[RBW] Re: Butternut Appaloosa with Woody fenders

Ann, your butternut bike / woody fenders combo is so gorgeous. I love how it looks. Harlequin handlebar wrap is great, too. Joe, your Cheviot looks very handsome with those curvy pattern fenders. A friend of mine wants to mount fenders on his bike which doesn't have enough clearance, and he is

Re: [RBW] Bruce Gordon Racks

Close to retirement myself. Hope I get to choose when that happens. I know many don't. Bruce, your racks are by far the smartest designs and best made bar none. Thank you for everything you did for the sport of cycling, and all the best as you move ahead. Hoping to find a rear rack for my

[RBW] Frame Pump for a 59-60cm gap?

Topeak road master blaster frame pump size x or xl? Seems to be out of production now but some left for sale when you search. Act fast and get one before they are all gone. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] STOLEN Bay Area, CA: Yellow 1982 Trek 720, 64cm, beloved Rivendell substitute

Where in the Bay Area? Also: check BikeIndex, BA Stolen bike google group, etc. -J -- 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] Bruce Gordon Racks

Who was it here that picked up the rack stash from Bruce a while back? I may need something rough to play with. PM me if it's you. Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Bruce Gordon Racks

As many of you know - I’m retiring from the Bicycle Business. My designs as well as the Rack Making and Gravel Grinder bicycles are for Sale. My current plan is to continue making and selling the Rock ’n Road Tires - but, the tire business is for Sale for the right price. I hope to work with the

[RBW] Re: Bruce Gordon Racks

Contact jbu...@gmail.com He posted that neat photo of a "carload'o'racks". dougP On Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 5:49:17 AM UTC-8, MartyG wrote: > > Who was it here that picked up the rack stash from Bruce a while back? I > may need something rough to play with. PM me if it's you. > >

[RBW] FS: Pair of Paul Neo Retro brakes $90 shipped

Hey bunch, I’m letting this pair of used Paul Neo Retro cantilever brakes go. They are in great shape and complete, except for one missing mounting bolt for the canti bosses. Includes a set of new Koop Stop pads that came with brakes when purchased. Everything you see here:

[RBW] FS: Pair of Paul Neo Retro brakes $90 shipped

I forgot to add, they do not come with cable hangers, only what is pictured. -- 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: Butternut Appaloosa with Woody fenders

The blue did kinda work out, didn't it? :-) So did the butternut, especially with the wood fenders. This makes me want to snap up a butternut Clem H and do the same thing...I don't need another bike! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

This is a nuanced thought I’m not sure how to best convey, but riding between my new Moustache’s curves and more upright shifts how my core is engaged. I suspect if you live/ move in a way that has your core strong one way but not the other, it makes perfect sense that one would feel better

Re: [RBW] Skewer Question

Same as lum gim fong's suggestion, I use pitlock on my rear and front Son Hub wheelset on my Cheviot and Atlantis. On Sat, Jan 20, 2018 at 3:42 PM, lum gim fong wrote: > You can use Pitlock skewers for security. > > -- > You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Need Help Diagnosing Weird Handling on my Atlantis

On Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 4:27:06 PM UTC-6, John G. wrote: > 1. The tracking feels wobbly, as if the bike has to work reaally hard > to hold a straight line. It's much more noticeable when I ride one-handed. > 2. This one is harder to explain, but a bit scarier: on long, gently >

[RBW] Re: Need Help Diagnosing Weird Handling on my Atlantis

I don't know a lot about this kind of thing, but I imagine it would take quite a lot of force to knock a head tube out of alignment. Usually the fork will go, then the down tube will ripple before anything happens with the head tube. When you say the fork was realigned, was it the fork blades,

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I'm right there with you, Dave. My Hillborne came with Albatross bars and I never warmed up to them. My old Bianchi was the swan song for drop bars for me. The more upright riding is great for urban riding and as I've been getting older I was getting a little neck pain from drops. I finally

