[RBW] Re: Finding out how a Bike's Performance Changes with Changes to Components

When I bought my first bike in 1995, I had the dealer swap out the saddle, stem and handlebars for a more upright and comfortable position and then I rode that bike with no changes until 2007 when I bought a different bike that I rode completely stock until 2011. Then I discovered Rivendell.

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

I don't own a Riv but my wife and I had ventured over to a local Cajun restaurant for lunch and seeing there was a bike shop next door, I had to stroll over after eating. It was a slow day so the owner and I started chatting and somehow Rivendell came up and he said "One of my customers has a

[RBW] Anyone catch the hint on Instagram of a 26" Compass knobby?

Compass posted an image of one of their knobby tires and someone asked about a 26" version for when RTP won't cut it and Compass' reply was "we remain committed to 26"." There are a lot of nice vintage MTB's out there along with a few really nice modern 26" bikes and I bet we see some

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

As a big fan of 90's hybrids I like it!I have those same handlebars, which were on a 90's hybrid I bought about eight years ago. On Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 4:30:27 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Here's an update/finished build on my Sparkly Orange Roadini, which >

[RBW] Re: A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor

Thanks for posting this amazing story. When I first became interested in Rivendell bicycles, I was given a very generous offer that I'm certain would have been felt by the benefactor. The offer was made in a way that would have brought me far more benefit than just the money that was

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

I didn't learn about Rivendell until 2011 and the bikes that appeal the most to me were already around: Bombadil, Hunqapillar and 26" wheel Atlantis. I don't care for the double top-tubes and my sizes in those bikes (at least the prototype Bombadil) are all single top-tubers. On

[RBW] Re: Here's my new Atlantis

Looks great!! I always enjoy seeing people mixing it up with black components and non-Riv handlebars on a Rivendell. On Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 11:30:43 PM UTC-5, Ash wrote: > > Thought this color would go well with black componentry. I think it does > like fine! > Headset is still

[RBW] 47-50 mm 650B street tires. Which have you tried and liked? Tried and Disliked?

I've been looking to move from 700c to a smaller wheel size for several years, with my initial plan to go down to 26". I've been watching the new tire market and have decided 650B is where I'm going to have the best options so that is now my plan. My riding is pretty much 100% pavement, hard

Re: [RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

i just saw Riv's instagram post of Will and Grant at the bike show and the new bike is in the background and from that angle, it looks bada$$. On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 4:15:02 PM UTC-5, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > I'm almost certain that a few months before he announced the M

Re: [RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

I'm almost certain that a few months before he announced the MTB, he mentioned a new rim in development. On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 3:57:35 PM UTC-5, ian m wrote: > > I wonder if Riv intends to support running something like a Cliffhanger > rim tubeless or if they plan on working with

Re: [RBW] New "Hill" Bike is Posted

I have wondered how much influence Corey's jones plus has had on the GBH, if any. -- 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: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

They were way, way down on the photo page of the post dougP referenced. Initially, I thought Manny had linked to the wrong page but that red bike his friend was riding interested me enough that I stayed on the page anyway only to realize the Gus photos were there after all. On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

Given that the bike was built up with Will in mind, I was thinking those were 29" tires but I think you are right that they are 27.5. The photo is not quite high enough in resolution but it appears more like "27" than "29". Manny's photo shows him holding up a bare frame that is closer to

[RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

When Grant stated that it would have a lot of stand-over but wouldn't be a Mixte, I assumed the bike would have a sharply sloping top-tube like most modern MTB's. A downward curved top-tube never occurred to me and I was very surprised when the bike was unveiled. I can imagine that the GUS

Re: [RBW] Off or on-topic? Cannabis oil

The one person I know who uses CBD swears by it. She has severe PTSD with some depression and she says she has gotten tremendous relief, especially in helping her sleep but also in reducing her anxiety. On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 5:56:24 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > Unless

