[RBW] Re: Is tube patching a permanent, reliable fix?

Yes, but you gotta do it right. Steve P. mentioned sandpaper in another thread, used to rough up the surface, which I think also acts to take off whatever oxidation might hinder adhesion. After I've glued and applied the patch, I "spread" my patch like butter on the edges using my finger and a

[RBW] Underbiking on the 2003 Curt Custom

Cool stream! In the skateboard universe Alburquerque is known as drainage ditch heaven, do you ever ride the big concrete ones? The only time I've been close to those legendary culverts was during a deluge in 1997. We were denied the opportunity as we had to make tracks east, not being able to

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

Honestly, I'm looking forward to mudding it up. Was hoping for a burnt pumpkin, but blue's good. Are you in and around NYC Marty? There's a swiftly growing contingent of step through rivs on wasternmost L.I., can't wait to see your mighty Silver rearing it's headtube soon (certainly two days

[RBW] Re: Let it Begin! (Winter, that is)

Lovely! It's still summer (and a very muggy one at that) for at least another minute or so in NYC. Can't hardly wait for the snow to fall. What's that whopper of a front tire you have on there? Looks huge, maybe lens distortion, but from that angle it looks close to 3", maybe it's the snow

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

Mine's still hanging from the pipes in my office, I spent valuable build time trying and failing to track down a 26.8 seatpost with mucho setback. So I'll start tomorrow night too, how long until the fully built unveiling? -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

Bicycle transplant The donor Clem

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

It feels pretty teensy when compared to the Clem's 67. I might throw some Albastache bars on there for the aeroness of it all, but these big steel albatross had sifted down to the bottom of the parts box so I felt they deserved some vitamin D. -KaI BK NY -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Wrecked my Atlantis

Yikes! Heal up quick. Hopefully you've got another bike to roll in the meantime while it's off in the capable hands of Bilenky (get some S couplers while they're bringing it back to new?) And in the future may you never need frame correction, but if you do and want to stay local, Johnny Coast

[RBW] Re: Nitto Bar "TT" Markings -- ID help

U... sorry about that girl's bike holler, I've since become more enlightened and less inebriated. -Kai BK NY On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 10:18:40 AM UTC-4, Bob B wrote: > > Called HQ--Will was certain they are the heat treated aluminum. That's > cool. Didn't bother to ask what the

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

That's just about perfect. -Kai BK NY -- 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: Huge Rosco Mixte

Looking good Marty! And something to look forward to, proof that the Bubbe "planes", notice in this video the delicate flex patterns of thee Will's mountain mixte making possible the impossible! (For a lesser frame that is) https://youtu.be/2_GnM4MLYBs And thanks to the Patricks for inspiration

[RBW] Re: Brooks B68 for sale

I've had many successes replying privately to authors on a mac, even on my samsung phone in desktop version (optioned at the bottom of the page). So maybe it's your browser?, I currently use Chrome for both. And back on the subject of B68's, with the relative lack of these in the world, it's

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring 4-7

Lobster those mitts! So much better for biking that way, and you still have the warmth benefit of naked neighbors for your fingers. Riv content- dangle your fingers in piping hot coffee. But seriously, lobster mitts rule! -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring 4-7

"Need" of course being very strong language for my love of lobstahz, but how much do we really need anything that we know and love? In my experience lobster mitts give most all the benefits of gloves and mittens in one cozy unit, couple those with some studded tires and ride like the wind!, in

[RBW] Re: DIY: Blow up a chain into two pieces

I've been told that modern chains needn't be "spot on" to be perfectly fine on a single speed. Not sure if this advice carries over to an improvised multi to single speed set up, but with dedicated single speed/track stuff, close enough is good enough. At least that's what I was told after

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

Plan to?, no. but do?, unfortunately yup. This is my most favorite frame ever, and if I could afford a back-up I'd nab this in a second. PBH range on this is massive, as the step through provides plenty of clearance. I'd think a 90cm'r would be workable, but crank those legs up to 95-101 and

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

I would like to put it on hold for a few years please... Thanks -Kai BK NY -- 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: Fixed Flywheel for the Brain