[RBW] Need Help Diagnosing Weird Handling on my Atlantis

First, body memory tends to be very accurate (though our brains can get too in involved and confuse the issue, but I’d be surprised if that was going on here). You viscerally notice the handling is different, feels wrong, and is less smooth and predictable than before. Trust that, and get a

[RBW] Re: Butternut Appaloosa with Woody fenders

Esthetically luscious, all in all. Nice job. Clayton Bend, Or. -- 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] My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I haven’t experimented nearly so widely, but this has been my experience riding upright as well. Closest I’ve come is with Alba bars on a tandem, but nothing I’ve tried is as comfortable as I am on above-the-saddle noodles. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I can’t answer your question as I shifted from Albatross to the new Moustache (Albastache). The New Moustache is a bar you may want to consider. Curves are a semi-agressive forward position and the upright position offers varity based on how you set up stem length and height. With abandon,

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I have tried albatrosses and boscos on a variety of bicycles, as well as basically flat horizontal bars (Nitto Jitensha) as well as bullmooses on a variety of bikes, Sam Hillborne, Betty Foy, Bombadil, Clementine, a couple of different kind of Roscoes. The only really comfortable bike with

Re: [RBW] Need Help Diagnosing Weird Handling on my Atlantis

One other thought: In the past, after others have worked on one of my frames or forks, I have had all kinds of spooky handling come down to a headset that either isn't adjusted right or doesn't have enough grease in it. Now, a good shop should have checked both those things, but it might be worth

[RBW] My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I like albatross with a 13cm quill stem that's able to drop a bit lower than your threadless adapter will get you. It's what works for me on my Rosco, but I like semi upright tweensville. -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Tubeless Maintenance

I find tubeless to be psychologically rewarding. Nothing better than riding an overpass filed with glass residue throughout the bike lane with a "no worries" attitude. Everything has a learning curve and once you've got that down it's just topping off fluids as necessary. On Saturday, November

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

On Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 2:16:13 PM UTC-6, Dave Small wrote: > 1.  Has anyone else experienced something similar and then fixed it, > 2.  Has anyone used drop bars on a Cheviot? > Sounds VERY similar to my own experience. I’ve been thinking about writing a post on this, following the

[RBW] Re: Butternut Appaloosa with Woody fenders

Joe: I think this is the first time I've seen them installed on a bike. I really like the terra cotta and black combo. The blue is stunning in natural light :) On Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 4:49:08 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Ann: The tires are Fatty Rumpkins from Riv. Nice lightish

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I used to have a 62 Surly CC with Albas, and had the same problem you're having...uncomfortably in-between. Sadly (and luckily?) it was stolen, and I got a 60cm Cheviot that I use for long rides and commuting, with the largest (58?) boscos and bar tape on the flat part by the stem. Against

Re: [RBW] Need Help Diagnosing Weird Handling on my Atlantis

Id look at the headset and front wheel. I’d think Waterford made the fork like new. I think something would have to be way off with the frame to have this kind of issue. I’d try swapping wheels if you have one available. If not then have it checked out by an experienced mechanic. I’d prob also

[RBW] FS- Nitto, MKS, Suntour, Carradice, Sugino & more

buy sell buy sell ride buy sell ride ride ride buy buy sell sell buy stress out cross post to ibob (or something like this) mks lambda grip kings- good condition. $25 sugino alpina 2 triple- 170mm, 110/74bcd. scuffed but in good shape. no rings. $45 crane hammer strike. brass. $7 shimano mtb

[RBW] Re: Butternut Appaloosa with Woody fenders

Ann: The tires are Fatty Rumpkins from Riv. Nice lightish street tires that should do ok on fire roads, too. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/tires/products/fatty-rumpkin-650b-x-41-tire-force-field-blue-label -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I'm 65 and got a 55cm Cheviot 15 months ago as my old man's paper boy bike. It has been frustrating to get it dialed in. Being bolt upright was not for me. This helped: http://zedmartinez.com/category/personal/biking/ So did the recent posts here on the subject. I won't go intp all the

