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

The correct answer is: "C) Ditch the rear rack entirely" Especially with a step throughish bike (when you're standing and giving it your all up whatever hill of death you may come across), but doubley especially considering your kids can carry their own stack of textbooks now. -Kai On Monday,

[RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

Fingers crossed that they'll make a big one... ..any color will do -Kai On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 6:03:18 PM UTC-5 Nathan F wrote: > From today's BLAHG: > > "1. *RoadUno,* a onespeed derailerless country-kind of bike (not modeled > after a track bike). For pavement, town, commutes. It's

[RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

, but will enjoy the parade nonetheless -Kai On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 8:01:25 PM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > Fingers crossed that they'll make a big one... > ..any color will do > -Kai > > On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 6:03:18 PM UTC-5 Nathan F wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Winter Tire Recs

Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pros, because January through April's gonna see more snow than ever!, probably won't melt until July in Northern Jersey, maybe August. -Kai On Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 7:46:15 PM UTC-5 Brady Smith wrote: > I put a pair of Snoqualmie Pass tires on my BMC monster cross

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

Bad news. I asked and they said they were cancelling all but the smallest of the singlespeeds because of my incessant badgering. Sorry 61ers, Sorry 57ers. Sorry 59ers, Sorry 57.75ers. No singlespeeds for anybody over 5'4"... -Kai JUST KIDDING!! There's already a 64 planned, and with a 6%

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

Howzabout a 68 Zombiebeam? (if you're familiar with Birdman's 'beam you'll know what I mean). I've got two corpses...:) -Kai On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 7:03:17 PM UTC-5 Paul Richardson wrote: > okay, so three of us pulling for the much-larger-than-61cm frameset...is > that enough of a

Re: [RBW] Alternative to Velo Orange Wheel Stabilizer

+1 for velcro straps. Every bike has one wrapped around the handlebar. Use it to hold your front brake lever and B.O.B.'s your uncle! -Kai On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 12:09:06 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Another product that fails to meet the "no user action required" > requirement is a

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for Front Der for Clem H?

How wide is your bottom bracket? You could widen a smidge and it could solve the clearance problem, and that would increase your bottom bracket collection without adding to your front derailer collection. I have a 103 that's certainly too narrow a bottom bracket, and sorry, no obvious answer

[RBW] Re: Running a Mark's rack/basket....AND a handlebar bag?!?!?!

No, not ok. that's going to have ill, very ill, or maybe very very very ill affects on your steering when it's even remotely snug (it could tighten up at will). You're looking for a failsafe, not something to actually do anything until it's needed. You might try a fairly loose loop of paracord

[RBW] Re: cold weather winter riding tips

My favorite thing winter items are split finger mitts that allow for my pointer/middle and ring/pinky to have skin to skin contact. The split allows for good braking while holding tight to the bars. Also known as Lobster mitts. Everything else is just more clothes, but my hands... -Kai On

Re: [RBW] head badges

And make sure to stick it to the headbadge first, then trim away any unsightly tape while you've got the edges in easy sight of your x-acto blade, and stick that sucker willy nilly!* As opposed to on the bike frame first, which would lead to frustrations, or incomplete adhesion depending on

[RBW] Re: Sams and Thule Ridealong

Speaking with little authority outside of the fact that it is the only bike I've ever sold and I regret it, the Sam Hillborne can handle it, no worries. -Kai On Friday, November 20, 2020 at 5:58:33 PM UTC-5 Brady Smith wrote: > Hi all, > > I noticed that some more Sam Hillbornes are coming in

[RBW] Re: Real Maintenance

I'm blessed/cursed with two identical Bubbes that get all the miles. Back when I pedaled one bike along with glee, blissfully unaware to the day to day degradation, I'd ride it until it was in major need of everything (and I can do 98% of my own maintenance), happily. Now that I've got the one

Re: [RBW] Cutting rack stays

To add a couple more cents, regarding grinding dust- most abrasive cutters like grinding wheels on dremels and larger hand grinders are made to cut iron and most all ferrous stuff. If one uses the cutter on aluminum or brass, the "pores" of the wheel will clog with those softer stickier dusts

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Ride

Hillborne's the only bike I've ever sold, and it pains me so terribly awful to think of it. It's in a good place though... Enjoy them Hillybornes! -Kai On Monday, January 4, 2021 at 9:03:21 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > Heartfelt agreement on the Hillborne sentiment. It's the only bike I've

[RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

Where does step through start? I consider my Rosco mountain a step through, but I do need to lift my leg a bit. I think Clem L is lower, but I've never swung a leg through one. -Kai On Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 11:21:14 PM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > There's a famous

[RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

There's a famous one in Seattle, it's purple. Maybe not step through enough? Pretty step through though.. -Kai On Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 11:06:41 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > You know I’m a Clem-lover, and mine took me through the worst days of my > life this last year.

