[RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

I just recently purchased an AHH (within the last year). It is certainly a lively bike (compared to my Long Haul Trucker) and likes to move along. I wanted to try it out as a go fast bike, but I have found that I love the general greatness of just riding it around. I am 48 and get much more

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

I think the San Marcos is going to be a great bike for you. I also believe it takes a quill stem which if you go with the Tallux will let you put the bars nice so you can keep your drop bars if you like. Scott On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 8:00:22 AM UTC-6, PineTarSoap wrote: > > I would like

[RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

Be careful going to ten speed. Remember that 9-speed shimano road works with 9-speed shimano mountain. But with ten speed it does not. I would stick with 9-speed. If you go to 10-speed mountain cassette, you can use your same deraileur (probably) but you will need to get the micro-shift

[RBW] Re: Finding fun in un-un-racing

Hi Bill, I think it is great that you are serving you community as a volunteer! So I am just curious... What kind of bike are you riding the hill climb on? Scott On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 2:08:58 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Being the team mechanic for the local High School Mountain

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

I have landed in the same space as Will. I am running a black tubus rear rack on my AHH. My favorite front rack option is the nitto front rack. There is not as much of a premium going to the nitto in the front and you can pick them up used on the RBW forum. I like the small nitto rack

[RBW] Re: Clementine Climbs a Mountain

I agree with Rich. The Clementine looks much cooler loaded up with stuff. Thanks for sharing your experience and the pics! Scott On Monday, June 27, 2016 at 8:25:21 AM UTC-6, RichS wrote: > > Mark, > > Your good looking Clementine seems right at home in the wild. Visually > more appealing

[RBW] Re: 700c Tire Advice

Hi Erl, I just finished a 350 mile tour on the Schwalbe Greenguards in the 700x38 with no flats. They are heavy (because they are heavy duty) but they roll great! They are built like a car tire. The shape of the tire is a little weird. The tread is narrower than the tire at its widest point.

[RBW] Re: RBW home page - Sam H question

When I was at Riv HQ they had another bike that looked similar that was red Newbaums with shellac (didn't ask if it was amber or clear). The Maroon gets really dark when you add shellac. I have tried clear shellac with maroon Newbaums and got this... Betty Foy

[RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

I really appreciate Grant sharing his thoughts on various subjects. To me, suggesting that Riv should put disc brakes on a bike is very similar to asking them to add a suspension fork to a Hunq. Riv bikes strike me as more of an atisan created bicycle that has been refined through many years

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Ride Down the CA Coast

Super Jealous! I really want to do that ride some day! I would guess that the traffic would be a little hair raising? I just started the Eat Bacon Don't Jog diet last week (and feel great), so I have to comment on your food pic and say that is not very Riv like...;-), not very Grant like at

[RBW] Re: More, or less lights/reflectivity better?

This is really entertaining! I have a problem with people not getting my sarcasm also Clayton! Back to the topic. I just bought the Cygolite HotRod from Riv and that sucker is BRIGHT! http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/lt00615rod.htm I use it in combination with the small riv triangle when

[RBW] Re: First S24O, on the C Canal

Love this story! Thanks! I have six kids of my own. I have ridden the C with my older kids when I lived in Manassas, VA. We did a campout there in June and it was hotter than ... it was hot all night, and I never slept. Great work! Kids need good Dads to take them on S24O's. A lot of

[RBW] WTB: Mixte or Tiny Riv. 46-50cm

Saturday Cycles in Salt Lake City has a very small Betty Foy that has never been built. Email Mark at saturdaycyc...@gmail.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: I'm old but not dead yet

Okay, I am relatively new here and don't want to sound like a heretic, but I personally don't use a torque wrench. Certain torque wrenches need to be re-calibrated periodically. I would be curious to know what bolt connection the riv folks use a torque wrench for versus just putting things

Re: [RBW] Re: 10-30 minute rides

Eat Bacon Don't Jog has some really interesting chapters on this subject (41, 42, 79). Grants interview on NPR was a real life changer for me. you can search for it on NPR.org. My wife has started to ride to work with me in the mornings (5 miles), and it has been really fun!! It forced me to

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

If you are concerned about the girl bike thing, look at Mark in Beacon's pictures on flickr of his clementine. Looks pretty tough when loaded with necessary accessories. I think the swamp green Chev is pretty tough myself. You could also make it look even tougher with the bullmoose boscos.

