[RBW] Re: Help me pick my second Rivendell!

Thanks, everyone! I see a lot of votes for a Roadeo. I'm also intrigued by the Black Mountain Cycles road model. More investigation is needed. The feedback is much appreciated. On Monday, November 7, 2016 at 10:54:02 AM UTC-5, John G. wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I'm the proud and delighted

Re: [RBW] XL frames and 650b experiences

Toshi. I am not converting the Atlantis or Bomba. Rather the 68cm custom Riv. or a 73cm custom Mark Nobilette with Canti brakes comparable to a Hilsen. The Nobilette has 32mm tires now but that is almost max. I could get 38-42mm on the Custom if converted. I will run a 175 or 170 crank. I

[RBW] Bay Area fork bender person

Ah, I haven't been there in years. I bought my first Bridgestone there, and used to use their public shop space. Good call! -- 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,

[RBW] Bay Area fork bender person

Missing Link has a pretty decent fork alignment tool. I'd ask for Chuck Betz or Bill Sparks to do the work. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Atlantis

Really is a special bike. I have a 56 and love and baby it to no end. Ride is smooth and stable. Bike is a home run. No wait grand slam IMHO. The new 650b version looks killer as well sure it's ride is just as sublime as ever. There is just some magic in the design. -- You received this

[RBW] FS: Jones loop H bars 710 with grips and brake levelers

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[RBW] Reuse Brooks handlebar tape?

A few months ago I bought a demo AHH from RBW and the Noodle bars are wrapped with Brooks leather "tape." It's time to make some changes to the set up, so I wonder -- can I unwrap the Brooks leather tape and then re-wrap such that the tape still looks good, not tacky? Thanks for any ideas.

[RBW] Re: XL frames and 650b experiences

My largest 650B conversion was my first and most ambitious one, although it isn't a large frame by your standards-- 63cm. The bike has seen several builds after conversion, and the one that just works most wonderfully is its current build as an around town porteur with flat VO Postino bars and

[RBW] Bay Area fork bender person

I purchased a weird Japan-market KHS mini velo on eBay and it showed up with a slightly squished fork. Who in the SF Bay Area or Sacramento can spread/align it for me? Thanks, Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] XL frames and 650b experiences

Are there any cranks 3 cm longer than 170s? On 11/07/2016 06:54 PM, Toshi Takeuchi wrote: I don't usually fret about BB height on my 650b conversions, but use 170 mm cranks. However, adding 1-3 cm of crank length would have me concerned enough to not recommend it. I've scraped road twice in

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs Heron Touring ... GO

I'm glad you have found the solution that you like, but some of us do like the way cantilevers work and are glad they still exist. Saying cantilevers are obsolete and only exist for fashion is a mistake. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] FS: riv bullmoose handlebars

Not used much. I did however take half an inch off each side. In good shape. $130 shipped -- 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] 650b Atlantis Pic on the BLUG

Do it Max. You won't look back or be sorry. I have a 56 26" and love it but I also love 650b wheels as I have a couple of bikes with those as well. I'll be hard pressed to not sell mine and pony up the extra cash for a 650b model. I'll wait for the geometry charts. Frank On Sunday, November 6,

Re: [RBW] XL frames and 650b experiences

I don't usually fret about BB height on my 650b conversions, but use 170 mm cranks. However, adding 1-3 cm of crank length would have me concerned enough to not recommend it. I've scraped road twice in thousands of miles with SPD pedals (sorta bounced the pedal off the road--not any danger of

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs Heron Touring ... GO

Thanks. I had a Heron Road back in the day, too. It was a wonderful bike and I wish I still had it to complete the collection, but in reality, it is too racy for me. I'm much happier with wider tires and fenders. I think the cantilever brakes I had last on the Heron Touring were the BR550s. I

[RBW] FS: Jones loop H bars 710 with grips and brake levelers

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[RBW] Re: FREE goodwill gesture: A one-of-a-kind A. Homer Hilsen coffeemug

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Re: [RBW] XL frames and 650b experiences

David your frequent messages about the Redwood has been one of my main inspirations. Glad I stopped bidding against you for it, I benefitted from losing. Miss Ryan, I agree that tragic is much better than fatal when discussing accidents of any kind: whether people, bike or cars are involved.

