[RBW] Re: Bleriot/Hetres

My 61cm bleriot has hetres and VO 52mm zeppelin fenders. The clearance is minimal though I've had no issues. I do have to deflate my tires to get them out of the brakes (sidepulls) as stated above. These are a couple of photos that I have; the second is probably the closest photo I have to

[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

I use a white industries 16/19 freewheel with the stock 40/32 front chainring setup that came with it from Riv. I'm very happy with the setup and use the 16 and the 19 about equally depending on what kind of riding I'm planning on doing for the day. I haven't needed to change the gearing in the

[RBW] Bleriot vs. Quickbeam efficiency

I've had my bleriot for 2 years and my quickbeam for 1 year. I bought the quickbeam to essentially be a simpler, single-speed version of my bleriot. Since then the quickbeam has become my preferred bike. I find that I'm (empirically) more efficient on my quickbeam and don't tire as easily.

[RBW] Re: Bleriot vs. Quickbeam efficiency

Thanks for the input everyone! * I've checked the whole bike for drag except the wheel bearings, I'll give those a look. * I need to confirm that my body position is the same between bikes. I tried to set them up as close as I could but it's possible one or both configurations have drifted from

[RBW] Seeking advice on 650b wheel replacement and internally geared hubs

I bought a used Bleriot some time ago that came with wheels made with Sunrim CR-18 rims and they're unquestionably from the oversized batch. I knew about the oversized rims before I purchased the bike and decided the bike was well worth the price even if I had to replace the wheelset. The

[RBW] Silver Quickbeam photo

I picked up my new Quickbeam from Rivendell last week but with family in town over the weekend this morning was the first opportunity I've had to ride it. I realized there aren't many (if any) photos of the new quickbeams outside the Rivendell website so I snapped a quick photo on my iphone that

[RBW] TA Specialites 180mm crank arms - $75

I've had these sitting around for a while. Great set of French-made crankarms. Only blemish is on the inside of the non-drive side arm; some idiot didn't know how to take them off of his bike, obviously. Don't effect the ride; just had to crank down hard when you tighten them. I'm asking $75

Re: [RBW] FS: Brooks cambium C19 slate - new

If this the c19 hasn't sold I would be interested in purchasing it. On Oct 3, 2016 11:29 AM, "Jeffrey B" wrote: > Just came in the mail today - rode it for 2 miles and nope, this isn't the > one for me. Sigh, the search continues... > > Asking $105 for a brand new

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

Per the surly website the steamroller can run up to 700x38 tires. On Oct 19, 2017 7:55 PM, "Ian A" wrote: > Tire clearance is a massive difference. The Steamroller can only handle > 25mm tires or so. > > IanA > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

Love it! I have really been wanting an Atlantis and this doesn't help matters. Glad you like the Compass tires. I have been interested in the new 55's and wondered how they ride. I'm also from Indy. Hope to see it out and about sometime. Tyler On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 4:35:23 PM UTC-4

[RBW] Re: Hats Off To...

George, Jock's son Tyler here (also a proud owner of one of the new canti-Hillbornes). I am also the executive director of BikeAthens <http://bikeathens.org>, the local bike advocacy group. Send us an email thru our website, and I'de be happy to talk about the local trail / bike lane s

[RBW] Re: FS: Clem Smith Jr 52cm H - First preorder batch

Zed, I live in Indianapolis as well and have been looking at your CL post off and on for weeks now. If I weren't in the middle of renovating a house my wife and I recently bought, I'd have already snagged this up. Best of luck! Tyler On Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 11:01:07 AM UTC-5, Zed

[RBW] WTB 58 Quickbeam

I’ve set up my steamroller as close to a QB already, but pushing 650b I’m getting hella toe overlap. Love to snatch a Quickbeam and hold on to her for a long long time. Orange preferred, but all the color options get me going. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] WTB 58 Quickbeam

Caught that one. Talked to the owner a smidge and e didn’t seem too receptive on shipping. It also has looks a bit small so I’m thinking it was a ~56 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] PSA: 68cm Quickbeam on Paceline

Phwew that’s a tall bike. -- 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 view this discussion on the web

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I Feel Guilty About: Bike Life

(and the conversations and food that accompanied riding), but reading the Rivendell Readers when I was younger definitely helped develop my love of bikes as more than an exercise machine. -Tyler On Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 6:47:51 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Tyler, I l

[RBW] WTB ~55cm Atlantis 3/MIT

in stock. I have been searching for awhile now and have not had any luck. I have posted on the FB group and use Search Tempest everyday. Let me know what you might have access to! Thank you everyone that has provided me with very valuable bike information in the past, Tyler -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I Feel Guilty About: Bike Life

introduced me to the Rivendell Reader when I was in high school, and now I ride the black and cream canti-Hillborne he posted. -Tyler Durham, NC On Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 2:43:34 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Am I understanding that this is you and your son, Jock? You co

[RBW] Atlantis Old vs New?

I am searching for a used Atlantis as my introductory first, Rivendell, during my fall into the rabbit hole of the internet and bike opinions. I have been steered toward the newer model Atlantis, but the Atlantis 2's are cheaper and more readily available. I want to know whether anyone has ever

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Old vs New?

bought in with the latest >> iteration and have no regrets. Then again, I’ve never ridden the last one >> so perhaps I don’t know what I’m missing. >> >> What I *can* tell you is that I love my MIT. It’s comfortable and does >> feel like the long Cadillac y

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis - first build

Keep me posted on ride quality, I might be getting an Atlantis in my size if the stars align. I have never ridden a long base bike before so I am super curious how other feel about the updated geometry. My only fear is getting a new Atlantis and it being very un-playful, like riding a longboard,

[RBW] WTB Atlantis 55 cm

In search of an Atlantis 55cm, frame or complete. Let me know what you have or potentially have access to. Thanks in advance. -- 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,