[RBW] Re: RBW Cassettes from IRD

Thanks for the replies and the lead to Soma & IRD. I knew about the Harris Ultegra's but thought they were high priced. Compared to the upper level IRD ($90) they are not. I have enough to go on. Did Rivendell just sell certain IRD's or did IRD make a special one for RBW??? John Hawrylak

Re: [RBW] Silver 2 shifters

Grant -- Thank you for the info. I'll keep an eye on the S2 progress and give them a try when available. Reid On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 9:59:31 PM UTC-7, Grant @ Rivendell wrote: > They'll be good replacements, yep. The ghost shifts--up in the mid and > upper range, it may take two

[RBW] Re: Commuting reflections and portfolio

Dear Steve, Thanks for the well wishesI am a cranky convalescent and the pain down my left leg makes walking difficult. Heat and Aleve are helping a bit, while a beautiful fall day taunts me. I apologize for not posting the photos of our ride sooner. On Monday (Columbus Day in the USA),

[RBW] Re: Commuting reflections and portfolio

Erl, I hope your pain subsides soon.Not fun! I enjoyed your write-up and pictures of your commute route and beautiful bikes. Thanks!! What front rack do you have on your Cheviot? Jon > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Saturday in Indiana

Lovely bike and an excellent outing. Thanks for sharing it. Bombadil is growing on me as a beautiful and versatile bike! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Saturday in Indiana

Fall is the best time. Thanks for sharingGreat bike! Jon On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 1:44:56 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote: > It is a beautiful Fall day in Indiana, perfect for a ride on a favorite > trail. I miss Deacon Patrick's pictures of his Hunqapillar along a Colorado > trail, so

[RBW] Saturday in Indiana

Of course I meant hunqapillar not Bombadil, sorry -- 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] Re: Saturday in Indiana

It was a glorious day On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 3:44:56 PM UTC-4, Robert Barr wrote: > > It is a beautiful Fall day in Indiana, perfect for a ride on a favorite > trail. I miss Deacon Patrick's pictures of his Hunqapillar along a Colorado > trail, so I will post one of mine along an

[RBW] Re: Commuting reflections and portfolio

Jon, Thanks for well wishes. The front rack is a Mark's rack (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r1.htm) with the no longer available Platrack attached. The Platrack held the discontinued but quite useful Slickersack. A good overview of the setup is available half way down this reviewer's page:

Re: [RBW] Silver 2 shifters

Short answer is: New washers seem fine. Longer answer is below. THey're still not breakproof, but they're a different plastic than the early ones, and none of these has broken. I've got a bristly take on those washers, probably not a popular one, but here it is-- Plastic (of some sort) is an

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Sighting

Eric, it's always a highlight to encounter a Riv in the wild. I've even chased down a few! Tom, that's a hefty looking saddlebag on your son's sweet looking QB. Is it sitting on a VO rack? Presumably it handled the load okay? Many thanks, Richard On Friday, October 14, 2016 at 11:09:12 PM

[RBW] REGISTER YOUR RIVENDELL

Register your RIVENDELL with Bike Index Take pictures of your bike. Record the serial number. Bike Index link here: https://bikeindex.org/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

there are several RIVENDELL bicycles for sale at this time on www.searchtempest.com Howard Ramsay On Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 9:38:33 PM UTC-5, Tim Butterfield wrote: > > I've been thinking of getting a Rivendell bicycle for a long time. I > first joined this group to lurk back in 2010 and

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about Riv bike sizing again?

Here is a tip: When sharing a bike I have my own seat post with my own saddle mounted. Takes 30 seconds to swap out. Great article with Fitting guidelines from Peter White here: http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm On Monday, October 10, 2016 at 10:43:54 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > In

[RBW] RIVENDELL MERINO WOOL JERSEY

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bicycle-Works-100-Merino-Wool-Cycling-Bike-JERSEY-Italy-Mens-/142143521202?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Saturday in Indiana

Where exactly in Indiana was that path along the river, if you don't mind sayin? (ex-Hoosier) On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 2:44:56 PM UTC-5, Robert Barr wrote: > > It is a beautiful Fall day in Indiana, perfect for a ride on a favorite > trail. I miss Deacon Patrick's pictures of his

