[RBW] Re: Hitch rack recommendations?

John, The fix for mixtes (and kids bikes and bikes with extreme-sloping top tubes) is a top tube adapter bar. They run $25-$40 usually. I think mine are from Topeak, the maker of bike accessories, but Thule, Allen, Yakima, and others make these adjustable-length bars with hooks or clips on

[RBW] Hitch rack recommendations?

I've been using a loaner where the bikes hang from the top tube. Would not recommend it. Pain to load and I can't figure out how to load my wife's mixte. If I was buying one, I'd get one with wheel trays. Also want it to either tip or swing out of the way of the rear door. I've been

[RBW] How much drop from the bar can I get out of a Berthoud decaleur?

I want to use my Berthoud handlebar bag (GB28) from my drop bar bike on my Bosco bike, too. But the Bosco bars are too high for any decaleur to reach down to the bag, and I am not lowering by bars. I noticed that the Berthoud decaleur looks like it has alot of downward reach to it. Can I

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT - Parts for MTBubbe Build, and a wheels question

Thanks everyone for all the offers and the parts. It looks like I've got everything I need sorted out. Now I just have to wait and wrench. Oh JOY! Paul -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Roadeo for sale on SFbay craigslist

Maybe it's 550 down and 450 a month. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Stem/ bars/wheels/brakes for sale

stem is now 70$ shipped conus -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

Less than 10 minutes with the Zenroaster for 3/4 cup green beans. about 15 minutes for a pount of green beans in the saucepan, stirring with a wooden spoon. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, August 14, 2017 at 6:32:40 PM UTC-6, Lee Legrand wrote: > > How much time does it take for you to roast

[RBW] Re: Hitch rack recommendations?

Thule Double Track Pro is a great choice for your bike. It is a better design than the Yakima Two Timer in the way the Thule clamps work. Also, Thule racks are EN tested to Euro standards so there is some baseline for comparison with strict standards. FWIW, REI Labor Day sale always has Thule

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

Paul, I can only talk about my Sam and I have not been disappointed in the ride of the bike at all. Mine has Albatross bars and I like the setup for most of the riding I do. It feels solid when I ride it which instills a sense of confidence. The only downside to this bike is the sloping top

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Swapping? Manhattan (NYC) and Portland (OR)

I'll bring a good lawyer, too! On Monday, August 14, 2017 at 3:26:11 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > John: > > Bring a hacksaw and pick a bike. Looks super easy: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGttmR2DTY8 > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com > @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > > On Aug

[RBW] Re: Bike Swapping? Manhattan (NYC) and Portland (OR)

Thanks, Mark! Probably too far afield for this quick jaunt, but I appreciate the offer. Next time! On Monday, August 14, 2017 at 1:49:50 PM UTC-7, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > Enjoy your trip! If you guys art into art and would like to check out a > booming Hudson Valley river town, Beacon has

[RBW] Re: Roadeo for sale on SFbay craigslist

He'll sell it today for $450, but $550 is the cash price. Hm. -- 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: Roadeo for sale on SFbay craigslist

He'll sell it today for $450, but $550 is the case price. Hm. -- 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: Roast your own coffee?

How much time does it take for you to roast those green coffee beans? On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 7:40 PM, Jay Connolly wrote: > I've never roasted coffee, but you folks sure have me interested. > > Jay > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Roadeo for sale on SFbay craigslist

A while back someone here (or internet-bob) told me he tried to hook up with this guy, and the story ended with "It's in pawn now, meet me here to pay to get it out." A few weeks ago the seller had it up again for $600 so I emailed that I would pick it up the next day. He replied that it was

[RBW] Re: Roadeo for sale on SFbay craigslist

My friend tried to buy this multiple times but the guy kept flaking. On Monday, August 14, 2017 at 4:36:09 PM UTC-7, Sky Coulter wrote: > > The following bike has been being offered at crazy low prices for what > seems like months now: > > >

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

I've never roasted coffee, but you folks sure have me interested. 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] Roadeo for sale on SFbay craigslist

The following bike has been being offered at crazy low prices for what seems like months now: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/rivendell-roadeo-road-bicycle/6263956167.html I'm just curious if anyone has checked it out and why no one seems to want to buy it. I'm not in the market as I

[RBW] Anyone have a Sackville trunksac on a Bleriot?

