[RBW] Re: Help please! Bottom Bracket Question

Great replies. Thanks! On Mar 28, 5:41 pm, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: You're probably not going to hurt anything but I'd get it dealt with sooner than later, especially if you're sure it's the BB.  Note that there are other things that will make annoying ticks, clicks and maybe

[RBW] Re: Help please! Bottom Bracket Question

that you should regrease every year. Thanks for the info! On Mar 28, 6:09 pm, jonathan silberb...@radicalmedia.com wrote: Great replies.  Thanks! On Mar 28, 5:41 pm, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: You're probably not going to hurt anything but I'd get it dealt with sooner than later

[RBW] Re: Convert 10 speed to 9 speed? (Silver Bar End Shifter Content)

I had never heard that, but it definitely confirms my opinion that I should switch from an 9 to an 8 in the back with a low gear at 11. Maybe 11-28? Or will those jumps feel to big after my 9-27? I feel like not since I ten to shift through two or three gears at once rather than work my way up.

[RBW] Re: Any Rivs in New York City??

I ride a clear coated Atlantis w/ a rear basket in NYC all the time. I even lock it up outside... Come check it out anytime. I live in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. On May 5, 9:06 am, Will wpm...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, There's a Rambouillet that lives in Chelsea. It was one of the few bikes to do

[RBW] Re: change of tires makes a difference

Has anyone tried the Schwalbe Marathon Racers? Those always seems like a good faster more supple alternative but I've never ridden them. On Jun 1, 9:48 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 10:32 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: But beware! It is

[RBW] Re: change of tires makes a difference

I'm looking for some great 25 x 1.5 inch tires. I'd ride the paselas but I really want an all black tire. I was going to go w/ marathon racers, but would love another suggestion. I'm riding t-servs in 26.1.25s now and have been pretty happy but would like a bit more cushion. I previously have

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bullmoose Variations

, Clayton.sf wrote: > > Call up Rivendell and ask. They have some of them with a more extreme > angle. I recently got a pair. > > Clayton Scott > SF. CA > > > > On Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 7:17:14 PM UTC-7, Jonathan wrote: >> >> Thanks for the reply and

[RBW] Re: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

I was in a similar situation to you a couple months ago. I have a Joe that I love, but I wanted a Rivendell for longer, faster road rides. I chose to pre-order a Sam mainly because of the sizing issue that you referenced in your other thread. Like you, I have an 89cm PBH. My 58 Appaloosa fits

[RBW] Bosco Bullmoose Variations

I'm looking for information on different versions of the Bosco Bullmoose bars. Most of the ones I've seen have a grip section that comes back parallel to the Bullmoose triangle. I have seen a few though, where the grip section angles down much more sharply, pointing down towards the ground. Was

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bullmoose Variations

Thanks for the reply and the picture. The bars on your Hunqapillar are exactly what I was referring to. They just seem like they would be really comfortable. I had my Choco Norms angled down like that before I installed the Choco Moose bars. If I could get that angle with the solid feeling (and

[RBW] Re: CANTI SAM BUILD

Nice bike! I was looking through your photos on Flickr, and noticed you also have (had?) a double top tube, caliper Sam. How do the two bikes compare? Do you notice the lack of the extra tube on the new one? I'm currently (excitedly) waiting on my new sage canti-Sam. Jonathan On Sunday

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Just to add a slightly different perspective, sometimes the "right" things happen for the "wrong" reasons. I bought an Appaloosa last fall and was very comfortable with the Chocomoose bars I had on it, but I thought they looked a little goofy. I love the looks of the Bullmoose bar, and decided

[RBW] Joe Appaloosa: My first Rivendell

Today marks 1000 miles on my Appaloosa that I bought last fall, so I thought I'd make a post about it. It is my first Rivendell. I joined this group right around the time I ordered it. It's primarily my commuter. I ride to work year round in Milwaukee, in all weather. (I put the Appaloosa

[RBW] Re: Big Beautiful Orange 'beam

Isn't that Riv employee Will's bike? https://www.rivbike.com/pages/wills-staff-bikes ...and yes, I have spent way too much time staring at the staff bikes section on the Riv website. On Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 12:18:52 PM UTC-5, Kainalu V. wrote: > > Wish I could make it mine... > >

