[RBW] Re: GDMBR with Adventure Cycling

Hey Bill, Have a BLAST on the GDMBR! Looks like you have prepped very well. Will the ACA allow you to start from Jasper, this being the 20th Anniversary of the GD? The ACA is supposed to have the map section for the Canada portion updated to have the new terminus in Jasper (vs. Banff) by

[RBW] Re: Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

Hi Rod, Back in 2011 my wife and I took delivery of two complete Riv builds: Betty Foy for her and AHH for me. Both builds were professionally assembled, adjusted and tested. Not sure about the framesaver - probably not but in reality unless one lives in a nasty climate the frames should

[RBW] Re: Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

Fantastic, Deacon Patrick! Best regards, Jeff On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 2:48:16 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Your body has to learn to drink deep fat instead of sucking sugar. You may > bonk. Continue slowly anyway. 20 miles RT is nothing for once you are fat > adapted. I do

[RBW] Re: GDMBR with Adventure Cycling

ant to make my first off road by myself, so... > > I have done Jasper to Banff on the Icefields Parkway back in 1982 and it > was spectacular. Truly a can't miss ride. > > On Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 8:34:10 AM UTC-7, Jeffrey Arita wrote: >> >> Hey Bill, &

[RBW] Re: Another chain question

Michael, We use SRAM and KMC 9 speed chains. Both shift well. Because I am frugal I made my own chain tools: Took a pair of small scissors and Dremeled out a radius on both blades of the scissors. Grab the chain with the 'tool', squeeze the links with your fingers and the chain breaks.

[RBW] Re: HHH tool kit and other brainstorming

Hi Tony, First congrats on your HHH. Tandems are a blast! I would add my 2 cents: Depending how far you may be traveling and the likelihood of being far from a good bike shop, consider the following: - Does the multi-tool have a masterlink removal tool? If not, such a tool might help out

[RBW] Re: Creaky Cranks, Cranky Cranker

Echoing lum gim fong: Check each and all components. Might be cracked. Maybe even the bb shell/chainstay/downtube area. I had a creaking sound coming from the bb area of my Surly Cross-Check. Finally found it: Relatively loose square taper bb (Velo-Orange). Once I even had about-to-be

[RBW] Re: Seeking opinions on 11 speed roadie setup

Hi Paul, I too have the itch. I am the original owner of a Merlin Extralight ('95 vintage). I originally spec'd it with 8-speed Dura-Ace, early brifters. After awhile running the 8-speed drivetrain I converted the crank to a triple, using a 39-tooth 'tripleizer' along with a wider bb. Run

Re: [RBW] Re: Tubeless Maintenance

14, 2018 at 2:23:59 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Jeff: I hope you find that OS works better. In a more recent post, just > this past Friday, I found ~200 gr of semi-dried OS lining the rear F Fred, > with 2904 miles on the clock. > > Patrick Moore > iPhone > > On Jan

[RBW] Re: MUSA Shorts

Doug, I own 2 pair of the MUSA shorts, purchased 2017. Wore them on the Divide this past summer, 53+ days. I will note that in preparation for the Divide I read a bunch of guys experimented with different cycling shorts. Keeping it short, several guys advised *against *traditional padded

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Hubs

FWIW: I agree with Tim on the *early *edition of the Luxos U. I had reliability problems with the remote switch and you had to be careful cinching down the attachment bracket for the light to the bike (plastic chassis). Can't speak to later generations. We do have two Schmidt Edelux and

[RBW] Re: FS - Nitto Dirt Drop Stem - $40 Shipped

SOLD On Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 10:02:22 PM UTC-8, Jeffrey Arita wrote: > > For Sale: Nitto Dirt Drop Stem, 100mm, 26.0 mm handlebar clamp diameter. > Very clean. Asking $40 shipped CONUS. Please PM me with questions. > > > -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Are you using your real name on here?

