Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

our PBH and SOH. 'Course, that all >>>>> depends upon what kind of shape it's in, where it has to come from >>>>> (shipped >>>>> or local) therefore sight seen or unseen, etc. I'd say give it a shot - >>>>> there aren't many of those Romulus mode

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

ink of THAT? > > On Apr 23, 2024, at 3:02 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > >  > Get an old one like a Rambouillet for true road-ability. The early > Rivs are the best if you are into club riding. I love my Clem for being > versatile but I have ridden over 20,000 Km of brevets on my 90s Riv R

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

Get an old one like a Rambouillet for true road-ability. The early Rivs are the best if you are into club riding. I love my Clem for being versatile but I have ridden over 20,000 Km of brevets on my 90s Riv Road Standard or custom, not sure which. I bought it used. I have mine 650B converted,

Re: [RBW] It finally happened re: Clem stock tires

g tire I’ve ever experienced. I can’t imagine > six years on those things! > > Eric > > On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Jim Bronson wrote: > >> Well after 6 years of owning my Clem and riding it at least 1x weekly, >> usually 4-5x weekly, I got a flat. >> >&

[RBW] Clem: Fleecer Ridge vs Antelope Hill?

Anyone tried either one of these tires on their Clem? I know Rene Herse tires are a bit high zoot. Any feedback out there? The goal is something that rolls easily on the street, but, can mix it up in the gravel as well. Also open to other suggestions. Jim Austin MSA, TX --

Re: [RBW] Deer-bike collision

Those are some funny looking deer you have down there. Jim Austin, TX On Sun, Apr 30, 2023 at 11:12 PM Nick Payne wrote: > Here it's the kangaroos you have to worry about: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC0UF-hDKGw. > > Whenever I see a kangaroo anywhere near while out riding - I usually

[RBW] Thanksgiving Morning Clem crash

Hi folks, Well we had a warm rainy Thanksgiving morning here in the greater Austin area. I thought it might be a good thing to go ride around for an hour or so to try to burn a few calories before consuming several thousand and of course as always for enjoyment. Being a native (Western)

Re: [RBW] Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

I ride my Rivendells for almost everything, but I'm not going to lock them up outside a grocery store or a bar. Or an outdoor music festival, like Austin City Limits with 75,000 people. I have my beater for those things. The Rivs get 99% of all the riding I do. They get rode hard and put away

Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking Advice - Shimano 9 Speed Downtube Shifters

The Microshifts are not just cheaper than Dura-Ace, they're cheaper than anything Shimano. They're also more sweat resistant than anything Shimano, I have a history of gumming up Shimano bar-ends. Never had this problem with the Microshifts. I've had them on my Custom for 8 years and will put

Re: [RBW] Do Roadinis ride tall?

I'm 6'7", see my prior post, the position of the bike relative to the ground does make a difference ;) Jim from Oregon who lives in the Austin suburbs of Texas for a long time now. On Sat, Sep 10, 2022 at 5:32 PM Karl Wilcox wrote: > I am 6’6” tall, so I ride ‘tall’ no matter what. I ride a

Re: [RBW] Do Roadinis ride tall?

My Custom or Road Standard (not sure which) rides a lot lower than my Clem Smith, because, well, it is. It's a bike that came standard with narrowish tires by todays Riv standards and has 80mm BB drop. Then I went and converted it to 650B x38. It's really low. Like never pedal through a corner

Re: [RBW] Bosco vs. Boscomoose

Tosco, Bosco, Fosco, Roscoe, Moscow, Tabasco...? I like cheez. Jim Austin suburbs, TX On Fri, Sep 9, 2022 at 4:11 PM Richard Rose wrote: > Or, when to leave well enough alone? I recently traded my 650 wide Tosco > for a 550 wide Bosco. This worked to let me achieve a higher bar without >

