[RBW] Friction Shifting 9-10s Question

I’m running 1 x 10 friction on my Clem H with a clutch derailleur and wolftooth chainring (38t) and feel like it’s the quietest, smoothest shifting I’ve ever had. I paid close attention to centering the chain line, and had to experiment w a couple BB’s before finding it. Maybe that effort is

[RBW] Re: New member with old Riv

Welcome to the group Jim! Ahh, nothing like an All-Rounder sitting in your garage to jump start your riding. The AR was one of my inspirations to purchase an Atlantis in 2015. Have fun reacquainting with an old friend. Best, Rich in ATL On Monday, April 27, 2020 at 11:09:11 AM UTC-4, Jingy

[RBW] Re: FS: 51cm Joey Appaloosa Silver & Tan

SOLD! On Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 1:30:51 PM UTC-7, Denise Granger wrote: > > Hi, Below is the original posting back in December. A lot happened to me > before I ever really was able to pursue selling this bike - namely I had to > have my right foot reconstructed and was unable to walk for 3

[RBW] Re: New member with old Riv

Welcome to the group Jim, and back to your bike! In another discussion about handlebars I had an experience in pursuit of "best for me" bars that was similar to the Moustache bar dichotomy. I'm either short of torso for my height or long of leg for my torso...and I need a short reach. I can

Re: [RBW] Intro to Group!! Toyo AHH

Beautiful bike! Love the color On Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 8:04 AM Garrett Berkey wrote: > Hello! I am new to the group and thought I would share my Toyo AHH with > everyone. I have done a couple camping trips with rear panniers, and the > frame really didn't like the weight back there (the flex

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

Roberta, I was reading a little about the safety value of the Tigr lock - some of what I read was not favorable. I use my Tigr lock to secure my front wheel because I don’t want to be bothered with removing it for locking. Good luck with this! Andy > On Apr 26, 2020, at 5:50 PM, Andrew

[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

On Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 3:11:11 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > We need some fun threads in these trying times. COVID-19 has taken a lot, but > it can’t have everything. Most of us live in places where biking is still > considered safe during a pandemic. As long as that’s the

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

Dear all, First, I appreciate being part of this discussion group and reading your thoughts on one of the favorite parts of my life (bikes). My psychology of riding has been heavily influenced by Grant’s Just Ride, that he gave me when I purchased my Roadini. I started to feel less need to

[RBW] Fancy Cheviot!

Paul, I see it just like that - but with red hearts. ❤️ I definitely think you should get in on this. Men with Mixtes - we should have a patch made. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Fancy Cheviot!

I'm ready with my money, too! This new Cheviot is a beauty with that swoopy tube. Though my favorite color is blue, I would be very happy with the silver because I could dress her up with a bright blue bag and tape, maybe some blue "bling" like pedals, hubs and bolts. I'm going with light

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Yes this is the Riv for me. In orange, please! I hope it will clear 2.0 wide tires with fenders as well. Take my money! -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Fancy Cheviot!

Looks wonderful, but the color should be red! Toshi Man on Mixte in Oakland P.S. My Cheviot is getting the most rides now because I do all my shopping with it On Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 9:08 AM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote: > Paul, I see it just like that - but with

Re: [RBW] Fancy Cheviot!

See, Toshi is just RIGHT. Red. And we should all have mixtes. I’m a fan! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2020, at 11:17 AM, Toshi Takeuchi wrote: > >  > Looks wonderful, but the color should be red! > > Toshi > Man on Mixte in Oakland > > P.S. My Cheviot is getting the most rides now

Re: [RBW] Fancy Cheviot!

I second that sentiment on the practicality of mixtes for all folks. Mixtes are just pure magic. There was about a year after getting my Clem-L where I just refused to throw my leg over a top tube. It was all smooth Clem-L riding that I would do. M.O.M. Is also a delightfully confusing acronym for

Re: [RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

They nailed RBW blue, don’t you think? Lovely. That bike reminds me a lot of my Clem, actually! Also, I’m noticing there are *2* baby seats on that Bebe❤️❤️ Sent from my iPad > On Apr 28, 2020, at 2:57 PM, Pancake wrote: > > Not from Paul and maybe not the swoops you’re after - but proud

Re: [RBW] Tool for fender stays

I do have a file so I'm halfway 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 view this

[RBW] Re: Bread (and bikes)

Are you using commercial yeast or sourdough starter as your leavening? And what is the moisture content of the bread you are making? Simply divide the grams of water used by the grams of flour. I make sourdough bread with a fairly high moisture content in the loaf itself (70%) and bake it in

