[RBW] Re: Un-un-racing update: My first ever mountain bike race

2018-02-05 Thread RJM
Awesome job, Bill. I'm a member of a mountain bike team but don't race mountain bikes...well, I've done some in the past but I like my woods time to be less competitive and more introspective. It's hard work and definitely for those who are fit and have great bike handling skills. Our race

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

2018-02-05 Thread RJM
I don't think 800 bucks is reasonable for a fully built up steel bike outfitted for camping. You could get the Clem Smith for 1600 right now, and it is a swell deal and I would say it could be sold for more. I almost picked one up but I appreciate the aesthetic appeal of lugs enough to have

[RBW] Re: Who wants a Hunqadiscer?

2018-02-04 Thread RJM
Even though I would choose a disc Hunq if they offered it, I do agree with what you wrote, Mark. Rivs stop pretty well already and they just don't really need to add a disc brake unless it's warranted, like with the tandem. On Sunday, February 4, 2018 at 4:48:02 PM UTC-6, Mark in Beacon wrote:

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr or Appaloosa as a mtb/gravel road bicycle.

2018-02-04 Thread RJM
Hey Patrick, I’ve been reading your blog and just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to record your thoughts and feelings on your rides. You are certainly putting that quickbeam through the paces and congrats for that. I have a rigid single speed mtb (not riv) that I use fairly often and

[RBW] Re: Fixed Gear and Crank Arm Length

2018-02-04 Thread RJM
I switched from 172.5 and 175 to 165 because I was getting knee pain and some research told me that it may have to do with crank length. It worked, after switching the distance my leg had to travel on each pedal stroke and for some reason helped the knee pain. The short cranks helped with

[RBW] Have you loved your model of Rivendell so much that you bought one of every color?

2018-02-03 Thread RJM
Nope, but I’ve paid extra for a custom color on my Roadeo. -- 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: Who wants a Hunqadiscer?

2018-02-03 Thread RJM
This is an addition to my previous reply in this thread. I've ridden the same local mtb trails on my cyclocross bike (carbon Kona Jake the Snake), my Santa Cruz Hightower, and my Niner Sir9 and they all offer a different experience...I would think a Rivendell Hunqadiscer would offer a

[RBW] Re: Who wants a Hunqadiscer?

2018-02-03 Thread RJM
If they offered it I would choose it and use hydraulics. I've used mechanical and hydros on mountain bikes and vastly prefer hydros and the one finger braking they offer. They allow you to brake later with more control, IMHO. But, V brakes aren't all that bad either. A bit grabbier than

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr or Appaloosa as a mtb/gravel road bicycle.

2018-02-03 Thread RJM
I got the silver color. I honestly love both colors equally, so I left the choice up to chance and by chance they only had the silver left in my size...so. lol. On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 12:53:39 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > You're going to love it, RJM. Take a good lon

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr or Appaloosa as a mtb/gravel road bicycle.

2018-02-03 Thread RJM
long chainstays and bigger tire clearance should theoretically be pretty awesome on it. I currently have a Kona cross bike which is decidely less awesome on those roads, for sure. PlusLugs. On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 10:30:17 AM UTC-6, RJM wrote: > > Does anybody on the lis

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

2018-02-03 Thread RJM
on that bike. That bike with clearance for a 2.2 knobby and stout enough tubes in the right places to take the abuse of a rooty and rocky trail would be sweet. I'd get it in purple too. On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 10:37:08 AM UTC-6, Tim Gavin wrote: > > RJM- you can still order a Legolas.

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr or Appaloosa as a mtb/gravel road bicycle.

2018-02-03 Thread RJM
Does anybody on the list ride an Appaloosa or Clem Smith Jr. as a mountain bike or have it set up primarily as a trail bike? I've been toying around with the idea of picking up a Riv to use on the local trails and gravel roads and saw the Clem Smith on Riv's page. I must confess these bikes

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

2018-02-03 Thread RJM
I have two. First is a Legolas cyclocross bike. I’ve started racing cross this year for fun and found out it is an awesome good time. A Legolas I would buy today, right now. Second is a mountain mixte. I’d even take a cheviot with v brakes but I’m not sure if the tubes would be stout enough

[RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

2018-02-01 Thread RJM
I do believe this is theft...might be well intentioned and the owner *might* get their bike bike but what does the person do if the owner can't be found? Bottom line is that the person cut the lock and took a bike that does not belong to them. But, it may work out for the best in the end

[RBW] Re: Who rides an off-roadish Sam?

2018-02-01 Thread RJM
of awesome. If you are looking for a MUSA bike with discs, 650b wheels, and room for fat tires you could check out CHUMBA bikes. They have one called the Terlingua that checks all those boxes, but it is a welded steel frame and not lugged. On Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 9:25:18 AM UTC-6, RJM

[RBW] Re: Who rides an off-roadish Sam?

2018-02-01 Thread RJM
Back when I had my orange canti Sam H I initially set it up as a road bike with Noodles, bar end shifters, and v-brakes and the bike really rode well. It was a 650 b wheeled bike with Velocity Dyads and the Rivy freewheel hubs. Pretty nice setup. I then changed it to do some trail riding by

[RBW] Re: Rivendell prices going up.

2018-02-01 Thread RJM
That's what I think. If a custom MUSA frame can be had for not a lot more than what a production frame costs, eventually people will choose to go custom, choose to purchase overseas produced frames, or go a different route for a bicycle. On Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 10:43:55 AM UTC-6,

[RBW] Re: Rivendell prices going up.

2018-01-31 Thread RJM
I've had a Taiwan Sam, a Waterford Roadeo, and an Atlantis that I am really not sure where it was built. They all rode like Rivendells. I wouldn't have a problem with an entire line of Taiwan Rivs provided the quality was the same as the Sam I had. On Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 12:27:31

Re: [RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

2018-01-31 Thread RJM
The advantage being you can adjust a threadless headset with an allen key, which is on a multi-tool. Threaded you got to bring a couple of decent sized wrenches to adjust. All this talk about headset weight got me to checking and it brought me to a website called weight weeniesI shut it

[RBW] Re: Are you using your real name on here?

2018-01-31 Thread RJM
I use my initials. It's easy to type and easy to remember and it's the same for most websites I visit. On Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 4:52:31 PM UTC-6, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > Yea or nay? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Which tire was ridden on your first excursion into 650b?

2018-01-30 Thread RJM
Pari Motos were mine. Great tire, but they don't last long enough. I ran Fatty Rumpkins on the trails some, and they did well enough. On Monday, January 29, 2018 at 9:24:53 PM UTC-6, lum gim fong wrote: > Mine was Fatty Rumpkins on my 55 Bleriot, after years of riding a > carbonalu 700 x 25c

[RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

2018-01-30 Thread RJM
Factoring in the headset weight differences and the weight differences between a Nitto Technomic 427g vs. a Bontrager race lite 189g road stem (just pulling these out of thin air) you might see a half pound difference. But, there is something about the classic styling of a nice quill stem on a

[RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

2018-01-26 Thread RJM
I had a 53cm Roadeo in Orange that I built up using fairly light weight parts and it was under 20 lbs...like 19.5 lbs if I remember correctly. It may have been a bit less but I wound up selling it when I bought a Trek Emonda SL6, which came in at 16 lbs with the same Rolf wheelset. Off the top

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you Bunny hop a Rivbike?

2017-07-18 Thread RJM
Oh yes, it's actually somewhat of a crutch to lift up while clipped in and the proper technique to bunny hop doesn't work that way. If you learn to bunny hop using flat pedals, you can get more air and bunny hop higher objects compared to just lifting up the rear wheel with you clipped in.

[RBW] Re: (GIF) Don't know how this can be explained

2017-07-11 Thread RJM
Oh yeah, 'bents can be super efficient on flats and downhills, but point them up and their advantage quickly goes away. There is this ride that happens in Missouri every year and the wife and I attend; It's a super flat route that is perfect for a bent. If I were to go for a course record on

[RBW] Re: Perennial "Can you still get a Legolas?" question

2017-07-11 Thread RJM
Interesting. I did not realize you could still get a Legolas. Man, I could totally see getting a Legolas for cyclocross racing if it has the right geometry for it, and it should since it is a cyclocross bike. Man, honestly, I would love a purple Legolas set up for racing...I would sell my

Re: [RBW] Re: Discs versus calipers

2017-06-23 Thread RJM
Yeah, I don't think scarcity of parts would be on my list for worries with a Riv. Build quality, ride quality, and ease of maintenance has always been great with Rivendells for me. But, and this is just for me and my current riding life, Riv is unfortunately not making a bike for my riding

