[RBW] WTB (tentatively, in a few weeks) XL Gus frame

Hey everyone, Please forgive a bit of a strange WTB post. My friends and our bikes and I were rear-ended by a pile of idiots on our way home from a recent trip to Utah, and while all the humans are okay (at least physically), my recently-new-to-me Gus Boots Willsen has a huge dent and sharp

[RBW] Your preferred pressure for 60 mm tires for all-round riding?

I have been religiously pumping my gossamer 70C X 60 Big Ones to 20 psi for combined pavement and dirt, thinking that ~20 was necessary to minimize wallow on paved corners, but on an extended dirt ride today on usually sandy soil that had been extensively compacted by moisture and then chopped up

[RBW] ISO/WTB/WTT: Toplight Line Plus rack mount tail light

I rode with the newly installed rack-mount tail light this evening and found that it is very bright but has no standlight (odd since the capacitor for the headlight is a separate black box amongst the boxes and wires handling current for the K-Lite). It's odd (to me) and disconcerting to have a

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's talk about the All Rounder

Very strange. My memory is match was first - I think Starck was there at some point? - then he built on his own and for a while it was split between Starck and Curt Goodrich, then it was just Curt. Also this and that and the other thing happened, but I won't go over those old memories  On

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's talk about the All Rounder

That’s strange. I received my All Rounder in June 2001 and it was a Starck build. He built it with 130 spacing in the rear rather than the 135 I specified so I had to take it back to him to fix it. He was local here and worked in the same building as Joe Bell. I still think about Joe Bell’s shop

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

I believe Grant's premise for the article was "how many bicycles do I need to cover all the stuff l can do on bicycles", it wasn't an arbitrary number of bikes I need. Obviously nobody needs more than one, it was a discussion geared towards people reading a bike magazine and having the cash to

[RBW] Re: The Physics of Bicycles

Whoa, Matthew, this is super cool! I'm looking forward to delving into it. The illustrations with the sliders are very interesting to manipulate. Cheers, John On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 6:08:39 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > Here’s a set of explanations of the physics of bicycles,

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

At the risk of taking this discussion in an unintended direction and opening a can of worms that, in my mind, has been opened for quite some time now, I find this question of how many bikes one ‘needs’ to be an interesting one to consider from a variety of perspectives. (Full disclosure:

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

Nice find, Eric. I like that the number shifts to 9 to give some wiggle room - because that is that number I have that I can (kind of) justify. Then there are the bikes I have but don't need (but still get ridden). Then there are the unicycles (which are just for fun). -Dave (who should

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis - first build

Gautham, Congrats on the Atlantis and a great build! With 2.1s and fenders it's ready for anything. Tyler, My only Rivendell is a Platypus, which Riv says is "like an Appaloosa or Atlantis, but with a step through frame", and it's the longest

[RBW] Tosco sought

I posted this a while back, no luck, and someone else posted today so they get first dibs on the fresh post but I am still looking for a Tosco bar. I’m located in Sacramento and my first choice is the 60cm (25.4). Please reply off list if you have one for sale (and the other person said no) with

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

The problem is, there is always justification for another bicycle, like the relatively new bikepacking designs (Jones Bikes for example) which also do a very good job of displacing conventional touring bikes. Or a foldable Brompton, just because. Then there is sentimentality, like my beloved

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

I surely appreciate your dedication. Your definition makes sense, given the idea of "bombing down a hill" klunker-style. On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 8:29:14 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Yeah! It took more looking than I want to admit, I was going back and > forth between my catalog

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

Yeah! It took more looking than I want to admit, I was going back and forth between my catalog scans and my shelf of the Complete Rivendell (all readers, all catalogs). Worked through the Readers in reverse-chronological order until I found it. I *think* by bomber he means a stout trail bike

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

Nice to finally have an authoritative value from Grant for "n", which I seem to have forever struggled with back in high school Calc class. Of course, since I'm single, I'll need to factor that in and carry the one, which leaves me with "N x 2" or a total of 18. Bingo!, which is exactly

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

Thanks for finding that, Eric! ...could someone educate me on the term "bomber" in this context? On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 8:16:47 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Tom — This appeared as a little blurb in Rivendell Reader No. 42 on > page 6 (online in the Rivendell archive here >

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

This looks great, Keith! I love the subtle colors, the silver frame, the tans and browns. Timeless and clean. I wish the pics were bigger! Are those Billie bars? Been missing mine lately (still got em, just not installed). On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 7:46:46 PM UTC-4 Keith P. wrote: >