Yes. Partially. Jeff Arita On Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 2:52:31 PM UTC-8, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > Yea or nay? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Velocity customer service

On Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 6:47:45 AM UTC-8, Conway Bennett wrote: > I want to once again publicly plug velocity for there customer service. I > got a new rear wheel for my quickbeam and really wanted a 36h silver hub > which they don't stock anymore because nobody orders them so I was

[RBW] Re: Who wants a Hunqadiscer?

Joe, A bit of background for you here: Been cycling seriously since 1987. Ever since disc brakes came out I thought they were just another way for the cycling marketers to sell more stuffI did not buy into this 'new tech.' I continued to ride a v-brake equipped bike. We live here in

[RBW] Re: Alone in a Sea of Autos

J Imler, I hear you. Totally agree. Cycling is one amazingly efficient mode of transport and it is FUN too. Your observation about motorists in cars is spot-on: Way back in the day I used to ride motorcycles. As a motorcyclist, we/I would refer to automobile drivers as 'cagers' (a person

[RBW] Re: Acorn Boxy Rando Bag and Rear Saddle Roll Bag - Tan

SOLD On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6:39:20 AM UTC-8, Ann L wrote: > > I will buy both. PM me to work out the details. > > On Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 11:30:15 PM UTC-6, Jeffrey Arita wrote: >> >> Acorn Bags! Sparingly used Boxy Rando Bag and rear Saddle Roll

[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano XTR Rear Derailleur - RD-M900 - $50 Shipped CONUS

SOLD On Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 8:02:11 AM UTC-8, Jeffrey Arita wrote: > > Hello All, > > Up for sale is a lightly used Shimano XTR rear derailleur, RD-M900. > Originally came on our Santana Sovereign tandem. After we rode the tandem > awhile, I changed out the

[RBW] Re: New Bike Syndrome

Dale, Our collective 'affliction' is 100% normal. I too spent most of the first quarter of 2017 slowly assembling not one but two complete builds for the Divide (Salsa Fargo's). We embarked on that journey July 2017. We made it to mid-, late September before the snows in Butte, MT caused us

[RBW] Re: Torque spec for quil stem questions

I think with the advent of carbon fiber/resin handlebars, seatposts AND (whoa) steerer tubes the critical technical issue of torque IS required reading. As Grant so astutely points out, that plastic material is not as forgiving as metal. That being said, IMHO it is always a good idea to

Re: [RBW] Re: Tubeless Maintenance

Patrick, Thank you for your observations re: Stan's. I am really a noobie when it comes to 'tubeless.' I had to get an education last year while building up his/her Divide bikes (Salsa Fargo's). I went (of course) tubeless with Stan's without any regard to other brands out there (my bad).

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto quill stem (non-Tallux) - $25 shipped CONUS

*SOLD* On Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 7:27:43 PM UTC-8, Jeffrey Arita wrote: > > For sale is a Nitto (non-Tallux) quill stem. Standard 22.2 mm quill with > a 7 cm extension. Handlebar clamp diameter is 26.0 mm. Asking $25 > including shipping CONUS. Any questions please

[RBW] Re: New SAM / spoke / hub Q

Hi Jock, I have used Roger Musson's latest spoke calculator available here: https://www.wheelpro.co.uk/spokecalc/ Interesting enough I just relaced a wheel last week around a SON28 dynamo hub (new Velocity Dyad rim) for our tandem. Roger's latest spoke calculator gave me a number. I rounded

[RBW] Re: FS: Acorn Large Saddlebags - $85 Each Shipped CONUS - $160 Both

One bag SOLD. *One still available.* On Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 12:54:05 PM UTC-8, Jeffrey Arita wrote: > > Dear Bunch, > > I have two (2) Acorn Large Saddlebags for sale. Both black. Stored > indoors and used sparingly. Little to no discoloration from exposure to

[RBW] Re: Quick & cheap solution to clear the front derailleur clamp to mount a bottle cage

In a pinch one could also use valve stem nuts. Inside diameter is good and they are decent thickness. Can 'stack' them for rack mounting off-sets at fork braze-on too. Jeff On Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 8:03:20 AM UTC-7, tc wrote: > > I wish Riv, and other companies, would ship their bikes

[RBW] Re: FS Chem H 52cm - $900

Yes, pics please. I am in SoCal too, so I might want to try and check it out in person if possible [if it hasn't already been sold]. Thanks, Jeff On Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 10:49:15 AM UTC-7, Alan H wrote: > > Hi all, > > I'd like to sell my Chem H, size 52 in mustard yellow. The bike is

[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?