[RBW] Re: Discs versus calipers

2017-06-22 Thread RJM
I'm a disc brake lover for mountain biking, but not a mechanical disk brake lover. Every mechanical one I've had has performed subpar and given me setup issues...especially compared to hydraulic discs. It has been my experience that with a good set of hydraulic brakes (one that squeezes both

[RBW] Re: So many Rivs on the chopping block

2017-06-21 Thread RJM
I sold all my Rivs...had three at one time. (Roadeo, Sam Hillborne, Atlantis) What happened to me was getting heavily involved in mountain biking and I moved away from commuting by bike. I don't even bike camp anymore, so the ability to tote a bunch of stuff on my bike just isn't a selling

[RBW] Re: "Modern" Components on a Riv?

2017-05-04 Thread RJM
Not sure on the specifics of the Sram 1x setups, but I ran my Roadeo with a full Ultegra 6800 11 speed group (minus the brakes) and my Sam with Ultegra 6700 crank/derailers/chain but used barend silver shifters. All of it worked well together. I don't see why a Sram 1x setup wouldn't work well

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

2017-04-05 Thread RJM
I agree with Johnny here...get a saddle that doesn't bleed dye. There just isn't a reason a saddle has to be made out of leather...plenty of good ones out there that can sit out in the rain and not bleed. My cross bike has a WTB saddle and it is comfortable and my road bike had the stock Trek

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

2017-04-03 Thread RJM
I'm not much of a cycling minimalist. My cycling has changed quite a bit over the years and I've been through a lot of bikes but I tend to buy and sell to keep the costs to a level where I won't get divorced. By a lot of bikes, I really mean I've been through a lot of bikes. I've settled on

[RBW] Re: FS - Various items from the bike room. handlebars, cranks, racks, ect.

2017-04-01 Thread RJM
> Okay, here is what has been spoken for so far. > Sugino xd2 crank, the albastache bars, the fly 6 light, albatross bars, and lugged stem, and the silver shifters, the brake levers, the seatpost. The rest is still for sale. I have had several ask about the seatpost and I guess the first

[RBW] Re: FS - Various items from the bike room. handlebars, cranks, racks, ect.

2017-03-31 Thread RJM
Hey Daniel. The post is 250mm long. On Friday, March 31, 2017 at 5:49:14 PM UTC-5, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > What's the post length on the S83? -- 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 - Various items from the bike room. handlebars, cranks, racks, ect.

2017-03-31 Thread RJM
Looks like the Sugino xd2 crank, the albastache bars, the fly 6 light, albatross bars, and lugged stem, and the silver shifters are all spoken for. The rest is still for sale. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] FS - Various items from the bike room. handlebars, cranks, racks, ect.

2017-03-31 Thread RJM
Yes, they are yours. I will send you an email with my paypal address. Thanks. On Friday, March 31, 2017 at 1:38:09 PM UTC-5, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > Hey there, > > I'll take those Silver shifters! PayPal ok? > > > Best, > Reed > > On Fri, Mar 31, 2017 at 11:

[RBW] FS - Various items from the bike room. handlebars, cranks, racks, ect.

2017-03-31 Thread RJM
Been cleaning out the bike room lately and came across some some stuff that I thought the group would be interested in. I can take payment by paypal or if you prefer check I can do that too. The prices listed include shipping to CONUS. If you have any questions or would like more pictures or

[RBW] Re: Jones and Hunq

2016-12-21 Thread RJM
I'm curious to find out if anybody has a ride comparison between the Jones and a Trek Stache or a Niner Ros 9+, which are bikes I have ridden. I find both those to be quite playful on the singletrack and just all around fun bikes. I'm curious how the long chainstays feel riding singletrack with

Re: [RBW] Re: Just ride!

2016-11-26 Thread RJM
MTB single track and some double. Not terribly technical, but steep climbs are the norm. I've started doing a bunch of gravel riding too and have been shying away from riding in traffic. Too many incidents and a few deaths have me rethinking it. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Just ride!

2016-11-25 Thread RJM
I spend a decent amount of time on the trainer throughout the year and actually like following workouts using it, which has helped me greatly now that I've been doing a bit of cyclocross racing. Which, IMHO, is the best type of racing and even great for those of us who aren't competitive and

Re: [RBW] Roadeo ???

2016-11-18 Thread RJM
I'm not seeing the Legolas as in production...but I could be missing something. -- 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: Oh no, baskets catching on among the young!

