[RBW] Looking for an All Rounder frame

Greetings. As an utter newbie here - heck, I don't even own a Rivendell - this may be an inappropriate posting. If so, please forgive my ignorance. I'm looking to buy an All Rounder frame for restoration and rebuild. Due to genetic laziness and a bit of procrastination, I just yesterday missed

[RBW] Re: Looking for an All Rounder frame

right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/1996-Rivendell-All-Rounder-54cm-/110570156443?pt=... On Aug 10, 2:00 pm, kevin lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings. As an utter newbie here - heck, I don't even own a Rivendell - this may be an inappropriate posting.  If so, please forgive my

[RBW] A. Homer Hilson Frameset for sale on Craigslist

Greetings. If any tall folks out there are interested, a 63 cm AHH frameset just now came up for sale on the San Francisco Craigslist. See http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/1905888953.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Drop Bars vs. Non-drops

Greetings. I'm doing a rebuild and am considering switching from drop bars to something like the albatross or the dove bars, mostly for aesthetic reasons. I use the bike (a 1973 Schwinn World Voyageur, not a Rivendell) for longish fun rides, errands, and general purpose riding. Question I have

[RBW] Re: Drop Bars vs. Non-drops

Actually, of course, hawks and eagles do worry about aerodynamics. That's why they pull in their wings and hunker down when they're diving - which argues for drop bars - but stick their wings out as far as they'll go when they're just touring - clearly an argument for the albatross. Thanks all for

[RBW] Re: Drop vs. Non-drop bars

Just for the record, I ended up doing the conservative thing and ordered a Noodle from Rivendell. Next bike will have an Albatross. Thanks for all the thoughtful input, The Gent On Aug 29, 8:23 pm, stanwas...@bellsouth.net wrote: I myself have tried all sorts of bars but always come back to

[RBW] Re: Hard Headed

I dropped platform pedals and switched to clipless because of shoelaces. I was tired of having my laces chewed up or greased down by the chainring every second or third ride. Nothing seemed to help consistently and it seemed impossible to find laceless shoes that were also comfortable and lasted

[RBW] Re: New Thoughts on Saddle Height?

David Wilson, in Bicycle Science (the bible of bicycle engineering), advocated no knee flex at 6:00, meaning that a rider seeking maximum efficiency should raise his or her saddle just a bit if his or her knee is slightly bent at that position. Any flex there and you lose a significant amount of

[RBW] Re: New Thoughts on Saddle Height?

I don't think it's really a leverage issue at all. It has to do with the way the human body is built and the fact that the leg exerts much more power when only slightly flexed than it does when it's fully flexed. That's why its easier to jump up when the knee is only slightly bent than it is to

[RBW] Re: Vaporizing Nitto Jaguar Bolt

I dropped a small bolt at the LBS a couple of days ago. Ordinarily, no big deal, but this time it vaporized before it hit the floor - no ding-ding-ding as it bounced and rolled - nothing. No big deal; it was an open tile floor and should have been easy to spot. I leaned over and glanced around

[RBW] WTB: Someone's 57cm Bleriot frameset

Greetings. Does anyone know who's selling his or her 57cm Bleriot frameset on Craigslist (http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1979259550.html)? The seller lives in the Chicago area and says he's an RBW Bunch member. I'd like to buy his frame but am having no luck reaching him via Craigslist. If

[RBW] Re: Good bike to ride, after a war.

Not a member, but the honor of originating this thread goes to Ian Dickson who, on Oct 03, 2010, at 08:35PM Internet Time, posted photos of his Hunqapillar under that moniker. Kevin On Oct 4, 11:07 pm, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote: OK now, this makes no sense, is not...I don't know...fair or

[RBW] Re: Free for postage: Bicycle Quarter Back Issues

Greetings. I'd love to look at a copy of BQ. Could you send me one of 'em? How do I pay? All the best, Kevin On Oct 17, 4:34 pm, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote: Free for postage, issue Autumn 2010 and Summer 2010 of Bicycle Quarterly magazine.  Good reading. One per person, so the first two

[RBW] SKS Secrets

I'm in the process of building my Bleriot and thought a pair of SKS fenders would be practical and look great, too. However, I was naively unprepared for the amount of tweaking, cutting, fitting, and cursing required to install these things on my bike, a circumstance made worse by the

