[RBW] Hunting Unicorns

Greetings. Does anyone happen to have a 56 cm Bombadil or 54 cm Hunqapillar frame gathering dust somewhere? I sold my Hunq a few years ago and haven't stopped regretting it. Many thanks, Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: PSA 58cm Rivendell Custom 26"

Poor guy's been trying to sell this bike for the past year or two - it's been popping up fairly regularly. I've been in touch with him in the past; the frame essentially is a custom-made All Rounder that looks to be in good shape. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA On Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 3

[RBW] Re: Paint curing and seat post bolting

Thanks for the input. As it happens, the seat binder bolt was included with the frame - just took a bit of looking around inside the box to find it. Now, it's just a matter of discipline to keep from building it up before the paint stops "curing." Many thanks, Kevin Lindsey Alex

[RBW] Paint curing and seat post bolting

s returned without a seat post binder bolt. Before I make multiple trips to Home Depot for the correct one, can someone tell me what they've used? If memory serves, it's an M5 of some kind, but I can't recall exactly which. Many thanks, Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA -- You received this messa

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

er models), expect some pretty firm push-back. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA On Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 11:36:24 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > If Grant were to put a 26" wheeled All Rounder on the market again, I > wonder if that might not help initiative a return to marke

[RBW] Re: Tire Recommendations for an All-Rounder

In later versions, some of the larger sizes took 700c, but mine sports 26-inch wheels. Thanks, Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA On Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 8:24:35 PM UTC-5, Ian Dickson wrote: > > Did the All-Rounder take 26" tires? > > On Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at

[RBW] Tire Recommendations for an All-Rounder

loads, and am looking for something moderately fast. Thanks, Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA -- 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-ow

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA - 1997 All-Rounder on Bay Area CL (not mine)

Carl - Looks like a great bike. Congratulations. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA On Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 1:00:11 AM UTC-5, tuolumne bikes wrote: > > Thanks all and especially to Paul, the OP, and to Bill for his restraint. > The bike is in great shape and lighter and zippi

[RBW] PSA - 1997 All-Rounder on Bay Area CL (not mine)

on the Bay Area Craigslist; given how quickly these get snapped up, I figured someone in the group might be interested. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: New bike woes - Albatross bars and Brooks B17 Special saddle

Brooks seats. I solved this problem by gradually dumping all my Brooks saddles and replacing them with Rivet Imogenes, which are flat, relatively wide, extremely well made, and beautiful, to boot. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: PSA - 1999 Riv All Rounder

Matt - Very sorry to hear that. It was a good price for what looked like a pretty decent bike. All the best, Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA On Monday, March 18, 2019 at 10:22:43 PM UTC-4, Matt Beecher wrote: > > It was sold to somebody that offered more than the asking

[RBW] Re: PSA - 1999 Riv All Rounder

Matt - FYI, there's a 59cm All Rounder on CL (https://tucson.craigslist.org/bik/d/oro-valley-rivendell-all-rounder-59-cm/6843768754.html) if this one's too small. Just sayin'. :) All the best, Kevin On Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10:46:15 AM UTC-4, Matt Beecher wrote: > > Lol. I have similar

[RBW] Re: PSA - 1999 Riv All Rounder

Matt - I'll take you up on your offer. Please PM me if it turns out that the All Rounder is either too small or otherwise doesn't meet your expectations. All the best, Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA On Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10:46:15 AM UTC-4, Matt Beecher wrote: > > Lol. I have s

[RBW] Re: PSA - 1999 Riv All Rounder

Matt - That was painful. An All-Rounder in that size has been my grail bike for a number of years now; you must have barely beaten me to the punch. Are those wheels 650B or 700c? All the best (actually, I'm hoping you rot in hell), Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA On Thursday, March 14, 2019

[RBW] Re: dogs on Rivs

As someone who really loves dogs but who recently took an unexpected header on a slick wooden bridge, I'd also recommend that you think about how a dog in as basket would fair in a crash. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 1:46:28 PM UTC-4, Jim S. wrote: > &g

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar fender options

You might also want to consider wooden fenders. I bought a pair for my Hunq from Woody's (https://www.woodysfenders.com/) and he has plenty of experience fitting out Rivendell bikes with wide tires. His stuff looks great and appears to hold up very well. Best regards, Kevin Lindsey

