Re: [RBW] WTB

>From a mechanical engineering perspective, that size frame with tubing of >those diameters and that seat tube angle will most likely feel comfortable. No >less than the Riadini. And tire size limits would be comparable. Some people >do prefer caliper brakes to cantis, so that would be one big

[RBW] Re: It’s dull around here, let me bring some color

Hope you are reunited with the bike soon! To be honest, this WFH period combined with a string of cold / rainy days and weeks devastated my bike-budget. Not because the bikes aren't "dialed in", but because this is basically my knitting. My better half knits with yarn and needles, I knit with

[RBW] WTB: Susie (56) / Cheviot (60) in a warm color

If anyone wants to unload their Susie (56) / Cheviot (60) in a warm color (yellow mustard orange red purple), in anticipation of the Platypus, let me know. :-) Thanks! - Max "Platypus would be ok too but the color..." in A2 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] ISO: Orange or Mustard Clementine in 52cm

This close to taking up Laing's offer of a step-through, but there's a THIIS big of a chance it'd get repainted, so wondering... anyone want to sell their warm-colored Clementine in anticipation of the Plat or otherwise?.. - Max "step through to something new" in A2 -- You received

[RBW] Re: Bucephalus

Nice read. Thank you! Stopped to fix a flat yesterday and was passed by an older gentleman on a bike much like the one Birchmore rode. :-) - Max "no school like old skool" in A2 On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 3:31:42 PM UTC-4, Tom M wrote: > > This article ( >

Re: [RBW] Nitto wire guard

Ha! I was the one that pointed to the device, only because I was hoping to order one from Riv a week ago when placing an order for other things. Alas they didn’t have it in stock, and I - unexpectedly - was able to source one locally. Max “hurrah for little wires bent in intricate ways” in A2

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB quickbeam or simple one

One data point to the contrary: Green SO with 3 sets of eyelets front and 3 rear. But it’s monochromatic - no cream HT, so maybe a repaint?.. - Max “if only the farmers market could open” in A2 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

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

Highly endorse looking through classic photo books and learning by osmosis. A few instructional books from the library (when they reopen?), or something like: “Why Photographs Work” might help you find your style. Also recommend a simple digital camera — iPhone with the grid enabled is one

[RBW] Re: Clem PreSale

Or "plapytus" – I do like the silly sound of it. :-) - Max "what's in a name?" in A2 On Monday, May 25, 2020 at 8:56:26 AM UTC-4, Mark Roland wrote: > > With Grant's fondness for anagrams, maybe Patyplus? Could spell it Patti > Pluss on the other side... > > On Monday, May 25, 2020 at 5:32:33

[RBW] Re: Handling Effects of Shorter Stems (from the OT discussion in a previuos post on the New Sams in Sept)

http://www.peterverdone.com/some-bikes-are-more-evil-than-others/ http://www.peterverdone.com/airspeeder/ http://www.peterverdone.com/2018-pvd-bird-of-prey/ - Max “color me intrigued” in A2 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Handling Effects of Shorter Stems (from the OT discussion in a previuos post on the New Sams in Sept)

most points. I guess if his objective is > to improve his designs for an audience of one (himself), then he doesn't > need to be persuasive or humble. > > That said I'd totally love to ride that Bird of Prey bike. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Friday, May 22,

[RBW] Re: Help Pimp My Quickbeam

I will echo what Scott here said. I've converted a few bikes to single speed / fixed gear, and simplicity has been key. I personally rarely flipped the wheels or switched to a different chainring mid-ride – it sort of defeated the purpose of the whole thing for me. That said, maybe my

[RBW] Re: PSA legolas

>From one Max to another, just buy the thing and live the dream! - Max "ask me how I know" in A2 On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 11:01:49 PM UTC-4, maxcr wrote: > > No connection to the seller, wish it was bigger: >

[RBW] Cantilever brake recommendations

On the eBay, even the old Alivio / STX / LX low profile cantis work great and can be had cheap cheap cheap. With the right set of tools and instructions (e.g. an Allen key, a 10mm box wrench, a rubber band for toe-in, and maybe a 3-rd hand tool), set up can be systematic and trouble-free. Using

[RBW] PSA: Cheap fenders killed my bike.