Re: [RBW] Silver2 shifter apparently shift 12 speeds fine, even with SRAM rd

I guess my reaction to this would be "why would it not work". It's a friction shift lever. So long as the limit screws on the rear derailleur are set correctly, and the lever has sufficient travel to sweep the entire distance between the high stop and the low stop when connected to the cable,

Re: [RBW] Old Bike New Day

The elevation is 436 chains? Jim austin suburbs, tx On Sun, May 22, 2022 at 9:50 PM Mike Godwin wrote: > I actually had my phone with me today on a ride, so I stopped at the apex > of a local hill to take a photo, a Roadeo in the wild with late spring > vegetation. > > Mike SLO CA > > -- > You

Re: [RBW] Re: Jim 7-Speed Cassettes

The earlier version of the Alivio 4000 was rated for 36 and it worked quite well. I still have it lying around the garage somewhere. It just doesn't fit my shiny silver aesthetic. On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 6:55 PM TP H wrote: > Scott, the capacity math works out but it looks like the specs for

Re: [RBW] Clem chain/fender interference

derailer >>> or chainstay or seatstay. Use side-cutters or snips of some sort to cut >>> away the interferering plastic, then dremel or hand file the rough edge >>> smooth. Add tough tape to cover it or leave it raw. >>> >>> Jay Lonner >>> Belli

[RBW] Clem chain/fender interference

One of my big regrets of my Clem is not paying Riv the $40 or $50 they wanted to install the fenders. Instead, they just arrived in the box. After a particularly cold rainy ride a couple of years ago, I finally installed them. Now it seems I cannot adjust out the tendency of the chain to rub the

Re: [RBW] Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

wow that 68 Rambouillet for $600. Unfortunately N+1 would probably equal S-1 for me so I'm not going to pull the trigger on it. Jim Leander, TX On Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 12:44 PM Matthew Williams < matthewwilliamsdes...@gmail.com> wrote: > Quickbeam: 62cm > 1800 > Jersey Shore, NJ > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Cool Tools for Home Wrenchers

But what if you install ARP head studs in that same domestic V8, in the interest of more uniform and greater clamping performance? Then what is it called? ;) Jim Leander, TX On Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 8:19 AM lconley wrote: > There is no physical difference between a machine screw and a bolt.

Re: [RBW] FS: microSHIFT rear derailleurs

PSA on the R10: In case anyone ever wondered, I have an R10 also and even though it's rated for 28T max it shifts an 11-32 no problem. At least on my Riv which is 44-28 in the front. -Jim Leander, TX On Thu, Feb 17, 2022 at 7:32 AM lconley wrote: > Used RD M55, will shift a 34 tooth no

Re: [RBW] Roadini 650b conversion

Interesting thread. My 90s Road is converted to 650Bx38 and I would not want to trade the 38s for 32s. But on the other hand there was not clearance for fenders with any 700c tire with the short reach brake, so it was either convert or get a different bike since fenders are a requirement for

Re: [RBW] Re: 50.4 crankset opinions: VeloOrange, SUNXCD, Grand Bois

Yes, I'm currently running chainrings without ramps and pins with a 10 speed cassette and indexed shifting in the back. No issues, or at least, nothing that's an issue for me. I don't have the 50.4BCD setup (and would not be interested in acquiring it as my body requires high Q) as per the

Re: [RBW] Re: I think I want drops on my Clem

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 12:18:05 AM UTC-5 Jim Bronson wrote: > >> I'm trying to think of reasons I shouldn't do this but I'm really not >> coming up with any. The TT on my 65 Clem is about the same as my more >> roadie Rivs. I will want a shorter stem, but that's NBD, 1

[RBW] I think I want drops on my Clem

I'm trying to think of reasons I shouldn't do this but I'm really not coming up with any. The TT on my 65 Clem is about the same as my more roadie Rivs. I will want a shorter stem, but that's NBD, 100mm instead of 140. I have some 48cm noodles lying around and some 9 speed bar ends. Levers

Re: [RBW] Austin Snowpocalypse 2021

I didn't try my Clem, maybe tomorrow. There are only car tracks on about half of my street here in Leanderthal land, maybe the relatively unspoiled half would work, worried about the glare ice underneath the snow though. Stay warm gents, temp has already started to dip here, 17F and falling.