I flopped my flip flop wheel last night and gave fixed a brief try out on my street. It felt weird, I think foot retention would make it feel better? Anyways, I tried a skid like I see all the folks do on the bridges and the result was scary funny, I guess that's where retention is very

[RBW] Re: Clem L question

2.4" is easily the case with my 65, but that may vary through the range of sizes. -Kai BK NY On Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 1:24:35 PM UTC-5, Garth wrote: > > According to the Clem-L page, 2.4" > > *with fenders. * > On Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 12:13:09 PM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: >>

[RBW] Re: Pics of your 59cm Clem L's

How skinny? Were those big schwalbes tubeless compatible? They're so good without tubes (in both durability and comfort). Perhaps there's a Croton run/bike swap in the future? And, regarding step through frames, there absolute only thing missing for me, in my experience, is the ability to

[RBW] Re: Pics of your 59cm Clem L's

I've made a strava record of a recent trip up there following on the tail of an experienced guide, and have the occasional Sunday to roll about relatively aimlessly. A nice blustery days ride sounds lovely to me, to Croton dam or wherever... -Kai BK NY On Monday, November 20, 2017 at 10:54:15

Re: [RBW] 650b Nokian/Suomi A10 tires may not be available

It'll vastly improve the sudden stopping power of your rim brakes as well! -Kai BK NY On Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 11:49:25 AM UTC-5, Peter White wrote: > > Um, yeah, that'll work! > > On Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at 11:24 AM, Lee Legrand > wrote: > >> For all those who will need

[RBW] Help in selecting a 700C rim for my Appaloosa

Cliffhangers! Anything else is too civilized. It's been said already that they're great for rim brakes, and yes they're heavier than skinnier rims, putting plenty of thick brake track under those brakes for a long life, but their best attribute is in running bigger tires at lower pressures

[RBW] Help in selecting a 700C rim for my Appaloosa

And a quote from the velocity page- "OPTIMAL TIRE WIDTH: 45mm - 65mm TIRE INTERFACE: Clincher / Tubeless" 42mm would be fine, but who wants those pizzacutters?! Your appaloosa can fit big, so use that space be it for clincher or tubeless, as it's good to have options. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Quickbeam (with extra beausage!)

Brad's done his very best to make this look as bad as it could, because he's nice and an excellent photographer. This is a screamin' deal on a perfectly lovely bike you won't be afraid to lock up. That peace of mind should come at a premium, but here it is, deeply discounted. No Better Bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Shifter 2 project revived

Classy fillets. Biggish road frame means not being huge? 1 size fits all kinda large folks? A 68 roadini would fly off the shelves! -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] First 64cm Clem L

That's beeauuutiful. I like that the seatstays are curvy. The 65 Clem H's are straight as an arrow (not that that's bad, just not curvy is all). Someone was selling some regular bullmoose bars on here that might be perfect for that bike, and if you cruise around town locking it up regularly,

[RBW] Re: First 64cm Clem L

Curved stays = rear suspension! I think the history of the Clem lineage began with the seat lugs on the Highs. That they had been made for a big frame and the way to work around the fixed seat stay angles for multiple sizes was the curve. I think that's why the 65 H has no curve. Glad they've

Re: [RBW] Re: Fixed Gear Snow Ride

Patrick, the mountain mixte is the obvious answer! I'm new to this mountain mixte thing, but I've found it to be much preferable to the other option. With a step through you can really dance around, allowing for maximum finesse on rocky trails. Being able to catamaran your body so readily and

[RBW] Re: From Schwivendell to Rivwaukee (Rivay-wah-kay) aka Chasing a Unicorn?

I love my 65 Clem with Chocomooses, never ever give yours up. And enjoy that Baby!! -Kai BK NY On Friday, December 1, 2017 at 4:43:14 PM UTC-5, Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > > Hi RBWOBunch, > > > > I’m a newer member here… I've added a few comments to some recent threads > but otherwise had

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Photos on Riv Website

My 700c Clem came with Kenda Kwick-Nines and they're a great tire. Maybe they're so much better than the other Kendas, or maybe my opinion is worthless, but the only definite I've got to add here is I wish they'd post some photos of the giant Clem L's that just came in. I was all set to get

[RBW] Anyone selling a mountain mixte?

