Re: [RBW] Re: Do Roadinis ride tall?

Without arguing against BB drop affecting handling and the perception of handling, I can’t see how stack can make a bike feel or ride “tall,” IF the bars are level with the saddle. I think the shorter reach makes you sit up, raising your head and giving you a narrower base (ass to grips) which

[RBW] Re: Green QB and Rock and Roads

Ah, yes, Bill is correct. I had the gear changing in the hub when I ran the Rock’n’Roads, and the axle was back in the slot. Current setup is two rings and a double cog with fenders and 37mm tires for two fixed gears with minimal axle movement. I think I posted the last response from my

[RBW] Re: It's my custom

Haha, you wouldn't believe how often I'm asked if I'm going to keep this one a while. Have I bought and sold a lot of bikes?? 藍 Yes, this one stays til I'm too old and creaky to pedal it, it's custom just for me!  Sure, I'll take a look at those bags. I'm not sure if brown will work for me

Re: [RBW] FS, non Rivendell but fine steel steeds

Folks! If you want to message me on Facebook I can respond easily with lots of pics. Richard M Rose. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2022, at 6:40 PM, Richard Rose wrote: > > I thought this might be frowned on but I saw the vintage Gitane for sale > post so here goes. > A riding buddy of

[RBW] WTB: RH Oracle Ridge endurance (700x48mm) tires

Hello I'd love to buy a pair of good-ish condition Oracle Ridge endurance tires for my old Atlantis that I increasingly ride mostly on trails. Please let me know if you might have some you'd like to part with ! Thank you - Jay P. Reno / Marin -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: It's my custom

Looks great! Very functional and comfortable. Maybe you will keep this one a while? Re your WTB, I have a set of brown Brooks roll-up panniers that I purchased from someone in this group some years ago. I used them for groceries and other shopping. Handy because they could be discreetly

[RBW] Re: It's my custom

Which reminds me I need my stem caddy back. I either sold it recently or lost it in the move and boy do I miss that thing. On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 4:36:10 PM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > I've got an 11cm, tempted to get a 13.5 but boy are they spendy. And yes, > incredibly nice.

[RBW] Re: It's my custom

I've got an 11cm, tempted to get a 13.5 but boy are they spendy. And yes, incredibly nice. I will also add that they offer a perfect amount of rise for a stem caddy which pitches the top of the bag favorably towards the rider. On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 5:17:35 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

That's a nifty brake hanger solution! What brakes? They kinda remind me of Bruce Gordon and a couple others from the '90s whose names escape me now. On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 4:31:33 PM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: > I couldn’t call in sick, but the build went smoothly and I was able to >

Re: [RBW] Savannah recommendations and more?

Awesome, thank you! On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 5:10:42 PM UTC-4 J wrote: > Eric, I sent you a message on instagram sharing the account of a bike > acquaintance in Savannah that should have good actual riding suggestions. > > On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 3:34:31 PM UTC-4

Re: [RBW] FS, non Rivendell but fine steel steeds

Quite the list! Can we see a picture of the Weigle, please? On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:21:08 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > Oh for Pete's sake it's steel, too. Ok my memory of what Seven Cycles was > 22 years ago is completely useless and I shouldn't be posting on Mondays. > Clearly! 臘

Re: [RBW] FS, non Rivendell but fine steel steeds

Oh for Pete's sake it's steel, too. Ok my memory of what Seven Cycles was 22 years ago is completely useless and I shouldn't be posting on Mondays. Clearly! 臘 On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 4:14:50 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > This one is not sloped. It does have a long top tube. >

Re: [RBW] FS, non Rivendell but fine steel steeds

Wow! That's quite a stable and the prices are certainly reasonable...may even be undervalued. I think the 2001 Seven Axiom is actually titanium On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 5:47:22 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Note: not certain of the exact accuracy of the dimensions given. For >

Re: [RBW] FS, non Rivendell but fine steel steeds

Mm, correction, I should have Googled first instead of relying on memory. I see non-steep-toptube Axioms out there. Never mind! ‍♂️ On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 4:08:42 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Hi Richard, > > The Seven is probably an incorrect seattube size, those usually (always?)

Re: [RBW] FS, non Rivendell but fine steel steeds

Hi Richard, The Seven is probably an incorrect seattube size, those usually (always?) came with a steeply sloped toptube, so 58cm ETT is probably closer to a 52-53cm actual ST. Also it's titanium, I owned one for a while that was too small but hoo boy was that a nice ride! Joe Bernard aka

[RBW] Re: HUGE Rivendell archive update: Catalogs, flyers, brochures and more

I've been trolling through old Riv Reader's, some fun reading I remember doing a long time ago when those were new. Thanks for sharing and archiving! Question though, and it's probably an easy one. I own a Hunqapillar and love it. When was the Hunq offered? What years and how many years? Any

Re: [RBW] Re: Going around in circles with shifters.

I am with you Ben! First 20+ mile ride with the Silver thumbie rear. Shifting is buttery smooth - love it! It is so responsive & precise feeling. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2022, at 5:57 PM, Ben Adrian wrote: > > Pointless updates because I just like talking bikes. > > Ever since I

Re: [RBW] FS, non Rivendell but fine steel steeds

Note: not certain of the exact accuracy of the dimensions given. For instance; the Weigle is 55.5 square, center to center by my measure. Happy to double check anything. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2022, at 6:40 PM, Richard Rose wrote: > > I thought this might be frowned on but I saw

[RBW] FS, non Rivendell but fine steel steeds

I thought this might be frowned on but I saw the vintage Gitane for sale post so here goes. A riding buddy of mine passed away almost two years ago and left his adult daughters with his stable of bikes to sell. I have the bikes and am trying to help them out as they are not local and just are

[RBW] Re: Going around in circles with shifters.

It all depends on how much reaching you can live with. DT is simpler, more direct and IMHO looks great, but I got no patience for reaching to the downtube to shift. Bar shifting for me!* *This also depends on how often you shift. I have physical issues that require me to shift a lot in my

[RBW] Re: Going around in circles with shifters.

Pointless updates because I just like talking bikes. Ever since I rerouted my cables, my performance has been very good. However, I've never tried any of the Suntour/Silver ratchet shifters and I've always been curious. I found a used set here so I grabbed them. I gently removed my rear

[RBW] Re: It's my custom

"Did you nab one of the face-platers from the restock?" Yes indeed. I'd been thinking for a while that the reach with the DirtDrop was a tad short and possibly causing my hand numbness so I jumped when the FacePlaters were restocked. They're pretty and pretty rare, get em while they got em!

Re: [RBW] Savannah recommendations and more?

Eric, I sent you a message on instagram sharing the account of a bike acquaintance in Savannah that should have good actual riding suggestions. On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 3:34:31 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank you all for the thoughtful recommendations! > > On Monday,

[RBW] Re: FS: Handlebars, Acorn Bag, Stem

Nitto 580 Bosco B353 bars have been sold! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Savannah recommendations and more?

Thank you all for the thoughtful recommendations! On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 2:30:08 PM UTC-4 Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > I'll second Tybee Island though it was probably as far back as 2004-2006 > when we visited and not an experience viewed from a cyclist perspective at > the time. I

[RBW] Re: Artsy Pics of Your Riv's

Art is in the eye of the beholder...BEHOLD!...Art: [image: Dry Headset.JPG] Craig "Art who?" in Tucson On Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 11:12:28 AM UTC-7 Paul in Dallas wrote: > > > > I haven't posted here in a while but have enjoyed reading many of the > threads. > > I'm still enjoying my

[RBW] Re: Green QB and Rock and Roads

I have a green 58cm Quickbeam, and my original build used Rene Herse Hurricane Ridge knobbies (700x42). That tire fits in front and is still on the bike. In the back, it only fit when the wheel was towards the back of the dropout. If the wheel is towards the front of the dropout, then it

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

Call in sick! On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 9:35:37 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: > It’s here. Unfortunately I’m in meetings all afternoon :( > > On Thursday, September 15, 2022, Richard Rose wrote: > >> A Rosco in Ohio? Cool. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Sep 15, 2022, at 6:57 PM, Eric

[RBW] Re: FOR SALE GITANE SUPER CORSE frameset

SOLD On Friday, September 2, 2022 at 8:10:05 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > That appears to be a late sixties, early seventies Gitane frame judging by > the seat stays that wrap over the seat lug. In the early seventies they > changed to a different style of seat stay cap. Same decals. The decals

Re: [RBW] Savannah recommendations and more?

