[RBW] Re: Dynamo Hub Recommendations

I would want the widest hub possible, for the most robust wheel overall. That is, spoke flanges on the hub as far apart as possible. I've noticed some hubs are narrower than others, and worry that the wheels won't hold up to side loads and bumps as well as those built on wider hubs. - Andrew,

[RBW] Re: In your opinion, what's missing from the Riv lineup?

MUSA pants with solid pockets and un-weird gusset colors, that's what's missing. - Andrew "Not bitter, just certain," Berkeley -- 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: 1/1/20 Blahg

I also enjoyed the new years day blahg... rambling, informative, entertaining. I think I need some new fidget gadgets on my desk... I have two bikes right now, QuickBeam (shift by loosening two 15mm nuts and sliding the axle or flopping the wheel) and LongLow (friction-mode Shimano 105 barends

[RBW] Re: Appreciation for my 1998 LongLow

on these rides). - Andrew On Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at 10:52:10 AM UTC-8, Mike Packard wrote: > > Awesome ride report and pix. PLEASE tell us more about those cheeseburgers. > > mike > > > On Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 8:25:51 PM UTC-6, BSWP wrote: >> >> I'm just

Re: [RBW] Appreciation for my 1998 LongLow

f the Quickbeam? Also, does > anyone know how the LL's ride compares to that of the Rambouillet? > > On Tue, Dec 31, 2019 at 7:25 PM BSWP > > wrote: > >> I'm just back from a 215 mile loop out of Berkeley on my first Rivendell, >> a 65cm LongLow. We went to Point

[RBW] Re: Rivelo closing in January

I was glad to visit John's shop on my riding visit to Portland. I think it's a really hard market, and maybe especially so in Portland, where there seem to be as many bespoke boutique bike shops as brewpubs and beardwax purveyors. The market can only bear so many... I hear Norther Cycles is

[RBW] Appreciation for my 1998 LongLow

I'm just back from a 215 mile loop out of Berkeley on my first Rivendell, a 65cm LongLow. We went to Point Reyes (over the RSR bridge!) then on to Tomales, where it's freezing cold at night but the saloon is hopping. Then a grunt out to Bodega Bay and second breakfast in Jenner, before

[RBW] Re: MUSA Pants

And already sold out of my size... sigh. I'm resigned to looking elsewhere for pants I can wear on and off the bike. I was ready for the sticker shock, and was even prepared to tolerate the mesh pockets. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Is anyone else excited about the return of MUSA pants?

Okay, the most recent email hints/promises MUSA pants in the next two weeks... this gives me serious wood, I love all my MUSA attire - shorts, pants, shirts - and have been wishing they would all return. Well, TBH, I can do without mesh pockets, but still... the wool shirts are the bomb, I

[RBW] Re: Newbaum's now offers wider, more padded tape

I do well with two layers of Newbaum's, each layer coated in shellac. It's thicker, but no more absorbent. On Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 7:21:41 AM UTC-7, Matt D wrote: > > Seems pretty similar to Velo Orange's thicker tape, which I've had in the > past and found a little too absorbent of sweat

[RBW] Re: Fellowship of the Rigs update: TIME & PLACE

That's a great time, and a good place. Let's get the group site with the FLAT sleeping sites, eh? - Andrew, Berkeley On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 7:51:04 PM UTC-8, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > Hi Folks, > After doing the surveys it looks like the most people voted affirmatively > for Friday

[RBW] Re: Heard my first "Hey, nice Riv!" today. Felt chuffed

I ride in Berkeley and all of the East Bay... it's not uncommon to get chuffed several times each day. And as well, to hand out chuffs to fellow Riv riders I see. We are part of a not-so-secret not-so-subterranean society, that recognizes and embraces, through use, ownership, and promotion,

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for floor pumps?

