[RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

I only ride flared drops. The flare in flared drops are mostly for wrist clearance out of the saddle or in technical body-English situations. I feel the width changes from the hoods to the hooks to the ends are also beneficial for different modes during a ride: aero cruising, control on

[RBW] Craigslist - New Rivendell 60cm Platypus Frameset - $1,637 (Eugene)

I thought to share a finding on Craigslist out of Eugene, Oregon: https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/7564024599.html Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] FS: White T11/DT R460 wheels, gamma pedals, So bars, Paul Canti brakes, etc.

I am looking to clear out some bike parts, which won't work on my current lot of bikes. All prices in *Canadian dollars*, do not include shipping or paypal fees. - White Industries T11 hubs, laced to DT Swiss R460 rims (rim brake, 100/130 spacing); front wheel is BRAND NEW, rear hub is

Re: [RBW] Re: Pedals, MKS XC Bear Trap III vs. MKS Bubble Pedals

Max: I would bet the pedals will break-in and spin easier with use. I would expect a cartridge bearing system to be as smooth as they get right from the box, but I would not expect the same of a free bearing system like the pedals you feel are snug out of the box. As referenced below, I have a

Re: [RBW] Gus & Susie frames available at Crust

I see some Susies left, that site is hard to use, you gotta plink around in all the boxes for a while. I rally want that Small Mermaid Gus but rally can't justify the dollars right now. Ack! On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 4:46:15 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Wait.., what?

Re: [RBW] Re: New Roaduno Dropouts

I agree Bill. Grant is designing a single speed frame with some added features for adaptation by the owner. You could readily convert your current Rivendell with 135mm spacing to single speed and that has been done and shared here. I am eagerly anticipating the release of the Roaduno and have

Re: [RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

I'm for extra width... But I don't like the idea of flare occurring from tops to bottoms because it puts the hoods/lever tips pointing outward. I don't totally get the true functional value of flaring other than bottoms are wider than tops? Is that helpful from a functional perspective? Help

Re: [RBW] Gus & Susie frames available at Crust

Wait.., what? How? Susie’s are gone.Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 9, 2022, at 6:27 PM, Eric Marth wrote:If anyone missed out Crust just stocked Gus & Susie frames. They got just one frame in each size/color combo. https://crustbikes.com/products/rivendell-gus-boots-susie-longbolts -- You

Re: [RBW] Gus & Susie frames available at Crust

The Gus XL orange has sold...TO ME! Thanks for posting, Eric! What a lead on a Friday afternoon. Christmas came a few weeks early Scott with smile On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 04:27:11 PM MST, Eric Marth wrote: If anyone missed out Crust just stocked Gus & Susie frames. They got

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B67

Good observation Laing. Thank-you. I, personally, have not owned a Brooks saddle with laces, yet. Just the Brooks B-17 and Brooks B67S. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 3:40:52 PM UTC-8 lconley wrote: > That is a B67 Softened that is missing its laces. The holes allow you

Re: [RBW] If you convince Rivendell to bring back "one" former model

Hunqapillar was the cheaper Bombadil after that MUSA frame got crazy pricey, they were both stouter/more geared to rough-trail riding than Atlantis and Appaloosa.* The updated models would be Gus and Susie, plus the now retired Clem H. *Of course it can be argued that the Atlantis/Appaloosa

Re: [RBW] If you convince Rivendell to bring back "one" former model

I've noticed a fair bit of interest in Bombadil and Hunqapillar frames over the last few years. The frames certainly seem to sell on the used market for quite a lot, compared to other Rivendell frames. Can someone give me a quick run-down of these bikes and what their intended purposes were?

Re: [RBW] Gus & Susie frames available at Crust

Missed out from when? Last batch was when, last year? Was there a recent dump from Riv? Tell me I didn't miss a recent sale from Riv? On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 04:27:11 PM MST, Eric Marth wrote: If anyone missed out Crust just stocked Gus & Susie frames. They got just one frame

Re: [RBW] Re: New Roaduno Dropouts

I (for one) will expect 120mm O.L.D. The one and only reason to move to 135mm is so folks can use the wheels they have laying around for free. 120mm is the right O.L.D. for an actual single speed-OR-a modest multispeed. On Fri, Dec 9, 2022 at 11:42 AM Shoji Takahashi wrote: > Hi JL: > Hooded

[RBW] Gus & Susie frames available at Crust

If anyone missed out Crust just stocked Gus & Susie frames. They got just one frame in each size/color combo. https://crustbikes.com/products/rivendell-gus-boots-susie-longbolts -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B67

Thank-you, Joe. Yes, indeed Al's saddle needs a lot of adjustment to pull the leather tighter and raise out the seat bone impressions perhaps along with some Obenauf's HP leather conditioner. Leather saddles need attention and awareness of how and when to treat or tighten the tension bolt in

[RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

Here's a pre-dug rabbit hole: https://bikepacking.com/index/gravel-bars/ On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 5:07:48 PM UTC-6 Conway Bennett wrote: > I'd look at Curve WALMER Bar > , Redshift Kitchen > Sink