I want to get one but wondering what the color looks like against the Bleriot paint? Does the new blue look right? Brown? Gray? Green? Tan? Anyone got pics? Only bag I have seen that color looks good against a Bleriot so far are Nigel Smyths. Just from pics, though. Haven;t seen the sacvilles.

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

I have a first gen canti Sam 60 cm single TT in Metallic green with gold decals. While it's a great loaded tourer it's a bit heavy for commuting and general unloaded riding. If the extra $$ is not an issue I would go with an AHH to avoid the overkill double TT and get the slightly lighter tube

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

Hi Paul, I was in your situation last October. I wanted an AHH, but knew about the Sam. What solved the dilemma for me was going to Rivelo in Portland, and trying out the Sam. One ride, and I was sold. It is as good as everyone here says it is. To be fair, I never tried an AHH, but now I

[RBW] Re: How do you guys do it, buying a bike sight unseen

I've had 4 Rivendells, sight-unseen, and they all rode great. 55 Bleriot (used) 53 Bleriot (new in box from Peter J. White Cycles) 52 Blue Sam (new from RBW) 54 Rambouillet. (used, traded my Blue Sam for it). Rambouillet (Noodle drop setup) is my favorite as it is the easiest to pedal down the

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

I have a Sam so I can only speak to it. It's a beautiful bike and I'm running copper fenders so my tires are not as wide and they are Jack Brown Blue so about 33.3 in width a Nitto front rack and a basket in front plus Sackville bags. It's my do everything bike and it does gravel and road rides

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Swapping? Manhattan (NYC) and Portland (OR)

John: Bring a hacksaw and pick a bike. Looks super easy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGttmR2DTY8 --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Aug 14, 2017, at 1:49 PM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch >

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

We ordered a pound each of the three organics Sweet Maria's has. As mentioned, wow. Delicious! Then we ran out and had to resort to drinking the store-bought swill we used to think was good (it's not bad, but the difference is painful when stepping down). I just received today 5 one-pounders

[RBW] Re: New Clem L

Yeah, there's a million old Univega and Nishiki mixtes out there with dropbars and "safety" brake levers. Every one of them needs 3-speed bars immediately! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

I've seen both SH and AHH and have an Atlantis, so I get the Rivendell thing. I'd get the Sam. It's got all the bells and whistles and because Taiwan... is a lot less $$$. Not less bike, repeat... not less bike... less $$$. The lug/frame work on the SH is superb. Maybe... it's 6-8 ounces

Re: [RBW] Re: New Clem L

Joe: When the end of your drop bar aligns perfectly with your top tube, you do 2 things: 1. Install Velox bar end plugs, if you are not using bar end shifters. 2. If you are using bar end shifters, wind a big wad of left over handlbar tape on the top tube at the point of meeting. Bam! No damage!

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT - Parts for MTBubbe Build, and a wheels question

Nothing wrong with the Alex rims. I think they're a great deal. I like the colored spoke nipples, too. It's a complicated story involving the drive train, not worth going into. But zero issues with the Alex rims that came stock on my 52cm Clementine. (RM18 on the 650B). On Friday, August 11,

[RBW] Re: New Clem L

I agree with you Mark. That combo just doesn't do it for me in the looks department -- 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: New Clem L

I totally dig my mixte and my Clem L. But for a bicycle with drop bars, I must have a traditional diamond frame--preferably non-sloping. I just do not like the look of mixtes with drop bars, and I have the urge to convert every one I see to some version of an upright bar. Step through with

[RBW] Re: Drivetrains for Riv Mountain Mixtes

Thanks to all for the suggestions thus far! Thinking a 1x10 will be the ticket -- 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: Bike Swapping? Manhattan (NYC) and Portland (OR)

Enjoy your trip! If you guys art into art and would like to check out a booming Hudson Valley river town, Beacon has DIA: Beacon and is just over an hour from Grand Central on the Metro North train. Give me enough notice and I

[RBW] Bike Swapping? Manhattan (NYC) and Portland (OR)

