[RBW] FS swift rando bag, nitto handlebars, etc

Items for sale. Prices do not include shipping. Swift Industries small Ozette rando front bag. Waxed cotton front bag brown and burgundy. With Berthoud decaleur (attachments for 4bolt stems and nitto technomic included) $200 All bars $10 Nitto 115 - 45cm classic drop. 25.4 clamp Nitto noodle -

[RBW] Re: Oregon Outback

Next installment up: http://stonehog.com/2015/06/10/oregon-outback-2015-day-4/ This was an amazing day - most scenic and fun riding of the trip, for me at least. Brian Hanson Seattle, WA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Oregon Outback

Billy Truelove in 30 hours, 46 minutes. http://www.oregonbikepacking.com/the-oregon-outback-2015-in-aggregate/ On Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 10:47 PM, Mike Shaljian wrote: > So who won the Outback? Is it a secret from the internet until 6 months have > elapsed? Not that racing this would be my thing,

[RBW] Re: Oregon Outback

So who won the Outback? Is it a secret from the internet until 6 months have elapsed? Not that racing this would be my thing, but I'm interested to know what the rig strategies were with the top finishers this time around. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Dove Bar

I love that bar. If a used one doesn't show up, I'm pretty sure this is the same bar: http://www.niagaracycle.com/categories/nitto-swept-back-alloy-bar-25-4mm-485mm-width?page_context=search&faceted_search=0 I've also had good luck with Linus Bikes's Gaston handlebar: http://www.linusbike.com/p

[RBW] INVISIBLE LIFE PAINT GLOWS IN THE DARK

And there's the Bike Snob's retort: http://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2015/04/15/dont-make-bicyclists-more-visible-make-cars-stop-running-them-over/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: Oregon Outback

Excellent report, Brian - THANK YOU! I really want to do this ride. You seemed to enjoy the hammock? I'm curious about them, as I don't do so well sleeping on the ground. Alex Moll Marysville, WA On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 8:57:05 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: > > Next segment up: http://stonehog.

[RBW] Re: First trip to riv

I took the Bart out to Riv HQ for the first time a few years ago and couldn't understand exactly where the shop was. I called up to ask, was a little confused, so Will rode over and walked is over. He made a loyaler customer out of me. I still couldn't justify a new bike, but that tipped me ove

[RBW] Again? WTT: SimpleOne for Riv Mixte

Heya- Only interested in a trade, local preferred. 58cm SimpleOne, built up. Wanted: Riv Mixte, 650b only. Willing to trade full bike for frameset only. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

Re: [RBW] Re: A Thank You to Everyone Here

Ime, stiff tires need higher pressure so as not to feel like cold molasses. Your choice is between sluggish and harsh -- and both sluggish and harsh compared to supple tires, no matter what your pressure. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 10, 2015, at 8:14 PM, dougP wrote: > > John: > > Most Schw

[RBW] Re: First trip to riv

George: Google to see on a map but RBWHQ is at 2040 N. Main St. and BB&H is at 1061 N. Main St, both in Walnut Creek. Really close to each other but entirely different neighborhood vibes. BB&H is in a retail, small shop area, while 4 blocks away gets sorta industrial. You have to hunt for HQ

[RBW] Re: First trip to riv

Thank you, this has made my day. I'm not looking forward to Las Vegas so this will be my antidote. One further question, where is the second shop? Regards George Millwood On Thursday, 11 June 2015 10:23:16 UTC+10, drew wrote: > > yep. 2 shops. go to both, as they have different sorts of thing

[RBW] Re: FS: Hub Area Rack, Mustache Bars, Shifters

Bar end shifters are sold, everything else still available! On Monday, June 8, 2015 at 9:11:38 PM UTC-7, Michael Ullmer wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have a few items for sale, some things have been switched around on some > bikes. I'm also trying to fund my first riv frame purchase! If anyone has a

[RBW] Re: A Thank You to Everyone Here

John: Most Schwalbe tires have much, much stiffer sidewalls than Compass, Soma, and other "supple" tires. Even at low pressures they will ride more harshly. One of my favorite tires for loaded touring is the Marathon Supreme, and I can tell little difference between 50 psi & 70 psi. The sta