SKS Renkompressor, bought from RBW many years ago, now on its second head. Which lever sometimes slips off its axis pin... seeing the comments on the Kurahawa Hirame, I see I need to spend $65 immediately! - Andrew, Berkeley On Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 7:01:06 PM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

Yowza! RBW FTW!! On Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 4:21:17 PM UTC-8, Ann L wrote: > > Check your emails. It looks like we all made a difference :) > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: fixed-free hubs & chain line

I'm running a 1/8 chain on my QuickBeam, which has a single ring in front, and a Dos Eno and fixed cog on the rear. My chain line is not "perfect" but I'm not seeing any unusual wear on the cogs - that is, the wear seems even on both sides. What I find more critical is getting the front chain

[RBW] Re: How avoid sore throats from riding in cold weather?

Whiskey added to hot echinacea tea, with a healthy dollop of honey. Zinc lozenges. Salt water gargle, of course. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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] Re: Riv request for store credits

I just bought a bunch (and got email confirmation for each individual $10 store credit). It's an easy call - RBW needs the cash, and they have what I'll be needing, down the road. While I'm here, let me also just say how GREAT the new MUSA Can-Tuck-It shirts are - fit, looks, feel, coolness.

[RBW] Re: cool new geometry section on rivbike.com

Very much appreciated! On Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 4:51:51 PM UTC-8, Sky Coulter wrote: > > Maybe it's been there for a bit, but first time i noticed it: > > https://www.rivbike.com/pages/geometry > > no offers optimal size of all models for a given pbh. Pretty cool. > > Sky in new west > --

[RBW] Re: MUSA pre-order

I think the shorter shorts are a good idea, but ugh... I've never liked mesh pockets for shorts, they invariably rip or tear and wear out long before fabric pockets do. I'm tempted, but have to factor in some sewing machine time to replace the pockets. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Invitation to Samuel P. Taylor Bike Camping (Sat Feb 4 to Sun Feb 5)

Thanks for the heads up, and I replied on the BARR group. It will be fun to see Riv folk on the year's first campout. Debating whether to ride the LongLow or the QuickBeam... that hill past Fairfax... oof! - Andrew, Berkele -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Riv riders in Richmond today (MLK Rich City Ride)

s://twitter.com/Rich_rides or even IG: > https://www.instagram.com/richcityrides/ > > Just so you know, we had a total of 75 cyclist!! AND we're glad your group > were among them. > > On Monday, January 16, 2017 at 7:06:39 PM UTC-8, BSWP wrote: >> >> It was a trea

[RBW] Riv riders in Richmond today (MLK Rich City Ride)

It was a treat not only to see so many bicyclists turn out for the Rich City Rides event today (were we 70? 80?), but also to see so many Rivendell riders. A fun time, slow to get rolling like all rides, but good company and an especially important cause. Now more than ever...

[RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

It's great that RBW is making brazed-on centerpulls am option for more frames. Whether Mafac RAID, Compass RAIID, or Paul, it's a brilliant and clean design. - Andrew, Berkeley On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 8:51:54 AM UTC-8, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Paul Racers > > On Wednesday, January 4,

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

I've had my QuickBean loaded for light camping (EntMoot!) and it rode like a champ, from SF Ferry building, up over the bridge, through Marin hills, to campsite, and back. It challenges me to be extra fit, and that's a good thing, I don't mind at all. It truly is a state of mind one adopts,

[RBW] Re: Black and Cream Color Scheme

YES! A beautiful example, and not just the colors, thank you. (And apologies for the thread hijack) - Andrew, Berkeley On Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 9:38:32 AM UTC-8, M D Smith wrote: > > Andrew asked: > > "... can anyone point to good examples of super dark frames (black, or > deepest

[RBW] Re: Black and Cream Color Scheme

ough. > > On Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 8:16:30 PM UTC-8, BSWP wrote: >> >> Speaking of colour schema, if I may ask a diverting question... can >> anyone point to good examples of super dark frames (black, or deepest >> green, say) that had both cream head tubes AND c

[RBW] Re: Black and Cream Color Scheme

Speaking of colour schema, if I may ask a diverting question... can anyone point to good examples of super dark frames (black, or deepest green, say) that had both cream head tubes AND cream seat tubes? I would love to see an example, helping me visualize a potential format for a new frame. -

[RBW] Re: Compass Snoqualmie Pass 700x44

I think they would. I have Soma C-Lines on my QuickBeam, and they're fine, plenty clearance, a true 38mm. I had tried BG Rock-n-Roads, and they just barely fit, at 43mm. Given the Snoqualmies are showing as 42mm, you could fit them, but with almost no margin for rim wobble. - Andrew, Berkeley

