[RBW] Re: QB 62 FOR SALE

I am 5' 11.5" and have a 87.5 pbh and ride a 62 QB with Bosco bullmooses. Was a little stretched with moustachebars but these are GREAT! --Todd -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Silver2 shifters on downtube?

Yeah I have both, and I think the original Silvers are the best choice for the downtube. I'm sure the 2's would work fine, but they seem intended as thumb or bar and shifters. Eamon Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: QB 62 FOR SALE

I have an 89.5 pbh and love my 62 cm Quickbeam. -- 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 view this

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Banana Sack

Thank you Benz. That was really helpful. 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 view this

[RBW] An Ent and Hurricane Ridge

Kool. Good pictures, too. Clearance looks fine. Not ample, but not risky. I ran Bruce Gordon Rock n Roads for a bit on my green Quickbeam, and I have the Hurricane Ridge tires (or as I call them, “42 Steilacoombs”) on the Frances. I like them quite a bit, and they change the character of the

[RBW] Ride report: Latvia, Estonia, Finland

That was just the best. Thank you for carrying me along! 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: Law professor, Riv Rider

Encyclopedia Brown! There should be a Reader article on those books. Or a new book set in Walnut Creek where a unique bicycle is stolen by a bully and Encyclopedia Brown solves the car by noticing some telling element. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

Huh. I’ve got multiple pairs of VP pedals and never had an issue. I’ll check them. Maybe a strange intermittent “tick” on the Frances is the pedal. Thanks, Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: QB 62 FOR SALE

I have a 92 PBH and an 85 saddle height I think. I have a 60cm Quickbeam, and could have gotten a 62. 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: QB 62 FOR SALE

adam, re recommended range for qbeam 62, I can only tell you that I’m on the outer edge of its range, at 6-5 with a pbh of 97 plus…that said, it’s a decent ride for me, with seat and drop bars extended close to maximum. but the qbeam I’m NOT selling is my 68, which seems ideal to me. I have a

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

Jimmy Carter could not be reached for comment on a silly cycling forum because he pulled his IV and left the hospital to go build a house. -- 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: Law professor, Riv Rider

I really like this thread turning into some Encyclopedia Brown/Nancy Drew action and solving the mystery of Jimmy Carter and the Lost Customs. (I’m not opposed to political discussions, btw) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Wyatt, What touring on the Trace like? I’ve been thinking about that trip for ages. Thanks, T.J. -- 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: daily post ur riv

Best orange ever! Nice looking bike AND tour. Sent from my iPad > On Dec 6, 2019, at 7:08 PM, Wyatt wrote: > >  > > Here's my old Rambouillet. Bought secondhand from a guy in the Bay Area back > in 2005, toured and commuted on her for about a decade, shamefully let her > collect dust for

[RBW] Rivendell Banana Sack

The Current BagBoy is deeper than the Small it replaced, I would probably need a support to use one. You'll need to do some reading and measuring to see if it'll work for you, but if you can swing it that's one swanky bag  https://www.rivbike.com/products/sackville-bagboy -- You received

[RBW] Re: Silver2 shifters have arrived!

James, Riv says same guts and it certainly feels like it in the stand. I just mounted one on a bar-end but can't ride report yet. Soon! -- 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] Silver2 shifters on downtube?

I'll be surprised if anyone bothers when Silver1 is so good for it. I just mounted a 2 on a bar-end and it's short and curved..I think the reach and shape would be awkward as a downtuber. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug bars arrived today

Those look great. I will be waiting for your review. I get hand/wrist pain from most flat bars but drops have been giving me numb hands lately. Those Get Around bars look interesting, too. Note- The For Shred Bar is only available in a 31.8 from Velo Orange. -- You received this message

[RBW] Silver2 shifters on downtube?

Has anyone mounted the Silver2 shifters on a downtube yet? Curious to see how that looks and works. -- 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] PSA: Rivendell Sam Hillborne 56cm - $950 (Kensington) DC CL

When looking at the sweet Betty Foy on DC CL, I saw this: https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/d/kensington-rivendell-sam-hillborne-56cm/7024964694.html Missing pedals and chain. Too big for me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Thin Gripster alternatives?

I’m not sure if these are the alternative you are looking for, but I’ve used DMR Vault pedals for a couple of years now on two mountain bikes and they have held up well. They are serviceable and really hold the feet well, even when aggressively mtb’ing. The first set of Vaults I got started

[RBW] FS: Tektro R737 Rim Brakes

Brand spankin' new in box - Got 'em, installed 'em, realized they're too damn short :( - Reach is 47-57mm, called "long reach" but more of a "medium long reach" - They're JUST BARELY too short for my Sam - Turns out I need R559s "extra long" *45 USD SHIPPED - thanks!*

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Banana Sack

On Friday, December 6, 2019 at 3:06:52 PM UTC-8, DHans wrote: > > I’m looking to buy either a Banana Sack or Small Saddle Bag (also the Riv > one). I’d like to read some opinions of both. Thanks! > Banana sacks, either the Rivendell one

[RBW] Re: Silver2 shifters have arrived!

