[RBW] Re: Midge, again

I've been thinking about the midge for an off-road bar lately too. In some ways it seems "almost" perfect, but my problem is that the short lower drop extensions seem way too short to fit my hands securely. So I found a product called "Terminators" from Control Tech ( http://www.controltechbik

Re: [RBW] Re: Midge, again

For many years now I have lust in my heart for the NLA Lynskey Ti Vaya. On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 8:55 PM, hsmitham wrote: > The Vaya was on my list of potential bikes but thankfully I went with the > Homer.I really like the Vaya though. The Midge looks like a great bar. > Maybe I'll try it at som

Re: [RBW] Re: Midge, again

The Vaya was on my list of potential bikes but thankfully I went with the Homer.I really like the Vaya though. The Midge looks like a great bar. Maybe I'll try it at some point. Hugh Sunland, CA On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 5:16:12 PM UTC-8, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > > I didn't tell you, I reall

Re: [RBW] interview with Ritchey on steel, gravel, wide tires and "innovation"

Wait a second. Tom Ritchey... Jay Ritchey Is TR JR's father?!?!?!?!?!? That is what the 'tubes say. Shocking! Awesome TR video on JR's site- Jay Bird Films. Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: Sping Sale: TA Carmina, Grand Bois Hetres, Panaracer Pasela, Schwalbe, Nitto,SKS, Sugino etc.

Hey, I shot you an e-mail about the Hetres and tubes ... lemme know when you get a chance, please. On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:40:39 AM UTC-5, hobie wrote: > > For sale. All items include shipping. > > Specialites TA Carmina crankset 172.5 w. both 130bcd road and > compact 94bcd spyders both

Re: [RBW] interview with Ritchey on steel, gravel, wide tires and "innovation"

Thanks! Funny though, a touring bike that barely fits 30mm tires! On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 4:35:22 PM UTC-5, Tom Goodmann wrote: > > elegant, that Ritchey tourer! > > > On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 9:30 PM, Brian Campbell > > > wrote: > >> My lugged, touring Ritchey. It was built (not for me!) when

Re: [RBW] Sackville (Baggins) Reference

Well done! On Mar 6, 2013, at 10:17 AM, Matt Beebe wrote: > I'm just glad these good bikes that Grant Petersen designs aren't named after > Atlas Shrugged, and this isn't the John Galt BW Owner's bunch. > > > > > > On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 11:39:21 AM UTC-5, colinthehippie wrote: > My th

[RBW] FS: Specialized Allez

57cm center to center American Flyer special. $300+ shipping. Please reply off list if you would like more info. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/8534679375/in/photostream/lightbox/ -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** "Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby

Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

Not on a Rivendell, but have Berthoud 60mm fenders and Schwalbe 50mm tires (26") on a Surly Long Haul Trucker and the Shimano Deore V brakes work just fine. Not sure I have a rubber boot on both, though. Can't remember. The bike hasn't been out for a while as I decided not to put studded tires o

Re: [RBW] Re: Midge, again

I didn't tell you, I really like these bars. Hope the pix helped. On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 5:08:02 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > I like that Vaya a lot! > > > On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 3:24 PM, Kellie Stapleton > > > wrote: > >> >> >> On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 10:54:42 AM UTC-8, Pat

Re: [RBW] Re: Midge, again

I like that Vaya a lot! On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 3:24 PM, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > > > On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 10:54:42 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > >> A woman on this list declared her intention a month or so ago to >> install a Midge. I'd be interested in hearing her opinion of it, and

Re: [RBW] Re: Sackville (Baggins) Reference

So true Matt, thank our lucky stars. Though if it was named after AS, the tenor of this group would be entirely different in a race centric way. Man I just gave my self the chills. Hugh Sunland, CA On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 10:23:10 AM UTC-8, Tom Goodmann wrote: > > Hahahaha! Perfect, Matt, p

[RBW] Re: V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

During my research on V-brakes I found arm lengths all the way from 85 mm (maybe even 80?) up to 107 mm. Of course not all brake posts are located in the same spot on the frame relative to the rim. So you'll to do some tedious measurements of your bike and research to figure out exactly what