Darby and I are going to be in* New York *from the 14th to 19th of September (which is more like the 15th to the 18th). We are looking to find bikes for a day to tool around Central Park, and the Waterfront Greenway. We're on a shoestring budget for this trip, so I thought I'd see if anyone

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

I would love to see some pictures of your Sam's if you guys are willing to post them. I rode a 51 Sam on Saturday at Silva in Campbell and really think this is what I want. It was a blue/green color. I have my heart set on a blue color or black. Now I just wait for a used one on the list or

[RBW] Re: FS: Bags - Baggins, Carradice, Ostrich

UPDATE - baggins bag is gone. On Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 10:29:23 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: > > UPDATE and price drop > > What's left: > Rivendell Baggins Banana Bag. Gray, never used. $100 > Appears as new, never used, with some green patina on the brass rivets. > Made by Duluth

[RBW] Re: FS / FT Berthoud, Noodle Cockpit, Velocity 650b Cliffhanger wheelset, and and and

Moar PRICE DROPS! Velocity Cliffhanger 650b wheelset: $250 Noodle setup: $140 Arione saddle $40 -- 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] Hitch rack recommendations?

PS: all my bikes have fenders and albatross bars which this rack accommodates without issue. -- 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] Hitch rack recommendations?

Michelle, I've had this Hollywood 4 bike system for several years and have been very happy. They sell 2 bike models as well. http://www.hollywoodracks.com/bike-racks/hitch-racks/sportrider-hitch-rack-4 Here is a photo of it in use on my Jeep: https://flic.kr/p/X7zXd3 Other companies make

[RBW] Re: Drivetrains for Riv Mountain Mixtes

My riding is similar to what you describe and I'm running a modified triple as a 1x9. If I were starting from scratch, I would go with a dedicated 1x10 or 1x11 groupset. On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 2:31:54 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > I'm chewing on what to put on my

[RBW] Hitch rack recommendations?

Shopping for a rack for my car, so I can get my bike to farther flung locations, and I'm realizing that most hitch racks require a naked front wheel. I need one that allows me to have a small rack and Wald 137 on the front. I'm considering the Thule DoubleTrack Pro

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT - Parts for MTBubbe Build, and a wheels question

I also avid digit 7 v brake levers. $20 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT - Parts for MTBubbe Build, and a wheels question

I have a tiagra 9 speed rear derailleur and a sora front triple. They were OE on a salsa caseroll and have maybe 100 miles on them. $45 shipped for both? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: New Clem L

I'd like to know how mixte/step-through ever developed a reputation as "lady bikes" in this country. There's no logical reason for it, and the rest of the world doesn't seem to care where the toptube goes as long as it works. The big triangle of H-frames is necessary for super-stiff race

[RBW] Re: New Clem L

Congrats on the great looking bike. I love that green. I was shocked at how rideable my wife's 52 Clementine is for me at 6'... I've got a set of Schwable G-one tires coming that I can't wait to try on that frame. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: New Clem L

Congrats on the great looking bike. I love that green. I was shocked at how rideable my wife's 52 Clementine is for me at 6'... I've got a set of Schwable G-one tires coming that I can't wait to try on that frame. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

My sage green Sam is plenty fast enough and cushy running Compass 38mm Loup Loup Pass tires. Best regards, 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] Re: New Clem L

Sweet bike Joe. I too love the color. A step-through is making more and more sense. I can definitely see a Clem L in my future. Wishing you many happy rides. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Drivetrains for Riv Mountain Mixtes

1 x 10, no doubt! -- 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: Mustache/ Albastache on a clem

I wouldn't use mustache bars on a Clem, but Albastache would be fine. Their curve is very similar to Albatross bars so if you are looking for a slightly more aggressive position its a good choice. Fair chance I might swap some on mine one day. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

Ride a lot. Fartlek. On Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 8:48:20 PM UTC-4, Jonathan D. wrote: > > Any advice, beyond colors, to make the Sam a "go fast" bike? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

My sense of it is Hillborne is the all-road gravel-grinder light touring bike, and Hilsen is Rivendell's version of a Rando. I think all Rivbikes overlap in a good way. . On Friday, August 11, 2017 at 8:39:25 PM UTC-5, Paul Choi wrote: > > I'm new to Rivendell bikes and to this forum. I'm