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

Nothing to add but I would likely commit to one if they fit me. 2.8” is a pretty fat tire and fatter than what’s on my HHH and it’s super cushy with two people on it. Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Brooks saddle turning into a banana

I have noticed my most well used B17 has variously needed tensioning after a good soaking. The saddle now has somewhere between 40,000km and 50,000km and I recently actually changed the tension bolt for a homemade longer one, I have also finally drilled and laced the saddle. It is still

[RBW] Re: Grant Consulting For TdF Racing Teams?!

I think varnished cotton tape is still in the distant future. On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 7:34:04 PM UTC-7, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > > I did a double take when I saw the lead photo *Cycling News* ran for a > tech gallery feature of this year's TdF machines: > > >

[RBW] Re: Prayers for Deacon Patrick

Thank God you're ok. I feel lucky that I can enjoy your many photos and posts. Take care . On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 5:26:17 PM UTC-7, Dave Redmon wrote: > > Reports of devastating floods along Fountain Creek near Deacon Patrick's > home in Mountain Glen near Woodland Park, CO. Prayers for

[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

It's bad if you're having a prostate problem On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 8:59:13 PM UTC-7, Jim S. wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have been touring, and yesterday it rained quite a bit. My B17 seems to > have developed quite a curve, upsloping front and back, or sagging in the > middle. Is this

[RBW] Brooks saddle turning into a banana

Hi all, I have been touring, and yesterday it rained quite a bit. My B17 seems to have developed quite a curve, upsloping front and back, or sagging in the middle. Is this unusual? Is it bad? Just curious about what board members think. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Grant Consulting For TdF Racing Teams?!

He's not consulting, just working on the next cutting edge technology. Who was the lone voice touting chubbier tires years ago? Rivendell has stocked the Altus for years, and now the pros are jumping on board. MovieStar is also testing the effect of using different color bar tape on each

[RBW] Re: Is the Roadeo gone?

Bottom line, I screwed up selling my 60cm Ram, and I will not make the same mistake with my 59cm Roadeo. The Roadeo is a fairly expensive non-custom frameset, but it's a great design and the build quality and paint is impeccable. And the geo is perfect for someone that just plain enjoys riding

[RBW] Grant Consulting For TdF Racing Teams?!

I did a double take when I saw the lead photo *Cycling News* ran for a tech gallery feature of this year's TdF machines: Kinda looks exactly almost like

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Commuting

I commute regularly on my Atlantis and my Clementine (among others) but my favorite commuter was my Red Roscoe Bubbe, before it was stolen.  The Clem L is a great commuter if you don't have to interact with any other transports ( busses or trains), Because it rather long legged. -- You

[RBW] Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

Heads up, because if you follow the link in the Blugh the selection of shoes is limited, but if you go to the home page, then to Men's ( or women's) shoes the selection is greater. I'll tell you, this is not the kind of thing I normally would entertain, but I REALLY liked some of the designs so

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

Yeah, I've got an Ogre & it's hard to beat, but . . . . -- 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] Prayers for Deacon Patrick

Thank you, Dave. We’re all fine. What a spectacular storm! I heard a roar in it as it was slowly moving overhead that I suspect was the funnel cloud folks spotted. It didn’t touch down. This is the New Colorado, where you can light your stogie with the wildfire (6 miles away over the weekend,

[RBW] Prayers for Deacon Patrick

Deacon just assured me that his family and others in that narrow valley between Manitou Springs and Woodland Park were warned in time to seek higher ground. Thanksgiving! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Prayers for Deacon Patrick

Reports of devastating floods along Fountain Creek near Deacon Patrick's home in Mountain Glen near Woodland Park, CO. Prayers for everyone there. My wife Ann is safe in Denver but planning to visit Colorado Springs on Wednesday with her sisters. Dave Redmon Manhattan. KS -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

Peter - does regular cleaning of the chain and cogs, with the chain off the bike and soaked and agitated in a solvent, help mitigate this problem? I recently checked the chain on one of my bikes with a chain checker that receives this kind of maintenance and there was no discernible wear at

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

The Troll is a super nice bike---a FINE alternative to the now fully explained one we're going to have, Bob. (And has discs!) On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 3:29 PM, Bob K. wrote: > The more I hear about this bike, the more I like it. I almost wish I > didn’t love my Surly Troll so much, as this

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

This is a classic case of the rear cogs being worn more than the chain. As the chain wears, the inside diameter of the rollers increases, so the distance between the rollers effectively increases. That causes the load on the rear cogs to be concentrated on the last tooth that the chain contacts as

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Rivendell Glorius

It was definitely priced to sell. It worked! -- 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: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

The more I hear about this bike, the more I like it. I almost wish I didn’t love my Surly Troll so much, as this checks pretty much the same boxes, and I’ve already invested far, far too much money and time into a custom build (and two wheelsets) to about face. Oh, well. Psyched to be able to

Re: [RBW] Re: Is the Roadeo gone?

