[RBW] need noodles ,technomic

2018-06-12 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I have a 7cm tallux for sale less than 300 miles on it. if interested pm me, I have a nitto m151f bar for sale also, if that would 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

[RBW] Re: and a triple crank?

2018-06-12 Thread Lum Gim Fong
The triples Rivbike has advocated over the years is usually 26/36/46 or 24/36/46 for those XD2 models. Not sure about their Silver set. -- 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

2018-06-12 Thread Neil Doran
Wot size, looks like 559? -- 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

[RBW] Re: and a triple crank?

2018-06-12 Thread Bill Schairer
Add a 45 to that and you have it even better. -- 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] Re: It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

2018-06-12 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Oh, Ryan, when you find somethng you really love, isn’t it infectious? I’m so glad I have you all because it’s so much sweeter when shared. I know you are as happy for my BIL as I am, and that means so much. I’ve learned heaps here, and I’m so grateful to the list. So, thank you! The joke in

[RBW] Re: West Point Inn Invite - June 22 and 23

2018-06-12 Thread ted
This sounds like an event I bought into a few years back. Might have been the first in the series? Anyway it was a great time. If I weren’t already obligated elsewhere I’d be jumping on it. I strongly recommend that anybody who’s able to go should go. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Austin Ride Recommendations from Downtown?

2018-06-12 Thread Ron Mc
electrolytes really help with the heat, and I keep Smart Water in my water bottles. San Antonio hasn't blocked off downtown blocks and given them to bikes as Austin has done, but downtown is quite bike-friendly, and *San Antonio's greenway system and The Mission Trail

Re: [RBW] Bikepacking the Smokey Mountains of the Colorado Rockies

2018-06-12 Thread Andrew Letton
Dear Patrick!I simply love reading and viewing your ride blogs!\My one question: Will you share with us your techniques for perfectly framed photos of you riding solo? Mini tripod? Timer? Remote control? Hand of God? Cheers from Oz,Andrew From: Deacon Patrick To:

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

2018-06-12 Thread Abcyclehank
Leah, As happy as we are for your “happy” smiling brother in law. Many of us on this list are just as happy for you matching smiles with him in the corner of the FaceTime image. Thank you, Thank you for your contributions to this list, and bicycling communities across the country, at least

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

2018-06-12 Thread Joe Bernard
Ah, his name came up earlier in the thread. My bad. -- 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: It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

2018-06-12 Thread Joe Bernard
Gene Oberpriller? -- 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: Riv basket nets hook source?

2018-06-12 Thread Belopsky
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps=bungee+net ? I couldnt find the one I got my wife, but it's from Amazon and it's black, her favorite lack of color -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] WTB- 25.4 Technomic

2018-06-12 Thread MikeS
Hello All- I’m looking for a 11 or 12 cm Technomic stem with a 25.4 clamp size. Before I buy new I thought I’d see if anyone has a spare languishing in their parts bin. Serviceable used condition is fine. I can do Paypal or trade. I’ve got a few cranks, drop levers, some other stuff.

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Joe Bernard
Discs on a Rivendell don't happen with "once or twice." If it comes up often enough maybe somebody there will decide they're worth a shot. No, I'm not going to mention it every week - that would be insane - but once every few months? Most definitely. I want a Hunqapillar- or Clem-type bike with

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Belopsky
We're all just guessing here. My guess? It's a Made in Taiwan Hunq w/ some fatter tire clearance. -- 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: and a triple crank?

2018-06-12 Thread Ron Mc
in *a good compact double *, if you work with a custom cassette (vary the rear cogs), you can accomplish the same thing On

[RBW] FS: derailleurs, a pair of MKS pedals, alfine tensioner and some brakes

2018-06-12 Thread Belopsky
Most every derailleur you see is $20 except for the Suntour Cyclone bits which are $35 for the FD and $45 for the rear. The Microshift front derailleurs are $10 each. The Shimano silver derailleurs are FD-R440 but work great for friction. One of these is missing a Tiagra logo as I took some

[RBW] Re: and a triple crank?

