Re: [RBW] Re: How forged cranks are made

Formulas ? I know of none that are absolutely true, and if it is not àbsolute it is null. -- 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: FS: 65cm Homer Hilsen

Thank you for your kind words, Ryan. On Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 2:43:26 PM UTC-8, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Dear Dave > > Sorry to hear this. I hope the bike goes to a really good home with > minimal hassle to yourself. Bikes are a huge part of my life as well, and I > would be in agony

[RBW] Re: Joes are in, photos on da BLUG

> > > - WTH are 'Kwik Bitumen' tires? Extra points for getting 'bitumen' on a > sidewall! > > > Kenda Kwik Bitumens? They're like Schwalbe's Delta Cruiser commuter tires, is my impression. One of my boss's Cannondale Quick wears them too, so, Riv's not the only one speccing them. Nothing

Re: [RBW] Re: How forged cranks are made

Mine is the exact opposite, my knees feel best on 170s but they feel inefficient to me as I'm 6'7". I settled on 175s. Used to ride 180+ when I was younger but alas my knees don't agree with the longer cranks anymore. On Feb 25, 2016 9:05 AM, "Michael Hechmer" wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: How forged cranks are made

Is there a rule of thumb to guide crank length choice? On Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 10:14:21 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I swapped the 170s on the Fargo for 172.5s, and I don't think I notice any > difference. But when I had 175s on an erstwhile Diamondback, with a fiddly > 60"

Re: [RBW] Re: Joes are in, photos on da BLUG

I think those blug photos make the dirty banana color (my name for their "mustard") look much darker than it actually is. If you check my photos from when I took a test ride (https://www.flickr.com/photos/phlatphrog/albums/72157663735364022) you can see a range of light/dark. I think the photos

[RBW] Re: Joes are in, photos on da BLUG

@ Kieran: Those are jokingly called "dork discs". But I think they are great for protecting spokes. Very functional. But I would only want a clear one on my bike. As for the colors, I like both. Though I will say that I think an earthy color matches the name "Appaloosa" better than the light

[RBW] Re: FS: Baggins Hobo and Boxy Bags

UPDATE: Carradice Zipped Roll has been sold. - Frank On Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 6:55:43 PM UTC-5, frank_a wrote: > > Hi All, > All I ever use is a Candy bar Bag and small saddle pouch so these are up > for sale: > > Baggins Hobo bag in nice condition. I always wanted one of these,

[RBW] Re: Joes are in, photos on da BLUG

wow they look great. if i could sell 2 bikes i'd buy it! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Joes are in, photos on da BLUG

Sounds good. I've got similar plans for orange Newbaums. And a new Brooks B17 for it too! I wonder which length cranks will come on my 58. I'm not too picky tho, I've got 171 Herse's one one bike and 175s on the other two... Sounds like you will get yours sooner. If you stop riding, please

[RBW] Re: Joes are in, photos on da BLUG

I am pretty pumped as well. I'm elated that I chose the mustard for myself. It's definitely the better color for me. I've got a worn in Honey Brooks B-17 and I'll be wrapping the forward parts of the Choco-moose with Yellow Newbaums, and then doing as many coats of Amber shellac as it takes

[RBW] Re: Joes are in, photos on da BLUG

Woot! Woot! They arrived a few days early. I think that what they seem to now be calling dark mustard looks gorgeous. Can't wait to receive my pre-ordered 58. Love how the frame pump fits snug between the two top tubes. I will be holding on to those tires for future fendered tours. But I've got

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower Handlebars for Loaded Baskets & Porteur Racks?

But could you see forward? My daughter had a 24" wheel Townie 3i or somesuch, and it was a surprisingly comfortable ride -- hard to stand and pedal, though. On Thu, Feb 25, 2016 at 2:55 PM, Hunter Harr wrote: > Bike handled fine, but was not fast, but very relaxed. > >

[RBW] Re: Joes are in, photos on da BLUG

Wut is up with that big goofball spoke protector on the rear hub? Is Riv just inching closer and closer to being a cruiser bike company? Kwik Bitumen.. conjures "Keystone Kruiser XL" and "Tarsander" as possible alternates. KJ On Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 6:45:47 PM UTC-5, Neil wrote: >

