Any more affordable makers of those plaid style bags rivbikes carries?
Someone else has got to be making these type of bags besides just
Carradice, sackville, and Brooks.
I am looking for a handlebar bag in the style seen on Rivbike.com.
But something way more affordable.
Like 50 bucks or less.
Yes, it's pretty much the lightest weight Rivy bike out there, a true
racing bike. Probably lighter/flexier than a Roadeo, but with cantis and
more tire clearance. VERY special bikes...
On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 10:35 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
Nope. It's a lightweight-tubing
This is SOLD. Thanks.
On Monday, October 22, 2012 9:34:18 AM UTC-7, mbh wrote:
I have a brand new 52 cm Betty Foy for sale. I bought it around 2 years
ago from Rivendell and it is in perfect, new condition. It has never been
ridden even once! It has been safely stored inside the entire
Hiya folks,
Two sets of tires on the lookout for new homes:
1 pair of Fatty Rumpkins, 650B x 41 folding, in very good condition
(including sidewalls). 50 miles on the wife's 48cm Sam Hillborne. $55
shipped CONUS.
1 pair of Schwalbe wire 'Middy', 650Bx35, in nearly new condition. Pulled
The deluge of cards looks wonderful. I just posted a thank you on the
Rivendell Facebook site to let the Riv community know that the cards are
much appreciated. To make certain that the note is received by all, I want
to send a note to the Group as well. Nick is enjoying all the cards and
notes,
I think this topic has been covered a few times, so a quick run through the
archives would be helpful.
To give the nickel tour:
- Yes, weight will affect handling. Whether this matters depends a great
deal on the rider.
- As one would think, more weight will affect handling more.
- Many
Looks pretty tight, but a nice bike that would probably be difficult
to give up over to a few millimeters of rubber. Look at it this
way... with only 3mm of clearance, it greatly limits the amount of
debris that could actually lock up a wheel.
How about some full bike pics?
On Oct 27, 7:06
http://www.frostriver.com/bike_bags/sawbill_trail.html
http://duluthpack.com/outdoor-gear/biking/candy-bar-bag-bike-bag.html
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/bags-panniers/vo-baguette-saddle-or-handlebar-bag.html
On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 1:11 AM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com
How many Legoli did they make?
Count me in the running if anyone offers a 55
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Rivendell frames are supposedly designed with a bias towards rear loading
rather than front..hence the emphasis on saddle bags over large front
box style bags butGrant seems to load his bike with a front basket
and a rear saddlebag. There has been quite a bit of discussion in other
Well in keeping with the Riv inspired requirement, this bike has 46cm
Noodles, Brooks Select Saddle, Suntour (silver) DT micro Ratchet shifters
and a six speed freewheel. I ended up with it due to a forgotten ebay
search. It popped up and I bought it because it is the perfect match to the
I notice the weight, but it's not detrimental.
Yesterday I rode home from TJ's with two bottles of wine, a quart of milk,
a quart of OJ, three pounds of nuts and cheese, a pound of salami, and
pound of coffee, all in the Sackville shopsack in my small Wald basket on
the Nitto mini rack (on
Lung: On the one hand, I certainly understand where you're coming from as
I've been looking at bags for over a year and cost is definitely a factor.
But (and not to be overly-critical of your post), I think it's kind of
pushing the boundaries of the forum to ask for a lower-priced competitor.
I ride with a Sackville Barsack on my Hillborne and really like it. My
usual setup on the bike is the sackville tool roll under the seat
containing all my tools, tubes, pump and patches along with the barsack up
front containing clothing, any food and maybe a spare bottle of water if I
am on a
What about using something a bit smaller like a Challenge Paris
Roubaix. I think those measure 29mm or so.
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The Legolas and Roadeo have the same tubing for top and seat tubes, fork
blades and chain stays. The Legolas downtube is slightly heavier at
.7/.5/.7 vs .65/.45/65 for the Roadeo. There were around 80 built according
to Mark and Grant. It is definitely a race-worthy bike.
jim m
wc ca
On Sat,
Thanks for the leads, FullyLugged. I appreciate it.
Believe it or not, it looks like they have removed my post. I don't see it
anymore.
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Sorry if I offended anyone.
