Re: [RBW] Re: what kind of bike is it?

I call it (Hunqapillar for me) my mountain bike. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 16, 2017, at 10:54 PM, Orc wrote: > > Call it a hybrid; that's a more familiar term than the Riv 'all-arounder' (or > the PNW "randonneuse", which is similar but not really to the french >

[RBW] Re: what kind of bike is it?

Call it a hybrid; that's a more familiar term than the Riv 'all-arounder' (or the PNW "randonneuse", which is similar but not really to the french originals.) -david parsons On Friday, June 16, 2017 at 3:56:32 PM UTC-7, ericf3 wrote: > > greetings > > I picked up my own first Riv (Bombadil F)

[RBW] what kind of bike is it?

Oh, BTW,your Compass tires should work just fine on the "good dirt road" of Grouse Mountain. You can find many stories about riding such roads (and worse) at the Compass bikes blog, Off the Beaten Path. Follow the link from compasscycle.com. There are also extensive discussions there on the

[RBW] FS 58cm A. Homer Hilsen.

I’ve decided to sell my Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen in excellent condition and lovingly cared for. Original owner purchased in 2012 58cm Toyo Built (650b) Includes Frame, Fork and Velo Orange Grand Cru headset. Custom green color by D paint There are some paint chips or nicks in the

[RBW] San Francisco Bay Area folks: A rides list to know about!

I've been riding in the SF Bay Area for over a decade, and I only just found out about this Rivendell-adjacent rides list: https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_medium=email_source=footer#!forum/bay-area-rivendell-riders If you're local and looking for similar-minded folks to ride with you might

[RBW] Last Blue 62 Sam Hillborne Frame

I bought my 62cm silver Appaloosa about a month ago and have tinkered obsessively to get the setup exactly as I want it for a light tour this summer (2000km, all told, through the Yukon and Alaska). The bike has front the and rear Surly racks and SKS fenders, fairly heavy oversize aluminum

[RBW] Re: what kind of bike is it?

As noted, all-arounder is pretty apt, and also the term Grant uses often. Of course, you realize that trying to pigeonhole something by categorizing it completely defeats the purpose of it not belonging to a category. I always liked chris kostman's take, with the "rough riders" / "any-bike

[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano Dura Ace Barend shifters

Shifters are sold ...and installed on my new Waterford ST22 with low trail Heron fork. Thanks Greg! -- 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: Snoqualmie Wow

You're welcome Patrick. Ray -- 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: Snoqualmie Wow

Perfect. Thanks, Ray! With abandon, Patrick On Friday, June 16, 2017 at 7:29:07 PM UTC-6, Ray Varella wrote: > > Patrick, > I divided an 8oz bottle between three tubes. > I turned the bottle upside down and then marked it with a sharpie. > The amount of air space at the top of the

[RBW] Re: what kind of bike is it?

All-rounder? Country bike? Do It All? Road bike? Commuter? Tourer? For my AHH the answer is YES!!! And More! Have done most of the above (not yet touring but certainly will). Lots of road: good; cracked, broken & alligatored; good dirt; bad dirt; single-track; whatever. My AHH handles all with

[RBW] Re: Snoqualmie Wow

Patrick, I divided an 8oz bottle between three tubes. I turned the bottle upside down and then marked it with a sharpie. The amount of air space at the top of the bottle would make it harder to guess at the amount accurately. Make sense? I'm not particularly exact with air pressure. I

[RBW] Re: Snoqualmie Wow

Sweet, Ray! How much OJ do you put in each tube and at what pressures? With abandon, Patrick On Friday, June 16, 2017 at 5:42:26 PM UTC-6, Ray Varella wrote: > > Deacon Patrick, > Several months ago I rode through a mine field of > goatheads and switched to Patrick Moores

[RBW] Re: what kind of bike is it?

Well, with a big smile and a happy heart I call my Bomba framed bike a bike, and I call my Franklin framed bike, a bike. What a coincidence, I have TWO bikes ! Ahahahahaahahah ! Yes, I know we like to put things in categories, and it need not be more to a bike than being a bike, because

[RBW] Re: what kind of bike is it?

As you've likely seen, my Hunqapillar, very similar to the Bombadil, sports Compass Snoquamies. Yesterday I rode in on single track and I would describe the ride as exhilarating and not underbiking, though the loose gravel meant I had to LCG for 20 steps more than with the Racing Ralphs. Not

[RBW] Re: Snoqualmie Wow

Deacon Patrick, Several months ago I rode through a mine field of goatheads and switched to Patrick Moores method of orange seal in tubes. Since then, I've pulled a number of goatheads out of my tires, watched a little bubbling take place and ride on. No flats since. We'll

[RBW] Re: what kind of bike is it?

If I had to categorize, I'd call my Bomba an all-rounder. I've got 2 wheelsets, and probably 4 sets of tires. Knobs for the gnar, Conti Tour Rides for around town (though they'll handle fire roads), and Hetres if I get the urge to randoneur on it. jim m walnut creek On Friday, June 16, 2017

[RBW] Re: FS: Shopsack, Brooks Select, SKS Fenders, VO Rando Rack, TRP Hoods

The hoods are now sold as well - The rack, fenders and saddles are still up for grabs. -- 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] what kind of bike is it?

greetings I picked up my own first Riv (Bombadil F) today (more about that in coming days) and then ended up at lunch with some pals who are casual cyclists. I told them it was New Bike Day, and they were keen to share my excitement.. One asked, what kind of bike is it? I was torn -- said it

[RBW] Re: FS: Shopsack, Brooks Select, SKS Fenders, VO Rando Rack, TRP Hoods

The Shop Sack has been sold - Everything else is still available. -- 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 does Compass tire compare with Pari Moto?

