[RBW] Re: FS New Shimano XT CS-M8000 11 speed cassette 11-42

The cassette is sold On Monday, July 24, 2017 at 3:51:18 PM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > New Shimano XT CS-M8000 11 speed cassette 11-42 new and never mounted. $55 > plus shipping CONUS > > Thx, > > Bruce in San Diego > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Current location(s) for visiting Rivendell?..

In the South Bay, one can visit Silva Cycles in Campbell. They're a Rivendell dealer and nice folks. They don't keep the same sort of stock as Rivendell HQ, of course, but one can certainly test ride Rivendell bikes along with some other interesting stuff there. /Jeremy On Monday, July 24,

[RBW] Re: Current location(s) for visiting Rivendell?..

Max: The original RBWHQ is it. Great place to hang out & check out new stuff. Did that myself a few weeks ago & got all fizzed up over the new 650b Atlantis. Lots of other goodness to check out too. Don't miss it. dougP On Monday, July 24, 2017 at 9:07:04 PM UTC-7, Max S wrote: > > So,

[RBW] Re: WTB: Used 700c and 26 fat (non-knobby) tires and long reach caliper/centerpull brakes

I have a pair of Schwalbe Big Apples you can have. Maybe some other 700C tires, but probably micro-knobbies. I don't understand the request for a long reach caliper, though, since the brake hole to rim distance is fixed by the bike. You also don't need to rely on theoretical measurements,

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrific Writeup on the origins of Rivendell by Jan Heine

I think the transition was inevitable based on the rides Grant & Co. actually do, and the bikes he was specifically designing for them at Bridgestone. The Road, LongLow, Heron Road and Rambouillet were all extensions of the RB-1, which was probably considered an expected bike from Rivendell in

[RBW] Re: Current location(s) for visiting Rivendell?..

Hi Max, As far as I know, Rivendell headquarters is the only Rivendell place to visit when you're in the Bay Area. They do have a showroom there, though. And, as you likely already know, a bunch of friendly Riv folk. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Current location(s) for visiting Rivendell?..

So, we're in the area and looking to visit Rivendell. I recall the BBH store closed – methinks we were the last customers there last year, in fact. But is there anything now besides the warehouse "headquarters" space?.. TIA! - Max -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Dog trailer for bikes - any experience or recommendations?

Not exactly on-topic, but sorta: http://www.bikepacking.com/plan/dogpacking/ Pretty cool article about "dogpacking," AKA bikepacking with one's dog. Bob K. in Baltimore -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

Tennyson! O! How richly mid-Victorian! For no other reason than that these have stuck in my head from my boyhood: 1. He clasps the crag with crooked hands; Close to the sun in lonely lands, Ring'd with the azure world, he stands. The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls; He watches from his mountain

Re: [RBW] Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

And that's why you hoard (and watch eBay). The good thing about rapidrise is that given the same vintage, they tend to cost less than the normal rise counterparts. The springs don't really wear out (especially when you have five bikes) and pulleys are easy enough to source and replace. I also

Re: [RBW] Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

I have two RapidRise and 3 normal rise rear derailleurs. The rapidrise bikes have the rear friction shifter mounted on the bar-end, whereas the normal rise bikes have friction shifters mounted on the downtube. I have never made a "mistake". All five of my bikes have standard-gauge tubing and

Re: [RBW] Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

On 07/24/2017 09:05 PM, GAJett wrote: I have a RapidRise on my AHH, with newish (2010) Shimano indexed/friction barcons. Absolutely love them. On my '73 Raleigh Competition I currently have shifters on the downtube, but will shortly return to '70's vintage Shimano barcons (the ones with the

Re: [RBW] Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

I have a RapidRise on my AHH, with newish (2010) Shimano indexed/friction barcons. Absolutely love them. On my '73 Raleigh Competition I currently have shifters on the downtube, but will shortly return to '70's vintage Shimano barcons (the ones with the inner spring mechanism). While I still

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrific Writeup on the origins of Rivendell by Jan Heine

+ 1. Me, I sense that Jan rather regrets the old Rivendell days and models -- old, versatile, but still race-connected, steel road bike. I do too, but so what: Grant has found a market and, almost more important, a group of aficionados, who love the current "cruiser" bikes; certainly, such a deep