I thought the forum was for discussing their bikes, and related culture. I
didn't realize we were to stay within the confines of Rivendell products
for Rivendell BW store purchase only.
Again, sorry if I offended anyone.
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Hi iBOBs, Rivendell Fans,
I have a matched pair of Acorn bags for sale.
The Acorn site is here:
http://www.acornbags.com/index.html
These bags are not exactly like any of the current offerings but are very
close to the large saddlebag:
http://www.acornbags.com/lgbag.html
and the handlebar
I think that how well a bike handles with front -- or rear -- load
depends in good part -- not all by any means -- on both the
positioning of the rider and the tolerance of the rider for a given
feel or lack of another given feel.
That said, it also depends on how the load is carried: forward or
I'm reluctantly selling my Canon Power Shot S90.
Some of my favorite bicycling pictures have been made with this camera.
See:
https://picasaweb.google.com/104293211198065589843/CanonPowerShotS90#
My Riv Custom has been photographed in places like Crater Lake and here
locally, Stevens Canyon.
I meant to say: I know, too, that many Riv riders carry big loads in
baskets ... I was not making a moral judgment!
On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 1:20 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I know that too many Riv riders carry big loads in baskets (ie,
forward and high) to claim that Rivs
Oy the drama, I feel like I am with my Jewish grandmother. It was a legit
question, if people didn't want to answer than they shouldn't have.
On Oct 28, 2012 2:24 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Sorry if I offended anyone.
I thought the forum was for discussing their bikes, and
I personally see nothing at all offensive in Lung's post. [Aside: will
y'all sign off with your names? At least your first or Christian
names? It's awkward to reply otherwise.]
Anyway, nothing at all offensive in my opinion -- after all, $210
including shipping for a medium saddlebag is
If this question has been answered, can you or y'all point me to the
source? If not:
How does the Roadeo and Legolas tubing compare to that of a medium
(58) size Rambouillet?
On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 11:50 AM, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote:
The Legolas and Roadeo have the same tubing for
Damn' purty! What'd it cost you?
Patrick six is all you need, anyway Moore
On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 9:53 AM, Brian Campbell bdcampbel...@gmail.com wrote:
Well in keeping with the Riv inspired requirement, this bike has 46cm
Noodles, Brooks Select Saddle, Suntour (silver) DT micro Ratchet
Dr. Douglas Brooks is his very articulate writing has characterized Rivendell
bikes as 'resourceful'.
I take this to mean that he finds Rivendell designs to be adaptable.
This has been my experience with my Custom and Saluki.
Generally I ride with seat bags. On longer rides or during the
Archived at Cyclofiend: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/rr23_pg40md.jpg
Also here:
https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/rambouillet$20tubing/rbw-owners-bunch/7aMRdZHqqfA/B_El_5yHvb0J
On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 12:33 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com
The rule of thumbs around here is to keep with Rivendell products and
philosophy. One of the great things about this group has been the ability
to stay on those specific topics and post less superfluous information for
everyone to wade through. I have seen a steep increase of off-topic
The Junior is IMO the ideal day bag for temperate weather rides. It is
big enough for a full toolkit, a bit of food, an extra bottle, and
will still swallow your jacket and arm warmers when it warms up. A Riv
woolywarm full ls sweater will fit, too, but take up most of the room.
I myself just got
Forgot to add: Melanie: learn from my woeful experience: I've owned
and sold -- bought dear and sold cheap -- too many bags and racks to
count, only to find that, next year, I really, really want one of
those I sold. Beware!
On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 1:47 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com
Sorry if I threw this one to the wolves, but I didn't remove the post. I
see a fine line between discussing related products that we use/have
used/are considering on our Rivs or Rivish bikes AND shopping for the
lowest common denominator. I'm not even sure if the OP crossed my personal
line.
Shucks, Let's talk about helmets.
JimD
On Oct 28, 2012, at 2:04 PM, islaysteve wrote:
Sorry if I threw this one to the wolves, but I didn't remove the post. I see
a fine line between discussing related products that we use/have used/are
considering on our Rivs or Rivish bikes AND shopping
I'll take them John If I can figure out how to email you.