[RBW] Re: WTB: 57-59cm All Rounder Frame

's had it for at least that > long. Strange way to run a bike shop. Have you been there? Does he have a > big warehouse to store all those bikes? I envision something like I see on > American Pickers. > > On Monday, December 10, 2018 at 6:24:52 PM UTC-8, Kevin Lindsey wrote: >> &g

[RBW] Re: WTB: 57-59cm All Rounder Frame

p?ID=3804 > > Pretty high asking price last time I checked, which was 2011. > > jim m > walnut creek, ca > > On Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 1:05:41 PM UTC-8, Kevin Lindsey wrote: >> >> A bit of a long shot here, but does anyone happen to have a 57 or 59cm >> All Rou

[RBW] WTB: 57-59cm All Rounder Frame

A bit of a long shot here, but does anyone happen to have a 57 or 59cm All Rounder frame that's looking for a new home? If so, please PM me and let's chat. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&q

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar

of any distance. It'll also pack stuff better than a 49er's mule. If I could make one recommendation: give thought to buying a Jones Loop bar (https://www.jonesbikes.com/h-bars/); it's the perfect handlebar for the Hunq. All the best, Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA On Sunday, November 18, 2018

[RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

The All-Rounder. It's what first turned me on to Rivendell back in the day, but at the time I couldn't begin to afford one. Now I can, but they're nowhere to be found. The Bleriot. I've got one, and believe it's the best riding bike Riv has produced. It's a pity they stopped making them.

[RBW] Re: Riv riders going on Lancaster Covered Bridge Classic?

John - I'm registered, but it might interfere with a developing family event, so my presence there is still not certain. However, if I can break clear and go, I'll be riding my AHH. Hope to see you there. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA On Friday, August 3, 2018 at 9:58:38 PM UTC, JohnS wrote

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Commuting

change of clothes and other commuter necessities. Rivs have always been built for this kind of role; consider skimming Ebay and Craiglist for one of the older models - the Bleriot is one of my favorites - which can sometimes be had for a very reasonable price. Good luck. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria

[RBW] Re: Quick Ride in Santa Cruz While Travelling for Work

Thanks for the pictures. I graduated from U.C. Santa Cruz in 1979 but spent all the intervening years on the east coast; any photos of the hills and live oaks out there bring back tons of memories. Kevin On Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 3:20:45 AM UTC, Collin A wrote: > > Its a quickie, but I

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

Is my edition missing a page or two, or has Riv dropped the Hunqapillar from the lineup? I don't see it listed anywhere in the new catalog. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 3:05:09 PM UTC-4, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Just got th

[RBW] Re: Finished Hunqapillar Build

Very nice. How does the high handlebar bag (high, as opposed to one that sits lower down on a front rack) affect your Hunq's handling? I found that it made mine surprisingly squirrelly. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA On Friday, March 30, 2018 at 11:28:47 AM UTC-4, Conway Bennett wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 62-65cm Riv frame

...and, apparently, on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/142718687948?vectorid=229466=1=142718687948=true Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA On Monday, March 12, 2018 at 5:33:58 AM UTC-4, Kevin Lindsey wrote: > > For what it's worth, a lovely 62 cm Hunqapillar just showed up on > C

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 62-65cm Riv frame

For what it's worth, a lovely 62 cm Hunqapillar just showed up on Craigslist: https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/rivendell-hunqapillar-bicycle/6527315651.html All the best, Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA On Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 10:56:37 AM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: > > A

[RBW] Interesting 56 cm Sam Hilborne frame on Ebay (not mine) - $375.00 OBO

It has a couple of dents, but looks to be a really lovely frame at a really attractive price. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Sam-Hillborne-Touring-Randonneuring-Trail-Frameset-56cm-/192462979032?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: FS: RIvendell Bleriot 55cm

I still have my 57 and commute on it regularly. For my money, the Bleriot was one of the best riding bikes Rivendell has ever produced - comfortable, nimble, room for wide tires, and really beautiful - and it's a pity they don't make it anymore. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA USA On Friday

[RBW] Re: I'll be at Riv and need some suggestions about the local area

, and the headlands offers the classic view of it all (bridge, city, ocean, everything). And, yes, Rivendell is a hoot. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA On Monday, February 12, 2018 at 8:14:58 PM UTC-5, REC wrote: > > If this is too off topic, I'm sure the moderator will delete. I know a

[RBW] Re: Jones Bar on a Clem H, Appaloosa, or Yves Gomez?

Ah. Perfect. I knew there had to be something like that out there somewhere but, until now, was too lazy to track it down. I'll shoot VO an order in the morning. Many thanks, Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 7:00:14 PM UTC-5, Jeremy Till wrote: > > Velo

[RBW] Re: Jones Bar on a Clem H, Appaloosa, or Yves Gomez?

I've been looking at the Loop for my Hunqapillar, but can't figure out how to get it onto a quill stem. I'm assuming you can't do that for a Loop, but how did you guys replace your stems with threadless ones? Thanks, Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 1:07:01 PM

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

I have two and a half (a Bleriot, a Hunq, and a Homer on order - three and a half if you include my wife's Hilsen), but would sorely tempted by a 700c All Rounder if such ever became available. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 3:21:26 AM UTC-5, drew wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Roadini as commuter?

Patrick - Although my normal commute is via a Rivendell (Hunq or Bleriot), I'll often take one of my road bikes ('73 Pugeot PX-10 or Moots) and they work fine. Couple of caveats, though: a) I load my clothes and other items in a backpack, not in a pannier; b) My route is entirely on pavement;

[RBW] Re: FS Baggins Handlebar bag. Choose my adventure. Buy my handlebar bag OR make me buy a rack.

How do the F-15/bag combination affect the handling and stability of the bike? I bought an Acorn bag for my Hunqapillar last year and found that it turned that platform of stability into a kind of squirrely ride, even to the point that I could no longer ride hands off. Kevin On Friday,

[RBW] Re: FS-1983/4 Specialized Expedition 58cm. New everything. Compass, nitto, dynamo, etc.

I second that. Much as I love my Hunq and Bleriot, my 1983 Expedition remains my favorite ride. Very comfortable, reasonably light, and a classic bike that, for what it's worth, gets lots of comments. Only thing a potential buyer should keep in mind is that they run large; my PBH is 87.5

[RBW] Re: Front Rack for Hunqapillar

t; basket, and custom basket bag) for sale over on the ibob group. with > Rivendell's CONSERVATIVE weight rating you could put 18.5 lbs on your front > end with that. > > On Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 2:29:43 AM UTC-7, Kevin Lindsey wrote: >> >> Not sure how much wei

[RBW] Re: Slipping Crank Arms

All - Thanks for the well-informed help. No, I've never greased the spindle. I always figured that the crank arms are one of the few parts on a bike that rely heavily on friction to stay in place, so the thought of greasing 'em up never really occurred to me. Given that I've put about a

[RBW] Slipping Crank Arms

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[RBW] Re: Front Rack for Hunqapillar

, for the advice. I'll try the Big Front rack. All the beset, Kevin Lindsey On Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 2:46:53 PM UTC-4, John wrote: > > Ask yourself how much you plan to put in your panniers? Riv says the load > for the Big Front Rack is 30 lbs, and the Hub Area Rack is 7 lbs per

[RBW] Front Rack for Hunqapillar

newer 700c Hunqapillars." Is there an issue with Hunqs and Nitto front racks? What are others using? Many thanks, Kevin Lindsey -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] Re: Brooks "customer service"

You might also want to try Rivet saddles. They're extremely comfortable, prettier (in my opinion) than Brooks, and customer service is fanatically helpful. Kevin On Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 7:35:57 AM UTC-4, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > Unhelpful response to my request for a rivet to

[RBW] Re: Portland to SF?