[RBW] Re: The ups and downs of my Clem Smith Jr

Have you considered a Jones H-Bar or the upcoming RBW Wavie bar? I recently bought the Jones 2.5 (inches of rise) loop bar and I'm very impressed with it. It offers many hand positions and it makes the steering much more confidence inspiring. Judging from the recent RBW catalog, the Wavie

[RBW] Re: 2000 All Rounder

Nice looking frameset! The All-Rounders were before my time so I don't know their geometry and it will be interesting to hear your thoughts on how it differs from the Atlantis. On Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 12:17:35 PM UTC-5, MartyG wrote: > > New to me via a FFHS swap with another

[RBW] Re: Need 'dark' theme parts recommendations for MIT Atlantis

I would second this suggestion, since you are going with a black part's scheme. A 31.8 opens up a world of black bars, including the Jones Loop Bar, Jones Bend Bar, Surly Moloko, Surly Sunrise, etc. On Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 3:31:32 PM UTC-5, Drw wrote: > > You could get that VO

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Nice!! Thanks for the info!! On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 12:40:57 PM UTC-5, Grant @ Rivendell wrote: > > OK...I know there's no killing a thread, at least not without > repercussions, but I'm not going to fee it anymore. At its best, developing > a bike is fun, and this bike is pure that

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

I got into Surly after the Pugsley switched to disc brakes and didn't know it had cantilevers at one time. Thanks for answering that question for me! On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 10:58:13 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > Remember when the Pugsley had v-brakes? > >

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

It's going to be fun seeing what Rivendell comes up with for a mountain bike but I think they will be really missing the boat if they don't enter world of Plus tires. I don't remember if that has been ruled out or maybe the no disk brakes decision rules them out? I don't know if cantilevers

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa, MIT Atlantis versus Jones SWB

I believe the complete Jones bikes have chainstays that are 44.5 cm long. Hopefully Jeff will offer the LWB model as a complete. On Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 10:42:03 PM UTC-5, Jonathan D. wrote: > > Thank you for the feedback. I wish the Jones was easier to test ride, but > not many

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa, MIT Atlantis versus Jones SWB

I think RBW's introduction of the Wavie bar brings the Jones/Petersen convergence even closer. I just got a Jones H Bar and really like it and the Wavie looks to have a similar grip angle. I was amazed at the difference the Jones bar made in slow speed maneuvering and I think the very

[RBW] Re: Why not a suspension-corrected fork/frame?

I e-mailed Jeff a year or two ago and asked if he had a unicrown fork planned for what was then his "Plus" bike and I think the answer was a negative. Now that he has introduced a unicrown fork for the short and long models, I really want the LWB version. Also, now that he has a riser

[RBW] Re: Why not a suspension-corrected fork/frame?

I agree. The only thing I really don't like about my Karate Monkey is the fact that it's suspension corrected. The new Ogre fixes that but when I decide to get a new frame, it's going to be something much nicer than a Surly. On Friday, June 15, 2018 at 10:25:11 AM UTC-5, Eamon Nordquist

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Grant also stated that he is working on a new book! On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 4:09:16 PM UTC-5, tc wrote: > > Grant's BLAHG for today (11 June 2018) links to a (very good) radio > interview he did. During that interview, he confirmed a non-disc, > non-squish MTB is in the works. As for

[RBW] Re: 56cm MIT Atlantis

Nice bike!! I can't wait to hear a ride report. On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 4:33:38 PM UTC-5, Matt Beecher wrote: > > I have not had a chance to ride it yet, so I might adjust the handlebar or > saddle height, but I look forward to putting this into commuter duty > starting on Friday.

