[RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

Hey Chris - did your mechanic try to fit the Velo Orange Zeppelin or the Honjo fenders? And is your Sam the one with caliper brakes? Thanks! R.J. On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 7:47:56 AM UTC-7, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > I also bought those fenders for my new (at the time) Sam and had

[RBW] Re: Help from coastal riders: how to deal with sand?

I suspect you're right. I rode to work this morning against an 18 mph headwind that was coming at me diagonally (which made balancing interesting). Sand was peppering my legs and I had a layer at the end of my ride. It looks like my best bet is to go with the wax products mentioned before

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam over Mt Tam

Going out for this ride would be my dream Saturday! Hope I'll get time some time for myself one of these weekends. Thanks for the write up (and the idea) Christian! On Wednesday, 30 August 2017 18:41:58 UTC-7, christian poppell wrote: > > Originally titled this as "Adventures in Single

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

Gorgeous bike. I love the orange and red accents against the blue frame. > > > > -- 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: 61cm Rivendell Custom

I really do love this bike. But it's literally hanging in the garage collecting dust and cobwebs. I'm not just blowing smoke when I say that it's a joy to ride. Definitely faster and spryer than my other bikes. And having it built by the same guy in the same year as my other custom build was

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam over Mt Tam

Ah, that is how I remember Marin. So much fog, my glasses were...impenetrable. I resorted to continuous wiping with my fingers. Bill in Tempe, who grew up in Austin, Texas, where a saying once went: Onward! Into the Fog! On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:19 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam over Mt Tam

Thanks for the story and photos. I like your setup, and I envy you your rolling dirt roads with firmish dirt. Patrick Moore, who once lost his keys on a dirt road, went back to look for them and bothered all the walkers and joggers, and got home to find them inside his house, in ABQ, NM. On Thu,

Re: [RBW] Interesting bell-Made in Germany, Latin

Not in the Orthodox church, he hasn't. May 9. On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 3:05 PM, Ryan Fleming wrote: > you are right; he has just been removed from the liturgical calendar...no > St. Christopher day > > >> On Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 4:57:52 PM UTC-6, Ryan

[RBW] WTB Edelux

Anyone have an old Edelux I they’d be willing to part with for a reasonable price? Silver or black, either is fine. -- 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] New Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

Nice setup so far. Be sure to post final build photos (please). On Wed, Aug 30, 2017 at 6:44 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > > > > > I picked up

Re: [RBW] Can you feel a 1.3 gear inch difference going uphill?

Patrick is pretty close on this one. I can't tell a difference between a 23" low gear and 25" low gear on different bikes. I can tell a difference in 4-5" steps in that range. Also pointing out again, it's a 400' climb at the end of my ride to get home, and the grade his 14% in 4 spots.

Re: [RBW] Wald 257 rack

I had a large wald basket on my gen 1 Fargo, but I added and customized the struts. It ended up being being very sturdy. I used double opposing struts underneath for triangulation, and the rear upper rail had struts down to the upper bottle mounts on the rear of the fork. A double diving

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

I tend to agree with this, Bill. I have various bikes with various forms of boltage, and would prefer to never worry about a QR being incorrectly tightened or accidentally knocked open. They work well enough to not replace, but they're kinda pointless. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Can you feel a 1.3 gear inch difference going uphill?

Not ~1 gear inch, but I can certainly feel 3 gear inches on level ground, and in fact have a gear series on the Matthews of single tooth jumps from #1 (smallest, 14 t to #7, 20 t, and which in the middle goes 70-67-63-60. 67 and 63 cruising gears (pavement and flat sandy dirt) in the very middly

[RBW] Can you feel a 1.3 gear inch difference going uphill?

Such a great question. I like to be able to go ANYWHERE on my bikes, but I don't always want to run a triple or lose high-end gears. 19 fest inches gets me up anything I'll tackle. Would I settle for 20.3? On anything other than a touring bike, yes. Would I feel the difference? On a long,

Re: [RBW] Can you feel a 1.3 gear inch difference going uphill?