Big bummer. Glad you’re ok! Couple of BOBs down-under might help sort out rebuild possibilities, but maybe give Darrell a call?.. Even if location doesn’t work, he could suggest alternatives?.. http://llewellynbikes.com/ - Max “keep it rubber side centripetally oriented” in A2 -- You

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

Well... a few (somewhat) younger folks still riding them, I should hope, self included! I’ve ridden tubulars off and on for ~25 years now, mostly 22 mm road tires. In the last 3-4 years, I’ve been really enjoying 32 mm Vittoria XN, intended for dry hardpack cross courses, riding them on a mix

[RBW] Quickbeam Custom Paint Color Help

The Japanese color palette is just lovely. Highly recommend. Check out some Ebisu bikes for examples of how it looks on a bike. - Max “pea soup green, oxidized mustard, ox blood, periwinkle, light gray, burnt orange...” in A2 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Touring the Highland Cathedral's flowers with the Little Flower of Lisieux

Lovely. Thank you for turning your mind, eye, and lens to the beautiful. And sharing. - Max “...” in A2 -- 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] Tubing Specs for Riv Frames

Resurrecting an old thread – Mainly wondering about the differences between Simple One and Quick Beam frames, and also if there were any step-ups in thickness with frame size (e.g. 58 to 60 to 62). Anyone know? - Max "where's the ultrasound probe when you need one" in A2 On Friday, August 26,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Brand New Nitto RM-3 Drop Bars

What's the clamp diameter spec on this version?.. - Max "dirt that droppy bar" in A2 On Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 1:13:21 AM UTC-4 bria...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey Philip, > > let me know if you want to pick it up. As you know, they're great bars. > just gotta divert these funds to break even

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

Congrats, Joyce! I inquired by phone this morning if I could just pay for one now, but was told that there ain't no such possibility until the frames are actually there "in a couple of weeks." I didn't press the issue. If anyone's got a Mustard Clem L in 52cm size to get rid of, ping me. -

[RBW] Re: FS: customized '87 62cm FW Evans Frameset + Extras

Such a nice looking bike! If I wasn't flush, I'd def. would've gone for it – the size is about right for me... - Max "my flexibility varies with season" in A2 On Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 1:29:12 PM UTC-4 Andrew Turner wrote: > After rebuilding the bike (new frame is stuck in customs) for a

[RBW] Re: What draws you to a single speed bike?

Roberta, I'd ridden SS / Fixed off and on just for the heck of it in past years – initially as a way to get a rideable bike out of a dumpster bike that had a busted derailer... Then in grad school, 'cos I wanted to tool around NYC all cool-like, as the messengers... "NOBR...AKES" Anyhow,

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Starter Set for the 84PBH Person... Bundle... It's All The Craze

These are great great great bikes. Amazing deal! - Max "it took me years to get to this point" in A2 On Friday, April 9, 2021 at 11:17:24 AM UTC-4 Dave S wrote: > ...and if someone wants to pedal that Hubba from Nashville to the jersey > shore, I'll take it off your hands when you get here! >

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Clem Smith Jr. L 59cm Mustard

Nice example, Gabe. If it was a Medium (52cm) L, I'd be callin'! :-) - Max "what food fits between orange creamsicle and key lime soufflé?.." in A2 On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 6:14:40 PM UTC-5 Gabe Thompson wrote: > I've got a Clem L 59 in mustard. I would maybe sell it if the price is >