Re: [RBW] The Tri-I lasts forever

O snap! Now there are two reviews. Now I gotta get in on that On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 3:01:43 PM UTC-8, William wrote: > > I wrote a review, but decided that was too stupid, even for me. So I > didn't submit it. > > On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 2:55:14 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: >> >> Do

Re: [RBW] The Tri-I lasts forever

I wrote a review, but decided that was too stupid, even for me. So I didn't submit it. On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 2:55:14 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: > > Don't neglect to add your review of the item. > > On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 1:09 PM, William >wrote: > >> http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/infini

Re: [RBW] The Tri-I lasts forever

Don't neglect to add your review of the item. On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 1:09 PM, William wrote: > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/infinite.htm > > It lasts forever, and Rivendell has an infinite supply of it. It's the > Infinite Inventory Item. I'm calling it the Tri-I. Only a dollar! > > -- >

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Anyone have experience with this trailer?

I have used it pretty extensively from quick overnights to cross country. It works great Nd is super easy to pack- no worries about load balancing. The bike is incredibly stable towing it and after using it for a few days the bike feels strange without it. I have used it on a variety of bikes fr

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Anyone have experience with this trailer?

Different bikes work better or worse with the BOB. If your bike is flexible, you may wobble when heavy. But, if your bike is robust, and you carry less than the maximum, it's the best I've ever used. I've also used the original Cannondale bugger, and the Burley delite in a couple of versions. Your

Re: [RBW] interview with Ritchey on steel, gravel, wide tires and "innovation"

elegant, that Ritchey tourer! On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 9:30 PM, Brian Campbell wrote: > My lugged, touring Ritchey. It was built (not for me!) when I was in 5th > grade. Still works great. I'm 45 now. Maybe he knows something. > > http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/001-3.jpg > > -- > Y

Re: [RBW] interview with Ritchey on steel, gravel, wide tires and "innovation"

Nice interview of Ritchey. I'll have to set aside time for the video. Ritchey pops up in RRs every now and again-- clearly an influence to GP and the industry. I'm interested to see how Ritchey's prediction of "simplification" plays out. I see more 1-by-X's around, and SS, and fixies. (Maybe b

[RBW] Re: Sping Sale: TA Carmina, Grand Bois Hetres, Panaracer Pasela, Schwalbe, Nitto,SKS, Sugino etc.

Hello, interested in teh mks urban pedals. do they look like the White industry lyotard copies? thanks Tom On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 6:40:39 AM UTC-8, hobie wrote: > > For sale. All items include shipping. > > Specialites TA Carmina crankset 172.5 w. both 130bcd road and > compact 94bcd spyde

[RBW] Re: Does shellaced tape feel crusty?

> > Thanks, y'all. > I think I will go un-shellaced on the bartape and see how it goes. > I will probably go for some leather tape later as the wallet allows. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] The Tri-I lasts forever

http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/infinite.htm It lasts forever, and Rivendell has an infinite supply of it. It's the Infinite Inventory Item. I'm calling it the Tri-I. Only a dollar! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

[RBW] Re: Does shellaced tape feel crusty?

By no means do I mean this to be snarky, but the following statement gave me a little chuckle: " However, I successfully reused some [handlebar tape] on a kickstand where I wasn't very concerned about the aesthetics." I also like the feel of shellaced bar tape. I particularly appreciate how

[RBW] Re: OT Anyone have experience with this trailer?

I used a Yak back in the late 90's early 2000's down the California coast a couple times and really liked it. It was the early model where the front fork part would swing around entirely into the inside cargo area, so it took up a lot less space in my garage than the later model that couldn't d

[RBW] Re: OT Anyone have experience with this trailer?