[RBW] Re: Albatross bars ???

Hi Alex, This is a great question. I am considering the same thing on my AHH. My wife has a bosco bar on her betty foy and she has the longest stem I have ever seen and the cockpit is still a bit cramped. The Albatross has the section of the bar that extends forward to make room for the grip

[RBW] Re: Tire advice

Hi Bo, It may help the group to know a little more about where you ride. If you are high in the Rockies like the Deacon you may want something a little different than if you were in a super urban area like Brooklyn. I live out in the suburbs in Utah and ride the SOMA new xpress which is a

[RBW] Pokemon Go!

The Homer getting in on all the action! One of the joys of having young kids... or not so young. https://flic.kr/p/JYvtPt Seriously, my boys

Re: [RBW] New Rivendell

Hi Tim, I shared your thoughts when I bought my first Riv not long ago. I enjoy the uniqueness of my Riv more and more. It is unique in two ways, unique to typical bikes being sold today, but most importantly unique to me because I can customize it to make it "my own" (fenders, bar tape,

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Chronicles

My wife rides a betty with a bosco bar. It has a super long stem to offset some of the reach back of the bosco. Her betty is a 58 so it is already a big size. The bosco's really make the cockpit shorter so there is not enough room to operate for my taste. I think if you go to the boscos you

[RBW] Re: Cheviot touring?

Check out this gal on a betty foye. Fully loaded on a dirt road!! https://flic.kr/p/wx88uY https://flic.kr/p/wP3bEy -- 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

[RBW] Exploding Tires

Enjoyed your post! Take heart, we have all blown out a tube. At least i have always assumed it was me not making sure the tire was properly beaded to the rim or that the tube was pinched between the rim and the tire. If the tube finds anyway to sneak out of the tire it will blow! I've

[RBW] Re: Atlantis vs Appaloosa

Hi Kellie, It may be helpful to the group to tell us what kind of bike(s) you currently own and if you are replacing one or adding to your collection. I find myself in the same conundrum wanting an Atlantis. I currently own an AHH that I bought used(A. Homer Hilsen) which I love. I use it

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

I think this is on topic enough... Someone let me know if I need to start a new thread. Is it best to sell an AHH or Atlantis as a complete bike or as a frameset? I am considering a similar transaction. Scott On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 12:49:07 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Anybody

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

> that you can use again, absolutely keep those. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 11:59:14 AM UTC-7, Scott McLain wrote: >> >> I think this is on topic enough... Someone let me know if I need to start >> a new thread. >> &

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

I was exited to get my new used Homer. I have a couple of neighbors that are good friends and big bikers. When it finally came, my neighbor came over and picked it up and said "it's kind of heavy, how much did you pay for it?". I live where I never see another Riv in the wild. I ride it

[RBW] Re: Which bikes should Rivendell keep selling?

I thought it would be interesting if someone could set up a google survey on this to see how the numbers came back. Like others have said, recognizing that there are a lot of variables that I don't know about and probably wouldn't understand, I will share my uneducated opinion. Go build to

[RBW] Which Bikes Should Rivendell Keep? - Survey

Okay, So to follow on to Tim's thread. I have created a survey. I will publish the survey results here regularly as they come in. If this is offensive or problematic to anyone at Riv HQ, just let me know and I will take it down. Here is the link.

