[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

I finally got one!! 1984 Trek 830 frameset. Probably the only original component I'll use is the headset, and maybe the BB and crankset. If I ever buy a Riv from RBW, I want it close to this color.

[RBW] Re: Bicycle tattoos

Those are awesome Jenny! On Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 4:21:11 PM UTC-5, jenny klug wrote: > > I have a couple of bicycle-themed tattoos I thought y'all might get a kick > out of-- > > one dedicated to my favorite pastime-- > https://www.instagram.com/p/BLmbiqHBG6X/?taken-by=jenny_klug=en

[RBW] Re: moustache or Albastache bars on a Legolas?

I have the Albastache on my 55cm Hillborne (which is up for sale here), and I like them a great deal. (I've had the Nitto moustache bars on a couple bikes in the past. I wanted to like them, but they were never quite right for me.) Sounds like the Albas will work great on the Legolas, which I

[RBW] Re: 25 years now

25 years ago I was 3 and living in a country that was trying to figure out how to operate in post-soviet time. -- 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: Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Hi all, A few thoughts on lights - We bought my wife's Brompton off Craigslist with the Shimano dyno-hub/light setup. It works great for her and does not interfere with the fold. I think dyno-hubs are a great way to go, and have one on my Ram that I use for brevets, so I would recommend it

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

Anyone tried Noodles? If so how did that work out? On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 1:34 PM, mike smith wrote: > Has anyone changed handlebars on the CSJ? I like the current bars but I'm > too upright? 59cm Frame. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Benz, Thanks for the detailed response, could you share your DIY Ortlieb bag? I am accustomed to high bag prices (Rivendell, Berthoud, as well as too many camera bags currently in my closet) but the price for Brompton bags shock even me! On Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 12:45:29 AM UTC-5,

Re: [RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

"Berry Red" Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 1, 2016, at 9:21 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > That's an interesting steerer tube/stem set up. Is that a 1" threadless > steerer? > > Great color. > > ~Hugh > > “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep

[RBW] Re: 40-ish mm Tires on Thinner Rims?

The ISO (int'l standards org) has crystal clear recommendations for inner rim width and tire width, but they're not regulations. A couple of years ago I posted them in some form somewhere--and we had an internal talk about them--and all of us here and tons of you there have had the

[RBW] Re: Help me build my 55 Cheviot

Also check the height of the derailleur. I generally find the minimum clearance over the big ring gives best alignment. Disclaimer: I have no experience with the CX70. IanA/Canada. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

That's an interesting steerer tube/stem set up. Is that a 1" threadless steerer? Great color. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 5:47 AM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners

[RBW] FS: 650b Surly 40mm Knobbies, Anyone?

I have a brand new set of these (with new tubes) from an abandoned 650b project. $40 plus shipping? Cheers, Patrick Shea -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

Hi Patrick, have you seen this one? https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/internet-bob/cNcGEuM_qWc I'm tempted by it myself for nostalgic reasons, but I really don't need a "go-fast" bike. On Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 5:29:29 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > If you wanted the

[RBW] Re: Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

Ha! When Christopher posted a link to a different Google Group thread, I was certain it was going to be this one: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/1GtenEm49Ec Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 9:12:22 AM UTC-8, Christopher Cote wrote: > > Hi

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me build my 55 Cheviot

I would get a 8 speed sora triple front derailleur. works great. i think i have one if you want to just pay for shipping or something. On Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 7:53:14 AM UTC-5, ed wrote: > > Hi Belopsky, > This morning I realigned the derailleur and it improved just a bit but > there

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

> I think I will be way, way under MAF for quite a while yet. And, this morning, all of that changed. I was instructed to keep a more elevated heart rate for sessions of at least 20 minutes in length and up to 30. I'll need to work up to that. The PT used the Karvonen formula and calculated an

[RBW] Re: FS: Bicycle Quarterly back issues

howdy again, Thank you to all those interested in the back catalog of BQ's I had available. Many have sold but I have the following ten remaining - BQ 29 Autumn 2009 v.8 no.1 (cover wrinkled) BQ 33 Autumn 2010 v.9 no.1 ("almost good" - cover torn / tape