I've toured with my Nomad two wheel trailer and toured extensively with others using the BOB. Those touring with it like it. I'm just a pannier guy but would have no problem loading heavy and using a trailer. Then again I usually carry 70lbs of gear pannier weight included. Kelly On Wednes

[RBW] Re: Sackville (Baggins) Reference

I'm just glad these good bikes that Grant Petersen designs aren't named after Atlas Shrugged, and this isn't the John Galt BW Owner's bunch. On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 11:39:21 AM UTC-5, colinthehippie wrote: > > My third reading of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and I just realized the > S

[RBW] Midge, again

A woman on this list declared her intention a month or so ago to install a Midge. I'd be interested in hearing her opinion of it, and learning how she set it up. Me, I am still of mixed minds. (Howzat for a weird metaphor.) On the one hand, it is, both overall one of the better compromises for on-

[RBW] Re: Does shellaced tape feel crusty?

So I just got my new AHH from Riv. I ordered it with newbaums white - and it came with what looks like a single coat of shellac. FYI - but it was fine for me, I had intended on shellac anyway. You might double check with Riv if you don't want it shellaced at all.I've got two coats of

Re: [RBW] Does shellaced tape feel crusty?

I never liked any of the tapes, shellaced or not, personally. I love the VO leather handlebar wrap, the kind you sew on. I am pretty adept at sewing having a Fine Arts minor in college so it was pretty straight forward to get laced up. Now I only ride in the rain if I have to so I doubt it is as al

Re: [RBW] Re: Sackville (Baggins) Reference

Hahahaha! Perfect, Matt, perfect. On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 1:17 PM, Matt Beebe wrote: > I'm just glad these good bikes that Grant Petersen designs aren't named > after Atlas Shrugged, and this isn't the John Galt BW Owner's bunch. > > > > > > > On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 11:39:21 AM UTC-5, colin

Re: [RBW] Does shellaced tape feel crusty?

I must be the ONLY poster on this list who does not like shellac on cloth bar tape. I do think it feels hard compared to tape alone. How could it not? After all, shellac is used, in one application, as a wood finish. I say, naked bar tape feels better. Who cares if it won't survive a nuclear hol

[RBW] Re: Sackville (Baggins) Reference

On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 1:04:19 PM UTC-5, Leslie wrote: > > On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 11:39:21 AM UTC-5, colinthehippie wrote: >> >> My third reading of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and I just realized >> the Sackville reference by our friends at RBW. It's funny when you >> recognize it

[RBW] Sackville (Baggins) Reference

Jim is right. If I recall correctly from some interview he gave, although the LOTR connection was appreciated by Grant, the attitude and philosophy of RMW was what he really was modeling. He wanted to run a company like RMW, but with bikes. But as later product names attest, perhaps the Tolkien bec

[RBW] Re: Sackville (Baggins) Reference

On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 11:39:21 AM UTC-5, colinthehippie wrote: > > My third reading of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and I just realized the > Sackville reference by our friends at RBW. It's funny when you recognize > it in the Sackville Bags name. I must be pretty dense. http://www.r

Re: [RBW] Re: Sackville (Baggins) Reference

While it's true that the Rivendell name came from Rivendell Mountain Works, and not necessarily from Tolkein's Rivendell, the references can't be denied in the RBW products. Bombadil, Sackville, Baggins bags, Legolas. Grant and company play on the references, which I think is cool. Colin Cumm

[RBW] Re: Plastic Fenders and Hetres

Michael, do you have any pictures? I can't imagine that there would be much clearance since the Hetre's around about 40mm-42mm and the P45 should be about 45mm. The arithmatic makes it sound very tight, but maybe the real world measurements are a different story. Thanks! On Wednesday, March 6,

[RBW] Re: OT Anyone have experience with this trailer?

I love mine. I only use it for home depot runs and so forth. (I weighed my Yak and *without* the bag and it weighed 12 lbs!) Using it for groceries, TV sets, huge laundromat runs and so forth it works great. For touring on and off road I much prefer panniers. Clay Bend, OR On Tuesday, March 5,

[RBW] Re: Does anyone have any experience with the Public bikes basket on a Nitto M-12 front rack?

OkThanks everyone for your thoughts. I normally always have my panniers on the back. I just wanted to have an occasional temporary overload capacity for groceries. I have a Wald basket and I feel a tinkering episode in the garage coming on...a quick release bracketh? ...bwaaahahahaa!

Re: [RBW] Does shellaced tape feel crusty?