[RBW] Joes are in, photos on da BLUG

Just saw photos of the complete Joe Appaloosas on the BLUG, and I has thoughts... - Blue n' cream is gorgeous! Maybe I'm biased cuz it resembles my Sam. - Mustard is pretty fugly to me, but I remember liking it in person. - I like the fork. A lot. - I'm glad I don't own a bike with two top

[RBW] Re: FS: 65cm Homer Hilsen

Dear Dave Sorry to hear this. I hope the bike goes to a really good home with minimal hassle to yourself. Bikes are a huge part of my life as well, and I would be in agony too, when the time comes to let go of them .For now I treasure the time I still have left to enjoy them. Best wishes for

[RBW] FS - Nitto 32F mini front rack

Another part from my recent frame set sale: *http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r2.htm* $140 at Rivendell, asking $95, plus shipping. Paypal or check. Paul Germain Midlothian, Va. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Could the end be near? Spring and happy Phil pawls

yeah...I lied $515 on Riv site. But I like White industries because I also have their ENO SS freewheel on my PX-10 and I love it...got it because the inexpensive SS freewheels were noisy and felt sloppy and it seems like it's ready to survive the apocalypse. And I like nice hubs, and the WI's

Re: [RBW] Re: Could the end be near? Spring and happy Phil pawls

Hi Ryan, It is the cassette version... and it definitely was hideously expensive. Thankfully I got a big time break from the shop in exchange for some other services. The White hubs are gorgeous to though. I've never owned white hubs, but do have their ENO freewheel which has been bombproof

Re: [RBW] Re: Could the end be near? Spring and happy Phil pawls

Hiya Mark Just a quick question...your Phil hub is a free hub, not the hideously expensive (595.00 US$) cassette version, right? Which I was briefly considering for my mixte until I looked at the price and Mark at Riv suggested that the White industries M15's would be the way to go if I

[RBW] Re: Lower Handlebars for Loaded Baskets & Porteur Racks?

Maybe if they are lowering their bars to the optimal height if they are using a stem decaleur, which is not adjustable. So, if you want your bag to sit squarely on the rack, you need to get the bars at a close enough height. Just a thought, but I really don't know from porteur stuff. -- You

[RBW] WTB: Shimano V-Brake Levers - Silver

WTB: Shimano V-Brake Levers - Silver Looking to finish up my wife's Clem, didn't realize that all silver v-brake levers were in short supply. These look

[RBW] Re: FS: 65cm Homer Hilsen

Dave - not sure my PMs are getting to you. I hope you are well and not overly stressed. What is the current status? Drop me a line: ed.k < at > att.net On Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 4:04:00 PM UTC-5, David Craig wrote: > > Hey, Sam. > > PBH is approx 94. Saddle ht tends to be around

[RBW] FS: Bates path racer, Grand Bois stem, Paul brake

Hi All, Not exactly riv stuff, but still in the spirit. Moderators, if you feel like I am overstepping the boundries, feel free to delete this post. Few things for sale: E.G. Bates Path Racer. Size ~57.5 ctc tt. 50s or 60s. Threads have been chased. Some internal rust in the bb shell. Lugged

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower Handlebars for Loaded Baskets & Porteur Racks?

Low bars and low trail do not, to my knowlege, have any connection. I think that the reason why porteur bikes have lower bars is that that many Rivendell riders like bars a lot higher than other riders like them. The bar on this Rebour-esque (so, I assume, typical) porteur seems pretty typical;

[RBW] Re: Lower Handlebars for Loaded Baskets & Porteur Racks?

I have a Rawland rSogn with a Haulin Colin rack and large Swift bag on the front and it has Albatross bars with an uprising stem. Handles just fine loaded otherwise. On Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 11:19:47 AM UTC-6, John Phillips wrote: > > Hi, I was looking at Google photos of bikes with

[RBW] Re: "Store Credit" on BLUG

Pay us $5k today for $6k store credit today. I'm delighted to see five folks took them up on it, bummed my unexpected inheritance didn't come through so I could be among them for a fit tire Quickbeam custom! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 11:01:08 AM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: Lower Handlebars for Loaded Baskets & Porteur Racks?

