[RBW] Re: New Riv cantilever brakes

I was hoping for a simpler, old-school sort of cantilever, more like the Rene Herse version which while wildly priced, ticks all the boxes of what I'd like in a cantilever brake (Post style pads with toe-in washers, pads open up wide past the frame). I can't say much about the Riv design

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleur for Riv Silver 34/24 cranks?

I currently have a FD-CX70 (that riv used to sell) running indexed with a 3x LX trigger shifter from the 90s. Works great but like others said you have to have a big gap. Align it with an imaginary 3rd ring in the crank and you'll be fine. If you aren't trying to index just about any old

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleur for Riv Silver 34/24 cranks?

Yes to what DougP has stated. Relax the FD gap ! I have a seeming large gap also on my Bombadil 24/36/44 crank with a road FD, whose radius doesn't really match at all. On top of that the flat regular 44t ring is reversed, as 44t rings are designed for middle/small use. So in "theory"

Re: [RBW] Ever get pulled over by police while on your bike?

I slow down always and stop when I cannot see far enough. I find most but not all drivers waive me through and are pretty considerate. Then there are those that have to beat a bike at a 4 way stop. On Sat, Sep 12, 2020 at 10:05 PM 'Je Mar' via RBW Owners Bunch <

Re: [RBW] Ever get pulled over by police while on your bike?

When I was in grad school in St. Louis I learned to call that a St. Louis stop. Can’t believe they actually ticketed you vs. a warning. Good luck when this comes before a judge. On Sun, Sep 13, 2020 at 10:01 AM Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) < thesixtht...@gmail.com> wrote: > My wife, daughter,

Re: [RBW] Platform bike racks, again

I’m wondering about the 1Up as well. Specifically whether it’s easy to toggle between my MIT Atlantis with its long wheelbase, genders and basket and a fat tire bike, ie haul the Riv one day and fat tire the next. Does this question make sense? Tim P. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 13, 2020,

Re: [RBW] Platform bike racks, again

My MIT Atlantis fits perfectly fine with it's long wheelbase and basket. The rack accommodates up to 54” wheelbase and up to 3.1” tires in the standard configuration. 1UP offers a "Fat Tire Spacer Kit" for tires wider than 3.1” up to 4.9”. On a double rack, you could configure a tray for the

Re: [RBW] Platform bike racks, again

1up usa is the only way to goI have had Yakima, thule and Kuat 1 up usa wins nole contentdre On Sat, Sep 12, 2020 at 6:02 PM Lucky wrote: > I've read a few of the conversations about best platform rack for hitch, > but to be honest, my head is spinning! Just when I think I have narrowed >

Re: [RBW] Ever get pulled over by police while on your bike?

My wife, daughter, and I were coming back from a friends's house late one Sunday night this past February in Brooklyn. My daughter and I were on our Xtracycle and my wife was on her bike. Two cops pulled all three of us over for running a red light—it was 10p and no cars on the road and we did

Re: [RBW] Ever get pulled over by police while on your bike?

Long ago I rode carefully, as usual, through a 4-way stop and got lights and siren. I was annoyed; said, pompously: "I've been riding in urban traffic for over 30 years (I think I was 35 at the time and I was 11 when my parents first let me ride to school downtown -- but in sleepy if crowded

[RBW] Re: Platform bike racks, again

I have a 1 Up and it is great. They also just came up with an attachment that allows you to carry a bike with fenders which I just tried out this weekend. It works really well. On Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 6:02:05 PM UTC-4, Lucky wrote: > > I've read a few of the conversations about best

[RBW] Re: Sackville Banana Sack

Doug It is longest top to bottom. Roberta -- 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: MUSA pants and shorts replacement elastic band?

Patrick, Thanks man! Got some of that non-roll elastic and it was perfect. Edwin On Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 2:00:00 PM UTC-5, Patrick Cronin wrote: > > Edwin, > > I've tried two replacements, both 1". One was from Amazon and it was total > crap. The other was from JoAnn Fabric and it

[RBW] Re: Sackville Banana Sack

So the 9" is from the back opening flap to the front end next to the seatpost? And the 7" is width across the saddle? Looks like it's roughly the same width as the saddle My Brooks is just a smidgen less that 7" wide at its widest point. Thanks for your help on this. doug On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleur for Riv Silver 34/24 cranks?

I use MTB 2x FDs for this purpose. Here's a XT 2x10 M786 front derailleur that I used on a bike setup with 32-22 chainrings. The FD clears the chainstay.