On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 9:42 AM, Ron MH wrote: > I must be the ONLY poster on this list who does not like shellac on cloth > bar tape. I do think it feels hard compared to tape alone. How could it > not? After all, shellac is used, in one application, as a wood finish. I > say, naked bar tape feel

Re: [RBW] Does shellaced tape feel crusty?

shellac is used in many applications. It's a pillcoating in certain cases. It can be found in a number of food-grade items. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shellac#Uses -sv On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 12:42 PM, Ron MH wrote: > I must be the ONLY poster on this list who does not like shellac on cl

Re: [RBW] Re: Sackville (Baggins) Reference

On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 9:20 AM, Tom Goodmann wrote: > I don't know enough about RBW and its Esteemed Founder to suss the > resonances that inspired the company > I'm pretty sure the etiology is written about in a Blug, but, in short, it's inspired by Rivendell Mountain Works. RMW was the creato

[RBW] Re: V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

Hi Owen, I use Shimano V-brakes (107 mm arms), 700C Big Apples (57 mm actual width on my rims) and Berthoud 60 mm steel fenders. It works great, although it was necessary to put a dent in (or should I say cold set) the fenders to get the housing stop/quick-release thingy on the V-brakes to clea

[RBW] Re: Sackville (Baggins) Reference

I teach courses on Tolkien's sources and fictions, and these Riv references add new dimension to LOTR for me. I don't know enough about RBW and its Esteemed Founder to suss the resonances that inspired the company name and those of some products, but of course a general sense of elvishness is

[RBW] Re: Does anyone have any experience with the Public bikes basket on a Nitto M-12 front rack?

i just borrowed a public bike this past weekend (from the hotel), just looking at the rack on that, the platform looks a lot bigger/wider then an M12, size is more similiar to a pletscher, so i'm not sure how this would clip on to an M12, Bobby has the best suggestion, just learn to love having

RE: [RBW] Re: Does anyone have any experience with the Public bikes basket on a Nitto M-12 front rack?

I have a plastic wicker version of this basket, and the quick release is not all that stable on my rear rack. It doesn't fall off, but it is not rock solid by any means. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Wedne

[RBW] Sackville (Baggins) Reference

My third reading of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and I just realized the Sackville reference by our friends at RBW. It's funny when you recognize it in the Sackville Bags name. I must be pretty dense. Cheers and happy reading/riding, Colin Cummings Amarillo, tx -- You received this messag

[RBW] Re: V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

I think it's entirely frame dependent. I ran 55mm Big Apples (in 26'" though) with big fat Planet Bike fenders and the standard Deore V-brakes that Riv sells (sold?) on my LHT with no problem. But I doubt they'd fit on my Quickbeam... -Pete in CT On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 7:11:52 AM UTC-5,

[RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking

GREAT STUFF, Smitty. I love your 3-seater cargo bike, but perhaps even cooler, your wife using her Betty Foy as a 'mini' cargo bike. I almost (but not quite) wish my kids were that age again... I'll have to work on the 'next' generation... Peace, BB On Friday, March 1, 2013 11:19:27 AM UTC-5,

[RBW] Re: Does anyone have any experience with the Public bikes basket on a Nitto M-12 front rack?

Sorry, for $60 I think Public has missed the boat with this (big time)... here's why: First, Riv sells Wald baskets for $20...no brainer... OK, the Public is removable, and it has a handle, but who wants to haul around the actual basket?? It's way too klunky and unstable, especially with a heav

[RBW] Re: OT Anyone have experience with this trailer?

I have one. Like it a lot. Great for camping. You can ride single track with it. I was told the Forest Service uses them to haul stuff around on back country trails. Your bike should have a reasonably stout rear triangle however. The trailer works well with my trail bike and with my mixte (tho

Re: [RBW] V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 4:11 AM, Salween < owen%livingrivers@gtempaccount.com> wrote: > Any experience out there with V-brakes, fenders and tires in 700c x 50mm > range? > I've been using the Conti Tour Ride 650x54 with fenders and Deore V-Brakes. A little tight getting the wheel in & out, but

[RBW] Re: OT Anyone have experience with this trailer?

