[RBW] Alone in a Sea of Autos

2018-02-07 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Yes. Riding can be a lonely business. But I like riding alone. One gets to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation better when not talking and just enjoying the sights and smells and breezes and sounds. Intoxicating. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Alone in a Sea of Autos

2018-02-07 Thread J Imler
I do my best to ride my bike vs drive, mostly because riding is a lot of fun along with personal and enviro benefits. In the last six months I've put 2,000 miles on my car. I'm shooting for a sub 5k year. We'll see. The thing that strikes me more and more is how few people ride in my town and

[RBW] WTB or trade: Nitto F-15 Handlebar Rack

2018-02-07 Thread allenmichael
I just ordered one of the blue bar sacks before they were all gone. I sold my rack though on this list awhile back. Anyone have a lonely rack lying about? I have some 700c Rich-Built wheels lying about that I could trade. Or pay cash. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

2018-02-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
I like your burnt orange Roadeo a lot. It looks great with Barlow Pass tires. -- 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: Rivendell Protovelo

2018-02-07 Thread Joe Bernard
Did anybody grab this? I'm curious to see how it plays out 'cause I think I've seen this bike before. -- 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] FS: 64cm DTT Atlantis

2018-02-07 Thread Justin Schoop
Price drop, f/f/h for $1800. -- 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] Frank Jones Senor on the BLUG

2018-02-07 Thread Joe Bernard
Thanks, Philip! I broke down and put my Nitto rear rack on today cuz, well, it was there, and I have bags for it. It kinda defeats the stripped-down vibe I was going for, but it sure was helpful for a shopping run today. I can't say enough about the 2-speed setup. I'm a notoriously lazy rider,

Re: [RBW] Re: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread Philip Williamson
Yes! I believe that will be a success. I look forward to the ride reports on it. Patrick, your fantasy fixed Legolas might be cleaner than mine, but couldn’t be nicer than mine. A 58 simply doesn’t measure up, proportionally. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Frank Jones Senor on the BLUG

2018-02-07 Thread Philip Williamson
Agh! This is clearly the second Quickbeam I need to have. Put the kickback wheelset back on the green one, the Paul double-fixed on this, and shrink four inches. Super well done. Also, Joe’s double Cheviot looks fast as hell just standing there. Beautiful. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

2018-02-07 Thread Ben Miller
My apologies if I butchered your words, Bill. I'll be more careful in the future ;) You are correct, there is no way that the Roadeo could fit 44's. The 38' are very tight as is. Probably not recommended and that's why Riv lists 35's as max. I'm currently laid up with a broken leg, which is

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones Senor on the BLUG

2018-02-07 Thread Joe Bernard
Eh, you should be ok, Jeremy. You'll still have the clean, derailer-less chainline, which my 2-speed Cheviot sacrifices to a front derailer and Paul Melvin. I love that look, but there's no real world in which I'm going to stop and change gears by hand..I'm not that cool!  -- You received

[RBW] Re: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread Eric Karnes
A 62cm Quickbeam/SimpleOne built for gears with standard dropouts and 130mm. And an extra threadless fork (I'm unusual on this forum, but I love the look of 1" threadless with a beautiful custom steel stem). Eric On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 10:39:53 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > All

Re: [RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

2018-02-07 Thread Ian A
"Tea's ready"! -- 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 Senor on the BLUG

2018-02-07 Thread Jeremy Tavan
I do love the clean and simple look. It makes me question my plans for a triple-crankset Frank Jones Sr. build (42x16, 36x19, 28x22). Hopefully we can keep everything else nice and clean like this. :) On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 6:13:36 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I love the

[RBW] Frank Jones Senor on the BLUG

2018-02-07 Thread Joe Bernard
I love the 'Rivendell custom' head lugs and Roadini seat cluster. And the simple, straightforward look of the single drivetrain. Next to the word 'bicycle' in the dictionary is a Frank Jones Sn. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Frank Jones Senor on the BLUG

2018-02-07 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fixed dingle cog. Excellent! With abandon, Patrick -- 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

