Re: [RBW] New Member New Riv

Hey Jim, welcome! I was also fortunate enough to pick up an Appaloosa in the last release. I debated a long time on what color to get and ultimately went with the purple. It’s a great bike and I know you’re going to love it! On Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 1:53 AM Jim Meltsner wrote: > Hi this is my

[RBW] FS: Ultradynamico Cava JFF. Black. 650x47.99. $100 pair shipped!

Pretty good tires, hold tubeless well actually, I'd like to go with some RH I have on hand instead. $100 pair shipped! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Stark NAKED Platypus!!!

Congrats Steve! Can’t wait to see how you put it all together!On Jul 20, 2023, at 11:06 PM, Steve wrote:It arrived earlier today from Austin, still wrapped up in the original RBW shipping box, purchased by the PO from last November's batch but never unpacked (thank you Leah for the tip).I'm

[RBW] Re: FS: Tektro 559's/Shimano 8 Speed XTR cassette

Posting a link to photos. Sorry I didn't share this when initially posting the FS items. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ihaCk5wbgJim5MZz9 On Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 6:09:26 PM UTC-4 Tim Bantham wrote: > So I decided to pass on the Roadini today. For those of you who may have > picked one up

Re: [RBW] Re: Wanted post worries

Thank you for your work, Jim. Appreciate the proactive move to remove the lurkers and for your continued efforts to moderate the list. On Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 2:20 AM Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > I have removed a couple of "members" who joined in the last month or so > and seem to be here only to

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice brake bits: Shovel Research

The Shovel Research stuff is incredibly well made and designed. It should be noted however, the light mount clamp itself is made to clamp onto the 3/8” struts of the Rod Steward bag support only. It won’t work with the 7mm dia. Nitto struts or other 8mm struts from other rack manufacturers.On Jul

Re: [RBW] Re: Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

This story takes the cake. You’ve set us up perfectly, Danielle, with the hearts coming out of your eyes for the orange demo Cheviot and your eagerness at its impending arrival… As much as you wanted it, we wanted you to have it!Oh, but who could have guessed the part your hero would play… I

[RBW] Re: FS: Tektro 559's/Shimano 8 Speed XTR cassette

Forgot to mention count on the cassette is 11/32 Tim On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 7:48:05 AM UTC-4 Tim Bantham wrote: > Posting a link to photos. Sorry I didn't share this when initially posting > the FS items. > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/ihaCk5wbgJim5MZz9 > > On Thursday, July 20, 2023 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Wanted post worries

Yes anita reached out to me after i posted a WTB in the 650B list. Called them a scammer and was then responded with this "What an insult.You are very stupid for calling me a scammer and you will get nailed for that. Do you know me from Adams,Why Such strange name." On Friday, July 21, 2023 at

Re: [RBW] Stark NAKED Platypus!!!

Looks great Steve! Can't wait to see it on the road (all kinds!). On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 7:30:46 AM UTC-4 Brian Turner wrote: > Congrats Steve! Can’t wait to see how you put it all together! > > On Jul 20, 2023, at 11:06 PM, Steve wrote: > >  > > > > > It arrived earlier today from

[RBW] FS: Fab's Fanny Waxed Cordura Olive Bag

Passing along a Fab's Fanny in good condition. Waxed cordura material. Used only occasionally over the last year. $150 shipped [image: IMG_4760.jpg] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Seat angle

I was watching the Asheville video- looks like a great event. I’m sure we could lure 10’s to the DesMoines metro some weekend for a ride. :-) Corn and beans are a pretty sight you know…. Anyhow- my mind wondered to the range (one?) of nose up brooks saddles in pictures. What am I not

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice brake bits: Shovel Research

They mentioned on their Instagram recently that they’re working on a 7mm version to fit Nitto struts. -Danny On Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 3:03 PM Minh wrote: > > thanks for posting this warning, would be good for shovel research to add > a note on their site to because i feel like there is a pretty

Re: [RBW] Re: Cargo/Kid bike recommendations (or bikefriday vs. tern)

Max - love that Ritchey cargo bike. But dreamy pricey - take a cool old $300 MTB and add a $350 fork and ask $2900 for it! Hoch - I know some love a trailer, but I never liked having my kids that far away and that low Piaw - love those stories. I never had a tandem for my kids, but I agree -

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice brake bits: Shovel Research

big ups to Sal for having a galaxy level brain on bike parts :) the world is better with this part's fmbch energy :):) On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 5:58:13 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > The Shovel Research stuff is incredibly well made and designed. It should > be noted however, the light

[RBW] Re: ISO Roadini...or?