[RBW] Re: WTB: Drop Bar/Stem/Brake/Shifter set up

I've got a 15cm stem and some noodles with a stem mounted shifter and reverse brakes you could put on the noodles. Sound perfect? Are you within bicycle delivery of Brooklyn? Or let us know which kind of what you'd like or if you're entertaining suggestions. To start, I'd suggest not putting

[RBW] Re: Stolen: Silver Clem L 59 SS (NYC)

That bike looks/looked great! I'll keep an eye out. It's likely spray painted all one color now, tires and all, and still looks good! We'll find it, hard to miss... -Kai On Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 2:54:07 AM UTC-5 janehr...@gmail.com wrote: > I am gonna start with the good news:

[RBW] Re: FS: Clem L Complete (64cm)

That's a heckuva deal. Worth that for the wheels and tires alone!(nearly) Is that the standard boscomoose angle or the ultra rare nonstandard version? Great bicycle. -Kai On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 11:02:24 AM UTC-5 Reid Echols wrote: > Hello Bunch, > > Thanks to the purchase of a new

[RBW] Re: VP 001 rebuild kit

Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > Yup, plus one on Spencer's experience. Every V.P. pedal I've had has > developed problems. I've only had two types, 1 set of Harriers, and 2 of > the 001s, all rubbish. I'm on to Fookers, which are overpinned as all heck, > but my feet aren't slippi

[RBW] Re: VP 001 rebuild kit

Yup, plus one on Spencer's experience. Every V.P. pedal I've had has developed problems. I've only had two types, 1 set of Harriers, and 2 of the 001s, all rubbish. I'm on to Fookers, which are overpinned as all heck, but my feet aren't slipping or making unfunny noises and shaking anymore.

[RBW] Re: FS- Billie bars

Bars are claimed. Thanks -Kai On Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 11:31:10 AM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > Have seen some stem swaps in the search for reach nirvana, but they're > clean and strong and yours for $75 plus shipping. > https://photos.app.goo.gl/xxWQeqNCx7kTJprf8 >

[RBW] FS- Billie bars

Have seen some stem swaps in the search for reach nirvana, but they're clean and strong and yours for $75 plus shipping. https://photos.app.goo.gl/xxWQeqNCx7kTJprf8 Would make a great last minute Father's day gift. Thanks -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Sam Hillborne Frameset - Walnut Creek

That's a great bike frame, maybe better than the one that I most regrettably sold, in that it's got an actual pump peg rather than the pump nub mine had. Definitely born in Wisconsin as all of the 64's were. Helluva bike for a heckufa deal. Deeter, pick it up for a spare... Too far up the road

Re: [RBW] FS: RAMBOUILLET (56CM) GREEN LATE PRODUCTION

$7,200, but you cover shipping, tack on another 4 large if it's an Alex Special. But in all seriousness, hope to see this bike cruising the Hudson soon... -Kai On Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 10:39:24 PM UTC-4 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: > Not cool to make a higher offer. > > On Tuesday, June 15,

[RBW] Re: Regrets

This 64cm Sam Hillborne- https://photos.app.goo.gl/oe7AdWXzUKB8NF8dA but it's in a good home. I popped the seatstay top braze off and had the joy of talking with Richard Schwinn about fixing it better than new, which he did for free. Once I had it back I was busy riding a Quickbeam and a Clem H,

[RBW] Re: FS: 68cm Creamsicle Orange Rivendell Rambouillet F/F/HS/Brakes

Bump for the talls who have the liquidity to move this out of my view... (beautiful bike, bumps and all) -Kai On Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 11:05:27 PM UTC-4 Kieran J wrote: > Hi all, > > Thinking about putting my 68 orange Ram frameset up for sale. I've owned > this since around 2014 and

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

is my best > fitting, best riding Riv so far. I think that about every Riv whenever I > ride them but this time there is something EVEN MORE special going on. So > happy with how this whole build has come together. > > [image: DSC_0949.JPG] > > On Saturday, 8 May 2021

Re: [RBW] FS- 2003 Riv Custom- Curt Goodrich- yes, Patrick Moores'.