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

The 54cm Hunqapillar is gone. Hopefully someone here got it! On Friday, June 8, 2018 at 5:32:08 PM UTC-5, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > Rivendell has four Hunqapillar demo's on the specials page, including the > 53cm 650B demo and that sweet, 54cm 1x11 Hunqapillar. If I had the funds,

[RBW] Re: 26er vs 29er

I don't have a lot of experience with offroad riding but based on the little I have, I wouldn't go with anything other than a 29'er for that type of riding. The stability of bigger wheels and the ease with with they roll over things make a huge difference (for me) over smaller wheels. I say

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

I was wondering if Bill's response in this thread was specualtion or a subtle hint at some insider information. The possible MTB was my first thought. On Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 2:10:53 AM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote: > > Grant had mentioned something in the Blahg about a potential mountain

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

I didn't even notice that one of them had the Wavie bar. Since the Bullmoose seems to have disappeared, the Wavie is the only Riv handlebar that might interest me. On Friday, June 8, 2018 at 8:17:34 PM UTC-5, Drw wrote: > > I’m liking that wavy bar! -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

I don't recall any mention of MIT Hunqapillars. Did I miss that? On Friday, June 8, 2018 at 8:07:04 PM UTC-5, Abcyclehank wrote: > > In one of the actual bike descriptions they alluded to it being a chance > to grab one of the last from the MUSA lot. I assume they will be better > served

[RBW] PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

Rivendell has four Hunqapillar demo's on the specials page, including the 53cm 650B demo and that sweet, 54cm 1x11 Hunqapillar. If I had the funds, that 54 would be sold. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

Has anyone else still not received their catalog? On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 2:05:09 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Just got the mail and there it was - the promised Riv catalog! I'm going > to wait until after work to savor it with a beer in hand on the back > patio. Just from the

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

That makes sense. Thanks! On Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 9:15:27 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > There are no Waterford bikes listed, custom or semi-production. As I've > been alluding to for a while, I think RBW is focusing on the Taiwan frames > they can actually keep in stock and sell at a

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

Fingers crossed that I get mine today! Interesting that the Hunqapillar is missing, especially given that the 650B versions were recently introduced. On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 2:05:09 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Just got the mail and there it was - the promised Riv catalog! I'm

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

This is a great resource! Thanks to Reed for hosting these, thanks to anyone who provided files and especially thanks to Grant for giving permission for this. On Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 6:27:23 PM UTC-5, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > There was a query yonder on the FB about specific editions

[RBW] Re: Canti Sam Hillborne: No Cable Hangers

If the Mini-moto had enough clearance for the tires I like, I would run those exclusively. Unfortunately, PAUL's long-pull moto-lite is ugly as sin. On Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 7:29:23 PM UTC-5, Drw wrote: > > I think the Paul mini motos would be super attractive on a Sam. -- You

[RBW] Re: Is the Surly Bridge Club a Disc-braked Hunqapillar?

The Radavist just unveiled a new Crust bike, the Bombora (yeah, the name really caught my eye) . It's a 27.5 x 2.4" tig welded frame with a bi-plane fork. There is no real information other than a few photos but this bike might factor into a Hunqapillar/Bridge Club discussion. It looks

[RBW] Re: Is the Surly Bridge Club a Disc-braked Hunqapillar?

I should have noted that I prefer a long reach to the handlebar and the Hunq would have a cramped cockpit for me. I could make it work but it wouldn't be optimal for my preferences. I like a longer top tube with a shorter stem, rather than a shorter top tube with a longer stem. The former

[RBW] Re: Is the Surly Bridge Club a Disc-braked Hunqapillar?

I don't own a Riv but I have been researching and drooling over the Hunqapillar for about 8 years now and I'm also a Surly fanboy. I would say that functionally, the Bridge Club and 650B Hunqapillar are far more alike than they are different. The largest functional difference I see is

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

If they started selling the flash drives again, I would probably buy one. On Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 6:47:37 PM UTC-5, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > Probably a more well thought-out consideration... > > I'd ask him again. Though if he catches this thread and wants to comment > here, that would

[RBW] Re: May Snow

That looks like a blast!!! On Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 5:19:12 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which there’s no chance it won’t. Grin. > https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/may-snow > > With abandon, > Patrick > > www.CredoFamily.org > www.MindYourHeadCoop.org > -- You received this

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

This bike has me more excited and curious than any new Riv since I started following in 2011. No offense to Grant & Co., but I really hope they can come up with a better name. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Made in Taiwan AHH?