[RBW] A Corona-Virus Aid Project

This is Rich (Riv wheel builder). I have 1 slightly-used rim (tubular, 700/32 Mavic GP4, with a Vittoria Cronometro CS tire), and one new Mavic CXP 33 which has been previously laced. I propose the following: You choose a hub, I build the wheel (cost will be $175+cost of the hub), and I will

Re: [RBW] Tool for fender stays

Joe, I use a hacksaw. And a file to smooth off the ends. Steve On Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 5:03 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > This is a really dumb question but I don't know the answer. I need to > mount some fenders on my Frank Jones and y'all seem to use a big cutting > tool for trimming the

Re: [RBW] Tool for fender stays

Perfect! Thanks, Eric. I apologize to the list for what may seem obvious to you, I have certain (and entirely unpredictable) neuro-atypical blocks in the old brain that make the obvious way not obvious to me. It's always an adventure!  -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Tool for fender stays

This is a really dumb question but I don't know the answer. I need to mount some fenders on my Frank Jones and y'all seem to use a big cutting tool for trimming the stays..which one do I buy? I have a Dremel and tried that once, but it was an ear-splitting hot mess. I just want to lop off the

Re: [RBW] Tool for fender stays

You need a small bolt cutter. Goes through alloy stays like butter. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Apr 28, 2020, at 2:03 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > This is a really dumb question but I don't know the answer. I need to mount > some fenders on

Re: [RBW] Tool for fender stays

Eric, what do I call a small bolt cutter in the search thingy? Is there a specific one you like? -- 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: FS: XL Rando-style Waxed Canvas & Leather Handlebar Bag

Final bump and price drop: $160 + shipping On Monday, April 13, 2020 at 3:17:49 PM UTC-7, ant ritchey wrote: > > For sale is my Treetop handle bar bag. Made in Chicago, IL by iBob/RBWOG > member David Banzer. > > This bag is perfect for a large-frame bicycle in so many ways. Alas - I am > a

Re: [RBW] Tool for fender stays

But you'll need to clean it up with a file afterwards. On 4/28/20 5:04 PM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: You need a small bolt cutter. Goes through alloy stays like butter. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Leah: At first I thought that was your Clem. Then I realized you're probably not carrying those boys on 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

[RBW] Re: Camping bikes

Jason: Should maybe include a list of disclaimers -- I don't necessarily recommend following my tracks. But you can ride coast to coast just like this if you're crazy enough and don't know the difference. https://www.flickr.com/photos/146626768@N06/39787656583/in/album-72157704309319711/ BTW,

[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

Nathan, Beautiful. Dean On Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 5:11:11 PM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > We need some fun threads in these trying times. COVID-19 has taken a lot, > but it can’t have everything. Most of us live in places where biking is > still considered safe during

Re: [RBW] Tool for fender stays

No worries. I appreciate clarity myself, and I know that finding stuff on Amazon can be a challenge—too many choices! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Apr 28, 2020, at 2:43 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Perfect! Thanks, Eric. I apologize to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s have a St. Louis Meet Up!

Hey Tim! Sorry you missed it. We will do it again, soon, I hope. -Nathan Mattia “I saw a tiger. Now I understand. I saw a tiger, and the tiger saw a man.” -Abraham Lincoln > On Apr 28, 2020, at 9:04 PM, Tim Rogers <97re...@gmail.com> wrote: > >  > I'm sorry I didn't see this until

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

It’s lovely and so very different from the norm, which makes me like it extra. It looks modernized, but still retains its Rivendellian DNA. Oh it’s a Rivendell, alright, but it’s been reborn. Like Gandalf the Grey —> Gandalf the White. I hope you have it in your possession soon! You might be

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

The white outline is top notch. Great color scheme. Enjoy Matt in OKc -- 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: Going from Sam (60cm to New Atlantis (59cm) - asking the unaskable: how will the New Atlantis feel?

Thanks! yes I did convert between the old chart and the new. Good to know it’s not going to be sufficiently noticeable to worry! -- 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] Fancy Cheviot!