[RBW] 64 orange Rambouillet

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[RBW] Re: FREE goodwill gesture: A one-of-a-kind A. Homer Hilsen coffeemug

Bill, some important questions: What type of clay did you use for this coffee mug? How many ounces of coffee (or other liquids) has this mug seen over it's lifetime? Do you have any geo charts or measurements from MugCAD? The cup specifies that the mug is 650b, but is it compatible with 700c

[RBW] Re: New purple custom mixte - not mine but nice Minnesota Viking purple

I love the long stays on my Appaloosa. I couldn't tell ya how they affect the ride - it rides great, like every Riv I've owned - but the stretched look gives it a chopper vibe for me. I'd love to put a rod-operated "suicide shifter" front detailer on it ;-) -- You received this message

[RBW] Help me pick my second Rivendell!

My dream is to own a 650b Hunq for trails and most other uses and a Roadeo for road riding. I've split the difference with a Hillborne because I believe the other dream is financially out of reach for me (and I love my Hillborne). You've got the Hunqapillar, why not cover the other end of the

[RBW] Re: Help me pick my second Rivendell!

My inclination would be to go for the Roadeo. That would give you each end of the Rivendell spectrum, with virtually zero overlap. You mention nice Ultegra parts on the Soma, so build a Roadeo with that & sell of the too small frame. dougP On Monday, November 7, 2016 at 7:54:02 AM UTC-8,

Re: [RBW] FREE goodwill gesture: A one-of-a-kind A. Homer Hilsen coffeemug

Re-uniting the mug with the bike that inspired it would be cool. Hopefully the current owner will chime in quickly. dougP On Monday, November 7, 2016 at 12:18:42 PM UTC-8, Jeff wrote: > > The gent who currently cares for your Hilsen, Chris, is on the list I > believe. I gave it its first home

Re: [RBW] FREE goodwill gesture: A one-of-a-kind A. Homer Hilsen coffeemug

The gent who currently cares for your Hilsen, Chris, is on the list I believe. I gave it its first home away from home and sent it back to the left coast a few months back for Chris to have a turn. On Monday, November 7, 2016, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I used to own a 58cm 650B

[RBW] FREE goodwill gesture: A one-of-a-kind A. Homer Hilsen coffeemug

I used to own a 58cm 650B A Homer Hilsen. When I did own it, I made a coffeemug at the local DIY Ceramics studio. As an ex-Hilsen owner, I feel kind of like a poser using it. So, it's offered for free to whoever claims it. It's 6 years old, and it's a little faded but not chipped. Here's a

[RBW] Re: New purple custom mixte - not mine but nice Minnesota Viking purple

That's a nice way to put it...now that you put it that way, Bill...whatever I get I'm sure I'll love it. I imagine those stays will make the ride luxurious. On Monday, November 7, 2016 at 12:56:04 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Eric summarized: "The long stays scream "beach cruiser" to me.

[RBW] Re: Help me pick my second Rivendell!

I have a couple thoughts on this. As you know, the roadish Rivendells are the Roadeo, the Hilsen and the Hillborne. I'd say the Hillborne fits most like a Hunqapillar, but maybe it's not sporty enough for you. The Hilsen is lovely and sleek but still takes a ~40mm tire. The Roadeo is most

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me pick my second Rivendell!

