[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT- 40 hole 145mm rear hub, or wheel with one. + other tandemy things

I Haven't! But I most certainly will. Right now I'm leaning toward a velocity rear hub if nobody comes out of the woodwork with a dreamy used White Industries hub. I have a vague recollection of Velocity hubs having some sort of quirk, maybe slipping pawls? But the price is much closer to

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Racking

I agree with Bill, that an M12 and Paul brakes is sub-optimal. I would recommend the Shimano CX-50 brakes from Rivendell over the Tektro CR720s. I had the Tektros and didn't care for them; I recently installed the CX-50s and like them a lot. Personal preferences. I do have Paul brakes on

[RBW] Re: New to me Sam

The build looks great! Mine is nearly complete and looks very similar although I have a 2TT. I am waiting for some better weather so I can post photos of it. Good luck with your Sam. I hope you love it as much as I love mine! On Monday, February 19, 2018 at 6:12:31 PM UTC-5, Bob Warner wrote:

[RBW] Re: Something Simple This Way Comes...

What a great problem to have coming your way! Grin. 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: Frank Jones Sr build "done"

Suzue hubs laced to Araya rim (I think these were stock Quickbeam wheels) Panaracer Pasela 32mm Tektro R559 Sugino AT 45x18 Brooks Colt Cheap UNO kalloy seatpost Nitto RM-016 Nitto M10 stem 80mm Nothing fancy will do the job. More upright than I was planning - ultimately I can swap for a 100mm

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT- 40 hole 145mm rear hub, or wheel with one. + other tandemy things

> Riv was selling the tandem wheels for 400 a set with velocity hubs and > Alex rims in 2016: > All wheels are hand made to our specs at Velocity like our stock wheels. All use our new Alex DM-24 650b rims. Alex makes these just for us. This is the rim you want for your Hubbuh.

Re: [RBW] Reduced: Black 52cm Clementine F/F/HS $700 plus bikeflights Now $640

Patrick, If you lived in NY, the fact your daughter showed no interest in car ownership would be unremarkable. But, living where you do, where distance is a definite factor in life, your daughter eschewing car ownership and all it implies is significant. She'll be a superb example to her

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Racking

Not heresy by me; before I got Chauncey Matthews to make custom racks for me, the Tubus Fly and Ortliebs were my carriage solution of choice. Both brands make wonderful products at reasonable prices, IMO. I agree that there is nothing as convenient for carrying things than a large front basket

[RBW] Frank Jones Sr build "done"

https://photos.app.goo.gl/PJGnXh1e68QPzoXq2 Only thing missing in this photo are the bars I've now wrapped. Might swap for a different seatpost/pedals and attempt fenders one more time, but otherwise complete. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: New to me Sam

Bob Those fenders are worth the$. Beautiful. On Feb 20, 2018 6:41 PM, "Bob Warner" wrote: > Jon - the fenders are Berthoud stainless steel. They're supposed to be > able to accomodate a 38mm tire. They're really solid yet light with nice > coverage > > On Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Racking

BikeTinker Phil said: "I agree with Bill, that an M12 and Paul brakes is sub-optimal. I would recommend the Shimano CX-50 brakes from Rivendell over the Tektro CR720s. I had the Tektros and didn't care for them; I recently installed the CX-50s and like them a lot. Personal preferences. " I

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Racking

This is probably heresy... but I'd install a Tubus rear rack and use an Ortlieb roller classic pannier. Why carry weight high on the front when you can carry low on the back? On Monday, February 19, 2018 at 2:59:21 PM UTC-6, nathan wrote: > > I'm excitedly building up a new-to-me green 60cm

Re: [RBW] It's a beautiful day in the (RBW) neighborhood

Beautiful. Lucky you! On Mon, Feb 19, 2018 at 8:32 PM, Jim M. wrote: > It was a beautiful day for a ride in Shell Ridge of the Diablo Foothills. > > > >

[RBW] Re: Something Simple This Way Comes...

