[RBW] Re: Spitballing: Hunqabeam fixed conversion ideas

David - I second the praise for your Black Mountain MonsterBeam. That's a well-dialed machine. Patrick - I have an old-style ENO hub for sale.vFixed/free, silver, 135mm, smooth bearings. 32h is probably a no-go for you, but the flanges are tall, and the bracing angle is wide and symmetrical.

[RBW] Re: MUSA button down shirts available at RivBike

I dig those buttons. I think my wife would be into it (fashion school). It's about time for me to refresh my wardrobe, so maybe I'll find out. I have a project queued up to use the Riv stitching awl to put new frogs/toggles on my 20 year old duffel coat. Philip www.biketinker.com On

[RBW] Re: FS: Grabsack, like new, $40

Rats! Mine is a daily bag, but it took a header off my front seat and landed on a wet painting. It already looked more “art student” than “corporate drone” before it got stippled with paint. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Quickbeam Winter-bike

Good on you! That looks great. I’m glad you went the Quickbeam route. I hope fixed works for you, just because that’s a pet of mine, like the QB. I notice the soft-pedal while braking gives better control than simple braking, too, and fixed is indeed more of that, but easier. Philip

Re: [RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

At $150, it’s not a lot more $$$ than any other nice hub. You can build a nice wheelset for much less than the $600 for the other wheels you were looking at. I think it would be quite cool. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice for Poser Fixed on Flip Flop of ss/ss hub

I don’t know physics. “Artist!” Empirically, it gets Really Effin Tight. Artist Math: I imagine that’s because the virtual lever putting the cog on is longer than the lever (braking) trying to remove it. The end of the installation lever is the diameter of your bottom bracket shell, and it’s

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice for Poser Fixed on Flip Flop of ss/ss hub

That looks like a smart gear choice. Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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: Advice for Poser Fixed on Flip Flop of ss/ss hub

Pushing a bike doesn't stress the wheels at all. https://flic.kr/p/4YmkCu https://flic.kr/p/4Yh5kt Velocity Fusion 32h, Suzue Pro Max track hubs, 28mm speedblends. The next guy put them on a Karate Monkey he treated like a BMX bike. Wheels were fine. Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice for Poser Fixed on Flip Flop of ss/ss hub

The rotafix removal simply requires looping/folding the chain the opposite direction, and rotating the wheel forward instead of backwards. For me, at 245 lbs, 32h wheels have been fine. More than fine. Your experience and comfort level may vary, though. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice for Poser Fixed on Flip Flop of ss/ss hub

Jam nuts. Sorry: “Artist!” It’s how a threaded headset is arranged: fat nut over lean nut. I could find the article, but not on my phone. The article has graphs of force required to loosen the nuts, and skinny nut loosens right away, but fat nut holds strong. Convinced me. Philip

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice for Poser Fixed on Flip Flop of ss/ss hub

Rotafix: http://204.73.203.34/fisso/eng/schpignone.htm How is it better than honking up a hill? Leverage. Your weight and core strength on a 46t ring is nothing compared to a virtual 12t ring and a 622mm crank arm. You stop cranking when you get scared, not when the cog stops moving. Philip

[RBW] Re: Advice for Poser Fixed on Flip Flop of ss/ss hub

Glad to hear you've got a hub on the way. Now moot points: If you ever do need to run a fixed cog without a lockring, I recommend the Rotafix method of installation and removal. It's worked for me for many years, both offroad and on. I traded a wheel away, and the shop broke a chainwhip

[RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

As others mentioned, you lost $1000 in your addition, and chose the spendiest parts possible (except for brake cables). A "statement" bike like that is automatically going to be overvalued, because you're buying prestige. My Quickbeam is worth about $1500 to the right person, with the

[RBW] Re: What if the answer is knobbies on the QB?

Riding in the snow in Oregon (weeks of piled up unplowed crunk), fixed was safer than walking. No hills, but fixed is extremely “connected.” As far as I can tell about something I take for granted, it’s the bicycle equivalent of the proprioception you talk about walking barefoot. Philip

[RBW] Bosco'd my Brodie

That’s a pretty awesome sled. I love the “king of the world” trailer for the little guy. Looks like a lot of fun. Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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] What if the answer is knobbies on the QB?