[RBW] Re: Compass Snoqualmie Pass 700x44

We'll see. Mine are measuring at 42.1mm wide, on Velocity Dyad 700c rims. On the same rims, my Soma C-lines are dead-on 38mm. I'm not complaining, just reporting. - Andrew, Berkeley On Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 4:05:25 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > if they're loke all good supple tires, they

[RBW] Re: Albastache on what frame?

hey'd add > much more than weight and complexity. However, I think I remember you > saying you were doored once. Had that happened to me, I guess I would > consider the interrupters a little more seriously. > > John > > On Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 11:25:06 AM UTC-8, BSWP

[RBW] Re: Albastache on what frame?

On the topic of Albastaches, have any set them up with interruptors, either in addition or solely? I'm looking for alternative placements from what the Tiagra levers provide. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: MUSA? Completely gone? Coming back?

I have worn out two pair of MUSA shorts, have one spare on hand, and wish I could get more. I have a pair of MUSA pants, and long for knickers. I wear size L, which quickly sells out, alas. But I do look forward to the next run of 80 pants, and will jump when they're offered. Oh, and the thin

[RBW] Fabricated floor-to-ceiling repair stand

After using a proper bicycle work stand a few weeks ago, I knew I needed to get one for home. But I can't stand wobbly or tip-overy stands, and have no location in my basement shop for a permanent wall attachment. So I made an expanding vertical pole mount that goes from the basement floor to

[RBW] Re: Compass Guide to

I built my new wheel with a SON wide-body, there was just no other choice, in my opinion, for the strongest wheel. - Andrew, Berkeley On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7:58:59 AM UTC-8, Jan Heine wrote: > > We get a lot of questions about how the various models of SON generator > hubs are

[RBW] Re: moustache or Albastache bars on a Legolas?

For all running and liking Albastaches, have any tried them upside-down? That is, with "rise" instead of drop? I tried that with older M'bars, and didn't like the brake lever options. But maybe the new bars are more amenable? - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD crankarms only

Really, the RD cranks are of inferior quality? Can anyone else comment on that? I have been looking to RD for my new IGH build, need only a single chainring and not needing a protector ring. Plus, I need a 54mm chainline. - Andrew, Berkeley On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 10:35:26 AM UTC-8,

[RBW] Re: RBW Web Site

Yes. It's working now, for me, on Firefox. Instead of deleting cookies, I think I'll bake some for the road. On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 5:25:17 PM UTC-8, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > I opened the link with the intention of trying the directions below. Low > and behold after three days of

[RBW] Re: Hub Area Rack with Swift MIni Short Stack Panniers (or other bags)?

Thanks for confirmation, on Ortlieb "front" bags fitting on the HARs. Did you mean the ones that are listed as 25 liter volume, 12 x 10 x 5.5 inches? - Andrew, Berkeley On Friday, June 12, 2015 at 11:32:50 AM UTC-7, john muhl wrote: > > They work fine with Ortlieb front roller bags. I was

[RBW] Re: Speaking of Fenders

My new Riv-ish frame is going to sport Mafac RAIDs, with brazed posts on forks and seatstays, and I'll be running Compass 700c x 44mm tires, planning to use 52mm VO Zepplelins. I think I can live with the nominal 8mm over-coverage from that combo. I'll report back with impressions and images,

[RBW] Re: End of the rainbow

The ones we have are 700x35 Panaracer Paselas, but branded as RBW SpeedBlends, with "checkerboard" colour patterns: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclemoss/29888041973/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclemoss/29888041333/in/dateposted-public/ Yes, we're sad to see them go,

[RBW] End of the rainbow

My wife has been running RBW speedblends on her B'Stone XO-5 for several years, the tires came to me when I bought the 66cm QuickBeam, and had not been sold by Riv for a long time. She got nothing but positive comments on them, and it was always fun watching them "pulse" while riding alongside