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

Grant posted a photo of a frame with a curved 2nd tube in this thread about the Silver shifters back in December. Silver Shifter 2 project revived On Monday, March 19, 2018 at 5:31:10 PM UTC-5, DarinM wrote: > > I

[RBW] Re: Billie Bar Width - New Albatross

I went from Chocomoose bars (54cm) to Boscomoose (58cm) and was surprised at how much wider they felt. I really like the way the wider bars feel. I feel much more in control, and a lot more comfortable too. Those new Billie bars look nice. I remember you had posted about wanting to try a set

Re: [RBW] Horizontal Drop outs??? was: Bombadil v. 2.0 and new Fatty Rumpkins

I should have pointed out first that I love the Black Bomba, and the two-pulley tensioner does look nice, (even if it does resemble a derailleur... :}) But horizontal dropouts were part of the early Rivendell canon. Vertical dropouts were seen as less flexible. Say, for example, you wanted

Re: [RBW] Horizontal Drop outs??? was: Bombadil v. 2.0 and new Fatty Rumpkins

Oops, I see that Jim has said why verticals are considered better for geared bikes. But I guess I'd trade those advantages for the ability to change over to a single cog or internal gear hub without using a tensioner. (BTW, Jim, I am one of your followers -- not sure how that happened, but I

[RBW] Re: Question for modern geometry race bike only riders who later went to Rivendells.

to me). Bingo! no more sore back! So it was the reach that was doing it. Maybe changing the stem would have worked as well, but who knows? Jonathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

On my Rambouillet, I found that fastex buckles work really well to secure the large saddle sack. Half the fastex is triple zipped tied to each Brooks saddle hoop. The other side is attached to the bag with short leather straps. The bag sits flat on a Nitto mini rack with a light nylon strap

[RBW] PHL Riv friendly LBS

I'm with Justin and cannot recommend Trophy on the basis of my personal experience with repair work (rear der cable wrapped around the chain stay during an overhaul). That said, the owner is knowledgeable, articulate and carries interesting stock. But I won't shop there. Jon in Phila -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

Hi Patrick, The leather straps were sitting in my spare straps box and were the perfect length to allow the bag to sit flat on the mini rack and close to the seatpost. Now that think about it, I guess toe clip straps would have worked too. Interestingly, I carry Irish straps in the saddlesack

[RBW] Re: Challenge Parigi Roubaix on the Ram

as fragile as the Parigi-Roubaix Is it possible that this tire has been misnamed? (BTW, at the risk of offending flat-gods, my Challenge Strada tubulars, a bit narrower than the Parigi-Roubaix, have held up nicely for the last year or so...) -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: WTB: Schmidt SON Edelux

at mitchelljonat...@gmail.com Thanks, Jonathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/UUxoRlFuZWVSajRK. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] FS: Son 28 hub (Silver) Edelux light (Black), both NIB

some use! Also willing to consider partial trade for a Brooks B17 Special or a Selle Anatomica Thanks, Jonathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw

[RBW] Re: FS B17 and Selle Anatomica saddles

Let me know if you'd be at all interested in trading either or both for a new Son hub and/or Edelux light. I just listed them in their own FS post. Thanks, Jonathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion

[RBW] Re: FS: Son 28 hub (Silver) Edelux light (Black), both NIB

, open to an imperial or standard b17 or flyer too. Potentially open to other trades. It may take me a day or two to sort things out and I'll try to get back to each person. Thanks in advance, Jonathan On Jun 5, 8:08 pm, Jonathan Mitchell mitchelljonat...@gmail.com wrote: I bought both

[RBW] FS Son Hub Edelux

think these are fair prices. Let me know, would love these to get some use! Also willing to consider partial trade for a black Brooks B17 or a Selle Anatomica Thanks, Jonathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view

[RBW] Re: FS Son Hub Edelux

The hub is sold, but I still have the black Edelux if anyone's interested. Thanks, Jonathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] Re: FS Son Hub Edelux

Both light and hub are now sold and shipping today. Thanks all! Jonathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/yFwXTojEL1AJ. To post

