[RBW] Re: Crankset help please.

Combination. Cogs most certainly are more inboard now, as pointed out by WETH and Joe, your chainline has definitely moved toward the inner plate. The elevation of the FD needs to be adjusted for your switch from 46t (what RBW stocks at moment on XD2 triples) to 40. Due to the shaping of the

[RBW] WTB: Swift Industries waxed canvas panniers

Velomann, Nice score! I perused a few Craigslist cities in my state to no avail but I'll definitely keep my eyes peeled. Also, if you ever want to double your money, let me know! Stephen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: WTB: Swift Industries waxed canvas panniers

Search: national craigslist search You'll find a few. It's how I found my illusive 66cm Quickbeam. It's also interesting how things come in sets, like surfing waves. Lull ... lull ... several hitting at once. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 4:19:33 AM UTC-6,

[RBW] Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

They chafed my fat belly, and even though I hardly used them, they disintegrated badly. On the other hand, they were fairly expensive. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Brooks "customer service"

Thanks. Both those sites will ship to me for 20 Euros. Looks like I will have to either do without or combine it with something expensive to justify the postage. Hmmm, they have the silver Tubus racks someone here mentioned as hard to find ... {rabbit hole}. On Wednesday, September 13, 2017

[RBW] Re: WTB: Swift Industries waxed canvas panniers

Patrick, I'm on it! Stephen -- 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

Re: [Ext] [RBW] When a Riv is out of reach..

Great bike, Bruce. I've built a couple of Starlings, and they're really nice bikes for the $$$. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 13, 2017, at 9:48 PM, WETH wrote: > > Oh that's nice! She should be quite pleased. Good work! > > -- > You received this message because you are

[RBW] WTB Feeler: 62-64cm Quickbeam or Simpleone

Putting the feelers out. I'd take a complete or a f/f/hs. -- 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: When a Riv is out of reach..

Handsome looking bike. But then I'm a little biased, since it looks quite a bit like my ROOR Schwinn Le Tour mixte. I like this bike so much that when a grey one in the same large size came up on CL this summer I had to do all I could to stifle myself. Of course since I would have to replace

[RBW] Mickelson Trail Bike Camping

Sergio, Me and my wife try to ride the Mickelson Trail every year. It's a wonderful ride. We usually do it in two days and have plenty of time to stop and explore. We always ride it north to south(Deadwood to Edgemont). We are going to be riding it in a couple weekends. Places of

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

Toshi, it fits me as well! Ha! Best, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2017, at 1:09 AM, Toshi Takeuchi wrote: > > Ha! It is somewhere around 52.5 C-T. My 54 Hilsen is tight in terms of my > body parts and this custom has more room :). > > Toshi > > >> On Wed, Sep

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

Oh well too small for me after all :p I'm curious about your Saddle height though for the bike. It looks perfect in the pics so 68.5cm? -Dave J On 9/14/17, Toshi Takeuchi wrote: > Ha! It is somewhere around 52.5 C-T. My 54 Hilsen is tight in terms of my > body parts and this

[RBW] Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

The Devolder wool boxer briefs that Riv sells are my favorites to wear under Musa shorts, pants, knickers, Compass knickers and some "big s" casual shorts that I got this spring. The boxers just disappear for me under those yet they provide the non-chafing support that I need. They wick away

Re: [RBW] New England bicycle tour

Steve, thanks for the response. If I may pepper you with questions without being annoying, What is Delorme? A website? What is Gazetteer? Dirt or paved doesn't matter to me. I'm riding an Atlantis. I note that Barre to Plymouth goes south of the White Mountain National Forest. I was thinking

Re: [RBW] New England bicycle tour

Jom, Delorme Gazeteers are road atlases with great detail, there is one for Vt and NH, there hq is in Maine on Rt 1 just north of Portland. Littleton is a nice town and worth a visit, pretty much only way east from there is Rt 2 (north) or Rt. 302, Crawford Notch, a favorite road and riding w

Re: [Ext] [RBW] WTB: Swift Industries waxed canvas panniers

I have a pair. Used on one 6 day tour, look like new. I think they were ~$350 new. How about $250 plus actual shipping? Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:42 PM, velomann wrote: > > Not meaning to sound like I'm gloating or anything, but I just picked up a >

[RBW] When a Riv is out of reach..

Great build. May not be a Riv frame, but that's a quality bike. Jay -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Swift Industries waxed canvas panniers

On 09/14/2017 07:23 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Search: national craigslist search You'll find a few. It's how I found my illusive 66cm Quickbeam. Ah, but can you find a /real/ 66cm Quickbeam that way? Illusions are easy, a dime a dozen, Craigslist & ebay are full of them -- but they don't

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

Hi Mark, I agree with much you have said about wearing wool. There is the additional care that must be taken if you are in a area were insects like to eat them as well. You may find a clothing drawing with insects eating at your wool undies. I have tried wool undies before and never had a

[RBW] Re: FS: Nokian A10 700x32 $65 shipped USPS Priority CONUS

Sold On Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 1:37:10 PM UTC-4, Marc Irwin wrote: > > I have a pair of 700x32 Nokian A10 studded winter tires I don't need. They > are great winter tires for city streets and plowed roads. My son used them > for a couple winters on campus. They are in excellent

[RBW] Re: Crankset help please.

What does Riv use on these set 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. To post to this group,

Re: [Ext] [RBW] WTB: Swift Industries waxed canvas panniers

Pudge, I sent a private message your way. Stephen -- 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: Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

in s. Texas summer, my favorite are the super light Icebreaker merino, bought from sierratradingpost. And they Are Light. -- 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: PSA: 66CM Quickbeam and 61cm Bleroit

A literal steal at that price? Anyone know owner? On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 1:01:25 PM UTC-4, Wally Estrella wrote: > > Darn sweet price too for that QB. Got get it someone! Good luck! > > > On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 12:32:50 PM UTC-4, Mattt wrote: >> >> Saw these in

[RBW] E-Motion Inside Ride Rollers

Rivendell content - I would ride one of my Rivs in the winter on these rollers. It takes up to a 42.5 wheelbase so I should be ok. My question is has anyone bought or used these? I've been looking at them for about 3 years now and haven't sprung for them yet. I have a stationary trainer

[RBW] Mickelson Trail Bike Camping

Great feedback! Very helpful in planning. Getting antsy to hit the road. I'm hopeful the weather holds, or at least isn't too rainy. It's also an excuse to pick up some new gear... :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

I like everything about wool underwear, except the price and durability. odor resistance is almost essential when im traveling for a few days on or off bike. when i was looking for some wool boxer briefs, i stumbled on some hunting community site and found that they are into wool also, but

[RBW] PSA: 66CM Quickbeam and 61cm Bleroit

Saw these in Craigslist for great prices. Not mine. Just passing it along. There are not many 66cm Quickbeam running around. https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/bik/d/rivendell-quickbeam/6301705594.html https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/bik/d/rivendell-bleriot/6301667521.html -- You received

[RBW] Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

I like them very much with MUSA shorts. I size up for a loose fit, which I think is the trick for these: I don't think a skin-tight 'lycra shorts' fit would be comfortable. I wash them in a regular laundry load, but air dry. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: New England Lobstah Riv Roll?

Wally, I won't be able to make the 9am lift off Mike Goldman Rhode island Doctor Reveals 3 "Death Foods" You Need To Avoid This Summer Nucific http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/59baad2d2fec62d2c4dbbst02duc -- You received this

Re: [RBW] New England bicycle tour

Wally, it doesn't tell you where the dirt starts but the roads are there as well as trails, a broken line, many trails are not rideable, we have have done some hike a bikes. Steve On Thu, Sep 14, 2017 at 8:02 AM Wally Estrella wrote: > Steven, > > Cool! I didn't

Re: [RBW] Re: New England Lobstah Riv Roll?

Hi Folks: I think and hope I direct messaged all on this list the other day. I didn't get any replies, so I hope it went through. Just in case here are the details: Here's the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24962206 Meet @ North Point Park @ 9am. We'll head up to the Minute Man via

[RBW] Re: Crankset help please.

The only bike that I bought as a complete from RBW had a wide-low on it. It had a stick shift - which means that you pick up a stick off the side of the road and manually shift the chain with the stick - in other words, no front derailleur. Not much help. I would use a double that could handle

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

I like the Devold boxers, but I find the Ibex wool boxers to be better made. I tend to buy some when Ibex has an online sale. John On Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 11:50:03 PM UTC-7, Rory Woods wrote: > > Hi all, > > I couldn't find much in a search of this group. My experience with >

Re: [RBW] New England bicycle tour

Steven, Cool! I didn't realized the Gaz stated dirt or not for roads. I'll have to go one then. Last had one back in the 80s. Thanks, Wally On Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 3:55:08 PM UTC-4, Steven Sweedler wrote: > > Jim Rt 25 will take you from Barre,Vt to Portland. Comes right through

[RBW] Re: Crankset help please.

