[RBW] FFS: one year's worth of Bicycle Quarterly

i have up for grabs the three most recent issues of BQ--nos. 83, 84, and 85. yours for $9, paypal f+f or cash. thanks paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: FS: Wooly Warm Sweater

and SOLD! thanks everyone. stay warm!!! paul in tkpk -- 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

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

tim you've done the right thing. i wanna see that roady homer with downtube shifters!! paul takoma park, md. -- 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

[RBW] Re: mounting a light to Nitto 32F

thanks to both of you for responding. the chainring definitely wins the aesthetics contest but i may ultimately end up with that tanaka mount that realizes what i was trying to jerryrig with my zipties. for me nothing beats having the light mounted in the center. paul takoma park, md. --

Re: [RBW] 10/23 BLAGH regarding the Roaduno

thanks erics for the responses. having never used one, i didn't consider that switching cogs on a DOS would affect the brakepads, but that does make a lotta sense. hoping to see lots of different builds on the UNO. paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: 10/23 BLAGH regarding the Roaduno

hi bill perhaps a dumb question BUT i wonder if you'd mind shedding light on how this dropout vs. quickbeam (/s.o./f.j.sr.) dropout changes the setup options. i'm not clear on the effect of the horizontal dropout as opposed to the slanted one. i too find many reasons to be very excited

[RBW] WTB: john's irish strap

hi there i'm in search of two, actually--i'd like a short watermelon and the original color scheme before rainbow. the muted hues. please holler if you've got an extra! thanks! paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire advice for my Toyo homer/max tire size

i've gotta join the chorus--that bicycle is really, really nice, and a markedly different build than i've seen on a homer. thanks for posting. paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Babies on bikes

I had a very positive experience with the Thule Yepp Mini front-mounted seat for ~9 months to nearly two-years-old. It pairs well with sweptback bars like Choco and Albatross, though I also used it with Wavie bars. We definitely started before age one, no problem. I ride big bikes, so

[RBW] Re: Have you tried MKS Seahorse pedals

Thanks for all the feedback. I'm not 100% sold on the huge pedal thing that seems to be quite prevalent, and the Seahorse seemed like a nice way to split the difference. But Brendan your negative experience is especially helpful. Slippy is no bueno, no no no. I've seen the Tacos, and had

[RBW] Have you tried MKS Seahorse pedals

Hi If anyone has ridden the MKS Seahorse pedals and has strong opinions about them, I'd love to hear--especially if you hated them, for some reason. Sylvan Touring is my favorite pedal I've yet tried, but I've also been very happy with

[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano DXR MX70 V brakes (3), Bicycle Quarterlies

All finished! Thanks everyone for helping me lighten up. paul takoma park, md. -- 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: FS: Shimano DXR MX70 V brakes (3), Bicycle Quarterlies

Down to just one brake at this point. paul takoma park, md. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano DXR MX70 V brakes (3), Bicycle Quarterlies

The BQs have been claimed. I will accept just about any reasonable offer (I'll consider just about anything that isn't a single digit number) on the V brakes. I don't need them and I'd love for them to be put to use! paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: WTB - Bosco-Moose handlebar (fillet braze) or Choco-Moose

i'll join the queue! i'm looking for a 580mm boscomoose, not real picky on condition. if you can ship it cheaper than bluelug, please send me a note! thanks paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: boscomoose - pictures, experiences, comparisons?

thanks to all for taking the time to respond. keith--tosco certainly looks nice but i'm really looking for moosebars--maybe choco, but probably bosco. i'm surprised to see yours sloping down as much as they do. the angle looks like the cheviot picture on the riv site, and (to my eye) a lot

[RBW] boscomoose - pictures, experiences, comparisons?

howdy folks i've been doing the best digging i can and cannot seem to wrangle very many pictures of rivs with boscomoose bars. have you tried them? did you like them? i ride big bikes, so i'm not too concerned about knee strike on the bar-ends, which i gather can be a drawback for some.

