[RBW] Re: Anyone have a spare Rivendell mug they're willing to part with?

Maybe they could put out a tankard or flagon this 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, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

I agree that the classic Atlantis is / was a perfect bicycle.I find it so perfect that I now own three of them for no good reason other than my Deep appreciation for the classic design. After riding a 61 for 14 years I wondered if a 58 would fit me slightly better and bought bill Lindsey’s.

[RBW] Re: WTB Carradice Bagman

Thank you for the suggestions. -- 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] WTB/ Double kickstand recommendations (non-pletscher)

I know this isn't the make model you were going for but I've found this guy to be of quality. https://bicycletouringpro.com/pletscher-esge-multi-zoom-rear-adjustable-kickstand-review/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: WTB/ Double kickstand recommendations (non-pletscher)

get one of the upper plates and use it to sandwich the chainstays, that way there's no bending the plate, it just holds it in the right place. https://www.rivbike.com/products/pletscher-kickstand-hardware -Kai BK NY On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 10:08:57 PM UTC-4, Drw wrote: > > Looking for a

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

I did not. On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 2:22:05 PM UTC-7, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Jan O > > Did you measure the chainstay length and can you post it?? > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] WTB/ Double kickstand recommendations (non-pletscher)

We decided that unless it’s a solid built-in kickstand like on the Haul-a-day or Bakfiets, it wasn’t worth the risk. We do everything while straddling the bike, holding it up ourselves. Limits some options, but, at least on our uneven terrain around here, we think it was safer that way.

[RBW] WTB/ Double kickstand recommendations (non-pletscher)

Looking for a double kickstand for rosco mtn mixte imminent baby hauler. I had a pletscher a while back that started mangling a kickstand plate and I’d rather not do that again. Anybody have any recommendations for something solid that won’t rip off a welded kickstand plate? -- You received

Re: [RBW] crack of dawn Alamodome sprint

Tad and Ed both are collectors and hobby restorers. They travel a lot on work, shop Craigslist everywhere they go, pick up old frames, old parts, work on some of them, turn a lot of them. Here's a Mussolini-era Umberto Dei Tad is restoring -

[RBW] FS: Nitto B135 42cm - $40 shipped

Mounted and ridden maybe 10 miles -- 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

Re: [RBW] crack of dawn Alamodome sprint

Good photos of some old iron, especially the old track iron. I feel (well, maybe) like building up a road bike with wooden rims and tubulars, and disc brakes. On Sun, Mar 25, 2018 at 10:33 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > I have photos worth posting today. > First, got my 100 this

Re: [RBW] What underseat bags work on sprung Brooks?

Yeah anything that doesn’t hook underneath the saddle too much, and sits off the rear is good. The carradice style bags all work and the banana bags are good too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] VeloLumino Fender Light durability/feedback

I’ve bumped mine quite a few times and there is no visible sign of having done so. I was also careful not to over tighten the mounting nut so it has a very tiny bit of wiggle room. Not because it’s loose but because I didn’t cinch it so tight as to distort the fender. All in all, I’ve been

[RBW] Riv-ified Trek 850 Commuter.

Good ol’ Albatross. -- 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: Riv-ified Trek 850 Commuter.

very nice. -- 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] What underseat bags work on sprung Brooks?

I've used a Carradice Junior on a Champion Flyer; just strap it to the springs. On Sun, Mar 25, 2018 at 4:55 PM, Eric Floden wrote: > I love my Champion Flyer saddle ( gift from now-wife ) AND want to carry > tire repair stuff on Bomba...how to do it? > > Any of my

[RBW] Re: What underseat bags work on sprung Brooks?

I have always loved the clean look of my Acorn roll bags. -- 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] Riv-ified Trek 850 Commuter.

David, What kind of handlebars do you have on it? Matt -- 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

[RBW] Re: What underseat bags work on sprung Brooks?

hmm, never gave this too much thought, but i'm happy with my original riv banana bag, but what would you define as looking dreadful? what about a tool roll with toe straps? too unkept looking? On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 6:55:45 PM UTC-4, ericf3 wrote: > > I love my Champion Flyer saddle (

[RBW] What underseat bags work on sprung Brooks?

I love my Champion Flyer saddle ( gift from now-wife ) AND want to carry tire repair stuff on Bomba...how to do it? Any of my current ones look dreadful below the frame. Thanks EricF Just finished crossing First Narrows Vancouver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Riv-ified Trek 850 Commuter.

