[RBW] Re: WTPF - Nitto Noodle, Albastache, and 70mm Tallux stem

I am really, really sorry folks! Some very bad life stuff, and then the holidays happened and I honestly just dropped the ball on this. :( It's my fault, I should have done better. I'll post again in a few days and open this stuff back up to takers. Please forgive my dropping the ball. On

[RBW] WTPF - Nitto Noodle, Albastache, and 70mm Tallux stem

(WTPF = Want To Pay Forward) In this case - the people here have been so kind and helpful I'd like to give back. I have as spare parts 2 Nitto handlebars - a Noodle and and Albastache - plus a 70mm Tallux stem. They're free for the asking; I just ask you cover shipping. -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB new Rivendell saddle or other saddle with proper bag loops

Eh, I don't think the loops on the Acorn Large Saddlebag will reach my rails. :( I have the old, 2016-era Rivendell stock saddle with the weird ovular loop on the back; it's not wide enough to use as loops for this bag (or maybe any bag) and it also blocks things. On Friday, December 15,

[RBW] WTB new Rivendell saddle or other saddle with proper bag loops

Looking for a cheap saddle with proper bag loops - the new Rivendell one or perhaps one of the V-O ones that have loops. Hopefully someone's got a saddle they don't use or didn't work for their body that they'll let go cheapish! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Did anyone get one of the new Acorn Bags yesterday?

My wife and I each have a "Boxy Rando" bag from back in 2016, during the time when they used snaps and didn't put their logo patch on the bags. We love those bags, and it was time for me to get a bag for the back of my bike, instead of using my Ortlieb panniers. So I waited for the Large

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

Man just USE your bikes! I read this blog post a while ago and was like "WTF, people will drop a minimum of 2.5k on a bike and not ride it!?!? - must be NICE to have that kind of cash!" Bikes are meant to be ridden. Rivendells will stand up to just that; they're very much made for it. And

[RBW] Did anyone get one of the new Acorn Bags yesterday?

I got one of the new Acorn Bags "large saddlebags" yesterday when they became available. Did anyone else get any of the new bags? I'm excited to check this one out when it arrives! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Do V-O's thumb mounts 100% for sure work with Silver-1 shifters?

Since I'm too impatient to wait for V-O's email response ( :D ) - can anyone confirm 100% (i.e., from personal experience) if V-O thumb mounts ( https://velo-orange.com/collections/shifters-1/products/vo-thumb-shifter-mounts-22-2-23-8 ) work with Rivendell's Silver-1 barend shifters without

[RBW] Re: WTB Riv thumb shifter mounts or IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc.

or the cables fraying, or "my dog ate my >>> shifters and now they're junk... what crappy shifters, one star !" People >>> are nuts. >>> >>> $15 shipped https://www.ebay.com/itm/224487667033 >>> >>> On Saturday, November 25, 2023

[RBW] Re: WTB Riv thumb shifter mounts or IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc.

cables fraying, or "my dog ate my >>> shifters and now they're junk... what crappy shifters, one star !" People >>> are nuts. >>> >>> $15 shipped https://www.ebay.com/itm/224487667033 >>> >>> On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 2:42:47 

[RBW] Re: WTB Riv thumb shifter mounts or IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc.

People > are nuts. > > $15 shipped https://www.ebay.com/itm/224487667033 > > On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 2:42:47 PM UTC-5 modemm...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Anyone? :) >> >> On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 8:53:03 PM UTC-5 Jon Craig wrote: >>

[RBW] Re: WTB Riv thumb shifter mounts or IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc.

Anyone? :) On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 8:53:03 PM UTC-5 Jon Craig wrote: > Basically looking for a way to get my Silver barend shifters off my > barend! Riv thumb mounts, the IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc etc etc. > My budget's limited, so I'm hoping someone has something t

[RBW] WTB Riv thumb shifter mounts or IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc.

Basically looking for a way to get my Silver barend shifters off my barend! Riv thumb mounts, the IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc etc etc. My budget's limited, so I'm hoping someone has something that'll do this laying around they'll let go cheap! -- You received this message because you

[RBW] WTT: (my) Nitto Noodle for (your) Nitto 132 Rando bar (44cm width, preferably)

As the title says, I'm hoping to arrange a trade for my Nitto Noodle handlebars, for Nitto 132 Rando bars, 44cm width, preferably. It seems I'm going to have to try lots of bars so I may as well do it as cheaply as possible. :D -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

Eh, I'm really thinking of going back to a drop bar of some sort - there's 1000 of them out there, and it seems ones with shallower drops and mid to high flare are going to make the drops usable. And I probably want something with a longer ramp for even more position variability.