+1 -- good selection of choices. My own first choice would be the Roadeo. On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 9:49 AM, Sky Coulter wrote: > I'd think Roadeo, Legolas, or less expensively, a used Rambouillet, > Romulus or Soma San Marcos. > > Sky in new west > > > On Monday, November

Re: [RBW] XL frames and 650b experiences

Well...I sincerely hope that you, at least, are OK, but that is too bad about your bike. I hope it is tragic accident and not a fatal one for your bike Ryan in Winnipeg who now knows she has compression fracture of a lower vertebra and with our lovely November is making do with walking

[RBW] Re: Help me pick my second Rivendell!

check out A Homer Hilsen, for sure!! I had one and it was the perfect complement to my Hunqapillar, but it was the wrong size so I sold it!. On Monday, November 7, 2016 at 7:54:02 AM UTC-8, John G. wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I'm the proud and delighted owner of a 58 cm Hunqapillar. Some of my

[RBW] Re: New purple custom mixte - not mine but nice Minnesota Viking purple

I'm kinda hoping mine aren't excessively long...like I get that the mixte will ride differently but...we'll see what we get On Monday, November 7, 2016 at 12:34:46 PM UTC-6, Eric wrote: > > For me, aesthetically the long chainstays don't work. If there's no > measurable benefit them then I

[RBW] Re: New purple custom mixte - not mine but nice Minnesota Viking purple

Eric summarized: "The long stays scream "beach cruiser" to me. " I agree! That bike looks like it should be ridden joyfully by somebody who wants to smile. Somebody who wants to feel the way they felt on their very first bike. That's a joyful looking bike. It neither surprises nor

RE: [RBW] Schwalbe Smart Sam 29 x 2.1 on Clem Smith / Clementine 59 cm

Just saw this, so you may long ago have gotten an answer, but… I am in the process of building up a Clementine 59 with Schwalbe Big Ones (29 X 2.35), and there is more than ample room. So I'm sure the somewhat smaller Smart Sams would fit easily. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: New purple custom mixte - not mine but nice Minnesota Viking purple

For me, aesthetically the long chainstays don't work. If there's no measurable benefit them then I don't get it. My former Atlantis looked right. My girl's Betty Foy looks spot on. The long stays scream "beach cruiser" to me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me your Legolas

So, possibly 42s without fenders? That's more than I had thought. On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 9:47 AM, reynoldslugs wrote: > Patrick: > > Mine has 38 mm Compass Barlow Pass tires, and looks to have plenty of room > for fenders. > > On Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 11:35:41 AM

[RBW] Re: Atlantis

Sure, http://smg.photobucket.com/user/masmojo/media/20160930_181152_zpsdevdxsqz.jpg.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] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

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Re: [RBW] Re: Show me your Legolas

Mark at Riv thought that the new 38 Compass knobbies would fit. -- 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: Show me your Legolas

Elfin Green, man ... somewhere in the "spring green / "bright olive" family sounds right to me. Creamy head tubes work with nearly everything, of course, but I wouldn't rule out Sky Blue with the green idea, either (!) On Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 7:46:49 PM UTC-4, Call Me Jay wrote: > > I

[RBW] Re: Help me pick my second Rivendell!

I would go with a Roadeo frame and move the parts from the Smoothie over. It's a really wonderful frame. If you want to spend a bit less, wait for a Rambouillet to come up in your size. Or on the mysterious new Roadini... Eric On Monday, November 7, 2016 at 10:54:02 AM UTC-5, John G. wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Heine Heron, Petersen Heron, and other Heron models?

Thanks Max. No hurry at all, it's pretty academic at this point, but the bars do look nice. Steve On Monday, November 7, 2016 at 11:45:58 AM UTC-5, reynoldslugs wrote: > > Steve, those are Nitto bars. Can't remember the numerical designation, > will look at them tonight. > > On Monday,

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

I test rode a Clem Jr. In Walnut Creek with Alba's & I enjoyed it immensely; I built my Clementine with Boscos, but even after going from an 80mm stem to a 100mm one they were too long. On a whim I swapped in a set of 80's aluminum cruiser bars (Laguna?) and I have been happy ever since. I

[RBW] Re: headset adjustment

Get a good 32mm headest wrench ! Park's tool precision , aka quality control(meaning the tool fits snug), is all over the place. Maybe Pedros would be better for a first time buyer . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me your Legolas

Patrick: Mine has 38 mm Compass Barlow Pass tires, and looks to have plenty of room for fenders. On Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 11:35:41 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Both are very nice looking bikes, but that Legolas is particularly pretty, > and a very becoming combination of retro and

[RBW] Re: Help me pick my second Rivendell!