Re: [RBW] Re: Tubeless Maintenance

Tubeless ain't easier, just more flat-proof and a little nicer riding. I have two bikes set tubeless and like how they ride, but I'm fine with trading effort up front in the garage to avoid fixing flats on the road later on. If you don't flat much that effort and the cost of sealant may not

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I like upright bars. I have surly open bars on my bike because they are wider. I found I had a hard time being comfortable until I got a longer frame and a longer stem. Comfort on a bike is a balance between your butt and your hands. You are putting too much pressure on your hands and they

[RBW] My trials and tribulations with upright bars

Hello Dave, Upright is relative. I ride “upright” bars, Soma Oxford, VO porteur ,and sunlight alloy touring. It is all about back angle for me. Because the bars come back a lot, I have shifted to very long stems and longer top tubes than my drop bar bikes. I check the bike coop regularly and

[RBW] Re: STOLEN Bay Area, CA: Yellow 1982 Trek 720, 64cm, beloved Rivendell substitute

Berkeley -- by Ashby station... Fingers still crossed Thank you - On Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 7:50:35 AM UTC-8, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > Where in the Bay Area? > Also: check BikeIndex, BA Stolen bike google group, etc. > > -J > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I have drop bar bikes, and albatross bikes. On my drop bar bikes (Quickbeam, old steel Bianchi, Colnago Master), I know how many miles I travel, because that is the point. On my alba bikes (Cheviot, AHH), I never know how many miles. I am far more concerned with making sure I remember to put my

[RBW] Re: Frame Pump for a 59-60cm gap?

The Silca is spendy, but I love mine. It travels from bike to bike. Fits my 61cm Atlantis very well. On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 6:06:15 PM UTC-5, Birdman wrote: > > Thanks, Stuart. Spendy is right! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Need Help Diagnosing Weird Handling on my Atlantis

Then there’s the best idea, from Joe. Send it to the source. With abandon, Patrick -- 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: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I've put a set of albatross bars on almost every bike I've had in the past few years, including one with the same geometry as some current Rivs, and no amount of tweaking could make them feel good or even bearable. I think upright, pullback bars just aren't for everyone. I say this as someone

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I'm another rider who really, really wanted to like the feel of albatross bars as much as I love the look. But alas, after trying them on three Rivendells and multiple other bikes, I have to admit that they just ain't for me. When it comes to upright (i.e. non-drops), I seem to prefer the 45

[RBW] LF or Trade

Brooks Cambium C17S barely used in brown I would like to trade for a Brooks B17 Special in any color that’s in really good shape. If I can’t find a trade then this sadddle is FS for 80.00 Plus 10 for shipping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: FS: Pair of Paul Neo Retro brakes $90 shipped

SOLD - thanks for the interest -- 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

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

You might find a sweet spot by flipping your Albatross bars upside down and placing your brake levers on the curves toward the front a la the Moustache and Albastache bars. Combined with a long stem, placing my hands forward near both levers provides fun control and the comfortable stretch I

[RBW] Re: FS: 60 Quickbeam and 52tt/50.5st Crust Romanceur

Stephen, I think that Romancüer looks sweet! I have a mustard 59 Romancüer, but the rootbeer is just a great color and I love the way you built it up. Great job and best of luck to whomever it goes to. Ben -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: STOLEN Bay Area, CA: Yellow 1982 Trek 720, 64cm, beloved Rivendell substitute

I'd head straight to the Laney flea market right now if I were you. Send a friend to the one at Ashby. I've recovered bikes at both of these within 24 hours of garage robbery. On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 5:07:39 PM UTC-8, Jay P wrote: > > My beloved 1982 Trek 720 (bright yellow paint) was

[RBW] Need Help Diagnosing Weird Handling on my Atlantis

Hi everyone, First, a disclaimer: I may be crazy, and this may all be in my head. Backstory: Back in Oct, I collided with another cyclist while riding my Atlantis. The fork and headtube were knocked out of alignment. Took the bike to my shop, who sent it to one framemaker to get it realigned.

