Re: [RBW] Pedal Retention Questions

Hey, what has worked for me thus far with sylvan like pedal, midfoot, floppy sandals, and simplicity is this. VO Half clips installed with 25mm bushings (easily variable) from a hardware store to allow my foot to be forward enough on the pedal. This works great, but there isn't much support

Re: [RBW] Pedal Retention Questions

I do ride without socks and no issues with the clips chewing my toes. I have Xero Z-Trails and the sandals do have some extra room at the toes, which might help. I was thinking that I would have to put some twine (in true Riv fashion) around the toe area, but haven't felt the need to yet.

[RBW] Re: OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

On Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 10:34:20 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Alternate between left foot and right. Stay on the trail unless you don’t > want to. Well said! Hike with whatever you have. I have hiked with leather boots to barefoot and everything between and I haven't noticed a

[RBW] Re: OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

Oh, but do know the dangerous critters and vegetation in the area as well as how to deal with them. Someone mentioned bears already, but know what to do if you encounter a mountain lion, moose, rattlesnake, angry pigs, cows with horns who escaped their fence, etc. Also, we have heaps of deer

Re: [RBW] Pedal Retention Questions

an issue of dragging on the ground when my cranks are vertical... Deacon, how has your switch from mid-foot to forefoot pedaling been working out? On Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 2:37:18 PM UTC-5, Mat Grewe wrote: > > Hey, what has worked for me thus far with sylvan like pedal, midfoot, > flopp

Re: [RBW] Pedal Retention Questions

I'm a size 10 and on moderately on the wide side of feet. Nothing out of the ordinary, but that 8" platform felt rather nice underfoot, especially with thin sandals. Thanks for the update Deacon, and keep us posted on how you like the urban pedals. If the Grip Kings don't work out long term,

Re: [RBW] Pedal Retention Questions

Hey, I have looked at Chacos, but I'm not keen on their bulk. I will, however, put up with strapping a brick to my foot when it keeps my toes toasty through a Wisconsin winter! On Friday, July 20, 2018 at 1:39:54 PM UTC-5, masmojo wrote: > > Since, the beginning of summer I've been rocking

Re: [RBW] Pedal Retention Questions

Ha, funny how those little differences present themselves! But that makes sense to me, the former that is... Since those "boots" would be used for hiking, as well as winter croquet, I will plan on building them around a felt insole and just enjoy the added warmth while cycling, even if it

Re: [RBW] Pedal Retention Questions

Ah ha! Thanks for the winter "boot" tip! My wife and I have been talking about shoe making ( https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/villagevideo/shoemaking-instructional-video) and making a last while my foot is donning thick thick socks, and perhaps a felt insole, could be the ticket. --

[RBW] Re: Prayers for Deacon Patrick

In the Kickapoo region of Wisconsin, we've had a 1,000 year flood, 500 year flood, and multiple 100 year floods, all within the last decade... As inconvenient as rivers turning to lakes are, and tree covered hills (and roads) turning to mud, there is an underlying beauty that we cannot conquer

[RBW] Re: How hearty/quiet Honjo Fenders?

I have smooth 60mm Honjos and do really like them, although I am conscience about the rumored fender collapse when I ride on trails, which isn't often enough to come up with a different system to ease said conscience. However, every ride takes me through our grassy, leafy, occasionally stick

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Items - For Sale

Everything is sold folks. Thanks so much. On Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 10:26:18 AM UTC-5, Mat Grewe wrote: > > Sale pending on the bar end shifter pods. > > On Monday, March 26, 2018 at 12:51:45 PM UTC-5, Mat Grewe wrote: >> >> Just the bar end pods are still availab

[RBW] Re: Hunqabeam Quickapillar Frame Finished!

For those wishing to enter further nerdom, here is a link to reading the core 6 of Tokein's "Middle Earth" books chronologically! It bounces between The Silmarillion, The Unfinished Tales, The Hobbit, and the three LOTR books. http://www.chronology.org/tolkien/ Brilliant paint job! If I

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Items - For Sale

Just the bar end pods are still available. Everything else has been sold. - Silver bar end shifter PODS ONLY - Lightly used - $25 -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickie Velogical Review

Hey Peter, Out of curiosity, did B or Schmidt give a reason as to why their lights are not compatible with Velogical dynamos? Or, has their stance changed in the last few years? Thanks, Mat On Friday, June 3, 2016 at 10:13:49 AM UTC-5, Peter White wrote: > > Keep in mind that while Velogical