Re: [RBW] FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

As an owner of a Redwood, I liked the description of the Redwood for sale. "the owner got it from HER brother" That's one tall woman! On Wed, Jul 8, 2020 at 6:11 PM Matthew Williams < matthewwilliamsdes...@gmail.com> wrote: > This thread is for Rivendells you've found on eBay, CraigsList, and

Re: [RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

Patrick, I think the quantity of goathorn thorns you encounter in somewhat lowland New Mexico (meaning, lower than Santa Fe) is somewhat atypical to many places in the US. However, running fairly new Pari-Motos on a rainy ACP 600K a few years back, I once had FIVE flats on the first day, which

Re: [RBW] Dynamo Hub Recommendations

I read this older thread with interest. None of the responses strike me as more "wrong" as this one, to each their own, but defining usage by how shiny a widget is seems very, very wrongheaded. To me, it isn't how nice the bike is that determines what dynamo hub you put on it. It's what you're

Re: [RBW] The Sound of Silence - Just Ride Quietly

Am I being chased by a pack of bees, or is that just Chris King calling on line 2? But seriously... For me the things that matter most about a rear hub are more like amount of pedal rotation before positive engagement of hub pawls. The noise made by a hub doesn't bother me. But I respect

Your 650B convered Redwood (was: Re: [RBW] Roadini - 650b on bigger sizes?)

David, If you are riding a 61cm Roadini, surely that must be the 65cm Redwood and not the 68 (which I have), I'm thinking. Is there a difference in clearance between the two? I would like to replicate this setup on my Redwood. However, the lack of a 3rd bottle braze on keeps it as more of a

Re: [RBW] Schwalbe’s Big Apple is a 10-year old tire design. What’s a newer/better alternative?

I decided to live with the Kwick Nine on my Clem H. I just exert the same effort that I would otherwise, and enjoy the scenery. If I need to get somewhere faster, I use my Road Standard which has Compass tires on it. -Jim On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 5:20 AM Eric Daume wrote: > Though they have

Re: [RBW] Another Clem fender conundrum

You could probably put something similar together with a trip to the > hardware store. > > Good luck! > > Dan > > San Rafael, CA > > On Apr 13, 2020, at 9:46 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > >  > Well after 3 years, I decided to finally put the fenders on that I had &g

[RBW] Another Clem fender conundrum

Well after 3 years, I decided to finally put the fenders on that I had purchased with the bike. There was a drenching on a rather cold day (for Texas in March) a few weeks back, and I can't have that road grime all over me again. Thoughts of, oh why oh why didn't I just pay the $40 or whatever

Re: [RBW] Silver2 shifters on downtube?

I don't agree that stem shifters are the boss. I have a gas pipe 80s Nishiki with them and I find them awkward. If I rode the bike more, I would replace them with barcons. -Jim On Sat, Dec 7, 2019 at 1:09 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > The real question is how they look and work on the stem. So

Re: [RBW] Silver2 shifters have arrived!

Are these available indexed? *ducks while running out of the room* Jim austin, tx, earth On Wed, Nov 27, 2019 at 9:45 PM dougP wrote: > The long awaited Silver 2 shifters have arrived, just in time for the > holidays: > >

Re: [RBW] Tires for Clementine

I didn't like the Kendas on my Clem Smith Jr at first either, but after some consideration, I decided to just keep them until they wear out, or until I have money burning a hole in my pocket, which is currently NOT the case. They are slower and heavier than other tires, but I find that if I just

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

I've been running my early (road standard or custom) Riv 650B for years, yes it's low, but it feels normal to me. Originally was 700x28 when I got it in 2005 (short reach brakes even), now 650B x38 with fenders, love it so much this way. Jim Austin, TX On Thu, Sep 5, 2019 at 3:05 PM Joe Bernard

[RBW] 64 Clem L available for pre-order?

