[RBW] Re: My first Rivendell!

Thanks for the warm welcome everybody! So far I've commuted every day on the Clem Smith and loving it. Still learning its quirks and movements and have definitely pushed it to what I thought would be its limits (dirt tracks and sand) and yet it continues to deliver. One thing I notice when

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

Veering away from PBH discussion and back to the bike at hand, this is a seriously good bike at a really good price. Someone needs it I am sure. Rams feature double taper seat stays, fillet brazed drop outs, heat treated down tube and top tube and very neutral steering. They track on curves

[RBW] Rivendell tinkering..

I don't know if it's just me but my recently acquired Clem Smith has me continually tinkering and tweaking the setup - trying new positions for the microshift thumbies, different bosco bar heights and angles and it got me wondering if this has been the same experience for others? Do you find

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tinkering..

Oh my goodness! Yes, my Riv made me more of a tinkerer. In reading something-or-the-other Grant wrote, that is part of the intention; well, it is more of a by-product of the intention: Make things simple and fixable. By making them simple (relatively speaking), we have the opportunity to work

Re: [RBW] FS big nitto front rack 34F

I think Rivs are long trail bikes and do best rear loaded. At least that’s what my Bombadil tells me. On the other hand my Salsa Casaroll started life as a mid trail bike but has been converted to a low trail (38 mm mechanical trail) with a Soma LT touring fork and it hates a rear load but does

Re: [RBW] FS big nitto front rack 34F

yeah john, I follow with fascination the jan heine inspired low trail vs high trail debates…seems it comes down to how you want to roll, many satisfied people in both camps and everywhere in between. boatbuilders have similar debates over what would seem minute differences to the uninitiated.

[RBW] FS: 56cm Toyo Atlantis

Chris, I didn’t get one from you, but just sent you a PM. Hope to hear back soon. Darin -- 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: Atlantis build - how retro should I go on the drive train?

If you go friction it doesn't matter. You don't have to lock yourself into a specific cassette. That being said, 7 speed cassettes are still sold cheap and plenty by Shimano. If you want higher end, you can just cobble together your own cassette. Grand Bois still does 6 speed cassettes. The

Re: [RBW] FS big nitto front rack 34F

re loading the atlantis in front, I found years ago that mine, maybe because it’s a big frame/68, shimmied with heavily loaded panniers in front…you can exhaust yourself trying to find why bikes shimmy. I did two things: replaced the original headset with a needle bearing one riv sells and

[RBW] FS: 56cm Toyo Atlantis

Hi Darin, I sent you (or attempted to send you) a private message about this on Sunday. Please get in touch with me. Thanks! Chris -- 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] Re: Atlantis build - how retro should I go on the drive train?

Thanks everyone for all the great information! It's my first posting to this group and this is more than I ever hoped for. Lots of food for though... -Paul On Friday, February 22, 2019 at 8:08:52 PM UTC-5, Lefebeaver wrote: > > I bought myself an Atlantis frame last fall and am building it up

Re: [RBW] FS big nitto front rack 34F

Thanks, Tom. I have the same rando rack + basket setup and was thinking about changing to a setup that allowed basket + front panniers. Regardless, this seems like a good price for this Nitto big front rack. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tinkering..

Not riding in somebody else's pre-defined riding position, it should take 100 miles of focused effort to dial in any bike - seat, stem height, bar-rotation at stem. Another really good approach is put it on a trainer and find

[RBW] Re: FS: Analog Stems, Selle Anatomica, VO Cigne Stem, Sunrace Shifters, Cygolite 420 Light

Sunrace shifters sold. Items ship from Georgia. On Monday, February 25, 2019 at 8:20:09 PM UTC-5, RDS wrote: > > Trying to do a little fund raising for a future purchase of a 51 Appa or > 53 Atlantis. Paypal friends & family. Contact me off list. > > *Sunrace Shifters* - $35 shipped to

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

Thank you John. It is a superb bike. I’ve never had a road bike that rode as well as this one. And it makes a great 650b candidate with the installation of long reach brakes like the Tektro 559’s. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: My first Rivendell!

