[RBW] FS: RIvendell Bleriot 55cm

For sale: Rivendell Bleriot 55cm. Frame has some paint chips, but no dings or dents. Saddle height is 71cm in the pictures. Frame has fender and rack mounts. Fork blades have rear facing eyelets. Brakes have been installed with Sheldon Nuts for easy fender installation. Wheels and tires have

[RBW] Rim Life

1) Too many variables. You’re last paragraph illustrates this. 2) I’ve been using Kool Stop dura and v-type pads and don’t recall having a chunk of hard debris seat in a groove. The shape of the grooves and the angled “plow” tip would seem to lessen the chance. I can understand the concern on

[RBW] Informal poll: Sam Hillborne sizing, 6' tall about an 85PBH?

Hello folks, I'm reaching out for some input regarding current Sam Hillbornes. I'm 6' tall with an 85PBH (say, 86.25 PBH with shoes.) Saddle height ~75cm, a Brooks B17 which runs about 6cm tall. Riv recommends a size 55 frame, but I know I could ride a 58. I'll ride on pavement and trails.

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones track end

That's speaking your peace and countin' to three for certain! -- 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.

[RBW] Re: last chance for 53cm Frank Jones

It had a 55.3. Still does I suppose, but it sold. To you? -Kai BK 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

[RBW] Re: last chance for 53cm Frank Jones

Wierd the grantpost gives 2 diff sizes 4 tt in 53 Both too long 4 moi so no go 4 me turns out Owned 4 rivs so i know Gorgeous 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

[RBW] Re: last chance for 53cm Frank Jones

Does it have that 54.4tt or 56tt? -- 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: OT: Lennard Zinn documents heart problem

One of my favorite essayists, John Michael Greer, just wrote a piece about this topic. Although ultimately he uses it as an example of the problematic ways we tend to frame things these days, it is well worth a read. https://www.ecosophia.net/dream-perfect-diet/ On Thursday, February 15, 2018

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones track end

Amen to making a new thing nicer than the old thing. Amen to calling a dropout a dropout. I mean... I can drop the wheel out of the Quickbeam by lifting the front end. I do think the new Frank Jones is bonified. “He’s a suitor!” Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because

[RBW] I'm the best at bad photos - Frank Jones Jr

It has started. Need to sort out cranks and stem, bars en route.. https://photos.app.goo.gl/WQl3246iJBqZJ8Ev1 -- 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: It’s all about the power: Handlebar height/body position

Comfort can be different things to different people. I suppose it depends on what part of you is not comfortable and how to make that part comfortable. For some it's their back, others their neck, shoulders, hands, knees, or any combination of these. As we age, that changes, as well. On

[RBW] FS Wool & Winter-weather Gear for the Big N' Tall- Patagonia, Pendleton, Chrome, Carhartt, etc

Thinning the wintry wardrobe. Garments for the taller folks. I'm 6' 5", 190 lbs, 96 pbh, 33" waist. All of these worn/used by me at least for a little. Most things fit right on the money; things too big or too small noted in item description. That's me in the photos so you can hopefully see

[RBW] Re: OT: Lennard Zinn documents heart problem

This doctor at the University of California, San Francisco, says that "when it comes to harmful health effects, sugar is worse than fat." I hope he'll expand his argument to embrace all simple carbohydrates, and I hope more cardiologists -- and more people in general -- listen to him:

Re: [RBW] Re: It’s all about the power: Handlebar height/body position

In the "Garth Philosophy" category of posts, this one rates quite high. Readable, relevant, and made me chuckle. Edwin On Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 10:30:37 AM UTC-6, Garth wrote: > > Yes, I'd rather agree with this. > > If you are satisfied with your riding experience and wonder how and

[RBW] ISO: leather bar tape scraps

Hey bunch, Does anyone have scraps of unused honey leather bar tape that they’d be willing to part with? I need two lengths that are long enough to fit around a downtube and a top tube. Thanks, Isaac -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: last chance for 53cm Frank Jones

Then this appears to be your lucky day. On Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 2:06:59 AM UTC-5, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > I’d like one. 53 is my size i think -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: 57 cm Blue Frank Jones Sr

Interesting; not sure I'd have noticed that. On a concurrent Frank Jones thread, Grant wrote that internally they call the Jones dropout the "alligator dropout." I didn't understand that when I read it, but I read it 3 minutes ago and then saw this picture and it was the first thing I

[RBW] Re: OT: Lennard Zinn documents heart problem

Poster child for this same issue and response. Cut carbs and sugar to lose weight last year, glucose BP cholesterol dropped precipitously within a month and lost 140 pounds in a year from my year of drying out. I have slowly tried to add some carbs back into my diet but my digestive system

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones track end

The QB and SimpleOne dropouts were water-jet cut in Woodinville, Washington according to a drawing we sent them, and they worked well. They have a "no funny business" look about them that, without being at all ugly, didn't seem a good match with the rest of the stuff on the new FRANK...so BLUE

