[RBW] Re: FS Carradice, WI, Vittoria

Apologies. The picture I had posted as "tire 2" was actually a Marathon Supreme. The Hyper is on my other spare wheel. I'll take a picture of the right one tonight and repost. Jay On Monday, July 17, 2017 at 9:16:15 PM UTC+3, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > Tire 3 > > On Monday, July 17, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: How's your IQ-X light lens holding up.

I've only got a couple of thousand of miles on my IQ-X, so it's not had the chance to get any serious wear, but as for plastic lenses I put about 25,000 miles onto a IQ-Cyo (another plastic-lensed joint) without noticable lens wear.The -X has an impressive beam throw, so even with some

[RBW] Re: Dyno lights/hub

Hi Carla, Here's a pic with the Nitto Front Rack instead of Mark's Rack: https://flic.kr/p/MU5VJN (enlarge to see some detail). I wrapped the wire up the drive-side fork leg and then wrapped up the strut (from the mid-fork brazeon) to the front mount. Good luck! shoji On Monday, July 17,

Re: [Ext] [RBW] FOR SALE: 58cm appaloosa

Is this the double top tube version? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2017, at 11:26 PM, Singlespeed Johnny > wrote: > > frame/fork/fsa headset/thomson seatpost > butterscotch color > 58cm > excellent shape > less than 2,000 easy miles > $900 shipped > i dunno how

Re: [Ext] RE: [RBW] Re: FS SimpleOne size 60cm

I'm 5'11" and my 60cm Quickbeam is probably my best-fitting bike. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2017, at 6:03 PM, nawrock > wrote: I'm 5' 10" it fits me perfect. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message

[RBW] Re: Compass Stampede and Riv JB green

Compass EL, hands-down - only vulcanized tire that compares to hand-glued. On Monday, July 17, 2017 at 8:32:04 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Compass. EL is my preference. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Monday, July 17, 2017 at 3:50:11 PM UTC-6, Carla Waugh wrote: >> >> If you have

[RBW] New Clem L's available now?

I was just glancing at the Riv site and noticed that some Clem L completes (52cm and 59cm) had been added. I am thinking the copy needs some work as the listing is for completes and the text talks a lot about frame only (at least on first reading). Anyway, maybe worth some investigation if

[RBW] Re: Compass Stampede and Riv JB green

+1 on Compass ELs. The group convinced me to buy Barlow Pass ELs about a year and a half ago. I was a little timid about the ELs but, over the first 4 months, I started getting braver using them on gravel trails and rough roads. I haven't had a flat the entire time. I love the nimble

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Lamp Holder 6 (Right Side)

Looking for a Nitto lamp holder (right side). Let me know if you've got one! Thanks, Rob -- 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: WTB: Appaloosa 51cm and question about the 46cm size

Good point, Drew. They do both seem like amazing bikes though. On Monday, July 17, 2017 at 6:55:37 PM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > Have you called the riv dealers to see what they have? > Also, I think you shouldn't get the Sam. Sam is a great great bike, but on > a purchase this big, I'm not a fan

Re: [RBW] Re: How hot is too hot?

Some good information on riding in the heat from a very accomplished long distance rider (and cycling coach). https://groups.google.com/forum/m/?fromgroups#!topic/randon/TQh1XmLPp00 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Lamp Holder 6 (Right Side)

I found one. Thank you. On Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 9:25:43 AM UTC-4, Bob B wrote: > > Looking for a Nitto lamp holder (right side). Let me know if you've got > one! > > Thanks, > Rob > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: How hot is too hot?

Yes! With a heat index of 100 downtown, and the pavement simmering, ugh. But if I can play hooky and ride out to Great Falls under the tree canopy instead, well that's a nice ride. On Monday, July 17, 2017 at 1:58:26 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 07/17/2017 12:23 PM, EasyRider

[RBW] Re: WTB: Appaloosa 51cm and question about the 46cm size

I called around but haven't had any luck. Gravel and Grind hasn't gotten back to me yet though. They seem like a cool shop. On Monday, July 17, 2017 at 11:04:48 PM UTC-4, J Imler wrote: > > Have you contacted any other dealers? I visited Gravel and Grind in > Maryland recently and saw

[RBW] Re: Anybody recognize this handlebar?

I made a poor man's version of loop bar for my recent 6-hour trip by adding some old bar end grips to Alba. I think I used the loop area for about 20% of the times. Ideally for a long frame like Appa with some load, the loop needs to be wider. I do think overall it looks ugly, but an

Re: [RBW] How's your IQ-X light lens holding up.