[RBW] Re: Grant's Stock on Bike Forums has Appreciated

Wow that exchange was painful! I did get a chuckle out of some of it. I think Mobile 155's glass is definitely half empty. I am still getting my head around the Rivendell paradigm. I loved Grant's recent story about the girl who saw him on a trail on Mount Diablo and laughed at him and

[RBW] Re: Which Bikes Should Rivendell Keep? - Survey

Here is a link to see the survey responses... up to 75 Survey Results Link <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tzm8kVi8b_-qE-ykhxM21ie83Q303d2jQ5EYdrpF-kI/viewanalytics> On Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 9:38:15 PM UTC-6, Scott McLain wrote: > > Okay, > So to follow on to Tim's

[RBW] Re: SHIPPING BY AMTRAK

Hi Kellie, I don't know if you intended to start in Cumberland MD, but if so you could see if the guys at Gravel and Grind would pick it up for you. You could also bike flight it to them. When I have done biking trips in the past, I would have one bike shop send my bike to another so that

[RBW] Surly Pacer sizing

I have a 58 pacer and I have an 87 pbh and I am 5-11. Fits me pretty good. Surly publishes stand over heights. I go off that with an inch or two to spare. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

Great story! Sounds familiar. Great bike! Thanks for sharing! Scott -- 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: Which saddle for the Riv tandem?

Michael makes the seminal point in choosing tandem seats; the stoker needs something extra to smooth out bumps. I would go with the flier. My wife is riding a flier on her bike and loves it. Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Which Bikes Should Rivendell Keep? - Survey

t work. It may be tied to my permissions. Scott On Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 9:38:15 PM UTC-6, Scott McLain wrote: > > Okay, > So to follow on to Tim's thread. I have created a survey. I will publish > the survey results here regularly as they come in. > > If this is

[RBW] Re: Which Bikes Should Rivendell Keep? - Survey

Wow! We already have over 30 responses! Here is how it looks so far. <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RCWbjVzpiQQ/V9wIuQtULAI/Ayw/qKLmofp3ec88E1DtOKQxugcXBSp8vm4VACLcB/s1600/Capture.PNG> On Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 9:38:15 PM UTC-6, Scott McLain wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: IHPVA World Human Powered Speed Challenge - New Record: 88.26mph!

It looks like they are all running compass barlow pass tires! tongue-in-cheek :-) On Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 2:16:30 PM UTC-6, Clementine59 wrote: > > I follow this event from afar every year: > http://www.recumbents.com/wisil/whpsc2016/speedchallenge.htm > > Today saw a new record of

[RBW] Re: Atlantis vs Appaloosa

You and me both! On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 6:49:55 AM UTC-6, Kellie wrote: > > I confess, when I bought my Saluki off this list, I posted for an Atlantis > or Saluki. The Saluki can up first and I went with it. I already had a > Cheviot and needed something for longish rides on the road. I

[RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

Hi Tim, Steve is correct. This winter I talked a friend of mine into going on a week long self supported tour. He ran out and bought an LHT frame and then started buying parts for it. He ended up with a 10 speed mess. I run a 9-speed mountain cassette, rear der, and road bar end shifter.

[RBW] Re: Fantasyland Daydream: Ti "Riv"

Hi Jay! This is a bit of a dichotomy or oxy-moron. I started riding a lot with a 1999 Titanium LeMond Victiore. Made by Trek in Wisconsin. It was a beautiful titanium and rode really nice. It had just the right amount of compliance and spring. But it was a serious racing geometry with a

[RBW] Re: Hypothetical albastache handlebar setup

Hi Jeremy, I think the reason the Riv came out with the Choco bars is so that they could fill the space of the albastache but be able to use mountain brake levers. You may want to consider. On Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 8:49:32 PM UTC-6, Jeremy Tavan wrote: > > I'm putting together a

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar

Thanks for all the input! This has been very helpful. I will likely go with the MAP bar for the rise. Best, Scott On Friday, September 30, 2016 at 8:39:16 AM UTC-6, Scott McLain wrote: > > I am in my late forties and am starting to feel my back getting more sore > on and off the bi

[RBW] Opinion on Jitensha Bar

I am in my late forties and am starting to feel my back getting more sore on and off the bike. So I have been messing around with different bars. I'm doing it on my non-quill trucker so it is pretty easy to swap stuff around. I am not sure I like the hand position on the albatross, meaning

[RBW] WTB: 47cm Betty Foy

There used to be one at Saturday Cycles in Salt Lake City. -- 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] Mudflap quandry

First world problem for sure. You of course need to think hard about bike accessories and consider how they reflect your bike vibe. The mudflap is maybe one of the most important of accessories that often goes overlooked, like a great belt or pair of socks. I would not go with the plastic

[RBW] Re: Silver 2 shifters

Is this the same thing as the Silver 1? Gotta love the Silver 1. I might have to get an extra couple if they are going out of production all together. Maybe Dia-Compe will keep it going?

[RBW] Nice Fall Ride

You guys inspired me to go for a ride over the Thanksgiving Day break. I was also inspired by the nasty weather we are expected to get this next week in the Rocky's. It was a classic un-racer ride for the pleasure of riding, going 25 miles at 12 miles per hour. Wearing my blue jeans and

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Web Site

I was having problems and deduced: they were taking it down at @ 7pm each day to monkey with it and your old account won't work. I was feeling lucky and decided to try to request a new account. using the same email, i created a new account and all my old account info was there! Will they

[RBW] Re: Need help justifying a Rivendell?

I smile every chance I get to ride my AHH. I can't think of a more satisfying purchase I have made. Scott On Monday, December 12, 2016 at 7:40:16 AM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: > > I know most of you do not... but here is a good article >

[RBW] Buggered up wheel

I have a RBW standard wheel with a Velocity Atlas rim 36 hole, laced to a Velocity sport front hub. I was loading my bike in the bike rack this summer and it fell over with the front rim stick in the bike rack. It was bent pretty bad. I have tried to true it up by adjusting spokes, but to

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

Hi Bill, Love your bikes. Your and inspiration for others with the +1 itch. I have an AHH and can't make up my mind to go +1 with a Hunq or an Atlantis. I live in Utah and manage construction projects. We always have to budget times into our project schedules for hunting season. Even in

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

Wow, what a thread! I feel much better about my own bike collection: 2006 LHT 2007 A Homer Hilsen 2014 Surly Pacer Rockhopper 29er - For my kids to use Stumpjumper 29er - For my use Betty Foye - My wife's bike 1969 Scwhinn Twinn Tandem 1989 Marin Eldridge A host of kids bikes No Carbon bikes.

[RBW] Re: wtb: Homer Hilsen 59cm

I have one with three bottle mounts. https://flic.kr/p/L5qzXE I don't know if you would like the custom paint color. It is a 59. Would consider selling. This bike used to belong to Dave at Riv. Scott On Friday, March 31, 2017 at 1:37:56 PM UTC-6, Eric wrote: > > Bump...still looking for

Re: [RBW] Bike destinations in Japan and Amsterdam

Well you have to go to Blue Lug if you are going to Tokyo. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Headset nut: aluminum vs steel

Another reason to go steel is that the fork steerer is steel and so it is always better to use like metals. Aluminum does not do really well with threads, it galls and wants to get stuck. Grease works as a dialectic to prevent or slow down galvanic corrosion. If you do go with Aluminum, I

[RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

Carla, That will look great on the SAM!!! Great thread. My wife and I traveled 1,000 miles with our Rivs to tour San Francisco. It was great! I highly recommend Streets of San Francisco Bike tours. Anyway, she has the grey shopsack in her Wald on her Betty and got several compliments on

[RBW] Re: Silver Tubing Info

Steel is such great stuff! Using alloys and heat treating you change the properties all over the place. Sometimes overlooked are infinite cycle life and that it work hardens unlike copper and aluminum that work softens, which i try not to think about when riding on 40 year old airplanes and

[RBW] Re: My First Rivendell

Sweet bike! Love the step through! Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] 10x200 update. An eleventh bike, and blast(s) from the past

Nice Update! Do any of your bikes have upright bars? Do you still have your Sam? -- 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: UnRacer community in SLC?