[RBW] Re: Riv. Camping trip, NYC, seeking route advice

I was going to suggest something similar as Bob. Take the Metro North all the way to Wassaic and get off there. You could do a nice loop in the rolling farmland of eastern Dutchess County and go into NW Connecticut and even Western Massachusetts and make it back to the train station and home

Re: [RBW] Re: New Riv cantilever brakes

Maybe the "slightly longer" stays are truly that. And maybe I could get over the ball and socket ends. I hope photos of the actual frame change my mind. In any case, more depends on whether or not one of the frame sizes happens to fit the sweet spot for me. On Sunday, September 13, 2020 at

[RBW] Brooks saddle tension bolt bodge

AKA hack in the US. If you've ever broken the tension bolt on a Brooks saddle, over on the ibob site I posted a repair I just did. There's photos and a link to a youtube by an Englishman who says they break all the time. I've used Brooks B-17 for decades & this was a first for me. Loads of

Re: [RBW] Platform bike racks, again

Fendered. On Sunday, September 13, 2020, 06:18:27 PM CDT, tim petersen wrote: Is your Atlantis tendered? On Sunday, September 13, 2020, 10:55:26 AM CDT, Jan O. wrote: My MIT Atlantis fits perfectly fine with it's long wheelbase and basket. The rack accommodates up to 54”

[RBW] Re: Riv. Camping trip, NYC, seeking route advice

Also, there's a nice state park near Kent CT..just over the border for New York ..called Macedonia State Park ...with campsites On Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 6:00:50 PM UTC-4, J Schwartz wrote: > > I was going to

[RBW] Re: Sackville Banana Sack

Got it. Thanks. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't much wider than the saddle. That looks like it'll work quite well. doug On Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 2:51:25 PM UTC-7, Roberta wrote: > > > Yes You understand it correctly. I took some pics. Mine is mounted and > smushed. Still you’ll

[RBW] Re: FS Compass Stampede Pass tires(x2)

The tires have sold. Thanks everyone. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Platform bike racks, again

Is your Atlantis tendered? On Sunday, September 13, 2020, 10:55:26 AM CDT, Jan O. wrote: My MIT Atlantis fits perfectly fine with it's long wheelbase and basket. The rack accommodates up to 54” wheelbase and up to 3.1” tires in the standard configuration. 1UP offers a "Fat Tire

[RBW] Rambouillet/Romulus 650b Conversion

I know there has been this topic before and would be curious what new and prior experiences folks have had converting Rambouillet/Romulus to 650b. How did the conversion impact handling? Would you recommend making the conversion or did you switch back? -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Riv. Camping trip, NYC, seeking route advice

How about Taconic State Park - Rudd Pond (just north of Millerton, NY), followed by Bash Bish Falls State Park further north? (I've been to the former, but not the latter.) You can take the Metro North train to Wassaic, and a good portion of the route from Wassaic to Rudd Pond to Bash Bish is

[RBW] Re: Ever get pulled over by police while on your bike?

On Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 6:43:23 PM UTC-5 Joel wrote: > So I wonder if any of you have ever been pulled over on your bike? > Once by a rent-a-cop, once by a random stranger. Long ago I did Wednesday night rides that left from UW-Milwaukee's student union. One night I was at the

Re: [RBW] Re: New Riv cantilever brakes

S, this is the second time I have heard this in 2 days, here and on the FB RBW site. I would hope the chainstays in the Sam would remain the same so we would have some variety. I found an Orange Sam, new at a decent price but I am not sure on the orange, but now it is a big maybe. On Sun, Sep

[RBW] Re: Ever get pulled over by police while on your bike?

When riding in traffic I always stop at a red and take the lane. As soon at it turns green I move over to the right, I used to be better about stopping completely at stop signs, I do slow up a lot to see what is coming. Even at a 4 way stop I don’t trust most drivers to not try and beat me

[RBW] Re: Ever get pulled over by police while on your bike?

Aaron, I've gotta go with Justin. I'm generally pretty accommodating. The first instance, mid-morning, no traffic, deep in a a suburban neighborhood, the cop could see I was safe. No blowing through the stop sign at full speed, etc. I explained I was safe about my riding, my intent is not to

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Derailleur for Riv Silver 34/24 cranks?

Jason there was a photo of a Microshift FD in an email or blahg that they bought to try for small rings. Looking at their catalog there are 2 such FD's . The "s" after the model denotes the "shorter chainstay" models which have a shorter cage. Note the 36-50t "top gear" ring. I could only

[RBW] Re: Ever get pulled over by police while on your bike?

I never understood the point of arguing with an officer in these situations. It only serves to prolong the incident? I also find it interesting to see animosity towards people doing their job from what is usually a super friendly group of people. (Cyclists and especially RBW cyclists) I’ve

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Derailleur for Riv Silver 34/24 cranks?

I am really hoping Grant is working on a Silver FD to solve exactly this issue - it would be a godsend to have a simple & classy looking front derdeder optimized for low range doubles (ie max 42T). I would buy several. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Ever get pulled over by police while on your bike?

On Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 1:32:26 PM UTC-4 A. Douglas M. wrote: > I never understood the point of arguing with an officer in these > situations. It only serves to prolong the incident? I also find it > interesting to see animosity towards people doing their job from what is > usually a

Re: [RBW] Re: New Riv cantilever brakes

Thanks, I just pulled up the latest email, it got by me. “ The seattube sizes are slightly different this time. Here's the PBH range: 48cm 650b = 77-80cm 51cm 650b = 80-83cm 54cm 700c = 84-86cm 57cm 700c = 86-90cm 60cm 700c = 89-94cm The changes from the last batch are minimal: - Ball n

[RBW] Re: Sackville Banana Sack

Rivendell lists the dimensions as 7 x 9 x 5 but neglect to say if the 7 & 9 are width & depth. At the end of the video, the on-the-bike shots it looks deeper / longer than wider, judging by the fit on the saddle. Is the bag just a bit longer than wide? Might be just what I need. dougP On

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Derailleur for Riv Silver 34/24 cranks?

