[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

You-all probably know this already? But the New York Times reports that frozen coffee beans grind more uniformly, producing better flavor: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/17/science/coffee-freeze-beans-grind.html?action=click=Personal%20Tech=RelatedCoverage=EndOfArticle=article -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Sam Hillborne - Green, Double TT

Thanks Jon. Was hoping it would work out regarding fit. Good luck w the sale -- 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] For sale: Saluki in Seattle

Link to craigslist post here: https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/6246195735.html It's in great condition, but its just a little bit too big for me so longer rides are quite uncomfortable for me (probably fine for anyone over 5'-2" :P) Anyway, here's the info: This Saluki is serial #48

[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

Michelle, I own a Hunqapillar, an Atlantis, and an Appaloosa. My Hunqapillar is by far my favorite bike. The Hunqapillar has a longer top tube so it works better with flat or swept-back bars. The Appaloosa has a little shorter top tube, but it's also a bike that works well with flat or

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

I hadn't read that about the fork, but interesting if true. The one thing that seemed slightly out of place to me on my joe was the slender-looking fork on such a stout frame. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] N minus 2 plus 1

This: Keep the Jones, sell the Surly; keep the Bombadil, sell the Fargo. Buy a Roadini or a Roadeo, or something similar. Use the Jones for all rough tracks, snow, mud, and so on. Use the Bombadil for mixed surface rides, groomed gravel, light trails, and easy recreational rides. Buy a more

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

Patrick-a gentleman that I know in the Catskills roasts his beans on his gas grill w a rotisserie. There are several videos on his website, Fosterbilt coffee. He also rides some great bikes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] N minus 2 plus 1

Keep the Jones, sell the Surly; keep the Bombadil, sell the Fargo. Buy a Roadini or a Roadeo, or something similar. Use the Jones for all rough tracks, snow, mud, and so on. Use the Bombadil for mixed surface rides, groomed gravel, light trails, and easy recreational rides. Buy a more

Re: [RBW] Re: HubbuHubbuH - First Loaded Tour

Very nice photos, and congratulations on the trip. I've tried to interest my (16 in June) daughter in a tandem, and she just rolls her eyes in horror. Perhaps when she's -- well, not 17, but 20? 46 with a 20 year old? I was 46 when my 16 year old was *born!* On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 10:33:44

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

To be clear on the chain stay length difference between the two effecting trail riding, of the 50 miles or so of single track I ride regularly, I'd say there are about ten spots of technical rocks and/or roots that a longer chain stay would make (I imagine) challenging. Say 30 feet of trail per

Re: [RBW] N minus 2 plus 1

Having owned a Fargo set up with drops and more or less roadlike gearing, and a Ram, and a Sam, I would say: Sell the Fargo. Keep the Bombadil! (I've not owned one, but I know the Riv feel.) Sell the Troll. Keep the Jones (I'm saying this only because of the 100% favorable reports; I've not

[RBW] Re: N minus 2 plus 1

I love the variety and spread of my Quickbeam and Hunqapillar. Ignoring the difference of single speed v. derailure, the road geo of the Quickbeam makes for a spirited ride on all the roads and trails around here that is a very different feel from the Hunqapillar. Though speed isn't

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

"Lastly, If like me, you have more idealistic views of your riding than actual, id recommend rectifying the two before purchasing" as quoted by Drew above, is advice I needed a long time ago. Many bikes were bought and sold before my Appaloosa. I wish it were more trail oriented

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Sam Hillborne - Green, Double TT

Jon need to check my PBH. Just noticed the geometry chart, got so wrapped up in the bike that I forgot to compare! I'm currently riding a 60cm Bombadil and it fits. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] N minus 2 plus 1

Good evening, my name is Dave and I have a problem, which it appears that many others here do as well! I am reviewing my stable and find that I have ended up building four of essentially the same bike.first, a Gen 1 Fargo, fits great, with dirt drops, and spare wheel set with knobbies, the

Re: [RBW] Re: HubbuHubbuH - First Loaded Tour

Very nice story! I love the photo with the banana on the basket :-) On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 4:38 AM, Tim O. (Portland, OR) < timothycharles...@gmail.com> wrote: > This looks awesome! Thanks for sharing > > On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 10:33:44 PM UTC-7, Ken Yokanovich wrote: > >> In hindsight, it

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

I have a hunqapillar and I really like it but I do really enjoy the larger size and long chainstays of my cheviot. So maybe if I were to do it all over again I would just get the Appaloosa in a larger size and be done wit it. On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 10:56:36 AM UTC-7, Michele wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

The Appaloosa was definately described as being in between the Hunqapillar and the Hillborne and the Appaloosa brochure states it's almost a clone of the Atlantis, with a few geometry differences. I do remember reading that the 2017 Appaloosas have a heavier fork than the 2016 models. I think

[RBW] WTT: Nitto Bars, Dirt Drop, Silver Sidepulls, Brooks B68 for your Chocomoose bars

Would like to try a Chocomoose on my resurrecturio'd '83 Trek 830. Have the following items that I'd consider trading, all are very good or better condition and/or as noted: - Nitto Dirt Drop Stem (26mm clamp diameter) - Chromo Albatross bars - Nitto Rando drop bars - Brooks B68 in honey.

