Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

Thanks, that's the plumpness! but, holy camoly, you're right, that's a whole lotta grams to spin. On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 11:42:48 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Jay, these are the size you're looking for, but not sure about all that mass you would be spinning around... 1125g

Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

I don't know about the water-bottle-behind-the-seat-tube idea. I'm not particularly worried about this under normal circumstances (I know many people who will only use camelbacks when mountain biking, because of concerns about trail dirt and animal dung), but it seems like this is just asking

Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

Keith, I'd rather my wife and daughters have the option of a second bottle cage and choose not to use it. As for contaminants, all kind soft solutions exist, including putting a cloth cover with elastic over the top of the bottle. I just wipe away the dirt and drink away. Of course most people

[RBW] Re: frame repair in Chicago

Others builders listed in Chicago are: http://legacyframeworks.com/ http://www.methodbicycle.com/contact/ Also, a couple in Indiana, but probably farther than you want to go. On Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 6:37:15 PM UTC-4, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: Hi, all. I've done a stupid thing and

[RBW] 2008 time machine

When I bought my Hillborne in Fall of 2009, Keven handed me two Riv Readers, the late 2008 one and the early 2009 one. I ran across them last night and flipped through them. Included in these two issues were: 1. Introductory article on the Bombadil and justification for the 2TT 2.

[RBW] Re: Way OT: Is there an Eye Doctor in the House?

The simple answer, Bobby, is yes. The world has been blurry for 4 years, as I experienced the world better without glasses because of a huge number of factors. These lenses appear to make it possible to both see clearly and not interfere with brain function. It's a new type of lens, and allows

[RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

on the 46cm protovelo we have, there is absolutely no room for a water bottle on the back of the seat tube with or without a fender. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

I just talked with Mark at Riv. and he said he's pretty sure there will be a second set of bottle mounts on the upper part of the top tube, high enough to no interfere with step through. Putting the bosses on the back of the seat tube could limit fender clearance in some sizes, so they nixed

[RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

They look great! But I see they are built with heavy duty tubing. Why couldn't they make them with lighter tubing for less weight to get up them hills? I would like to get a Riv one day for my wife to ride, if I can convince her. But I don't want to put anymore weight against her feet than

[RBW] Re: frame repair in Chicago

Others builders listed in Chicago are: At least when I reached out to them last Fall, those two builders said they were not able to take on repairs of third party bikes. Any how, appears to be a moot point now. On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 2:12:14 PM UTC-5, Steve wrote: Others builders

RE: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

Nice! I can't wait for mine. Did I say mine? I meant my wife's... One thing I haven't got my thick head around yet is the routing for the rear brake cable. We'll see soon enough when some build pics go up I guess, but I'm wondering what the trick is to get the cable from under the 'mixte stay'

[RBW] FS 1986 DB Apex 19 inch

I have this 1986 diamondback apex bike that im getting rid of. i always wanted to do something with it since it has so much potential, but i never got around to it. it measures 19.5in center to top, and the standover with these smallish tires is 76cm. would be a great trail bike or loaded

Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

Now now, what we are doing is considering, not worrying! I recently had a canti epiphany so I would prefer them to Vs for the added fender clearance... but on the other hand if there are no nice 60 mm slicks in 584 I guess we'll go with something smaller anyway, so it's a non issue. -- You

RE: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

But once you get ‘em spinning…WHEE! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] Sent: Friday, March 13, 2015 3:11 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG Thanks, that's the plumpness! but, holy camoly,

[RBW] Re: Way OT: Is there an Eye Doctor in the House?

Patrick, glad that better vision doesn't make experiences sensory overload! Style points to you new doc. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh -- 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

[RBW] Re: Way OT: Is there an Eye Doctor in the House?

Here they are. I think they do a LOT to help my appearance. Grin. https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/16804007932/ With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

Seatpost binder bolt mounted pulleys are the usual solution, both on older step-throughs for centerpull and step-through MTBs with cantis from the '80s. I have a few stashed away for whatever projects might call for one. David Chicago On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 3:48:49 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Way OT: Is there an Eye Doctor in the House?

I hear you, George! Probably not, but then I shouldn't be doing anything I do with vertigo either. Grin. I have several advantages over your car ride on Pikes Peak. My vertigo is constant, as in my mind never has an idea where I am in space, so there aren't any surprises from it, the only issue

[RBW] Re: Way OT: Is there an Eye Doctor in the House?

