[RBW] Exploding Tires

I've had this happen three separate times on three different bikes (twice while riding). In each case the tube was pinched under the bead of the tire, pressure builds , and BLAMM-O!!! It really does sound like a gunshot. On the bike a slight wobble starts and gets worse very quickly before it

[RBW] Re: PSA: Do NOT buy a Rivendell bicycle with a Lift-a-tube

Time to up your stick game. The mental image of a perfectly coved deadfall limb liftastick is pretty amusing. At that point you sand the paint off in two spots and epoxy it to the tubes. Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 3:41:23 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: PSA: A/R on Craigslist

I was like, "Really? Only 1000 miles on that scraped-up saddle?" Then I realized the bad scuffs are at the corners, and the actual sit-area is still perfectly formed and unworn. I think he'd have a better chance at the price if he had Superbe Pro cranks, Open Pro wheels and a Nitto post. That

[RBW] Re: Low riders on the Saluki

I can't speak for Ortlieb use, since I'm a Lone Peak guy, but the Tara gets my vote for sure. Excellent quality. Strong, stiff, light. Easy to mount. I use the Tubus brackets that fit around the forks for mounting since the fork braze ons are in the wrong place for the Tara. Much nicer than

[RBW] 2009 Geometry charts?

Hi all. I'm looking for the Geo chart for the 2009 model year. Specifically I'm looking for the Hillborne specs. It has undergone some changes since then - notably frame size differences. Thanks for any help you can offer. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Exploding Tires

Enjoyed your post! Take heart, we have all blown out a tube. At least i have always assumed it was me not making sure the tire was properly beaded to the rim or that the tube was pinched between the rim and the tire. If the tube finds anyway to sneak out of the tire it will blow! I've

[RBW] Re: Low riders on the Saluki

Tubus Tara. Tubus & Ortlieb seem to have a relationship that results in compatibility. Tubus makes an adapter for the fork that allows mounting the Tara without a mid-fork eyelet. The Tara is reasonably priced, steel, and conservatively rated. The touringstore.com carries both Tubus &

Re: [RBW] Low riders on the Saluki

The Tubus Tara is a great rack for occasional front low pannier use. They mount to an eyelet behind the fork end, and to a mid fork eyelet. Most Rivs lack the proper lower-mid-fork eyelet, but the Tubus LM-1 adapters work fine. The Tara rack and Nitto Mark's rack can work well together or

[RBW] My Hunq!

Hello and welcome, nice bicycle! Was that steering stabilizer added by you? I'm curious if it gives the same calming effect as a knee on the top tube while no handing. -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Steel frames back in racing

"In all honesty, 953 is technologically more advanced than most carbons out there" Does anyone know what this means. I suppose that one "advance" is greater comfort? I chuckle when I see elastomers worked into stays and fork. Interesting article, and interesting that the pros are taking notice/

[RBW] Steel frames back in racing

This should bring a wry smile to yer face. steel-returns-to-professional-cycling Apparently that Reynolds 953 is the bees knees. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Low riders on the Saluki

Hey folks- Which low-riders would you recommend for mounting Ortlieb panniers up from on a Saluki? I would probably not keep them on all time and would have a basket up top. I already own and have mounted a Marks Rack but am not averse to buying something that supersedes it's use. -Justin --

[RBW] Re: Easiest way to transport Saluki on Southwest

Ray- I'm in East Oakland. I may take you up on that if I decide to pull this scheme off. -Justin -- 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: ISO: 54-55cm frame; lugged; canti brakes.

Well you could. It would come out to about a half an inch or so on most bikes. On Monday, January 16, 2017 at 10:40:57 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > You can't measure a toptube center to top. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Best handlebar width on a 61 Atlantis?

Ended up going for 48 cm. They came today, and they are ENORMOUS! Looking forward to putting them on my Atlantis. On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 12:36:30 PM UTC-5, Tony McG wrote: > > I ride a 61 cm Atlantis at 5'11" and 170 lbs. All of my drop bar bikes > have 46 cm bars on them. Nitto

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Dropouts

Thanks for everyones feedback. The option of an internal hub is nice. I'm not sure I'll ever go that direction, but still nice. Bill I may follow what you did to makes the drops more similar to vertical ones. Incidentally Bill, I'll probably put the Sugino crank you sold me over the summer on

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 55cm (Noodle bar set-up)

And now sold. -- 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 email to

[RBW] Re: My Hunq!

Rivs are a gateway drug! You start with a Hunqapillar, then you talk yourself into an Atlantis, then you ride an Appaloosa and take that home. Then you get the wife a Cheviot. It can be quite the rabbit hole! A fun rabbit hole! Keith -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: My Hunq!