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Items - For Sale

Sale pending on the bar end shifter pods. On Monday, March 26, 2018 at 12:51:45 PM UTC-5, Mat Grewe wrote: > > Just the bar end pods are still available. Everything else has been sold. > >- Silver bar end shifter PODS ONLY - Lightly used - $25 > > -- You received this m

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickie Velogical Review

chmidt lights > actually work with the Velogical or not? > > On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 3:12 PM, Mat Grewe <matg...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> Hey Peter, >> >> Out of curiosity, did B or Schmidt give a reason as to why their lights >> are not compatible wi

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Items - For Sale

Sale pending on all items except quill stem. On Monday, March 19, 2018 at 3:04:34 PM UTC-5, Mat Grewe wrote: > > For sale are some extra cockpit items that didn't end up working for me. > All the prices include shipping CONUS. If you want a couple items, let me > know and

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Items - For Sale

Bar end shifter pods still available. As is the quill stem. On Monday, March 19, 2018 at 3:04:34 PM UTC-5, Mat Grewe wrote: > > For sale are some extra cockpit items that didn't end up working for me. > All the prices include shipping CONUS. If you want a couple items, let me >

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Items - For Sale

Albatross is now sold. All other items are still available - Compass Randonneur 42cm wide and 25.4mm clamp - Lightly used - $75 - Silver bar end shifter PODS ONLY - Lightly used - $25 - Riser quill stem from 80's Bianchi MTB bike for 25.4mm clamp and standard 1" quill - Has cosmetic

[RBW] Re: Bike sizing by PBH, and wanting to give drop bars one more chance

Hey, I am darn near the same proportions. I cannot recall exactly, but my saddle height is somewhere between 74-76. However, I use thin'ish soled shoes and pedal with my foot far forward on the pedals (midfoot

[RBW] Re: Bike sizing by PBH, and wanting to give drop bars one more chance

Hey, I just used round spacers, like you described, from a local Ace Hardware, that way I didn't have to do any extra drilling! -- 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] Re: Bike sizing by PBH, and wanting to give drop bars one more chance

Don't discount Patrick's advice on floor living. I don't do it much, but the little I have done helps immensely! Another way to stretch those hamstrings requires a friend, but it is incredibly effective. -Lay on your back on the floor -Lift one leg up towards the sky (keeping it straight or

[RBW] Re: Bike sizing by PBH, and wanting to give drop bars one more chance

I also ride with Grip King pedals; you can actually lengthen them! The "grip" part is held on to the body by M5 screws. You can remove them, put in an aluminum spacer and use a longer screw to attach it all back together. A cheaper experiment than springing for catalyst pedals. A few

[RBW] Re: No love for the Albastache?

Any folks who were comfortable with drop bars move to the Albastache? If so, what changes to stem length and height did you make? I greatly enjoy my Maes Parallel bars, but it gets less comfortable when wearing mittens. Gloves wouldn't be an issue, but poor circulation in my fingers always

[RBW] Re: Disc brakes

Patrick, how many miles do rims last you in those conditions (and what model of rims)? On Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 11:02:29 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > You’d need mounts and a beefier fork. Why do you ask? Unless you ride in > insanely stupid conditions (below freezing but the

[RBW] Re: Fishnet longjohn/ boiled wool/ ventile system details

Oh, and another benefit (not to everyone I know, but this is the Riv forum) to Patrick's clothing is being able to walk into a store and look relatively normal, albeit with a frosty beard if one is lucky enough to grow one... Another piece often overlooked is acclimating to the cold. It is

Re: [RBW] Jobst on 650b?

My experience has salt grime still getting on the bike with full coverage fenders. Sooo, would cleaning the fendered bike less often, because it is less grimy (but still a little grimy), be more damaging and more of a hassle than cleaning the fenderless bike after every ride because it is so

Re: [RBW] Jobst on 650b?

Patrick: Your system is pretty close to what I was thinking. For the record I have not tried my fender ideas, but thought through them after seeing a few different folks' methods. The rear fender would be about the same, but ideally attached to a rack of some kind as that tubing is

Re: [RBW] Jobst on 650b?

Patrick: Your system is pretty close to what I was thinking. For the record I have not tried my fender ideas, but thought through them after seeing a few different folks' methods. The rear fender would be about the same, but ideally attached to a rack of some kind as that tubing is

Re: [RBW] Jobst on 650b?