Re: [RBW] Finally, I have Riv

Hi Bill, I used a Tektro R559 for the conversion. I have some pictures showing my blue ram with Synergy rims and Grand Bois Hetre tires (42 mm 650b). https://www.flickr.com/photos/42771204@N00/sets/72157631926815235/with/8154499211/ Best, Toshi On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 2:45 PM, Bill in Roswell

Re: [RBW] Finally, I have Riv

If I rode in Keens the TCO would prob go away! But cleated cycling shoes tend to have traditional toe box. No worries, the TCO is worse on my other bikes! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 12:35:46 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Size 44 shoes. > > On Tue, Aug 1,

Re: [RBW] Finally, I have Riv

Thanks, Patrick. The TCO isn't bad and only realized in parking lot turns. I hear what you say about fenders allowing the tip of the show to slide instead of catching tire. I have an old Bridgestone setup like that and your comment jogged my memory! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: Finally, I have Riv

Indeed. Today I was whipping around some downhill S curve complexes at a good clip. The Ram feels more stable than my racing bike and stays on the track my body tells it to instead of being a nervous nelly. Nice! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 7:58:32 PM UTC-4,

Re: [RBW] Finally, I have Riv

Toshi, did you use Tektro 556 brakes on your Ram 650B conversion? That you could run 42mm tires is enlightening! Look forward to seeing pics of your new ride! Cheers, Bill in Roswell GA On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 7:57:53 PM UTC-4, ttoshi wrote: > > Hi Bill, > > Congrats on your Ram. It's a

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddle height vs PBH

Well sure Patrick, I get what you mean. It also depends on the pedals and *their* width too. Back when I rode all straight arms and racing pedals of any kind I needed a narrow shoe not so much for the cranks but the pedals were so narrow. On the Stumpie with wider flat cage Suntour pedals

[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

I'd ask if you are the type who likes to have one or multiple bikes. If one go Appa. If you like to have bikes that are more specalized get the Hunqa. I'm sure both are great and can be used as allrounders as most Rivs can. But if ya buy kinda smack dab in the middle like with an appa, if you

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddle height vs PBH

A tangential but related question to that about saddle height: Do you others who use cycling specific shoes favor different shoes for different pedals and cranks? I find that even a slight difference in sole thickness can make a saddle feel awkward; add to this the "flare" of the crank arms and Q,

[RBW] Re: FS: Velo Orange Rondonneur 61cm

I have one of these---2, actually---set up similarly to yours, so I'm not in the market but wanted to tell anyone considering it that it's a great model. The ride is smooth and really comfortable, just all-around terrific. In my opinion the only drawback is that max tire width with fenders

[RBW] Saddle height for new Flyer (vs current B17) on Joe Appaloosa

The springs aren't very springy, set it the same. -Kai BK NY -- 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] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

I believe that the Appaloosa started as a middle ground between hunq and hillborne, but by the time it was made it had been made burlier and lies between a hunq and an Atlantis. At least that's my recollection of the chronology. I have a hunq, which will soon be traded for an Atlantis. It is

[RBW] Re: Saddle height vs PBH

I have PBH of 83. My B17 is set at 71.25. I have the pedals that came with the bike and wear sneakers, marketed as "walking shoes." Roberta On Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 7:20:50 PM UTC-4, Christopher Cote wrote: > I'm curious how many here find that Grant's "rule" about saddle height >

[RBW] Re: HubbuHubbuH - First Loaded Tour

This looks awesome! Thanks for sharing On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 10:33:44 PM UTC-7, Ken Yokanovich wrote: > > In hindsight, it may not have been the best conceived plan but I am a firm > believer that a bit of naïvety makes for a good bicycle adventure. An open > mind, willingness to

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

Which-ever one fit me best. As for intended use, it's a bike, it rides just like a bike, and it IS a Bike ! Whoa Yes ! They both go anywhere you go, I mean, the bike doesn't ride itself does it ? Does the bike say " I don't really want to go on that trail today< I might get

[RBW] Re: FS: Ortlieb handlebar bag, XTR rear der, Bicycle Quarterly mags, saddles, more

Handlebar bag is sold. Thanks! Saddles are what's left from this batch. Also the hat and tee/musette combo Apologies for the missed auto-correct on rear (turned into rerouted) Anne Lansing, MI On Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 10:14:13 PM UTC-4, Anne wrote: > > The XTR rerouted der and Bicycle

[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

As Deacon Patrick says, the Hunqapillar is billed/built as a full-on mountain bike, while Riv places Appaloosa as a touring bike halfway between Hunq and Hillborne. I've owned an Appaloosa (sold for financial/life-went-crazy reasons, no problem with bike) and it's a spectacular road-and-trail

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

more road/dirt roads - appaloosa more rougher single track, heavier loading - hunqapillar even if I were 51% pavement and 49% dirt, i would choose the appaloosa. it can fit a pretty big tire. On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 1:56:36 PM UTC-4, Michele wrote: > > Trying to decide between the

