[RBW] Big cassettes/Do I need a wolftooth roadlink or similar

Ok, here are the ordered parts: pairing a 9 speed 11-40t cassette with a riv silver double crank and an xt long cage derailleur. Should I be using a roadlink sort of device? Is this knowable without trying first? If I do try, what should I be looking for to tell me if I'm good or if I need a

[RBW] FS: Albastache, Nitto, Brooks, B+M, Sugino, MKS, Tektro, tubes, tires, etc.

Lambda/grip kings are gone. -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: NITTO Pearl stems (new-ish)

Bumpin' up!! Might be perfect for your Frank Jones ss? -- 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] Re: Sorely tempted by the Holiday Specials

John, don't look at me. Love my 55 Appaloosa and recently purchased a 52 Clem L from a fellow lister. Sorry I can't be of help. -Marc -- 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] Re: FS Paul Motolites ($200) Canti Levers ($80) and Rear Funky Monkey ($35)

Motolites 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] WTB: 62 Quickbeam or SimpleOne

Uh, for some reason it didn't occur to me to ask if anyone here has a 62 Quickbeam (preference) or SimpleOne they'd like to sell. Frame+fork, or complete. Please let me know offline - thanks. Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

What size? 62 by chance?! On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 6:17:34 PM UTC-5, Christopher Murray wrote: > > I STILL have a brand new Hunqa-green Quickbeam frame and fork that's never > been built. We've got to be approaching 10 years nowEvery winter I say > THIS winter I will build it up.

[RBW] FS: Albastache, Nitto, Brooks, B+M, Sugino, MKS, Tektro, tubes, tires, etc.

more purging. all prices include shipping, but not by christmas. *-Clever Cycles Tire Levers/Chain quick link too*l- really cool levers that link together to make a chain quick link remover. the company only sells these in sets of three, so im offering one set here- 15$ shipped *-HT

Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

Eric, thanks for the input. When comparing some geo numbers it looked like the 58 Monster Cross (vs 62) would more closely align with the 58 Sam I have, and the Vaya I once had:

Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

I STILL have a brand new Hunqa-green Quickbeam frame and fork that's never been built. We've got to be approaching 10 years nowEvery winter I say THIS winter I will build it up. The Frank has got those thoughts going again. Cheers! Chris -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Random OT impressions sought: BF Haul-a-Day

AND when Bike Friday came out with the head badge for their bikes they specifically thanked Grant for helping get it made. This was probably 2002-ish? Also MUSA. And great customer service. Oh, and Bike Friday is amazing. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

Lets talk these brakes Grant mentioned - "new Dia-Compe Mod. 610 centerpull" Don't these already exist? http://www.diacompe.com.tw/product/gc610/ -- 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: FS Paul Motolites ($200) Canti Levers ($80) and Rear Funky Monkey ($35)

Paul brake levers sold. On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 3:32:51 PM UTC-5, Stephen D wrote: > > Ha! Of course, the noodles. No wonder I could only find one Paul hanger in > my bike stuff. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

Just FYI, at a 91cm PBH, I ride a 62cm BMC Monstercross. You might think about upsizing a bit. Eric On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 4:23 PM, tc wrote: > Yeah John G, I'm pretty sure I'm in the same boat with a 90.5 PBH :( > > The Black Mountain Monster Cross (58cm, $650ish) and the

Re: [RBW] Re: Time Traveling Grant?

And mustache bars! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones, latest Knothole post

That's ok, I meant Igor. We ride the same size bikes and he's always selling one  -- 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: Frank Jones, latest Knothole post

Hey now—I hold on to my Rivs! Just having a bit of holiday impulse control... -- 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: Frank Jones, latest Knothole post

Yes, get that one. I'll buy it from you in a few months! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones, latest Knothole post

79.5 max saddle height? I think I can make that work! -- 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] Re: Frank Jones, latest Knothole post

ooh a geometry of the 53. Given the 553 top tube I think that's the ticket...83 PBH is I. Will have a tad bit seatpost showing than my Gunnar probably (~1cm more maybe) My wallet's ready. Lets get i Curious to see what build kits you guys think of Grant! On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

Yeah John G, I'm pretty sure I'm in the same boat with a 90.5 PBH :( The Black Mountain Monster Cross (58cm, $650ish) and the All-City Nature Boy (55, $600ish) are looking better and better, thanks to reviews on this site and many others. Even a Vaya (57cm, $799ish) plus the ENO Eccentric is

Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones, latest Knothole post

Back from my short playdate... Going out again soon, but thanks for the correction on the PBH which should've been SH, or the other way around. It's fixed now. On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 11:39 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks for this. What is the sta -- does anyone know?

[RBW] New Lugged Bike Builder of Note

This is just spectacular. It never would have occurred to me to paint a custom lugged steel bike like an old Sears Free Spirit. Just take my money, I want this exact bicycle right now! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: FS Paul Motolites ($200) Canti Levers ($80) and Rear Funky Monkey ($35)

Ha! Of course, the noodles. No wonder I could only find one Paul hanger in my bike stuff. -- 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: Frank Jones Sr details

Enjoy it, you sub-89.5 PBH-havers! I’m jealous that I’m a shade too tall for a Frank Jones. -- 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 Paul Motolites ($200) Canti Levers ($80) and Rear Funky Monkey ($35)

Stephen, The cable hanger is not from the Motolites -- as V-brakes, they do not use cable hangers. Great brakes and great levers, btw. Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 11:53:35 AM UTC-6, Stephen D wrote: > > For Sale: > > 1) Paul Motolites pair (silver).