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me build my 55 Cheviot

I think there is more information that hasn't been shared yet. There is no good reason in my mind that a CX70 front derailer can't work with a 2x8 drivetrain. I just went out to the garage and measured a few things. I have a 2x10 drivetrain with a CX70 front derailer on it. The inner width

[RBW] For Sale: Roof Rack, Brooks Swift Saddle, XT Hub

I have some items that I'd like to get rid of. Two Brand new Rocky Mounts Tierod rooftop bike racks, silver in color - $200 for both $100 for single Black Brooks Swift Saddle, ridden for less than 20 miles - $80 Brand new Shimano XT M770 read hub, 32h - $40 Saddle and hub prices include

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

nice find! and yes, what is going on with that stem? while this thread has been revived, ill re-up my sale of a 1984 trek 890. bought this for my wife to pair with the 870 in the OP, but she didnt want a third bike... who knew. its got a lot of cool features like a lowish bb and reynolds 501

[RBW] Re: Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

To address a few questions, I have a set of Ergon grips on the one bike. It had to be trimmed and I bought it used that way. The grip feels nice. On the other I removed the original grips from the start and put on Oury grips. Like them too. I replaced the saddles and put on Brooks B-17s.

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me build my 55 Cheviot

The one I built up is basically this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bluelug/16535839719 On Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 1:16:29 PM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote: > > I would get a 8 speed sora triple front derailleur. works great. i think > i have one if you want to just pay for shipping or

[RBW] Re: 25 years now

Well said, Ted! -- 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: For Sale: Roof Rack, Brooks Swift Saddle, XT Hub

My mistake, the hub is actually the M750 model, not the 770. Again, brand new, skewer included. On Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 1:39:35 PM UTC-5, Justin Schoop wrote: > > I have some items that I'd like to get rid of. > > Two Brand new Rocky Mounts Tierod rooftop bike racks, silver in color -

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

On Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 9:48:02 PM UTC-4, mike smith wrote: > > Has anyone changed handlebars on the CSJ? I like the current bars but I'm > too upright? 59cm Frame. > > Flipped Albatross/North Road Bars

Re: [RBW] Re: 25 years now

I don't mean to derail by the way, just giving interesting perspective from across the Atlantic :) On Thursday, December 1, 2016, Evan E. wrote: > Well said, Ted! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

On Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 9:48:02 PM UTC-4, mike smith wrote: > > Has anyone changed handlebars on the CSJ? I like the current bars but I'm > too upright? 59cm Frame. >

[RBW] Re: moustache or Albastache bars on a Legolas?

For all running and liking Albastaches, have any tried them upside-down? That is, with "rise" instead of drop? I tried that with older M'bars, and didn't like the brake lever options. But maybe the new bars are more amenable? - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

The black portion is a regular straight 1" quill stem and the top of it is sized to fit a modern 1 1/8" threadless stem, which is what the silver portion is. Dimension makes this one.

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me build my 55 Cheviot

I didn't gather that annoyance at trimming was the problem statement. What I read was that the OP cannot stop the chain from rubbing the front derailer. If the problem statement is "I'm annoyed that I have to trim the front derailer every 3 or 4 cogs" then yeah, he needs a wider cage front

Re: [RBW] Re: 1985 trek 870 rivified and rebuilt

Ah ha. Thanks Chris. On Dec 1, 2016 2:52 PM, "'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch" < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > The black portion is a regular straight 1" quill stem and the top of it is > sized to fit a modern 1 1/8" threadless stem, which is what the silver > portion is.

[RBW] Re: Help me build my 55 Cheviot

Ed, for what it's worth my Sam has a CX-70, 8 speed chain and XD-2 crank with 43/34 rings. I can ride the top 4 rear cogs in the 43 without any chain rub but it can require a slight bit of trimming from time to time. The 34 ring runs quietly through all 8 cogs. No doubt the Claris will work

[RBW] Gearing up for Winter

I can’t remember if I’ve posted my bike blog, so apologies if I’m repeating myself. The website is here: http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/ Here is a direct link to the latest post, "Gearing up for Winter.” Nothing spectacularly impressive, but a wonderful ride

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me build my 55 Cheviot

While I agree that his combination can be made to work, in practice it's pretty annoying if you use all the rear gears a lot and have to keep trimming the front derailer. But then I have a rather low tolerance for trimming a lot, some folks would be fine with it. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] WTB Large Sackville Saddlesack