Anyone who can put up with me gets style points! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 1:29:38 PM UTC-6, ascpgh wrote: Patrick, glad that better vision doesn't make experiences sensory overload! Style points to you new doc. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh -- You

Re: [RBW] frame repair in Chicago

Owen Lloyd at Blue City Cycles (32nd S. Halsted) can probably take care of this. http://www.bluecitycycles.com/ I grew up in Elmhurst but don’t know any frame builders out that way (I’ve lived in Minnesota for decades), although quite frankly any decent welder should be able to reattach the

Re: [RBW] Re: Way OT: Is there an Eye Doctor in the House?

Deak - Bringing this OT thread a bit back On, if you suffer from vertigo should you be taking bike trips up Pike's Peak? I was uncomfortable almost the entire time, especially above the tree line, and I was in a car. I can't imagine what it'd be like on a bike, especially on the descent with

[RBW] Re: Way OT: Is there an Eye Doctor in the House?

Looking good, Deacon! Evan E. On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 1:29:43 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Here they are. I think they do a LOT to help my appearance. Grin. https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/16804007932/ With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: frame repair in Chicago

Thanks to all for the suggestions. I get the impression that this job is too small (as defined by what I'm willing to pay) for it to be part of somebody's actual business. I think I will simply try to re-mount the kickstand retro style (with a plate above the chainstays and a long bolt). I

RE: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

That's funny, I just called Walnut Creek to get the answer to that very question, relative to my pre-ordered blue 52cm. (Also funny because we're all sitting here worrying about build issues for a frame we're not even going to have for another 7 months at the earliest!) I got Miesha, then

Re: [RBW] Re: Way OT: Is there an Eye Doctor in the House?

On 03/13/2015 04:29 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Here they are. I think they do a LOT to help my appearance. Grin. https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/16804007932/ Not as much as these would do... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rambouillet and Rivendell Models....better with age

On 03/13/2015 10:31 PM, Eric Norris wrote: I have an iPhone. It’s not hard to use. I find touch screen phones virtually impossible to use in the only circumstance I care about (the only reason I have a cell phone, actually): outdoors in the sun, when somebody's had an emergency on a bike

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rambouillet and Rivendell Models....better with age

All you young kids with your fancy phones... in my day we wore an onion on our belt, as it was the fashion then! On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 7:47 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 03/13/2015 10:31 PM, Eric Norris wrote: I have an iPhone. It's not hard to use. I find touch screen

[RBW] Re: The Rambouillet and Rivendell Models....better with age

My horribly complicated Iphone allows me more freedom to ride my obsolete steel bike. And I favor my steel bikes most. On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 2:52:47 AM UTC-7, Jay LePree wrote: Hi all: I took my Rambouillet in for service to get it ready now that we are getting a thaw here in

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rambouillet and Rivendell Models....better with age

I have an iPhone. It’s not hard to use. “Complications” answering a call? Huh? It rings, and to answer I slide a big red button to the right across the screen. It even shows you which way to slide it. I’m mystified at how anyone could be confused by that. Yes, a flip phone is easy to answer.

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rambouillet and Rivendell Models....better with age

Steve, where you ride there is no shade? Takes me .02 seconds to fix your high tech problem to position my body between the sun and my iPhone. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] 2008 time machine

I remember when I first started considering buying certain models of Riv, I saw that my size was in 650b. I thought Why is this guy messing with things?. I wanted 700c. But I think both my Rivs look great with 650b, there's no toe overlap -even fendered, there are fantastic tires and wheels

Re: [RBW] 2008 time machine

Remember Rivendells that only had clearance for 28-32mm tires! That seems like a BCE funerary object you would find in an Etruscan tomb! On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 7:16 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: *I also love that Riv has now been around long enough that there are eras.* Right? I

[RBW] 61cm Atlantis on LA Craigslist

Ostensibly complete bike. Decent price if she rolls out the door in one piece. I am extrapolating the 61cm from C-C/C-T. No affiliation. (Apologies if you are the seller. Getting good intel from you was like pulling teeth. Uncle.) http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/bik/4925558875.html From

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rambouillet and Rivendell Models....better with age

I just got my first smartphone, an Iphone 5s, a few months ago. S much better than a flip phone which I was using prior. The GPS has already saved me on a ride and my wife can track my position if she gets worried, which she doesand that is just for starters. It's awesome. The