Yeah aluminum Albatross On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 5:41:41 PM UTC-6, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > yeah, that hunqgateway drug for sure > > What bars are those? Are they Albatrosses? > > On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 4:17:48 PM UTC-6, Geeter wrote: >> >> I've been thinking of my first

[RBW] Re: My Hunq!

yeah, that hunqgateway drug for sure What bars are those? Are they Albatrosses? On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 4:17:48 PM UTC-6, Geeter wrote: > > I've been thinking of my first Riv for many years! I've also always been > thinking about my second! > > On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: Easiest way to transport Saluki on Southwest

man, the fact that the coast starlight doesnt require bikes to be boxed anymore is the best news i've heard in like 8 months. -- 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

[RBW] ISO: Planet Bike strut-compatible QRs

Before I spend, does anyone have an unused pair to donate? Will of course pay postage. Money tight at the moment. Thanks. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services.

[RBW] Re: My Hunq!

I've been thinking of my first Riv for many years! I've also always been thinking about my second! On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 8:32:56 AM UTC-6, RichS wrote: > > Congratulations on your Hunq and welcome to the group. Now you can begin > thinking of your next Riv! > > Best, > Richard >

[RBW] Re: My Hunq!

Indeed! Going to use it as a daily commuter (18 miler R/T) and do some local mixed use trails. I might even try the Barry Roubaix on it in March. I am probably just going to use it for most riding as of now. Bikepacking over the summer for sure. On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 5:11:39 AM

[RBW] Re: ATTENTION NY RIV'S

Hi! I can't make it out tonight. I am feeling sick! Please hit me up sometime though. I really like the spritzenhaus! M -- 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] Re: ATTENTION NY RIV'S

Hi! I can't make it out tonight. I am feeling sick! Please hit me up sometime though. I really like the spritzenhaus! M -- 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] Re: ATTENTION NY RIV'S

Hi! I can't make it out tonight. I am feeling sick! Please hit me up sometime though. I really like the spritzenhaus! M -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: A/R on Craigslist

Nice bike but I also agree that the asking price is a bit steep. The Phila Craigslist rarely gets any Rivs so it would be nice to have something pop up (in my size of course!) On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 7:56:37 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: > > > It sure looks like a Longlow. Wheel size

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

I have the Ahearne MAP bars on my Kogswell, combined with a long (120mm) stem. I find that it works beautifully with my shoulder/arm shape for a somewhat aggressive but very comfortable position on the grips, plus a nice second position on the forward curves that still allows access to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

ps - on my other bike I have moustache bars, and I'm a total fan, but they have to be set up right and you have to put your hands in the right places. On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 3:02:33 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > I have the wider version of the Jitensha bars, Ahearne Map bars -

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

I have the wider version of the Jitensha bars, Ahearne Map bars - they're only longer in the grip section - otherwise, the shape is identical. After about 100mi, I had the bar rotation perfect for completely relaxed hands, no matter long the ride. Really like them. On Tuesday, January 17,

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Dropouts

I have a Rosco Bubbe road bike, and I wish it had normal vertical dropouts. I used chainring bolts as spacers to position the rear axle more to the front of the horizontal dropouts. That mod makes horizontal dropouts behave more like vertical dropouts. The only reason anyone should prefer

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Do NOT buy a Rivendell bicycle with a Lift-a-tube

Tim, I gave you the easy way out. Just make sure to never try a lift-a-tube bike and you'll never have a problem. :-P On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 7:31:19 PM UTC-8, Tim wrote: > > Curses, Bill Lindsay!!! Just when I thought that the tandem would satisfy > my Riv needs for, perhaps, 2-4

[RBW] Re: 59cm Clementine f/s in York, PA (not mine)

I would love to buy that for my wife but the seller said he wouldn't ship it. I'm trying to see if he can take it to a local bike shop & I can pay the shop to ship it for me. On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 12:32:25 PM UTC-5, Roy Drinkwater wrote: > > I spotted this on my local Craigslist: >

[RBW] Re: 59cm Clementine f/s in York, PA (not mine)

I found how to reply (yes, I must be going blind!). Replying to the seller now. On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 1:52:37 PM UTC-5, Daniel Betancourt wrote: > > I'm interested in getting that for my wife. She is 5'10" tall so I think > it would work for her. I just can't seem to find how to

[RBW] Re: 59cm Clementine f/s in York, PA (not mine)

I'm interested in getting that for my wife. She is 5'10" tall so I think it would work for her. I just can't seem to find how to contact the seller on that site. I would take you up on checking it out if you wouldn't mind (after I contact the seller). Dan On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at

Re: [RBW] 59cm Clementine f/s in York, PA (not mine)

Sick deal. If I were closer... Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2017, at 12:32 PM, Roy Drinkwater wrote: > > I spotted this on my local Craigslist: > > york.craigslist.org/bik/5961011513.html > > It seems like a great deal, if you're interested, I could check it out for >

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

Thanks, Bill. I'd be interested in seeing a photo of your stem/bar/brake setup, if you care to post one. The shape looks "natural" but I fear that, on the Dahon with its extensionless bar mast, the Jitensha would sit too close to the bar and thus hurt my hand more than less. I find that I need a

[RBW] Re: My Hunq!