You definitely need to visit Saturday Cycles off 600 North. They can get you in touch with the UnRacer activites happening in SLC. Provo and SLC have very good bike collectives that are fun to visit. I like taking the train up and ride around the city, catch lunch in sugarhouse, stop at

[RBW] Re: 9 vs 10 speed bar end shifters

Not sure if anyone spelled this out clearly, but i like 9-speed because it all works, road mixed with mountain. Shimano mountain 10 speed is not compatible with anything else. 10 speed road is compatible 8 or 9 speed. I will spare everyone the long version since i am on my phone. -- You

[RBW] Home of the Brave

Fun Grant interview. Maybe you all have already heard this. http://homebrave.com/home-of-the-brave//the-bicycle-artist Scott -- 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: Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

I would stick to 9-speed and go with these shifters for an upright bar w/o bar ends. MicroShift Flat Bar Double/Triple 9 speed Thumb Shifters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CJXMFK4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wC87zbK9C5E8A I would go with 9-speed to avoid snags with road versus mountain components not

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hilsen, between 57 and 59: how to decide?

FWIW I am 5-11 and have a 59 AHH. I have a short torso and it fits great! I would call the folks at Riv and ask them. That is the fun of buying from them! You may want to consider a Sam since it has a sloped top tube. Good Luck! Scott On Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 11:01:39 PM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Syndrome

Bikes are no different from fly rods, guitars, golf clubs, or potato chips. It’s hard to stop at just one! Just go with the Atlantis. Enjoy it. Then when you get the itch buy something used off the list. Like a Ram or Saluki, just for fun. Skimp on your car. -- You received this message

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

Do you know how thick the wool felt is that he uses? Scott -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Front-End Update

Hi Liam, I have a little different spin on this. Your "horror show" comment made me laugh, thanks! I think your rack is going to be okay. The problem is that Riv puts their mid fork eyelet in a non-standard location. It works great for Nitto front racks, but not other "standard" stuff. That

[RBW] Re: Un-un-racing update: My first ever mountain bike race

Great job supporting the kids! My LBS keeps telling me I need to hit a cyclocross race, but I would be fighting to stay out of last place. Cyclocross sounds much funner if you are in CA rather than a cold climate like me. The big cyclocross race near me is called the "Crusher in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Cowboy Trail NE, Goatheads, tire choice

Great points from Patrick. Also get familiar with what the goat head plant looks like. You want to avoid running over them. Seams silly, but they grow in from the sides of trails. You may be able to avoid them on a wide enough rail trail. I would go with a Scwalbe Marathon Plus or the

[RBW] FS: Silver Shifters (lot of 2 sets)

Of course you know that riv sells replacement plastic rings... I literally just bought a new set this evening. I am still tempted to buy yours. These things are going to go up like bitcoin once the v2 takes their place. You will have no problem selling these for $30 -- You received this

[RBW] Re: I'll be at Riv and need some suggestions about the local area

I highly recommend the Streets of San Francisco bike tour. They provide the bike. You will get a great tour of the city and it’s history. It is always ranked high on trip advisor. My wife and I vacation in SF every couple of years. This was our favorite thing. Also be sure to get Buy Rite

[RBW] Re: Informal poll: Sam Hillborne sizing, 6' tall about an 85PBH?

