[RBW] Re: A Quiet Ride and Thoughts of Bicycle Commuting

My 5-miles-each-way bike commute is usually the best of part of my day for the same reasons. I suggest the next step is to commit to just one day a week. (If you have a M-F, 40 hour workweek, best day to commit is Friday.) For me, that was easy enough to stick with and helped make bike

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

*It would be great if the folks at Rivendell could inspire Brooks to reissue the B68. Even if just one color. * According to Grant on reddit yesterday, they have! It's some time off but it's happening. Details to follow! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

The stamping on the side of the saddle where it says B68 or B67 is different - otherwise they are the same as far as I can tell. You can install a B67 leather on a B68 frame as I did. You can still find new B68 frames on eBay. Not the cheapest way to go, especially if you chrome the frame - I

[RBW] Re: A Quiet Ride and Thoughts of Bicycle Commuting

I've been retired since June 2018 but commuted by bike except in winter when I'd walk home after work. My commute was about 5 kilometers and I'd ride about 10 or 11 kilometers after work if I wasn't on call(retired software developer). My ride to work was short enough that I could wear street

Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

hey all, sorry I missed it. i had an ankle injury late last week and still kind of recovering. i should be back to normal by next week. love the idea of a shared workshop space! does anyone else subscribe to the Listings Project ? They often have art/studio

Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

We had a nice meet up yesterday at the Spritzenhaus (gotta love that name): Kai, Michael, Stephan and me, all on Rivendells from various eras. To all New Yorkersanyone interested in sharing some rental space to set up as a workshop? My guest bedroom is becoming overrun with stuff. Could be

[RBW] Choco Dirt Drop question

Wanted to ask if this sounds like a bad idea... I've been thinking about setting up a 8cm Nitto Dirt Drop with Nitto Choco bar. Due to moderate to server joint damage I need to stay in a very upright position. Currently, I have a Bosco on both my Sam and SimpleOne, that said, I like to mix

[RBW] Re: A Quiet Ride and Thoughts of Bicycle Commuting

Hi, Doug. My three month bike commute is two miles each way and it's the best way to start the day and to clear my mind at the end of the day. I was so frazzled driving on the highway to our former office. I want my commute to be pleasant no matter the method, so I'm not 100% riding, but

[RBW] Re: It might be even nicer on a Rivendell: 1975 news feature film on bicycle postman in rural Ireland

Lovely. Thanks for sharing On Monday, April 25, 2022 at 4:49:24 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > Cribbed from the CR list but I'm sure will be appreciated here. > > https://youtu.be/5k3SY_S7O_M > > The only words of the subject I could understand were "No" and "It's bad." > Perhaps he was

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

Other than the rail design, is there any difference between a B68 / B67? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2022, at 3:59 AM, brendonoid wrote: > >  > It would be great if the folks at Rivendell could inspire Brooks to reissue > the B68. Even if just one color. > > According to Grant on

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Headsets and Chains

Received my NIB headset and chain yesterday. Nice picture card of Jacquie and Charlie inside box. Mitch San Luis Obispo, CA On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 6:02:26 PM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: > I got a headset coming my way. I don't even know what it's for. I'm > turning 50 next month, maybe

[RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

I have been wanting to post for weeks asking about builds to come. Hopefully they make it to port today and we will be seeing them soon! I had a pretty mellow Riv style build planned. While waiting, I’ve collected some other options as well. Can’t wait to put it together! I’m sure everyone

Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

I am not familiar with it but will subscribe. > On Apr 28, 2022, at 10:06 AM, Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) > wrote: > > hey all, sorry I missed it. i had an ankle injury late last week and still > kind of recovering. i should be back to normal by next week. > > love the idea of a shared

[RBW] Science Friday - a day early

This was an interesting read. Busting bicycle stability beliefs Not sure it has anything to do with anything Riv related, but if it fires up a few underutilized brain cells, what's the harm? Marty -- You

[RBW] Re: It might be even nicer on a Rivendell: 1975 news feature film on bicycle postman in rural Ireland

Now that's inspiring! On Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 4:14:40 AM UTC-7 Igor wrote: > Lovely. Thanks for sharing > > On Monday, April 25, 2022 at 4:49:24 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> Cribbed from the CR list but I'm sure will be appreciated here. >> >> https://youtu.be/5k3SY_S7O_M >> >> The

Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

Hey, Was glad to meet you yesterday Alan, Michael and Kai. I'd be interested in being a part of a shared workspace, its something I've thought about since moving up. I'm subscribed to the listings project too, i haven't looked at the workspace listings but I bet there might be something that

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant Petersen Discussion on Reddit

Nobody asked, but here's my somtwo cents: VO metal fenders are much easier to install **well** than the SKS plastic ones. They're predrilled, so you only need basic tools like allen wrenches and a little bit of patience (maybe a drill if you're going to directly mount to a rando rack, too).