2018-06-12 Thread Ron Mc
I wouldn't go random about it Plug your cassette into *Mike's Gear Calculator * , vary your chainrings and see what you get

[RBW] and a triple crank?

2018-06-12 Thread bo richardson
the standard 46 or 48 36 28+/- -- 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: Bikepacking the Smokey Mountains of the Colorado Rockies

2018-06-12 Thread Brian Reeves
Thanks for sharing; I enjoyed reading about your adventure and the shadow selfie was also very clever. -Brian On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 6:40:59 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > In which I ride through nearly every ecosystem Colorado has, wonder if I’m in > the Smokey Mountains instead,

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
I'm pretty sure the elves at Rivendell have been working on a carbon fiber and titanium version of the Cunningham Lever Link Brake. Probably more likely than discs. Hasn't this discussion come up once or twice already? Do folks not grow weary of wishing for disc Rivendells? Discs are fine. You

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

2018-06-12 Thread Leah Peterson
Heather asked me to “thank the man who sent us to Gene. I really want him to know he helped me. And now we have a bike mechanic too, which we didn’t have before.” And that man is you, Tim Gavin! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2018, at 4:04 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Sweet! > > -- > You

[RBW] need noodles ,technomic

2018-06-12 Thread bo richardson
found a nice bike for a friends sister univega touring bike in seattle found a nice touring univega for a friends sister it needs a short neck gooseneck technomic and 42 noodles maybe some cool handlebar wrap maybe some flat pedals anybody holding? thanks bo borussky(at)gmail. com -- You

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

2018-06-12 Thread Leah Peterson
This lousy photo is all I have to share for now. It was taken from my iPhone while watching live on my iPad, haha. See that smile on his face? It stayed there, from the time he saw his new bike to the time he parked it at home. Also, the other man in the photo worked with Grant in his

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis! - First Riv

2018-06-12 Thread Rusty Click
Congratulations on a great looking build, and welcome to the group! Rusty Pgh, PA On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 12:42:21 PM UTC-4, Brian Reeves wrote: > > I've been lurking for quite some time here and have wanted an Atlantis for > a while too. Back in April, I put out a wtb post looking for an

[RBW] Re: Riv basket nets hook source?

2018-06-12 Thread Brian Reeves
It's probably worth buying an extra basket net with the four hooks in the future so you have a few more hooks (and backup net as well should that be needed). It seems like that would be a good route to go if Riv doesn't sell them separately or if someone here doesn't have any spares. -Brian

[RBW] Re: FS: 62 Rambouillet 745$ complete bike ebay

2018-06-12 Thread Philip Williamson
Oh my. Who’s selling their Ram to the OTHER guy?? Philip Santa Rosa, 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] Portugal’s Algarve?

2018-06-12 Thread Steven Sweedler
Sean, I rode there about 10 yrs ago, from Sevilla to Tavira, and then pretty much followed the coast north, until turning east through the marble towns, Evora, Elvas, and Estremoz, and back into Spain. We rode in February,escaping our winter.More than wolling to try and answer any questions.

[RBW] Introduction - Doug Shaker

2018-06-12 Thread Philip Williamson
Hey Doug! I recognize you. Welcome back! Philip Santa Rosa, 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

[RBW] Re: U locks and Pitlocks

2018-06-12 Thread Kiley DeMond
Wow, I admire all of you who live in high theft areas and still bike-on. I grew up in NYC, went to college and first worked in the San Gabriel Valley in Southern CA (where my bike was my only form of transit), and then lived in the SF Bay Area for 30 years, so I am not new to the concept of

Re: [RBW] Riv basket nets hook source?