I have to admit, I was having some reservations on the catalog after seeing the illustrations posted on the Blog/Bluhg but this looks really good. I think I was afraid the bikes would be illustrations and I'm glad to see they used real photos. On Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 5:26:28 PM

[RBW] Re: Betty's an eBike Now

I consider myself to be fairly traditional in my bike tastes and part of the appeal of bicycling is the physical exertion involved in spirited riding. Having said that, I stepped into a bike shop last year and the owner offered me a test ride on an electric assist bike and I can honestly say

[RBW] Re: New Wavie Bar Photos

It looks similar to another bar I ruled out for various reasons but if this is not a bar that is already out there under another name, it may be different enough to consider. On Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 9:29:34 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I’m pretty sure all new Riv bars are Riv

[RBW] Re: New Wavie Bar Photos

Does anyone know if this is a Riv exclusive? On Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 7:09:31 PM UTC-5, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > > > After hearing about the upcoming Wavie handlebars from Bill Lindsay in this > post > , I > took his

[RBW] Re: Hunqabeam Quickapillar Frame Finished!

Whoa! I expected a subtle difference. That looks like two different frames!! > -- 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: Hunqabeam Quickapillar Frame Finished!

Very nice!! You may have covered it in another thread but do you plan to decal it or leave it as-is? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Seen on My instagram: 700x55 Compass slicks

I avoided social media for years and then realized I could set it up to reflect my hobbies. My Instagram account is 100% bike stuff, my Twitter account is 100% news, etc... It's a great way to receive instant newssuch as these tires! On Monday, April 9, 2018 at 9:25:38 AM UTC-5,

[RBW] Re: Finished Hunqapillar Build

Are those one of the WTB 47mm tires and if so, did you measure the stand-over? I think I'm just on the cusp of fitting a 56 (versus a 53) Hunqapillar. On Friday, March 30, 2018 at 10:28:47 AM UTC-5, Conway Bennett wrote: > > It's a gently used 56 cm 650b I picked up in December from a

[RBW] Re: Atlantis-to-Poster (need not be long thread, just saying this)

I look forward to seeing a new RBW poster! On Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 10:49:40 AM UTC-5, Grant @ Rivendell wrote: > > Some of these questions or just unclear-confusing-redundancy things, like > why both the JoeAppa and Atla will be made clearer in the catalog. > > On another note, this

[RBW] Re: Riv-ified Trek 850 Commuter.

Nice bike! I have an '84 830 and it's a very nice riding bike. Totally different than most of the MTB's of that era and very much like a 26" Atlantis in geometry. On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 4:22:56 PM UTC-5, David B wrote: > > Got a box from Riv and finished up a build of a bike that

[RBW] Re: Riv-ified Trek 850 Commuter.

Nice bike! I have an '84 830 and it's a very nice riding bike. Totally different than most of the MTB's of that era and very much like a 26" Atlantis. On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 4:22:56 PM UTC-5, David B wrote: > > Got a box from Riv and finished up a build of a bike that jumped

[RBW] Re: David Lance Goines Riv Bike Poster

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

[RBW] Re: David Lance Goines Riv Bike Poster

68 On Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 5:46:46 PM UTC-5, John wrote: > > > > > Hi > > > I seem to have Two of the Riv Goines posters. I’ll never frame and

[RBW] Paul Mini moto real world clearances

I've seen quite a few Rivs with various Paul brakes and I'm really curious how big a slick anyone has used with the Mini Moto. I know Paul states a 45mm maximum tire width but I don't know if that includes knobbies or if the knobbies add to that. He has a video showing the brake works with a

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

Great news!!! On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6:38:03 PM UTC-6, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > I was just in Ri s website and saw their request for their loyal > supporters to purchase store credits of $10 units to help through a cash > flow jump. I promptly purchased some credits. I