[RBW] YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

I have a 2016 Sam, from the batch of completes that year. I love the bike, and now that I'm riding a lot more (my wife was gifted with being able to ride again after not being able to for years; she has a '16 Sam too), I swapped bars from the stock (Nitto Noodle) to an Albastache. The

[RBW] Re: Has anyone else tried the new Riv seat?

Huh - I'm curious. Did you ever have the black plastic one they included with the 2016 Sam completes? If so, how does it compare? On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:41:29 PM UTC-5 Tom Goodmann wrote: > Riv shipment just delivered, including the new seat, which I mounted right > away for a

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

nts sold by Riv for >>>> that exact purpose, which you must be familiar with but I’ll link here >>>> anyhow: https://www.rivbike.com/products/z558mz-cnv-oialk. Paul used >>>> to sell adapters for their Thumbie mounts, but they are neither 1. cheap >>>

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

ld require some scrounging. > > Jay Lonner > Bellingham, WA > > Sent from my Atari 400 > > On Nov 11, 2023, at 8:13 AM, Jon Craig (Vendraen) > wrote: > > So what options exist for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to > thumbies? That don't cost a fortune -

[RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

So what options exist for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies? That don't cost a fortune - $60-$70 per shifter seems just crazy honestly. Is there anything more reasonable? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Bag options on an Albastache bar?

terference with the brakes >>>>> or >>>>> grips that I recall and the saddle loop strap spacing pretty much fits >>>>> within the same space. Maybe if you have enough room to offset the bag >>>>> below the levers like I would with a tall frame you may have

[RBW] Bag options on an Albastache bar?

So I'm wondering what my options are for bags on an Albastache setup. I currently have a Mark's rack with an Acorn Bags boxy Random, but I'd rather run something like a Ron's Bikes Fabio's Chest. Has anyone done this? Is it possible?!?!? :) -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

I'm surprised these haven't been mentioned here (or at least I haven't SEEN them mentioned!) - but Acorn Bags are very, very nice! We just got ours in

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB Mark's rack!

Hey, super helpful - thanks! :) We got an M18 ordered for her yesterday from our LBS that we have the credit at. Yay @ "free" rack! (Acornbags order arrives today...) On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 12:32:28 AM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > I have an M18 on my blue Sam and it fits perfectly. Got

[RBW] Re: WTB Mark's rack!

Hmm, can anyone confirm that rack works on a Sam w/o committing acts of metal violence? -- 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: WTB Mark's rack!

Would be nice if we were that privileged that it were that easy but $5,200 for 2x Sams + the prior bikes not selling quickly + my Marks rack @ retail price + the cost of the Acorn bags mean we need to save a bit on the Marks for her... :( On Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 9:54:22 AM UTC-4, Deacon

[RBW] Re: WTB Mark's rack!

Anyone? :) On Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 2:55:06 PM UTC-4, Jon Craig wrote: > > I'm looking to buy a Mark's rack for my wife's Sam - I got mine at retail > and we both just ordered boxy randos from acornbags.com so she needs a > rack for hers. :D > > I'm sure the RBW bun

[RBW] WTB Mark's rack!

I'm looking to buy a Mark's rack for my wife's Sam - I got mine at retail and we both just ordered boxy randos from acornbags.com so she needs a rack for hers. :D I'm sure the RBW bunch can help us out! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice - where would you turn to, to try to sell non-Rivvy bikes?

listings elsewhere? > > ~pb > > > > On Monday, June 27, 2016 at 4:20:00 AM UTC-7, Jon Craig wrote: > >> So, buying a Sam for me and a Sam for the wife, before selling Our Other >> Bikes(tm) was painful financially, but Sams are available when they're >> avai

Re: [RBW] Seeking advice - where would you turn to, to try to sell non-Rivvy bikes?

paceline.com goes to a medical supply company... On Monday, June 27, 2016 at 11:08:58 AM UTC-4, Eric Daume wrote: > > The paceline.com forums has a very active buy and sell sub forum. > > Eric > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice - where would you turn to, to try to sell non-Rivvy bikes?