Dear John, Their lug work is cleaner than their TIG welding (NB I have owned two lugged Waterfords (a 2200 and a 2800) and three TIG Boulder Bicycles (an RS and two ARs)). Marc's son is really, really good with silver. I probably should have gotten my prototype Road Sport done with lugs. Best

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

2.8s is plenty wide, for sure. I already ride a rigid mtb and the widest tire I use on it is a 2.4...the rear is a 2.2. It's a perfect combination for my local trails and don't really think wider would add much. I love the fact it will be threadless and 73mm bb, which makes it compatible with

Re: [RBW] Re: Is the Roadeo gone?

talk to Waterford directly They still seem to produce a lugged frame. Do they want to manufacture tig only?? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 1:55:42 PM UTC-4, Fullylugged wrote: > > I imagine you could essentially order a Rambouillet or Rodeo as a custom > and get

[RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

The point is, do you have a way to load the rear wheel and operate the mechanism as I described using my old turbotrainer - that made diagnosis instant. On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 3:32:21 PM UTC-5, Brett Callahan wrote: > > I checked each link by flexing them back and forth. No obvious

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Rivendell Glorius

"That didn't take long. Always best for a bike to be ridden, as well as loved & appreciated. " Not to mention being put to work pulling twin girls around! -Andy > dougP > > On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:32:39 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com

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

Regardless of the truth of either version of the comment, in my experience it's entirely irrelevant: although I've come upon riders in club rides with loose threadless headsets, I have yet to find one rider in any of those groups who had the first idea how to go about adjusting a threadless

[RBW] Bicycling article about Bridgestone MB-1

On family vacation far away from my bikes. Picked up the new Bicycling and noticed a reflection piece about a writer's 1991 MB-1. Nice article, but though he lovingly mentions the old catalogues and adds an insert about what a modern version of the MB-1 would be, he neglects to mention Grant or

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

Hey Keith, I like the wrong version of my comment 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.

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

On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 1:53:42 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Oh man, I'M SORRY I ANSWERED THE HEADSET QUESTION 臘 For what it's worth, I misread your original answer, laughed out loud, and thought it was the best line ever. My mind saw this: On Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 2:12:33 PM

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

We're thinking of stuff about price. To be CLEM-like would mean all TIG, and that's--obviously--easier and still strong and all, but the first run will be mostly lug + fillet. We're considering some all- tig (minus seat lug) and may go half like that. Not sure.. On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 11:10 AM,

[RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

Do you have the option of borrowing another rear wheel. That would help isolating whether or not it is the hub or something else. Clayton Scott HBG, CA On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 1:32:21 PM UTC-7, Brett Callahan wrote: > > I checked each link by flexing them back and forth. No obvious

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Rivendell Glorius

That didn't take long. Always best for a bike to be ridden, as well as loved & appreciated. dougP On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:32:39 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Sale is pending!!! > > On Sun, Jul 22, 2018 at 7:00 PM, cyclotourist > wrote: > >> Yes, the time has come to let it

[RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

I checked each link by flexing them back and forth. No obvious culprit. I also checked out the condition of the new links relative to the old. There's not a noticeable difference to the naked eye, but that may not mean much. The two quick links are close together--maybe 6 links apart. I wonder

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Space Behind Seat Tube on LWB Bikes

My friend has a 3" wide PVC tube mounted behind his Clem's seat tube. The tube holds a monstrous chain lock (Kryptonite NY lock?), and allows a mini U-lock to shackle through the tube and chain. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Friday, July 20, 2018 at 5:22:32 PM UTC-7, Collin A wrote: > > With Riv's

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

Oh man, I'M SORRY I ANSWERED THE HEADSET QUESTION 臘 -- 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] Pedal Retention Questions