The 1983 850 is my favorite all time mountain bike. I bought a 520 in 1983 and really wanted the 850 too. They were notable in having better to my liking, anyway) geometry than other MTBs of the day - steeper angles than the klunker bikes (but not NORBA steep), but still long chainstays. The

[RBW] Re: Riv-ified Trek 850 Commuter.

Nice bike! I have an '84 830 and it's a very nice riding bike. Totally different than most of the MTB's of that era and very much like a 26" Atlantis in geometry. On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 4:22:56 PM UTC-5, David B wrote: > > Got a box from Riv and finished up a build of a bike that

[RBW] Re: Riv-ified Trek 850 Commuter.

Nice bike! I have an '84 830 and it's a very nice riding bike. Totally different than most of the MTB's of that era and very much like a 26" Atlantis. On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 4:22:56 PM UTC-5, David B wrote: > > Got a box from Riv and finished up a build of a bike that jumped

[RBW] Riv-ified Trek 850 Commuter.

That's pretty! -- 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: Homer Hilsen stolen in San Francisco

I'll keep an eye out. I had my Bridgestone XO-2 stolen last year, chased after the guy. On Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 11:35:26 PM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > Hey there Tom - > > Posted this back in early 2016 - > > Resources: > - If you are in the Bay Area, you may have heard of Jenny

[RBW] Riv-ified Trek 850 Commuter.

Got a box from Riv and finished up a build of a bike that jumped around on the iBOB list. I bought it, sold it, it spent some time in Portland, then headed back my way. 1x7 drivetrain, new wheels, Rat Trap Pass tires with room for fenders, Wald basket. This was the first year Trek offered a

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

Jan O Did you measure the chainstay length and can you post it?? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 5:26:36 PM UTC-4, Jan O. wrote: > I went to Rivendell HQ yesterday and got a chance to ride the “new” > Atlantis size 56 & 650B wheels. > -- You received this message

[RBW] VeloLumino Fender Light durability/feedback

hi all, finally getting around to swapping out my pixeo fender mounted tail-light with one of Anton's way too pretty model. as i look at the pixeo i see that i've bumped it into things--mostly the wall the entrance to my apt is tight. for the folks that have this tail-light, how has it been

[RBW] Re: FS: FS: Spot Acme Open 11-speed Alfine belt drive

Thanks! Looks like the sun over the weekend got the buyers out. The Spot is sold. On Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 4:08:12 PM UTC-4, Wayne Naha wrote: > > I'm up by Mt. Pleasant, and spring cannot come soon enough! GLWS! > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB - Old / used / cheap 650B tires

This doesn't help you with used, but Riv does sell Continental basketball tires in 32mm (https://www.rivbike.com/collections/tires/products/tire-650b-x-2-continental-basketball?variant=3669081161741), which are available. Amazon sells Nifty Swifty tires, which are slightly wider

[RBW] Re: WTB used 700x32-38 Supple Tires

Ack! Sorry to hear that, T -- 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

[RBW] Re: David Lance Goines Riv Bike Poster

I was *this close*! If you take my 65, flip-flop it to 56, then turn the 6 upside down, Bingo! A winner. Alas, nobody ever remembers 2nd place. On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 2:26:20 AM UTC-4, John wrote: > > We have a New Poster Owner > > Matt Rhodes - I always wanted a 59 Cadillac, There is just

[RBW] crack of dawn Alamodome sprint

I have photos worth posting today. First, got my 100 this week, and Randi and I had a great ride yesterday - she chased me 35 greenway miles and did respectably well in my favorite stretch-out climb; stop for great Thai food at mile 28. Seems to be really good Thai, but tough to say after

[RBW] Re: Errandonneering 2018

Patrick, Thank you for another great post. On Friday, March 23, 2018 at 3:54:32 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which I strive to complete Chasing Mailboxes fantastic invitation to > incorporate errands into everyday riding, having tried multiple years, and > finally been successful last

[RBW] Re: For trade or sale: Rivendell Frank Jones Sr 53cm

Wow, Igor! You are one industrious fellow! Just curious, do you go through other stuff like your bikes and bike parts? And where do you find the time, haha! Anyway, you keep us all looking, that's for sure. BEST / Jock Dewey On Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 7:33:14 PM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote: >

[RBW] FS Sackville and Brooks

[RBW] FS: Grand Bois 70mm stem, 25.4mm - $45 shipped

This one: http://www.cyclesgrandbois.com/SHOP/gb_alstem.html A few nicks but polishes up super nice. Has a threaded hole for a bell $45 shipped -- 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: FS: Albastache cockpit

I've tried really hard, twice to like the bars, first with the OE, then the Stache. My problem is with the brake levers. No matter how I set them up, brake access sucks. I have a weird ulnar positive issue, with stiff wrists. I have to drop my elbows and rotate my wrist too far to reach the

[RBW] Bottom Bracket?

