[RBW] Re: 2 person National Mall Ride Sunday

The Summer House or Grotto was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted as part of an improvement to the Capitol grounds in the 1880s, after the addition of the north and south wings. It was intended as a place for visitors to rest and get a drink of water, so you're using it exactly as intended!

[RBW] Re: Any Maryland Riv riders here?

Building up a blue Sam in DC right now... eventually I'll ride it into MD, but my normal orbit takes me into VA more often. On Saturday, September 1, 2012 9:50:05 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: Leisl's post about seeing peeps in her area got me thinking. I have never seen a Riv ridden in MD,

[RBW] Re: Need rut-riding tips...

In terms of improving handling skills, you could use something small and safe, like sidewalk joints. Just to get a feel for having the bike pulled in the wrong direction. Once it gets big enough to really grab your tire though, yeah, you're in trouble. Think if I complain loud enough they'll

Re: [RBW] Riv Bombadil... Ultimate Hurricane Bike??

I might manage to finish off my Sam Hillborne build while we wait it out in DC. What's the one piece that hasn't arrived? Fenders, of course! -J On Monday, October 29, 2012 4:25:49 PM UTC-4, justin...@gmail.com wrote: Shoulda put on those fenders! -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Love my new blue Sam

It's been sitting around in various (slow-moving) stages of completion since the summer as parts trickled in, many liberated from members of this group. I got pretty busy once the semester got going, but I managed to finish off the wheels (and several trips to the hardware store for bolts and

[RBW] Re: Love my new blue Sam

I like the Acorn for being able to access tools while still attached to the bike, and for having zippered pockets to contain small fally-outy things. I think that for those reasons I would probably do an XS SaddleSack before the Tool Wrap, but I'm not totally sold on either (funny the things we

[RBW] Re: Love my new blue Sam

I've been experimenting with different hand positions. My inclination in moving my hands to the flat section was to prop my elbows on the grips, but the extra input on the bars made it pretty hard to hold a straight line. Keeping my arms tucked in was fairly efficient and much more stable.

Re: [RBW] Re: Bullmoose Boscos Miniumum Insertion

*getting out calipers and a 6mm allen wrench, and a stick for Sam Hillborne to bite during the surgery* I measure 88mm from the MAX HT line to the tops of the diagonal stems. 68mm of usable range overall (from the line to slammed down, as the racers would say). If it were a regular quill stem

Re: [RBW] Re: Bullmoose Boscos Miniumum Insertion

it, haha. I am using some bar tape as shims now with the regular bosco bars and interrupter levers. I just don't know if there is enough real estate with the struts there to fit the levers. Contemplation time On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 10:16 PM, John Stowe stowe...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

If you decide go the pannier route: I got a Carradice Bike Bureau for grad school, which I'm very happy with. It swaps easily between my Sam Hillborne and my cyclocross bike. My only complaint is with the slightly fiddly locking mechanism on the Carradice hooks - I replaced them with Ortlieb

[RBW] Re: Fender/Tire Clearance w/ the Pass and Stow front Rack?

As best i can measure, the P/S rack on my Sam has 15 of clearance from the center of the wheel. 3/4 of this is due to the eyelet being above the axle. -John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Laptop carriage

*bike commuting hat* Nothing to add, since I use a Bike Bureau and you know what that's like already. *IT guy hat* I wouldn't be too worried about doing a SSD swap just because you're commuting by bike. When the drive is powered down the read/write heads are parked away from the platters, so

[RBW] Re: Will a Carradice Bike Bureau accommodate a 17 laptop?

It's been a busy weekend for my tape measure! Their sewing pattern for the laptop sleeve seems to be (roughly) 10.5 x 14.5 x 1.5, but there's some give in the material and the soft sides also allow for some trading off of dimensions (thickness for width, etc.). Also, just found this:

Re: [RBW] Re: 14 Sep - DC Area Atlantis Ride

I was hoping to join on my Sam but ended up on baby duty. Another few months and he can ride along! -- 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: Which bike gets the winter tires?

This is exactly what I encountered yesterday, Steve: Clear trails, except for pitted, rutted ice on the bridges by DCA. I made it through on my Sam Hillborne's 35mm Delta Cruisers, but it was pretty sketchy in the morning and required a bit of care and skill. By the time I returned in the

[RBW] Re: One reason I love my Sam Hillborne

I also use Strava (why does that feel like a confession?), but more because I find it interesting to look back at my mileage - the only social thing I've done on the site is join the OCCUPYSTRAVA http://www.strava.com/clubs/occupystrava group, which was started as a reaction to Strava's heat

[RBW] Re: I love 11-34!