Ha, funny how those little differences present themselves! But that makes sense to me, the former that is... Since those "boots" would be used for hiking, as well as winter croquet, I will plan on building them around a felt insole and just enjoy the added warmth while cycling, even if it

[RBW] Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

It seems like the only choice for those in this group would be the "range RIDIN" line, in the lace ups. -- 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: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Well, it's nice for Grant to admit to stubbornness, certainly that's all the reason/excuse he needs. Riv, people don't have problems with headsets coming loose!? Wow, I wonder what their secret is, I've never owned a bike with a quill stem that didn't eventually need to be tightened. (& I've

[RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

I had the same problem. Everything was perfect on the workstand, but couldn't ride the smallest rear cog without the chain slipping. I finally duplicated it by putting the wheel under load on my old turbotrainer - and there it appeared - Connex link slipping on the RD jockey wheels. It was

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

Nice!! Thanks for the info!! On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 12:40:57 PM UTC-5, Grant @ Rivendell wrote: > > OK...I know there's no killing a thread, at least not without > repercussions, but I'm not going to fee it anymore. At its best, developing > a bike is fun, and this bike is pure that

[RBW] Of Quickbeams and Stone Bridges

Sweet and gentile ride, John. QB looks right at home in the river bottoms. Good Ent wash, I’d imagine. That rolling terrain sure looks inviting! 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: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Will the price be Clem like? I know, I know you said that’s all you have to say about that for now, channeling my Gump. But, I had to ask... Doug from low humidity pleasant day in Athens, GA. Won’t get used to it Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 23, 2018, at 2:05 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Yeah,

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

You had me at, “Two to four colors, three of which will be almost identical.” -- 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: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Yeah, I'm gonna need this bike. I don't think I ever emailed anyone at Riv about it, but I love the HHH fork and was hoping it would show up on a not-tandem eventually. Take my money! Joe Bernard Novato CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Is the Roadeo gone?

I imagine you could essentially order a Rambouillet or Rodeo as a custom and get it fit to you.  On Monday, July 23, 2018, 12:49:04 PM CDT, Lum Gim Fong wrote: So where to turn now for level-2degree max slope TT/regular length chainstays/wide tires/snappy ride fully lugged road bike?

[RBW] Re: Is the Roadeo gone?

So where to turn now for level-2degree max slope TT/regular length chainstays/wide tires/snappy ride fully lugged road 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 from it,

[RBW] Of Quickbeams and Stone Bridges

I've been visiting old bridges in Washington County, Maryland, adjacent to my home roads in Frederick County. Several nice ones, dating from the first half of the 1800s. The other week I took the Quickbeam along, always a risk in unfamiliar terrain with possible climbs out of stream

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

One more futile plea for disc brakes from the wet, muddy, snowy, icy northeast here. 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

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

Bless you, Jeremy! Where were you 20 minutes ago? On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 10:15 AM, Jeremy Till wrote: > I think, respectfully, that maybe we should give this thread a rest, at > least until further details of the bike are confirmed, as we're going in > circles. It was pointed out 6 pages ago

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

OK...I know there's no killing a thread, at least not without repercussions, but I'm not going to fee it anymore. At its best, developing a bike is fun, and this bike is pure that for me and the others here. It will NOT meet expectations, it'll barely miss the mark for most people reading this,

Re: [RBW] Pedal Retention Questions

Mat, I held off on adding felt underfoot and was surprised that I didn’t need it cycling, whereas I did for hiking. Ground contact vs. pedal/air contact underfoot perhaps? Me being weird? Doubtless the latter. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

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

I think, respectfully, that maybe we should give this thread a rest, at least until further details of the bike are confirmed, as we're going in circles. It was pointed out 6 pages ago that yes, the first gen Pugsleys had cantilever bosses and yes, Rivendell built one up with drop bars and

Re: [RBW] Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

You are right; I missed the reference to the masterlink. I immediately withdraw my $10 charity offer. On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 11:04 AM, Jeremy Till wrote: > A tight link can be the cause of skipping issues, but I think it's > unlikely given that the most common cause of tight links is the

Re: [RBW] Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

A tight link can be the cause of skipping issues, but I think it's unlikely given that the most common cause of tight links is the process of joining a chain by inserting or re-inserting a pin. The OP makes reference to "a second power link" being used to splice in the extra chain links, making