2018-06-12 Thread hugh flynn
Those particular hooks, no, but if you search for “bungee plastic hooks” you’ll find quite a few others to choose from. I make my own bungee cords and nets with materials I can grab at my LMS (local marine shop), and they usually have a pretty good bungee hook collection as well. Hugh “sproing”

[RBW] Re: Bikepacking the Smokey Mountains of the Colorado Rockies

2018-06-12 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Wow!! What a trip! I also love the herbal and floral scents when riding. Also the smells of fireplaces and people cooking. But the herbal/florals make riding just so joyful and intoxicating. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Banana sax Rambouillet sprung saddle mounting with pics link.

2018-06-12 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks for the info you all gave me on the banana sax inquiry thread I had. I got the grey grid. Really glad it looks so nice and fits. I had alot of questions, so I figured I'd post what I found out when I got mine for anyone else who wants to know more about the bag. Fits perfectly on my

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Joe Bernard
"I don't get why so many people keep describing bikes that already exist by other companies." It's because bikes by other companies that have stuff we want (discs) don't look and ride like Rivs. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] FS

2018-06-12 Thread Carla Waugh
The parts that I have for sale have about a thousand miles or less on them. All of the parts are in excellent shape. 400.00 plus postage. Edelux 11 light Barlow Compass standard tire (one) Mavic 319 A silver rim 32 hole with colored nipples hand built Son 28 polished silver hub -- You

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

2018-06-12 Thread Joe Bernard
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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

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

2018-06-12 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I am delighted to report her I AM RIGHT NOW face timing with my sister as my BIL is receiving his Clem L at the shop!!! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Patrick Moore
Me, I'd love a disc braked Atlantis or Hunq that can take 60s + fenders. Someone onlist had his Atlantis retrofitted for disc brakes; best of both worlds, IMO. But if Grant doesn't like discs, it's entirely his right not to spec them. FWIW, 61 mm 700C tires at 18 psi or so handle sandy trails

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Patrick Moore
If it's a Rivendell, you're not going to have real light tubes for dirt use, either for rims brakes or disk brakes. And if you are going to use 3.8" tires, fork and frame flex are going to get swallowed up in something much bigger. That said, cantis work fine. Patrick Moore, who prefers discs on

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Patrick Moore
Snocat makes or at least sells a 44 mm 650B rim and it seems to have the same old brake tracks: http://616fab.com/wheel/snowcat-wheels/ On Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 7:07 AM, iamkeith wrote: > We sort of discussed this earlier in the thread. Grant stated that there > was some key thing that they

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Patrick Moore
Why don't you like threaded headsets? I'm just curious. I personally prefer threadless, but all my Rivs have had threaded and I've had no problems with them (well, at least, after I discovered which race goes top and which bottom for my Stronglight A 9 headset). On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 10:51 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Patrick Moore
Brunhilde, Eglantina (Ariety, for that matter), Shakuntala, Yu Yan, Aisha, Zianabu; or best of all, Aurora (after my mother). OTOH, I want to see a Rivendell fat bike named the Cetshwayo. On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 10:34 PM, Justin, Oakland wrote: > If Grant reads this: please pick a woman’s name

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread 'Eamon Nordquist' via RBW Owners Bunch
Yeah, I'm with you too. It's almost certain to have rim brakes, and why not? I don't get why so many people keep describing bikes that already exist by other companies. I think it will almost certainly have longer chainstays than the Hunqapillar as well. Will they be Clem length? Who knows. I

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis! - First Riv

2018-06-12 Thread RichS
Congratulations and welcome to the group. You're going to love your Atlantis. Best, Richard (who had a pleasant 14 mile Atlantis ride today) On Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 3:23:29 PM UTC-4, Jon Dukeman,central Colorado wrote: > > The Great people at Rivendell know their stuff and it shows in

[RBW] Re: Ride Report--La Ruta Loca 200k

2018-06-12 Thread RichS
Most fun I've had today:-) Thank you for your inspiring report, video and music! Best, Richard On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 5:36:55 PM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: > > That's an impressive ride. I may try cutting that into four separate > weekend rides. > Great write-up! > > Philip > Santa