Re: [RBW] Re: Velocity Dyad/Aerohead vs Atlas

give that a try. >> >> I've got Atlas on my Hunq and A23 on my MAP. My next wheelset will be >> another with A23s in 650B. >> >> >> Reed >> >> On Thu, Oct 6, 2016 at 7:14 PM, BSWP <asht...@gmail.com > >> wrote: >> >> I'm getting a new frame

Re: [RBW] Re: Velocity Dyad/Aerohead vs Atlas

I'm getting a new frame built up, it's designed for wide tires, and will never see less than 38mm Soma C-Lines, but will start off with those lovely new 44mm 700c Compass Snoquamie Pass gumwalls. The Velocity Page shows me that Dyads are 24mm external and 18.6mm internal, and have 525g mass,

[RBW] Re: Spikes, Pedals, Shins

I have Thin Gripsters on both Rivs, and supplement them with wide (& reflective!) velcro retention straps. The straps give me extra lateral support on long rides, I don't "pull up" on them at all. Sure, I have a few scrapes over the years, but I would not say the setup is prone to mangling my

[RBW] Re: Getting the Quickbeam's chainline perfect!!

The crank arm presents challenges for turning the spindle area on a lathe. Long radius, and off-center mass. I would mount it to a rotary table, then spin the crank against an end mill. - Andrew, my basement overflows with tools, Berkeley On Friday, May 20, 2016 at 11:27:20 AM UTC-7, Bill

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

I have a Phil BB in my '98 LongLow, and I have not paid it any attention in all these years and miles. I'm heavy (230 pounds wet) and tall, so a lot of torque passes through the cranks (Ritchey Logic) and the BB, and both have been rock solid for 17 years now. Would a cheaper BB have failed by

[RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

My '98 LongLow seems to attract people looking for mustard... specifically, Grey Poupon. I have no idea why. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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: Seeking advice on embellishing a Nitto Long Boy rack

Add mine to the voices for keeping straps up top. And it's so easy/cheap to make strong secure adjustable straps yourself... get some 3/4 inch flat webbing, and a single plastic loop tab adjuster. Pass a bit of the webbing through the tab adjuster, sew/stitch/knot it to itself, and you are set.

[RBW] Re: Very clever video

It's hardly very funny, and it's definitely dangerous. There are plenty enough people out there who harbor ill-will toward cyclists, and scenes like those in the vid only serve to legitimize violence against bicyclists. And it has nothing at all to do with RBW or its bicycles. - Andrew,

[RBW] Re: FS: Joe Appaloosa Cockpit

Huh... and I thought the typo was the "ribber" grips. But even at $140, that's a heckuva deal. My wife's X0-5 might be a candidate... hmmm... - Andrew, Berkeley On Monday, April 4, 2016 at 4:44:45 PM UTC-7, Rich Lesnik wrote: > > It has been pointed out to me that there is a typo in the price I

[RBW] Re: Best advice for securing bikes in a garage

I have the same situation as you. Get a loud alarm for the detached garage, as well as the house. Motion-triggered and door triggered. Secure your bikes, when inside the locked garage, to an eyebolt set into the concrete floor, or some other immovable object. Consider also throwing an old

[RBW] Re: New Panaracer-made 700c x 50 tire?

Comment from "Allan" that made me smile: "I’m starting to come around on the gumwall look. At first I thought these tires were reserved for Rivendells with full racks, fenders, and Acorn saddlebags. But even some of the latest carbon road bikes I’ve seen with these tires look ok. I guess as

[RBW] Appaloosas set free

The rrumoured freeing of the Appaloosas has happened, in a limited fashion. Three of each colour/size can be had as F Tempting... - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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: 50 t rear cog -- Never walk another hill

Makes the Rohloff IGH all the moar attractive, in my opinion. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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: How many 68cm Quickbeams were made?