I’ve heard from many people that it’s flat out unsafe to ride a bicycle of any kind. Which is both true and untrue. I’ve heard more often that it’s unsafe to ride knobbies with fenders than cantis without, and also experienced sticks popping my fender out of the quick release. Steve says

Re: [RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

A bigger tire also changes the ride. I had BG Rock’n’Roads on my Quickbeam for a while. I liked it, but when I went back to 38s the bike turned in a bit quicker and was a bit more sprightly. It felt like itself. The Singular with 38s turned in too fast, and settled down with 2” tires. I’m a

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xMaalRGsxk > > Or a 2 ring/2 cog system that needs no idler pulley: > https://youtu.be/luQ3VRKZiN4?t=63 > > On Fri, Nov 10, 2017 at 8:18 PM, Philip Williamson <philip.w...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> Derailleurs are funnier. Lite

[RBW] Re: PSA: tall Quickbeam FS on SFBay Craigslist

Worth it for the bottle cages alone. Almost. Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 8:23:06 PM UTC-8, Doug Bloch wrote: > > I have no association with the seller, but here’s a tall quickbeam for > $1500. > > Doug > > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/6379566948.html

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

this talk of derailleurs? Isn't > this for a Sheldon-type shift by finger system? > > > > > > On Thu, Nov 9, 2017 at 10:20 PM, Philip Williamson <philip.w...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> Patrick, I would start with one of these setups for a 35mm 700c wheel, >> but

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

Patrick, I would start with one of these setups for a 35mm 700c wheel, but the derailleur doesn’t require an exact match. That’s just my OCD: 36/42 x 16/22 = 45” 53” 62” 72” 36/44 x 16/24 = 41” 51” 62” 76” I might even fool around with a reverse pull fd, so the up/down of downtube shifters

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

Patrick is right - you get twice as much gear change in the rear as the front. But... you can get three times the range if you change them both, right? I had a plan to make a 2x2, mostly for fun. Once you've got a tensioner, it may as well be a derailleur. Conversely, if you've got a

[RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

Looks like the SRAM Spectro T3 goes a little lower and a little higher than the AW. 39", 53", 72.5" with 34x18. 38", 52", 71" with 35x19. 37", 51", 69" with 36x20. Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, November 6, 2017 at 12:46:11 PM UTC-8, P

[RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

I'm running an S2 (no coaster brake) on my Quickbeam, commuting into SF. I like it a lot. The low isn't low enough for Patrick's needs, I'd wager. The AW with a 34 x 18 looks nice, depending on tire diameter: 40", 53", 71" gears. The S3X with a freewheel won't go that wide (39", 47", 63").

[RBW] 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

I know nothing about it. The AW ratios Patrick mention, 40”, 52”, 70” sound about perfect. Try it and tell us how it goes. I’d use a new AW, not an old one, because the new ones supposedly don’t go in neutral when they are out of gear. That feature of the old ones is not excellent. Philip

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Cadet

Carradice Cadet: "Bigger than a cat." Nelson long flap: "Cat easily fits." I should add a cat silhouette behind these "relative sizes" of smallish Carradice bags . Philip www.biketinker.com On Friday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Lost & found anything while riding?

Well that was awesome! Congratulations to the both of you. Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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] WTB: Carradice Camper Longflap or something similar in volume and design

Hey, that’s my Ross! I guess it’s time to put the genders back on, but I sold that bag (all my saddlebags) this summer. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

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

I think that’s a great bike, in great knock-around could condition, at a great price. Philip www.biketinker.com Santa Rosa, CA -- 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: What is a Rivvish bike?

I’ll approach it again for the ideas, since you recommend it. That style of academic writing makes me instantly angry, so it might not work. :^) Philip www.biketinker.com Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: What is a Rivvish bike?

That was awful. I hope that was a translation by a doctoral candidate eager to impress, and not the author’s own words. To de-digress, I think a Rivvish bike has high bars, a leather saddle, and a red basket net. It’s steel, and either made by Rivendell, or from the 80s. Surly and Soma bikes

Re: [RBW] Re: What is a Rivvish bike?