[RBW] Re: Commuting reflections and portfolio

Earl, Absolutely no apologies necessary! Thanks for posting the photos. My bike certainly looks tiny next to yours! In fact it is a 51. That was a fun day for me. Again, I hope your leg feels better soon. Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Commuting reflections and portfolio

Erl, delightful and inspiring posts from you and Steve. Congratulations on your Cheviot. Stunning bike! Get well soon! I'm totally with everyone on the joys of commuting and errand running. Like Patrick says it's a mini adventure. Best, Richard On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 11:18:02 AM

[RBW] Re: Commuting reflections and portfolio

Erl, I'm sorry to hear that you're not feeling well! Thanks for the writeup on your commute. It's as poetic and descriptive as your photos. I can visualize every segment. I will attest that your Cheviot is even greater-looking in person than in your photos. Thanks for including me in the

[RBW] Re: RBW Cassettes from IRD

Harris Cyclery has a 13-30 Century Special http://harriscyclery.net/product/harris-custom-century-special-13-30-9-speed-cassette-702.htm On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 6:01:56 PM UTC-7, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > > Looks like Soma has the 12-32. > > According to IRD website, they are no

Re: [RBW] Re: Can we talk about Riv bike sizing again?

+1 for PJW's fitting article. Aside, tangential but at least remotely related: As I've been putting the miles on the Matthews (pushing 300 miles -- delivered in March, long layoff in the summer) I've been of course refining the setup, and one rather large change has been the descent of the bar

[RBW] PSA Sub-$20 folding 700x42 tires

Jenson has folding continental speedride tires for $15.99. They have a flat resistant belt so they probably are not S supple as some may want. Still that's cheap. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Commuting reflections and portfolio

Love your write-up; I can almost *feel* the transitions in your ride, Nice bikes too! On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 8:18:02 AM UTC-7, WETH wrote: > > > As I spend a beautiful weekend indoors nursing an irritated sciatic nerve, > I thought I'd write about my bike commute. My commuting route

Re: [RBW] Commuting reflections and portfolio

Hi Erl, Great description and set of photos to go along with it. I almost felt I was there riding with you! Hope you recover quickly and are back riding again soon. It's raining in the SF Bay Area! How foreign it seems! Makes you forget some other bad things going on... Best, René On Sunday,

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

Very nice!!! On Sunday, October 16, 2016, BenG wrote: > Thanks, nice to see Indiana represented. We're camping and riding trails > down south in Brown County State Park right now - typing this at the picnic > table. Favourite rides of the year. > > -- > You received this

[RBW] Re: FS: Schmidt, Carradice, Tubus, Grand Bois, Nitto, XC-Pro Crank, Brooks B15 & C13, Ice Cream!

Hugh (and any other Riv folk having difficulty contacting me), I replied to your emails and sent a private reply through the forum. You can also contact me by emailing directly to "jack.**sh...@gmail.com", where the "**" are the first two letters of my last name. Cheers, -Jack Keoshian

Re: [RBW] Silver 2 shifters

One use that hasn't been mentioned, I use an early Suntour power ratchet thumbshifter for my drag brake on my tandem. I'll definitely be in for a set or two. Ray Vallejo CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Berthoud Saddles

I've been a Rivendell fan for years having owned 4 different bikes. I used B-17 saddles for years, but with wear, as the area under my sit bones would settle, the hump in the saddle( running for-aft) would cause extreme discomfort. I just had to give up on Brooks. I have been using a Secialized

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

Weth, I can't say enough about the Hungapillar. I point a lot of people to it as perfect all-rounder. You may have seen me chime in about the Hunqa on some of Deacon's posts. We share a mutual admiration for the bike. On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 10:18 AM, WETH wrote: > Lovely

[RBW] What is this and how do I get it off my stem?

Grant is selling this stuff. Sounds like it might work. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/googlo.htm Good luck Howard Livonia Mi -- 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

[RBW] Ram in OKC

Living in Oklahoma it is a rare occasion to see a Rivendell however Friday I talked briefly with a man on a Ram that happened to be green when he chose a new color and I recognized it right away with its Mark bag on the rear. Of course he moved here from California. I'm on my 650B and for a

[RBW] Re: What is this and how do I get it off my stem?

