[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

Just by chance, I was stripping the tread off a dead Parigi-Roubaix yesterday, to recycle as sidewall patches/boots for other tires. Another rider on a group ride flatted out, and I shocked the crowd by producing not just a spare, but a *nice* spare (GB Cerf), so the rider could finish the

[RBW] Re: Coffee outside.

Still not back on Betty. Surgery was pushed back two months. I'm five and a half weeks out now, and I rode the stationary bike at the gym for the first time last week. It may be a few more months yet before I'm back on the road. On Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 12:38:27 AM UTC-7, hsmitham

[RBW] Re: PB - A ride report.

Looks like fun was had by you three! And yes there seems to have been a disruption in the force. This "Rambler" thing and all :^) Cheers, ~Hugh On Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 4:13:14 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote: > > No, not sammiges... this is about Preston, Brad & Jon. > > A week or so ago,

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffee outside.

Dear Cecily, It'll happen! Very proud of you, physical therapy isn't easy. I look forward to seeing images of you out and about again. Tail Winds, ~Hugh ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On

[RBW] Re: Coffee outside.

Thanks for the update Cecily. It sounds like you are recovering quickly. That gives me hopeWORK HARD! Clayton -- 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

Re: [RBW] FS/FT: woody fenders - was: Fender pondering.....

> > Jeff, Alas, Walnut is not groovin' with my color scheme. I am going with stainless fenders for winter. I am hoping that they are going to be wide enough for my 2.2" tires, studded tires and ice chunks. I love this group. I think I know a bunch about bicycles, but I learn something new,

[RBW] Wanted: dead or alive [Edelux or Supernova]

As part of Velo Lumino's ongoing R and product expansion, I am in search of a coupla damaged headlights for me to experiment with. They can be damaged in any way: dead, dim, crashed, cracked, water damaged, broken wires... whatever. Since these will likely get picked apart and prodded, they

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

Well, in my initial fit of enthusiasm, I guess mis-spoke a couple of things: - My rims are 517, not 519 - so same 17mm internal width (22mm external) as yours, Tim. They sure seem narrow, but I'm glad to hear they've worked well for you. - The tires have now stretched quite a bit, so I

[RBW] FS - Frames - Soma San Marcos (59) & VO Campeur (57)

*Soma San Marcos (Size 59)* Probably 2 to 3 years old. I'd be surprised if it had more than 200 to 300 miles of riding time. All riding was done on paved bike paths and no off road riding. The bike just ended up being slightly too big for me. I am selling the frame, fork, and headset.

[RBW] FS: Brooks B17 Saddles. 26" Wheelset, Tektro CR-720 Canti Brakeset

I bought 2 saddles to see which color would go nicely with forthcoming Clem frameset. Decided that Clem will overlap with a bike I already have, so I'm just moving certain parts over that I can, leaving some parts unneeded. Paypal Personal on these please. Contact me offlist if you can please.

[RBW] Re: Clem Presale is over.

They only posted those pics., with bikes set up that way, to taunt me, personally: "See - you really SHOULD have ordered the 52, and the 59 that you *did* order really IS going to be too big." On Monday, October 12, 2015 at 10:20:48 AM UTC-6, El Sapo wrote: > > > Un-dorky. I imagine my Clem

[RBW] Joe Appaloosa geometry

Hello all, Just wondering if anyone has insider knowledge about the Joe Appaloosa geometry? The last Riv email described it as a cross between a Hunq and Atlantis, which sounds like my dream bike, but the recent Web Special proto-Appaloosas appeared to be geometrically identical to Sam H, the

[RBW] Re: FS: 60CM Blue Bombadil frame LIKE new

1900.00. Will include MKS Lambda pedals. On Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 8:41:51 AM UTC-7, Kendallspower wrote: > > I will include a Phil Wood BB XTR headset both less than 300 miles and a > Sackville tool wrap in mint condition. > > On Monday, September 14, 2015 at 1:09:22 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: Check out the bike on the October 6th blug

Looks like a Rene Herse crank. By the look of the tires it's a 650b. It is a beautiful build and headed to SoCal. Anyboby? anybody out there want to lay claim to this beauty. Hope to see it out in the wilds. Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Monday, October 12, 2015 at 7:07:56 AM UTC-7, RJM wrote: > >

