Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

After 3-4 years of statewide "extreme" drought, NM has pretty much recovered over the last 2 years, and this winter in particular has been wet, at least by the standards of a city with average citywide rainfall of 9" per annum (it ranges from 5" on the west mesa to 14" at the foothills). Last

Re: [RBW] PSA: Eroica California early registration

I bet a Saluki or other 650B bike would be okay, but if you really wanted to pull it off, slap a 700X25C wheelset on there. Should fit fine as long as you have sidepulls. On Wed, Dec 30, 2015 at 9:55 PM, Evan E. wrote: > Justin: I'm pretty sure that if you show up on a

[RBW] Re: Hilsen or Atlantis

http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-172.htm Leather bar tape!! Wishing it was a 71cm... -Kai On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 6:36:40 PM UTC-5, erik balsbaugh wrote: > > Hello group! > > I recently had my baby, a rivendell Atlantis stolen out of my back yard. I > rode this baby on an 8k mile

[RBW] Re: 25% off ANYTHING in Web Specials!!!

Any folks w/ Woolpower able to comment on the fit? Do they run true to size, a bit small, "relaxed" cut? Thanks. On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 2:37:33 PM UTC-8, Christopher Murray wrote: > > PSA: Coupon on the Blug says 25% off anything in Web Specials. It does not > say it excludes

Re: [RBW] Mounting a Large Front Basket

Jim, It depends on what you plan to carry. I have commuted with a large Wald basket mounted to a Nitto mini-front rack for about 5 years. My work bag is a Patagonia Mini-Mass, and it fits perfectly in the large basket. I normally carry a laptop, a few papers, and maybe a book or two. When the bag

Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen or Atlantis

Erik, it sounds like you have come out of this with a good bike! Being between sizes shouldn't be a problem, you can get your fit dialed in with stem length easily enough. Enjoy the new kid-hauler!!! On Wed, Dec 30, 2015 at 7:07 PM, erik balsbaugh wrote: > Done, Ordered a

[RBW] Re: Hilsen or Atlantis

61cm AHH owner here. Used for kid hauling (Burley Piccolo), commuting to work and completed my first 200k brevet this past October. I vote for the AHH but I am biased. ;-). On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 9:48:27 PM UTC-5, Kainalu wrote: > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-172.htm >

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 1:40:10 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > Especially where there's this much clearance. But on the Clem, the > unique curve of the stays means that the hole is not actually pointing at > the center of the axle, so it looks like it would either require a

Re: [RBW] PSA: Eroica California early registration

Justin: I'm pretty sure that if you show up on a Saluki with drop bars, non-aero brake levers, down tube shift levers, and toe clips with straps, you and your bike will be welcome. [Speaking of toe clips, please send me an email. Thanks.] -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

Since the curved stays were already a kind of kludge thing, it's kind of hard to call this whole hole thing a design or production flaw. I realize it may be a case of semantics, but understandable oversight seems about right. The issue I see with the wedge solution is, as mentioned by Keith,

Re: [RBW] PSA: Eroica California early registration

I went last year and it was pretty dang fun - my attitude towards it is "Do Your Best". Any of you can totally swap out a cockpit for a non-aero setup; I absolutely believe in your skills. But why stop there- go big! Let's see who has the Retrogrouchiest Riv ever. =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA

[RBW] PSA amazing price on a tiny 53 Atlantis

Not affiliated in any way in Santa Cruz http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/bik/5379703508.html -- 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: Hilsen or Atlantis

Erik: We have some listmembers who have one of each, so hopefully they'll chime in. Sorry to hear about the loss of your Atlantis but it sounds like you came thru OK. I have an Atlantis and love it for touring but don't do any performance riding so not sure how it would do as a brevet bike.

[RBW] Re: Hilsen or Atlantis

Erik, I have both a 56cm Atlantis and 58cm Hilsen. Hit me up off list and we can discuss the merits of both. My Hilsen: https://flic.kr/p/CxdevA My Atlantis : https://flic.kr/p/v3AQqv Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 3:36:40 PM UTC-8, erik balsbaugh wrote: > Hello

[RBW] Re: 25% off ANYTHING in Web Specials!!!