QUICKBEAM! "It's just a road-going track bike that can fit 42mm tires. Totally normal. Retro. Plus it's designed specifically for two gear ratios." "Oh is that all? I'll take two." Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

There's a 60cm orange Quickbeam on eBay right now: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Quickbeam-Orange-60cm-Good-Used-Condition-/152729592842?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275 I've never ridden a Steamroller, but I do have a 60cm green QB, and could easily fit on a 62. I got 60cm frame to better run

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Garage Sale - Lots of great gear/parts

"I'd snap this up, but I've already got a s3x at home" parsons > > > On Monday, October 16, 2017 at 2:41:08 PM UTC-7, Shawn Granton wrote: >> >> Thanks Philip, somehow I missed that IG picture. Still would like to know >> wheel size. >> -Shawn &

[RBW] Re: FS: Garage Sale - Lots of great gear/parts

Hey Shawn, details are in the IG post, second picture. Looks like an S3X with a trigger shifter at a pretty attractive price. I was attracted to it for a freewheel setup, but I have too many spare wheels as it stands. https://www.instagram.com/p/BaSB6DpllLj/?hl=en=isaacenloe "Sturmey Archer

[RBW] Wrecked my Atlantis

I’m sorry to hear this. On the upside, Bilenky is more than legit. Frankly, the repair work will ADD value to the bike. Philip www.biketinker.com Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: PSA -Atlantis

Nice bike! It looks great, and the build looks meticulous. Gray Rivendells are beautiful. I've wanted one since I saw Mark Abele's bikes. Philip www.biketinker.com Santa Rosa, CA (less fiery today) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Weekend trip: PDX - Astoria - Tillamook

That sounds great. I'd like to do that ride myself, and see my friends in Astoria, then check out the coast. Philip www.biketinker.com Santa Rosa, CA -- 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: Is tube patching a permanent, reliable fix?

I've never heard that tire-patching is impermanent. Every time my patching job has failed, it's been apparent right away. Patches last for years and years. I've sealed a few tiny holes with Stan's sealant inside the tube, instead of by patching. So far so good on two out of three tries. These

[RBW] Are you an "Oscar," or a "Felix" bike rider?

On the recent "Saluki" thread, Mark made a funny reference to the Odd Couple, regarding immaculate bicycles and their opposites. I'm a definite Oscar. I start out a bike build in full Felix mode, but then don't clean it much or mess with it until something wears out or I get another wild hair

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

I'm pretty lax with the mixte ("co-ed") designation personally, but you may have seen this graphic on my site. It is my production artwork, copied from a picture of a catalog page. http://www.biketinker.com/2014/bike-art/types-of-step-through-frames/ Philip www.biketinker.com Santa Rosa, CA

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell custom by Mark Nobilette, size 58.5cm. $2000

Nice. Are those blue King classic hubs? That's a sweet bike. Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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] Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

They chafed my fat belly, and even though I hardly used them, they disintegrated badly. On the other hand, they were fairly expensive. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: OLD FS Posts

I like when the old FS posts are left up (with a final SOLD post), for two reasons. Three reasons. 1. It helps people price their own hard-to-price for sale items. 2. Seeing the "This message has been deleted" on a grayed-out post distresses me. It usually means someone was WAY out of hand, but

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul Racer front brakes with fenders

I'd hang the bracket off the front. Darumas are more trouble than they're worth with fat tires. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[RBW] Re: UnRacer community in SLC?

My friend lives near Saturday Cycles, and we visited when I was in SLC. The shop was building my friend a three speed, and they had Rivs in the rafters. Easy to talk our kinds of bikes with the staff and customers. Cool place. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Cheviotlantis

No one else thinks the seat, angle, and backwards seatpost is a real turnoff? Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Rivendell Custom

This is a beautiful bike. I'm a little shocked that it's on the block - breaking up the twins! I understand the need to get a shed bike out and away, though, and under a rider where it belongs. I almost exclusively ride the last bike that got a makeover, making me wonder why I have the other

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam over Mt Tam

Hey Christian, that's a beautiful write-up! It's especially resonant for me, with Mt Tam and the Quickbeam. I love that you put so much energy into conversing with strangers. Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 6:41:58 PM UTC-7, christian poppell wrote: > > Originally

Re: [RBW] FS SimpleOne size 60cm

Congratulations! I rode my green Quickbeam to work today, with its new S2 kickback wheel. Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 2:04:53 PM UTC-7, ilter saygin wrote: > > > Now a quick update from an occasional lurker. I am the new owner of this > beauty. Did my first ride

[RBW] Re: FS: Bags - Baggins, Carradice, Ostrich

UPDATE - baggins bag is gone. On Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 10:29:23 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: > > UPDATE and price drop > > What's left: > Rivendell Baggins Banana Bag. Gray, never used. $100 > Appears as new, never used, with some green patina on the brass rivets.