[RBW] Re: Artsy Pics of Your Riv's

close, kai--67cm! she wears 175mm suginos. paul takoma park, md. -- 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] crossword puzzle

It's not every day I encounter the word SALUKI in my day-to-day, but found it yesterday in the New York Times crossword as an answer to the 17-across clue, "Tall, slender hound." I'm a big fan of Will Shortz's puzzle editing, but in this case he really missed an opportunity for a

Re: [RBW] FS: 113mm Phil Wood Bottom Bracket

rect size for my Clem? > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 15, 2022, at 8:13 PM, Paul Richardson wrote: > > Any interest in this? Nice 'n clean, super smooth. > > $80 shipped CONUS? Or please make an offer if that's too high. > > thanks > paul > t

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

frahm30, can you say more about the extension hitch / trailer situation? what is that, and why do you need it? i hope to trailer up someday too. thanks paul takoma park, md. On Monday, May 23, 2022 at 4:25:37 PM UTC-4 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Wow, thank you for all the detail Erik! Some

[RBW] Re: Choco Dirt Drop question

i had chocos on a 10cm dirtdrop on my wolbis at one point. felt great. paul takoma park, md. -- 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] frame timeline?

YES that's the one. Thanks a lot! paul takoma park, md. -- 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

[RBW] frame timeline?

I thought I saw a timeline posted recently of when to expect new frames, either in a blahg or email update. Scrawled in sharpie on a beat-up piece of cardboard. Anybody recall seeing that and know where to find it? thanks! paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] More...Autumn in Japan

feeling thankful for the opportunity to lay eyes on these photos! looks like a heckuva place to ride a bicycle. thanks for this post. paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: S24o I & M Canal for 60ish Miles w/pics

this is a great post. i love love love those maps. thanks for the write-up! sounds like a real adventure. paul takoma park, md. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: New-to-me Sam! Advice/recommendations?

whoa, no, i totally lied. i'm sorry. i pulled up my old invoice and it looks like back in the day they sold a kit that included the shifters and the pods, which is what i used. [image: Screen Shot 2021-11-05 at 7.01.23 PM.png] sorry to mislead you; shoulda kept my mouth shut! guess my

[RBW] Re: New-to-me Sam! Advice/recommendations?

does that tab incompatibility issue apply to silver1 shifters, or just the newer silver2s? i did exactly the swap ben mentioned in his original post without grinding. paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] New-to-me Sam! Advice/recommendations?

that's a great looking bike. congrats! i swapped out dura-ace barends for silver1 (downtube) shifters on my homer without issue. totally straightforward. if you do so and are looking to rehome the shimanos, i'll take 'em off your hands! in my experience, you can't go wrong with the 38mm

Re: [RBW] Re: Nutmeg Nor'Easter 2021

> > always a great weekend at the nor'easter. lotta nice bikes and the nice > folks who ride 'em. there were several routes this year; the big boy went > a little something like this: paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Share More Riv Riding Pics

chris: yes i was referring to your photo! thanks for indulging my curiosity--it enhances my vicarious experience if i know where the photo was taken. never been to oklahoma city but i'll be sure to wave if i spot you on your hunq someday! paul takoma park, md. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Share More Riv Riding Pics

i wish this board requested / required one's location at signoff. it's a great looking bike, great looking lake--where in the world is it? thanks paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: FS: three sets of 700c tires

all sold! thanks everyone. paul takoma park, md. -- 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 view

[RBW] Re: FS: three sets of 700c tires

the gravelkings and somas are spoken for. i'm open to any reasonable offer on the schwalbes. (shipping will cost me $15.50, so consider that the base price, plus whatever the tires are worth to you). thanks again for helping me clean out my garage! paul takoma park, md. -- You received

[RBW] Re: New Wheels for Clem; need advice

my wife's homer hilsen has 32-spoke 650b wheels built on velocity A23 rims, with 38mm standard casing rene herse tires. the bike is entirely too small for me, but i ride it anyway, and boy does it feel zippy and light and spritely and fast and fun. i'm certainly no expert, but i believe if

Re: [RBW] Cycles Grand Bois Centerpulls vs Tektro R559

i can't speak to the direct comparison, but i've been riding 559s on my homer hilsen for a decade without a complaint. i find them perfectly able, even in the rain or on questionable / mountain bikey terrain (the kind of rides where people ask my least favorite question: "how are you making