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

Hi Tom — This appeared as a little blurb in Rivendell Reader No. 42 on page 6 (online in the Rivendell archive here ). [image: Screenshot 2023-03-29 at 8.14.15 PM.png] On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 8:45:16 AM UTC-4 Tom Palmer wrote: > Hi all, > I

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

I agree that three feels right for me, but which three is the eternal question: Currently: - Proto-Gallop 61.5 - set up with Albatross as daily commuter - 2TT Bombadil 60 - set up with Bullmoose and slicks to cover my touring dreams - Hunqapillar 58 - set up with Jones bar and 2.1

Re: [RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

Agree that three is a good target (road, mountain, utility), so why am I at seven? I feel a sale coming up. This topic always reminds me of the Peter Egan column asking how many motorcycles you need. He comes out to five, with much of the same rationale we use for bikes. I'm at zero there :(

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

I've already gotten rid of a couple and still need to drop one... I think 3 is the magic number Currently: 2009 Hillborne, canti 56cm (Original Green , recently painted Harvest Gold) - 700x43 2017 Appaloosa 55cm (Silver) - 29x2.1 2019 Cheviot 60cm (metallic Blue) - 700x50 2004 Romulus, canti 59cm

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

My recollection of the article is that Grant arrived at 9 being the sensible number. One of the nine on Grant's list was a "project bike", and there was at least one single speed. The "project bike" slot struck me as the GP version of "N+1" because whenever you finish the project then the

Re: [RBW] Re: Ramouillet max tire

Same as Rich and Toshi here. My blue 58 Rambo fits 700x32 with fenders and 700x35 without, but like Toshi I love the bike with 650bx42s and fenders. JP On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 1:16:09 PM UTC-5 David Hallerman wrote: > Hi. Not clear how the Tektro R539s give more clearance than, say,

[RBW] Re: Want to buy Bosco or Tosco 58cm

Message sent. On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 12:56:22 PM UTC-7 Graham McCall wrote: > I'm looking to pick up a set of Boscos in a 58 but see that they are out. > Thanks! > > Open to Tosco as well. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Ramouillet max tire

Thanks Keith, all this is helpful as I’m still tweaking things. I don’t need fenders right now, so non-rubbing space is my main focus. Also, I’ve been having fun measuring the same tire on different rims, since we all know that tire fit depends on more than just the nominal size on the side of

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale Saturday

Thanks, Greg! Are those 26" tires? Your bike is a real head-turner. I love it. Philip Sonoma County, Calif On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 8:34:56 AM UTC-7 Greg J wrote: > The muddy Riv with the knobby tires and Carradice is my Waterford Riv - > I've been swapping bars on it (which is why it

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

I have way too much overlap in my quiver: 2015 Soma San Marcos (Tiburon Blue) - 57cm 2018 Atlantis (650B) - 56cm 2022 Crust Canti Romanceur (Pistachio) - 57cm 2022 Sam Hillborne (HiHo Silver) - 57cm 2004ish Rambouillet (Joe Bell Custom Brown) - 60cm 2022 Wolbis/Susie (Dark Gold) - 56cm 2021 Gus

Re: [RBW] Re: Ramouillet max tire

David, You're probably right that they didn't give me more vertical clearance or tire clearance for tires "directly." My recollection is that they gave me more room for the fenders, so I could shove them higher, which IN TURN gave me more room for the taller tires. Basically, the shape of

Re: [RBW] Re: Ramouillet max tire

--Same as Rich. My blue 54 cm Ram used 32 Paselas with SKS fenders. Toshi P.S. If you want wider tires, then you might consider a 650b conversion. I loved the Ram with 42 mm 650b tires with fenders. It was one of my best bikes ever. I shouldn't have N-1'd. On Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 1:30 PM

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

Bikes in order of use: 1. Brand new Platypus for City riding 2. Spectrum titanium road bike (frame fabricated by Seven) for clipped in rides and longer road tours 3. Rambouillet for more spirited city rides. 4. Sam outfitted as a gravel bike for country rides 5. Xtracycle cargo

Re: [RBW] "You need 7 bikes" article

In NM the statutory number is 3: off road bike (Matthews build up like road bike but with 60 mm tires and fenders; gofast road bike (1999 Joe Starck custom), and commuter/errand road bike (clone of #2 but with AM hub and fenders lights racks etc). #3 should mimic #2 in geometry and tubing and as

Re: [RBW] PSA. Gringineer Cycles vintage parts site

I typed in "1994 Marin Team Issue" and hit enter. Agree about the rabbit hole; fun while falling but would be nice to see something like "You are now on page 732 of 8,000. Enjoy!" Or simply list how many pages there are along with the page you are on. On Tue, Mar 28, 2023 at 8:43 PM Bill Lindsay