Indeed...just thinking along those lines EricF Vancouver On Jun 16, 2017 1:56 PM, "Ash A" wrote: > Hi Garth, > > Your periodic reminders to just keep riding is indeed useful! > > I'm born with an itch to constantly experiment with things. Sometimes > this habit can go out

[RBW] Re: Snoqualmie Wow

Sweet! Sorry about the flat. I haven't flatted at all with my Barlows (and so far the Snoqualmies). However, I plan to add 2 oz of orange seal to each tire's tube when I tour/bikepack. Patrick of the Moore swears by this and he's in goat head central. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, June

Re: [RBW] Re: How does Compass tire compare with Pari Moto?

Hi Garth, Your periodic reminders to just keep riding is indeed useful! I'm born with an itch to constantly experiment with things. Sometimes this habit can go out of control, so hearing some words of wisdom definitely helps :) Thanks. On Friday, 16 June 2017 09:32:57 UTC-7, Garth wrote:

[RBW] Re: Snoqualmie Wow

Patrick, I lowered my PSI to 40-45, and really enjoyed the results! The Atlantis felt a bit cushier and zippier. I got a flat, but it wasn't a pinch flat so I'm guessing pressure had little to do with it. On Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 7:46:03 PM UTC-4, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > Hi Patrick--Just

[RBW] Re: Shifting Mystery - Help

ascpgh: It's a Microshift Mezzo long cage derailleur. There is definitely some play in the pulleys, so I might start by replacing those. But I almost think that if I'm going that route I'll just get a new rear derailleur. The Altus seems like a pretty low cost test. On Friday, June 16, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: Rear hub for Atlantis build: WI or PW?

On Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 8:45:44 PM UTC-7, panog wrote: > > If one believes that the XT diiscussion here is purely circumstantial or > anecdotal and wants more proof then a basic Google search on the subject > would show a lot of unfavorable comments on what XT developed to be. Plain >

RE: [RBW] Re: How does Compass tire compare with Pari Moto?

Ash, unless you want to make changing tires a habit and like it, and unless you have some compelling reason beyond "comparitis", just keep riding what you have. To me good riding is forgetting altogether about the bike, about yourself even, about all those things that seemed so important but

Re: [RBW] Shifting Mystery - Help

This may be only a remote possibility, but I've experienced iffy shifting and chain tracking when a single chain link was binding slightly. As to Silver levers not staying adjusted: I use a dollop of Loctite on the mounting/adjusting screw, and had no further problems with slipping. I do like the

[RBW] Re: FS: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700 x 35

Tires are sold. On Friday, June 9, 2017 at 6:31:44 PM UTC-5, GSE wrote: > > One pair of Schwalbe Marathon Supremes. Size 700 x 35. These are the > folding bead Evolution Line. The tires are used, but in excellent > condition. They have been used for less than 200 miles. > $50.00 for the

[RBW] Re: Rear hub for Atlantis build: WI or PW?

On the other hand... everyone needs another fixie hub, right? I just bought a used King Classic on ebay for $120 shipped, to match a front hub I've had in the drawer for a couple of years. I couldn't pull the trigger on a $450 hub after all. I'm probably going to build the wheelset with Sun

[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano Dura Ace Barend shifters

Shifters are sold. On Friday, June 9, 2017 at 6:36:33 PM UTC-5, GSE wrote: > > One pair of Shimano Dura Ace Barend shifters. > > Model: SL-BS79 > SIS-SP41 cable housings included. > > These are 10 speed shifters. The shifters and cable housings came as a set > in one box. The set is new and

[RBW] FS: S Coupled 700c Bilenky Tourer Price Drop & other frames

I'm dropping the asking price to 1300 and will be happy to include a few components with the deal. Also, the green and gray frames I've previously listed are still available. I'm open to offers. Eric On Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 9:34:26 PM UTC-4, Eric Douglas wrote: > > Continuing my

[RBW] Shifting Mystery - Help

What rear derailleur are you using? I don't have an answer to your problem but am curious because I have had similar issues with my new to me Atlantis. I've now ridden it about 600 miles trying to get used to how it came to me. Shifting, particularly on the large cogs in back was very

[RBW] WTB: Zero offset seatpost 27.2

i've got one...! 27.2 silver thomson zero offset. where are you located? -- 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 Brooks Cambium C17 (2 available)

Hi Chris, they are both slate. I have had quite a bit of interest in these and currently have a sale pending on both. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Shifting Mystery - Help

I'm so used to 7-speed friction shifting on my Rambouillet that I seek rear derailleurs with less lateral play of the upper pulley wheel, currently a Suntour XC-Pro mid cage for that drivetrain. Others include other ST road/MTB units and a gem of a Mavic 841. You can replace the top pulley

[RBW] Re: Ironweed and VO

I'll bump the price down to $90.00 shipped CONUS-Paypal Family and Friends. On Monday, June 12, 2017 at 7:43:43 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > > > >

[RBW] WTB: rear 700c wheel, 130mm spacing

looking for a 700c rear wheel with 130mm spacing. preferably 32-36h, cassette hub (could be persuaded to go with a freewheel), and a somewhat durable, reasonably wide (16mm or more interior width) rim. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners