[RBW] Help Pimp My Quickbeam

i love how many replies you got after only 2 days and so many QB owners chiming in. i dont think there is a wrong way to build it other than the chainline question. i went with a dos freewheel in the back on a phils flip flop hub and its plenty of range for me. heres a pic of how i

Re: [RBW] It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

Mas: Me neither 'til James started putting them on builds. I still don't know diddly about the company, but they sure are pretty! -- 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

Re: [RBW] It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

The Bitex do look like good hubs; amazingly I was not familiar with them. -- 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] It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

My favorite part of the Pro Cyclery story is "I don't think we can hide the (dyno) wire." At first I heard it as "we don't do dynohubs"..later I realized they work on internal-routed-cable bikes all the time and were trying to figure out how to get that sucker in the fork. I like that crew!

Re: [RBW] It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

It occurs to me that if you could contact your shuttered shop owner, he or she may be back in business, under the table. 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

Re: [RBW] Re: It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

Aww! People stoked to work on your bike are the people you want working on your bike. Philip (I just fork up my own bikes) 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

[RBW] Help Pimp My Quickbeam

Quickbeams are great. I’ve had one since 2014. Baskets are also great. I just use a net. I also usually have a Molle bag or Alice bag strapped to the outside rear of the basket with a a tube and tools. I would recommend not respacing; just run a road wheel with spacers. You can also create

Re: [RBW] It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

The rear hub is Bitex, as Joe said. These are going on my Clem, which I now call Clementine again because it’s just too confusing to say Clem L. Yes, the bike is blue. Yes, the accents are reds and oranges, and they are smashing. It was amazing to see how many bikes were lined up for service.

[RBW] Re: Handling Effects of Shorter Stems (from the OT discussion in a previuos post on the New Sams in Sept)

"I agree if your top tube is too long, their product is required and you need to live with the consequences." To be clear, Analog is not promoting the 0 stem as to adapt drops to bikes that have too-long toptubes. The idea is the toptube is just fine for trail riding without TCO, and the stem

Re: [RBW] It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

Mas, I believe (pretty sure) her rear hub is a Bitex like this, James at Analog is big on them. The center-lock is useless on this bike but the hub works. https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/bitex-106-centerlock-disc-rear-hubs.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Handling Effects of Shorter Stems (from the OT discussion in a previuos post on the New Sams in Sept)

I feel like Joe said it pretty good and in a way that made sense to me in the other post, which I will now butcher. The bike doesn’t care how long or short a stem is, It only cares how far beyond or behind the steering axis your hands are. I don’t know if that’s true but it reflects my

[RBW] Re: It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

Hope you are reunited with the bike soon! To be honest, this WFH period combined with a string of cold / rainy days and weeks devastated my bike-budget. Not because the bikes aren't "dialed in", but because this is basically my knitting. My better half knits with yarn and needles, I knit with

[RBW] Re: Handling Effects of Shorter Stems (from the OT discussion in a previuos post on the New Sams in Sept)

There's a discussion of this exact topic here: https://www.cyclingabout.com/steering-masterclass-how-stem-length-affects-your-steering-speed/ . Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

Leah, congratulations on the new wheels; they are colorful! Looks like some of the wheels I've built. What rear hub is that? Looks a bit like a Hope!? I have a couple of those & I like'm pretty good, although I find them to be a little "tight" initially. They loosen up over the first hundred or

[RBW] Re: Handling Effects of Shorter Stems (from the OT discussion in a previuos post on the New Sams in Sept)

Joe The Bicycling Science chapter did not discuss the of bars, but all the figures were the standard -17° stem with drop bars. So I would assume John Allen had drop bars in mind in his 2001 communication to Wilson. Also, Patrick's question concerned drop bars, not swept back bars. My

[RBW] Re: WTB: Riv-ish Kids Bike (20")

My daughter went from a balance bike to an Electra and it was a great bike for her because Electra’s geometry lets you put the saddle at the proper height but still be able to put her feet down while seated. She was very comfortable on the bike and had no problem transitioning. I don’t know

[RBW] Handling Effects of Shorter Stems (from the OT discussion in a previuos post on the New Sams in Sept)

"It seems the only stability issue with a shorter stem would be some decrease in stability when riding with one hand on the bar." As far as my not-an-engineer brain can tell this would only be true in a situation - like a flatbar- where the shorter stem moved your hands back exactly as far as

[RBW] Handling Effects of Shorter Stems (from the OT discussion in a previuos post on the New Sams in Sept)

In an earlier post on the new Sam Hillborunes coming in Sept, “New batch of Sam Hillbornes this fall” 5/16/20 The discussion went OT to the longer top tubes RBW uses in the MIT Atlantis, and the need for shorter stems when using drop bars . Patrick Moore expressed concerns about