No problems so far. I really like the IQ-X—I find that the light is brighter and throws farther and wider than the Edelux I or II. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Jul 17, 2017, at 8:25 PM, lum gim fong wrote: > > I hear they are

[RBW] FS: (bump, price drops, additional items) Nitto, Deerhead, Crust, Campy

Hey Bunch, Two weeks until I move across the country and I must lighten my load. I've reduced prices, and have added a couple things. I'll be posting on local Craigslist as well. After last posting I found a couple email responses in my Junk folder; apologies again to ya'll and I'll be more

[RBW] Re: FS: (bump, price drops, additional items) Nitto, Deerhead, Crust, Campy

That Origin8/mystery wheel is actually a front wheel ya'll, 100mm spaced *huge eye-roll* Sorry. Moving is hard. P -- 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: FS: (bump, price drops, additional items) Nitto, Deerhead, Crust, Campy

That Origin8/mystery rim is actually a front wheel ya'll, 100mm spaced *huge eye-roll* Sorry. Moving is hard. P -- 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: Compass Stampede and Riv JB green

I currently have (and prefer greatly) the Stampede Pass ELs. I rode 80 miles of the gravel Great Allegheny Passage on my year-old set on the 4th of July weekend. Half of that was in pouring rain. No problems, even with the karma-taunting weather. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Monday, July 17,

[RBW] Re: SOLD: Nitto Rack Mark's Platrack

The rack has been sold. On Monday, July 17, 2017 at 1:53:41 PM UTC-7, Jason Ferrier wrote: > > I still have this rack and need to clear out the garage before getting > evicted :/ > > It is packaged up in a padded envelope ready to be sent off from my local > post office at moments notice. > >

Re: [Ext] [RBW] FOR SALE: 58cm appaloosa

yes it is. email me for pics. thanks! -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 56cm Ritchey Ti Breakaway Cross

Sold. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 8:48 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > bump. > > On Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 3:59:25 PM UTC-7, Hugh Smitham

[RBW] Re: How hot is too hot?

Tim, I just got back from visiting family in KC and while I was there rode 120 miles of the Katy/Rock Island Spur trail from Columbia to around Pleasant Hill in that heat. I thought I was prepared but it was brutal. It reminded me of working on the family farm in July while bringing in Hay,

Re: [RBW] Re: In praise of Spur-cycles bells

Ash, There is always the stem mount position; no bar space required. [image: Inline image 2] Tim On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 7:47 AM, Ash [who works to bike] wrote: > > While everyone else here is trying to find the best sounding bell, I'm on > a different kind of journey. I

[RBW] Re: Dyno lights/hub

What did you use to secure the tail light wire to the frame? Gorgeous build, my dude. On Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 6:55:26 AM UTC-7, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > > Hi Carla, > Here's a pic with the Nitto Front Rack instead of Mark's Rack: > https://flic.kr/p/MU5VJN (enlarge to see some detail). > >

[RBW] Re: WTB: Appaloosa 51cm and question about the 46cm size

I'm in between sizes on the Appaloosa. I asked a fellow list member what the standover on his 51cm Appaloosa was; he measured 77.5cm with 42mm tires. On Monday, July 17, 2017 at 5:12:20 PM UTC-4, RJ March wrote: > > This is my first post and I have been driven to it by a (mild) > desperation.

[RBW] Re: WTB: Appaloosa 51cm and question about the 46cm size

I called all of the dealers lsted when I was looking for my 2017 Joe. This was after the 51 went out of stock on the Riv site. VERY few of them out there and like I mentioned a few left over 2016's but I'm guessing they are gone by now since it has been a few months now. Several dealers were

[RBW] Re: WTB: Appaloosa 51cm and question about the 46cm size

I think I purchased the last 51 Joe A from Gravel and Grind (it IS a cool shop) in April, but if they have one, that would be great for you. It's a wonderful bike! My next favorite was the Atlantis, but that was out of my budget. And, I don't even do any touring! I have been looking for

[RBW] FOR SALE: 58cm appaloosa

bike has been 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

[RBW] Re: New Clem L's available now?

Agreed - I miss the news (any news) from Riv as I'm a Rivendell junkie. On Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 2:25:18 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > They should have posted something about it. It bums me out a little that > there has been no BLUG air BLAHG activity for nearly a month. No new tandem >

[RBW] Re: New Clem L's available now?

I'm tired of reading about the Green Sam. A nice bike and build but I am ready for an update. -- 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] New Clem L's available now?

They should have posted something about it. It bums me out a little that there has been no BLUG air BLAHG activity for nearly a month. No new tandem build reports either. I guess everyone is riding. I promise to post plenty when my mountain Mixte build gets going Bill Lindsay El Cerrito,

[RBW] Re: WTB: Appaloosa 51cm and question about the 46cm size

The Clem is a similar bike and might work as 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

[RBW] Re: Dyno lights/hub

Thanks, Ian. I ran the taillight wire along the shifter cable then (taped) up the inside of the fender. On Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 1:19:14 PM UTC-4, Ian Strader wrote: > > What did you use to secure the tail light wire to the frame? Gorgeous > build, my dude. > > On Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at

[RBW] Lightning Survivors

>From the NYT—stories from people who have been struck by lightning in Florida, >which has more lightning strikes and fatalities than any other state:

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you Bunny hop a Rivbike?