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Space Behind Seat Tube on LWB Bikes

I think water bottle mounts make sense, especially on step thru's. My Clementines bottle mount goes unused because mounting a bottle there sort of negates the step-thru nature of the frame. I believe Grant has a bottle mounted behind the seat tube on his. I've used a handlebar mount on mine

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

The cantis are either vintage Onzas, or a modern copy thereof. -- 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: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

What are those canti’s on that pugsley?! -- 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] Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

Not top and bottom *run*, top run of chain, forefinger on top and thumb on bottom. Sheesh. On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 10:19 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I mean this: put bike in stand. Pinch chain with left or off-hand thumb > and forefinger at, respectively, top and bottom of top run of chain. Hold

Re: [RBW] Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

I mean this: put bike in stand. Pinch chain with left or off-hand thumb and forefinger at, respectively, top and bottom of top run of chain. Hold forefinger and thumb slightly askew so chain makes a very slight "S" bend, up and down, as you "backpedal" it using right hand. On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at

Re: [RBW] Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

I had many maddeningly frustrating experiences like this. Install new chain with chain tool; chain new, drivetrain in good condition, clean and well lubed; all in alignment. What the **&$&!!!* is the matter??? Tight link. You can't see it, and you don't notice it when you "pedal" the drivetrain

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Space Behind Seat Tube on LWB Bikes

> > On my Clem, I was able to mount a King Many Things cage there when > unfendered. When I put Fenders on, I move the big cage to the front of the > bike and put an extra water bottle holder there. > A friend has a bike with similarly long stays and made a custom frame bag to fit the space.

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

Doesn’t Grant have a Pugsley with drop bars and cantis, or did at one time, works for me. Steve On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 5:58 PM Belopsky wrote: > Remember when the Pugsley had v-brakes? > > https://i.pinimg.com/originals/23/96/70/239670ed17601a10f0697b8cd5cfdd6b.jpg > > -- > You received this

[RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

My guess is that the chain and cassette are worn enough that the extra links installed (which I assume came from a new chain) aren't meshing with the cassette properly and causing the skipping issue, just like a new chain on an old cassette would. My first try would be replacing the chain and

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

I got into Surly after the Pugsley switched to disc brakes and didn't know it had cantilevers at one time. Thanks for answering that question for me! On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 10:58:13 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > Remember when the Pugsley had v-brakes? > >

[RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

Good to know. I'll check my cable routing. Thanks for the tip. On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 8:55:05 AM UTC-7, WETH wrote: > > I had a the exact problem and took bike to my LBS. They said that I didn’t > have my cable properly affixed to Altus. He routed it “properly” and things > worked well.

[RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

Thanks, Clayton. Hopefully it is a cheaper fix, but I'll keep in mind. On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 8:51:40 AM UTC-7, Clayton.sf wrote: > > I had this problem in the past. After a long process of elimination it > turned out that it was the shimano freehub on the newer xt hubs causing > this

Re: [RBW] Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

Brett- Unless you're a mega-miler, I doubt you could have worn down a Silver crankset yet. Must be something else. On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 10:52 AM, Brett Callahan wrote: > Hi Tim, relatively certain. The crankset is the Rivendell Silver double. I > use the big ring almost exclusively and it

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

Remember when the Pugsley had v-brakes? https://i.pinimg.com/originals/23/96/70/239670ed17601a10f0697b8cd5cfdd6b.jpg -- 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

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

Does anyone remember when Grant wrote that if you want anything wider than what the Hunq fits, to get a Pugsley? -- 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

[RBW] Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

I had a the exact problem and took bike to my LBS. They said that I didn’t have my cable properly affixed to Altus. He routed it “properly” and things worked well. Good luck, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

Hi Tim, relatively certain. The crankset is the Rivendell Silver double. I use the big ring almost exclusively and it shows some signs of wear on the teeth. The small ring goes basically unused unless I'm loaded for camping and the teeth show almost no wear. The slippage occurs whether in the

[RBW] Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

I had this problem in the past. After a long process of elimination it turned out that it was the shimano freehub on the newer xt hubs causing this issue. I replaced the freehub and it was fine for a while but then happened again. Switched hub. Problem never came back. clayton scott HBG, CA

Re: [RBW] Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

You didn't mention the condition of the crankset. How are its teeth? Aka, are you positive that the skip is happening in the rear of the drivetrain? On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 10:37 AM, Brett Callahan wrote: > I'm at wit's end and would be grateful for suggestions. > > Setup: My Atlantis is