Jobst wrote about fenders as a liability on hiking trails that he rides ( here ). Like Jobst, I only ride one bike and will be removing my metal fenders for the same reasons he chose to never use them. Fenders on trails has given me too much grief, even

[RBW] Re: Bike tour around Idaho, ideas?

I stumbled upon this idyllic voyage (to me at least) to a remote campground while planning a future tour around the Sawtooth area. Johnson Creek Campground

Re: [RBW] Jobst on 650b?

An enjoyable interview with Ray Hosler about his riding with Jobst. https://www.mamnick.com/blogs/journal/a-continued-conversation-with-ray-hosler -- 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: Newbaums Be Gone

1:1 ratio of coconut oil (other oils can work as well) and baking soda. Once that removes the sticky residue, warm soapy water to remove the oil. I've removed sticky stuff with this that goo gone had no effect on. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen - 61cm (Old model)

Sale pending -- 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: FS: A. Homer Hilsen - 61cm (Old model)

Sold -- 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: Oddities that make the ride home extra-adventurous

I had a seat post binder bolt break, but the best part was the 20+ mph tailwind guiding me home! -- 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: Anyone use Alex Adventurer 2 rims?

Good to know, thanks. Has that slight discontinuity caused you any grief? -- 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] Anyone use Alex Adventurer 2 rims?

Hey folks, Anyone have experience with Alex Adventurer 2 rims ? Over on the touring forum, I've read decent things about the original Adventurer rim, but I haven't found anything about the latest, tubeless compatible,

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

Anyone have advice on how much and when to adjust the tension of a Berthoud saddle? I have probably around 5,000 miles on an Aspin and it has been great thus far. Mat Grewe Driftless Wisconsin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

If you want, I have a set of Jones Loop bars and a Nitto quill stem adapter I was going to be posting for sale soon (don't have pictures yet). PM me off list if you are interested. The adapter wasn't as ugly as I was expecting, plus it allowed me to dial in fit with the plethora of used

[RBW] Re: Which kind of shellac "flakes" do you use for cotton tape? Seed, button, flake, or dewaxed???

I chose super-blonde dewaxed flakes for some grey handlebar tape, but I cannot recall my reasons for dewaxed... The color did darken a little even with super-blonde, similar to the tape/twine getting a little wet. I've also used a mix of amber and garnet flakes on white handlebar tape and it

[RBW] Re: Which kind of shellac "flakes" do you use for cotton tape? Seed, button, flake, or dewaxed???

Right, the cut is in pounds, not ratios, my bad.. Anyway, I had two layers of Newbaum's (outer layer shellaced a few times over a year or two) that I unwrapped this summer and I found out that the shellac did not saturate through to the bottom layer. I rode in the rain frequently and it was

[RBW] Re: Which kind of shellac "flakes" do you use for cotton tape? Seed, button, flake, or dewaxed???

That ought to turn out beautifully. Enjoy! Mat Driftless Wisconsin -- 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: Snow and Brisk Riding Tips

Thanks guys. I've ridden studs when I used to commute in town, but now that I live rural (with a much longer commute), the roads seem to have way less glaze ice. So I think it's worth the foray into supple knobbies instead of jumping right to studs. Enjoy the brisk weather no doubt coming

[RBW] Re: Snow and Brisk Riding Tips

Thanks Patrick, Have you (or any others) had any experience with studded tires and how supple knobbies may compare on particularly slick surfaces? Mat Driftless Wisconsin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS: SR 60mm stem with 25.4 clamp

The stem is still available. Thanks. On Friday, December 6, 2019 at 3:05:12 PM UTC-6, Mat Grewe wrote: > > Hey folks, > > $20 shipped CONUS for the stem. The picture has both a 50mm and 60mm > stem, but just the 60mm stem on the right is for sale. > -- You received this m

[RBW] Re: Snow and Brisk Riding Tips

Don't forget the power of acclimating to the cold! Early season 35 degrees often feels colder than mid-late season 5 degrees... It helps intentionally under-dressing (safely of course) a couple times early on, kick-starting the body to get used to the cold. Any recommendations for winter

[RBW] FS: Riv pants size large - latest version

For sale are the latest style Rivendell pants, size large. Very lightly worn and freshly laundered. $80 shipped CONUS -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv pants size large - latest version