Hi Reid, I am a resident of one of the numerous suburbs around Los Angeles (Claremont). Assuming you are staying near the Pasadena area and you want to ride 'trails' (meaning dirt), you will likely want to bring a geared bike. This assumes you want to do a lot the trails just north of

[RBW] Re: FS: Acorn 'Large' Saddlebag - $75 Shipped CONUS

SOLD! On Monday, March 26, 2018 at 10:49:11 PM UTC-7, Jeffrey Arita wrote: > > Dear Bunch, > > I have for sale one remaining Acorn Large Saddlebag in black. This thing > is capable of holding a LOT of stuff. Lightly used. Asking $75 shipped > CONUS. If my offer seems h

Re: [RBW] Cracked Rim & Safety

I will certainly retire it sooner. That is the whole reason I > posted in the first place--to noodle on the experience and seek input from > others. Thanks for yours! > > Cheers, > Patrick > > On Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 2:12:47 AM UTC-5, Jeffrey Arita wrote: >> >> Patr

Re: [RBW] Cracked Rim & Safety

Patrick, I have to agree with what Jim Bronson kindly suggests/advises. My wife and I ride tandem. Late last year I built up a set of wheels with new rims (Velocity Dyads). We were on a night ride with our local cycling club. We were headed downhill on a decent hill and struck a very large

[RBW] Re: FS: Acorn Bags - If Purchased Together A Mystery Gift!

SOLD On Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 7:07:13 PM UTC-8, Jeffrey Arita wrote: > > Dear Bunch, > > Up for sale are two Acorn bags: The first is a Boxy Rando Bag. The second > is a Roll Tool Bag. Both are black in color although the boxy rando bag > has some discoloration d

[RBW] Re: Dumb question- silent rear hub

Shimano Sora rear hub on our grocery getter. Silent and smooth. Might be the best value out there? Jeff On Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 5:11:21 PM UTC-8, Drw wrote: > > I ordered the riv budget 650b wheelset with Shimano lx hubs. They are > silent (ish) when spun in coasting mode. I’m guessing

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

Hi Kip! Congratulations and good luck on your adventure next summer! *Being able to have your entire family experience this is absolutely priceless.* My wife and I recently returned home (Southern California) from a long adventure (I don't want to bore everyone with the details). As part

Re: [RBW] Re: Whoah! 1 x 12?????

Patrick, We (wife and me) have been friction shifting for oh, maybe 10 years now. Mostly 9 speed because it works wonderfullywe just got rando-type bikes and went to the dark side (11 speed drivetrain). To be fair, both bikes came stock with 11 speed. We did appreciate the dual-control

[RBW] To Helmet or not

+2 for wearing a helmet. My wife crashed very recently (wet bike path, off-camber, downhill turn) and landed almost head first. Cracked helmet in 3 places...she (and I) without further comment understood what could have happened... Jeff -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Ride Report: Eastern Cape, North Island, New Zealand

Ok John, in my book you win the contest for best life experience description! You wrote as well as. Will definitely put this on our bucket list. Thank you for posting! All the Best (as) Jeff -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Rebuilding MKS Touring Pedals

+1 regarding Patrick Moore's comments. I have found after cleaning and regreasing the components, that the re-adjustment back to 'just right' can be a fair amount of trial-and-error. It can be done but patience is necessary. I have also found the following to be extremely useful to capture

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Lights for Commuting

SON hub + Edelux II. SON hub + Sinewave Cycles Beacon. Another recommendation is to wear those ankle reflectors. Good luck! Jeff On Monday, November 4, 2019 at 9:48:18 PM UTC-8, DHans wrote: > > With the time change I will be biking home in the dark. I’m curious about > your light setup for