[RBW] Wood

Grant's blog about the wood bar-end shifters made me think it was time to upload pictures of my '98 Riv Road that I'm currently running with a set of wood rims. The wheels, laced with 36 Revolution butted spokes and shod with 27mm cotton tubulars (80psi) are nicely comfy. The wheels are 5 or

[RBW] Re: Wood

Thanks for the compliments! The big ring is a 44, so a 44x26 double (both chainrings are from TA), and the 6 speed cassette is 13-14-16-18-21-24. The 44x13 is a surprisingly big gear, especially with the larger tires, and I find I can hang in a fast group just fine, 'cause I like to spin. I

[RBW] Re: Wood

//hetchins/index.html close up: http://sheldonbrown.com/org//hetchins/source/3.html On Monday, October 29, 2012 8:14:19 PM UTC-4, ted wrote: Jonathan, as others have said lovely bike. But how is the front shifting with that 18t gap? When I was younger 10 or 11 (42-52 or 53) seemed standard

[RBW] Re: Wood

Hey Bobby, I'm going to try to make it in 2013, especially if it's in Western Jersey. My Dad lived for years in Frenchtown, on the Delaware. Great rides on both sides of the river... Jonathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Abridged summary of rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com - 48 Messages in 13 Topics

I live in northern nj. I have on orange Rambouillet. I also ride an olive green long haul trucker. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 16, 2012, at 8:58 AM, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Today's Topic Summary Group: http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/topics Front rack

[RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs

I'm in Maplewood, NJ, with a '98 RivRoad. I'm an all-steel, all-wool sort of rider, from way back... worked in the Montclair Bikery in the 70s, and raced back then... My Riv is my main ride these days, although I also love my '89 steel Harry Havnoonian. I also have a BikeFriday tandem with

[RBW] Re: Water Gap Adventure Loop - April 13-14

Bobby, gonna try for this. -- 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 group, send email

[RBW] Re: Bombadil v. 2.0 and new Fatty Rumpkins

This leads me to ask a question I've had for a while: What ever happened to the early Riv devotion to horizontal dropouts? I guess I'd prefer I nice long dropout to either of these mentioned options! On Monday, March 18, 2013 11:35:53 PM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I'll take

[RBW] Gilles Berthoud stainless steel vs SKS Chromoplastic fenders

I run bikes with both. Both are flapped. Berthouds are sturdier, longer and offer better coverage in the wet but no QR. SKS are cheaper, work fine, have quick releases. If they do catch on something. I can't imagine Berthoud stays coming loose without much trauma. (See recent Blug post). I

[RBW] Re: Back to Earth 2

I enjoyed the movie very much. Thanks. -- 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 group,

[RBW] Practical differences - SON vs Shimano Dyno hub?

Hey Tony. I've run the Ultegra level Shimano generator hub for 7-8 years and it continues to work perfectly on my daily LHT commuter. A couple years ago I put a SON hub on my Rambouillet and don't feel any difference. They're both great and with efficient LEDs, I run with headlights all the

[RBW] From bar ends to thumbies

Yes, Michael, I switched from a bar end to a Thumbie on my Noodle handlebar'd commuter. It works perfectly. Consider exactly where you will mount them and measure accordingly. Mine is on the wedge-taper section nearest the stem. Right/rear shifter only. Also, I used a 90 degree brake noodle

[RBW] Riv e-bike conversion?

Hi Cecily. I was recently diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis and needed help to continue commuting daily to work. So, I converted my Surly LHT to a Bionx pedalelec system. I also ride a Riv / Kellogg Rambouillet and specially chose the LHT for the conversion because the Bionx system adds 18

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

http://www.bikefriday.com/bicycles/tandem/322 I have a Bike Friday Family Tandem. It is a twenty inch wheel bike, and the small wheels lets you have a lot of flexibility -- It works as well with two adults as it does with very little kids in back -- and without the clamp on kid tandem crank**.

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell: Normcore for Cyclists?

I'm eclectic enough that something I do or wear is always in vogue, but everything else drags me down to just weird. Grin. Even mores when I wore a kilt and needed huge bludgers to walk. Sardonic grin. @ Deacon Patrick - thanks for that. I just burst out laughing on the train. So true- there's

[RBW] Squishy Brakes

DP - I'd look to replace the brake cable housing and ferrules. Jon in Phila -- 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] Carradice Duxback Poncho - Opinions?