[RBW] Check out the bike on the October 6th blug

There is a blug post from October 6th that shows a green custom and I just have to say that it matches my idea of the perfect road bike. Dyno lite, sweet crankset, higher bars, brooks saddle, bar end shifting, fenders, looks like long-a chainstays and canti posts and possibly 650b, but I can't

[RBW] Overnight camping this past weekend (Oahu, Hawaii)

Aloha all, I've been busy lately and feeling like I needed to get out from under everything so when a friend of mine let me know they would be camping this weekend I jumped at the chance. Short Version: Had a great ride 55 miles out and then back, stayed one night, had a great time. :-) Long

[RBW] Re: Overnight camping this past weekend (Oahu, Hawaii)

Bob, perfect ride and report, thanks for taking the time to do the write up! On Monday, October 12, 2015 at 10:45:39 AM UTC-7, Statrixbob wrote: > > Aloha all, > > I've been busy lately and feeling like I needed to get out from under > everything so when a friend of mine let me know they would

Re: [RBW] Overnight camping this past weekend (Oahu, Hawaii)

Robert: an interesting post and photographs. I fondly remember 2 vacations in Hawaii 10+ years ago when I was married to a physician who could afford such things. Oahu and (?) Kauai, circa 1998 and 2002. Beautiful scenery and we particularly enjoyed Kauai, though I wasn't able to get in the rides

[RBW] Re: Clem Presale is over.

I hope undorky. Perhaps geeky? I don't know, except that I'm about to pop from waiting! As I've spent time looking at the various guises of the Clem/Clementine, the 'ugly bike' concept that was discussed at their introduction becomes more clear. They're not ugly, of course, maybe 'gangly'

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Campee Rear Rack w/ Lowriders 700c

As the title states. I'm looking for a rear campee rack with lowriders. The 700c version please. 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] Re: Clem Presale is over.

Hahahaha, Bike size is one of my biggest fears with Riv. I'm about the same size as Grant, so you'd think it wouldn't be an issue, but like you, I seem to fit 2 sizes on every bike they make. The Clem is an exception. I fit right in the middle of the 52 size range. I'd guess that 59 Clementine

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Campee Rear Rack w/ Lowriders 700c

I needed a front and ordered it from Alex's cycles in Japan, because they had the best price (~$180 plus shipping). Due to the high cost of shipping, and a minor misunderstanding, I ended up buying a Rear 700C Campee with detachable lowriders, with no immediate intent to use it. I have it,

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B17 Saddles. 26" Wheelset, Tektro CR-720 Canti Brakeset

Honey B17 is sold. David Chicago On Monday, October 12, 2015 at 11:31:43 AM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > I bought 2 saddles to see which color would go nicely with forthcoming > Clem frameset. Decided that Clem will overlap with a bike I already have, > so I'm just moving certain parts over

[RBW] Groceries and baskets

Front or rear? Now that I'm able to ride a reasonably short distance without cardiac arrest, I desire to go to our local grocery store and pick up a few items for dinner (and you can be sure that I will get wine cheese and baguettes at least once). To facilitate this chore I will need "on

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

Tempting. I really liked the Sea Lions but they recently wore out. Back on Schwalbe for a while now but have zero tire inventory for the first time in a long time. H.. dougP On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 7:26:25 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > https://instagram.com/p/8mMR3jotbY/ >

Re: [RBW] Groceries and baskets

I have a '97 Riv Road Standard. I've used a medium Wald on a mini Nitto front rack, with p-clamps to the fork legs (Tubus leg clamps are more secure and I will use them if I install the mini front again). The basket fits fine, but may cause a problem if your bike has a short head tube and you

[RBW] First annual Michigan Heroic Vintage bike rally

Hopefully this will happen again next year. The "Fall Fondo" of the Barry Roubaix Gravel Race was the setting for a vintage bike rally in Hastings Mi.

