Re: [RBW] Re: Why baskets and front bags instead of rear panniers or perfect Rivendell saddlebags?

2024-02-02 Thread m f
I like using the front for my gear because it just seems a bit easier to mount/dismount the bike in that configuration. Rear panniers have a time and place, but just not for 99% of my riding. Hey acksf78...Tell me you're on Instagram without telling me :) *I have tried it all and I will never

Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Frame Schedule

2024-01-11 Thread m f
I am intrigued by the Charlie Gallop. The random photos I’ve seen so far make it look like a road, path, , rail trail cruiser that I need. On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 10:17:49 PM UTC-6 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > Jason, I 100% agree with you on the Joe vs. Atlantis, and the void in > Riv’s

[RBW] Re: WTB – Nitto 34F Rack

2024-01-06 Thread m f
I go with Blue Lug. Shipping from Japan isn’t cheap, but it’s offset by product costs being cheaper. So give it a look. Plus, it opens up the opportunity to buy other Nitto, MKS, and Blue Lug goodies. Items arrive quickly and well packed. On Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 9:54:58 PM UTC-6

[RBW] Re: Riv hats available-unique sample

2023-10-10 Thread m f
Same as these, different colors https://www.rivbike.com/products/rbw-hat-royal-gold On Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7:29:20 PM UTC-5 m f wrote: > Kyle Kelley has some sample Riv hats for sale to benefit a LA area > charity. These are samples that were made when Riv released their

Re: [RBW] Re: What shoes does your Riv wear?

2023-10-03 Thread m f
Panaracer Pro Tite for me. Found most other tires (like Gravel Kings and Rene Herse) good, but more aspirational about the riding I “could do” versus what I “really do”. I’m burned out on tan walls right now, so black wins for me. On Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 5:27:09 PM UTC-5

Re: [RBW] Re: Front basket rack recommendations

2023-09-21 Thread m f
Pelago makes great racks that can attach to eyelets or through the axle (and then attach a Wald 139). The RBW rack is available through Blue Lug (Japan) for appx $100 less than sourcing it here in the states. You will pay a little bit for shipping, but it allows you to justify adding a bunch

[RBW] Riv Mountain Works Elf Pouch

2023-08-12 Thread m f
These weren't announced as 'back in stock', but I just found them on the website. I got one from the first batch and find it very useful. Belt loops on the back to make it a very nice hip pack for carrying the core essentials.

[RBW] Re: A Sad Day: Waterford and Gunnar are closing their doors.

2023-05-17 Thread m f
Very common issue in the world of aging business owners where the next generation has moved on from the family business and there's no external interest in taking it on. Happens a lot in the world of tradesman (plumbing, HVAC, builders, etc). The company was a good way to support your life and

[RBW] Re: PSA. Gringineer Cycles vintage parts site

2023-03-29 Thread m f
Gringineer is legit and Joel is great. I live in Minnesota and have worked with him before. Some advice, if you need something and its not on the website please contact him. His inventory is deep and vast - which makes it hard to put everything on his page. Some good NOS gems too! On Monday,