Glad indeed. My 11-32 keeps me in the big chainring (48) of my Sugino triple nearly all the time when it's just me and a laptop on my Sam - but it's a different story with my son and/or shopping on board. Finally busted out the lowest lowest gear a coupla weekends ago: 26x32 to get the kid up a

[RBW] Just fixed, or new bike day? - either way, thanks to the nice Riv folks

Back in May I was on a group ride with my toddler in the front seat of our Sam Hillborne when I got my first flat ever for that bike. Probably approaching 2000 miles on it, so not too bad, I thought. Walk to a bench, snack and sippy cup for the kid, get out the patch kit. As I pulled the frame

[RBW] Re: Anyone using this iPhone mount on their Rivendell's quill stem?

Bosco Bullmoose, small bands: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-G8Lal0CayzI/U85QMO2j73I/BdE/5wUs8RLt1B4/s1600/Photo+Jul+22%2C+7+44+08+AM.jpg Threadless stem, large bands:

[RBW] Re: Anyone using this iPhone mount on their Rivendell's quill stem?

AM UTC-4, John Stowe wrote: Bosco Bullmoose, small bands: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-G8Lal0CayzI/U85QMO2j73I/BdE/5wUs8RLt1B4/s1600/Photo+Jul+22%2C+7+44+08+AM.jpg Threadless stem, large bands: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vgIjAg65go4/U85QVmtcv2I/BdM

[RBW] Re: Just fixed, or new bike day? - either way, thanks to the nice Riv folks

Yes, dynamo wire, using clear racer/helicopter tape http://www.amazon.com/ISC-Racerstape-com-Paint-surface-guard/dp/B000TPC7HU - the most secure and unobtrusive way I've found. On Tuesday, July 22, 2014 6:53:13 PM UTC-4, Tom Harrop wrote: Oh yeah, and was that the dynamo wire you were taping

[RBW] Re: Just fixed, or new bike day? - either way, thanks to the nice Riv folks

I suppose I should clarify that I did pay for the new frame - but full price, which they certainly could have asked for, since as you say, I wasn't the customer (though several parts did come from them, most visibly the Bosco Bullmoose's). Wouldn't want to set up anyone else to expect (or

[RBW] Re: Just fixed, or new bike day? - either way, thanks to the nice Riv folks

ridding buddy is getting too big for his ride, but probably not quite big enough for a tag along. Michael On Monday, July 21, 2014 4:24:43 PM UTC-4, John Stowe wrote: Back in May I was on a group ride with my toddler in the front seat of our Sam Hillborne when I got my first flat ever

[RBW] Re: Just fixed, or new bike day? - either way, thanks to the nice Riv folks

My riding buddy has 6 pounds to go before he's officially too big, but the foot rests are starting to feel a bit short. Funny, you'd think a Dutch baby seat would allow for long legs. He's almost tall enough for his first balance bike - non-Riv, unless that's what the Clem Smith turns out to

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

58cm Sam Hillborne: 41 lb including pump and tool bag which are always on the bike; normally I ride with 5.9 lb. of locks and some water as well, so call it 48 lb. Then add my laptop bag with everyday carrying-around stuff, so call it 55 lb. for a regular commute. Then stuff the same bag with

[RBW] Re: Bike locks ?

I live and ride around Washington, DC. My current standard carry is a hefty U lock (OnGuard, the shorter version) and a folding lock (Abus Bordo). Also locking skewers and a cable permanently attaching the saddle to the frame. I can park indoors at home and office; at church, the one place I

[RBW] Re: Bike locks ?

, lungimsam wrote: @John Stowe, You lock your Hillborne up on DC streets? I don't live in DC, but would be nervous doing that. How's the track record been? ps- pm me if you want to do a matching Hillborne ride sometime. I live near Columbia, MD. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Bike locks ?

I consider the locking skewers a bonus and still try to lock both wheels to a solid object if possible. Since I carry two real locks, it's possible 95% of the time to do this, as well as locking the frame twice. Anything that tells a thief at a glance that there are easier targets. On

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Soba Handlebars

I have some I'm not using, but they're 46cm. PM if you're interested. -- 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] Are you in need of a bolt tuning?