I'll second Tybee Island though it was probably as far back as 2004-2006 when we visited and not an experience viewed from a cyclist perspective at the time. I was still in my mid-20's and had not yet incorporated cycling much more than for occasional fair weather leisure on weekends or

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

Crust sure does nice work. Interesting where they decided to put the break - further up the seat stay. The break on most belt drive bikes that I've seen are at the dropout. On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 9:26:31 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > This is the Flickr Album where I will post all

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

Bill - now I see why you like the rear dropout on that Quickbeam so much. That's a lot of moving the wheel forward or backward for gear changes. Must've be fun trying to figure what chain length you needed, though. On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:14:40 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

Corwin pointed out that the existing RoadUNO prototypes have tilted rear dropouts. Yes, that was clear from the photos in Will's email update. In that same email update from Will, he indicated that he thought they look too chunky, and stated that Rivendell has selected a different, more

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

This is the Flickr Album where I will post all my build photos. There are a few unboxing shots in there already. Single Speed Rando | Flickr Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 6:21:23 AM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: Has anyone used successfully the Silver 2 shifter with Velo-Orange Thumb Shifter Mounts?

Sorry i missed this: they are NOT compatible: https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/KyzilhkbEak/m/OIL2VEmABgAJ On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 10:06:17 AM UTC-4 Jay LePree wrote: > Hi all: > I am thinking of purchasing the Silver 2 shifters for my Platypus. I am > currently using

[RBW] Has anyone used successfully the Silver 2 shifter with Velo-Orange Thumb Shifter Mounts?

Hi all: I am thinking of purchasing the Silver 2 shifters for my Platypus. I am currently using Ultegra 9 speed shifters on Velo-Orange Thumb Shifter mounts. Has anyone used the Silver 2 with the Velo-Orange Thumb shifter mounts? Kind regards, Jay LePree Demarest, NJ -- You received

[RBW] Re: FS: Mark's Rack -- Carcass ONLY

It's looking like nobody is set up to convert my Mark's Rack Carcass into a full Mark's Rack. So, mine is going back into my Rack Box for some future application. If somebody changes their mind and needs a project, let me know. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, September 15, 2022 at

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

As always, I very much looking forward to this Bill Lindsay build. On Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 1:14:16 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I had been searching for quite a while for a single speed that enabled > some derailer-less gear flexibility. On one hand I searched for a 58cm >

[RBW] WTB: Albatross, wheelset, front rack, tires

Hi Folks, I've found myself building up now 3 bikes for 3 friends. They're all mostly done; just need a few additional parts. Budgets are reaching their max, so I'm looking for some used parts in usable condition. - all-silver 700c rim-brake wheelset 100/130; 8/9/10 spd compatible; rims

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

I'm running a 68x103mm bottom bracket with a Rivendell Silver crankset. My two chainrings are on the "big" and "middle" positions. Generally speaking, the BB you need depends on the crankset you have. If you think the current BB on your Quickbeam is the right length, but you want to

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

I have a Rivendell Silver 173mm crankset on my Quickbeam with a 68x103mm Tange BB unit. There are two chain rings and they are 38/35. On my Phil flip-flop rear track hub I am running two White Industries DOS ENO freewheels. A 16/18 on one side and a 20/22 on the other. I avoid using the

[RBW] Re: It's my custom

Looks great as always, Joe. Let us know how the stem swap works out for you. Did you nab one of the face-platers from the restock? On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 11:44:57 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > Oh, a big difference cuz I think my 54.2 frame correlates to the 55 > Rosco/Platys is they