No orange 68cm QuickBeams? Are you certain? - Andrew, Berkeley On Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 5:49:24 PM UTC-7, Kainalu wrote: > > Wondering if anyone knows how many 68cm Quickbeams were made in total. I > know they're all dark green and that there were no more than 200 of the > green frames

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Pedals -- Identified

Thanks for confirming, Bill, that's good news for us retentionistas. On Monday, March 7, 2016 at 8:25:06 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > The pedal bodies ARE slotted. You could run a strap for retention if you > were so inclined -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Pedals -- Identified

Do the horizontal slots in the pedals run all the way through, on both sides of the axle? I ask, wondering whether velcro retention straps or similar will fit these. - Andrew, Berkeley On Monday, March 7, 2016 at 11:27:08 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > On my separate Appaloosa thread, a

[RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

Wow! That is going to be the most awesome event on the slopes of Mount Tamalpais in decades... - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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] Re: Latest Atlantis update

Rene, have you ever used interrupter levers? To my eye, your cockpit would perfection if you could also brake while up on the flats. I might try something similar on the QuickBeam, though with a shorter extension. Thanks for sharing the update. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: "Store Credit" on BLUG

The notice was removed... so have all five slots been taken? Cool. - Andrew, Berkeley On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 3:49:08 PM UTC-8, Lungimsam wrote: > > Wow! 3 people already did it. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Reach and extension for stems at RBW

Ah, so an 8cm Nitto Lugged stem will be 8cm from the center of the quill to the center of the handlebar clamp, as measured through the center of the stem extension. Not 8cm perpendicular to center of quill. Thanks! - Andrew On Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 11:22:18 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote:

[RBW] Reach and extension for stems at RBW

Does anyone know how the stem sizes Riv lists correspond to actual reach and extension? I want to try a stem with less forward reach, and the descriptions don't indicate how this is measured, or if the sizes listed are for horizontal reach or absolute extension. This link is useful, even if

[RBW] Re: suspicious Cheviot on Bay Area CL

Huh, poster says they "ride it" but no pedals or seat in the pictures. What's that sticker with number below seat clamp, was it registered somewhere? Agree, suspicious. On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 8:38:23 PM UTC-8, Kurt Manley wrote: > > $700, Listed on CL in 2 cites far apart. Possibly

[RBW] Re: Check out this nice 31.8 downtube shifter boss clamp with Silver shifters.

Sorry, I meant head tube, which is part of the frame. Not the steering tube, which is part of the fork! On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11:19:13 AM UTC-8, BSWP wrote: > > Very nice. It makes me wonder, have riders ever put shifters on the > steering tube? So a little higher than the

[RBW] Re: Check out this nice 31.8 downtube shifter boss clamp with Silver shifters.

Very nice. It makes me wonder, have riders ever put shifters on the steering tube? So a little higher than the down tube, but not as high as mounted on the stem. Us long tall folks might find that a more convenient placement. I will check if this kit would work for that. - Andrew, Berkeley On

[RBW] Re: RBW and Meaning

John, I stumbled onto RBW when I saw a Moustache bar, and mounted it to my REI Novara XR back in the last century. The bike was woefully under-sized for me, but the bars transformed it. After I won an insurance settlement for being doored on my also too-small Centurion (lugged steel!) in West

[RBW] Re: what bolts?

I don't worry about securing seat or stem while riding my Riv. But I do when it's parked outside a store or cafe... a thief wearing wool knickers and carrying Allen wrenches would look right at home whilst dismantling my bike. I like the ball bearing wedged into the bolt head approach, just be

[RBW] Re: The order, now the wait....

I did not know that Atlanti could be had with 2TT! The website does not show this, maybe it was covered in a Blug somewhere back in time. Cool, anyway. - Andrew, Berkeley On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 8:06:41 AM UTC-8, Wally Estrella wrote: > > Hi Folks: > > I recently ordered a 64

Re: [RBW] The joys of modern lighting... we've come a long way!