[RBW] Frank Jones Senor on the BLUG

2018-02-07 Thread Deacon Patrick
Always lovely to see someone else also dumb enough to dirt on one speed! Grin. Love it! With abandon, Patrick -- 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] Frank Jones Senor on the BLUG

2018-02-07 Thread Kieran J
That is super nice. I'm not a SS-er myself, but I like that! KJ -- 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: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread Deacon Patrick
Ha! Philip and Patrick of the Moore — the proof of concept of the custom dropout on stock frame is coming with the Hunqabeam Quickapillar. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: MUSA wool striped longsleeve shirt (L)

2018-02-07 Thread Patrick Moore
I meant the Castelli jersey. Can you give me those measurements? If it fits, I'll happily part-trade. Thanks. On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 3:46 PM, Joe Bunik wrote: > hi Patrick > > The MUSA heather-grey stripe shirt has sold; The Bridgestone/Castelli > XL orange wool jersey and

Re: [RBW] Re: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread Patrick Moore
Except mine would be nicer. On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 3:28 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > Twinsies! > > Philip > Santa Rosa, CA > > > On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 12:15:47 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> Oh, I want one of those too, except 58 cm c-c. And

[RBW] WTB: 60-70mm quill stem 26.0 clamp

2018-02-07 Thread Edwin W
(Excuse the cross post from iBob list, but I wasn't getting any luck over there.) Anyone have one they are not using? Nitto technomic deluxe preferred. Nobody took me up on my offer to trade so I will just ask for upright sales.. but I do have a 90mm technomic deluxe 26.0 (too long) and a 70mm

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: MUSA wool striped longsleeve shirt (L)

2018-02-07 Thread Joe Bunik
hi Patrick The MUSA heather-grey stripe shirt has sold; The Bridgestone/Castelli XL orange wool jersey and the MUSA Railroad shirt are still available ($50/shipped ea.) Let me know off-list if either of those are of interest, thanks! (Patrick: happy to partial-trade either of those w/ you, as

Re: [RBW] Re: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread Philip Williamson
Twinsies! Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 12:15:47 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Oh, I want one of those too, except 58 cm c-c. And Rivendell Sage Green > with cream accents. > > On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 12:26 PM, Philip Williamson > wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

2018-02-07 Thread Patrick Moore
Let's get Monty Python back On Topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U01xasUtlvw On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 2:50 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Hey Philip, > — Yes, slippery slope is a logical falicy, as well as, done properly, a > logical argument. > — Nae, I took no umbrage to

[RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

2018-02-07 Thread Deacon Patrick
Hey Philip, — Yes, slippery slope is a logical falicy, as well as, done properly, a logical argument. — Nae, I took no umbrage to “ghetto tubeless.” — I had no idea an invitation to expand knowledge was a statement that I was offended and asking for anyone to reign in anything. I also recommend

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: MUSA wool striped longsleeve shirt (L)

2018-02-07 Thread Patrick Moore
Joe: what are the measurements: Pit to pit Bottom of collar seam (ie where collar is sewn to body) to tail Arm length: pit to end of sleeve? I may be interested if it's not too big. Thanks, Patrick On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 1:33 PM, Joe Bunik wrote: > Hi chaingang, > > The

[RBW] Re: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread EasyRider
I just realized my "custom" is actually a stock 52cm cantilever Hilsen with a custom color. Perhaps a Pear Green, then. On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 12:36:24 PM UTC-5, EasyRider wrote: > > Same here, 650b Roadeo with clearance for 38 with fenders. I'm 5'7" and > have a couple 700c bikes,

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville, Velocity, and Old Parts Bin (some free local pickup)

2018-02-07 Thread Bob B
Bump, updated availability and prices. PM me if interested. Local pickup in NYC/Brooklyn can be arranged. Pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/J3NHA6WqEVV5SvpK2 *SOLD **Sackville Bar Tube Olive:* New condition. Always kinda wanted one and when Riv announced it was discontinued I jumped on it,

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo

2018-02-07 Thread Kieran J
Cool ride! -- 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: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread Patrick Moore
Oh, I want one of those too, except 58 cm c-c. And Rivendell Sage Green with cream accents. On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 12:26 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > Fantasy custom? 62cm Legolas with Quickbeam singlespeed track ends. In > sage green, or black. Or the sand color

