I've tried the lot and like the Berthoud and Rivet saddles best. The Mente
however didn't work for me and I gave it away. I suspect I was not upright
enough. For a wider upright saddle my favorite is the Rivet Imogene. I
found it comfortable out of the box. I got the unslotted allroad model.
model Teravail on your Gus, and how do you like? I am looking
> at Honcho 2.6" for my upcoming L Susie.
>
> On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 12:59:48 PM UTC-4, John Philip wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10:02:09 AM UTC-4, Bill Fulford wrote:
>&g
Meant to add that I used a Wavie on my XL using that stem and it's working
out well for me.
On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 12:17:14 PM UTC-4, Andrew Nussbaum wrote:
>
> +1 on the Cigne stem and production bars custom bent by Blacksheep. I have
> a Cigne stem on my Super Grizzly
>
Here's Quickbeam green and a couple of blues.
On Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 10:56:02 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Chauncey just texted me saying that the powder coater is out of the
> near-match to the "sage green" that Joe Bell used for my 2003 custom --
> frame later modified by
On Monday, February 24, 2020 at 5:17:57 PM UTC-5, truegolden wrote:
>
>
> About once I month I cycle about 10 miles each way up north of me to help
> an elderly friend.
>
> On a particularly busy stretch of road
> with a 40mph speed limit
> (but most do at least 50)
> the few cyclists that
On Monday, February 24, 2020 at 5:17:57 PM UTC-5, truegolden wrote:
>
>
> About once I month I cycle about 10 miles each way up north of me to help
> an elderly friend.
>
> On a particularly busy stretch of road
> with a 40mph speed limit
> (but most do at least 50)
> the few cyclists that
Sounds like fun. 6,7,8 works best for me.
John
On Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 2:44:54 PM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow
Haus Bicycles wrote:
>
> Hello Northeast Rivs!
>
> There's been hints at getting something going for people in the northeast
> this year. This is the "official" invite.
Tim, it was great meeting you both and our pleasure hosting you for a night
here in Central New York. I've met and ridden with a number of people from
this group over the years and in every case the experience been memorable
for it's congenial good fellowship. I certainly can add another to
Here's one I mounted on my first generation 64 Bombadil.
On Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 11:19:09 PM UTC-4, ctifusion wrote:
>
> I'm out of town for the 4th but right before we left I got a new Nitto big
> front rack. When I ordered it the site referenced using U-clamps, but I
> figured with all
B Check Peter White
On Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 2:40:44 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Can anyone tell me who makes the bar-end mirror on this Hillborne?
>
> Joe Bernard
> Novato CA.
>
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW
Owners Bunch" group.
Nope quite black when new. They have faded a bit. Here it is along with a
black Carradice bag a few years ago.
On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 7:19:37 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Hmm, that does look the same as the Ebay bag. Were they more dark grey
> than black? That "black" looks nothing
It may well be a black one. Here's a pic of mine. # 0006
On Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 12:53:18 PM UTC-5, WETH wrote:
>
> Please let me know if you have one for sale.
> Thanks,
> Erl
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW
Owners Bunch" group.
To
I started off the year rehabbing two new knees so I got a bit of a slow
start but overall it was a great year. Good times riding with my wife and
sons, meeting up with Pondero and crew on the GAP, enjoying my
granddaughter and all topped off with a grandson born in December.
Here's my
Thanks, yes it is the Nitto lugged post. Works well for me.
On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10:32:46 PM UTC-4, Andrew Patteson wrote:
>
> On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 8:16:39 PM UTC-6, John Philip wrote:
>>
>> Here's one on my 64 Bomba.
>>
>
> Wow, beautiful bike.
Here's one on my 64 Bomba. Scott Felter of Porcelain Rocket does first
class work. Highly recommended.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/14051388838/in/dateposted-public/
There's a shallower compartment on the other side as well. I find the bag
very useful. Today it
Great news Cecily! Timely for me too. I had my left knee replaced August
7 and the second December 4th last year. I did get a bit of riding in
between the two but this second knee is going a bit slower than the first.
I needed a bright spot today. Thanks!
John in Central New York
On
I always love seeing these. Here's my culled images from 2015. They end at
about the time of my first of two knee replacements in early August. I
hope to start riding and shooting in '16 soon.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/albums/72157662817561380
On Sunday, January 10, 2016
see. May you enjoy getting back out there very soon!
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 1:44:53 PM UTC-7, John Philip wrote:
>>
>> I always love seeing these. Here's my culled images from 2015. They end
>> at about the time of my first
Yes 68 Atlantis, 68 Quickbeam, 62 Hunq. Great fun!
On Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 7:13:26 PM UTC-5, Kainalu wrote:
>
> Nice shots, is that Atlantis a 68? We've got matching Quickbeams. And the
> Hunq at 62?, that must be fun to toss around on that good dirt.
> Enjoy the rides!
> -Kai
> Brooklyn
Thanks, love yours as well. Could use a bit of that dry and warm!
On Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 5:18:00 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote:
>
> John, I always love your images. You certainly have an eye. Have a great
> 2016!!
>
> ~Hugh
> On Jan 10, 2016 12:44 PM, "John Phili
Thanks Patrick!
On Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 9:10:05 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Amazing spoons, Liesl and John! Very impressive! (sorry for the extra
post, I forgot to lead with this!).
With abandon,
Patrick
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google
Here's my first three. All worked from spalted maple from the woodpile in
the winter. https://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/sets/72157655860514618
On Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 6:37:05 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote:
I know that there are Hatcheters on this list serve because some of you
reply to me
36 all around 40 rear on the Bombadil.
On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 6:09:31 PM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote:
Related question: 36h or 32h wheels?
rod
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW
Owners Bunch group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop
I'm 6'5 and currently 240#. Like Amit I have a 67 Hilsen and 68 Atlantis.
My Bombadil is a 64 and the Hunq is a 62. The Hilsen rides beautifully
and feels the most lively. I ride it with minimal day loads and I love it.
It feels fast and smooth. The Atlantis was my commuter and now around
Great idea Tom, here's my set:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/sets/72157650504917152/
On Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 6:22:22 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote:
On an even lighter (and possibly less contentious) note than
“bike-flipping”, I recall that last January someone had the excellent idea
Here's a Mark's mounted on my Hunq.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/12822971164/
On Sunday, December 7, 2014 4:02:42 PM UTC-5, BSWP wrote:
Has anyone ever mounted a Mark's Rack to the tops of the fork crown, on
fork crowns that have threaded holes right where the forks would come
I've done this twice using straight struts to the upper eyelets. See here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/15564057929/ A bit fiddely to set
up at first but once done, easy on easy off.
Enjoy that Hunq!
John
On Saturday, November 8, 2014 8:15:14 PM UTC-5, drew beckmeyer wrote:
Hey,
I have a Hunq with the longer proto fork. The HAR does not fit as is but
mounts up fine with a set of Tubus rack extenders. See here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/sets/72157645738420794
On Tuesday, July 8, 2014 2:07:38 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
The Hub Area Rack fits best on
-end position is working for me on
descents, though maybe I just don't go down slippery descents. Usually I'm
trying to get my weight back, not forward, on descents.
On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 7:15 PM, John Philip japhil...@gmail.comjavascript:
wrote:
My experience with the Jones Loop Bar
My experience with the Jones Loop Bar is quite similar. I changed to the
Loop Bar on my 9:ZERO:7 snow bike this winter and it quickly became clear
that pegging my grip at the bar ends wasn't going to work. That position
resulted in little front end control climbing but also a distinct lack of
Like Christopher's but on a Hunqapillar:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/9066200841/
On Monday, April 7, 2014 12:35:59 PM UTC-4, Eric wrote:
I want to install my Nitto Big Front Rack to my Atlantis but I'd like to
avoid using P-Clamps.
My fork has mid-fork eyelets so could I use a
Tallux 12 with Alba. Dirt drop 10 with both Midge and Woodchipper.
On Thursday, April 3, 2014 2:32:29 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
For you experienced dirt drop bar folks, what stem do you run (if possible
in contrast with an Albatross bar)? I have the Tallux 12 cm with my Albas
now. A
Here's a pic where you can see both the Woodchipper and the Midge. I like
them both. For me, all day comfort on the Woodchipper and great control
on the trails with the
Midge. https://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/9477366535/in/set-72157635006896939
On Monday, March 31, 2014 9:48:28 AM UTC-4,
So true Patrick, but you don't have to get very far of the path to be in
the thick of it. We've had more than 130 of snow this season and more in
the woods. I built up a 9:ZERO:7 fatbike four years ago to supplement the
Rivs and get me through our longest season. The bike certainly works best
Not always so glorious;) Tom N. and I rode back to Cumberland. Riv Rally
East
2012…. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/7109411609/in/set-72157629525386656
On Monday, March 3, 2014 7:56:37 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote:
Andy,
Crappy roads again another reason fat tires are optimal. I don't
They are Dia-Compe Knob Grips. aka dummy levers or stoker levers. I got
them from Velo Orange. Cane Creek makes a more lever shaped version.