Re: [RBW] [song] The Ride

The original XXXcycle song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jamtAPsTFvI "Just wanna ride my b..b..b..bye-icicle." On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 6:05 PM, Ray Varella wrote: > He recorded a follow up song to that one called "Acoustic Motorbike" > > As you may have guessed,

[RBW] [song] The Ride

He recorded a follow up song to that one called "Acoustic Motorbike" As you may have guessed, unplugged is sans motor. Thanks for posting. Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Terrific Writeup on the origins of Rivendell by Jan Heine

Thank you Jan, for distilling history and offering this heart filled tribute to what has been so rewarding to so many of us Michel On Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 1:41:34 PM UTC-4, Austin B wrote: > > As seen on the Facebook Riv group: > > 1995 Rivendell: Turning the Tide >

[RBW] FS/FT Makeshifter Canvasworks Outback Saddle Bag

Hello All, I have an impeccably handcrafted saddle bag from Makeshifter Canvasworks of Portland, OR. I took delivery on the bag in early June after waiting six weeks for it to be completed. I have used it on my bike since then with only one overnight trip. The bag is in like new condition

[RBW] Re: FS New Shimano XT CS-M8000 11 speed cassette 11-42

hi Bruce, will take. pls text Adam 310 963 6959. thanks!! On Monday, July 24, 2017 at 3:51:18 PM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > New Shimano XT CS-M8000 11 speed cassette 11-42 new and never mounted. $55 > plus shipping CONUS > > Thx, > > Bruce in San Diego > -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] (Re)-introduction and feeler for a trade

David: very sorry to learn of your accident; I hope extensive, and even complete, recovery is a possibility. You should confer with Deacon Patrick. On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 12:58 PM, David Spranger wrote: > I have been a member of this group for a long time. I have not

[RBW] FS New Shimano XT CS-M8000 11 speed cassette 11-42

New Shimano XT CS-M8000 11 speed cassette 11-42 new and never mounted. $55 plus shipping CONUS Thx, Bruce in San Diego -- 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] WTT: On One Midge 25.4 for 31.8 or Soma Junebug 31.8 Silver

I think Lesli L might want to buy that midge for her upcoming build. -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

[RBW] [song] The Ride

"Poetry in motion On two wheels" Thanks for sharing this- I enjoyed 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] Re: (Re)-introduction and feeler for a trade

Sorry to hear about your hit and run; I had one last fall and although I only compressed an L1 vertebra , I find that I too am more stressed in city traffic (which I try to do my best to avoid), but I'm still commuting. Have not done as many longer rides this year , nor , I'm afraid , ridden

[RBW] Re: (Re)-introduction and feeler for a trade

David, Sorry to hear about your crash, always tough to hear from long-time members in this case and gives me pause to appreciate how fortunate i have been not have this happen to me. Do what you need to do to be comfortable on the bike, even if that means switching to trail-riding. Good

[RBW] (Re)-introduction and feeler for a trade

What are the brake Mounts? Side pull, canti, centerpull? -- 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] WTT: On One Midge 25.4 for 31.8 or Soma Junebug 31.8 Silver

BIG longshot here... I have an On One Midge silver in 25.4 but my stem is 31.8 I would like to run the bar, and will do so with problem solvers shim if need be, BUT... Maybe someone has a 31.8 Silver Midge, OR a 31.8 Silver Junebug for even trade?? What say the forum voices? Cheers, Brad

[RBW] (Re)-introduction and feeler for a trade

I have been a member of this group for a long time. I have not been active for a while due to a crash. I have a Rambouillet, an A. Homer Hilsen and a (crashed) SimpleOne. My spouse has a Betty Foy. I was at the receiving end of a hit-and-run crash a while back and have not been able to do

Re: [RBW] Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

When considering all this "skill" just tthink about doing this at night when you're dog tired having already ridden a couple of hundred miles witth many more miles to come. All that fine motor skill ttends to get lost in the sauce. On 07/24/2017 10:50 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: Lesli: Thanks,

Re: [RBW] Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

"only if you could adjust to the reverse shifting moment" -- which in my opinion is what I would call***/easy to go wrong/* and it's also all too easy to end up with one of these by accident. YMMV. Some people actually like them -- but I know (from personal experience with bass ackwards