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

It's going to be fun seeing what Rivendell comes up with for a mountain bike but I think they will be really missing the boat if they don't enter world of Plus tires. I don't remember if that has been ruled out or maybe the no disk brakes decision rules them out? I don't know if cantilevers

[RBW] Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

I'm at wit's end and would be grateful for suggestions. Setup: My Atlantis is running a rivish setup. 8 speed Shimano Cassette, 11-32; 8 speed SRAM chain; Shimano Altus rear derailleur; indexed 8 speed Ultegra bar ends. All parts have been previously used on other bikes I own without issue.

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

Igor, I think Riv should make as many variations on Rivbikes as Trek makes on Trekbikes. Pick your color, bars, brakes, tires and TIG or lugs preferences and just ride that sucker! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Is the Roadeo gone?

My guess is that whatever plans Riv had did not align with Waterford's production. Same with Boulder and Waterford. -- 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

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

If this is a mountain bike then what are all the other mountain bi... OK I give up. Rivendell will Rivendell. Lets make more bikes that are already bikes we have. Like Crust right? ugh. At least someone is doing it -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] New to me Roadeo

Damn, that's a good looking bike! Eamon -- 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] Re: WTB: Ahearne+MAP Handlebar, 610mm, Silver

PM sent! Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 3:52:09 AM UTC-7, Andrew Huston wrote: > > I have a set that I would sell. I’ll take a look at the condition if you’d > like to PM me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] New to me Roadeo

Congratulations! It’s a beauty. I’ve toyed with the idea of Moustache bars on my Roadeo but haven’t been able to make the leap since they fall into the love ‘em or hate ‘em camps. Once you change out the drops please post pics and let us know how the ‘staches work for you. Thanks very much,

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Rivendell Glorius

DM sent. Want to buy if you will ship. Ryan Hankinson -- 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: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

A single speed, lugged steel MTB?Sign me up! -- 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: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

I can live without disc, because Paul makes awesome rim brakes; threadless and 73 mm BB are good too. How about a lugged non-suspension corrected Karate Monkey geometry in a color that will go with both silver or black components. I'll probably single speed mine... > -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Pedal Retention Questions

Ah ha! Thanks for the winter "boot" tip! My wife and I have been talking about shoe making ( https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/villagevideo/shoemaking-instructional-video) and making a last while my foot is donning thick thick socks, and perhaps a felt insole, could be the ticket. --

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Rivendell Glorius

The name of your Riv makes me hear the classic 80s song Gloria by the late Laura Branigan...she could belt out the notes. https://youtu.be/355Fk8drgZE Doug On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 2:46:38 AM UTC-4, Ana Candela wrote: > > David, > > I’m sorry that you’re having to part with your beautiful

[RBW] Re: Is the Roadeo gone?

>From the current Rivebike page: "U.S.A. Framesets - On hold for now (July 2018) Give us a couple months to works something out" This may be like the Toyo made Rambouillet and Saluki that were to "take a nap" from which the never woke, or it may be a hiatus until suitable domestic sources

[RBW] Re: A North-South Weekend: Ride Report

Thanks Daniel, my pleasure. I did forget to list the part that give the bike the most Riv DNA-- Rivendell fork, converted from 700c to 26"--it's the "endell" in "Trekendell"! On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 7:16:19 AM UTC-4, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > I liked this one. Thanks for sharing, Mark.

[RBW] A North-South Weekend: Ride Report

I liked this one. Thanks for sharing, Mark. -- 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] A North-South Weekend: Ride Report

With my son on a road trip with his cousins and my usual Sunday Dad Ride guys all out of town, I ended up with two days to ride by myself. Saturday I took one of my basic loops on the other side of the river, into orchard and vineyard country, Orange and Ulster county heading north. A week ago

[RBW] Re: WTB: Ahearne+MAP Handlebar, 610mm, Silver

I have a set that I would sell. I’ll take a look at the condition if you’d like to PM me. -- 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 Acorn bags

[RBW] FS: 56cm Rivendell Glorius

David, I’m sorry that you’re having to part with your beautiful Glorius. I’m confident it will sell fast —or maybe someone has already contacted you! Apologies if this is a bit OT, but I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for having posted photos of this bike back when you did. I