2016-10-06 Thread RJM
To be fair, some seem to call everybody freds there. When I lived in Chicago and rode my bike everywhere I used to use a front basket and a stretchy net thing and I would just toss my backpack in there. It worked great and was cheap, relatively light, and theft proof. No need for special bags

[RBW] Re: Show off how well your riv would've held up compared to the crabon

2016-10-04 Thread RJM
I don't think I would have entered that race with my Rivendell. On Monday, October 3, 2016 at 4:46:39 PM UTC-5, Daniel D. wrote: > https://youtu.be/ElGDtjbKzy4 > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: surly ogre vs riv hunq?

2016-10-04 Thread RJM
Well, the Krampus is a 29+ bike that is going to sit around 30lbs, so yeah, it will be heavy. The one I rode was fun though...I think the geometry of it and the grip of the really fat tires helps hide the weight. (same with the Ros 9+ which I find to be a nicer bike than the Krampus).

[RBW] Re: surly ogre vs riv hunq?

2016-10-04 Thread RJM
What size? On Monday, October 3, 2016 at 10:46:35 PM UTC-5, Justin August wrote: > > Owning a Krampus I can say that they are heavy. Like really heavy. I > would definitely test ride the Surly to see if it's what you want. The > weight and lack of response to pedaling needs to be experienced

[RBW] Re: surly ogre vs riv hunq?

2016-10-03 Thread RJM
Really think about how much trail riding you will be doing and if that trail riding will be sort of aggressive single track with roots, rocks, switchbacks, a little air time with steep descents and ascents. If you think you will be riding frequently like that, get the bike that has disc brake

[RBW] Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-17 Thread RJM
I'm digging the new Bontrager Lithos MIPS helmet with the accessory port thing for attaching lights or camera. I just had to replace my Kali helmet due to a crash (bad one on the trail...broken rib an hurt shoulder). The lithos is more geared towards mountain biking and covers more of the rear

[RBW] Clipless or Clips?

2016-08-09 Thread RJM
I cannot stand clips and straps and find them hugely annoying...but that is just me. My stable goes like this...One mountain bike is using thin gripsters, the other mountain bike is using xt clipless. The carbon road bike is using Look Keo Classic pedals with Sidi shoes. The Touring bike is

Re: [RBW] Re: Olympic Bike Racing, Cobbles, and tire width

2016-08-08 Thread RJM
Most of them are on 25-27mm tubulars now. Aero benefits at the speeds these athletes are racing at are real, as is weight. You don't wear a skinsuit and have slammed stems because they look cool. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] 53cm Atlantis frame set for sale.

2016-07-29 Thread RJM
The frame is sold. Thanks -- 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 to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: silly question re: cyclometers

2016-07-27 Thread RJM
Whatever lowest level Garmin (Edge 20 or 25?)has will do everything you want it to and it will do it without having to add sensors or wiresplus you will get gps. They are super simple to use. I use the Garmin 1000 Explore and find it to be great except I've come across a bug when out

[RBW] 53cm Atlantis frame set for sale.

2016-07-22 Thread RJM
Trying to de-clutter the bike room sale. Flick'r photo album. https://flickr.com/photos/93186953@N00/sets/72157670659968646 I have a 53cm Riv Atlantis frame set for sale, priced at $1000 and that includes shipping. It's in pretty good shape with some marks near the dropouts from wheel

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

2016-06-14 Thread RJM
For trail I would go with a flat bar, maybe stick those little bar ends on. I did a 6 hour MTB race and I rode a flat bar and the only thing I wish I added was those ergo bar end things where you can just grip on the end of the bar. I grip there now just using the end of the bar but those

[RBW] Any benefits to the longer CS's?

2016-06-13 Thread RJM
Off road I feel they are a detriment especially when riding single track. Getting a manual or wheelie happening (a skill used to pop over logs, ext.) is not very easy with a long chain stay bike. But extra cargo capacity and probably stability are pros, I suppose. They will probably help with

[RBW] Re: FS - A few Brooks saddles and Cookset.

2016-06-03 Thread RJM
Everything has been sold. Thanks everybody; hopefully I will get this all shipped out Monday. -- 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 - A few Brooks saddles and Cookset.

2016-06-03 Thread RJM
The black Brooks special has been sold -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: Drop bars on Roadeo demos. Which make/model?