[RBW] Re: SKS Secrets

, kevin lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.com wrote: I'm in the process of building my Bleriot and thought a pair of SKS fenders would be practical and look great, too.  However, I was naively unprepared for the amount of tweaking, cutting, fitting, and cursing required to install these things

[RBW] Re: SKS Secrets

so I don't really care about it, YMMV. On Oct 18, 7:49 am, kevin lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.com wrote: I'm in the process of building my Bleriot and thought a pair of SKS fenders would be practical and look great, too.  However, I was naively unprepared for the amount of tweaking

[RBW] Re: SKS Secrets

Eric - I think I got the rear fenders properly spaced last night, although the clearance is very tight. If I can un-warp the front ones, then I'll try putting them back on; like you, I found the front fenders to be the more problematic of the two. Many thanks to all for the very helpful advice.

[RBW] Re: SKS Secrets

Ginz - How hot did you make the fender before you started to bend it back? I have a heat gun but am somewhat hesitant to use it for fear that I'll end up melting it or somehow making the problem worse. Thanks, Kevin On Oct 19, 7:21 am, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote: Kevin, I had a warped SKS

[RBW] Derailleur Cabling

Are the derailleur cables on my Bleriot meant to run bare under the bottom bracket, or should there be something between the wire and the paint? The guides don't seem to be wide enough to accept cable housing, but it's hard for me to believe that the paint down there is going to hold up very long

[RBW] Re: Derailleur Cabling

additional insights. Kevin On Oct 23, 11:37 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 2:31 PM, kevin lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.com wrote: Are the derailleur cables on my Bleriot meant to run bare under the bottom bracket, or should there be something between the wire

[RBW] Re: Derailleur Cabling

...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 2:41 PM, kevin lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Seth. I wondered whether there wasn't some kind of work-around here; thanks for providing it.  I'd have thought that a more logical solution would have been to make the guides wide enough

[RBW] Re: Derailleur Cabling

That's a pretty good solution. At the very least, it ought to save the paint until RBW opens up on Monday. All the best, Kevin On Oct 23, 11:50 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 2:48 PM, kevin lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.com wrote: Pestering the builders

[RBW] Re: Derailleur Cabling

, kevin lindsey wrote: Are the derailleur cables on my Bleriot meant to run bare under the bottom bracket yes -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: Morning commute on my new Atlantis

Ray - Give the Guadalupe River Trail a try. I use it on my daily commute between Santa Clara and south San Jose. As Rene said, it's hard packed dirt beginning somewhere north of 237 (as far as I've taken it in that direction) to San Jose proper. It's virtually empty, very quiet, offers

[RBW] Re: Riv Rail - Travelling by Bike and Train

On the very positive side is the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), the light rail service here in Silicon Valley. I take it every morning; racks are almost always available and, if not, I'm free to stand with my bike so long as I don't block the aisles. The trains linger at the stations

[RBW] Re: Fenders and Speed

Allan - Yes, you are alone. Kevin On Nov 3, 9:32 am, Allan in Portland allan_f...@aracnet.com wrote: No test to determine whether the hammered honjo, like dimples on a golf ball, gives better aerodynamics than the smooth? :-) I've always been partial to the fluted fenders. The flutes create

[RBW] Re: Riv Rail - Travelling by Bike and Train

- moding it out to my last contract job on the PDX Tri-Met MAX light rail (current contract job is EZ ride :-) ), I decided it is all in how you pick it up!  Grab the front fork and the seat tube, and lift it up that way.  For the record, I'm 5'3 for some values of 3... On Nov 3, 2:29 pm, kevin

[RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?

Jose - Do you have to leave your Riv outside? I commute daily with my Bleriot and simply park it in the cubicle with me. Things sometimes get a bit cramped, but at least I know where my bike and components are at all times. One of the nice things about living in California is that most employers

[RBW] Re: 90s Rivs for Sale in Alexandria, Va.

Ed - Thanks to your post I contacted Christian at the Coop and have put a deposit down on the light blue Riv and a light blue Paramount. I'll send you my family lawyer bills. May you burn in hell. Kevin On Feb 10, 8:12 pm, eddie...@gmail.com eddie...@gmail.com wrote: We stopped by Velocity Coop

[RBW] Maxy Fasty as a commuter tire

Greetings. My aging 650b Fatty Rumpkins have suffered yet another puncture and I'm thinking of switching over to a pair of new Maxy Fasties that I purchased on a whim a year or so ago. I commute mostly on paved bike trail, but have to ride for about two miles on light gravel. My question is

[RBW] Re: Grant's Book Tour Adventures!

Has anyone seen his tour schedule? Specifically, is he planning to sign books here in the Washington, D.C. area? Kevin On May 9, 1:38 am, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: Is he coming to Chicago!? On May 8, 9:00 am, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: Manny - I truly agree with you about

[RBW] 650 vs. 650B

No doubt a dumb question, but here goes: is there a difference between 650 and 650B tubes? I just bought three sets of 650x18s for my Bleriot, only to find that they look suspiciously thin for my 36mm 650Bs. Anyone know where I can buy 650B tubes in northern Virginia? Thanks, Kevin -- You

[RBW] Winter bike trails in northern Virginia

A question for those few fellow Rivendellers in northern Virginia: I'm currently commuting from Mount Vernon to Tyson's Corner on the Mount Vernon and WOD bike trails. Is it possible to continue doing so all winter? Do the trails become icy and unmanageable? If so, when? Are they ever cleared

[RBW] Re: Winter bike trails in northern Virginia

Sorry - I meant 41mm Fatties, not 41 cm. On Oct 23, 12:46 pm, kevin lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.com wrote: A question for those few fellow Rivendellers in northern Virginia: I'm currently commuting from Mount Vernon to Tyson's Corner on the Mount Vernon and WOD bike trails.  Is it possible

[RBW] Re: New Rivideo. DD paint

I restored a 1973 Schwinn World Voyageur and had DD repaint it in the original orange. He helped research the decals, found a source for 'em, and did a truly amazing paint job on the bike. Cost me more than I admitted to my wife but, as the RBWOB group can appreciate, it was worth the expense.

[RBW] Re: Painter Recommendations?

Rivendell also referred me to DD Cycles (San Lorenzo, CA) to repaint my 1973 Schwinn World Voyageur. A quirky place (kind of like Rivendell), but he did a gorgeous job on the bike. Kevin On Dec 5, 8:54 am, murphyjrfk murphyj...@gmail.com wrote: my atlantis needs a repaint. and i can't afford

[RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs

Greetings. I ride regularly in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., and it seems pretty clear that this is CF territory: almost nothing but high end Specialized, Trek, and Cannondale bikes, with the occasional Cervelo or Lightspeed thrown in for variety's sake. I sometimes run into another

[RBW] Re: My Bleriot Looks Like That?

I have a Bleriot and am naturally biased, but I think it's one of the most beautiful bikes Riv has made, particularly once you wipe off all the mud, dust, and dirt that they rack up from normal use. The paint is nearly perfect. How did you manage a third bottle rack on yours? Kevin On

[RBW] Re: Thin Tires on a Hunqapillar

. If it doesn't work out, I can always pull 'em and put the thinner stuff on. All the best, Kevin On Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 2:25:56 AM UTC-4, Kevin Lindsey wrote: I read a piece on the Internet a couple of days ago in which the author swapped the 50-something tires on his Hunq for 38s or 40s. He

[RBW] Thin Tires on a Hunqapillar

I read a piece on the Internet a couple of days ago in which the author swapped the 50-something tires on his Hunq for 38s or 40s. He wasn't into single-tracking and was trying to make the bike into a better (read faster) commuter. Has anyone in the Group tried the thin tire route on a Hunq

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

Bill et al. - The seatpost is only just barely too loose. Honestly, I think a tin can shim might be too thick to fit in there, but the difference between the post outer diameter and the tube inner diameter is enough to make the post gradually slide down the tube as I ride. So: first

[RBW] Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

Just finished building my Hunqapillar over the weekend and rode it 20+ miles to work this morning. Although still too early to tell, it has my very favorite bike stamped all over it. With one possible exception: I can't get the seatpost to stop slipping down. Despite tightening the bolt to

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

Problem resolved (for now). The seatpost refusing to cooperate on my commute home, I stopped at Bike Pro, a very high-end bike shop in Georgetown at the foot of Key Bridge, to see if they had any friction paste that would at least hold the post in place until I got home. Mind you, this is one