Oooh, who got the 51cm Demo Hunqapillar? That was my first Riv Demo ride :) -- 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: Hilsen or Atlantis

BTW, I am 185 and have an 87cm standover. On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 10:00:06 PM UTC-5, Brian Campbell wrote: > > 61cm AHH owner here. Used for kid hauling (Burley Piccolo), commuting to > work and completed my first 200k brevet this past October. I vote for the > AHH but I am biased.

[RBW] Re: Rapid Rise Rear Der

Will, I do see your points and can agree to some of them. In fact, I've even shown a few newbies how to switch chainrings without affecting the overall gearing (much) by the "double-dump" method (that is most convenient when using Campagnolo Ergopowers). Nevertheless, it must take extreme

[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano 105 FD-5703 Triple Front Derailleur

Clamp is a 31.8mm and i will also include a shim for 28.6mm. Keith On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 10:18:41 PM UTC-7, Keith Muller wrote: > > I have a Shimano 105 FD-5703 Triple Front Derailleur I'm looking to sell. > Used about 500 miles like my other stuff. $20 Shipped. DM me with any

[RBW] Re: Ever buy parts just because they're shiny?

Dear Jim, I have good relationships with bike builders, and I like trying out new-to-me designs. I go to swap meets. I'm a Magpie (ooh! Shiny! Catches light just so!) I end up with piles of shiny aluminum and chrome-steel bits. Then I scrape them up in use. Best, Will William M. deRosset

[RBW] Re: Rapid Rise Rear Der

My experience with clicky things is fairly limited, but with my campy ergo brifters it still seems very obvious that one lever is pulling in cable to pull the chain uphill moving the internal mechanism to the next ratchet stop, and the other lever dumps it down one ratchet stop at a time. Same

[RBW] Re: Ever buy parts just because they're shiny?

Yes, I had hammered honjos for 7 (?) years before the rear one cracked. I admired the looks of the cream long boards on my wife's Betty so put a pair on the Ram. The blue on the Ram is enough different from the Betty to make the fenders look off to me. I have a pair of VOs ready to install.

[RBW] Mounting a Large Front Basket

Good morning all, I was interested in group-member opinions on the best rack to mount a large Wald basket on the front of your Rivendell. I'm thinking that neither the mini-front rack, nor Mark's Rack, is ideal to support the large basket. So what racks are you using? Thanks in advance for

[RBW] FS: Drivetrain Parts, Shifters, Disc Brakes, & Headset

Brakes & Headset are sold. Drivetrain & Shifters are still available. Keith -- 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

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

Actually, though it can be a bit tedious, it is not difficult to be very precise with spacers/shims. Therefore I believe your presumption that they can not be used successfully with metal fenders is wrong. Sorry about the ad hominem attack. On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 6:23:07 AM UTC-8,

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

On 12/30/2015 11:18 AM, ted wrote: Actually, though it can be a bit tedious, it is not difficult to be very precise with spacers/shims. Therefore I believe your presumption that they can not be used successfully with metal fenders is wrong. If "tedious" bothers anyone, they should avoid

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

On 12/30/2015 12:10 PM, ted wrote: I have alway thought the reason for adjusting the fenders curve was to match the tire and get the fender line one wants. If your fender doesn't match your tire radius they way you want it to, you have to adjust the fender or live with the miss-match. For me

[RBW] Re: Ever buy parts just because they're shiny?

Ah, I have a beautiful early Chorus FD broken in the same place. Maybe metal fatigue or my over tightening? I have never been willing to part with it, nor find someone able to repair it. Michael On Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 11:20:29 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Front derailer says, I

Re: [RBW] Re: Ever buy parts just because they're shiny?