Looking sweet. Love it! -- 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: FS: Clem Smith Jr

Or trade. Make an offer. I’m open to a Riv like 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[RBW] Re: New to me Sam

Jon - the fenders are Berthoud stainless steel. They're supposed to be able to accomodate a 38mm tire. They're really solid yet light with nice coverage On Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 3:11:14 PM UTC-5, Jon Dukeman,central Colorado wrote: > > > Bob, > Your orange Sam with those fenders is

[RBW] Re: CANTI SAM BUILD

Cool bike Jon - love the color! Love the variety of ways this bike get built up!! Happy trails! Bob -- 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 to me Sam

Your Sam is just beautiful! Nicely done. Congratulations on becoming a Riv owner. If you're in Central NY you've got some picturesque country for your rides. Regards, Richard On Monday, February 19, 2018 at 6:12:31 PM UTC-5, Bob Warner wrote: > > Greetings RBW Bunch, > Thought I'd post my new

Re: [RBW] Re: CANTI SAM BUILD

Bob Thanks It is a 58. Fenders Ill take some pics tomorrow to give you a better idea. There is about 5/16" between the seat stay bridge and the rear tire. There is about 1/2" between the bottom of the fork crown and tire. I don't plan on installing fenders unless I try those short wooden ones.

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

Glad you found some knicks. I was aiming to order some, but was concerned they might be too busy, what with the internal drawcord, cargo pockets I won't use and such. Do you find them easy enough to get on with now that you've had some time to access? And, do they stay put and not shift around

Re: [RBW] Re: Have a sub 40 lb Atlantis?

Minh, Looks to me like your Sam is knocking on the door of 40lbs. Nice wrapping on the kickstand (more weight gain LOL) Pretty sweet looking Bridgestone too! Best, Richard On Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 9:46 AM, Minh wrote: > Hmm, if Bill's Atlantis is 38 built out like this,

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

John, the drawstring can be ignored or cut off, but it is sewn into the back, so it can’t be removed. I wear a 1.25” belt with them that holds my knife in the small of my back, so they stay put just fine. Grin. I had doubts about the cargo pockets as well. They are a bit annoying if my hand

Re: [RBW] Re: CANTI SAM BUILD

Jonathan I don't notice any difference with the single top tube. They maybe different diameters with different wall thickness Jon On Feb 19, 2018 8:30 AM, "Jonathan" wrote: > Nice bike! I was looking through your photos on Flickr, and noticed you > also have (had?) a double

[RBW] Re: My new Cheviot

I am currently running 26" 48 mm tires with compound fenders on my Appaloosa. 42 mm tires should work fine on the Cheviot. On Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 10:50:07 AM UTC-6, Pancake wrote: > > Looks fantastic, the grips are nice and chunky, the blue is great. > > How wide a tire do you

[RBW] Re: CANTI SAM BUILD

Jon, with the 44mm tires, does it still have clearance for fenders? Also, what frame size is this? 58? On Monday, February 19, 2018 at 1:28:52 PM UTC-5, Jon Dukeman,central Colorado wrote: > > Jonathon, > Thanks for the complement. > I have only ridden the canti Sam twice. Obviously the canti

[RBW] Re: New to me Sam

That looks really sharp. It's a very clean, minimalist, yet completely practical build. I wish you many happy years of riding. Once you go Rivendell, you don't go back :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: New to me Sam

Hi Adam - The Nordavinden is a really nice bike. I wanted to try low trail geometry and this was a really good reasonably priced option. It's a smooth comfortable ride. It has a smaller diameter tubeset, which given my clyde-ish size is probably not optimal though. It's also not designed

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Racking

Thank you all for all the detailed recommendations and thoughts! Tough decisions on this little but important aspect of the build. :) Bill: thanks for cautioning the M12 with those brake types. I wonder if I could mabe get it to work by 'cold setting' the rack like so?

[RBW] Re: Have a sub 40 lb Atlantis?

