Re: [RBW] Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

Sticky this thread please so readers are easy to find. -- 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: Ram in the Dirt

I rode my blue Ram on 30+ miles of gravel (out of a 54 mile ride) a few weeks ago, on Panaracer 1 1/2" tires. I had too much air in them for gravel, but the bike was still fine. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Wanted: LED Headlight

I’m looking for a used Edelux, IQ-X or similar headlight, in silver. Anybody have one in good used condition that they don’t need? --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

I removed the fenders from my Road Standard early this year after getting frustrated with some noise issues. Two weeks ago I participated in an organized ride, choosing the metric century option. With no fenders and warm temperatures I decided not to bother with rain gear in spite of the 100%

Re: [RBW] Re: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

Fantastic looking Bomba - with or without fenders! Garth, this one’s for you:-) Best, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2018, at 4:50 PM, Father of Sam wrote: > > Here are a couple of pics of my current set-up from a couple of weekends ago, > in commuter

[RBW] RIV Catalog Arrived

My wife said she threw out some “junk” catalogs that were in the mail. :( Although I am unlikely to buy another big purchase from Riv, I am hoping they pack a catalog in with my 650b Atlantis. I was excited to look through it. Since I have not seen anyone comment on when the new frames will

[RBW] Re: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

Dude, low "path racer" bars on a double-tube Bombadil. That's sweet! -- 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: RIV Catalog Arrived

Arrived in Bismarck! Looks amazing. Chris -- 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

Re: [RBW] It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

Joe- Frye Campus, made famous in their heyday in the 60s and MADE IN AMERICA! Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2018, at 12:31 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Leah, those are some serious boots! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the

[RBW] Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

What I like about fenders in general is they keep a fair amount of grit and debris out of the drivetrain even in dry weather. 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

Re: [RBW] It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

Leah, those are some serious boots! -- 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,

Re: [RBW] It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

Love it. I have to get one of these doormats. Grant, if you’re reading this post how about a Rivendell inspired mat? I believe they would sell out in a heartbeat. Thanks! Richard Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2018, at 3:09 PM, Leah Peterson wrote: > > I don’t

Re: [RBW] It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

I don’t know why the photo is sideways - I’ll try from my iMac. Here goes.. > On May 19, 2018, at 11:43 AM, Leah Peterson wrote: > > Ryan, my heart! That was so sweet, and thank you so much. Now, look at this > photo. Ha! Not as pretty as your wife’s doormat, but

Re: [RBW] It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

Ryan, my heart! That was so sweet, and thank you so much. Now, look at this photo. Ha! Not as pretty as your wife’s doormat, but I found it at Target some time back and it’s reminiscent of TBBITW. My friend - who has an Etsy shop and also loves bicycles - made the scarf. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam: favorite tires?

I'm on my second pair of Little Big Ben's from Riv. Wear well, rarely get flats, good grip in the rain and have the reflective side wall. Supple they are not, so I tend to pump them up to 60psi to compensate. I use my QB as my commuter in and out of Baltimore, there's a lot of broken glass on

[RBW] Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

You could go minimalist with Woody's Chop Chort wood fenders. The size, shape and tire clearance pretty much eliminates any concerns about a fender getting jammed and locking a wheel. They don't do a whole lotta fending, but the major spray on DT and bottom-of-bag is interrupted. If you zoom

[RBW] MIT Atlantis frames have arrived at RBW

Yes! Billie bars came yesterday, new frame soon. I can't wait. -- 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] Are new bag colors coming?

I remember Grant saying recently that there's a new batch of blue coming that may not be the exact same shade. Getcher Larges (any color) now if you want 'em, I believe they're done. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Question off topic mostly

Kelly, Long time no talk. Feel free to call if you want more details. I had a 66cm Bike Friday briefly and was surprised at the ride for riders our size. I second that the tire size (width) makes a difference when trying to calm the steering a bit. Mine accelerated brilliantly and would have

[RBW] Are new bag colors coming?

I meant medium "SaddleSack" getting redesign, but it looks like all but blue are gone anyway. -- 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: favorite tires?

Thanks all, I have a feeling that this thread and your recommendations will be a useful resource to many over the years. I'm certainly benefiting. Keep 'em coming, Isaac Pdx -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Are new bag colors coming?

I actually happened to ask Vince about this yesterday (not the color part, but why certain ones are missing.) Sounds like the medium sackville is getting a slight redesign, so existing stock is moved to last chance section of website. Didn't sound like colors were changing, other than blue

Re: [RBW] It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

It's so good to "see" you on here, Ana PurpleRivGirl! I know - I had the same thoughts as you did. Why have one rack when you can have two? I spent my allotted bike cash on his bell, basket, net and mud flaps, so I'll wait on the front rack/Sackville bags now, but Christmas is coming!!! --

Re: [RBW] Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

I use fenders mostly because of the protection they provide to the bike, which is why all my Rivs other than the quickbeam have them. I treat them as more precious than Grant & Co. would like me to. As you say, I get drenched no matter what if its raining - but that's actually fairly rare in

[RBW] Re: Question off topic mostly

As to the handing of small wheeled folding bikes, I find that tire width make a huge difference. I have Schwalbe Big Apple 20 x 2.15 tires on both my Bike Friday Llama and Swift Folder. No problems at all doing a week long tour or a century on the Llama. Both bikes came with more narrow

[RBW] Re: It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

D must have been very busy, doing very important and good things to accrue the karma which is about to visit him in the form of a new Rivendell. Leah, I hope your deeds are kept on the same ledger and you benefit in some way from your act! Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Friday, May 18, 2018 at