[RBW] Re: For Sale Silver Crankset 173 low Double, bb, $160 shipped

Mark: I PM'd you. Best regards, Jeff On Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 4:05:17 AM UTC-8, Mark Roland wrote: > > A low mileage 173 Silver crankset from Rivendell Bicycle Works. Lightly > pre-scuffed, including Silver logo, low, low mileage, still 250,000 miles > or many millions of

[RBW] Re: FS: Cane Creek SCR-5 Road Brake Levers - $8.00

SOLD! On Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7:38:21 PM UTC-8, Jeffrey Arita wrote: > > SALE PENDING > > On Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7:24:07 PM UTC-8, Jeffrey Arita wrote: >> >> I have a pair of black Cane Creek SCR-5 road brake levers for sale. >> $8.00 includes

[RBW] Re: FS: Cane Creek SCR-5 Road Brake Levers - $8.00

SALE PENDING On Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7:24:07 PM UTC-8, Jeffrey Arita wrote: > > I have a pair of black Cane Creek SCR-5 road brake levers for sale. $8.00 > includes shipping CONUS (USPS Flat Rate Box). I absolutely hate to throw > anything like this away. Goo

[RBW] Re: FS: Cane Creek SCR-5 Road Brake Levers - $8.00

Thank you, Joe! I am sure many of us have these kinds of things laying around - not physically attached to a fully functioning bicycle. Hopefully they could be re-purposed. Best regards, Jeff On Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7:44:47 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Good man, Jeff, I try to

[RBW] An Ent and Hurricane Ridge

Wally, please report back, I am very interested in these tires. Thank you! Best regards, Jeff -- 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: Advice Needed: Tires

Steve, Maybe consider Panaracer tires? Specifically the GravelKing slicks? My wife and I ride our fair share of RH/Compass tires. Excellent quality, extremely comfy, long-wearing and high performance. We also own a fair number of Panaracer tires - specifically GravelKing slicks (28 and 32

[RBW] Re: Advice Needed: Tires

I heard a number of complaints > about flats, even on tubeless applications. > What is your experience with Gravel Kings and flats? I've been using > Pasela tires for years but have been thinking of tubeless for the Hillborne > now. > > Marc > > On Wednesday, January 15,

[RBW] Re: Velocity Quill experiences?

Tom, Your inquiry is timely. I recently bought a BMC Monster Cross (frame and fork). I was originally planning on installing a set of wheels (Velocity A23 rims) I already had to put on the new bike. Wanting to go fairly wide-tires on the Monster Cross, I was limited in tire width on the

[RBW] Re: Sun Protection in Sunny Climes

I believe it was Grant at Riv that got me on the seersucker material thing (several years ago?). I was able to test the clothing material on a tour my wife and I did last summer (ACA's CHI -> NYC route). It was of course hot and humid and the shortsleeve seersucker shirts I wore were quite

[RBW] Re: WTB: cheap parts, upright cockpit, crank, tires

Hi Drew, I might have a few parts to offer up. I will send you a private message. Best, Jeff Arita Claremont, CA On Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 10:58:04 PM UTC-7 Drw wrote: > Putting together a bike for a newly relocated friend, who needs a bike, > but can only manage about 200$ for

[RBW] Re: Talk Me Out of Building My Own Wheels

Steven, Definitely do it! If you are meticulous and patient, then you should be fine. I have used Roger Musson's book along with his spoke length calculator - both have worked very, very well for me [16 wheel builds later]. I learned because my wife and I were about to embark on the

[RBW] Re: PSA: Cheap fenders killed my bike.

Dear Brendon, First and foremost, so glad you are ok! I think we all appreciate you sharing your unfortunate experience and as a warning to others of what could happen. This critical information will definitely guide me should I ever look into installing mudguards. Again, thank you for

[RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

David, You are most welcome - at least from our perspective for a completely different bike and drivetrain and wheelset I would encourage anyone to try the GD. If one doesn't have the time to tackle the entire route in one go that is completely understandable. Consider doing a section.