I replaced a perfectly arranged 44/30 Pro 5 Vis 7 speed drivetrain on my Ram with a slightly more problematical 9 speed one based around a Dura Ace 7410 crankset, simply because the 7410 is so pretty; IMO, the nicest DA crankset made, and because this crankset matched the f and r derailleurs and

Re: [RBW] Interesting Simple One mod into "touring/cx" bike

I agree with you Patrick. The difference I see is that altering your custom to fit your riding style makes logical sense. Seems the purpose of a custom is to be exactly what the customer wants and therefore your changes were a fulfillment of that ideal. I am not passing judgment on the SO owner

Re: [RBW] Interesting Simple One mod into "touring/cx" bike

On 12/30/2015 10:43 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: No, what I wanted would have required a new custom even after the singles came out, since the QB and SO don't have what I want in a fixed gear bike. Likewise without the "destructive" mods, I would not have had the kind of bicycle I wanted, as I

Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting Simple One mod into "touring/cx" bike

I also have run a QB as a three speed, for several years as my only multi-geared bike. Although it is back to SS duty, if I ever come across another 64 QB and my finances are right, I'd pick it up to be a dedicated three-speed townie bike. Love the way my QB rides. I ran the shifter cable

[RBW] PSA: Eroica California early registration

I know some of you listers did this ride last year because I saw you there. Early, discounted registration for the 2016 ride ends tomorrow. http://www.eroicacalifornia.com/ I will be there with my Eisentraut, sitting on my Riv/BOB-ish Brooks saddle and rolling on 30mm tubulars. I'm just

Re: [RBW] Mounting a Large Front Basket

If you don't already have a mini or marks then the suggestions are good. If you do, you might try looking for one of riv's platracks from a few years back. It's an add on that makes a great base for a large basket. https://flic.kr/p/7CP2E4 Someone's probably got one they don't need (not me

Re: [RBW] PSA: Eroica California early registration

6.1(a) and 6.1(c) might be hard for many Rivendell owners to meet, that being, downtube shifters required and brake cables that go over the handlebars. I don't recall Rivendell selling brake levers with the traditional out-the-top cable arrangement in recent years. But otherwise, it sounds like

Re: [RBW] PSA: Eroica California early registration

You can get some from SOMA right now for 20% off! -J On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 12:29:59 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: > > 6.1(a) and 6.1(c) might be hard for many Rivendell owners to meet, > that being, downtube shifters required and brake cables that go over > the handlebars. I don't

[RBW] Re: Mounting a Large Front Basket

I'm using a Nitto Big Front rack (34F) to support a large Wald basket on my Atlantis. I'm using a Nitto F20 on a 26" wheel camping bike to support a Medium Wald Basket. I'm using a Velo Orange Constructeur front rack to support a medium Wald basket on another commuter bike. On Wednesday,

[RBW] Mounting a Large Front Basket

I have a Nitto big front rack for my wald. I choose that one so I can run the basket in conjunction with panniers. Coincidentally, bens cycle is having an awesome sale on Nitto right now and with the newyear2016 discount code a big rack comes to $150 with free shipping! That a $60 savings. -

Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting Simple One mod into "touring/cx" bike

Tom, Would love to pass the wheel on to you. I am settling into my new home in North Muskegon. Let me know if you want to see it and my other bikes, you are welcome anytime. Sincerely, Ryan Hankinson (616)928-4226 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] FS: Soma Supple Vitesse EX 700x42c tires

Bought these to see what everyone is talking about. They are round and roll fast, basically a wider Jack Brown Green. However, this is the version without the Kevlar belt and I found I wanted more flat protection for my daily commute. Alas, my adventuring bike cannot fit such a girth. According

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

So. as long as this particular discussion is active, I'm hoping I can get a bit of related advice/suggestions. I just yesterday got some SKS plastic fenders from Tim, to install on my 59 Clem, and am running into something I haven't seen before. First of all though, I can confirm that

Re: [RBW] PSA: Eroica California early registration

So - just so I understand, for mostly academic reasons, not that I'm going to enter, but maybe? I could use my Saluki _if_ I used - non-aero levers - Downtime shifters - Shallow rims ala the Pacenti PL23 in 32 spoke or more - Pedals with clips and straps Is that all? -J On Wednesday, December

[RBW] Re: FS: parting out a bike

Another update. Lowered prices on a couple things. Prices include conUS shipping. PayPal Personal payment please. Nitto B136 Randonneur Bar Setup - 44cm bar, 11cm Nitto Technomic stem (225mm height) 26.0mm clamp, Shimano non-aero brake levers, faded blue cloth tape - $85 shipped or

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 4:48:31 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > ??? > > The "napkin rings" were the cast reinforcements at the top and bottom of the headtubes, which have recessed lettering. Together, they were supposed to say "RBW - EST 1994" but the production versions

Re: [RBW] Mounting a Large Front Basket

SOMA has a mini-alloy rack that basically looks like a Blackburn rack for the front of your bike that many folks use to support their Wald baskets. I just use a Mark's Rack. I try not to overload it. -J On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 3:36:08 PM UTC-8, Patrick D Kelly wrote: > > This may be

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

On 12/30/2015 07:09 PM, iamkeith wrote: On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 4:48:31 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: ??? The "napkin rings" were the cast reinforcements at the top and bottom of the headtubes, which have recessed lettering. Together, they were supposed to say "RBW

Re: [RBW] PSA: Eroica California early registration

Well the Saluki sure isn't inspired by the 90's or 00's road racing bicycles! -J On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 2:57:52 PM UTC-8, Brewster Fong wrote: > > > On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 12:39:16 PM UTC-8, Justin August wrote: >> >> So - just so I understand, for mostly academic

Re: [RBW] PSA: Eroica California early registration

On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 12:39:16 PM UTC-8, Justin August wrote: > > So - just so I understand, for mostly academic reasons, not that I'm going > to enter, but maybe? > I could use my Saluki _if_ I used > - non-aero levers > - Downtime shifters > - Shallow rims ala the Pacenti PL23 in

[RBW] Re: FS: Soma Supple Vitesse EX 700x42c tires

Just for general information: How wide were the tires when you de-mounted them? And what rims were you using? It'd be useful to know how much these tires grow under pressure. Peter "almost certainly don't have a bike that will fit these, although my Bertin Americain is an outside possibilty"

[RBW] Re: 25% off ANYTHING in Web Specials!!!

No kidding! If only that big windfall had already arrived! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 3:37:33 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote: > > PSA: Coupon on the Blug says 25% off anything in Web Specials. It does not > say it excludes bikes. Man oh man if only there

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

Dear Keith, A set of four (two pair) of the concave/convex washers sold with v-brake pads would sort that issue, one on either side of the fender. The best solution would have been for that threaded boss to have been oriented to the axis of the hub, I.e. rotating the boss fifteen degrees or

Re: [RBW] PSA: Eroica California early registration

"Pre-1980" barcons are also permitted. Campagnolo and pre-index Suntour are commonly mentioned, but you'd probably get a bye for Silvers. As for non-aero brake levers, internally frame-routed cables are permitted. So if you've got a better-quality French frame or a lower-quality Italian city

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

The boss on the underside of the brace is threaded. But it is NOT at a right angle to the face of the fender, where it wants to be.Hard to show in a picture, so I'm slightly exaggerating in the photo below, just for illustration's sake. Just slightly. On your bike, the stays point

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

I think that's a good idea too!. I'll try it. You are definitely visualizing the problem anyway. Meanwhile, you bring up a question I've had: I don't want to "complain" at all. I'm not unhappy. But, being a distant mail-order-only customer, I have no personal relationship with Rivendell.

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

I see. That wasn't at all clear in the other photos, but it is here. On 12/30/2015 06:23 PM, iamkeith wrote: The boss on the underside of the brace is threaded. But it is NOT at a right angle to the face of the fender, where it wants to be.Hard to show in a picture, so I'm slightly

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Relaxed Rear Geometry & Actual Effect

It occurs to me that having a slack STA is probably necessary in situations where you have fewer frame sizes (like the Clem/Clementine) because as the seat post is raised it opens up the effective top tube distance allowing the frame to accommodate a broader range of riders. -- You received

[RBW] Re: Christmas Clementine

WOW! That's the best looking Clementine build I've seen so far & I've built two! LOL I went with the Big Ben tire due to the frame having mountain bikeish tire clearance; I was afraid narrower tires would look lost in the frame, but I guess with the fenders it helps fill out the extra space!?

[RBW] Hilsen or Atlantis

Hello group! I recently had my baby, a rivendell Atlantis stolen out of my back yard. I rode this baby on an 8k mile tour around the country, but as of late had used the bike mainly as a commuter and a bike to haul my son around in a trailer. On the bright side, insurance covered some of the

Re: [RBW] Mounting a Large Front Basket

This may be sacrilege, but I use a racktime top-it front rack on a couple bikes to support a large riv/wald basket. http://www.rei.com/product/852184/racktime-top-it-front-bike-rack I then load up the basket, and tie sleeping bags and tents to the underside of the basket/rack.

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

On 12/30/2015 06:32 PM, iamkeith wrote: I think that's a good idea too!. I'll try it. You are definitely visualizing the problem anyway. Meanwhile, you bring up a question I've had: I don't want to "complain" at all. I'm not unhappy. But, being a distant mail-order-only customer, I

[RBW] Re: Hilsen or Atlantis

Sounds like you've mostly answered you own question. Based on my experience/love/abuse of my Quickbeam, which is a roadie weight frame closer to the AHH than the Atlantis, the AHH will serve you brilliantly. Go for it! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 4:36:40 PM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Interesting Simple One mod into "touring/cx" bike

No, what I wanted would have required a new custom even after the singles came out, since the QB and SO don't have what I want in a fixed gear bike. Likewise without the "destructive" mods, I would not have had the kind of bicycle I wanted, as I said before. On Wed, Dec 30, 2015 at 8:34 AM,

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

I have alway thought the reason for adjusting the fenders curve was to match the tire and get the fender line one wants. If your fender doesn't match your tire radius they way you want it to, you have to adjust the fender or live with the miss-match. For me that is a separate issue from bridge

Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting Simple One mod into "touring/cx" bike

https://flic.kr/p/pBp2SL This is a picture of the front before I added the rack and basket. The grey cable housing goes to a clamp on cable stop that I sourced from Riv. The shifter cable continues under the BB shell which on my silver QB has metal cable guides on the bottom. The cable

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

As the original poster, I'd like to just say that I was only asking for some guidance on an attachment point I had not previously dealt with, not whining! I would not say I have an abhorrence of spacers; I've set up a few custom spring things at the chainstay points on bikes with horizontal

[RBW] Hilsen or Atlantis

58 Homer on Web specials, 25% off with the new years coupon from the blug. I think it would do everything you need at a very nice price, and you wouldn't need to wait on it. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Mounting a Large Front Basket

I think your question needs a little more clarification, what would you like to carry in the basket? I have a wald large on my QB and i use a nitto mini+platrack. i added the platrack because i like to carry as much as possible (car battery, watermelon, gallon of milk), but if i was not

[RBW] Re: Mounting a Large Front Basket

I mounted a Cosmo on the front of my Bomba, then mounted a Platrack on top of it: https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/7729133174/in/album-72157623199721925/ Then, I can ziptie the Wald onto the Platrack, which more fully supports it:

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

Oops. Deleted my previous post becasue I just realized I was asking the exact same question that Mark was asking in the other thread, which was what initiated this thread in the first place. Didn't really see an answer yet though, so let me simplify my question: I don't worry, in theory,

Re: [RBW] PSA: Eroica California early registration

I believe dropbars are required, too. I consider myself a somewhat retrogrouchy dude, but I don't have any bikes with even one of those features. How did this happen?? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

Thanks, Steve. I guess I was clarifying/correcting my question as you were responding. You may have inadvertently answered it though: If I use some sort of thick rubber that can deform, on both sides of the fender, that may solve the problem just fine. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

On 12/30/2015 04:45 PM, iamkeith wrote: I don't worry, in theory, about drilling up through the rear fender, for attachment directly to the seatstay brace. What I worry about is the fact that, because of the curvature of the seatstays on the clem, the hole on the brace is not oriented

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

iamkieth, It looks like you might have room to bend the tang of your sliding bridge over into the tangent orientation and then use a hex head bolt to attach it to the bottom side of the bridge. I think I would try something along those lines before messing with cutting/filing wedge shaped

[RBW] 25% off ANYTHING in Web Specials!!!

PSA: Coupon on the Blug says 25% off anything in Web Specials. It does not say it excludes bikes. Man oh man if only there was something in my size. I put a complete bike in the cart and the coupon worked so I assume it is legit. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Ever buy parts just because they're shiny?

I'd like to say that I equip my bikes with function over form, but I'd be lying. I found those Sun XCD components a few years back, and I'm a sucker for them. Now, I sport them on my Ram, Rom, Roadeo, Bleriot and Custom 650B. They shift 9 and 10 speed chains with friction and indexed

Re: [RBW] Ever buy parts just because they're shiny?

Photos, pretty please? On Wed, Dec 30, 2015 at 3:06 PM, LBleriot wrote: > I'd like to say that I equip my bikes with function over form, but I'd be > lying. I found those Sun XCD components a few years back, and I'm a sucker > for them. Now, I sport them on my Ram, Rom,

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

Awesome. That is a true "hack."Does that mean that you've actually been getting rain and snow in the desert this winter? I've been meaning to tell you how impressed I am with the way you've figured out and dialed-in that bike already. I've been riding one or more bontragers continuously

[RBW] FS: White Industries, Velocity 700C Wheelset

This is a great wheelset. Older White Industries 32 hole hubs laced to Velocity Aerohead rims. Rear spacing is 130mm. New bearings in the rear and they roll perfect and straight. Just gone over. No skewers. Rear hub takes a Shimano cassette - 9 speed. $300 shipped OBO. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Hilsen or Atlantis

Done, Ordered a 59, but based on your very similar stats worried I might have gotten a size too small? On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 9:01:08 PM UTC-6, Brian Campbell wrote: > > BTW, I am 185 and have an 87cm standover. > > On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 10:00:06 PM UTC-5, Brian

Re: [RBW] Re: 25% off ANYTHING in Web Specials!!!

I'm trying to get one woolpower quarter zip with the 25% off, but it's saying the coupon code is not valid. Experimentation shows it works for other items in "web specials". Sent email to miesha inquiring... On Wed, Dec 30, 2015 at 8:09 PM, Allan in Portland wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Ever buy parts just because they're shiny?

Dear Ron, Thanks for the information. Hopefully in the long term they'll perform as well as they look. I like how you matched them to the frame color. Happy Nee Year! Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Ever buy parts just because they're shiny?

If a suitable part is available in silver, great. If not, so what ? ! Would I pay double just a shiny silver or a black of the same thing ? Likely not . Especially when it comes to real small stuff like derailers , heck really any part on a bike is "small" compared to the frame ! Oh

[RBW] Re: Interesting Simple One mod into "touring/cx" bike

I'm very happy with my two speed fixed Bendix hub on my QB. It's the picture of simplicity, I have my cruising gear which I use most of the time and a 25% reduction low gear for the tough hills or when I'm feeling a little less motivated. Two issues though, spinning out the cruising gear on a

[RBW] Re: Ever buy parts just because they're shiny?

thanks again, at one point, with the red anodize on the shifters, Miche hubs and QRs, I just made the decision to splash it with red anodize wherever I could. Everything there is a really dark wine color, though light may cause it to photo pinkish. But be careful, there is a lot of pink

[RBW] Re: Ever buy parts just because they're shiny?