[RBW] Re: Choco Dirt Drop question

i had chocos on a 10cm dirtdrop on my wolbis at one point. felt great. paul takoma park, md. -- 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] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

There's this- https://bikecoop.nyc/ but it lacks the home base feel that would be nice in a rental. Much cheaper though... -Kai On Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 7:15:45 AM UTC-4 alan lavine wrote: > We had a nice meet up yesterday at the Spritzenhaus (gotta love that > name): Kai, Michael,

[RBW] Re: Choco Dirt Drop question

Hi David, right! on the Sam it's the Bluelug's version of Bosco Bullmoose, on the SimpleOne it's a (I think) 12cm Tallux. Thinking the Dirtdrop will provide the height and bring the reach back closer to me, keeping around a similar reach as the Bosco. Looking at WhatBars, the Bosco has a longer

[RBW] The confounding politics of camping

Here's a very interesting article about camping I just read: https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/the-confounding-politics-of-camping-in-america This summer we are struggling to book a campsite for a week - all are sold out 6 months in advance. In the past, I would always just show up

[RBW] Re: Choco Dirt Drop question

You are likely the only one who can answer that question, Scott. Going from a Bosco to a Choco is a significant loss in height. You don't say what stem you are using currently with the Bosco. If it is something other than a Dirt Drop, you'll need to factor that into the equation. When I

[RBW] Wacky Spring Weather

By the end of April one would expect better weather than what we're having here in the Midwest, at least along the 42 degree latitude. Last year April was much warmer and dryer, but alas here we are in a very slow start to Spring. Depressing, kinda. -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Headsets and Chains

I'm going to put the headset in a place of high honor on my new forthcoming Nobilette Roadeo. In honor of Charlie I'm going to execute two maker projects: 1. I'm going to make a little plastic shadowbox to display the postcard of Jacquie and Charlie, along with the autographed headset box.

[RBW] Opinions on hanging style bike rack for cars

Hello, Does anyone have experience with these types of car racks? I recently purchased one, but am now seeing a lot of negative opinions on them. Worried about damaging my girlfriend and I's Rivs. I went to a local Rack Attack store and they suggested the Thule Helium Pro 3. I shouldn't have

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Headsets and Chains

Thanks for bringing this to the top, Bill. I also ordered a set yesterday. Greg Oakland, CA On Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 6:46:16 AM UTC-7 Mitch Browne wrote: > Received my NIB headset and chain yesterday. Nice picture card of Jacquie > and Charlie inside box. > > Mitch > San Luis

[RBW] Re: Choco Dirt Drop question

You'll need to compare the stem heights you're working with on those Boscos with a DirtDrop. My experience on my custom: I starrted with a Bosco Bullmoose and ended with a 10cm DirtDrop and Billie Bar, my vague-ish memory is the Billies are slightly lower than the Bullmoose. In between I had a

[RBW] Re: Opinions on hanging style bike rack for cars

I've owned a couple - both Yakimas - and I am not a fan. Not going to go into details just that for me it always took a looong time to load and secure more than one bike and have the confidence that the bikes won't move around and bang against one another. Tray style hitch racks have their own

Re: [RBW] Wacky Spring Weather

Michigan? And how do you know Chuck Nagy! And yes, ridiculously cold here in Toledo. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2022, at 2:08 PM, George Schick wrote: > > By the end of April one would expect better weather than what we're having > here in the Midwest, at least along the 42 degree

[RBW] Re: Opinions on hanging style bike rack for cars

We have a Thule 4 rack, swing away. I don't recall the exact model. It's fine and does the job. If I'm loading 4 bikes (2 + 2 kids bikes), I need to take off baskets and sometimes have challenges with handlebars getting in the way. (Our bikes have albatross hbars.) If we had road bikes with

[RBW] Re: Carradice Bagman/SQR Questions

Thanks for the replies , it's helpful ! I don't have quite enough room for the Bagman, darnit. I'm not sure about the SQR, I wish there were more bag choices for it. I may be back to using a Topeak DP/EP bottle/light/bag mount to offset a bikepacking saddle bag. It's longer than it looks, so

Re: [RBW] Wacky Spring Weather

New England has been mostly cold, not cool but cold. I sure hope may improves the temps. On Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 7:11:08 PM UTC-4 George Schick wrote: > Nope. Here in NE Illinois (unfortunately). And neither MBL team is doing > well this season so far. > > > On Thursday, April 28,

[RBW] Re: Opinions on hanging style bike rack for cars

I had a Kuat Beta hanging rack and thought it was terrific... as long as I took precautions and didn't mind 15 minutes to load a bike. When a Saris Freedom tray rack was on CL for 1/2 price, I bought it. A lot less futzing with the bike, but it's much heavier than my original rack and I

Re: [RBW] Wacky Spring Weather

Nope. Here in NE Illinois (unfortunately). And neither MBL team is doing well this season so far. On Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 4:50:09 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Michigan? And how do you know Chuck Nagy! And yes, ridiculously cold here > in Toledo. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On

[RBW] Re: The confounding politics of camping

My wife and I used hipcamp.com this past summer with good results. On Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 1:02:15 PM UTC-5 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Here's a very interesting article about camping I just read: > > >

[RBW] Re: The confounding politics of camping

Thanks for sharing, gave me some new perspective on 'camping' and the historical context is interesting. Reminds me of an anecdote my uncle in the bay area related to me once of commenting on a stranger's backpack 'going camping?' and them responding along the lines of 'i camp every night.'

Re: [RBW] Opinions on hanging style bike rack for cars

I owned a Thule Aero Helium for a while. It did the job but I didn’t really care for it. I have a lot of weird bikes so the fact that the rack holds the bikes by the seat and top tubes didn’t work well for some bikes. I tried the top tube adapter they make but that wasn’t that great of a