Re: [RBW] Joe Appaloosa geometry

Because I thought that previous descriptions said the clearance would be between current SH and current Atlantis, not greater than Atlantis. That would put it, clearance-wise, in a different category than the result of the first Step 0 through Step 3 scenario that you wrote. I searched old

[RBW] Re: Overnight camping this past weekend (Oahu, Hawaii)

Thanks for the ride report. I haven't finished reading it yet, though. Oahu is the most beautiful place I have ever been. If I lived on Oahu (700k median house price one of the factors keeping me out) I would want to do a 100k ride where one is only allowed to survive off of eating those

[RBW] Re: Groceries and baskets

==> Tubus logo evo rack on rear with Ortlieb shopper pannier or roller pannier. Bags go on and off in 5 seconds. Very stable. Carries 25-30 pounds with no handling issues. Check with Wayne at the TouringStore.com. Not affiliated, simply a very satisfied customer and regular grocery hauler.

[RBW] Re: PSA: Cunningham medical fund

Polite but determined bump, just in case some have missed it. Some news: 1. Jan did a very nice blog post about it: https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/10/09/charlie-cunningham-needs-our-help/ 2. They are at nearly 50% of their goal of $100k 3. Here's the URL:

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa geometry

I missed this bike/frame. Anyone have a photo? On Monday, October 12, 2015 at 11:46:30 AM UTC-5, Matt R wrote: > > Hello all, > > Just wondering if anyone has insider knowledge about the Joe Appaloosa > geometry? The last Riv email described it as a cross between a Hunq and > Atlantis, which

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Review: WTB Nano 40

Strange but true! https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/22094556945/ Between the Nano 40s and the MSOs, we have some great all-road tire options! I can't fit RnRs, as they're just a hair too big. But those would be pretty comparable as well. On Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 2:53 PM, dougP

Re: [RBW] Joe Appaloosa geometry

I don't get it why you don't get it. Step 0: Start with an Atlantis Step 1: The top tube slope doesn't look like a Hunqapillar. Make it more like a Hunqapillar with a sloping Top Tube Step 2: The tire clearances don't look like a Hunqapillar. Make it more like a Hunqapillar with wider

Re: [RBW] Groceries and baskets

Exactly. Fred has a mid-trail Riv Road and so do I, so I felt my experiences were germane. I would not make the same recommendations for a low-trail fork (which I have no experience with). On Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 4:29 PM, Matthew J wrote: > > For medium or high trail

[RBW] Re: Clem Presale is over.

Hello Tim! Welcome! My Clem will also be my first Riv as well. My PBH is 84, and I'm getting a 52. On Monday, October 12, 2015 at 6:33:01 PM UTC-4, Tim Wood wrote: > > I too fretted over the 52 and 59. My PBH is 90 and saddle height 79. I > went with the 59 and after seeing the most recent

[RBW] Hunqapillar (or other riv) as a dirt drop mountain bike?

Is anyone using their Rivendell Hunqapillar as a dirt drop mountain bike? or monster cross bike style? I currently ride a 26" wheel-size, 55.5cm Elephant with pretty light weight tubing. It's been great, but it's a little small for me and I think I would prefer a larger wheel diameter.

[RBW] Re: Clem Presale is over.

I too fretted over the 52 and 59. My PBH is 90 and saddle height 79. I went with the 59 and after seeing the most recent photos on the blug it somewhat reaffirmed my decision as I wouldn't have wanted a 52 with that much post and stem showing. -first time post, first time riv owner, hello

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Cunningham medical fund

Here's a very good article in Bicycling, mostly a very thoughtful interview with Jacquie Phelan: http://www.bicycling.com/culture/people/injured-mountain-bike-hall-famer-needs-your-help On Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 3:49 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Polite but determined bump, just

Re: [RBW] Groceries and baskets

i'd echo tim's comments, i have a big wald basket on my QB (with a platrack), so i overload it often. i've carried a pretty large watermelon, an auto-battery, both were not really fun, but i got them home. but for a normal grocery run, it's fine, you just have to be a little more careful

[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunqapillar

Having had an Atlantis since '03, and never ridden a Hunq, I'm biased toward the Atlantis. I'm also an 84mm PBH, and have 2 old Atlantis flyers that show the 56 & 58 overlap in that area. Mine is a 58 and came with 35 mm tires. However, over time my preferred tire width has grown, and 40,