It appears on their web page that it is. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/framesets/products/complete-bicycle-clem-l?variant=20815874621551 can anyone confirm this? probably give them a ring in the morning. -- -- signature

Re: [RBW] FS- 700c wheel set - $500 + shipping

It was Rene that was selling the wheelset, not Jim. On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 3:33 AM 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Jim: > > Can you do $450 for the wheels? > > –Eric N > > > On Aug 22, 2019, at 7:00 AM, Jim Bro

Re: [RBW] FS- 700c wheel set - $500 + shipping

free bump for a really nice wheelset! On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 9:09 PM René Sterental wrote: > Getting rid of parts an extras... In perfect condition: > > Front: > - Son Widebody dynamo hub > - Altas 36 holed polished rim > Rear: > - White Industries MI5 chrome > - Altas 36 holed polished rim >

Re: [RBW] Re: New Hubbuhs?

Yea I think those big G-Ones would go good on a Clem also! I covet a HubbaHubba but no have the scratch. C'est la vie. On Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 5:39 PM Chris L wrote: > Looks good! I especially like the color! > > > I was thinking earlier today that I might pick up a set of 60mm G-One >

Re: [RBW] Re: Dropbar width

I was surprised to find that these Nitto RM-013 come in 48 and 52 also, but then i found these curious statements: 7 Flare; These bars do not have a traditional curve. Length 46cm from bar-end to bar-end (40cm from drop to drop) 48cm (43cm from drop to drop) 52cm (46cm from drop to drop) So the

Re: [RBW] Bombadil 68-cm FS or Trade

*drool* man I wish I had the scratch to acquire this. Good luck on the sale. -Jim Austin, TX. On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 9:09 PM a spens wrote: > > Hi Riv-Folks, > > Going to put my 68- Bombadil up for sale. It has a bit of the expected > beausage and is otherwise in terrific working order. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

The only bike I have that I think sucks without discs is my 90s Burley tandem. On Mon, Apr 1, 2019, 08:38 Jonathan D. wrote: > As a reminder Grant was open to discs but the Riv team didn’t want them on > this bike. I really admire their commitment to their vision and mission. > It is what makes

[RBW] Drop Bar Fans: anyone tried the 50cm So Bar?

If 48cm Noodles are just not wide enough, there's this: https://www.sim.works/products/so-bar?variant=12605701783653 Comes in black and silver, obviously, I'd be interested in the silver version. Anyone tried it? It's a little more traditional and less bendy than a Noodle. But still, looks

Re: [RBW] Re: Buy a Clem (from Rivendel) and get a $750 store credit(!)

It does seem they're going to the well quite a bit. I don't know what it's going to take to get the business on more solid footing but continuing to make these sort of appeals seems like it's probably going to have diminishing returns each time it's tried. When the previous gen 65s went on sale

Re: [RBW] FS: Yves Gomez 60cm black with extras

CONGRATS! On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 12:54 PM A. Nostuh wrote: > SOLD!! > > -- > 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] Re: Lack of Betty Foys for sale.

Geez. I would have offered them back to the sender before taking them to Goodwill. Then again, I would never take any bike to Goodwill, anyway. Jim On Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at 1:21 PM masmojo wrote: > Reasons why more Betty Foys don't pop up. > First, there probably never really that many to

Re: [RBW] Biking trip in CA?

Or anklebiters ;) On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 4:54 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Everyone knows you meant "yahoos" in the most loving way, Leah, it's like > "knuckleheads". > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Big Clem Ls anyone thinking of selling?

Anyone thinking of parting with their 64/65 Clem L? My dad is having a hip replacement and needs a bike for rehab afterwards per his doctor. He's tall like me, so I can't think of any other bike on the market that would work for him better than a Clem L. He looked at some of my bikes but

Re: [RBW] Whoah! 1 x 12?????