What exactly is the status of Big Sur? I've been planning to do the SF to LA ride late next year (circa September 2018), and can't seem to find out whether the route is projected to be open. Is it currently closed altogether? Even for bikes? Many thanks, Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA

[RBW] Re: Feeler: WTB Frame for AHH (59 cm) or Atlantis (56 or 58)

Hi Tony. Many thanks for the kind offer. As it happens, I have a Bleriot which essentially is a 650B version of the AHH, so I have a pretty good feel for the Hilsen ride (plus, I tested one at Rivendell a couple of years ago). All the best, Kevin On Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 10:11:19 AM

[RBW] Feeler: WTB Frame for AHH (59 cm) or Atlantis (56 or 58)

Greetings. I'm thinking of swapping out components on my 54 cm Hunq to build up a Hilsen or Atlantis. Still undecided, but I'm wondering whether anyone out there has a 59 cm AHH or 56/58 Atlantis frame gathering dust that they might be willing to sell (or trading for my 54 Hunq (in excellent

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

I have a 54 cm Hunqapillar and carry the big Ortlieb bags on a Nitto Big Back rack. My heels don't come anywhere near the bags. Kevin On Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 1:01:08 PM UTC-4, J Imler wrote: > > Would anyone speak to heel clearance on the Hunq? I've got a rear rack > with side Wald

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Hunqapillar (54 cm) complete bike

I'm 5' 11" and have a 54 Hunq. It fits perfectly; although there have been times when I've wondered whether it's not a bit big. On the other hand, I ride a 57cm Bleriot which also fits really well, a 1983 Specialized Expedition in size 60 which is nearly perfect, and I've cast lustful looks

[RBW] Re: PSA: AHH in tuscon ($1500)

I'm also 5'10" (PBH 87.5 cm, I think), and I believe the preferred AHH for my size is 59. Clearly, this one is made for you. Kevin On Monday, July 10, 2017 at 3:20:17 PM UTC-4, Davey Two Shoes wrote: > > In my search for...well any interesting Riv in my size I came across > this...too big for

[RBW] Re: Saddles destroying my jeans! Advice?

I second the Rivet. I have one on my Hunq and another on a Moots go-fast, and love 'em. They're a bit pricey but comfortable and, so far, no evidence of bleed. Kevin On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 7:31:37 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Rivet. Debbie's great to work with and the saddles

Re: [RBW] Re: Tell me about V-brakes

to that point > was largely that they didn't stop very well, at least with drop bar levers. > > On Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 3:50 PM, Kevin Lindsey <lindse...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> What exactly is "modulation" when applied to brakes? I've seen the word >&g

Re: [RBW] Re: Tell me about V-brakes

What exactly is "modulation" when applied to brakes? I've seen the word used - and have used it myself, truth be told - but never really seen a good definition. Thanks, Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA On Monday, March 27, 2017 at 6:30:27 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > To ad

[RBW] Re: Helpful resources for building a bike at home?

Make friends with the techs at your local bike shop. I've built about a half dozen bikes (including a Hunq) and still get confused. The beauty of bikes - especially the relatively low tech ones that don't have indexed shifting, internal cable runs, etc. - is that they're pretty intuitive;

[RBW] Re: Skyline Drive on 4/23 (Bike Only)

I'm tentatively planning to give it a shot with a couple of my buddies. Not sure whether I'll drag the Hunq out, or try something a bit lighter, given the hills. Kevin On Monday, March 6, 2017 at 12:42:03 PM UTC-5, Minh wrote: > > Hi all, > > Anyone have plans to ride Skyline Drive on 4/23?

[RBW] Re: Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved

I have no experience with the C17 carved, but I just swapped out my Hunqapillar's B17 for a Rivet Pearl. The latter is more comfortable, looks great, and is flat and doesn't rise in back, meaning that I'm no longer sliding forward and constantly having to readjust myself on the seat. Plus,

[RBW] Re: Vintage Expedition vs. AHH and Atlantis

Hmm. That's interesting. I recently passed up an opportunity to buy a 56cm Expedition frame (this after I'd already purchased my 60cm one), and lost much sleep thinking that I should dump the 60 and go for what I had assumed was my perfect size of 56. However, if your 54 fits your 80 PBH,

[RBW] Re: Vintage Expedition vs. AHH and Atlantis

easured center to top. > > On Friday, March 3, 2017 at 3:43:31 PM UTC-5, Kevin Lindsey wrote: >> >> I'm also concerned about the frame size. I bought this one 'cause the >> price was really, really good and the frame was in excellent shape. It's a >> 60cm, and for most