On topic- Riv makes bikes for every person in that photograph!, and that's mostly why I love Rivendell... -Kai On Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 10:05:13 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > Sorry, off topic I know, but I can't resist. I'm hardly anti-white; my > father was so WASP that people thought

Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking VO Mojave bottle cage

The larger Kleen Kanteens, insulated and non, fit perfectly in the mojave cage, in case you were still shopping for options. Mojave cages rule. -Kai On Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 11:10:28 AM UTC-4 Lucky wrote: > Well I wanted the Mojave for my son’s bike-to-school commuter bike because > he

[RBW] WTT- my Billie bars for your wide short and shallow drop bars

Your drops, the type popularized by Ronnie Romance and the crust crew, for my Billie bars, popularized by the pride of the silver state, Leah Roadie Crusher. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Sfnt28nunsfaLya48 Thanks -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: WTT- my Billie bars for your wide short and shallow drop bars

backward to forward On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 12:24:53 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > > Nevada's got a lot to love, as do these bars, but I kept gravitating > forward and to the center of these bars because I couldn't get them quite > as forward as I wanted, so the won

[RBW] Re: WTT- my Billie bars for your wide short and shallow drop bars

Leah > > On Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 8:50:51 AM UTC-7 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY > wrote: > >> Your drops, the type popularized by Ronnie Romance and the crust crew, >> for my Billie bars, popularized by the pride of the silver state, Leah >> Roadie Crusher. >

[RBW] Re: Water Bottle and Cage Talk

And I specifically avoid insulated water bottles because someone convinced me once that cold water, particularly on a hot day, is a shock to the system. Can anyone confirm or deny? -Kai On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 8:03:39 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > Because running low on wa

[RBW] Re: Water Bottle and Cage Talk

Because running low on water stinks, I use a 48oz nalgene bottle in my Mojave cage with a 32oz backup in the summer or on a longer ride. Works well in my large triangles, maybe less so on smaller frames. The larger bottle also provides a little more space to blame for the weight of my bikes.

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

gt; Leah > > Sent from my iPad > > On Apr 30, 2021, at 11:12 AM, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY > wrote: > >  > > > > Not my bike, not his bike, but a fine bike. > and check out that Cherubim out back!! > If this is your bike, I made him show me and pose with it... >

[RBW] Re: bolt size on Nitto 32f mini front rack

I'm a little confused and curious, having never seen a 6mm threaded hole on the front of a fork crown, but assuming the fork's not built of something other than metal, wouldn't it be so easy and satisfying to drill out the threading and continue out of the back of the fork, enabling "normal"

Re: [RBW] bolt size on Nitto 32f mini front rack

; --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com > Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy > YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > > On May 3, 2021, at 7:37 PM, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY > wrote: > > ide note/ask, why do some crowns come with a threaded hole on one side? > > > -- You received this

[RBW] Re: bolt size on Nitto 32f mini front rack

onday, May 3, 2021 at 6:53:13 PM UTC-4 Drw wrote: > The thought crossed my mind. Ive never drilled through expensive steel > before. I assume you'd go from the front? how do you not mess up those > threads? > > On Monday, May 3, 2021 at 3:10:38 PM UTC-7 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrot

[RBW] Re: Ride Report

https://www.atlantamagazine.com/news-culture-articles/the-joy-of-pedaling-cross-country-even-in-your-80s/ On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 1:27:32 PM UTC-4 Irv Hoffman wrote: > Thought someone might be interested in this story which appears in the > current *Atlanta* magazine. > All my rides were

[RBW] Re: Clem H sizing, availability

With the sloping toptube, the 65 rides HUGE. I'm at 100PBH or so, and I've not a ton of clearance with 60mm tires. And you're right, you should get the low, you won't regret it. Not sure the H in 65 will ever be made again, or the L... -Kai On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 3:28:41 PM UTC-4 Kevin

[RBW] Re: Clem H sizing, availability

clehank wrote: > >> I heard some people like the jumbo mountain mixte Rosco so much they have >> more than one in their fleet 樂   . >> Wish I had been that smart... >> >> Ryan Hankinson >> West Michigan >> >> On Friday, April 2, 2021 at 1:29