Re: [RBW] 2008 time machine

*I also love that Riv has now been around long enough that there are eras.* Right? I remember the era when Riv style was an outlier in a sea of skinny tires and low bars. Now there's tall headtubes and fat tires everywhere, and 650B is a common mtb size! On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 4:35:20 PM

Re: [RBW] 2008 time machine

-Original Message- From: Bill Lindsay Sent: Mar 13, 2015 10:48 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] 2008 time machine When I bought my Hillborne in Fall of 2009, Keven handed me two Riv Readers, the late 2008 one and the early 2009 one. I ran

Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

Cyclotourist has a Glorious in the family. Maybe he'll comment on what kind of brakes how they're rigged. I occasionally see a Glorious around town and noticed it had Dura-Ace center pulls (how old are those??) but never noticed the actuation. dougP On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 1:59:37

[RBW] Re: The Rambouillet and Rivendell Models....better with age

This post seems to be drifting away without response and I'm reluctant to see that happen, so here goes: Within the past couple of months I have seen evening news segments containing man-on-the-street interviews of people favoring those older style cell phones that just flip open to be

Re: [RBW] 2008 time machine

Wow. The transition from what I sometimes call the "Riv Classic" era of ToyoRam and ToyoAtlantis to the current era. I simultaneous love both the classic era and what they have evolved into. I also love that Riv has now been around long enough that there are eras. Off to ride my 2TT albatross bar

Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

Here's a good reason for more water bottle holders on a good "town" bike: If you're shopping, it's sometimes nice to have a bottle cage for a newly purchased bottle of something you got at the store. If the bottle's the right size, the cages can hold "non-athletic" drink containers. Seems fitting

[RBW] Re: The Rambouillet and Rivendell Models....better with age

That's awesome, Jay! You've got some good owners there to recognize that. The shops around here (especially the one I can bike to without risking life and limb climbing back up the canyon pass without a shoulder and a lot of insane drivers) scratch their heads. Really? That's NEW? They still

RE: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

I have a Wilbury – no problem there, the rear brake is mounted on the midstay bridge, so the cable run is straight to the brake straddle cable. (For centerpulls; for sidepulls I think you can just install the cable upside down, no straddle required.) On the Clemmie-girl, the canti posts are

[RBW] Re: BUMP: Blue 58 cm Ram for sale, lower price: $1,200.00

any possibility that you can wash it in hot water, throw it in the dryer and shrink it down a few sizes??? i had to let go of a 56 that I finally came to terms with it being too big... Great bike though! -Andy On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 11:40:41 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: I am the 3d

Re: [RBW] Friday morning ride, Carlsbad

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RE: [RBW] Friday morning ride, Carlsbad

Maybe I should have mentioned that we'll be riding on the road only, no mixed terrain? Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website: www.synapticcycles.com Twitter: @synapticcycles phone: 949-374-6079 Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 23:41:03 -0700 From:

[RBW] Re: Widest fender for 20 wheel?

Cody at Woody's Fenders would make such fenders for you. http://www.woodysfenders.com/store/ But they are much more expensive than most fenders. Also they are thicker than plastic / metal fenders, so it's possible that you don't have enough clearance. Takashi 2015年3月13日金曜日 10時34分33秒 UTC+9

[RBW] The Rambouillet and Rivendell Models....better with age

Hi all: I took my Rambouillet in for service to get it ready now that we are getting a thaw here in Northern NJ. The new owners of the Tenafly Bicycle Workshop had not seen the bike before. (I had been riding a Redline Monocog set up for the street.) I brought the bike in and the owners had

[RBW] FS Phil wood rivy rear wheel plus plus

Bump price reduced to $475...will also sell front hub and rim separately 150 for hub 75 for rim, that includes shipping...$200 for both including shipping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Friday morning ride, Carlsbad

That's still fast, unless I'm drafting the whole time, then I can keep up. Wind resistance seems to be an issue for me :) On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 1:55 AM, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: Maybe I should have mentioned that we'll be riding on the road only, no mixed terrain?[image: Emoji]

Re: [RBW] Best 2ish allrounder tire?

Do you use the same hubs when you are using multiple wheelsets on the same bike? Seems like if you didn't, you might have to make minor rear derailer adjustments when you switched. On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 7:52 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I am a huge proponent of multiple

[RBW] Re: Widest fender for 20 wheel?