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

My wife took me to a Cajun restaurant for lunch today and there was small LBS next door so I ventured in and found a real rarityan LBS guy who is a big Rivendell fan! He mentioned that one of his customers brings in a "copper" colored Rivendell with double-top tubes and that when the

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Beautiful bike!! Congrats!! On Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 5:57:27 PM UTC-6, Birdman wrote: > > I finally finished the Atlantis build today, just in time to break her in > before a birthday ride along the Deschutes in Central Oregon next weekend. > > A lot of inspiration and knowledge

[RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

Speaking to my own particulars, I haven't found what anonymous is describing. I want a bike with a traditional diamond frame, a low bottom bracket, long'ish chainstays, clearance for 2.25" tires, 700c/29'er wheels, canti-posts, stout tubing and the real kicker for me, an ETT that is long

[RBW] Re: Who wants a Hunqadiscer?

I don't really have an interest in disc brakes but a tig welded Hunqapillar clone in the clem frameset price range would make me a happy man. On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 2:30:33 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Now that I've conjured up my future-Riv on the "what type of bike" thread >

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

I've put a set of albatross bars on almost every bike I've had in the past few years, including one with the same geometry as some current Rivs, and no amount of tweaking could make them feel good or even bearable. I think upright, pullback bars just aren't for everyone. I say this as someone

[RBW] Re: Good New/Bad News on my repaired Atlantis

Are you having repainted in the same color scheme? On Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 4:45:04 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Let us know how you like them, John! Me Hunq is just fine. It’s in to swap > the dropouts to long horizontal dropouts for fixed riding. So, Mark > Nobilette has it now,

[RBW] Re: Gravel and Grind in Frederick MD is closing

I've made a few internet purchases from them and their website is as entertaining as RBW's. I hope they are successful in whatever direction they've decided to go. We need more unique, fiercely independent shops like G On Friday, January 5, 2018 at 11:41:41 AM UTC-6, johnb wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

I'm not sure that my riding position qualifies as "upright" as being discussed in this thread but all of my bikes end up with the handlebars 7-8cm higher than my saddle and I consider my position to be upright. After years of discomfort, no matter what I tried, I accidently discovered that

[RBW] Re: New to me Bomba

What size Bombadil is this? On Friday, November 3, 2017 at 9:28:34 AM UTC-5, ericf3 wrote: > > greetings > > after a huge gestation period, I picked up Bomba this week, and love it. > Alas, the rains have started and I want to retain the newness, so am only > riding it around the

[RBW] Re: What is a Rivvish bike?

I've seen many opinions on what constitutes a "Rivish" bike and my own thoughts have varied over the years. At this point, I would say that a durable, practical, versatile and comfortable bike ridden with a "Just Ride" attitude, is "Rivish". I can't quite convince myself that a carbon bike

[RBW] Re: What is a Rivvish bike?

I've seen many opinions on what constitutes a "Rivish" bike and my own thoughts have varied over the years. At this point, I would say that a durable, practical, versatile and comfortable bike ridden with a "Just Ride" attitude, is "Rivish". I can't quite convince myself that a carbon bike

[RBW] Re: 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived.

Thanks for posting the clearance pics! I've been following some of the online chatter on dedicated MTB's and many people think the industry is going to settle on 27.5 x 2.6 tires rather than full 3" tires. It looks like those would be a possibility on this bike. On Sunday, October 1,

[RBW] Re: 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived.

