[RBW] One way to try out a road bike for the Road Curious

I've added more content to the Ding Ding Flickr album. When Leah expressed interest in trying out a road bike, she got lots of prescriptive advice. My advice was to acquire a good cheap used road bike and ride it a couple hundred miles. Then sell it or give it away and do it again, but now

Re: [RBW] FS: Supernova dynamo lights

Both sets of lights have been claimed. Thanks for all the interest.Jay LonnerBellingham, WASent from my Atari 400On Apr 28, 2024, at 7:43 PM, Jay Lonner wrote:Up for sale here are two sets of Supernova lights that are takeoffs from our Bike Fridays (Bikes Friday? What would William Safire say…).

[RBW] Re: FS: Chris King, Nitto, White Industries, Outer Shell

What headset did you end up replacing the King with? I'm guessing from the parts you're selling that you gravitate towards let's just say nice and I'd also like a needle-bearing headset that fits that qualification -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

This is my shameless plug for Albacore bars, if you need something wider than the Albastache which I found to be quite narrow, or if you want to use 22.2mm clamp brake levers/shifters. I mocked them up on my Atlantis and they were a delight. I just prefer drops. They're a limited run for Hope

[RBW] FS: Albacore handlebars, Paul thumbie mount, VO Grand Cru levers, Profile and VO quill stems, tires

Moving soon and need to unload some little odds and ends. *Lekker Leks Albacore handlebars*, light patina: $100 *Paul thumbie mount (right)*: $30 *Velo Orange Grand Cru brake levers*,

[RBW] Re: FS: Chris King, Nitto, White Industries, Outer Shell

Buyer backed out for WI Cranks, they're back on the market along with the Nitto SP On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:15:26 AM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote: > King HS is sold and WI Cranks and Outershell Camera strap are pending. > Only the Lugged Seatpost remains. > > On Tuesday, April 30, 2024

[RBW] Re: FS: Fabs Chest small waxed cordura, OG Swift Zeitgeist Expedition

Correction, the Swift Zeitgeist is sold, the Fabs Cheat is still available. On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:26:08 AM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Fabs Chest Sold! Thank you! > > On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:02:37 AM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > >> This is a great bag that hasn’t seen much use. I

[RBW] Re: One way to try out a road bike for the Road Curious

I consider it a skill to identify a bike that will set up well for oneself, and I think I've developed that skill. I also have a lot of bikes and make it a standard practice to ride a lot of bikes. In 2024 it feels a little weird to me to ride the same bike two rides in a row. Anyway, to

[RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

Just so happens that RWB has a BLOG on this specific topic. https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/how-to-upright-a-drop-bar-bike On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:56:16 AM UTC-4 milesh...@gmail.com wrote: > This is my shameless plug for Albacore bars, if you need something wider > than the

[RBW] Re: FS: Fabs Chest small waxed cordura, OG Swift Zeitgeist Expedition

Fabs Chest Sold! Thank you! On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:02:37 AM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > This is a great bag that hasn’t seen much use. I used it on a couple trips > and some around town commuting but prefer my basket. It will include the > Pec Deck with uncut struts. Bag shows use but

[RBW] Re: FS: Chris King, Nitto, White Industries, Outer Shell

King HS is sold and WI Cranks and Outershell Camera strap are pending. Only the Lugged Seatpost remains. On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:29:45 PM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote: > A couple more items for sale, prices don't include shipping. > > 1) Chris King 1" Threaded 2nut Headset - $135 >

[RBW] Re: The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

One more significant step to a fully equipped "sport tourer" is now in place on my RoadTrio. Soma recently had a tax-day 65% off sale on selected items, and one of the items was skinny (41mm) Honjo smooth fenders. I'm used to paying $200 for Honjo fenders. Soma had this model at $90 MSRP,

[RBW] WTB: 56 Rambouillet

Helping out a friend who is looking for a Ram in 56. 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: FS: Albacore handlebars, Paul thumbie mount, VO Grand Cru levers, Profile and VO quill stems, tires

Y'all probably want some more details: Albacore bars are 22.2mm all the way across. 26mm shim included if you would like, as well as some green Vans ODI grips. Paul Thumbie is silver, 22.2mm clamp, Shimano compatible. VO brake levers are 23.8mm clamp with a 22.2mm shim included. Woodchipper bars

[RBW] Re: One way to try out a road bike for the Road Curious

I love this so much. You have the best ideas, Bill. I have to ask how it feels to ride a turnkey bike that is not up to your normal standards. Does it feel irksome, or do you settle into it nicely? On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 1:23:18 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I've added more content to

[RBW] Re: FS: Chris King, Nitto, White Industries, Outer Shell

I ended up going with an older Stronglight, this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/256364460561 It brought down the shimmy's significantly and didn't affect the handling too much either. Not as pretty though On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:55:48 PM UTC-5 ian m wrote: > What headset did you end up

[RBW] Re: FS: Chris King, Nitto, White Industries, Outer Shell

Yeah, I've been looking at a Stronglight Delta and not having seen one on a bike or in person I'm a little worried it may be the worst looking headset around On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:11:05 PM UTC-4 Michael Ullmer wrote: > I ended up going with an older Stronglight, this one: > >

[RBW] Re: FS: Fabs Chest small waxed cordura, OG Swift Zeitgeist Expedition

Both bags are sold. Thank you! On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:41:18 AM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Correction, the Swift Zeitgeist is sold, the Fabs Cheat is still > available. > > On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:26:08 AM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > >> Fabs Chest Sold! Thank you! >> >> On