[RBW] [song] The Ride

One of my fav songs https://youtu.be/-dGcmTzFbY8 I've listened to it so many times, thought it is only fair that I'd shared it with the group! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] WTB: Used 700c and 26 fat (non-knobby) tires and long reach caliper/centerpull brakes

Want to experiment with fatter tires on my friend's hybrid and mountain bikes. I want to see what's the fattest they can handle. Figured I can buy and try some tires you are about to throw away, instead of relying on theoretical measurements. The hybrid has calipers. So we'd be interested

[RBW] Re: Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

Some short drop/reach handlebars I'm assuming you'd want a 38 or 40 width. The Dajia at least suggests a removable face plate stem because it may be difficult to maneuver the bends.

[RBW] Ride report / 1st tour on my Cheviot

Sweet! I love those trellis shots! Wow. With abandon, Patrick -- 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: Terrific Writeup on the origins of Rivendell by Jan Heine

actually when you enlarge it, it shows up pretty well. A classic! On Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 2:56:03 PM UTC-5, Mojo wrote: > > Bill, > > Chameleon paint was a production paint choice for an upcharge, $90 if > memory serves. It's purple-green that doesn't show well in photography, > especially

[RBW] Re: Ride report / 1st tour on my Cheviot

Thanks Erl. Indeed, I will definitely have to look into that. I believe I can take Amtrak (with the bike) from Galesburg to Kansas City. That would get me near the western start. Then, if I decided I would/could do the whole thing, I would just need to figure out the logistics from the St.

Re: [RBW] Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

Hey, that's a lot like my Jack Taylor rando bike! This is a picture of it when it was first built, since then I've put 10k+ miles on it. With regards the Lesli's question, on the original build I put some new at the time Sram Red front and rear derailleurs on it and a 9 speed cassette, the Red

Re: [RBW] Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

Is "I agree generally with Steve, but my sole experience with a LX rd from about 2006 (so, 10 speed?) which was "Rapid Rise" -- reverse pull -- was that it shifted beautifully in friction, certainly better over 9 cogs than a Dura Ace 7400, but only if you could adjust to the reverse shifting

Re: [RBW] Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

Lesli: Thanks, but any bike wisdom I have comes from making mistakes -- trying things out in ignorance, and finding out they don't work) and having started quite young so as to have enough time to make more of them. I don't know the model numbers, but the rear derailleurs I have in mind because

[RBW] Does this mean I have a bad rear hub?

Could be a broken axel - this is quite common on freewheel hubs. Easy fix. IanA -- 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: Ride report / 1st tour on my Cheviot

Great looking ride and some wonderful photos. Jay -- 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] Re: Ride report / 1st tour on my Cheviot

Roberta and Bob, Thanks for the kind words. Bob, you seem to be 3-4 hours from the start of the Katy trail in St. Charles, MO. http://www.bikekatytrail.com It is on my list of trails I want to ride. It seems similar to the GAP trail in many ways. All the best, Erl -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Does this mean I have a bad rear hub?

Perhaps all your hub needs is to be repacked with new grease and adjusted to take the lateral play out. Is it a freewheel hub, or a cassette freehub? https://www.sheldonbrown.com/free-k7.html On Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 3:32:25 PM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote: > > Free*wheel* 7-speed cassette

[RBW] Re: WTB: WI Dos Eno 16/19t

Why the Quickbeam? The elegance of simplicity is an entirely different experience to ride. The gear's in your legs. Elegant silence. Yet you can shift with a wee bit of work when needed and still be single speed. http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/quickbeam-sightings With abandon, Patrick On

Re: [RBW] Crowd sourcing ideas for vintage parts for a new randonneuring rig (semi sort of WTB)

Novarra steel cages from REI also have the long tabs needed with VO strap clamps (TA clone). However, my VO straps rusted after 2 years, and I went to King Cage stud-welded hose clamps on two bikes. On Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 9:26:08 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 07/23/2017

[RBW] Re: Does this mean I have a bad rear hub?

If it's high-mileage loose-bearing hubs, the cone/race could be shot, though the parts can often be found even for old hubs. If it's sealed-bearing, should be nothing to it for your LBS. If you want to spend more than Deac's 19 cents, Boca Bearings has a pretty good application database for