You likely already have something to remove it. WD-40, grade steel wool(does not remove anodizing), metal polish to name a few. On Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 3:29:46 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > Came off my Sam. Exposed stem is clean as you can see.clean. Stem sunk > into steerer

[RBW] Saturday in Indiana

Thanks, nice to see Indiana represented. We're camping and riding trails down south in Brown County State Park right now - typing this at the picnic table. Favourite rides of the year. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: my sp dynamo hub is unreliable

I get a gentle hand massage at 18mph + with my sondeluxewidebody. At first I worried about it. But it has proven to be no issue and doesnt bother me at all. It is very slight. If you are talking to someone or thinking hard you may not notice it. I usually notice it when it starts but then don't

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

Ben, good place to be any day, but particularly nice in the Fall! On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 12:37 PM, BenG wrote: > Thanks, nice to see Indiana represented. We're camping and riding trails > down south in Brown County State Park right now - typing this at the picnic > table.

Re: [RBW] Re: Saturday in Indiana

George, the path is in Indianapolis and it is part of a series of trails and Greenways in the city. The trail pictured is along the White River near Butler University. I access it off the Central Canal Towpath. The pictures below will show you a view of the towpath, and another view from the

Re: [RBW] Re: my sp dynamo hub is unreliable

I've got two SP dynamo hubs in near daily use, and they've been flawless. I can't even feel when the light switches on, but I sure can see it! They've got an estimated 2k+ miles between them and are paired with edelux 2 lights and b top light tail lights. My experience with the Shimano was

[RBW] Deacon Patrick update

Robert's thread "Saturday in Indiana" and his Hunqapillar put Deacon Patrick on my mind. Deacon and I exchanged emails this morning, and he reports contentedly riding his Rivs around the beautiful Colorado countryside. He shared a link to the website on which he is currently sharing his

Re: [RBW] Deacon Patrick update

Erl - thank you, good to see his smile and his pictures! Bob On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 3:52 PM, WETH wrote: > Robert's thread "Saturday in Indiana" and his Hunqapillar put Deacon > Patrick on my mind. Deacon and I exchanged emails this morning, and he > reports contentedly

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Sighting

No, it's a Nitto Camper Lowrider, but with the lowrider attachments for panniers removed Sent from my iPhone On Oct 16, 2016, at 11:19 AM, RichS > wrote: Eric, it's always a highlight to encounter a Riv in the wild. I've even chased down

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

I like both of the helmets which of the two is first choice for you? On Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 11:03:32 AM UTC-7, Jeff wrote: > > I have a Giro Aspect and Giro Reverb - the former looks to have an > exorbitant list price of $175 but I'm positive I didn't pay that much, my >

Re: [RBW] Berthoud Saddles

B.17s stopped working for me a couple of years ago and I switched to Berthoud Aspins. I can't help with the "fore-aft hump" because my saddles never developed ridges like that, but for sure the Berthoud leather is much thicker and sturdier, and does not sag the way B.17s do. On 10/16/2016

Re: [RBW] Commuting reflections and portfolio

Erl, Sorry to hear about the pain and I hope it subsides quickly. Your commute description is absolutely lovely though and I've reread it twice, thanks for sharing with the group along with your great commute photos which help remind me to take a moment and do the same more often. Congrats

[RBW] Re: Bob Dylan wins Nobel

It's about time! "They say I shot a man named Gray. Took his wife to Italy. She inherited a million bucks and when she died it came to me..." Peace, Tim "I can't help it if I'm lucky" Kirch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: PSA Sub-$20 folding 700x42 tires

Holy smokes that is cheep ! - Irving, who just sold a bunch of stuff and doesn't need to start hoarding more tires On Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 12:10:17 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Jenson has folding continental

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

I switched several years ago from Brooks B-17 which I had ridden on for years on several bikes. i had issues with decomposition of B-17s over time to where they became uncomfortable - even with the "Select" version. Also, I found as I began to ride in a more forward leaning manner (lowered my

[RBW] Re: What is this and how do I get it off my stem?