Joyce, I love you. It must be said. You are the MOST fun. Sent from my iPad > On Apr 28, 2020, at 12:33 PM, JAS wrote: > -- 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: Tool for fender stays

I use a hacksaw to cut and a bench grinder to smooth. Laing On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 5:03:47 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > This is a really dumb question but I don't know the answer. I need to > mount some fenders on my Frank Jones and y'all seem to use a big cutting > tool for trimming

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

Great color choice and an amazing paint job as usual. I visited Joe's shop years ago since he's local and still remember seeing all the Riv and Sachs frames there waiting for paint. I need to go back... Robert Tilley San Diego, CA Sent from my BlackBerry - the most secure mobile device  

Re: [RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Give that little doll-face dumpling a squeeze from me - she’s so lucky she gets to start out her life riding a Rivendell designed for her! How many other babies can say the same! I bet your Bebe rides a lot like my Clem, which means you’re going to love it whether hauling kiddos or riding

[RBW] Re: Bread (and bikes)

For consumption on the second and third day after baking, I wrap my home-baked bread in beeswax-impregnated cloth and store it in the fridge. I only bake one fairly large loaf at a time, and between my wife and I that's enough for two or sometimes three days of lunches. Nick -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

"You might be the happiest person in quarantine." I might!  -- 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] Roadeo - The Final Rivendell Edition

Paul. Thanks for sharing photos. I didn’t go with the P45s in case I needed to do some bending. John G. The tires are 700x32 and def the max size with fenders. I don’t like a large front bag except for commuting, so my plan is a large rear bag and small front bag. I can fit most everything

Re: [RBW] Re: Camping bikes

I like this attitude. There is no right of wrong. One tip I have learned from this thread was to plan for my water consumption. That was the sort of no brainer thing that I never considered. I was happy to learn from someone else’s experience. Jason > On Apr 21, 2020, at 10:53 AM, Jeffrey

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Thanks, John! Yeah, it was a real special day in the front range! The gradient was real crazy! On Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 5:51 PM John Rinker wrote: > Lovely bike and gorgeous sky! Wow! > > On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 10:54:17 AM UTC-7, James Davis wrote: >> >> On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at

[RBW] Going from Sam (60cm to New Atlantis (59cm) - asking the unaskable: how will the New Atlantis feel?

(As I mentioned previously i thought i "needed" a new bike but don't. However, it was too late I wanted a new bike.) I had always planned on getting a 63 MUSA Homer, but I just bought a New Atlantis frame based on the following logic: 1. The best bike i've ridden has been the my dads Homer

[RBW] Re: Going from Sam (60cm to New Atlantis (59cm) - asking the unaskable: how will the New Atlantis feel?

JP, My two ridable Rivs are opposites on the Riv spectrum. The svelt Quickbeam as a fixed gear cross bike and Gus Boots Willsen as an MTB all ways hauler. Do they feel different to ride? Absolutely. The reality is, however, that for all that, they arrive to the same spot on the same trail

Re: [RBW] Re: Camping bikes

Thanks! > On Apr 20, 2020, at 11:54 PM, Craig Montgomery wrote: > >  > Here's a fun one for you Jason. From the master himself: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny81vcxTZQk > > Ian always said what you take for the weekend is the same as what you take > around the world. The only

[RBW] WTB: Medium Saddlesack

Looking for a medium Saddlesack, preferably in brown or tan. 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: Going from Sam (60cm to New Atlantis (59cm) - asking the unaskable: how will the New Atlantis feel?

JP: If the Atlantis, Homer or Sam were all set-up the same as far as racks, bags, gear, etc., none should feel any heavier than the others. Since you're in Rivendell's back yard, they can advise you on appropriate gearing. They typically use wide range cassettes (e.g., 11-34 & 12-36) so

[RBW] Bread (and bikes)

Keep freezing it. Toasting or simply leaving the bread on the counter works fine too. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- 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

[RBW] Re: Selle Anatomica rubber saddle (R2)

Thanks for the info, Erl. I think I'll purchase another leather saddle from SA instead. -- 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: eJoe

I did one, on a hardtail mtn bike which is now my commuter. As Joe says, the only special tools were to tighten those big locking nuts at the BB. I thought mine were tight enough first try, but the motor came loose and rotated down in under a thousand miles. I don't think you can overtighten.

Re: [RBW] Re: eJoe

I have a Bafang front hub motor on my Sam Hillbirne with instrumentation and control by Grin Tech iof Vancouver, BC. With PAS as well as throttle, I can travel 28-36 miles on my 36V / 14.5 Ah battery. I have an anti slip lever attached to the front axle to retain the motor in my front dropouts. So

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Lovely bike and gorgeous sky! Wow! On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 10:54:17 AM UTC-7, James Davis wrote: > > On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 7:45:43 PM UTC-6, John Rinker wrote: > > Beautiful day in BC with a ramble and picnic by the river. Spring is > here! > > Wow, John, that’s a gorgeous Hunq!