The big question is price. The first year Sram had 12, it was uber expensive. Now I think they've brought out a more affordable 12 speed groupset, but I'm looking for commodity prices like where 9 and 10 are now. I think 11 is just about at commodity levels too, but I don't think 12 speed

Re: [RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

I had to move my bikes around to take out the trash the other night. My Clem stands apart in that regard, it's the only one that has a kickstand. So I can just put it on a blank patch of concrete in my garage and then it supports itself. A useful feature. -Jim On Wed, Oct 31, 2018 at 5:32 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Got a SP hub! Works good.

worked fine for me. On Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 8:35 PM Ash wrote: > Lum, pictures are 404/Not Found.. > > > > On Tuesday, 16 October 2018 11:09:14 UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: >> >> Some pics for looks comparison > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >

Re: [RBW] My wife's request for a bike tour

I would not take my kid riding on US101 or CA1, full stop. Way too much RV and tourist traffic for my tastes. I've done parts in OR and CA and I couldn't wait to get on the back roads. I'd do the ACA Transam route from Oregon to Yellowstone NP if it were me taking my kid. Granted, there is is

Re: [RBW] Therapeutic effects of night riding and eating

What were the bikes used? I see something that looks like a Clem or Apploousa, a green bike of indeterminate origin, and a blue bike with a name ending in Public. On Fri, Oct 12, 2018 at 4:45 PM ascpgh wrote: > The season has set for the rides at the end of the day, my local group > rides are

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

I have one of those basic Specialized models too, cost about $35 and I've had it for 14-15 years, still works fine. It's better at Presta than Schrader, but that doesn't really bother me because my fleet is all Presta. Only thing that's Shrader is the jogging stroller, but I don't jog anyway, so

Re: [RBW] comparison: Marathon vs Compass

I wouldn't think people would compare Marathon Supremes and Compass tires. They really have completely different purposes. I'd take the Marathons 10 times out of 10 if I was touring Central Asia. On the other hand, for a brevet I would take Compass tires 10 times out of 10. For riding mainly

Re: [RBW] Re: Tektro TRP RRL vs. Shimano Tiagra type BRL400 brake levers?

Yea, that fillet brazed stem is sweet! I don't have any bikes that use threadless anymore, but if I did, I'd be wanting to get something like that. On Sun, Sep 9, 2018 at 1:00 PM Lum Gim Fong wrote: > Thanks, Doug! > > Looks real nice! What kind of stem is that? > > Looks like the shim would

[RBW] FS Soma GR v1, complete

For sale: 61cm Soma Grand Randonneur V1 - Complete Low trail 650B frame,good for randonneuring. Designed for front load. Does not come with rack but has multiple attachment points for a front rack. Shimano dynamo hub included. Geometry is here:

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

Keith, Would you be willing to take another picture of the Billie with the stem mount lined up (about 2" forward from where it is in the pic)? On Fri, Sep 7, 2018 at 10:30 AM iamkeith wrote: > Just occurred to me that I had these all sitting out and handy. Here's a > photo showing a 58cm

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

Only guy myself so depending on budget I'd look to Shimano 9 for the > shifter and any number of inexpensive cassette options to clear that part > of the problem up. > > On Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 4:51:21 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote: >> >> The good news about my C

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

That is so true Joe! You don't get the clackety-clack when you are a little off like you did in the days of old. Back when I was rocking my Schwinn Collegiate, there was no question if the gear lever needed a little more trim or not. The feedback was highly audible. Surely I don't hear as well

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

, Sep 5, 2018 at 3:51 PM Jim Bronson wrote: > The good news about my Clem is that I've been riding it a lot more since I > moved. I now live on a busy 4 lane highway with no shoulders, so I was > having to either brave the traffic to get to a side street or trail, or put > the bik