Like Bill said, but I'll go ahead and say what mine's worth to me- $3000 a pound, but you gotta buy the whole steer. -Kai BK NY -- 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

[RBW] Beartown Mountain Overnight, Cheviot, Rain, Question

Looks like a fun trip! What cranks do you have on there? I've got some tripledoubles around I could possibly trade you for. -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Alex DM 24 Rims

They're fine rims, yes, but after tasting both my Clem says it prefers Cliffhangers. Tubeless being so clemish and whatnot. -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] 10x200 challenge complete

And the step through breezes into 2nd place! Nice. Much congratulations on a huge accomplishment. -Kai BK NY -- 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] Found Stolen Riv in LA - Help me find the owner!

I don't think anyone's asked, and maybe it's a most terrible question, but no, it's not, because maybe the goddess placed it in your path, but does it fit you?? I hope so, and not just because it doesn't fit me... -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Beartown Mountain Overnight, Cheviot, Rain, Question

What size cranks do you roll? -Kai Up the way -- 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

[RBW] Re: Made in Taiwan AHH?

71cm with a any degree of slanted toptube would make for some seriously massive bikeage, so I'd guess not. 68cm with 2 degrees for meas please... -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Your favorite Rivendell?

Nice! Pleasure sharing the road with you Todd. I'm usually hitting the Queensboro at 8:40ish, but that day's meeting promised all the coffee and treats I could wolf down before the 9am start, thus the five minutes ahead of late... I was looking at a photo on here of an orange quickbeam and saw

[RBW] Barsack (sackville) help needed

I riveted some coroplast in, works great. Ever present bandanna keeps the noise down. There's something that'd work better but I didn't have any on hand... -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Which tire (and can I get by without sealant?) for AZ road/dirt

I've had the same exasperating experience with newly sealanted tubes. I've found that sealant needs a little time to settle in and do it's job. It's miraculous once the internal skin settles. -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

Not framesavered and assembled in Taiwan (so lubed, but not exceedingly so), so any extra you've got to give is a good thing. -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Which tire (and can I get by without sealant?) for AZ road/dirt

Not a scientific conclusion, but a week should do before embarking on any epic excursion. -Kai BKNY -- 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] NYC riders: fenders year-round?

Garbage juice spritzer is the key to winning just riding in NYC. I've been without fenders for a year and am stinkier/better than ever! That blurted, the only reason I haven't been using them is that I laminated up my own fenders and have had the job of rigging homemade fender stays on the

[RBW] Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

I was told my 2016 Clemplete was not framesavered, so that's a great development. Or maybe it was and whomever I spoke with was of the correct mindset that more framesaver is good framesaver. -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

“When you buy an assembled bike from us, we’ve already sprayed it.” could specifically mean a bike assembled by Rivendell from a frame. The completes are assembled in Taiwan, or at least they were. Taiwan could certainly be the we in "we've", but it's worth a call to say hello and make sure

[RBW] WTT :: 68cm Quickbeam for Huge Rosco Mixte

The huge Rosco is an amazing bike, as is a 68 Quickbeam, best of luck finding a trade. Curious how you feel about the big Clem low, not that I've got one to trade, but what makes you want the Rosco step through specifically? I've got a 65 Clem high and the Rosco, I take my kids on both. The

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

"Open it up " And fill it with framesaver! I want those tubes to look like my plaque filled arteries!! If there's no room for rust there must not be rust!!! I like ice cream Kittens! -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] 59/65cm 700c/29er Clems with 29x2.5 Surly Extraterrestrials?

You have the clearance, but do you want to use it is the question, and a good one. The taller your wheel gets, the more it affects steering and general steadiness. I've got my 65 wearing 2.25 Thunderburts with 4 oz. of sealant in each ultralight tube. The steering is great, the roll superb, the

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

And another potential wrench- I heard a rumor that Weigle's framesaver is rebranded boeshield. Since boeshield leaves a nice layer of waxy goop in it's wake I never questioned the rumor or it's effectiveness as a framesaver. That said, I still opt for Weigle's when it's a available option. -Kai

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

Thanks for the clarification Garth! Sorry to all for spreading falsehoods around these parts, having a can of each at home there's no excuse for my never having done a side by side comparison, I'm just glad I've never resorted to using Weigle's on my chain. -Kai BKNY -- You received this

[RBW] Quickbeam: favorite tires?