Depends on where you're coming from! If you've got a stump-pullingly low 19 inch low gear (say a triple in the front with a 24 tooth small chainring and a 34 tooth big cog on your cassette) then that's a 7% difference. You could probably feel that, and might even want it sometimes. If you've got

[RBW] Can you feel a 1.3 gear inch difference going uphill?

Possible, or is that considered so close you cannot really feel 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: New Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

Benz asked : "What gives? Security concerns?" I'm not sure what exactly you are asking when you ask "what gives?" Nothing gives. QRs are sufficient to hold wheels on, in most situations. I have QR wheels on most of my bikes. They are fine. I have nothing against QRs, far from it. I'm

[RBW] New Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

I feel like Thru axles are essentially frame integrated bolt ons. -J -- 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] Wald 257 rack

Strange that the struts would be less than the solid standard steel. My original Cetma used wald struts and mounting hardware. Maybe someonw has a 5 rail Cetma they would part with. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: 200 miles on 10 bikes, an essentially pointless self-challenge

that is very impressive , Bill; 250 miles a week is not too shabby However...maybe after next June ...when I retire I can crank up my mileage . Certainly more opportunities for longer rides and I can ride my Rivendells more often because I won't be commuting any longer to the mean streets of

[RBW] New Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

I guess I really don't need it, but I find QRs to be convenient and a nice plus. What gives? Security concerns? -- 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] Re: FS: 61cm Rivendell Custom

yup...worth it but it is a long wait On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 3:36:45 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote: > > If anyone has ever dreamed of a custom Rivendell, this is it. They don't > come up often, and I'll bet the wait is many months. > > dougP > > On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 7:39:26 AM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: MMM

Paul, congratulations on your triple M! That's a gorgeous frame - and with those extra nice details. My oh my! Hope I can run across you in ATL. My regular territory is a variety of routes between Decatur and downtown ATL. Have fun with the build. Best, Richard -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Interesting bell-Made in Germany, Latin

you are right; he has just been removed from the liturgical calendar...no St. Christopher day On Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 6:38:34 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > St. Christopher. Not mister. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03728a.htm > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Wednesday, August

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Rivendell Custom

If anyone has ever dreamed of a custom Rivendell, this is it. They don't come up often, and I'll bet the wait is many months. dougP On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 7:39:26 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > My stunningly beautiful 2001 Joe Stark built, Joe Bell painted, custom >

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Rivendell Custom

Can't believe you're getting rid of thisI'm sure it'll make someone very happy!Nice build. Hopefully there will be no seller's remorse On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 9:39:26 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > My stunningly beautiful 2001 Joe Stark built, Joe Bell painted, custom >

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm A. Homer Hilsen f/f/h

Bump and price reduction to $700 (plus shipping via BikeFlights). I've had a lot of questions about this bike, but people seem to be reluctant because of the threadless setup. I figure for $700, you can order a replacement threaded fork from Riv and still have a Hilsen for around a thousand

[RBW] Re: Help from coastal riders: how to deal with sand?

Well, that's better than actually riding on the beach, but a fender and flap is not going to help much since the sand will blow onto the drive train. A fender and flap will cut down on spray, but not so much flying sand. You could try a dry wax lube and regular brushing of the chain and

[RBW] Re: 200 miles on 10 bikes, an essentially pointless self-challenge

"I'm 40 miles shy of 1000 for August with one day to go. Tomorrow is supposed to be scorching hot, so I'm going to endeavor to get it done early. " Today I tried to stay ahead of the heat, with only marginal success. I got a normal road ride in of 47 miles with 4700 feet of climbing in

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

Drew there are two - one being Nitto and the other being a Factory Five Titan stem which is actually a 31.8 but would use a shim. What my mechanic is doing for me though is using a threadless stem with a quill adapter. On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 3:08:12 PM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > Chris, is