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

The good news about my Clem is that I've been riding it a lot more since I moved. I now live on a busy 4 lane highway with no shoulders, so I was having to either brave the traffic to get to a side street or trail, or put the bike on the car, which I hate to do if I'm just going out for a fun

Re: [RBW] Re: The Silver Hubs

g this >>> was going to be my next attempt (haven't do so yet), but I will say that I >>> have no idea if it is actually going to work on a Silver hub and if it is >>> indeed steel. If you buy one, let us know how it works out! >>> >>> On Wednesda

Re: [RBW] PSA: sweet frame for tall person

I had one of those cream 68s back in the mid '00s. Never built it up, and sold it for $800 to a list member. I regret that now, but oh well. On Sun, Aug 26, 2018 at 8:05 PM 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Sold $1007 > 6th bidder swept in to take

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase

This frame is a good 650b conversion candidate, or Bon Jon Pass with no fenders. Build looks like high quality parts. I'd agree in the $1000-$1500 range, the better the paint, the higher in that range it would be worth. On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 11:09 AM Richard Rios wrote: > I'd say between

Re: [RBW] WTB: Hillborne in Sage Color, 62cm or 64cm

I had a sick wife and a newborn baby then and I just didn't see it soon enough. I would have snapped it up in a second if I had seen it. On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 9:28 PM Kainalu V. wrote: > working link, I think, maybe- > >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: New Campy Veloce 10s Rear Derailleur, Cog Set, Chain and 50t Chain ring

Is that a short or medium cage rear derailer? On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 1:33 PM Ash wrote: > Price drop! > > 10 speed Campy Veloce Silver Rear Derailleur - $45 (brand new) > 10 speed Veloce Chain - $20 (brand new) > > 13-29 Veloce Cog Set - $25 (practically new) > 50t Veloce 10s Chainring (goes

Re: [RBW] nail polish suggestions

My mustard Clem has a few scratches as well, it's stored in a 1 car garage that is stuffed to the brim. I'm going to follow this thread. On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 12:00 PM Jim S. wrote: > Not for me. To touch up scratches on Rivs. > > I don't want to do the Grant Petersen thing and just put red.

Re: [RBW] WTB: Hillborne in Sage Color, 62cm or 64cm

There was a 64 that came up on the group maybe 1-2 years ago, I was sorry that I missed out on it. On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 9:22 AM Cody Bartz wrote: > Hello all! > > I have followed the group for a while. In 2010, in college, I bought my > first "serious" dependable bike, a Surly Long Haul

Re: [RBW] Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

I'm 6'7" and 300+, although I don't ride a Sam, but rather an older 650b converted Riv with the R559 brakes. I think they work fine. If I felt like I needed to stop more quickly I'd get some Kool Stop pads. If I still lived in Oregon I'd probably look into a bike with discs. I rode my 80s 10

Re: [RBW] Will a microshift R10 short cage derailer wrap a 2 x 32-11 setup?

I'm running 44/28 up front with 11-32 in the back and a Microshift R10 rear derailer. I know it's only rated for 28T, but it works great with the 11-32. I spend close to 99% of my time in the 44. I did use the 28 yesterday a few times for climbing out of some Hill Country river valleys in 95F

Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift 8sp thumbie?

OK that link to the BS-T08 got broken up. Try this link: https://goo.gl/uivj9h -Jim On Fri, Jul 27, 2018 at 1:47 PM Jim Bronson wrote: > While I find the Microshifts less precise than the equivalent Shimano > shifters, I think in practice they work fine. I've never had to

Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift 8sp thumbie?