Very nice build, Bones! B) On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:05:30 AM UTC-4 Bones wrote: > I started with an Appaloosa, which I built as a workhorse to ferry my kids > around. I wanted something without all the racks and utility so I purchased > a Hillborne. Great bike, but I found it too

[RBW] Re: ISO Roadini...or?

Hello Peter, Wow, an '81 Sequoia! Those are very rare since only about 700 were made by hand. In '82 is when production ramped up. Please post a picture if you can. Thanks, John On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:58:26 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Very nice build, Bones! B) > > On

[RBW] Re: Cargo/Kid bike recommendations (or bikefriday vs. tern)

Honestly, cargo bikes are nice but they’re pretty spendy and take up a lot of space. I sold my cargo/kid specific bikes and got a trailer. Chariot is excellent. Kids are safe, surrounded by a cage. Also weatherproof weather rain, sun, cold, etc. Best part is you can hook it up to your

[RBW] Re: Cargo/Kid bike recommendations (or bikefriday vs. tern)

My personal solution was to get a tandem (really, a triplet/quad that converts). The kids love it, and we just rolled over 13k miles on it since getting it 8 years ago. Other parents will tell me that my kids are special, and that their kids couldn't stay on a bike that long. I would take

[RBW] Re: Cargo/Kid bike recommendations (or bikefriday vs. tern)

I guess I should've mentioned that space is a real issue, and the child is 5 years old. Ideally the cargo bike would have the same footprint as the rivendell it would be replacing. Also our riding is almost entirely urban, much of it without bike lanes, so I worry about the trailer option. I

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug Koma Lights in-stock at Analog

I fully submerged mine under water for over an hour accidentally. The switch got kind of weird but it still worked for close to a year before the switch mechanism stopped working entirely. I've been meaning to replace it but were out of stock for a long time. I've since moved to a dynamo. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

danielle - the Cheviot looks awesome and congrats on the Roadini purchase! My two cents is that since the Cheviot is the longer of the two bikes, I would transfer the Albatross to the Roadini (it's the most forward-reach of the sweepy bars, excluding the Albastache) and put a Losco bar on the Chev

[RBW] Re: Seat angle

Tilting the nose up prevents sliding forward when you're riding upright bars. It feels the same as an English equestrian saddle, once you get the hang of it. https://www.allpony.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PartsSaddle2Web-1024x889.png John in Portland On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 1:07:51 

[RBW] Re: New Member New Riv

Welcome Jim! I also bought one of the recent Appaloosas. I went with Purple and Marks build option. Im glad to hear you’ve received yours as I’m eagerly awaiting mine. Make sure to share a pic once it’s built up. On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 1:53:32 AM UTC-4 jim.me...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi this

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice brake bits: Shovel Research

thanks for posting this warning, would be good for shovel research to add a note on their site to because i feel like there is a pretty big overlap of Nitto users that would be interested in this for this exact use case! On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 6:58:13 AM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

Y’all…if you’re simply careful and mindful and respectful, you can ride the hell out your beautiful, even precious, Rivendell day-in / day-out for years and years and keep it shiny and pristine like the day you first pedaled it down the road. It’s easy. The older it gets, the better it sticks.