Thank you all for your input. Stephen -- 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: WTB Carradice Bagman

http://www.theyellowbirdsociety.com/tailfeather/ On Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 6:08:19 PM UTC-4, Jonathan D. wrote: > > I am looking for a Carradice Bagman for a medium saddlesack. I think I > need the large. I am hoping to avoid putting a rack on a Rambouillet. I use > a Medium saddlesack now

[RBW] Re: WTB Carradice Bagman

Bagman https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/luggage/carradice-original-bagman-quick-release-support-expedition/ Or w/out quick release https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/luggage/carradice-original-bagman-support-expedition/ Alternative https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/luggage/carradice-classic-saddlebag-rack/ Not

[RBW] Re: FS: Albastache cockpit

It's Really Not. No one's hand is shaped like the curves. You use the outer half of the curves, and then it fits hands perfectly, but the sweet spot is on the wide hoods (actually, palm resting on bar, loosely grabbing the wide hoods). No one seems to be lukewarm on these bars, it's always

[RBW] FS: Albastache cockpit

Doug, that's interesting. I'm an upright-type rider but the sweet spot for Albastache is in the curves. I suspect you would like that position a lot more than I do. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] FS: Albastache cockpit

Joe, I had them most recently with a Technomic. What I’ve found is I just don’t like to be upright and so I found myself grabbing the very front part of the bar, which as you know doesn’t give you much to play with. One of these days I am going to pop in at RBW and try the Albastache on a

[RBW] FS: Albastache cockpit

I dig the look of those SOMA bars, the Clubman Urban version of my Pashley comes with a similar bar. I would say they're a very deep Mustache with more drop..there isn't a stem in the world that would get them high enough for me! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Homer Hilsen stolen in San Francisco

Hey there Tom - Posted this back in early 2016 - Resources: - If you are in the Bay Area, you may have heard of Jenny Oh's project - - Jenny rocks. http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/nevius/article/Here-s-how-to-get-your-stolen-bike-back-in-S-F-5448933.php - Her group has good guidelines -

[RBW] Re: Flickstand alternatives? How to keep the front stable while not moving?

Well I have one (actually two) of these in my hand. it replaces the entire upper portion of a headset, I have no idea how it will work. it has a cup that will be pressed into the frame but does not have a "race", on top of that a bearing cage then a cone nut (the only threaded part in the

[RBW] Sackville Banana Sax

For those with experience with the Sackville Banana Sax, have you had any issues with it rubbing your leg, particularly when climbing out of the saddle, or is it fairly well-tucked behind the saddle? I'm looking for a reasonably sized saddle bag for gravel brevets, but trying to avoid the need

[RBW] Re: Cheviot build - my first build, first Rivendell, and first RIDE (on it)! Would ride more but just adopted our baby girl =)

Thanks Jon, he truly is! He was also my Best Man when I was married almost 10 years ago. On Saturday, 24 March 2018 10:15:25 UTC-7, Jon Dukeman,central Colorado wrote: > > He is a true friend... Nice build. You will love riding it. > Mon -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Stolen Bike

Early morning Wednesday March 21 someone entered our lower level at 449 Buena Vista Ave E. The most valuable item stolen was my wife Laura's bicycle, a Rivendell "A Homer Hilsen in powder blue. 650CM wheels, 54 cm frame. Like this picture but with a single top tube. $500 reward for recovery.

[RBW] Re: Cheviot build - my first build, first Rivendell, and first RIDE (on it)! Would ride more but just adopted our baby girl =)

Joe, I've been following your different approaches and ideas for the Cheviot and it's been literally inspiring (and technically helpful). Thanks for thinking out loud and the compliment. On Saturday, 24 March 2018 10:30:34 UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > That's a lovely bicycle. I just bought and

[RBW] Re: Cheviot build - my first build, first Rivendell, and first RIDE (on it)! Would ride more but just adopted our baby girl =)

[RBW] Re: Cheviot build - my first build, first Rivendell, and first RIDE (on it)! Would ride more but just adopted our baby girl =)

Those Yepp Maxi Next (I think?) rear seats look perfect. I have about a year to figure that out for her. Seem here: https://flic.kr/p/NkBTHZ >From https://bluelug.com/blog/hatagaya/80532/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.