Hi Bobby, I've had a Duxback poncho for years. With spats I stay dry and it's my choice for cold rainy days with a light layer underneath. It is less wonderful in high winds, acting like a sail. Of course with the wind at my back, I get where I'm going lickety split. That said, I just ordered

[RBW] Paul Thumbies or IRD stem mounted shifters?

Hi Mike, I use a right hand thumbie on my Rambouillet with a silver shifter and on my LHT / Bionx with a DA shifter. Rear levers are on the DT (Rambouillet) and bar end (LHT). Both bikes have Nitto Noodle handlebars and interruptor brake levers. I think the key to installation is using a 90

[RBW] Friction shifting and pulleys again

Hey Doug, I run the same cassette and crankset with an inexpensive SRAM 5 something on my 650b Rambouillet. The original 105 front derailer works great and I hardly use it. Rear shifting happens with a silver shifter on a Paul thumbie mounted on the handlebar. A silver shifter on the down tube

[RBW] Ram/Rom/Red 650b Conversions.

Hi David, I converted my 58 Rambouillet to 650b and enjoy it very much. It needed brake posts and paint. No issues with the low bb, but I understood the potential bottom bracket drop issue at the outset. Last week I switched the cockpit to Albatross bars on a long stem and now have a plush

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Shipping details arrived via email today. My Clem will get here next Friday -- 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: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Thanks for posting pics of the grey. I ordered a complete Clem Smith in the same color. Trying not to get too anxious. -- 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,

[RBW] Clem Smith fenders?

I have a Clem arriving tomorrow. Can anyone recommend which model fender will work the best? Will the longer chain stays affect mounting? Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith fenders?

Tim, My Clem has 700c / 29 in wheels. Jonathan -- 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.co

[RBW] Clem Smith fenders?

Thank you all for the input. Looks like the SKS P65 are the way to go with larger tires. Clem will be my first bicycle with proper fender clearance and comfy tires. Jonathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Clem Smith fenders?

I meant B65. -- 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 group, send email to

[RBW] eCLEM

Love it! I did something similar with my LHT (opting to leave the Ramboulliet analog). Echoing a previous poster, fat tires are a good idea. You'll get going faster than you might be used to and a poor man's suspension provides much better control on uneven surfaces. Jon Shinefeld PhilaPA --

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

Ditto on the Keens -- 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 group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Rivs on the Great Divide Route?

I rode the GDMBR Canada section in July 2015 from Banff to Eureka, MT. I rode on 2.1 inch tires. It worked OK, I guess. This July 2016 I'm going to ride the Montana section with 3 inch tires. So, bottom line: 2.1 will do, but more rubber is highly desirable on this trail. When the going

Re: [RBW] Rivs on the Great Divide Route?

My experience is that Divide Riders are pretty savvy with the proper way to camp in bear country. Divide Riders are the type who do their homework. Hang your food, don't eat in or near your tent, wear your bear spray on your person, and be bear aware. I rode with Anne Paulson on the Canada

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

...achievement unlocked? On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 11:13:20 AM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: > > What tires are on there? > > KJ > > > On Monday, March 28, 2016 at 1:41:55 AM UTC-4, Jonathan Neve wrote: >> >> Long time listener, first time caller. Got my Appaloos

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

I agree here...I think the wording is just a little suggestive without taking the Atlantis into account. On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 7:25:21 AM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote: > > I think he just took the two bikes that the Appaloosa was said to be a mix > of, and put famous probably in Riv's own

[RBW] Re: First Rivendell, first ride, first post, New Joe Appaloosa

Gorgeous! Nice build. On Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 9:04:51 AM UTC-5, 2016_joeApp wrote: > > Got my "Joe" on Wed. built on Fri. Went for a 20 mile ride!. All I can say > is Wow!!! Rides smooth as silk. My ride is a 62 never had one that big. > What a difference the correct size can make!!!

[RBW] Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

It's the Soma Porteur rack. Still debating on what to use with it. I go back and forth between wanting a giant basket on there and also not wanting one on there. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on tubeless?

