RE: [RBW] Re: The original Riv mixte

Well, the current price on a Homer or Atlantis is $2300, and the Wilbury was likely more complicated to build (mixte frame, incredibly intricate lugs), so you're probably right that it's not out of line. It really is a beautiful frame. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

I'll check but I got an early Bomba in either 2008 or early 2009 > On Nov 12, 2015, at 8:34 PM, Liesl wrote: > > > Rodeo 2010 (as per RR 42) > > Sam Hilborne, 2009 (as per RR 41) > > Hunq, simpleOne, bomba, Betty/yves all listed in 2011 RR 43 > > -- > You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

It's available for QBs > On Nov 13, 2015, at 11:07 AM, islaysteve wrote: > > It would also be nice to know the approx numbers produced, but that Info > might be hard to come by! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >

RE: [RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

I agree whole-heartedly with what Chris and Tony said. I have a 61cm 700C Hilsen set up as a pure road bike, and I use it as my go-fast bike for group road rides (although it is sporting the 38mm Barlow Pass tires). Everyone else on those rides is rocking some kind of expensive carbon bike,

RE: [RBW] Re: Teaser

Spirit willing, flesh weak From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Minh Sent: Monday, November 09, 2015 10:02 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Teaser Tom, You keep saying that you are trying to thin the herd, but then you keep

RE: [RBW] Teaser

2015 3:50 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Teaser Tom is a frequent wooden rim user in his highly fashionable builds. On Monday, November 9, 2015 at 12:32:10 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: Is that a wooden rim? On 11/09/2015 09:00 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote: While everybody (incl

RE: [RBW] Teaser

ject: Re: [RBW] Teaser Tom is a frequent wooden rim user in his highly fashionable builds. On Monday, November 9, 2015 at 12:32:10 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: Is that a wooden rim? On 11/09/2015 09:00 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote: While everybody (including me) is waiting for their

RE: [RBW] Teaser

dity change, but it would be quite another to be retruing your wheels. On 11/09/2015 04:48 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote: "Fashionable" being Bubba's gentle way of saying "foppish." Deservedly, to be sure. Wait'll you see the bagmatching on this fop-cycle….

RE: [RBW] Re: Teaser

That's a really lovely bike. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] Sent: Monday, November 09, 2015 11:14 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Teaser BTW, for 2 years Schwinn sold the Le Tour in a townie configuration, the Le Tour Tourist (I

RE: [RBW] Re: Teaser

Dan Reid, the guy who makes the chainrings, is a one man shop in Australia: http://bespokechainrings.com/ He's a delightful guy to deal with, and his stuff (I have a couple of his vintage design-based chainrings) is just beautiful. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

RE: [RBW] Teaser

And know that I've finally achieved my life's goal -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Monday, November 09, 2015 5:21 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: RE: [RBW] Teaser When you see me

RE: [RBW] Re: Rohloff IGH Questions

He does, and he's extremely knowledgeable about them. Great source. I bought mine from Peter. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 6:25 PM To: RBW Owners

RE: [RBW] Re: Rohloff IGH Questions

One more comment about my Bombaloff/Rohladil. Because the frame wasn't built with the Rohloff hub in mind, I had to do two things that would be unnecessary on a bike designed for the hub: (i) install a torque arm, to prevent rotation in the dropout; and (ii) use Rohloff's chain tensioner.

RE: [RBW] Re: Rohloff IGH Questions

>From Sheldon: "The Speedhub 36 500/14 has a gear range of 526%, which means that the highest gear is 5.26 times higher than the lowest gear. Across the entire range of the 14 gears shifts increase or decrease in even increments of 13.6%." I'm running mine with a 44 tooth ring and a 16 tooth

RE: [RBW] Re: Rohloff IGH Questions

Wow – what a sweet-looking bike. I wondered if Steve Cole was the Steve I remembered from the Boathouse – now I know. I have zero issues shifting my Rohloff, except from 7th to 8th, and even then only when I try to make that shift under load. All other shifts can be made at rest or under

RE: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

Those Gamoh porters are very heavy -- might be a bit of a struggle for your boys. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Edwin W Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 3:43 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: RE: [RBW]

RE: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

I think it will be Bullmoose Boscos, 1 X 8, Compass Switchback Hill 48mm 650B tan sidewall tires, 2 1/2 inch Woody's compound curve fenders, Stronglight 49 crank with a Bespoke chainring (with a vintage Dur-Alum chainguard if I can get it to play well with the crankset). Haven't quite figured