[RBW] Mustache/ Albastache on a clem

I don't understand how the steering would be screwed up by trading stem length for bar reach. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[RBW] Re: 200 miles on 10 bikes, an essentially pointless self-challenge

Me too. -- 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] FS: Bags - Baggins, Carradice, Ostrich

UPDATE and price drop What's left: Rivendell Baggins Banana Bag. Gray, never used. $100 Appears as new, never used, with some green patina on the brass rivets. Made by Duluth Pack. https://instagram.com/p/BXa5o8wFY6z/ Overland fanny pack. Giant size, good zippers. From the '80s, made in

Re: [RBW] N minus 2 plus 1

I'm 230, was 255, and wouldn't worry at all about breaking a Roadeo. I tend not to bash over stuff, though. I'm with everyone else: keep the Jones and Bombadil, add a road-oriented bike. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Roast your own coffee?

I don't roast my own beans, I don't brew my own beer, and I don't fabricate my own bicycles. I've been good friends with professional coffee roasters, I've used a La Pavoni lever machine for 25 years, and I've been a barista for years at a time. I roasted free Jamaican Blue Mountain in a cast

[RBW] FS: Bags - Baggins, Carradice, Ostrich

UPDATE - remaining bags and price drops Baggins Banana Bag. Gray, never used. $110 Ostrich F-104 handlebar bag (I think). Green. Never used. $110 Smaller Carradice wedge bag. Black. Includes Minoura mounting hack for using as a handlebar bag. $30 Pictures are on Instagram. @Biketinker or

[RBW] Re: FS: Bags - Baggins, Carradice, Ostrich

I believe it's a regular flap. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXMnaGCFtoz/?taken-by=biketinker Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 7:21:33 AM UTC-7, Davey Two Shoes wrote: > > Is it the longflap nelson? Can you send me some pictures? > >> -- You received this message because

[RBW] Possibly FS: 1986 Pinnarello Montello

That was a beautiful bit of code-talking. If you weren't hep to the jive you'd be baffled. I knew someone whose girlfriend worked for the phone company, and once overheard a conversation that went like this (this is California): Dude. - Dude. Waves. - Where. Suicide. - Later. Somehow this

[RBW] FS: Bags - Baggins, Carradice, Ostrich

All prices include shipping, happy to entertain offers, discounts for multiple bags purchased. A mix of unused desirable bags, and strange project/hacks. Baggins Banana Bag. Gray, never used. $125 Ostrich F-104 handlebar bag (I think). Green. Never used. $125 Carradice Nelson. Green, used, some

[RBW] Re: Rambling Interview with Grant: Trail, Women's bikes, Low gearing, Current Reading, Etc

I think the X-Sauce is front-center, too. Grant has written several times about how you can't eliminate TCO on bikes without affecting the handling. Basically, if you want the Riv ride, you will have TCO in some size/tire/fender/feet situations. If you can't handle TCO, you can't have the Riv

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Bars: Drop or Moustache?

The fender spacers make me really happy. Great idea, great execution, and just a beautiful hidden detail. I wouldn't change the bars, either. I have moustache bars on two bikes, both with slightly short top tubes (58cm) for my height. Hard to retrofit a new top tube on an Atlantis! I like

[RBW] Re: OK to keep riding on this wheel, right?

I'm also in the "36 holes is already overkill" camp. I'm 230 lbs. On the other hand, I did just build up two used King hubs and reversed the spoke angles from the previous build, and I don't expect them to fail, either. Philip www.biketinker.com On Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 4:46:03 PM

[RBW] Re: I made an Instagram for stuff I'm selling.

That's a smart idea. Followed, and now tempted to buy all your stuff. I may steal this idea - I have a bunch of bags and wheels to unload. Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 8:52:13 AM UTC-7, adam leibow wrote: > > I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner, because

[RBW] Re: WTB: Used 700c and 26 fat (non-knobby) tires and long reach caliper/centerpull brakes

I have a pair of Schwalbe Big Apples you can have. Maybe some other 700C tires, but probably micro-knobbies. I don't understand the request for a long reach caliper, though, since the brake hole to rim distance is fixed by the bike. You also don't need to rely on theoretical measurements,

Re: [RBW] Re: Request for a safety review

I screwed a mini pump mount to the dowel of a saddlebag, too. Always in the bag, always accessible. Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you Bunny hop a Rivbike?

That's great! It's the fun that will create the reward circuit to get you doing it enough to gain proficiency. I hop curbs and "jump" speed bumps every chance I get. I have no fear of you breaking those parts. I'm 230 lbs, and ride Schmidt hubs and Nitto bars off-road. Philip

[RBW] Re: Can you Bunny hop a Rivbike?