[RBW] Re: Clem Lotto

t;?.. > > Not to worry. The lottery tickets are NOT sold out, as of Thursday, > October 7, at 11:49AM (PDST) > > Get 'em here: > https://www.rivbike.com/products/clem-smith-lotto-ticket-z?variant=40615872757871 > > Thanks! > > john(at)rivbike(dot)com > >

Re: [RBW] Share More Riv Riding Pics

Indeed, Beatifully set up bike, Paul. Always enjoy your builds and photography. - Max “how was your ride?.. more than bokeh” in A2 On Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 11:32:13 AM UTC-4 RichS wrote: > Hello Paul, > > Gorgeous bike and photos to boot. Thank you for the component details as >

[RBW] Re: Clem Lotto

*Johnny Alien wrote:* > I think the word "presale" is a bit misleading as to what is being > suggested here. The suggestion is that they should start a list like > custom builders do. Lay down that $50 and you are added to the list. When > you are up they contact you and if you have changed

[RBW] Re: The scariest Rivendell - Halloween Special - Pumpkin QuickBeam and Carbon

ount at the rear? Is it for their radar/rear light? >> Where did you get it...or did you fabricate it? >> >> Best regards, >> Matt Beecher >> Oswego, IL >> >> On Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 7:50:37 AM UTC-5 Max S wrote: >> >>> Do

[RBW] Re: LF Single Speed Frame

62 cm SimpleOne in Coleman green here… thinking of passing this on, as I’ve got 3 other fixies.  Let me know if that’s of interest. - Max On Friday, November 5, 2021 at 11:21:32 AM UTC-4 Bones wrote: > The Wabi I've been commuting on is perfect in spirit but it's just too > small. If

[RBW] Re: The scariest Rivendell - Halloween Special - Pumpkin QuickBeam and Carbon

. Not sure what I'll do with them now. Maybe I can build up another non-sequitur of a bike, like a murdered-out Ebisu with SRAM brifters.  - Max "it's a long winter coming" in A2 On Friday, October 29, 2021 at 3:39:26 PM UTC-4 Max S wrote: > Thank you all for your comments, questions,

Re: [RBW] Show me some bikes with black components

issue Flites since 1990.) Custom decals ...???!!! >> And gravel tires and front rack to complete the package. >> >> The list demands explanations! >> >> On Tue, Dec 14, 2021 at 2:06 AM Max S wrote: >> >>> Wow, many nice bikes. Gonna link to my Halloween

Re: [RBW] Show me some bikes with black components

999 custom Joe gofast fixie is 18 event, but with heavy pedals (DA > SPDs at 360 grams the pair) and heavy Phil hubs F, and 2 Iris cages. > Original edition Flite saddle, > > On Wed, Dec 15, 2021 at 8:01 AM Max S wrote: > >> Garth is correct – Selle Italia SLR, one of the

Re: [RBW] brompton in airports and airlines

When I travelled internationally with a Brommie, I put it inside the Ikea tyvek bag you mentioned, with a bit of cardboard around it to provide some protection from bumps, etc. We had to check ours, however, possibly due to the fact there were two flights involved. Would be very curious to hear

[RBW] Re: Roaduno 2022 concepts

http://www.63xc.com/scorcher/nakash.jpg [image: Ibis Scorcher.jpg] - Max "mic drop" in A2 On Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 4:30:17 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Will responded to my email, explaining my mistake. I saw instagram photos > of prototypes. I mistakenly thought that meant Riv has

[RBW] Re: FS(Bay Area): 58? Quickbeam

Great bike... The slight rise in the top tube makes it more like a +2 cm trad. frame size. Which I like. Clearance is good. Color is fast. Price is good! GLWS! - Max "a few thousand happy kms on my 58" in A2 On Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 6:47:22 PM UTC-5 diekaiser wrote: > Hey all, since

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Clem L complete

Lovely bike, Marc, and whoever bought it. If there's another 52 cm mustard Clem L that someone wants to sell, please drop me a note! - Max "I step away from the list for a week and this happens!.." in A2 On Monday, March 21, 2022 at 3:19:26 PM UTC-4 Marc R wrote: > Sold > > On Sunday, March

