[RBW] Re: WTT: 54cm Quickbeam for 56cm Quickbeam/Simple One

Post is actually Rich's! I am bit taller than him so showing around 2-3cm more seatpost. But I am using a similar bar set up, nitto albatross on a 12cm technomic stem. On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 1:04:48 PM UTC-7, CMR wrote: > > I bought Rich's Quickbeam for a great deal but am starting to

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Quill Stem 70mm 26.0

Another option: Charles at College Park Bikes can cut your techy 225 down for you. He will mark a new minimum insert line on it, too. Just tell him what overall length you need. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: WTT: 54cm Quickbeam for 56cm Quickbeam/Simple One

*Noodles set at saddle height. On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 10:00:47 PM UTC-6, Ian A wrote: > > Good thinking, Joe. The saddle height seems reasonable and the bike > doesn't look too small. It would be fair to suggest that a 56cm would work > too though. Maybe try it with Noodles instead of

[RBW] Re: WTT: 54cm Quickbeam for 56cm Quickbeam/Simple One

Good thinking, Joe. The saddle height seems reasonable and the bike doesn't look too small. It would be fair to suggest that a 56cm would work too though. Maybe try it with Noodles instead of upright bars? IanA On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 3:51:09 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Chris, if no

[RBW] Re: FS - Orange Quickbeam complete - 64 c-to-c

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[RBW] Re: Betty's an eBike Now

We need pics of yours! I'm dying to see what kit they put on 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: Betty's an eBike Now

Swanky! On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 7:21:12 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Welcome, Cecily. Riv mixtes make great ebikes! :-) > > On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 6:44:53 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: > > Some of y'all might remember me. *waves hello* > > > > Unfortunately, as my rheumatoid

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty's an eBike Now

Go Betty Go! Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA My Photographs : https://billbgibson.myportfolio.com/ and on Behance: https://www.behance.net/BillGibson On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 7:53 PM, Carla Waugh

[RBW] Re: Betty's an eBike Now

I’m glad you get to ride your Betty again!! Happy times on your Betty! -- 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: Single Speed in/around LA?

Hi Reid, I am a resident of one of the numerous suburbs around Los Angeles (Claremont). Assuming you are staying near the Pasadena area and you want to ride 'trails' (meaning dirt), you will likely want to bring a geared bike. This assumes you want to do a lot the trails just north of

[RBW] Betty's an eBike Now

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Re: [RBW] Muttonmaster

The photos are very typical of scenes your might see in the Four Corners area, particularly that of the 2 Navajo women, who look as if they might be middle-aged daughter and ancient grandmother. It is typical for Navajo young people, from childhood up to late adolescence or early adulthood, to

[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?

Reid—Also hit up the folks at the Golden Saddle Cyclery. They know all the dirt and all the routes and can give you a lot of great insight on where to ride based on what you're looking for. On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 6:39:40 PM UTC-7, Matt wrote: > > Reid—LA rider here who just did the

[RBW] Betty's an eBike Now

Fantastic, Cecily! Great job finding what works — and that’s the best reason for an ebike I’ve heard yet! Ride with abandon! 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

[RBW] FS: Compass 700C x 35 Bon Jon Tires (x2) - only 20 miles in

Hi All, Looking for a new home for a set of Compass Bon Jon extralight tan sidewall tires with a single 20-mile ride on them for $145 including shipping USPS anywhere in the US. That's $25-$30 off what are for all intents and purposes brand new tires. I aimed low with these before I realized

[RBW] Betty's an eBike Now

Some of y'all might remember me. *waves hello* Unfortunately, as my rheumatoid arthritis and vascular conditions progressed, I had to stop riding my bike. I've missed my Rizzo so much, and was thinking about selling her. I did add a Vespa to my stable, but it just never gave me the same

[RBW] Re: FS Brooks Saddles

UPDATE #3 #1 Brooks Cambium is sold pending payment. Brooks Pro (#2) still available. If interested, send me an offer to consider. Saddle is very nice and would look great on any Rivendell or other classic bike. On Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 2:34:09 PM UTC-4, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: >

[RBW] Re: FS - Orange Quickbeam complete - 64 c-to-c

I have an original green QB and have coveted the orange. The 64cm would be at the tip top of my 89cm PBH threshold, but I will pass. QB/SO are fun, surprisingly versatile bikes. Recommended. Joe, who used all my Legolas gears on today's ride through the Colorado National Monument, in GJT --