RE: [RBW] Re: Rohloff IGH Questions

Well, since Deac and Daniel have suggested it's ok, I'll repost my private reply to Steve here. Riv content – I installed my Rohloff on my Bomba. I like it a lot, but the vote was not unanimous – one of my sons rode it for around 100 miles, and disliked it. But he's a single speed true

RE: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

Creamed fork crowns look very nice. Can't wait! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Edwin W Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 6:55 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped! I think frame, fork, headset, bottom

RE: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

Me, too – I'm wondering if the folks (like me) who are getting frames only are at the back of the shipping line. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Banzer Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 5:46 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject:

RE: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

I ordered a couple pairs of these grips, and they're VERY nice. The natural gum ones might find their way to my impending Wilbury build. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of jandrews_nyc Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 9:37 AM To: RBW

RE: [RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

"My summation is this : there is nothing to gain or lose regardless of any choice" Lack of any consequence to any decision might provide a disincentive to give any thought to the decision itself. Is this really what you meant to say? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Great report, Tony. It really was the perfect ride -- weather, trail, history, and most especially the company. Thanks to all who joined in and especially Chris for putting it all together! On Oct 12, 2015, at 10:37 PM, Tony DeFilippo > wrote:

RE: [RBW] Re: C in October

Steve -- I don't know what it usually looks like, but according to my lights the trail was in excellent shape everywhere -- as Chris said, a few small puddles and some muddier patches, but considering all the rain in the days preceding, I was pleasantly surprised at how well it drained. Tom

RE: [RBW] Fender pondering.....

Look for them at peterwhitecycles.com From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 11:56 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Fender pondering. Thanks to everyone! I haven't considered stainless.

RE: [RBW] Fender pondering.....

You mention aluminum and wooden fenders, BUT… I have Berthoud stainless steel fenders on my Atlantis (to be fair, it's pewter-colored, so stainless isn't a bad match), complete with the Berthoud leather mud flaps, and they are fantastic. I (and Peter White, who knows a hell of a lot more than

RE: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe big apples 29x2.35 on 58cm Atlantis? And other fatties

I had Thunder Burts on my Bombadil for the C group ride led by Pondero this week. They were GREAT on the towpath, and GREAT on the road on a couple of 5-10 mile off-Towpath sojourns. But I did flat once on the Towpath (the front, thankfully – the Rohloff rear isn't fun to change a tire on),

RE: [RBW] Re: C in October

Back in the office (boo!) from this very fun ride, but thinking about how nice it is to meet up with folks I've only known through the miracle of the web (yay!). Thanks, Chris, for setting this up and putting out the invitations! I'll put up a few photos soon. Tom Allingham Wilmington, DE

RE: [RBW] Re: C in October

Still planning to see you at Fletchers Boathouse around 9:45. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Pondero Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 7:53 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: C in October DC area friends, the plan provided

[RBW] Re: [RBW Stolen Sam Hillborne

That's one of the saddest things, to me -- she loved the bike, but doesn't want a similar replacement. She's afraid it would be a thug magnet, and has decided to go back to commuting on an old gas pipe Schwinn. It's a shame. > On Sep 29, 2015, at 12:46 AM, Philip Williamson

[RBW] Stolen Sam Hillborne

Sad news - my daughter-in-law was mugged carrying her nearly new Sam Hillborne up the steps to her house in Philly. This happened a few weeks ago - she didn't want to tell me. Good news - she wasn't hurt. The kids who stole the bike were in their early teens, but I expect that they quickly

RE: [RBW] Re: Stolen Sam Hillborne

Emotionally okay as well, I think. For a period of a few days she was mad at herself for not fighting back, but I think family members have sufficiently reassured her that she did the right thing. Bikes, after all, can be replaced. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

RE: [RBW] Re: Stolen Sam Hillborne

It was probably my fault for giving her such a nice bike when she and my son were living at 50th and Pine. But they don't have a car, and she was riding an old single speed which was fine for her daily commute to Center City, but not much good for other uses (at least those that involved much

RE: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

My Saluki has cantis – I think most of them were center/sidepulls, yes? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Chen Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 2:08 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Compass

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Sam Hillborne

Did you really live at 44th and Walnut? In law school I had an apartment at 4400 Walnut, and I bought my first house at the corner of 46th and Larchwood. On Sep 28, 2015, at 3:46 PM, Brian Campbell > wrote: Well I am going back quite a

RE: [RBW] Show me your Garage/Workshop/Cave/Storage Spaces

My wife set up half of our basement as a bike workshop for me – Christmas gift. It's a great place to build/tinker/etc. She had GarageTek storage wall cover installed on three full walls, which supports all kinds of modular storage pieces. I use a variety of their storage units, but the most

RE: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

Unclear whether the request is for pics of the clearance with the Switchbacks, or of the new coupled Saluki build, so a couple of each are below. Here's the build – it just needs the bars taped. I think I'm going to try a harlequin wrap again (the emotional pain from my first botched attempt

RE: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

Might be the angle – I know that I'm more willing to accept tight tolerances than many, and my comment was intended to take others' desires for more generous clearance into account. But it's true that I think tight clearances ought to be more acceptable in the absence of fenders, and their

[RBW] 'tines are comin'!