Make sure you only charge up all your techno-gadgets as much as you'll need them for each ride. E=MC^2 so all that extra battery charge is just dead weight! -John On Friday, August 8, 2014 11:22:05 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: That combined with filling your inner-tubes with helium

[RBW] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

I have a Shimano FD built to the same design, and it seems to have identical lever arm lengths for the top- and bottom-pull configurations, so the amount of cable pull required *should* be the same. Can you be more specific about the trouble you're having? I took that one off my Sam Hillborne

[RBW] Re: What are the worst shoes you rode in that turned out working great!

My sneaker pedals work great with everything except bare feet. Leather-soled shoes aren't too great either, but it's doable. At some point I'd like to try the flat pedals + skateboard grip tape solution mentioned by someone in this group a while back, to see if it helps with those two (leather

[RBW] Re: Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv

The Bobike setup looks familiar Jay, right down to the SON hub and BM IQ CYO headlight and brown tires! We're a few months behind you, so unfortunately not much advice to offer on the next step. I have Bosco Bullmoose bars which come out a bit higher than yours, and I'm able to (just) swing my

[RBW] Re: What are the worst shoes you rode in that turned out working great!

I have trouble with my Chacos, too, but for a different reason: the soles are so much thicker than my other shoes that my pedal stroke is affected. I'm too lazy to raise and then lower my saddle 1/4 every time. They're still my go-to choice on warm rainy days, though, much easier than trying to

[RBW] Re: Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv

On Sunday, August 24, 2014 8:26:13 PM UTC-4, Jay B wrote: Great photo John! and a very similar setup as mine. how are you liking the P S rack in practice? On Saturday, August 23, 2014 3:47:18 PM UTC-5, John Stowe wrote: The Bobike setup looks familiar Jay, right down to the SON hub and BM

[RBW] Re: All Rounder available - help me before it disappears

LJ, You might also check Andrew's new yard sale posting: https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/aPxa-ASFMgQ/OWb-UruVChgJ He's selling a 61cm longlow-ish frame for $1400, but the saddle height he lists is lower than mine, and I also have an 89 PBH. If I were in the market now it

[RBW] Big-big better than small-small?

Are you sure the different feel isn't attributable to the 70 vs 75 difference? Does the Ram have a gear combo you could test that's closer to 75? Are the geometry, rider position, etc. similar enough that it's a fair test? Pondering in the abstract, though, I'd expect real world differences to

[RBW] Re: Big-big better than small-small?

Agreed, good article, and much more thorough than me. I failed to account for the reduced force on the chain when it's on bigger rings! -- 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

[RBW] FS: Nitto, Sackville, Swift, Edelux, Ortlieb, Dyanamo Wheelset, etc

What size is the wheel set? 700c most likely? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

Re: [RBW] loaded handling question

I've ridden my Sam with many, many different cargo arrangements at this point, and perhaps oddly for this group, none (so far) have involved camping/touring. Yesterday I rode my Sam with 33 lb. of toddler on the back and 33lb. of groceries on the front (and 233 lb. of me in the middle... hm).

[RBW] Re: How do you glue wire (from a light) to a rack?

I agree that somervillebikes' work is the gold standard when it comes to wiring. Lots of "textbook" photos on his Flickr photostream: https://flic.kr/ps/7De6c If you don't feel like messing with glue: I went with 8 mil surface guard tape ("helicopter tape" or "racers tape"). It's thick enough

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

Having a caliper brake doesn't preclude mounting a rack at the fork crown. In fact, it's handy because it means you already have a bolt! I have my Pass & Stow rack and a fender mounted on my Sam using the front brake bolt: https://flic.kr/p/dURLir -John On Friday, June 17, 2016 at 10:00:38 AM

Re: [RBW] Pass & Stow Porteur Rack Experiences.

The Pass & Stow works great with top loads and panniers. When I have a child seat blocking the rear rack, I can move panniers to the front, no problem. I do wish that I had a bag for the top rack for better load balancing, but I too have had problems with Freight - fortunately, it seems,

[RBW] Re: Yepp Mini on Rivendell experiences?

I went with a Bobike since it seemed to give me a bit more clearance, though I think I was mostly concerned with knees. On my 58 Sam there's a little more top tube length to work with, but the front seat precluded standing up on the pedals or getting more than a toe down at stoplights.

[RBW] Re: Family trip to Denver in August: ride suggestions/travel tips/kid equipment help?

Thanks to you both for these great suggestions. We will definitely be checking out as much of this as we can. On Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 1:09:28 PM UTC-4, Valerie Yates wrote: > > Wow Patrick - that sounds amazing. I haven't done any riding in that area > so I am also glad to learn about it.