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

I plan to call Riv as soon as they open. Given that this is a stock frame, and that I'm using a stock hanger and the seat post they recommend, I'm hoping that it's not a mechanical problem, but something I'm doing wrong. Otherwise, as I said, it's a terrific bike. Kevin On Monday, April 27,

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

Just off the phone with Bryan at Riv. He thought it might be a problem with the Waterford frame; apparently, the folks at Waterford get a bit sloppy with the tolerances. His suggested choices are to use a Thompson seatpost instead of the Nitto or, as Bruce suggested, send the post back to

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

Yep. As Riv recommended, I installed a Nitto S65 Crystal Fellow 27.2 x 250 seat post. Kevin On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 12:31:21 PM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: I'm surprised to hear this. Put calipers on the Nitto then. On Apr 27, 2015, at 9:24 AM, cyclot...@gmail.com javascript:

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

This wasn't acceptable to Rivendell. I left out this part of the story, but maybe I shouldn't have: Keven and the others at Rive were all over me to send the frame back or otherwise tell them what I needed to get this issue resolved. As readers of this forum understand, there's probably no

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

if you have any other issues. Did you find a replacement bolt and nut for the seat cluster. Hopefully you've had a chance to get your new bike dirty! Best, Keith On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 10:17:04 AM UTC-4, Kevin Lindsey wrote: Just finished building my Hunqapillar over the weekend

[RBW] Re: Nitto Light Mount: Side question.

For what it's worth, I put mine on the right side 'cause I'm right handed. It's a small matter, but I find it easier to turn it off and on with my strong hand, especially when I'm at speed, riding over rough ground, or otherwise having to pay attention to where I'm going. Of course, if you

[RBW] Re: Local Rivendell Dealer suggestions for DELMARVA area?

Keith - Congrats on the new one. If this is your first, then brace yourself and get plenty of sleep while you can. I've had no problems with my Hunqapillar since you fixed the seat post a couple of weeks back - it continues to be a work of art. It was great meeting you and I remain grateful

[RBW] Re: Local Rivendell Dealer suggestions for DELMARVA area?

The problem with Velo Orange is that it's chiefly, I believe, a mail order business and not really set up to showcase actual physical bikes. Admittedly, things may have changed over there in the several years since I visited them, but I seem to recall that VO was located in a very remote and

[RBW] Re: Will 2.25 / 57mm Smart Sams fit on Green Hunqapillars?

FWIW, I'm running 55mm Schwalbes and fenders on my new 54cm Hunq and have plenty of room to spare. Kevin On Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 9:58:25 AM UTC-4, John wrote: Hi, The rivbike.com frame geometry numbers say that the newer green 54cm Hunqapillars will fit tires up to 60mm / 2.35. Has

[RBW] Re: Local Rivendell Dealer suggestions for DELMARVA area?

Alan - Given the growing popularity of bike-share programs in the D.C. area (which feature about the most un-racer bikes imaginable) and what I believe is a very real upsurge in the number of people who bike commute or who otherwise might appreciate a comfortable ride, the idea of growing a

[RBW] Cleaning Newbaums Bar Tape

Anyone have a good method for cleaning sweat and other stains off Newbaums bar tape? Thanks, Kevin -- 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: Cleaning Newbaums Bar Tape

Sorry, yes, I applied shellac. I'm not opposed to a bit of grime and sweat on the tape; but if there happens to be an easy way to make it look a bit more presentable, then I'd be grateful for any hints. Many thanks, Kevin On Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 5:21:13 AM UTC-4, Kevin Lindsey wrote

[RBW] Re: Wise Words from a Wracer

Meanwhile I heard on the radio this morning that some (presumably) well-meaning state senator in New Jersey has introduced a bill that would REQUIRE anyone cycling after sunset to wear a reflective vest or other reflective clothing. Typical rationale from a legislator who thinks more laws

[RBW] Re: Bleriot with Middle Ear Problem?