I converted the stock rims on my Appaloosa with two layers of Stan's tape, Stan's valves and a little sealant. I'm using Specialized Fast Trak tubeless tires (it's been fabulous), and have a similar setup as another poster with Pacenti SL23 rims and Compass Barlow Pass setup tubeless - I've

[RBW] GF looking for riv bike size 50

Girlfriend is looking for a riv bike in good condition for sale in the bay area. -- 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: Waterford Paint

Oh boy, I've been waiting for a thread like this! I was installing a front rack in my building's bike garage and thoughtlessly leaned my bike against a haggard ebike to admire my work. It slipped and the TT scraped (screeeach) against the licence plate hanger of the ebike. My Clem, yes, just a

[RBW] Re: GF looking for riv bike size 50

Hi all, Sorry I was having trouble figuring out how to work this message board. Thank you for all the tips. Friend got me in touch with the person who owns the Bridgestone rb-t. thanks again. On Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 6:57:54 PM UTC-7, Jonathan Thomas wrote: > > Girlfriend is l

[RBW] Looking for large Nitto rear rack

No rush but looking for a Nitto rear rack for my bike if anyone is looking to sell? Thank you. -- 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] Clem RD Chain Tension

Hi there, my wife and four month old son were away this weekend so I had little choice but to tinker with the Clem. This tinkering amounted to installing an old RD that I had in my parts bucket from an old MTB. Straightforward enough, right? Sort of. Upon rerouting the chain, I noticed that I

[RBW] Re: Clem RD Chain Tension

Thanks, Bill. I noticed that you've posted in the past about running a GS XT with success. You noted 'stocking up' on them as you liked them so much (don't recall model). The chain will wrap big/big without the RD (likely a couple links overlap, at least). Even in the pic you can see there

Re: [RBW] Clem RD Chain Tension

lely academic. > > Of course, you could always put the other rd back on ... > > On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 7:45 AM, Jonathan Anderson <jonand...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> Hi there, my wife and four month old son were away this weekend so I had >> little choice bu

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

Eric, your bike is gorgeous. Perfect proportions to my eye. I'm also in Phila (650 Rambouillet) and would enjoy a local Riv ride. Jon On Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 8:36:09 PM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Hi all- > > After six months with the commuter SimpleOne as my only bike, I decided to

[RBW] FS: Blue 61 Rambouillet

the workday. I work downtown in San Francisco. Please be sure to email me directly for any questions djjo...@gmail.com Thanks for looking, Jonathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] WTB Mark's Rack or other small rack solution to fit Joe Appaloosa

Austin, Texas. On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 8:48 AM lum gim fong wrote: > You east coast or west coast? > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >

[RBW] WTB Mark's Rack or other small rack solution to fit Joe Appaloosa

Hey there, Looking for a Mark's Rack, if anyone has one collecting dust. Or if you're seeing this post and found a better solution you like for the carrying of a basket on a Joe, let me know. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Advice on Choosing a New Rivendell Appaloosa, Hillborne or Clem

Weth- That is a beautiful conversion. I really like the look and it is a beautiful bike. I never considered switching the wheels. I haven't seen many Romulus bikes without the drop handlebars and that never crossed my mind. I really enjoy the Romulus but liked the idea of having a bike with

[RBW] Re: Advice on Choosing a New Rivendell Appaloosa, Hillborne or Clem

I think I am picking up a little bit a consensus. The Appaloosa would be the first choice. I could dial in the fit better and great overall bike if in my budget. The Clem is a great second choice and depending on budget might be moly first choice. Also with a rivendell it seems like they are

[RBW] Re: Advice on Choosing a New Rivendell Appaloosa, Hillborne or Clem

I love the Romulus but would like an option for fatter tires and a more upright position. I can only fit 28 marathons with fenders. I really like the Soma handlebars and think it would be great to have a more relaxed bike that could trails and handle the bumps on the commute. My first bike I

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice on Choosing a New Rivendell Appaloosa, Hillborne or Clem

I think the Sam is a great bike and probably would work for all of my needs. I like that the Joe does provide the option for wider tires though 40mm is probably as wide as I would need and that it represents an evolution of Grant's philosophy and of the Atlantis. I am in Portland and might