Do these have the same exact ratchet as the previous silver shifters? On Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 10:45:53 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote: > > The long awaited Silver 2 shifters have arrived, just in time for the > holidays: > >

[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

+1 on Joe's recommendation. And not just cause I ride those pedals and own that shop. Gripsters are tiny, and have tiny bearings. Bigger pedals have better support. Better pedals have smarter traction pins that can be removed if the head is damaged. Better pedals have more bearings, and

[RBW] Re: QB 62 FOR SALE

What is the recommended range for PBH on this model? I ride a 58 Appaloosa and a 61 Roadini. Would love to add a SS to the fleet. On Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 8:49:39 AM UTC-6, Tom Horton wrote: > > a little complicated but bear with me. selling frame, fork, headset and > maybe wheels, my

[RBW] Rivendell Banana Sack

Thanks Joe. I’m happy to read first hand experience. Well that settles it. I’ll get the small. Is the current small Riv sells larger than the one you had? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Rivendell Banana Sack

Coming from the perspective of using them on the back then (I've owned all three): The Banana was a struggle for me on bikes with racks and fenders. My idea was to use one in place of a bigger saddlebag on no-load rides, but that position put the toggle right on top of the racks on the

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

"But thanks for playing, everybody" was a statement to everybody who brought politics into it. That's what "everybody" means. I also said in a following comment just forget it and I will probably delete the original post, and I felt like the conversation had already drifted past this little

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

I have to agree DP. I don’t like political stuff on this forum and this may have not been intended as such but it was bound to happen. -- 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: Law professor, Riv Rider

"I was very specific at the start of this thread that this was a bicycle discussion." To be able to well object to shrill and shill (gender neutral, as far as I can tell) on the basis of avoiding a political conversation, one ought to have also objected to inspirational, intelligent, of

[RBW] Rivendell Banana Sack

That’s yet to be determineD Joe. I’m open to suggestions. Probably the small. -- 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] Rivendell Banana Sack

That’s part of the decision I need to make...the size saddle sack if I go that route. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 6, 2019, at 7:02 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > We also have to determine if Doug means Small Saddlesack like the grey one > that just got posted FS here, or the XS Leah is taking

[RBW] Rivendell Banana Sack

Good feedback so far. I plan to hang it behind my Brooks saddle. I won’t need quick access while riding but I also noticed Leah that the Banana sack seemed to offer easier access in general. Doug -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Rivendell Banana Sack

We also have to determine if Doug means Small Saddlesack like the grey one that just got posted FS here, or the XS Leah is taking about. Banana Sax is about smack dab in the middle of those two sizes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

"Better hurry up, it's almost over!" Crap. I'll never catch 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] Rivendell Banana Sack

Also depends if it’s going on the bars or on the saddle. -- 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] Rivendell Banana Sack

You want opinions, you say? I got opinions! My two boys and I have those bags and here’s what we think. The Clem Rider and I have the XS Saddlesacks we use on our Bosco bars. We think they look sleek. Gray grid for his grilver Clem and sapphire blue for my magic blue Clem. We like the looks

[RBW] Rivendell Banana Sack

I’m looking to buy either a Banana Sack or Small Saddle Bag (also the Riv one). I’d like to read some opinions of both. Thanks! 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

[RBW] Re: How do conversions with the Crust delivery fork ride?

Thanks, all. -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

Better hurry up, it's almost over! On Friday, December 6, 2019 at 5:28:34 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Also I probably should join 2019 and stop being gobsmacked every time I > encounter a Riv as if nobody owns them. It's not 1999 anymore! -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

I use shrill in the sense of "strident" and "intemperate". It's a mixte word, not a boy or girl word. On Friday, December 6, 2019 at 4:57:27 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > "Shrill" is an offensive term to use against a woman, and I was very > specific at the start of this thread that this

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

I think Rivendell concepts are being embraced to a greater extent the past few years. But, they are still quite rare to see in the wild, especially here in Georgia. Doug -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

Also I probably should join 2019 and stop being gobsmacked every time I encounter a Riv as if nobody owns them. It's not 1999 anymore! -- 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: Small Sackville saddlesack in grey & RBW roadini frameset special**

I should probs put a price tag on the bag ;) $115 free shipping? On Friday, December 6, 2019 at 4:15:38 PM UTC-6, Andrew Turner wrote: > > Just purchased a larger saddlebag from Dill Pickle so I'm gonna pass this > one along:) Size small. Pics here >

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

Just forget it, I'll end up deleting the original post from the web side. I thought it was crazy that the lady on my TV lives near me and owns a Riv, so I shared the enthusiasm. It went predictably  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] FS: Small Sackville saddlesack in grey & RBW roadini frameset special**

Just purchased a larger saddlebag from Dill Pickle so I'm gonna pass this one along:) Size small. Pics here Also as a reminder, I'm selling a 61cm Roadini frameset + extras. Here's the link

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

"Shrill" is an offensive term to use against a woman, and I was very specific at the start of this thread that this was a bicycle discussion. But thanks for playing, everybody. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