[RBW] Re: Let’s have a St. Louis Meet Up!

I'm sorry I didn't see this until today. Sunday was a beautiful day ... I was out riding the Monarch Trail in Chesterfield. Had I known, "Clem" and I would have gladly joined you. If you ever organize another local ride and do so by building on this thread, I think the forum will ping me (and

[RBW] Re: Going from Sam (60cm to New Atlantis (59cm) - asking the unaskable: how will the New Atlantis feel?

Nice thanks! Just having a bike that fits me at 6'2", that doesn't require me to stand on my head, and has friction shifting is a miracle. On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 6:53:44 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > JP, > > My two ridable Rivs are opposites on the Riv spectrum. The svelt

[RBW] Re: eJoe

Yes, I use an inline cutout. The power cranking through the drivetrain is nothing to be trifled with. -- 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] 59 CM Roadeo for sale

Welcome to the Roadeo owners club, Jonathan. Don has helped stir a good number of us into this company with his posts. I have several times thought of selling my Roadeo because it is not as useful or as practical as my Sam, but when my roadie habit recurs, the Roadeo is instantly

Re: [RBW] Fancy Cheviot!

Leah, thanks. You're a gem! #RivSisters On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 12:50:21 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Joyce, I love you. It must be said. You are the MOST fun. > > > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Happy to have my bike confused for one of Leah’s! The rear seat is just for looks for now - though we are hoping to adopt a second child! Currently the rear rack is a support rack, not enough weight bearing for a baby seat. But I have a suitable rack ready for the rear seat (max 40 pounds)

[RBW] Tool for fender stays

I would recommend a Felco C7 cutter. Expensive, yes. Lifetime purchase: great for cutting brake and derailleur cables, housing, spokes -- 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: Tool for fender stays

Thanks, just what I need and the same brand as my wife's favourite secateurs! On Wednesday, 29 April 2020 12:05:30 UTC+10, Ken Yokanovich wrote: > > I would recommend a Felco C7 cutter. Expensive, yes. Lifetime purchase: > great for cutting brake and derailleur cables, housing, spokes -- You

[RBW] Re: Tool for fender stays

On Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 5:03:47 AM UTC+8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > This is a really dumb question but I don't know the answer. I need to > mount some fenders on my Frank Jones and y'all seem to use a big cutting > tool for trimming the stays..which one do I buy? I have a Dremel and tried

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

JB does amazing work. –Eric N > On Apr 28, 2020, at 8:55 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 8:54:51 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: >> Who wants to see pretty Joe Bell paint on a custom Rivendell >> not-quite-a-mixte? You do, that's who!* >> >> *pics sent from JB, I

[RBW] Re: Let’s have a St. Louis Meet Up!

Dean, great picture! Those are some good-looking Riv-Riders there! Paragons of fashion and style, every one! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

Paul, yes! I do a Katy Trail loop, very similar to the one you describe. You must live pretty close to me here in North Dallas. I would say that my standard South Loop. Crossing 635 @ the Skillman DART Station footbridge, head down the Skillman Sidewalk to around Abrams, up to the So Pac trail,

[RBW] Re: Gus Susie Questions

For those that need a 73 x 127 ST BB the Tange LN-3922(steel cups) and LN-7922(Aluminum cups) are also available. Those widths are because of the relatively straight arms of the crank. It's gotta make for some cruddy chain angles in the middle ring/large cogs though. This is where the so

[RBW] Re: What have you learned during the isolation?

We're far enough into this now that the end of pandemic, or at least "opening" is even a topic. I've sure had some collected thoughts. It's quiet. Air travel has clearly diminished to the point that I look up at every plane that's on its long approach to the airport, 20 miles to the west.

[RBW] Friction Shifting 9-10s Question

Friction shifting lets me swap wheel sets around like nobody's business as I have 6, 8 and 9 speed set ups among 4 bikes. I find wen I am very tired, that my lever control is less precise and I am more likely to ghost shift. I have a quick talk with myself and then get the chain properly

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 1985 21" Bridgestone MB-2, XT/XTR build

The MB-2 was sold this past weekend as a rolling chassis, so I still have the Jones loop bar cockpit for sale. I’ll create a new post for it with some pics soon. Thanks for all the kudos and inquiries. ~Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW