[RBW] Re: suspicious Cheviot on Bay Area CL

It's got a pit lock on the seat post, and that bike link number of something like 27360. Could be 27260. I sent an email with my phone number and will try and see what's up. If it's not shady, which does seem unlikely, I may be swapping parts over from a bleriot protovelo. -- You received

[RBW] Parts bin clean out -lots of good Riv stuff

A couple more additions: Sackville Saddlesack Large -brand new and never used -$210 + shipping Complete Albatross cockpit: 54cm wide Nitto Albatross chromoly bars, Shimano silver MTB levers, Nitro Tallux 10cm 25.4 stem, Meisha cork grips and yellow tape with Amber shellac. $95 + shipping.

[RBW] Re: suspicious Cheviot on Bay Area CL

Huh, poster says they "ride it" but no pedals or seat in the pictures. What's that sticker with number below seat clamp, was it registered somewhere? Agree, suspicious. On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 8:38:23 PM UTC-8, Kurt Manley wrote: > > $700, Listed on CL in 2 cites far apart. Possibly

[RBW] suspicious Cheviot on Bay Area CL

$700, Listed on CL in 2 cites far apart. Possibly legit but if you are missing a Cheviot you might want to take a look. https://modesto.craigslist.org/bik/5454135931.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Clems for Kids

Nice job, Erl, looks like a fun bike! Thanks everyone for the feedback. I do have a bicycle tucked away in a closet that I bought for him off the Bob list a while back that uses 26" wheels. My vague plan was/is to buy a small Clem and build it up with the parts from this bike, but I guess I

Re: [RBW] Re: Metal fender shaping/cutting advice

That's what I need! Thanks much. On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 6:47 PM, Joe Broach wrote: > I've seen a couple versions of this simple wood form and whacking/clamping > tool. Seems right up your alley, Patrick! > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Metal fender shaping/cutting advice

I've seen a couple versions of this simple wood form and whacking/clamping tool. Seems right up your alley, Patrick! https://www.flickr.com/photos/49353569@N00/16824887851/in/faves-43928148@N00/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/duncancycles/3975211277/in/faves-43928148@N00/ Best, joe pdx or On

[RBW] Re: FS: New 650B Dyno Wheel (Shimano DH-3N72) and Clem Bars (maybe)

Bars sold. On Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 9:02:11 PM UTC-5, RDS wrote: > > See pics at https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6Wb8pkSIAX6SG1wbnJTdzhOYVE > > For sale is a brand new never used front wheel with a Shimano DH-3N72 dyno > hub. Wheel size is 650B as I requested that this be made for

Re: [RBW] Re: Metal fender shaping/cutting advice

Outstanding! Thank you. On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 3:10 PM, Lungimsam wrote: > I dont have it but maybe jan will email it to you. He gives out that > article with the fenders people buy from compass. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] 26" vs. 700c for touring/load hauling

Agreeing with dougP, and just for the fun of it, wording it another way: In your life, how many people have you heard say "I regret selling bike X" ? I bet it's a lot In your life, how many people have you heard say "I regret holding on to bike X" ? I bet it's not many Apply that to your

Re: [RBW] ROSCO mailing list

I signed up hoping for the same as Chris, an inexpensive rough stuff frame that will take 2.3" tires. Steve On Thursday, February 18, 2016, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I'm on the list and I'm very unlikely to actually buy one of these bikes

[RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

I just signed up. This whole project sounds really cool. I can't wait. On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 3:43:56 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Just saw this on the BLUG. Put "ROSCO BUBBE, your name" in the subject > line to gr...@rivbike.com and you'll get updates on this > cool project. Be

Re: [RBW] FS: Baggins boxy with Nitto boxy rack.

Apologies to the list for having the back-and-forth here. Gentlemen, please refer additional question to me off-list. Thanks! Beth On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 3:44 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Daniel > > And here's how to make that floppy-boxy bag substantially boxier: > >

Re: [RBW] FS: Baggins boxy with Nitto boxy rack.

Daniel And here's how to make that floppy-boxy bag substantially boxier: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72157647604128426 Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 3:23:09 PM UTC-8, Beth H wrote: > > Hi Daniel -- All the pix I took are up at my Flickr

Re: [RBW] FS: Baggins boxy with Nitto boxy rack.

Hi Daniel -- All the pix I took are up at my Flickr page. I took a bunch. https://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/ What else might you be looking for? B On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 2:04 PM, Daniel Woods wrote: > Hey Beth I'm seriously interested. Can you send some more

[RBW] Parts bin clean out -lots of good Riv stuff

Can you send me bar bag pics? I am very interested. danielwoods...@gmail..com. Thanks -- 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: ROSCO mailing list

I'm on the list and I'm very unlikely to actually buy one of these bikes but I want to keep the options open...just in case. If Grant would take the obvious course of putting out a double-butted 4130 cro-mo, tig-welded Hunqapillar for a sub-$1000 price tag, I might have to start taking my

[RBW] Re: Metal fender shaping/cutting advice

I dont have it but maybe jan will email it to you. He gives out that article with the fenders people buy from compass. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Metal fender shaping/cutting advice

Can anyone scan or photo and post the BQ article on the details of fender mounting, particularly the pages where Jan describes making forms with which to shape fenders to fit around stays and fork legs? Many thanks, Patrick Moore, who gave away his BQ back issues to friends. -- You received

[RBW] FS: Baggins boxy with Nitto boxy rack.

Hey Beth I'm seriously interested. Can you send some more pics to danielwoods...@gmail.com? -- 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] Clems for Kids

Edwin, Awesome photos! The kids look so happy! Jets? No, but I am not sure where the Cromartie jersey came from. He is actually a Green Bay Packer's fan hence the green and yellow pain scheme on his bike. Good work on the Clem! Erl On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 4:34:21 PM UTC-5, Edwin W

Re: [RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

I agree, especially in this case, where we're not talking about one model at all, but rather as many as there are individual forks to use up, each more or less unique compared to the others. Plan-overs of bicycles, essentially. On 02/18/2016 03:21 PM, Ron Mc wrote: It's a really smart

Re: [RBW] Clems for Kids

Erl, Forget the bike, is that a Jets fan riding it??? I got a Clem for my oldest son. He is almost 10 and just barely fits on the the small one. Here are some pics. https://www.flickr.com/photos/90785999@N06/albums/72157661094042625 There aren't many great, practical bikes for this size kid

Re: [RBW] Parts bin clean out -lots of good Riv stuff

I didn't see a list...? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 18, 2016, at 1:43 PM, Chad wrote: > > Not sure what you're referring to Patrick. Is something not showing up? >> On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 6:16:19 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: >> What stuff? >> >> >> On

Re: [RBW] Clems for Kids

Nice inventive build and paint job, Erl. Looks like the old Lotus automobile colors. He does look like he enjoys the bike! Steve -- 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] Parts bin clean out -lots of good Riv stuff

Not sure what you're referring to Patrick. Is something not showing up? On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 6:16:19 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > What stuff? > > > On Sun, Feb 14, 2016 at 5:14 PM, Chad wrote: > Please feel free to make me a reasonable offer on any of this

[RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

It's a really smart process for Grant. Saves the hoopla and web hosting costs of a model introduction and the interest is up with the right audience. On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 2:14:06 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Yeah, I'm on the list because the project fascinates me. I just

[RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

Yeah, I'm on the list because the project fascinates me. I just bought a CLEM, so I highly doubt I'll be getting another new bike this year. But who knows? ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] FS: Nitto, Brooks, Soma, Panaracer, Schwalbe, Tubus...the good stuff!

I'll take the Pasela's if you still have them. Can't PM from the mobile site. Sorry to hear you're getting kicked out. That sucks! -- 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

[RBW] Parts bin clean out -lots of good Riv stuff

Thanks for everyone's interest! So far the Deore brakes and maybe the stem are spoken for. I've got a few more things to add: Sugino XD2 46/36/24 crank -has a small groove worn into the left arm from a destroyed bottom bracket and some some scuffs from use, otherwise good condition $70 +

[RBW] FS: Baggins boxy with Nitto boxy rack.

I can't ride drops anymore, and this won't work on my uprights of choice (sigh), so it needs a loving home. See pix at https://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/ I'd like $135 including shipping in conus. Paypal preferred. Happy riding! Beth H in Portland -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Clems for Kids

Mark, When my youngest son was almost 10 years old and about 55" inches tall (he is less than 50th percentile for height), I put him on an old mountain bike frame-44cm- that was his mother's bike. It, however, is a 700c wheel frame. I spray painted it his favorite colors, put some sweptback

[RBW] Re: Check out this nice 31.8 downtube shifter boss clamp with Silver shifters.

Sorry, I meant head tube, which is part of the frame. Not the steering tube, which is part of the fork! On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11:19:13 AM UTC-8, BSWP wrote: > > Very nice. It makes me wonder, have riders ever put shifters on the > steering tube? So a little higher than the down

[RBW] Re: Check out this nice 31.8 downtube shifter boss clamp with Silver shifters.

Very nice. It makes me wonder, have riders ever put shifters on the steering tube? So a little higher than the down tube, but not as high as mounted on the stem. Us long tall folks might find that a more convenient placement. I will check if this kit would work for that. - Andrew, Berkeley On

[RBW] Re: FS: Swift Industries panniers/ Bosco Bullmoose

Sorry about that, Bosco's are 58cm On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 1:48:42 PM UTC-5, masmojo wrote: > > What width are those Boscos? -- 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

[RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

Low trail, skinny tubed, light weight RivRando machine would be great, though I doubt they will do it. If they said they will do it, I think I would pay in full now, with the wife's ok, to claim mine. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] 26" vs. 700c for touring/load hauling

"I may hold onto it." A thought I strongly encourage. Consider the number of people who've posted "...I wish I'd never sold my Atlantis." dougP On Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 8:49:22 PM UTC-8, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Funny you should ask. All day I've been asking myself that very thing. I

Re: [RBW] Friction Shifting Dyna-sys

Well, the 10 speed cassette is only a few mm wider than the 8 speed that Tom uses successfully, so it might work. On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 12:59 PM, Daniel Jackson < daniel.seth.jack...@gmail.com> wrote: > SO how about a 1 x 10 with dynasys rear mech and friction dura ace 9 speed > bar end? > >

[RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

Assuming a lot of the list is made up of people like me, I'd say that it is PROBABLE that most drop off. Not because I/they are afraid of a radical design, or don't want a tig welded Rivendell, or are put off by the idea of having to trust and pre-pay for something that's somewhat unknown, or

Re: [RBW] Friction Shifting Dyna-sys

SO how about a 1 x 10 with dynasys rear mech and friction dura ace 9 speed bar end? On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 10:47:23 AM UTC-5, Tom Harrop wrote: > > Hi all, > > Just necro'ing this thread (also partly in light of the derailer > discussion in another thread) to say that I recently

Re: [RBW] Clems for Kids

I bought a small Clementine that I expect will ultimately be my daughters, she's a few years off from being able to ride it but it's ideal for my son now & if my wife decides she would like to ride, she would fit it perfectly. I haven't worried too much about a bike for my son(he has his

[RBW] Re: FS: Swift Industries panniers/ Bosco Bullmoose

What width are those Boscos? -- 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 this group, send

[RBW] Re: RBW and Meaning

Not sure how it relates to what you are doing, but it occurs to me that the more the industry moves towards carbon fiber & bikes as a disposable, a consumable; the more Rivendell (& other small specialty brands) will grow. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

Not sure if this counts as spoilers, so please let me know if this message needs to self destruct in 30 seconds, Last night's email mentions a mix of Waterford and Taiwanese frames, all largely TIG ("There will be mini lugs, and the fork crown is a lug, but the tubes will be tigged

[RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

Yeah, I got that email. I think there might be quite a few who drop off and maybe decide to buy a regular production model or something different that will suit their goals better. I know I want something that may not come about, but I have hope and enjoy waiting to see what happens with this

[RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

He also mentions expecting some drop-offs as the design & details become known. Since I ride an Atlantis, one of the more conservative designs (I love that it's "unchanged since 199.75), getting something completely different is intriguing. Plus, I think a new bike every decade or so is not

[RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

Mailing list is up to 240 people and apparently this is alarming Grant a little bit! :-) Like a lot of people (I'm sure), I have my hat in the ring, but the chances of all bike elements aligning with what I would like or need and me having the money handy are very small so I don't think I would

[RBW] Re: FS: four Arkel panniers

T-42s are gone. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 this

[RBW] Re: FS: Swift Industries panniers/ Bosco Bullmoose

Here's the link for pics https://www.flickr.com/photos/73198384@N04/shares/Pf3yr4 On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 12:11:37 PM UTC-5, Jeffrey Marco wrote: > > Hey yall, > I've got a couple Items for sale. > > First up is a set of Swift Industries Mini Short Stack panniers. They're > the ready

[RBW] FS: Nitto, Brooks, Soma, Panaracer, Schwalbe, Tubus...the good stuff!

I'm a renter here in Portland, Oregon. The place I've been in for 3 years just sold for 500k over what the owner paid back in 1989. We've received our GTFO notice, so like it or not- spring cleaning comes early for me this year. PARTS -Soma Sparrowbars, silver, 520mm width, 22.2mm clamp,

[RBW] FS: Swift Industries panniers/ Bosco Bullmoose

Hey yall, I've got a couple Items for sale. First up is a set of Swift Industries Mini Short Stack panniers. They're the ready made version in Olive with a teal trim around the opening (it's subtle, you cant see it when the bag is closed) These have been used only a couple times. no rips,

Re: [RBW] Rear derailer on my Hillborne

Got a deore on my Sam. It's awesome On Tue, Feb 16, 2016 at 10:25 PM, Surlyprof wrote: > Riding my canti-Hillborne to work today, my pedals came to a very abrupt > stop. One of the chain links popped and hooked the rear cage. Not as bad > as Grant's incident on the blug

[RBW] Re: FS: four Arkel panniers

T-28s are gone. Substantial price drop on T-42s. one T-42 - $55 both T-42s - $95 including shipping to contiguous US. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 10:07:51 PM UTC-6, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > > Arkel panniers > > Hi, all. > > For sale is a set of Arkel

Re: [RBW] Friction Shifting Dyna-sys

Hi all, Just necro'ing this thread (also partly in light of the derailer discussion in another thread) to say that I recently switched to a Dyna-sys mech on my Bomba MTB as a result of this discussion. I'm shifting an 8sp cassette with Silver friction shifters. The specific model I bought is

[RBW] 26" vs. 700c for touring/load hauling

I love to read discussions like this and learn from the variety of feedback. After having and trying bikes with 26" ,650b and 700c wheels my take it is not so much about the wheel size as like others have pointed out but the quality of the tires. That said, I also think it is even more about

[RBW] Re: RBW and Meaning

What appealed to me about RBW was that they are all about bikes fitting into the lifestyle of the person and not the other way around. The bike conforms to the rider; the rider does not conform to the bike. In a more simple term "more useful stuff". This is not only in their product design:

Re: [RBW] Re: Rear derailer on my Hillborne

> > > "Both shifts to 36t in back and work up to 10 speed index Shimano road STI > systems." Yes, I can confirm this. I use the XT RD-M772 with BS79 10-speed indexed bar-end shifters. It works great. Shimano 7-10 speed road and 7-9 speed MTB all use the SIS cable pull standard, so they're

Re: [RBW] RBW and Meaning

That clip left out a bit; try this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dI-WZ5cvM0 On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 8:05 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I couldn't resist -- see below. > > On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 5:44 AM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch < >

Re: [RBW] RBW and Meaning

I couldn't resist -- see below. On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 5:44 AM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I have to laugh so not to cry when I see these dramatic commercials > pitching "smart phones." As though something that takes pictures and can >

[RBW] Re: RBW and Meaning

I think one of the base concepts you will need to discuss with your students is "tool". What is a tool? What elevates a tool to craft or to artisan status? Why do we elevate some tools to iconic status and not others? I have one Riv, an Atlantis. When I got it, it was dead winter in

[RBW] Re: FS: New 650B Dyno Wheel (Shimano DH-3N72) and Clem Bars (maybe)

messaged you about the bars. thanks On Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 9:02:11 PM UTC-5, RDS wrote: > > See pics at https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6Wb8pkSIAX6SG1wbnJTdzhOYVE > > For sale is a brand new never used front wheel with a Shimano DH-3N72 dyno > hub. Wheel size is 650B as I

[RBW] Re: RBW and Meaning

I could articulate the meaning I personally take from the whole Grant/Riv thing but I find it more interesting to consider this in a broad sense. So rather than clear meaning I see a number of contradictions in the messages/meaning/interpretation around Grant/Riv. I haven't taken the time to

Re: [RBW] RBW and Meaning

Our culture gives us our definitions of "progress" and "improvement." Take the side view mirror of an automobile. Once it was a humble slab of mirror attached to a basic frame that swivels on a ball joint that could be adjusted by rolling down the window, sticking your hand out, and moving it

[RBW] Re: RBW and Meaning

I've been a Bridgestone and Rivendell rider since...well, a while ago. I find the aesthetic of things that work very interesting and even when I try not to form an opinion about an item before its function is understood, it has the ability to project such through design. By that power, the

RE: [RBW] 26" vs. 700c for touring/load hauling

I took a look in my Riv catalogues (I´m happy to have all). The Riv All-Rounder is built with 559 in all sizes, made up to 62 cm (this was the time before custom sizes) in catalogue 3, summer 1997. In catalogue 4, a year later this had changed, bigger than 59 cm were now built with 622 cm. The