[RBW] Re: First trip to riv

Right, don't miss Bike, Book & Hatchet while in the neighborhood. dougP On Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 5:23:16 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > yep. 2 shops. go to both, as they have different sorts of things...kinda > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] FS: Sackville XS seatbag, green

Green canvas, honey leather. Realistically this was mounted/removed more often that it actually spent outside. I would either pull it before a ride for a bigger Carradice or Acorn, or grab another bike with such already installed. This is a great not-so-little little bag, but I seem incapable o

[RBW] Re: Intelligent design dynamo hubs

I just bought an SD-8 for my 20" wheeled Bike Friday Haul-a-Day. Can't wait to build up the wheel and see how it performs. I have other bikes with Shimano and Schmidt hubs, but neither rolling on 20" wheels. I'm hoping for low drag and imperceptible vibration, which is what I get with the Schmid

Re: [RBW] Advice and suggestions for custom dirt/pavement allrounder?

His Insta feed is something else. Wow.. KJ On Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 7:27:28 PM UTC-4, Mike Schiller wrote: > > Benedict's frame was built by Clockwork bikes. It is way more MTB than > road bike. He had to get a special LD stem to fit his Portola drop bars. > He also goes by the name Ul

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Dove Bar

I want to upgrade my sons bike and the Dove bar is the perfect size but it doesn't look like they make them anymore. Anyone have a set? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

Re: [RBW] Re: First trip to riv

Oh, and it's just a one block walk from the Walnut Creek BART Station. From: George Millwood To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 4:40 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: First trip to riv Excuse my abject ignorance but do you mean to say Rivendell operates a b

Re: [RBW] Re: First trip to riv

Yep. Stop in and shop away! It's a little hard to find, as it is more warehouse than storefront, but once inside, lots of neat things. From: George Millwood To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 4:40 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: First trip to riv Excuse

[RBW] Re: Advice and suggestions for custom dirt/pavement allrounder?

What are the points of divergence between the way you like a bike to ride and the way Soulcraft likes a bike to ride? I most like the way my Quickbeam rides, so I'm interested if the ride of a Soulcraft is somehow very different. I'd go ride one, but I'm not in the market to buy one, so I don't

[RBW] Re: First trip to riv

yep. 2 shops. go to both, as they have different sorts of things...kinda -- 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...@googleg

[RBW] Re: Advice and suggestions for custom dirt/pavement allrounder?

one reason I'd never have Soulcraft build a bike for me. I don't want a bike that rides like he likes... I want a bike that rides like I like. His Dirt Bombs max out out at 45 mm tires anyway.. so Patrick is out of luck. My Bantam is my version, more road bike than Soulcraft's Dirtbomb.

[RBW] Re: First trip to riv

Excuse my abject ignorance but do you mean to say Rivendell operates a bicycle shop in Walnut Creek? A shop where i can just drop in and shop to my hearts content? I'm from Australia and stopping over in San Francisco on my way to a Parking Conference in Las Vegas in a couple of weeks. I d

[RBW] Re: FS: SA Saddle, Carradice Nelson LF, Soma Porteur Rack, Bridgestone 650b-ready Frameset

GB bars sold. Saddle, rack, and frameset still available. David On Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 2:34:50 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > Lowered prices or changed shipping to lead to a lowered price on remaining > stuff. > Riv content: funds will go to buying 650b Dyad rims (sold exclusively by

Re: [RBW] Advice and suggestions for custom dirt/pavement allrounder?