I can curb hop easily on my Quickbeam, even with a load in the basket. Push down on the handlebars before the curb, then pull up on the handlebars while shifting your butt backwards. As soon as the front wheel is up, stand up a little straighter on the bike to shift your weight forward and

Re: [Ext] Re: [RBW] PSA Single Speed Sacramento $650

Dang. Driving down the value of all our green QBs! It doesn't read like a stolen bike post, though. It sounds like someone who thinks "about half" is a more than fair price for a 13 year old bike in nice condition. You know... a normal BOBbish bike person. They may simply be unaware that used

[RBW] Re: My Purple Glorious was Stolen

Great news about the Glorius, bummer about Evan's Superleicht. I'll keep an eye open for it. Philip www.biketinker.com On Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 12:00:01 PM UTC-7, Evan E. wrote: > > Fantastic news! Terrific team effort. > > While we're on the subject of bike theft, please keep a look out

[RBW] My Purple Glorious was Stolen

Ouch. I'll keep an eye out for it. Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Rear hub for Atlantis build: WI or PW?

On the other hand... everyone needs another fixie hub, right? I just bought a used King Classic on ebay for $120 shipped, to match a front hub I've had in the drawer for a couple of years. I couldn't pull the trigger on a $450 hub after all. I'm probably going to build the wheelset with Sun

[RBW] Re: Rear hub for Atlantis build: WI or PW?

I like high engagement hubs, so I'd go King classics or Onyx. The Onyx is especially attractive for being silent. White is local to me, and I think their hubs are beautiful, and a great match for a dynamo wheel. Everyone says nice things about the DT 240 and 350, if you aren't set on American

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe G One

I rode the Big Ones a bit, and found they'd hook up very well on dirt. Still, it was dry, and I don't push it. At $20 each from Jenson, they're fairly cheap to try out. Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, June 12, 2017 at 11:13:18 AM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote: > > I currently have super motos,

[RBW] Re: questions about quickbeam/simple one gearing

I've run my Quickbeam and another singelspeed with fixed Dingle cogs for many years, but they're both set up as single-gear fixed now. I will put my Quickbeam back into dingle mode soon - I switched cranks to an old Shimano 600, and it sits too close to the BB shell to allow an inner ring. The

[RBW] Re: FS: f/f/hs 58 Simple One, $650

You're in the Portland area? So about $35 BikeFlights to ship to CA? (~$22 + insurance, + "home delivery" + $1 to bike charity) Asking for a friend (literally). Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, June 5, 2017 at 9:53:49 AM UTC-7, allenmichael wrote: > > I haven't wanted to take this apart,

[RBW] Butch Bubbe

That looks great. I didn't realize that RnRs came in all black. Is that a Willow triplizer ring set? Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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: Question: Quickbeam With Axle Nuts

Beautiful pictures, and a smart setup. I love my dingle cog, and need to set the Quickbeam up with two rings again. I'm glad the spill wasn't too costly. I'm very pro QRs for dingle gear changes. I've used a wrench, but the quick release is so fast. Bill's technique with only undoing one side

[RBW] Re: WTB: XL/XXL trail bike

Hi Reid, I'm selling an XL Singular Gryphon. It's a big bike - the only one I've ever seen where "XL" meant "XL." Geometry drawing: https://www.flickr.com/photos/singularcycles/3190336963/ CL ad (w/pics): https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/6130517876.html Possible deal breakers for you: -

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I like the idea of two numbers: real and ideal. I'm not the only one whose Ideal is N-2: my ideal is three or four, based on riding types. Rivendell Quickbeam - fendered, dynamo, fixed. Commuter, in-town rider. Soon to be back to a dingle setup and nicer tires, which would put it back on

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant coached Bike Snob on today's blog post

Hi Olof, Here's a google link to mentions of "fop chariot" on Bike Snob: *site:bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com "fop chariot"* ( https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Abikesnobnyc.blogspot.com+%22fop+chariot%22 ) I can't sort by date to find the seminal post, but you can get an idea of how it's used.

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant coached Bike Snob on today's blog post

"We don't carry Dapper Dan. We carry FOP." It amuses me greatly to refer to my "fop chariot:" Quickbeam, Brooks, painted to match fenders and stem. It's apt. “For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, and laugh at them in our turn?” I quit Bike Snob cold turkey about six

Re: [RBW] Re: Helpful resources for building a bike at home?