[RBW] Re: New Lugged Bike Builder of Note

On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 7:02:37 AM UTC-8, Addison wrote: > > Happy Sunday morning all, > I shared this on the ibob list but it later occurred to me that I should > share it here as well. A friend of mine has been apprenticing with Roland > Della Santa for a few years and has just

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

Same here! 59 Grilver. fingers crossed! Clayton Scott SF, 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones, latest Knothole post

Thanks for this. What is the sta -- does anyone know? It looks like a 57 would be nice ... PAM On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 7:51 AM, Belopsky wrote: > Looks like there are more numbers now: > /quote > > Frame sizeTTcm conservative PBH range > > 48.5

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones, latest Knothole post

dibs on a 59! -- 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: Frank Jones, latest Knothole post

Yes, it has to be saddle height. On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 9:51:51 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > I assume that by PBH he means seat height? > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Random OT impressions sought: BF Haul-a-Day

Oh there's all kinds of Riv content involved here. This project started when I was at RBW HQ last week and spotted their Cycle Trucks Beavertail cargo bike and said to Roman, "That needs a motor!" Which then reminded me Bike Friday makes a small-wheel cargo bike and here we are! I'll be riding

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones, latest Knothole post

You can ride fixed, but since there's no coasting you have to be careful about clipping pedals. With a 75 drop (track bikes have 60, commonly) and a wider-than track cranky (presumably) there's more risk. That is hugely abated by the larger tires--which more than makes up for the increased

[RBW] Re: Random OT impressions sought: BF Haul-a-Day

Oddly enough, I've been thinking about a Haul-A-Day to replace my Xtracycle, only because of worsening back issues and nerve pain. The high step-over and weight of my stokemonkey equipped Xtracycle at is not as easy to deal with as it used to be. Sorry to extend this non-Rivendell thread! ;)

[RBW] No Ordinary Rides

In which the gift of every ride is celebrated, however small. https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/no-ordinary-rides With abandon, Patrick www.CredoFamily.org www.MindYourHeadCoop.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] FS Paul Motolites ($200) Canti Levers ($80) and Rear Funky Monkey ($35)

For Sale: 1) Paul Motolites pair (silver). Used for only a few rides. Comes with only one cable hanger, but I'm including a pair of Cane Creek Drop V long pull levers. $200 includes priority mail shipping with insurance. ($190 local pickup in Baltimore) 2) Paul Canti Levers (polished) - Very

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

>From what I’ve read so far, FJS sounds like it is going to be somewhere >between a lovely bike to own and an instant classic. I love the blend of old and new lugs, the way it showcases innovation on an “obsolete” technology — and (why not?) some lovely fillet brazing to boot. All the single

Re: [RBW] Re: Time Traveling Grant?

The bar-end shifters also caught my eye. Must be an early Riv model though no way to pull a wheelie like that with a long wheelbase! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] New Lugged Bike Builder of Note

Sweet. If he keeps progressing with work like that, he will one of the best frame builder in the country. On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 10:02 AM, Addison Wilhite wrote: > Happy Sunday morning all, > I shared this on the ibob list but it later occurred to me that I should >

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

Dibs on one of the 59z in Grilver, no other questions asked, no hesitation. Take my money please. -- 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: Frank Jones Sr details

Thanks for popping in here, Grant! Will be see more info such as full drawings when all the details are released this week? On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 10:33:50 AM UTC-5, Grant @ Rivendell wrote: > > There's new info there, but no full drawings. The chainstays are long > enough to easily

Re: [RBW] Re: Time Traveling Grant?

That seems most likely. I was wondering why would an American actor would be doing wheelies in a French village, perfectly coiffed and with a professional photographer in attendance! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:59:57 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

There's new info there, but no full drawings. The chainstays are long enough to easily accept a 38 tire moving back and forth, and probably with a fender if you can finagle it (it's possible, as long as you don't insist on supreme "fender lines" throughout the range). The seat- and head tube

Re: [RBW] Re: Time Traveling Grant?

Very cool! I have to let Santa know about this ... Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Dec 16, 2017, at 9:50 PM, Timothy Hurley > wrote: > > The guy who runs that blog made a rad book of old Hollywood people riding >

[RBW] New Lugged Bike Builder of Note

Happy Sunday morning all, I shared this on the ibob list but it later occurred to me that I should share it here as well. A friend of mine has been apprenticing with Roland Della Santa for a few years and has just unveiled his first bike. He built it for his father for his birthday and it's a

[RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

Crank considerations? Will be interested to see what build kit Riv puts together for this. -- 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: Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

I hadn't really thought much about this until this thread came along but it occurs to me that I've had my Allrounder in all sorts of configurations with drops and mustache bars, but about two years ago I converted it to a more upright cruiser albatross with racks to transport stuff thinking it

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones, latest Knothole post

Looks like there are more numbers now: /quote Frame sizeTTcm conservative PBH range 48.5 53.564.5-67 51.5 54.4 ! 66.5-69.2 53 55.3 ! 68.5 - 72 55 56.270.5 - 73.5 57

[RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

+1 that table seems spot on. Saddle height 81, QB size 64 On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 3:55:17 AM UTC-5, Corwin wrote: > > The production run of Quickbeams seems to match the suggested size > recommendations. My PBH is 88. Saddle height is approximately 78 cm. My > Quickbeam is a 62cm

[RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

The production run of Quickbeams seems to match the suggested size recommendations. My PBH is 88. Saddle height is approximately 78 cm. My Quickbeam is a 62cm frame. When I test rode the Qucikbeam at Rivendell in late 2004, Grant said I could ride a 60 or 62 cm Quickbeam - exactly as the table

[RBW] Re: Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

I also concur - upright is less desirable than drops. I have two bikes with drop bars and two bikes with "original" mustache bars. On one of those bikes - a tandem - my wife rides stoker with albatross and I captain with mustache. I get minimal power from my legs in an upright posture. Just