Re: [RBW] Re: Ramouillet max tire

I had a 54 blue Rambouillet which took 35 non-fendered, 32 fendered Paselas. On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 11:16:09 AM UTC-7 David Hallerman wrote: > Hi. Not clear how the Tektro R539s give more clearance than, say, Shimano > R-600 brakes. Or were you talking about other Shimano brakes? > >

[RBW] Re: First and last BUMP: It's quite nice: Free for postage: Old Italian wool + nylon panels cycling jacket, many moth holes repaired

Jimmy: I mailed the box this afternoon, Priority; the trackin # is 9505-5131-2186-3088-1681-29. I hope it works for you and I'm glad it has a good home. Best, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Want to buy Bosco or Tosco 58cm

I'm looking to pick up a set of Boscos in a 58 but see that they are out. Thanks! Open to Tosco as well. -- 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: Ramouillet max tire

Here's a handy blog comparing various long(er) reach brakes that the Rambouillet fits: https://blackmtncycles.com/clearance-pt-ii-road-frames/ My father's Ram can squeeze 38s with Shimano R-600 calipers but that's a close fit with narrow rims. He's never had fenders on the bike, but I ran the

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

Bikes in order of use 1. Joe Appa daily driver 2. Raleigh sprite vintage fixed for variety in commute 3. 90's GT avalanche for occasional MTB'ing 4. Dahon boardwalk guest bike I will occasionally use 5. Vintage Schwinn tandem for occasional fun ride. Kickback 2 speed Apparently I

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

That works out great for me as I have 7 in the current rotation 1-Velo Orange Polyvalent V1.0 - SS with fenders 2-80something Miyata Touring Bike, albatross bars with a basket on a front rack 3-Soma Wolverine 1x11 Gravel Bike 4-Handsome XOXO 2x9 with Moustache bars and RTPs 5-Surly Big Dummy

[RBW] Re: Question - when did derailleurs become "mechs"?

I picked it up from Brits and enjoy deploying its usage! On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 6:33:52 AM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > I watch Europsport live cycling coverage all the time and to further the > "mech" term, in racing when a rider suffers a dropped chain and/or any > gearing issue they refer

Re: [RBW] Re: Ramouillet max tire

Hi. Not clear how the Tektro R539s give more clearance than, say, Shimano R-600 brakes. Or were you talking about other Shimano brakes? Dave, who has R-600s on his Rambouillet but is always looking for more tire space On Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 12:57 PM iamkeith wrote: > Forgot to mention: I

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's talk about the All Rounder

Great first-hand info, John. I'd love to see a photo of your bike. From replies in this thread, and the timing they relay, I'm kind of starting to wonder if I don't have the last Joe Starck AR frame. I missed the drama at the time but hope he's doing well. On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at

[RBW] Re: Ramouillet max tire

Forgot to mention: I upgraded to the Tektro R539 brakes on my bike which help alot. Wife's still has the stock Shmano brakes. I'm not sure why Riv doesn't still sell the Tektros. I thougth that, like the R559, they were their own design. On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 10:28:04 AM UTC-6

[RBW] Re: Ramouillet max tire

It changed a little over time, with the later ones having a bit more clearance than the first-run orange ones. I think the green ones were the last (?) so, presumably, they have at least as good as the blue ones. Additionally, my own experience tells me that there is a bit of difference

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis - first build

Keep me posted on ride quality, I might be getting an Atlantis in my size if the stars align. I have never ridden a long base bike before so I am super curious how other feel about the updated geometry. My only fear is getting a new Atlantis and it being very un-playful, like riding a longboard,

[RBW] Ramouillet max tire

I know this has been covered before but still not quite sure what the max tire size is for a Rambouillet. Mine is a 2003 and right now I run 700x25 with plastic fenders. When I replace those tires with larger ones but it looks pretty tight to go no more than a 28. Herse has the Chinook (28) and

Re: [RBW] Hozan Bottom Bracket Tapping Tool

Hey John, I have used the Park BB facing and tapping tool numerous times as a mechanic in High School and college a million years ago as well as recently. It is a great tool. Follow the directions and you will get square faces and clean threads every time. Unfortunately, it is crazy expensive,

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale Saturday

Looks like a great scene. Those of use not able to attend will undoubtedly benefit from the trickle down of solid parts that become available.  DustinOn Mar 25, 2023, at 4:16 PM, iamkeith wrote:Id like to know the story on the orange Rambouillet that is all stripped.  I love to remember that