I'll buy used parts if they are good and at a low price, usually shinny, but I'm a sucker for old school Shimano LX rear derailleurs in black. JohnS On Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 3:06:12 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > I hope it shifts good. It sure is pretty! > -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting Simple One mod into "touring/cx" bike

Christopher, My 68cm Quickbeam is set up as a 3 speed. Although the bike functions great as is I am switching back to its original build. Let me know if you might be interested in either the wheelset or rear wheel and shifter. Sincerely, Ryan Hankinson West Michigan -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid Rise Rear Der

On 12/30/2015 01:47 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: That's how it works in my head, too, Ted. I grew up on friction 10-speeds, so my first relationship with shifters was pulling up to bigger cogs, pushing down to smaller. Sure, if you were using bar end shifters. With downtube levers, of course,

[RBW] Re: What stem?

To each our own perspectives ! Ahahahaahahah !!! ;) I'll toast to that ! Happy New Year Everyone ! On Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 6:57:26 PM UTC-5, iamkeith wrote: > > I think I disagree a bit that this bike was meant to be used with any old > bar. I know it's "possible," but

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

On 12/30/2015 12:34 AM, ted wrote: I wonder what the fender material has to do with it since I never "just grab hold of it, yank in the direction you want and clamp it down". I use a spacer to support the fender where I want it to get the fender line I want (as long as the frame is not in the

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

On 12/29/2015 10:36 PM, William deRosset wrote: Dear Steve, Sure. The Longstaff was built to carry fenders full-time. The basic Rivendell design templates were adapted/lifted from Bridgestone and Schwinn Paramount production concepts and standard American build practice. These are not bad

[RBW] Re: Columbus, OH

Hello Ryan Honestly inventory is pretty low at the moment. I don't have any framesets available. I do have Clem, Clementine, one Sam, one Chev and a SOMA San Marcos. I've got Appas ordered as well as complete Sams, but I don't think framesets will be available until later in the Spring.

[RBW] FS: Grand Bois Cypres Tires (< 300 miles), $75

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[RBW] Re: Ever buy parts just because they're shiny?

Hi Erl, they're Raceface Atlas. Costy, but I found an ebay purchase for $52 below retail (and free shipping). Jury is out on these, because I've already had to replace an axle, but the replacement is holding up well.

Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting Simple One mod into "touring/cx" bike

Hi Ryan, I may be interested in the rear wheel if Christopher is not. Tom Palmer just up M120 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 receiving emails from it, send an email

[RBW] Re: What stem?

Dear Tim, Regarding your brake lever and hand position, have you considered moving the brake levers closer to the stem? I have albatross bars on my Surly LHT. My preferred hand position is closer to the bar bends near the stem. So I slid the brake levers away from the bar ends and installed

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

On 12/29/2015 11:52 PM, William deRosset wrote: Dear Will, Expanding on my own post--is this a sign of senility? No more so than a composer taking a delightful short melody and expanding it into a full-fledged symphony. This is a wonderful exposition, and I am sure you are 100% correct.

Re: [RBW] Interesting Simple One mod into "touring/cx" bike

Why would anyone do this? There are other Rivendell models that fit this role without frame modification. I don't mean to be overly negative but this is seriously (expletive) stupid. On Sun, Dec 27, 2015 at 3:15 PM, nathaniel nichols wrote: > Found this on local CL, not

Re: [RBW] Interesting Simple One mod into "touring/cx" bike

Thanks but I'm going to keep the QB as a single for now. Cheers! Chris -- 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

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

Hi Will, Thanks for the history! I love these stories. Happy New Year to all, Shoji On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 9:47:06 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 12/29/2015 11:52 PM, William deRosset wrote: > > Dear Will, > > Expanding on my own post--is this a sign of senility? > >

Re: [RBW] Interesting Simple One mod into "touring/cx" bike

Well, I had a custom derailleur Rivendell modified to long horizontals without derailleur hangar (and had the dt shifter bosses removed, too); this is just the opposite case. My own excuse is, that I loved the way the bike fit and handled, but preferred a dedicated fixed gear drivetrain, and I

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

+1; Will's posts are among my favorites. Don't get senile *too *quickly, please. On Wed, Dec 30, 2015 at 8:23 AM, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > Hi Will, > Thanks for the history! I love these stories. > > Happy New Year to all, > Shoji > > > > On Wednesday, December 30,

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