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 11:41:04 AM UTC-5, truegolden wrote:
John Philip, I really like your cockpit set up and may go a similar
route
Here's a set of the Ergons on Boscos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/7673117838/
On Monday, February 10, 2014 6:19:23 AM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
Cecily, you use the ergon's on Alba's? I'd love to see pictures as I've
considered it myself. I saw someone using those on the drops
Here they are flipped: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/9145249656/ I
liked the forward curve in this position but have changed to Albastsche
which I prefer.
On Thursday, February 6, 2014 6:42:55 PM UTC-5, Conway Bennett wrote:
Captain Conway in Chicago here. I'm an avid reader of the
I tried it for a while on my Atlantis.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/7609435504/ It worked fine although
the inverse lever/canti combo I used was difficult to adjust and was very
mushy. I've since changed to Albastache on this bike. I never much liked
the stem shifters in this
adjustment, too, with their barrels, no?
- Andrew
On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 2:25:42 AM UTC-8, John Philip wrote:
I tried it for a while on my Atlantis.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/7609435504/ It worked fine
although the inverse lever/canti combo I used was difficult to adjust
Here's our Santana set up with Albas front and rear.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/12235116233/ I've had it since the
mid 90s. The rides these days are shorter and flatter as my wife is much
more comfortable on her single and our overall power has decreased. She is
very sensitive to
Sounds a lot like mine and things turned out very well indeed!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/12241381705/
On Friday, January 31, 2014 4:06:03 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
OUCH! Owned!
In reality, he's always begging to go on S24Os, so I expect he'll be game
for a lot of things this
Great pics all...Here's mine. A difficult year but great riding just the
same. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/sets/72157639593326264/
Cheers,
John
On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 9:00:55 PM UTC-5, Meade Anderson wrote:
its hard to pick just a few photos from so many great rides however I
I've also mounted a set of C lines. On Dyads they mounted easily, straight
and true and measure 37mm at 65#. I have about 40 miles on them so far and
I must say they are quite comfortable and do well at smoothing out our
chronically winter damaged roads here in central NY. The fender line is a
I used Nitto hardware on my Bombadil as well and it worked out
fine... http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/8477467738/
On Tuesday, July 30, 2013 4:25:09 AM UTC-4, Christopher Chen wrote:
So, I tried using the clamps. They're really squirrelly.
But I noticed the slots are too wide for a m4
I agree. I never liked the p clamp mount. The Nitto hardware makes for easy on
and off as well. I've mounted the rack on two bikes with only slight
adjustment.
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW
Owners Bunch group.
To unsubscribe from this group
Here's how I did it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/8721851272/in/photostream/lightbox/
On Tuesday, May 7, 2013 12:06:30 PM UTC-4, Rick Houston wrote:
Going to finally put my wife's Betty Foy together, and she wants the front
rack she previously had mounted on her Quickbeam installed on
I like the 50mm BA as well but agree with Bobby they are NOT good in mud.
The last time I rode the CO it was wet and muddy. I ran 50mm Duremes and
was glad for the tread.
On Sunday, February 17, 2013 7:21:05 AM UTC-5, shawn wrote:
I am doing the GAP and CO from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C.
Here's a pic of my 68 Atlantis on the GAP last spring on the Riv Rally.
The tires are 40 mm Dureme The fenders are 60mm Berthoud fitted for 50mm
tires. I chose the 40mm tire for this trip because... I just had a
feeling:) I was glad for the extra clearance. I had to stop on the CO on
the
Here it
is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/7109411767/in/set-72157629525386656
On Monday, February 18, 2013 8:42:53 AM UTC-5, John Philip wrote:
Here's a pic of my 68 Atlantis on the GAP last spring on the Riv Rally.
The tires are 40 mm Dureme The fenders are 60mm Berthoud fitted
I was able to mount the Big Rack to my Bombadil using Nitto hardware
skipping the p clamps:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/8477467738/in/photostream
On Wednesday, February 13, 2013 10:35:25 PM UTC-5, Scot Brooks wrote:
Here are some images showing the fitment. The rack is perfectly
I have both a 68 Atlantis and a 64 dtt Bombadil. I'm 6'5 238#. I've
ridden both bikes with the same loads, same bags, same racks and in the
case of this large frame it's very clear the Bombadil handles the load much
better. On the Atlantis I can feel the head tube twisting and the frame
52 matches
Mail list logo