What's yer PayPal? Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett > On Nov 30, 2016, at 6:19 AM, Pondero wrote: > > PM sent. > > Chris Johnson > Sanger, Texas > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google > Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Looking to Sell My 59cm Clementine in Black

I have a 59cm Clementine in Black that I need to sell to help with car repairs. It's got less than 100 miles on it and I have upgraded the front wheel to a Dyno-hub (Rivendell build) and LUMOTEC IQ light . . . a Brooks sprung saddle. . . I have also added SKS/ESGE Commuter II Silver Fenders, a

[RBW] Re: moustache or Albastache bars on a Legolas?

I've thought about doing that and using reverse mount levers in the bar ends, along with down tube shifters. It seems like it would be similar to a shorter reach albatross bar, but with slightly less rise. That said, you could always use Choco Moose bars and cut some of the length off of

[RBW] FS: Suntour XC 9000 brake lever/shifter, derailleur set

Another iBob/RBW cross post- The CL posting tells the tale http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bop/5901402509.html $100 shipped CONUS Holler w/ questions or if ya need more pics Best, Ant Ritchey in PDX OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] FS: Parts galore- Nitto, Suntour, MKS, Schwalbe, Tektro, Mafac and more

Howdy folks. Trying to clear out a bit of space and raise some funds for the holidays, other projects, etc. Shimano bar end shifter set, Dura Ace w/ pods, 9 speed, some scuffs, but otherwise good condition $55 Shimano bar ends, same as above except the indexing mechanism is wonky, FRICTION

[RBW] FS: 1984 TREK 620 56cm

Cross-posted to iBob... Helping my very good pal find his too-small-for-him Trek a new home... Link to the CL post- http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/5901324702.html Let me know if you have any questions about the f/f/hs Asking $350 + shipping -ant ritchey / PDX OR -- You received

[RBW] FS: Orange 64cm Rivendell Quickbeam

Cross posted to the iBob: Selling my beautiful orange beam. Sufficient story and details in my PDX-local CL posting: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/5901282832.html Contact me with any questions. Asking $700 + approx $60 for shipping CONUS via bikeflights -- You received this

[RBW] Re: moustache or Albastache bars on a Legolas?

Also not a legolas example but I do have the mustaches on an all-rounder with similar geometry and love them, especially for riding in the woods. In my case I prefer mustache to albastache because of the narrower width and slightly deeper drop which suit my build better. On Wednesday,

[RBW] Re: 25 years now

I was at InterBike in '91 and had the same experience when I saw the Bridgestone model lineup. Happy to have worked with them for those few years, and helped folks find some really sweet-riding and smartly outfitted bikes. A few myself too. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh PA On Wednesday, November

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

That's a good point, John. I have big tires on my Appaloosa and the CX70s clear them easily with one end of the cable yoke unhooked. Also, to reiterate my earlier post, I can't recommend these brakes enough. Great modulation, great power, no squeals, they just work. The only drawback is my

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me build my 55 Cheviot

Hi Belopsky, This morning I realigned the derailleur and it improved just a bit but there is still rubbing. Thanks for the advise :-) On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 8:36 AM, Belopsky wrote: > Are you sure the derailler is paraller w the chain? > > > On Wednesday, November 30,

Re: [RBW] Help me build my 55 Cheviot

Hi Joe, I think you are right, the CX70 derailleur cage is very narrow no matter how much fine tuning I do it still keeps rubbing. When I picked up my Cheviot at Riv, as per their recommendation I bought from them the CX70 together with the XD2 double not knowing that I will be using a 8 speed

[RBW] Re: moustache or Albastache bars on a Legolas?

I'm also in the category of not a Legola but I tried an albastache on a 1986 Pinarello. At first I didn't take to it but after more riding time I now really love the positions I get on it. So much so that if I get a Rodeo or Roadini that would be my bar. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Gearing up for Winter

I had no idea you had a blog! Is that where you snuck off too during your hiatus? Great photos. I've seen your Hunq many times but don't think I've seen the Quickbeam. Nice! Original paint or repaint? Thanks for posting. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google