I haven't made use of it > myself. Seems a bit more MTB oriented, but there are other categories with > plenty of listings. > > /Jeremy > > On Monday, June 27, 2016 at 4:20:00 AM UTC-7, Jon Craig wrote: >> >> So, buying a Sam for me and a Sam for the wife, before sell

[RBW] Seeking advice - where would you turn to, to try to sell non-Rivvy bikes?

So, buying a Sam for me and a Sam for the wife, before selling Our Other Bikes(tm) was painful financially, but Sams are available when they're available, and they were at A1 (our local Riv dealer, thankfully we have one!) .. .so we bought them. But now our old bikes need sold - and the only

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

Well, A1 happened to have a Mark's in stock. Now they don't. :D -- 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: Sam with 'staches?

and rewrapped > it in the other direction so the cut was covered. Still going strong for 6 > or 7 years and comfy. I just use saddle goop on it occassionally ( > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/goo13-big.htm). > > Enjoy your Sams. > John > > On Friday, June 24

[RBW] Re: A bit offtopic discussion of RivBike's shipping times

had to cost them $45 to ship it, so they lost money (they > turned around and lowered the price so no one else could do that) > > On Friday, June 24, 2016 at 9:31:04 AM UTC-5, Jon Craig wrote: >> >> ... >> >> "Free shipping" is an illusion. It's not fr

[RBW] Re: A bit offtopic discussion of RivBike's shipping times

"What he said" + more.: As the co-owner of a small business (a ton smaller than Rivendell!) I read this thread with a little horror. I know a lot of non-business owners think owning a business is some magic that makes shipping cheap; some "consumers" even believe shipping is FREE if you own a

[RBW] Re: Sam with 'staches?

ustard Brown, I have a set sitting around > for such-a-deal. I bought it for my daughter's bike and the color wouldn't > work at all. > I looked at it seriously for my Raleigh this time, but bought more antique > brown. > > On Friday, June 24, 2016 at 8:53:53 AM UTC-5, Jon

[RBW] Re: Sam with 'staches?

Good to know, thanks! Perhaps I'll do leather tape then. The look is fantastic. -- 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: Sam with 'staches?

Wow - that does look nice! :) Question about leather bar tape - how long does it last? I can't fathom dropping $70 on bar tape if it has to be replaced as often as the cotton stuffs! On Friday, June 24, 2016 at 9:21:48 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: > > Just wanted to add something cool. My

[RBW] Re: Sam with 'staches?

n Paul > thumbies with Brooks bar wrap. I love this set-up and enjoy having the > shifters at my finger( thumb )tips. > Jon > > On Friday, June 24, 2016 at 4:28:59 AM UTC-6, Jon Craig wrote: > >> How many out there installed a 'stache bar (Mous or Alba!) on their Sam? >&g

[RBW] Re: Sam with 'staches?

Did you relocate the shifters when you were in 'stache configuration? On Friday, June 24, 2016 at 8:25:29 AM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > I did. It worked great. I have since moved to noodles to make my Sam feel > more roady and have less overlap with my other bikes, which all kind of err > on the

[RBW] Re: Sam with 'staches?

:28:59 AM UTC-5, Jon Craig wrote: >> >> How many out there installed a 'stache bar (Mous or Alba!) on their Sam? >> Did you keep the existing bar-end shifters? Or move them to the stem or >> downtube? I'd love to see pics of different setups - and more importantly

[RBW] Re: Another new Appaloosa

I agree with Bill. Nice bike, terrible picture. :D -- 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

[RBW] Sam with 'staches?

How many out there installed a 'stache bar (Mous or Alba!) on their Sam? Did you keep the existing bar-end shifters? Or move them to the stem or downtube? I'd love to see pics of different setups - and more importantly hear about how well they worked out and what you like/liked and/or

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

Only a very few Nitto products are carried by QBP. One of the front racks is for canti bikes only, and the other, not sure if it would fit. Only Rivendell is allowed to sell the Mark's, since the Mark it's named for... is a Rivendell employee. :D On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 9:08:22 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

That's good - but again - I have a huge credit at a LBS so anything from QBP (inc. VO stuff) is "free" to me. That's the problem. But the V-O rack just would not work. Ah well. On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 8:55:45 AM UTC-4, Minh wrote: > > > And as far as cost, i've seen Mark's racks trade

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

Eh, it wasn't the best decision we've ever made. But, Sams are available in the quantities they're available in, and basically only once a year. Bicycling together is an important fun/bonding activity for my wife and myself, and our prior bikes were not proving to be the fun, carefree