[RBW] Re: Clem H sizing, availability

Here's the answer to everything- search the world for one of these (the precious, the Rosco Bubbe) and be forever happy- https://photos.app.goo.gl/5UqTJPoisD1FiHJc9 Doesn't look as steppy throughy as the Clem L, but still gives some room, and (risking offense to my fellow Clem 65 owners,

[RBW] Re: Nutmeg Spring Break MTB Ride on a Susie

Wicked bike handling! -Kai On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 1:27:21 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) wrote: > Not my video, but I don't think Tin is on here so I'm sharing on his > behalf. Fun video from this past Sunday's mostly singletrack ride in > Connecticut on his new Susie. > >

Re: [RBW] Loose headset? Something more sinister?

Which shop got that brake housing all bunched up on the front (ripples of plastic piling out of the noodle)? They might be in a rush... -Kai On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2:54:56 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > Clarifying my response about REI, It's in response to concerns about the > ano finish

Re: [RBW] Loose headset? Something more sinister?

ave a bad feeling though. > The mechanic seems to not see this as a big deal... I have the worst luck > at bike shops. > Leah > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 14, 2021, at 12:17 PM, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY > wrote: > > Which shop got that brake housing all bunched

Re: [RBW] Loose headset? Something more sinister?

om my iPad > > On Mar 14, 2021, at 12:17 PM, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY > wrote: > > Which shop got that brake housing all bunched up on the front (ripples of > plastic piling out of the noodle)? They might be in a rush... > > -Kai > > On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2:5

Re: [RBW] replace top tube to improve ride

As your framebuilder said, probably best left alone. But, as an amateur brazer, I'd solve the "problem" by cutting the tubes a bit less, leaving nubs to use as lugs for a tube with a outside diameter that matches the inside diameter of the existing toptube. This wouldn't get you down to 1',

[RBW] Re: I decided to ditch LOSCO

Bullmoose Loscos!? That's a thing? How did I miss that? And where? Just to be sure, are you possibly referring to the Chocomooses? Thanks -Kai On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 2:52:43 AM UTC-5 Ed Carolipio wrote: > I have the bullmoose Loscos on my Gus so the flex is actually comfortable >

[RBW] Re: I decided to ditch LOSCO

ofl, my bad I missed it not you. I meant *TOSCO*. Reading comprehension > fail on my part. > > --Ed C. > > On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 7:59:09 AM UTC-8 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn > NY wrote: > >> Bullmoose Loscos!? That's a thing? How did I miss that? And where? Just &

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr. L for Sale

There's no finer Joe Appaloosa anywhere, folks on the hunt should get this before Roberta comes to her senses and holds it tight. Wishing I could buy it for the parts alone. Darn 650b! -Kai On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 9:32:43 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > Brian, my mustard 51 cm Joe A will be

[RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

I'll bet those kids were hollering for another 100 at the end! Very nice. -Kai On Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 9:52:11 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > A friend wanted to ride 100 km yesterday, so I suggested a route which > involved a pretty unreasonable amount of climbing but incredible views

[RBW] Re: Clem H sizing, availability

ring to replace the one I've ridden exclusively the past 1.5yrs >> which will go back into reserve. >> >> Best, >> Brian Cole >> Lawrenceville NJ >> >> >> >> On Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 5:08:12 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY >> wrote: >&

[RBW] Re: Clem's mount for rear wheel lock.

Another voice of dissent here, I use velcro straps that weigh nothing to engage my brake levers when I'm within eyeshot of my bike. Any would be thief will be confused by the locked up brakes long enough for me to run to my bicycle's defense. -Kai On Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 2:37:02 PM

[RBW] Re: rear dropout spacing Sam Hillborne

135 is standard for the Hillbornes, yup. 135 is very available, I bet someone here's got a nice rear wheel for sale... -Kai On Friday, April 16, 2021 at 5:03:53 PM UTC-4 lug...@gmail.com wrote: > I am finally tackling my SH build. and I am immediately stumped by the > rear dropout spacing. >

[RBW] Re: Lost Sackville HappiSack Corroplast

Seems like you’ve got your necessary measurements. Just wanted to add a trick I learned when replacing my own coroplast, that a couple bends on the fore or aft makes a huge difference in the bags stability More structure is good, sometimes -Kai On Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 7:40:28 PM UTC-4

[RBW] Re: sticky thing for keeping headbadge on bike

It was mentioned before, and I'll put my vote in for VHB tape (very high bond). Not a pro, so I can't make a pro tip, but as an enthusiastic amateur, let me recommend that you first stick it to the badge, carefully trim it back from the edge, and stick it, hopefully not upside down, because-

[RBW] Re: FS: lots of very lightly-used tires!!