[RBW] Early 80's Specialized Sequoia

There have been a couple of mentions of early 80's Sequoias in the Roadini thread. I had one that replaced my crashed Fuji America. I believe Bike Nashbar was blowing them out. It was a noticeably heavy bike, but absolutely wonderful to ride and very pretty. Alas, it was stolen out of my West

[RBW] Blue Lug Koma Lights in-stock at Analog

These were everywhere for a while until they weren't, haha. Analog got some back in-stock if anybody is in the market for one. Big fan of mine. https://analogcycles.com/products/blue-lug-koma-usb-taillight best, matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Cargo/Kid bike recommendations (or bikefriday vs. tern)

Not what you’re looking for, but I saw this bike the other day and thought it looked cool (not cheap though)Log into Facebookfacebook.comMaxOn Jul 21, 2023, at 2:47 PM, Drw wrote:I guess I should've mentioned that space is a real issue, and the child is 5 years old. Ideally the cargo bike would

[RBW] Re: FS: Tektro 559's/Shimano 8 Speed XTR cassette

Brakes sold. Cassette still available. On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 7:53:21 AM UTC-4 Tim Bantham wrote: > Forgot to mention count on the cassette is 11/32 > > Tim > > On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 7:48:05 AM UTC-4 Tim Bantham wrote: > >> Posting a link to photos. Sorry I didn't share this when

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice brake bits: Shovel Research

big ups to Sal for having a galaxy level brain on bike parts :) the world is better with this part's fmbch energy :):) love m'rod stuart bag booster and its real-ones-only blackburn reference On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 5:58:13 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > The Shovel Research stuff is

[RBW] Re: Seat angle

brooks saddles have a bit of a curvature due to the shape of the leather and frame. In my experience, when you sit in a more upright position your sit bones sit further back on on the wider area of the saddle. Due to the hammock shape of the saddle you nose it up a touch to maintain a somewhat

Re: [RBW] Re: Cargo/Kid bike recommendations (or bikefriday vs. tern)

i'm soon going to find myself in a similar situation. have been using my sam with the yepp maxi in the rear. i initially installed it on a mt-campee rear rack when he was much smaller and i wasnt really concerned with the weight, but hes close enough to the 40 mark that i'm worried about it.

[RBW] Re: Thinking about Roadini

Hey Scott, Roadini's seem to be a hot topic these days. I own a 61cm Roadini, 91 PBH. The Roadini will most certainly be more comfortable. You can get the bars super high and the chainstay is longer at 46 cm, and you can fit large, comfy tires up to 43's. You're right in between the two

Re: [RBW] Silver crankset weight

I just pulled mine out of the box as I’m moving along with my Appaloosa build. My scale says it’s 1 lb, 11.5 oz. Cheers, Keith On Tue, Jul 18, 2023 at 2:25 PM i wrote: > Has anyone here weighed the 170 variety and can tell me the weight? > Curious how they stack up against other cranks > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

Danielle, As a suggestion in protecting your new Sergio Green Roadini bicycle, you might want to use some this helicopter tape. I bought some with plenty left over from my Clem Smith Jr. "L" bike in protecting her against the elements.

Re: [RBW] Cargo/Kid bike recommendations (or bikefriday vs. tern)

It's long, but I love the surly big dummy or big fat dummy. They are just great riding bikes, loaded or empty. I've had several and they are all great bikes. It's long but not much longer than a clem (for some reason). Great riding bikes and you won't even notice 100lbs or so on the tail. On

Re: [RBW] WTB: Toyo Built Atlantis

I have a 58cm Frameset for sale, if any interest. Nick On Friday, July 14, 2023, dylan green wrote: > Thanks everyone - still looking. The 58 in indy sold while I was emailing > with him... > > On Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 11:42:21 AM UTC-7 mrg...@gmail.com wrote: > >> No guarantees but this

[RBW] Re: Ride report: Eastern Indiana Cardinal Greenway

Thanks Rick. I just happened to see this today from Bike Indy. I guess they are feeling the CG love too. >From bike Indy: Have you ever wanted to explore one of Indiana's longest trails? The Cardinal Greenway extends from Muncie to Richmond. The Cardinal Trail Century Ride is Saturday July

Re: [RBW] WTB: Toyo Built Atlantis

actually that bike friday seems to scratch the itch. looks enough like a brompton that it scratches another itch. might have to begin plotting on one of those... On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 7:19:15 PM UTC-4 plumber...@gmail.com wrote: > Woul love to see a photo of the frame you have for sale.