EFZ. I use lights to show up the potholes and dead skunks, not so much to help the cagers see me. Just back from Portland, where every other rig seems to be a HID hub-powered coastal lighthouse beacon. - Andrew, Berkeley On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 7:18:06 PM UTC-8, Clayton.sf wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Rivelo

I was there on Sunday, bought a head badge. Got the news about the MUSA line being dropped, too. A nice shop, I hope he makes a good go of it. Portland is able to support so many bike shoppes because so many are riding up there. Great town to ride in! - Andrew, Berkeley On Tuesday, February

[RBW] Re: Latest Blug, MUSA clothing, and Crapmanship

I am sad to learn that Riv is holding off on restocking MUSA gear, and alas, all items in my size are sold out. My thin wool tops and shorts are a mainstay of my riding. When they eventually wear out, I doubt I'll be able find similar to replace them with. The fact that the items were made

[RBW] Re: Crankin' through the snow...

rity of inertia was from the snow on the ground. When I was > on plowed road, the riding was easy. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Monday, February 1, 2016 at 1:06:41 PM UTC-7, BSWP wrote: >> >> That snow looks pretty well packed into the rear wheel. I wonder if a

[RBW] Re: Crankin' through the snow...

That snow looks pretty well packed into the rear wheel. I wonder if a Belgian Bottom Bracket would help overcome the added inertia? - Andrew, Berkeley On Monday, February 1, 2016 at 10:21:55 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > What a hoot! You know you're in for a crank uphill and home when the

[RBW] Re: Albatross vs Choco bar (A photo comparison)

I call it the Choco-stache, a further iteration of the Moustache bar. - Andrew, Berkeley On Monday, February 1, 2016 at 6:48:19 PM UTC-8, Casey McMann wrote: > > I can post a picture of that tomorrow. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: cycling shoes

Those look good. Do they have a website? Or just call 'em up for info? On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 8:14:55 AM UTC-8, Belopsky wrote: > > Not my style but Van Boven Shoes here in Ann Arbor sell a few models. > https://www.instagram.com/p/672pOaCIgc/ > -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: joe appaloosa photos

I must have arrived at RBW just after you. I took a 62 Hunq out for a spin, it's quite different from my '98 LongLow, very stable and slow to tip. But I want to try a 62 Joe, too, when they're here for test rides. Those Choco-staches look like they would take a set of interrupter levers just

[RBW] Re: Society of Three Speeds membership kits on sale

Speaking of three-speeds... this looks like a fun event, in Minnesota this coming summer: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~steinborn/3speedtour.htm - Andrew, Berkeley On Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 9:19:23 AM UTC-8, Shawn Granton wrote: > > Hello Bunch, > > I know at least a few of you here

[RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

Oh, sorry if it was! I searched on the peterverdone link, and nothing came back up from this list. Just thought it was pretty funny trolling. - Andrew On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 9:12:53 AM UTC-8, Rod Holland wrote: > > Seems to me this one was beaten to death in an earlier thread... but

[RBW] Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

Humor is where you find it. http://www.peterverdone.com/?p=7511 - Andrew "fresh Jack Browns", Berkeley -- 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 newest BLUG

I know when I give a fin to a bum, it's probably going to booze. That's okay, I have no higher expectation, despite whatever line they pitched to me. When I've given warm clothes to shivering people, I had only the most minimal expectation that it might ease their discomfort for a night,

[RBW] Re: Sometimes a photo is better than a descriptive subject line.

Congratulations, welcome back to riding! - Andrew, Berkeley On Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 4:54:00 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: > > > > > > > Yes, it's a selfie. But it's a

[RBW] Re: Blue Joe

Colours aside, that 62cm 2TT really has it all coming together, perfect angles on the rear triangle. - Andrew "maybe I can lose some weight?", Berkeley On Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 12:03:13 PM UTC-8, R Michaels wrote: > > I just saw a picture of the new blue sent by David at RBWHQ. It's >

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

That's an excellent overview of the new model, highlighting its strengths and a few areas where one should look to an Atlantis or a Hunq for certain benefits, such as stouter tubes to support a rider heavier than 215 pounds, or more gear while touring. I look forward to trying a 62cm model when

[RBW] OT - but MUSA, my Long Wool jacket quest

I'm hoping fellow MUSA appreciators can help, I'm looking for a men's long (tall) wool jacket, trench coat or "driving" style, buttons or toggles, but made in USA, and not a double-breasted pea coat. Something suitable for outdoors winter memorials or walks along the cold river Charles in

[RBW] Ch-ch-ch-changes... in 2016

Wow, that's a helluva weighty hint Dave dropped today in the RBW Tumblr blug. Hilsen, Atlantis, and Hunq are all getting "longer" AND will now have limited upgrades/changes/customizations available. I like it! Go Riv!! Don't want a kickstand plate, and prefer a normal chainstay bridge? Done!