[RBW] First S24O, on the C Canal

With my wife out of town for the week last week, to break up the full-time childcare marathon I decided to declare a camping trip for me and my 3 ("and a half!") year old son. The weather and open schedule lined up to set off Thursday afternoon. We camped with him last summer on a road trip, so

[RBW] Re: Family trip to Denver in August: ride suggestions/travel tips/kid equipment help?

ss (fishing if you want/get a > license). Kids love stops at the river. The Colorado Trail goes through > here for a good hiking option, and Lost Creek Wilderness is very close as > well. > > Hope that helps. Ask any clarifying questions you have! > > With abandon, > Pa

[RBW] Re: First S24O, on the C Canal

Yeah, I figured we'd start with the closest campsite and get more ambitious later. There's another just a couple of miles further, which I had in mind as a backup in case the first was full. We'll try it next! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Family trip to Denver in August: ride suggestions/travel tips/kid equipment help?

My family (me, wife and 3 year old) will be visiting my brother in Denver to for two weeks at the end of August. We're thinking of staying in Denver for a week and then traveling somewhere else nearby like Boulder or Fort Collins to access the mountains more easily for a few days. I'd love to

[RBW] Re: Clementine baby carriage

Looking good! "Baby on the way" was the excuse to get my Riv, also with Bosco Bullmoose bars. Just remember that anticipatory shifting becomes crucial as there's not much room to stand up on the pedals. My son loved sitting up front where he could see and ring the bell. When he outgrew the

Re: [RBW] Re: Yepp Mini on Rivendell experiences?

Here's a great comparison chart, including weight limits: http://www.twowheelingtots.com/child-bike-seat-comparison-guide By the time mine hit the 33 lb weight limit on our Bobike mini, I was ready to switch to a back seat just for handling/weight distribution. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a bike old?

The only truly distinctive feature I can point to for electronic shifting is that you can put the buttons where you need them, and you can have more than one per derailleur. Not crucial for the riding most of us do, perhaps, but on a time trial bike the ability to shift either on the aero bars

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

Since I don't see it mentioned above: I have been happy with my Giro Sutton MIPS. Fits my large/long head (61cm) just fine, doesn't look like a spaceship, soft visor, pretty light, good coverage in the back and a complete hard shell means no exposed foam when hanging from a bag and bumping

[RBW] Re: Saddles destroying my jeans! Advice?

I have had no issues with staining from my "natural" (undyed) leather Brooks. I still wear through crotches on a regular basis, though, even on the smooth leather - I just had to "retire" (to gardening duty) another pair of shorts last week. -John On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 10:56:28 PM

[RBW] Re: Pass & Stow Porteur Rack Experiences.

Looks like I can't insert images into my post on mobile, but I have lots of pics carrying things on my Pass & Stow on Flickr, including panniers and Swift Porteur bag: https://flickr.com/photos/92029336@N05/sets/72157632662614859 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: #%*#! Fenders!!!!

On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 4:51:53 AM UTC-4, panog wrote: > > > I cant see how the SKS P45 is described to cover up to 45mm tires > (assuming there is enough clearance to mount them high enough to do so) and > still keep your feet protected from the tire blow-off spray while in the >

[RBW] S240 Season Opener Pics

Glad to see another family getting out there! We will be riding the Erie Canal this summer with our 4 year old and his grandmother so thanks for the preview. Mommy and Grandma are apprehensive about the snake picture though. Just put in our deposit with Gravel & Grind (Frederick, MD) on a

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

I have the ISC version linked by Hugh. Works well for me for frame protection and dynamo wire routing. -John -- 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

[RBW] Costco runs on bicycle (Was:Front rack w/ basket and panniers)

"Our" Costco in Arlington, VA is about as well situated as one can hope for, with bike lanes all the way there and proximity to a major trail. There's a bike rack near the entrance, though it seems to be used mainly by employees. I've convinced the staff to let me wheel the bike through the

[RBW] Re: Compass tires for Sam

Does anyone have experience with both the Compas Snoqualmie (or Barlow) and the Soma Shikoro? I have been thinking of going wider than the current 38's on My Sam and the Shikoro 42mm seemed like the right call, but now I'm wondering about the Snoqualmie too. The main difference (besides a tiny

[RBW] Re: OK to keep riding on this wheel, right?

te Industries > stuff. > > If you don't want to deal with all that hassle, don't throw it out. > Consider selling your broken hub, because some mechanic on this group > might want to make a nice "new" hub on the cheap. > > On Friday, July 28, 2017 at 10:58:37 AM

[RBW] OK to keep riding on this wheel, right?