Laing - yes, that's exactly how I set my XD2 wide/low up, with an old Campy Record FD. It just barely works, though. I had to position the FD low enough on the ST to avoid the kind of interference problem that Lum Gim is experiencing, but high enough so that the tail end of the derailleur

[RBW] Re: PSA: 66CM Quickbeam and 61cm Bleroit

Darn sweet price too for that QB. Got get it someone! Good luck! On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 12:32:50 PM UTC-4, Mattt wrote: > > Saw these in Craigslist for great prices. Not mine. Just passing it along. > There are not many 66cm Quickbeam running around. > >

[RBW] Clem H pre-order

The Clem H pre-order is now live on the RBW site. Get one while you can - I think they will go fast. I just got a Clem L on Saturday and it is really awesome. Total game changer for me :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: When a Riv is out of reach..

My wife keeps hinting that she would like a bike at some point, not anything fancy and relatively inexpensive, the Starling has been #1 on my list of frames to get when she finally decides to go for it and let me build it up for her. This is good inspiration for that, nice build. On

[RBW] Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

Devold and MUSA and Rapha are all awesome for me. My stripes MUSA ones are all gone now Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, Ca -- 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: When a Riv is out of reach..

No, but I wish it was. The reality is mundane compared to that bit of fantastic googlivia. It's an acronym of the subject heading of this thread, the Rivendell Out Of Reach. On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 5:25:09 PM UTC-4, Beaverton Bob wrote: > > Mark in Beacon, > > What is ROOR? > > I

[RBW] Longshot crank trade proposal

I have a new riv silver triple crank still in the box. I have decided that I'd actually like the double. Rather than pay the 70ish dollars to buy a 40t chainring and bash guard, I'm wondering if anyone has made the opposite error and wants to trade a newish silver double for my triple. Mine is

[RBW] Re: Brooks "customer service"

I seriously doubt it. On Friday, September 15, 2017 at 12:08:02 AM UTC+3, Beaverton Bob wrote: > > Austin ^ and MountNormal, > > You guys are gonna get me in trouble! Those Crivets are just the right > custom touch, and also just too expensive to justify. Now that I've gotten > used to my C15

[RBW] 10x200 update. An eleventh bike, and blast(s) from the past

Yes. I bought one, and a friend needed it, so I sold it to him. Then I bought another because it's too inexpensive and too awesome not to buy. Then my friend needed to not have the first one, so I bought it back. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] WTB: Nitto 32F Campee Front Rack

Looking for one of these racks. This is the mini front rack version of the campee, as seen here: https://www.rivbike.com/collections/racks/products/nitto-mini-front-rack-32f-20020 I'm hoping for one without the front tab. Contact me off list if you've got one you want to part with. Scott

[RBW] Re: FS: Tan Hub Area Bags (pair)

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: When a Riv is out of reach..

Thanks all for the nice comments. I took it for a little spin tonight and it shifts easily, and climbs just fine. Upright posture makes it nice to take in the world around me. I hand it over next Wednesday. If she's not thrilled with it, I'll just keep it :) -- You received this message

[RBW] 10x200 update. An eleventh bike, and blast(s) from the past

You have TWO BMC Roads? I approve this in the most vigorous way I can. You are living right. -- 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: Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

Much as I like the concept, I never did cotton to wool briefs. I just don't think wool handles that job well, for whatever reasons. Probably just too much motion/heat causes them to lose shape and "cling" power. Even so, while it's not terribly uncomfortable, I can't afford the higher price and

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues

I went back on Google Drive and made sure Share is on. Sorry for the confusion. Bill in Roswell, GA On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 3:29:17 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > The new-to-me orange Rambouillet is just about finished, except for bar > tape. The bike came with Trek blue

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues

Thanks, Garth. I saw the Salsa tape in person at the local dealer. It isn't nearly as dark as Modern Bike's photo appears. It is pretty close to Cinelli's Denim color. But I could find Cinelli for $12 instead of Salsa's $20. Ironically, Salsa doesn't show Dark Blue on their website - guess they

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues

On an orange Ram, the blue tape must be DARK. My opinion anyway. That last of the 4 you show is my favorite on my Orange Ram, but I like the Cinelli Denim Blue as well. I have at times shopped around, shunning blues too light.Coincidentally, I rode my Ram today, which for commuting is a bit rare

[RBW] Re: Brooks "customer service"

Austin ^ and MountNormal, You guys are gonna get me in trouble! Those Crivets are just the right custom touch, and also just too expensive to justify. Now that I've gotten used to my C15 (and it has ever-so-slightly broken-in), I'm thinking of getting some colored rivets. Argh! Jay in Tel

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues

This link should work https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwWEjg3VXSrXZzEyRVhHTmN4TlE/view?usp=sharing On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 3:29:17 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > The new-to-me orange Rambouillet is just about finished, except for bar > tape. The bike came with Trek blue

[RBW] Re: PSA: 66CM Quickbeam and 61cm Bleroit

Just curious that he wouldn't know the actual size of the Quickbeam On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 12:32:50 PM UTC-4, Mattt wrote: > > Saw these in Craigslist for great prices. Not mine. Just passing it along. > There are not many 66cm Quickbeam running around. > >

[RBW] Re: Crankset help please.