Re: [RBW] Re: Suggestions for best-value 120 mm, 32-hole, silver, sealed-bearing fixed hub?

gt;> Noted about Shimano QRs; that's what I've been using myself; agree they >> work better than many others. >> >> On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 10:18 AM Jeffrey Arita > > wrote: >> >>> Hi Patrick, >>> >>> I will offer up my 2 cents: I own a Surly

[RBW] Re: Suggestions for best-value 120 mm, 32-hole, silver, sealed-bearing fixed hub?

Hi Patrick, I will offer up my 2 cents: I own a Surly Cross-Check (132.5mm rear dropout spacing) and I converted it to SS/fixed gear about 18 months ago. Never having such a drivetrain, I researched rear hubs. I settled on the VO fixed/freewheel hub (32 hole drilling only). I installed a

[RBW] Re: Racks/fenders, an aesthetics question

Joe, *VERY *nice bike! My opinion: I appreciate in most cases what a bicycle looks like, but being of the engineering mindset I typically go with 'if it is desperately needed, then do it.' Thus, if you cycle in rainy weather then by all means install mudguards. If your weather happens to

Re: [RBW] Re: Weight question / I'm obviously confused

Jim, You are not imagining things. I have a Surly Cross-Check that has been used as a commuter, grocery-getter, randonneur, single-speed and as a cyclo-tourer. When I had it configured as a tourer I had it fairly heavily laden in front (2 large Ortlieb backroller panniers + Tubus Tara) with

[RBW] Re: Phone holder preferences

Quad Lock is our choice. Combined with the QL case or the adhesive adapter, these things have been *Lock* steady (he he) over thousands of miles of cyclo-touring (off and on-road). And no, we do not work for Quad Lock. We realize it is pricey but one needs to keep in mind how valuable one's

[RBW] Re: 700c Wheel recommendations

Kushan, I am a very big fan of Velocity rims (A23s, Dyads, Fusions). My latest wheelbuild used Velocity Quills (36H). I use them on a monster cross bike and they are much more laterally stiff vs. the A23s (as Velocity so indicates). Point and go and steering is dead-on. Tough, I've taken

[RBW] Re: My Betty Foy after 10 years

Pam, Only one word comes to my mind after reading this: R-E-S-P-E-C-T Carry on! Jeff Claremont, CA On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 6:11:15 PM UTC-7 Pam Bikes wrote: > I wanted to share pictures of a Riv after 10 years with lots of beausage. > I'm terrible at Wordpress and not sure how to

Re: [RBW] Clothing for hot and humid riding

+1 on seersucker. I chose short sleeve + lots of sunscreen. Extensive use in 2019 for Chicago to NYC route, starting on July 5. Interesting aside: the shirt would be soaked and stayed reasonably cool because of the evaporative effect. However when stepping into an air-conditioned

Re: [RBW] Clothing for hot and humid riding

t loves it for hot > weather. > > Jeff -- the soaked-through cotton tee is a tricky one! That chill you > mention is something I dread. Also once the shirt becomes soaked I struggle > with the weight and sag of the fabric. > > On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 9:18:15 AM UTC-4 Jef

Re: [RBW] Things You Might Like

+1 on the Quad Lock! Amazingly reliable means to secure a smartphone. Here are a couple: - Rok Straps. IMHO should be considered standard equipment if bikepacking/cyclo-touring/grocery-getting/commuting. More than once we carried back to our campsite a stack of firewood on a Tubus rack.

[RBW] Re: Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

I 100% agree with Joel Stern - better to simply not state how much it cost. Cost, like many things, is relative. What is inexpensive for some is extravagant for others. Keep the cost private. Jeff Claremont, CA On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 8:43:51 PM UTC-7 Joel S wrote: > Of the few people

[RBW] Re: New old ride

Excellent, Joel. Looks like a beautiful place to ride a bicycle. Keep it up! [insert icon for two thumbs up] Best regards, Jeff On Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 1:02:21 PM UTC-7 Joel S wrote: > [image: F929C578-8A29-4BB9-A7C1-2E2360EC3872.jpeg][image: >