Sale pending On Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 11:08:00 AM UTC-5, Mat Grewe wrote: > > For sale are the latest style Rivendell pants, size large. Very lightly > worn and freshly laundered. > > $80 shipped CONUS > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv pants size large - latest version

Sold On Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 11:08:00 AM UTC-5, Mat Grewe wrote: > > For sale are the latest style Rivendell pants, size large. Very lightly > worn and freshly laundered. > > $80 shipped CONUS > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv pants size large - latest version

Sold On Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 11:08:00 AM UTC-5, Mat Grewe wrote: > > For sale are the latest style Rivendell pants, size large. Very lightly > worn and freshly laundered. > > $80 shipped CONUS > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: Who needs a custom?

I've always been a one bike guy and my bike, a Bianchi Super Grizzly from the early 80's, is needing to get retired. I had the crack in the chainstay patched/fixed, the guy did such a great job, I put in an order for a custom to replace the frame. It is essentially a fillet brazed 650b

Re: [RBW] Re: Who needs a custom?

Swept back bars, yes'ish and no... I'm running Koga Denham, which are now on whatbars if you are curious. The below pic is just from the internet, but pretty similar to what I'm doing. I have a slightly long torso for my height of 6'1", but I like being stretched out with the bars level with

[RBW] Re: Bread (and bikes)

Are you using commercial yeast or sourdough starter as your leavening? And what is the moisture content of the bread you are making? Simply divide the grams of water used by the grams of flour. I make sourdough bread with a fairly high moisture content in the loaf itself (70%) and bake it in

[RBW] Re: Bread (and bikes)

I should add, I used to make a lot of bread with commercial yeast, but now making bread (and pizza dough) almost exclusively for the past three years with sourdough starter as the leaven, I've noticed some interesting benefits over commercial yeast. And yes, some are actually bike related.

Re: [RBW] Re: Bread (and bikes)

ne day will learn to make real > french bread, too. > > On Sat, May 2, 2020 at 10:04 AM Mat Grewe > > wrote: > >> I should add, I used to make a lot of bread with commercial yeast, but >> now making bread (and pizza dough) almost exclusively for the past three >

[RBW] Re: How do you ride alone?

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[RBW] Re: Day Ride Kit

Do you ever wear the fishnet as a baselayer in wildly hot temperatures? I wonder if it would help one stay cooler as well... Mat Driftless Wisconsin where temperatures vary between -30 and 100+ in a given year... On Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 10:05:31 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > What

Re: [RBW] Day Ride Kit

Ah, well dear folk, us sophisticated aristocrats shy not away from the backcountry bidet . Sir Matthew the Immaculate -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

If you still have a rear rack on that bike, consider securing the fender to the rack instead of using stays. When riding off trail, rack legs won't collapse if a stick gets caught in the spokes. Here is a pretty awful picture, but you get the gist (I can borrow a real camera if a better

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

hat otherwise aggravate me immensely... Mat Driftless Wisconsin On Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 8:26:50 AM UTC-5, Mat Grewe wrote: > > If you still have a rear rack on that bike, consider securing the fender > to the rack instead of using stays. When riding off trail, rack legs won't >

Re: [RBW] Trail friendly front fender

tires. > > My Matthews 1:1 has full Kelpie (custom fit to the bike) fenders and I've > had absolutely no problems; for that matter, none either with many other > dirt road bikes with full fenders over fat smooth tires. > > On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 7:53 AM Mat Grewe wrote: > >&

Re: [RBW] Trail friendly front fender

an email message or text message in the trash, or > "hover" windows that block what you are typing just to give you information > you don't need). > > But again, very well done fender alternative. > > On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 5:17 PM Mat Grewe wrote: > >> Ha,

Re: [RBW] Re: cycling attire for cold rain

Acclimation is a big help. Coming out of winter in Wisconsin (gets to -20 F), a 30-40 degree rainy commute this time of year is not as bad as it is in the fall. I recommend cold showers to get used to the feeling ;). You should have something on the outside to at least block the wind. This

Re: [RBW] Re: cycling attire for cold rain

... There was an old saying amongst divers, "there are two types of scuba divers, those that pee in their wetsuit and those that *admit *to peeing in their wetsuit." On Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 4:20:51 PM UTC-5 Mat Grewe wrote: > Acclimation is a big help. Coming out of winter in Wisconsin (get