Kidding, of course I took it off the bike immediately! After a 52 mile day I noticed a loose spoke on my Sam Hillborne, but soon discovered that tightening it wasn't going to do much:

Re: [RBW] Re: OK to keep riding on this wheel, right?

factory built rear I'll only go handbuilt with Rich). >> Not that that helps your hub question much. >> >> With abandon, >> Patrick >> >> On Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 10:14:29 AM UTC-6, John Stowe wrote: >>> >>> Kidding, of course I took it off the

[RBW] Re: OK to keep riding on this wheel, right?

Filling in from a couple of people's questions: I bought the wheel used off this list, so I don't have a retailer to go to, but it came to me with the original rim (Dyad) which had very little wear, and was clearly well-built because I never had to touch it until the brake track was worn out.

Re: [RBW] Re: Which Compass tires for a Sam Hillborne riden on pavement

Jan's testing method involves actually riding down a road, so air resistance should play into his results - at least at testing speeds (wind drag rises with the square of velocity) - which is another reason to trust his results more than those from a smooth, stationary roller. -- You received

[RBW] Re: Sam got hitched: breaking in the Cheviot with a C overnight

y 16, 2017 at 12:24:01 AM UTC-4, John Stowe wrote: >> >> I've had my Sam Hillborne almost 5 years ago now, and I've been hoping to >> get my wife on a Riv since then. Our upcoming Erie Canal trip this summer >> provided the perfect excuse. Partial build from Gravel & Gr

[RBW] Sam got hitched: breaking in the Cheviot with a C overnight

I've had my Sam Hillborne almost 5 years ago now, and I've been hoping to get my wife on a Riv since then. Our upcoming Erie Canal trip this summer provided the perfect excuse. Partial build from Gravel & Grind in Frederick, MD (co-owner Tracy generously offered us hers after a test ride, as

Re: [RBW] I need a new helmet and am hoping for advice

I have been riding a Giro Sutton MIPS since December 2015 and find it very comfortable. Much lighter than the Nutcase it replaced. It's on Sierra Trading Post right now for $55, if you don't mind neon yellow. I don't use a mirror so no advice there. Giro have some "normal" - looking SPD shoes,

[RBW] 60cm Cheviot Owner Questions: Which Hitch-mounted Bike Racks Work & Largest Tire Width With Fenders

Howard, Can you describe the clearance problem you had in more detail? I have been contemplating the same Zeppelin/Snoqualmie combination for my Sam Hillborne, which currently has R559s. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Sam got hitched: breaking in the Cheviot with a C overnight

The whole C+GAP is definitely on our bucket list! I'm working everyone up toward longer unsupported trips. Baby steps... On Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 1:51:48 PM UTC-4, WETH wrote: > > Great photos. Beautiful bikes. I love that stretch of the C canal. > You have the perfect bikes for years of

[RBW] WTB: Front centerpull brake

I'm experiencing a fender clearance problem on my Sam with R559 sidepulls and I'm hoping that switching to a centerpull in the front will fix it. Does anyone have a front Paul Racer, Compass, Dia Compe etc. sitting in a parts bin that might help me? (Fork crown mount, preferably recessed) TMI:

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Big Back Rack - LARGE

I have filled surplus fender holes with ear stretcher plugs for some extra bling. They need either a leather washer and loctite, or just glue, to keep from rattling loose. My dynamo taillight of choice is the B Toplight Line brake, because...

[RBW] Re: question re Dremel attachments

I end up doing fender stays by hand, usually, just because the tools (bolt cutter, file) are quicker to grab-and-use than changing bits on the Dremel. But, one Dremel suggestion that hasn't been mentioned: the 932 aluminum oxide grinding stone has a concave end which is great for deburring the

Re: [RBW] Re: FOR SALE: Custom Rivendell Road Bike

Hi Helen, May your husband rest in peace and rise in glory. Unfortunately my family has also dealt a few times in recent years with finding homes for beloved, specialized items like this. This beautiful bike certainly looks like it was beloved. If you happened to be in the DC area, I would

[RBW] Re: Helicopter tape recommendation requested (a specific name or URL)

I use ISC Racers Tape Surface Guard Tape (not to be confused with the regular Racers Tape, which is cloth based like duct tape), both for frame protection and to route dynamo wires along frame tubes: it keeps the wires

[RBW] Re: FS MUSA Hunqapillar complete 58cm

Argh, I have been waiting for the Appaloosas to come in as I've been told I need to go sturdier than a Sam Hillborne (I've broken two now!) - a Hunq would be even better, but I really can't justify buying the whole bike when we're about to drop on a house project. If you decide to part it