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Clem L complete

ilable right now. > > On Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 11:04:15 PM UTC-4 Max S wrote: > >> Lovely bike, Marc, and whoever bought it. >> >> If there's another 52 cm mustard Clem L that someone wants to sell, >> please drop me a note! >> >> - Max &qu

[RBW] Re: My new Clem in Seoul

That purple bar tape goes well with the frame color! I miss visiting Korea... Didn't seem like much of a bike scene there, except for a large number of mini-velos I'd see inside of buildings and on campuses. How's the riding? - Max " 'bap and beef knee garlic soup? you have my number" in A2

[RBW] Re: New Bike-Trade Day - A(nother) Quickbeam

"No one asked, but I thought I'd share that the rear fender is mounted using these safety tabs . They look nice enough and allow for easy-enough wheel removal with the rear-facing dropouts. Handy for the (very)

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

Did anyone here buy that?.. Curious about some slight geo diffs. between the SO and the QB, like BB drop, setback, front-center... - Max "curious minds" in A2 On Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 3:28:03 PM UTC-4 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Does this belong to someone on the list here? > >

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

Indeed... Very very tempted... but not local. Note to others interested on sizing of these... a "60 cm" SO will fit closer to a "58 cm" QB, IME. - Another Max On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 7:42:12 AM UTC-4 weste...@gmail.com wrote: > The 60 cm SimpleOne in AZ is being offered by the

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

I'll also chime in to say that Paul brakes have some advantageous features (e.g., continuous spring tension adjustability), but also some features that I find infuriating in actual use, and a few instances of downright poor mechanical design. One design flaw is the fully threaded mounting bolt

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

to ride with you one > day soon in A2. > > Staying humble but staying on my Platypus regardless of what they think, > Leah > > On May 18, 2022, at 11:50 AM, Max S wrote: > >  > > Roadies are snobby, but potentially with good reason. Let me explain... > While there

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

Roadies are snobby, but potentially with good reason. Let me explain... While there CAN be plenty of groupthink and cultishness / exclusivity in road biking and club cycling that I don't care for, there are some good reasons to enforce a certain amount of conformity when riding fast on paved

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

Night Ride the >>> woman in front of me slammed on her brakes suddenly (twice, actually, and I >>> don’t know why). Before I even thought to do the same, I already was. This >>> caused the man behind me to growl. Literally growl. I still don’t know what >>> I shou

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

Indeed... some people must be clueless. Plus, that saddle slammed all the way back on its rails - poor seatpost! On Monday, May 23, 2022 at 2:38:06 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > $3700 for an XO-1. Just by literally any Rivendell and you'll have a > better bike  > > On Monday, May 23, 2022 at

Re: [RBW] Clem L Paint Crisis

Something similar just happened here, too. In my case, I'm the buyer; the frame was damaged enough - deep gouge in the top tube that resulted from something hard smacking and dragging / digging into it - that even if I just paint over it with nail polish, you'll see the huge dent. I don't

[RBW] Re: Paint codes for Lime-Olive, Mustard Clem, XO-1 burnt orange?

>>> glorious Rat Trap Pass frame (as seen on iBob here >>> <https://groups.google.com/g/internet-bob/c/HBEerIp5mO0/m/_fZfWVAwAQAJ>). >>> It's painted in RAL 1027, "curry." >>> >>> Best of luck with your project. >>> >&

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Ride in SW Michigan

>> Thanks for organizing this, I am looking forward to it. >>>>> What size tires are needed for this trail? My skinnies are 38mm and >>>>> normal dirt road in sandy West Michigan are 48mm. >>>>> Make it a great day, >>>>> Tom >>>>

[RBW] Paint codes for Lime-Olive, Mustard Clem, XO-1 burnt orange?