Is the tire clearance maxed out with those 2.4's?I recently rode some 27.5+ and they were amazing. On Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 8:51:57 PM UTC-5, MountNormal wrote: > > Howdy folks, > So the 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived! I've attached a couple of pics (I > think). Impression? It's

[RBW] Re: eCLEM

I had some time to kill yesterday so I stopped into a big LBS that I have only been to once, several years ago. My primary purpose was to see in-person and possibly ride a "+" bike. I ended up killing many birds with one stone, when the owner came out and chatted me up and asked if I had

[RBW] Re: Wanted: 650b Rear Wheel, or Advice on Which to Buy

With wheels, my philosophy is buy once, cry once. When I was in your situation I contacted Rich Lesnik and five years later, I know that was the right choice for me. On Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 2:17:02 AM UTC-5, Evan E. wrote: > > Do you have a silver, 32-spoke, 130-spaced 650b

Re: [RBW] All Downhill From Here: Early Aspen Photos of Descent

I've lived my entire life in the flat parts of Oklahoma. Back in the mid-90's, when I first got into riding, I considered myself to be in pretty decent riding shape. I hauled my bike out to Colorado and rode the paved roads into and thru the Garden of the Gods. That's when I learned my

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Tubing Info

Interesting discussion on a topic I know nothing about. My 84 Trek with Reynolds 501 ATB tubes has a sticker that says "120,000 PSI Strength" How is that interpreted? Is that enough information to even know anything about it's strength? On Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 5:29:08 PM

[RBW] Re: PSA -Atlantis

Oh my. If I had the funds available, it would be very difficult to not inquire if he will ship the frameset. On Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 10:20:27 AM UTC-5, SPC wrote: > > No affiliation. > Rivendell 58 cm frameset > https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bik/6272298314.html -- You

[RBW] Re: PSA: 55cm Rivendell All-Rounder - $1200

I think it's the skinny tires creating the illusion that those are 700c wheels, which makes the frameset look huge. Or maybe the skinny tires create the illusion because we are used to seeing the 56 Atlantis with fatter tires. The overall proportions are very similar to a 56cm Atlantis, a

[RBW] Re: 2.35 inch tires on Atlas rims

I've put 2.35 Big Apples on Dyads, which I believe is a slightly narrower rim than the Atlas. It wasn't optimal in that I had to run a higher pressure than I would have liked to keep them from squirming in corners, but it worked. On Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 7:16:29 PM UTC-5, John

[RBW] Re: Soma Shikoro 700 x 48

Another good option is the Maxxis Torch 29. It's basically a sized-up BMX tire and I'm very pleased with them so far. And they have black sidewalls.

[RBW] Re: Medium Mountain Mixtes -- coming any day now

I haven't followed these that closely, although I really like the one that often appears on the blogs, but what color(s) are these going to be? On Friday, August 25, 2017 at 10:54:52 AM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Mine in due in Wednesday but had it mailed to my LBS. Thinking of

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

I saw your comment on your Youtube video, so here's my 830. On Friday, August 11, 2017 at 6:28:37 PM UTC-5, Michael Morrissey wrote: > > Chris: > > Thanks

[RBW] Re: Drivetrains for Riv Mountain Mixtes

My riding is similar to what you describe and I'm running a modified triple as a 1x9. If I were starting from scratch, I would go with a dedicated 1x10 or 1x11 groupset. On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 2:31:54 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > I'm chewing on what to put on my

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Thanks for the information! Would you mind posting a pic of your Appaloosa with the bullmoose bar, if you get a chance? I bought my 830 as a frameset so it doesn't have it's original bar and Riv's version wouldn't give me enough rise. The Bullmoose would be my first choice for the

[RBW] Re: Tires, revisited.

I've found the Maxxis Torch 29 to be a really nice tire. It's close to the Big Apple in it's tread so I'm sure it has limitations in the dirt.

[RBW] Re: Drivetrains for Riv Mountain Mixtes

My riding is similar and I'm running a 1x9 drivetrain on my Karate Monkey and although I have a triple on my vintage Trek MTB, I've never shifted out of the middle ring. I mostly ride both bikes as single-speeds and only shift if I'm really tired and/or I have a really strong headwind.