[RBW] Re: FS Sam Hillborne 55cm Albastache bars

I could PM probably because this is an old posting. I would be interested if still available -- 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 on Choosing a New Rivendell Appaloosa, Hillborne or Clem

I am lucky to live near Rivelo in PDX but hope to make it to Walnut Creek one day. -- 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] Advice on Choosing a New Rivendell Appaloosa, Hillborne or Clem

This is my first post. I have been commuting regularly now for over a year and ready to buy a new bike with my wife's support. We will be going to one car and VW will partially subsidize this purchase with the Diesel Scandal settlement. I am struggling to decide which model to buy and was

[RBW] Re: Advice on Choosing a New Rivendell Appaloosa, Hillborne or Clem

I just got my wife a clementine from someone in Portland. She is pregnant so can't ride it yet but it is a much better looking bike in person then I think some of the pictures showed.i might be more excited then she is. I spend my time shopping for my own bike and only end up buying her one. I

[RBW] Re: Advice on Choosing a New Rivendell Appaloosa, Hillborne or Clem

Thanks Michael. I normally bike home on the waterfront and could meet up. Currently with the water levels I have to bike on the west side. Have you used it for touring? Why did you choose that model over others? I love the albatross bars I put on an old jamis steel cycle cross bike and wouldn't

[RBW] Re: Sam

Would love to hear your experience. Enjoy! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Advice on Choosing a New Rivendell Appaloosa, Hillborne or Clem

Joe- I agree at least for my situation. I don't really want to put money into the change as well as would rather apply it to building up a Joe. It also seems risk free because if I don't like the Joe I could always sell it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] FS 56 cm double TT Sam frame

Sent you a PM -- 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 group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Rovendell Romulus Modifications

Joe, What do you think of the Appaloosa? Still tempted to purchase one though I might drag my feat until they are all sold. On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 6:50:19 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > My long departed Rom wore cross levers and 32c Paselas for a while. I rode it > on some singletrack

[RBW] Rovendell Romulus Modifications

I was thinking of modifying my Romulus and was curious what others have done. I currently have the noodle drop bars and was thinking of putting on cross check levers. However I was wondering what handlebars folks have used. Most of the pictures online kept the drop bars. However I one of the

[RBW] Rovendell Romulus Modifications

Weth - your conversion has gotten me thinking and then I saw a comment I think from Grant comparing the Sam Hillborne to the Romulus, except for wheel size. Have your ridden and Sam and can you compare? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] FS 56 cm double TT Sam frame

I had the same problem. You need to switch to Desktop mode. Can't PM in the mobile mode. Have a great trip. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Quickbeam on eBay

Here is a 52 but needs a repair of the frame. Would be fun for the right project. I had someone in Portland repair/replace a top tube for $200. https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/6062461854.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] ISO/WTB/WTT - New-ish Large Olive Saddlesack

RIvelo in PDX should have one. I just purchased one last week. -- 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: Appaloosa build - beta version

I just got a 55 Joe and I don't have much extra for stand over. My PBH is 85. Great bike. -- 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: FS: Betty Foy 58 cm frame/fork/BB/brakes/seatpost - $750 + shipping OBO

I wish I could. What a great deal. -- 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 group,

[RBW] Re: (maybe) WTB Brooks B68 - Question regarding brooks saddle for Joe Appaloosa

when it arrives. I think springs are great for a bike > that may see some hairy off-roading. > > On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 10:15:03 PM UTC-4, Jonathan D. wrote: > I am loving my new Joe Appaloosa.  I think I officially bought the final 55 > Silver from Rivelo on Saturday.  I re

Re: [RBW] Re: (maybe) WTB Brooks B68 - Question regarding brooks saddle for Joe Appaloosa

I had the same question. It sounds like it is similar to the B68 with the new material. -- 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: Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

Thanks for sharing treetop. I like the designs. I bookmarked the page. -- 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: FS: Blue 61 Rambouillet

Bump! On Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 5:49:22 PM UTC-8, Jonathan Thomas wrote: > > Hi everyone - I'm selling my blue 61 Ram. I bought it from Pedal > Revolution in San Francisco in 2015 for $2150. I've since replaced plenty > of parts - new cassette, chain, center chainrin

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