Folks, I will be sending a Riv mixte frame to be repainted and am hoping to do it in a lime-olive color-way, as the kids say, of the Platypus. Failing that, we'd go for a slightly darker version of the Mustard in early Clems, or a burnt pumpkin orange of the XO-1. Does anyone know if

[RBW] Re: How Many Bars on the Appaloosa?

Resurrecting an old thread, as I'm lazily pondering an Appaloosa with a ChocoMoose set-up (if I can find one). How's the toe overlap on this with ~50 mm tire? 42 mm tire? Folks who are ~6' tall, what size frame are you riding? Drop-bar or BullMoose or ChocoMoose? - Max "who can't stop

[RBW] Re: Searching for bike akin to Quickbeam

IME, 35 mm tires are fine on 700c, otherwise there starts to be a trade-off between toe overlap and wheel flop. (Although, on 62 cm sized frames that's minimized.) There's a reason all those slacked out modern mtbs favor wide handlebars, IMO. Anyhow, if you're ok with 35 mm tires (and no

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Ride in SW Michigan

Alright, will have to put it on the calendar! - Max "drive 3-4 hours to bike 2-3 hours - that's a pretty decent espresso-like ratio" in A2 On Monday, June 20, 2022 at 3:07:59 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > [image: image0.jpeg] > > Rivendell Ride on the KalHaven Trail! > > Brought

Re: [RBW] Searching for bike akin to Quickbeam

Mark, that's very generous of you. If none of our Riv brethren here go after it, I may have to. I previously had a 62 SO in dark green that was a tad too big, but surprisingly not that much bigger than my 58 cm QB, so the 60 cm SO may be the Goldilocks. Hmm - Max "optimize optimize

Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

ll in the future. At least before I >>>> wrote about them! >>>> Leah >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley wrote: >>>> >>>> I love all of this, and must admit

Re: [RBW] Homer 6 months review and questions

Well, I made the mistake of purchasing a fish scale and weighing my bikes recently... The lightest I had was ~20 lbs, fixed gear at that, and there I was thinking it was crazy light. But they are all ~ 59 cm frames and threaded steerer forks with tall stems, fattish tires, and no krazy karbon

[RBW] Re: High bars at a club ride

I think that's just part of the design intent for the bike, and the reason the drop bar is such a persistent design element. I think that on a properly set-up road bike, I should have at least 3 positions: 1) Chillin', 2) Groovin', and 3) Jammin' – tops, hoods, and drops, respectively. When

Re: [RBW] FS: Choco handlebar cockpit- Nitto, SunRace, MicroShift, etc.

I'm very interested in the bars, but to a much lesser extent in everything else... Anyone want the other stuff? :-) - Max "just the bars" in A2 On Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 9:11:45 AM UTC-4 esoter...@gmail.com wrote: > > Happy Cinco de Mayo, bump for this cockpit. It's a great setup, I just

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

I'd buy that Yves in Seattle – could anyone facilitate?.. - Max "Yves for my one-and-only" in A2 On Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 12:50:07 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: > Yves Gomez > 52cm > 1000 > Seattle, WA > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1418193641964641 > > > Clem Smith Jr. H >

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

ium). > But I have never, ever thought a bike faster because of it felt rode rough > or buzzy. > > So indeed, my criteria are largely sensory. But I'd still not baulk at > lighter and stronger rims. > > On Mon, Aug 15, 2022 at 10:10 PM Max S wrote: > >> Patrick, &g

[RBW] Re: FS: choco-moose bar.