Not a silly question at all, but, no, the tire pressure is fine. I had pumped it up to 60psi - my normal pressure - just that morning before heading out. It had occurred to me, too, that the frame might be cracked, but a quick glance around didn't reveal anything unusual. However, I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot with Middle Ear Problem?

tire was > OK. In fact, I spent the better part of Day One of PBP thinking that the > 28mm “supple” rear tire was going flat (it wasn’t). > > --Eric N > campyo...@me.com > www.CampyOnly.com <http://www.campyonly.com> > Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com <http://campyonlyguy.blogspo

[RBW] Bleriot with Middle Ear Problem?

My Bleriot has begun acting strangely in that I can feel it "wandering" underneath me, as if the front wheel were loose and pointing a little bit this way, then a little bit that, and generally acting like it was losing its sense of balance. The condition was so noticeable yesterday that I

[RBW] Re: Bleriot with Middle Ear Problem?

All - Many thanks for the excellent suggestions. I'll put the bike up on the stand this weekend and see if I can determine what's what. All the best, Kevin On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 12:22:21 PM UTC-4, jinxed wrote: > > I've been on two bikes that felt exactly like that, one while

[RBW] Hillborne seatpost size

I just picked up a 51cm Sam Hillborne frame for my wife, and need to order a seatpost for it. Anyone happen to know what size post fits this frame? Many thanks, Kevin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot with Middle Ear Problem?

the headset yet? > > On 10/29/2015 12:35 PM, Kevin Lindsey wrote: > > Not a silly question at all, but, no, the tire pressure is fine. I had > pumped it up to 60psi - my normal pressure - just that morning before > heading out. > It had occurred to me, too, that the frame mi

[RBW] Estimating My Wife's PBH

I'm thinking of surprising my wife with a Rivendell for Christmas, but can't ask her to measure her PBH for fear that she'll figure out why. She's 5'6" and slightly long in the torso; is there a woman in the group with a similar build who whose PBH I can borrow? Many thanks, Kevin -- You

[RBW] Re: Estimating My Wife's PBH

gt; height, and you'll be all set. > > If you're going wtih Cheviot, I think 55cm is probably going to-be the > recommendation. Level top-tube bikes could be more difficult to guess a > good fit. > > Good luck! > Shoji > > > On Monday, October 19, 2015 at 9:21:

[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunqapillar

Hunqapillar. I've had my Hunq for about six months now, and it's hands down my favorite bike. With plenty of room for big tires (I run Schwalbe 55 mm), it's silky smooth on either pavement or dirt road, is built like a tank, but rides like an Atlantis. Plus, you get the coolest headbadge

[RBW] Re: Keven

Keven - Let me add my voice to the others': we never met, but we've spoken numerous times on the phone, and you were always great. Many thanks for all your kind help, and I hope your next boss lets you spell your name correctly. Kevin On Monday, October 19, 2015 at 6:17:16 PM UTC-4, Zack

[RBW] Re: Flat pedal shoes

To be honest, I just wear my old running shoes. They're comfortable, already broken in, and I can walk in 'em once I arrive. Some might complain that the soles are not very stiff, but I've never found that to be a problem. Kevin On Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 8:47:39 AM UTC-4, Dave Brandt

Re: [RBW] Re: Estimating My Wife's PBH

No problem with well-intentioned lies. However, after 30+ years of marriage, my ability to trick my wife into anything is pretty much non-existent. I'll estimate her PBH based on her current bike. All the best, Kevin On Monday, October 19, 2015 at 7:20:56 PM UTC-4, Matt Beecher wrote: > > Is

[RBW] Re: Estimating My Wife's PBH

t;> height, and you'll be all set. >> >> If you're going wtih Cheviot, I think 55cm is probably going to-be the >> recommendation. Level top-tube bikes could be more difficult to guess a >> good fit. >> >> Good luck! >> Shoji >> >&

[RBW] Re: Bars on the Hunqapillar

A confirmed drop-bar-on-road-bike kinda guy, I decided to bite the bullet and build my Hunq per Riv specs, i.e. with a Nitto dirt drop stem and a moustache handlebar. I thought it looked goofy but, man, is it comfortable and fun. That set-up handles everything from long rides to pokes around

Re: [RBW] Re: Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub (It works!)