Re: [RBW] Fender size for a Rambouiller

I'm looking at the Herse Chinook (28C) for my 2003 Rambouillet. Right now I'm running 25C with plastic fenders. It look like it could be a little tight with anything over 25C. Anybody tried the Chinook? Another Herse choice is the Cayuse Pass (26C) Chris On Friday, October 28, 2022 at 9:15:50 

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale Saturday

Will be there with Betty Foy 61cm for sale. Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 23, 2023, at 8:20 PM, Brendan Willard in SF wrote:I'll be there.  I set the Sam to carry home mode.  If I mount a 137 and a 139, do I have a Wald 376?On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 6:18:54 PM UTC-7 divis...@gmail.com wrote:I'm

Re: [RBW] 60cm Appaloosa Standover

My 60 cm Appaloosa with Soma Cazadero 700c X 50mm 15 cm forward of saddle nose stand over = 88.0 cmSent from my iPhoneOn Mar 24, 2023, at 1:48 PM, Danny wrote:Another data point.60cm Appaloosa w/ 700x48 Oracle Ridges on Atlas rims measuring straight up through the crank bolts I get

[RBW] Re: PSA. Gringineer Cycles vintage parts site

Gringineer is legit and Joel is great. I live in Minnesota and have worked with him before. Some advice, if you need something and its not on the website please contact him. His inventory is deep and vast - which makes it hard to put everything on his page. Some good NOS gems too! On Monday,

Re: [RBW] Riv Garage Sale hauls

Frankly, I saw you but didn't get a chance to say hello. My haul looks similar to yours (but smaller!) - 2x rims (26" Synergy), a Simworks flared drop bar, a set of QR's, and a Jack Brown tire. I wish I could have bought a wool base layer but I ran out of cash. Greg On Sunday, March 26,

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale Saturday

I don't know, but "A Pride of Rivendells", has a nice ring to it. Often used with a group or family of big cats like Lions,... but this group for sure takes pride in their Rivendells! On Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 9:26:50 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > Paul M: > > Oh I see it now. I believe

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's talk about the All Rounder

I ordered my AR in 1998 and got it in 1999. Between ordering it and receiving it the maker changed from Joe Stark to Match. GP wrote me a letter asking if it was okay to change. I wanted to stay with Joe but since it wasn’t possible I accepted Match. Mine is a 59 with 26 inch wheels but I

Re: [RBW] Hozan Bottom Bracket Tapping Tool

Good stuff John. Looking forward to seeing the completed build. Erik Lee On Monday, March 27, 2023 at 11:43:56 AM UTC-4 JohnS wrote: > Good point Will. I have one of them from a project which I didn't use it > for. It would have been plan B had the it not gone well with cleaning out > the BB

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale Saturday

The muddy Riv with the knobby tires and Carradice is my Waterford Riv - I've been swapping bars on it (which is why it remains untaped) and was toying with getting an upright bar (Losco, Albatross), but I picked up a flared shallow drop bar at the garage sale so that will be the next

Re: [RBW] Front Derailleur Suggestions

When I was looking for a new FD for my 26-42, I looked at 7400's on eBay, but they weren't really all that cheap, or were quite beat up. I ended up with a c. 1990 Campagnolo Croce d'Aune FD from the UK that had been cleaned and polished so it looked like new, and it shifts the 26-42 very well.

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

I think I had the number three in my head from a Rivelo post. I feel like I only need two versatile bikes. On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 7:45:16 AM UTC-5 Tom Palmer wrote: > Hi all, > I recall an article by Grant about the number of bike a person needs with > justification. I think it was

[RBW] "You need 7 bikes" article

Hi all, I recall an article by Grant about the number of bike a person needs with justification. I think it was 7. Any idea which reader it was in? Thanks! Tom Palmer Twin Lake, MI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale Saturday

Yeah...thanks for that, Philip. I think that midnight blue bike was an early Waterford-built all-rounder, not a legolas as someone on Insta said. Anyway looks like it was a fun event On Monday, March 27, 2023 at 9:54:59 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Huge thanks to Philip for sharing all

[RBW] Re: Question - when did derailleurs become "mechs"?

I watch Europsport live cycling coverage all the time and to further the "mech" term, in racing when a rider suffers a dropped chain and/or any gearing issue they refer to it as "having a mechanical" a malfunction of drivetrain. It happens more than ever these days. With many if not most

Re: [RBW] PSA. Gringineer Cycles vintage parts site

I happened upon that site a few weeks ago and fell in the rabbit hole of 80 some pages. Next...next...next . how many galldarn pages are there ?! It's funny how certain things are "valued" from others, fickle as fickle can be. Patrick, The 1994 Marin frame is made of what the label says