[RBW] Re: Vintage Expedition vs. AHH and Atlantis

You have an Expedition and a Miyata and an AHH? I'm envious. I have the geometries for all of them, but am curious as to the ride differences. If you would, please let us know what you find when you finish your AHH build, i.e. does it handle like an Expedition and, if not, where do you see

[RBW] Re: Vintage Expedition vs. AHH and Atlantis

hoping that this Expedition will fit somehow. Kevin On Friday, March 3, 2017 at 3:39:36 PM UTC-5, Kevin Lindsey wrote: > > Thanks for the info - I'm really looking forward to finishing the > Expedition and taking it out. Already 90% built up, it feels very light > (at least, co

[RBW] Re: Vintage Expedition vs. AHH and Atlantis

love it; > it feels fast and comfortable. > > Dan > > On Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 10:54:55 AM UTC-6, Kevin Lindsey wrote: > >> Greetings. >> I'm in the process of building up a 1983 Specialized Expedition (which is >> a really lovely bike). From a distance, t

[RBW] Vintage Expedition vs. AHH and Atlantis

or she could compare its ride to one of the Rivs? Thanks, Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA -- 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-bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot with Middle Ear Problem?

re out what > the problem was? > > > On Friday, October 30, 2015 at 5:15:19 AM UTC-4, Kevin Lindsey wrote: >> >> Not yet. I'll probably take it to one of the local shops (the "Bicycle >> Pro Shop" on Duke Street in Alexandria has some great bike techs

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

I was chatting with a tech in a local bike shop a couple of days ago and asked him whether he'd ever had a tire explode. He said no, but that from time to time one of the bikes on display in his large downtown (Washington D.C.) store will randomly detonate, typically at night when he's alone

Re: [RBW] Exploding Tires

But once I got wise, no more such problems. > > On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 7:10 AM, Kevin Lindsey <lindse...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> So I inflated the 50mm Schwalbe Marathons on my Hunq to 60 psi (rear) and >> 40 psi (front) last night and wheeled it into the kitche

[RBW] Exploding Tires

So I inflated the 50mm Schwalbe Marathons on my Hunq to 60 psi (rear) and 40 psi (front) last night and wheeled it into the kitchen in preparation for what would have been my morning commute. About twenty minutes later, there was a deafening "bang" from the kitchen; I honestly thought a

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam S24O in the Santa Cruz Mountains

I particularly appreciated the banana slug portrait. As we in the Washington D.C. area face our first winter snow of the season, photos like this take me back to my days at U.C. Santa Cruz, where temperatures were perfect and life was beautiful all the time. Except for finals and midterms.

[RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

I can tell that this is going to be a long-lived discussion. My main route takes me on two relatively popular bike paths, both of which require that the cyclist make a noise before passing. While the bell is a pleasant option, I found that it often doesn't penetrate through to those who are

[RBW] Somewhat OT: Bike Theft Justice

Although slightly off topic, I had to share this news story. If only all bike thefts ended like this one: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dsq_jZiB1_U Happy Holidays, Kevin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

For what it's worth, I just removed a Klickfix system from my Hunqapillar. I found that it caused the bag to sit so high relative to the center of mass that it made the Hunq unstable; I couldn't even ride it hands-off which, considering how stable the Hunq normally is, says a lot. I got in

[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?

John - Most of my riding is on pavement; depending on my commute, about four miles may also be on the packed clay and gravel of the local tow path. I started out with 50mm Schwalbs on my Hunqapillar; the ride was great, the gravel felt like pavement, the pavement felt like silk, etc.

[RBW] High Riding Handlebar Bag

f the bike; I cannot ride it hands off, for instance. I would have thought that the bag would easily attach to my Nitto front rack, but there doesn't seem to be any way to securely fix it there, and I don't want to use bungee cords. Any thoughts? Thanks, Kevin Lindsey -- You received this messa

[RBW] Re: Fantasyland Daydream: Ti "Riv"

Moots, a small firm in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. They make wonderful titanium bikes, and their longest-running model, the Vamoots, rides just like an Atlantis (but is considerably lighter). Kevin On Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 11:51:02 AM UTC-4, Call Me Jay wrote: > > Who would build it?