After much delay, I finished my wife's Hilborne and gingerly tested the 11-speed-to-10-speed hack. Much to my surprise, it works. Removing one of the gear rings keeps the spacing correct, so the transmission thinks it's still got eleven gears in the back, but the now-10-speed cluster fits

[RBW] Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub

I'm building a Sam for my wife and bought a complete Shimano 105 11-speed STI group for it. Without thinking, I ordered a 650B wheel from Rivendell, only to find that it's a ten-speed hub. Now, I know there are spacing issues with STI shifters, but I'm wondering what would happen if I simply

[RBW] Re: Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub

cog that > isn't there, but it also means you are using the "right" 10 positions. > > I would definitely try it out before electing to rebuild a wheelset. > > best > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 9:38:41 AM UTC-8, Ke

Re: [RBW] Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub

Like most things in life, the 11-speed issue started out as a simple thing: in this case, a request from my wife for indexed shifting, as she wasn't sure she'd be comfortable taking one of her hands off the brakes to make the shift with bar ends or downtubes. Fine, no problem, except no one

[RBW] Who has a Hunq in Chattanooga?

I stopped in the lovely town of Chattanooga, Tennesee this morning for a quick coffee and, coming out of Starbucks, could have sworn I saw a young woman ride by on a green Hunqapillar. Was that anyone on the list, or was I suffering from caffeine inadequacy? I'm always surprised to see Rivs

[RBW] Re: Share Hunq Build / pics and ideas?

Hi Shoji. What kind of fenders do you have on your Hunq? They look gorgeous. Kevin On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 11:48:42 AM UTC-4, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > > Yes, my Hunqapillar is 48cm (with 559BSD/26" wheels). > shoji > > > On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 11:45:07 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: >> >>

[RBW] Re: Share Hunq Build / pics and ideas?

I'm currently running drop bars on my Hunq and find they work very well. I originally set the bike up with Mustache bars and a Dirt Drop stem; they worked wonderfully and were extremely comfortable, but they were ugly and slow in a high wind (due to the very upright riding posture). Chiefly

Re: [RBW] OT: Mac OS X to Ubuntu question

Boy, this is indeed off topic. As an alternative, you might simply try installing "Parallels" for OSX. It runs Ubuntu as a virtual machine while leaving OSX intact and still accessible. I run it on my Mac Air and it works flawlessly. Kevin On Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:46:13 AM UTC-4,

[RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

I'm registered but riding with another group. I'll be on my Hunqapillar and will keep my eyes peeled for other Rivs. Kevin On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 11:13:39 AM UTC-4, JohnS wrote: > > Anyone interested in joining me for the Covered Bridge Metric Century in > Lancaster PA on 8/21? I had

Re: [RBW] Re: Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub (It works!)

thus "gear ring." On Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 11:28:19 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > What is a "gear ring"? > > On 01/09/2016 11:21 AM, Kevin Lindsey wrote: > > After much delay, I finished my wife's Hilborne and gingerly tested the > 11-speed-to-10-s

[RBW] Re: Any good wheel builders in DC metro?

Jeff - I live in Alexandria and have had three or four wheels built by Bill Mould, who can be found most days at the "Spokes, Etc." shop on Quaker Lane (703-820-2200). The stuff he's built for me has been excellent, and his prices are very reasonable; I've never had spokes adjusted by him, but

[RBW] Re: Cambium C19's?

What're the advantages of the Cambiums over the normal Brooks leather saddles? Thanks, Kevin On Friday, March 25, 2016 at 12:22:17 AM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > Not that ive found. > Someone at Brooks told me it was coming out in 2016. > I sent them an email asking when a sprung version would

[RBW] Re: painted braze on

In theory, yes. In practice, you risk breaking a low-quality bolt if too much of the thread is painted over and the torque necessary to overcome the friction is more than the fastener can bear. Happened to me when I was trying to install a Nitto rack on my Hunqapillar; things were going well

[RBW] Re: Lawyers lips and helmets (or: WTB - Peugeot PX-10 fork)

tps://www.1upusa.com/product-quicknutblack.html which will > simplify retightening, and insure a consistent result. I use one on the > tandem because it goes on a roof rack & hence has the front wheel on & off > a lot. > Michael > > On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 8:

[RBW] Re: Cotton Bar Tape - To Pad, Or Not

I've more or less given up on padding - straight cotton seems to work very well for me, I like the looks, and century-plus rides give me no trouble. This having been said, I ride with my bars more or less at saddle height (so I don't put a lot of weight on the handlebars), and I use padded