2016-06-03 Thread RJM
I'd like to know too...I kinda dig them. Those aren't Mark's bars because that is what I used on my Roadeo and they have a little deeper drop. On Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 7:42:04 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > Anyone know what make/model of drop bars are on a couple Roadeo demo > builds? >

[RBW] Re: FS - A few Brooks saddles and Cookset.

2016-06-03 Thread RJM
The Brooks Select has been sold. So, still have the Brooks Special in Honey and a Brooks Special in black. I have updated the link to include pictures of the black saddle too. Thanks. On Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 4:32:29 PM UTC-5, RJM wrote: > Cookset has been sold. -- You recei

[RBW] FS - A few Brooks saddles and Cookset.

2016-06-02 Thread RJM
Cookset has been sold. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] FS - A few Brooks saddles and Cookset.

2016-06-02 Thread RJM
I have two Brooks saddles for sale and a never used Trangia Cookset. The Cookset has the box and doesn't have a mark on it. Shipped for $75.00. Brooks saddle #1 is a Brooks B17 Select that has been ridden about two hundred miles. Very good shape and comes in the original box with all the

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Islabikes?

2016-05-27 Thread RJM
ct. One reason RBW is such a > niche company is that the majority of people shopping for bicycles are at > the mercy of the industry, which has a vested interest in pushing certain > types of bicycles. And if you don't get that, I am truly puzzled why you > are on this list. (Note t

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Islabikes?

2016-05-27 Thread RJM
There is a lot of negativity towards this company here which made me check the link so I can understand why, and after I still don't get it. I've never heard of this company before but I understand why they are making this pro line...not a lot of companies cater to the young racer and offer

[RBW] Re: wtb - size 53 Atlantis

2016-05-19 Thread RJM
Chris, I sent you an email. The Atlantis is a great bike and out of the three Rivs I've owned it's probably the most versatile and fun to ride. On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 9:43:29 AM UTC-5, Chris Burton wrote: > Anyone have a line on one? > > thanks, > Chris > -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

2016-05-18 Thread RJM
> > I agree with you Marc, I wouldn't want to modify a Riv to accept a disc >> brake and don't really see a huge point to it. I'm sure there are ways to >> do it since we are talking about steel bikes, but at some point you just >> really need to be looking at a different manufacturer/type of

Re: [RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

2016-05-17 Thread RJM
I've had disc brakes on 4 bikes now, two cable actuated and two hydraulic. Honestly, I think hydros are so much better and not that much more difficult to setup compared to cable pull. I'd honestly rather use hydros because they are easier to pull (1 finger braking), more powerful, and have

[RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

2016-05-17 Thread RJM
I will also add and repeat that I don't really see much advantage to disc brakes on road bikes, especially ones using aluminum rims. On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 12:29:17 PM UTC-5, RJM wrote: > > I should add that my other mountain bike is a fully rigid single > speed Niner Si

[RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

2016-05-17 Thread RJM
be all over it. Rigid fork mountain bikes are a blast. On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 12:26:19 PM UTC-5, RJM wrote: > > Rim brakes are fine for road biking and fine for a touring bike where > speeds aren't getting too fast. I can see the allure to disc brake equipped > touring bikes

[RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

2016-05-17 Thread RJM
Rim brakes are fine for road biking and fine for a touring bike where speeds aren't getting too fast. I can see the allure to disc brake equipped touring bikes though since the weight is higher and the possibility of over cooking a rim on a mountain descent is real. However There is

[RBW] Re: FS - various Riv parts and 650b wheelset.

2016-03-15 Thread RJM
Okay, Bosco bar setup, wheelset, and Bottom Bracket have been sold. Thanks, and I think I've emailed everybody who responded up till now. On Monday, March 14, 2016 at 11:34:14 AM UTC-5, RJM wrote: > I have a few parts sitting around that I'm not using and would like to > sell. It'

[RBW] Re: FS - various Riv parts and 650b wheelset.

2016-03-15 Thread RJM
On Monday, March 14, 2016 at 11:34:14 AM UTC-5, RJM wrote: > > I have a few parts sitting around that I'm not using and would like to > sell. It's kind of a spring cleaning kind of thing as I collect money for > the up coming Legolas I'm going to order. > > Nitto B

[RBW] FS - various Riv parts and 650b wheelset.