[RBW] FS: Silver hubs, Pass & Stow rack, Bianchi bike

Some Riv content and Riv adjacent content: 26" wheelset with prototype Silver hubs and Mavic SUP ceramic rims $250

[RBW] Re: FS: 650b Single Speed/Dynamo Wheelset. Velocity Atlas, White Industries, Shimano Dynamo, Compass SBH Tires

All sold. Thanks! On Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 12:49:09 PM UTC-5, David B wrote: > > The endless shuffle of parts and the elusive Redwood conundrum continues... > Since building up a Trek 850 with Compass Rat Trap Pass tires, I've > concluded that despite different wheel sizes and handlebars, it

[RBW] Re: Extreme Commuting--a checklist ride complete

Hey John: where's "the road that skirts along the base of the hills that surrounds the East Bay from San Jose up?" On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 11:24:34 AM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote: > > Bill's post on extreme commuting prompted me to take the path less > ventured home last week. If I ride home

[RBW] Re: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

I no longer own this bike, but for a while it had no fenders or racks. I can’t speak to riding it in rain without fenders because I never did. https://flic.kr/p/RVTfEU -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

Patrick FWIW, back when I had my Race Lite, I combined off-the-shelf "motocross-style" f and r fenders* with ~5" strips of stiff, black plastic zip tied to bottom of down tube and rear of seat tube, in effect continuing coverage for the vestigial commercial fenders. Of course, this didn't work as

[RBW] Re: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

I couldn't have a commuter without fenders. But for sure a sunny day bike. Wouldn't mind the occasional unavoidable puddle. On Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 8:50:03 AM UTC-5, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > From time to time I get the urge to drop the fenders/front rack and just > ride, wheels free, with

[RBW] Are new bag colors coming?

Only reason I ask is because it looks like certain bags/sizes in certain colors are being discontinued, but couldn't really make sense of it (ie. why just one size). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Extreme Commuting--a checklist ride complete

Hi John: I thought of you when I heard about your experience down the Guadalupe. I used to ride that a lot when I lived on the peninsula. I feel sad to hear about the area for a lot of reasons. Let me know how you like it. > On May 18, 2018, at 9:02 PM, Surlyprof wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

SKS MudX front fender. Blocks all face spash up to a certain air speed, at point my face catches up with the front spray. See it here (or in any of my posts, really). Also works great on the thinner QB. https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/s9o With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam: favorite tires?

I ride wider tires on my Frank Jones (same tires I had on the QB): Continental SpeedRide 44's. On Friday, May 18, 2018 at 5:08:42 PM UTC-7, Birdman wrote: > > In a recent thread, Wally and others were singing the praises of Jack > Browns on their Quickbeams. I have always run Paselas on mine,

[RBW] Re: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

...and feel free to post pics of your rackless, fenderless Rivbikes. Would be fun to see. -- 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] Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

>From time to time I get the urge to drop the fenders/front rack and just ride, wheels free, with a saddle bag (Banana sax nowadays?)and attach me dino-light onto me front brake assembly. I commute 20-30 miles round-trip when I commute. Roads only. With wide DT carbonicbike I used to have I

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam: favorite tires?

Soma shikora in 38mm have been great commuting tires for me in suburban conditions -- 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: favorite tires?

Compass Barlow Pass (38's) under SKS fenders on an older Quickbeam.. plenty of room and really made commuting on that bike super enjoyable. the only issue I ever had with the Barlow Pass extra lights was getting a piece of glass embedded in the tire once and it caused a cut in the tread, but I

[RBW] Quickbeam: favorite tires?

Soma Shikoro 700x42 kevlar bead. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Question off topic mostly

oops, make that east coast of Australia - sorry On Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 5:30:05 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > my nephew and his wife traversed both the west coast of Australia and the > continental North Sea shore on their bike Fridays hauling their toddlers in > trailers. > -- You

Re: [RBW] Billie Bar initial review

I'm thinking about these. I have the same complaints about the original Alba--too narrow and too straight back--so this looks like a good direction. Eric On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 12:08 AM, adam leibow wrote: > in case anyone's curious. i bought some billie bars, and

[RBW] Re: Nitto R14 in front, mounting options

no specific recommendation here, but showing how I used Tubus LM-1 clamps on a unicrown fork to mount a Mark's rack, on a CX bike with no holes or bosses for anything. with your traditional crown fork, and this rack mount is probably more versatile, but you

[RBW] Re: Question off topic mostly

my nephew and his wife traversed both the west coast of Australia and the continental North Sea shore on their bike Fridays hauling their toddlers in trailers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Quickbeam: favorite tires?

I wore a few sets of Ruffy Tuffies to the casing on my Quickbeam, great tires. But it looks like they’re not around anymore. It might be apples to oranges but I’m running some wide 650b Gravelkings on my Clem and love them so much that’d I’d get a set of them for a 700c bike in a heartbeat, so

[RBW] Quickbeam: favorite tires?

I liked the Voyageur Hypers in 38. They’re slick, so I’d lose traction going uphill in gravel or dirt. They have an excellent ride on flat gravel or smoother surfaces. They were also less than $20/tire. For rougher trails I’d like to try the gravel King’s or Steilacoom tubeless. I always end up

Re: [RBW] It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

Gene Oberpriller. Now there is a name I have not heard in a long time. I used to get Velo News and several monthly magazine back in the pre internet days and his name would come through on occasion. On Friday, May 18, 2018 at 12:49:52 PM UTC-4, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Congratulations! > > If

Re: [RBW] It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

Love this story, Leah :) It will come as no surprise to you that I vote that you get a front rack for the Wald basket and for the rear get a fabulous saddlesack! He’ll love it! Happy #rivshopping :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners