[RBW] Re: Gus Rear Fender Install Help/Suggestions

Look up spacers in the McMaster-Carr catalog. Measure precisely and order once. On Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 4:42:03 PM UTC-5 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Yeah, that looks like a long-bolt-with-spacers install similar to what one > does on the chainstay bridge to maintain the fender line except

[RBW] Re: Real Maintenance

I ride a bike till it gets dirty, then I buy another frame and a bunch of components and switch everything around! Sometimes I don't even wait till the bike gets dirty. This is sadly not too far from the truth. I am now down to 11 Rivendells (does not include my wife's Betty Foy or the Roadini

[RBW] Re: Gus Rear Fender Install Help/Suggestions

Here's a fairly simple solution for the *dropout* from V/O, which helps to create a nice round fender line. https://velo-orange.com/collections/fender-parts/products/spring-thing On Monday, November 16, 2020 at 7:11:09 AM UTC-5 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Look up spacers in the McMaster-Carr

Re: [RBW] How large of a tire will a Sam Hillborne actually fit

Mark, What brakes are you running on your Sam? I was thinking about doing the Snoqualmie Pass on mine, but thought fenders would be a no-go if I wanted to use Paul Minimotos. Based on the 52mm fender size though, I'm now wondering if it isn't actually possible. Paul said 44mm tires are the

[RBW] "Cross-training" for cycling: walking? Also: Inexpensive but large and practical backpack?

I should be doing more of other sorts of exercise besides cycling anyway, but what brings this to mind is that my lower back -- center, just above hips -- has been moderately painful off and on for the last 7-10 days; I think that the cause or occasion was insufficient muscle tone while spending

Re: [RBW] Re: Monocog!!!

Thanks. Some interesting bikes. I've hated wide bars since I got my first mountain bike in 1989 and swapped out the nice Nittos for what was known back then as a French "tourist" bar. I've tried wide bars, straight, curved, and drop, and always go back to narrow. 54 cm is comfortable, tho' I'd

Re: [RBW] Re: 1996 Riv All Rounder update

Another fine example. Wonder how many are still out there, appreciated by a knowledgeable owner? Like that front rack. Whose is it? And what's your serial number? Craig in Tucson On Sun, Nov 15, 2020 at 5:51 PM Jingy wrote: > Nice to see another 96 A/R! > Here's mine >

[RBW] Re: How large of a tire will a Sam Hillborne actually fit

I put 50mm Gravelking SK on Atlas rims on my Sam last week. Tightest spot is the fork crown. If I pump them up past 30ish PSI, they rub. I'd say 50mm is the uncomfortable max tire size; 48 is likely the comfortable limit. I'm fine with the current setup and will keep running the Gravelkings,

[RBW] Re: Wow! What's going on with Rivendell caps going for $$$

That is one deluxe cycling cap, though. Riv has done a number of different styles over the years, latest some fancy wool short bill caps I think, kinda pricey. With separate panels, what looks like a liner, and printing in several places, it's a bit more lux than the $35 baseball cap I just

Re: [RBW] How large of a tire will a Sam Hillborne actually fit

Joe – I'm using Paul Touring Cantis, haven't tried them with V brakes. Looking at Blue Lug's Hillborne gallery , they seem to have a few builds with Minimotos and 40mm+ tires and some with fenders, maybe that will

[RBW] Re: Rock Paper ScissorsT

That's cool art!! On Monday, 16 November 2020 at 06:19:09 UTC-8 Paul in Dallas wrote: > Cool sculpture I saw on Sunday morning ride. > > I'm guessing it is about 7 feet tall. > > Paul in Dallas > > > [image: Image] > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: "Cross-training" for cycling: walking? Also: Inexpensive but large and practical backpack?

Patrick, I walk all winter once/if the snow and ice arrive and it's too cold for riding for myself. That's mid 20's. I'm fortunate to have a wondrous variety of places to venture, either on the local rods or off. It's also totally hilly, not at all like where you are. Once the leaves have

Re: [RBW] WTB: Nitto Mark's rack for my Hillborne

I have a velo orange front bag rack for a small bag, like a marks rack. DM if interested On Sun, Nov 15, 2020, 9:15 AM i wrote: > Or another rack that works well w v-brakes > > Thanks > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: 1996 Riv All Rounder update

The rack is a Soma Lucas 3 My serial # is D96047 Jim On Monday, November 16, 2020 at 10:21:18 AM UTC-6 Craig Montgomery wrote: > Another fine example. Wonder how many are still out there, appreciated by > a knowledgeable owner? Like that front rack. Whose is it? And what's your > serial

[RBW] Re: "Cross-training" for cycling: walking? Also: Inexpensive but large and practical backpack?