[RBW] Re: Help choosing brake levers for drop bars

Paul, Given your choices above, my wife and I use TRP RRLs on the two tandems and a bunch of singles which have drop bars. Nice ergo feel plus they have the nice brake cable release mechanism - useful for wide-ish tires. I recently sold a set of Gran Compe 202s on iBobs. They were ok but we

[RBW] Re: Shortish reach drops with long returns

Kevin, I have tried multiple drop bars. I agree, specifically the Nitto Noodle does have shorter flatter portions on the returns. IME, the gravel type bars have more generous *returns*. Specifically the Salsa "Woodchipper", Ritchey "Beacon" and the Spank "Flare 25" bars. IMHO, the Beacon

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Yakushima Island, SW Japan

John, Thank you for this! Your write-up and photos painted an idyllic world. It looked almost like another planet. What a way to explore. It will definitely be on our bucket list. Best regards, Jeff Claremont, CA USA On Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 5:48:34 AM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > I

[RBW] Re: My New-to-Me Rambouillet

other bikes' rides are compared or considered. The giants topple against > these. > [image: 1BA71749-6A21-4C4D-A30F-78046D1C707F_1_105_c.jpeg] > Andy Cheatham > Pittsburgh > > On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 7:22:55 PM UTC-4 Jeffrey Arita wrote: > >> Hey Bunch, >> &g

Re: [RBW] My New-to-Me Rambouillet

allow braking > from the straight sections. > > Oh, and would those work with cable-operated disc brakes? Perhaps not ... > > Patrick Moore, who fondly remembers his blue Ram. > > On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 5:22 PM Jeffrey Arita wrote: > >> Hey Bunch, >> >> I al

[RBW] Re: In Praise of Park Tools

Peter, I own a lot of Park Tools, including a CN-10. I use them quite often. Perhaps your CN-10 is a lemon? Give Park a call and explain your experience with that particular tool. They just might send you a replacement. Best regards, Jeff Claremont, CA On Sunday, March 21, 2021 at

[RBW] Re: Shoe recs for platforms

Adam, I purchased the Trailcross shoes early last year in preparation for some bikepacking adventures + flat pedals. Did not go on any extended adventures but I did ride the shoes a *lot *on day rides. Very, very nice in hot weather. While wading through streams the shoes dried out quickly.

[RBW] Re: Shortish reach drops with long returns

Kevin, I agree with you regarding wrist position on the hoods on the Woodchippers - it is not the best. IME, the wrist/hand position on the other gravel bars (on the hoods) are much, much better. Our current favorite is the Ritchey Beacon. We just bought a pair to install on our touring

[RBW] Re: Rack recommendation

Matthew, We use a Yakima-brand roof-type rack atop our 2004 Honda Accord. We originally purchased that system back in 1989 (yes, they last a long time). In transferring that system from vehicle to vehicle, we purchased IIRC *Q-clips* or some other such thing. Parts that were *specific *to

[RBW] Re: Parts bin clean out: Nitto S65, Shimano derailers, R599 front brakes, Schwalbe G-one Speed tires, ergon, pletscher, sunrace

Hi Abe, PM sent on several items. Thank you, Jeff Claremont, CA On Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 10:43:59 AM UTC-7 Pancake wrote: > Updated to add a link with photos of the SKS P45 fenders for sale ($20) - >

[RBW] Re: Any former paper boys (or girls) on this list?

Yep, I had my fair share of folks claiming "they just didn't have the $3.35 this month" kind of game. I believed them and I just kept returning. As duly noted, my fellow paper-dude buddy (the one who gave me his part of the route) told me flatly "just throw the paper on the roof - they'll get

[RBW] Re: Any former paper boys (or girls) on this list?