If anyone has another ChocoMoose, I'd be interested! - Max "bar junkie" in A2 On Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 12:54:35 AM UTC-4 Carl G wrote: > Sold pending payment. > > Thanks all. > > On Friday, August 26, 2022 at 7:51:36 PM UTC-7 Carl G wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> Doing some new-project

Re: [RBW] Re: Yves Gomez – mustardified

ages >>>>> online. The actual colors in person are very different than the digital >>>>> chart images. >>>>> >>>>> Your yellow paint is surely more mustard than candy as it has a >>>>> certain earthy/organic/softness in it'

[RBW] Re: 57cm lugged Roadini Protovelo

What a beauty! - Max "if I weren't up to my ears in bikes with medium- / long-reach brakes..." in A2 On Friday, September 23, 2022 at 1:23:37 PM UTC-4 amill...@gmail.com wrote: > Accepting offers. Let’s get this go fast, lugged beauty to a happy owner. > > Best, > > Aaron in El Paso > --

Re: [RBW] Re: Yves Gomez – mustardified

gt; > > BL in EC > > P.S. I'm sending you a direct message also... > > On Monday, October 3, 2022 at 9:47:03 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote: > >> This here bicycle arrived damaged in shipping, and off it went to Jack >> Trumbull at Franklin Frame in OH to get the "top"

[RBW] Re: Yves Gomez – mustardified

amage (presumably by the shipper) well > enough to pay for the frame repair and re-paint? > Looks great now, BTW. > > > On Monday, October 3, 2022 at 11:47:03 AM UTC-5 Max S wrote: > >> This here bicycle arrived damaged in shipping, and off it went to Jack >> Trumbul

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

Patrick, This is a deeply and widely explored topic. There are some numbers and graphs to look at here: https://www.wheelscience.com/pages/aero-v-weight In my personal experience, deep rims can save me ~10-20 watts, depending on how fast and where I ride. So, it can get me from 16.5 to 17.0

[RBW] Re: Biking from Foster City to?..

t; rd and you can go left from there to woodside and head up kings or go right >> and cruise around crystal springs. pretty nice way to get to canada and >> avoid a ton of traffic. >> >> [image: Screen Shot 2022-08-09 at 5.28.35 AM.png] >> >> On Monday, August 8,

[RBW] Biking from Foster City to?..

Bay Area Rivsters, This week I'm visiting some folks in Foster City, CA and will have an all-road bike at my disposal there. I'll also be visiting people in Cupertino and will have another all-road bike available there. Yay! Now, I used to live in the Bay Area like 25 years ago, biked around

[RBW] Re: A College Clem

When I was a kid, I had a Specialized Ascent (?) MTB stolen from an apartment complex parking "garage". I had bought that bike with my paper route & other kid job money, so it really hurt! In grad school, I also had an XT seatpost & Ti Flite saddle stolen from my MB2 parked in front of a

[RBW] Phil Rivy hub axle OLD 130->126->120 respacing

Question for those who might know... I've got a Phil hubbed wheelset, the rear uses what I believe is a Rivy hub, freewheel version. I could be mis-remembering, but I believe the idea was to use flanges and spacing that basically make front and rear use the same length spokes. At any rate, the

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Pictures Thread

Oooh... I really like the look and the idea of this one!.. How bit a 650b tire does it fit now? - Max "wish I had friends with acetylene torches" in A2 On Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 9:27:07 AM UTC-5 brianmark...@gmail.com wrote: > Here’s mine, I’ve had it for two years or so. 56cm double

[RBW] Re: VBC chainring swap?

Yes, got a feeling this will work out! ;-) - Max On Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 5:05:26 PM UTC-5 saintruggler wrote: > PM sent. > > On Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 1:16:43 PM UTC-8 Michael Baquerizo > wrote: > >> >> hi all - i took my VBC chainrings off my appaloosa and theyre going

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini on Brevet--SFR Del Puerto Canyon 200k ride report

Regarding the weight of Leo... there was a thread earlier on the list discussing the Crust Malocchio, where Bill wrote: - *"...the reported weight of the Malocchio is very low. They claim frame and fork combined are under 6 pounds. Even with a headset it may still be a hair under 6

Re: [RBW] Susie Longbolts – offload yours on me or talk me out of it?!