Both Andy and WETH pointed to the issue here. If lowering the FD still does not clear the lower indentation of the inner plate, the sure, use another FD. A double will work just fine, at least with the ones I am familiar with that are 9 sp. and and lower and Shimano or Suntour that have the

[RBW] Re: FS Shimano XT CS-M8000 cassette 11-42

The XT cassette is sold On Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 2:23:58 PM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > For sale: Shimano XT CS-M8000 cassette 11-42 in excellent condition $45 > plus shipping CONUS > > Thx, > > Bruce in San Diego > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

I'm a fan of the Devolds and have several pairs. I tend to use them for travel since you can get away with fewer pairs. Hand wash or in a machine (if available) using Kookaburra wool wash. Helps that they dry quickly. The fabric is thin and as others have noted they are a bit higher maintenance

[RBW] Re: PSA: 66CM Quickbeam and 61cm Bleroit

Thanks for passing this along. I sent an email just now about the Quickbeam to see if the seller would ship. If not, any local Denton/Dallas folks around that could help out? Not holding my breath on this one as it was posted a few days ago, but worth a shot. Been wanting a taller QB for a

[RBW] Re: PSA: 66CM Quickbeam and 61cm Bleroit

I live in Oklahoma City about 3 hours away. I was thinking about buying, but don't have the cash right now. He is selling for a neighbor whose husband passed away. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

Same thoughts here on the cost and durability of wool undies. I've worn them out quicker than I'd like in the past. I have one pair now, but rarely wear them because the replacement cost is pretty dear by my standards. Instead, I live in Ex Officio boxers and boxer briefs. When I travel three

[RBW] Re: When a Riv is out of reach..

Bruce, I think you built a fantastic bike for her. Well done, quality bike and under budget. hugh -- 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] Bar Tape Blues

The new-to-me orange Rambouillet is just about finished, except for bar tape. The bike came with Trek blue tape, darkened from age. On a graphic arts color wheel, blue is a complimentary color for orange, so figured I would stick with blue. I wanted a really dark navy blue color, but such a

[RBW] Bar Tape Blues

I'm getting an error msg for the photo link. Some amber shellac will darken cloth tape though. See Rivs tape page: https://www.rivbike.com/products/newbaums-bar-tape -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: When a Riv is out of reach..

Mark in Beacon, What is ROOR? I googled it, and this is what I saw: "*RooR* is a Frankenthal-based company that produces high-end borosilicate jointed-glass bongs. It was founded 1995 by Martin Birzle, a German glass-blower. Don't think that's what you meant. Ride Safely, Beaverton Bob --

[RBW] Re: Crankset help please.

Rams came as completes with first-generation 9-speed Shimano 105 triple derailers and road-ish 12-25 (maybe it was 12-27) cassette, plus Sugino XD cranks. My recollection of the fd is that it was less ridgey than later road and mtb stuff. I think his Deore mech will work, he just needs to nail

[RBW] 10x200 update. An eleventh bike, and blast(s) from the past

This week I'm spending a few days with my mom in my childhood home in Yorba Linda. I'm right in the middle of a six-week sabbatical from work and right in the middle of the cycling challenge I gave myself. I'm trying to ride 200 miles on each of 10 bikes during the months of August, September

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

the ibex/rivendell shorts out of ibex scrap were my favorites in the whole world. no replacements worked very well for me and I am back to jockey cotton. On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 10:18:25 AM UTC-7, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > Same thoughts here on the cost and durability of wool undies.

[RBW] Re: Crankset help please.

Update: No lubing or height adjustment or turning of FD allows clearance of the chain. Better, but still rubs a little. So I took the FD off and will ride without it until the SunXCD double arrives. Forumite says it also works good as a triple. So sounds like it has enough spread. It will do

[RBW] Re: Crankset help please.

You can use the stick method while riding, but I would probably just use that moment as an excuse to hop off the bike for a minute, grab a drink and move the chain by hand. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

Hi all, I couldn't find much in a search of this group. My experience with Icebreaker (and maybe Smartwool) boxer briefs was terrible - the legs just ride up and bunch, chafe, etc. My thighs are not voluptuous by any means. One reviewer on Rivbike.com states that s/he had sworn off boxer