Re: [RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

I'm registered but, regretfully, will probably bail. The NOAA website is predicting rain and a 70% chance of thunderstorms around Lancaster beginning about 9:00 a.m. on Sunday. I have no desire to repeat my experience from last year's Civil War Century. Although I'll miss the ride (which is

[RBW] Re: Extent of thread chasing necessary on new Riv frame

Bob - The only threads I had to have redone on my Hunq were the fender mounts. The first was problematic (in fact, I snapped a Nitto screw off inside, thinking that I could use it to muscle through the paint instead of tapping it as I should have), so I had the local bike shop (Bicycle Pro

[RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

I'm registered but riding with another group. I'll be on my Hunqapillar and will keep my eyes peeled for other Rivs. Kevin On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 11:13:39 AM UTC-4, JohnS wrote: > > Anyone interested in joining me for the Covered Bridge Metric Century in > Lancaster PA on 8/21? I had

[RBW] Re: Share Hunq Build / pics and ideas?

I'm currently running drop bars on my Hunq and find they work very well. I originally set the bike up with Mustache bars and a Dirt Drop stem; they worked wonderfully and were extremely comfortable, but they were ugly and slow in a high wind (due to the very upright riding posture). Chiefly

[RBW] Re: Share Hunq Build / pics and ideas?

Hi Shoji. What kind of fenders do you have on your Hunq? They look gorgeous. Kevin On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 11:48:42 AM UTC-4, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > > Yes, my Hunqapillar is 48cm (with 559BSD/26" wheels). > shoji > > > On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 11:45:07 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: >> >>

Re: [RBW] OT: Mac OS X to Ubuntu question

Boy, this is indeed off topic. As an alternative, you might simply try installing "Parallels" for OSX. It runs Ubuntu as a virtual machine while leaving OSX intact and still accessible. I run it on my Mac Air and it works flawlessly. Kevin On Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:46:13 AM UTC-4,

Re: [RBW] Re: Trimming a Fender

Ron - That's a pretty neat trick. How did you do that? Kevin On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 9:15:43 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: > > Do you have a front rack? > > > > >

[RBW] Re: Trimming a Fender

Thanks for the excellent feedback. After reading the posts, I took another look at the fender set-up, and still can't really see what it's rattling against. As far as I can tell, it clears the tire and front rack by good margins. I tightened up all associated bolts and screws and will see if

[RBW] Trimming a Fender

I have my Hunq pretty nearly dialed in running perfectly. The only sore spot - and it's not much of one - is that the front SKS Longboard fender rattles. I've tried tightening it up, inserting a leather washer in the hopes that it might dampen the vibrations, etc., and nothing really helps.

[RBW] Re: painted braze on

In theory, yes. In practice, you risk breaking a low-quality bolt if too much of the thread is painted over and the torque necessary to overcome the friction is more than the fastener can bear. Happened to me when I was trying to install a Nitto rack on my Hunqapillar; things were going well

[RBW] Re: Cotton Bar Tape - To Pad, Or Not

I've more or less given up on padding - straight cotton seems to work very well for me, I like the looks, and century-plus rides give me no trouble. This having been said, I ride with my bars more or less at saddle height (so I don't put a lot of weight on the handlebars), and I use padded

[RBW] Re: Lawyers lips and helmets (or: WTB - Peugeot PX-10 fork)

tps://www.1upusa.com/product-quicknutblack.html which will > simplify retightening, and insure a consistent result. I use one on the > tandem because it goes on a roof rack & hence has the front wheel on & off > a lot. > Michael > > On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 8:

[RBW] Lawyers lips and helmets (or: WTB - Peugeot PX-10 fork)

This is on-topic. Aside from being a Riv fanatic, I also love old steel racing bikes. Over the past three months, I rebuilt a 1972 (i.e. pre-lawyer lips) Peugeot PX-10, using all original equipment (Simplex transmission, Mafac brakes, Campy hubs, Brooks Swift, etc.) and took it out for its

[RBW] Re: Cambium C19's?

What're the advantages of the Cambiums over the normal Brooks leather saddles? Thanks, Kevin On Friday, March 25, 2016 at 12:22:17 AM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > Not that ive found. > Someone at Brooks told me it was coming out in 2016. > I sent them an email asking when a sprung version would

[RBW] Re: Any good wheel builders in DC metro?