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Matt B.
On Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 2:01:25 PM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: > > > I’m on the opposite end. I’m hoping it’s a lugged, cream heat tube, rim > brake compatible frame with clearance over 2.5”. I’m not needing 3”. And > I’m not proselytizing, just stating my own preference. I prefer cantis

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread EasyRider
Even if the bike isn't plus-tired if it's in the stepthru bubbe-Roadini price range I'll be tempted. -- 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: My new Sam is complete!

2018-06-12 Thread RichS
My compliments as well! Classy build and beautiful photographs. I have the same front VO track hub. It's a beauty. Best, Richard On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 6:46:17 PM UTC-4, d2mini wrote: > > The hubs are Velo Orange Grand Cru, laced to polished Velocity Atlas rims. > :) > > > > On Monday,

[RBW] Riv basket nets hook source?

2018-06-12 Thread Edwin W
I like Rivendell's basket nets. I remember when they brought them out they specifically commented on the quality of the hooks. And they are high quality. I was glad to hear on their Blahg yesterday that a shipment of blue nets is coming. I will get one. I think they come with four hooks and you

[RBW] Re: Introduction - Doug Shaker

2018-06-12 Thread George Schick
DOUG!! Long time, no see/hear. You made some leather mud flaps for my Ram's fenders w-a-a-ay back in '05 or '06 I think it was. Good to see you active on the blog again! George On Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 12:46:14 PM UTC-5, Doug Shaker wrote: > > I'm just joining the group, so I thought

[RBW] Re: Austin Ride Recommendations from Downtown?

2018-06-12 Thread David B
Thanks for the recommendations! I hadn't even thought about a bike on this trip, just didn't realize Austin was so bike friendly and there were trails right out of downtown. Had I known, I would've tried to bring a bike with me. I did get a B-cycle 3-day pass, which was a reasonable $18. The

[RBW] New Atlantis! - First Riv

2018-06-12 Thread Jon Dukeman,central Colorado
The Great people at Rivendell know their stuff and it shows in your build. You will get many miles of fun with that bike. Congrats Jon -- 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: Introduction - Doug Shaker

2018-06-12 Thread Paul Choi
Have you been able to find a new location for Bike Exchange? On Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 10:46:14 AM UTC-7, Doug Shaker wrote: > > I'm just joining the group, so I thought it would be polite to introduce > myself. > > I've been riding Rivendells since about 2003, when I realized that I'd >

[RBW] Re: PSA: all rounder near chicago

2018-06-12 Thread Karl
Will do! By the way, someone asked what else the seller had.. sort of dream stable. A few Surlys, a Black Sheep and a Romulus there. Saluki at his office and two Quickbeams. Karl (Please Southwest Be Gentle) Worley Nashville, TN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread iamkeith
On Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 10:52:37 AM UTC-6, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > I think there’s a certain irony in lovers of modern Rivendell designs > being worried about the extra weight of tubes needed to support having disc > brakes. > > > I too think the bigger issue is flexibility of the

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread James Warren
I’m on the opposite end. I’m hoping it’s a lugged, cream heat tube, rim brake compatible frame with clearance over 2.5”. I’m not needing 3”. And I’m not proselytizing, just stating my own preference. I prefer cantis to discs for a few reasons. (And I do have a bike with cable disc brakes, no

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Justin, it’s not the weight, but the stiffness of the tubes disk brakes require that is the issue for me. My Hunqapillar fork absorbed a LOT of shock. Also, all bikes come with shocks. The engine contains them in the knees and elbows. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Introduction - Doug Shaker

2018-06-12 Thread James Warren
Doug, I remember your name. 2003-4-5 really don’t seem like 15-14-13 years ago. I’m glad you’re back! -James Warren > On Jun 12, 2018, at 10:40 AM, Doug Shaker wrote: > > I'm just joining the group, so I thought it would be polite to introduce > myself. > > I've been riding Rivendells