t;>> Bikepacking? YES! 29 x 2.6 @ 16-18psi (tubeless) and it rolls over >>> everything. It’s just a great, fun as hell bike. When I rode a friend’s >>> Susie I really did not notice the weight difference. What I can say is the >>> front end might be

[RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

Sounds like a great idea, Bill! I really like the idea of a lower BB, what with the fatter tires. Any notes on how this will differ from the Ebisu All Purpose? - Max On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 1:20:20 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > There are a number of threads on which I've mentioned a

[RBW] Re: Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

So, I've got the ol' flip-flop hub, I've got a DOS freewheel and a Dingle cog, and I even hand the ENO double-ring crank (that I then passed on to Bill). In all this time riding SS & fixed, I've never actually stopped mid-ride to change the gearing. I guess my area isn't all that hilly, so

Re: [RBW] Brake cables and housing

Modern housing lined with slick polymer on the interior and polished cables truly minimize maintenance needs. My cables and housing die mainly because I reconfigure my handlebar set-ups too frequently and wind up chopping housing too short or crimping the cable too much. That said, it's still

[RBW] Re: External bottom brackets for dummies?

A different, but related question: I mistakenly bought the MTN version of a Shimano bottom bracket (external cups) for a recent 105 crank. Comparing to the old (road) BB, it looked to me like the only difference was the internal plastic sleeve length. I swapped in the old sleeve between the

[RBW] Production Riv with largest Stack / Reach ratio

Question for the RBW braintrust: Which production Riv has the largest Stack / Reach ratio?.. For this quest, I'm curious if there's something out there that's >60cm stack and <38cm reach, and >61cm front-center, wondering if I can get there without a full-on custom. If not a Rivendell, what

[RBW] Re: Production Riv with largest Stack / Reach ratio

It's carbon >> 4. It has a proprietary handlebar assembly >> 5. It is a step-through >> >> despite the disqualifiers it nails the stack/reach ratio question. >> >> Bill Lindsay >> El Cerrito, CA >> On Monday, February 5, 2024 at 10:57:45 AM UTC-8 Max S wrote

[RBW] Susie Longbolts – offload yours on me or talk me out of it?!

Thinking of getting a fatter-tired bike going for casual Zone 2 sorties and quiet trail riding. (Mainly need a frame as an excuse to use my idle Bullmoose bars... so it goes.) If you have a Susie, what's your experience been like? Would you recommend it and for what? Should I try to find a 56

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

Really great points made by Mathias, and also by Patrick in his post about iterating... IMO, the easiest way to find a good bike is to set your budget and then make a post whose subject starts with "WTB:.. " – all sorts of cool and awesome bikes will emerge that fit your criteria! - Max

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

ngs your way! >> >> Reminds me of a mountain bike I saw parked at my WDC apartment back about >> 1987 with (IIRC) Scott AT-4 bar, disc wheels, and 1.5" Fatboy slicks. >> >> On Tue, Mar 5, 2024 at 4:23 PM Max S wrote: >> >>> Here's

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

would not tolerate 33mm tires on the >> Hubbuhubbuh after riding 71mm tires). >> >> Regards, >> >> Corwin >> >> On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 6:15:09 AM UTC-8 Max S wrote: >> >>> >>> *"My first thought when I saw your RI

[RBW] Re: Abomination? Riv Road "upgrades"

Sometimes it's nice to fuss, and sometimes it feels good to just dirt-bag it! For full effect, you should do mismatched bar tape and water bottles! - Max "occasional dirtbag" in A2 On Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 2:08:52 PM UTC-4 Ted Durant wrote: > On Monday, March 18, 2024 at 9:57:32 AM

[RBW] Re: I have questions

Leah, Coupla questions back to you... 1) is the travel set-up going to use fenders? 2) do you need the front bag, or could you get away with just a saddlebag, and/or bar bag strapped to the handlebars? - Max "simplicate, simplicate, simplicate" in A2 On Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 2:45:54 