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Lennard Zinn documents heart problem

Ironic tangent with this: I digest bread prettty well. No serious issues. UNTIL I take probiotics. If I am taking probiotics then bread causes me the type of distress that you wouldn’t wish upon your greatest enemy. Confusing for sure. -J On Feb 15, 2018, 8:41 AM -0800, Grant @ Rivendell

[RBW] Re: OT: Lennard Zinn documents heart problem

When society, opinion, fads, latest/greatest, and moralistic issues weigh in on diets, there aren't any clear winners. The filter, it seems like, ought to be your own digestive system ("chapters" no. 84, 85 in EBDJ). People and sometimes their pets are the only animals that don't. On

Re: [RBW] Re: It’s all about the power: Handlebar height/body position

Yes, I'd rather agree with this. If you are satisfied with your riding experience and wonder how and why, you'll become aware of ideas that agree with and rationalize-explain the experience. If you are not satisfied and wonder why and how, you'll become aware of ideas that agree with and

[RBW] Re: Experiences with Clem L or H

Masmojo: That's probably a good point to make about the H model, too. My first Clem was a small H , and it was way-more-much stiffer than the 52 L. I don't consider the bit of flex in the L to be a deal breaker, but it's worth noting the difference the H toptube makes in the ride. -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: It’s all about the power: Handlebar height/body position

I think you either got it or you don’t. Real world is not the same as book theory. Just look at all the Tour de France riders bobbing around all over their bikes and being sloppy yet they are some of the fastest in the world. Or Freddy Hoffman who averages 18mph with upright bars and 100lbs.

Re: [RBW] OT: Lennard Zinn documents heart problem

Peter- You’ve discovered by anecdote what we should have discovered by data long ago. I’m still stuck on some carbs and sugars but trying every day to eat fewer. -Justin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Experiences with Clem L or H

One additional sort of comment; in addition to my medium I also have a small that I bought for the family units. While I like the feel of the larger bike, the small one is not nearly as flexy and there are some aspects of it (performance wise) I like better. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: It’s all about the power: Handlebar height/body position

Interesting; compare with: https://youtu.be/i-M4YCNTO7I?t=454 Merckx was not an elegant pedaler; which didn't appear to slow him down. Both share the low back position, as they would have to to ride hard. But the take away from this discussion and Jan's article is not so much riding hard as

Re: [RBW] OT: Lennard Zinn documents heart problem

One interesting effect of this diet change occurred in the winter 2012/2013. Linda and I spent a weekend XC skiing up in Jackson, NH. I've been XC skiing since 1975 or so, Linda since the early eighties. We both carried some food in our waist packs, because after a couple of hours you start to

[RBW] Re: It’s all about the power: Handlebar height/body position

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THzi7sKr8Rc On Monday, February 12, 2018 at 12:04:50 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Jan’s exploration of cycling myth #5, higher handlebars are more > comfortable, sure matches my experience single speeding (free or fixed), > where changing positions

Re: [RBW] OT: Lennard Zinn documents heart problem

Hello Peter, I am on the same boat with sugar and grains. No official heart trouble but lots of acid reflux, inflammation and sleep apnea. I went grain/sugar free in January 2017 and returned the apnea machine after 2 weeks because I had restful and restorative sleep for the first time in

[RBW] Re: Clem L Sizing for Wife with 87.5 PBH

Hey Tom, sorry just saw this. I get 17.5" for this measurement. Remember, I have the Bosco Bull bars--with the regular Bosco you could shorten this if necessary (ie, if you went with the 59 Clem, in which case you need to buy that bike on special for $1300 asap!). My saddle height on the Clem

Re: [RBW] OT: Lennard Zinn documents heart problem

EAT BACON DON'T JOG turned it around for me. *Derek Simmons* retiredinsancleme...@gmail.com On Thu, Feb 15, 2018 at 8:06 AM, William R. wrote: > No no Peter, you are absolutely not the only person on earth with this > sensitivity. Our entire society is effected.

[RBW] Re: 57 cm Blue Frank Jones Sr

I love details. Note the RBW logo on the inside of the dropout: >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] FS: Frank Jones Senor parts a.k.a. "you choose my adventure"

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Re: [RBW] OT: Lennard Zinn documents heart problem

No no Peter, you are absolutely not the only person on earth with this sensitivity. Our entire society is effected. counter intuitive food choices are shoved in our faces at every turn. Most say mmm, tastes good, I’ll take that. Few take your path and experiment and find out how healthy they

Re: [RBW] OT: Lennard Zinn documents heart problem

I wonder if Zinn eats lots of carbohydrate? I used to, and since I was in my early 20s and started bike racing, my heart would get all funky just like Zinn describes. Starting bike racing coincided with changing to a high carbohydrate diet, along with countless other people who discovered "carbo

[RBW] 29 x 2.3-2.5 Knobby Tire & Rim Recommendations for Clem.

David, a Cliffhanger rim is perfect for such tires. 30mm is as wide of quality rim I know of these days. -- 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