Re: [RBW] WTB: Toyo Built Atlantis

Woul love to see a photo of the frame you have for sale. Also price and location? Thanks, Vern in San Francisco On Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 4:17 PM Old And In The Weeds < oldandinthewe...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have a 58cm Frameset for sale, if any interest. > > Nick > > > On Friday, July 14,

Re: [RBW] Re: Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

@Danielle I have used both the loscos and the chocos. There is not a huge difference to be honest but if you are OK with the narrow width I can say that I don't think there is a handlebar on the planet that is better looking than the losco bar. On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 7:55:48 PM UTC-4

Re: [RBW] Re: Wanted post worries

oops.. Isaac - misspelled. On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 5:54:50 PM UTC-7 Kim H. wrote: > WOW ! Issac I am very glad to hear that you called Anita M. Batya out > after you identified her as a scammer. She truly is. She doesn't live in > Seattle as she told me. She questioned me over my

Re: [RBW] Re: Wanted post worries

WOW ! Issac I am very glad to hear that you called Anita M. Batya out after you identified her as a scammer. She truly is. She doesn't live in Seattle as she told me. She questioned me over my doubting her. No record of it. I found her in Uniontown, PA. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Friday,

[RBW] Re: Cargo/Kid bike recommendations (or bikefriday vs. tern)

Given your parameters, I think the two bikes you identified are your best bets. I have first hand experience with the Tern HSD, which is the electrified version of the Short Haul, and it does everything it's advertised to do. [One side comment: I never connected "emotionally" to any Tern bike,

[RBW] Re: ISO Roadini...or?

I am not in the market for a Roadini but I love reading all these stories and comparisons. Very fun topic. On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:46:37 AM UTC-6 JohnS wrote: > Hello Peter, > > Wow, an '81 Sequoia! Those are very rare since only about 700 were made by > hand. In '82 is when production

[RBW] Re: Downtube to Bar End conversion shimano 600

As the website states, - If you have Shimano dt shifters then you need to get the Shimano shifter adapters if you have the spacers, I could send you a set of Shimano pods for $25... shipping in the cont. US.

Re: [RBW] Re: Wanted post worries

Just as a reminder, this is a publicly viewable list. The contact settings allow members of the group to contact another member. Potentially, someone could join just to do so. That would mean that they likely have not ever posted to the group, as their postings would be moderated until they

[RBW] Re: Asheville Riv Rendesvous Recap

Looks like it was a great get together. On Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 8:31:50 AM UTC-5 Gary L wrote: > Just a quick recap from our fantastic Riv weekend in Asheville. > > It was a blast. Almost 25 riders from Indiana to FL, including 10 local > folks. Everyone was great and the bikes were, as

[RBW] Re: Roaduno

I see -- in a recent interview with PathLessPedaled he mentioned that the bike he's riding most often is a 3x1 -- I'm now wondering if he's testing out the new Roaduno based on what you've described. On Friday, July 14, 2023 at 9:15:07 AM UTC-5 velomann wrote: > Grant wants folks to be able to

[RBW] Looking for a 57 Sam, 58 Homer.

Looking at the geo charts I think these bikes would fit me best. If anyone has one willing to sell (blue color preferred) let me know! Also, I am 6'0 pbh 87.5 and inseam 33. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Asheville Riv Rendesvous Recap

Very impressive get together! Well done! Bravo! Thanks Leah. MJK - Appaloosa rider, Fair Oaks, CA On Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 05:23:20 PM PDT, Junes wrote: Wow… it looks like such a brilliant gathering—fun people, beautiful scenery, great vibes, and lovely bikes. Thanks for sharing.

[RBW] WTB: Rear Rack

Looking for a rear rack to complete this build. Nitto big rack or similar would be cool, let me know if you have something. Was thinking of getting one from riv but the rack they have in stock doesn't have taillight mount point so think I'd rather try and find one like that first. Thanks!

Re: [RBW] Re: Wanted post worries

I have removed a couple of "members" who joined in the last month or so and seem to be here only to solicit direct transactions. Jim On Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 11:08:48 PM UTC-7 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Just as a reminder, this is a publicly viewable list. > > The contact settings allow

[RBW] Caveat Emptor - Not just a good idea....

Caveat Emptor: the principle that the buyer alone is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of goods before a purchase is made. Just to put on my Captain Obvious hat, I want to remind those of you who are engaging in transactions here: There is some degree of risk in any internet