Riv set up a Homer for me this spring using a FD-CX70 with the Silver 34-24 x 9spd and non-indexed shifters. Works fine. Lyman in Austin On Sun, Sep 13, 2020 at 4:20 AM brendonoid wrote: > > I currently have a FD-CX70 (that riv used to sell) running indexed with a > 3x LX trigger shifter from

[RBW] Re: Ever get pulled over by police while on your bike?

Like Justin, I've receive 2 tickets for rolling through stop signs, in the middle of suburbia. One was riding to daily class to CSUN in Northridge CA, second one coming from a geo friends house, different neighborhood but same town. First time I refused to give the cop physical proof of my

[RBW] Re: New Riv cantilever brakes

I agree that the design looks very close to the Avid Shorty. I still plan to buy a pair, if they aren't too expensive. I like that Riv is offering more original parts and tools. I think this could be a growth area for them, especially the tools, which usually sell out instantly. And since

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Simpleone (58 cm) with Rohloff Speedhub

Beautiful bike! I sent a pm, hope you receive it. Max On Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 11:28:04 AM UTC-6 Steve Cole wrote: > Please email at Cole dot are at gmail with questions or expressions of > interest. Thanks > > > > On Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 1:26:55 PM UTC-4, Steve Cole

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Derailleur for Riv Silver 34/24 cranks?

Since it is basically a triple with the large ring not there and a guard in it’s place wouldn’t a triple FD work? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: New Riv cantilever brakes

Yes, quite a few group members have called the SH the "perfect Riv," or words to that effect, and I was set to buy one when they became available. No longer. I wish they had left well enough, or maybe even "perfect," alone. I agree variety would be nice -- I don't think chainstay length is as

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Derailleur for Riv Silver 34/24 cranks?

"Since it is basically a triple with the large ring not there and a guard in it’s place wouldn’t a triple FD work?" Yes, it just looks odd because it sits so high over a guard barely bigger than the "middle" ring. This "problem" started with Grant's original plan to have these cranks run

Re: [RBW] Your lockable commuter thread

XO2, not XO1, you are right -- my mistake, sorry. On Sun, Sep 13, 2020 at 7:31 PM Jason Fuller wrote: > Steven - I adore your bike with the heavily patina'd fenders. That's > really the spirit of this thread. > Lucky - I know that feeling. Heck, that's me with my '71 Raleigh folding > bike. I

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleur for Riv Silver 34/24 cranks?

I'm using a Deore XT front derailer, but I'm not sure which model. What helped me with the setup was using the Microshift thumb shifters that Riv sells. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/shifting/products/microshift-thumb-shifters-9-speed-sl-t09?variant=41310793549 Works really well for me.

[RBW] Re: Ever get pulled over by police while on your bike?

Hooboy, only once and it was quite a strange instance. It was 10 years ago in college, I had gotten home from an evening run that was very hot and warranted tossing my shirt along the bike path (still not sure why I did that). I decided to ride back on my beater to retrieve my shirt but at

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleur for Riv Silver 34/24 cranks?

I had the same issue when setting up my girlfriend's Cheviot last year. She runs the Silver 34/24 crank set up with a 9 speed drivetrain, set up with trigger shifters. At first I tried a cheap triple, which didn't work as well as I'd have hoped (would've been fine if run friction). Then a Sora

Re: [RBW] Your lockable commuter thread

Yeah! Really love those ratt fenders, too. On Sun, Sep 13, 2020 at 6:31 PM Jason Fuller wrote: > Steven - I adore your bike with the heavily patina'd fenders. That's > really the spirit of this thread. > Lucky - I know that feeling. Heck, that's me with my '71 Raleigh folding > bike. I use it

Re: [RBW] Platform bike racks, again

No fenders, but 1UP has you covered. https://www.1up-usa.com/product/fender-cushion/ On Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 4:18:54 PM UTC-7, peec...@yahoo.com wrote: > > Fendered. > > On Sunday, September 13, 2020, 06:18:27 PM CDT, tim petersen < > peec...@yahoo.com > wrote: > > > Is your Atlantis

Re: [RBW] Your lockable commuter thread

Steven - I adore your bike with the heavily patina'd fenders. That's really the spirit of this thread. Lucky - I know that feeling. Heck, that's me with my '71 Raleigh folding bike. I use it almost exclusively for locking up where I don't feel comfortable locking any other bike up, yet I am

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet/Romulus 650b Conversion

Hi Jonathan, As it happens, i’ve converted both a romulus and a rambouillet from 700c to 650b. I had a saluki as well to compare against. I would say both frames largely retained similar handling characteristics, with a slight increase in ‘wanderability’ on the front end and obviously a