Busch aluminum polish. I've never seen anything on aluminum it won't take care of. Not a wipe it on,wipe it off deal but with a little elbow grease you can restore just about any stem to new like condition. Cheers, Frank On Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 3:29:46 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > Came

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

On 10/16/2016 05:53 PM, John Bokman wrote: I switched several years ago from Brooks B-17 which I had ridden on for years on several bikes. i had issues with decomposition of B-17s over time to where they became uncomfortable - even with the "Select" version. Also, I found as I began to ride

[RBW] Question for Hunquapillar owners

Every since my first Riv (a sam) I have been lusting after a Hunqapillar. You guys warned me! You were right!! I already have a fat bike, a Surly ICT, I have ridden that bike everywhere and ride it like I would a Mountain Bike. On singletrack that is not super technical the ICT is a blast to

[RBW] Re: Question for Hunquapillar owners

I agree with Kurt. I think it really shines as a loaded tourer that can go off road. Mine is my favorite bike, but if I was looking to ride a bunch of technical single track, I'd probably look somewhere else. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

Just made the switch & could not be more happy! The "hump" on the B17 just seemed to develop way to fast in more recent B17's I've purchased, both the standard & copper rivet B17 models. The "hump" made the ride just awful! It begs the question, are they as well made as they used to be?!

[RBW] Re: fs: Nitto S83 seatpost (27.2) + Shimano FD clamp (31.8)

Bump...$45 shipped for the combo. -- 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] Ram in OKC

I ride my Sam Hillborne on the river trail occasionally. Maybe we will cross paths one day. Matt -- 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: Helmets... what do you like?

The advice given by someone earlier regarding smooth helmets is a good one – the fewer protrusions to snag on the ground in event of a fall, the better. Pay attention also to the back of the helmet in particular, as a would-be head injury is mitigated, it can turn into a neck injury if the

[RBW] Re: Question for Hunquapillar owners

I have 2 rigid 29ers, a Hunq and a steel 29er built by Aherne with geo commonly found on most mtn bikes. Even though they are both steel and don't have suspension they ride very differently. The Aherne with it's higher bb and more aggressive positioning is super fun to ride on all terrain. The

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

Perhaps a brooks imperial would eliminate the hump? -- 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: Berthoud Saddles

On Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 2:42:55 PM UTC-5, Don Compton wrote: > > Has anyone with issues similar to mine switched over to a Berthoud saddle > and felt some improvement? > I had a bunch of B17's over the years, most of which developed pretty large twists, and all of which tended to

[RBW] Re: Question for Hunquapillar owners

I dont know, I don't own one, but it will feel much more like a hog than the ICT I think? Compare the wheelbase and chainstays.. On Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 7:35:27 PM UTC-4, Broccoli Cog wrote: > > Every since my first Riv (a sam) I have been lusting after a Hunqapillar. > You guys warned

Re: [RBW] Re: Saturday in Indiana

Yeah, I kinda figured it was along one of the Indy greenways, either the White River or the Fall Creek Parkway. Also, I feel your pain when it comes to that section of "dusty 12's"; most of the trails in the general Chicago area are surfaced with compacted "limestone screenings," the final

[RBW] Re: What is this and how do I get it off my stem?

I can personally attest to how well Quick-glo works. I've tried everything to refinish some vintage, aluminum GoodForm chairs (http://pastpresentfuture.net/archives/gf.html). Nothing worked as well as the Quick-Glo. The stuff is taking off decades of age and abuse very quickly with just an

[RBW] Re: PSA Sub-$20 folding 700x42 tires

Sweet. I'm currently running these on my Sam. Gonna stock up. -- 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 9 speed bar end shifter pods

Bump$15 shipped -- 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: Question for Hunquapillar owners

agreed with drew and kurt. I got a hunq as my first 'mountain bike', it's still my favorite bike by far as outfitted with rat trap pass tires it functions great as an all purpose road and trail bike, but for technical and dedicated mountain bike riding (ie, drive my bike out to a singletrack

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

Is tge name pronounced: "Ber-toad", or "Bear-tood" Or some other way? -- 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] WTB or T : 'Mountain' Brake Levers

Hi all- I'm building up a budget build for my new-to-me Hilsen. And I'm in need of some levers for the Albatross bars...something similar to the various 'mountain' levers that Riv sells. Anyone have anything they're looking to get rid of? Preferably something that doesn't take up too much bar

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Sighting

I'll keep an eye out for your son's green Quickbeam! I teach at Drexel, so I'm riding the SimpleOne in that area all the time. And Rich, I know the feeling. I was pretty excited to see another Riv here. I'm half-tempted to leave a note on it next time I come across it! Eric On Sunday, October