Whoa, those are nice! And they make them in a 2.5 version! Alas, way out of my budget at this point... Anton On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 6:04:40 AM UTC-4, Takashi wrote: Cody at Woody's Fenders would make such fenders for you. http://www.woodysfenders.com/store/ But they are much more

RE: [RBW] Re: Way OT: Is there an Eye Doctor in the House?

Big smile here, Patrick. Congratulations! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Deacon Patrick Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 9:00 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Way OT: Is there an Eye Doctor in the House?

[RBW] Re: Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!

Potholes and litter appearing in massive quantities as the snow melts above it are all around us here in Chicago. -- 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

[RBW] Re: frame repair in Chicago

Custom frame builder on the south side d/b/a: Humble Frameworks http://www.humbleframeworks.cc/ says he does repairs. Heard good things about his work. Caveat: I reached out to the builder about some revisions I wanted on one of my frames. Initially he was enthusiastic and seemed ready to

Re: [RBW] Best 2ish allrounder tire?

Mike, Thanks for passing on the Hunter Nugz link! http://huntercycles.bigcartel.com/product/hunter-nugz Amazing, its one of those I cant believe that I didn't garage-make something like that. I think I might make one this weekend. No Paul brakes in the house, but that wont stop me. Scott

Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

They should add a second set of bottle cage bosses on the back of the seat tube. They showed a strap-on twofish cage in that position earlier on the BLUG. The twofish cage actually works ok, from my experience, but it's ugly. On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 7:19 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com

[RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

*Oh my darlin, OH my darlin*... I ordered a 59' Clementine in orange... oh mercy she is beautiful... Got a slow and meticulous build plan racing through my head... Oh the accessories that will be required... wow. On Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 7:51:59 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: I'm sure

[RBW] Re: Way OT: Is there an Eye Doctor in the House?

Patrick, That is wonderful news. And, I couldn't agree more about the nature of folks in this group! On Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 9:00:22 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: Sorry for the update on an off topic post, but wanted to easily update all the wonderful, thoughtful folks who wrote me

[RBW] Re: Way OT: Is there an Eye Doctor in the House?

So you mean you've been able to do ALL that you do, despite limited vision? Wow, can't wait for the NEXT trail report... Safe riding, Patrick. On Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 9:00:22 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: Sorry for the update on an off topic post, but wanted to easily update all

[RBW] Re: Minor MINDBLOWN : More Riv forks! and affordable!

Hopefully no lawyer lips on those drops... Funny!! On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 12:34:43 AM UTC-4, Surlyprof wrote: Has anyone checked the bathroom? [image: Tp] On Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 8:49:40 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: This may get me tossed from this forum... so just to

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 52cm parallel 2TT Bombadil Raw F/F/HS +

Thanks Dan! No worries, It's actually headed to San Fran so maybe you'll see it around. I have a line one. We'll see what happens. On Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 11:19:44 PM UTC-4, danmc wrote: That build looks great Jeff! Too bad it was a little too small for you. I am sure the 58 Atlantis

Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

I was thinking the same about a second cage behind the seat tube. Maybe a nice place for a tool roll or even a paleo sandwich. There's a Porcelain Rocket/Rick Hunter long-wheelbase fat bike that has a custom behind seat-tube bag.

Re: [RBW] Best 2ish allrounder tire?

Mike, How does the ride of the Nine Line's compare to the Rock 'n' Roads? Thanks, John On Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 8:21:09 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: with Paul Canti's you can add Hunter Nugz http://huntercycles.bigcartel.com/product/hunter-nugz

Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

+3 on all that useful space behind the seat tube! a great place for a water bottle or a Salsa Anything cage, and it frees up the main triangle for a capacious frame bag. and speaking of the massive tire clearances, are there any great for nothing, good for everything 650b x 60mm tires out

Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

There's room for an Anything Cage behind the seat tube? Wow. I knew the chainstays were long, but I didn't realize they were THAT long. I am so upset about this bike-- upset that I can't buy one right now for my son. This is the bike he needs. On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 9:26 AM, 'Jay B' via RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

Jay, these are the size you're looking for, but not sure about all that mass you would be spinning around... 1125g is two tires worth of rubber! http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/super-moto-x On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 9:26:29 AM UTC-7, Jay B wrote: +3 on all that useful