Re: [RBW] Rack recommendation

i use a roof-mounted Thule and a Rockymounts (not sure the models--they're similar--both of the wheels stay on the bikes) on a Subaru Outback. I am not 100% confident in either of them, though I do prefer the Rockymounts. The Thule arm over the front wheel tends to slip, and I end up

[RBW] Re: Pics from Recent Ride

i too dig the orange and blue on your bike, and also in the picture of homer and sam together. nice color palette for some nice looking bikes! paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] ohio all-rounder update?

anybody on the board trek out and scoop up this deal-of-a-lifetime? the listing is still alive on craigs... paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Bombadil on its Archetypal Route (loads of photos)

i'll just say again that i'm grateful for these posts and pictures--they're consistently great and maddeningly fomo-inducing. and i must add i'm glad the bar end / handlebar thing was only a temporary experiment! paul takoma park, md. On Monday, June 7, 2021 at 12:10:39 PM UTC-4 Hugh Smitham

Re: [RBW] Beginners SLR camera?

i'll cast a vote for a canon ae-1. easy to come by, very beginner friendly, and, with some basic understanding of the exposure triangle, not too difficult to get nice looking photos that were obviously not taken on an iphone. i say forget the flash and try higher iso film if she wants to

[RBW] Re: My Betty Foy after 10 years

i don't have much new to add here other than to echo others' comments that this bike, and this post, are premium content that i'm very grateful for. thank you for posting it! i wish charlotte weren't so far away or i'd be down next month for that meet-up, you betcha. paul takoma park, md.

[RBW] Re: First 40+ miles...

loved the write-up! congrats on the awesome bikes! paul takoma park, md. On Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 7:07:20 PM UTC-4 ezre...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Rob, > Wow that Road is simply gorgeous! You're very lucky to have connected so > well with both bikes. You have quite a conundrum now though,

[RBW] Re: Help choosing brake levers for drop bars

s > have worked exceptionally well for me on Noodles. Bear in mind my hand size > is small so these levers compared with others I've used have been the most > comfortable. > > Good luck in your search. > > Best, > Rich in ATL > > On Saturday, April 24, 2021 at

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto 33R Big Back Rack - Large

and SOLD! thanks once again to this community for keeping seller's fees out of eBay's coffers! power to the people! paul takoma park, md. On Friday, April 23, 2021 at 9:47:05 PM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote: > On Friday, April 23, 2021 at 9:46:37 PM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote: > &

[RBW] Help choosing brake levers for drop bars

After entirely too long without, I'm building up a road bike with drop bars. I'd value any input regarding a solid choice for brake levers to go on my Noodles. Right now I've gotten as far as the TRP RRL that Riv sells, or possibly the Gran Compe 202, and would be especially curious to hear

[RBW] Re: wtb: 10 speed compatible wheelset 700c

thanks for sharing that helpful article. paul takoma park, md. On Friday, April 16, 2021 at 5:51:20 PM UTC-4 David Person wrote: > I'm going to put a link to a very good article on cassette standards (or > lack thereof) > > >

[RBW] Re: FS: Silver 48/34 double crank with guard, brand new

and SOLD! thanks all. off to arkansas. paul On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11:50:43 AM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote: > sold pending payment... > > On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1:59:14 PM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote: > >> It's this one here, with 178mm arms: >> >>

[RBW] Re: FS: Silver 48/34 double crank with guard, brand new

sold pending payment... On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1:59:14 PM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote: > It's this one here, with 178mm arms: > > < > https://www.rivbike.com/collections/cranks-bbs/products/silver-crank-wide-low-double-38x24-with-guard > > > > I was going to

[RBW] FS: Silver 48/34 double crank with guard, brand new

It's this one here, with 178mm arms: I was going to put it on my Suzie but went with a triple instead. Brand new in the plastic, with crankbolts. $220 and out of stock at Riv--how about

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleurs / Derailers / Whatever

i can't locate it right now, but somewhere in a blahg grant wrote in reference to the ugliness of a front derailler, (probably the same XT you're referring to), "forgive it and move on." i have a shim'd XT front on my suzie and try to remember this advice whenever i idly find myself