RE: [RBW] Groceries and baskets

It's possible to carry more than you think, especially for short distances. I have a mini-front rack with a wald basket zip-tied to it at times. Works great for groceries. A couple years ago we were out on the bikes on a Sat morning stopping at some garage sales. We stop at a sale and there's

[RBW] Re: Tire Review: WTB Nano 40

Goatheads in Redlands? Whodathunk? Seriously, thanks for the intel. I'm thinking once again about mixed surface tires. Back on the old standby Schwalbes recently & I know they aren't intended for dirt. And $45-$50 for a good tire is reasonable. dougP On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at

Re: [RBW] Groceries and baskets

I've been carrying heavyish rear grocery loads on Rivendells since 1997 or so. The secret is to use a very stiff rack, and I had very good luck with the Tubus Fly -- 11 oz, rated to 44 lb, which I've maxed out. The Cargo model is rated to 80 lb, IIRC. On Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 3:03 PM, Fred Craven

Re: [RBW] Groceries and baskets

> I found that the basket resulted in lots of wheel flop when I put more than ~5 pounds in it. A six-pack of beer in the basket was dicey, and with a 12-pack the handling was downright mulish. > Front low-rider panniers (like the Hub Area Rack and bags, or Tubus Tara, or Nitto Campee Classic

Re: [RBW] Joe Appaloosa geometry

"cross between Atlantis and Hunqapillar,"I find myself wondering if that was a typo. Because every other report on this coming bike has said it's a Hillborne with greater clearances, thereby bringing it in the Atlantis's direction.So where they wrote, "cross between Atlantis and Hunqapillar," I

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2015/10/mr-pondero-comes-to-washington.html Post with more pictures included. Another gorgeous weekend in the bag and a 3 day one at that. This really is the best time of year for anything outdoors in the Mid-Atlantic. I hope everyone involved made it home safely

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar (or other riv) as a dirt drop mountain bike?

Of the three pictured, Mark R's is the most viable, as the bars are up high enough for singletrack. IMHO drop bar MTB only works if the drop position is at saddle height. Otherwise you're way stretched out and low, which is not good at all for technical downhill singletrack. More than fine for

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Review: WTB Nano 40

"Pictures prove it punctured". On Monday, October 12, 2015 at 6:03:28 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Strange but true! > https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/22094556945/ > > Between the Nano 40s and the MSOs, we have some great all-road tire > options! > I can't fit RnRs,

[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunqapillar

if you want to use bikepacking bags I would go with the Hunq as a rear bag needs more seatpost to work properly. Also the sloping top tube gives you more standover for off-road dancing and room for wider tires. No contest IMO. BTW I hate Ortliebs... tacky hooks that bounce around on

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar (or other riv) as a dirt drop mountain bike?

Hunqapillar, Thunder Burts, Albastache. Big grin. https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/17188072456/in/album-72157652014701796/ With abandon, Patrick On Monday, October 12, 2015 at 8:05:19 PM UTC-6, brianweee wrote: > > Is anyone using their Rivendell Hunqapillar as a dirt drop mountain

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar (or other riv) as a dirt drop mountain bike?

Drop bars on an mtb will always out your teeth closer to the stem than riser, jones, or flat bars. Be aware of this and dress accordingly. Clayton Scott SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Check out the bike on the October 6th blug

Rivs to SoCal: http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/130638443824/random-ish-images-from-today-october-6th And an LA bike shop shout out: http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/129154465059/the-wheelhouse-in-los-angeles We're making it big down here!!! On Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 8:01 AM, hsmitham

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar (or other riv) as a dirt drop mountain bike?

Bombadil, Nobby Nic's, Nitto Dirt Drops... also big grin! (need to repair/replace the rear wheel after finding stress cracks near the spoke holes though) I feel like

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar (or other riv) as a dirt drop mountain bike?

Tony replied while I was still typing away. Notice his bar height though. That's important if you're going to be riding off road. On Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 7:42 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > >

[RBW] FT - 48cm Noodles (heat treated)

The 48's work ok for me but I think 46 is my size. Good shape, some normal marks from use but not abused. I'm sure there is someone out there wanting to try out the wider bars... I'm looking for a straight trade, we both pay our own shipping costs. Bar's I'm interested in in; Noodle 46cm