2016-03-14 Thread RJM
Wheelset has been sold. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

2016-03-14 Thread RJM
Awesome. Nice bike. On Monday, March 14, 2016 at 2:36:36 PM UTC-5, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Well we have another convert and the Atlantis has found a new home and > local at that. > > I find the universe works when you let it and in this case a really great > person ended up with a wonderful

[RBW] Re: FS - various Riv parts and 650b wheelset.

2016-03-14 Thread RJM
I believe the Bottom Bracket has been sold. On Monday, March 14, 2016 at 11:34:14 AM UTC-5, RJM wrote: > > I have a few parts sitting around that I'm not using and would like to > sell. It's kind of a spring cleaning kind of thing as I collect money for > the up coming Legol

[RBW] Re: FS - various Riv parts and 650b wheelset.

2016-03-14 Thread RJM
The Phil BB is size 108 and the threaded inserts are for English threaded BBs like what are on Rivendells. -- 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] FS - various Riv parts and 650b wheelset.

2016-03-14 Thread RJM
I have a few parts sitting around that I'm not using and would like to sell. It's kind of a spring cleaning kind of thing as I collect money for the up coming Legolas I'm going to order. Nitto Bosco Bullmoose bar with Shimano MTB brake levers (canti pull ratio) and Meisha's Cork Grips

Re: [RBW] Re: Is there a practical alternative to a Roadeo for lightweight yet comfortable build?

2016-03-13 Thread RJM
That looks like a great frame with a bunch of modern features like the tapered headtube. I wonder how it rides and if it is too stiff for road riding. On Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 10:10:38 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Interestingly, the one that catches my eye there says MUSA: >

Re: [RBW] 53cm Roadeo for sale. Orange color

2016-03-10 Thread RJM
Yeah. Are you looking for the frameset or the entire bike? On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 9:13:43 AM UTC-6, bo richardson wrote: > > Lynne says she wants it, so dibs > can we work it out the next day or so? > > thanks, > bo > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Playing Hooky to enjoy the weather

2016-03-10 Thread RJM
I'm sure you will remember the day riding with your wife for a long time. Good decision. On Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 10:54:43 AM UTC-6, Ryan Thompson wrote: > > The weather was so nice in DC that my wife and I decided to take the day > off and ride into the city. > > Picture to prove it.

Re: [RBW] 53cm Roadeo for sale. Orange color

2016-03-09 Thread RJM
I live in Paducah, Kentucky. -- 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 to this group, send

[RBW] Re: 53cm Roadeo for sale. Orange color

2016-03-09 Thread RJM
it to me just for fun. On Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 3:12:08 PM UTC-6, RJM wrote: > > https://flic.kr/p/n1ngDa > > Here is the flick'r link to the one picture. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

[RBW] Re: 53cm Roadeo for sale. Orange color

2016-03-09 Thread RJM
I just thought that is where they belonglol. -- 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 to

[RBW] 53cm Roadeo for sale. Orange color

2016-03-09 Thread RJM
https://flic.kr/p/n1ngDa Here is the flick'r link to the one picture. -- 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] 53cm Roadeo for sale. Orange color

2016-03-09 Thread RJM
Well, the wife said I can't get another bike without selling one and I want a Legolas bad, so to get the money and the permission for one I'm selling my lovely, beloved Roadeo. Here are the specs: 53cm Roadeo - Custom Orange color with cream headtube. (gorgeous, it really is. Made by

[RBW] Re: BLUG Roadeo size?

2016-03-03 Thread RJM
Shimano 11 speed does shift like a dreamand I love and use friction shifting too, but thems the facts. That Roadeo is awesome looking; it's a very striking color and perfect for a fast bike like the Roadeo. After I sell my Roadeo I might have to get the Legolas in that color. On

Re: [RBW] Re: How forged cranks are made

2016-02-26 Thread RJM
I don't know, but I do know that I suffered knee pain and went from a 172.5 length crank on the Roadeo to a 165 and it went away. I feel no difference in efficiency or speed or anything, just happier riding. I'm 5'7" and on a 53cm Roadeo. On Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 7:56:10 PM UTC-6,

[RBW] Re: "Store Credit" on BLUG

2016-02-25 Thread RJM
I agree with you, Eric. I would love a Riv jersey if it is nicely made and I'm not looking for a long chainstay, upright bosco-like handlebar bike...but I do think I'm not like most Riv customers in that I like to ride hard much of the time; I like generally fast or faster than slow riding; I

[RBW] Re: "Store Credit" on BLUG

2016-02-24 Thread RJM
I seem to remember Riv doing something similar in the past, but the amount was much smaller and it was opened to more numbers of people. I would imagine doing it this way lessens the amount of paperwork/checking up/mistakes that could be made. One thing is for sure, if someone is looking to

[RBW] Re: My first Roadeo, built and ridden!