Benedict's frame was built by Clockwork bikes. It is way more MTB than road bike. He had to get a special LD stem to fit his Portola drop bars. He also goes by the name Ultraromance on IG in case you want to see more skin. ~mike Carlsbad Ca -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Intelligent design dynamo hubs

What about the 9 series that Shutter Precision has released? Anyone have one yet? -J -- 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+unsub

Re: [RBW] Re: Intelligent design dynamo hubs

Well, it's clear to me that the drag-vs-light remains a consideration in choosing between an SP SV-8 and SP PV-8. Even with my SP PV-8 hub (and my SON28, for that matter), there have been a few occasions when I wished my light were brighter at a relatively slow speed when it was in fact brighter

[RBW] Re: Rivnuts question

The last thing I thought this thread was about is actual hardware :) On Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 9:34:40 AM UTC-4, Kurt Manley wrote: > > >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] 63cm Canti-Romulus part out

I'd like $775 for f/f/hs, BB, fenders, and brakes. If you would like any of the other bits, we can negotiate. Front rack, VO pass hunter I believe, integrated decauleur, $45. All bits included. Soma Hwy One bars, 46cm + your choice of either 90mm technomic stem or 12mm nitto Pearl stem $60 O

[RBW] Re: Is it crazy to do a century with Boscos?

Alan, I'm a firm believer that if you can tackle 75% of your target ride leading up to it, you'll be able to do the whole thing when it counts. A good plan is probably to ensure your bike setup is adequate for you for at least 75 mile rides of similar terrain, and then don't make any last-minut

[RBW] Re: FS: SA Saddle, Carradice Nelson LF, Soma Porteur Rack, Bridgestone 650b-ready Frameset

Lowered prices or changed shipping to lead to a lowered price on remaining stuff. Riv content: funds will go to buying 650b Dyad rims (sold exclusively by Riv it seems) for my Redwood Grand Bois Maes Parallel Bar - 42

[RBW] Re: First trip to riv

My last visit to RBW was a couple months ago, I had ridden to Walnut Creek for a Sierra Club event, and decided to stop by on my way back to Berkeley. I was impressed to see that Harry was teaching a woman to ride a bike that day... her first time on a bicycle, and she was making loops around th

[RBW] A Thank You to Everyone Here

Hi, I wanted to thank everyone for all the advice and information you've shared. You've given me the clues I needed to start navigating all the variables involved in setting up a bike. My wife was unhappy and mystified why she didn't like her Betty as much as the ones she rode at Riv. Read

[RBW] Re: Advice and suggestions for custom dirt/pavement allrounder?

Ha! I was drooling over the DIrtbomb yesterday! Soulcraft sent out an email looking for a couple people who wanted to sign up for next year's NAHBS bikes (nice discount, but you have to wait nine months). Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 10:54:36 AM UTC-7, iamkeith wrot

[RBW] Re: Advice and suggestions for custom dirt/pavement allrounder?

I have a desire for a similar bike, but without the panniers. I'd like to have a custom frame to take the parts from the Gravel Roadster . It's a Gary Fisher Utopia frame with a Kona P2 fork. If anyone has a larger frame like this (Utopia

[RBW] Re: Advice and suggestions for custom dirt/pavement allrounder?

> > > Here's one more option you might look at. Patrick. The "Dirt Bomb" by Soulcraft. http://www.soulcraftbikes.com/frames.php?frame_id=7 One of, if not *the* first semi-standard bike of this type available, outside of Rivendell. "Semi-standard" because they're built-to-order to your own

Re: [RBW] Re: Intelligent design dynamo hubs

There's something to consider, the SP dynohubs are prettier than the Shimano dynohubs /dons flame suit On Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 12:26 PM, Kelly wrote: > I have 3 of them in use over the last three years and have built wheels > for friends ... another 5 in my area .. all over a year old and have

Re: [RBW] Re: Intelligent design dynamo hubs

The hubs that are for smaller wheels will generate full light with modern LED lights at very slow speeds, something less than 5mph, in my experience. In fact, only when I spin my hub by hand, or walk the bike, do I notice less than full output with my 80 lux light. People overestimate the speed r

[RBW] Re: Advice and suggestions for custom dirt/pavement allrounder?

On Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 9:35:26 AM UTC-6, BenG wrote: > > My new issue of Bicyling mag has your bike on the cover. Story is about > the dude, no mention of the machine, but check out that bike. Lugs, fat > tires, discs, non-aero levers, dirt drop or woodchipper bar, basket, bags > aplen

Re: [RBW] Re: Intelligent design dynamo hubs

Kellie, I believe you are talking about the SV-8 and not the PV-8, which has full voltage per the German specs. On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 11:30 AM, Kellie wrote: > Don't count out the Shimano 3N80. I just put one on my new Saluki, and I > love it. A few more dollars than the ID and more powerful.

[RBW] Re: Intelligent design dynamo hubs

I have 3 of them in use over the last three years and have built wheels for friends ... another 5 in my area .. all over a year old and have been on tours in the mud and rain etc. Not a single failure .. the are efficient and good looking. Kelly On Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 12:53:44 AM UTC

Re: [RBW] Intelligent design dynamo hubs

Those are Shutter Precision hubs, not Intelligent Design hubs. Rivendell sells them at their site for less than this, in fact, I bought one from Riv. On Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 11:18 AM, Don Funke wrote: > Anyone have experience with these hubs? They have some good reviews and > are considerably le

[RBW] Re: Intelligent design dynamo hubs

Hah! There was a time when the ability to charge my tricorder (for me, an iPhone) or its yet-to-be-produced-analog (precision USB-powered coffee grinder? piezo-electric iced coffee cooler? mobile Bitcoin mine?) would definitely have been a plus. But I have after much time and mileage come to "

Re: [RBW] Advice and suggestions for custom dirt/pavement allrounder?

Interesting bike, though the rider conjures up the phrase, "gag me with a spoon." OTOH, one does get tired of Bicycling's ever bland covers and everlastingly used cliches. Patrick Moore, "making every ride the ride of his life" in ABQ, NM On Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 9:35 AM, BenG wrote: > My new is

Re: [RBW] Re: Intelligent design dynamo hubs

Those numbers do seem satisfactory. I certainly don't have any precise measurements of my own. Perhaps if I do get another dynamo wheel I'll go with a lower-drag ("smaller wheel") version. My understanding is that the current "larger wheel" dynamo output specs are something of a legacy from the

[RBW] Re: Advice and suggestions for custom dirt/pavement allrounder?

Radivist (John Watson) took the cover, I think. This bike? http://theradavist.com/2015/01/benedicts-romantical-clockwork-bikes-dirt-droop-29r/#1 On Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 11:35:26 AM UTC-4, BenG wrote: > > My new issue of Bicyling mag has your bike on the cover. Story is about > the dude

[RBW] Advice and suggestions for custom dirt/pavement allrounder?

My new issue of Bicyling mag has your bike on the cover. Story is about the dude, no mention of the machine, but check out that bike. Lugs, fat tires, discs, non-aero levers, dirt drop or woodchipper bar, basket, bags aplenty. Magnificent. Story says he has a social media presence -anybody kno

[RBW] Re: WTB - Shimano Bar End Shifter Pods and cable stops

Steve: Sent you a PM. Let me know here if you don't get. PMs have been problematic lately. dougP On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 10:47:08 PM UTC-7, Steve Cole wrote: > > I'm looking for a pair of Shimano bar end shifter pods with the cable > stops/adjusters that go on the downtube braze-on posts

[RBW] FS 52cm light Blue Riv. Clementine Frame only Preorder

Hi Ryan, You need to tell us about the trade and acquisitions on your post script. Thanks, Tom Palmer, just a little north or Ryan in Twin Lake MI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] Re: Rivnuts question

Thanks Ely!!! That would be awesome!! I'm headed up to Portland tomorrow, I'll message you when I get back. If you're going maybe we can hook up at the solstice campout. Thanks man! On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 10:47:14 PM UTC-7, Ely Ruth Rodriguez wrote: > > kurt, i've got the rivnut tool if y

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Advice and suggestions for custom dirt/pavement allrounder?

I would just like to chime in and say that one perhaps under-appreciated feature of a Jones is the truss fork. After never being to get rid of brake stutter with the Paul V-brakes on my Sam, I was really stoked to have exceptionally powerful brakes and absolutely no stutter. The truss fork seems