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Folks, I kid you not: "We at *Rivendell Ranch* love the *Appaloosa* though we work successfully with many other breeds. Our desire is to breed Appaloosas with the right temperment for the *Family*, *Amateur*, and *Non-pro* that have the conformation and athletic ability the *Professionals*

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Thanks, the crown is looking very very nice. Still, a shame that F won't be available for this model, at least for a very long time. - Andrew, Berkeley On Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 4:50:51 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Dark Mustard / Butterscotch, it's all good. Now you can see the

[RBW] Re: taping that brake bridge

Retroreflective brake bridge tape, of course! For the added night-time visibility. - Andrew "I put it on wheels, too", Berkeley On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 8:47:10 PM UTC-8, bo richardson wrote: > > i read "taping the brake bridge" and wondered why anyone would want to put > tape on a brake

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Does anyone know, was a 62cm Joe frame built up, that could be taken for a test ride? That would be fun. But I'm still wrapping my head around the decision to block frame & fork sales. Just don't get it... - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Bartape, No Twine

It'll probably be fine for a while, but the twine is also good for taking the abuse at the ends, besides holding down the tape from coming unstuck. Twine is easily removed and reapplied, preserving the tape, I happily wrap it on. - Andrew, Berkeley On Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 4:03:50 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Those are Choco-staches, if you ask me. Just a further iteration on the 'stache bars. And nothing wrong with that, at all. I bet they would be comfy with road levers up at the curves, and/or some interruptors close in to the center. Still on Joe, were frame specs ever posted up? I'm wondering

[RBW] Re: Tektro Brake RL720 Interrupter Levers on Bosco Bars?

Sweet! Interruptors and Horns, a very nice cockpit for every riding position and stance. - Andrew, Berkeley On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 2:04:12 PM UTC-8, jtallman wrote: > > Doug, > > I have them on my bosco bars. I just used some Newbaum's bar tape to take > up the space and they have

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

The fork crown has no bolts. There are some threaded holes which could accept bolts, to aid in the securing of a front rack, or other things one might dream up that need fixing to the crown. - Andrew, Berkeley On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 3:02:07 PM UTC-8, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > This is

[RBW] Choco Bar question

The new bar is shown using an exposed bolt head at the top of the stem. Is that by design, or perhaps just expediency in building up the sample bike? The other Bullmoose models all have a very clean recessed Allen bolt, which is preferable for many reasons. Aesthetics aside, the recessed bolt

[RBW] Re: Practical water-resistance of Shopsacks?

I have an untreated grid-grey shopsack for my medium Wald baskets. The rain comes right through eventually, so I carry an ultralight dry bag and put everything that needs to stay dry into it, and that seems to work fine. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Rohloff IGH Questions

I continue to be drawn to a Rohloph IGH for a new bike. One aspect that slows me down is getting the OEM2 torque arm fixed to the frame. I much much much prefer a clean install over the unsightly long extension links that I see, strapped to the left chainstay on many installs. And I have no

Re: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

ced the same thing. The bearing install was definitely skipped >> over. >> >> On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 4:19:09 PM UTC-4, BSWP wrote: >>> >>> Hmmm... watching the video, I wonder, how did the fork bearings get in >>> there? They came already pac

Re: [RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

Hmmm... watching the video, I wonder, how did the fork bearings get in there? They came already packed in grease, in the cups, in the frame? - Andrew, Berkeley On Monday, October 26, 2015 at 3:06:19 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: > > Just posted on the Blug: > http://rivbike.tumblr.com/ > "For anyone

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa geometry

The new J-A looks great, so many nice details all worked out. I had been leaning to a custom, for touring, but finances have been tight, and so that project is delayed. Does anyone know if the Joe will be offered eventually as just frame & fork? - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles

I'll hazard a guess that most of us ride on leather saddles with rivets. For myself, I find them perfect for short and long rides, only problem is keeping them protected from soaking rain. - Andrew, Berkeley On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 1:20:04 PM UTC-7, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Anybody

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