Haha, it probably depends on what’s in those bags! I have a cable, heavy lock, tools, tubes, pen, change, and things I don’t even know about in that handlebar bag. I found a spare pair of eye glasses left over from a tour in there the other day. Bill -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

I like wool longjohns and musa long pants for winter. For 20+ miles, ibex tights with Boure windstopper tight over that. I find no need fir knickers. Beliw 70 i want full leg coverage. For 70f and warmer, walmart fruit o theloom cotton sweat shorts are super comfy. But anything over 10 miles in

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT- 40 hole 145mm rear hub, or wheel with one. + other tandemy things

I gave a call today, they've got sets for sale, but since I've got tubeless in mind and a 40 hole dyno hub headed my way, I'll likely end up going with a velocity built rear wheel (novatech/velocity hub and cliffhanger) and locally built front. Anybody familiar with the "zenith" hub sold by

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

Other than the small, zippered (not necessary and annoying) pockets, I’m happy enough with the Compass. True enough I don’t need both a snap at the waist and a buckle, but neither really bothers me. But the fabric is great, really light, with some stretch, quick drying, and the cut is generous

[RBW] Re: Something Simple This Way Comes...

Prettiest mtn levers ever made right there -- 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

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Racking

Huh. I removed CR720s, and installed CX50s. I bend-fudged the arms a bit, since the rack had been repaired, but everything lined up perfectly, including the fender drilling to the M12 mount. The Wald was welded right to the rack, too, which is pretty ratrod couture. I do not use the

Re: [RBW] Riding within me means ... more fixed gear contemplations

A voice to the contrary: I may get custom riding pants made, and if I do, mine will have rear pockets, zippered or buttoned, and no side pockets. I can put a modest bunch of keys in a rear pocket, where they will be wholly unobtrusive while I ride; but if I put anything more than a

[RBW] WTB: roscoe mtn mixte or similar

Long shot, I know, but if you have a medium, let me know. Also may be interested in a Clem L 52cm (I know I just missed mark’s), or some sort of vintage mtb mixte frame. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Informal poll: Sam Hillborne sizing, 6' tall about an 85PBH?

Thanks Minh. I agree. I think the longest TT I'd want to run on the Sam is 57.5mm. (The early oranges did have a 59mm.) On Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 10:14 AM, Minh wrote: > John, > > I'm a little late but i will add my 2 cents, i'm 6ft tall with a > 32inch'ish inseam and ride a

[RBW] Reduced: Black 52cm Clementine F/F/HS $700 plus bikeflights Now $640

PM sent. 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: WTB: Rivendell Poster

It's not likely that Rivendell will reissue this poster. You can read about the artist and poster here: http://www.goines.net/index.html. The Riv poster is #230 in Group 9. There is an exchange section where posters are sold, and people also post their Wanted requests. I didn't see this

[RBW] Reduced: Black 52cm Clementine F/F/HS $700 plus bikeflights Now $640

I am bumping this post up. Was hoping I no longer had the need to sell, but I do. *New price is $640 for frame, fork, headset, seat post, kickstand* . A new Clem frameset is $900, and the 52 size is out of stock. Thanks, please make any inquiries off list. On Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Informal poll: Sam Hillborne sizing, 6' tall about an 85PBH?

> > John, I'm a little late but i will add my 2 cents, i'm 6ft tall with a 32inch'ish inseam and ride a 60cm QB (with Albas) and an early orange 56cm with drops+80mm stem--which the geo-charts says has a 59tt. the Sam is a little long for me, especially if i do a lot of riding stretched out

[RBW] Re: Something Simple This Way Comes...

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Rivendell Poster

I bought this poster from Riv when it was first offered, had it professionally framed and hung it, and even my couldn't-care-less-about-bikes wife likes it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: New to me Sam

Beautiful Sam and great build! Many happy miles on your Sam! -- 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: Have a sub 40 lb Atlantis?

Hmm, if Bill's Atlantis is 38 built out like this, i'm not so sure my Sam is under 40 https://flic.kr/p/c2paNj -- 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] Informal poll: Sam Hillborne sizing, 6' tall about an 85PBH?