2016-02-23 Thread RJM
Really great bike, Tim. The Roadeo is a great road bike capable of long distances of speedy and comfortable travel. I'm running a stock Ultegra setup on mine with a compact 50/34 crank and an 11x28 cassette. It seems to work well for where I live, although thinking about it a 12x32 cassette

[RBW] Re: Latest blug....yay for the Legolas.

2016-02-19 Thread RJM
I'm checking out the bikes in the blug picture and think it's great that the rear brake cable is routed on top of the top tube. For a cross bike, that is what I would want since shouldering the bike would happen quite a bit. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

2016-02-18 Thread RJM
Yeah, I got that email. I think there might be quite a few who drop off and maybe decide to buy a regular production model or something different that will suit their goals better. I know I want something that may not come about, but I have hope and enjoy waiting to see what happens with this

[RBW] Re: Nice ride today, or: everyone needs a gofast road bike.

2016-02-12 Thread RJM
I love my go fast bike, which is my Roadeo. I did not ride it last night outside, but rather have it hooked up to a stationary trainer in the house, which I rode for an hour. Winter is my mountain bike time and I stuck a trainer tire on the Roadeo for a month or two until it warms a little. I

[RBW] Re: Atlantis vs. Sam

2016-02-09 Thread RJM
Both are easy to fender depending on your tire size. The Atlantis (in my size which uses 26" tires) can take a wider tire than the Hillborne. But also, in my particular size, the Hillborne was 650b and the Atlantis is 26" wheel size...I think the Hillborne was a faster bike, in general. I could

[RBW] Re: "My first Roadeo" and chainline/BB question

2016-02-05 Thread RJM
etty much any 700C tube will get > you home no problem. > > On Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 10:02:59 AM UTC-5, RJM wrote: >> >> Last year I went from the 32mm Compass Stampede to 25mm Continental >> Grand Prix 4000S on rims that are 22mm wide. It's a relatively fas

Re: [RBW] Re: "My first Roadeo" and chainline/BB question

2016-02-05 Thread RJM
I rode Pari Motos on my Sam Hillborne and found them to be great. They didn't last as long as something like the Fatty Rumpkin, but man they felt great. All that air volume and a supple tire is just wonderful. One of the reasons I love the Roadeo is because I can use wider tires if I want to

[RBW] Re: "My first Roadeo" and chainline/BB question

2016-02-04 Thread RJM
February 3, 2016 at 6:02:46 PM UTC-8, RJM wrote: >> >> I found the Compass Stampede Pass to be a better tire than the Jack >> Brown. It felt noticeably quicker to me on the same wheelset and I might >> say more comfortable. I didn't go wider than that though...and really

[RBW] "My first Roadeo" and chainline/BB question

2016-02-03 Thread RJM
I found the Compass Stampede Pass to be a better tire than the Jack Brown. It felt noticeably quicker to me on the same wheelset and I might say more comfortable. I didn't go wider than that though...and really, for the way I ride the Roadeo the thinner tires proved optimal. It's purely a fast

[RBW] Re: "My first Roadeo" and chainline/BB question

2016-02-03 Thread RJM
That sounds like it will worknice Roadeo. > > -- 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] Re: Ready to Ride

2016-01-26 Thread RJM
I already have a 53cm Roadeo and have often thought of getting another to have it set up with bar end shifters instead of 11 speed brifters, but man...I can't afford it. That bike will be a great bike for someone. On Monday, January 25, 2016 at 4:56:42 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > There is

[RBW] Re: Ready to Ride

2016-01-26 Thread RJM
Thank you for buying that bikeif it was still there tonight I fear my credit card would have taken quite the hit. And I'm glad some 48cm Hunqapillar hasn't shown up too. On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 2:05:14 PM UTC-6, Chad wrote: > I just snagged the 53 Rodeo! This has been my dream

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

2016-01-05 Thread RJM
I really don't see 1-2 cm below saddle height as low, certainly not really low. The one thing Rivs are, they are usually versatile and can be set up many different ways. When I had my Sam I had it with drops that started two inches above saddle height and that eventually went down to 1 cm

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