Thanks,'
Frank
On Sunday, October 28, 2012 1:30:10 PM UTC-5, 59Romulus wrote:
Hi iBOBs, Rivendell Fans,
I have a matched pair of Acorn bags for sale.
The Acorn site is here:
http://www.acornbags.com/index.html
These bags are not
Ha, I would rather talk religion than helmets. I believe my actual name is
attached to this profile. Saint Peter, first pope, makes no matter, I am an
unapologetic athiest. Time to hunker down for the storm here people.
On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 5:09 PM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
Whole thing as it stands, was less than a Sam frame.
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Lucky dog!
On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 3:26 PM, Brian Campbell bdcampbel...@gmail.com wrote:
Whole thing as it stands, was less than a Sam frame.
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I'll pray for you.
Patrick hands folded, head bowed, eyes rolled heavenward Moore, who
does say a brief prayer before he rides sans helmet (how's THAT for
controversy!)
On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 3:13 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
Ha, I would rather talk religion than helmets. I
Hi Acorn Fans,
The bags have been sold as a set.
Thanks sincerely for the interest that was shown.
John
On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 1:29 PM, John Blish jbl...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi iBOBs, Rivendell Fans,
I have a matched pair of Acorn bags for sale.
The Acorn site is here:
Hey all,
I am looking for a nitto big front rack or similar large platform or porter
style rack. Cosmetics are not super important. It is going on a CB-0 (with
fat 26inch wheels) that I use as a commute/errand bike.
Thanks. Reply offlist please.
JL in SF CA.
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On Sun, 2012-10-28 at 15:32 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
I'll pray for you.
Patrick hands folded, head bowed, eyes rolled heavenward Moore, who
does say a brief prayer before he rides sans helmet (how's THAT for
controversy!)
GLENDOWER
I can call spirits from the vasty deep.
Couple of things:
The $50 price point is unrealistic for most bags with character. Over the
last few years, generic black ballistic nylon bags produced in high volume
have shot past that level.
Re: disappearing posts: Google Groups seems to be undergoing a prolonged
transition from old to
Bobs,
First, someone requested full monty pics. Here is an old set of this bike:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/sets/72157625808579123/
Since posting this set of pictures, the bike now wears a Selle AnAtomica
saddle, new bar tape, and of course the new Tektros and Jack Browns.
Here's an old controversy: Duluth Pack and Frost River both made Baggins Bags
for Riv years ago. In fact, both of the linked handlebar bags started life as
the Riv/Baggins Candy Bar bag, if I recall correctly. Of course, nowadays it
would be the beef jerky bag, or something similarly low in
The short answer is Yes, but How much weight; balance front v rear;
riding style; rider's ability to adapt all play into it. There is no
formula that predicts an individual outcome. As Jim points out, the
archives contain long discussions about this very subject in minute
detail.
There's a lot of us that would love to have a single function device. The
market, however, seems to offer only instruments with wider capabilities.
I seem to either lose or break a computer every few years, and don't miss
it for a long time. It is handy when one is touring unknown country
So I'm getting ready to convert my Surly Cross Check from drop bars to
Albatross bars. I've had this bike set-up so many different ways over
the years and I think I've finally accepted that I prefer it with bars
other than drops. I previously had Albatross bars on it but it was a
singlespeed. As I
Keep in mind that many items, including bikes, sold by RBW change specs
with pretty regular frequency for any number of reasons. The pre-release
write up on Cyclofiend linked below is not exactly how they turned out. For
example, the inital color was orange, not beeswax, Japanese tubes were
used,
Light I'm installing is a Busch Müller 4D Lite Plus.
I put one of these on a Long Board against recommendations and it seems to work
fine. Bright and more than capable of being the only rear light.
Now I'm ready to put this on my AHH with Berthoud fenders. Anyway I was
looking for conduit
Anyone want to buy this:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/3368317287.html
so that I can buy the Legolas?
-Andy (crossing my fingers)
On Oct 27, 10:22 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Not mine, no connection, just love the most elusive Rivendell!