Not a real off road aficionado here, but yeah! I think there's a balance to be struck between tracking and "responsive" steering in bike design, but so far I've been super happy with off road riding on my LWB Appaloosa. Not *feeling* any loss on the manouverability front. Hugh On Tue, Feb 26,

[RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

I'm very tempted by these for my new Joe Appaloosa. It will be these or the 45mm Compass's... On Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 12:16:48 AM UTC-5, Adam Leibow wrote: > > everybody, it's Antelope *Hill*, not pass. Here is my clem L w/ them. > These tires would not fit on any Sam Hillborne -

[RBW] Pitlock Skewer assistance

I’m so glad I’m not the only one that has these kind of “user errors” when working on bikes. Always learning from this list, Edwin -- 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] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

Does anyone know if the AH will fit on the Appaloosa? I thought a 50mm would be about the max. Maybe the 55mm AH can still squeeze in? On Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 8:42:47 AM UTC-5, Friend wrote: > > I'm very tempted by these for my new Joe Appaloosa. It will be these or > the 45mm

[RBW] Re: Dear Riv, please make a wider Noodle

Indy, Is this the bar you were requesting? seems like a wider Noodle (50mm) with maybe a little less flare at the ends? https://www.sim.works/collections/doppo-atb/products/so-bar?variant=12605701750885 > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] FS: Surly ECR XXL complete & an RTP - Allroad build project

Howdy folks. Absolutely must clear a few hooks. Two links to two CL ads. All the details therein. PM / text me with any additional questions. Willing to part out to RTP project but not the ECR. Tall person's 26" gravel go-fast: ---24" Rat Trap Pass frameset & extras---

Re: [RBW] FS big nitto front rack 34F

I did the blue ridge parkway, front royal to n.c. several years ago, the paved road. it was pretty darn hilly, but gorgeous…there was/is a good guidebook to cycling the parkway. sounds as if offroad stuff has come together in recent years. good travels -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

Patrick I'm not using the super-light Schwalbe it's the 50mm G-One Speed TLE. I think it's around 500 grams, and a very supple nice riding tire. But the Compass/RH tire does feel faster, I was actually surprised at my speed on my Atlantis on my typical 20 mile after work ride was faster than

[RBW] FS: Generator Wheelset, Sapim Spokes, Rims, Technomic Stem

Hi Folks For sale items, trades welcome too. Items shipped USPS flat rate ($7.50), unless too large to fit in the USPS box/envelope. Prefer check or money order, as I'm frustrated with paypal and want to get away from using it. Photos on request. Cross posted on ibob list. Trade items?

[RBW] Spare Nitto Parts?

Anybody know if there's a way to get spare Nitto parts or if they come complete and that's that? I have a Nitto S65 seatpost that is perfectly good other than the square nut that holds the horizontal is too stripped down to hold any longer. It's this bit:

[RBW] Re: Dear Riv, please make a wider Noodle

If you mean the Nitto RM-013 Dirt Drops, the listed size is measured at the ends, where the Noodle sizes reflect the width at the hoods. The RM-013 flares at the ends of the drops a little more. I think a 48cm Noodle is actually 48cm at the hoods, where the 52 RM-013 is closer to 46cm at the

[RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

According to the geometry chart, it would fit a 62cm Appaloosa. Maybe a 58cm as well. On Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 9:03:00 PM UTC-5, Tim Bantham wrote: > > Does anyone know if the AH will fit on the Appaloosa? I thought a 50mm > would be about the max. Maybe the 55mm AH can still squeeze

Re: [RBW] FS big nitto front rack 34F

http://www.bikepacking.com/routes/appalachian-gravel-growler/ On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 8:57 PM tom horton wrote: > I did the blue ridge parkway, front royal to n.c. several years ago, the > paved road. it was pretty darn hilly, but gorgeous…there was/is a good > guidebook to cycling the parkway.

[RBW] Choco-Mooses...was there only one size?

I’ve got one I could part with, lightly used. Reid in Austin -- 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: Dear Riv, please make a wider Noodle

I see Analog cycles has a dirt drop Nitto bar tha's 52mm wide, and in black (hubba hubba). I've come close to buying it several times recently. Wonder if anyone tried them. Mark Loma Mar On Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 1:55:10 PM UTC-7, ctifusion wrote: > > I'm sure the 666mm Crust bars are way

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

I think a "26th Anniversary" Rivendell is quirky enough. I like it. It makes me laugh, like "Ever Since 1994" did in 1995. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, February 25, 2019 at 1:57:27 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Well it's a 26th Anniversary Riv if it ever happens at all now, which >

[RBW] Rivendell tinkering..