>From a "Shovelglove" post. *Exertion vs. Exercise* *It's idiotic. We've invented one class of machine to spare us physical exertion, and another class of machine to inflict it back on us again, but in an infinitely more boring, painful, and useless manner. We view it as the triumph of our age

Re: [RBW] Bike of the Month: Sam Hillborne

Here's a link to my '18, if anyone needs inspiration! https://i.imgur.com/qYhzcom.jpg -- 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: Real Maintenance

Collin- Thanks. I worked for Piper Aircraft for years, and knew about frame oil, and didn’t even think about it for my bike. Also thx for the note on derailleur pulleys. Jason- I get what you’re saying with the pipeline, but my tires are way more likely to have slices and chunks taken out of

[RBW] Re: "Cross-training" for cycling: walking? Also: Inexpensive but large and practical backpack?

I really like that post from shovelglove. I walk. More than I bike actually. Especially now that I work from home because riding to and from work was a big part of my riding. I have come to really love it. I get up and go walking first thing in the morning and then spend the rest of the

[RBW] ISO/WTB: Sackvilles in Light Grey / Front Rack

Just got a Roadeo and looking for: 1. Sackville Saddlesack XS in Light Grey 2. Sackville BagBoy Saddlesack in Light Grey 3. Front Rack – I have Paul Racers and I asked about a Mark's Rack but Riv stated it wouldn't fit with the brakes issues (clearance issues). Any other known racks that would

[RBW] PSA: Soma Supple Vitesse SL Tires @ Somafab On Sale for $30ea?!

I am completely overloaded on tires, but figured y'all might want to know that Soma looks to be blowing out SV Superlight tires at the low-low price of only $29.99ea. That's ridiculously cheap for such a nice tire IMHO. Only 28/33 are available in black/tan, most all other sizes in stock in

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

60cm SimpleOne rebadged as a Quickbeam, looks kinda like an XO-1, decent price, thank the Good Lord it's too big for me! https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/walnut-creek-rivendell-simpleone/7231560734.html On Monday, November 16, 2020 at 10:04:53 PM UTC-8 Nathan F wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] How large of a tire will a Sam Hillborne actually fit

Mark, I'll look through there now. Thank you! On Monday, November 16, 2020 at 5:09:24 PM UTC-6 Mark Allen wrote: > Joe – I'm using Paul Touring Cantis, haven't tried them with V brakes. > Looking at Blue Lug's Hillborne gallery >

Re: [RBW] How large of a tire will a Sam Hillborne actually fit

Mark, that's the ticket! Looks like I found one using 42 mm Soma Cazaderos and Sim Works by Honjo Fenders (Turtle 58 mm from the looks of it) with a Minimoto! Thank you! On Monday, November 16, 2020 at 10:31:49 PM UTC-6 Joseph Willms wrote: > Mark,

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/bik/d/hillsboro-rivendell-quickbeam/7232115283.html 64 cm Orange Quickbeam up in Oregon. Wish this was a 56--if anyone has one of those, I'll take it!! On Sunday, 15 November 2020 at 10:41:21 UTC-8 Matthew Williams wrote: > Bleriot > 56cm > $1750 > San

[RBW] Re: "Cross-training" for cycling: walking? Also: Inexpensive but large and practical backpack?

My first suggestion for lower back pain is a foam roller. Yes, it's kind of like stretching, but has REALLY helped me with lower back pain (especially hitting the glutes and hips with it). But...like I said, that's maybe too close to stretching for you. I endorse walking, but I prefer to run

[RBW] Re: How large of a tire will a Sam Hillborne actually fit

Erik, Thanks for the input. That's what I was worried about. Once my build comes up in the queue at Riv, I'll ask what their suggestions are. I'd love to run fenders, but I just don't do that much riding in the rain. At best, it's only occasional. My other thought was to get some of the

[RBW] Re: "Cross-training" for cycling: walking? Also: Inexpensive but large and practical backpack?

The first thing that comes to mind is the fit of the new bike. If this issue doesn't manifest on your other bikes, a look at adjusting fit would be valuable. In terms of overall strength and flexibility, I have found Ashtanga based yoga very beneficial. Deacon Patrick's floor living seems to

[RBW] Re: "Cross-training" for cycling: walking? Also: Inexpensive but large and practical backpack?

To put this in context: I read that the British Marines "yomped" 80 lb over 3 days to get to the battle zone in the Falklands; that applicants to British Gurkha regiments must still run up hillsides carrying 80 lb baskets of stones; and that 18th and 19th century coureurs des bois humped 200 lb

Re: [RBW] Bike of the Month: Sam Hillborne

Has anyone built up one of these new Sam's yet? As I as, patiently as possible, wait for mine I would love more eye candy! On Friday, November 13, 2020 at 12:01:02 PM UTC-5 fowl...@gmail.com wrote: > Wow! That gold has to be one of the best colors they’ve ever done. -- You received this