A lot has to do with geometry; i.e. most actual porteur bicycles have low trail geometries which usually coincide with a fairly low handlebar by Riv standards. I've found that the higher & further back my h'bars are (I now use Boscos on a Handsome XOXO), the more of my weight is on the rear

[RBW] Re: "Store Credit" on BLUG

for those who missed this (like me) , cliffnotes? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: How forged cranks are made

BQ had an article about their polisher, who I think is in the Seattle Metro area. On Thu, Feb 25, 2016 at 9:56 AM, George Schick wrote: > Interesting. Are the dies made by a machinist there at the Taiwan forging > facility or are they spec'd out to an independent tool shop?

[RBW] Re: "Store Credit" on BLUG

What was the notice that was removed? I missed it. -- 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

[RBW] Lower Handlebars for Loaded Baskets & Porteur Racks?

Hi, I was looking at Google photos of bikes with porteur racks, and I noticed that most bikes had un-Riv-like lower handlebars, placing the handle bars closer to the rack and the load. On the Riv staff bike webpage, Sean & Jenny have their handle bars set closer to their porteur racks as

Re: [RBW] No bike parking lockable signs? What's going on these days???

When I was working at Plymouth State University as their Horticulturist I used to leave notes on bicycles locked to trees asking them not to. Pedals would often gouge the bark on young trees Steve Now retired On Thursday, February 25, 2016, Bill wrote: > Not legal to lock a

[RBW] Re: No bike parking lockable signs? What's going on these days???

Not legal to lock a bike to a tree? Mother Nature is silently shedding tears. -- 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] FS sachs, nitto, misc.

Hi Dylan, I can't pm you from my phone. I'd love to buy the PX crank arms - please send me an email with payment instructions - egordon2231(at)gmail.com. Thanks, Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: How forged cranks are made

Interesting. Are the dies made by a machinist there at the Taiwan forging facility or are they spec'd out to an independent tool shop? Also, where do they do the final machining on the cranks (drilling, taping, polishing, etc.)? On Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 8:38:27 AM UTC-6, Jan Heine

[RBW] Re: Rancid Proofhide

That's just silly. We have anti-rancid technology, and have for thousands of years. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 9:04:41 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > Yes it can go rancid, maybe quicker in hot and humid climates. > > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] FS sachs, nitto, misc.

Hi I have a few things for sale. 1. NOS 26 inch 36 whole wheels. Mavic 231 rims Sachs new success mtn. hubs 135 spaced. These are a fully NOS wheel set no skewers. Great vintage Atlantis or all rounder wheel set. $240 shipped. 2. Sugino PX crankset. 175 length. Used 5 times bought NOS.

[RBW] Re: "Store Credit" on BLUG

I agree with you, Eric. I would love a Riv jersey if it is nicely made and I'm not looking for a long chainstay, upright bosco-like handlebar bike...but I do think I'm not like most Riv customers in that I like to ride hard much of the time; I like generally fast or faster than slow riding; I

[RBW] Re: Rancid Proofhide

Yes it can go rancid, maybe quicker in hot and humid climates. -- 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] Re: How forged cranks are made

I swapped the 170s on the Fargo for 172.5s, and I don't think I notice any difference. But when I had 175s on an erstwhile Diamondback, with a fiddly 60" fixed gear (meant for off road) pedaling on flats was truly horrible. I switched to 170s things were far better. Same Pro 5 Vis crank model and

[RBW] Re: How forged cranks are made

Really, interesting post. I'll need more time to study it but would like to offer one observation, that has lead me to hesitate in buying a pair of these (besides not parting with the considerable amount of cash). I agree that I can not tell the difference between cranks 3mm or shorter and

[RBW] How forged cranks are made

A photo essay along the lines of the old Bridgestone catalogues where Grant explained how things were made: The steps in forging our Compass cranks and what is involved. https://janheine.wordpress.com/2016/02/25/rene-herse-cranks-177-and-165-mm/ Enjoy! Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd.

Re: [RBW] No bike parking lockable signs? What's going on these days???

Wow, once I took the time to figure out what "Cis-gender" was all I can say is wow. As for acting like you belong and bypassing rules, Justin is right, act like you belong and all is good.I do it all the time via my other hobby of photography.Hold a nice camera, stick a large lens on

[RBW] Re: No bike parking lockable signs? What's going on these days???

With all the traffic and parking rules in place in rule-heavy Masachusetts, there's no shortage of signposts to lock to around greater urban Boston. It's also legal in almost all cases, except when the signposts have anything to do with handicapped drivers/pedestrians. And it's not legal to