Grant’s designs do invite playing to find what works well for each of us, and that changes over time. I find I tinker till I get it dialed in, then am happy for a few years, they tinker to a lesser degree and find something that I like yet better, either because I’ve learned more, or my riding

Re: [RBW] FS big nitto front rack 34F

that’s a beautiful, heavy duty bicycle, 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Analog Stems, Selle Anatomica, VO Cigne Stem, Sunrace Shifters, Cygolite 420 Light

Sunrace shifters sold. *Analog Stem* (30mm extension) sold. On Monday, February 25, 2019 at 8:20:09 PM UTC-5, RDS wrote: > > Trying to do a little fund raising for a future purchase of a 51 Appa or > 53 Atlantis. Paypal friends & family. Contact me off list. > > *Sunrace Shifters* - $35

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Toyo Atlantis

I have not received anything. I just tried to send you a PM again. Frustrating. Chris On Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 11:45:44 AM UTC-5, DarinM wrote: > > Chris, > > I didn’t get one from you, but just sent you a PM. Hope to hear back soon. > > Darin -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Toyo Atlantis

Ugh, email to darinmalihi at gmail. Darin -- 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] Was: Potential Trade, now FS: 56cm Toyo Atlantis

Following up on this thread. No trade emerged, so I'm selling my friend's frameset (56cm Toyo Atlantis) for $750 plus packing and shipping. Local pickup is HIGHLY preferred. I can ship if need be, however, I'll need to have a bike shop do the frame packing, so that will be an extra cost plus

[RBW] Re: Potential Trade: 56cm Toyo Atlantis for something taller

That is a very good deal. -- 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] 40mm tire question

Patrick I have been riding my 38mm Compass Barlow Pass tires for a month or so on my singlespeed on various textures of road and I love them! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Choco-Mooses...was there only one size?

One size. -- 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] 40mm tire question

Compass makes a 42. Compass tires are a bit wider than they are tall. Other tire makers apparently make relatively taller tires. Bottom line is you can only go by the number so far. Somewhere Jan Heine describes how to measure. A quick google searc didn’t find it bit I know it’s out there.

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

Oh, I meant the wait bums me out. I guess that wasn't clear. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] FS big nitto front rack 34F

Hoping to do some multi day bike trekking through the blue Ridge on it this summer. Maybe the Appalachian Gravel Growler this fall Very lucky to have it come to me. I’ve got a lot of bikes. It’s rapidly becoming my favorite. John On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 2:06 PM tom horton wrote: > that’s a

Re: [RBW] 62cm Hunqapillar complete

It is up on eBay. -- 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: this photo, from the blahg, 2/19/2019...

I got a friend who told me he looks at every hill as a challenge, and if he doesn't make it up he concludes the hill beat him. He's a very competitive type of person and climbing a hill on a bicycle is a competition. It's a very negative way of looking at it, IMHO. I mean, sure, you get the

[RBW] Re: this photo, from the blahg, 2/19/2019...

This is a great shot that shows a lot of what, I hate to call "the Rivendell philosophy" of riding is. I would love to know if this was shot on film or digital and converted to b On Monday, February 25, 2019 at 1:25:51 PM UTC-6, Neil Doran wrote: > I could not resist bringing this photo

[RBW] Re: this photo, from the blahg, 2/19/2019...

His friend took the shot on his phone. -- 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] Choco-Mooses...was there only one size?

Did these come in two size options? Is anyone sitting on an unused set? 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] Re: Choco-Mooses...was there only one size?

I should say, Currently not being used.not "unused" -- 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] Riding the Four Inch Snow Rail

In which we explore the idiocy of riding a 2.1” fixed gear non-fat bike on snow. Grin. https://deaconpatrick.org/riding-the-four-inch-snow-rail With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.CatholicHalos.org www.DeaconPatrick.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] FS: Saddles - Brooks and Selle Anatomica

All saddles are now 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini handlebar ideas

Been meaning to post to this discussion for quite some time. I have Albastache bars on mine and really like them a lot. This has become my “go fast” bike. It puts me in a more athletic position than my other bikes and that coupled with the relatively light weight of the bike makes for a very

[RBW] Re: Boyz on the Hoods: 4th Annual Escape from Super Bowl Weekend Campout

Hey all! Spring Lake Regional Park is currently closed and I'll see if I can get a replacement campsite for the spring, but consider this event CANCELLED. http://www.boyzonthehoods.com/?p=2854 - Irving On Monday, January 7, 2019 at 8:46:40 AM UTC-8, Irving wrote: > > It's time for the 4th

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars Make Brilliant AllWays Adventure Bars

Deacon I have the Bullmoose bars on my Sam. Really love the angles and looks of them. I have another set of them but not sure which bike I’d install them on. I’m a big fan of the Jones bar too and they both just work very well for me for comfort (and style points) -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Choco-Mooses...was there only one size?

I hope you get to try them. They came on my JA and I didn’t expect to like them. Surprised me that I do. May still swap them out but that’s simply because I’m restless with bike configurations and own a ton of alt bars -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google