[RBW] Re: New look for rivbike.com and new News blog

how about adding a browser tab icon ("favicon" i suppose they're called)? i might be wrong, but i think i remember one on the previous iteration of the site. paul takoma park, md. On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 5:23:32 PM UTC-4 Edwin W wrote: > Since I last posted the situation seems to be

[RBW] Re: First ride on Bleriot this year

very nice. is it just me or does the back wheel look way huge compared to the front? they're both 650b, right? paul takoma park, md. On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 8:43:30 AM UTC-4 Bill Schairer wrote: > Pretty bike. > > Bill S > San Diego > > On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 3:01:18 PM UTC-7 Joel

[RBW] Re: Can you herd cattle on a Sam Hillbourne? Winged horse and a Dinosaur all on one ride.

great pictures paul. i really browsing enjoyed them. thanks for posting. paul takoma park, md. On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 2:04:00 PM UTC-4 velomann wrote: > Patrick (and others) > > Regarding Malibu State Park and the old movie sets (MASH series was filmed > there as well), it's recently

[RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

pete: i dig your PATC sticker! paul takoma park, md. On Monday, March 15, 2021 at 11:19:15 AM UTC-4 Pete B wrote: > Here's my work space, in a corner of the basement. The newest addition is > a 1977 Snap-On tool chest that I rescued from the curb on trash day and > restored. > > The blue

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike Build and Campout

Awesome post, thank you. This board needs more write-ups like this! Great photos too. Love seeing Gus and Suzie out together. Your bikes look great. Big time inspo. paul takoma park, md. On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2:37:53 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote: > Thanks all for reading. Justin, I

[RBW] Re: Build Ideas for New Sam H

zac-- where did you get that spike patch?! p.s. nice bike! paul takoma park, md. On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 4:30:39 PM UTC-5 ericyue...@gmail.com wrote: > What brakes have folks gone with on their Sams? This will be the first > time I've built up a bike to spec, so it's new for me to

[RBW] Re: Bizarre Winter Weather

nice sentiment george. sure hope folks are okay. good thing rivs are built for anything, even weather they've perhaps never encountered in a 'normal' texas winter. here's hoping paul in dallas comes at us with a snowy ride report! paul takoma park, md. On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 5:35:10

[RBW] Re: New look for rivbike.com and new News blog

i for one made frequent use of the 'email me when this item is back in stock' option and would very much appreciate if that returned. paul takoma park, md. On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11:50:44 AM UTC-5 Dorothy C wrote: > I like being able to see my whole purchase history in my account, via

Re: [RBW] Fun with Lights!

so cool and inspiring; thanks for sharing this. paul takoma park, md. On Monday, February 8, 2021 at 12:52:42 PM UTC-5 Mike Godwin wrote: > Looks really good Phil. Nice work. The bell got a polishing too. > Mike SLO CA > > On Monday, February 8, 2021 at 8:21:19 AM UTC-8 philipr...@gmail.com >

[RBW] Re: Frame schedule 2021

did anyone see when the Roadunos are expected? thanks paul takoma park, md. On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 9:23:59 AM UTC-5 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > This schedule makes me very glad I went ahead and got my Atlantis last > August/Sept. I still REALLY want a Homer at some point, but that's

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

re: Andrew's comment that the steering is "light to the point of being twitchy" I'm curious if others have that experience. I ride hands free all the time (again, XL frame + 10cm DirtDrop + choco bars) and find the bike to be supremely stable and not at all twitchy. Basically, my question

[RBW] Re: Widest tire fit on Homer Hilsen?

I successfully ran 43mm GravelKing SK+, but only very briefly. Personally I like the bike best with 38mm Rene Herse or good ol' 33mm Jack Browns. Mine's a 2011 Waterford. paul takoma park, md. On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 5:02:58 PM UTC-5 Sean Cleary wrote: > Hey gang, what 700C tires

[RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

would love to see a pic of your build, jared! paul takoma park, md. On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 4:24:33 PM UTC-5 duh...@gmail.com wrote: > Got mine set up a couple weeks back with Tumbleweed Persuader bars. > > Bike is looonnnggg, but still feels nimble enough on single track, not to >

