[RBW] NYC Century on Cheviot

EPIC. Very well done. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca -- 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

Re: [RBW] Clementine photo

Hi Dave, Love my clementine. Perfect for dad biking. Sky in new west https://www.instagram.com/p/BW6NWvjlGel/ > On Sep 11, 2017, at 8:34 PM, Dave Redmon wrote: > > I'm seeking a photo of someone actually riding a Clementine. I want to > understand more of how riders

[RBW] WTB: Brooks B68

Hi all. Looking for a Brooks B68 saddle in new/newish condition. Black or Brown preferred. Please PM me if you have one for sale. Thank you. -- 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] Clicking Brooks sprung saddle question

Try tightening the seat clamp? -- 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: WTB 54 Rambouillet

I agree, I personally like the lug lining! Toshi On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 8:43 PM, bo richardson wrote: > your brakes on that bike sure look great. what kind are they? > did you get some supplemental pin striping? > > nice bike! > > -- > You received this message because

[RBW] Re: WTB 54 Rambouillet

your brakes on that bike sure look great. what kind are they? did you get some supplemental pin striping? nice bike! -- 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] Clementine photo

I'm seeking a photo of someone actually riding a Clementine. I want to understand more of how riders fit in with those wayback handlebars as well as typical rider positions--for example, how far forward a rider can comfortably grip the handlebar when climbing etc. Can someone please share a

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

I definitely had fun with the Rasta Paul skewers, but the other key features are credited to Mark Abele who worked with Mark Nobilette to not only implement the ideas but make it a work of art. Check out the front fender which Mark kept in place under the rack to maintain a beautiful curve. The

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

Hi Max--beautiful color! Hopefully the twins can ride together at a Riv gathering! Toshi On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 4:00 PM reynoldslugs wrote: > Toshi - > > That bike is stunning. The green looks pretty close to my emerald green > 2003 custom: > >

Re: [RBW] seatpost question

Hi Jim, If your friend uses a zero setback seatpost, he might gain an extra cm or so. I needed to do that when I needed to decrease seat height for my kid. Of course the seat may be pushed forward a little more, which could cause a different issue. Toshi On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 2:05 PM Jim S.

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

"Tomorrow I'll do a short ride to round out 200 miles for this bike, which will put 5 of the 10 in the books." Bike number five is now in the books. The next one to finish it's tour of duty will likely be my mountain bike, but there are a couple dark horse contenders. BL in EC -- You

[RBW] Clicking Brooks sprung saddle question

I've read about people melting (with a hair dryer) Proofide into the "joints" of the saddle..not sure if it would work on the springs but perhaps it would and it would be safer than other lubes if it got on the leather. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Clicking Brooks sprung saddle question

Maybe try giving each spring bolt a 1/2 turn, tightening, to see if it has an effect. On Monday, September 11, 2017 at 6:46:44 PM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote: > > Brand new, maybe 100 miles on it. Flyer Imperial. > > Love it, but it has started clicking. Not squeaking, like we often hear >

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

ok, one more comparison. The mounting of the pump on the seat stays got me thinking - here's my vote in support of seat-stay brazeons (albeit for a slightly different use): https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/13677927445/in/album-72157643546486474/ and

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

There's a bunch of amazing pics of this on the BLUG. I know this is the littlest thing in comparison to all the other amazing details, but I never would have picked multicolored Paul skewers on a green frame: It's so cool! My Cheviot-green Clem L is definitely getting those skewers. -- You

[RBW] Re: WTB 54 Rambouillet

I love my Rambouillet! Those are awesome bikes. I have a 54 Blue. It rides great as 700c or 650b. They pop up here from time to time. Maybe she would like the Roadeo. They are probably the closest performing model. But they are expensive. Just for fun:

[RBW] Re: OLD FS Posts

I cant delete the entire post/thread if someone has posted response publicly. Only my posts in the thread. But not the whole thread/post. Would be great to be able to remove my whole post after sale. I presently have two pearl stems for sale, a nitto decaleur and a Synergy rear wheelset for

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

Toshi - That bike is stunning. The green looks pretty close to my emerald green 2003 custom: https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/albums/72157625808579123 twins separated at birth? Enjoy that beautiful bike, Max Beach Santa Rosa CA -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Clicking Brooks sprung saddle question