I've seen the BOB used many times on trails (for trail maintenance), hauling tools, chainsaws and gas cans.. some heavy-duty gear for sure, and it works great!! It's best suited for offroad navigation where you don't want 2 wheels tracking over uneven terrain, possibly causing the trailer to

[RBW] Re: OT Anyone have experience with this trailer?

farther off topic- this trailer's ideal for heavy touring with relatively light loads but if you're looking for errands/local cargo hauling there's nothing better than the Surly trailers. I used mine to clear the rubble from a gutting of our house last summer, and groceries every week (lots of

Re: [RBW] Budget Riv? Still on the horizon?

Thanks. That's what I thought. I couldn't resist. David On Mar 5, 2013, at 10:48 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > 650B 56 single TT has gotta be the perfect bike! > > > On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 3:26 PM, Davidbea wrote: > I’ve also spent many hundreds of dollars (at least) on Bridgestones, > Univegas,

[RBW] Re: ISO 16 9 or 10 speed Shimano cassette cog spacers

This ebay seller machines small parts (good quality, inexpensive, fast shipping). I bet he could make what you needed. Brynnar Indy On Tuesday, March 5, 2013 2:50:01 PM UTC-5, bertin753 wrote: > > I probably asked onlist before, but I've not found any, so here goes > again. This to roll my own

[RBW] V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

Any experience out there with V-brakes, fenders and tires in 700c x 50mm range? One 50mm Big Ben reviewer was having success, but was not running fenders. Anyone else? Wondering what the max 700c tire-fender combo might be, and maybe the brake to go wi

Re: [RBW] Re: Budget Riv? Still on the horizon?

I just purchased a Soma San Marcos. Waiting for some of the parts to arrive. I like the Sam to commute on but I do find it a bit sluggish, I would not call it stiff. I am hoping the San Marcos is a bit more lively feeling. On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 1:48:50 PM UTC+10, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote

[RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking

Savvas- What a great chronicle of amazing innovation and creativity. It's to bad it takes so long for great innovations to catch on. Someone needs to do a documentary on these guys and the revolution they started. Thanks for posting and keeping the ideas alive. On Saturday, March 2, 2013 7:07:3

[RBW] Re: Plastic Fenders and Hetres

> > I have SKS P45 Longboards with Hetres on my Bleriot with Paul centerpull > brakes with plenty of clearance. > -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: Sping Sale: TA Carmina, Grand Bois Hetres, Panaracer Pasela, Schwalbe, Nitto,SKS, Sugino etc.

I'd love to have the Nitto cockpit; thanks. Tom -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to t

[RBW] Sping Sale: TA Carmina, Grand Bois Hetres, Panaracer Pasela, Schwalbe, Nitto,SKS, Sugino etc.

For sale. All items include shipping. Specialites TA Carmina crankset 172.5 w. both 130bcd road and compact 94bcd spyders both silver. The rings are 50/34 silver rings 94bcd and 52/42 black rings 130bcd.Comes w. Phil Wood BB 103mm, just the BB no rings. Crank alone is big $. Overall in excelle

[RBW] Does anyone have any experience with the Public bikes basket on a Nitto M-12 front rack?

http://publicbikes.com/p/PUBLIC-Rear-Basket This looks like a very handy basket. I am just wondering if it would work on an M-12? I wrote the company and so far no response. Does anyone have one? Thoughts? Opinions? Thanks in Advance, Clay -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[RBW] Re: OT Anyone have experience with this trailer?

I completely understand using a trailer for errands and local cargo hauling. However, if you're considering it for a tour, I'd invite you to play with the idea of packing lighter. The trailer weights 20 pounds empty. I was set for a 3 week trip, completely self contained and my gear and food we

[RBW] Re: Few quick pics of the new AHH

On Tuesday, March 5, 2013 7:51:51 AM UTC-6, NWAJack wrote: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/93846530@N08/ Yeah- haven't touched the weight machine in a while :). I put my acorn bag on this morning and will get out Saturday to try my best to start getting it dirty. I name my bikes and I think the