How about wait for the new Riv single speed that is coming out or used quickbeam / simpleone. Ever one should have a one speeder for fun and challenge. Looks to me like your other bases are pretty well covered. On Monday, November 7, 2016 at 7:54:02 AM UTC-8, John G. wrote: > > Hi everyone,

[RBW] Re: Help me pick my second Rivendell!

I'd think Roadeo, Legolas, or less expensively, a used Rambouillet, Romulus or Soma San Marcos. Sky in new west On Monday, November 7, 2016 at 7:54:02 AM UTC-8, John G. wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I'm the proud and delighted owner of a 58 cm Hunqapillar. Some of my best > days ever have been

Re: [RBW] Heine Heron, Petersen Heron, and other Heron models?

Steve, those are Nitto bars. Can't remember the numerical designation, will look at them tonight. On Monday, November 7, 2016 at 4:56:43 AM UTC-8, islaysteve wrote: > > Nice job, Max. Your cockpit may be a model for a future iteration of my > bike. May I ask what bars are those? > Thanks,

[RBW] Re: headset adjustment

thanks for the info! On Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 12:19:10 PM UTC-6, Jim S. wrote: > > Hi all, > > I was going to attempt a headset adjustment, which I've never done. I need > to buy two wrenches to do the job. It's probably obvious to others, but I > can't figure out what size wrench to buy

[RBW] Re: Help me pick my second Rivendell!

Sounds like a Roadeo would work On Monday, November 7, 2016 at 9:54:02 AM UTC-6, John G. wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I'm the proud and delighted owner of a 58 cm Hunqapillar. Some of my best > days ever have been on that bike. I'm fortunate enough to be able pull > together the money for second

[RBW] Re: Help me pick my second Rivendell!

Riv has a demo Roadeo that looks like a good size and function fit: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f-roadeo-wsf1.htm On Monday, November 7, 2016 at 9:54:02 AM UTC-6, John G. wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I'm the proud and delighted owner of a 58 cm Hunqapillar. Some of my best > days ever

[RBW] Help me pick my second Rivendell!

Hi everyone, I'm the proud and delighted owner of a 58 cm Hunqapillar. Some of my best days ever have been on that bike. I'm fortunate enough to be able pull together the money for second Rivendell, but I'd like some advice. My stable: 58 cm Hunq. Love it. 60 cm 1980 Mercian Superlight: also

[RBW] Re: XL frames and 650b experiences

Wow your Redwood conversion makes me want to do the same to my Pacer. Jim (laid off in Madison, WI) On Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 8:55:59 PM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote: > > I've done a lot of 650b conversions, just have one right now. > 65cm Riv Redwood. > Fits WTB Horizons and fenders. >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Retroshift 1x10 Shifter Set and Retroshift Burd RD

There is no single shifter that will work with *any 10spd Shimano derailleur. *10 speed Shimano road shifters are compatible with 10 speed Shimano road rear derailleurs and 8/9 speed Shimano MTB rear derailleurs. 10 and 11 speed Shimano MTB rear derailleurs have a different cable pull and

[RBW] Re: FS: Retroshift 1x10 Shifter Set and Retroshift Burd RD

Price adjustment: $125 Shipped On Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 8:34:27 AM UTC-6, Geeter wrote: > > This shifter setup has only a few hundred miles on it. > > The shifters use Shimano pull ratio so will work with any 10spd Shimano > derailleur as far as I know. Same goes for the RD - should

Re: [RBW] Heine Heron, Petersen Heron, and other Heron models?

Nice job, Max. Your cockpit may be a model for a future iteration of my bike. May I ask what bars are those? Thanks, Steve On Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 7:20:00 PM UTC-5, reynoldslugs wrote: > > Road Heron was the first bike I got from Rivendell, 1990-something. The > bike lives on as a