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam over Mt Tam

Hey Christian, that's a beautiful write-up! It's especially resonant for me, with Mt Tam and the Quickbeam. I love that you put so much energy into conversing with strangers. Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 6:41:58 PM UTC-7, christian poppell wrote: > > Originally

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

Chris, is there a quill stem with a removable faceplate in 25.4? -- 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: 61cm Rivendell Custom

Oh la la. What a beaut!! Someone is gonna get a beauty GLWTS. ~hugh On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 7:39:26 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > My stunningly beautiful 2001 Joe Stark built, Joe Bell painted, custom > Rivendell with 60.5 X 59 measurements (C to C). Fits 33.33mm Jack

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

Thanks! I'm working on that aspect for the lift-a-tube. My handlebars are going to be the Velo Orange Klunker bars with cork Ergon grips so I'd go tan there. On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 1:49:29 PM UTC-4, Bill wrote: > > I'd try to find bar tape for the lift-a-tube to match the stem color.

[RBW] New Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

I'd try to find bar tape for the lift-a-tube to match the stem color. It's already looking like a fun machine, however I hope there's a front rack and basket in its future. In a word, APPROVE. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam over Mt Tam

Gearing up front is a Sugino Mighty Tour 110bcd double with 40/36 rings. Rear is a Phil hub with a surly dingle fixed cog 21/17 on one side and a ACS 17t freewheel on the other side. Using a 6/7/8 speed chain. Only use the freewheel downhill. Gear combinations that work are 40/17, 36/17 and

[RBW] Re: Could this be real?!?! Threadless Bosco Bullmoose?!

I think they were made and sold only to those who pre-ordered tandems. I have a set on my orange HHH and it matches the regular Bosco at the stoker position. Not sure Riv had any intentions of offering them for sale seperatly. Ryan Arlington, VA On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 1:25:02 PM

[RBW] Re: Help from coastal riders: how to deal with sand?

I am riding on a paved boardwalk on the beach. Sand drifts accumulate regularly and are hard to avoid, hence the need for fat tires. On Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 3:04:48 PM UTC-5, LBleriot wrote: > > I'm no authority on this, but I like 5-8 mm of clearance between tire and > fender; not so

[RBW] Re: FS- 64 Sage Green Rambouillet, Nitto HA racks & bags, 700c Rich-Phil wheels

Ant, I DM'd you on the frame Keith -- 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] Quickbeam over Mt Tam

That looks like the funnest. Thanks for sharing! -- 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: How Do you like the XD2 wide/low double crank RBW sells?

I agree with all of the positive comments about the XD2 wide/low on this post. I have an old 1970's vintage Fuji Finest that I had converted to a single speed. And that served me just fine for many years on most trails in the area. Then I gradually got to the point where some of the steeper

[RBW] Re: How Do you like the XD2 wide/low double crank RBW sells?

i consider this to be a feature. more than once i have swapped outer ring for bashguard and back again. its pretty easy to find a double crank, but finding one with a matching, good looking, bash guard is much much harder. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

unless I was considering a long trip, through puncturous land, i would probably opt for a different tire. There are some really nice ones in the 40mm range that will make your sam feel excellent. I also am of the belief that most rivs should ever wear a tire less than 40mm. but that's just me.

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam over Mt Tam

Could you share the details of your drive train and gearing, please? Maybe photos? Thanks Alan NYC On Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 9:41:58 PM UTC-4, christian poppell wrote: > > Originally titled this as "Adventures in Single Speeding" but I'm not > really sure if single speed counts as I

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam over Mt Tam

Quickbeams and mountains are a wondrous combination! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 7:41:58 PM UTC-6, christian poppell wrote: > > Originally titled this as "Adventures in Single Speeding" > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam over Mt Tam

That's the way a Quickbeam should be used. Nice! Glad you recovered your keys. I somehow dropped my wallet on a gravel road while changing a flat in Michaux State Forest in PA last year and after frantically searching for a couple of hours, got a call from my wife, who said a motorcyclist

[RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

I also bought those fenders for my new (at the time) Sam and had those tires. My mechanic who is very good by the way, could not get them to fit. I had to end up putting them on a Cheviot that I own with no problems. My Sam remains without fenders which actually I am ok with. On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: How Do you like the XD2 wide/low double crank RBW sells?