Which means I have to start moving up on collecting the parts to build up my Turquoise frame for my wife. Has anybody ridden the (relatively) new 48mm 650B Big Bens that Riv sells? Reports? Alternatively, what other tires are out there in fat, cushy, non-knobby 650B - fatter the better,

RE: [RBW] Re: 'tines are comin'!

I just looked it up on the Schwalbe site -- it's called the Big One, and it's spec'd at 584 X 60mm. But the website says it's "new for 2016", and it's not on the North American Schwalbe retail site yet. Here's the description: "Son of the Beach. The inspiration for this cannonball belongs to

RE: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

Waiting patiently for another (as yet unimagined) project… Of course, they might go back on the Saluki if the Retroshifters don't pan out. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ryan Fleming Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 5:32 PM To:

RE: [RBW] Re: C in October

OK, clear to join! Here's my plan, Chris. I'll take the train down to DC Monday night and have dinner with #3 son. I'll meet up with you guys at Fletchers Boathouse (I'll plan to get there before 9 on Tuesday the 6th, to minimize the risk of missing the "train").I'll camp with the crew

RE: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

Well, I've got a pair of Switchback Hills mounted on my Saluki (admittedly, without fenders), and they fit fine. I even gave some thought to trying to jam some fenders in there, but concluded that discretion was the better part of valor, and all that… I can measure them tonight, but I think

RE: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

This all causes me to wonder how my Saluki is successfully swallowing up the Switchbacks. I know it's a Saluki, and I know they're EL Switchbacks. What's different about my combo (he wondered)? -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

RE: [RBW] Bike hacks.

Yup, thx From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony DeFilippo Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2015 10:08 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Cc: treefir...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Bike hacks. Tom did you see them on the list, looks like he put

RE: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

If I had $7000 going begging, we might both be riding that bike! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 2:36 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

RE: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

I'll take some tonight. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kieran J Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 2:36 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48) Pics! Pics! On Wednesday, September 23,

RE: [RBW] Bike hacks.

I just went to what I thought was the Riv Facebook page, Clayton, and found nothing there from you. How long ago did you post the hacks? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Moore Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 3:27 PM To:

RE: [RBW] Novels???

Well, in the not merely good but stunningly great category, there's always Heart of Darkness. And you can get it free on Gutenberg (and I suppose a lot of other places, too). -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On

RE: [RBW] Re: Novels???

Definitely fun. Definitely not short. ;-) From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of RJM Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 12:34 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Novels??? I'm reading "Confederacy of Dunces" for the second time

RE: [RBW] Re: Novels???

Well, a brilliant and erudite classic combining mystery and romance is Gaudy Night, by Dorothy Sayers. The only mystery I can think of where the crime is not a murder (thought there are some attempts). Lord Peter Wimsey at his most human, but the better character is the heroine, Harriet Vane.

RE: [RBW] Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

I have too many bikes, including several Rivs. My QB (second bike I purchased after I started riding again 10 years ago) is still my favorite. Many here have used the word magic. I'm down with that, but part of that magic is how versatile it is. I've done 30 mile rides over pretty steep

RE: [RBW] Re: Classic Bike Show + Swap Meet in Frederick MD @ Gravel & Grind, Sept 27th

Good eye! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of EGNolan Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 2:20 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Classic Bike Show + Swap Meet in Frederick MD @ Gravel & Grind, Sept 27th Am I the only one that

RE: [RBW] 2015 Philly Bike Expo - Nov 7-8

It's on my calendar, Bobby! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 11:22 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] 2015 Philly Bike Expo - Nov 7-8 Still 2 months away, but mark your

RE: [RBW] Re: high-setback seatpost

The Nitto Lugged seatpost has 40mm, according to Riv's writeup. And it's the most beautiful post around! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Patteson Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 9:40 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject:

RE: [RBW] Re: high-setback seatpost

: [RBW] Re: high-setback seatpost I love the look of that seatpost but it looks fragile to me. I weigh around 270 so I've always been reluctant to try it. On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 11:04 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J <thomas.alling...@skadden.com<mailto:thomas.alling...@skadden.com>> wrot

RE: [RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

Platrack sounds perfect for you. You've already got the mini nitto front rack foundation for it, yes? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Garth Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 2:10 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: So

RE: [RBW] Re: Purple for a Riv?