I have almost exact dimensions as OP. I was at the Stop Swap and Save a few weeks ago and stood over someone's 58cm Sam they were selling. I could clear the TT but it seemed like it would be a stretch to ride with drops. They had it set up with some form of sweep back bars which may have

[RBW] FS - Parts Purge

Slowly sorting through my parts stash to clear out some space and finance other projects I've tried to describe and picture every part as accurately as possible, if you've a question, need clarification, or find a discrepancy, please let me know. Prices do not include shipping & are net to

[RBW] WTB/WTT- 40 hole 145mm rear hub, or wheel with one. + other tandemy things

Hi RBWers, Cross posted from the Bob list, hopefully one of you unBobbed can help me out... I'm looking for a reasonably high quality 40 hole 145mm hub, disk braked preferably, but I'm open to available options. This tandem is sized for 650b wheels, so the plan would be to lace the hub to some

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT- 40 hole 145mm rear hub, or wheel with one. + other tandemy things

pm'd you. I have the stem you need, brand new. On Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 8:19:23 AM UTC-8, Kainalu V. wrote: > > Hi RBWers, > Cross posted from the Bob list, hopefully one of you unBobbed can help me > out... > I'm looking for a reasonably high quality 40 hole 145mm hub, disk braked >

[RBW] Re: My new Cheviot

per this thread, i just 2-speeded my chev with a melvin and it's really cool. On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 6:21:57 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I interrupt my recent hiatus because A. It seemed stupid, B. I promised I > would show off my new Cheviot, and C. Maybe this will serve as >

[RBW] Reduced: Black 52cm Clementine F/F/HS $700 plus bikeflights Now $640

Patrick, for your wife?!? Belated Valentine's Day?!? All the heart eyes for a new Clementine for her, if that's the case! -- 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] Quickbeam Racking

To provide another perspective on the Tubus clamps, I bought a set to avoid using P-clamps and I found them to be surprisingly difficult to install, quite clunky looking, relatively expensive (probbably heavy too for those that worry about such things - I do not) and with the added concern of

[RBW] Quickbeam Racking

I have a 58 cm quickbeam that I used to have set up with suntour xc pro brakes. In order to use a nitto M12 front rack I used the Paul rack bolts. This puts the rack too far forward and requires a spacer on the threaded fork crown attachment point. This outward cantilevered position paired with

[RBW] Reduced: Black 52cm Clementine F/F/HS $700 plus bikeflights Now $640

Aye, Leah. Though it’s been on our list for a while, along with two more Clementines for our youngest two daughters (they get a bike, not a car). Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Reduced: Black 52cm Clementine F/F/HS $700 plus bikeflights Now $640

This is too wonderful. And I LOVE the black and cream. It’s like a tuxedo or a Little Black Dress bike. So much class. Promise us you’ll line up your fleet of sweet Clementines when you get the chance and send copious amounts of photos. Also, bikes are the new cars. I volunteer with our church

[RBW] Re: My new Cheviot

We need pics, Adam! -- 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] Reduced: Black 52cm Clementine F/F/HS $700 plus bikeflights Now $640

I’m Scottish. Never trendy is always trendy. Grin. Aye, our 17 year old has no desire to drive or get her license. 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

[RBW] WTB/WTT- 40 hole 145mm rear hub, or wheel with one. + other tandemy things

Have you asked Rich at Riv if he has a hub? As they run lower on tandem frames in stock, they might find that they have more rear hubs than frames, in which case they would be thrilled to sell you a spare one. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Reduced: Black 52cm Clementine F/F/HS $700 plus bikeflights Now $640

"A Little Black Dress bike." Only you would think of that, Leah  -- 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 to me Sam

Bob, Your orange Sam with those fenders is a real looker. So clean! Beautiful! What fenders?? 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 an email to

[RBW] Re: My new Cheviot

Joe, NIce job on the Cheviot. Love the look..Now ...Just Ride!! In my opinion is one of the Cheviot is the most comfortable bikes to ride. Jon > -- 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: My new Cheviot

Joe Your Cheviot is beautiful. I think it's one of the most comfortable bikes to ride. Have fun. 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 an email