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

: > > > > On 06/23/2016 06:57 AM, Jon Craig wrote: > > > > I'll just use the rear rack for now, and perhaps wait until a Mark's > > rack doesn't seem expensive. > > Perhaps if you check on prices for a custom rack... > -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

Well that was a disaster. :D Yeah, the VO constructeur front rack won't work on a Sam, at least not for someone with my level of skills (admittedly next to nil!) The shape of the tang just doesn't work. It's got that down-bend in it, that when placed through the brake caliper, causes the

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

but > good luck! > > On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 8:40:43 AM UTC-4, Jon Craig wrote: >> >> O_o >> >> Sounds advanced. >> >> I'll see how it looks/works/feels "stock" first. >> >> On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 8:37:00 AM UTC-4,

Re: [RBW] Re: How hot is your town?

Yeah that's pretty dry. Makes things feel not-as-bad though 100 is still fairly nasty. Karachi... Pakistan? Seems like that would be a hell hole for lots more reasons than just the climate. On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 9:33:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > It's at 41% right now, if WU

Re: [RBW] Re: How hot is your town?

It's dry in NM though isn't it? (I'm from California originally and have been to the Mojave desert often. 110 there isn't as bad as 90 is here - humidity sucks!) On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 9:25:35 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > 104 outside my door yesterday afternoon, but only briefly,

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

O_o Sounds advanced. I'll see how it looks/works/feels "stock" first. On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 8:37:00 AM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > You could also use the surly hardware with the vo constructeur to go > laterally to the midfork eyelets and cut off the tang altogether. -- You received

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

t; connected to the fork crown with a tange, so it's not laterally reinforced. > The rack was designed with small rando bags in mind. > > On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 7:42:44 AM UTC-4, Jon Craig wrote: >> >> According to V-O's site they come pre-drilled now. Yeah, I don't w

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

According to V-O's site they come pre-drilled now. Yeah, I don't want to try to drill steel. :D It comes with the daruma as well, so if I need it, it's there. BTW - Sam's brake bolt comes in through the back of the crown rather than bolting through the front - it's an odd bolt. I wonder if

[RBW] General Sam praise, etc...

So I know I'm basically preaching to the choir here and there's nothing I can or will say that hasn't been said, but I figure the Sam and Rivendell in general can always use more voices saying "THESE ARE GOOD BIKES AND PEOPLE SHOULD LOOK AT THEM AND PROBABLY BUY

[RBW] Re: How hot is your town?

It's been relatively hot here in Lafayette, IN. Upper 80s to low or mid 90s, with heat indices/"real feels" into the high 90s and even lower 100s. A couple days so far with real temps nearing 100. And it's not even July yet! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

Welp, I'll find out later this week if it works. :D I have a large credit at one of my LBS's so I ordered up a VO constructeur front rack to try out. Hopefully it'll fit easily enough. On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 8:43:44 AM UTC-4, Jon Craig wrote: > > Has anyone installed a V-O constr

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

Has anyone installed a V-O constructeur front rack onto a Sam? -- 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 Sam-haver with rack questions!

The reason I don't have any specifics is that I am literally trying to compile a list of *all the front racks that fit without bodging, and that are cheaper than Nitto.*$5,200 is a lot of money; our budget is blown for a while, so this won't be a soon-purchase. I just want to know what

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

Nittos are just way, way, way too expensive. On Friday, June 17, 2016 at 10:12:19 AM UTC-4, Ryan Thompson wrote: > > I have a Cheviot, which has the same brake setup as your Sam, and use > Mark's Nitto Rack with a Wald basket. Can't go wrong as the rack was > specifically developed for

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

; > On Friday, June 17, 2016 at 9:44:22 AM UTC-4, Jon Craig wrote: >> >> "WTB" usually means "Want To Buy." I don't necessarily want to buy one, >> I just want the info on what has worked for people, for future reference. >> Budget is totally deplete

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

"WTB" usually means "Want To Buy." I don't necessarily want to buy one, I just want the info on what has worked for people, for future reference. Budget is totally depleted for now (2x Sams is a lot of money!) On Friday, June 17, 2016 at 9:36:01 AM UTC-4, Howard Hatten wrote: > > Jon >

[RBW] New Sam-haver with rack questions!

So, last Saturday I finally bought a Sam (55, blue, noodle)! (BTW A1 Cyclery in Indianapolis rocks!) (And truth be told, I'm now a 2-Sam household as on