I’ll take the somas and the cavas if still available -Kai On Monday, October 18, 2021 at 3:06:01 PM UTC-4 jgs...@gmail.com wrote: > I’m starting to clear out my hoard unused parts, starting with tires! > All tires have been minimally ridden, some are almost like-new, some are a > little

[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

Huffy SUPREME! $300 = 2TT of bargain. I'm unaffiliated. https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/d/brooklyn-huffy-supreme-commuter-bike/7386928392.html -- 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: continuing to ride desire

It's usually cheap to fly to Las Vegas, and there's abundant trails all around, plus January/February is lovely weatherwise. Just don't gamble. -Kai On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 8:07:30 AM UTC-5 peech1...@yahoo.com wrote: > I ride my Atlantis MIT from March going forward until the ice and

[RBW] anybody traveling around DC-NY want to pick up a 68cm bike and take it North?

This thing blows my mind, https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/d/herndon-specialized-sequoia-sport/7421526513.html but shipping would be very pricey (I can't afford it, but this bike at this price makes me have to ask if there's a way to make this happen) So, if anyone's able and

[RBW] Re: FS or trade! Sackville Bagboy with Kangaroo pouch

This is a great bag, maybe the greatest of all the sackville line... I sewed a buckle to my kangaroo pouch to secure it down using the tail of the bag's strap and it works magnificently as a front bar bag. No hold down means the kangaroo jumps around, I guess that's why they call it the

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platypus = Joe's Custom

"any tig-welded Rivendell without a liftatube is an opportunity lost" Well said Bill. -Kai (hoarder of Massive Mountain Mixtes) On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 12:33:13 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Garth said: " Dictates in the name "saving people/things from themselves" > are empty

Re: [RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

66cm Nobilette custom $1,299- https://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/d/princeton-junction-nobilette-custom/7417984063.html GET AERO!! -Kai On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 3:35:48 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > And here: > > https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/Tw0_rSyCuhs > > > On

[RBW] Re: New Clem Smith Jr Parts for sale

Congratulations on the new Bike! What length are the Silver cranks you're selling? 178mm I hope... And while I'm not shopping for a stem, what's the size on that for all that may be in the market? Thanks -Kai On Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 10:24:02 AM UTC-5 fraze...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68 Saddles IN STOCK

Thanks Laing! -Kai On Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 11:48:17 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote: > Bikeinn has Brooks B-68 honey saddles in stock. This is not the first time > that I have found long out of production items there, that is where I > bought Speedplay Drillium pedals last year - I half did not

Re: [RBW] Clems: Rivendell, modernized?

t; thought to do that. I’ve also never seen another Riv out in the wild so if > ever you return to glosta give a shout out. > Leah - The color is, “blue-green shot thru with glimmer like sunlight on > seawater” > > On Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 11:26:14 PM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brookly

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving rides? and a Platy goes on 1st cruise

Looks like a blast! Glad to see folks out enjoying their step throughs to the fullest extent. While I can claim membership in the Rivendell Mixte/Clem club, my Clem is an H model and my mixte only has ONE single lug! (though it's beautiful WI borne TIG beads are sooo lovely, I bought TWO!).

[RBW] Re: WTB Paul Racers

WTS (wanting to see) Ryan's custom frame:) -Kai On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 11:40:26 PM UTC-4 Abcyclehank wrote: > Also hunting for a pair of Braze on Paul Racers for a custom frame built > up needing them. > > I have a single polished silver one or two M racers silver ones if someone > is

[RBW] Re: FS: Panarcer Gravelking Tires

I'll take the 38's if still available, PM on the way -Kai On Friday, December 10, 2021 at 4:33:35 PM UTC-5 Kushan wrote: > Looking to sell two pairs of Pararacer Gravelking tires that I purchased > for my Roadini but no longer need. Both pairs are used but they have plenty > of life left in

[RBW] Re: New Plat in Brooklyn

Super PLAT! (SPLAT!) Happy Rolling... -Kai On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 12:03:11 AM UTC-6 Brooklyn Plat wrote: > I got one from that first batch of Platypuses. Twenty-five years as a Riv > fan, but never an owner, finis. Full membership in the cult, now. I decided > I would get the full

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

That Hunq's worth it for the fork alone. Definitely not JRA damage.. -Kai On Monday, March 14, 2022 at 2:05:21 PM UTC-4 JAS wrote: > Hunqapillar in need of repair, $50. > 53cm > Portland, OR > > > https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/portland-rivendell-hunqapillar-needs/7457917053.html >

[RBW] Re: Roaduno 2022 concepts

Dibs on the big one!! If I manage to pick one up, I like the idea of the bullmoose. Currently have my Clem H set up with them and another set hanging from the rafters. Would love love love love a chocomoose with a little less rise, or a stachamoose... Kinda hoping they're all tigged, but

[RBW] Re: WTB Choco-moose

Lean times allover could free up my choco-mooses. They're great on my Clem, but it's currently wearing moosey-mooses. What say $180, pickupable in North Brooklyn or the UWS, or anywhere in between (midway of the GW?) -Kai On Friday, February 18, 2022 at 2:45:45 PM UTC-5 mcgr...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Choco bar / brake lever advice?

If you want a weird idea for reach adjustment- https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/l-lWV_Sk5b0/m/1TJk4jbca2gJ It worked (for reach adjustment, not as a lamp) -Kai On Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 9:42:32 PM UTC-5 iamkeith wrote: > Does anyone have any experience with these L-shaped

[RBW] Re: Flat Pedal Users: Favorite size/shape?

I love V.P. pedals until they start going bad, which is pretty quick in my experience. Needing to rebuild a pedal regularly gets in the way of my minimal maintenance schedule, so I decided to try these Fookers- https://photos.app.goo.gl/NXPs7HwaAgJwDU8V9 because they’re cheap/disposable. To my

[RBW] Nashville bike purchase assistance please

Hi Rivfolk! I need to buy a bike located in Nashville, but I’m in New York.. Anyone in or around Nashville willing to lend some time in trade for something like goods or money? Or maybe you know a decent shop to get the bike packed up at? Maybe you wouldn’t mind holding a big beautiful

[RBW] Re: Nashville bike purchase assistance please

All set! Halcyon bicycles, who sound great on the phone and were seconded, thirded and fourthed by responders, will be boxing it up for me. Thank you to all -Kai On Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 8:43:08 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > Hi Rivfolk! > I need to buy a bike l

[RBW] Re: Nashville bike purchase assistance please

it is! On Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 3:42:51 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Nice, Kai! Glad you could get this worked out. Is this the $600 Ram from > the other thread? > > On Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 3:32:38 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY > wrote: > >> A

[RBW] Re: Nashville bike purchase assistance please

And yes, the skinwall/blackwall thing's coming in hott! On Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 3:42:25 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > pictures make everything better- > [image: IMG_0224.jpg] > I'm suuuper excited for this pizza cutter... > -Kai > On Thursday, March 31, 2022 at

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Custom $950

https://youtu.be/Tm4n9hl0oCM more april fun from transportation alternatives -Kai On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 7:40:11 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > Rare adjustable angle lugs and telescoping adjustable length chainstays so > you always have the geometry that you want. Adjustable trail forks. >

[RBW] Re: I'm a New Bike Commuter

You're Stoked! and I'm very happy for you. Being able to bring your bike inside can be a blessing and a curse, what with condensation and such as you see in jolly Philadelphia. I'm fortunate to have a back lot at my job where I can stash my bike behind a locked gate, and as a museum laborer,

[RBW] Re: Please help me find a Rosco Bubbe MMM!

> Best > Jared in SLO, CA > > On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 5:13:19 PM UTC-8 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY > wrote: > >> People will try to tell you different, but the truth is there's no better >> bike in the world than Rosco Bubbe step through... Here's one of mine (of

[RBW] Re: Please help me find a Rosco Bubbe MMM!

People will try to tell you different, but the truth is there's no better bike in the world than Rosco Bubbe step through... Here's one of mine (of Will's design), probably too big for you- Rosco Good luck, never give up... -Kai On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

Cold rubber is fast rubber, let's shred! (says the guy with two kids and a job that burns the present daylight hours away) I'd like to do a ride that started with a ferry across the river to Jersey City, winding our way up to the George Washington bridge. From there we could head north over the

[RBW] Re: ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

ting like minded people. >>>> >>>> Kai, I love your Roscoe mixte, and especially your homemade weaved >>>> basket. That is art to my eyes. >>>> >>>> Roberta >>>> >>>> On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 7:41:51 P

Re: [RBW] Re: New-to-me Hunqapillar

Those Chocomooses look right and proper.  -Kai On Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 9:19:10 AM UTC-4 mcgr...@gmail.com wrote: > I took the Hunq out to Stokes State Forest for an afternoon of bikefishing > and scouting for an overnight next month. It was super nice - I'm really > liking the hand

[RBW] Re: Best mitten design for very cold weather

I believe the Craft brand lobster/trigger mitts to be rubbish. They don’t let your fingers touch, wasting valuable insulation in between what could otherwise be a cozy skin to skin situation. I love my relatively inexpensive Toko brand cross-country ski gloves, they allow my fingers to cuddle

Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

speed (if I >>> could fit 45mm fenders over the 32mm tires under the long reach calipers). >>> I’d still like to build an alternate 700c 3-speed wheel with my AW hub >>> collecting dust on the shelf for that Raleigh but just haven’t made it a >>> priority yet. &g

[RBW] Re: Nutmeg Nor'Easter 2023

Some day… Have fun! -Kai On Friday, October 13, 2023 at 4:07:20 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote: > Hi Patch! see ya there ;-) > > On Friday, October 13, 2023 at 3:14:56 PM UTC-4 Patch T wrote: > >> MEEE - but you knew that :) >> >> Patch in Brooklyn >> >> On Friday, October 13, 2023 at 10:16:37 AM

[RBW] Re: Saddle Height

Hi Matt, and welcome. A standard starting height is PBH minus 11. If you’re rocking back and forth to keep your feet on the pedals, it’s too high. If it’s not too high, maybe it’s too low. Play around. -Kai On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 7:46:05 PM UTC-4 Matt wrote: > Newb here, but long time

Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 9:39:10 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy >>>>> (Brooklyn, NY) wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Is there a date? I'd be up for something soon-ish but away camping >>>>>

Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

>> and sold a few small items with a couple of them…don’t me ask names! We >>> could each bring a mental list of things we want to either buy or sell, >>> could be fun. >>> >>> Working on the Cheviot. See you next week! Come one come all. >>> Alan

[RBW] Re: Moderators

I’m no moderator, but I've come to understand that selling on here necessitates that you participates in discussions outside your sale posts. Someone might be keeping score, but probably not. If your prices are good, I personally hope you get away with a lot of bending. Happy Rolling -Kai On

[RBW] Re: 65cm Clem Smith Jr Build / First ride

“6’1” on a 65 Clem Smith Jr?!”, is what I said to myself in disbelief 﫢, but seeing the photo wiped away my fears. To be overly technical, 65s only came in H, H as in the top tube was all the way there, and as someone on the upper end of the 6’s with a 65 Clem H, I feared for your abrupt stops…

[RBW] Re: 65cm Clem Smith Jr Build / First ride

room for stopping and > jumping off mid climb :) > > On Monday, May 30, 2022 at 11:22:59 AM UTC-6 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > >> “6’1” on a 65 Clem Smith Jr?!”, is what I said to myself in disbelief 﫢, >> but seeing the photo wiped away my fears. To be overly technical, 65

[RBW] Re: 65cm Clem Smith Jr Build / First ride

adlamp are you using? > > On Monday, May 30, 2022 at 12:36:18 PM UTC-6 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > >> The low is the way to go, here's my 65 high for reference- >> https://photos.app.goo.gl/uxqm63W2nB5scvmg7 >> Sturdy bike for sure, rides a lot bier

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr Update

Doug, you're likely already aware that there's different levels of loc-tite, but just make sure you use the less permanent option on those shifters of yours. Happy shifting! -Kai On Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 9:38:46 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > I was just looking at shifters on the Rivendell

Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

gt;>> specific to consider, but does anyone have an idea of how much they would >>> be able/willing to contribute to this? It might help in limiting the >>> options. VERY rough ballpark figure, of course, with no obligations at all. >>> Alan >>> >>

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