38mm schwalbe g-ones are fantastic on a Quickbeam, and they're relatively inexpensive -Kai BKNY -- 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: First Riv: 26” Toyo Atlantis

Regarding the braze-on extenders you're making, will sway be an issue? Maybe it's minimal enough not to notice. Maybe you've got that covered via shims against the fork leg. Regardless, have a great trip. -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: U locks and Pitlocks

Regarding battery powered angle grinders. It's not minutes, it's seconds. I just cut a friend's wheel lock and U-lock a couple weeks back on 11th st. in the East Village. Like I said, seconds, and no one stopped to ask a thing about whether or not it was my bike or even to complain about the

[RBW] WTB- 200mm bullmoose bars

Anybody have a looong bullmoose bar they're not using? I just swapped out bars on my Rosco Bubbe mega mixte and need a few more cm of extension. I've got good stuffs for trade as well, please PM if you can help me out. kaivierstra at gmail.com Thanks -Kai BKNY -- You received this message

[RBW] Marty's Step-through Single

Happy Father's day my fellow M.O.M.! That's a beautiful and smart bicycle. -Kai BKNY -- 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: Cracking paint or (gulp) cracking frame?

Not that you need it, but these chainstay sandwiches that rivendell sells are great for taking care of your chainstays/kickstand plate when using a kickstand. It doesn't look like a kickstand related scratch

[RBW] Re: Cracking paint or (gulp) cracking frame?

A wise man once, maybe twice, said "even great bikes break". If it is cracked, at least it's a fairly straightforward repair. -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Huge Rosco Mixte

The step through really shines if and when you're using a rear seat, but out of the seat pedal mashing with the rear childed Monster Rosco is unadvisable. Out of the saddle pedal stompage is unadvisable with a kid out back on a 65 Clem H as well, but considerably less unadvisable than with a

[RBW] Re: Generations of Clems

The first and only generation of 65 Clems had straight seat stays because (I believe) they were the frame that was intended for the surplus of seat lug castings that were the original push to produce the frame in the first place. The curved seat stays were a work around to accommodate the

[RBW] pinching fenders and Quickbeam clearances

I ran fenders on my quickbeams no problem, but it looked pretty ugly. I used sks with the quick releases front and back to facilitate wheel removal and general safety. When I upped the tire size I just split the fenders and bracketed them so that there was no actual fender between the frame and

[RBW] Re: Hubbuhubbuh Tandem, large WIP

Patch, I'll be doing solo trips from Northern Brooklyn to the UWS, if you see me, hop on! And thank you Julian! I had the extendo stem maxed for the kid (just for a test sit, no rolling), and I never set it back to typical adult size for that ill fated test ride, my mistake. I'll be watching

[RBW] Re: WTB or WTT: choco-moose

56 wide Albatross by chance? And what neat stems? -Kai BKNY On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 11:15:50 PM UTC-4, cbone97 wrote: > > will buy, trade, or some of both for your choco-moose. > > I have albas, dove bars, gripster and grip king pedals, a couple of neat > nitto mtb stems...lemme know what you

[RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

Ron and Patrick- When I was a kid my dad (a physicist who worked as an engineer for M.I.T.'s Lincoln Laboratory for 50 years) told me to watch closely how my pinewood derby car acted during the big race. He explained before hand that my car, with it's weight pushed as far back as we could get

[RBW] U locks and Pitlocks

Here in NYC I use a small U-lock around the frame to the bike rack or post with a fairly heavy cable running from my front wheel, through my seat rail, down through the rear wheel, terminating at the U-lock. Someone could clip the cable, but then they'd be faced with removing the parts they

[RBW] U locks and Pitlocks

And dirt the bikes up a bit. Many thieves can't differentiate between any bike's quality and judge purely by how shiny a bike is (and how tangled up in locks it is). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Hubbuhubbuh Tandem, large WIP

Not quite ready for prime time here with this tandem, and my smarter, better, more sane half has "no way, no how'd" it after submitting to a block long test run. I'm hoping to dial it in a bit and try for a redo soon, maybe get the stoker bars a little forward would do it. I put the shifters

[RBW] Re: What do Riv riders like for front low rider racks?