There's a purple Saluki somewhere, too. In VA, maybe? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Reimer Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2015 3:40 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Purple for a Riv? There is a purple atlantis

RE: [RBW] Re: Purple for a Riv?

conventional colored Saluki. Personally, I think the purple is suh-weet. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allingham II, Thomas J Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2015 3:51 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: Purple for a Riv

RE: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet

So, back to calling the long bikes "Mystery Bikes"? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Garth Sent: Friday, August 28, 2015 2:17 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet Thanks Bill ! So I'll

[RBW] Childrens' bikes

There was a thread a while back about kids' bikes. A close friend is looking for a recommendation for a 20" wheel bike for a 6 year old who is very comfortable riding 5 miles and whose parents are looking for a higher quality bike than the department store 16" bike she's riding now. Any

RE: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet

Beautiful – whose bike is that? List member? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Garth Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 12:56 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet BenG, You mean you have

RE: [RBW] Childrens' bikes

Thanks. That's the company I was trying to remember. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lynne Fitz Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 2:38 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Childrens' bikes Islabikes.

RE: [RBW] Re: Aeropress Inventor

But easier to carry on a bike than a traditional French press, Bobby -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2015 12:01 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re:

RE: [RBW] Double leg Kickstands... lets talk

Which rear mount kickstand are you using? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steven Sweedler Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2015 7:51 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Double leg Kickstands... lets talk Here is a

RE: [RBW] Wheelbuilding Questions - Even tension

I have a spoke tension meter from Park (http://www.jensonusa.com/!5ZNVsr7o541FBdQt1daMLg!/Park-Tool-TM-1-Spoke-Tension-Meter?utm_source=FRGLutm_medium=organicgclid=CKymw4KpsMcCFQUMaQodbTQKYw ), and the instructions say that you should measure the tension of all spokes on one side, average them,

RE: [RBW] Re: Double leg Kickstands... lets talk

Seems to me that the load on a 2-legger might be much less on a front load bike like the P/R than on the typical Riv bike From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 9:10 PM To:

RE: [RBW] Wise Words from a Wracer

To paraphrase Bill Lindsey: INITIATE CURMUDGEON SUBROUTINE Meanwhile I heard on the radio this morning that some (presumably) well-meaning state senator in New Jersey has introduced a bill that would REQUIRE anyone cycling after sunset to wear a reflective vest or other reflective clothing.

RE: [RBW] A. Lazarus Homer

Suh-weet! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Chen Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 4:03 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] A. Lazarus Homer It's getting close...

RE: [RBW] Finally done it.

Great story, Wayne – congrats on the new bike, and the ongoing life improvements, and on your success in starting us all off with a smile on our faces this morning. Thanks! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Naha Sent: Sunday,

RE: [RBW] European Vacation (tangential Riv-content)

That sounds flat-out wonderful. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2015 11:44 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] European Vacation (tangential Riv-content) Howdy all. I'm back from a ~3

RE: [RBW] What's in your garage?

Well, this is always a bit of an embarrassing exercise: lots of bikes, but mostly only one rider (except for the beach cruisers). Two garages, one at home in Delaware, one at beach house at the Jersey Shore. I have too many bikes, but always have trouble simplifying my files (I was duly

RE: [RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

LMAO -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of cyclotourist Sent: Friday, July 24, 2015 4:24 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Cc: li...@smm.org Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel And

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Simple1

+1. My Quickbeam is still my favorite among all the various Rivs I've owned. Such a great bike. On Jul 23, 2015, at 4:12 PM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.commailto:mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: I click on Justin's link everytime i pushes it up, i don't know how it stays unsold. if i didn't have a

RE: [RBW] WTT 53cm Bleriot for ????

What's your height and PBH? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of murphyjrfk Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 2:04 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] WTT 53cm Bleriot for Just as the title states. It's a lovely

RE: [RBW] Biking poem

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing it. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Redmon Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2015 10:38 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Biking poem I listen, and the

RE: [RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr. Index Shifters

I think the OP is talking about the Sturmey-style Sunrace shifters that Riv recently started offering. This one: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/shsrbe.htm Somewhere on the website there's a description of how this shifter's indexing works, and it seemed a little wonky – one click for most

RE: [RBW] Cambium bartape.

I have a couple of rolls, but haven't installed it. It is a beautiful match for the natural finish Cambium saddle. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lungimsam Sent: Monday, July 06, 2015 6:51 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

RE: [RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

I believe in one of his Blug posts about the Mystery Bikes (which have chainstays in the 54 cm range), GP said they had to cobble together an extra-long chain out of extra links from a second chain. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: [RBW] Anne on the Great Divide

Best of luck, Anne -- tailwinds, rubber side down, all of that stuff! -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anne Paulson Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 2:27 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch Subject: [RBW] Anne on the

RE: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

Bobby – Where did you get the Herrmanns? T From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 11:36 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights The Toplight IS nice,

RE: [RBW] Re: CNC milled A.T. Fender Dynamo Taillight available to the public

+1, Anton. Can't wait to see your site. The taillight is beautiful, in either finish. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Philip Williamson Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 2:59 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re:

RE: [RBW] Early Morning Ride

That's an astonishing picture, David. Wonderful. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of cyclotourist Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 1:59 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Early Morning Ride Now that it's

RE: [RBW] Wrenching on the Bombadil

Must be something going around about East Coast Bombadils – I spent a few hours tinkering with mine yesterday as well. Functionally, made some changes: 1. Installed Thunder Burts in place of the old Fatty Rumpkin Force Fields. Huge difference in the ride (the Fattys are pretty clunky, if

RE: [RBW] Wrenching on the Bombadil

Hugh: Thanks! I have in my mind that they were 55mm fenders. I could have gotten the tires in there with some fiddling, but I have fenders on my Atlantis and Quickbeam, so not a big deal to run the Bomba fenderless for a while. Tom From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

RE: [RBW] Jan reports on new Compass tire prototypes

The Stealth Bomba is crying out for that 584x48 – can’t wait! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2015 9:23 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Jan reports on new Compass tire

RE: [RBW] Re: Post your favourite memories on your Riv

on your Riv On 06/04/2015 10:58 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote: Riv Rally East 2013, organized by list member Bobby Birmingham at the Delaware Water Gap: https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8650940525/in/album-72157639619480186/ Diverse but like-minded, friendly riders, including two of my

RE: [RBW] Re: Post your favourite memories on your Riv

Riv Rally East 2013, organized by list member Bobby Birmingham at the Delaware Water Gap: https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8650940525/in/album-72157639619480186/ Diverse but like-minded, friendly riders, including two of my sons at the right end of the lineup. And, on that ride, a

RE: [RBW] Re: Possiby still FS: 58cm Sam complete - LA area

I’m pretty sure I have a new pair if you’re interested. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 10:04 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Possiby

RE: [RBW] Re: The Swiss Army knife of bicycles

I’ve already got my Riv version: https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8566366471/in/album-72157624552118742/ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Naha Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 5:28 PM To:

RE: [RBW] Elephant National Park Explorer

Very cool looking bike, Bobby. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 3:50 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Elephant National Park Explorer

RE: [RBW] replacement for an Irish strap?

Patience, young grasshopper… From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 6:23 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] replacement for an Irish strap? I need a few Irish Straps. $8 is a

RE: [RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Frames on ebay

Nope. Still trying to “simplify my files.” Meaning, “sell some bikes.” From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Minh Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2015 4:42 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Frames on ebay

RE: [RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Frames on ebay

I need an orange bike. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of dougP Sent: Monday, May 25, 2015 10:36 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Frames on ebay David: And it's even in the fastest color. I

RE: [RBW] Re: Clem-like Father's Day Build

Beautiful! But I want to see a last pic of the warhorse it’s replacing… From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 10:24 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Clem-like Father's Day Build the high

RE: [RBW] Re: Love my S1...

Yup yup. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Minh Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 1:43 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Love my S1... Ditto to all the comments about S1/QB, i can't articulate how enjoyable i

RE: [RBW] Another build. Low trail, skinny tubes, and braze on centerpulls

Well, what’s the verdict – how are those brakes (with their most excellent provenance)? Beautiful bike, Bill. Did the tasty covered levers come along with the brakes? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Sunday, May

Re: [RBW] FS: Two 650B Thunder Burt Tires

I'll take them, David On May 11, 2015, at 10:46 AM, David Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.commailto:david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote: I do not have an immediate need for these tires, so here they are, for sale: Two Schwalbe Thunder Burt 650B tires Brand new, in the box 27.5 x

RE: [RBW] Saddlebag Support Suggestions.

Mark's Rack works great. Mounted on my Hilsen without bag here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/17524279872/in/dateposted-public/ With Medium Saddlesack mounted, from below to show how bag is secured: https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/17338731318/in/dateposted-public/

RE: [RBW] Homer Lives Again

Oh, my – I LOVE that color. Nice work. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Chen Sent: Friday, May 08, 2015 3:32 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Homer Lives Again Out of commission since September, back

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