My first thought was "get a stand." Everything else will take care of itself. I resisted for years and years, but it's so much easier than propping, leaning, holding, even to oil the chain. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: NAHBS?

I've been to Saturday Cycles. I really liked the shop. Good mix of interesting vintage stuff hanging from the rafters, and RBW style bikes on the floor. I really enjoyed visiting SLC, and wish I could make it to NAHBS. Philip www.biketinker.com On Friday, March 3, 2017 at 12:23:24 PM UTC-8,

[RBW] Re: PSA: (pricey?) 54cm Quickbeam on eBay

How is that a joke? That is literally the nicest imaginable response to "I want you to drive halfway across the state to give me a discount." Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 6:45:44 PM UTC-8, Belopsky wrote: > > yep. i messaged to see if he would part or drop price

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam chainline w/ PW freewheel?

Amen. I run 9sp chains across all bikes except the 8sp bike, which is doomed. In 15 odd years of fixed gear riding, "Sure that looks okay" has been fine. The few times I've ended up with 1/8" gear, I've killed it with fire. That's like running DOS in a production environment. My Phil

[RBW] Re: Hitting refresh on instagram for rivbike, oceanaircycles, and swiftindustries

Ha! Metric! #RESIST That is some awesome mail anticipation, and an embarrassment of riches when they all show up together. "What packages?" I'm very interested to see the tandem. Do you have an Instagram account? :^) @pdxbennett' is a favorite, since I'm more interested in photography than

[RBW] Re: FS: New take-off group and wheelset ideal backpacking build

I love that through axle wheelsets are selling on the Riv list (if I understand the abbreviations correctly). Not even sarcasm. I feel we've come a long way. Philip www.biketinker.com On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 12:42:26 PM UTC-8, Anne wrote: > > Very true. It was a logical kit for an

[RBW] Re: Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved

No personal experience, but talking to Rivet at NAHBS put them far away ahead of Brooks for me. The lining under the saddles is an intricate brocade. "Hey, this is cool and weird, but no one would ever see it." "It has to look like something. It may as well be beautiful." Boom. Sold.

[RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

I did the same, for exactly the same reason. Didn't see the Dream Bar for sale on the site, thought it was a winning answer. I marked SOBA as being possibly in the wrong category, but "models" might only imply bikes, and strictly speaking there could be models of bags, bars, etc... Philip

[RBW] Re: PSA: Do NOT buy a Rivendell bicycle with a Lift-a-tube

Time to up your stick game. The mental image of a perfectly coved deadfall limb liftastick is pretty amusing. At that point you sand the paint off in two spots and epoxy it to the tubes. Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 3:41:23 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: PSA: A/R on Craigslist

I was like, "Really? Only 1000 miles on that scraped-up saddle?" Then I realized the bad scuffs are at the corners, and the actual sit-area is still perfectly formed and unworn. I think he'd have a better chance at the price if he had Superbe Pro cranks, Open Pro wheels and a Nitto post. That

[RBW] PSA - Craigslist 63cm Roadeo f/f/hs +extras

Not mine. I'm getting a root canal, instead. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/5958528472.html Gray, large, just the right number of nicks, and a dynamo wheel... ideal. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] What is the RULE for Positioning the Tire Name on the Rim

I just showed my son how to change a flat, and started with, "The label goes by the valve stem, so you can find the cause of the flat. Or it could be this thumbtack stuck in your tire." Philip www.biketinker.com On Friday, December 23, 2016 at 4:33:16 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > Having

[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: 2017 Redlands Strada Rossa

I hope to make it down this year. With a geared bike, even! Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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: The American (aka MUSA) List

It made me sad to see some dead people on that list. :^( Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

"Bart Handle" cracked me up. New official name. Bill, your bike looks great. That vintage blue bottle color and rocket headbadge are a great combination. Put a Geiger counter on it, it's hot! Philip biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] How to crash by yourself

Agh! Wow, I'm sorry about your crash, and I hope you recovery fully and quickly! Nice bike upgrade, though! Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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

[RBW] How to crash by yourself

Oh man! Great story about a horrible event. I'm glad you're okay, and I'm sorry about your bike. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[RBW] Fork crowns on Quickbeam & Simple One - Questions

Hey, I resemble that fork crown! I suspect you won't get a much fatter tire in the Rosco than the Quickbeam. Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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

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