[RBW] Re: Trimming a Fender

Thanks for the excellent feedback. After reading the posts, I took another look at the fender set-up, and still can't really see what it's rattling against. As far as I can tell, it clears the tire and front rack by good margins. I tightened up all associated bolts and screws and will see if

Re: [RBW] Re: Trimming a Fender

Ron - That's a pretty neat trick. How did you do that? Kevin On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 9:15:43 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: > > Do you have a front rack? > > > > >

[RBW] Trimming a Fender

I have my Hunq pretty nearly dialed in running perfectly. The only sore spot - and it's not much of one - is that the front SKS Longboard fender rattles. I've tried tightening it up, inserting a leather washer in the hopes that it might dampen the vibrations, etc., and nothing really helps.

[RBW] Lawyers lips and helmets (or: WTB - Peugeot PX-10 fork)

This is on-topic. Aside from being a Riv fanatic, I also love old steel racing bikes. Over the past three months, I rebuilt a 1972 (i.e. pre-lawyer lips) Peugeot PX-10, using all original equipment (Simplex transmission, Mafac brakes, Campy hubs, Brooks Swift, etc.) and took it out for its

[RBW] Re: Extent of thread chasing necessary on new Riv frame

Bob - The only threads I had to have redone on my Hunq were the fender mounts. The first was problematic (in fact, I snapped a Nitto screw off inside, thinking that I could use it to muscle through the paint instead of tapping it as I should have), so I had the local bike shop (Bicycle Pro

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot with Middle Ear Problem?

re out what > the problem was? > > > On Friday, October 30, 2015 at 5:15:19 AM UTC-4, Kevin Lindsey wrote: >> >> Not yet. I'll probably take it to one of the local shops (the "Bicycle >> Pro Shop" on Duke Street in Alexandria has some great bike techs

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

I was chatting with a tech in a local bike shop a couple of days ago and asked him whether he'd ever had a tire explode. He said no, but that from time to time one of the bikes on display in his large downtown (Washington D.C.) store will randomly detonate, typically at night when he's alone

Re: [RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

I'm registered but, regretfully, will probably bail. The NOAA website is predicting rain and a 70% chance of thunderstorms around Lancaster beginning about 9:00 a.m. on Sunday. I have no desire to repeat my experience from last year's Civil War Century. Although I'll miss the ride (which is

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

Moots, a small firm in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. They make wonderful titanium bikes, and their longest-running model, the Vamoots, rides just like an Atlantis (but is considerably lighter). Kevin On Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 11:51:02 AM UTC-4, Call Me Jay wrote: > > Who would build it?

[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?

John - Most of my riding is on pavement; depending on my commute, about four miles may also be on the packed clay and gravel of the local tow path. I started out with 50mm Schwalbs on my Hunqapillar; the ride was great, the gravel felt like pavement, the pavement felt like silk, etc.

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

For what it's worth, I just removed a Klickfix system from my Hunqapillar. I found that it caused the bag to sit so high relative to the center of mass that it made the Hunq unstable; I couldn't even ride it hands-off which, considering how stable the Hunq normally is, says a lot. I got in

[RBW] High Riding Handlebar Bag

f the bike; I cannot ride it hands off, for instance. I would have thought that the bag would easily attach to my Nitto front rack, but there doesn't seem to be any way to securely fix it there, and I don't want to use bungee cords. Any thoughts? Thanks, Kevin Lindsey -- You received this messa

[RBW] Somewhat OT: Bike Theft Justice

Although slightly off topic, I had to share this news story. If only all bike thefts ended like this one: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dsq_jZiB1_U Happy Holidays, Kevin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Exploding Tires

But once I got wise, no more such problems. > > On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 7:10 AM, Kevin Lindsey <lindse...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> So I inflated the 50mm Schwalbe Marathons on my Hunq to 60 psi (rear) and >> 40 psi (front) last night and wheeled it into the kitche

[RBW] Exploding Tires

So I inflated the 50mm Schwalbe Marathons on my Hunq to 60 psi (rear) and 40 psi (front) last night and wheeled it into the kitchen in preparation for what would have been my morning commute. About twenty minutes later, there was a deafening "bang" from the kitchen; I honestly thought a

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