Re: [RBW] It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

I just finished the build on my new Riv custom with snazzy new wheels and it's perfect, I couldn't possibly improve a thing. Well Analog sells those cool anodized presta caps and red would be nice... 樂 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Hub Recommendations

I'll let Bones clarify, but I'm assuming yes, identical measurements. The only spoke calculator I could find with a plug and play SV-8 option is Edd. https://leonard.io/edd/ Here's what the Edd spoke calculator has to say for the PV-8: 52 mm flange diam. 26.5 mm c-l & c-r 2.7 mm spoke hole

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Hub Recommendations

Bones, I just want to clarify what you said— did you use the specs of the PV-8 from the spoke calculator to build up your Kaisei? Meaning, the PV-8 and the Kaisei have identical measurements? Thanks, ~Mark Raleigh, NC > On May 21, 2020, at 18:20, Bones wrote: > > I’ve built two sets of

Re: [RBW] It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

Cycling is the gift that keeps on giving. I’ve been doing this for some 40+ years, and I still haven’t quite run out of things to buy. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On May 21, 2020, at 2:44 PM, dougP wrote: > > Leah: > > "But, mark my words,

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Hub Recommendations

I’ve built two sets of wheels with those Kasai hubs recently. So far I am impressed. I used the PV-8 in a spoke calculator and it worked out just fine. Bones -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

Hearing about your struggle to find a good shop and knowing how retail bike shops everywhere, including those here in the East SF Bay Area give me an uncomfortable sense of dissonance. It is true that the shelter-in-place order has stretched out the timeline for repairs, but shops that survived

Re: [RBW] Re: It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

Leah: *"But, mark my words, after this bike and the mixte (which I’m still hoping isn’t a ‘Pus) I’m swearing off improvements. I’m going to ride and be satisfied and immune to all the bike charms. For at least 10 years..."* Good luck with that; 2030 is a long, long way off. After doing my

Re: [RBW] Re: Sun Protection in Sunny Climes

Did y'all click the link to the linen jumpsuit in the Riv email update today: https://www.crustbikes.com/products/katia-linen-jumpsuit/ If it came in my large man size, I'd wear it! But for now, I'll stick to a loose fitting cotton or synthetic long-sleeve button down and sunscreen on my legs,

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville TourSacks (Panniers) - Olive

sold--my first time on this board. 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

[RBW] Re: It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

Aye, I find it surprising who recognizes quality and who does not. Glad you found a spot that, at the very least, appreciates they are working on quality. Hopefully that helps them rise to that level if they aren't already there. Grin. Leah, you'd asked: "Has anyone dialed in a bike and then

Re: [RBW] Re: It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

Ted, I’m sorry but I’m such a disappointment. In true form, with my aversion to my scale (I’m never in agreement with that thing) I weighed *nothing* but just tossed those wheels in the van and drove off to get them installed. Which brings me to the story portion of my post... Henderson and

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville TourSacks (Panniers) - Olive

sale pending... -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

(I sent this early this morning, 5.21, but it went as a PM to someone. Sorry. Here it is.) Shoji - I want to believe the mindset of leaving well enough alone is possible, but I think it will be a fight! Has anyone dialed in a bike and then left it alone from that day forward? Chime in here.

[RBW] Re: WTB: Riv-ish Kids Bike (20")

I found a great used Trek steel MTB on craigslist that three of my kids have used and one is about to outgrow. I threw Wald steel fenders on it and it looks like a bike I would ride! They don't appreciate it of course and are always oggling the new bikes in the bike shop, while the hipster

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville TourSacks (Panniers) - Olive

Hi Paul, I could use these. They look great! email sent to your gmail address Thanks, David Lipsky Berkeley, CA On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 10:43:43 AM UTC-7, Paul Richardson wrote: > > As-close-to-new-as-possible condition--used them gently for maybe a week. > Had these since 2012 and it's

[RBW] Re: help with rear derailer

Whelp, a super thin, maybe 1 or 2mm washer I dug out of the ol' washer bin and set between the derailer and hanger did the trick as Bill explained. So very thin, but now I have a smooth full range over the 9 speed 11-32. Slides into the 11 tooth easily. Still enough thread engaged, too. Thanks

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Hub Recommendations

Good stuff in here, thanks all. I think I'll pass on the SP and go for one of those Kasai hubs. Anyone have specs for the Kasai (rim brake obviously...)? Flange diameter, center to left/right, spoke hole diameter? Same as the SP PV-8? I'll end up ordering from Riv, so they can just pass the