Option #2- strip and braze (then paint?/wax?/rust) Then braise, eat, and ride away into the sunset... -Kai BKNY -- 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] Re: What do Riv riders like for front low rider racks?

The tubus clamps are a great option. Use some gaffers tape and the provided rubber shim and no harm will come to your fork, guaranteed. -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Hubbabubba Frame For Sale

194cm wheelbase on a large Hubbuhubbuh (rough measurement of a dangling bike) 66cm-ish virtual captain toptube (62 actual) 70cm-ish stoker toptube (51 actual) -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Hubbabubba Frame For Sale

And all Hubbuhubbuhs are 650b, easily clearing 2.35s... -- 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

[RBW] Re: Your favorite Rivendell?

After a 64 Hillborne, (only)two 68 Quickbeams, a 65 Clem H, a Will's Mountain Mixte, and a Hubbuhubbuh. The Beams were super, the Clem does whatever I want it to, the Hillborne was the first bike that fit, and the tandem is too fresh to judge. But the mixte?, that bike rules. Had to do some

[RBW] Do Ergon grips fit on a Nitto 23.5 bar?

Make your own ergonomic bars with some lengths of rope* bound under cloth tape. Very comfy, full custom, 23.5 and beyond! -Kai BK NY *anything really. Old socks? Napkins? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Thoughts/considerations for Clem as daily do-it-all bike?

I love my Clem H, even though I just took it apart and transferred the parts to a step through Rosco Bubbe. Most people are saying it's a relaxed bike that's good for going slow, but the whole truth is it does a great job of going fast when you want it to (But my Rosco Bubbe is faster!, and

[RBW] Re: Velolumino Tail light wiring (grounding)

Aluminum is a better electrical conductor than steel, so the ground should be even better? -Kai BK NY -- 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] How to mount B tail light on this rack?

Two small p-clamps on the rack would do the trick, or howzabout a fancy (or not) fender mount? Only problem with the p-clamps would be that the top of the light might be above the edge of the rack. Only problem with a fender mount is, where do you buy a cool two bolt fender mount? Is the rack

[RBW] cork-grip removal

Shellac them and light the shellac on fire while it's still wet! That or keep crumbling it off until you can rub away any glue. Did you use glue? If you didn't use glue this ought to be really easy, so I'll assume there's glue that can be scrubbed clear with some elbow grease. -Kai BK NY --

[RBW] Bullnose bars for long gravel rides?

They're long distance comfortable with some ergon grips, in my experience at least. I've never taken them past 60 miles in a day. -Kai BK NY (holidaying in snowy Salt Lake City, bikelessish) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Fixed Flywheel for the Brain

Yeah, no skidding for me, it's just what I've come to associate with fixed gear cycling, that and riding backwards in circles (anybody got that skill?) Might get some retention though. -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Top Gear Ride on the Trails

Patrick, big or small gorillapod? I've broken enough smalls to never look back after my big gorillapod purchase this last summer. Not that it's huge, but it seems like it's going to last versus the fiddlyness of the smalls. -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Sackvilke bartube questions?

I made a coroplast stiffener for mine, it would still be nice without it, maybe even better. -Kai BK NY -- 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] Roadini as commuter?

I'm a 220lb 6'8" Fresian non sprinter, but the bike came gently used. Might've been under a roid raging monster at some point, but the man who I purchased it from certainly seemed perfectly calm and kind, and about 200lb wet. It was an oddity for sure. -Kai BK NY -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Roadini as commuter?

I commute on a Quickbeam quite a bit and want to share one concern of mine. This Quickbeam of mine is my 2nd as I murdered the first's bottom bracket shell with a crack from front to back. On my "new" Quickbeam I have some lowriders up front I carry any load I might on, keeping the rear clear

[RBW] My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I like albatross with a 13cm quill stem that's able to drop a bit lower than your threadless adapter will get you. It's what works for me on my Rosco, but I like semi upright tweensville. -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] None of your skinny 48 mm tires for me!