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Between the 54 Hunqapillar and the 55 Appaloosa, which ride did you like better? I have a 22" 1984 Trek 830 like yours and I'm debating between these two Rivs for a future purchase. I expected the Appaloosa to be more like the 830 but you reference the Hunqapillar being more similar. On

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

The Appaloosa was definately described as being in between the Hunqapillar and the Hillborne and the Appaloosa brochure states it's almost a clone of the Atlantis, with a few geometry differences. I do remember reading that the 2017 Appaloosas have a heavier fork than the 2016 models. I think

[RBW] Did the Hunqapillar effective top tube length change over the years?

Does anyone who owns an early generation 54cm Hunqapillar mind measuring the effective top-tube length? The current Hunq's are listed as 584mm ETT but I have a geometry diagram of a 54 with a 599 ETT. I find that I'm very sensitive to top tube length and prefer a longer ETT over a shorter

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

John, Did you and Keven have trouble roasting beans to the quality level of a good micro-roaster? I've only done about 5 small batches, all with the same Brazilian beans from Sweet Maria's, but all have turned out "flat" and "lifeless" tasting. They are drinkable and taste like coffee but

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

I've tried several times to roast coffee in a cast iron skillet, using a whisk to stir the beans. I think I did this about three times and got drinkable but not really good coffee. Friday, I picked up an air popcorn popper and after about three tries, I found that roasting green coffee

[RBW] Re: Possible alternate brew method for those coffee on the go riders.

leusercontent.com/-KK6biPh_MBs/WX5Wm_hAOvI/Axs/DNI__OGCgQMO6wEqWKQoK9dscnK1fHSQwCLcBGAs/s1600/cleverSmall15_5792a7214e9be_365x365-jpg-keep-ratio.jpeg> > > > > > On Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 8:14:37 AM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: >> >> I know a lot of people here have a l

[RBW] Re: Possible alternate brew method for those coffee on the go riders.

I'm kind of with you on that and French Press is my favorite method. This is a nice compromise except I'm actually using this basket on my full size technivorm as a fully automatic drip, rather than as a manual pour over. Couldn't be simpler. The portable idea just occurred to me the first

[RBW] Possible alternate brew method for those coffee on the go riders.

I know a lot of people here have a lightweight coffee brewing system they carry on their bikes and I just discovered a product that is extremely light, relatively cheap and makes a good cup of coffee with no skill needed. The product is the brew basket from the Technivorm Moccamaster Cup One

[RBW] Re: Saddle height vs PBH

I think it works well for me and I actually worked backwards and got my PBH from my saddle height. I have a hard time measuring PBH due to obesity and my wife and I measured it at 83cm (5'11"). I can straddle an 84cm S.O. bike and still bend my knees a bit so I know 83cm isn't accurate. From

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant Petersen Interview up on the Gravel & Grind website

At one time I was also guilty of putting my seat way forward but I tried it Grant's way and now I always push it all the way back. I haven't yet been able to make closer handlebars work. I always ran them that way and I always had issues with hand numbness and pain. It was only thru an

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant Petersen Interview up on the Gravel & Grind website

That's a nice explanation that is more specific than my general thoughts along those lines. I have a 1984 Trek 830 ATB that handles like a dream and it has long chainstays, a low bb and what I consider a short F-C (580mm ett). I found that to get comfortable on the bike, I needed a low

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant Petersen Interview up on the Gravel & Grind website

! On Friday, July 28, 2017 at 11:51:12 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I'd be *very* interested to learn more about this, and how it relates to > f-c, trail, hta, tires, and so forth. Anyone? > > On Fri, Jul 28, 2017 at 10:04 AM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: Grant Petersen Interview up on the Gravel & Grind website

Caught my attention as well and I hope it becomes a topic for discussion. Some of my thoughts on what it might be: 1) Riv geo charts always list a front-center measurement. I think most bike companies don't list this measurement. 2) I remember Grant referencing a shorter front-end and a

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa question

In this part of the country, he would probably be correct. :( One can always dream. On Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 9:12:11 PM UTC-5, Carla Waugh wrote: > > Chris that's a great idea I'm not sure he thinks enough people would buy > Rivendells. It would be nice to see one in person before

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