While I find the Microshifts less precise than the equivalent Shimano shifters, I think in practice they work fine. I've never had to "nudge the pulley" as you say in order to upshift. Occasionally a downshift requires a bit more of a nudge, but it isn't frequent. Most of the time I just use

Re: [RBW] Outside article on CF

What about a carbon fiber frame with a steel fork? You'd shore up the part that arguably has the highest consequence were it to fail, but you could still have all the manufacturing flexibility one gets with carbon fiber, i.e., making frames in strange shapes and so forth. Not to say I'd buy one,

Re: [RBW] Thought I'd share my Appaloosa

You did the 215 miles from Fairfax to Santa Rosa in one day loaded with gear? that seems like a lot... On Sun, Jul 8, 2018 at 10:27 PM nick b wrote: > After I got over my teenage fear of riding bikes and got back on one in my > early 20's I found Rivendell on the internet and lusted over an

Re: [RBW] Randi Jo cap sizing question no response from customer service so asking here

Am I the only one who had to read the whole thread to figure out what we were talking about? On Sat, Jul 7, 2018, 9:57 AM Lum Gim Fong wrote: > No response from them for a couple days and I see no phone on the site so > asking the Randi fans here: > > So I am 23" head size measurement on the

Re: [RBW] OT: handwriting recognition app for iPad or Mac

Office Lens? (requires a Microsoft account) On Fri, Jul 6, 2018 at 11:06 AM 'Deacon Patrick Jones' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > Any suggestions for an Apple ecosystem app that allows me to photograph > pages of longhand (cursive) writing and transcribe that into text? > > With abandon, >

Re: [RBW] Atlantis ~ 1999

What's the orange thing around your lower bottle and the downtube? Keeps it from rattling? On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 11:36 AM frankie garcia wrote: > Happy second owner of this beaut. Adding berthoud saddle and dirt drops > soon. Can’t wait. > > -- > You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

I missed the other post, but surely nobody could be upset about vulgarity towards a man who brags about how he grabs 'em in the, well, you know. Cycling content: I wish the President's motorcade would drive by me when I was riding my Rivendell so I could also flip him off like that lady in DC.

Re: [RBW] J.P. Weigle For Sale

If I had bought this bike, I would have gloated also! On Fri, Jun 22, 2018 at 11:13 AM John G. wrote: > Not to gloat, but I am delighted to have snagged this. Perfect size for > me. I’ll need to move a bike on, but this should be a great brevet bike. > > -- > You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: J.P. Weigle For Sale

If someone bought it from this group, it found a new home in roughly 20 minutes. On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 11:10 AM S. Greco wrote: > Thanks for the interest. > This Weigle has found a new home. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners

[RBW] Other annoying threads

Since the non-political thread seems to be so irritating to people, what other bike related topics do you find irritating? For me it's old parts that provide no real benefit over new parts, but it's supposed to be awesome. I mean sometimes the old stuff is great. I miss shiny silver parts. But

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

I just read all the posts in this thread and it seems there is more arguing whether this thread is or isn't about politics, than there is actual political discussion. Riv content: I own three Rivendells. On Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at 8:16 PM Drw wrote: > I really don’t understand how this is

Re: [RBW] Randonneuring on Rivendells

road grime in the rain before and don't care to repeat the experience. On Tue, Jun 19, 2018 at 9:53 PM Jim Bronson wrote: > I have ridden 23,000 km of brevets on my older Road Standard/Custom. And > a couple hundred KM on my Redwood. I'm now running 650b with Loup Loup > Pass, Te

Re: [RBW] Randonneuring on Rivendells

I have ridden 23,000 km of brevets on my older Road Standard/Custom. And a couple hundred KM on my Redwood. I'm now running 650b with Loup Loup Pass, Tektro R559 brakes, Pacenti PL23 rims. 44/28 up front and 11-32 in the back. 46cm Noodles, Tektro levers, Microshift 10 speed bar ends.