[RBW] Need Help Diagnosing Weird Handling on my Atlantis

I'd send it to Rivendell. Grant will know straight away if it's not handling right. -- 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: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I kinda went through something similar. I could never get it dialed in right. I had a cheviot briefly, a hunqapillar with a million different handlebar combos including albatross, an old rigid mtn bike I put Rosco's on, nothing really worked for me. I was riding around on a cruiser in

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

Great pic here of a Blue Lug Chev with Albastache bars. Looks pretty cool to my eye My first Sam had Albatross bars. Comfortable, but I felt kinda "pokey" after riding around for 10 min. I'd sit up for a while, then find myself

[RBW] Re: Butternut Appaloosa with Woody fenders

Joe: I love how your bike is turning out. What kind of tires are those? On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 6:15:39 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Hey Ann, I put Woody's on last night, so I'll drop 'em here in the just > announced and soon to be world famous Rivs With Wood Fenders thread. >

[RBW] Re: Butternut Appaloosa with Woody fenders

Thank you all for the complements. I love my caramel and cream bike. It is wonderfully fun to ride :) -- 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: Not ugly quill to threadless: Can it be done?

Thanks for all the ideas! The bike I’d likely buy (if I do sell my Sam) comes with a stem with a 31.8 clamp diameter, so I could just migrate the Cowbell bar over to it. Garth may be onto something, though. I could spend a bit and buy the Nitto 31.8 clamp stem—it’s cheaper (and uglier) than the

[RBW] Re: Need Help Diagnosing Weird Handling on my Atlantis

Tires inflated and beads set properly? I know its like asking “Is it plugged in?” when troubleshooting, but this can cause squirrelly handling. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Not ugly quill to threadless: Can it be done?

Bob, there is the Stop Swap and Save meet coming up in Westminster on Feb 11: http://www.stopswapandsave.com/ You might be able to find something to your liking for just a few $$. Maybe even the VO stem if you have sharp eyes. I go every year (I'm in Eldersburg) and usually walk away with

[RBW] Test ride 58cm Atlantis or Hunqapillar in New York City?

Thanks Michael. I’m actually looking specifically to test ride the Atlantis (or Hunq) to test the frame and fit qualities. I’d be a 58 in the Atlantis or maybe an equivalent 53 in the Hunq for starters. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: FS: 60 Quickbeam and 52tt/50.5st Crust Romanceur

Daniel, Saddle height is 68.5 in the photos. One thing to be aware of given the concerns folks have raised about the stem height -- the headtube is very short on this size frame, and if you want to really lower the handlebar height, a short quill stem will be necessary, which runs about $50 (

[RBW] FS: 1 remaining pair of new Furious Freds (360 gram ultralightweight 50 mm wide tire), $80 shipped CONUS

1 pair remaining, $80 shipped CONUS. On Fri, Jan 19, 2018 at 12:22 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Exceptionally light but surprisingly durable -- I had an estimated 500 > miles at least left on the rear, at 2904, when I replaced it with a Big > One. (This rear got tossed; I'm

[RBW] Re: Butternut Appaloosa with Woody fenders

Ann and Joe: The personalization of your bikes is to be admired. Beautifully done! Best regards, Richard On Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 7:32:09 AM UTC-5, Takashi wrote: > > Ann, your butternut bike / woody fenders combo is so gorgeous. I love how > it looks. > Harlequin handlebar wrap is

[RBW] Re: Not ugly quill to threadless: Can it be done?

On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 1:41:41 PM UTC-8, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > https://alexscycle.com/products/nitto-clamp-on-ui-13 > > Nitto UI12. > > -J > I was going to suggest the UI-12 also. Cheaper than VO and it's Nitto. I had an adapter for a while for Jones bars on my Bombadil. I don't

Re: [RBW] Suntour Power Thumb Shifters

I replaced my second set of broken Silver BES (lever cracked when bike fell over) with these, and actually prefer them -- I'd long praised Silvers as superior, but I changed my mind. I find the smaller, thicker, rubber-sleeved levers easier to shift by grabbing it with my fist; and I prefer the