[RBW] Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread Kurt Manley
Lighter Hunqapillar with 27.5 x 2.8 tires and a horizontal extra tube like on the green Roscoe V2's. All day comfy trail shredder with a klunker vibe. Short (by riv standards) stays. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread Joe Bernard
That's my thinking, too, Keith. I momentarily paused on "Do I want my fancy pricey custom to be my do everything street-and-dirt bike?", and settled on definitely. If I'm spending that kinda dough on a bicycle, I want it out at the bike park in all it's fancy glory, mixing it up with the $6000

[RBW] Re: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread iamkeith
56cm version of the Clem Smith Jr.; 700c wheels like the 59, but perhaps slightly shorter chainstays; all-lugged construction. Done. I know that the Clem was conceived as a 'beater' bike of sorts, but why shouldn't the bike I ride 75% of the time be my nicest? If/when I do a custom, this

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Sakae 1-inch threadless "Herse-style" girder stem

2018-02-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
A Legolas, you say.hmmm On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 11:25:03 AM UTC-8, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: > > Bill / Joe / all, > > Updated photos here: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/albums/72157691445599151 > > Yes-- this is a 1-inch threadless stem… as found on the Legolas and >

[RBW] Re: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread Philip Williamson
Fantasy custom? 62cm Legolas with Quickbeam singlespeed track ends. In sage green, or black. Or the sand color that looks so good on those. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7:39:53 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > All this talk of Rivs you'd buy if Grant/Riv made it got

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Sakae 1-inch threadless "Herse-style" girder stem

2018-02-07 Thread Joe Bunik
Bill / Joe / all, Updated photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/albums/72157691445599151 Yes-- this is a 1-inch threadless stem… as found on the Legolas and Roadeo (trying to keep it on-topic for this list!). Indeed, the bar size at the clamp end also happens to be 25.4. So I

[RBW] Re: FS: Sakae 1-inch threadless "Herse-style" girder stem

2018-02-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
If the steerer clamp is not 25.4mm then what is it? "1-inch threadless stem" certainly suggested to me that it's a stem to fit a 1-inch threadless steerer. If it's a stem to fit a 1-inch threadless steerer, then it definitely should be 25.4mm. Bill On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at

[RBW] Re: FS: Sakae 1-inch threadless "Herse-style" girder stem

2018-02-07 Thread Joe Bernard
The bar clamp would be 25.4, not the steerer. -- 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: FS: Sakae 1-inch threadless "Herse-style" girder stem

2018-02-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
That's cute. The steerer clamp looks tiny, though. Are you sure the steerer clamp is 25.4mm to clamp on a 1" threadless steerer? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 9:30:33 AM UTC-8, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: > > Note: I believe this to be a 25.4 clamp, and intended

[RBW] Re: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread Ryan Merrill
I'm still on the fence with the long chainstays Rivendell is making just because I haven't ridden them yet. I have high hopes for my coming Appaloosa though, so I will reserve mention on the chainstay length. What I really want in a custom is a canti post mixte frame that can take at least

Re: [RBW] Re: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread Patrick Moore
I agree that 650B makes a great deal of sense with smaller frames. I have been thinking of a bike for that (talked about *ad nauseam*) AM hub, and dithering whether I want 26" wheels or 700C wheels. Perhaps it would be an opportunity to try 650B for the first time. Oh no! I've just made the

[RBW] Re: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread EasyRider
Same here, 650b Roadeo with clearance for 38 with fenders. I'm 5'7" and have a couple 700c bikes, (RB-T and rosco road, both 53cm). Toe overlap doesn't bother me that much, but the frame would prob be easier to design, the triangle could fit bottles and a pump more easily, and it'd look more

[RBW] Re: FS: Sakae 1-inch threadless "Herse-style" girder stem

2018-02-07 Thread Joe Bunik
Note: I believe this to be a 25.4 clamp, and intended for flat or upright bars-- the width of the clamp may pose difficulty (at least without modification) in lacing a dropbar through it. On 2/7/18, Joe Bunik wrote: > Hi gang, > >

[RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

2018-02-07 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Wait til Biggus *Hunqus hears of this! *edited for Riv content P.S. I choose CAKE P.S.S. Couldn't resist, Ok, I'll stop On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 10:13:36 PM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: > Aren't you the guy who took umbrage at being told the term "ghetto > tubeless" could offend

Re: [RBW] Re: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread Patrick Moore
Asking both; so ride, looks, and tires available. Good reasons. On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 9:59 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Oh, I think you were asking the Roadeo guy. Never mind! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread Joe Bernard
Oh, I think you were asking the Roadeo guy. Never mind! -- 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] FS: Sakae 1-inch threadless "Herse-style" girder stem

2018-02-07 Thread Joe Bunik
Hi gang, https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/albums/72157691445599151 Need to clear some more space and fund new projects, I have this jewel from the cave-- a NOS, 110mm Sakae 1-inch threadless stem, that is strongly reminiscent and undoubtedly influenced by the R. Herse design. These are

Re: [RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

2018-02-07 Thread Joe Bernard
Have fun storming the castle!  -- 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: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

2018-02-07 Thread Justin August
Where does this leave Cinelli Pope handlebars? What about the later copies with revisions? Are they Episcopal bars? Are Jones bars more aptly named Mormon bars for their quintessentially American origin? Are track drops on a Pistachio Buddhist bars? Or would that be chopped off drops into

Re: [RBW] Re: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread Joe Bernard
'cause I'm not designing from an existing bike, I'm specing my custom. The Rivendell Mountain used 26" wheels because that's what mtbs used when that bike was built; now the hot ticket is 27.5, which I like better for ride and looks. Also there's a boatload of tires available, which looks to be

Re: [RBW] Re: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread Patrick Moore
Curious: you're the second person to specify 650B as a custom change from 700C or 26". Why the preference? On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 9:05 AM, stevef wrote: > 650b Roadeo. Easy as that! > > On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 10:39:53 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > >> All this talk

Re: [RBW] Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread Patrick Moore
Interesting topic; far better than the spanish inquisition. Me: A Roadeo (with or without fender braze ons), with 114 OL spacing for that AM hub ... Unless I went with a "Roadeo with 114 OL ... *and* built around 26" wheels. On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 8:39 PM, Joe Bernard

Re: [RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

2018-02-07 Thread Edwin W
Close this thread now! Before all hell (haha) breaks out. Edwin -- 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: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

2018-02-07 Thread Patrick Moore
+1 On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 9:38 AM, Paul Choi wrote: > Do not forget why we come to this board. Why do we need to tear down and > attack members here? > > On Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 11:21:40 AM UTC-8, John A. Bennett wrote: >> >> A Sam Hillborne was spotted in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

2018-02-07 Thread Patrick Moore
Why not? You would reign in references to racist or sexist terms, would you not? On what basis then do you include other offensive statements published on list? Now, the Monty Python reference doesn't bother me, even though I am a practicing Orthodox Christian who was raised traditional Roman

[RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

2018-02-07 Thread Paul Choi
Do not forget why we come to this board. Why do we need to tear down and attack members here? On Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 11:21:40 AM UTC-8, John A. Bennett wrote: > > A Sam Hillborne was spotted in the same spot for weeks on end until > someone finally cut the u-lock and posted this on

[RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

2018-02-07 Thread Brian Campbell
Churches (Catholic/Protestant and the rest) specialize in revisionist history. They have all been selling it for the 2000 years or so.. On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 5:48:36 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Do your own research, but the Spanish inquisition may not be what most > people

[RBW] Re: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread stevef
650b Roadeo. Easy as that! On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 10:39:53 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > All this talk of Rivs you'd buy if Grant/Riv made it got me to thinking of > what my custom-I'll-probably-never-order would be. This is isn't outside > the parameters of what they currently

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo

2018-02-07 Thread Ryan Merrill
Man, if this fit me I would be all over it, sadly it is at least a size too large for me. On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 9:19:59 AM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Looks like a proto-Legolas. Buy yourself a Riv cyclocrosser and go win a > mountain bike race like Mark @ Riv! -- You received

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo

2018-02-07 Thread stoker
Nice. Wish that was my size. On a side note, what brand is the seat pack in the pic? Thanks... -- 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: Rivendell Protovelo

2018-02-07 Thread Minh
Hi Nick, a few questions i'm sure everyone would like to know - effective TT - how big a tire can you run w/ and w/o fenders? On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 12:26:33 AM UTC-5, Nick Davis wrote: > > Hi all, > > I'm thinking about selling my 55cm Rivendell Protovelo. As the name >

[RBW] Re: Who wants a Hunqadiscer?