And since you're certainly out shredding the ditches with those beach racers, I'll be patiently awaiting the roll report... Enjoy -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Front-End Update

Tubus makes some very nice clamp on mounts to solve this problem very solidly, or you could use p-clamps without much worry. And to clear things up regarding this versus any other low rider tubus makes, none of them meet with Rivendell's mount location (which is there for many beautiful Nitto

[RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

But it's like letting the Orca starve because seals are so cute! Kind hearted do-gooders wouldn't be that without so much awful stuff in the world. Not to say that we shouldn't be our best selves, but the fact is that's someone else's $3000 rusting away. -Kai BK NY On Thursday, February 1,

[RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

I'm with Marty. -Kai BK NY -- 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

[RBW] Re: Fancy grip-making (starring my bike!)

> > Here's my solution for comfort grips, at least what's going on underneath. > They're now wrapped in green to further solidify the rope's placement and > hide the ugliness (the ends have been trimmed, but the dangles could be fun > if left).

[RBW] What type of bike would make you buy another riv

Bikes are like shoes, I think they're great and I'd like to have to ones I like. I'm lucky I wear a 16 or I'd have way too many shoes. Same is true with bikes, I'm lucky I take a size huge. So, the question of what bike would make me buy another? Easy answer, any bike that fits! Since they're

[RBW] Re: Fixed Gear and Crank Arm Length

I've got a lot of experience using levers, and I always like to use the longest lever I can that will fit within the confines of the job needing doing. Sounds like you need a shorter lever to stay within the confines of the job you need doing, but it'll cost you leverage. Sheldon uses crank arm

[RBW] Re: Fixed Gear and Crank Arm Length

4.8 versus 5.1 gain ratio is the leap between 165 and 175 with a 38x16. Obviously no change in gear inches, but more push needed to get those inches. On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 5:51:03 PM UTC-5, Kainalu V. wrote: > > I've got a lot of experience using levers, and I always like

[RBW] Re: Advise me: what powdercoat color for Riv #2, the '99 Joe Starck gofast?

https://goo.gl/images/DBhMtP I think this will link you to the Crust Lightning bolt paint. I don't know what it is but it looks like a delicious candy coating in real life. I'll probably never do a repaint, but if I did... ..and you should -Kai BK NY On Friday, February 9, 2018 at 12:13:15

[RBW] Re: last chance for 53cm Frank Jones

It had a 55.3. Still does I suppose, but it sold. To you? -Kai BK NY -- 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: WTB/WTT- 40 hole 145mm rear hub, or wheel with one. + other tandemy things

I Haven't! But I most certainly will. Right now I'm leaning toward a velocity rear hub if nobody comes out of the woodwork with a dreamy used White Industries hub. I have a vague recollection of Velocity hubs having some sort of quirk, maybe slipping pawls? But the price is much closer to

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT- 40 hole 145mm rear hub, or wheel with one. + other tandemy things

I gave a call today, they've got sets for sale, but since I've got tubeless in mind and a 40 hole dyno hub headed my way, I'll likely end up going with a velocity built rear wheel (novatech/velocity hub and cliffhanger) and locally built front. Anybody familiar with the "zenith" hub sold by

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT- 40 hole 145mm rear hub, or wheel with one. + other tandemy things

Absolutely. The same wheel perfectification specialist is going to build my front wheel... -Kai BK NY -- 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] Hubbuhubbuh wheels search, a horribly disorganized WTB post.

Hello friends, Circumstances have led me to a strong needing and the (foolhardy?) buying of a tandem, and I'm in over my head (low funds and a tandem newbie). Luckily, before I put in any real effort to get some wheels lined up, I realized that the large Hubbuhubbuh, like all the other

[RBW] Re: First Riv/NYC RO

My Bubbe's got the third mount with the mojave cage as well, I use it to carry my big insulated kleen kanteen full of coffee on days that I work in Jersey (rarely). I get a little scared imagining it rattling up and catching the front wheel on a turn (anybody able to confirm this fear as

[RBW] Re: Hubbuhubbuh wheels search, a horribly disorganized WTB post.

Thank you Bill, Thank you Garth, And Thank you Julian, That's reassuring. And I just read what Peter White had to say (Thank you Peter) about cliffhangers being so strong that 36 holes in them was only necessary for tandem applications. So 40 is overkill, and I'm ok with overkill. I won't go

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