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: CroMo Bosco Handlebars

Thank you! On Thu, May 21, 2020 at 10:36 AM Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) < thesixtht...@gmail.com> wrote: > Looks like Soma > > has > them in stock. > > On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 4:58:33 PM UTC-4, Tim

[RBW] Re: Place-based bicycle design

I have an older, non-lengthened AHH and a Legolas. I live in SE PA, near Philadelphia so both of these bikes work very well for the environment where I ride. No mountains and and mostly paved roads, albeit in bad shape but not single track or fire roads. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: WTB: CroMo Bosco Handlebars

Looks like Soma has them in stock. On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 4:58:33 PM UTC-4, Tim Tetrault wrote: > > Hi Group- > > I'm in the Seattle area, but I'd be willing to mail a check and wait for > it to

[RBW] Place-based bicycle design

You’re on to something. This talks about the difference between west coast and east coast bikes: https://mmbhof.org/chris-chance/ -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA legolas

Rare bike in an especially rare size and color. Do the right thing, Addison! -- 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: Help Pimp My Quickbeam

Yes, it holds the Sackville. It fits just the same, just not covered higher on the sides as the full 137 basket. Hobbit sized at 68.5. I have used brass clasps to hold it in place on the 137. Never any issues w/ it, if clasped down. With the racing basket, even with clasping it down, it

[RBW] Re: Help Pimp My Quickbeam

Scott! I'm glad you finally got your hands on a Quickbeam. Some quick observations on gearing: you and I ride similar speeds and distances. I find with the original Quickbeam gearing, I have no problem maintaining those speeds. Most of the climbing I do on my QB are short, punchy, 200-ft, 8%

[RBW] Re: Help Pimp My Quickbeam

Great advice--especially about the gravity defying properties of your bike. I'm with you on the RRL levers--by far my favorite and the levers that generally prevent me from switching to brifters. Question about the racer Wald--does it hold a Sackville sack and what size basket did you get?

[RBW] Re: It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

Leah wrote: "More is more. Too much is enough. And so on..." But the perhaps applicable saying that I recall is "... too much is not enough", sometimes preceded by "wretched excess, ..." On a different note, I hope you weighed those wheels (and the lights etc) before you took everything to the

[RBW] Re: Help Pimp My Quickbeam

Thanks Drew, That is helpful to know what the QBs shipped with. I'm wondering now if I should abandon the Campy crank idea and try to find a Sugino like the OEM spec. Riv doesn't offer a 32-40 sets currently. The closest thing they have is the 30-42 clipper, and it is only available in black

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Riv-ish Kids Bike (20")

We had good success in the 20” range w The Specialized Hotrock and Jazzi -Nathan Mattia “I saw a tiger. Now I understand. I saw a tiger and the tiger saw a man.” > On May 21, 2020, at 11:16 AM, Bob K. wrote: > >  > Thanks for the info on Cleary, Nathan! I'll look into it. > > Yes, the $200

[RBW] Re: help with rear derailer

Patch, Without the chain, cable installed, does the shifter have enough travel to cover the cassette ? Now try it with the cable, is the travel the same ? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: help with rear derailer

I think this style may have been designed for a claw mount rather than a direct mount? Sorry I didn’t get this all in one post. Bill S On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 9:27:30 AM UTC-7, Bill Schairer wrote: > > Let me try again with the photo > > [image: IMG_1126.jpeg] > > > On Thursday, May 21,

Re: [RBW] Re: Help Pimp My Quickbeam

Robert--I'll have to look into the Sackville/wald combo. Wally has me eyeing the racing basket now for extra speed. haha. Will the sackville stay put in the lower basket? Re: honjos--I'm down to one bike with fenders now, and in the desert that is plenty. I love the way honjos look, but in

[RBW] Re: help with rear derailer

I have several Cyclone GT’s and have had this same problem with one of them. I think there are two different mounting styles. The one I had trouble with I solved by mounting it with a washer (don’t know what else to call it) type thing between derailleur and dropout pushing the derailleur

[RBW] Re: Help Pimp My Quickbeam

> > > >- What would the original Sugino crankset gearing look like? What >would Grant's preferred set up be? >- What about rear cog(s)? 16t, 17t? > > > My orange QB came with 32-40-chainguard on the Sugino cranks, and that's what's still on there. The chain guard is quite nice.

[RBW] Re: Help Pimp My Quickbeam

Thanks for all the thoughtful replies and excellent QB photos. Ginz--I'm leaning toward NOT re-spacing the frame back to 120mm. I don't care about riding fixed (on this bike) and nd, I have more 130mm wheelsets that will work at the ready. I'll just buy that Surly spacer kit. I like the sound

[RBW] Re: WTB: Riv-ish Kids Bike (20")

Thanks for the info on Cleary, Nathan! I'll look into it. Yes, the $200 price range is perhaps a bit optimistic. I would really like to stick with well cared for used bikes if at all possible, though, and then I can pass it along to another lister in a few years. Thanks again, Bob K. in

[RBW] Re: WTB: Riv-ish Kids Bike (20")

Sorry. Looked again at her size. The Cleary Owl can be had for $425 or so and they make a 3 speed but seem to be sold out a lot. On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:10:52 AM UTC-5, Nathan Mattia wrote: > > Cleary bikes are only made for kids and have some real winners and > thoughtful design,

[RBW] Re: WTB: Riv-ish Kids Bike (20")

Cleary bikes are only made for kids and have some real winners and thoughtful design, imho. The meerkat might be just the thing for her. BUT the 5 speed is $594. My son rides a 24” Priority Start, which is decidedly NOT Rivish, but which had some features he needed for his CP. It’s 399.

[RBW] Re: Help Pimp My Quickbeam

Thoughts on "shifting" a single speed/fixed. The only reason to do this I've encountered, in broadest terms, is mountains and trails or roads that may as well be trails. I've done century rides on my QB on roads in the mountains that never needed the lower gear. But ride in high gear to the

[RBW] Re: help with rear derailer

I am quickly outclassed by derailures, but my first thought was to adjust cable length. Kind of an "is it plugged in" suggestion, but you did ask for simple. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 8:13:26 AM UTC-6, Patch T wrote: > > Hi Bunch, > > Hoping you could help me

[RBW] Re: Help Pimp My Quickbeam

I will echo what Scott here said. I've converted a few bikes to single speed / fixed gear, and simplicity has been key. I personally rarely flipped the wheels or switched to a different chainring mid-ride – it sort of defeated the purpose of the whole thing for me. That said, maybe my

[RBW] Re: PSA legolas

>From one Max to another, just buy the thing and live the dream! - Max "ask me how I know" in A2 On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 11:01:49 PM UTC-4, maxcr wrote: > > No connection to the seller, wish it was bigger: >

[RBW] Place-based bicycle design

I was listening to an interview with James of Analog Cycles last night that he did with Path Less Pedaled (link here ), and there were 1-2 times when talking about their new bike designs, the 0mm stem they're developing, etc that he mentioned "the

[RBW] Re: It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

Leah, Maybe include this link as a reference for the mechanic? https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/wiringinstructions.php Best of luck and the wheels look great! You will love riding at night not having to worry about batteries. I know I do! -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] help with rear derailer

Hi Bunch, Hoping you could help me work through throuble-shooting a friction shifting issue on a rear derailer. I have a feeling it's actually a much simpler issue than I think, and that I may already know the problem. But looking for advice anyhow. PROBLEM: -- rear derailer won't shift into

[RBW] Re: It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

Leah sounds like someone who should have had Speed Blends. I don't believe they make them anymore. On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 8:41:10 PM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Friends, > > I have one bike to ride. It’s a Clementine with mostly stock parts, and > it’s heavy. > > I

[RBW] Re: Help Pimp My Quickbeam

I'd suggest keeping it as simple as you possible can. I have a SimpleOne, which I do love. This past spring I commissioned my LBS to build a high end wheel set, Paul track hubs, Cliffhanger rims, Compass Hurricane Pass tires. There's a White Industries 16/19 in the back, Sugino 40/32 up front.

[RBW] Re: Help Pimp My Quickbeam

I think you'd be better off not re-spacing the frame. The crankset and BB you have, do you know what chainline you get with that bottom bracket? You may have to install it and find out. I'm guessing somewhere around 45mm but 110mm BB sounds wide for a Campy crankset (to me). Trying to

Re: [RBW] Help Pimp My Quickbeam

The stock gearing on the QB was 32/40 front x 18 rear. It can take up to this 8t cog difference if the chain length is just right. Eric On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Scott Calhoun wrote: > And by pimp I mean, "make into a functional and kinda handsome bicycle." I > always wanted a Quickbeam, and

[RBW] Re: It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

Candace and James really made the colors "pop" on those wheels! Can't wait to see those sparkly shoes on your bike. Rusty Pgh,PA On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 9:41:10 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Friends, > > I have one bike to ride. It’s a Clementine with mostly stock

[RBW] Re: It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

I think a lot of us are going to have "color envy" over Leah's new wheels, but I think you ought to show off your silver ones too! Come on, let us see these new kicks! On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 10:42:00 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Joyce, what's funny is I got shiney new all silver