Correct. They sell the triple and double-with-guard for the same price, same for the Silver variants. -- 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 Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

Congrats on the bike Bill! I'm gathering parts as we speak for my build up. I can't do it myself (lack of knowledge, talent, etc) but my LBS is great and they are doing it. Just ordered the tires yesterday. On Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 8:44:05 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > > >

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

Jonathan D asked if this is Bike #11. No, my ten bike goal included this bike. It was always part of the plan. BL in EC -- 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: Quickbeam over Mt Tam

Wow, siting here in the northeast, those Marin Co. trails look magical. Thanks for the ride report ... made my day. - Eli -- 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: New Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

So does this mean a new goal of 200 miles on 11 bikes? Thanks for the pictures. -- 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: How Do you like the XD2 wide/low double crank RBW sells?

Wait. So the xd2 triple and xd2 double cranks are identical. Both triple cranks. Just RBW puts 2 chainrings and a bguard on the xd2 triple, and then just calls and sells it as a double? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

I've ridden 40 Mondials under sks fenders with no problems. They measure just a shade under 40. I did grind out the hole on the attachment bracket in the front to get the fender all the way up to the fork. Easy to do with a die grinder, Dremel or file. You have to bend the bracket over

[RBW] Re: How Do you like the XD2 wide/low double crank RBW sells?

The guard does everything you could ask of it. On a single track one day, mine landed square on a large rock, and I thought one of us for sure had to be damaged. On close inspection, there was not a mark on anything - the bash guard did its job. Before randomly changing drivetrain teeth

[RBW] Re: How Do you like the XD2 wide/low double crank RBW sells?

Like Jay, I didn't buy the XD2 wide/low double. But I was riding a 26-36-46 triple XD2 and found the 36 a little low, so I put a 46 in the middle (I didn't use the ring that came with the crank because it was ramped & pinned) and put an old 52 with the teeth cut off on the outside. I rode it

[RBW] Re: How Do you like the XD2 wide/low double crank RBW sells?

Like Jay, I didn't buy the XD2 wide/low double. But I was riding a 26-36-46 triple XD2 and found the 36 a little low, so I put a 46 in the middle (I didn't use the ring that came with the crank because it was ramped & pinned) and put an old 52 with the teeth cut off on the outside. I rode it

[RBW] Re: How Do you like the XD2 wide/low double crank RBW sells?

I have a photo of mine (custom rings matched with custom Miche cassette) The crank is a triple, using the 110 outer position for the chain guard, the outer ring then is the 110 inner position, and the small ring is on the 74mm position. 42T is the largest ring

[RBW] Re: How Do you like the XD2 wide/low double crank RBW sells?

When Riv 1st came out with this the idea really appealed to me. Since I already had the triple I bought the guard and 40 T ring and put it together myself. I was using a 9 speed 11-34 cassette at the time so that essentially gave my 1X9 for every day and the lower range if and when needed.

[RBW] How Do you like the XD2 wide/low double crank RBW sells?

It's the later, and it is beautifully made. As Riv says, much nicer than anything you should expect to still find in this day and age. -- 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] Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

Here's a cool pic from the Copenhagen Wheel Twitter account. Two 'bents and a Tesla. https://twitter.com/CPHWheel/status/903165516717723648 -- 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] How Do you like the XD2 wide/low double crank RBW sells?

And how does that guard attach? Is it a real double or an xd2 triple with the guard in place of the outer ring? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam over Mt Tam

Life goal: Meet Marta from Barcelona at Safeway, talk two hours. I love how that got put in there like this is a thing people do every day ;-) The bike renters in Sausalito are always a site coming off the Golden Gate Bridge. They're in a strange land on borrowed hybrids being blown all over