Jeff - I live in Alexandria and have had three or four wheels built by Bill Mould, who can be found most days at the "Spokes, Etc." shop on Quaker Lane (703-820-2200). The stuff he's built for me has been excellent, and his prices are very reasonable; I've never had spokes adjusted by him, but

Re: [RBW] Re: East Coast Storm - Maryland Trail Conditions

It's a stretch (about 23 miles each way), so I usually do it only about twice a week. However, it's a really pretty ride; even when the weather's against me, I still have an enjoyable commute. Which is more than I can say about your wife's daily trek. Ugh. Can't imagine driving from Tysons

Re: [RBW] Re: East Coast Storm - Maryland Trail Conditions

to Gallows Road, then ride Gallows into Tysons. Hope this helps. Kevin On Friday, February 26, 2016 at 8:44:24 PM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > Great story Dave, I can picture that to! :) > > Kevin what is your route to go from Mount Vernon to Tysons? > > On Fri, Feb 26, 201

[RBW] Re: East Coast Storm - Maryland Trail Conditions

My commute this morning was uphill and into the wind from Mount Vernon to Tysons Corner. It was brutal but, boy, what a great ride home later that afternoon: downhill and a 15-20 mph tailwind virtually the whole way. Didn't know a Hunqapillar could go that fast. Kevin On Friday, February 26,

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

Jeez. I thought I was the only one who installed that bottle cage upside down. For what it's worth, it works upside down; you just have to kind of wrestle the bottle in and out a bit. Works a whole lot better, however, when it's properly installed. Kevin On Saturday, January 23, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub (It works!)

thus "gear ring." On Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 11:28:19 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > What is a "gear ring"? > > On 01/09/2016 11:21 AM, Kevin Lindsey wrote: > > After much delay, I finished my wife's Hilborne and gingerly tested the > 11-speed-to-10-s

Re: [RBW] Re: Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub (It works!)

After much delay, I finished my wife's Hilborne and gingerly tested the 11-speed-to-10-speed hack. Much to my surprise, it works. Removing one of the gear rings keeps the spacing correct, so the transmission thinks it's still got eleven gears in the back, but the now-10-speed cluster fits

Re: [RBW] Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub

Like most things in life, the 11-speed issue started out as a simple thing: in this case, a request from my wife for indexed shifting, as she wasn't sure she'd be comfortable taking one of her hands off the brakes to make the shift with bar ends or downtubes. Fine, no problem, except no one

[RBW] Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub

I'm building a Sam for my wife and bought a complete Shimano 105 11-speed STI group for it. Without thinking, I ordered a 650B wheel from Rivendell, only to find that it's a ten-speed hub. Now, I know there are spacing issues with STI shifters, but I'm wondering what would happen if I simply

[RBW] Re: Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub

cog that > isn't there, but it also means you are using the "right" 10 positions. > > I would definitely try it out before electing to rebuild a wheelset. > > best > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 9:38:41 AM UTC-8, Ke

[RBW] Who has a Hunq in Chattanooga?

I stopped in the lovely town of Chattanooga, Tennesee this morning for a quick coffee and, coming out of Starbucks, could have sworn I saw a young woman ride by on a green Hunqapillar. Was that anyone on the list, or was I suffering from caffeine inadequacy? I'm always surprised to see Rivs

[RBW] Hillborne seatpost size

I just picked up a 51cm Sam Hillborne frame for my wife, and need to order a seatpost for it. Anyone happen to know what size post fits this frame? Many thanks, Kevin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot with Middle Ear Problem?

the headset yet? > > On 10/29/2015 12:35 PM, Kevin Lindsey wrote: > > Not a silly question at all, but, no, the tire pressure is fine. I had > pumped it up to 60psi - my normal pressure - just that morning before > heading out. > It had occurred to me, too, that the frame mi

[RBW] Re: Bleriot with Middle Ear Problem?

Not a silly question at all, but, no, the tire pressure is fine. I had pumped it up to 60psi - my normal pressure - just that morning before heading out. It had occurred to me, too, that the frame might be cracked, but a quick glance around didn't reveal anything unusual. However, I'm

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