Re: [RBW] Model(s) going away

Where does one find this newsletter? I usually get physical mailings from RBW but haven't seen one since the most recent catalog. On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 7:58 AM Bill Lindsay wrote: > The newsletter pretty unambiguously declared the MIT Hilsen is replacing > the Hillborne, so there will be no

Re: [RBW] Huge Rosco Mixte

"The thread that won't die!!" I suppose all the huge Rosco Mixtes and 64 Clem Ls have been spoken for? I regret not getting one, it would have made my iBert usable when my kid was around a year. As it was, it was hard to get on the bike with my 65 Clem H the iBert was mounted. I tried it on my

Re: [RBW] Re: Austin Ride Recommendations from Downtown?

%2C10097891.4819%2C102739 hope this is helpful! -Jim On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 10:40 AM Jim Bronson wrote: > This place is run by a friend of mine, I recommend it over a b-cycle, > which aren't much fun to ride if you ask me. > > http://mikesbikesandtours.com/ > > W

Re: [RBW] Re: Austin Ride Recommendations from Downtown?

This place is run by a friend of mine, I recommend it over a b-cycle, which aren't much fun to ride if you ask me. http://mikesbikesandtours.com/ When are you coming? On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 10:34 AM Mike Packard wrote: > I agree, the best short ride near downtown is the granite and

Re: [RBW] Hot waxing chains?

'I feel good about it and doing it raises me to a higher level of eccentricity among my friends." Ok, I literally laughed out loud. I thought I was the only person who enjoyed such feelings ;) Oh and I use wet lube if anyone cares. Jim -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Model redundancy: Why not offer only canti/V brakes on all models? Why not offer a 650b on every model?

Why stop with brakes? Maybe Riv should just have one model, all things for all people right? Your choice whether you want to run 23 mm tires or 63 mm tires! One frame tubing spec, one wheel size, for all! Any color you want, as long as it is grilliver? /sarcasm I agree with the poster that

Re: [RBW] Re: WTT :: 68cm Quickbeam for Huge Rosco Mixte

Where have I been? When did Riv produce a huge Rosco? On Fri, May 25, 2018 at 10:56 AM, Amit Singh wrote: > Clem Low = Thumbs Up ! :) > > I like the wheely long wheelbase ... oh gawd. I'm becoming a corny dad > already. > > > On Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 9:00:44 PM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Question

I ran 700x23 Michelin Pro 2/3/4 Race Service Course at 120psi for years, never had any rim failures directly attributable to that. I had a sidewall failure once but i booted the hole with a $20 bill and made it home alright. These were for a go-fast bike I don't have anymore, that had tight

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 60cm Cheviot

I thought for sure if he had posted it on eBay and CL he would ask for a higher price than here and wanted to avoid the embarrassment, but no, it's posted at the same price on CL and less on eBay. I don't understand, but ok. He'd be better off selling it here, since we are all Rivendell

Re: [RBW] My First Rivendell

Are those Paselas that your fine Rambouillet is shorn with? On Fri, Apr 20, 2018 at 8:52 AM, Tommy Patterson wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I bought my first Rivendell used at a small shop in western NC a month > back and I love it! The price was too good to be true

Re: [RBW] IRD 8-speed [13-40] Wide Range Cassette

When choosing a wide range casette - I would look at percentage jumps rather than tooth jumps. The 17 to 21 jump sounds like a pretty big one, percentage wise speaking. A 4 tooth jump is much larger in the higher gears than the lower gears, percentage wise. $0.02 and YMMV. I also echo the

Re: [RBW] Quick & cheap solution to clear the front derailleur clamp to mount a bottle cage

I've never had a water bottle mount interfere with a derailer mount. Perhaps this is a feature of smaller frames? My Rivendells are 68, 68 and 65 cm. On Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 10:03 AM, tc wrote: > I wish Riv, and other companies, would ship their bikes with longer bottle > cage

Re: [RBW] First pedestrian killed by autonomous car

Good point Tim. If I knew an automated car was programmed to stop for a cyclist regardless of the overall traffic situation, it would be more tempting to seize the initiative to cross the intersection before it did. Not that I would, but anyway. On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 11:15 AM, Tim Butterfield

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