2018-02-07 Thread 'Eamon Nordquist' via RBW Owners Bunch
The Romanceur is a cool bike, and certainly has some Rivendell inspiration, but its front end geometry is quite different from the Atlantis. They are both meant for touring, and can take fat tires, but the Romanceur has much lower trail than the Atlantis. It is intended to favor front loading.

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam track end (dropout) maintenance?

2018-02-07 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Thanks Laing, Yes, I failed to consider the appropriate Imperial/English diameter and thread pitch. Sorry, did not intend to suggest they are actually compatible with metric 10mm axle nuts. But it's the 8mm flats I initially expected the dropout slots to be spec'd for and was very surprised

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Protovelo

2018-02-07 Thread Joe Bernard
Looks like a proto-Legolas. Buy yourself a Riv cyclocrosser and go win a mountain bike race like Mark @ Riv! -- 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: Design your custom

2018-02-07 Thread A CT Cyclist
I look at the Cheviot a lot but the tire width limitations always keep me from pulling the trigger. So the mountain mixtie in 50 - 52 cm with canti posts has a lot of appeal . On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 10:39:53 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > All this talk of Rivs you'd buy if Grant/Riv

[RBW] Re: Cowboy Trail NE, Goatheads, tire choice

2018-02-07 Thread A CT Cyclist
Love this description by Patrick Moore. > "The ride was sh*t. It was like riding through cold molasses 12" deep in a > 53 X 12 against a 40 mph headwind while sick with a 105* fever and the > brakes locked and your saddle way too low." Too funny. On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 9:50:39 PM

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo

2018-02-07 Thread Davey Two Shoes
If I wasnt waiting on my waterford I'd bite. > > > -- 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

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam track end (dropout) maintenance?

2018-02-07 Thread lconley
I believe that Sturmey Archer rear hub axles were 13/32 back then and still are today. S-A kindly prints the diameter on the ends of the closed end nuts. My Guv'nor axle nuts say 13/32 on the rear and 9mm on the front, or they did before I replaced them with wingnuts. 13/32 wingnuts for 3 speed

[RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

2018-02-07 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
At one point I debated trying a Crust Clydesdale cargo fork on the front of my Clem H. Crust had released a 1" threadless version with long enough steerer for 700c Clems and some of my other big 1" frames. My wallet said otherwise and I think they've since sold out but fork length and HTA

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam track end (dropout) maintenance?

2018-02-07 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I should have also originally stated "10mm threaded axle with 8mm flats" Sorry for any confusion -- 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: Quickbeam track end (dropout) maintenance?

2018-02-07 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Found it, at least I now know I wasn't making things up but still doesn't explain my odd duck of a Raleigh frame... as quoted from St. Sheldon: "Most Nottingham Raleigh rear dropouts have narrow (8 mm) slots intended for the flat-sided axles common on Sturmey-Archer and other older British

[RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

2018-02-07 Thread Jonathan D.
I second the cargo bike and I think it would be a nice follow up to the tandem and would require long chain stays. Really it could be a modification of the Clem L with a built in rack for carrying two kids. Would love a disc Sam as well. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo

2018-02-07 Thread Belopsky
Nice! -- 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: Rivendell Protovelo

2018-02-07 Thread Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles
$1,500 for a complete MUSA-frame Riv? Someone is going to be in heaven. Alex Wirth Rochester, 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

Re: [RBW] WTB: Quill Stem 26.0, 80MM

2018-02-07 Thread Patrick Moore
Cost? Patrick Moore iPhone > On Feb 6, 2018, at 10:49 PM, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > I have an 8cm/26.0 nitto pearl stem for sale > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this