[RBW] Muttonmaster

THAT was a great read. Thank you Patrick Ray -- 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] WTB: Nitto Quill Stem 70mm 26.0

Hoping someone here has one in a box/drawer, etc. I'm looking for a Nitto Quill Stem, 70mm with a 26.0 clamp. With a mid-length insert. Preferably not a 225mm length Technomic/Tallux. But not something as short as a Pearl. A Technomic Deluxe with a 190mm length would work. It's going on my

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rosco Bubbe v2 (x-post iBOB)

Multiple bikes at NAHBS had similar double top tube bags this year. RBW was ahead of the NAHBS trend! On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 9:03 PM, Jeff Lesperance wrote: > That frame bag is so great > > On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 8:42 PM, Jon BALER wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rosco Bubbe v2 (x-post iBOB)

That frame bag is so great On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 8:42 PM, Jon BALER wrote: > For additional reference, here is my Rosco V2 from nearby Ellicott City, > MD (Baltimore). This bike is my main commuter, and I love it. Earlier > this year I switched to a shorter/stiffer stem

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rosco Bubbe v2 (x-post iBOB)

For additional reference, here is my Rosco V2 from nearby Ellicott City, MD (Baltimore). This bike is my main commuter, and I love it. Earlier this year I switched to a shorter/stiffer stem and Albstache bars. I much prefer the this set-up over the original choco bars.

[RBW] FS: TA pro 5 vis crankset 46/28 - $200 shipped

Not going to use these. Put these on something classic as I am going more modern. https://www.flickr.com/photos/14767344@N07/shares/0meLyX $200 shipped (I have all the hardware, no crank bolts). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?

Philip, the thought had occurred to me! Probably not in the budget right now, sadly. Also thinking the BMC's ability to clear Thunder Burts will come in handy. Patrick, your rambles actually inspired the initial choice to run the BMC as a single speed. If I can get this (18t) freewheel

[RBW] Re: FS - Orange Quickbeam complete - 64 c-to-c

I'm pretty sure this one would have been labeled a 66cm originally, if it's 64 c-t-c. Riv sizing is center to top. Geometry chart is on cyclofiend's site here: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/pdf/quickbeam_geometry.pdf On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 4:56:06 PM UTC-4, John G. wrote: > > No

[RBW] FS: Sackvilles, non-grid grey

Bar Tube $65 shipped. Large TrunkSack $120 shipped. -- 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] Muttonmaster

That was one of the greatest bicycle articles I have ever read. Thanks for posting. -- 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: WTT: 54cm Quickbeam for 56cm Quickbeam/Simple One

Other options would be try an Albastache or drops or a longer stem (can’t tell what you have on there, if you could go longer). 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

[RBW] Re: WTT: 54cm Quickbeam for 56cm Quickbeam/Simple One

Good idea! Maybe try out Jitensha bars on the build. On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 1:04:48 PM UTC-7, CMR wrote: > > I bought Rich's Quickbeam for a great deal but am starting to feel like it > might be too small for me. Wondering if any one has a 56cm frame they are > willing to trade for the

[RBW] WTT: 54cm Quickbeam for 56cm Quickbeam/Simple One

Chris, if no one trades you may want to grab a pipe cutter from Ace and lop and inch-or-so off them bars. My 54.5 Pashley Clubman that I turned into a townie 2-speed was designed for dropbars like your Quickbeam, so Albatrosses didn't work for me, either. I ended up going with a semi-flat V-O

[RBW] Re: FS: wheelset from Clem Smith L

BUMP while I have a wheelbox to ship these in :) -- 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] FS - Orange Quickbeam complete - 64 c-to-c

No affiliation, but I want to plug this. I’ve only owned my QuickBeam for about two months, but I think I have more fun on it than almost any other bike I own. This is around what I paid for mine, and for me it was worth every penny. Of the three Rivendell’s I’ve owned (Atlantis, Hunq, and QB)

[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?

Hey Reid, Secret answer c) Buy the 64cm orange Quickbeam offered on the list in LA! Philip Always causing trouble in Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 10:47:25 AM UTC-7, Reid Echols wrote: > > Hi folks, I'll be traveling from Austin to Los Angeles in a few short > weeks for a

[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?

Hmm, I just rode through the area with the LACBC a couple of weekends ago. If there's any doubt, I'd recommend getting some gears. There are enough ups-and-downs in that area to warrant it, you're in LA in the summer so the weather can be Austin-like, and you're within shouting distance of

[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?

If you aren't as strong and strong willed as Patrick, you'll want gears. All of the dirt trails here, to my experience, have very steep sections. The hills here don't roll, they just kind of shoot up. I do a fair amount of walking even with a low low gear. The other thing to note is that most

[RBW] Single Speed in/around LA?

Hey Reid! Simplest answer. Yes! Ride till you can’t, walk till you can. You’ll love it! More detailed answer: what’s your gearing? My QB does great with a dingle 71” high and 57” low here in the Colorado Rockies on 38mm Compass Steilacooms. I could gear higher and lower by 10+ inches and be

[RBW] Single Speed in/around LA?

Hopefully actual LA folks will chime in, but I'll start as a used-to-be LA guy: What most people commonly call "Los Angeles" is a vast area with every possible form of hill and flatland. In your shoes I wouldn't be inclined to venture into this strange and unpredictable area with one flashy

[RBW] Single Speed in/around LA?

Hi folks, I'll be traveling from Austin to Los Angeles in a few short weeks for a fellowship at the Huntington Library, and am between bringing a "beater" aluminum 29er I could build up from spare parts or my trusty BMC Monstercross, currently set up as a "dinglespeed" with 43c gravel tires. I

[RBW] Workcycles Transport Double Top Tube 65cm

Cross post from IBOB. If this isn't Riv enough then please delete. But it sure ain't a race bike! Not sure if this is up everyones alley but I thought some of you might be interested. I am selling this to fund a Workcycles FR8, which is much easier for kid carrying with an extended rear

[RBW] Schwalbe Pro One 26 X 1.1

Bumping this question, and aggressively and unapologetically cross posting for max cov: does anyone know how well this rolls, how durable it is, and how wide it really measures on a standard road rim? How about the 700C equivalents? Note, I'd be using one with a tube: rolling "feel"? Width versus

[RBW] Muttonmaster

He was posting over on velocipede salon too I believe. -- 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] Active warm-ups and stretching

Hey Steve, I'm talking here about rides that are 20-40 mi, 14-16mph avg, on rolling paved greenway. Tom On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 9:44:21 AM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > What are those rides like in terms of distance, intensity, terrain and > speed? > > -- You received this message

[RBW] Muttonmaster

I really enjoyed that post Patrick. "Thursday" has, I believe, an indomitable spirit, and he would be an asset to any community. He produced machines that, I believe, literally put food on peoples tables. I am, admittedly, fat and happy, and should be grateful that I can spend vast

Re: [RBW] Active warm-ups and stretching

What are those rides like in terms of distance, intensity, terrain and speed? On 04/22/2018 06:20 PM, tc wrote: As I get older my body gets better at reminding me to warm up before I do anything remotely athletic ... and stretch afterward. Those of us over 30 or so (I'm over 55) were likely

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rosco Bubbe v2 (x-post iBOB)

Oh, and sorry, missed the question on max tire - I believe the fork will be the limiting factor on tire size - forks were surplus forks from multiple models I believe - mine looks similar to the fork I had on my Sam. The 38's I have on now have plenty of room - I'd guess you could get 42's in

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rosco Bubbe v2 (x-post iBOB)

I would not say that the frame in general has a short reach, for it's stated size of 55.5, it has a longer than average effective top tube length of 66cm, which is not remotely short for me. I would normally ride a 60cm frame where the top tube could be in the 57 - 61cm range, with drop bars. This

[RBW] Re: FS: Rosco Bubbe v2 (x-post iBOB)

Thanks for posting. So for you this has a really short reach? Do you happen to know the max tire size that the frame allows? Tom > > -- 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] Re: My First Rivendell

Hi Bruce, nice meeting you too. Perfect weather for a nice, long ride. And your bike looked great also! A guy in front of me went down and I made a quick swerve to miss him. In doing so, my rear wheel locked up. Initially I thought that the wheel jumped out of the dropouts and was buzzing my