Re: [RBW] Bilenkey Tandem 4 Sale

Micheal, Thank-you for the information. The frame will be too small for us if Stephen designed the bike for the two of you. The head tube looked taller to me and that indicated a taller build Kind Thanks for the information John > On Apr 30, 2024, at 6:26 AM, Michael Hechmer > wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Homer question

Greetings. My PBH is about 87 and I ride a 59 Waterford-built Homer. I was a little skeptical when the folks at Rivendell suggested that size, given that my other bikes are all in the 54-55 cm range, but it worked out very well. If memory serves, I had to swap out the stem for something a bit

[RBW] Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

Looking for a single bike for casual rides on bike paths/paved/gravel/dirt roads with the occasional 100 mile ride thrown in. Will suggest the Sam Hillborne, which I'm leaning towards. I assumed I would build it with drops for the long rides but I recently fell in love with albatross bars for

Re: [RBW] Homer question

To add further confusion I ended up sizing down on my Homer that I ordered this past January. My PBH is 93.5 making it so that I am squarely in the size 61.5 cm range. My Sam is a 62 and the Platypus is a 60. When I compared the geometry of a 61.5 AHH to my 62 Sam I could see that the AHH

[RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

You could build the Sam with Albatross bars and it would serve your needs perfectly as a graveler and bike path cruiser. You could also do that 100 mile ride with Albatross bars if you wanted. That said I do understand the desire for drops. I have those on my Sam. I've also had Billie bars and

[RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

While it's possible to swap back and forth between Albatross bars and drop bars, and there are some setup tricks that could facilitate this, I would not be eager to do it regularly. As Mathias demonstrated you'd need a much longer stem on the Albatross bike (30-40mm longer) to have similar

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Appaloosa Overnighter

Thank you for the kind responses everyone. Randy, Nicholas: I'd love to see photos of your Appaloosas set up for touring, if you haven't shared them already. Patrick: I enjoy reading the reports from the foreign lands of the USA too ;) I wish I could see mountains on the horizon! On

[RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

Hi Michael, You've come to the place. OF COURSE we'll suggest two bikes as the inevitable solution. More = better, N+1, etc. Meanwhile, there are solutions to swapping, for instance http://www.bgcycles.com/q2s I think that site is still in business, but I'm not sure. He was after swapping from

[RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

Well in the last year I changed from Albatross bars to Zipp XPLR 70 drop bars and a "simple" swap would only be possible if : 1. Using Ritchey/Davinci breakaway cable thingies. 2. Flexible with saddle choice and position. Here's where for me at least doesn't work so good as with a lower drop

[RBW] Re: Inexpensive rear light to mount on Seat stay - any suggestions

Hi Art, If your seatstay has a rack braze-on, you can mount one of the Blue Lug Koma lights. They're an elegant little light made for this kind of application, but more expensive than some of the other options. It looks like most of the online shops are sold out right now, but Analog has a

[RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

First off: no one here is going to try and talk you out of two bikes ... :) However, a single bike with an alternate set of bars isn't a bad idea at all. As suggested in the thread: down tube shifters are the way to go for ease of swapping without having to touch with your shifting set up.

[RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

I agree with Johnny Alien. Get Albastashe bars. I ride an X0-1 with original mustache bars (precursor to Albastashe). Serves every purpose: long road, fast road, light (unloaded) touring. Allows you to stretch out or sit up as you want, with multiple hand positions. No switching necessary.

[RBW] Blue Lug Build Catalog

Many of you may already be aware of this, but Blue Lug has a nice catalog of all it's Riv Builds for customers. In the even you want some inspiration for your next build, or just want to see some different takes on each frame, have a look:

[RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

May I suggest mounting one or the other of these "drop" bars at a comfortable height and be happy with a single bike? Either Top Shelf from Red Shift or Condors from Soma. They look less than usual but provide comfort that is more than usual.

[RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

Answering on the practical side (easily swapping handlebars) rather than the “should I own two bikes” side of things, Russ from Path Less Pedaled did a video a while back on optimizing 1 bike for easy cockpit swaps. Basically using a little Jagwire cable splitting doodad so the cables and

Re: [RBW] Inexpensive rear light to mount on Seat stay - any suggestions

I have a winner on the inexpensive front. I use a rear blinky every day and got tired of throwing out lights when the intergrated battery died. So for me, using AAA rechargables was a criterion. This Aliexpress gem

[RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

Let me suggest that you get yourself some albastache bars. I think you would feel comfortable in all of your scenarios with those handlebars. They are the secret weapon in Rivendell's offerings. On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 8:14:04 AM UTC-4 erik.s...@gmail.com wrote: > > Answering on the

Re: [RBW] Homer question

As Tim said, handlebar choice be a big consideration in recommending sizing. Upright/alt bars (ie Albatross, Tosco, etc) would give you the most flexibility in sizing. Road bars are more finicky. On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:48:44 AM UTC-6 Tim Bantham wrote: > To add further confusion I

[RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

I have a bike that swaps between Nitto Bullmoose and Albatross. Friction shifting and mtb-style brake levers makes the swap very easy. Swapping between flat bar brake levers and drop levers is going to be more fiddly because you will have to use cable splitters (with mtb levers you can just

[RBW] Re: Homer question

I'm about the same PBH. The Stack and Reach numbers on the bike insights link would be great for me. Those numbers are right in the neighborhood of where I shop. That said, I'm having a hard time reconciling the numbers, the date, and the silhouette on bike insights. The three things don't

[RBW] Re: Homer question

I believe 2019 was the only year the 58 had that tire size and geo. I have a 2019 with the geo shown on bike insights. I think after that it was changed to 700c wheels and maybe some other tweaks. I have an 87 PBH and it fits nicely. On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 8:03:53 AM UTC-5 Bill