Brand new, maybe 100 miles on it. Flyer Imperial. Love it, but it has started clicking. Not squeaking, like we often hear reported. One click per pedal stroke. Can be recreated by grabbing the back of the saddle with thumb on top and fingers under the springs and squeezing. One click per

[RBW] Re: Seatpost Question

Use a straight seat post with separate clamp. Rotate the clamp so that the rails are below the clamp bolt instead of above. You can get the seat rails to almost touch the frame. Laing On Monday, September 11, 2017 at 2:31:11 PM UTC-7, Jim S. wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have a question about

[RBW] Seatpost Question

Hi all, I have a question about seatposts that I was hoping someone might be able to help me with. I have a friend with short legs and a long torso. I suggested to him that he buy a larger frame to accommodate his long torso. But it turns out his legs are unusually, remarkably short, such

[RBW] WTB 54 Rambouillet

my buddy Corina just rode my Rambouillet. does anyone have a54 at a reasonable price? thanks bo bellingham 360 6764838 thanks again -- 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

[RBW] seatpost question

Hi all, I have a question about seat posts that I was hoping someone might be able to help me with. I have a friend with short legs and a long torso. I suggested to him that he buy a larger frame to accommodate his long torso. But it turns out his legs are unusually short, such that, even

[RBW] Re: FS/T: Brooks Flyer Special, used, $75

Saddle has been traded, thanks! On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 11:00:03 AM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: > > For sale or trade is one Brooks Flyer Special saddle. The Flyer is a > sprung B.17, and "Special" refers to having the big hand-hammered copper > rivets and some extra chamfering on the

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

Congratulations Toshi. That's a beauty. Well done! Best, 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 email to

[RBW] Re: OLD FS Posts

I generally update a post with what has sold and what is available as well as any price drops. The last big purge I did once everything sold I deleted the post so I wouldn't receive inquiries and to unclog the list. It's a good practice. hugh On Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 7:59:36 AM

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

Velocity wheels SOLD -- 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: FS Brand New Lugged S84 Seatpost

Hi Tim...you make a good point about not shoving the saddle back and my other Rivs are not in the least twitchy but this one with Chocos , to my mind, is and this is after Mark tweaked it by swapping in a longer stem (12 or 13cm) and cutting off 14mm off the choc. bars. Riv graciously gave

[RBW] Re: OLD FS Posts

I imagine our email-only users have it even worse. Typically our email users make a FS post, and then when the item sells, they don't reply to their own post. Typically they just email a new post that says "Item X is sold, thanks" in the subject line which starts a new, separate thread for

[RBW] Re: OLD FS Posts

sometimes i'll delete FS posts because even though I say that it is sold, I would still get emails inquiring if it was still available. On Monday, September 11, 2017 at 12:51:45 PM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: > > I like when the old FS posts are left up (with a final SOLD post), for two >

[RBW] Re: FS Brand New Lugged S84 Seatpost

Seatpost sold. -- 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: FS Brand New Lugged S84 Seatpost

Maybe this is a dumb suggestion, but couldn't one simulate cutting off the Choco bars by gripping them a bit further forward from the ends. I say this because I'm guessing that the "twitchiness" you both describe (a description I've never heard about any Riv) maybe is due to the increased

[RBW] FS: Steel Fixed Gear (Not Riv)

Apologies for the non-rib content, but I know there’s interest in fixed gear riding on this list … Offered FS is a 1970s Cinelli copy made by Raysport in Mexico. Very nice bike that I haven’t ridden in three years. Details here: https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/6299279074.html

[RBW] Re: OLD FS Posts

I like when the old FS posts are left up (with a final SOLD post), for two reasons. Three reasons. 1. It helps people price their own hard-to-price for sale items. 2. Seeing the "This message has been deleted" on a grayed-out post distresses me. It usually means someone was WAY out of hand, but

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

"Wow. If I were trying to conjure the most UnRiv fork imaginable, I wouldn't even get here!" Yes, the ONLY reason I posted photos of it here was because I found it hysterical that it says "Just Ride" on it. I'm imagining the venn diagram, with a Just Ride

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

That's a freaking cool fork/bike Bill. I couldn't begin to imagine how it worked, so I looked up this video, if anyone else is curious: https://youtu.be/3QeCFgVuy8E It's hard to imagine that the wheel/brakes are just attached to the fork by those 12 bars of bent carbon fiber. Amazing! Paul