[RBW] Re: Completing the Rivendell catalog archive

f yore. > > Do you host the readers archive? > > On Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 2:45:26 PM UTC-5 Paul Richardson wrote: > >> would you ever consider digitizing them and adding to the readers archive >> <http://notfine.com/rivreader/>? i know it'd be a ton o

[RBW] Re: Completing the Rivendell catalog archive

would you ever consider digitizing them and adding to the readers archive ? i know it'd be a ton of work... paul takoma park, md. On Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 7:00:51 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks, Pete. I've got that one! Crazy and fun > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

Bill, I love the idea. I remember Grant writing in an email or blahg or somewhere, in terms of the business, "We're smaller than you think." We'd really prove that in a lovely way if we realized a larger run of a new singlespeed. Any tall guys who're serious: let's talk. paul takoma

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

okay, so three of us pulling for the much-larger-than-61cm frameset...is that enough of a critical mass to convince the powers that be? barring that, who's holding a 68cm quickbeam and wants to free up room in the stable? paul takoma park, md. On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 4:40:14 PM

[RBW] Re: In love with my new, smallish 52 Clem H. Holland Jones memories?

no mem'ries to offer, but just wanted to say i enjoyed your post and am very impressed that that saddlebag can hang without a rear rack! paul takoma park, md. On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 1:25:24 AM UTC-5 ack...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey all. Just got my 52 Clem H from RBW after a long,

Re: [RBW] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route (loads of photos)

thanks for posting this. really enjoyed reading it and these photos look like fern gully. wish i had easy access to that kinda wildness! paul takoma park, md. On Monday, November 30, 2020 at 10:41:49 AM UTC-5 greenteadrinkers wrote: > Wow! Amazing loop! thanks for sharing! You mention bears

[RBW] Re: Chambray shirt deal alert

if this is a medium, it's the largest medium of all time. i measure 22" pit-to-pit and 31" from the collar to the bottom of the shirt (measured on the back). we'll see what a wash and dry does but man i shoulda gone with the small. sleeves are 21" pit-to-cuff. fabric seems real nice. paul

[RBW] Re: Chambray shirt deal alert

thanks to dan's hot tip, i've got a medium on the way that's supposed to show up today. i'd be happy to take some more comprehensive pre-wash measurements lest ye fellow chambray wearers not be misfitted. paul takoma park, md. On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 12:17:42 AM UTC-5 Benz Ouyang,

Re: [RBW] Re: Wolbis Slugstone Build

well said mark, and i agree 100%. whacky is a huge compliment in this context! i scratch my head at modern mountainbike stuff the same way i do at carbonfiberduraacespandexdiscomfort. i preordered my wolbis and was completely surprised when i saw the instrument decals on the top tube and

[RBW] Re: Wolbis Slugstone Build

looking great. love the wild direction you went with the build--really suits (what i consider to be) a totally whacky frame. good synergy!! paul takoma park, md. On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 6:10:33 PM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote: > Sorry, did not fully answer Andrew's questions. I have

Re: [RBW] Re: Albatross and Choco riders

i ride a homer hilsen with albatross bars and a wolbis with chocos and find the "second" hand position is much more useful on the chocos. just my 2¢. probably can't go wrong with either. paul takoma park, md. On Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 3:39:40 PM UTC-5 Joel S wrote: > Thanks Erik, I

[RBW] Re: 58cm Quickbeam build

that's a real beauty. awesome build, great pics, and really enjoyed the write-up. thanks for posting!! paul, actively searching for a qb 10cm bigger than this one, takoma park, md. On Monday, October 19, 2020 at 2:31:05 PM UTC-4 Andrew Stevens wrote: > Just finished this old Panasonic QB > > 58cm

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

heartened to see this is happening but sorry i won't be able to join! ride on! paul takoma park, md. On Monday, September 28, 2020 at 12:19:19 PM UTC-4 John Hawrylak wrote: > I checked the mileage from Atlantic Highlands to Sandy Hook light using > Bing maps. They show 9.3M, which is

Re: [RBW] It's a Bombadil

easy on the eyes, for sure. thanks for posting the pics. paul takoma park, md. On Friday, September 25, 2020 at 2:51:53 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > " Slightly shorter version of your custom - sounds perfect. What a score." > > It's really nice, Kim, and I'll bet there's traces of the design in

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

64cm Quickbeam in DC area is back. No affiliation, but I did meet up with the seller for a test ride and can confirm that he's a super nice guy and the bike is in great shape (IMO). I can also confirm that I need a 66 or 68 'beam if anybody's got one they're looking to part with...