[RBW] FS: Velo Orange Rondonneur 61cm

If you love your Rambo but wish it was low trail this is the bike for you. Not Rivendell but lugged and very classy build. https://bozeman.craigslist.org/bik/6244049868.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

What type of riding do you do? In general, because of the cost and wait time deltas you mention, the Appaloosa would be my default, with the sole exception of if you are going to do a LOT of single track and/or bikepacking on single track, where the beefier frame and slightly shorter chain

[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

Trying to decide between the Hunqapillar and the Appaloosa, and I'd love some insights from current owners. Obviously, the Hunq is more expensive and has a longer wait time, but functionally, where does each frame shine? What would make you choose one over the other? -- You received this

[RBW] For Sale:Soma/Riv San Marcos 59cm

Brand new, frame and fork only. Never installed. 2nd gen tiburon blue (darker blue) with the mid fork rack attachment mounts Asking 800 Bike is stamped Rivendell on the bottom Thanks Al -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: HubbuHubbuH - First Loaded Tour

Thank you for sharing. I am definitely happy for you guys. We have two young kids too, so hopefully someday... Ride Safely, Beaverton Bob -- 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] HubbuHubbuH - First Loaded Tour

Awesome! Great account and photos. Kudos! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Did the Hunqapillar effective top tube length change over the years?

I'll double what Drew said, the Hunq charts up 'till the current ones were not accurate about everything, do ring a dingy Riv. I would ask too if they had the calculation for reach and stack too, because there is more to reach than just the TT length. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Finally, I have Riv

Size 44 shoes. On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 10:35 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Regarding fenders and TCO: YMMV, and I am not recommending this, but FWIW: > I found that narrow aluminum fenders on a short f-c urban fixed gear > actually caused my feet to slip off the front wheel

Re: [RBW] Finally, I have Riv

Bill: Contratulations, and please post the statutory photos. I used Ultegra/Open Pro/29 mm Parigi Roubaixs on my Ram and it was indeed a fun ride. Regarding fenders and TCO: YMMV, and I am not recommending this, but FWIW: I found that narrow aluminum fenders on a short f-c urban fixed gear

[RBW] Did the Hunqapillar effective top tube length change over the years?

I would call or email and ask. That geo chart is not 100% accurate with the hunqapillar. -- 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: FS: 60cm Sam Hillborne - Green, Double TT

Dave, I still have the bicycle. The link to the geometry charts for this frame show a stand over height of about 34.5 inches. I think I put the link in the posting above these messages, but I'm on my phone and I can't check right now. The stand over is measured from the middle of the top tube

[RBW] Did the Hunqapillar effective top tube length change over the years?

Does anyone who owns an early generation 54cm Hunqapillar mind measuring the effective top-tube length? The current Hunq's are listed as 584mm ETT but I have a geometry diagram of a 54 with a 599 ETT. I find that I'm very sensitive to top tube length and prefer a longer ETT over a shorter

[RBW] Re: HubbuHubbuH - First Loaded Tour

Fantastic! Beautiful to see and also to know others don't see the hills and obstacles. Me on a recent ride: "That was the last hill." Wife and daughters a wee bit later, pointing up: "Uh, what do you call THAT?" Grin. "aggressive mileage plans were adjusted" Ha! They have a way of doing that

[RBW] Re: HubbuHubbuH - First Loaded Tour

Great story, Ken. I've got a sage-HHH doing commute duty with my SO. We're getting used to it... :) Looking forward to having my kids stoke. Maybe another year before my son is tall enough. tailwinds, shoji On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 1:33:44 AM UTC-4, Ken Yokanovich wrote: > > In

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

I always wait two days. Unless there's no other coffee in the house. Then I don't. On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 4:46:09 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > For those of you who do roast your own coffee, how long do you let the > beans rest, if at all? If I'm understanding correctly, the CO2

Re: [RBW] HubbuHubbuH - First Loaded Tour

Inspirational. On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 12:33 AM, Ken Yokanovich < reflector.collec...@gmail.com> wrote: > In hindsight, it may not have been the best conceived plan but I am a firm > believer that a bit of naïvety makes for a good bicycle adventure. An open > mind, willingness to

[RBW] Re: HubbuHubbuH - First Loaded Tour

Fantastic. Bikes, tandems, kids, great riding. Love it. How to top it next year? Plan to roast your own coffee beans along the way! Seriously, thanks for sharing this. I can't buy any more bicycles in the near future, and I have a 26" Santana Vision which I have to believe is 80% of a Hubbah,

[RBW] Re: Hunq rider in Kingston NY

I'm out for the 6th, but look forward to a ride report. (Maybe also start a new thread for this weekend ride plan.) I will also try to get a RivBOB ride for late summer out of Beacon. On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 11:51:52 PM UTC-4, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > Hi all > I missed this whole thread and

[RBW] Re: HubbuHubbuH - First Loaded Tour

Ken, Love the story and those are amazing shots! Franklyn On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 10:33:44 PM UTC-7, Ken Yokanovich wrote: > > In hindsight, it may not have been the best conceived plan but I am a firm > believer that a bit of naïvety makes for a good bicycle adventure. An open > mind,