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B67

It's not defective, I see plenty of adjustment left to pull the leather tighter and raise the sitbones area a bit. I have a Brooks B17 ti which I purchased used with noticeable break-in and it's crazy comfortable, this B67 may be quite nice for someone who's into them and is willing to fiddle

[RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

I'd look at Curve WALMER Bar , Redshift Kitchen Sink , or Ride Farr Supa-Wide . On Friday, December 9, 2022 at

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B67

Thanks Kim, I appreciate the information, though I will have to admit that I would be even more appreciative had I received this info via a message, as requested, whereupon I would have deleted my post and offered it free of charge. I am rather unfamiliar with this type of saddle, and it is to

Re: [RBW] If you convince Rivendell to bring back "one" former model

Indeed, I suspect I may have one of the last customs Rivendell assigned to Mark Nobilette. They're not taking orders currently and I'm not sure Grant sees any point in getting back into that game, he has enough on his plate just getting production models out there to everybody who wants one.

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B67

I can see why Al. The seat bone indentations are quite extensive. A sad saddle. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 1:12:17 PM UTC-8 a spen wrote: > I thought I'd try out a B67 but found it just doesn't quite agree with my > anatomy. I purchased this from another member on

[RBW] FS: Brooks B67

I thought I'd try out a B67 but found it just doesn't quite agree with my anatomy. I purchased this from another member on the forum, and can't improve on his pics, so I'll attach the link below to his original post with pics. $90 includes shipping CONUS Please message me if you have any

[RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

Plus one for the Spank Flare. On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 9:36:15 AM UTC-5 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey everyone! > I posted earlier about reach in converting to a wider bar and decided to > start a different conversation to get opinions on wide-ish, flared drops. > > I like the Nitto

Re: [RBW] If you convince Rivendell to bring back "one" former model

On Friday, 9 December 2022 at 10:12:54 am UTC+11 jackd...@gmail.com wrote: > My Hunqapillar is the favorite in the stable, but I think a case can > really be made to bring back the Bleriot. Classic geometry, MIT (I believe) > to keep the price reasonable, and I'd argue that the decal >

Re: [RBW] What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

I guess I should add that I'm not really willing to go 31.8 clamp diameter...I'm looking only for 26mm. Ben On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 12:59:25 PM UTC-6 wboe...@gmail.com wrote: > I quite like Ritchey's Venturemax, and also have a set of Salsa > Cowchippers. Both are 12ish degrees of

Re: [RBW] What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

I quite like Ritchey's Venturemax, and also have a set of Salsa Cowchippers. Both are 12ish degrees of flare, which seems just right for me. Ergo bend bars are divisive, though. On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 1:16:30 PM UTC-5 Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > I was certain I at least captured

[RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

Hi J, Adding this link for prosperity... Primarily compares RM014 to RM013 but scroll to the bottom for the notable Noodle comparison! I eventually stumbled upon this page some time ago during searches for 52cm RM013 bars and trying to verify how they were measured. I'll see if I could dig

Re: [RBW] If you convince Rivendell to bring back "one" former model

Original Atlantis! Not too long chainstays so it fits places better. Single top tube. 26" wheels for all (I know that is not original). Edwin On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 11:18:09 AM UTC-6 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > I'm guessing they would need to call them something else if they made any >

Re: [RBW] If you convince Rivendell to bring back "one" former model

I'm guessing they would need to call them something else if they made any more Bombadils or Legolases. I'm still wondering how they are able to get around still using "Sackville" if they've had to cease with the Tolkien monikers. On Fri, Dec 9, 2022 at 11:33 AM Jason Zakaras wrote: > Another

Re: [RBW] Re: New Roaduno Dropouts

Hi JL: Hooded dropouts like these are sometimes referred to as Breezer-style, as Joe Breeze used them in his MTB. (IIRC, they predate Breeze, though.) Hooded style has advantages for builders and Riv: this one can be used at many different angles. Vertical dropouts, like on my Toyo AHH, have a

[RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

For me, I have a Quickbeam and a Hunqapillar, the riding I do varies from fast road riding to rough gravel riding to dirt mtb single track trails. I think these two bikes are on opposite ends of the spectrum with wide ranges so I can do most everything I enjoy on a bike! On Thursday, December

[RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

For me, I have a Quickbeam and a Hunqapillar, the riding I do varies from fast road riding to rough gravel riding t On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 9:02:49 PM UTC-6 Masa wrote: > Hi JP, I can't take out my eyes off not only your bikes but records too! > I think we have more than one thing in

Re: [RBW] If you convince Rivendell to bring back "one" former model

Another vote for the Bombadil. Just to add content around a one off production from Riv, I spoke to the good folks at Rivendell a bit this year and they are not doing any customs or special orders currently, I wanted a 56cm Bombadil, they said maybe next year (like fall 2023) if at all.

[RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

Ben, I'm also in Omaha and a big fan of the crust towel rack. I have a 600 on my 58cm quick beam and am holding a 630 for my 58cm hunq that is currently being painted. If you want to hold the 630 or ride the QB to check the feels I'd be down to meet. I had the Nitto noodles and the flares

[RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

Brian- That's good insight about the 52 vs 48, the difference being in the width of the flair only, since nowhere else is that useful info available. I've been considering moving from the narrowest Towel Rack V1 to a Noodle bar but have been unsure I could get along with the narrow width. What

Re: [RBW] Re: New Roaduno Dropouts

Can someone tell me the purpose of the hoods on dropouts like these? They are referred to as Breezer style, right? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: New Roaduno Dropouts

When I last spoke to Will about it a few weeks ago he confirmed the spacing was 120.On Dec 9, 2022, at 7:20 AM, Brian Forsee wrote:I'll be bummed if the roaduno ends up with a der hanger and/or cable routing for a derailleur. I like my single speeds nice and clean. If they DO put options for a

Re: [RBW] Re: Pedals, MKS XC Bear Trap III vs. MKS Bubble Pedals

Unhelpful to the spin convo but I was pretty disappointed at the lack of grip with the beartrap. They look great but riding in Converse my feet just slip too much. Just traded one of my three sets for a pair of Lambdas. Are the Bubbly pedals grippy?On Dec 9, 2022, at 07:49, Minh wrote:i have the

[RBW] Re: Pedals, MKS XC Bear Trap III vs. MKS Bubble Pedals

i have the bubbly (in copper, had to order from japan last year), and they do spin crazy with your hand, but i'm not really sure if there is a lot of value to this? one thing i'd like to hear is people's feedback on the bubbly and hot spots, IMHO, i can feel the edges of the bubbly cage more

[RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

Check out the PNW Coast bar. A little flair but not too crazy. They make really nice stuff at a reasonable price and great customer service. On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 8:25:06 AM UTC-7 Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > 52cm Nitto RM013 - it's essentially a 48mm Noodle with extra flare only in >

[RBW] Re: Pedals, MKS XC Bear Trap III vs. MKS Bubble Pedals

Thank you everyone for your replies, here's my takeaway after reading your comments and taking apart the bear traps to make sure they were properly greased and tightened (full disclosure this is the first pedal I take apart): I found this video from Ron: https://youtu.be/sjGrbm2XxhM - take a

[RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

52cm Nitto RM013 - it's essentially a 48mm Noodle with extra flare only in the drop itself (so hoods retain a more normal orientation but that extra flare when in the drops feels nice if venturing off into slightly more technical terrain.) I started with a 48cm RM013 after being confused about

[RBW] Re: New Roaduno Dropouts

I'll be bummed if the roaduno ends up with a der hanger and/or cable routing for a derailleur. I like my single speeds nice and clean. If they DO put options for a geared setup on there I hope they at least go to a 135mm spacing. On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 4:17:54 PM UTC-6 iamkeith

[RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

Oooh...I like the looks of that. It's a contender! On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 9:05:41 AM UTC-6 maxcr wrote: > Have you looked at the spank flare 25 from Analog? I rode them on one of > their demo bikes and it had a nice flare > > >

[RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

Have you looked at the spank flare 25 from Analog? I rode them on one of their demo bikes and it had a nice flare https://analogcycles.com/collections/bars/products/spank-flare-25-degree-bars?variant=42906531004648 Max On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 9:36:15 AM UTC-5 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: >

Re: [RBW] If you convince Rivendell to bring back "one" former model

Saluki as it started the 650b Rivendell excursion. Also the Yves Gomez as I never had a chance to get one. The AR should get honorable mention. On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 3:46:58 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > The only one that fit me was the Bombadil, so the Bomba it would be. The > parallel

[RBW] What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

Hey everyone! I posted earlier about reach in converting to a wider bar and decided to start a different conversation to get opinions on wide-ish, flared drops. I like the Nitto Noodle quite well, but I think I do want a little flare and I don't want to bend them myself. So what's good out

[RBW] Re: Pedals, MKS XC Bear Trap III vs. MKS Bubble Pedals

The bear trap will get smoother over time but never match the Bubbly, the Bubbly is the smoothest pedal I’ve ever seen. I prefer the larger platform of the Bubbly (they are on my commuter) but haven’t bought a set to replace my bear trap pedals on my Susie. Nothing wrong with the bear traps at

[RBW] Re: FS: lot nitto rack struts, p clamps

No need for so many here, but love this! And that Wald ashtray  On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 11:16:05 PM UTC-5 mma...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello, I have a lot of nitto rack struts with p clamps I'd like to sell. > Some of the clamps are missing rubber, some have hardware. What you see is >

[RBW] Re: Pedals, MKS XC Bear Trap III vs. MKS Bubble Pedals

Max, your description sounds like they may be adjusted too tight, and/or you're simply noticing a difference between the open and cartridge bearings. Most pedals that I've owned didn't come with much grease either. More grease until it oozes out the sides ! Then make sure the bearing

Re: [RBW] If you convince Rivendell to bring back "one" former model

The only one that fit me was the Bombadil, so the Bomba it would be. The parallel TT ones, but frankly it doesn't need it. It does make for a lift though, and being a straight gauge tube I can clamp it there to my Feedback workstand. I wouldn't pay more than $1700 for it though, not the over