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Joe Bernard
I think they're missing sales not offering a disc trail bike, but I've given up. Grant doesn't want to do it and it's his business. No discs for you! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Introduction - Doug Shaker

2018-06-12 Thread Joe Bernard
I remember that name. Welcome back, Doug! -- 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

[RBW] Introduction - Doug Shaker

2018-06-12 Thread Doug Shaker
I'm just joining the group, so I thought it would be polite to introduce myself. I've been riding Rivendells since about 2003, when I realized that I'd never bought a bike for myself and had just had them given to me. I bought a Rambouillet and was instantly hooked. I still ride that

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
(Head down, kicking the dirt with a sad face) I was hoping for disc so it would be easy to swap wheels. Most of my terrain can be handled with 2.25 tires, so a light wheel set and another set for Plus tires would make it easier to pick. Rim selection is vast if you run disc's. Poking around

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Jeremy Tavan
I don't think any of the rugged-type Rivendell bikes would need any additional reinforcement to run disc brakes. The Clem/Hunq/Appaloosa are all rather stoutly tubed. Flexy they ain't. /Jeremy On Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 10:27:09 AM UTC-7, Hugh Flynn wrote: > > It’s a fair point to be sure,

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread hugh flynn
It’s a fair point to be sure, but is separate from the question I asked. To put a somewhat finer point on it, my comment did not relate to weight in any way. I referenced the impact of forcing thicker tubes than might otherwise be spec’d in order to accommodate certain brakes that could alter the

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Justin, Oakland
I think there’s a certain irony in lovers of modern Rivendell designs being worried about the extra weight of tubes needed to support having disc brakes. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Eric Daume
In my stable, I have a Clem and a Karate Monkey, among others. The Clem is a nice riding bike, but I don’t find it particularly smoother than the disc braked KM. I doubt Riv will be using the super thin Kasei type blades on this project, anyway. V brakes stop OK, but discs offer some practical

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

2018-06-12 Thread MartyG
I'm 92 in the PBH department, and I'd agree 90 is about minimum for this frame. Not sure there's an upper limit! Still dialing things in, but I will say I've lowered the seat a smidge twice now and it feels better each time. Also using the Bosco Bullmoose now and they are slammed all the way

Re: [RBW] Re: New Atlantis! - First Riv

2018-06-12 Thread Tommy Patterson
Brian, If you venture toward NOLA send me an email. I am new to the area but have been riding my Riv as much as possible to explore the back roads of south Louisiana. Tommy On Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 10:49 AM, phil k wrote: > Brian, this looks great! I almost got an Atlantis myself, but still

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis! - First Riv

2018-06-12 Thread phil k
Brian, this looks great! I almost got an Atlantis myself, but still got a wedding to plan / pay for! The billie bars look realll wide! On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 12:42:21 PM UTC-4, Brian Reeves wrote: > > I've been lurking for quite some time here and have wanted an Atlantis for > a while too.

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis! - First Riv

2018-06-12 Thread REC (Roberta)
Congratulations on your first Riv! As they say in Philadelphia, it's "Bee-u-tee-ful." The first Riv I ever rode (test ride only) was an Atlantis, which made me understand the "riv ride experience." It rode magically. I do I wish you many happy miles. Roberta (Joe A. owner) On Monday,

[RBW] Re: PSA: all rounder near chicago

2018-06-12 Thread S. Greco
I'm both extremely happy for you and mildly heartbroken. If you find yourself disappointed in any way and need to unload it . . . drop me a line. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Portugal’s Algarve?