I had a paper route starting in 1976 to late 1977 (junior high school years). Number of papers (The Ontario, CA-based *Daily Report, *long since swallowed up into another owner and name) varied between 25 to 27, IIRC. It was $3.35 per month and it was many times a bear to collect those funds

[RBW] Re: Do you use a torque wrench? Or are they a

John, I've used a Park Tool TW-5.x torque wrench for several years now, since 2016 or so (knock wood). IME what you've experienced is not at all normal. I'm sure you are aware, but Park has an unofficial guarantee. If you kindly tell them that a Park Tool tool you own just isn't up to

Re: [RBW] Re: Goathead immunity

Patrick, Congrats - you (have been) and are realizing the benefits of tubeless tires. I 100% agree that there is a lot of knowledge (and potential frustation) learning about these new-fangled tubeless tires. But now that you *know *how to do it, they will continue to provide the benefits you

Re: [RBW] Bar end vs Downtube

This discussion is timely. We've been using bar ends for so long now that shifting becomes instinctual. However, I do use pretty decent sized 'U' cable housing so that shifting is smooth. The housing/cabling can get in the way of handlebar bags, and as some have noted, it doesn't look the

[RBW] Re: New to me Saluki is in

Joel, Gorgeous bike! Perfect to end the year and to begin a new one. Enjoy it! Best regards, Jeff Claremont, CA On Friday, December 24, 2021 at 8:12:30 AM UTC-8 Joel S wrote: > [image: Saluki TA Zephyr.jpg][image: Saluki side raw.jpg][image: Saluki > side back.jpg][image: Saluki

[RBW] Re: WTT: Brooks C17 Black

Hi Doug, PM sent. Jeff Claremont, CA On Friday, November 19, 2021 at 7:29:41 AM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote: > I've now tried the C17 and my bum doesn't approve so I want to trade for a > B17 black or antique brown, not the honey color. Or, another brand of > leather saddle. If I don't find a trade

[RBW] Re: Night riding

Bones, Thank you for sharing. I, too, have been guilty of not donning all the gear one normally does. The palms thing really stuck in my mind. Thanks again for the kind reminders!! All the Best, Jeff Claremont, CA On Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 9:04:43 PM UTC-8 Bones wrote: > I too

Re: [RBW] Bike to Ride 70 Miles On

Congratulations on completing the birthday ride! I agree, any bicycle will do. This: * > Time and determination are key I think <* All the Best, Jeff & Lori Claremont, CA On Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 6:31:29 AM UTC-8 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > > I've seen your friends

[RBW] Re: FS: Berthoud, Ostrich, Thomson, Paul

Hi Ed, I sent a PM regarding item 5 (Paul Thumbies). Thanks, Jeff Arita Claremont, CA On Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 12:35:36 PM UTC-7 Ed Felker wrote: > Here are bags and parts that need to go. The bags were on occasional-use > bikes. Photos here: https://bit.ly/3iLxVuA > > Details: Prices do

[RBW] Re: Heterodoxy — reconciling RBW with the mainstream

Jay, My wife and I spent some time this past fall in Colorado, New Mexico and Northern AZ. We drove a car and took our bikes (all rigid, adventure and gravel bikes). Riding some of the singletrack trails in Colorado, we got an abrupt wake-up call - many of the sections were, for us, very

[RBW] Re: Buzzy hubs, hipster or window rattling?

What's with all the hubbub, bub? (badda bing). I like both - based on that bike's needs - the WI hubs on our adventure bikes kept the bears on Def-Con 4 ;) Ha! Now, back to our regular programming Jeff Claremont, CA On Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 7:58:17 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:

[RBW] Re: Hub Play

Well, I gotta say, this topic (the humble bearing) can be one heckuva rabbit hole! John, this is likely why your Chris King's are probably still going strong - go here , scroll down to "Our Bearings" and watch CK's video. CK manufacture their own sealed

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

My wife and I use Click-Stands . The stand is *not *attached to your bike. Yes, another thing to carry on your bike. But it works very well for very heavy cyclotouring/bikepacking bikes. It should work well for your Platy. In reading everyone's comments, we

[RBW] Re: Hub Play

John, As Garth advises, I too would reach out to White Industries. I had a question regarding a rear hub awhile ago and they were very helpful. Speaking on the phone in a two-way is, IMHO, always better. They might need to eventually inspect the hub, so that might happen. Either way, WI

[RBW] Re: Hub Play

ought and installed, but it did >> not fix the issue. >> >> On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 9:33:29 PM UTC-5 Jeffrey Arita wrote: >> >>> John, >>> >>> As Garth advises, I too would reach out to White Industries. I had a >>> question regardi

[RBW] Re: Boise to San Francisco bicycle route

We rode the TransAmerica route in 2016, starting from Astoria, Oregon, EB to Yorktown, VA. You could start from Boise heading WB, connecting to the TransAm route near Austin, Oregon (I saw some red heat maps along Highway 26, starting at Vale, Oregon on ridewithgps). Then head WB on the

[RBW] Re: I bought my 52cm Rivendell Bicycle Works Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle in RBW Blue

Kim!! Congrats on getting your better-fitting Riv!! Wear out those drivetrain parts, wearing a huge grin! All the Best, Jeff & Lori Arita Claremont, CA On Monday, November 6, 2023 at 4:03:26 PM UTC-8 Kim H. wrote: > Today, I am very happy to report that I found and bought my 52cm Rivendell

[RBW] Re: New Dynamo Wheel Day

I will add our 2 cents: 100% agree with Busch & Muller IQ-X (100 lux). The light output is quite amazing. We've used these on early season brevets and they really light up the road. It is (in our opinions) brighter than the Schmidt Edelux II. The B rear light is fantastic too (Toplight Line

[RBW] Re: Bike check: Mike Varley's Tesch road bike

Andrew, Very, very nice Tesch! But, I must say, even *better *images. I kept scrolling and scrolling, enjoying your journeys. Those gorgeous curvy roads. Two thumbs up!! Best regards, Jeff Claremont, CA On Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 4:26:11 PM UTC-7 Andrew Turner wrote: > Well I'll be.

[RBW] Re: Bike check: Mike Varley's Tesch road bike

so > much easier to upload and edit, too. Hmph. > > On Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 7:27:05 PM UTC-5 Jeffrey Arita wrote: > >> Andrew, >> >> Very, very nice Tesch! But, I must say, even *better *images. I kept >> scrolling and scrolling, enjoying your journe

Re: [RBW] Re: Best dynamo headlight for road riding

Patrick, My wife and I have experience with several different dynamo LED lights. Edelux, Edelux 2, B Cyo, Sinewave Beacon, B IQ-X. For us, at this time, the B IQ-X is the best for pavement riding. It easily eclipses the Edelux 2. I recall riding with the IQ-X on our tandem last summer on a

[RBW] Re: A love letter to stainless steel water bottles

@ Andrew, Thanks for sharing. We will be checking out the Bivo. Their cap and (gravity) flow rate looks ideal (ex-NASA developed!). Will be on the lookout for their insulated model, hopefully soon. We continue to use Hydroflask models, but the flow rate out of their specific mouthpiece is

[RBW] Re: Randonneuring Bike

Hi Dick, I will chime in here: I rode a 400k brevet in April on a (new to me) Rambouillet. I purchased it from a list member here in 2021 and it rides well (vs. my other brevet bike). I did use a Brooks Cambium 'carved' model (my favorite saddle). Tires were 700x32 Panaracer GravelKing

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

Ben: I will add my 2 cents: we are big bar-end fans - they are on the bikes that have drop handlebars. We only go friction - not indexed, so YMMV. We use front racks and Wald baskets, and yes, depending upon your specific setup, the pair of long "U" cable and cable housing can get in the way.

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Sizing & Search

My wife had a 58cm Betty Foy. She is about 5' - 6" tall and when we visited Rivendell, they advised that as her size. We were a bit hesitant, but upon receiving the completed bike it fit her well since it is a step-through. As noted, Riv recommended (at that time) Albatross handlebars -

[RBW] Re: Doldrums

Jay, I've definitely been in your place - the 3 R's: the same roads, routes or routines. Day in, day out. One might suggest a way to get out of the doldrums is to engage in 'voluntary hardship.' Perhaps a cycle-touring trip to a place/locale you have never been. One such route that is

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