Ok, my Dyno knowlege is only of bottle dynamos and bulb style lights. I
want to get a Shimano NH72 wheel from longleaf for my Bombadil since I find
I am out more and more in the dark and wil sometimes forget to charge the
NiteRider. I was looking at one of the LED lights Peter White sells for
Thumbshifters for me with Tektro bar end brake levers is the Cats Meow for
this Cat :)
I tried the bar end shifters and they're okay and all, but I dislike mtb
brake levers with a passion on the Albatross bars because they take too
much usable bar space for my hands . With thumbshifters and
If you're looking for something a smidgen smaller than the Challenge PRs,
try the Grand Bois Cerf Green. While Compass Bicycles had them listed as
29mm, I've found that these fit my Colnago Master whereas the PRs didn't.
Same wheel and pressure (Campagnolo Neutrons) and both sets of tires were
I used Silver BES on Albas. Very convenient, but a little crowded when
making sharp turns or dismounting. Albas have much sweepback, and BES
exacerbates this.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Sunday, October 28, 2012 5:47:39 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote:
Thumbshifters for me with Tektro bar end brake
I'll pass along this piece of advice: For those who put high mileage on
triples, you might find your middle chainring showing excessive wear rather
too frequently. After wearing out two chainrings, I bought the stainless
steel chain ring from Surly and couldn't be happier. No ramps, no pins,
Double Joe Canti Long Low, 59.5cm C-T, ST 58.5 C-C TT, $850
GB Randonneur Bars (best drop bars I have ever used; just went back to
A-Bars): $85
Nitto Tech Deluxe 9cm: $45
All prices include shipping, CONUS only please.
Pics to prove it's not too good to be true:
From the bolt to the middle of the clamp.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Sunday, October 28, 2012 6:01:26 PM UTC-7, MobileBill wrote:
I'll pass along this piece of advice: For those who put high mileage on
triples, you might find your middle chainring showing excessive wear rather
too
On Oct 28, 5:55 pm, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
I used Silver BES on Albas. Very convenient, but a little crowded when
making sharp turns or dismounting. Albas have much sweepback, and BES
exacerbates this.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
Good point Joe. I have a feeling I'll just go
Looks like a great candidate for a 650b conversion!
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bump?
On Sunday, September 23, 2012 8:15:38 PM UTC-7, Jared Volpe wrote:
Yup, I'm the proud owner of a 64cm green double top tube Bombadil.
Pictures to come for the curious. But in the meantime I'm looking for a
used Albatross bar or full cockpit. Currently has the Surly/Nitto 1x1 bar
There was a whole setup for sale on ebay for a while...maybe try to set up
an alert for rivendell so you can obsess over stuff for sale like I do,
haha.
On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 10:41 PM, Jared Volpe jaredvo...@gmail.com wrote:
bump?
On Sunday, September 23, 2012 8:15:38 PM UTC-7, Jared Volpe
Had a nice experience at work the other day. I had suited up for my
ride home in my MUSA knickers and a WoolyWarm Buttonup sweater over a
long sleeve button up shirt with my everyday shoes and was on my way
out when I ended up in conversation with a coworker and fellow cyclist
about cycling;
getting ready to set up the bombadil with albatross bars. wondering if
anyone can chime in on what brake levers and shifters they like and
what configurations they like the best. Would love to see pics too!
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There are many less expensive and excellent
IF you own an iPhone 4S or 5, which include the new Bluetooth spec, you can
buy the Wahoo Blue SC Speed/Cadence sensor. Then, if you really don't ever
want to see speed or cadence, and just track distance, download the Wahoo
odometer app. The sensor will keep the distance internally whether or not
Someone recommended gluing the wire inside the fender with silicone
caulking material -- I guess the idea is that you can more easily
remove it that if using, say, one of those rubbery Goop type
adhesives. Others have pried up the folded-over edge of the fender,
run the wire through, and folded it
Typical day of riding with Mr, Sean Hipkin, bike boxer of thy Rivendell.
Little bit of dirt, add a little bit of mud, good amount of climbing, a
couple
of creek crosses, throw in a rope swing and handful of golf balls in the
ride
and you can call it a day.
Doesn't really matter how or what
Affordable is always a judgment call. I understand we all can't always
pony up the price for that nice Riv thing we want, but I don't think their
stuff is overpriced for what you get, and where it comes from. Grant could
probably have his bags made in China, lower the price, and still make a
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