[RBW] Re: Bear Mountain: A Ride Report

very, very nice!! thanks a lot for sharing. dug the write-up and wish there were more photos. it's always better to go than not, ain't it? paul takoma park, md. On Monday, September 7, 2020 at 7:10:24 PM UTC-4 Brady Smith wrote: > I heard that ride reports are encouraged, so I figured I share

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

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

I'm putting my money on Soma Cazadero. paul takoma park, md. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen (artistically rendered)

shame on me for not giving credit to the very talented shanti hands . paul On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 2:47:46 PM UTC-4 greenteadrinkers wrote: > Those are super frickin cool illo's, really twsited in the best way, total > Gray Panter vibe. Loose but vital. >

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

hiya kai, it's a dreamy ride. but yeah i agree that's a lotta post showing. i was wary at first (not a lot of selection in the way of 350mm / 26.8 seatposts, either), but it's all worth it. can't even imagine what an xxl would look like--this thing is HUGE--to the tune of 8" longer, axle to

Re: [RBW] Re: Color survey! Would love some feedback, getting powder for a Surly Travelers Check

#3! On Monday, August 10, 2020 at 5:00:58 PM UTC-4 lambbo wrote: > sorry but #5, the lilac with the grey -- 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: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

64cm orange Quickbeam in the DC area. < https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/d/riverdale-rivendell-quickbeam/7163896380.html > -- 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

[RBW] Re: (Large) Sackville Saddlebag without a Rack?

just measured. got 15". -- 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 view this discussion on the web

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

Had the same pair, sans shellac, on albatross bars on my Homer Hilsen for 9 years. I find them supremely comfortable and they've only gotten better with age. paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Ride Photos

awesome pics. looks like film--are they? paul takoma park, md. On Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 9:02:53 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > Took some black-and-white photos on Friday while riding out to Winters, > CA. Great little town east of Davis that’s well worth a visit if you’re in > the

[RBW] Re: End-of-Spring Rides

swan stem lookin great. > > love the photos as always. thanks for sharing. paul takoma park, md. -- 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: Favorite Rivendell model names?

On their own, I don't love "Susie W. Longbolts" or "Wolbis Slugstone," but I think the name SUZIE WOLBIS is the bees knees. I like it best misspelled, which I realize ruins the anagram, but phonetically it's the same and I hope I do more talking about my bike than writing about it. Also love

[RBW] Re: What's the Susie Outside Seat Tube Diameter For a FD ?

vince told me a while back that the susie is 28.6. couldn't hurt to call just to be certain. paul takoma park, md. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Handlebar suggestions for Gus\Susie

i'll be trying choco bars on a 10cm dirtdrop on my xl susie. paul takoma park, md. -- 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: FS: Reunited State of America tee - large - $10

found a new home for the tee. thanks all! paul -- 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 view this

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville TourSacks (Panniers) - Olive

sold--my first time on this board. thanks all!!! -- 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 view

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville TourSacks (Panniers) - Olive

sale pending... -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Susie Tire suggestions?

the first set of tires i'll be trying out on my xl wolbis are the 55cm from compass, mounted to cliffhangers. they'd probably fit fine on several other riv models, and aren't fully making use of susie's generous clearance, but i've got them already and they're plenty wide compared to what i

[RBW] Re: Tantalizing new canti cheviot

big al you can do wider than 60mm...just run 'em til the tread wears down, then they'll fit. paul -- 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: Of Bikes and Bread

@david-- adding beer is truly an inspired idea. i've made similar no knead / overnight rise loaves many times, but never strayed far from the flour+water+yeast formula. i used 3oz of great lakes porter that added a real je ne sais quoi. thanks for the tip! paul takoma park, md. On

[RBW] Re: Semi-OT: chambray

i've only ever worn their pants, but maybe epaulet would fit the bill? looks like they've got two chambray offerings. paul takoma park, md. On Friday, March 27, 2020 at 1:54:11 PM UTC-4, Jay Lonner

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