2018-06-12 Thread Sean Kline
Planning travel to Lisbon and then Southern Algarve region in Aug/Sept. Long shot, but anyone have experience riding there? Thnx, Sean Via small keys - pls excuse brevity -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread EasyRider
I missed the new rim hints! So I will stand by my original prediction of a plus tired capable 27.5 MB-1ish bike with a high by riv standards BB and longish chainstays. And a suspension stem :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Joe Bernard
Unless I'm missing what you're responding to, there was no mention of the new bike being 26”. I would think a new Riv mtb would hew closer to 27.5 and 29. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Brian Campbell
We will have to wait and see. I guess I wonder what the demand would be for a rigid, 26" wheeled mtb? Seems there are hundreds currently available on my local CL/Facebook. Also, I thought he Clem was filling this space for Riv? I get wanting to maintain your unique identity as a business in a

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread hugh flynn
Not being a disk user, I may lack crucial experience required to understand, but since one has to use heavier tubing than one might otherwise want in order to resist the hub area forces imparted by disks - is it really THAT contrary to let the ride quality that results from tubing choices take

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread John G.
Velocity Cliffhangers wouldn't work? Too narrow? At the risk of being an armchair designer, I wonder if they're thinking of something similar to a Clem H with a bit more standover and a perhaps shorter chainstays. Rigid mountain bikes are lots of fun, but given that they can't just ride over

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread EasyRider
Good point about the rim availability. Just thinking about what would make for a "dedicated" mtb on Riv's terms. Perhaps it will simply be a MIT Hunq with longer chainstays. Isn't that a Clem, though? Maybe a threadless stem option, like the Roadeo? Seems doubtful. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread iamkeith
We sort of discussed this earlier in the thread. Grant stated that there was some key thing that they needed to pull off, and we postulated that it might be a new rim. Garth noted that such 45mm rim brake rims have existed for a long time in 26 (snowcat) and 29 (kris holm) but not yet 650b.

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread Eric Daume
What rims would you use for a non disc plus bike? A non-disc plus bike seems like going against the crowd just for the sake of being different, not for any customer merit. Eric On Tuesday, June 12, 2018, iamkeith wrote: > ? Not sure why anyone would think plus tires are off the table. I've

[RBW] Re: 26er vs 29er

2018-06-12 Thread Bob K.
Erik, I agree that those Hunqapillars look great! You should get one. They fit up to 2.5” tires according to some reports here. That’s straight up comfy-town on trails. I will say, though, that we’re the same size (if I remember right) and I really enjoy my Surly Troll shod with a Jones bar,

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread EasyRider
I'm probably reading too much into one word, but did I hear Grant use the phrase, "dedicated mountain bike"? it's intriguing to think of how such a bike would differ from a Hunq or a Clem. Maybe clearance for 650b plus tires - which aren't necessary or imho desirable for pavement riding --

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread iamkeith
? Not sure why anyone would think plus tires are off the table. I've used cantis with 3.8" tires on 65mm rims and they were perfectly adequate. All 2nd hand accounts we've heard of conversations with insiders/employees seem to suggest that a plus sized project is a possibility, even if not

[RBW] Re: West Point Inn Invite - June 22 and 23

2018-06-12 Thread cyclotourist
And let me clarify, The $150 is for two nights, two dinners, two breakfasts. Lots of beer. And there's room for more than three more people, that's just the point where we start running out of bed space. We can figure out floor options past that. On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 11:11 PM, cyclotourist

[RBW] West Point Inn Invite - June 22 and 23

2018-06-12 Thread cyclotourist
The Southern California Rivendell and Other Fine Velocipede Appreciation Society has been renting out the WPI on Mt. Tam for four years now, and having a fantastic time eating well, drinking better, talking smack, and occasionally riding bikes. This is coming up fast, and we have some room

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-06-12 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
> "During that interview, he confirmed a *non-disc*, non-squish MTB is in > the works. As for other attributes the bike may or may not have, I don't > remember any that were mentioned ... though it *might* have longish > chainstays ..." > Whelp, there goes my hopes for a plus bike. I can't