I similar measurements to you 5-11, 87cm inseam. I ride a size 58 LHT and a size 59 Riv AHH. I would go with the smaller sam if I intended to run drop bars. It’s reach is very similar to the 58 LHT and 59 AHH. If you are going upright bars, you can go either way. A bosco bar will eat up

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

I bought some hail mary planning to purchase one of the blue Riv ball caps that are out of stock. They are also low on a lot of inventory of consumables. Not a good sign. I have come addicted to their yokozuma cable packs. They look great on every bike. On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at

[RBW] Re: Unsafe helmets

i don’t like giro and bell helmets because they don’t fit me right. I have been foregoing a helmet more and more. My primary use for a helmet is when my wife come riding with me. However I do buy amp from Federal. Mostly Shotgun shells for when we go to the range. I probably also buy .22

[RBW] Re: Why we need to ride...

The body fuels the mind! I didn’t ride yesterday because the high was 25F. I needed some encouragement to get out there. My job is driving me nuts so I need it for sure. Also like the Deacon referencing a BYU article! Thank you for the inspiration DP! Scott -- You received this message

[RBW] A Homer Hilsen vs LHT - Will I notice a difference?

Hi Drew, I own both and really like both. The LHT gets the wrap of being a tank, but i think it rolls down the road very nice and provides a fairly cush ride. The AHH provides a bit of spring on hill and feels more responsive. I primarily like having a side pull brake bike and a cantilever

Re: [RBW] cleaning handlebars

Hi Jim, Be careful if you try to get rid of the scratches. If your bars are aluminum, you can buff through the anodizing which will make you wish you could go back to scratched. Wonder how i know? I tried to buff out a scratch on my noodles. Should have left the scratch. Scott embracing

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

In the past I tried a SOMA Oxford bar on a Surly Cross Check and really didn't like it. It was just too twitchy! I attributed it to two things, the upright angles of the seat and headtube and the stem was sized for drop bars. So I was curious to try albatross bars on my AHH. But before I

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

Hi Bill, Did you use a certain app on your phone to count carb grams? I am a numbers guy as well. However, it may be better to focus on leading indicators as opposed to just lagging. I also bought a cheep blood sugar monitor and was taking my blood sugar every morning (after waiting 30

[RBW] Re: Errandonneering 2018

Great post Deacon! My 15 year old son has started riding around tow with me. He really likes how the area we live looks so different from a bike rather than a car. We hit Target and the Fast Gas yesterday. Errandonneering is the best! Scott loves gas stations McLain -- You received this

[RBW] Lower price Atlantis!

I would be interested in learning what drove the decision on the bottom bracket shell/ lug whatever. Fillet brazed doesn’t sound as good as lugged. I think it is super cool that Grant pops in and out of the forum to shed light on the why. Since he has given us the “mic drop”, can anyone

[RBW] Re: wtb: Homer Hilsen - 59cm

Hi Eric. keeping the thread alive. I was wondering if Bill had weighed both frames. I would imagine he has. It would be hard to argue that an AHH would be more lively if it weighed more or the same. Are you out there Bill? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Possible issue with Nitto Tallux stem and Nitto Albatross bars

I put on an alba setup last year and had the same issue. I have an aluminum Alba bar with a Tallux stem. I assumed that I let grease between the bar and stem. So I cleaned it off and added a little blue lock-tight and I think I got it! I also used blue lock-tight to get my seatpost to stop

[RBW] Re: WTB 60cm Quickbeam

Of course you want a QB. Who doesn't! :-) Santa, a 60cm Quickbeam would fit me great too! On Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 11:08:39 AM UTC-7, jamison brosseau wrote: > > Hi all, I know this is probably a reach, but I am looking for a 60cm > Quickbeam. Please let me know if you have one you

[RBW] Re: FS: Swift Industries Paloma Handlebar Bag

Here is a link to the eBay page: https://www.ebay.com/itm/254192575904 On Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 6:50:13 PM UTC-6, Scott McLain wrote: > > This bag is in great shape. It includes the Klickfix adapter. It is the > Glacier color scheme. I bought it for a tour a year or so ago t