On Friday, December 6, 2019 at 3:28:36 PM UTC-5, Jason Fuller wrote: *She is inspirational in her intelligence and character, but being a Rivendell rider is icing on the cake indeed :)* And yet she strikes me as a shrill shill and a warmongering fool, and has not displayed much in the way

[RBW] Re: PSA: Betty Foy, 54 cm, 650c, $1400, Washington, DC/ Northern VA, CL Listing

There's a Riv Sam H. in Kensington (DC Area) as well: https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/d/kensington-rivendell-sam-hillborne-56cm/7024964694.html On Friday, December 6, 2019 at 11:15:07 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Gosh those are beautiful bikes. I'm always startled by how great

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

She is inspirational in her intelligence and character, but being a Rivendell rider is icing on the cake indeed :) -- 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

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

It's all speculation, which I think is clear in this thread. None of us have a freaking clue where those customs are, or what happened to those hybrids. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug bars arrived today

Very interested to hear your thoughts on the mystery bar. Looks to have slightly more backsweep, which is appealing to me. I've thought about something similar for my Atlantis but have not pulled the trigger. Please post a review! Brett in pdx -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

Do we even know that the bikes that were sent in for repair were Rivendell customs? It's certainly not evident from the story in the link above. Maybe they were older ratty bicycles that they kept at the Carter Center, while the Rivendells are kept at their home? Just one of the possibilities

[RBW] Re: 59cm Roadeo for sale

Would a 61 work for you, Matt? DM me if you’re interested. -- 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] Ride report: Latvia, Estonia, Finland

sounds like a blast! I plan on doin some riding in eastern Europe next year. -- 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] There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

LOVE IT! You've achieved bike sartorial elegance! It looks so put together - the black of the saddle, grips AND the Randi Jo bag. Love the copper bits, it's additional jewelry. Roberta On Friday, December 6, 2019 at 12:26:04 PM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Late yesterday a

Re: [RBW] There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Yes, this definitely works. It still has a "shades" vibe as the lighter blue frame fades down to the darker blue bags; then black grips, saddle and tires. It's perfect! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: FS: Components & Bags

Thanks to everyone who purchased items. Everything I thought would attract others' interests did. So I am grateful. What didn't sell now goes to my local bicycle charity. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 1:26:00 PM UTC-5, Steve Cole wrote: > > Hi, TI'm cleaning out

Re: [RBW] There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Yeah, the black just looks better. And I’m a fan of copper in general and especially with the black leather. Copper is rugged looking in a working person way with just enough regality to be looked upon with admiration. Doug -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: How do conversions with the Crust delivery fork ride?

Mine rides great loaded and unloaded. If you’ve ever put a ton of weight on a front rack/normal fork, the crust fork is infinitely better at handling that weight and making the ride pretty normal and unfloppy/bendy. I have it on a bike that also has a pretty hefty kid seat on the back and

[RBW] Re: Ride report: Latvia, Estonia, Finland

Hey Michael, very nice ride report. Thanks for sharing! Pleased to know you didn't have much trouble finding vegetarian grub around that part of the world. Those pictures you posted are not visible. Perhaps permission issues.. On Tuesday, 3 December 2019 11:53:54 UTC-8, Michael Morrissey

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

I live in Atlanta and have visited Outback a few times. I also know two former employees. One sent me Peter's email address so I just sent him an email to see if he knows where the bikes might have ended up. I'll post updates if I hear anything back -Joey On Friday, December 6, 2019 at

[RBW] PSA: Betty Foy, 54 cm, 650c, $1400, Washington, DC/ Northern VA, CL Listing

Gosh those are beautiful bikes. I'm always startled by how great that blue looks with the red hearts and gold decals. -- 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

[RBW] PSA: Betty Foy, 54 cm, 650c, $1400, Washington, DC/ Northern VA, CL Listing

No relation to listing or to seller: https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/d/falls-church-rivendell-betty-foy/7032850735.html >From the posting: Beautiful condition Mixte frame Price is firm 54 cm frame 650c tires -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] How do conversions with the Crust delivery fork ride?

Hehe, you've discovered the fatal flaw of the Crust cargo fork conversion: Looking across the room at your Clem and realizing you already own a cargo bike  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] How do conversions with the Crust delivery fork ride?

>From another thread: Can anyone say how the Crust fork changes the ride, if at all? (Comparing apples to apples: unladen, of course). And can anyone say how much weight you can put onto a Crust conversion without horribly harming the handlng? 40 lb ok? I am thinking that perhaps a Crust

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

Ugh... that story is infuriating. I wonder who has a Riv frame formerly owned by President Carter... hopefully it's being ridden and not just melted down as scrap metal. sheesh. On Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 9:35:31 PM UTC-5, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > > I can neither confirm or

[RBW] Re: 59cm Roadeo for sale

Sorry folks, but the bike is gone. Thanks for your interest. On Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 7:58:37 AM UTC-8, Don Compton wrote: > > I am selling my Roadeo. Time to move on. The frame is in great shape, a > few paint chips but NO DENTS. It is equipped with a Shimano Ultegra 11sp > partial