[RBW] Re: Favorite Platform Pedals

Hi All, I have wide feet and prefer a thin, flat sole in my shoes. The RMX pedal that Riv sells is good but the best I've found is the Hope F20 Flat Pedal. It's well made (the bearings seem fantastic), thin and light for such a large pedal (100mm wide and 110mm front to rear). It has a very

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Rivendell Custom

BTW, looking at the Rivbike geometry charts , I would say it is pretty close to the exact geometry of the 61cm Roadeo . You may notice the price of the Roadeo, and compare that to mine. FYI,

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

Wow. If I were trying to conjure the most UnRiv fork imaginable, I wouldn't even get here! I admire your quest to find the do-it-all disc fork. Also envious of your sabbatical and your 10/200 challenge. It should put you in good stead for the Marin Mountains

[RBW] Re: Gravel & Grind's Semi Annual Rivendell / Bridgestone / Crust owners ride and social

Looks fun! I missed it this year, but at least it was a nice day! Last year the heat really got to me, and I had to turn back after a pit stop as well. On Monday, September 11, 2017 at 10:26:02 AM UTC-4, REC wrote: > > Thanks for all the great pictures, John. I'm really glad to have met you >

[RBW] FS: Tan Hub Area Bags (pair)

For sale one pair of tan hub area bags and Irish straps.Great condition. $90 shipped to lower 48, net to me. Mail a check or use one of the new bank transfer methods (QuickPay or whatever) or add $ to cover PayPal fees.

[RBW] Re: Gravel & Grind's Semi Annual Rivendell / Bridgestone / Crust owners ride and social

Thanks for all the great pictures, John. I'm really glad to have met you and everyone on the ride--what a nice group. I wasn't able to get past the first 8 miles of "hills," so I turned back about 8 miles in. That's 8 miles of uphill, only steep in one area--the last--, but never ending

[RBW] Re: Gravel & Grind's Semi Annual Rivendell / Bridgestone / Crust owners ride and social

Oh, and Alyssa on her Seven joined us at the ice cream stop and returned with us. On Monday, September 11, 2017 at 10:09:43 AM UTC-4, John G wrote: > > Perfect weather and fine folks make for a good time. > 1 Hubbuhhubbuh, 2 Hunqapilars, 1 Atlantis, 1 Joe Appaloosa, 1 Haro Mary > XC, 1

[RBW] Re: Gravel & Grind's Semi Annual Rivendell / Bridgestone / Crust owners ride and social

Perfect weather and fine folks make for a good time. 1 Hubbuhhubbuh, 2 Hunqapilars, 1 Atlantis, 1 Joe Appaloosa, 1 Haro Mary XC, 1 Brompton, 1 Crust Romanceur, 1 Quickbeam I took a few photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/14612032@N00/sets/72157686498243834 Cheers, John G, Union Bridge, MD

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

It's time to quit Toshi - building another bike after this one would be pointless - she's perfect. On Monday, September 11, 2017 at 12:19:01 AM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > > I picked up the custom on Saturday, and it is really perfect for me. It > feels fast in handling, extremely responsive to

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

that is a beauty On Monday, September 11, 2017 at 12:19:01 AM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > > I picked up the custom on Saturday, and it is really perfect for me. It > feels fast in handling, extremely responsive to weight shifts, but feels > stable. The top tube is about the same length as the

[RBW] Re: FS Brand New Lugged S84 Seatpost

Lowering the price on this significantly to move it -- 115 USD (net to me), shipped. 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Pleased by longish life from tires and chain; chain life under the pure paraffin regimen

Patrick has it. Since I've switched to Wippermann stainless chains and molten speed wax, I won't be doing anything else, with exception of using Clean Ride bottle lube to extend me to the next clean/wax cycle. The $18/lb for Molten Speed Wax sounds expensive, but if your chains are clean

[RBW] Re: First generation Rosco Bubbe Mixte for sale (bump, new pictures)

The quick answer is to figure where your saddle would sit on a 54cm seatpost, then determine if you can reach the bars you like with that virtual toptube measurement. I have a 79ish PBH and ride a 52cm Clem L with the same reach with chopped Boscos. -- You received this message because you