost invisible. It doesn't hurt the paint. -- 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: Tires for Sam

I put a set of Panaracer Col de la Vie 650bx38mm on my sister's bike. Comfortable, not too heavy, easy on and off the rim, tan sidewalls for a retro look, and a set goes for less than $50 shipped. She did get a flat on one ride when a piece of glass got stuck between the treads then worked

[RBW] Re: Three 55cm and No 51cm Appaloosas Left

You convinced me to buy one of the last silver 55s. Coming in next week. -- 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: 3M helicopter tape

Chase with denatured alcohol after you remove it. Residual film will stick dirt -- 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: book of possible interest to Rivendell riders

A plug: my brother, Peter, also here in NM, has just commissioned a run of custom, much-more-than-Moleskin (Italian? At any rate: Moleskin, hah!) journals, which he hopes to market. You can enquire at writeint...@gmail.com. Peter is also a connoisseur of fountain pens and film cameras. Patrick