Re: [RBW] Re: I have questions

e the bags on the bike until I got to the ride. > > Does that make sense? > > On Mar 21, 2024, at 4:36 PM, Max S wrote: > > Leah, > > > Coupla questions back to you... > 1) is the travel set-up going to use fenders? > 2) do you need the front bag, or could you

[RBW] Re: Building a Quickbeam and wondering...

igher than on most of my other bikes, so you can clear a longer crank in fixed gear mode. Still, I'd recommend limiting tires to ~38 mm and eschewing fenders to minimize toe overlap. - Max "narrow is aero" in A2 On Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 6:07:02 PM UTC-5 Max S wrote: > Fun! A

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

024 at 6:07:20 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Max S said "Do eet! " > > I did not "Do eet! " > I did not even do "eet!" > but I did do "it" > > I finally made an offer and got an all metal tubular wheel set on eBay

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone else not a fan of the very long chainstays?

The longest chainstay Rivs I have are Yves Gomes and the HubbuhHubbuh tandem. The latter especially so, when I ride it without a stoker. Then I really feel the wheelflop. When my youngest kid rides on the back, the wheelflop is less noticeable, and when the oldest kid gets on, it just about

[RBW] Re: I have questions

Let me be a bit of a contrarian on the lighting situation. Is a dyno hub + phone charger worth the hassle?.. I am not sure. A dyno hub puts out a nominal 3 Watts. If you ride it for an hour, that's 3 watt-hours worth of electricity. Let's say it gets split between the light and your phone. If

[RBW] Re: FS Excellent Condition Betty Foy

Sounds amazing! Any photos?.. - MinA2 On Friday, March 29, 2024 at 11:33:32 AM UTC-4 karma...@gmail.com wrote: > *SELLING AN EXCELLENT CONDITION RIVENDELL BETTY FOY BICYCLE—She’s a > Beauty!* > > *This hybrid road / touring bike is gorgeous and iconic! No longer sold > new. As you can see,

[RBW] LA Craigslist bike purchase assist?

Riv Folk, Anyone could potentially assist with lobbing this to Michigan?.. https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/bik/d/santa-monica-touring-bike-lugged-steel/7735511488.html - Max "my RTP ship has come in?" in A2 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: LA Craigslist bike purchase assist?

Better be quick with your payment! > Eric > On Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 11:18:11 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote: > >> Riv Folk, >> >> Anyone could potentially assist with lobbing this to Michigan?.. >> >> >> https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/bik/d/santa-monica-

Re: [RBW] Nitto/Riv Bullmoose thoughts

atlantis, just assuming that it would have a shorter top tube. very >>>>> solid bars of course, no flexy. One of the coolest looking bars, I’ll >>>>> always have them in the collection i think, I’m a perpetual bar swapper. >>>>> I >>>>>

Re: [RBW] Nitto/Riv Bullmoose thoughts

What a lovely Bontrager you got there!! - Max "green bikes are cool" in A2 On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 8:06:28 PM UTC-4 philip@gmail.com wrote: > Have them on an old Bontrager CX, and love everything about the fit and > reach: > > [image: image0.jpeg][image: image1.jpeg][image:

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen Photo Thread

Canti Homer... Now that's a nice find! - Max On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 9:43:12 PM UTC-4 matt miller wrote: > I was lucky enough to find a nicely appointed canti AHH. It came with > upright bars, which I did enjoy, but taking it out on "longer" rides, I > found I was often reaching out to

[RBW] Caution: "Cuddle Bears"

Cuddle Bears is / are selling a Susie bike for a very good asking price, almost too good to be true. User has no prior posts, a few other details don't check out. Use caution. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] WTB: Hunqapillar 54 / 56 cm

Test-rode one over a decade ago at BBB, shoulda bought it then. Maybe someone's ready to pass theirs on to another good home?.. (Ideally just a frameset) - Max "coulda shoulda woulda try againa" in A2 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

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