[RBW] FS: Swift Industries Paloma Handlebar Bag

This bag is in great shape. It includes the Klickfix adapter. It is the Glacier color scheme. I bought it for a tour a year or so ago that never happened. I also have it listed on eBay for $75 starting bid. Let me know if you are interested. Pictures:

[RBW] Re: Bar tape color recommendation

I really like the burnt orange. It would go well with your other appointments. On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 9:31:18 AM UTC-6, Keith Weaver wrote: > > Hi, > I've recently installed 46 cm Noodle bars on my old Riv Road Standard, and > am wondering what color bar tape to put on. These bars came to

[RBW] Re: WTB Shimano 9 speed STI shifters

I am not sure if you mean drifters when you say STI. A shifter I have always wanted is the micro-shift 9-speed shifter. Scott On Friday, February 22, 2019 at 6:08:27 PM UTC-7, dylan alverson wrote: > > Looking to try out integrated shifting on my Saluki. Anyone out there have > a pair in

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

l 11, 2020 at 4:56 PM Scott McLain > wrote: > >> Hi Joel, I just tape near the front of the grip where the twine goes. >> The grip with a shifter cable won’t move much. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >&g

[RBW] Re: Things I Regret: Beausage on Vacation

I bought Dave's old root beer AHH. It came to me with a lot of beausage, but no dents. I bought it assuming I would get it repainted. I haven't done it. It takes a lot of pressure off that it has lots of beausage. The principal of beausage has changed my life. I did find some clear

[RBW] Ball In Socket Seat Tube Lug

I am curious to see what other's think of the new ball-in-socket seat tube lug that has now found its way on to all Riv bikes. I don't like it. I don't know why or why not. I hate to be critical of our good brothers and sisters at Riv. I just love the old school lugs. I would be interested

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

Hi Joel, I just tape near the front of the grip where the twine goes. The grip with a shifter cable won’t move much. -- 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: Causes for bike noises

I had a new Mountain Bike that had a weird click and it was the back wheel was loose on the bearings. I have taken my whole drive train apart to find to chase a creak that turned out to be the pedal. Pedals are now the first place I look. I have heard of seat posts creaking. I can't stand

[RBW] Re: Tubulars on Rivendells

What a beauty! I am riding a Surly pacer as my go fast bike. I was wondering if I would see much difference in the Pacer and a Rodeo. I believe you have had both. Is the Rodeo as dreamy as it looks? Best, Scott On Friday, April 24, 2020 at 5:08:11 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > A few

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

Hi Joel, I have used these when I ride my AHH with an Albatross bar. I am back to drops for the time being. I do not glue them on. I use them with bar end silver shifters. I use a single wrap of Newbaums over the grip and shifter cable and then put twine over that. Then I shellac them. I

[RBW] Re: Pauls Shimano Thumbies

Hi James, Are these still for sale? Best, Scott On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 8:57:06 AM UTC-6 James Valiensi wrote: > Hi, > Pauls Components thumb shifter mounts with Dura-Ace 9sp shifters. > The Dura-Ace shifters are a little beat up. Looks like the bike was turned > upside down to change a

[RBW] Re: Romulus death shake

I get it on my older AHH. I believe the larger tires make it a lot less of a death shake than old steal roadbikes used to give folks. Mine is more of a comfortable wobble. It only happens going down hill. It does not result in loss of control in any manner. I have a Marks rack up front but

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

I am with Garth. Silicone adhesive seams like it would be better than two way tape/adhesive. Just my $0.02. On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 8:33:57 AM UTC-6 Christopher Cote wrote: > I've had to reattach all the glued-on headbadges on my Riv bikes. I use 3M > auto trim tape, available at

[RBW] Re: Silver Shifters - Upgrade?

I love the little red button on top of the micro shift shifters as well! On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 5:39:29 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote: > To answer the question - and possibly comfort folks who missed out - in my > experience the difference in feel/performance between Silver2 and the >

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