Oh yes, it's actually somewhat of a crutch to lift up while clipped in and the proper technique to bunny hop doesn't work that way. If you learn to bunny hop using flat pedals, you can get more air and bunny hop higher objects compared to just lifting up the rear wheel with you clipped in.

Re: [RBW] Re: In praise of Spur-cycles bells

As Tim says. On 07/18/2017 12:18 PM, Tim Butterfield wrote: Ash, There is always the stem mount position; no bar space required. Inline image 2 Tim On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 7:47 AM, Ash [who works to bike] > wrote: While everyone else here

Re: [RBW] Re: How hot is too hot?

When I was commuting home from 4th & G NW in this kind of weather, I'd use up a water bottle full periodically wetting myself down with water on the 8 miles home. "Pavement simmering" indeed. Running the gauntlet of buses idling on Madison Dr was really special. On 07/18/2017 11:32 AM,

Re: [RBW] Re: In praise of Spur-cycles bells

Dats where i put mine too. I like holding the tops right by the stem so i need the bars wart-free. -- 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] FS: Bike basket

Cynthias Twig bike basket...size is medium...has cushion in base for you doggie, or just for groceries or to look good. 14.5"L x 11"W x 10"Deep. email me for pics at ssubman2...@yahoo.com Asking $40 & you pay shippingNice basket -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: New Clem L's available now?

I want that green CLEM L, which makes no sense cuz I just sold my Appaloosa. Hey, it seemed like a good idea at the time! -- 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: WTB: Appaloosa 51cm and question about the 46cm size

I meant keep a second bike for me at WORK. This is too aggressive for me, so I've passed. Perhaps good for you. I have been looking for used Rivs on Craigslist, so I can keep a second bike at home. I don't know much about Bridgestone bikes, but I've seen this for a few weeks and it's still

[RBW] Re: How hot is too hot?

S. Texas here - if you don't like to ride in the hot, you don't ride. I put Smart Water in my water bottle, take a banana for rest stop. I ride in the morning, and ride the shady greenways to spend as little time in the sun as possible.

[RBW] Re: WTB: Appaloosa 51cm and question about the 46cm size

RJ, my PBH is 80. I have a 51 Sam and a 53 Atlantis. The Sam gives me a bit more stand over but both fit and ride beautifully. Sam has drop bars; Atlantis has Albatross. As long as you get the right sizing, whatever Riv you purchase will be an enjoyable ride. And two thumbs up for Hampstead

[RBW] Re: How hot is too hot?

90 was always my cutoff point when I lived in Nashville. Especially since it was so humid it always felt like 100 or more. It's hard to find time to even ride in the AM a lot of times in that kind of sweltering, hot, humid southern weather as it barely seems to drop below 80 at night and picks

[RBW] WTB: Paul Canti levers

Wanted: Paul canti levers. No polished or black. Silver or weirdo anodized colors only! Thanks -Justin -- 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: New Clem L's available now?

yup I want some more roadini leaks... On Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 11:25:18 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > They should have posted something about it. It bums me out a little that > there has been no BLUG air BLAHG activity for nearly a month. No new tandem > build reports either. I guess

[RBW] Re: New Clem L's available now?

Roadini updates! On Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 6:24:07 AM UTC-7, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > I was just glancing at the Riv site and noticed that some Clem L completes > (52cm and 59cm) had been added. I am thinking the copy needs some work as > the listing is for completes and the text talks a lot

[RBW] Re: New Clem L's available now?

Oh man, that Roadini blue looks just like my old Romulus. I don't need a road bike so I'll resist the urge (might get that green CLEM L), but it sure is purty. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: WTB: Appaloosa 51cm and question about the 46cm size

Based on the size of that RB-1 I think the 46 Appaloosa would work for you, especially if you're using Moustache/Albastache bars. -- 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: Request for a safety review

This is always true, Mark. The pump is always the first piece I toss in (imagine thumbs up emoji here). -- 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: Can you Bunny hop a Rivbike?

Today I tried again. Instead of thinking so much about the directions I read online and saw on the videos I just tried to do it. I did step one I guess easily which would be raising the front wheel over objects and letting the back wheel just roll along. Seemed easier to get the front wheel

[RBW] Rear rack for the Hubbuh

2nd the Surly rear rack. Worked perfectly on my end. Seemed logical and well designed. A fat tire rack works so smoothly because of the tandem hub width. Ryan Hankinson West Michigan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Request for a safety review

Put the pump in the bag first, then there's always room for the pump. -- Mark, on the south side of Chicago (Said to be the baddest part of town, but quite pleasant on this Summer afternoon.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] FS: New SKS/ESGE Commuter II Silver Fenders - B65 (700c)

100% new, still in the packaging. Bought for a Clem that didn't work out (the guy I passed it along to didn't want 'em). Local to Ann Arbor, Michigan. $40 shipped. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from