Awesome! Way too clean! Grin. Winter time is sloppy time. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 5:38:14 PM UTC-7, Geeter wrote: > > I would just like to introduce my new (to me) Hunq! I bought it off the > group from Seneca and it was a great transaction and I am super excited

[RBW] Re: Easiest way to transport Saluki on Southwest

Just so you know, using the Amtrak planner can be quite deceiving. It depends what you select for departure and destination. For example, I also live in the SF Bay Area, and if I put Emeryville to Ventura Amtrak will send me down the central valley on a train, and transfer to a bus in

[RBW] Re: Nitto Noodles vs Soma Highway One Bars

The Nitto Mod 174 looks like a perfect bar and I do like the sloping top outside on these and noodles. . Though the ramps are steeper, you can get the same reach and similar drop with Cinelli 64 dream bars

[RBW] Re: My Hunq!

Congrats! On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 4:38:14 PM UTC-8, Geeter wrote: > > I would just like to introduce my new (to me) Hunq! I bought it off the > group from Seneca and it was a great transaction and I am super excited to > her on the road (and off!). Thanks to many of you who answered

[RBW] Re: Nitto Noodles vs Soma Highway One Bars

this might be in the ball park of what you are looking for, though i found the reach to be too short. went with the compass maes bars instead. On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 8:42:57 PM UTC-5, Patch T wrote: > > Lucky for you, Fairweather had the same idea: > >

[RBW] Re: Best handlebar width on a 61 Atlantis?

I ride a 61 cm Atlantis at 5'11" and 170 lbs. All of my drop bar bikes have 46 cm bars on them. Nitto Noodle & Soba, Soma Hwy 1, Salsa Cowbell, and my favorite Salsa Cowchipper. On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 7:17:28 AM UTC-6, John G. wrote: > > Hi, > > Building up an Atlantis, and I'm putting

[RBW] 59cm Clementine f/s in York, PA (not mine)

I spotted this on my local Craigslist: york.craigslist.org/bik/5961011513.html It seems like a great deal, if you're interested, I could check it out for you. Roy H. Drinkwater Lititz, PA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Nitto Noodles vs Soma Highway One Bars

The salsa cowbell 2 is another option, but only if you're using a 31.8. I thought there was less of a drop on the cowbell but it's practically identical when you examine the specs. I graduated from noodle to hway1 to cowbell. Noodle's reach was too far, Hway1's flare didn't seem to be wide

[RBW] Re: My Hunq!

Excellent bike! On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 7:38:14 PM UTC-5, Geeter wrote: > > I would just like to introduce my new (to me) Hunq! I bought it off the > group from Seneca and it was a great transaction and I am super excited to > her on the road (and off!). Thanks to many of you who

[RBW] Re: My Hunq!

Nice looking bike. Congrats!! On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 7:38:14 PM UTC-5, Geeter wrote: > > I would just like to introduce my new (to me) Hunq! I bought it off the > group from Seneca and it was a great transaction and I am super excited to > her on the road (and off!). Thanks to many

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Do NOT buy a Rivendell bicycle with a Lift-a-tube

i have their leather lift handle. works great! On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 4:33:49 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Wow, I'm gonna spend WAY too much money at Walnut. Check out this barrel > bag..wood sides! > > >

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Dropouts

Hmmm...the Huge Rosco Mixte has vertical drops, per Will's blurb on Riv's site. I wouldn't have pulled the trigger had it specified horizontal. On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 12:40:47 AM UTC-5, Drivel wrote: > > I'm waiting for delivery of a Rosco Bubbe Mixte and very excited to see it > in

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Do NOT buy a Rivendell bicycle with a Lift-a-tube

My rosco bubbe v2 has the upper tube, and find it useful as well for carrying the bike. I have a partial framebag, so the extra tube gives me a rigid tube to pick it up with or hang it on my trunk rack. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Dropouts

I dont know the chainstay length but i'm guessing they're long so no, i doubt there will be any fender issues -- 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] My Hunq!

Congratulations on your Hunq and welcome to the group. Now you can begin thinking of your next Riv! Best, Richard -- 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

[RBW] Recommendation of a rear USB light or reflector that I can attach to the back of my Nitto R14 rear rack to cover those holes?

Daniel, one more vote for that B light. It's on my R-14 rack as well. Best, Richard -- 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: Recommendation of a rear USB light or reflector that I can attach to the back of my Nitto R14 rear rack to cover those holes?

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[RBW] Re: Recommendation of a rear USB light or reflector that I can attach to the back of my Nitto R14 rear rack to cover those holes?

I have the B on the R-14. No complaints. On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 6:38:37 PM UTC-5, Daniel Betancourt wrote: > > Thanks for all the feedback. I ended up finding that "Busch & Muller > Toplight Line senso Bike Cycling Tail / Rear Red Light" on eBay and ordered > it from there. If they

[RBW] Re: Recommendation of a rear USB light or reflector that I can attach to the back of my Nitto R14 rear rack to cover those holes?

Thanks for all the feedback. I ended up ordering that plate for the hotshot light as well as I own that light and want to try that out as well to compare. Dan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: My Hunq!

Congrats! Comfy, awesome looking Hunq. Any immediate ride plans? -- 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: Recommendation of a rear USB light or reflector that I can attach to the back of my Nitto R14 rear rack to cover those holes?

Nice! I actually use a Hotshot Cygolite. 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to